Pokémon 2015 – magical beasts, star players and death threats

The Japanese anime series is still serious business among players at this year's world championships in Boston

To many, Poki(C)mon was a craze that peaked at the turn of the millennium. Yet to thousands of dedicated players, both the video games and the trading card game (TCG) are still cause for celebration, and not just among kids. It turns out the grownups are more involved than ever as they, alongside the younger gamers, take part in what might be described as Poki(C)mon's world cup - and British competitors of all ages are there in force.

Just as characters in the games (and animated series, and movies, and more - Poki(C)mon remains a thriving media empire) employ virtual beasts to do battle, so too do the competitors who fight for a place at the annual Poki(C)mon world championships.

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