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Is AI ready to take on the Pokémon TCG? The Pokémon TCG AI Battle Challenge invites you to build AI Training Agents through two connected competitions focused on strategic gameplay in the Pokémon Trading Card Game environment. Develop systems that can adapt to complex board states, evolving battle conditions, and diverse opponent strategies. Simulation Category — Key Details: - Goal: Build AI Training Agents for the Pokémon TCG that can compete in a dynamic, strategically deep environment involving complex game states and evolving opponent strategies, using adaptive decision-making and strategic planning. - Entry Deadline: August 9, 2026 - Prize: Awards Points and Medals 👉 https://lnkd.in/eqSFPAxk   Strategy Category — Key Details: - Goal: Explore innovative methods for enhancing Pokémon TCG AI Training Agents through strategic data analysis and agentic gameplay, while analyzing and sharing the reasoning, methodologies, and design decisions behind each approach. - Entry Deadline: September 6, 2026 - Prize Pool: $240,000 👉 https://lnkd.in/g6gztkq5 The Pokémon TCG AI Battle Challenge will offer fans a new way to experience the globally popular Pokémon Trading Card Game in a unique format. Note: Participation in the Strategy Category requires participation in the Simulation Competition.