Paradox Pokémon — Pokémon Europe International Championships 2024 STAFF Playmat

This STAFF edition playmat was issued for the Pokémon Europe International Championships (EUIC) 2024, held in April 2024. It forms part of the Play! Pokémon Organized Play circuit and was distributed exclusively to event staff and judges.

The artwork brings together four Paradox Pokémon in a bold, graphic composition designed specifically for large-format event branding. The lineup includes Iron Thorns and Iron Jugulis (Future Paradox Pokémon), alongside Sandy Shocks and Brute Bonnet (Ancient Paradox Pokémon). Thick outlines, saturated colours, and segmented framing give the piece a clean, poster-like aesthetic that reads clearly across a tournament table.

The STAFF marking, printed prominently on the playmat, distinguishes this version from player-distributed items. STAFF playmats were not sold at retail and were available only to personnel supporting the event.

• 🌍 Event: Pokémon Europe International Championships 2024
• 🎮 Program: Play! Pokémon (Organized Play)
• 🛡️ Edition: STAFF (judge / staff issue)
• 🧬 Pokémon featured: Iron Thorns, Iron Jugulis, Sandy Shocks, Brute Bonnet
• 🎨 Artwork: Event-branded composition, not used on TCG cards
• 🚫 Availability: Event-only, non-retail distribution

This playmat is best suited for collectors focused on International Championships memorabilia, STAFF-issued items, and Paradox-era promotional artwork tied directly to the top tier of Pokémon Organized Play.