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'''Jason Klaczynski''', born October 10, 1985, is the only player of the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] to win multiple [[World Championships#Trading Card Game|World Championships]], first in 2006, again in 2008, and most recently in 2013. Having played since the game's U.S. debut, Klaczynski also won the 2000 [[Tropical Mega Battle]] in {{wp|Hawaii}}, and the Fan Appreciation Tournament, held at Gen Con 2003, which was the final Pokémon TCG event hosted by Wizards of the Coast. In addition to playing competitively, Klaczynski occasionally hosts his own unique format events.
'''Jason Klaczynski''', born October 10, 1985, is the only player of the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] to win three [[World Championships#Trading Card Game|World Championships]], once in 2006, again 2008, and another in 2013. In addition, Klaczynski won the 2000 [[Tropical Mega Battle]] in {{wp|Hawaii}} at the age of fourteen.  


==Notable tournament performances==
==Notable tournament performances==
* 1st Place, [[Tropical Mega Battle|2000 Tropical Mega Battle]]
* 1st Place, 2003 Fan Appreciation Tournament
* 1st Place, 2003 Fan Appreciation Tournament
* 1st Place, {{TCG|2006 World Championships}}
* 1st Place, {{TCG|2006 World Championships}}
* 1st Place, {{TCG|2008 World Championships}}
* 1st Place, {{TCG|2008 World Championships}}
* 1st Place, [[Tropical Mega Battle|2000 Tropical Mega Battle]]
* 1st Place, 2011 The Top Cut Tournament of Champions
* 1st Place, 2011 [[The Top Cut]] Tournament of Champions
* 1st Place, [[2013 World Championships]]
* 1st Place, [[Play! Pokémon#National Championships|2015 United States National Championships]]
* 2nd Place, 2001 East Coast Super Trainer Showdown
* Top 8, 2000 East Coast Super Trainer Showdown
* Top 8, [[Play! Pokémon#National Championships|2004 United States National Championships]]
* Top 32, {{TCG|2005 World Championships}}
* Top 32, [[Play! Pokémon#National Championships|2012 United States National Championships]]
* Top 32, [[Play! Pokémon#National Championships|2012 United States National Championships]]
* 1st Place, {{TCG|2013 World Championships}}


==Personal==
==Notable decks used==
Klaczynski has played professional {{wp|poker}} for over five years.  He also spent time studying to work in law enforcement.
* [[Mewtrick (TCG)|Mewtrick]] - 2006
* [[Psychic Lock (TCG)|Psychic Lock]] - 2008
* [[Darkrai Deck (TCG)|Darkrai Deck]] - 2013


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* {{p|Mew}} is his favorite Pokémon, because many Mew cards "have a unique ability that adds to the depth of the game."
* Klaczynski twice qualified for the World Championship via the Last Chance Qualifier, including in 2013, when he became the first Masters Division player to win the World Championship after earning an invite this way.
* Klaczynski does not participate in any aspects of Pokémon outside of the TCG. He used to enjoy the [[Pokémon games|games]] when he was younger, but moved away from them as his schedule tightened.
* Has participated in every World Championship except 2004 and 2011. In 2011, Klaczynski fell one win short of earning an invite via the Last Chance Qualifier.
* Klaczynski has met his three best friends through the {{Trading Card Game}}.
* Holds a 15-1 record in World Championship Top Cut matches, his only loss in 2005 to eventual winner, Jeremy Maron.
* While performing exceedingly well at smaller tournaments and World Championships, he has had a noticeable lack of success at the [[Play! Pokémon#National Championships|U.S. National Championships]].  He attributes this primarily to bad luck.
* He won every type of Premier Event sanctioned by The Pokémon Company International, winning at least one Regional, National, and World Championship.
* Klaczynski's favorite Pokémon is {{p|Mew}}.
 
==See Also==
[https://jklaczpokemon.wordpress.com/ Retro Pokémon TCG] - Jason Klaczynski's blog about decks of the past


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Latest revision as of 17:27, 16 February 2020

Jason Klaczynski after winning the 2008 World Championships

Jason Klaczynski, born October 10, 1985, is the only player of the Pokémon Trading Card Game to win multiple World Championships, first in 2006, again in 2008, and most recently in 2013. Having played since the game's U.S. debut, Klaczynski also won the 2000 Tropical Mega Battle in Hawaii, and the Fan Appreciation Tournament, held at Gen Con 2003, which was the final Pokémon TCG event hosted by Wizards of the Coast. In addition to playing competitively, Klaczynski occasionally hosts his own unique format events.

Notable tournament performances

Notable decks used

Trivia

  • Klaczynski twice qualified for the World Championship via the Last Chance Qualifier, including in 2013, when he became the first Masters Division player to win the World Championship after earning an invite this way.
  • Has participated in every World Championship except 2004 and 2011. In 2011, Klaczynski fell one win short of earning an invite via the Last Chance Qualifier.
  • Holds a 15-1 record in World Championship Top Cut matches, his only loss in 2005 to eventual winner, Jeremy Maron.
  • He won every type of Premier Event sanctioned by The Pokémon Company International, winning at least one Regional, National, and World Championship.
  • Klaczynski's favorite Pokémon is Mew.

See Also

Retro Pokémon TCG - Jason Klaczynski's blog about decks of the past



Pokémon World Championships
Pokémon Trading Card Game only 2004-2008; TCG and Video Games 2009-on
2004: Blaziken TechMagma SpiritRocky BeachTeam Rushdown
2005: Bright AuraDark TyranitarKing of the WestQueendom
2006: B-L-SEeveelutionsMewtrickSuns & Moons
2007: FlyveesLegendary AscentRamboltSwift Empoleon
2008: Bliss ControlEmpotechIntimidationPsychic Lock
2009: StallgonCrowned TigerQueengarLuxdrill
2010: LuxChomp of the SpiritHappy LuckPower CottonweedBoltevoir
2011: MegazoneReshiphlosionThe TruthTwinboar
2012: Pesadelo PrismTerraki-MewtwoEeltwoCMT
2013: Anguille Sous RocheAmerican GothicDarkraiUltimate Team Plasma
2014: Plasma PowerTrevgorEmerald KingCrazy Punch
2015: The Flying HammerPunches 'n' BitesHonorStoisePrimal Groudon
2016: Black DragonBebe DeckMagical SymphonyNinja Blitz
2017: Infinite ForceGolisodorIce Path FTWSamurai Sniper
2018: Victory MapDragones y SombrasGarbanetteBuzzroc
2019: Pikarom JudgeFire BoxMind BlownPerfection
2022: ADPThe Shape of MewCheryl AgainIce Rider Palkia
2023: Mew's RevengePsychic EleganceColorless LugiaLost Box Kyogre
2024:
Champions Jason KlaczynskiJun HasebeRay Rizzo


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