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Misdreavus · Jan 10th, 2013, 6:59:19 AM

Do we know what the "award" is that's mentioned in the prizes for 1st-4th place finishes? Is it a trophy or medal of some sort?

ultimatedra · Jan 10th, 2013, 9:39:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat Misdreavus

Do we know what the "award" is that's mentioned in the prizes for 1st-4th place finishes? Is it a trophy or medal of some sort?

It is a trophy, most likely made from acrylic.

Misdreavus · Jan 10th, 2013, 7:49:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat ultimatedra

It is a trophy, most likely made from acrylic.

Thanks. Is there likely to be random Pokémon merchandise included in prize support as well, as they've done with past VGCs?

Also, am I missing something, or has the CP system been totally overhauled for the 2012-2013 season? I see that last season the top 12 players in North America CP-wise (Worlds qualification) ranged from 22 to 10 CP, but this year, you get 120 for winning a Regionals.

ultimatedra · Jan 11th, 2013, 12:18:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat Misdreavus

Thanks. Is there likely to be random Pokémon merchandise included in prize support as well, as they've done with past VGCs?

Also, am I missing something, or has the CP system been totally overhauled for the 2012-2013 season? I see that last season the top 12 players in North America CP-wise (Worlds qualification) ranged from 22 to 10 CP, but this year, you get 120 for winning a Regionals.

Yeah there should be additional swag (Hat/Binder/Playmat/Etc)

tlyee61 · Jan 11th, 2013, 1:20:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat ultimatedra

Yeah there should be additional swag (Hat/Binder/Playmat/Etc)

I can confirm this. From the 2nd at San Jose, I got 2 binders, 2 playmates and a Victini hat. I think it really just depends on what they actually have at the VGC to give you.

ZaHiro86 · Jan 11th, 2013, 9:10:52 AM

Is there any place we can go to look at succesful sample teams? How about partners?

The Knights of Wario Land · Jan 11th, 2013, 9:35:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat ZaHiro86

Is there any place we can go to look at succesful sample teams? How about partners?

This is a great website to start with VGC.

Baldafor · Jan 12th, 2013, 8:25:11 PM

Does Rock Slide get boosted by Technician in Doubles? Is there an easy way for me to test this in game? I am having a very hard time finding any information on this topic. The only topic I could find was a closed topic referencing Dream World Breloom getting the Technician boost on Rock Slide, but that is the only place on the internet google machine I could find anything about it. That thread is http://www.smogon.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3455273

Biosci · Jan 12th, 2013, 8:29:15 PM

Moves that are decreased in power due to the spread move deduction do not collect the Technician boost.

Jugawatt · Jan 14th, 2013, 2:25:38 PM

Could I bring an MP3 player and listen to music while I battle or no?

drcossack · Jan 14th, 2013, 5:02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat Jugawatt

Could I bring an MP3 player and listen to music while I battle or no?

Unless it's changed, no. I asked Mike Liesik that in 2010 (when he handled the tourneys) and he said they weren't allowed for music (iPod wasn't anyway, though I no longer have the email.) People have streamed events in the past, but just to be safe, I would shoot them an email.

theamericandream38 · Jan 14th, 2013, 8:17:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat Jugawatt

Could I bring an MP3 player and listen to music while I battle or no?

The official answer is no, but some judges don't mind. You should ask your local judge before you do it though.

Borellus999 · Jan 16th, 2013, 7:43:52 PM

I have a few questions for the wifi challange. How soon do you need to enter your pokemon battle box info? If you don't do they disqualify you?
Thank you much appreciated

**voodoo pimp** · Jan 16th, 2013, 8:27:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat Borellus999

I have a few questions for the wifi challange. How soon do you need to enter your pokemon battle box info? If you don't do they disqualify you?
Thank you much appreciated

For Wi-Fi tournaments, you can register your Battle Box any time before your first battle, even after the tournament has started. All that matters is that you register on your PGL account before registration closes.

Ice-Master · Jan 17th, 2013, 10:02:50 AM

Is Cloud Nine worth using on a Trick Room team?

M. Rock · Jan 17th, 2013, 5:36:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat Ice-Master

Is Cloud Nine worth using on a Trick Room team?

Cloud Nine isn't worth it in general. The only Pokemon that get it are pretty crappy (Golduck, Altaria, Lickylicky), and the weather will come back as soon as said Pokemon switches out or dies. I would go with something like Tyranitar or Abomasnow if I were you, they are good slow mons that work as counter-weather.

Ice-Master · Jan 17th, 2013, 9:30:54 PM

Also, What are bound to be the top threats in this VGC? Like what pokemon should I be sure to have a check for?

tlyee61 · Jan 17th, 2013, 10:08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat Ice-Master

Also, What are bound to be the top threats in this VGC? Like what pokemon should I be sure to have a check for?

latios, thundurus, landorus, rotom-w, politoed, ttar, kingdra, ludicolo, scizor, abomasnow and a whole hell of a lot more

KermitTheFrog14 · Jan 18th, 2013, 7:39:58 PM

In regionals can you get a worker to hack check your pokemon before the tournament starts?

tlyee61 · Jan 18th, 2013, 10:04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat KermitTheFrog14

In regionals can you get a worker to hack check your pokemon before the tournament starts?

im sure if you ask them, you could. or during the first round, just ask before the battle starts. if it was like anything at NorCal, they asked me 5 or 6 times even though I had passed the first.

Project_Mars · Jan 19th, 2013, 12:30:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat tlyee61

latios, thundurus, landorus, rotom-w, politoed, ttar, kingdra, ludicolo, scizor, abomasnow and a whole hell of a lot more

This. A lot of teams are going to have at least 1 dragon type and 1 steel type. (Some may substitute a sp. def sponge though, mostly for draco meteor in that case.) so there's that too. Also three major 'mons that he didnt list are Metagross, Heatran, and Cresselia. Cress especially because she is very, very common.

The Last Sheikah · Jan 19th, 2013, 6:47:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat Project_Mars

This. A lot of teams are going to have at least 1 dragon type and 1 steel type. (Some may substitute a sp. def sponge though, mostly for draco meteor in that case.) so there's that too. Also three major 'mons that he didnt list are Metagross, Heatran, and Cresselia. Cress especially because she is very, very common.

Shocked at the lack of Hitmontop, Garchomp, Chandelure, Terrakion and Tornadus in your lists. A bunch more like Zapdos, Sableye, Whimsicott, Ferrothorn, Excadrill, Hydreigon, Jellicent, Ninetales, Reuniclus, Scrafty and Suicune are common enough that you should consider them as threats when teambuilding, too.

Project_Mars · Jan 19th, 2013, 7:28:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat The Last Sheikah

Shocked at the lack of Hitmontop, Garchomp, Chandelure, Terrakion and Tornadus in your lists. A bunch more like Zapdos, Sableye, Whimsicott, Ferrothorn, Excadrill, Hydreigon, Jellicent, Ninetales, Reuniclus, Scrafty and Suicune are common enough that you should consider them as threats when teambuilding, too.

Actually hadnt ran into any chandys, but i do agree with the hitmontop and garchomp.

To be fair though, there are a ton of things to watch out for. Condensing the list is easier for newer people.

Otto · Jan 20th, 2013, 6:52:23 AM

I updated a Pokémon at pokecheck, but I got something orange at the nickname:
"Found trash bytes but no associated name. Can be the result of a changed nickname or a combination of different kinds of trashbyte (e.g. evolve after transfer or nickname after evolution)."

what does this mean? Does this mean my pkm is illegal? 0.o got it in a trade

hoult66 · Jan 20th, 2013, 11:29:29 AM

No, but remember this is for vgc related things in the future, unless your using it for one. :.......:
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Jan 10th, 2013, 6:59:19 AM	#901
Misdreavus Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,210 Orlando, FL	Do we know what the "award" is that's mentioned in the prizes for 1st-4th place finishes? Is it a trophy or medal of some sort? __________________ My other Rotom is a washing machine.

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ZaHiro86 Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 2	Is there any place we can go to look at succesful sample teams? How about partners?

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Baldafor Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 296	Does Rock Slide get boosted by Technician in Doubles? Is there an easy way for me to test this in game? I am having a very hard time finding any information on this topic. The only topic I could find was a closed topic referencing Dream World Breloom getting the Technician boost on Rock Slide, but that is the only place on the internet google machine I could find anything about it. That thread is http://www.smogon.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3455273

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Borellus999 Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 1	I have a few questions for the wifi challange. How soon do you need to enter your pokemon battle box info? If you don't do they disqualify you? Thank you much appreciated

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Ice-Master Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 369 Ummmm...Ummm.....I DON'T KNOW!!!!!!	Also, What are bound to be the top threats in this VGC? Like what pokemon should I be sure to have a check for?

Jan 20th, 2013, 6:52:23 AM	#924
Otto Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 47	I updated a Pokémon at pokecheck, but I got something orange at the nickname: "Found trash bytes but no associated name. Can be the result of a changed nickname or a combination of different kinds of trashbyte (e.g. evolve after transfer or nickname after evolution)." what does this mean? Does this mean my pkm is illegal? 0.o got it in a trade

Jan 20th, 2013, 11:29:29 AM	#925
hoult66 Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 76 Sanghelios	No, but remember this is for vgc related things in the future, unless your using it for one. :.......: ) __________________ When life gives you lemons make grape juice, and let life wonder how you did it.