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State/Province/Territory Champion Profiles

1st Place - Colorado; 1st Place - New Mexico S/P/T Championships

Kevin Abernathy
Age: 13

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

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
The fun!

What is your dream job?
Football player.

 
2nd Place - Tennessee S/P/T Championships

Craig Abley
Age: 30

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

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
I like Rogue deck building.

What is your dream job?
Pokémon card designer.

 
1st Place - Ontario S/P/T Championships

Brennan Abrahams
Age: 10

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

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

What is your dream job?
Video game tester.

 
1st Place - Nevada S/P/T Championships

Mauricio Aguilar
Age: 9

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

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

What is your dream job?
Physician.

 
2nd Place - Georgia S/P/T Championships

Austin Allen
Age: 11

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

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
I like the fun of battling.

What is your dream job?
Designing Pokémon cards, creatures, games, etc.

 
3rd Place - New Mexico S/P/T Championships

Michael Allen
Age: 9

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
Less than a year.

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
I like the good sportsmanship and the kindness of the players.

What is your dream job?
Animal conservationist.

 
1st Place - New York; 1st Place - New Hampshire S/P/T Championships

Thomas Arena
Age: 10

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

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

What is your dream job?
To work for Pokémon.

 
1st Place - Oregon S/P/T Championships

Clint Armstrong
Age: 14

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

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
I like battling and building decks.

What is your dream job?
Video game tester.

 
1st Place - British Columbia S/P/T Championships

Paul Atanassov
Age: 11

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

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
It's fun and I get to meet people.

What is your dream job?
Lawyer.

 
3rd Place - Oregon S/P/T Championships

CJ Bartlett
Age: 9

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

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
I like the people, the cards, and winning.

What is your dream job?
Pro anything.

 
2nd Place - New Mexico S/P/T Championships

Quinn Baudouin
Age: 10

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

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

What is your dream job?
Archeologist.

 
1st Place - Idaho S/P/T Championships

Cameron Bauman
Age: 10

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
2-3 years.

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
I like making friends from all over the place.

What is your dream job?
Mechanical engineer, or doctor.

 
1st Place - New York S/P/T Championships

Justin Bokhari
Age: 13

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

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
I like going to tournaments and meeting different people.

What is your dream job?
Professional soccer player.

 
3rd Place - Missouri S/P/T Championships

Sophie Bollinger
Age: 8

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

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
I like seeing my friends and having fun while playing.

What is your dream job?
I'm still not sure. There are too many options ...

 
2nd Place - Kansas S/P/T Championships

Ryan Boze
Age: 18

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

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
I like combos that make everyone mad.

What is your dream job?
Registered nurse.

 
2nd Place - Colorado; 2nd Place - Utah S/P/T Championships

Ian Brander
Age: 19

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

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
Creating my OWN decks and winning with them is awesome.

What is your dream job?
Independent film maker.

 
3rd Place - Wisconsin S/P/T Championships

Zak Brehmer
Age: 9

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

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

What is your dream job?
To be a person like Pat.

 
1st Place - New Jersey; 2nd Place - Delaware S/P/T Championships

Dylan Bryan
Age: 13

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

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

What is your dream job?
Creating video games.

 
1st Place - New Jersey S/P/T Championships

Mychael Bryan
Age: 10

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

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

What is your dream job?
Pokémon Organizer

 
2nd Place - Oklahoma S/P/T Championships

Clay Carney
Age: 25

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

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

What is your dream job?
Anesthesiologist.

 
2nd Place - Colorado S/P/T Championships

Winston Chan
Age: 12

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

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
I like battling and winning prizes.

What is your dream job?
Doctor.

 
1st Place - Rhode Island S/P/T Championships

Nick Chimento
Age: 13

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

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
I like making new friends and seeing old ones.

What is your dream job?
NBA basketball player.

 
3rd Place - California S/P/T Championships

Jason Chin
Age: 10

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

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

What is your dream job?
Scientist.

 
3rd Place - Washington S/P/T Championships

Ben Clanton
Age: 16

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

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
I like meeting people from other countries.

What is your dream job?
Getting paid to play Pokémon.

 
2nd Place - South Carolina; 2nd Place - North Carolina S/P/T Championships

Mitch Cleary
Age: 13

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

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

What is your dream job?
Owning my own business.

 
1st Place - Tennessee S/P/T Championships

David Coates
Age: 17

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
Since the Base set, in 1999.

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
I like the complex strategies, and meeting friends at tournaments.

What is your dream job?
Doctor.

 
2nd Place - Wisconsin S/P/T Championships

Christian Cobian
Age: 22

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

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
I like the strategy

What is your dream job?
Video game designer.

 
3rd Place - Iowa S/P/T Championships

Michael Collins
Age: 8

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

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

What is your dream job?
I'd like to own my own zoo.

 
3rd Place - Florida; 2nd Place - Florida S/P/T Championships

Samantha Coville
Age: 10

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

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
I like making friends, traveling, and making my deck.

What is your dream job?
Astronaut.

 
2nd Place - Michigan; 3rd Place - Indiana S/P/T Championships

Skylor Cox
Age: 10

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

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

 
1st Place - Florida; 1st Place - Georgia S/P/T Championships

Orion Craig
Age: 14

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

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
I like the friends, the winning, and the fun.

What is your dream job?
Lawyer.

 
3rd Place - British Columbia S/P/T Championships

Justin Crane
Age: 11

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

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
The game is all about strategy.

What is your dream job?
I don't know.

 
1st Place - Ontario S/P/T Championships

Greg Cresswell
Age: 44

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

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
I like having fun and making new friends.

What is your dream job?
I already have it—Firefighter.

 
1st Place - Georgia S/P/T Championships

Brandon Cross
Age: 10

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

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

What is your dream job?
Endocrinologist.

 
3rd Place - Washington S/P/T Championships

Keegan Cox
Age: 15

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

What is your dream job?
Computer Engineer.

 
3rd Place - Alberta S/P/T Championships

Alexander DaCosta
Age: 16

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

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

What is your dream job?
I have no clue.

 
1st Place - Oklahoma; 3rd Place - Kansas S/P/T Championships

Kason Day
Age: 16

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

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
I like meeting new people and seeing my strategies come to life.

What is your dream job?
NFL Football Player

 
2nd Place - Wisconsin S/P/T Championships

Nick Demmith
Age: 10

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
1-2 years.

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

What is your dream job?
FBI agent.

 
1st Place - Delaware S/P/T Championships

Michael Diaz
Age: 12

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

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

What is your dream job?
Comedian.

 
2nd Place - Idaho S/P/T Championships

Dylan Ditty
Age: 11

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

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

What is your dream job?
I want to create video games.

 
1st Place - Minnesota S/P/T Championships

Emmanuel Divens
Age: 23

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

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
I like the interaction with other people.

What is your dream job?
Police officer.

 
2nd Place - Colorado S/P/T Championships

Nick Dorman
Age: 11

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

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

What is your dream job?
I don't know yet.

 
1st Place - California S/P/T Championships

Nathanial Dorsey
Age: 10

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

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
I play for the fun of it, and I like making friends.

What is your dream job?
Writer.

 
3rd Place - Ohio S/P/T Championships

Andrew DuLuard
Age: 9

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

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
It's fun. I get to play with friends.

What is your dream job?
To learn Japanese, move to Japan, and work for Pokémon.

 
3rd Place - North Carolina S/P/T Championships

Kyra Earhart
Age: 10

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

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
I like playing because I have fun.

What is your dream job?
Actor

 
1st Place - Florida S/P/T Championships

Robert Ector
Age: 17

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

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

What is your dream job?
Freelance writer.

 
1st Place - Oklahoma; 1st Place - Texas S/P/T Championships

Steven Eguia
Age: 13

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

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

What is your dream job?
Professional football or baseball player.

 
3rd Place - Missouri S/P/T Championships

Michael Evans
Age: 13

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

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
I like the new sets.

What is your dream job?
Veterinarian

 
1st Place - Indiana; 1st Place - Michigan S/P/T Championships

Drew Faust
Age: 10

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

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

What is your dream job?
Professional baseball player.

 
1st Place - Indiana S/P/T Championships

Scott Faust
Age: 42

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

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
I like the strategy, and deck building.

 
1st Place - Rhode Island; 2nd Place - Massachusetts S/P/T Championships

Jonathan Frezza
Age: 19

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

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

What is your dream job?
Writer.

 
2nd Place - Indiana S/P/T Championships

Joey Gaffney
Age: 9

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

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

What is your dream job?
Basketball player, and an artist.

 
1st Place - Pennsylvania; 1st Place - Delaware S/P/T Championships

Robert Gailor Jr.
Age: 8

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

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
I like beating my dad.

What is your dream job?
To work for Pokémon.

 
1st Place - Massachusetts S/P/T Championships

Mark Gimbel
Age: 10

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

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

What is your dream job?
Engineer.

 
1st Place - Delaware S/P/T Championships

Drew Guritzky
Age: 24

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

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

What is your dream job?
Anything I will enjoy and have fun doing.

 
2nd Place - Wisconsin S/P/T Championships

Aaron Hammer
Age: 14

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

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

What is your dream job?
Major League Baseball player.

 
1st Place - California S/P/T Championships

Chad Harris
Age: 23

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

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
I like the friends and seeing the kids win.

What is your dream job?
Sports commentator.

 
3rd Place - Washington S/P/T Championships

Jonathon He
Age: 10

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

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

 
1st Place - Georgia; 2nd Place - Florida S/P/T Championships

Alexander Hill
Age: 20

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

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
I like the counters and Mew.

What is your dream job?
Hero.

 
1st Place - South Carolina; 1st Place - North Carolina S/P/T Championships

Curran Hill
Age: 13

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

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

What is your dream job?
Retirement.

 
1st Place - North Carolina S/P/T Championships

Jordan Hill
Age: 17

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

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
I like all of the friends I've made.

What is your dream job?
Hedge fund manager.

 
1st Place - Ohio S/P/T Championships

Drew Holton
Age: 20

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

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

What is your dream job?
Starting and running my own successful business.

 
2nd Place - Alberta S/P/T Championships

Brennen Horan
Age: 13

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

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
I like collecting, trading, and winning.

What is your dream job?
I'd like to be an artist, drawing characters.

 
1st Place - Illinois; 1st Place - Iowa S/P/T Championships

Jay Hornung
Age: 18

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
I've played since it came out. Competitively, I've been playing since 2004.

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

What is your dream job?
I want to make a difference, and serve my country.

 
1st Place - Illinois; 1st Place - Iowa S/P/T Championships

Tim Hornung
Age: 12

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

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
It is really fun and I get to meet other people.

What is your dream job?
Ice cream maker.

 
2nd Place - Kentucky S/P/T Championships

Mason Howerton
Age: 14

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
Since I was 7 years old.

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

 
2nd Place - Nevada S/P/T Championships

Ricardo Torres Islas
Age: 24

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

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

 
3rd Place - Colorado S/P/T Championships

Jery Jensen
Age: 21

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

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
I like the personal interaction.

 
1st Place - Washington S/P/T Championships

Paul Johnston
Age: 17

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

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
I like meeting and making friends.

What is your dream job?
I'd like to pursue a career in the business world.

 
2nd Place - New Hampshire S/P/T Championships

Tyler Jones
Age: 15

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

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

What is your dream job?
Pokémon Trainer.

 
2nd Place - Washington S/P/T Championships

Cobi Kawasaki
Age: 11

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

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

 
1st Place - Maine S/P/T Championships

William Kemp
Age: 44

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

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
It's something to share with my son.

What is your dream job?
Billionaire philanthropist.

 
1st Place - Arizona S/P/T Championships

Taylor Kilbourne
Age: 10

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

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

What is your dream job?
Video game designer.

 
2nd Place - New Hampshire S/P/T Championships

Nicholas Kolibas
Age: 14

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

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

What is your dream job?
Dentist.

 
1st Place - Indiana S/P/T Championships

Aaron Kowalski
Age: 12

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

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
I like competing at the World Championships.

What is your dream job?
Professional athlete.

 
3rd Place - Kentucky S/P/T Championships

Alex Krekeler
Age: 6

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

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

 
1st Place - Missouri; 1st Place - Tennessee S/P/T Championships

Zakary Krekeler
Age: 14

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

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
It is fun!

What is your dream job?
Food critic.

 
1st Place - Minnesota S/P/T Championships

Eric Landgrebe
Age: 9

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

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

 
1st Place - Minnesota S/P/T Championships

Mark Landgrebe
Age: 14

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

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

What is your dream job?
Radiologist.

 
3rd Place - Alberta S/P/T Championships

Josh Large
Age: 7

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

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
I like to battle.

 
1st Place - Washington; 1st Place - Oregon S/P/T Championships

Henry Leaming
Age: 9

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

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

What is your dream job?
Heart surgeon.

 
1st Place - New Hampshire; 3rd Place - Massachusetts S/P/T Championships

Dylan Lefavour
Age: 13

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

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

 
1st Place - California S/P/T Championships

James Leung
Age: 9

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

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
I like having fun and making friends.

What is your dream job?
Chemist or astronaut.

 
2nd Place - Indiana S/P/T Championships

Mitchell Lindsay
Age: 9

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

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
I like hanging out with friends, and learning school skills.

What is your dream job?
To be like my dad, working at the University of Michigan.

 
2nd Place - New Mexico S/P/T Championships

Joseph Lugo
Age: 14

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

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

What is your dream job?
Video game programmer.

 
2nd Place - New Hampshire S/P/T Championships

Tucker MacPherson
Age: 11

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

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
I like making friends, and winning Pokémon stuff.

What is your dream job?
Professional soccer player.

 
1st Place - Alberta S/P/T Championships

Ryan Martindale
Age: 14

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

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

What is your dream job?
Something within Nintendo.

 
2nd Place - Illinois S/P/T Championships

Jeremiah Mathews II
Age: 9

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

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

What is your dream job?
Pokémon video game designer.

 
2nd Place - California S/P/T Championships

Matt McDermaid
Age: 12

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

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

What is your dream job?
Cartoon animator.

 
3rd Place - Idaho S/P/T Championships

Danner McGrath
Age: 9

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

What is your dream job?
Veterinarian.

 
1st Place - Puerto Rico S/P/T Championships

Ramon E. Miranda Merced
Age: 18

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

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
I like the skill and strategy involved.

What is your dream job?
To play Pokémon for the rest of my life.

 
3rd Place - Nevada S/P/T Championships

Justin Meyers
Age: 12

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
Since the release of Pokémon TCG: Diamond & Pearl

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

What is your dream job?
Professional football player.

 
1st Place - Maryland S/P/T Championships

Peter Miles
Age: 16

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

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

 
1st Place - Maryland; 1st Place - Virginia S/P/T Championships

Philip Miles
Age: 14

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

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

 
3rd Place - Colorado S/P/T Championships

Christian Miller
Age: 13

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

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

What is your dream job?
I'd like to be the CEO and Graphic Designer of my own franchise.

 
1st Place - South Carolina; 1st Place - North Carolina S/P/T Championships

Tad Miller
Age: 10

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

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

What is your dream job?
I'd like to be an astronaut, or study robotics.

 
2nd Place - Nevada S/P/T Championships

Joshua Mirman
Age: 9

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

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
It is fun!

What is your dream job?
I don't have one.

 
1st Place - California S/P/T Championships

Zachary Mirman
Age: 13

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

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

What is your dream job?
Computer Programmer.

 
3rd Place - Nevada S/P/T Championships

Kailee Moore
Age: 9

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

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

What is your dream job?
Movie star.

 
1st Place - Ohio S/P/T Championships

Ryne Morgan
Age: 14

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

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

What is your dream job?
Attorney

 
2nd Place - Pennsylvania S/P/T Championships

Brandon Morris
Age: 13

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

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
It's fun and competitive

What is your dream job?
Scientist.

 
1st Place - Oklahoma S/P/T Championships

David Mullan
Age: 10

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

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

What is your dream job?
Cartoonist.

 
2nd Place - Virginia S/P/T Championships

Spencer Nalle
Age: 17

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

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
I like forming friendships.

What is your dream job?
Cartoonist.

 
2nd Place - Delaware S/P/T Championships

Steven Natto
Age: 10

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

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

What is your dream job?
Artist.

 
2nd Place - Oregon S/P/T Championships

Zane Nelson
Age: 13

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
Since I was 6.

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

What is your dream job?
I haven't decided.

 
1st Place - Oregon S/P/T Championships

Tyler Ninomura
Age: 17

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

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

What is your dream job?
Game designer.

 
2nd Place - Texas S/P/T Championships

Vincent Octtoa
Age: 10

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
9-10 years.

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
It's fun, and I get to take trips with friends.

What is your dream job?
Architect.

 
3rd Place - North Carolina S/P/T Championships

Deniz Oktay
Age: 13

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

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
It's fun making new strategies.

What is your dream job?
Engineer.

 
1st Place - Ohio S/P/T Championships

Anthony Orenbaun
Age: 10

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

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
You learn strategy, and it sometimes helps.

What is your dream job?
Marine biologist.

 
2nd Place - California; 3rd Place - Nevada S/P/T Championships

Leo Orta
Age: 23

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

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

What is your dream job?
Anime script translation.

 
2nd Place - Utah S/P/T Championships

Dylan Parry
Age: 8

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

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
It takes strategy to play and I like making friends.

What is your dream job?
To find cures for diseases, or to create video games.

 
3rd Place - Ohio S/P/T Championships

Camden Peavy
Age: 12

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

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

What is your dream job?
Geologist.

 
1st Place - Kentucky; 1st Place - Michigan S/P/T Championships

Austin Reed
Age: 16

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

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

What is your dream job?
Detective.

 
1st Place - Wisconsin S/P/T Championships

Devin Ricks
Age: 10

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

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

What is your dream job?
Pokémon Professor.

 
1st Place - Washington S/P/T Championships

Steven Roberto
Age: 11

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

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

What is your dream job?
Designing Pokémon cards.

 
2nd Place - New York S/P/T Championships

Gino Rotondo
Age: 18

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

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

What is your dream job?
NFL football player.

 
3rd Place - Missouri S/P/T Championships

Joseph Rubczak
Age: 15

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
The friends, and kicking tail.

What is your dream job?
Stuff, and other things.

 
2nd Place - Pennsylvania S/P/T Championships

Ben Sauk
Age: 15

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

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

What is your dream job?
Scientist.

 
1st Place - Pennsylvania S/P/T Championships

Geoff Sauk
Age: 9

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

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

What is your dream job?
Accountant.

 
3rd Place - Iowa S/P/T Championships

Eric Schussler
Age: 11

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

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
I don't know.

What is your dream job?
I don't know.

 
3rd Place - Colorado S/P/T Championships

William Shand

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

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

What is your dream job?
Scientist.

 
2nd Place - Kansas S/P/T Championships

Tom Sherard
Age: 11

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

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
I like the friends that you make, the prerelease tournaments, and playing with friends.

What is your dream job?
Architect.

 
2nd Place - Mississippi S/P/T Championships

Brent Siebenkittel
Age: 20

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
Since the Jungle expansion (1999).

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

What is your dream job?
Poker player.

 
1st Place - Louisiana S/P/T Championships

John Silvestro
Age: 41

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

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

What is your dream job?
Head Pro—Augusta National

 
1st Place - Mississippi S/P/T Championships

James Simmerman
Age: 19

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
About 12 years.

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
I like the spirit of the players, and the excitement of the events.

What is your dream job?
Pastor.

 
2nd Place - Pennsylvania S/P/T Championships

Elan S.
Age: 7

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

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

What is your dream job?
I want to make movies, or be a mathematician.

 
2nd Place - Iowa; 3rd Place - Illinois S/P/T Championships

Joshua Simon
Age: 10

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

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
I like meeting new friends and seeing old ones.

What is your dream job?
Police Officer and football player.

 
2nd Place - Missouri S/P/T Championships

Alec Siwek
Age: 9

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

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

What is your dream job?
Card maker.

 
2nd Place - Tennessee S/P/T Championships

Aaron Smith
Age: 8

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

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

 
2nd Place - Arizona S/P/T Championships

Wesley Spurlock
Age: 19

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
10years, going back to the Japanese cards.

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
I like the competition and the rush I get.

What is your dream job?
I would like to work in games for Nintendo.

 
2nd Place - Indiana S/P/T Championships

Michael Stephens
Age: 16

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

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

What is your dream job?
Fiction author.

 
1st Place - Maine S/P/T Championships

Trey Stewart
Age: 14

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

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
I like the rewards it has to offer.

What is your dream job?
Professional paintball player.

 
1st Place - Idaho S/P/T Championships

Colin Stromberg
Age: 21

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

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
I like conquering popular archetype decks with Rogue decks. I also like the comraderie.

What is your dream job?
Professional baseball player.

 
3rd Place - Wisconsin S/P/T Championships

Kyle Sucevich
Age: 19

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
Since the Base set was released.

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

What is your dream job?
Anything where I can have fun.

 
1st Place - New Mexico S/P/T Championships

Curtis Swick
Age: 9

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

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

What is your dream job?
I don't have one yet.

 
2nd Place - Florida S/P/T Championships

Steven Swingle
Age: 8

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

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
When I'm bored, it gives me something to do.

What is your dream job?
Chef.

 
3rd Place - New Hampshire S/P/T Championships

Danny Szetela
Age: 10

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

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
I like having fun and learning strategies.

What is your dream job?
Video game designer.

 
3rd Place - Oregon S/P/T Championships

Kayhon Tahmaseb
Age: 18

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

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
I like seeing the unique strategies.

What is your dream job?
I can't decide.

 
2nd Place - New Jersey S/P/T Championships

Matthew Tam
Age: 8

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

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
I get to meet more friends.

What is your dream job?
Doctor.

 
1st Place - New Mexico S/P/T Championships

Richard Torres
Age: 20

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

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
I like creating bullet-proof strategy.

What is your dream job?
Whatever pays the most.

 
2nd Place - Oregon S/P/T Championships

Neal Vantamelen
Age: 10

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
Less than a year.

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
I like collecting cards, building decks, and playing.

What is your dream job?
Working at Nintendo of America.

 
2nd Place - Maryland S/P/T Championships

Steven Varesko
Age: 9

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
Since 1999.

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

What is your dream job?
Video game designer.

 
1st Place - Maine S/P/T Championships

Nathan Wall
Age: 11

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

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

What is your dream job?
Politician.

 
3rd Place - New Jersey S/P/T Championships

Austin White
Age: 10

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
This is my first year.

What are your favorite things about playing the Pokémon TCG?
I like getting POP card packs.

What is your dream job?
To win the World Championships.

 
1st Place - Mississippi S/P/T Championships

Kevin White
Age: 14

How long have you been playing the Pokémon TCG?
About 4.5 years.

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

What is your dream job?
Pediatrician.

 
2nd Place - Virginia S/P/T Championships

Evan Whitehouse
Age: 10

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

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

What is your dream job?
Engineer.

 
1st Place - Idaho S/P/T Championships

Jordan Wilkerson