The 2023 Pokémon World Championships have come to a close and the closing ceremonies had new announcements for the Pokémon TCG, Pokémon UNITE, The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero and the 2024 Pokémon World Championships.

2023 Pokémon World Championships Closing Ceremonies Recap

Look back at the reveals made for the Pokémon TCG, Pokémon UNITE, and The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero as the 2023 Pokémon World Championships come to an end.

The 2023 Pokémon World Championships have come and gone, but not before Tsunekazu Ishihara, President of The Pokémon Company, shared some exciting news during the event’s closing ceremonies. In addition to announcing the return of a classic Pokémon Trading Card Game mechanic, exciting Pokémon coming to Aeos Island in Pokémon UNITE, and an update on The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC for the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games, Mr. Ishihara also revealed the location of the 2024 Pokémon World Championships!

Paradox Pokémon are shrouded in mystery, but we now know that their Ancient and Future powers will be making their Pokémon TCG debut in fall 2023 as part of an upcoming expansion. Not only that, but the Scarlet & Violet era of the Pokémon TCG will continue its trend of bringing back old mechanics with the return of ACE SPEC cards, a powerful class of Trainer cards that are limited to a single copy per deck.

YouTube Clip - 2024 Pokémon World Championships Location Reveal

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LH1cI0f3aOQ

TCG Trailer

More Pokémon are joining the fray in Pokémon UNITE! Blaziken, Mimikyu, and Meowscarada are the next Pokémon slated to show off their skills on Aeos Island. Look forward to seeing how these Pokémon change the landscape of each match!

YouTube Clip - Paradox Pokémon Arrive in the Pokémon TCG

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoWJZ9J1JUI

UNITE Trailer

If you’re itching to get into more battles in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, you’ll be pleased to know that further details were announced for the upcoming The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC. Part 2: The Indigo Disk will feature new Pokémon, new moves, and a brand-new Tera Type—all of which are certain to shake up the Battle Stadium.

YouTube Clip - Three new Pokémon are coming to Aeos Island soon!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Qf_372f8TI

Scarlet Violet Trailer

The location of the 2024 Pokémon World Championships was also announced during the closing ceremony on Sunday evening. Trainers from around the world can look forward to the next exciting Pokémon World Championships to be held in Honolulu, Hawaii.

YouTube Clip - Many Surprises Await in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VLPfiX5VJU

“Our hearts go out to all those who have been impacted by the devastating wildfires in Hawai’i,” said Colin Palmer, vice president of Premier Events at The Pokémon Company International. “Our immediate priority is to aid children, families, and their affected communities. To support relief efforts, The Pokémon Company International is making an immediate monetary donation of $200,000 to its partner at GlobalGiving through its Hawai’i Wildfire Relief Fund.”

In addition, The Pokémon Company International will also be matching employee donations dedicated to Hawai’i wildfire relief efforts through Grants Central Station.

Source: https://worlds.pokemon.com/en-us/news/2023-pokemon-world-championships-closing-ceremonies-recap/

This is once again TPCi limiting the number of people that can visit the world championships in 2024. Hold the world championships in a city and venue capable of supporting visitors. The Comic-con's/PAX conventions are in locations capable of supporting large events.

The lottery process will be even worse for WCS2024. Not responding to media requests from major fansites is also a big issue with TCPi. They should be cooperating with fansites and inviting inclusion but holding the WCS2024 in Hawaii means only a select few rich people will be able to attend. Breeds exclusivity rather than being inclusive.

It's also tone deaf by going to hold the WCS in Hawaii after residents and government told people / tourists to not come there for awhile. It feels like a corporate retreat holiday rather than a world championships.