judging by ur profile probably somewhere in venezuela
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Smogon Premier League XVI - Commencement Thread
- Thread starter goldmason
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Nice one
The RBY pool this year is losing two of its long-time stalwarts in Heroic Troller and Nails (they played every SPL 2019-2024!) so this will definitely be an interesting season.
The known faces: Gefährlicher Random, Serpi, and good old me
The two Germans at this point have been within the shortlist to win any RBY tournament they join for quite a while. I was pretty ass for a couple years but I got back to form and podiumed invitational this year, I'm probably good.
The johners: chuva de perereca, Sceptross. Their signups are nowhere to be seen, but word on the street is they're probably joining. While I don't think their 2024 was particularly strong results-wise, they've both been consistent high level competitors in this tier for years now (chuva with better results in SPL, but Sceptross arguably outperformed him in individuals historically). They both should be safe locks if (when) they sign up.
The flexible gamers: Isza, Laroxyl, Eeveeto. In recent years we have seen more people from other tiers integrate themselves into RBY, and these three are this year's finest example. They took turns crushing tournaments: Isza got 4th place in Invitational in style, narrowly missing on the money but looking rather impressive throughout (packed McMeghan and Conflict 2-0 in the first two rounds, to give you an idea). Eeveeto has brought his classic Eeveeto flair to RBY, reaching all the way to the Final of RBY Cup and winning a game there with a Lickitung. Managers and teammates will be pissed off by his team choices, but likely not by his results. And lastly, Laroxyl reached the final of the Global Championship (our third big Individual of the year alongside Invitational and Cup) and completed the year by clinching the Circuit ribbon in the final bracket.
These three players are 1. definitely ready to play a full season at this level and 2. good enough at other tiers to contribute to the team beyond their own slot; managers would be pretty silly to pass any of them up.
I will mention here that BlazingDark, Aliss and Vileman also could play this tier and do well, but I think their talents are likely best employed in GSC, whereas for the three above I'm fairly confident RBY is their best generation right now.
lax: Anything this guy types reads like trolling, but there is at least some credence to the notion he enjoys RBY - he got a neat 3-1 record playing PU in RBYPL. Establishing anything else about this guy's intentions is completely beyond me, but he is obviously extremely capable, familiar with the core mechanics of the generation, and will do well if he's serious.
I will also mention soulgazer, who is in a similar boat - clearly demonstrated competence in the past, but their motivation levels are a mystery (to me) and their ability to do well is entirely contingent on how willing they are to grind the tier a little bit and overall take the tournament seriously
The other guys with great 2024s: nicole7735, Genesis7, BeeOrSomething. nicole7735 has been quickly rising through the RBY ranks over the last two years, and her 2nd place Invitational run in 2024 was a clear statement: she's ready for the big leagues. The other two are my frontrunners to round out the pool: Genesis7 brings experience (he already played in SPL XI, and managed last year), has had his best individual year in a while imo, and should be a safe bet to bring a decent number of wins for cheap. However I think he is held back by his small comfort zone, and especially in an SPL pool where people are sweaty and very proficient at prepping, a flaw of that sort could prove fatal. BeeOrSomething's profile is pretty similar to nicole's, but a bit worse - rose rapidly in the last couple years, but his best achievement is an RBY Cup Semifinal (rather than an Invitational 2nd place), and his results across the board are just a little less consistent. The kid is good though, clearly above your run-of-the-mill mainer (combined for 12-4 across RoAPL and RBYPL) and would no doubt give it his all if given a chance. Even if managers are not ready to start him, he should probably be the #1 name on many backup plans for this tier.
The sleeping giant: Prinz signed up, swore in Commencement that he's serious this time, and topped the RBY ladder (for what little that's worth). He has done this a few times and deleted anyway in the past, but let's entertain the world in which he's serious: Prinz was one of the greatest in the tier, but to give you an idea of how long ago that was, Troller's entire career has started and ended in the meantime. It's clear he's still at a good level, between his laddering and occasional appearances in tournaments like RBYWCs, but there's a gap between "good level" and "SPL level", and it's very unclear where Prinz falls exactly. It seems silly to completely disregard him, but it also seems extremely dangerous to buy Prinz with no backup plan.
Wildcards & Support:
Rookies who have shown glimpses of greatness: Albi, NotVeryCake
Players that aren't ready to start, but will give 110% to support & be great team presences: 16bit, Acetylaldehyde, Sabelette, Torchic
Guys that could plausibly sub into RBY in emergency situations but should probably focus on other generations: Christos, Fogbound Lake, Quarante8, RaiZen1704, violet river
Contrary to Finch and others, if I have not mentioned you it is 100% because I hate you. I have not forgotten about you, this is not by mistake, I think you suck. Happy new year & let's have a good tournament
The known faces: Gefährlicher Random, Serpi, and good old me
The two Germans at this point have been within the shortlist to win any RBY tournament they join for quite a while. I was pretty ass for a couple years but I got back to form and podiumed invitational this year, I'm probably good.The johners: chuva de perereca, Sceptross. Their signups are nowhere to be seen, but word on the street is they're probably joining. While I don't think their 2024 was particularly strong results-wise, they've both been consistent high level competitors in this tier for years now (chuva with better results in SPL, but Sceptross arguably outperformed him in individuals historically). They both should be safe locks if (when) they sign up.
The flexible gamers: Isza, Laroxyl, Eeveeto. In recent years we have seen more people from other tiers integrate themselves into RBY, and these three are this year's finest example. They took turns crushing tournaments: Isza got 4th place in Invitational in style, narrowly missing on the money but looking rather impressive throughout (packed McMeghan and Conflict 2-0 in the first two rounds, to give you an idea). Eeveeto has brought his classic Eeveeto flair to RBY, reaching all the way to the Final of RBY Cup and winning a game there with a Lickitung. Managers and teammates will be pissed off by his team choices, but likely not by his results. And lastly, Laroxyl reached the final of the Global Championship (our third big Individual of the year alongside Invitational and Cup) and completed the year by clinching the Circuit ribbon in the final bracket.
These three players are 1. definitely ready to play a full season at this level and 2. good enough at other tiers to contribute to the team beyond their own slot; managers would be pretty silly to pass any of them up.
I will mention here that BlazingDark, Aliss and Vileman also could play this tier and do well, but I think their talents are likely best employed in GSC, whereas for the three above I'm fairly confident RBY is their best generation right now.
lax: Anything this guy types reads like trolling, but there is at least some credence to the notion he enjoys RBY - he got a neat 3-1 record playing PU in RBYPL. Establishing anything else about this guy's intentions is completely beyond me, but he is obviously extremely capable, familiar with the core mechanics of the generation, and will do well if he's serious.
I will also mention soulgazer, who is in a similar boat - clearly demonstrated competence in the past, but their motivation levels are a mystery (to me) and their ability to do well is entirely contingent on how willing they are to grind the tier a little bit and overall take the tournament seriously
The other guys with great 2024s: nicole7735, Genesis7, BeeOrSomething. nicole7735 has been quickly rising through the RBY ranks over the last two years, and her 2nd place Invitational run in 2024 was a clear statement: she's ready for the big leagues. The other two are my frontrunners to round out the pool: Genesis7 brings experience (he already played in SPL XI, and managed last year), has had his best individual year in a while imo, and should be a safe bet to bring a decent number of wins for cheap. However I think he is held back by his small comfort zone, and especially in an SPL pool where people are sweaty and very proficient at prepping, a flaw of that sort could prove fatal. BeeOrSomething's profile is pretty similar to nicole's, but a bit worse - rose rapidly in the last couple years, but his best achievement is an RBY Cup Semifinal (rather than an Invitational 2nd place), and his results across the board are just a little less consistent. The kid is good though, clearly above your run-of-the-mill mainer (combined for 12-4 across RoAPL and RBYPL) and would no doubt give it his all if given a chance. Even if managers are not ready to start him, he should probably be the #1 name on many backup plans for this tier.
The sleeping giant: Prinz signed up, swore in Commencement that he's serious this time, and topped the RBY ladder (for what little that's worth). He has done this a few times and deleted anyway in the past, but let's entertain the world in which he's serious: Prinz was one of the greatest in the tier, but to give you an idea of how long ago that was, Troller's entire career has started and ended in the meantime. It's clear he's still at a good level, between his laddering and occasional appearances in tournaments like RBYWCs, but there's a gap between "good level" and "SPL level", and it's very unclear where Prinz falls exactly. It seems silly to completely disregard him, but it also seems extremely dangerous to buy Prinz with no backup plan.
Wildcards & Support:
Rookies who have shown glimpses of greatness: Albi, NotVeryCake
Players that aren't ready to start, but will give 110% to support & be great team presences: 16bit, Acetylaldehyde, Sabelette, Torchic
Guys that could plausibly sub into RBY in emergency situations but should probably focus on other generations: Christos, Fogbound Lake, Quarante8, RaiZen1704, violet river
Contrary to Finch and others, if I have not mentioned you it is 100% because I hate you. I have not forgotten about you, this is not by mistake, I think you suck. Happy new year & let's have a good tournament
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happy new year.
don't sleep on a motivated Onraider and hellpowna this year managers.
Patiently but earnestly looking forward to Siatam SPL 2025, especially if we get to squabble.
if Santu w/ marginal support is so broken...hmmm. "It's giving ultra instinct".
dice stfu. haha!
this year feels like a banger's on our hands. the spark is there. Fervour.
recipes not finished but we about to start cooking I can smell it. Heh.
let's see how it all unfolds innit
don't sleep on a motivated Onraider and hellpowna this year managers.
Patiently but earnestly looking forward to Siatam SPL 2025, especially if we get to squabble.
if Santu w/ marginal support is so broken...hmmm. "It's giving ultra instinct".
dice stfu. haha!
this year feels like a banger's on our hands. the spark is there. Fervour.
recipes not finished but we about to start cooking I can smell it. Heh.
let's see how it all unfolds innit
My bad man. U def deserve a spot, best of luck bro, you are def excellent and a great helper. I hope managers pick you, my mistake. Once again best of luck
Hello and Happy New Year.
At first I wasnt so sure to make a post here, but I decided I have to take a step further if I want to have even the smallest chance to get into SPL this year.
Im Luirromen, and I have been getting more into the competitive scene the last 2 years. My best achievements come from my individual performances. On 2024 I have achieved 2° Place on OU Stour tour (SV OU, SS OU and SM OU), a 4th and 5th/6th on SV OU Spring and Fall Seasonal respectively, qualify for Smogon Masters play offs with a 7-2 record, qualify for SV OU Circuit as Seed #2, and I keep constantly laddering and building for the SV OU tier. One of my biggest achievements was to get into SCL as well, tho despite my 2-4 record wasnt the best, I want to get a chance to redeem myself, gain more experience on official team tournaments and support my teammates.
On 2023, I achieved Top 16 on OST, won OU Last Chance Qualifier, qualified for SV OU Circuit as Seed #4 and got all the way into Semifinals, and played a lot of small team tournaments highlighting a 4-3 record on OUPL and getting to win the whole tournament with my teammates.
I can provide help around building and testing as well for my teammates, as building is one of my favorite parts about SV, and I would like to expand my building perspectives around high caliber players.
I know my list of achievemts might not be that amazing, but I also know I have the potential to be in SPL by either playing or helping my teammates on their needs. Thank you in advance if you took the time to read me.
Cya.
At first I wasnt so sure to make a post here, but I decided I have to take a step further if I want to have even the smallest chance to get into SPL this year.
Im Luirromen, and I have been getting more into the competitive scene the last 2 years. My best achievements come from my individual performances. On 2024 I have achieved 2° Place on OU Stour tour (SV OU, SS OU and SM OU), a 4th and 5th/6th on SV OU Spring and Fall Seasonal respectively, qualify for Smogon Masters play offs with a 7-2 record, qualify for SV OU Circuit as Seed #2, and I keep constantly laddering and building for the SV OU tier. One of my biggest achievements was to get into SCL as well, tho despite my 2-4 record wasnt the best, I want to get a chance to redeem myself, gain more experience on official team tournaments and support my teammates.
On 2023, I achieved Top 16 on OST, won OU Last Chance Qualifier, qualified for SV OU Circuit as Seed #4 and got all the way into Semifinals, and played a lot of small team tournaments highlighting a 4-3 record on OUPL and getting to win the whole tournament with my teammates.
I can provide help around building and testing as well for my teammates, as building is one of my favorite parts about SV, and I would like to expand my building perspectives around high caliber players.
I know my list of achievemts might not be that amazing, but I also know I have the potential to be in SPL by either playing or helping my teammates on their needs. Thank you in advance if you took the time to read me.
Cya.
unhenged take
since its the last day of signups lemme get some stuff out of my mind before they close:
i wish all the people that constantly yap about tours would actually have the balls to sign up to play. i find it funny how chronically online people are not able to play 1(!!!) game of pokemon per week. even assuming extensive prep + building a new team every week that is like idk 5 hours max to spend on spl? if one is good one can probably get away with way less (see: watashi and his 3 spl trophies). such a copout reason to not play for most people but i guess talking others down is actually easier than showing up yourself.
kinda why i still have huge respect for people w bad records/sheet that are still willing to put themselves outta there year after year. atleast those people have some balls and arent afraid of potential losses. too many people are content with having 1 good spl and then pretending like they are fucking good, talking themselves up, when almost anyone can have 1 good run - what matters most is being able to consistently replicate that (kinda why soulwind was always seen as 10x the player than almost any other finalist he lost to before he got his breakthrough).
the people who feel offended by this paragraph: yes i was talking about you so stop being a john and sign up and show you still have it.
on another note: please for the love of god let me have a majority of humans on my spl team this year. let me get carried for once - i wanna have a lazy spl and win this shit being ass just 1 time in my life.
i wish all the people that constantly yap about tours would actually have the balls to sign up to play. i find it funny how chronically online people are not able to play 1(!!!) game of pokemon per week. even assuming extensive prep + building a new team every week that is like idk 5 hours max to spend on spl? if one is good one can probably get away with way less (see: watashi and his 3 spl trophies). such a copout reason to not play for most people but i guess talking others down is actually easier than showing up yourself.
kinda why i still have huge respect for people w bad records/sheet that are still willing to put themselves outta there year after year. atleast those people have some balls and arent afraid of potential losses. too many people are content with having 1 good spl and then pretending like they are fucking good, talking themselves up, when almost anyone can have 1 good run - what matters most is being able to consistently replicate that (kinda why soulwind was always seen as 10x the player than almost any other finalist he lost to before he got his breakthrough).
the people who feel offended by this paragraph: yes i was talking about you so stop being a john and sign up and show you still have it.
on another note: please for the love of god let me have a majority of humans on my spl team this year. let me get carried for once - i wanna have a lazy spl and win this shit being ass just 1 time in my life.
Hello everyone,
I am a new player having started smogon tournaments this year and despite the very low probability of being picked I would still like to be able to express myself. Player mainly playing SV OU but can also play SS. So what I accomplish are only very recent first on the French scene by making top 8 of the French OST and taking out the favorite DonSalvatore. My first smogon performance was a semi-final of a Tour for the smogon Tour lost against Santu and in total cumulative rounds I finished with a winrate ratio in SV OU in the top 10 of this tournament, I subsequently made the SV trio with Nemosse sse and FFK of which I reached the final in 4-2, final in lb of the ptlt and I made top 3 of the ssnl, qualified for the SV OU circuit. As for the team tours I made 2-0 BDPL, Won the EPL in 4-2,6-2 FCL, 2-1 OUPL and currently in 3-1 teamballo.
At the team level, during the SPL period I will often be free so whether it is to help the team or propose ideas therefore very active. Even if I am a new player I have already familiarized myself with the climates of the teams tours and that I know that even if the climate in SPL is not the same I will be able to adapt to it and be able to learn from the best Pokemon players. I am a player with a lot of imagination and So whether it's in the builds or something else, I'll help with my thoughts and be available for testing. That's it, thank you for reading ;).
I am a new player having started smogon tournaments this year and despite the very low probability of being picked I would still like to be able to express myself. Player mainly playing SV OU but can also play SS. So what I accomplish are only very recent first on the French scene by making top 8 of the French OST and taking out the favorite DonSalvatore. My first smogon performance was a semi-final of a Tour for the smogon Tour lost against Santu and in total cumulative rounds I finished with a winrate ratio in SV OU in the top 10 of this tournament, I subsequently made the SV trio with Nemosse sse and FFK of which I reached the final in 4-2, final in lb of the ptlt and I made top 3 of the ssnl, qualified for the SV OU circuit. As for the team tours I made 2-0 BDPL, Won the EPL in 4-2,6-2 FCL, 2-1 OUPL and currently in 3-1 teamballo.
At the team level, during the SPL period I will often be free so whether it is to help the team or propose ideas therefore very active. Even if I am a new player I have already familiarized myself with the climates of the teams tours and that I know that even if the climate in SPL is not the same I will be able to adapt to it and be able to learn from the best Pokemon players. I am a player with a lot of imagination and So whether it's in the builds or something else, I'll help with my thoughts and be available for testing. That's it, thank you for reading ;).
Shortly clarifying that my haha react is not intended to be offensive and simply there because this is a funny post
| BIHI | 26000 |
| Gefährlicher Random | 21000 |
| Lily | 12000 |
| crying | 10000 |
| Triangles | 10000 |
| Jytcampbell | 7500 |
| choolio | 6000 |
| pj | 6000 |
| Hayburner | 5500 |
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| Separation | 4500 |
| avarice | 3000 |
| MAVERICK SHOOTERS | 3000 |
| Sabella | 3000 |
| oldspicemike | 0 |
| Niko | 20500 |
| Gtcha | 19500 |
| Don Eduardo | 17000 |
| Prinz | 10000 |
| S1nn0hC0nfirm3d | 8000 |
| Sergio Aguero | 8000 |
| ChrisPBacon | 4000 |
| Raichy | 3500 |
| dunoks | 3000 |
| Lady Bug | 3000 |
| LpZ | 3000 |
| RoFnA | 3000 |
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| JJ09LIE | 0 |
| Storm Zone | 0 |
| mind gaming | 36500 |
| Serpi | 23500 |
| Finchinator | 16500 |
| Fogbound Lake | 16000 |
| Skarpherim | 8500 |
| Pak | 7500 |
| vani | 5500 |
| JUST ONE GALATINA | 4500 |
| Tenebricite | 3500 |
| Always! | 3000 |
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| Christos | 3000 |
| magialice | 3000 |
| sayyonara | 3000 |
| Stories | 3000 |
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| Ox the Fox | 17000 |
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| nicole7735 | 6500 |
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| Sadlysius | 4000 |
| erz | 3500 |
| Metallica126 | 3500 |
| Ash KetchumGamer | 3000 |
| Baloor | 3000 |
| BIG WILL | 3000 |
| DugZa | 3000 |
| TyCarter | 3000 |
| Punny | 30000 |
| NoName6293 | 16500 |
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| fade | 3000 |
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| RichardMillePlain | 3000 |
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| ZDen | 3500 |
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| Hayburner | 5500 |
| vani | 5500 |
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| BlazingDark | 5000 |
| JabbaTheGriffin | 5000 |
| Mimikyu Stardust | 5000 |
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| Separation | 4500 |
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| ZDen | 3500 |
| ziloXX | 3500 |
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| Aliss | 3000 |
| Always! | 3000 |
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| avarice | 3000 |
| Baloor | 3000 |
| BIG WILL | 3000 |
| BluBirD | 3000 |
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| Cow | 3000 |
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| Sabella | 3000 |
| sayyonara | 3000 |
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| shiloh | 3000 |
| Shitrock enjoyer | 3000 |
| Stories | 3000 |
| TyCarter | 3000 |
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| c0mp | 0 |
| hellom | 0 |
| JJ09LIE | 0 |
| Mada | 0 |
| myjava | 0 |
| oldspicemike | 0 |
| Rubyblood | 0 |
| Storm Zone | 0 |
| Void | 0 |
ruiners:
SV: oldspicemike
SV: Lily
SV: crying
SV: Sabella
SS: Jytcampbell
USUM: Hayburner
ORAS: pj
BW: Separation
DPP: BIHI
ADV: Triangles
GSC: choolio
RBY: Gefährlicher Random
Subs: avarice, Eeveeto, MAVERICK SHOOTERS
SV: Lily
SV: crying
SV: Sabella
SS: Jytcampbell
USUM: Hayburner
ORAS: pj
BW: Separation
DPP: BIHI
ADV: Triangles
GSC: choolio
RBY: Gefährlicher Random
Subs: avarice, Eeveeto, MAVERICK SHOOTERS
tigers:
sv storm zone
sv jj09lie
sv niko
sv s1nn0hc0nfirm3d
ss chrispbacon
sm comp
oras gtcha
bw sergio aguero
dpp lady bug
adv lpz
gsc don eduardo
rby prinz
sub1 raichy
sub2 rofna
sub3 dunoks
sv jj09lie
sv niko
sv s1nn0hc0nfirm3d
ss chrispbacon
sm comp
oras gtcha
bw sergio aguero
dpp lady bug
adv lpz
gsc don eduardo
rby prinz
sub1 raichy
sub2 rofna
sub3 dunoks
classiest:
SV1: mind gaming
SV2: Skarpherim
SV3: JUST ONE GALATINA
SV4: Amukamara
SS: Fogbound Lake
SM: Tenebricite
ORAS: Always!
BW: Finchinator
DPP: Christos
ADV: Pak
GSC: Vani
RBY: Serpi
Bench: stories, sayyonara, magialice
SV2: Skarpherim
SV3: JUST ONE GALATINA
SV4: Amukamara
SS: Fogbound Lake
SM: Tenebricite
ORAS: Always!
BW: Finchinator
DPP: Christos
ADV: Pak
GSC: Vani
RBY: Serpi
Bench: stories, sayyonara, magialice
cryos:
SV - emforbes
SV - DugZa
SV - Baloor
SV - Ash KetchumGamer
SS - Ox The Fox
SM - Skypenguin
ORAS - erz
BW - Soulwind
DPP - Laurel
ADV - Sadlysius
GSC - gorgie
RBY - nicole7735
SUB - Metallica126
SUB - BIG WILL
SUB - TyCarter
SV - DugZa
SV - Baloor
SV - Ash KetchumGamer
SS - Ox The Fox
SM - Skypenguin
ORAS - erz
BW - Soulwind
DPP - Laurel
ADV - Sadlysius
GSC - gorgie
RBY - nicole7735
SUB - Metallica126
SUB - BIG WILL
SUB - TyCarter
tyrants:
SV OU - Mimikyu Stardust
SV OU - myjava
SV OU - Mada
SV OU - Hiko
SS OU - RaiZen1704
SM OU - Punny
ORAS OU - kingofking
BW OU - Rewer
DPP OU - NoName6293
ADV OU - baddummy
GSC OU - Rubyblood
RBY OU - Quarante8
subs: Chiharu, MeEsSm, Paprikaflow, marsandback, entrocefalo
SV OU - myjava
SV OU - Mada
SV OU - Hiko
SS OU - RaiZen1704
SM OU - Punny
ORAS OU - kingofking
BW OU - Rewer
DPP OU - NoName6293
ADV OU - baddummy
GSC OU - Rubyblood
RBY OU - Quarante8
subs: Chiharu, MeEsSm, Paprikaflow, marsandback, entrocefalo
bigs:
SV: Nat
SV: pdt
SV: ima
SV: RichardMillePlain
SS: Kumiko
SM: Fade
XY: Santu
BW: Elodin
DPP: Dridri457
ADV: AC7
GSC: BlazingDark
RBY: Isza
Bench: Leavers
Bench: BluBirD
Bench: Chiles Habaneros
Bench: Fruhdazi
SV: pdt
SV: ima
SV: RichardMillePlain
SS: Kumiko
SM: Fade
XY: Santu
BW: Elodin
DPP: Dridri457
ADV: AC7
GSC: BlazingDark
RBY: Isza
Bench: Leavers
Bench: BluBirD
Bench: Chiles Habaneros
Bench: Fruhdazi
scooters:
SV: Hellom
SV: Clean
SV: zS
SV: Pais
SS: Luthier
SM: Charmflash
ORAS: Vileman
BW: Monai
DPP: Pkel SweeTforU
ADV: Laroxyl
GSC: Siatam
RBY: Amaranth
Subs: 3d, Nalorium, Zokoru
SV: Clean
SV: zS
SV: Pais
SS: Luthier
SM: Charmflash
ORAS: Vileman
BW: Monai
DPP: Pkel SweeTforU
ADV: Laroxyl
GSC: Siatam
RBY: Amaranth
Subs: 3d, Nalorium, Zokoru
sharks:
SV x4: ACR1, Stareal, Attribute, crucify
SS: GeniusX
SM: Ahsan-219
ORAS: RufflesPro
BW: watashi
DPP: twash
ADV: JabbaTheGriffith
GSC: Conflict
RBY: Sceptross
SUBS: mielke, ZDen, Savouras
SS: GeniusX
SM: Ahsan-219
ORAS: RufflesPro
BW: watashi
DPP: twash
ADV: JabbaTheGriffith
GSC: Conflict
RBY: Sceptross
SUBS: mielke, ZDen, Savouras
raiders:
SV: Garay Oak
SV: Eternal Spirit
SV: Mako
SV: DAHLI
SS: Sacri'
SM: Tace
ORAS: Poek
BW: Cow
DPP: We Three Kings
ADV: violet river
GSC: McMeghan
RBY: Aliss
Bench: leng loi, London Beats, emma
SV: Eternal Spirit
SV: Mako
SV: DAHLI
SS: Sacri'
SM: Tace
ORAS: Poek
BW: Cow
DPP: We Three Kings
ADV: violet river
GSC: McMeghan
RBY: Aliss
Bench: leng loi, London Beats, emma
wolfpack:
SV: lax
SV: ruft
SV: shiloh
SV: arcticbreeze
SS: TDNT
SM: Luigi
ORAS: dice
BW: GaryTheGengar
DPP: Void
ADV: robjr
GSC: ziloXX
RBY: Shake
Subs: PZZ, 16bit, SFG
SV: ruft
SV: shiloh
SV: arcticbreeze
SS: TDNT
SM: Luigi
ORAS: dice
BW: GaryTheGengar
DPP: Void
ADV: robjr
GSC: ziloXX
RBY: Shake
Subs: PZZ, 16bit, SFG
I'm making this post for Fusien since he doesn't like reaching out but wants to play SPL.
He is a 2 times OUPL champion going 5-2 and 5-3 respectively, got semifinals in OU Championships 2021 (getting games vs Flex OKLM and insult), played for US West in WCOP 2023, qualified OLT 2022, and just last week he got #1 in SV OU ladder. Hes probably gotten more accolades he can show if he decides to post too.
He mains SS and SV, can both build and play. Please someone buy him (preferably alongside me too since we have been prepping together since I started playing pokemon :D)
He is a 2 times OUPL champion going 5-2 and 5-3 respectively, got semifinals in OU Championships 2021 (getting games vs Flex OKLM and insult), played for US West in WCOP 2023, qualified OLT 2022, and just last week he got #1 in SV OU ladder. Hes probably gotten more accolades he can show if he decides to post too.
He mains SS and SV, can both build and play. Please someone buy him (preferably alongside me too since we have been prepping together since I started playing pokemon :D)
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The RBY pool this year is losing two of its long-time stalwarts in Heroic Troller and Nails (they played every SPL 2019-2024!) so this will definitely be an interesting season.
The known faces: Gefährlicher Random, Serpi, and good old me
The johners: chuva de perereca, Sceptross. Their signups are nowhere to be seen, but word on the street is they're probably joining. While I don't think their 2024 was particularly strong results-wise, they've both been consistent high level competitors in this tier for years now (chuva with better results in SPL, but Sceptross arguably outperformed him in individuals historically). They both should be safe locks if (when) they sign up.
The flexible gamers: Isza, Laroxyl, Eeveeto. In recent years we have seen more people from other tiers integrate themselves into RBY, and these three are this year's finest example. They took turns crushing tournaments: Isza got 4th place in Invitational in style, narrowly missing on the money but looking rather impressive throughout (packed McMeghan and Conflict 2-0 in the first two rounds, to give you an idea). Eeveeto has brought his classic Eeveeto flair to RBY, reaching all the way to the Final of RBY Cup and winning a game there with a Lickitung. Managers and teammates will be pissed off by his team choices, but likely not by his results. And lastly, Laroxyl reached the final of the Global Championship (our third big Individual of the year alongside Invitational and Cup) and completed the year by clinching the Circuit ribbon in the final bracket.
These three players are 1. definitely ready to play a full season at this level and 2. good enough at other tiers to contribute to the team beyond their own slot; managers would be pretty silly to pass any of them up.
I will mention here that BlazingDark, Aliss and Vileman also could play this tier and do well, but I think their talents are likely best employed in GSC, whereas for the three above I'm fairly confident RBY is their best generation right now.
lax: Anything this guy types reads like trolling, but there is at least some credence to the notion he enjoys RBY - he got a neat 3-1 record playing PU in RBYPL. Establishing anything else about this guy's intentions is completely beyond me, but he is obviously extremely capable, familiar with the core mechanics of the generation, and will do well if he's serious.
I will also mention soulgazer, who is in a similar boat - clearly demonstrated competence in the past, but their motivation levels are a mystery (to me) and their ability to do well is entirely contingent on how willing they are to grind the tier a little bit and overall take the tournament seriously
The other guys with great 2024s: nicole7735, Genesis7, BeeOrSomething. nicole7735 has been quickly rising through the RBY ranks over the last two years, and her 2nd place Invitational run in 2024 was a clear statement: she's ready for the big leagues. The other two are my frontrunners to round out the pool: Genesis7 brings experience (he already played in SPL XI, and managed last year), has had his best individual year in a while imo, and should be a safe bet to bring a decent number of wins for cheap. However I think he is held back by his small comfort zone, and especially in an SPL pool where people are sweaty and very proficient at prepping, a flaw of that sort could prove fatal. BeeOrSomething's profile is pretty similar to nicole's, but a bit worse - rose rapidly in the last couple years, but his best achievement is an RBY Cup Semifinal (rather than an Invitational 2nd place), and his results across the board are just a little less consistent. The kid is good though, clearly above your run-of-the-mill mainer (combined for 12-4 across RoAPL and RBYPL) and would no doubt give it his all if given a chance. Even if managers are not ready to start him, he should probably be the #1 name on many backup plans for this tier.
The sleeping giant: Prinz signed up, swore in Commencement that he's serious this time, and topped the RBY ladder (for what little that's worth). He has done this a few times and deleted anyway in the past, but let's entertain the world in which he's serious: Prinz was one of the greatest in the tier, but to give you an idea of how long ago that was, Troller's entire career has started and ended in the meantime. It's clear he's still at a good level, between his laddering and occasional appearances in tournaments like RBYWCs, but there's a gap between "good level" and "SPL level", and it's very unclear where Prinz falls exactly. It seems silly to completely disregard him, but it also seems extremely dangerous to buy Prinz with no backup plan.
Wildcards & Support:
Rookies who have shown glimpses of greatness: Albi, NotVeryCake
Players that aren't ready to start, but will give 110% to support & be great team presences: 16bit, Acetylaldehyde, Sabelette, Torchic
Guys that could plausibly sub into RBY in emergency situations but should probably focus on other generations: Christos, Fogbound Lake, Quarante8, RaiZen1704, violet river
Contrary to Finch and others, if I have not mentioned you it is 100% because I hate you. I have not forgotten about you, this is not by mistake, I think you suck. Happy new year & let's have a good tournament
I have been informed that some people with poor reading comprehension are unhappy with me listing nicole7735 and BeeOrSomething in the same breath. I didn't think it would need clarifying, since I already said it in the original message, but nicole's results are clearly better than Bee's. All the same I think it is fairer to lump Bee with that group rather than with the "others" at the end of the post, because of his year-long general crushing of random assorted mainers week in week out, including wins over players who will likely get to start this tournament such as Isza, Sceptross, nicole7735 herself, etc across RBYPL & RoAPL.
If this opinion still causes offense to your sensibilities, maybe like go see a therapist or something. Have a great day
Hi, I didn't remove SV from my signup just to show that I can help practice in that tier. I plan on playing DPP only so if anyone for some reason thought of getting me for sv please don't.
in as support can provide teams and test games
Hi buy procorphish AND JUST ONE GALATINA please
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Was thinking of making an SV list, but I’m pretty sure the majority of the 40 starters are known to managers/the public so ima talk about 3 players I think may be overlooked
Ahsan-219 went from shitting on him to being his biggest believer after he smoked me with Salamence + Blace in RCOP. He’s been playing a long time and is clearly very familiar with the nuances of SM and how to cteam the meta. His play has definitely increased over the years and seems to have reached his peak lately. He’s qualified for a gajillion tournaments and this should be his first (non-WCOP) official tour and I GUARANTEE he will do well.
DeeJ has been often overlooked for WCOP, but recently had an amazing masters run defeating many high profile gamers. He brought new techs (old forgotten techs) like DD Water Z Gyara in Rain and that shit made me go “oh this man knows what he’s cooking”. Qualified for OLT before as well so you know he’s strong and a certified tryhard to boot
Plague APiddy. The MINDGAMINGTHEGOAT endorsement from SCL and one of the more passionate and active teammates I’ve ever had. They’ve shown massive improvement in their gameplay since SCL and impressed me very much with their fast learning and desire for feedback. Would be a fantastic SV4 for teams
Conflict’s post is definitely correct, but to kinda tackle it from a different angle, if you think you’d have fun at ALL in SPL, you should sign up. Fuck a sheet record, fuck being overpriced (I’m gonna be the most expensive RBYer NOOOO and I’m literally bad). Don’t trip over anything besides if you’d have fun this tournament cuz that’s the shit that matters most. Lock in
Ahsan-219 went from shitting on him to being his biggest believer after he smoked me with Salamence + Blace in RCOP. He’s been playing a long time and is clearly very familiar with the nuances of SM and how to cteam the meta. His play has definitely increased over the years and seems to have reached his peak lately. He’s qualified for a gajillion tournaments and this should be his first (non-WCOP) official tour and I GUARANTEE he will do well.
DeeJ has been often overlooked for WCOP, but recently had an amazing masters run defeating many high profile gamers. He brought new techs (old forgotten techs) like DD Water Z Gyara in Rain and that shit made me go “oh this man knows what he’s cooking”. Qualified for OLT before as well so you know he’s strong and a certified tryhard to boot
Plague APiddy. The MINDGAMINGTHEGOAT endorsement from SCL and one of the more passionate and active teammates I’ve ever had. They’ve shown massive improvement in their gameplay since SCL and impressed me very much with their fast learning and desire for feedback. Would be a fantastic SV4 for teams
Conflict’s post is definitely correct, but to kinda tackle it from a different angle, if you think you’d have fun at ALL in SPL, you should sign up. Fuck a sheet record, fuck being overpriced (I’m gonna be the most expensive RBYer NOOOO and I’m literally bad). Don’t trip over anything besides if you’d have fun this tournament cuz that’s the shit that matters most. Lock in
if you want to win every dpp match draft me for 3k, I'm best support in the pool (and one of the best players i swear) otherwise i'll do support for free for another team which will kick your ass during the tournament
i appreciate the very kind words, but they are objectively untrue about me. perhaps you have the wrong gym leader ellie? dang, i kinda wanna make this post true now lol.
I’m bad + my opinion doesn’t count at all but this guy is underrated trust, give him tryout games at least he deserves it
, he’s getting better and better at the game everyday so yeah get him (at least he’s a good sub…)Oh and please get a fckin pfp