League Events Archives
Past League Sessions
2024
May: GLC, Challenges
Sat 5/4 Gym Leader Challenge (GLC): Check-in from 11:00 - 11:30 am. $5 entry fee. Event starts after reg closes. A few loaner decks are available.
Sat 5/4 starting at 2:00 pm: Open Play League: Optional Standard Format Tourney ($5 registration 2:30-3:00), learn to play, trading, fun & games!
Sat 5/11: Twilight Masquerade Prerelease #1. Register from 10:30 to 11:00 am. $30 entry fee. Event starts after reg closes.
Sat 5/11 starting at 2:00 pm: Open Play League: Optional Standard Format Tourney ($5 registration 2:30-3:00), learn to play, trading, fun & games!
Wed 5/15: Twilight Masquerade Prerelease #2. Register from 5:30 to 6:00 pm. $30 entry fee. Event starts after reg closes.
Sat 5/18: Twilight Masquerade Prerelease #3. Register from 10:30 to 11:00 am. $30 entry fee. Event starts after reg closes.
Sat 5/18 GO Challenge: Reg: 3:30-4:00 pm. $5 entry fee (cash or Paypal). Greal League Format. Printed team list IS required.
Sat 5/18 starting at 2:00 pm: Open Play League: Optional Standard Format Tourney ($5 registration 2:30-3:00), learn to play, trading, fun & games!
Sat 5/25: League Challenge: Reg: 10:30-11:00 am. $10 entry fee (CASH ONLY). Standard Format. Printed deck list IS required. Proxies are NOT allowed. Booster pack prizes and CPs to top finishers based on attendance.
Sat 5/25 starting at 2:00 pm: Open Play League: Optional Standard Format Tourney ($5 registration 2:30-3:00), learn to play, trading, fun & games!
April: GLC, Challenge, Cups, Standard Format Rotation
Sat 4/6: League Challenge: Reg: 10:30-11:00 am. $10 entry fee (CASH ONLY). Standard Format. Printed deck list IS required. Proxies are NOT allowed. Booster pack prizes and CPs to top finishers based on attendance. Temporal Forces IS now legal for tournament play!
Sat 4/6 starting at 2:00 pm: Open Play League: Optional Standard Format Tourney ($5 registration 2:30-3:00), learn to play, trading, fun & games!
Sat 4/13 starting at 2:00 pm: Open Play League: Optional Standard Format Tourney ($5 cash registration 2:30-3:00), learn to play, trading, fun & games!
Sat 4/20 Gym Leader Challenge (GLC): Check-in from 11:00 - 11:30 am. $5 entry fee. Event starts after reg closes. A few loaner decks are available.
Sat 4/20 starting at 2:00 pm: Open Play League: Optional Standard Format Tourney ($5 cash registration 2:30-3:00), learn to play, trading, fun & games!
Sat 4/20 GO Cup: Reg: 3:30-4:00 pm. $10 entry fee (CASH ONLY). Greal League Format. Printed team list IS required.
Sat 4/27: League Cup. Preregister here.
> Advanced Reg: $25 (CASH ONLY, paid onsite when you check-in) | Onsite Reg: $35 (CASH ONLY)
> Check-in: 9:30 - 10:00 am | Onsite reg opens at 9:45
> Standard Format.
> Printed decklist IS required.
> The winner in each age division wins a Champion mat! > Top finishers earn CPs (based on kicker) and booster pack prizes (based on attendance).
March: Challenges, Prereleases
Sat 3/2 Gym Leader Challenge (GLC): Check-in from 11:00 - 11:30 am. $5 entry fee. Event starts after reg closes. A few loaner decks are available.
Sat 3/2 starting at 2:00 pm: Open Play League: Optional Standard Format Tourney ($5 registration 2-2:30), learn to play, trading, fun & games!
Sat 3/9: Temporal Forces Prerelease #1. Register from 10:30 to 11:00 am. $30 entry fee. Event starts after reg closes.
Sat 3/9 starting at 2:00 pm: Open Play League: Learn to play, trading, fun & games!
Sat 3/9 GO Challenge: Reg: 3:30-4:00 pm. $5 entry fee (cash or Paypal). Greal League Format. Printed team list IS required.
Wed 3/13: Temporal Forces Prerelease #2. Register from 5:30 to 6:00 pm. $30 entry fee. Event starts after reg closes.
Sat 3/16: Temporal Forces Prerelease #3. Register from 10:30 to 11:00 am. $30 entry fee. Event starts after reg closes.
Sat 3/16 starting at 2:00 pm: Open Play League: Learn to play, trading, fun & games!
Sat 3/16 GO Cup: Reg: 3:30-4:00 pm. $10 entry fee (cash or Paypal). Greal League Format. Printed team list IS required.
Sat 3/23 starting at 2:00 pm: Open Play League: Optional Standard Format Tourney ($5 registration 2:00-2:30, proxies are allowed), learn to play, trading, fun & games!
Sat 3/30: League Challenge: Reg: 10:30-11:00 am. $10 entry fee (cash or Paypal). Standard Format. Printed deck list IS required. Proxies are NOT allowed. Booster pack prizes and CPs to top finishers based on attendance.
Sat 3/30 starting at 2:00 pm: Open Play League: Optional Standard Format Tourney ($5 registration 2:30-3:00), learn to play, trading, fun & games!
February: Happy Chinese New Year! Challenges, Cup
Sat 2/3 starting at 2:00 pm: Open Play League: Optional Standard Format Tourney ($5 registration 2-2:30), learn to play, trading, fun & games!
Sat 2/10: League Challenge: Reg: 10:30-11:00 am. $10 entry fee (cash or Paypal). Standard Format. Printed deck list IS required. Proxies not allowed. Booster pack prizes and CPs to top finishers based on attendance.
Sat 2/10 starting at 2:00 pm: Open Play League: Optional Standard Format Tourney ($5 registration 2-2:30), learn to play, trading, fun & games!
Sat 2/17 starting at 2:00 pm: Open Play League: Optional Standard Format Tourney ($5 registration 2-2:30), learn to play, trading, fun & games!
Sat 2/17 GO Challenge: Reg: 3:00-3:30 pm. $5 entry fee (cash or Paypal). Greal League Format. Printed team list IS required.
Sat 2/24: League Cup. Pre-reg open until 2/23 @ 10:30 pm.
> Advanced Reg: $25 | Onsite Reg: $35 (cash or Paypal)
> Check-in: 9:30 - 10 am | Onsite reg opens at 9:45
> Standard Format.
> Printed decklist IS required.
> The winner in each age division wins a Champion mat!
> Top finishers earn CPs (based on kicker) and booster pack prizes (based on attendance).Tues 2/27: Pokémon Day: A time to come together and celebrate all things Pokémon! Open Play League starts at 2:00 pm. Earn unique rewards by participating in League on this awesome day!
January: Challenge
Sat 1/6 starting at 2:00 pm: Open Play League: Optional Standard Format Tourney ($5 registration 2-2:30), learn to play, trading, fun & games!
Sat 1/13: League Challenge: Reg: 10:30-11:00 am. $10 entry fee (cash or Paypal). Standard Format. Printed deck list IS required. Proxies not allowed. Booster pack prizes and CPs to top finishers based on attendance.
Sat 1/13 starting at 2:00 pm: Open Play League: Optional Standard Format Tourney ($5 registration 2-2:30), learn to play, trading, fun & games!
Sat 1/27 starting at 2:00 pm: Open Play League: Optional Standard Format Tourney ($5 registration 2-2:30), learn to play, trading, fun & games!
2023
Toys for Tots Campaign: through Dec 9
December: Challenge, Cup, Holiday Party!
Sat 12/2 starting at 2:00 pm: Open Play League w/ Leader Michael: Optional Standard Format Tourney ($5 registration 2-2:30), learn to play, trading, fun & games!
Sat 12/9: League Cup. Advanced reg closes on 12/8 at 10:30 pm.
> Advanced Reg: $25 | Onsite Reg: $35 (cash or Paypal)
> Check-in: 10:30 - 11 am | Onsite reg opens at 10:45
> Standard Format.
> Printed decklist IS required.
> The winner in each age division wins a Champion mat! > Top finishers earn CPs (based on kicker) and booster pack prizes (based on attendance).Sat 12/16: League Challenge: Reg: 11-11:30 am. $10 entry fee (cash or Paypal). Standard Format. Printed deck list IS required. Booster pack prizes and CPs to top finishers based on attendance.
Sat 12/16 starting at 2:00 pm: Open Play League w/ Leader Phillip: Optional Standard Format Tourney ($5 registration 2-2:30), learn to play, trading, fun & games!
Sat 12/23 starting at 2:00 pm: Special Edition Holiday Open Play League and Party! Potluck Good Eats - bring your favorite holiday snacks and drinks to share with your fellow Pokémon fans. Red and Green Standard Format Tourney ($5 registration 2-2:30), learn to play, trading, fun & games!
November: Fantastic Classic Fundraiser, Challenge
Sat 11/4: 2023 Fantastic Classic fundraiser to benefit St. Jude Children's Hospital. Register for the Standard TCG tournament or make a donation on our St. Jude webpage. Tournament check-in opens at 10:30 AM. Side Events start shortly after the tournament begins (~11:15 AM).
Sat 11/11 starting at 2:00 pm: Open Play League: Optional Standard Format Tourney ($5 registration 2-2:30), learn to play, trading, fun & games!
Sat 11/18: League Challenge: Reg: 11-11:30 am. $10 entry fee. Standard Format. Printed deck list IS required. Booster pack prizes and CPs to top finishers based on attendance.
Sat 11/18 starting at 2:00 pm: Open Play League: Optional Standard Format Tourney ($5 registration 2-2:30), learn to play, trading, fun & games!
October: Toys for Tots Campaign, Paradox Rift Prereleases, Learn-to-Play Demo Event, Halloween Party!
Tues 10/3: Toys for Tots campaign begins! Donate a new unwrapped toy during League play times and receive a unique League promo card as a thank-you gift.
Sat 10/7 starting at 2:00 pm: In-person League - casual play, learn to play, trading, fun & games!
Sat 10/14: League Challenge: Reg: 11-11:30 am. $10 entry fee. Standard Format. Printed deck list IS required. Booster pack prizes and CPs to top finishers based on attendance.
Sat 10/14: Demo Event: Learn to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG)! Starts at 2:00 pm. This new offering is designed for newcomers and Pokémon fans interested in learning to play the trading card game. We have a dedicated coach, demo decks, and easy-to-follow instructions to guide you through the rules of the game and get you started playing the card game! Plus, all attendees who complete a game will receive a special reward!
Sat 10/21: Paradox Rift Prerelease #1. Register from 11 to 11:30 am. $30 entry fee. Event starts after reg closes.
Wed 10/25: Paradox Rift Prerelease #2. Register from 5:30 to 6:00 pm. $30 entry fee. Event starts after reg closes.
Sat 10/28: Paradox Rift Prerelease #3. Register from 11 to 11:30 am. $30 entry fee. Event starts after reg closes.
Sat 10/28: starting at 2:00 pm: Gym Leader Challenge (GLC) workshop! Learn how to play the GLC format and deckbuilding strategies with Professor Tanner!
Sat 10/28: starting at 2:00 pm: In-person League and Halloween Party! Pokémon Costume Contest! Attendees dressed as their favorite Pokémon (or trainer) will be entered into our costume contest. Highest vote-getter will win a special prize!
September: Challenge, Cup, Trading Day!
Sat 9/2: League Challenge: Reg: 11-11:30 am. $10 entry fee. Standard Format. Printed deck list IS required. Booster pack prizes and CPs to top finishers based on attendance.
Sat 9/2 starting at 2:00 pm: In-person League: Optional Standard Format Tourney ($5 registration 2-2:30), learn to play, trading, fun & games!
Pittsburgh Regionals: From Fri 9/8 thru Sun 9/10.
Sat 9/16 starting at 2:00 pm: In-person League: Optional Standard Format Tourney ($5 registration 2-2:30), learn to play, trading, fun & games!
Sat 9/23: League Cup: Advanced reg open until 10 AM on 9/23. Check-in: 10:30 - 11 am. Advanced Reg: $25 | Onsite Reg: $35. Standard Format. Printed decklist IS required. The winner in each age division wins a Champion mat! Top finishers earn CPs (based on kicker) and booster pack prizes (based on attendance).
Sat 9/30 starting at 2:00 pm: In-person League: Optional Standard Format Tourney ($5 registration 2-2:30), learn to play, trading, fun & games!
Sat 9/30: The Fantastic Store (TFS) Trading Day. TFS is sponsoring a sports and gaming trading day for local collectors and enthusiasts to hang out and buy-sell-trade! Food trucks will be available and there will be giveaways and more!
August: Note the start times for regular League may differ depending on whether an official event is offered!
Obsidian Flames Prerelease #2: Thur 8/3. Register from 5:30 to 6 pm. $30 entry fee. Event starts after reg closes.
In-person League: Sat 8/5 starting at 11:00 am. Optional Standard Format Tourney ($5 registration 11-11:30), learn to play, trading, fun & games!
In-person League: Sat 8/12 starting at 11:00 am. Optional Standard Format Tourney ($5 registration 11-11:30), learn to play, trading, fun & games!
World Championships: Yokohama, Japan. From Fri 8/11 thru Sun 8/13.
In-person League: Sat 8/19 starting at 11:00 am. Optional Standard Format Tourney ($5 registration 11-11:30), learn to play, trading, fun & games!
League Challenge: Sat 8/26. Reg: 11-11:30 am. $10 entry fee. Standard Format. Printed deck list IS required. Booster pack prizes and CPs to top finishers based on attendance.
In-person League: Sat 8/26 starting at 2:00 pm. Optional Standard Format Tourney ($5 registration 2-2:30), learn to play, trading, fun & games!
July: Note the start times for regular League may differ depending on whether an official event is offered!
In-person League: Sat 7/8 starting at 11:00 am. Optional Standard Format Tourney ($5 registration 11-11:30), learn to play, trading, fun & games!
League Challenge: Sat 7/15. Reg: 11-11:30 am. $10 entry fee. Standard Format. Printed deck list IS required. Booster pack prizes and CPs to top finishers based on attendance.
In-person League: Sat 7/15 starting at 2:00 pm. Optional Standard Format Tourney ($5 registration 11-11:30), learn to play, trading, fun & games!
In-person League: Sat 7/22 starting at 11:00 am. Optional Standard Format Tourney ($5 registration 11-11:30), learn to play, trading, fun & games!
Obsidian Flames Prerelease #1: Sat 7/29. Register from 11 to 11:30 am. $30 entry fee. Event starts after reg closes.
In-person League: Sat 7/29 starting at 2:00 pm. Optional Standard Format Tourney ($5 registration 11-11:30), learn to play, trading, fun & games!
June: Vote for the 2023 Fantastic Classic!
Note the start times for regular League may differ depending on whether an official event is offered!
Paldea Evolved Prerelease #2: Sat 6/3 starting at 11:00 am.
In-person League: Sat 6/3 starting at 2:00 pm. Learn to play, trading, fun & games!
In-person League: Sat 6/10 starting at 11:00 am. Optional Standard Format Tourney ($5 registration 11-11:30), learn to play, trading, fun & games!
League Challenge: Sat 6/17. Reg: 11-11:30 am. $10 entry fee. Standard Format. Printed deck list IS required. Booster pack prizes and CPs to top finishers based on attendance.
In-person League & Pokemon Trading Day: Sat 6/17 starting at 2:00 pm. Standard Format Tourney (Reg: 2-2:30), learn to play, trading, fun & games! The Fantastic Store is also sponsoring a trading day for local Pokemon collectors to come by, hang out, and buy-sell-trade!
League Cup: Sat 6/24. Click here for advanced registration (closes on 6/23). Check-in: 10:30 - 11 am. Advanced Reg: $20 | Onsite Reg: $30. Standard Format. Printed decklist IS required. The winner in each age division wins a Champion mat! Top finishers earn CPs (based on kicker) and booster pack prizes (based on attendance).
North America International Championships: Columbus, OH. From Fri 6/30 thru Sun 7/2.
May:
In-person League: Sat 5/6 starting at 2:00 pm. Standard Format Tourney (Reg: 2-2:30), learn to play, trading, fun & games!
League Challenge: Sat 5/13. Reg: 11-11:30 am. $10 entry fee. Standard Format. Printed decklist IS required. Booster pack prizes and CPs to top finishers based on attendance.
In-person League: Sat 5/13 starting at 2:00 pm. Standard Format Tourney (Reg: 2-2:30), learn to play, trading, fun & games!
Hartford Regionals: From Fri 5/19 thru Sun 5/21. Info here.
Paldea Evolved Prerelease #1: Sat 5/27 starting at 11:00 am.
In-person League: Sat 5/27 starting at 2:00 pm. Learn to play, trading, fun & games!
April:
In-person League: Sat 4/1 starting at 11:00 am. Standard Format Tourney (Reg: 11-11:30), learn to play, trading, fun & games!
In-person League: Sat 4/8 starting at 2:00 pm. Standard Format Tourney (Reg: 2-2:30), learn to play, trading, fun & games! S&V format preview tournament with allowed proxies (printed in English).
Big Lick Comic Con: Sat 4/15 thru Sun 4/16. Standard Format Tourney. First weekend of Standard Format rotation! Scarlet and Violet is LEGAL! Registration on RK9 here. IMPORTANT: RK9 registration INCLUDES ticket entry into the Comic Con!
We'll also be offering fun Side Events all day Sunday!In-person League: Sat 4/22 starting at 2:00 pm. Optional Standard Format Tourney ($5 registration 2-2:30), learn to play, trading, fun & games!
League Challenge: Sat 4/29. Reg: 11-11:30 am. $10 entry fee. Standard Format. Printed deck list IS required. Booster pack prizes and CPs to top finishers based on attendance.
In-person League: Sat 4/29 starting at 2:00 pm. Learn to play, trade, have fun & play games! No tourney at this time because of the Challenge earlier in the day.
March 2023:
In-person League: Sat 3/4 starting at 2:00 pm. Standard Format Tourney (Reg: 2-2:30) learn to play, trading, fun & games!
In-person League: Sat 3/11 starting at 2:00 pm. Standard Format Tourney (Reg: 2-2:30), learn to play, trading, fun & games!
Scarlet & Violet Prerelease #1: Sat 3/18 starting at 11:00 am. Reg: 11-11:30 am. See details below in News Updates for reg info.
Scarlet & Violet Prerelease #2: Sat 3/25 starting at 11:00 am. Reg: 11-11:30 am. See details below in News Updates for reg info.
Charlotte Regionals: From Fri 3/24 thru Sun 3/26. Info here.
Fort Wayne, IN Regionals: From Fri 3/31 thru 4/2. Info here.
February 2023:
Orlando, FL Regionals: From Fri 2/3 thru Sun 2/5. Reg info here.
In-person League: Sat 2/4 starting at 2:00 pm. Standard Format Tourney (Reg: 2-2:30).
In-person League: Sat 2/11 starting at 2:00 pm. Standard Format Tourney (Reg: 2-2:30).
In-person League: Sat 2/18 starting at 2:00 pm. Standard Format Tourney (Reg: 2-2:30).
Knoxville, TN Regionals: From Fri 2/24 thru Sun 2/26. Reg info here.
January 2023:
In-person League: Sat 1/7 starting at 2:00 pm. Standard Format Tourney (Reg: 2-2:30).
In-person League: Sat 1/14 starting at 2:00 pm. Standard Format Tourney (Reg: 2-2:30).
In-person League: Sat 1/21 starting at 2:00 pm? Time may change based on community input - check Discord for latest details. Standard Format Tourney (Reg: 2-2:30).
2022
December: 2:00 pm start time
In-person League: Sat 12/3 starting at 2:00 pm. Bring a new, unwrapped toy to support our Toys for Tots campaign! Standard Format Tourney (Reg: 2-2:30).
In-person League/Team Challenge 4.4: Sat 12/10 starting at 2:00 pm. Bring a new, unwrapped toy to support our Toys for Tots campaign! TC Reg opens Fri 12/2 after 2 pm. TC check-in: 2-2:30 pm.
In-person League: Sat 12/17 starting at 2:00 pm. Standard Format Tourney (Reg: 2-2:30). Discuss the upcoming TCG rotation in 2023 and its impact on the Standard format. Learn-to-play for newcomers.
November: 2:00 pm start time
Sword & Shield Silver Tempest Prerelease #2: Sat 11/5 starting at 2:00 pm. Pay $30 to the store from 2:00 - 2:30 pm.
In-person League/Team Challenge 4.3: Sat 11/12 starting at 2:00 pm. TC Reg opens Fri 11/4 after 2 pm. TC check-in: 2-2:30 pm.
Fantastic Classic to benefit St. Jude Children's Hospital: Sat 11/19 starting at 11:00 am. See the News Update below for event details and donation / event registration instructions.
October: 2:00 pm start time
In-person League: casual play-test Lost Origins for competitive players and Learn-to-Play for newcomers: Sat 10/1 starting at 2:00 pm.
In-person League/Team Challenge 4.1: Sat 10/8 starting at 2:00 pm. TC Reg now open. TC check-in: 2-2:30 pm.
In-person League/Team Challenge 4.2: Sat 10/22 starting at 2:00 pm. TC Reg opens Fri 10/14 after 2 pm. TC check-in: 2-2:30 pm.
Sword & Shield Silver Tempest Prerelease: Sat 10/29 starting at Noon. Reg: $30 w/ the Tuskeys onsite from Noon - 12:30 pm.
September: We are returning to our regular 2:00 pm League start time
S&S Lost Origins Prerelease #2: Sat 9/3 starting at Noon. $30 entry fee. Organizers: The Tuskeys
Baltimore Regionals by Overload Events: Fri 9/16 - Sun 9/18. Reg starts Sun 8/28 using your RK9 account.
In-person League: Sat 9/24 starting at 2:00 pm. Standard Format Tourney. (Reg: 2-2:30)
August:
In-person League: Sat 8/6 starting at 11:00 am. Standard Format Tourney.
In-person League: Sat 8/13 starting at 11:00 am. Standard Format Tourney.
World Championships. Aug 18-21. London, England.
S&S Lost Origins Prerelease #1: Sat 8/27 starting at 11:00 am. $30 entry fee.
July:
In-person League: Sat 7/9 starting at 11:00 am. Standard Format Tourney.
In-person League: Sat 7/16 starting at 11:00 am. Standard Format Tourney.
In-person League: Sat 7/30 starting at 11:00 am. Standard Format Tourney. - CANCELED, store is closed this weekend.
June:
Pokemon Go Fest: Sat 6/4 - Sun 6/5.
Online tourney via PTCGO: Sat 6/4. Register before 11:30 am. Tourney start: Noon.
In-person League: Sat 6/11 starting at 11:00 am. Standard Format Tourney.
In-person League: Sat 6/18 starting at 11:00 am. Standard Format Tourney.
North America International Championships, June 24-26. Greater Columbus Convention Center, OH. Click here for the registration page. Registration is on RK9 Labs.
May:
Sword & Shield Astral Radiance prerelease: Sat 5/14. Register between Noon and 12:30. $30 entry fee.
Secaucus, NJ Pokemon Regional Championship, May 20-22.
Vote for the non-profit that our 3rd Fantastic Classic will support this Oct/Nov! Voting closes on May 31. See news below for current results.
April:
In-person meetup: Sat 4/9 starting at 11:00 am. Standard Format Tourney.
Play! Pokemon Team Challenge - Season 3 Qualifier #4 tournament (online via TCGO): Fri 4/15 starting at 7:00 pm. Register here.
In-person meetup: Sat 4/23 starting at 11:00 am. Standard Format Tourney.
March:
In-person meetup: Sat 3/5 starting at 11:00 am. Standard Format Tourney. Masks are required and social distancing will be maintained.
Play! Pokemon Team Challenge - Season 3 Qualifier #3 tournament (online via TCGO): Sat 3/12 starting at 11:00 am. Registration opens on Fri, 3/4.
In-person meetup: Sat 3/19 starting at 11:00 am. Standard Format Tourney. Masks are required and social distancing will be maintained.
February:
Sword & Shield Brilliant Stars prerelease #1: Sat 2/12 starting at Noon. $30 entry fee. Masks are required and social distancing will be maintained.
Sword & Shield Brilliant Stars prerelease #2: Sat 2/19 starting at 11:00 am. $30 entry fee. Masks are required and social distancing will be maintained.
Play! Pokemon Team Challenge - Season 3 Qualifier #2 tournament (online via TCGO): Sat 2/26 starting at 11:00 am. Registration is open.
January:
CANCELED: In-person meetup: Sat 1/8 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Masks are required and social distancing will be maintained.
Play! Pokemon Team Challenge - Season 3 Qualifier #1 tournament (online via TCGO): Sat 1/15 starting at 11:00 am. Register here.
In-person meetup: Sat 1/22 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Masks are required and social distancing will be maintained.
2021
December:
In-person casual play: Sat 12/4 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Support Toys for Tots and donate a new, unwrapped toy! Masks are required and social distancing will be maintained.
In-person SPECIAL Holiday play: Sat 12/18 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Celebrate the winter holidays Pokemon-style! Support Toys for Tots and donate a new, unwrapped toy! Standard tourney registration starts at 11:30 am. Masks are required and social distancing will be maintained.
November:
Fusion Strike Prerelease #1: Sat 11/6 starting at 11:00 am. $30 entry fee. 2nd flight available. Masks are required and social distancing will be maintained.
Fusion Strike Prerelease #2: Sat 11/13 starting at Noon. $30 entry fee. Hosted by the Tuskeys. 2nd flight available. Masks are required and social distancing will be maintained.
In-person SPECIAL Thanksgiving League: Sat 11/20 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Celebrate Thanksgiving Pokemon-style at League! Support Toys for Tots and donate a new, unwrapped toy! Details below in News Updates. Masks are required and social distancing will be maintained.
October: In-person leagues restarts!
In-person League: Sat 10/16 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. A fun Standard format Tournament will also start at this time. See News Updates below for more details. Masks are required and social distancing will be maintained.
In-person League: Sat 10/30 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. A fun Standard format Tournament will also start at this time. Dress in a Halloween costume and earn a League reward! See News Updates below for more details. Masks are required and social distancing will be maintained.
September:
Virtual League tourney on PTCGO: Sat 9/25. Register here before Noon. Tourney starts shortly after. Also sign up in our Discord.
August:
Sword & Shield Evolving Skies Prerelease #1 w/ the Tuskeys: Sat 8/14. Check-in starts at Noon. Cost: $30 for the first flight and a $5 discount if you also join in the second flight.
Virtual League Tournament: Sat 8/28 at 11:00 am. Reg on Discord.
July:
In-person League: Sat 7/10 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Masks are required and social distancing will be maintained.
In-person League: Sat 7/24 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Masks are required and social distancing will be maintained.
June: In-person League returns!
Sword & Shield Chilling Reign Prerelease w/ Fantastic Store: Sat 6/5. Check-in starts at 1:00 pm. Limited to the first 20 people that sign up here. Cost: $30. Current pre-reg: 18/20.
We'll offer a second flight if at least 8 people are interested.Sword & Shield Chilling Reign Prerelease #2 w/ the Tuskeys: Sat 6/12. Check-in starts at Noon. Cost: $30 for the first flight and a $5 discount if you also join in the second flight.
In-person League: Sat 6/19 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Masks are required and social distancing will be maintained.
May:
Virtual Summer Team Challenge Qualifier #3: Fri 5/7 at 7:00 pm. Reg here. Decklist due before 6:30 pm on 5/7. Play on PTCGO.
Virtual League Tournament: Sat 5/15 at 11:00 am. Reg on Discord or Battlefy.
Virtual League Meetup w special guest Vince Krekeler! Sat 5/22 at 1:00 pm. Zoom Meeting. Meeting ID: 257 666 7333
Passcode: 1ZSVgcVirtual Summer Team Challenge Qualifier #4: Fri 5/28 at 7:00 pm. Reg open. Decklist due before 6:30 pm on 5/28. Play on PTCGO.
April:
Virtual Summer Team Challenge Qualifier #1: Fri 4/9 at 7:00 pm. Reg here. Decklist due before 6:30 pm on 4/9. Play on PTCGO.
Chantville Virtual League Tourney: Sat 4/17 at 11:00 am. Reg here or sign up in Discord.
April Virtual League Meetup. Sat 4/17 at 2:00 pm. Host site:
Zoom
Meeting ID: 863 7271 6725
Passcode: 948150Virtual Summer Team Challenge Qualifier #2: Sat 4/24 at 4:00 pm. Reg is open. Decklist due before 3:30 pm on 4/24. Play on PTCGO.
March:
Battle Style prerelease kits: on sale starting at 1:00 pm at the Fantastic Store. Call to reserve yours... (703) 953-3131
March Virtual League Tourney: Sat 3/13. Check-in 12:30. Tourney start: 1:00 pm. Reg here.
March Virtual League Tourney #2: Sun 3/21. Check-in 10:30. Tourney start: 11:00 am.
March Virtual League Meetup: POSTPONED Sun 3/21. 2:00 pm. Join us on Zoom.
Meeting ID: 734 6988 4795
Passcode: Chantville
February:
2/6, 3:00 pm: Team Challenge Qualifiers #4. Register here starting 1/29, 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm on 2/6
2/13, 1:00 pm: Virtual League session on Zoom. Calendar reminder. Special guest speaker: Michael Martin (Pokepop)
2/20: 1:00 pm: Virtual League tournament. Sign up here.
January:
1/9, 1:00 pm: Team Challenge Qualifiers #2. Register here starting 1/1, 1:00 pm until Noon on 1/9
1/16, 1:00 pm: Virtual League tournament. Sign up here.
1/23, 1:00 pm: Team Challenge Qualifiers #3. Register here starting 1/15, 1:00 pm until Noon on 1/23
1/30, 1:00 pm: Virtual League session on Zoom. Calendar reminder.
2020
December:
12/5, 1:00 pm: Team Challenge Qualifiers #1. Sign up here before Noon.
12/19: League PTCGO Standard Tournament. Check-in: 12:30 pm. Start: 1:00 pm. Register on our League Discord or on Battlefy.
November:
11/7: Sword & Shield Vivid Voltage prerelease. Organizer: David Tuskey. Check-in: Noon to 12:30 pm.
11/14: League PTCGO Standard Tournament. Check-in: 12:30 pm. Start: 1:00 pm. Register on our League Discord or on Battlefy.
11/21, 2:00 pm: Virtual League session on Zoom.
Join Zoom Meeting.
Meeting ID: 755 2862 4613
Passcode: luxray11/27: Registration opens for the Play! Pokémon Team Challenge
October:
10/10: PTCGO League Tournament. Sign up. Check-in starts at Noon. First round starts at 1:00 pm. Details in Discord.
10/17: League Tournament and trading meetup at the Fantastic Store. Max of 12 players. Final status: 6/12
10/24: PTCGO League Tournament. Sign up. Check-in starts at 12:30 pm. First round starts at 1:00 pm. Get updates in Discord.
10/31: Sword & Shield Vivid Voltage prerelease. Canceled due to illness.
August:
August 1: Darkness Ablaze Prerelease at the Fantastic Store. Limited to the first 10 people.
Check-in: 10:00 - 10:30 am
Current sign-ups: 10/10 - we are full!August 8: Chantville Standard Tournament #2. Check-in: Noon - 12:55 pm. Start time: 1:00 pm. Sign up here.
August 15: Chantville Standard Tournament #3. Check-in: Noon - 12:55 pm. Start time: 1:00 pm.
August 22: Chantville Standard Tournament #4. Check-in: Noon - 12:55 pm. Start time: 1:00 pm.
August 29: Chantville Standard Tournament #5. Check-in: Noon - 12:55 pm. Start time: 1:00 pm.
August: World Championships: CANCELED
July: Online via Zoom
July 11, 18: 2:00-3:00 pm
July 25: 2:00: Chantville Virtual Tourney
June: Join our Pokemon League on Discord
June 27, 2:00-2:40 pm: Online League session. Zoom meeting.
May: Canceled
League Challenge: Canceled
April: 18, 25 - CANCELLED
League Challenge: NA
Sword & Shield Rebel Clash Prereleases - CANCELLED
March: 21 - CANCELLED
League Challenge: Sat 3/21. Check-in period: 1:00-1:30 PM. CANCELLED
League Cup: Sat 3/28. Check-in period: 10:00-10:45 AM. CANCELLED
February: 1, 8, 15, 29
Sword & Shield Prerelease #2: Sat 2/1. Check-in period: 1:00-1:30 PM.
Sword & Shield Season 1 League Challenge: Sat 2/29. Check-in period: 1:00-1:30 PM.
January: 18, 25.
League Cup: Sat 1/11
League Challenge: Sat 1/18. Check-in period 1:00-1:30 PM.
Sword & Shield Prerelease #1: Sat 1/25. Check-in period Noon-12:30 PM.
2019
December: 7, 14, 21: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!
League Challenge: Sat 12/14. Prereg here. Check-in: 1:00-1:30pm. Create your decklist here.
Christmas Leauge party and tournament: Sat 12/21. Build a red/green Christmas deck and have some holiday fun!
November: 9, 16, 23: Happy Thanksgiving!
2nd Annual Fantastic Classic to benefit St. Jude Hospital: Sat Nov 16. Register here to make a direct donation (see details in the League Updates below).
League Challenge: Fri Nov 22, check-in opens at 6:00 PM. Prereg here. Print your decklist here.
October: 12, 19, 26
League Cup: Oct 5. Online registration
League Challenge: Fri, Oct 25, 6pm check-in. Prereg here. Online decklist generator. Standard Format
S&M Cosmic Eclipse Prerelease #1: Oct 19. Noon check-in
S&M Cosmic Eclipse Prerelease #2: Oct 26. 1pm check-in
September: 14, 21, 28 (Back to normal hours. Starts at 1:00 PM)
League Challenge: Sept 21: Check-in: 1:00 PM.
August: 10, 24, 31 (Summer hours in effect! Starts at 10:30 AM)
Aug 16-18: Pokémon World Championships in Washington DC
League Challenge: Aug 24: Check-in: 10:30 AM
July: 20, 27
League Cup: July 13
League Challenge: Fri, July 19. Pre-reg here. Standard Format. Check-in: 6PM
Prerelease #1 S&M Unified Minds: July 20
Prerelease #2 S&M Unified Minds: July 27
June: 8, 15, 29
League Challenge: June 15:Pre-reg here. Standard Format.
June 21-23: North America International Championships
May: 11, 18
Detective Pikachu movie day: 5/11
League Challenge: 5/18: Pre-reg here. Standard Format.
April: 13, 20, 27
League Challenge: 4/13: Pre-reg here. Standard Format.
S&M Unbroken Bonds Prerelease #1: Ken: Wed 4/24, check-in opens 6:00 PM
S&M Unbroken Bonds Prerelease #2: Tuskeys: Sat 4/27, check-in opens Noon
March: 9, 16, 23 , 30
League Challenge: 3/9: Pre-reg here. Expanded Format. Banned cards. 1:00 PM check-in. STATUS: 7/8 pre-reg - need 1 more
Regionals: 3/15-3/16 Greensboro, NC
League Cup: 3/30: Register here. 10:00 AM check-in
February: 9, 16, 23
League Challenge: 2/23: 1:00 PM check-in.
January: 19, 26
League Cup: Jan 5. Prepay and save!
Pre-release #1: Jan 19. Prereg here
Pre-release #2: Jan 26. Prereg here. Check-in opens at 10:00 AM
League Challenge: Jan 26 1:30 PM. Prereg here. Check-in opens at 1:30 PM. 10 of 8 players. Minimum met!
2018
December: 8, 15
League Challenge: December 15: Pre-reg here. 8 players needed.
November: 3, 10, 17
League Challenge: November 17: Pre-reg here. 8 players needed. Current Pre-reg: 6 (need 2 more!)
October: 6, 20, 27
League Cup: October 13: Prepay here to reserve your seat (first come, first served, limited seating)
Sun & Moon: Lost Thunder prerelease #1: October 20
Sun & Moon: Lost Thunder prerelease #2: October 27. Pre-reg here
League Challenge: October 27: Pre-reg here. Players preregistered: 11 - it's a GO!
September: 8, 15, 22
League Challenge: Sept 22: Pre-reg here. Players needed: 8 | Players registered: 10 - Tournament is a GO.
August: 11, 18, 25
The Fantastic Classic TCG Tournament to benefit St. Jude Hospital: August 11. Pay entry fee here.
Chantville Pokemon League at Children's Inn at NIH
League Challenge: August 25; pre-reg here; check-in opens at 10:30 am (8 players needed)
World Championships: Nashville, TN. Fri. August 24 through Sun August 26
July: 14, 21, 28
North America International Championships Columbus, OH: Fri. July 6 through Sun July 8
Sun & Moon Celestial Storm Prerelease #2: July 28 Pre-reg here
League Challenge: Sat July 28. Pre-reg here
June: 2, 9, 16, 30
June 16: start summer hours 10:30 am to 2:00 pm
League Cup: Sat. June 23. Pre-reg here.
League Challenge: Sat. June 30. Pre-reg here. (Minimum 8 players needed)
May 12
League Challenge: Sat. May 12. # of players preregistered: 12
April: 7, 21, 28
League Challenge: Sat. April 7. Check-in opens at 2pm. # of players preregistered: 8
Sun & Moon: Forbidden Light Prerelease: Sat. April 21. Pre-reg here.
Sun & Moon: Forbidden Light Prerelease #2: Sat. April 28
March: 17, 24, 31
Ultra Prism League Cup: Sat. March 10: Total Players: 51
League Challenge: Sat. March 24: Pre-register here. # of players preregistered: 20
Feb: 10, 24
League Challenge: Sat. Feb 24: Pre-register here. Current Pre-reg: 17 players
Jan: 13, 20, 27
1/13: Chantilly League Challenge. Check-in: 1:00pm
1/20: Sun & Moon Ultra Prism Prerelease #1. Preregister here.
1/27: Sun & Moon Ultra Prism Prerelease #2. Preregister here.
2017
Dec: 2, 16
12/9: Chantilly League Cup
12/16: Chantilly League Challenge. Preregister here.
Nov: 4, 11, 18
11/18: Chantilly League Challenge. Preregister here.
Oct: 7, 14, 21
10/14: Chantilly League Challenge. Preregister here.
10/21: Sun & Moon: Crimson Invasion Prerelease. Preregister here.
Sept: 16, 23
9/9: Chantilly League Cup
9/23: Chantilly League Challenge. Preregister here!
9/30-10/1: Regionals in Hartford, CT
Aug: 5, 12, 26
8/26: Aug League Challenge. Preregister here.
The World Championships is in Anaheim, CA from Aug 18 through 20!
July: 8, 15, 29*
7/15: Guardians Rising #2 League Challenge. Preregister here.
7/22: Sun & Moon: Burning Shadows Prerelease. Preregister here.
7/29: Sun & Moon: Burning Shadows Prerelease #2. Preregister here.
June: 10, 17, 24
June 3: Summer League Cup.
June 10: Chantilly Pokemon League Fantastic Standard Tournament
June 17: Chantilly League Challenge. Pre-register here.
The NA International Championships is in Indianapolis, IN from June 30 through July 2!
May: 13, 20
April: 1, 22, 29
April 15: The Fantastic Store's first Competitive Pokemon Tournament. Pre-register here.
April 22: Sun & Moon 2: Guardians Rising Prerelease
April 28 (Fri): Chantilly League Challenge
March: 4, 18, 25
March 11: Chantilly League Cup
March 25: TCG League Challenge
Feb: 4, 11, 18, 25
Feb 18: TCGplayer.com Prize Wall 7-Point Pokemon Game
Feb 25: TCG League Challenge
Jan: 7, 14, 28
Jan 21: TCG Sun & Moon 1 Prerelease
2016
Dec: 3, 10, 17
> Dec 17: TCG Evolutions Season 2 League Challenge - Standard Format.
November: 12, 19
> Nov 19: TCG Evolutions Season 1 League Challenge - Standard Format.
October: 1, 8, 15, 29
> Oct 8: VG Premier Challenge
> Oct 22: XY Evolutions Prerelease
> Oct 29: TCG League Challenge
September: 10, 17, 24
> Sept 24: Gear Season League Challenge
August: 13, 20, 27
July: 9, 16, 23
- 7/13: Fantastic Store's Pokemon GO Inaugural Event
- 7/23: Closure Season League Challenge
- 7/30: XY11 Steam Siege Prerelease
June: 4, 11, 18, 25
May: 14, 21
April: 16, 30
- 4/9: VA State Championships at the Fantastic Store!
- 4/10: VA State VGC Midseason Showdown at the Fantastic Store!
- 4/22: Chantilly League Challenge
- 4/23: XY Fates Collide Pre-release at the Fantastic Store!
March: 12, 19, 26
- 3/11 (Fri): Chantilly Rift Season League Challenge
- 3/12 (Sat): VG Mid-Season Showdown
- 3/19 (Sat): MD State Championships
- 3/26 (Sat): Special Spring/Easter League
Feb: 6, 20, 27
- 2/27 (Sat): Parallel League Challenge
- 2/27 (Sat): Premier Video Game Challenge
Jan: 2, 9, 23, 30
- 1/17: Our first Cities Championships Tournament at the Fantastic Store!
- 1/23: League is canceled due to Blizzard!
- 1/24: Pre-release for the next Pokemon set - XY BreakPoint at the Fantastic Store - CANCELED due to the Blizzard!
2015
December: 5, 12, 19*
- Chantilly League Challenge on 12/17 - our first SANCTIONED Pokemon tournament! Earn Championship Points.
- Special Christmas League on 12/19 with fun holiday activities! Attendees are invited to bring snacks and drinks to share.
November: 14, 21
October: 10, 17, 31*
- Oct 10-11 (Sat-Sun): PA Fall Regionals. Details here.
- *Oct 31 League Notice: special time: Noon to 4pm due to Halloween; dress in your favorite Pokemon and have a chance to win great prizes!
September: 12, 19, 26
- Sept 19 (Sat), 1:00pm: Chantilly Video Game Premier Challenge (for CPs!). Fantastic Store. Details on our calendar!
August: 8, 15, 29
- August 9 (Sun): Ancient Origins Prerelease at the Fantastic Store!
- August 21-23 (Fri-Sun): World Championships, Boston, MA
July: 11, 18, 25
July 3-5 (Fri-Sun): US National Championships, Indianapolis, IN
June: 6, 20, 27
May: 9, 16, 30
May 3: Roaring Skies Pre-release Event! Get the cards from the new set before they are in stores!
April: 11, 18, 25
4/25/15: Standard Format League Tournament
March 29 (Sun): Premier Omega Video Game Challenge
March: 7, 14, 28
February: 7, 21, 28
2/7/15: XY Primal Clash League Tournament!
January 3, 10, 24, 13
2014
Dec 20 (Sat): 2-5:30 pm. The Fantastic Store. Open Play.
Dec 13 (Sat): 2-5:30 pm. The Fantastic Store. Open Tournament #3! Congrats to our winner - Noah!
Dec 6 (Sat): 2-6 pm. The Fantastic Store. Open Play.
Nov 22 (Sat): 2-6 pm. The Fantastic Store. Open Tournament #2! Congrats to our winner - Noah!
Nov 15 (Sat): 2-6 pm. The Fantastic Store. Open Tournament #1! Congrats to our winner - Alex!
Nov 8 (Sat): 2-6 pm. The Fantastic Store. Special XY Phantom Forces Event!
Oct 25 (Sat): 2-6 pm. The Fantastic Store. Fantastic Tournament #4!
Oct 18 (Sat): 2-6 pm. The Fantastic Store. Fantastic Tournament #3!
Oct 11 (Sat): 2-6 pm. The Fantastic Store. Fantastic Tournament #2!
Sept 27 (Sat): 2-6 pm. The Fantastic Store. Fantastic Tournament #1! Prizes awarded to all players!
Sept 13 (Sat) 2-5 pm. Chantilly Library. Meeting Room.
Sept 7 (Sun) 2 to 5 pm. Centreville Library. Meeting Room 1. Tournament #8!
Aug 30 (Sat) 2 to 5 pm. Chantilly Library. Conference Room. Tournament #7!
Aug 23 (Sat) 2-5 pm. Chantilly Library. Conference Room. Deck-building and Tournament #6!
Aug 3 (Sun) 2-5 pm. Centreville Library. Meeting Room 2. Deck-building and Tournament #5!
July 20 (Sun) 2-5 pm. Centreville Library. Meeting Room 1. Tournament #4!
July 12 (Sat) 2-5 pm. Chantilly Regional Library. Conference Room. Tournament #3!
June 29 (Sun) 2-5 pm. Chantilly Regional Library. Meeting Room. Tournament #2!
June 22 (Sun) 2-5 pm. Centreville Library. Meeting Room 2. Our first tournament! Everyone earned prizes!
June 14 (Sat) 12-3 pm. Centreville Library. Meeting Room 2.
June 7 (Sat) 12-2 pm. Chantilly Regional Library. Meeting Room.
May 10 (Sat) 11 am - 2 pm. Chantilly Regional Library. Conference Room.
April 26 (Sat): 2-5 pm. Chantilly Regional Library. Conference Room.
April 12 (Sat): 2-5 pm. Centreville Regional Library. Meeting Room 2.
April 6 (Sun): 2:30-5 pm. Centreville Regional Library. Meeting Room 1.
March 30 (Sun): 1-3 pm. Chantilly Regional Library. Conference Room. Snowstorm in the Spring, WOW! Wonderful first session with new Juniors learning the game and playing for the first time.
Previous League Locations:
Chantilly Regional Library
4000 Stringfellow Rd.
Chantilly, VA 20151-2628
Centreville Regional Library
14200 St. Germain Dr.
Centreville, VA 20121-2299