The second World Championships organized by PLAY! Pokemon, the 2005 championships were hosted in San Diego, California, from August 19th to 21st. A promotional card given to participants of the tournament, the Championship Arena, designed by Ryo Ueda, showcases a showdown between the mythical Pokemon Mew & Celebi inside a futuristic arena. An effective Stadium card for controlling the number of cards in hand, Championship Arena requires both players to discard any surplus cards to ensure only seven at the end of turn. PSA has only graded 14 examples of this card in PSA 9, with only seven awarded a higher grade. A fantastic entry point for anyone looking to begin their journey into Pokemon World Championship card collecting, the Championship Arena is a card reserved for those who want to be the very best that no one ever was.
