Competing in Pokémon World Championships is a dream of mine and playing in my first regional tournament taught me a lot about the game and how I can improve as a player.

Pokémon’s ability to last 30 years is not just because of its adorable creatures and brilliant artwork, but also because of its market position, retail channels, and rollout strategy.

Pokémon is about becoming the best you can be through hard work and community, and I’m proud to be living those values everyday.