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With the advent of Gen 5 came one of the largest, yet subtle shifts in battling was the Team Preview. Unlike previous generations, each trainer now came into battle knowing all 6 of their opponent's Pokemon. The effects of this has been debated, with some people claiming it made certain strategies (such as trapping and/or lures) easier, while others arguing it ruined the surprise factor. Regardless, there has not been a real consensus about the true effects of team preview, or lack thereof, and this tournament aims to explore this. Will not being able to see your opponent's Pokemon before the battle begins have a tangible effect on strategies, or will it just be a small stepping stone?
Tournament Rules
Battles are to be done on Pokemon Showdown, with both players using BW2 OU Teams, but challenging each other to a Custom Game (No Team Preview). Any players not using a LEGAL BW2 OU team will be kicked from the tournament. If both players agree, they can use Pokemon Online, disabling the Wi-Fi Clause.
Other standard tournament rules will be in effect - most notably the Timeout and Disconnect Clause and Rule Breaking. However, anyone found to be using an illegal team will immediately be excluded from the tournament, and their current opponent will receive a win.
Battle Rules
Pairings
kaonohiokala vs SoulWind
Rockhp31 vs Hulavuta
Z+V vs DC.
Lolkomori vs Beast Mode
Malekith vs Soulgazer
BKC vs mfhoundoom
Audiosurfer vs CBKyogre
Sayonara vs papai noel
Wintersun vs Lucky Strike
Hideous vs Boudouche
XenoBlade911 vs Zukai
199 Lives vs The Unlucky one
Treecko vs BurningMan
Haund vs McMeghan
Pat Labor vs D4RR3N
SUSANOO91 vs Psychotic
RoSs_ vs Brap
Cherub Agent vs MeowMixx
Mata! vs Mocirano
majaspic22 vs -Manu-
Icecream vs [K-12] The Madchine
Jsaok3 vs Sapientia
Dice vs WhiteQueen
Pwnemon vs dragonuser
Imanalt vs nightcore
Cicada vs atomicllamas
Temptation vs CyberOdin
Ruppy vs ThePillsburyDoughboy
kael vs jidan
BlankZero vs Metal Sonic
lokt vs Marshall.Law
King vs Lasagne21
Bomber92 vs Bedschibaer
Wepwnemon vs Moonclawz
Nozzle vs Fakes
Raseri vs Grey Knight
Myzozoa vs srk1214
MarceloDK vs badabing
Decode vs shartruce2
HellPowna vs cbt
Dr Ciel vs starwarsfan
Jayde vs zfs
Ezio vs MadBull
Jirachi vs Silvershadow234
Sweep vs Juanpa
ModestGarchomp vs FLCL
pokebasket gets a bye!
Brammi gets a bye!
Deadline for this round is Saturday November 30th.
Sorry to those that got a bye for the first round, I miscounted by one and I didn't notice that BlankZero was a butt and entered twice (smh). So, if I can get two more to sign-up you two will get matches for this round, otherwise you get a free R1.
Highlight Matches
SUSANOO91 vs Psychotic
Dice vs WhiteQueen
MarceloDK vs badabing
Flying Blind
Intro:
With the advent of Gen 5 came one of the largest, yet subtle shifts in battling was the Team Preview. Unlike previous generations, each trainer now came into battle knowing all 6 of their opponent's Pokemon. The effects of this has been debated, with some people claiming it made certain strategies (such as trapping and/or lures) easier, while others arguing it ruined the surprise factor. Regardless, there has not been a real consensus about the true effects of team preview, or lack thereof, and this tournament aims to explore this. Will not being able to see your opponent's Pokemon before the battle begins have a tangible effect on strategies, or will it just be a small stepping stone?
Tournament Rules
Battles are to be done on Pokemon Showdown, with both players using BW2 OU Teams, but challenging each other to a Custom Game (No Team Preview). Any players not using a LEGAL BW2 OU team will be kicked from the tournament. If both players agree, they can use Pokemon Online, disabling the Wi-Fi Clause.
Other standard tournament rules will be in effect - most notably the Timeout and Disconnect Clause and Rule Breaking. However, anyone found to be using an illegal team will immediately be excluded from the tournament, and their current opponent will receive a win.
Battle Rules
- Custom Game (No Team Preview) will be utilized
- All Pokemon in the BW2 OU tier and below are allowed
- This tourney will be a Best of Three match
- OHKO Clause
- Sleep Clause
- Species Clause
- Ubers Clause
- Moody Clause
Pairings
kaonohiokala vs SoulWind
Rockhp31 vs Hulavuta
Z+V vs DC.
Lolkomori vs Beast Mode
Malekith vs Soulgazer
BKC vs mfhoundoom
Audiosurfer vs CBKyogre
Sayonara vs papai noel
Wintersun vs Lucky Strike
Hideous vs Boudouche
XenoBlade911 vs Zukai
199 Lives vs The Unlucky one
Treecko vs BurningMan
Haund vs McMeghan
Pat Labor vs D4RR3N
SUSANOO91 vs Psychotic
RoSs_ vs Brap
Cherub Agent vs MeowMixx
Mata! vs Mocirano
majaspic22 vs -Manu-
Icecream vs [K-12] The Madchine
Jsaok3 vs Sapientia
Dice vs WhiteQueen
Pwnemon vs dragonuser
Imanalt vs nightcore
Cicada vs atomicllamas
Temptation vs CyberOdin
Ruppy vs ThePillsburyDoughboy
kael vs jidan
BlankZero vs Metal Sonic
lokt vs Marshall.Law
King vs Lasagne21
Bomber92 vs Bedschibaer
Wepwnemon vs Moonclawz
Nozzle vs Fakes
Raseri vs Grey Knight
Myzozoa vs srk1214
MarceloDK vs badabing
Decode vs shartruce2
HellPowna vs cbt
Dr Ciel vs starwarsfan
Jayde vs zfs
Ezio vs MadBull
Jirachi vs Silvershadow234
Sweep vs Juanpa
ModestGarchomp vs FLCL
pokebasket gets a bye!
Brammi gets a bye!
Deadline for this round is Saturday November 30th.
Sorry to those that got a bye for the first round, I miscounted by one and I didn't notice that BlankZero was a butt and entered twice (smh). So, if I can get two more to sign-up you two will get matches for this round, otherwise you get a free R1.
Highlight Matches
SUSANOO91 vs Psychotic
Dice vs WhiteQueen
MarceloDK vs badabing
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