BELLEVUE, WA — After a weekend of head-to-head Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) battles, Sydney Morisoli joins an elite group of competitors to earn a top spot at the 2017 Pokémon Regional Championships. Held in Roanoke, Virginia on May 6th and May 7th, thousands of supporters were in attendance as the Downingtown-native clinched 4th place in the TCG Seniors Division.
Along with the coveted top finish, Sydney also secured valuable Championship Points that count toward a potential invite to the 2017 Pokémon World Champions in Anaheim, CA this August. With more than 1,000 players competing for a portion of up to $50,000 in cash prizes, scholarships and merchandise, the Roanoke Pokémon Regional Championships is one of only 16 regional-level tournaments taking place across North America this season and are a critical step on the year-long journey to earn an invitation to the Pokémon World Championships.
“From inspiring displays of sportsmanship to creative new TCG and video game strategies, the 2017 Pokémon Regional Championships have been some of the most compelling and competitive tournaments of the season,” said J.C. Smith, senior director of Consumer Marketing for The Pokémon Company International. “Thank you to all of the players for their participation and a special congratulations to the top finishers, best of luck as you progress through the season!”
Each year, the Pokémon Organized Play tournament series draws hundreds of thousands of Pokémon players to compete at various local league events and sanctioned tournaments throughout North America. Players of all ages and skill levels in good standing are encouraged to participate in Play! Pokémon tournaments, including Premier Challenge and Midseason Showdown events new to the 2016-2017 season. For more information on future tournaments including dates, locations, prizes, and tournament rules and regulations, visit www.pokemon.com/play.
