Japan Pokémon TCG Announces Side Events for CL Chiba: 3on3 and 3-Win Challenge on the 23rd, No Pre-Registration Required
Exchange participation and victory points for promo Basic Energy cards and stickers; 3 types of Pokémon HOME medals distributed across both days
The official Japanese Pokémon Card Game website announced the side event lineup on the 6th for "Champions League 2027 Chiba." The tournament will be held on November 22 and 23 at Makuhari Messe Exhibition Halls 4, 5, and 6 in Chiba Prefecture. While the main tournament requires advance registration with no same-day sign-ups, the notice stated that anyone can participate in side events without pre-registration. General admission spectators can also enter without advance lotteries.
Two Battle Corners on the 23rd Only
The battle-style side events consist of two formats: the 3on3 Battle and the 3 Consecutive Wins Challenge, both running exclusively on the 23rd. Operating hours are scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with registration expected to close at 6:00 p.m. Both corners are open leagues with no age restrictions, played under the Standard format using 60-card decks and 6 Prize cards. There is no time limit per match.
| Division | 3on3 Battle | 3 Consecutive Wins Challenge | |---|---|---| | Formation | Teams of 3 | Individual | | Match Format | Individual single battles per team member; team with more wins claims victory | Single-game match (first to win) | | End Condition | Winning team remains seated until achieving 3 consecutive wins | Winner remains seated until achieving 3 consecutive wins | | 3-Win Prize | Commemorative sticker | Commemorative sticker |
In the 3on3 Battle, matches begin once three players form a team; teams may be assigned by random draw depending on venue conditions. If the win count is tied, the team whose leader won takes the match. In both corners, players can re-enter by queueing again within operating hours after finishing a match.
Point Exchange Once Daily, Up to 4 Points Maximum
Participants receive a Prize Point Sheet at the entrance to the corners. Participation awards 1 point per day combined across both corners, and victory awards 1 point per win. To validate victory points, players must receive a signature on the sheet from the opposing team leader in the 3on3 Battle, or from their opponent in the 3 Consecutive Wins Challenge.
At the prize exchange booth, 1 point can be exchanged for 1 random card among 8 types of promo "Basic Energy" cards and 1 random sticker among 10 types. Exchanges are limited to once per person per day, with a maximum of 4 usable points per day even when combining sheets. Players cannot exchange again on the same day even if they earn additional points after an exchange. Exchange hours are scheduled from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the day of the event, and a smartphone with the tournament's official LINE account added as a friend is required. Those without a smartphone are instructed to consult the exchange booth staff. Prizes will end once supplies run out and are subject to change without prior notice.
3 Types of HOME Medals Available Both Nov. 22 and 23; No Mention of Korean Edition
Commemorative participation medals for the smartphone version of 『Pokémon HOME』 will be available on both the 22nd and 23rd from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (scheduled). Admission registration is expected to close around 6:00 p.m. Visiting the checkpoints inside the venue allows attendees to collect all 3 types in a single day. Medals are issued once per type per day, granting 2 identical medals per issuance. A smartphone-version app linked to a Nintendo Account is required, and certain devices may not support this feature.
This announcement applies only to events conducted inside the Japanese tournament venue. The notice did not detail other distribution methods for the promo Basic Energy cards, nor was there any mention of a Korean-language release or connections to domestic Korean events. The announcement also did not state whether Korean-language cards can be used in the side events or whether attendees can receive medals using Nintendo Accounts registered outside Japan.
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