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Pokémon World Cup: 10-year-old from Türkheim fights for the title in California
Arne Schetters, 10, will represent Germany at the Pokémon World Championships in Anaheim on August 15, 2025. Over two million US dollars in prize money is on offer.
Pokémon World Cup: 10-year-old from Türkheim fights for the title in California
A very special event is taking place today in sunny Anaheim, California. The young Arne Schetters, just 10 years old and from Türkheim in the Unterallgäu district, represents Germany at the Pokémon World Championship. Exciting competitions have been taking place since 5:30 p.m. local time (8:30 a.m. our time). Arne has made it into the hearts of Pokémon fans with his extraordinary talent and commitment. His impressive performance in local and international tournaments has earned him qualification for this prestigious competition. According to the official rankings of The Pokémon Company He is the best Pokémon trading card player in Germany under the age of 13.
In the world junior rankings, Arne occupies a remarkable 42nd place out of a total of 3,479 players. This shows that he has a strong standing not only in Germany but also internationally. In the coming days, thousands of fans are expected at the Anaheim Convention Center to watch the thrilling duels. In addition to the trading card game competitions, various Pokémon video games will also be presented - a real festival week for all Pokémon enthusiasts.
The challenges of the competitions
Arne is determined to make it to at least the second day of the competition. The excitement is huge because the prizes are just as impressive as the top performances of the participants. A total of over two million US dollars in prize money will be awarded, with the winner of the trading card game receiving a whopping $50,000 and the 32nd place winning a whopping $5,000. The payment is made depending on the age category and can be in cash, as a prepaid Visa card or even as a scholarship. This shows that there is really a lot to be won here! The competitions will also be streamed live on Twitch and YouTube so that fans can also watch from home.
But it's not just the competition in Anaheim that brings news. Recently the Pokémon Company took part in a special Pokémon Presents lots of exciting announcements made. Fans can look forward to numerous new game entries. The highly anticipated game Pokémon Legends: Z-A will be released for Nintendo Switch on October 16, 2025, while Pokémon Champions is planned for 2026.
New projects and developments
The Pokémon world is also enriched with new animations. Among other things, there are new episodes of the Pokémon Concierge series, which will premiere on September 4, 2025. We can also expect a stop-motion series based on the adventures of Sirfetch'd and Pichu, which will be produced by Aardman in 2027. Additionally, fans of Pokémon Friends, a puzzle game for Nintendo Switch and mobile devices, can now solve over 1,200 different puzzles and design their own Pokémon plush toys.
Weekend plans? Maybe fans will head to Pokémon GO Fest 2025, where the legendary Pokémon Eternatus will debut from August 23rd to 24th. The Pokémon world is evolving rapidly, and with each new project it remains exciting to see what the future holds for the Pokémon community.
The Pokémon World Championship and all these new developments once again show how vibrant and exciting the world of Pokémon is. Arne is well on his way to becoming a part of this magic and we keep our fingers crossed for him!