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Pokémon Regional Championships are coming to SLC this weekend

Oct 13, 2022, 4:23 PM

FILE: SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 19:  A contestant looks at cards as he competes during the 2016 Po...

FILE: SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 19: A contestant looks at cards as he competes during the 2016 Pokemon World Championships on August 19, 2016 in San Francisco, California. Over 1,600 contestants from more than 30 countries are competing in tournaments of the Pokemon video game, Pokken and Trading Card Game events during the 2016 Pokemon World Championships. $500,000 in scholarships and prizes will be awarded to winners. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

(Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

SALT LAKE CITY — Charizard and Pikachu lovers can get their fill this weekend at the 2023 Pokémon Regional Championships here in Salt Lake City. 

Pokémon video game players and trading card players will gather at the Salt Palace to win up to $50,000 in scholarships and prizes including the title of Pokémon Regional Champion, and the potential to compete in the Pokémon World Championships.

The competition is considered family-friendly is open for participants along with family, fans, and other supporters.

The event will be this weekend, Oct. 14-16 and begins Friday at 2:00 p.m.

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Pokémon Regional Championships are coming to SLC this weekend