With World's 2010 right around the corner, Huy and I have decided to take things back to their roots and host a VGC tournament using the exact same rules as Worlds 2009. It was a much different game than this year's game. If you didn't have a chance to experience it, this is the perfect chance to give it a whirl!
NO UBERS FOR YOU! Tournament Rules:
~Matches are to be played 2v2 at level 50. This may be done via free battle or via autolevel.
~Each player may have 6 Pokemon, but may only bring 4 at a time into the WiFi room
~Matches will consist of a Best of 3 set of 2v2 battles
~Players are allowed to use up to 6 Pokemon and up to 6 items in one set. Meaning, You may use 4 Pokemon in match 1 and then you may switch in 2 subs for the following matches.
~Item clause - no two Pokemon may carry the same item
~Moves and Pokemon obtained over level 50 may NOT be used. (NO TYRANITAR, DRAGONITE)
~Double Elimination!!!
OFFICIAL 2009 VGC RULES:
Battle Rules:
Each match is played using the Pokémon Communication Club Colosseum, found on the top floor of the Pokémon Center in Pokémon™ Platinum Version . The tournament will use the Double Cup rules set, with some additional restrictions.
* Each match will use the 2-on-2 format.
* Each Pokémon on a player’s team must be Level 50 or lower. The Pokémon Communication Club Colosseum does not have an auto-level feature, so Pokémon that are Level 51 or higher cannot be adjusted down to Level 50 and are ineligible for this competition.
* A player’s team may not contain two of the same Pokémon.
* Each Pokémon in a player’s party may use held items, though no two Pokémon in the party may hold the same item. Items allowed include held items from Pokémon™ Platinum Version and earlier video games, including Berries 1–64. The Soul Dew item may not be used.
Pokémon Restrictions:
The following Pokémon are ineligible for use in the tournament:
150 – Mewtwo 386 – Deoxys
151 – Mew 479 – Rotom
248 – Tyranitar 483 – Dialga
249 – Lugia 484 – Palkia
250 – Ho-Oh 487 – Giratina
251 – Celebi 489 – Phione
382 – Kyogre 490 – Manaphy
383 – Groudon 491 – Darkrai
384 – Rayquaza 492 – Shaymin
385 – Jirachi 493 – Arceus
Move Restrictions:
Pokémon may only use moves (including those learned in an earlier video game) that have been learned through one of the following methods:
* By leveling up
* By TM or HM
* As an Egg move, through breeding
* From a Move Tutor
* Already learned by a Pokémon received at an official Pokémon event or promotion
* Already learned by a Pokémon received from another Pokémon game (such as the Pikachu that knows Surf, from Pokémon™ Battle Revolution)
* By Smeargle’s “Sketch” move (limited to the above moves learned by Pokémon between 001 and 493)
Tournament Operation:
* A player wins by knocking out his or her opponent’s final Pokémon.
* If an attack knocks out both players’ last Pokémon, the player that used the attack loses the match. This includes the moves Explosion, Selfdestruct, Double-Edge, Volt Tackle, Flare Blitz, Take Down, Submission, Brave Bird, Wood Hammer, Head Smash, Struggle, Perish Song, and Destiny Bond. This also includes the Life Orb held item.
* If an environmental effect knocks out both players’ last Pokémon, the result of the match is a tie. This includes Hail, Sandstorm, or Sunny Day.
* If all remaining Pokémon are knocked out due to Stealth Rock or Spikes, the result of the match is a tie.
* If a Pokémon’s ability or held item results in all remaining Pokémon being knocked out, the result of the match is a tie. This includes Aftermath, Liquid Ooze, Rough Skin, Jaboca Berry, and Sticky Barb.
Prizes for this tournament will be donated by Tyler422, andrea, and Huy. These will be determined later.
If anyone else wants to donate prizes, feel free to do so!
Round One:
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Inevitable - 4511 6435 2539 vs mattj - 2364 6194 4862
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HolyChipmunk - 4383 4257 3957 vs sprocket - 1291 3114 7439
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badalcristiano - 5242 1399 2702 vs Supe - 1891 3128 3029
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UPPERDECKER - 1377 1339 4950 vs Fridanny - 0260 2479 9029
* Seafunks - 2792 8299 7972 vs
Last Requiem - 1504 3223 6840
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sixonesix - 0645 5997 6560 vs Human - 4770 0226 0952
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sixfortyfive - 4082-7707-6833 vs Sy123 - 4684 0904 6730
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mzenken - 3996-8690-1085 vs andrea - 2536 3083 9995
* drcossack - 3137 9508 8735 vs
Bianca222 - 3567 5344 3035
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Sharpedo1114 - 4899 0652 4385 vs Keygan - 5285 1119 5504
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Dubulous - 0818 7756 0455 vs LinisKorean - 5155 9329 0087
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Alaka - 3988 0546 9871 vs Huy - 2333 7865 9231
* osostewie - 2794 4541 2059 vs
Umbreon91 - 0904 5230 8442
* Cybertron vs
thekiller0703 - 3352-0149-5697
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Tyler422 - 1763 4583 0790 vs coolking49 - 0561 0446 5585
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King Empoleon - 3180 8546 4401 vs jegretis - 5156 6633 5798
Subs:
-DarkXidE
-PokemanMaster
-Ninahaza
The deadline for matches is Sunday, August 15.
That's plenty of time to get your first match in. Contact your opponent and set up a time to battle! You must both post your results in here.
Activity posts are due by
Wednesday, August 11 in case subs need to be contacted.
That's it, and good luck to all the competitors! =)
