It can be stressful to remember everything that you’ll think you need for an event, so we’ve got you covered with a complete list. Ultimately, if you have your wallet, your id/passport, your phone, and your Switch, you’ll be okay. That being said, there are many things that you’ll want or need that you probably want to take with you.

For events you aren’t travelling for (Premier Challenges, Midseason Showdowns, or anything where you stay at your home), this list is rather short-- you’ll want your cell phone, wallet with ID, Switch, Switch charger, Pokémon Sword/Shield game, a face mask, water bottle, maybe some snacks, and a notebook and pen. 

If you’re traveling, we’ve provided a comprehensive list below.

Necessary items

Travelling

• Cell Phone

• Wallet

• Suitcase

• Passport (if international) or government ID (if domestic)

• Airplane boarding pass (if applicable)

• Face masks

• Research coronavirus compliance procedures for the train/airline and tournament, and any country-specific guidelines if you travel internationally

  • Bring vaccination record if necessary, but don’t if unnecessary.

• Optional

  • Smaller bag

    • You’ll want something to carry around your Switch, snacks, charger, et cetera during the tournament. A drawstring bag or large purse is a great bring.

Clothing

• Clothes for the days you are there + 1

  • Wear clothes that you like and are comfortable in. You’ll be sitting for a long time!

  • Consider wearing a neutral unbranded shirt on the day of the competition (unless it’s official Pokemon merchandise). If you make an official stream, and your shirt is branded (e.g. Nike, Supreme, etc) or unofficial merchandise, you’ll have to wear a big baggy Play! Pokemon shirt over what you’re wearing on stream.

• Optional

  • Bathing suit

  • Rain jacket

  • Pajamas

  • Extra shoes (e.g. for the beach, bring sandals or flip flops)

  • Exercise clothes

Toiletries

• Deodorant

• Toothbrush + Toothpaste

• (If applicable) Medications

• (If applicable) Contacts + spare glasses

• (If applicable) Feminine hygiene products

• Optional

  • Shampoo and conditioner if you don’t want to use the hotel stuff

  • Hairbrush

  • Sleeping aids (e.g. mask, melatonin)

Electronics

• Switch

• Sword and Shield game cartridge (If the digital copy isn’t on your Switch)

• Switch charger

  • At Regionals, Internationals, and Worlds, your Switch will be plugged in at all times, so don’t worry if it can’t hold a charge well. You’ll still want this for your hotel room.

• Phone 

• Phone charger

• Laptop

• Laptop charger

• Optional

  • (Strongly recommended) Headphones that plug into your Switch

  • Other electronics + chargers

  • Portable charger

Odds and ends

• Notebook + two writing utensils

• Optional

  • (Strongly recommended) Leave space in your bag-- you’ll probably pick up odds and ends. Especially if you’re going to Worlds, have a plan for bringing back about another airplane underseat bag’s worth of belongings.

  • (Strongly recommended) Reusable water bottle

  • Things to entertain yourself with on a car, train, or plane ride (book, audiobook, movies, etc)

  • Board games

  • Other video games / controllers (e.g. for Melee)

  • Gifts for other people

  • Good luck charms

  • Air mattress (if you’re driving and rooming with a bunch of people)

Tourism and Research (Optional)

• If you’re taking a vacation with your trip, you’ll need items not on this list-- e.g. hiking equipment, clothes for nice meals out, etc. 

• List of attractions that you’d like to go to

• List of restaurants that look good

• Find fun things to do with friends (e.g. escape rooms, laser tag, bars, board/video games, karaoke)

Things to find once you’re in the tournament city

• Go to a store and get snacks for yourself. You will most likely not get a lunch break or time to leave the venue, so this is essential. Great options are nuts, fruits, granola bars, and energy drinks. 

• We recommend having a reusable water bottle, but you might want to track down some bottled water in case you’re not comfortable with the tap in your hotel room. 

• If you’re a caffeine addict, make a plan to find coffee on the day of the tournament. 

• If you forgot anything, ask the hotel or track down a convenience store.