Top 32 (18th/3122) @ Baltimore Regionals With Bronzong Control! Unfortunately hit 3 teal mask decks to knock me out of cut. S/O to @AltaresPolaris for testing and getting top 16 with the same 60, and @SafariZoneHQ for the support!
Top 16 first regional as master!! Shoutout @TabletopVillage for making this happen and @OwenDalgard for testing and making top 32 with the same 60. Excited for the season ahead.
Seeing Annabelle make it to the finals two years in a row is something I never dreamed would become reality. I was hopeful, of course; just like every Pokémon trainer and every parent.
Losing in the finals is something we can accept, especially against an exceptional player like Luke. Our kids have experienced their share of losses, and that’s part of competition. What I never expected and what truly broke my heart was hearing people boo her simply for playing the game.
Annabelle didn’t hear/see the negative part of the crowd during her match today, and for that I’m grateful. But hearing it myself has left me questioning whether competitive Pokémon is a healthy environment for her.
What hurts most is that many of the people rooting against her today are people we’ve celebrated alongside. We’ve sung happy birthday to their children, given gifts, congratulated them after great performances, and cheered them on through Regional top cuts and World Championship runs. I completely understand supporting your favorite player. What I struggle to understand is making another child feel unwelcome and ashamed simply for competing.
My daughter has one of the kindest hearts I know. No one could honestly say she has ever intentionally hurt anyone. She approaches this game with sportsmanship, always doing her best while treating others with kindness.
She started playing Pokémon because Jeff showed her how incredible both the game and the community could be. Annabelle is full of joy, compassion, and a carefree spirit, and I’ve always wanted to protect those qualities for as long as possible.
Today was an extraordinary accomplishment and I could not be prouder. She stood on one of the biggest stages in Pokémon, competed with grace, and represented herself exactly as she always has with heart, respect, and courage.
Mommy is so proud. I love you, Annabelle.
sakura con stats:
-cards sold: many
-people taught tcg: enough for large cup
-ribbons collected: 16 (i lost 2)
-merch bought: TOO MUCH
-cosplays: 2
time had: the best 🥰✨
Someone lost their collection binder at Orlando Pokémon Regionals! Trying to find the person who owns this so I can give it back to them! Please Pokémon community, let’s get this binder back to its owner! Retweet and Share! Found in the venue next to the trophy case!#playpokemon
A huge shoutout to @CerysJonesTCG for putting together Annabelle’s 60 for Houston, a deck she was incredibly excited to play. This was her first time playing Pult/Noir and she had to balance learning a new deck while keeping up with school.
When people saw Mega Froslass, it raised some eyebrows and brought a bit of uncertainty, but Annabelle trusted Cerys and her guidance every step of the way.
We are also so grateful for @Jctfordd , Bobby Ou, @Dreamjew , @TabletopVillage family, and many of our locals. Thank you all for the practice games, insights, and matchup knowledge. It takes a team and this one showed up strong. The goal was simple: play the deck with confidence and make everyone who invested time in her proud.
From Annabelle to Cerys Jones:
Thank you for selecting me to be part of Her Turn TCG program. I promise to work hard, be kind, play with dignity, and hopefully inspire more girls to start or continue playing the game. Also, thank you for letting me borrow the lucky Budew. 🍀
And huge congratulations to @SergioL0L0! It was super close in all three games and thank you for being a great opponent. I have no doubt🥇is coming your way and can’t wait to witness it.