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First-Time Guide to Pokémon Trading Card Game Official Tournament Reservations: Opening Times, Cancellations, and No-Show Rules

Reservations must be made using official member accounts only; official certified shops operate on a first-come, first-served walk-in basis; unauthorized absences or transfers may result in participation restrictions.

김태희 기자 · Published Oct 27, 2026, 09:43 KST · 4 min read
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To participate in an official Pokémon Trading Card Game tournament for the first time, players generally need to start with an online reservation. Pokémon Korea accepts event reservations through its official reservation site (pokemon-reservation.co.kr). Based on the reservation site's Q&A and the announcement for the "Mega Gallade ex SAR GET BATTLE" tournament starting on October 31, this article outlines the rules first-time participants need to know. Detailed rules may vary by tournament, so participants should re-check the specific tournament announcement page prior to attending.

Account: Must Be an Official Pokémon Korea Member

There is no separate registration process on the reservation site. The login screen states that users can log in using their official site or card game accounts, and that ID and password recovery, changes, and new registrations can be done on the official site.

The reservation site's Q&A states that since all reservations are identified by member IDs, users must register as a member before making a reservation. Non-member reservations are not allowed. Duplicate applications under the same ID are also prohibited. For the "Beginner's Class" (처음 배우는 교실), if there are two or more companions, participants are instructed to create separate IDs to make reservations.

Event categories on the reservation site are divided into Beginner's Class, Card Shop, Korean League, Pokémon School, and Battle Tournament. Reservation details can be viewed under the "Reservation Check" (예약확인) menu at the top.

When Do Reservations Open? The Case of Get Battle

Reservation opening times are set for each tournament. Taking the "Mega Gallade ex SAR GET BATTLE" as an example:

| Item | Official Notice | |---|---| | Tournament Period | October 31, 2026 (Sat) ~ November 22, 2026 (Sun) | | Locations | 16 Pokémon Card Shops, 13 Official Certified Shops | | Capacity | Up to 64 participants per session at Pokémon Card Shops, up to 16 per session at Official Certified Shops | | Online Reservation | Monday of tournament week 18:00 ~ 23:59 the day before the tournament | | Week 1 Exception | Wednesday of tournament week 18:00 ~ 23:59 the day before the tournament | | Official Certified Shops | Walk-in registration only, no online reservations |

According to the examples in the official notice, reservations for the tournament on Saturday, October 31 open from Wednesday, October 28 at 18:00 to Friday, October 30 at 23:59. Reservations for the Thursday, November 5 tournament run from Monday, November 2 at 18:00 to Wednesday, November 4 at 23:59. Because reservations close before midnight on the day before the tournament, online reservations cannot be made on the morning of the event.

Official certified shops do not accept online reservations. On-site registration is conducted on a first-come, first-served basis after the store opens on the day of the tournament. Walk-in registrations must be made in person; proxy or telephone registrations are not accepted. On-site registrations may be restricted or canceled due to store congestion or safety concerns.

Cancellation, No-Shows, and Transfers: Violations Lead to Participation Restrictions

Get Battle guidelines outline the following rules:

  • One Location per Time Slot: Participants can only reserve one location for tournaments in the same time slot.
  • Cancellation Method: Cancellations must be made strictly through the official reservation site. Cancellations via stores or customer service are not recognized.
  • Unauthorized Absence: Failing to cancel within the reservation period and not showing up, or canceling after the reservation period has ended, is treated as an unauthorized absence. This may restrict future participation.
  • Transfer and Trade Prohibited: Reservations cannot be transferred or traded. Registering through fraudulent methods or transferring slots may result in a permanent ban from future official tournaments.

For tournaments requiring deck list registration, one additional point must be kept in mind. According to the reservation site Q&A, deck lists cannot be modified after completing tournament reservations. To submit a new deck list, participants must cancel their reservation and re-book. Deck list codes are generated via the deck list menu on the official Pokémon Trading Card Game website (pokemoncard.co.kr/recipe). It is safer to finalize deck lists within the reservation period, as canceling after the reservation period ends will be treated as an unauthorized absence.

Inquiries regarding the reservation site can be sent to webmaster@pokemonkorea.co.kr. Emails should include [Pokémon Trading Card Game Event Reservation Site] ([포켓몬 카드 게임 이벤트 예약 사이트]) at the beginning of the subject line. The customer service phone number for card games and card game events is 1588-4273.

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