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Unleashing the Chaos: Pokémon Mega Evolution — Chaos Rising Recap!

Chaos Rising

The energy was off the charts this past Sunday, May 10th, as 30 Trainers descended upon Nostalgic to be among the first to witness the power of the Mega Evolution — Chaos Rising expansion!

It was a day filled with high-octane battles and incredible pulls. Everyone started on equal footing, cracking open their Build & Battle Boxes to find those crucial foil promos and building 40-card decks to navigate the new “Chaos” meta.

Tournament Highlights

We saw some truly creative deck building during the 30-minute construction window. With only 4 Prize Cards on the line, the matches were fast, intense, and full of surprising Mega Evolution turns!

While every Trainer walked away with 3 additional booster packs as a participation prize, a special congratulations goes out to our Top 3 finishers who proved they could master the chaos and earned extra prize packs for their efforts. Here are the final standings:

StandingNameMatch
Record
Match
Points
Opponents’
Win %
Opponents’
Opponents’
Win %
1Simon Fisker Larsen3/0/0 (9)966.67%54.63%
2Henrik Mogensen3/0/0 (9)947.22%61.11%
3Peter Haagen3/0/0 (9)941.67%64.82%
4Thomas Holm3/0/0 (9)938.89%63.89%
5Patrick Kragh2/1/0 (6)666.67%50.00%
6Mike Andersen2/1/0 (6)655.56%57.41%
7Jens Bro2/1/0 (6)655.56%57.41%
8Caleeya Coe2/1/0 (6)652.78%61.11%
9Aelia Pappenberger2/1/0 (6)652.78%60.19%
10Yago Yanguas2/1/0 (6)641.67%56.48%
11Kevin Meyer2/1/0 (6)633.33%65.74%
12Daniel Rise2/1/0 (6)630.56%66.67%
13Silja Jørgensen1/0/2 (5)550.00%54.63%
14Andreas Møller Thomasen1/0/2 (5)547.22%60.19%
15Freja Nicolajsen1/1/1 (4)463.89%49.07%
16Lasse Thomsen1/1/1 (4)463.89%49.07%
17Simon Meeske1/2/0 (3)366.67%50.00%
18Alex Joensen1/2/0 (3)366.67%46.30%
19Freddy Charters1/2/0 (3)366.67%43.52%
20Olivia Josland1/2/0 (3)366.67%37.97%
21Mads Juel Nielsen1/2/0 (3)363.89%64.82%
22Kapser Risbjerg1/2/0 (3)363.89%44.44%
23Marius Bavnshøj1/2/0 (3)352.78%51.85%
24Patrick Fenge1/2/0 (3)352.78%49.08%
25Matthew Sleimann1/2/0 (3)350.00%52.78%
26Pernille Risbjerg1/2/0 (3)341.67%62.97%
27Troels Raunsbæk0/3/0 (0)066.67%39.82%
28Jimmi Nielsen0/3/0 (0)061.11%56.48%
29Thorbjørn Graver0/3/0 (0)050.00%52.78%

Round 2 is Coming!

Didn’t get a chance to play this time? Or maybe you’re ready to try your luck with a different promo card? You have one more chance to experience the prerelease magic!

Our second session is happening next Sunday:

  • When: Sunday, May 17th
  • Time: 1:00 PM (13:00)
  • Where: Nostalgic, Butikstorvet 14C, Billund

See you next Sunday for more Mega Evolution action!

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Pokémon TCG League Cup: A Tiebreaker Finish!

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The Nostalgic Pokémon TCG League Cup (April – May) came to a thrilling conclusion this weekend, and it’s safe to say the finish was one for the history books. After seven grueling rounds of play, the standings were so tight that a final round tiebreaker ultimately decided the championship.

In a field where every attachment and every prize card mattered, the math proved just as intense as the matches themselves.

The Final Standings

The battle for the Top 8 was a masterclass in competitive Pokémon. Congratulations to our leaders who navigated a gauntlet of tough match-ups:

StandingNameFlightDrop
Round
Match
Record
Match
Points
Opponents’
Win %
Opponents’
Opponents’
Win %
1Finn Lasse Fries (Master Champion)1 6/1/0 (12)   
2Julius Mo Krag1 5/1/1 (13)   
3Mikkel Mærkedahl1 4/2/0 (12)   
4Arne Hainke1 3/2/1 (10)   
5Luis Overgaard (Junior Champion)1 4/1/0 (12)1241.00%55.03%
6Daniel Rise1 3/2/0 (9)961.00%57.60%
7Ramus Jakobsen1 3/2/0 (9)951.00%56.60%
8Chris Hilleborg1 3/2/0 (9)947.00%52.89%
9Chatez Jones1 3/2/0 (9)941.00%51.80%
10Massimo Marvin Wegner1 2/2/1 (7)755.00%55.00%
11Kim Hjort1 2/2/1 (7)755.00%51.23%
12Norman Borchardt1 2/3/0 (6)662.00%51.60%
13Yago Yanguas1 2/3/0 (6)659.00%49.60%
14Frederik Trappaud1 2/3/0 (6)655.00%50.63%
15Aaron Kunze (Senior Champion)1 2/3/0 (6)652.00%47.89%
16Peter Haagen1 2/3/0 (6)646.00%49.89%
17Kristoff Nath1 1/4/0 (3)353.00%53.00%
18Malte Sierocki1 0/5/0 (0)045.00%50.60%

The Tiebreaker Breakdown

The final round delivered a “photo finish.” While Julius Mo Krag ended with the highest total points (13), the tiebreaker mechanics—focused on the strength of schedule—crowned Finn Lasse Fries as the top player, taking the first prize card in the final round. Special mention goes to Daniel Rise, whose staggering 61% Opponents’ Win Percentage (the highest in the room) proved he fought through the toughest bracket of the day to secure his Top 8 spot.


🎁 Prizing & Rewards

Whether players were battling at the top tables or testing out new deck builds, everyone went home with some serious loot:

  • For All Trainers: In the spirit of the game, every participant received 1 Perfect Order Booster and 1 Prize Pack.
  • The Top Cut: Our Top 8 finishers and age group winners earned a surplus of additional Perfect Order Boosters and Prize Packs to power up their next decks.
  • The Ultimate Prize: A massive congratulations to our Age Group Champions, who took home the prestigious Champion Playmat—the ultimate symbol of victory this season!

Thank You!

Events like these are made by the community. Thank you to everyone who brought their A-game, their sportsmanship, and their love for the TCG to this League Cup.

We’ll see you back at the tables for the next challenge or cup!

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Victory and Valor: Nostalgic Pokémon TCG League Challenge Recap

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The road to the World Championships heated up this past weekend at the Nostalgic Pokémon TCG League Challenge. On April 26, local Trainers gathered to battle for Championship Points, prestige, and—of course—those sweet, sweet Prize Packs.

The Leaderboard: Peter Haagen Sweeps the Field

It was a masterclass in strategy from Peter Haagen, who finished the day with a flawless 3-0-0 record. While Peter took a comfortable lead, the race for the remaining podium spots was a tie-breaker nail-biter. Lone Overgaard secured second place thanks to a formidable Opponents’ Win Percentage, narrowly edging out Chris Hilleborg.

StandingNameFlightDrop
Round
Match
Record
Match
Points
Opponents’
Win %
Opponents’
Opponents’
Win %
1Peter Haagen1 3/0/0 (9)950.00%57.41%
2Lone Overgaard1 2/1/0 (6)666.67%50.00%
3Chris Hilleborg1 2/1/0 (6)652.78%50.00%
4Chris Utoft1 1/2/0 (3)352.78%50.00%
5Luis Overgaard1 1/2/0 (3)350.00%57.41%

Loot & Legends

Beyond the competitive standings, it was a big day for collectors. Every participant walked away with Play! Pokémon Prize Packs, and the Top 3 players expanded their collections even further with additional winning packs.

As a special tournament bonus, players were allowed to snag an Ascended Heroes Booster Bundle for just 299 DKK—a perfect way to hunt for those elusive secret rares and meta-relevant pulls.


Looking Ahead: The League Cup is Calling!

If you missed out this time, don’t pack your deck away just yet. The stakes are rising next week for the League Cup. This is the “Big Brother” to the League Challenge, offering even more Championship Points and the highly coveted exclusive Champion Playmats.

Will Peter maintain his winning streak, or will a new challenger rise to the top? See you at the tables!

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Tournament Recap: Pokémon TCG League Challenge – March 29

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Small field, big competition! While we had a cozy turnout for this Sunday’s Pokémon TCG League Challenge, the matches were anything but quiet. With some of our most dedicated local trainers in the room, every game was a high-stakes battle for those Championship Points.

Since the player pool was tight, there was no room for error. Every single match win drastically shifted the leaderboard.

StandingNameMatch
Record
Match
Points
Opponents’
Win %
Opponents’
Opponents’
Win %
1Matthew Sleimann2/1/0 (6)644.44%51.85%
2Mike Andersen2/1/0 (6)644.44%51.85%
3Daniel Rise1/2/0 (3)355.56%48.15%
4Henrik Mogensen1/2/0 (3)355.56%48.15%

The Breakdown

The day belonged to Matthew Sleimann and Mike Andersen, who both navigated the field to finish with strong 2-1 records. It came down to the thinnest of tiebreakers to separate the top two, proving that even in a smaller bracket, the strategy is top-tier.

A huge shoutout to Daniel Rise and Henrik Mogensen for keeping the pressure on until the very last turn.
Claim Your Prizes!

Every participant today walked away with their Play! Pokémon Prize Pack. If you’re looking to test a new deck or earn some points in a focused, competitive environment, make sure to join us for our next sanctioned event!

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A Small but Mighty Perfect Order Prerelease!

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Despite a few shipping hiccups that kept our kit count lower than expected, the Perfect Order Prerelease on March 22nd was an absolute blast. A huge thank you to the dedicated players who joined us; the smaller field only made the competition more intense!

StandingNameMatch
Record
Match
Points
Opponents’
Win %
Opponents’
Opponents’
Win %
1Caleeya Coe2/0/1 (7)741.67%55.55%
2Subham Agrawal1/0/2 (5)547.22%53.70%
3Daniel Østergaard1/2/0 (3)358.33%50.00%
4Ayesha Jena0/2/1 (1)161.11%49.07%

Tournament Highlights

Congratulations to Caleeya Coe for clinching the top spot with an impressive undefeated record of 2/0/1, totaling 7 match points. It was a day of close games, with Subham Agrawal also finishing without a match loss to take 2nd.

To make up for the limited kits, we made sure everyone walked away a winner—all participants received 3 extra Perfect Order packs alongside their prerelease kits to help bolster those new decks!


Perfect Order: Early Sales Start TODAY!

If you didn’t get enough of the new mechanics during the event, today is your day. Early sales for Perfect Order officially begin today, March 23rd! Swing by the shop to grab your boxes and boosters before they’re gone. This set is already shaping up to shift the meta, so don’t miss your chance to get ahead of the curve.

Looking Ahead: Chaos Rising

The dust hasn’t even settled on Perfect Order yet, but we’re already looking toward the horizon.

  • Next Prerelease: Expected May 2026 (Possibly Sunday 10th & 17th May)
  • Set Name: Chaos Rising

Stay tuned for sign-up details as we get closer to May. We’re working hard to ensure we have a full stock of kits so we can host an even bigger crowd for the next one!