2026 Pokémon EUIC Recap: Champions Crowned on the Road to San Francisco
The energy at London’s ExCeL Centre is unlike anything else. It’s not just about the prize money or the shiny trophies. It’s that specific tension in the air when a match comes down to a single turn. That collective hold of breath from the crowd.
The 2026 Pokémon European International Championships (EUIC) have officially wrapped up, and what a weekend it was. Competitors from around the globe flew in, decks shuffled and teams prepped, all fighting for a ticket to the World Championships in San Francisco this August.
We saw history made, titles defended, and new legends crowned across four major titles. Here is the breakdown of the champions who conquered London, organized by game.
Pokémon VGC
This is the main event for many. The video game championships bring the rawest form of prediction and team-building to the screen.
The Masters division saw a familiar face return to glory. Paul Chua, the 2023 champion, reclaimed the throne.
Chua piloted a team centered around Ogerpon and Urshifu, sweeping the finals 2-0 against Zachary Weed. It was a masterclass in offensive pressure. Chua had a fantastic run, entering Sunday with an 11-2 record.
Masters Division:
- 1st: Paul Chua [US]
- 2nd: Zachary Weed [US]
Senior Division:
- 1st: Charlie Kim [US]
- 2nd: Leland Smith [US]
Junior Division:
- 1st: Hideo Uezu [JP]
- 2nd: Zachary Thomas [US]
Paul Chua is your 2026 #PokemonEUIC Masters Division Champion for #PokemonVGC! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/4j3er43ylS
— Play! Pokémon @ EUIC (@playpokemon) February 15, 2026
Pokémon GO
The mobile arena was absolutely electric this year. Speed and precision are everything here, and the final matches didn’t disappoint.
The headline story is undeniable: Leo “P4T0M4N” Marín Torres from Spain has done it again. He secured the 1st place spot, cementing his legacy as the back-to-back EUIC Champion. It’s incredibly rare to see this level of consistency in such a volatile meta.
Final Standings:
- 1st: Leo “P4T0M4N” Marín Torres [ES]
- 2nd: Colin “Colin6ix” Spa [NL]
Pokémon TCG
The Trading Card Game remains the strategic backbone of these events. The patience required here is immense.
In the Masters division, the Netherlands took the gold, with Edwyn Mesman outmaneuvering the competition to take the top spot. It wasn’t just about the Masters, though. The younger divisions showed some serious tactical depth that put many veterans to shame.
Masters Division:
- 1st: Edwyn Mesman [NL]
- 2nd: Drew Stephenson [UK]
Senior Division:
- 1st: Jacob Lee [US]
- 2nd: Maurycy Wilczek [PL]
Junior Division:
- 1st: Koutarou Matsudaira [JP]
- 2nd: Reo Otake [JP]
Congratulations to your 2026 EUIC #PokemonTCG Masters Champion, Edwyn Mesman!
— Play! Pokémon @ EUIC (@playpokemon) February 15, 2026
Take a look at their Mega Absol ex/Mega Kangaskhan ex decklist that triumphed over the rest 🙌 pic.twitter.com/wUvMAhLszO
Pokémon UNITE
Team synergy is the name of the game here. You can’t carry alone; you need a squad that moves as one unit. Team Peps represented Europe beautifully, defending the home turf and taking the championship title.
They faced off against the North American powerhouse Evil Geniuses in a set that kept everyone on the edge of their seats.
Final Standings:
- 1st: Team Peps [EU]
- 2nd: Evil Geniuses [NA]
The Road to the Golden Gate
With London in the rearview mirror, all eyes turn west. The winners here have secured their invites to the World Championships in San Francisco. Paul Chua has proved he can reclaim a title, but the World stage is a different beast entirely. The meta will shift, new strategies will emerge, and the pressure will only get heavier.
San Francisco, get ready. The best trainers in the world are coming for you.
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