Well, ladies and gentlemen, it’s over. The exciting conclusion to the Pokemon World Championships 2012 happened this weekend and there was an incredible showing worldwide.
Over $100,000 worth of scholarships were amassed over the weekend and some very spiffy prizes were awarded to the best of the best—including a special World Championship Pikachu Trophy!
If you missed the action, feel free to check out the sizzle video below, once again proving that Pokemon fans are some of the most passionate in gaming.
Below are the results:
2012 Pokémon Trading Card Game World Finalists—Junior Division (born in 2001 or later)
World Champion: Shuto Itagaki (Japan)
Second Place: Ian Robb (USA)
2012 Pokémon Trading Card Game World Finalists—Senior Division (born in 1997–2000)
World Champion: Chase Moloney (Canada)
Second Place: Colter Decker (USA)
2012 Pokémon Trading Card Game World Finalists—Masters Division (born in 1996 or earlier)
World Champion: Igor Costa (Portugal)
Second Place: Harrison Leven (USA)
2012 Pokémon Video Game World Finalists—Junior Division (born in 2001 or later)
World Champion: Abram Burrows (USA)
Second Place: Brian Hough (USA)
2012 Pokémon Video Game World Finalists—Senior Division (born in 1997–2000)
World Champion: Toler Webb (USA)
Second Place: Jaime Martinez Alonso (Spain)
2012 Pokémon Video Game World Finalists—Masters Division (born in 1996 or earlier)
World Champion: Ray Rizzo (USA)
Second Place: Wolfe Glick (USA)
If you’d like more information, including highlights, photos and even more videos, check out – http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/
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