| Poke'mon World's Tournament Report The Mirkwood Gym Has proven The best training Gym in Minnesota for Poke'mon CCG. John Pratt Finished first overall in the 11-14 age division at the Poke'mon national tour stop at the Mall of America. He was Awarded an all expense paid trip to L.A. to compete in the national Poke'mon tournament. Over 8,000 people attended the event, which was held aboard the Queen Mary in Long Beach, CA. John Competed with 222 players in the 11-14 age group. Players came from Europe, the Far East, and Mexico and all over North America. Through 8 Rounds of Competition John finished with a record of 7-1 which placed him 3rd overall out of the 222 players. John went on to compete in the medal round where he finished eighth. He was awarded 24 packs of Poke’mon, a special tournament hat and a t-shirt, a special tournament binder and a Plaque. John contributes his success to the level of competition at Mirkwood. Mirkwood players have nearly all of the top 50 players in the state according to the DCI Rankings including all of the top 20. |