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Pokemon TCG Phantasmal Flames Prereleases – 11/1, 11/2, 11/8 & 11/9 at Alternate Universes

October 12th, 2025

Pokemon Phantasmal Flames Sealed Prereleases 11/1, 11/2, 11/8 & 11/9 @ AU

Pokémon TCG Phantasmal Flames Prereleases
Sat. 11/1 & Sun. 11/8 @ AU Holmes
Sat. 11/1, Sat. 11/8 & Sun. 11/9 @ AU Blue Bell
Sun. 11/2 & Sun. 11/9 @ AU Wilmington

There are a limited number of spots at each event!
📢 YOU MUST PLAY ALL 3 ROUNDS TO GET THE ADDITIONAL 3 PACKS! 📢
IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO PLAY YOU CANNOT JUST PICK UP YOUR KIT.
YOU NEED TO ATTEND AND PLAY TO RECEIVE THE PRODUCT!

Preregister online using the links below!

Preregister at AU Holmes – Sat. 11/1
Preregister at AU Holmes – Sat. 11/8

Preregister at AU Blue Bell – Sat. 11/1
Preregister at AU Blue Bell – Sat. 11/8
Preregister at AU Blue Bell – Sun. 11/9

Preregister at AU Wilmington – Sun. 11/2
Preregister at AU Wilmington – Sun. 11/9

We’re holding Pokemon TCG Prerelease Tournaments for Phantasmal Flames, the newest set in the latest series of Pokemon TCG expansions!

Pokemon Prereleases are non-competitive tournaments open to all ages. As a thank-you for playing in our Prerelease Tournaments, each player gets an additional 3 Phantasmal Flames booster packs when you are done playing in the event! So in total, you get 7 Phantasmal Flames packs! You MUST play all 3 rounds to get the 3 additional packs!

If you do not show up for your event, we will give your spot to someone else, even if you preregistered. You will be refunded your entry fee. Please make sure to arrive on time!

Entry: $30
For entering, each player gets a Phantasmal Flames Build & Battle Box to build a deck and play for 3 rounds.

Alternate Universes Holmes

Sat. 11/1
20 player limit
Deckbuilding begins: 2 pm

Sat. 11/8
20 player limit
Deckbuilding begins: 2 pm

Alternate Universes Blue Bell

Sat. 11/1
32 player limit
Deckbuilding begins: 2 pm

Sat. 11/8
32 player limit
Deckbuilding begins: 1 pm

Sun. 11/9
32 player limit
Deckbuilding begins: 2 pm

Alternate Universes Wilmington

Sun. 11/2
30 player limit
Deckbuilding begins: 1 pm

Sun. 11/9
30 player limit
Deckbuilding begins: 1 pm

Each Phantasmal Flames Build & Battle Box includes:
4x Phantasmal Flames booster packs
A 40-card ready-to-play deck, including 1 of 4 unique foil promo cards
A code card for Pokémon TCG Live

Don’t miss your chance to get the next expansion of Pokemon cards before the set’s official release at AU on September 14th!

Pokemon TCG Pokeween Celebrations – Oct 25th and 26th at AU

October 8th, 2025

 

Pokeween Celebration at Alternate Universes!Pokemon TCG Pokeween Celebration

Saturday, October 25th at AU Holmes
Sunday, October 26th at AU Blue Bell and Wilmington

We’re holding Pokemon TCG Pokeween Celebrations at Alternate Universes Holmes on Saturday, October 25th, and Sunday October 26th at Alternate Universes Blue Bell and Alternate Universes Wilmington!

Come to our Pokemon League at any of our 3 stores and play a game of Pokemon to get an exclusive Spiritomb Promo card and a Trick or Trade pack! (While Supplies Last)

Sat. October 25th

Alternate Universes Holmes
MacDade Plaza
2129 MacDade Blvd
Holmes, PA 19043

Pokeween Starts: 2 pm

Sun. October 26th

Alternate Universes Blue Bell
Whitpain Shopping Center
1510 Dekalb Pike
Blue Bell, PA 19422

Alternate Universes Wilmington
Talleyville Shopping Center
3617 Silverside Road
Wilmington, Delaware 19810

Pokeween Starts: Noon

Pokemon TCG League Challenges – Nov 6th, 22nd and 23rd at AU

October 8th, 2025

TCG League Challenges at Alternate UniversesPokemon TCG October League Challenges

Thursday, November 6th at AU Blue Bell
Saturday, November 22nd at AU Holmes

Saturday, November 23rd at AU Wilmington

We’re holding  Pokemon TCG League Challenges at Alternate Universes Blue Bell on Thursday, November 6th, Alternate Universes Holmes on Saturday, November 22nd, at Alternate Universes Wilmington on Sunday, November 23rd! League Challenges are the lowest level of Pokemon TCG Championship Series Events, wherein players of any skill level vie to earn Championship Points. Once a player has earned enough Championship Points, they qualify for the Pokemon TCG World Championships!

On top of Championship Points, Masters players at our League Challenge will also win store credit based on overall attendance! Store credit is redeemable at any of our three locations!

Juniors and Seniors will each get 2 booster packs along with their entry!

Thurs. November 6th

Alternate Universes Blue Bell
Whitpain Shopping Center
1510 Dekalb Pike
Blue Bell, PA 19422

Registration opens: 5:30 pm
Tournament starts: 6:30 pm

Sat. November 22nd

Alternate Universes Holmes
MacDade Plaza
2129 MacDade Blvd
Holmes, PA 19043

Registration opens: 1 pm
Tournament starts: 2 pm

Sun. November 23rd

Alternate Universes Wilmington
Talleyville Shopping Center
3617 Silverside Road
Wilmington, Delaware 19810

Registration opens: Noon
Tournament begins: 1 pm

Entry fee: $10

Format: Standard
Swiss style; best-of-1 matches; 30-minute rounds; no Top Cut; the number of rounds will be determined by overall attendance.

PRIZES

Masters: 
On top of Championship Points, top finishers will win store credit based on overall attendance! Store credit is awarded on an AU gift card, and is redeemable at any AU location.

Juniors and Seniors:

Juniors and seniors will each get 2 booster packs with their entry! (No additional prizes will be awarded)

Placement – Championship Points – Kicker (# of participants)
1st – 15 – 0
2nd – 12 – 4
3rd & 4th – 10 – 8
5th-8th – 8 – 17
9th-16th – 6 – 33
17th-32nd – 4 – 65