Spring Battle Roads are Here!

What is a Battle Road? - Battle Road is a Pokemon Organized Play Premier Event. They are held twice a year in the Spring and Fall.

I like the Battle Road Tournaments for beginning players because they are usually smaller tournaments. There is a link below that will let you find a Battle Road Tournament near you.

They are not part of the Championship series like Cities, States, Regionals, Nationals and Worlds, they have a lower point value and therefore attract fewer players and are not as pressure filled.

It is a great opportunity for a child or a beginning player to get used to the Pokemon Tournament format and all that goes with it.

The set up and play is the same as the larger tournaments so it is great for practice.

To play in a Battle Road tournament you will need.

1.A 60 Card Deck - Modified Format - That means the cards can only be from the Diamond & Pearl Booster Sets through the Rising Rival Booster Sets. Any cards printed before those sets are not eligible for a Modified Format Tournament.

2.A Deck list - You can print these out online (link below) or you can get one at the tournament.

3.Damage Counters and a coin for flipping or dice.

Good sportsmanship is key. Players are expected to play honestly and shake hands with their opponent before the game and after. See the link below for "Spirit of the Game."


Link to deck lists.
Link to information on Battle Road Tournaments.
Link to find a Battle Road Tournament near you.
Link to Spirit of the Game.