2025 News Archives

League Guidelines

Help us maintain a safe and clean environment inside the Fantastic Store by following the guidelines below for League and local CP events:

Per Play! Pokémon Standards of Conduct and the Spirit of the Game, inappropriate language and/or the discussion of inflammatory topics will not be tolerated. Additionally, a socially acceptable level of personal hygiene is expected. Clothing and game resources (mats) must be child and family-friendly.
Eating or drinking inside the venue must remain separated from the League play area. There are specific tables where you may eat and drink. Closed containers (water bottles) are allowed in the play area, but cannot be on the play tables.
Help keep the store clean by throwing your trash into the waste bins located throughout the League space. Also, help teach the youngsters this important value.

New League Loyalty Program launched in July!

Earn loyalty points just for joining and participating in Chantville League! This is a new program launching in July to offer exciting rewards for being a loyal Chantville Leaguer. The more you come to League each month and participate in the following activities, the more points you can earn! Your points can be redeemed towards a discount for one new booster box of the new Pokémon set releasing in September!

Attend and participate in Open Play League
Bring a friend to league (who has not attended before)
Run a learn to play session (masters only)
Play in a league Championship Event
Be a buddy for a new league attendee (juniors/seniors only)
Participate in a league special event or contest
Create and donate a 30-card deck for learn to play
Create and donate a GLC deck to the League Library
Update a competitive rental deck for a new meta
Create and donate a 40-card sleeved deck for Children's Hospital
Volunteer w/ Organizer Ken at a Children's Hospital event

November

2025 Fantastic Classic Fundraiser to Benefit St. Jude Children's Hospital - Sat, Nov 8!

Our exciting Standard TCG tournament and fun-filled fundraiser returns for 2025! Our previous fundraisers raised over $11,300 and 100% of the money was donated to St. Jude Children's Hospital. Our goal this year is to once again raise over $3,000! You can make a donation at any time directly on our League's St. Jude webpage. Then, on Nov 8, join us for a fun-filled day of activities, and all proceeds will be donated to St. Jude. Share the flyer below and help us spread the word!

Our event is published in FFXNOW and the Fairfax Times!

Scan the QR code to make a donation directly on our St. Jude Fundraiser page!

$30 or more reserves your spot in the fun standard tourney!
Donations can also provide you with credits for Side Events!

On Nov 8, we'll be offering two fun activities: (1) a Pokémon Standard Format Trading Card Game (TCG) Tournament and (2) Side Events with many activities you can choose from! And thanks to the generosity of the Fantastic Store and local area restaurants and businesses, we'll be offering awesome prizes that you can win just by participating in our fundraiser activities!

Additionally, we'll also be offering One Piece and Lorcana gaming activities for our fellow gaming friends to open this event to a wider audience!

You can enter the Standard Pokémon Format TCG tournament and/or fun Side Events simply by donating on our St. Jude Fantastic Classic webpage. Or you can simply make a donation!

Navigate to our St. Jude Fantastic Classic webpage.
Click the white Donate to event button.
Select a donation amount:
- $30 or higher donation amount will reserve a spot in our Standard Format TCG Tournament
- Any donation amount can enable you to play in our fun Side Events
Complete the donation form and Submit.

And that's it! Organizer Ken will reach out to you using the email address you provided in the donation to get additional information from you.

NOTE: You can also give our Fantastic Classic fundraiser a boost by creating your own Fundraiser page! When you navigate to our St. Jude Fantastic Classic webpage, simply click the blue Register button. You will create an account and will be helping us raise money for St. Jude! If you need more info, DM me on our League Discord or email me at chantvillepokeleague@gmail.com.

Here's additional information for our two fun Pokémon activities ...

Main Event: The Fantastic Classic Standard Format TCG Tournament

Proxies are allowed for this tournament, BUT they MUST be printed English copies of the actual card. Your deck must be a legal Standard Format deck.

Check-in for the TCG tournament is from 10:30 - 11:00 am. We'll have a player's meeting shortly after check-in closes to announce the total # of players and the number of rounds to be played (depending on the number of players). We aim to start Round 1 before 11:15 am.

Prizes will include Pokémon products donated by the Fantastic Store, restaurant gift cards, and League promo cards. Prizes will be announced during the tournament.

Side Events & Prize Wall

You can also support our fundraiser by playing in our Side Events available throughout the day starting at 11:15 am. These events will be running all day. We'll finish up around the store's closing time at 6 pm. $5 donation for most activities except where noted. A prize ticket is awarded to the winner of each side event, except where noted. *IMPORTANT: Because this is a fundraiser, we have limited prize wall items available. Only the overall winner of a Side Event activity can earn a prize wall ticket.

2-, 4-, or 8-person pods: TCG/VGC/Pokémon GO PvP Battles. Elimination-style battles. Also, One Piece and Lorcana pods are available! Players in a pod can decide on the format they want to play. For example, for a Pokémon TCG pod, players can choose from Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
Build and Battle (Prerelease format): $30 for recent Pokemon sets. Pods of 4 players. Purchase a BnB box, build a 40-card deck, and then play in elimination-style battles.
Build and Battle (Prerelease Ditto draft format): $30 for recent Pokemon sets. Pods of 4 players. Purchase a BnB box, draft with your group, build a 40-card deck following the Ditto Draft rules, and then play in elimination-style battles.
Gym Leader Challenge: Pods of 2 to 4 players. Elimination-style battles.
Raid Format: Groups of 3-5 players. Beat the raid boss and each player earns one prize ticket.
Pack Battles: Pods of 2 or 4 players. Buy a pack for $10, create a 10-card deck, and then play in round-robin battles.
YOU Decide - Alternative Play Format: Pods of 2 or 4 players. A group of players that can decide on an alternative play format available in the Handbook, but with the flexibility to change rules. All players in the pod must agree on the alternative play rules before play can begin.

The following activities will not have a prize ticket reward. But players will receive free Pokémon cards and other League rewards for playing!

Learn to play the trading card game
Poke Catch: Pods of 2 players
Memory Challenge: Pods of 2 players
Board games, puzzles, and more!

Our Prize Wall offers cool Pokémon goodies - collection boxes, plushies, packs, hats, and knick-knacks - as well as donated gift cards from local eateries! All of the awesome Pokémon prizes are donated by the Fantastic Store, Organizer Ken, and other Pokémon Organizers, and our awesome Pokémon community! Each item can be redeemed using the prize tickets you earn from Side Events!

Here are pics from a previous event to give you an idea of the cool rewards possible:

November Special Event: ME Phantasmal Flames Prereleases!

A prerelease is an event that includes 30 minutes to build a 40-card deck, then 3 Swiss rounds (20 minutes each) where you play the deck you built. To qualify, you must commit to play the entire event.

Prerelease #1: Sat, Nov 1. Register between 10:30 - 11:00 am at the store. 60-person capacity. No prereg. First 60 players will be able to play in the event.
Prerelease #2: Sun, Nov 2. Prereg closed. Limited to 36 players. Preregistered players check in between 10:30 - 11:00 am at the store.
Prerelease #3: Thur, Nov 6. Prereg is full. Limited to 29 players. Preregistered players check in between 5:30 - 6:00 pm at the store.

Pay the $30 entry fee at the store counter and get a receipt. Bring the receipt to the back room where the event is being held, print your first and last name clearly on the back of the receipt, and give it to Ken, the organizer of the event. If this is your first time attending an event at the Fantastic Store, you will also need to provide your Pokémon Player ID and your birthday. We need this information to enter you into the event.

This latest Pokémon set - ME Phantasmal Flames - will be available at the Fantastic Store starting Nov 11, 2025! Check out all the latest products they have available. This set releases on Nov 14 and becomes Legal for tournament play starting Nov 28.

October Open Play Leagues: Saturdays starting at 2:00 pm.

Play Lab (learn to play the TCG!), casual and alternative play formats (GLC, Raid Challenge, Ditto Draft, and more!), trading, VG, POGO, and more! Earn a Play Pokémon Prize Pack or collectible League promo cards just for playing in League!

Oct 4 | Oct 18 | Oct 25

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Optional Standard format tourney:

Reg: Flexible, depending on whether there is a CP event that day. But the goal is to start the tournament by 3 pm at the latest.
$5 entry fee (CASH ONLY)
Booster packs for top finishers
Proxies are allowed, BUT they must be printed English copies of the actual cards

2026 Season - July - Sept: Local Championship Point (CP) Events: League Challenges and Cups

2026 Pokémon Championship Series details.

Learn about the 2025 Pokémon TCG Standard Format Rotation.

You can earn Championship Points at the local League level! Our next TCG Challenges are on Sat, July 12, Aug 9, and Sept 6! And our next League Cup is on Aug 23! We also host VG and GO Challenges and Cups! The 2026 Tournament Season begins in July 2025 and ends in June 2026.

NOTE: The VG Challenges and Cup will resume in September! Announcements will be provided here once these tournaments are activated.

TCG League Challenge details:

Registration: onsite from 10:30 to 11:00 am.
Entry Fee: $10 (CASH ONLY)
Decklist: printed decklist is required. We recommend using the RK9 decklist creator from your Player Dashboard (and print out using CONTROL-P). Proxies are NOT allowed.
Format: Standard, 60-card deck. 30-minute, single game Swiss Rounds. Number of rounds based on attendance. No Top Cut.
Prizes: current booster packs based on attendance. And you may also earn a Prize Pack.
Championship Points: Top finishers in each age division earn CPs based on the kicker (see chart below)!

TCG League Cup details: Chantville League Cup - 3Q 2025 - August 23

Prereg here (closes 8/22 @ 10 pm).
Entry fee: Advanced registration: $20 (CASH ONLY, paid onsite when you check-in) | Onsite registration (if spots are still available): $30 (CASH ONLY).
Preregistered players check in onsite from 9:30 - 10:00 am.
Onsite registration opens at 9:45 am if space is available.
Decklist: printed decklist is required. We recommend using the RK9 decklist creator from your Player Dashboard (and print out using CONTROL-P). Proxies are NOT allowed.
Format: Standard, 60-card deck. 30-minute, single-game Swiss Rounds. Number of rounds based on attendance. Top Cut based on attendance.
Prizes: The winner in each age division wins a Champion mat! And top finishers win current booster packs based on attendance.
Championship Points: Top finishers in each age division earn CPs based on the kicker (see chart below)!

VG Challenge dates: TBA

Registration: onsite from 11:30 am to Noon
Entry Fee: $10 (CASH ONLY)
Decklist: printed team lists are required - one for the Organizer/Judge and one for your opponent.
Prizes: Prize packs, stickers, and other prizes, depending on the number of players.
Championship Points: Top finishers in each age division earn CPs based on the kicker!

VG Cup date: Sat, TBA

Registration: onsite from 12:30 to 1:00 pm
Entry Fee: $20 (CASH ONLY)
Decklist: printed team lists are required - one for the Organizer/Judge and one for your opponent.
Prizes: Prize packs, stickers, and other prizes, depending on the number of players.
Championship Points: Top finishers in each age division earn CPs based on the kicker!

GO Challenge dates: Sat, 8/9, 9/13

Registration: onsite from 3:30 to 4:00 pm*
Entry Fee: $5 (CASH ONLY)
Decklist: printed team lists are required - one for the Organizer/Judge and one for your opponent.
Format: Great League. 30-minute, best-of-three Swiss Rounds. Number of rounds based on attendance. If there is a Top Cut, it is a best-of-three, elimination format.
Prizes: Prize packs, stickers, and other prizes, depending on the number of players.
Championship Points: Top finishers in each age division earn CPs based on the kicker!

GO Cup date: Sat, Sat, 9/13

Registration: onsite from 4:30 to 5:00 pm.
Entry Fee: $10 (CASH ONLY)
Decklist: printed team lists are required - one for the Organizer/Judge and one for your opponent.
Format: Great League. 30-minute, best-of-three Swiss Rounds. Number of rounds based on attendance. If there is a Top Cut, it is a best-of-five, elimination format.
Prizes: Prize packs, stickers, and other prizes, depending on the number of players.
Championship Points: Top finishers in each age division earn CPs based on the kicker!

Here are the official Play Pokémon pages about League Challenges and Cups. Also, if you do not yet have a Pokemon Player ID, refer to this Pokemon Support topic to help you generate one. Access the Play! Pokémon site for the official resources and documents. The age divisions for players in the 2026 season will increase by one year from the 2025 season:

Junior Division: Born in 2014 or later
Senior Division: Born in 2010 through 2013
Masters Division: Born in 2009 or earlier

September Special Events: Mega Evolution Prereleases!

A prerelease is an event that includes 30 minutes to build a 40-card deck, then 3 Swiss rounds (20 minutes each) where you play the deck you built. To qualify, you must commit to play the entire event.

Prerelease #1: Sat, Sept 13. Register between 10:30 - 11:00 am at the store. 60-person capacity. No prereg. First 60 players will be able to play in the event.
Prerelease #2: Wed, Sept 17. Prereg is full. Limited to 40 players. Preregistered players check-in between 5:30 - 6:00 pm at the store.

Pay the $30 entry fee at the store counter and get a receipt. Bring the receipt to the back room where the event is being held, print your first and last name clearly on the back of the receipt, and give it to Ken, the organizer of the event. If this is your first time attending an event at the Fantastic Store, you will also need to provide your Pokémon Player ID and your birthday. We need this information to enter you into the event.

This latest Pokémon set - Mega Evolution - will be available at the Fantastic Store starting Sept 23, 2025! Check out all the latest products they have available. This set releases on Sept 26 and becomes Legal for tournament play starting Oct 10.

Special League Events: July - September!

Gym Leader Challenge (GLC) Tournament

Join us monthly to fulfill your dream of being a Pokémon Gym Leader! Join us at 11 AM for a casual tournament in the Gym Leader Challenge format! Visit https://gymleaderchallenge.com/ for details on the format, check out the official GLC intro video, or ask questions on the League Discord. Proxies are allowed. We will have a few decks for players to rent for use in the tournament but these are available on a first come first serve basis, so if you can you should bring your own deck.

Gym Leader Challenge Tournament. Register from 11:00 - 11:30 am. $5 entry fee (CASH ONLY):

July 19 | Aug 16 | Sept 27

September Open Play Leagues: Saturdays starting at 2:00 pm.

Play Lab (learn to play the TCG!), casual and alternative play formats (GLC, Raid Challenge, Ditto Draft, and more!), trading, VG, POGO, and more! Earn a Play Pokémon Prize Pack or collectible League promo cards just for playing in League!

Sept 6 | Sept 13 | Sept 27

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Optional Standard format tourney:

Reg: Flexible, depending on whether there is a CP event that day. But the goal is to start the tournament by 3 pm at the latest.
$5 entry fee (CASH ONLY)
Booster packs for top finishers
Proxies are allowed, BUT they must be printed English copies of the actual cards

August Open Play Leagues: Saturdays starting at 2:00 pm.

Play Lab (learn to play the TCG!), casual and alternative play formats (GLC, Raid Challenge, Ditto Draft, and more!), trading, VG, POGO, and more! Earn a Play Pokémon Prize Pack or collectible League promo cards just for playing in League!

August 2 | August 9 | August 16* | August 30

*NOTE: To celebrate the World Championships happening the weekend of 8/15-17, Chantville will be running a special 2025 Worlds Celebration Tourney. The format is TCG Standard Format. A special World's Celebration promo card will be awarded to each player completing the tournament. The winner in each division will receive a special 'WINNER' foil-stamped promo card. Proxies are not allowed as this tourney will follow the TCG League Challenge guidelines. However, decklists are not needed.

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Optional Standard format tourney:

Reg: Flexible, depending on whether there is a CP event that day. But the goal is to start the tournament by 3 pm at the latest.
$5 entry fee (CASH ONLY)
Booster packs for top finishers
Proxies are allowed, BUT they must be printed English copies of the actual cards

July Open Play Leagues: Saturdays starting at 2:00 pm.

First Step (learn to play the TCG!), casual and alternative play formats (GLC, Raid Challenge, Ditto Draft, and more!), trading, VG, POGO, and more! Earn a Play Pokémon Prize Pack or collectible League promo cards just for playing in League!

July 5 | July 12 | July 19 | July 26

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Optional Standard format tourney:

Reg: Flexible, depending on whether there is a CP event that day. But the goal is to start the tournament by 3 pm at the latest.
$5 entry fee (CASH ONLY)
Booster packs for top finishers
Proxies are allowed, BUT they must be printed English copies of the actual cards

Special League Events: April - June!

Gym Leader Challenge (GLC) Tournament

Join us monthly to fulfill your dream of being a Pokémon Gym Leader! Join us at 11 AM for a casual tournament in the Gym Leader Challenge format! Visit https://gymleaderchallenge.com/ for details on the format, check out the official GLC intro video, or ask questions on the League Discord. Proxies are allowed. We will have a few decks for players to rent for use in the tournament but these are available on a first come first serve basis, so if you can you should bring your own deck.

Gym Leader Challenge Tournament. Register from 11:00 - 11:30 am. $5 entry fee (CASH ONLY):

April 12 | May 31 | June 14 (2:00 pm register time), 28

Special League Events: Mid-year celebration in June!

Non-CP events on Saturdays!

June 7: TCG Standard Format Tourney at 10:30 am.
June 14: Gym Leader Challenge (GLC)! League Leader Tanner will be running this fun format.
June 21: Chaos Cup! League Leader Michael will be running a fun Chaos Cup this Sat! Special Pokémon promo cards, prize packs, and more!
June 28: Gym Leader Challenge (GLC) and Raid Format! Organizer Ken will be running these fun formats. Last weekend to receive the special Pokémon promo cards! Plus special door prizes to celebrate the mid-year!

June Open Play Leagues: Saturdays starting at 2:00 pm.

First Step (learn to play the TCG!), casual and alternative play formats (GLC, Raid Challenge, Ditto Draft, and more!), trading, VG, POGO, and more! Earn a Play Pokémon Prize Pack or collectible League promo cards just for playing in League!

June 14 | June 21 | June 28

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Optional Standard format tourney:

Reg: Flexible, depending on whether there is a CP event that day. But the goal is to start the tournament by 3 pm at the latest.
$5 entry fee (CASH ONLY)
Booster packs for top finishers
Proxies are allowed, BUT they must be printed English copies of the actual cards

May Special Events: Scarlet & Violet Destined Rivals Prereleases!

A prerelease is an event that includes 30 minutes to build a 40-card deck, then 3 swiss rounds (20 minutes each) where you play the deck you built. You'll need to be able to play the entire event.

Prerelease #1: Sat, May 17. Register between 10:30 - 11:00 am at the store. 50-person capacity. No prereg. First 50 players will be able to play in the event.
Prerelease #2: Thur, May 22. Preregistration is full. Limited to 24 players. Preregistered players check-in between 5:30 - 6:00 pm at the store.
Prerelease #3: Sat, May 24. Preregistration is full. Limited to 20 players. Preregistered players check-in between 10:30 - 11:00 am at the store.

Pay the $30 entry fee at the store counter and get a receipt. Bring the receipt to the back room where the event is being held, print your first and last name clearly on the back of the receipt, and give it to Ken, the organizer of the event. If this is your first time attending an event at the Fantastic Store, you will also need to provide your Pokémon Player ID and your birthday. We need this information to enter you into the event.

This latest Pokémon set - Scarlet & Violet: Destined Rivals - will be available at the Fantastic Store starting May 27, 2025! Check out all the latest products they have available. This set releases on May 30 and becomes Legal for tournament play starting June 13. Get a preview of cards in the set.

Q1-Q2 2025 Local Championship Point (CP) Events: League Challenges and Cups

Check out the major changes for the 2025 Pokémon Championship Series!

Learn about the 2025 Pokémon TCG Standard Format Rotation.

You can earn Championship Points at the local League level! Our next TCG Challenges are on Sat, March 29, April 19, and May 10! And our next League Cup is on April 26! We also host VG and GO Challenges and Cups! The 2025 Tournament Season began in July and ends in June.

TCG League Challenge details:

Registration: onsite from 10:30 to 11:00 am.
Entry Fee: $10 (CASH ONLY)
Decklist: printed decklist is required. We recommend using the RK9 decklist creator from your Player Dashboard (and print out using CONTROL-P). Proxies are NOT allowed.
Format: Standard, 60-card deck. 30-minute, single game Swiss Rounds. Number of rounds based on attendance. No Top Cut.
Prizes: current booster packs based on attendance. And you may also earn a Prize Pack.
Championship Points: Top finishers in each age division earn CPs based on the kicker (see chart below)!

TCG League Cup details: Chantville League Cup - 2Q 2025 - April 26

Preregister here.
Entry fee: Advanced registration: $20 (CASH ONLY, paid onsite when you check-in) | Onsite registration (if spots are still available): $30 (CASH ONLY).
Preregistered players check in onsite from 9:30 - 10:00 am.
Onsite registration opens at 9:45 am if space is available.
Decklist: printed decklist is required. We recommend using the RK9 decklist creator from your Player Dashboard (and print out using CONTROL-P). Proxies are NOT allowed.
Format: Standard, 60-card deck. 30-minute, single-game Swiss Rounds. Number of rounds based on attendance. Top Cut based on attendance.
Prizes: The winner in each age division wins a Champion mat! And top finishers win current booster packs based on attendance.
Championship Points: Top finishers in each age division earn CPs based on the kicker (see chart below)!

VG Challenge dates: 1/18, 2/22, 3/1

Registration: onsite from 11:30 am to Noon
Entry Fee: $10 (CASH ONLY)
Decklist: printed team lists are required - one for the Organizer/Judge and one for your opponent.
Prizes: Prize packs, stickers, and other prizes, depending on the number of players.
Championship Points: Top finishers in each age division earn CPs based on the kicker!

VG Cup date: Sat, 3/29

Registration: onsite from 12:30 to 1:00 pm
Entry Fee: $20 (CASH ONLY)
Decklist: printed team lists are required - one for the Organizer/Judge and one for your opponent.
Prizes: Prize packs, stickers, and other prizes, depending on the number of players.
Championship Points: Top finishers in each age division earn CPs based on the kicker!

GO Challenge dates: 2/15, 4/26, 5/17

Registration: onsite from 3:30 to 4:00 pm*
Entry Fee: $5 (CASH ONLY)
Decklist: printed team lists are required - one for the Organizer/Judge and one for your opponent.
Format: Great League. 30-minute, best-of-three Swiss Rounds. Number of rounds based on attendance. If there is a Top Cut, it is a best-of-three, elimination format.
Prizes: Prize packs, stickers, and other prizes, depending on the number of players.
Championship Points: Top finishers in each age division earn CPs based on the kicker!

GO Cup date: 2/15, 4/26

Registration: onsite from 4:30 to 5:00 pm.
Entry Fee: $10 (CASH ONLY)
Decklist: printed team lists are required - one for the Organizer/Judge and one for your opponent.
Format: Great League. 30-minute, best-of-three Swiss Rounds. Number of rounds based on attendance. If there is a Top Cut, it is a best-of-five, elimination format.
Prizes: Prize packs, stickers, and other prizes, depending on the number of players.
Championship Points: Top finishers in each age division earn CPs based on the kicker!

Here are the official Play Pokémon pages about League Challenges, League Cups, and GO Challenges. Also, if you do not yet have a Pokemon Player ID, refer to this Pokemon Support topic to help you generate one. The age divisions for players in the 2025 season will increase by one year from the 2024 season:

Junior Division: Born in 2013 or later
Senior Division: Born in 2009, 2010, 2011, or 2012
Masters Division: Born in 2008 or earlier

May Open Play Leagues: Saturdays starting at 2:00 pm.

First Step (learn to play the TCG!), casual and alternative play formats (GLC, Raid Challenge, Ditto Draft, and more!), trading, VG, POGO, and more! Earn a Play Pokémon Prize Pack or collectible League promo cards just for playing in League!

May 10 | May 17 | May 24

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Optional Standard format tourney:

Reg: Flexible, depending on whether there is a CP event that day. But the goal is to start the tournament by 3 pm at the latest.
$5 entry fee (CASH ONLY)
Booster packs for top finishers
Proxies are allowed, BUT they must be printed English copies of the actual cards

2Q 2025 TCG League Cup - April Winners!

JR Cup Winner - Edward!

SR Cup Winner - Caleb!

MA Cup Winner - AJ!

April Open Play Leagues: Saturdays starting at 2:00 pm.

First Step (learn to play the TCG!), casual and alternative play formats (GLC, Raid Challenge, Ditto Draft, and more!), trading, VG, POGO, and more! Earn a Play Pokémon Prize Pack or collectible League promo cards just for playing in League!

April 12 | April 19 | April 26

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Optional Standard format tourney:

Reg: Flexible, depending on whether there is a CP event that day. But the goal is to start the tournament by 3 pm at the latest.
$5 entry fee (CASH ONLY)
Booster packs for top finishers
Proxies are allowed, BUT they must be printed English copies of the actual cards

March Special Events: Scarlet & Violet Journey Together Prereleases!

Prerelease #1: Sat, March 15. Register between 10:30 - 11:00 am at the store. 50-person capacity.
Prerelease #2: Thur, March 20. Preregistration is full. Limited to 24 players. Check-in between 5:30 - 6:00 pm at the store.
Prerelease #3: Sat, March 22. Preregistration is full. Limited to 20 players. Check-in between 10:30 - 11:00 am at the store.

Pay the $30 entry fee at the store counter and get a receipt. Bring the receipt to the back room where the event is being held, print your first and last name clearly on the back of the receipt, and give it to Ken, the organizer of the event. If this is your first time attending an event at the Fantastic Store, you will also need to provide your Pokémon Player ID and your birthday. We need this information to enter you into the event.

This latest Pokémon set - Scarlet & Violet: Journey Together- will be available at the Fantastic Store starting March 25, 2025! Check out all the latest products they have available. This set releases on March 28 and becomes Legal for tournament play starting April 11. Get a preview of cards in the set.

March Open Play Leagues: Saturdays starting at 2:00 pm.

First Step (learn to play the TCG!), casual and alternative play formats (GLC, Raid Challenge, Ditto Draft, and more!), trading, VG, POGO, and more! Earn a Play Pokémon Prize Pack or collectible League promo cards just for playing in League!

March 1 | March 15 | March 22 | March 29

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Optional Standard format tourney:

Reg: Flexible, depending on whether there is a CP event that day. But the goal is to start the tournament by 3 pm at the latest.
$5 entry fee (CASH ONLY)
Booster packs for top finishers
Proxies are allowed, BUT they must be printed English copies of the actual cards

1Q 2025 TCG League Cup - 2/15 Winners!

JR Cup Winner - Mikey!

SR Cup Winner - Caleb!

MA Cup Winner - Alexander!

Q1 2025 Local Championship Point (CP) Events: League Challenges and Cups

Check out the major changes for the 2025 Pokémon Championship Series!

Learn about the 2025 Pokémon TCG Standard Format Rotation.

You can earn Championship Points at the local League level! Our next TCG Challenges are on Sat, Jan 11, Feb 8, and March 29! And our next League Cup is on Feb 15! We also host VG and GO Challenges and Cups! The 2025 Tournament Season began in July.

TCG League Challenge details:

Registration: onsite from 10:30 to 11:00 am.
Entry Fee: $10 (CASH ONLY)
Decklist: printed decklist is required. We recommend using the RK9 decklist creator from your Player Dashboard (and print out using CONTROL-P). Proxies are NOT allowed.
Format: Standard, 60-card deck. 30-minute, single game Swiss Rounds. Number of rounds based on attendance. No Top Cut.
Prizes: current booster packs based on attendance. And you may also earn a Prize Pack.
Championship Points: Top finishers in each age division earn CPs based on the kicker (see chart below)!

TCG League Cup details: Chantville League Cup - 1Q 2025 - Feb 15

Preregister here
Entry fee: Advanced registration: $20 (CASH ONLY, paid onsite when you check-in) | Onsite registration (if spots are still available): $30 (CASH ONLY)
Preregistered players check in onsite from 9:30 - 10:00 am.
Onsite registration opens at 9:45 am if space is available.
Decklist: printed decklist is required. We recommend using the RK9 decklist creator from your Player Dashboard (and print out using CONTROL-P). Proxies are NOT allowed.
Format: Standard, 60-card deck. 30-minute, single-game Swiss Rounds. Number of rounds based on attendance. Top Cut based on attendance.
Prizes: The winner in each age division wins a Champion mat! And top finishers win current booster packs based on attendance.
Championship Points: Top finishers in each age division earn CPs based on the kicker (see chart below)!

VG Challenge dates: 1/18, 2/22, 3/1

Registration: onsite from 11:30 am to Noon
Entry Fee: $10 (CASH ONLY)
Decklist: printed team lists are required - one for the Organizer/Judge and one for your opponent.
Prizes: Prize packs, stickers, and other prizes, depending on the number of players.
Championship Points: Top finishers in each age division earn CPs based on the kicker!

VG Cup date: TBD

Registration: onsite from 11:30 am to Noon.
Entry Fee: $20 (CASH ONLY)
Decklist: printed team lists are required - one for the Organizer/Judge and one for your opponent.
Prizes: Prize packs, stickers, and other prizes, depending on the number of players.
Championship Points: Top finishers in each age division earn CPs based on the kicker!

GO Challenge dates: 2/15

Registration: onsite from 3:30 to 4:00 pm*
Entry Fee: $5 (CASH ONLY)
Decklist: printed team lists are required - one for the Organizer/Judge and one for your opponent.
Format: Great League. 30-minute, best-of-three Swiss Rounds. Number of rounds based on attendance. If there is a Top Cut, it is a best-of-three, elimination format.
Prizes: Prize packs, stickers, and other prizes, depending on the number of players.
Championship Points: Top finishers in each age division earn CPs based on the kicker!

GO Cup date: 2/15

Registration: onsite from 4:30 to 5:00 pm.
Entry Fee: $10 (CASH ONLY)
Decklist: printed team lists are required - one for the Organizer/Judge and one for your opponent.
Format: Great League. 30-minute, best-of-three Swiss Rounds. Number of rounds based on attendance. If there is a Top Cut, it is a best-of-five, elimination format.
Prizes: Prize packs, stickers, and other prizes, depending on the number of players.
Championship Points: Top finishers in each age division earn CPs based on the kicker!

Here are the official Play Pokémon pages about League Challenges, League Cups, and GO Challenges. Also, if you do not yet have a Pokemon Player ID, refer to this Pokemon Support topic to help you generate one. The age divisions for players in the 2025 season will increase by one year from the 2024 season:

Junior Division: Born in 2013 or later
Senior Division: Born in 2009, 2010, 2011, or 2012
Masters Division: Born in 2008 or earlier

Special League Events: Jan - March!

Pokémon Day 2025 Celebration Event - Thursday, February 27 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm

The first Pokémon video games, Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green were originally released in Japan on February 27, 1996, launching an entertainment franchise loved by Trainers worldwide. Since then, February 27 has become known as Pokémon Day, a time to come together and celebrate all things Pokémon!

Chantville League will have an open play League starting at 5:00 pm at the Fantastic Store. We'll offer fun Standard Format TCG, VG, and GO tournaments, depending on attendance. We can also play alternative formats such as Raid, Ditto, Expanded, and more! Those new to TCG can learn-to-play. Attendees that sign in to League with a Player ID can earn special Pokémon Day promo cards as well as Door Prizes!

Gym Leader Challenge (GLC) Tournament

Join us monthly to fulfill your dream of being a Pokémon Gym Leader! Join us at 11 AM for a casual tournament in the Gym Leader Challenge format! Visit https://gymleaderchallenge.com/ for details on the format, check out the official GLC intro video, or ask questions on the League Discord. Proxies are allowed. We will have a few decks for players to rent for use in the tournament but these are available on a first come first serve basis, so if you can you should bring your own deck.

Gym Leader Challenge Tournament. Register from 11:00 - 11:30 am. $5 entry fee (CASH ONLY):

Jan 18 | Feb 22 | March 1

TLDR ... Gym Leader Challenge (GLC) is a newer format created by TrickyGym, an avid Pokémon fan and content creator, where you take on the role of a Gym Leader and play the Pokémon TCG using a deck of a single type of Pokémon. Every card matters! Unlike the official formats like Standard and Expanded, the Gym Leader Challenge's ban of all Rule Box Pokémon makes games feel less explosive. The singleton rule makes the deckbuilding choices feel much more potent in GLC. Since a deck can only play one of any given card, finding cards that can replicate important effects (like Boss's Orders) is a defining part of building any deck. (Content summary from You Should Be Playing Pokémon Gym Leader Challenge in TCGPlayer.)

February Open Play Leagues: Saturdays starting at 2:00 pm.

First Step (learn to play the TCG!), casual and alternative play formats (GLC, Raid Challenge, Ditto Draft, and more!), trading, VG, POGO, and more! Earn a Play Pokémon Prize Pack or collectible League promo cards just for playing in League!

Feb 8 | Feb 15 | Feb 22

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Optional Standard format tourney:

Reg: Flexible, depending on whether there is a CP event that day. But the goal is to start the tournament by 3 pm at the latest.
$5 entry fee (CASH ONLY)
Booster packs for top finishers
Proxies are allowed, BUT they must be printed English copies of the actual cards

January Open Play Leagues: Saturdays starting at 2:00 pm.

First Step (learn to play the TCG!), casual and alternative play formats (GLC, Raid Challenge, Ditto Draft, and more!), trading, VG, POGO, and more! Earn a Play Pokémon Prize Pack or collectible League promo cards just for playing in League!

Jan 4 | Jan 11 | Jan 18 | Jan 25

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Optional Standard format tourney:

Reg: Flexible, depending on whether there is a CP event that day. But the goal is to start the tournament by 3 pm at the latest.
$5 entry fee (CASH ONLY)
Booster packs for top finishers
Proxies are allowed, BUT they must be printed English copies of the actual cards

2024 Fantastic Classic Fundraiser to Benefit St. Jude Children's Hospital Held on Sat, Nov 16 Raises over $2,800! Post event donations grows the total to over $3,500!

A HUGE THANK YOU to all the wonderful supporters and players that came out on Saturday in support of this great cause! All together, our fundraisers have raised over $11,300 for St. Jude!

And huge thanks to the following restaurants and businesses for donating gift cards and more!