2025 Pokémon Worlds Winners Announced

The 2025 Pokémon World Championships, the premier annual competitive Pokémon event, has concluded with thrilling victories across multiple disciplines. Here are the highlights from this year's champions.

Pokémon Trading Card Game Championship (TCG)

The TCG competition featured three age divisions:

• Juniors: Ages 12 and under
• Seniors: Ages 13-16
• Masters: Ages 17+

Juniors Division

Yuya Okita dominated the TCG Juniors finals with a decisive 2-0 victory against Jose Cruz Galindo Resendiz. The final blow came from Okita's Bellowing Thunder attack dealing 350 damage to Dragapult ex. Drawing the exact energy card needed despite opponent disruption secured Okita's championship title.

Seniors Division

Fuguan Liao made history as the first-ever TCG World Champion from Mainland China. His championship-winning play involved drawing Boss's Orders off an opponent's disruption, allowing his Pikachu ex's Topaz Bolt to seal the victory.

Masters Division

Riley McKay showcased strategic brilliance by utilizing Lillie's Clefairy ex to exploit his opponent's Dragon-type weaknesses. McKay swept Justin Newdorf 2-0 in consecutive matches to claim the Masters title.

Pokémon Video Game Championship (VGC)

The VGC competition followed the same age divisions:

• Juniors: Ages 12 and under
• Seniors: Ages 13-16
• Masters: Ages 17+

Juniors Division

Luke Whittier claimed the Junior championship in his debut season, overcoming Sousuke Arinori with precise plays using Calyrex and Miraidon.

Seniors Division

Kevin Han made history as the first player to win consecutive championships in different age divisions. His decisive Glacial Lance secured a double knockout against Sian Lee's team.

Masters Division

Giovanni Cischke earned his first major tournament victory with bold Tera Stellar plays on Flutter Mane, turning the tide against James Evanskey's team in Game 3.

Pokémon UNITE World Championship

Peru UNITE capped their dominant run with a 467-192 championship victory against Japan's ZETA DIVISION. Their coordinated playstyle and Tempo's clutch Buzzwole Unite move secured Rayquaza and the championship trophy.