Swagykarp SM-tournament
Welcome to the ultimate event for Pokémon collectors and players!
Finland’s unofficial SM tournament, proudly presented by Swagykarp, brings together players competing for the title of Finnish Pokémon TCG Champion.
Alongside the tournament, there will also be side activities and programs for players and collectors.
Whether you're a competitive player or a passionate collector, this is an event you won't want to miss! Join fellow fans and celebrate your love for Pokémon together!
Finland’s largest unofficial Pokémon TCG tournament. The main tournament lasts two days.
A prize pool in products worth over €3000, with the top 64 players being rewarded.
A collectors’ meetup and side events will be held alongside the tournament.
Kaapelitehdas
Kaapeliaukio 3
00180 Helsinki
Liput Tapahtumaan
SM-turnaus Juniors
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Weekend ticket €10
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Includes two boosters
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Includes one weekendticket for one guardian
Event Schedule & Activities
Saturday 1.8.2026
Sunday 2.8.2026
Program Details:
About the Prizing
SM-Tournament
Top-performing players in the SM Tournament main event will be rewarded with both product prizes and Cardmarket gift cards. In addition, the tournament winner will receive a Pokémon TCG Pikachu SVP225 Winner Promo -card. Every registered player will receive two booster packs at the beginning of the day.
Prize distribution:
Winner
- 90 € Cardmarket-giftcard
- Pikachu SVP225 Winner Promo
- 2 × Booster Box
- 1 × Elite Trainer Box
- Gatherers’ Tavern Accessories
Finalist
- 60 € Cardmarket-giftcard
- 1 × Booster Box
- 1 × Elite Trainer Box
- Gatherers’ Tavern Accessories
Top 4
- 30 € Cardmarket-giftcard
- 1 × Booster Box
- Gatherers’ Tavern Accessories
Top 8
- 30 € Cardmarket-giftcard
- 1 × Elite Trainer Box
- Gatherers’ Tavern Accessories
Top 16
- 3 booster packs
- Gatherers’ Tavern Accessories
Top 32
- 2 boosterpacks
Top 64
- 1 boosterpack
Best Senior
If the highest-placing Senior player finishes in the Top 8 or higher, the gift card and Elite Trainer Box will instead be awarded to the next highest-placing Senior player.
- 30 € Cardmarket-giftcard
- 2024 Worlds -t-shirt
- 2025 Worlds -hat
- 1 × Elite Trainer Box
Best Junior
If the highest-placing Junior player places in the Top 8 or higher, the gift card and Elite Trainer Box will be awarded to the next highest-placing Junior player.
- 30 € Cardmarket-giftcard
- 2025 Worlds -t-shirt
- LAIC-hat
- 1 × Elite Trainer Box
Mid Season TCG tournament
Every registered player will receive one Play! Pokémon Prize Pack.
Winner
- 30 € Cardmarket-giftcard
- 1 × Elite Trainer Box
- First Partner Series 2 illustration collection
- Mid season playmat
Finalist
- 30 € Cardmarket-giftcard
- 1 x Elite Trainer Box
Top 4
- First Partner Series 2 illustration collection
- 3 x Booster packs
Top 8
- First Partner Series 2 illustration collection
Mid Season VGC Tournament
Winner
- Pokémon Champions Notebook
- Nintendo Switch 1 Case from Previous world championships
- Nintendo eShop Giftcard (25€, At 10 players & 50€ at 20 players)
Finalist
- Pokémon Champions Notebook
- Nintendo Switch 1 Case from Previous world championships
- 25 cm Pokémon Plush Toy (8 Players Required)
Top 4 (16 Players Required)
- 25 cm Pokémon plush toy
GLC Tournament
Gym Leader Challenge - Prizes
Winner
- 30 € Cardmarket-giftcard
- Previous League Cup winners playmat
- First Partner Series 2 illustration collection
Finalist
- Previous League Cup winners playmat
- First Partner Series 2 illustration collection
Top 4 (16 Players Required)
- First Partner Series 2 illustration collection
Pick-a-Pack Tournament
Winner
- Pokémon Acrylic Standee
- 3 × Play! Pokémon Prize Pack
Finalist
- 2 × Play! Pokémon Prize Pack
Top 4
- 1 × Play! Pokémon Prize Pack
Pick-a-Pack games
The winner of the casual "Pick a Pack" games held during the day receives a Pokémon sticker sheet, while supplies last.
Learn to play
Learn to play the Pokémon TCG! Participants in the demo will receive a Pokémon coin, while supplies last.
Quiz
The winner of the quiz receives the First Partner Series 2 Illustration Collection as a prize, while those placing 2nd through 4th are awarded a Fun Pack booster.
Road to the SM tournaments
Throughout June & July there will be Road to the SM events across Finland!
These events are being held by awesome card stores all across the country.
Not only are these events a perfect warm up for the main event, you can also compete in these events for a chance to earn yourself a head start with a Round One Bye in this years main event!
Each store will be hosting their own events, you can find the list of participating stores & dates below.
13.6.2026
VPD Vantaa
4.7.2026
Infinity Prints TCG Jyväskylä
5.7.2026
Fantasiapelit Tampere
11.7.2026
Alpha Games Seinäjoki
18.7.2026
Oh My Game Vantaa
25.7.2026
Swagykarp Helsinki
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Sponsors 2026
SM-tournament 2025
The 2025 SM competition brought together nearly 100 players from across Finland to compete for the championship. It was the largest unofficial Pokémon TCG tournament in Finland, offering an exciting competitive atmosphere and a community-focused event day for all participants. Over €1,000 worth of prizes were awarded, making the event both highly regarded and an unforgettable highlight of the Finnish Pokémon competitive season.
Winners 2025
