2022 Pokémon World Championships

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 18: Pokemon Character soft toys are displayed for sale in the Pokemon Center during the 2022 Pokémon World Championships at ExCel on August 18, 2022 in London, England. For the first time in history, the championship event is being held outside of North America, London Excel will host the competition on August 18–21. Some of the best Pokémon players from around the will compete in Pokémon TCG, the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield video games, Pokémon GO, Pokémon UNITE, and Pokkén Tournament DX. Half a million dollars in prizes, the title of Pokémon World Champion, and return invitations for the following year's Worlds are up for grabs. (Photo by John Keeble/Getty Images)