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1v1 Spring Seasonal - Round 7 (Losers Bracket)

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Old gen council powers re: lower tiers
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BLT V: 'Best Leaderboarders' Tournament

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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Smogon Thread: THE RETURN (post Switch Friend Codes here)
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