Prizing for the 2016 Pokémon US National Championships announced

The Pokémon TCG and Video Game US National Championships is the largest Pokémon event in the country, bringing together players from coast to coast to compete for more than $225,000 in prizes. The award structure and values for these top-tier events have changed for the 2016 Play! Pokémon Championship Series season. Of note, players age 18 or older who finish in the Top 8 may choose either a cash award or a scholarship of the same amount, while top finishers in 9th place or lower will receive a cash award. Players under 18 who finish in the Top 8 may choose either a scholarship or a Travel Certificate of the same amount, while top finishers in 9th place or lower will receive a Travel Certificate.

Here is the full prize information:

18 years of age and older:

1st–8th place: Choice of scholarship or cash

Top finishers in 9th place or lower: Cash

Under 18 years of age:

1st–8th place: Choice of scholarship or Travel Certificate

Top finishers in 9th place or lower: Travel Certificate

Pokémon TCG National Championships

Finish Position Award Value
1st place $10,000
2nd place $5,000
3rd-4th place $2,500
5th-8th place $1,500
9th-16th place $1,000
17th-32nd place $750
33rd-64th place $500
Pokémon VG National Championships

Finish Position Award Value
1st place $5,000
2nd place $2,500
3rd-4th place $1,500
5th-8th place $750
9th-16th place $500