2008 Pokémon TCG Last Chance Qualifier Tournament

World Championships Frequently Asked Questions

Information subject to change, last updated: 7/23/2008

What is the Pokémon TCG Last Chance Qualifier tournament?

The Pokémon TCG Last Chance Qualifier is the final World Championships qualifier open to all eligible players in good standing and is run using the Age-Modified Swiss format.

When is the Pokémon TCG Last Chance Qualifier tournament?

The Pokémon TCG Last Chance Qualifier registration will begin on Friday, August 15th, at 8 A.M. at the Hilton in the Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando, Florida, U.S.A.  Players arriving for registration after 9 A.M. will be allowed to register with a first-round loss. Players arriving after the first round will receive a loss for each round they have missed.  Players attempting to register after the start of the second round will be denied entry into the event.

The address of the Hilton in the Walt Disney World Resort is:

Hilton in the Walt Disney World Resort
1751 Hotel Plaza Boulevard
Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830
U.S.A.
Phone: 407-827-4000

What does it cost to attend?

It’s free! There is no entry fee to participate in the Pokémon TCG Last Chance Qualifier Tournament.

What is the tournament structure?

The tournament is run using the Modified Format and Swiss pairings. See the  Tournament Rules for additional information about the Modified and Swiss formats. The number of Swiss rounds run will depend on total attendance at the event.

Who is eligible to play in the Pokémon TCG Last Chance Qualifier tournament?

  • 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.
  • Players who have already earned an invitation to play in the 2008 World Championships are not eligible to participate in the Last Chance Qualifier Tournament.

What are the prizes? 

The top 16* finishers in the Junior and Senior Divisions and the top 8* finishers in the Masters Division will receive:

  • An invitation to compete in the Pokémon TCG World Championships on Saturday, August 16th.

*Additional invites may be added to the Last Chance Qualifier based on the number of invited players who have checked in on the day of the event. Any additional invites will be announced during the Last Chance Qualifier.

What do I need to bring and know?

  • You must bring your own deck to play. Your deck must comply with the as outlined in the Pokémon Tournament Rules.
  • 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.
  • Make sure you arrive on time. If you are late for registration, you may not be able to sign up to play in the event. Seating is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Players must participate in POP Ratings and Rankings through an active "My Pokémon" account.
  • The Pokémon TCG Last Chance Qualifier is operated by Pokémon Organized Play.
  • See the Legal Notices for certain eligibility requirements and other information.

What happens after the tournament?

Upon completion of the event, players who have won slots into the World Championships will be required to pick up their competitor packets at the registration desk.  All release forms and waivers contained in the competitor packets must be completed and signed prior to departing the event area for the evening.

As the tournament is likely to end late in the evening, POP recommends players who earn slots in the World Championships retire to their rooms to get rested for the World Championships Main Event, for which there is an 8 A.M. deck registration time.

Additional participants may be offered slots, if any become available, based upon their finish order and if the participant is on site at the time the Main Event begins.

Legal Notices

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