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2026 Mérida Regional Championships

Event2026 Mérida Regional Championships
LocationMEX Mérida, Mexico
Date24–25 January 2026
Attendance234 MA + 11 SR + 10 JR
VideogamePokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet
Season2026 Season – VGC Regulation Set F
Format8+2 Swiss rounds + asymmetrical top cut
Open team lists
OrganizerKarma Beam

Check the organizer’s website here for further info!

Table of Contents

Teams and results

Top cut

#SwissFlagPlayerPrizeTeamOTSEVs
19-1CRIMax Morales
(Shiba-Max)		2026 Worlds
350 CP
$6,000
Ogerpon WellspringPorygon2IncineroarGholdengoTornadus IncarnateUrsaluna
 
28-2MEXVíctor Manoath
(Prv 21:31)		325 CP
$4,000
Ogerpon WellspringFlutter ManeGouging FireGholdengoLandorus IncarnateDragonite
 
39-1MEXDavid Soto
(IngeVGC)		300 CP
$2,000
AmoongussPorygon2IncineroarUrshifu RapidTornadus IncarnateUrsaluna
 
48-2MEXKenneth Gamboa
(KENNETH)		300 CP
$2,000
AmoongussPorygon2IncineroarUrshifu RapidTornadus IncarnateUrsaluna
 
59-1USAWilliam Brown
(billy)		280 CP
$1,000
Ogerpon WellspringFlutter ManeArcanine HisuiChien PaoLandorus IncarnateRaging Bolt
 
68-2BRAJúlio Eller
(Z2R Cogao)		280 CP
$1,000
Ogerpon HearthflameFlutter ManeIncineroarFarigirafTornadus IncarnateUrsaluna
 
78-2PERSebastián Rodríguez
(Kommander)		280 CP
$1,000
Ogerpon HearthflameFlutter ManeIncineroarUrshifu RapidRillaboomRaging Bolt
 
88-2MEXJeshua Rivera
(Starlight★)		280 CP
$1,000
Ogerpon WellspringFlutter ManeIncineroarOkidogiPorygon2Ursaluna
 
98-2USAAustin Le
(Zutomayo)		200 CP
$750
Ogerpon WellspringFlutter ManeArcanine HisuiMoltres GalarRillaboomRaging Bolt
 
108-2ECUPaul Ruiz
(Ralf)		200 CP
$750
Ogerpon WellspringFlutter ManeIncineroarAmoongussLandorus IncarnateRaging Bolt
 
118-2MEXAlexander Canseco
(CansecoChann)		200 CP
$750
AmoongussFlutter ManeIncineroarUrshifu RapidTornadus IncarnateLandorus Incarnate
 
128-2MEXEnrique Grimaldo
(EGrim)		200 CP
$750
Ogerpon WellspringFlutter ManeIncineroarAmoongussFarigirafUrsaluna Bloodmoon
 
138-2MEXLuis Pérez
(VanZ)		200 CP
$750
CorviknightChien PaoGouging FireDragoniteTing LuDondozo
 

Phase 2 Swiss rounds

Check here to see the seeds for top cut from the Phase 2 Swiss standings!

#SwissFlagPlayerPrizeTeamOTSEVs
147-3USAJoshua Denk
(DarkPine)		200 CP
$750
AmoongussFlutter ManeIncineroarUrshifu RapidCresseliaUrsaluna
 
157-3PERDiego Ortiz
(Mesquo)		200 CP
$750
Ogerpon WellspringFlutter ManeLandorus TherianUrshifu SingleHeatranRaging Bolt
 
167-3PERRenzo Navarro
(NotRenzo)		200 CP
$750
AmoongussGholdengoIncineroarUrshifu RapidLandorus IncarnateRoaring Moon
 
177-3MEXAlfredo Cabrera
(vegis)		160 CP
Ogerpon HearthflameFlutter ManeIncineroarUrshifu RapidAmoongussRaging Bolt
 
187-3PERHanns Pizarro
(IHancocKI)		160 CP
AmoongussPorygon2IncineroarUrshifu RapidTornadus IncarnateUrsaluna
 
197-3USAEverett Filloon
(evni)		160 CP
Ogerpon HearthflameGholdengoRillaboomUrshifu RapidTornadus IncarnateRegidrago
 
207-3PERJuan Mejía
(Yuanyo)		160 CP
Weezing GalarFlutter ManeChi YuRaging BoltTatsugiri CurlyDondozo
 
217-3GTMJuan Manuel Santizo
(Teka)		160 CP
Ogerpon HearthflameGholdengoRillaboomUrshifu RapidTornadus IncarnateRegidrago
 
227-3MEXRoberto Acuña
(Roberto)		160 CP
Ogerpon WellspringFlutter ManeIncineroarUrshifu SingleTornadus IncarnateUrsaluna Bloodmoon
 
237-3MEXHéctor Lozano
(Enloz)		160 CP
Ogerpon WellspringGholdengoEnteiOkidogiGrimmsnarlRoaring Moon
 
247-3MEXArath Vera
(Arath)		160 CP
AmoongussFlutter ManeIncineroarUrshifu RapidTornadus IncarnateLandorus Incarnate
 
257-3USATanner Torr
(Tanner)		160 CP
Ogerpon WellspringIndeedee FemaleIron CrownUrshifu SingleTornadus IncarnateUrsaluna
 
267-3USAZach Holowiak
(Zach)		160 CP
AmoongussGholdengoIncineroarUrshifu RapidLandorus IncarnateRoaring Moon
 
277-3USASteven Stewart
(steven)		160 CP
Ogerpon HearthflameGholdengoRillaboomUrshifu RapidTornadus IncarnateRegidrago
 
286-4MEXJosé Chávez
(Sedrav)		160 CP
Ogerpon WellspringFlutter ManeArcanine HisuiGholdengoLandorus IncarnateRaging Bolt
 
296-4CHLRicardo Torrijos
(Golem)		160 CP
Maushold FourIndeedee FemaleTorkoalUrshifu SingleFarigirafHatterene
 
306-4INDAditya Subramanian
(ck49)		160 CP
Ogerpon HearthflameIndeedee FemaleLandorus TherianUrshifu RapidTornadus IncarnateIron Crown
 
316-4MEXFrancisco Herrera
(BIO)		160 CP
AmoongussPelipperArchaludonUrshifu RapidThundurus IncarnateLandorus Incarnate
 
326-4MEXHéctor Luis Ortiz
(stom)		160 CP
Ogerpon HearthflameFlutter ManeIncineroarUrshifu RapidRillaboomRaging Bolt
 
336-4MEXKevin Rocha
(KrAwX)		120 CP
Ogerpon CornerstoneIndeedee FemaleIron CrownUrshifu RapidTornadus IncarnateLandorus Incarnate
 
346-4MEXRené León
(René)		120 CP
Ogerpon HearthflameIndeedee FemaleIron CrownUrshifu RapidTornadus IncarnateRegidrago
 

Phase 1 Swiss rounds

All players with 2 or fewer losses advance to Phase 2!

#SwissFlagPlayerPrizeTeamOTSEVs
355-3FRAArthur Mosca
(Thurmos)		120 CP
Ogerpon WellspringFlutter ManeChi YuUrshifu SingleTornadus IncarnateGlimmora
 
365-3MEXDaniel Núñez
(Donita♥)		120 CP
GholdengoChien PaoGouging FireDragoniteTing LuDondozo
 
375-3MEXAlberto Renero
(GoldenEmp)		120 CP
AmoongussFlutter ManeIncineroarUrshifu RapidGholdengoRoaring Moon
 
385-3MEXRin Leiba
(Rin)		120 CP
Ogerpon WellspringFlutter ManeIncineroarOkidogiPorygon2Ursaluna
 
395-3MEXCarlos Santana
(Carleo)		120 CP
Ogerpon WellspringGlimmoraIncineroarUrsaluna BloodmoonFarigirafRoaring Moon
 
405-3USAApollo Stephens
(Cabbage)		120 CP
Ogerpon HearthflameFlutter ManeRillaboomUrshifu RapidLandorus IncarnateRaging Bolt
 
415-3USABenjamin Harlan
(Benjamin)		120 CP
Ogerpon HearthflameGholdengoRillaboomUrshifu RapidTornadus IncarnateRegidrago
 
425-3USATarun Thokala
(Hatter)		120 CP
SinistchaChien PaoGouging FireZapdos GalarTing LuDragonite
 
435-3MEXCésar Reyes
(STATS☆Césars)		120 CP
AmoongussFlutter ManeChien PaoUrshifu RapidPelipperArchaludon
 
445-3MEXLuis Rivera
(LuigiWeiland)		120 CP
Ogerpon WellspringArticunoArcanine HisuiNinetales AlolaLandorus IncarnateRaging Bolt
 
455-3MEXFernando Castillo
(Red)		120 CP
Ogerpon WellspringFlutter ManeArcanine HisuiPikachuLandorus IncarnateRaging Bolt
 
465-3USABrian Franco
(Sergio)		120 CP
Walking WakeFlutter ManeTorkoalLilligant HisuiFarigirafRaging Bolt
 
475-3MEXRaúl Ramos
(Rhaegar)		120 CP
RillaboomScream TailIncineroarUrshifu SingleSuicuneRaging Bolt
 
485-3MEXDaniela Hernández
(Dany)		120 CP
SmeargleIndeedee FemaleTorkoalUrshifu SingleFarigirafHatterene
 
495-3MEXHiram Espinosa
(Hiramidas)		120 CP
RillaboomChien PaoIncineroarUrshifu RapidLandorus IncarnateRaging Bolt
 
505-3GTMBenny Vasquez
(Benny)		120 CP
RillaboomChien PaoIncineroarUrshifu RapidLandorus IncarnateRaging Bolt
 
515-3MEXHugo Negrete
(Hugo)		120 CP
Ogerpon HearthflameFlutter ManeIncineroarUrshifu RapidRillaboomRaging Bolt
 
525-3MEXGilberto Espejel
(Gilberto R.)		120 CP
AmoongussChien PaoLandorus TherianUrshifu RapidTornadus IncarnateGholdengo
 
535-3MEXAlejandro de la Cruz
(hound)		120 CP
RillaboomRegisteelIncineroarUrshifu RapidCresseliaRaging Bolt
 
545-3MEXCarlos García
(DZ-Amenaza)		120 CP
Ogerpon CornerstoneFlutter ManeRillaboomDrifblimTatsugiri DroopyDondozo
 
555-3MEXJosé Manuel Corona
(PepoElPapu)		120 CP
Ogerpon WellspringFlutter ManeChi YuUrshifu SingleTornadus IncarnateGlimmora
 
565-3MEXAlejandro Terrazas
(Alec)		120 CP
Ogerpon CornerstoneIndeedee FemaleTorkoalGalladeFarigirafHatterene
 
575-3MEXMario Semerena
(ZekkenVi)		120 CP
GholdengoChien PaoGouging FireDragoniteTing LuDondozo
 
585-3MEXAzaael Ortiz
(ÜMøntBlançÜ)		120 CP
Ogerpon WellspringIron JugulisIncineroarOkidogiFarigirafUrsaluna Bloodmoon
 
595-3USAVijay Sood
(V)		120 CP
Ogerpon WellspringSylveonUmbreonZapdos GalarPorygon2Meowscarada
 
605-3MEXAlexis Hernández
(Pich)		120 CP
Ogerpon WellspringIndeedee FemaleIncineroarUrsalunaIron CrownRoaring Moon
 
615-3MEXDaniel Guerrero
(El Adris)		120 CP
AmoongussFlutter ManeIncineroarUrshifu RapidTornadus IncarnateLandorus Incarnate
 
625-3MEXLuis Martínez
(Mr. Luiso)		120 CP
Ogerpon HearthflameFlutter ManeRillaboomUrshifu RapidLandorus IncarnateRaging Bolt
 
635-3MEXLuis Enrique Quirino
(sadLouie)		120 CP
Ogerpon WellspringFlutter ManeArcanine HisuiUrshifu SingleLandorus IncarnateRaging Bolt
 
645-3MEXGabriel Crisóstomo
(Gabriel)		120 CP
Ogerpon HearthflameFlutter ManeIncineroarUrshifu RapidRillaboomRaging Bolt
 
Watch live!

Teams and results - Seniors & Juniors

Seniors Top 4

#SwissFlagPlayerPrizeTeamOTSEVs
13-1USALiam J.2026 Worlds
350 CP
$1,000
Chien PaoFlutter ManeChi YuDragoniteTatsugiri CurlyDondozo
 
23-1BRASamuel R.325 CP
$750
Ogerpon HearthflameChien PaoDragoniteUrshifu RapidRillaboomRaging Bolt
 
34-0BRADaniel R.300 CP
$500
SmeargleIndeedee FemaleTorkoalUrshifu SingleFarigirafHatterene
 
43-1MEXKoke V.300 CP
$500
SinistchaOrthwormGouging FireDragoniteTing LuLandorus Therian
 

Juniors Top 4

#SwissFlagPlayerPrizeTeamOTSEVs
14-0MEXÓliver I. A.2026 Worlds
350 CP
$1,000
SmeargleIndeedee FemaleTorkoalUrshifu SingleFarigirafHatterene
 
23-1BRALia M.325 CP
$750
Ogerpon HearthflameChien PaoDragoniteUrshifu RapidRillaboomRaging Bolt
 
33-1MEXEsteban C.300 CP
$500
Ogerpon CornerstoneFlutter ManeIncineroarUrshifu RapidTornadus IncarnateAmoonguss
 
42-2MEXLucrecia S. V.300 CP
$500
Ogerpon CornerstoneIndeedee FemaleIron CrownUrshifu RapidTornadus IncarnateLandorus Incarnate
 
Watch live!

Streaming

The event is streamed live in Karma Beam’s YouTube channel with a feature station but no casters.

  • Day 1 (Swiss rounds): stream starts on 24 January at around 14:30 UTC
  • Day 2 (Swiss rounds + Top Cut): stream starts on 25 January at around 14:30 UTC

Usage stats

Phase 1

  1. Flutter Mane: 49.6%
  2. Incineroar: 46.2%
  3. Rapid Strike Style Urshifu: 42.3%
  4. Raging Bolt: 36.3%
  5. Incarnate Forme Tornadus: 30.8%
  6. Wellspring Mask Ogerpon: 28.6%
  7. Incarnate Forme Landorus: 28.6%
  8. Hearthflame Mask Ogerpon: 23.9%
  9. Rillaboom: 23.5%
  10. Amoonguss: 21.8%
  11. Gholdengo: 19.2%
  12. Farigiraf: 15.8%

Phase 2

  1. Rapid Strike Style Urshifu: 52.9%
  2. Incineroar: 50.0%
  3. Flutter Mane: 50.0%
  4. Incarnate Forme Tornadus: 44.1%
  5. Amoonguss: 35.3%
  6. Wellspring Mask Ogerpon: 35.3%
  7. Incarnate Forme Landorus: 29.4%
  8. Gholdengo: 26.5%
  9. Hearthflame Mask Ogerpon: 26.5%
  10. Raging Bolt: 26.5%
  11. Ursaluna: 23.5%
  12. Rillaboom: 17.6%

Venue and schedule

The tournament is held in the Halls Chichen-Itza 2-6 of the following location:

Centro de Convenciones Yucatán Siglo XXI
60 Norte 299, Col. Revolución
97110 Mérida, Yucatán, México

Badges can be picked up in advance on Friday 23 January from 2 pm to 8 pm CST, or early on Saturday from 7 am CST.

Players must be in the venue by 24 January at 8:30 am CST (14:30 UTC) for the players meeting. The tournament starts thereafter with the Swiss rounds. Seniors and Juniors start 30 minutes later.

Players still on the run in Day 2 must be in the venue by 25 January at 8:30 am CST (14:30 UTC) for the team checks. The next Swiss rounds and the Top Cut will be played thereafter.

Prizes

This event is part of the 2026 official TPCi circuit and thus it rewards Championship Points (CPs).

Check out the organizer’s website for information about participation goodies.

Additionally, the best-placed players will receive the following CPs, prize money and Pokémon TCG booster packs depending on final attendance:

If prize money is $5000 or more, it will be given as a choice of scholarship (in all cases) or cash (for minors, as a Pokémon Visa® Prepaid Card). For lower prizes, it will be given as cash (for minors, as a Pokémon Visa® Prepaid Card).

Overview

The Mérida Regional Championships is an official TPCi Regional-level event for Pokémon VGC, TCG and Pokémon GO. It is the fourth Regional-level event and third Regional Championships proper of the 2026 season in the Latin American circuit.

It is played with VGC Regulation Set F, using open team lists. This returning ruleset was last used in a Latin American tournament in April 2024!

A little bit of history

Mexico has been part of the Latin America region of the official TPCi circuit for many years. It has hosted multiple major events, including Special Events, Regional Championships and old-era National Championships. Mexico’s greatest VGC successes are the ninth place reached by Genaro Vallejo at the 2015 World Championships and the third place reached by César Reyes in the 2017 North America International Championships.

The most recent tournament held in Mexico was the 2026 Monterrey Regional, played in the VGC Regulation Set H in September 2025. The finals saw 2022 Indianapolis Regional Champion Stefan Mott defeat Mexican player Alexander Canseco to win his second Regional Championships title!

The last time there was an event in Yucatán was the 2025 Mérida Regional, played with the VGC Regulation Set G in February 2025. The finals saw Mexican player Daniel Núñez defeat Canadian player Marcus Dion to win his first Regional Championship title!

Sign-up instructions

Sign-ups for the event are done through RK9 Labs platform, and you will first need to set up your RK9 profile and have a Play! Pokémon Player ID.

Sign-ups are $1,300 MXN for Masters players and $800 MXN for Senior and Junior players, and they open on 26 November at 7 pm CST (27 November at 01:00 UTC). Refunds are partially available up until one week before the event.

Sign-ups are closed!

If the player cap is not reached, sign-ups close 3 days before the event starts, on 21 January.

For registered players, team lists must be submitted 3 hours before the event starts, by 24 January at 5:30 am CST (11:30 UTC).

Spectator passes are $350 MXN and can be purchased here.

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