City Champion Profiles

Brennan A.
Age: 10

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
3 years.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I always play fairly.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like playing with my friends at League and at tournaments.

Charles A.
Age: 10

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
1 year.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I shake hands and express to my opponent that they had a good game.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I enjoy the friendship and excitement of the battle. I like trading the cards.

Kenneth A.
Age: 10

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
1.5 years.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I always play fairly, and I am honest and respectful.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
It's simple to play.

Sam A.
Age: 8

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
3.5 years.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I share winning cards with my friends for free, I shake hands, and I say, "Good job."

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
The strategy. I love making decks and playing them. I also like trying new Pokémon.

Kevin Abernathy
Age: 13

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
Since it started.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I shake hands with my opponent.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like the friends.

Richard Abernathy
Age: 13

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
Since it started.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I shake hands and say, "Good game."

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like being around my friends and having fun.

Trenton Armas
Age: 16

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
From the beginning.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I shake hands and say, "Good luck." I also thank my opponent when the game is over.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like the different strategies that can be played with every Pokémon.

Clint Armstrong
Age: 14

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
Since the beginning. About 9 to 10 years.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I help the opponent, shake hands, and say, "Nice game."

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like finding card combinations and building decks.

Rich Armstrong

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
10 years.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I help out the kids.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like to see how great my son Clint does.

Amelia B.
Age: 12

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
1 year.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I have good manners, and I congratulate the other person.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like the competition and the learning.

Cameron B.
Age: 12

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
3 years.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I help and encourage others.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like the competition.

Mychael B.
Age: 10

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
7 months.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I say, "Good game," and shake hands with my opponent.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like having fun and meeting new people.

Olliver B.
Age: 10

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
Since March of 2007.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I help new players, shake my opponents' hands, and help out the Gym Leader.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like playing with friends, competing in competitions and making new decks.

Phillip B.
Age: 10

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
4 years.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I thank my opponent whether I win or lose.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
Having fun.

Quinn B.
Age: 10

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
1 year.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I show good sportsmanship by playing anyone!

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
Winning!

Caitlyn Bouvette
Age: 13

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
About 4 years.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I shake my opponent's hand and I am usually nice to them.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like getting to travel and making friends with people who live out of state.

Dylan Bryan
Age: 13

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
7 months.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I shake hands for a good game.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like the fun competitions.

Chris C.
Age: 12

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
1.5 years.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I lose as well as I win.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like making fun decks.

Eric C.
Age: 20

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
9 years.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I try to be nice to other players.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like the friends, travel, and competition.

Jason C.
Age: 10

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
3 years.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I shake hands.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like the strategies that are in the decks.

Logan C.
Age: 9

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
1 year.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I encourage others who are starting out.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like the social gathering and the competitiveness.

Mason C.
Age: 11

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
2.5 years.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I shake hands with my opponent and wish them luck in other matches.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like the range and variety of the cards.

Michael C.
Age: 9

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
1.5 years.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I help to teach others and always say, "Good game" to my opponents. I also shake hands.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
Actually playing it!

Mitch C.
Age: 12

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
1.5 years.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I congratulate my opponent even in defeat. I also help my younger brother.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like the family time and social time. It helps my self esteem because I'm good at the game.

Patrick C.
Age: 10

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
I started going to tournaments a year ago. I've been playing for 3 years total.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I shake hands and thank my opponent for playing. I also help my opponents during the game.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like the strategy and building decks. I like opening packs.

Samantha C.
Age: 10

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
1 year.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I always shake hands and tell my opponent how awesome they played.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like to meet lots of kids, and I have fun playing with my family.

Tressley Cahill
Age: 20

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
1 year.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I say, "Good luck" before the match.

Jason Carmen
Age: 27

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
Since the original set came out.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I always congratulate my opponent, whether I win or lose.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like being with my friends at League.

Abel Carrasco
Age: 20

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
10 years.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I thank my opponent for the game.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
Having fun and winning.

Ross Cawthan
Age: 18

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
8 years.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I always shake my opponent's hand and say, "Good game."

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like the strategy and the competition.

Eric Cloninger
Age: 37

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
I've been playing for three years with the kids. This is my first full season.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I follow the rules, shake hands, and help my opponent during the game with the rules. I also share cards.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like the imagination and creativity required to make a good deck.

David Cohen
Age: 13

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
1.5 years.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I shake hands and say, "Good game!"

Miranda Craig
Age: 16

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
10 years.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I have fun no matter who is winning the game.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like the friends and just having a good time.

Orion Craig
Age: 13

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
9 years.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I am always nice.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
Winning.

Andrew D.
Age: 9

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
About 3 years.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I always shake hands and say, "Good game" after a match.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
The prizes, the people, and figuring out card combinations.

Luke Deuser
Age: 19

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
9 years.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I tell my opponent, "Good game," and offer a hand to shake.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like playing with friends.

Frank Diaz
Age: 17

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
Too long.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like winning.

Kyra E.
Age: 10

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
Since August 2007.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I am a humble player.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
It's fun!

Jim Ferrell
Age: 22

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
8+ years

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I mentor children and teach them how to play and build decks.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like to travel and meet new friends.

Andy G.
Age: 9

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
6 months.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I never trash talk.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
It's fun to collect the cards, and to play others to see how good they are.

Logan G.
Age: 7

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
Since March, 2007.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I shake hands and behave nicely.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
Meeting new friends.

Mark G.
Age: 10

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
1 year.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I shake hands with my opponent after a match.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like having fun, entering tournaments, and seeing friends.

Rob G.
Age: 7

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
1 year.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I shake hands, and say, "Good game."

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like learning new decks.

Robbie G.
Age: 8

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
6 months.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I don't brag and I cheer people up.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
Having fun.

Tristin G.
Age: 10

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
10 months.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I like to help the new players learn how to play.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like playing Pokémon with my friends.

Rob Gailor
Age: 37

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
1.5 years.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
The good things that the game promotes (reading, social, and math skills).

Tim H.
Age: 11

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
7 years.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I play fairly.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
Having fun.

Alex Haas
Age: 13

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
Since 2003.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I greet each opponent by stating my name and shaking hands. At the end of the game, I tell them, "Good game."

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like going to other cities and meeting new players.

Aaron Hammer
Age: 14

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
2 years.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I say, "Good game" after the match.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like all of the friends you make.

Michael Hart
Age: 23

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
Since it came out in the U.S.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I never cheat and I always play fairly.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like using foreign language cards.

Josh Highlander
Age: 14

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
6 years.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I help younger and new players learn how to play.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I've made a lot of friends I wouldn't have made otherwise.

Steven Holland
Age: 20

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
Since EX Crystal Guardians.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I help new players build decks.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
The player community.

Jay Hornung
Age: 18

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
Since it came out.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I play fairly.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like having fun.

Jake J.
Age: 11

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
1 year.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I always shake my opponent's hand at the end of a match.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like having fun and meeting new people.

Paul Johnston
Age: 17

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
About 7 or 8 years.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I always say, "Good luck!" and shake my opponent's hand.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like meeting new players and playing a game.

Cobi K.
Age: 10

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
6 years.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I congratulate all of the players.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like the competition.

Quinn K.
Age: 8

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
1.5 years.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I don't brag about my wins.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like building new decks.

Richie Kastl
Age: 15

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
11 months.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
If my opponent makes a mistake and it's in my favor I'll correct them.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
It's very competitive and it gives me something to do.

Eric L.
Age: 9

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
2 years.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I shake my opponent's hand after the game and tell them, "Good game."

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
Winning!

Henry L.
Age: 10

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
3 years.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I always shake hands with my opponent.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like being with my friends.

Jacob L.
Age: 11

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
5 years.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I show sportsmanship by "propsing" my opponents.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like making friends and decks. Generally, I like the excitement.

Michael L.
Age: 12

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
2 years.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I say, "Good game" after the game.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like collecting the cards.

Bela Lancaster
Age: 17

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
Since the beginning.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I shake hands with my opponent.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
Playing, people and points.

Mark Landgrebe
Age: 14

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
2 years.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
After the game I shake my opponent's hand and I say, "Good game."

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
Winning!

Zach Lesage
Age: 15

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
3-4 years (I've been collecting since Grade 1).

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I show good sportsmanship by shaking hands, congratulating the winners, and by being nice to everyone.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I love the strategy and excitement of the game. It's awesome. I also love how it ties my WHOLE family together and how we all have fun.

Joey Lugo
Age: 14

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
7 years

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I say "Good game," and wish my opponent good luck.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like the opportunity to meet friends.

Dante M.
Age: 8

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
3 years.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I shake hands after the battle and tell my opponent, "Good game."

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like winning and getting new cards.

Tad M.
Age: 10

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
5 years.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I always congratulate my opponent and help others to learn how to play.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like travelling and getting together with my friends.

Tommy M.
Age: 9

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
6 months.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I shake hands with my opponent and say, "Good game."

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like winning and drawing good cards.

Alaric McKenzie-Boone
Age: 13

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
7 years.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I keep my cool during discrepancies.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like meeting new people.

Ryne Morgan
Age: 14

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
1.5 years.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I shake my opponent's hand after every match.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like traveling, making new friends, and the strategy.

John Mostowy
Age: 13

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
A little over a year.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I always wish my opponent good luck before a match, thank him or her for playing, and shake hands.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I love the amount of strategy there is, and I like the many card choices you have when building a deck.

Robert McKnight
Age: 13

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
1 year and 2 months.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I shake the player's hand after a battle and I don't brag.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
It's fun to play, I make friends, and I like the excitement of battle.

Ryne Morgan
Age: 14

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
For a year and a half.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I always shake hands with my opponent and tell them, "Good game."

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
Traveling, meeting new people, collecting cards and the scholarships.

Kyle Morris
Age: 20

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
1 year.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I thank the other players and allow them to take back their mistakes.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like how competitive it is.

Zane Nelson
Age: 13

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
Since I was 5.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I say, "Good game," at the end of a match and gently remind my opponent of the rules if necessary.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
Umm ... Winning? And meeting new friends.

Chris Nugent
Age: 14

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
Since 1992.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
How does anyone else? I shake hands!

Anthony O.
Age: 10

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
5 years.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I get to know the person I'm playing and shake hands. I say, "Good game," and I don't mind telling them anything about the game.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like the way you can express yourself using strategy, and the way your mind has to think to create a deck that you like.

William Onyschuk
Age: 19

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
7 years.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I shake hands, help others, and give advice.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like the people, the laughs, and the fun.

Andrew P.
Age: 6

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
1.5 years.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I always talk to the person and see if they are OK. I always thank them for the game.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like using different types of Pokémon, and seeing their evolutions.

Bill P.
Age: 7

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
This is my 3rd year playing the game.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I tell my opponents, "Good game," and shake their hands.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I've met really nice people and made lots of friends.

Nathan P.
Age: 9

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
3 years.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I shake hands with my opponent after the game.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I never get bored playing the same cards because there are always new ones.

Milan Patel
Age: 14

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
10 years.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
After every match, I shake my opponent's hand and say, "Good game."

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like to battle so I can improve and find new deck ideas.

Michael Perucca
Age: 19

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
8 years.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I shake hands, act like a good sport, compliment players, and remember that it's only a game.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
The competition. I like meeting people, and the diversity of decks.

Matthew R.
Age: 7

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
1 year.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
If I win or lose I always shake my opponent's hand and say, "Good game."

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like trading cards and meeting new people. I especially like playing.

Tracy R.
Age: 7

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
2 years.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I shake players' hands after the game.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like meeting new kids, and seeing my friends.

Jacob Rebescher
Age: 13

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
1 year.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I shake hands.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like meeting new people.

Mike Reynolds
Age: 8

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
About 9 years.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I simply try to have fun, even after losing.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like the different possibilities available with the cards.

Sean Robinson
Age: 21

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
1 year.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I always smile.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like the competition.

Aaron S.
Age: 8

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
1 year.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I always shake hands and say, "Good luck / good game.". I'm always smiling.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
It's a lot of fun.

Alaria S.
Age: 10

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
3 years.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I say, "Good game."

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like the difficulty and winning.

Colton S.
Age: 10

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
Since the e-Reader series

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I remind my opponent to draw before their turn, and I help new players learn the game.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
Tournaments, reading the descriptions on the bottom of cards, and making new friends

Danyelle S.
Age: 11

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
1 year.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I help others learn the game.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like the competition, and the challenge.

Henry S.
Age: 9

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
For a year and a half.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
By saying, "Good game" after a battle.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
Saying the Pokémon's name.

Joshua S.
Age: 9

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
1 year.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I help new players to understand the rules of the game and how to play.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I love the challenge and the excitement.

Noah S.
Age: 7

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
About 6 months.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I always shake hands and say, "Good game."

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
It's fun and exciting to battle different people.

Aaron Schumacher
Age: 23

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
3 years.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I wish my opponents good luck and thank them for a good game.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like the friends and the strategy.

Kyle Sucevich
Age: 18

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
Since it started.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I always wish my opponent good luck, and congratulate him or her.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like meeting new friends. I also like how the game is challenging and makes you think.

Alex T.
Age: 6

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
1.5 years.

Dawson T.
Age: 6

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
1 year.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I am nice and I shake the other player's hand.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like winning, opening packs and being with other people.

Patrick T.
Age: 12

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
6 years.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I say, "Good luck" before and "Good game" after a match.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
Every match is different!

Sam T.
Age: 7

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
3 years.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I say, "Good game" at the end of my matches.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
The strategy.

Kayhon Tahmaseb
Age: 18

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
3 years.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I shake hands with my opponent and lend out cards to people who need them for a deck.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I get to meet interesting people and play against their unique strategies.

Neal V.
Age: 10

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
Seriously, for 7 months.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I say "Game game" after every game, and I cheer for others.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
Building decks, getting new cards, and playing the game.

Christine Vaughan
Age: 13

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
4 years.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
After I play a game I tell my opponent, "Good game"

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
It's fun to play and to try and make a winning deck.

Thomas Veazie
Age: 13

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
2 years.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I shake hands and say, "Good game."

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
The art on the cards and the mechanics of the game.

Jordan W.

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
3 years.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I don't cheat.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
It's fun!

Mike W.
Age: 10

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
3 years.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I always try to be polite whether I win or lose.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like meeting nice people and playing with strong cards.

Quinn W.
Age: 10

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
1 year.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I help new players.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
Everything!

Tony Wootson
Age: 40-something

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
Since my two elder sons started playing—4 years ago.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I make sure that I shake my opponent's hand at the beginning of a game.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like deck building, making strategies, and the competition. I also like the social atmosphere.

Phillip Y.
Age: 11

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
4 years.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I shake hands and help my opponent when they need it.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like seeing my friends.

Daniel Zajic
Age: 15

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
Since the beginning of last season (1 year).

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I tell my opponent what they could have done to win, and I always say, "Good luck."

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
I like hanging out with friends, the competition, and thinking of combos.

Dustin Zimmerman
Age: 16

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
Since August of 2005.

How do you personally show good sportsmanship?
I (try) not to get upset when I lose.

What are your favorite things about playing the TCG?
It is a form of self-expression and a way to get away from your problems.