Pokémon players, supporters, and fans from throughout Ohio and the region are invited to attend the 2016 Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) State Championships being held in North Canton on Saturday, April 9^th. The Champion Event Center is hosting the open, family-friendly event where competitors will vie for the coveted title of Pokémon State Champion and earn Championship Points that count toward a potential invite to the 2016 Pokémon World Championships, taking place in San Francisco, CA this August. Players that achieve a top Championship Points ranking following the U.S. National Championships in Columbus, OH in July will earn an invitation to compete at the Pokémon World Championships.

Beginning at 9:00 a.m., players of all ages and skill levels in good standing are encouraged to participate in the premier event that guarantees competitors the opportunity to play in multiple rounds, no matter what their win-loss record is. Visit www.pokemon.com/play to learn more about tournament rules, regulations, and prizes as well as how to become involved in premier events throughout North America.