The first Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships were held in Orlando, Florida, in 2004.
The event brought together invited competitors from multiple countries to compete for the first official world titles in Pokémon’s organized card-game circuit. It was organized during the period when Wizards of the Coast handled much of the Pokémon TCG’s competitive infrastructure in North America.
Orlando can be confused with later championship locations. San Diego hosted the event in 2005, Anaheim hosted it in 2006, and Vancouver hosted it in 2013. The championship has since moved among cities and countries, reflecting the game’s international growth.
Modern Pokémon World Championships include multiple divisions and events, but the 2004 tournament is remembered as the inaugural TCG World Championship. Its Orlando location makes it a notable milestone in the competitive history of the franchise.