World Championships

Address:



ExCel London
Royal Victoria Dock
1 Western Gateway
London E16 1XL

Date


August 18th - August 21st 2022

Games


Video Game
Trading Card Game
Pokémon GO
Pokkén Tournament
Pokémon UNITE
World Championships
AnchorsDistributionsGO EventStreamPokémon CenterPokéStopsActivitiesRevealsLocal Features


Rulesets

VGC Rule Set:

Usable Games Pokémon Sword & Shield
Battle Type: Double Battle
Pokémon Restrictions: Available National Pokédex, (if they have Galar Mark or Battle Ready Mark
Pokémon Limits: Team of 4 to 6 Pokémon from Level 1 to Level 100. All Pokémon then set to Level 50
Restricted Pokémon: Two of the following per team: Mewtwo, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Xerneas, Yveltal, Zygarde, Cosmog, Cosmoem, Solgaleo, Lunala, Necrozma, Zacian, Zamazenta, Eternatus, Calyrex
Battle Time: 20 Minutes
Your Time: 7 Minutes
Team Preview: 90 Seconds
Turn Time: 45 Seconds

TCG Rule Set:

Format: Standard
Eligibility: Sword & Shield onwards: D Regulation Mark

GO Rule Set:

League Format: Great League
Max CP: 1500 CP

Banned Pokémon: Ditto, Shedinja, Galarian Articuno, Galarian Zapdos, Galarian Moltres, Buzzwole, Pheromosa, Xurkitree

Pokkén Rule Set:

League Format: Team Battle

Winners

Masters

VGC: Eduardo Cunha (Portugal)
TCG: Ondřej Škubal (Czech Republic)
GO: Rob (Dancing Rob) (Germany)
Pokkén: (Shadowcat) (US)
UNITE: BLVKHVND (US)

Special Announcements

Pokémon Masters EX - Ash & Trainer Lodge

Game: Pokémon Masters EX

During the Opening Ceremony, the first reveal was for Pokémon Masters EX. This reveal showcased the conclusion of a teaser trailer from the recent Pokémon Presents and introduced the Sync Pair of Ash & Pikachu, coming August 29th. It also showcased the first footage of the Trainer Lodge feature

Pokémon Masters EX - Ash & Trainer Lodge

Pokémon UNITE - Theia Sky Ruins

Game: Pokémon UNITE

During the opening ceremony, the next new stage for Pokémon UNITE was revealed, Theia Sky Ruins. This showcased the new stage with the various new wild Pokémon within, ending on a focus on Rayquaza

Pokémon UNITE - Theia Sky Ruins

Pokémon TCG - Scarlet & Vioet

Game: Pokémon TCG

During the closing ceremony, the next saga of the Pokémon Trading Card Game was revealed. This revealed that Pokémon ex were to make a return, with a small video describing how they were to be able to be evolved Pokémon and have some strong moves and high hit points

Pokémon TCG - Scarlet & Vioet

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - Competitive Trailer

Game: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

During the closing ceremony, a special Competitive focused trailer was shown for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. This confirmed the return of competitive play in the game with Battle Stadium and revealed a new Pokémon, Cyclizar.

It also revealed a variety of new moves and items to be used including the Shed Tail move, Tera Beam move and the items Loaded Dice, Mirror Herb and Covert Cloak

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - Competitive Trailer

Special Distributions

Victini

Game: Sword & Shield
Location: At Home

This distribution was given to players on the online stream for the Video Game Championship and was the first distribution of Victini in Generation 8 with the code W0RLD22V1CT0RY

Victini
Level 50
OT:Victory
ID:220818
Ability:Victory Star
Hold Item:

Starf Berry
Brave Nature.
Date of Receiving
WCS 2022. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50
V-create
Zen Headbutt
Work Up
Flame Charge
Victini

Sinistea

Game: Sword & Shield
Location: At the event

This distribution was given to players who are at the Pokémon World Championships if you have your Nintendo Switch. It has the special moves of Celebrate and holds a Moomoo Milk

Sinistea /
Level 50
OT:WCS22
ID:220818
Ability:Cursed Body
Hold Item:

Moomoo Milk
Any Nature.
Date of Receiving
WCS 2022. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50
Memento
Metronome
Aromatherapy
Celebrate
Sinistea

Path to the Peak

Game: Pokémon Sword & Shield - Astral Radiance
Location: At Home

This card was given to players of Pokémon Trading Card Game Online or Trading Card Game Live through a special code given on the Pokémon TCG Livestream. The code is World22 London

Path to the Peak

GO T-Shirt

Game: Pokémon GO
Location: At the event

There are two special T-Shirts that were given away at the Pokémon World Championships.

The first, the blue Worlds Tee was given away through a special code on the Twitch Stream and on the Social Media platforms with the code WRGUZRVKRR2M3. It was redeemable until August 22nd 2022
The second, the red Worlds Participant Tee, was available only through special PokéStops at the Pokémon GO Booth at the event in London

GO T-Shirt

UNITE T-Shirt

Game: Pokémon UNITE
Location: At Home

There are two special promotions for Pokémon UNITE at the Pokémon World Championships.

The first, are a set of event missions that run in-game from August 14th through August 22nd
The second, the Worlds Tee, was available through a special code given through the Pokémon UNITE livestream. The code was Worlds2022

UNITE T-Shirt

Special Pokémon GO Event

PictureNameDatesLocation
2022 Pokemon World Championships Celebration Event2022 Pokemon World Championships Celebration Event August 18th - 23rd 2022 Global
Pokemon World Championships 2022Pokemon World Championships 2022 August 17th 2022 - August 21st 2022 ExCeL, London


Stream Archive

Stream Anchors
Day 1Day 2Day 3Championship Sunday
Video Games
Video Games
Trading Card Game
Trading Card Game
Pokémon GO
Pokémon GO
Pokkén Tournament
Pokkén Tournament


Video


Casters

VGCTCGGOUNITEPokkén
Joe Brown
Rosemary Kelley
Labhaoisa Akcos-Cromie
Lee Provost
Sierra Hunter
Adam Dorricott
Scott Glaza
Aaron Zheng
Ross Gilbert
Kyle Sucevich
Shelbie Bou
Ethan Hegyi
Joe Bernard
Adam Watson
Will Dunphey
Steven Sanders
Caleb Peng
Gabby Snyder
Jake Sprague
Jeff Hoogland
Kirk Dubé
Joshua Hiebert
Russell Klein
Evan Hashimoto
Alex Williams

Event Activities

Pokémon Worlds Square

From Thursday through to Sunday, outside the ExCeL London venue. This activity didn't require a spectator pass but required you to sign up for specific slots. Inside, there are a variety of activities

Meeting Pikachu & Eevee

In the area, there were big meet and greets with Pikachu and Eevee. Pikachu sometimes wore the special outfit for the Pokémon World Championships

Food & Drink

In the Worlds Square, there were three kinds of Bubble Tea to drink, as well as a Poké Ball Wheel Cake and a Poké Ball, Great Ball or Ultra Ball Cookie

Card Creation

There was an area, sponsored by Kidzania London, where you could create a special custom TCG card, allowing for you to customise moves, image of the Pokémon and more

Face Painting

Using various stencils, you could get your face or arm painted to feature silhouettes of Poké Balls, Pikachu, Eevee or any of the type icons

Pokémon Worlds Square

Pokémon The Arceus Chronicles

On the Friday at 18:30 by Worlds Square was a special screening of the whole The Arceus Chronicles special, a world first for the dub version, ahead of its Netflix release

Pokémon The Arceus Chronicles

Pokémon Center Pop-Up Store

A pop-up Pokémon Center was open during the event. This Pokémon Center , unlike past years, required an appointment reservation so as to prevent large queues that were prominent during the Pokémon Center London opening. This Pokémon Center contained various merchandise including many exclusive things with the World Championships 2022 motif
It was separated into multiple areas. First was an exclusive Worlds Merchandise pop up with various exclusive items. Beyond that was the usual Worlds apparell and items leading into the Pink London line. Various miscellaneous T_Shirts from OMOCAT and the Pokémon Trainers theme were included before moving to the Gingham Line. Beyond that was a collection of plush and TCG items.

Pokémon Center Pop-Up Store

Exclusive Merchandise Displays

Pikachu & Roserade PlushCoin, Damage Counters & VSTAR Marker Set - Main Look
World Championships Pokémon Center Pop-Up Store Pikachu & Roserade PlushWorld Championships Pokémon Center Pop-Up Store Coin, Damage Counters & VSTAR Marker Set  - Main Look
Coin, Damage Counters & VSTAR Marker Set - City
World Championships Pokémon Center Pop-Up Store Coin, Damage Counters & VSTAR Marker Set  - City

Local Tie-Ins

Cable Car

For the duration of the Pokémon World Championships, The Pokémon Company International teamed up with Transport for London and took over the London Cable Car, which go between the Royal Docks and North Greenwich. The stations were adorned with various Pokémon themed posters and Pokémon music playing on the audio.

There were at least 18 cable cars, representing each type with 8 different Pokémon of that type represented on the decals.

Cable Car

Exclusive Displays

LogoSnorlax Poster
World Championships Cable Car LogoWorld Championships Cable Car Snorlax Poster
Kubfu PosterJigglypuff Poster
World Championships Cable Car Kubfu PosterWorld Championships Cable Car Jigglypuff Poster
Alola PosterHoenn Poster
World Championships Cable Car Alola PosterWorld Championships Cable Car Hoenn Poster
Furfrou PosterSharpedo Poster
World Championships Cable Car Furfrou PosterWorld Championships Cable Car Sharpedo Poster
Weezing PosterEnjoy Your Flight Poster
World Championships Cable Car Weezing PosterWorld Championships Cable Car Enjoy Your Flight Poster

Special PokéStops

Pokémon 2022 World ChampionshipsPokémon CenterPokémon Play Lab - Pokémon 2022 World Championships
World Championships Pokémon 2022 World Championships PokéStopWorld Championships Pokémon Center PokéStopWorld Championships Pokémon Play Lab - Pokémon 2022 World Championships PokéStop
Docklands Light Railway - Pokémon 2022 World ChampionshipsFlying Pikachu in the Pokémon Center - Pokémon 2022 World ChampionshipsGiant Pikachu - Pokémon 2022 World Championships
World Championships Docklands Light Railway - Pokémon 2022 World Championships PokéStopWorld Championships Flying Pikachu in the Pokémon Center - Pokémon 2022 World Championships PokéStopWorld Championships Giant Pikachu - Pokémon 2022 World Championships PokéStop
London Artwork - Pokémon 2022 World ChampionshipsMain Stage - Pokémon 2022 World ChampionshipsThrone of Champions - Pokémon 2022 World Championships
World Championships London Artwork - Pokémon 2022 World Championships PokéStopWorld Championships Main Stage - Pokémon 2022 World Championships PokéStopWorld Championships Throne of Champions - Pokémon 2022 World Championships PokéStop
Trophy Case - Pokémon 2022 World ChampionshipsWelcome Trainers Billboard - 2022 Pokémon World ChampionshipsWorlds Square - 2022 Pokémon World Championships
World Championships Trophy Case - Pokémon 2022 World Championships PokéStopWorld Championships Welcome Trainers Billboard - 2022 Pokémon World Championships PokéStopWorld Championships Worlds Square - 2022 Pokémon World Championships PokéStop
Bear Walker x Pokémon Center Showcase - 2022 Pokémon World ChampionshipsKrabby RoadPokémon Street
World Championships Bear Walker x Pokémon Center Showcase - 2022 Pokémon World Championships PokéStopWorld Championships Krabby Road PokéStopWorld Championships Pokémon Street PokéStop
Pokémon GO Booth - Pokémon 2022 World Championships PokeStopPokémon GO Booth - Pokémon 2022 World Championships WillowPokémon GO Area - Pokémon 2022 World Championships
World Championships Pokémon GO Booth - Pokémon 2022 World Championships PokeStop PokéStopWorld Championships Pokémon GO Booth - Pokémon 2022 World Championships Willow PokéStopWorld Championships Pokémon GO Area - Pokémon 2022 World Championships PokéStop
Pokémon GO Booth - Pokémon 2022 World ChampionshipsPokémon GO Scavanger Hunt - Pokémon 2022 World ChampionshipsPokémon GO Tournament Desk - Pokémon 2022 World Championships
World Championships Pokémon GO Booth - Pokémon 2022 World Championships PokéStopWorld Championships Pokémon GO Scavanger Hunt - Pokémon 2022 World Championships PokéStopWorld Championships Pokémon GO Tournament Desk - Pokémon 2022 World Championships PokéStop