Art by Blazenix
Hosted by Zcarlett
Entering this seasonal earns you points in qualifying for the SM OU Championship. Winning this tournament will allow you to display
Tournament Rules
- General tournament rules and regulations are in effect and can be found here.
- This is a standard Gen 5 OU Tournament.
- This tournament will be double elimination, all rounds will be Bo3. You may switch teams in between battles of the same set.
- Replays will not be required until Top 16, but it is mandatory to save them regardless in case of disputes.
- Matches are to be played on smogtours, unless both parties agree to play on Pokemon Showdown! main server.
- Do not make baseless activity posts -- get in contact with your opponent and report missed times / scheduling issues only. Activity calls will be made by myself, potentially with neutral assistance from a RoA Tournaments Moderator or Tournament Director. Coinflips will be done publicly on PS!
In the event that there is an uncompleted match at the deadline, it will be coin flipped unless one or both of the players involved in the match specifically request an activity win and explain sufficiently why they deserve to win over their opponent, or if hosts determine an activity win was earned based on public contact. Attempting to schedule a battle is required in order to receive the win by activity. To make it clear that you are requesting an activity win when you post, you must open your post with "Activity Win Request" in bold.
For example, if you believe your opponent is making an unfair request and that they don't deserve the activity win over you, you can either make your own request or quote their post and explain why they don't deserve it. You should try to make your activity win request posts at least 24 hours before the deadline to give your opponent a reasonable opportunity to contest it with their own activity win request.
Host discretion will be applied for all unplayed games. This means that an activity win will not be automatically granted if you post, and a lack of post does not automatically result in a coinflip.
For example, if you believe your opponent is making an unfair request and that they don't deserve the activity win over you, you can either make your own request or quote their post and explain why they don't deserve it. You should try to make your activity win request posts at least 24 hours before the deadline to give your opponent a reasonable opportunity to contest it with their own activity win request.
Host discretion will be applied for all unplayed games. This means that an activity win will not be automatically granted if you post, and a lack of post does not automatically result in a coinflip.
This is just a small snippet of the full rules, which one can find here!
Identity
Users are expected to play on identifiable accounts. They may choose not to, but if asked must comply with identification requests by an opponent, either via switching to an account you are identifiable on, or via a Smogon message. Do not assume an account that you use regularly in other tours or with your friends is "identifiable". Use an account that matches your Smogon username or is in your About page to avoid this problem.
Scouting
Going through publicly posted teams or available replays from other tournaments / rounds / the PS! replays site is understandable and an acceptable play in tournament prep. Using power given on Smogon or PS! to find things unavailable to the regular user, such as deleted posts, PS alt account connections, or hidden rooms, is unacceptable and can result in loss of access.
Do not badger an opponent's friends, teammates, or previous opponents for information, respect their wishes for privacy if asked. Divulging private information about someone's planned team to their opponent is never allowed, and will be heavily sanctioned. Requesting that such information be divulged is also grounds for punishment. Keep your scouting to publicly available information and you'll be fine.
Timer and Disconnections
The timer is expected to be on from the start of every game until its conclusion, unless indicated otherwise in a tournament's rules. Please be respectful of each other's time while in-game, battle timeouts are there for a reason.
If you run out of time, you lose. If you disconnect and run out of time to reconnect, you lose. For particularly high stakes games, under certain conditions, a Tournament Director may be able to recreate a game played on Smogtours, but do not rely on or expect this. It is the responsibility of the player that disconnected to get a TD into the room before it expires (15 minutes), as once a room expires there is no chance of recreation. A game played on Main can never be recreated.
Communication
Schedule your games via public wall/visitor messages (VMs) to make it possible for hosts to track activity claims when needed. Use this guide to ensure that you don't lose via activity or go to a coinflip. If you use other means of contacting your opponent, such as private messages on Smogon, Discord or PS! messages of any sort, or another platform altogether, then provide all scheduling conversations should you need to make an activity claim.
Remember that late contact is not grounds for an activity claim. If extensions are even possible, they will only be provided in circumstances where contact was early enough and you and your opponent were unable to find a time during the standard schedule to play and have already found a time during the standard extension window to play. The further you stray from that ideal, the less likely an extension request is to be granted.
Server
The default server to play tournament matches on is Smogtours. An acceptable alternative, should both players agree to go to it, is the main Pokemon Showdown server. No other server is allowed, even if both users agree to it. If one user requests to play on Main and the other user requests to play on Smogtours, the game must be played on Smogtours.
Bugs
Any battle mechanics not properly implemented in the simulator used for a tournament battle are fair game, unless explicitly banned by that tournament's rules. Illegal movesets that are not restricted by the simulator fall into this category as well. However, this does not include faulty tier scripts; for example, if there was a bug in the BW OU tier script that allowed you to use Drizzle and Swift Swim on the same team, taking advantage of this would result in disqualification in that battle. If a game breaking glitch is discovered, we will make a blanket tournament ban on that glitch via an announcement in the Tournaments forum until it is fixed.
Cheating, Throwing, and Poor Sportsmanship
Respect yourself and your fellow players. The Tournament Rules go into more detail on each of these topics, but the short answer is that players who do any of the above acts risk removal from the tournament, infractions, or worse.
Identity
Users are expected to play on identifiable accounts. They may choose not to, but if asked must comply with identification requests by an opponent, either via switching to an account you are identifiable on, or via a Smogon message. Do not assume an account that you use regularly in other tours or with your friends is "identifiable". Use an account that matches your Smogon username or is in your About page to avoid this problem.
Scouting
Going through publicly posted teams or available replays from other tournaments / rounds / the PS! replays site is understandable and an acceptable play in tournament prep. Using power given on Smogon or PS! to find things unavailable to the regular user, such as deleted posts, PS alt account connections, or hidden rooms, is unacceptable and can result in loss of access.
Do not badger an opponent's friends, teammates, or previous opponents for information, respect their wishes for privacy if asked. Divulging private information about someone's planned team to their opponent is never allowed, and will be heavily sanctioned. Requesting that such information be divulged is also grounds for punishment. Keep your scouting to publicly available information and you'll be fine.
Timer and Disconnections
The timer is expected to be on from the start of every game until its conclusion, unless indicated otherwise in a tournament's rules. Please be respectful of each other's time while in-game, battle timeouts are there for a reason.
If you run out of time, you lose. If you disconnect and run out of time to reconnect, you lose. For particularly high stakes games, under certain conditions, a Tournament Director may be able to recreate a game played on Smogtours, but do not rely on or expect this. It is the responsibility of the player that disconnected to get a TD into the room before it expires (15 minutes), as once a room expires there is no chance of recreation. A game played on Main can never be recreated.
Communication
Schedule your games via public wall/visitor messages (VMs) to make it possible for hosts to track activity claims when needed. Use this guide to ensure that you don't lose via activity or go to a coinflip. If you use other means of contacting your opponent, such as private messages on Smogon, Discord or PS! messages of any sort, or another platform altogether, then provide all scheduling conversations should you need to make an activity claim.
Remember that late contact is not grounds for an activity claim. If extensions are even possible, they will only be provided in circumstances where contact was early enough and you and your opponent were unable to find a time during the standard schedule to play and have already found a time during the standard extension window to play. The further you stray from that ideal, the less likely an extension request is to be granted.
Server
The default server to play tournament matches on is Smogtours. An acceptable alternative, should both players agree to go to it, is the main Pokemon Showdown server. No other server is allowed, even if both users agree to it. If one user requests to play on Main and the other user requests to play on Smogtours, the game must be played on Smogtours.
Bugs
Any battle mechanics not properly implemented in the simulator used for a tournament battle are fair game, unless explicitly banned by that tournament's rules. Illegal movesets that are not restricted by the simulator fall into this category as well. However, this does not include faulty tier scripts; for example, if there was a bug in the BW OU tier script that allowed you to use Drizzle and Swift Swim on the same team, taking advantage of this would result in disqualification in that battle. If a game breaking glitch is discovered, we will make a blanket tournament ban on that glitch via an announcement in the Tournaments forum until it is fixed.
Cheating, Throwing, and Poor Sportsmanship
Respect yourself and your fellow players. The Tournament Rules go into more detail on each of these topics, but the short answer is that players who do any of the above acts risk removal from the tournament, infractions, or worse.
SM OverUsed Format
Banned Pokémon
Aegislash, Arceus (all formes), Blaziken, Darkrai, Deoxys (all formes), Dialga, Genesect, Giratina, Groudon, Ho-Oh, Kyogre, Kyurem-White, Landorus, Lugia, Lunala, Marshadow, Metagross-Mega, Mewtwo, Naganadel, Necrozma-Dawn-Wings, Necrozma-Dusk-Mane, Necrozma-Ultra, Palkia, Pheromosa, Rayquaza, Reshiram, Salamence-Mega, Shaymin-Sky, Solgaleo, Xerneas, Yveltal, Zekrom, Zygarde
Banned Moves
Baton Pass
Banned Abilities
Arena Trap, Power Construct, Shadow Tag
Banned Items
Gengarite, Kangaskhanite, Lucarionite, Metagrossite, Salemencite
Clauses
Sleep Clause, Species Clause, Self-KO Clause, OKHO Clause, Evasion Moves Clause, Moody Clause, Endless Battle Clause
Tie Rules
Battle ties do not progress either player towards winning the match.
Banned Pokémon
Aegislash, Arceus (all formes), Blaziken, Darkrai, Deoxys (all formes), Dialga, Genesect, Giratina, Groudon, Ho-Oh, Kyogre, Kyurem-White, Landorus, Lugia, Lunala, Marshadow, Metagross-Mega, Mewtwo, Naganadel, Necrozma-Dawn-Wings, Necrozma-Dusk-Mane, Necrozma-Ultra, Palkia, Pheromosa, Rayquaza, Reshiram, Salamence-Mega, Shaymin-Sky, Solgaleo, Xerneas, Yveltal, Zekrom, Zygarde
Banned Moves
Baton Pass
Banned Abilities
Arena Trap, Power Construct, Shadow Tag
Banned Items
Gengarite, Kangaskhanite, Lucarionite, Metagrossite, Salemencite
Clauses
Sleep Clause, Species Clause, Self-KO Clause, OKHO Clause, Evasion Moves Clause, Moody Clause, Endless Battle Clause
Tie Rules
Battle ties do not progress either player towards winning the match.
Resources
SM OU Resources can be found here. Sample teams can be found here. You can join SM Discord here.
Scheduling guidelines can be found here. Activity win guidelines can be found here.
Round 1
A1Gallade vs Zentrox
glowbrogang vs eldids
StepC vs Hyperium1233
JC98 vs Proszz
A Welcome Guest vs entrocefalo
YouanMingxue vs TLTK
MemphisDepay vs Kokona Aoba
Rambode vs Calmmind75
Cluelessmagnet vs Bundy300
Kyo vs Indulge in dreams
Wesleyy vs churrojr
SammyCe123 vs Ea-Nasir
Rowlet69420 vs Ziyeh
SHSP vs Xurkiyee
Estuardo19 vs Bongi
wssi vs CarTulo
DD Joe vs waffle04
Choice Specs vs Psyxzz4
Slowpoke Fan vs Sacri'
mrfraud vs zAllonso
ArcadianSkies vs Milkylex
Tempo di anguria vs IMMAAXX
Call me PK vs cute vn
Laurel vs stratdkt
Typical_bastard vs agenS
Legitly vs Sussaix
Fraaxn vs Staxi
Nemosse vs abreuolindo
Baddy vs DugZa
CyberOdin✝ vs Gochan
Fdmw vs Abyssal Ruins
4tup vs ZDen
Sossa vs tpfire
X-Wing vs lolmy
Django vs drakey
SkyHighSundae vs lcalvexx
Kirnia vs Wishing
Brandonlee1 vs Analytic
MahTheBot vs Clem
Vioker vs Suikyo
Metagross773 vs pastelito
FlamPoke vs Shucklegigas
Genexys vs PAIN2007
Souji/Akumu vs Oya/Semort
yone vs Comett7778
Ineros vs purbaj
etern vs Mik3y
bApe vs Metallica126
Incognition vs Bye 1
Oathkeeper vs Bye 2
DKM vs Bye 3
Regiboob vs Bye 4
zRyan74 vs Bye 5
sylvea vs Bye 6
Ske vs Bye 7
SOM/05 vs Bye 8
hxmo vs Bye 9
doso749 vs Bye 10
Lizardu vs Bye 11
Esteb4n vs Bye 12
justbaguette vs Bye 13
Genhui vs Bye 14
LB vs Bye 15
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rylon vs Bye 19
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A Daydream vs Capidaxter
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Godspell vs Bye 54
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Mindnight vs Bye 56
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Abele vs Bye 68
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Runo vs Bye 71
Are you vaping? vs Bye 72
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benladil vs Bye 74
shuixin vs porcupine21
pkcc vs Bye 76
Zynq vs Bye 77
Lacks vs Bye 78
Kustavan vs Bye 79
Marss Barss vs Bye 80
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Always! vs Bye 82
bleed vs Bye 83
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suwuki vs Bye 85
Abel685 vs Bye 86
Malekith vs Bye 87
Leroipolux vs Bye 88
Cloudznn vs Bye 89
basaninho vs Clawed Winter
Hiro80223001 vs Bye 91
ZombieEyeZ vs Dabman1069
magma_man vs Bye 93
Fleance vs Bye 94
LimonPokefan vs Bye 95
GUZOT vs Bye 96
Charcoal13 vs Bye 97
Yttoshirib vs Bye 98
Maxisc23 vs Bye 99
yuji vs Bye 100
darkman64 vs Bye 101
Dugtrio Is Broken vs Bye 102
gorgie vs Bye 103
Zong200 vs Bye 104
Greenytg vs Revenge Killer
LBN vs Bye 106
LeBomboclats vs Bye 107
Novax vs Bye 108
G-vyle vs Bye 109
Shinnyzx vs Bye 110
Dwagon vs Bye 111
vwnz vs Bye 112
Wubben vs Mati R
trickmasterz vs Bye 114
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TyCarter vs Bye 121
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Defolgado vs Bye 123
Akaru Kokuyo vs Bye 124
mclagno vs Bye 125
Jay vs Bye 126
Luigi vs Bye 127
davidTheMaster vs Bye 128
terrors vs Bye 129
spell vs Bye 130
Steez Ibanez vs Bye 131
Durk27 vs Bye 132
Jojen vs Bye 133
Airi vs Bye 134
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jackuzzler vs Bye 136
angolano06 vs Bye 137
Bey is Back vs Bye 138
thajester vs Bye 139
Autistic Soviet vs Bye 140
Aln vs Bye 141
Cyrakii vs Bye 142
1yr vs Bye 143
Nichalho vs Bye 144
Satanic Beast vs Bye 145
Corvikafka vs Bye 146
beto cachinhos vs Bye 147
Lightniong vs Bye 148
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teemado vs Bye 150
DeMarvelous vs Bye 151
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CaptainEikichi vs Bye 162
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Smartduck vs Bye 165
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Znain vs Bye 170
Interlinked vs Bye 171
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NeverX vs Bye 175
Ampha vs Bye 176
CoolEvan1098 vs Bye 177
Rybak vs We Three Kings
F-00 vs Bye 179
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leo568 vs Bye 181
birqzz vs Bye 182
slopcat vs Bye 183
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Thor vs Bye 187
Dagoato vs Bye 188
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egalvanc vs Bye 197
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