The final match of the Master League in the "Pokémon Japan Championships 2024" card game division, an official tournament of the popular content "Pokémon," took place on the 2nd. The match was between Hikaru Kobiyama and Yusuke Makino, with Kobiyama emerging victorious.

Kobiyama used a Lugia VSTAR deck, while Makino used a Raging Bolt ex deck. The final match was played in a BO3 format (best of three) within 75 minutes, with the outcome decided in the third game.

The third game featured a fast-paced battle, with Kobiyama using Cinccino's move "Special Roll" to defeat Makino's Raging Bolt ex, successfully taking all six prize cards to win the match.

At the moment of victory, Makino congratulated Kobiyama with a handshake, and Kobiyama, overwhelmed with emotion, lowered his head and burst into tears. In the winner's interview, he reflected on the match, saying, "I've never felt this happy in my life, and this is the first time I've cried tears of joy."

Source : ORICON NEWS