2025 Pokémon World Championships show how competitive the game still is

More than 25,000 people gathered at the Anaheim Convention Center in California for the 2025 Pokémon World Championships this year.

The annual event pits some of the trading card and video game's most seasoned players against each other — and it demonstrates how Pokémon has maintained its grip on pop culture.

(Image credit: Jamal Michel)