2006-2007 Mexico Nationals FAQ

Information is subject to change: Last updated [4/19/2007]

What is the Pokémon TCG Mexico National Championships?

The Pokémon® TCG Mexico National Championships™ is a sanctioned title event open to all Mexican resident players in good standing and is run using the Age Modified Swiss format.

Results of this event will count toward a player’s rankings.

Prizes are awarded to the top 16 finishers in each of the three age divisions.

When is the Pokémon TCG Mexico National Championships?

The Pokémon TCG Mexico National Championships will be held May 26 ^th and 27 ^th, 2007, at:

Hacienda de la Luz
Prolongacion Division del Norte 4344

Details: Visita Pokemex.com para mas detalles del evento, asi como un plano de como llegar!

What does it cost?

Entry to play in the Pokémon TCG Mexico National Championships is free.

Who is eligible to play at the Mexico National Championships?

• To participate in the event, you must be a player in good standing and abide by the Pokémon Tournament Rules and all other applicable event rules.
• The Pokémon TCG Mexican National Championships is open to legal residents of Mexico only. Residency in this case is defined as a person who legally resides in Mexico or one of its territories, not necessarily a Mexican citizen. Proof of residency will be required upon registration.

I won a Pokémon TCG National Championship. How do I collect my Travel Award?

Upon receiving your prize package at your Pokémon TCG National Championship, the Tournament Organizer will give you documents to read, complete, and return to Pokémon Organized Play (POP). The document packet also explains the process step by step. The documents must be postmarked to POP no later than June 8 ^th in order to qualify for your Travel Award.

• Your deck must comply with the Modified Format as outlined in the Pokémon Organized Play Tournament Formats document.
• Bring a list of all cards in your deck (otherwise known as a decklist). This will be reviewed at registration.
• Bring your POP ID card, if you have one. If you don't have a POP ID, one will be given to you at the event.
• Every qualified player must have an updated "My Pokémon Account" in order to be eligible for the Travel Award.
• See the Pokémon Tournament Rules at www.go-pokemon.com/op for more information about what to bring to an event.
• Make sure you arrive on time. If you are late for registration, you will be entered with a first round loss. Seating is limited, and is on a first-come, first-served basis.
• To participate in the event, you must be a player in good standing and abide by the Pokémon Tournament Rules and all other applicable event rules.
• See the Legal Notices for certain eligibility requirements and other information, including information concerning limitations on Pokémon USA, Inc.'s liability.

What is the tournament structure?

Pokémon TCG: Diamond & Pearl will NOT be legal for play at the Mexico National Championships. Legal sets will be EX Deoxys through EX Power Keepers.

The tournament is run using the Modified Format and Swiss pairings. See the Pokémon Tournament Rules for additional information about Modified and Swiss formats.

The National Championships will be broken into sections by age divisions and will be run using Swiss pairings. Because Swiss rounds are dependent upon total attendance of each age division, there will be a minimum of five rounds of Swiss, with more rounds as necessary based on attendance. Swiss rounds will feature one-game matches.

After the final round of Swiss, the top 16 players from each age division (attendance levels permitting) will move into a single-elimination round. The single-elimination rounds will feature best-of-three game matches.

The single elimination portion of the Mexico National Championships will be held on Sunday, May 27 ^th.

National Championships events have a K-Value of 44. For more information on K-Value and Ratings and Rankings, click here.

What are the prizes?

Prizes are awarded to the top 16 players in each age division.

Our divisions are:

Junior Division: Born in 1996 or later

Senior Division: Born in 1992, 1993, 1994, or 1995

Masters Division: Born in 1991 or earlier

Participants will receive a Pokémon TCG National Championships promo card and a National Championships commemorative pin, while supplies last, all just for playing!

The top 16 finishers in each of the three age divisions will receive the following prizes:

Note: The top 16 players will be asked for their visa the day of the event in order to assure they can secure a trip and invitation; otherwise, this will be passed down to the next player with a visa.

1 ^st Place

• A Pokémon TCG National Championships First-Place Trophy.
• An invitation to the 2007 Pokémon TCG World Championships.
• A Travel Award for the winner (and parent or legal guardian for players under 18) to the 2007 World Championships (available to Mexico residents only; proof of residency required)
• A scholarship award worth $1500. Click here for scholarship details and restrictions.
• A combination of 72 booster packs from the current Pokémon TCG expansions.
• Other great themed Pokémon merchandise!

2 ^nd Place

• A Pokémon TCG National Championships Second-Place Trophy.
• An invitation to the 2007 Pokémon TCG World Championships.
• A Travel Award for the winner (and parent or legal guardian for players under 18) to the 2007 World Championships (available to Mexico residents only; proof of residency required)
• A scholarship award worth $1000. Click here for scholarship details and restrictions.
• A combination of 72 booster packs from current Pokémon TCG expansions
• Other great themed Pokémon merchandise!

3 ^rd Place

• A Pokémon TCG National Championships Third-Place Trophy
• An invitation to the 2007 Pokémon TCG World Championships
• A Travel Award for the winner (and parent or legal guardian for players under 18) to the 2007 World Championships (available to Mexico residents only; proof of residency required)
• A scholarship award worth $750. Click here for scholarship details and restrictions.
• A combination of 36 booster packs from current Pokémon TCG expansions
• Other great themed Pokémon merchandise!

4 ^th Place

• A Pokémon TCG National Championships Fourth-Place Trophy
• A scholarship award worth $750. Click here for scholarship details and restrictions.
• A combination of 36 booster packs from current Pokémon TCG expansions
• Other great themed Pokémon merchandise!

5 ^th through 8 ^th Place

• A combination of 36 booster packs from current Pokémon TCG expansions

9 ^th through 16 ^th Place

• A combination of 18 booster packs from current Pokémon TCG expansions

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