For lovers of the Pokemon franchise, the Pokemon World Championship is a big deal. Of course, not everyone had the luxury of flying down to San Diego to take part in the festivities and watch the best of the best go at it.

Giant+blow-ups+of+the+Unova+region+starters:+Snivy,+Tepig+and+Oshawott.

But even if you missed this year's competition, it doesn't mean you have to miss out on all of the fun and excitement that went along with it. Check out the Pokemon snapshots we took for your viewing pleasure, and share your Pokemon thoughts in the comments section below.

OMG,+it's+Zekrom!+I+can't+believe+I+wasted+my+Master+Ball+on+Patrat.

Can+I+have+a+Pika+hug?

Tepig+used+snuggle+attack!+It's+super+effective!

Pokemon+art+from+Black+and+White.

The+crowd+went+wild+for+Skater+Pikachu.+(Skaterchu?+Punkachu?)

MTM+got+the+party+started+with+a+surprise+performance.

A+giant+Pikachu+oversaw+the+whole+tournament.

Pokemon+art+and+well+wishes+were+collected+to+send+to+those+affected+by+the+disasters+in+Japan.