Prerelease tournaments allow you to receive and play with cards from upcoming expansions two weeks prior to the official release date of the set! Discover New Worlds and New Formes … Early!

The latest Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion, Pokémon TCG: Platinum, is coming to stores on February 11. From incredible Pokémon LV.X like Giratina to the mysterious new Lost Zone, from the newly discovered Pokémon Shaymin to the villainous Team Galactic, you’ll discover worlds you never knew existed and fight battles you never knew were possible. Get a sneak peek when you attend a prerelease tournament near you January 31 through February 8. Plus, receive cool prizes including an exclusive Lucario prerelease promo card just for participating!

Source: http://go-pokemon.com/op/premierevents/prereleases/