Written by Jim Ziegler

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Twilight Masquerade is finally here to highlight everyone’s favorite Pokémon, Masquerain! Yes, this much beloved Bug-type Pokémon from Hoenn is… not in the set? Oh, well, it must be highlighting Meowscarada, the outstanding Grass-type Pokémon that evolves from… Meowscarada isn’t in the set either? Twilight Masquerade is named after Ogerpon?!

 

Ogerpon is the terrifying ogre of myth from the Kitakami region that you can visit in The Teal Mask, but in reality she’s among the friendliest and most adorable Pokémon you’re going to encounter. She’s just really, really lonely. Thankfully you can take her home with no less than five unique versions printed in Twilight Masquerade.

 

Ogerpon introduced a unique version of Terastallization, changing form based on which of her four masks she wore. In Twilight Masquerade, each of these masks translates to a different Ogerpon ex, so that she can fit into almost any archetype you build, at least in sealed. And while there are five different Ogerpons, there are a total of fourteen different prints, factoring in full art and illustration rares.

GATHER FOR MAGIC

FNM Outlaws of Thunder Junction Store Championship

Friday, 6:00 PM

Get ready for a shootout in Thunder Junction! The Store Championship is back with new promos. All participants will receive a Blazing Rootwalla promo, and the top eight will receive a Hollow One. First prize receives a full-art Vengevine! Entry fee: $10

 

Standard Showdown

Saturday, 3:00 PM

It's boots and chaps, it's cowboy hats. It's spurs and latigo. It's the ropes and the reins, and the joy and the pain and they call the thing Standard Showdown! Bring your best deck, and battle it out for fun and prizes. Stick around afterwards for OTJ Open House and Commander! Entry fee: $7.

 

Casual Commander

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 6:00 PM.

The most popular format in Magic, Commander, is back on the table. Bring your favorite deck, or playtest a new one against other magicians. No entry fee: These battles are for honor, not prizes!

IN THE WORLD OF POKÉMON

Twilight Masquerade Prerelease Tournament

Saturday, 6:30 PM & Sunday, 3:00 PM

Welcome to the land of Kitakami, where people and Pokémon live harmoniously with nature. Uncover the mystery of the masked Legendary Pokémon Ogerpon, appearing as four fearsome types of Tera Pokémon ex!. Entry fee: $30 ($25 for pre-order.)

 

Pokémon League Casual Play

Monday and Saturday at 6:30 PM, Sunday at noon

The $6 entry fee comes with a pack of your choice from any in the store.

 

TIME TO DUEL! Yu-Gi-Oh!

Advanced Constructed Tournament

Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday, 7:00 PM

Duel for supremacy in the Yu-Gi-Oh Trading Card Game. Earn OTS Tournament Packs while demonstrating your skills as a duelist. Entry fee: $5

 

A WHOLE NEW WORLD

Into the Inklands Lorcana League

Monday & Saturday, 6:30 PM

The adventures in the Inklands continue with Locana League. Bring your sealed deck, or join the fun! The initial entry fee includes a starter deck of your choice, a booster pack, and a 200-card deck box to keep your sealed cards from getting mixed up with your collection. Entry fee: $25 (one-time charge)

 

THIS MEANS WAR(HAMMER)!

Casual Warhammer

Sunday, 5:00 PM

In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war. At Gam3Escape, there is only Warhammer! Whether it’s a Tyranid terror or a Blood Angel battalion, stage your army and prepare for battle at the weekly Casual Warhammer event.