What’s your dream in life? For Ash Ketchum, there’s only one answer - to become the strongest Pokemon trainer. The love for the game never fades away, but the real question is, who’s the best Pokemon player ever?
Take a look at some of the best Pokemon players who started as dreamers and became the top-ranking Pokemon trainers worldwide!
Best Players of Pokemon Games
Pokémon Video Game Championship Series
Ray Rizzo was a Pokémon Video Game World Champion and the only one to receive it for three consecutive years [1]. The American-born game player started his winning streak in 2010 for the Senior Division category and twice for Masters Division in 2011 and 2012.
Unfortunately, his luck and skills couldn’t make it to the following year. He also played for the Master’s Division and ranked 26th.
Pokémon TCG Championship Series
The only Pokémon Trading Card Game player to win multiple World Champions is Jason Klaczynski. He is the three-time Master’s Division World Champion, and he won in 2006, 2008, and 2013 [2].
He was able to take part in every World Championship since 2002, except for 2004 and 2011. He holds a record of 15 wins and one loss in the World Championship Top Cut.
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Pokémon UNITE Championship Series
Another important game event for the 2022 Pokémon World Champion Series is the first-ever Pokémon Unite Championship Series. First released on July 21, 2021, the Pokémon Unite team game is available for Android, iOS, and Nintendo Switch.
The top players for Pokemon Unite change pretty often, depending on who is ranked the best for a certain period. Some of the players who usually rank in this game include PeekMP, Goofgg, and GosuEzPz.
The first Pokémon Unite Championship will be considered as one of the largest esports tournaments for MOBA. It was announced that the event would have a whopping prize of $1 million!
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Pokémon Go Championship Series
BrandonTan91 is considered by many as the best Pokemon Go player. Although it could be early to say that he is the “best in the world,” his stats cannot be argued. As of 2019, he has over 900 million XP.
The good news for Pokémon Go players is that it will be coming to the 2022 Pokémon World Championship for the first time. Only one of the players from different parts of the world will be fortunate enough to be named the champion.
Pokkén Tournament DX Championship Series
The most recent Pokkén Tournament DX Championship was held in 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic. Among the six newly crowned Champions for the 2019 Pokémon World Championship was Collin “Ashgreninja1” Jones from the United States.
He won the Senior Division after defeating the 2018 champion, Kato Yusuke, who was also Ashgreninja1’s opponent in the same year.
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FAQs
Who has the most XP in Pokémon Go?
On May 30, 2021, Twitter and Reddit user AirBenderSteven, received a whacking XP of 73,760 for a single catch! Bonuses were given to him for capturing a Swirlix, and he obtained additional bonuses for an excellent throw, catching on the first throw, and a streak bonus.
Although other players like BrandonTan91 have over 900 million XP, AirBenderSteven’s 73,760 XP in a single catch remains unmatched.
Can you win money from Pokemon tournaments?
Yes, players who compete in Pokémon World Championship events can earn real money. In the 2019 World Championship, the organizers spent more than $500,000 for the prizes.
The 1st placer in the TCG event was able to bring home $25,000. This year, the pool prize for Pokémon Unite is already at $1 million!
How do you qualify for Pokemon tournaments?
For a player to earn a spot in the Pokémon World Championship, they must be invited. The qualification method differs from year to year based on the player’s age, category, and residence.
Before competing, a person must first win different qualifying programs to show that they can be the best Pokemon trainer, even in real life.
Final Thoughts
The Pokémon game has changed since it was first released, but a sense of nostalgia hits immediately after hearing the title. The game gives a person one important goal to reach - to be the best.
Pokémon taught everyone that we are all capable of winning. Playing Pokémon may be complicated, but what makes every game matter is that it has its own unique story to tell, an adventure that is always worth seeing, and its own victory to be celebrated.
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References:
- https://www.engadget.com/2011-08-17-nobody-on-the-planet-is-as-good-at-pokemon-as-ray-rizzo.html
- https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/favorite-pokemon-tcg-cards-of-the-galar-era-from-tord-reklev-jason-klaczynski-michael-pramawat-ross-cawthon-and-mike-martin/
