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.
Winners Bracket
tf vs benladil
Shinnyzx vs Durk27
vwnz vs churrojr
mikejohns vs Zerotti
Kirnia vs IMMAAXX
thajester vs Corvikafka
Sacri' vs mipc
MTB vs CoolEvan1098
butterflow vs LimonPokefan
bleed vs (Winner of SammyCe123 vs Ea-Nasir)
Akaru Kokuyo vs Lostmemories
MAT 2012 vs Incognition
GUZOT vs Regiboob
Remnonc vs Znain
F-00 vs Me Empty
LuizgamerXD vs im_m0rtal.
Sheik : vs G-vyle
Oathkeeper vs Xt_Universe
Juseth sepulveda vs Jay
DonSalvatore vs mclagno
davidTheMaster vs Novax
Dwagon vs Vxltarktimi
sylvea vs Hyperium1233
lolmy vs thiscantbesoul
waffle04 vs Baddy
DKM vs yone
Shucklegigas vs kiru
mentalsoft vs Falancies
fate1q vs Autistic Soviet
Tsuu vs jus
suwuki vs Mwoonn
deviously vs Calmmind75
Sagazinha vs Lizardu
Alpha1013 vs Ktütverde
B0by vs eliana.
Dugtrio Is Broken vs Maxisc23
Capidaxter vs magma_man
Ahsan-219 vs Xurkiyee
TyCarter vs KeshBa54
angolano06 vs Aln
Jojen vs Sulfura28
purbaj vs dex
Always! vs Ske
Genhui vs pkcc
Clem vs justbaguette
Toryyy vs Utente Redatto
Yttoshirib vs NDK
Django vs lonk
Mollymiltoast vs SEROO
Kokona Aoba vs Airi
Interlinked vs Rubyblood
Dagoato vs Zentrox
Thor vs leo568
YouanMingxue vs Bluxio
Sossa vs LeBomboclats
DeMarvelous vs Satanic Beast
Sanos vs Legitly
teemado vs luisin
Estuardo19 vs Jeidel
Proszz vs L Lawliet
birqzz vs Bey is Back
Smartduck vs A Welcome Guest
NeverX vs obssy
YoruNoxx vs Zong200
Milkylex vs Horii
Call me PK vs SpyOP
Metallica126 vs Steez Ibanez
Charcoal13 vs panda2jzn
Babouche vs GabrieLopez
zinnias vs Vaictador
rottx vs Blaze
trickmasterz vs Suikyo
Kykz vs BlazingDark
SASAGEYO vs Rowlet69420
Drud vs Rybak
Justamente vs Fdmw
4tup vs iPetBigfoot
egalvanc vs lealleallegal
Gochan vs 1yr
wssi vs Typical_bastard
PHB11677 vs jackuzzler
zRyan74 vs Choice Specs
Brandonlee1 vs Are you vaping?
SOM/05 vs urrgh
Godspell vs CaptainEikichi
nongyboii5000 vs doso749
Marss Barss vs .G4
Ampha vs ilnam
robjr vs rixkEZ_
Lacks vs yuji
beto cachinhos vs Abele
Mik3y vs LpZ
Koalacance vs Clawed Winter
David Watts vs NotVeryCake
stratdkt vs Mati R
HSK7 vs deaje
Lord V vs Kits
burninghalfapie vs Lightniong
Nichalho vs Socksmc
ZombieEyeZ vs LBN
Genexys vs Glurakaiser
Astoria vs Esteb4n
Runo vs CloudyEJ
gorgie vs spell
Amomeupaieminhamae vs Sakharu
dota vs Greenytg
monchooo vs Showl
Indulge in dreams vs terrors
LB vs veti
Abel685 vs zmath
darkman64 vs Feitan_allt
ChrisPBacon vs Cloudznn
Cyrakii vs hxmo
Defolgado vs Wamr
JinF vs xikedih
Fraaxn vs RADU
shuixin vs Malekith
Bundy300 vs slopcat
pastelito vs mrfraud
Hiro80223001 vs Tenebricite
velvet vs lcalvexx
rylon vs giatneh
Nemosse vs Oya/Semort
Huargensy vs Fleance
Mindnight vs Zynq
Leroipolux vs t.t
Luigi vs Kustavan
glowbrogang vs blaab
There is no Losers Bracket this round!
A1Gallade
eldids
StepC
JC98
entrocefalo
TLTK
MemphisDepay
Rambode
Cluelessmagnet
Kyo
Ziyeh
SHSP
Bongi
CarTulo
DD Joe
Psyxzz4
Slowpoke Fan
zAllonso
ArcadianSkies
Tempo di anguria
cute vn
Laurel
agenS
Sussaix
Staxi
abreuolindo
DugZa
CyberOdin✝
Abyssal Ruins
ZDen
tpfire
X-Wing
drakey
SkyHighSundae
Wishing
Analytic
MahTheBot
Vioker
Metagross773
FlamPoke
PAIN2007
Souji/Akumu
Comett7778
Ineros
etern
bApe
A Daydream
porcupine21
basaninho
Dabman1069
Revenge Killer
We Three Kings
eldids
StepC
JC98
entrocefalo
TLTK
MemphisDepay
Rambode
Cluelessmagnet
Kyo
Ziyeh
SHSP
Bongi
CarTulo
DD Joe
Psyxzz4
Slowpoke Fan
zAllonso
ArcadianSkies
Tempo di anguria
cute vn
Laurel
agenS
Sussaix
Staxi
abreuolindo
DugZa
CyberOdin✝
Abyssal Ruins
ZDen
tpfire
X-Wing
drakey
SkyHighSundae
Wishing
Analytic
MahTheBot
Vioker
Metagross773
FlamPoke
PAIN2007
Souji/Akumu
Comett7778
Ineros
etern
bApe
A Daydream
porcupine21
basaninho
Dabman1069
Revenge Killer
We Three Kings
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