Mid-Year Celebration 2026

TCG Gym Leader Challenge

Gym Leader Challenge — Expanded

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Event details

Date
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Round 1
6:00 PM
Format
Gym Leader Challenge — Expanded
Structure
Best-of-1 · Swiss
Entry
  • Masters$5
  • SeniorsFree
  • JuniorsFree

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The official Gym Leader Challenge format (Expanded): a 60-card deck where every Pokémon shares one type, no Pokémon has a Rule Box, and you run a single copy of each card. Pick your type and build your gym.

Format

  • Official Gym Leader Challenge format — Expanded, 60-card decks (current TCG rules)
  • Every Pokémon in your deck must be a single, shared type
  • One copy of each card (singleton), except basic Energy
  • No Pokémon with a Rule Box (V / ex / GX, etc.); no ACE SPEC cards

Up to 5 Swiss rounds — the round count grows with attendance.

🔵 TCG deck lists: Use the official deck list form from the Play! Pokémon Rules & Resources page, then bring your completed list to check-in.

Prize

A Prize Pack for entering, plus one for every win — and a Mid-Year playmat to the winner.