Resource Draft League Advertisement Thread

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Welcome to the Smogon Draft Leagues advertisement thread! As you may know, there won't be a Discord plug channel made on the Smogon Draft Leagues server, as this thread is the alternative. This will provide a hub for individual league advertising, where draft users and Smogon users can access and integrate with the community in the same way, hopefully leading to more growth from both sides!

To submit an advertisement, please click on this form and answer all the questions.

https://www.smogon.com/forums/draft-advertisement-submission-form/

Once you have submitted, your post will be awaiting moderator approval. Once the mod team approves your league, it will be visible in this thread.

We are only acceptive advertisements of leagues currently in the signup stage. If your league's season hasn't started yet, please wait to apply until signups are available. When applying, ensure that all necessary dates and league pre-requisites are clearly described. The league description should also contain some basic information such as what the league and format is. As this is a Smogon forum, please try to enforce that Smogon banned users are not present in servers.

 

[Treyunt]

Owner's Discord Tag
treyunt

League Name
PMPL

League Format
SV, ND, LowTier, LC, Ubers, VGC, ORAS

Discord Link (if applicable)
https://discord.gg/mnpXeEjeCF

Application Link
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSemUaPSGng_GB4cvL4njVuwupFuyxrg-X3mARjYk7JWzef-_w/viewform

League Description
PMPL is BACK with our 2nd Team Tour! After a fun and successful time with the last one, we decided to bring it back with a few different formats! The lineup is as follows:

- Paldea Dex
- National Dex
- National Dex Low Tier
- National Dex Ubers
- Little Cup
- ORAS
- VGC Reg F

Captains have just been announced and we are now taking player applications! The captains for this upcoming tour are:

- LogIce + Steering
- RauSakura + Adamew
- Brett + EmperorAry
- Treyunt + Spades
- ZeroxMan + SackyDude
- Big Pharma + Jhonny
- Cavern + FrogDuck
- Hello am Chris + WmnRspctr

Applications are open until Thursday, January 22nd at 11:59pm EST (subject to change based on volume of apps), with the auction taking place 2 days later on that Saturday at 12:00pm EST

Plug End Date (YYYY/MM/DD)
2026/01/22

Season End Date (YYYY/MM/DD)
2026/04/12

 

[Craft57738]

Owner's Discord Tag
PotatoArmy101

League Name
UPL

League Format
Nat Dex Singles, Nat Dex VGC Doubles, Paldea Dex Singles, + more

Discord Link (if applicable)
https://discord.gg/fjrdbuB

Application Link
https://forms.gle/to8o7H5ccmKwrMqs5

League Description
Hey everyone, its Craft and I run the UPL, a Pokemon Draft League!
The UPL is currently looking to have some new blood join us for our upcoming 20th season!

In the upcoming season, we have 3 guaranteed formats:
- Nat Dex Singles (Tiers w/ Megas and Tera)
- Nat Dex VGC Doubles (Points w/ Megas and Tera)
- Paldea Dex Singles (Points w/ Tera)

We will also have a formats available depending on interest level:
- Nat Dex Low Tier Singles (Points w/ Tera)
- Nat Dex Monotype Singles (Tiers w/ Tera)

Some other info about our league:
* Discord based league
* Battles take place on Showdown (it is easier for everyone this way)
* The season will 9 weeks + playoffs (3 weeks)
* We have players of all skill levels
* Offseason events and speed tours for other formats

Application Deadline: Saturday, January 10 @ 11AM PST
Season Start: Saturday, January 17 @ 11AM PST

Even if you arent sure about participating, please feel free to join and chill in our server. Our members are always happy to talk!
If you have any questions about anything, please feel free to ask them on our Discord!

Hope to see you in our upcoming season!
- Craft

Plug End Date (YYYY/MM/DD)
2026/01/17

Season End Date (YYYY/MM/DD)
2026/03/30

 

[xterminasian23]

Owner's Discord Tag
xterminasian23

League Name
Treasures of Ruin Draft League

League Format
National Dex Pseudo-Ubers (High-Tier Tera)

Discord Link (if applicable)
https://discord.gg/tHByynzmbG

Application Link
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Iy...ImGyEm2kh2eBgnoE/viewform?edit_requested=true

League Description
We’re kicking off the new year by opening applications for Treasures of Ruin Draft League — Season 9!

Due to popular demand, we’re once again running National Dex Pseudo Ubers (High-Tier Tera)

What is the format?​

This NatDex format focuses on Pseudo Ubers—Pokémon that are usually too strong for standard draft leagues but fall short in full Ubers due to stronger competition.To help balance the format, select high-tier Pokémon will be allowed to Terastalize

to better check these threats.

Season Details:​

• Pseudo Ubers like Giratina-Origin, Kyurem-Black, and Ho-oh (with Regenerator banned) are legal
  
  
• 7-week regular season + playoffs
  
  
• 120-point budget for 9–10 Pokémon+ Tera tax
  
  
• No grace period — free agency opens immediately after the draft
  
  
• Applications close January 12 (may vary slightly)
  
  
• Coach reveals & draft order: January 13, with the draft starting immediately
  
  

We welcome players of all skill levels and look forward to another fun, competitive season!

Co-Coaching:​

Co-coaching is allowed if you can’t commit solo—just bring a partner and share the season!

• Ghosting allowed only between teammates
  
  
  
• Either coach may play draft matches
  
• Build, plan, and play together on call
  
  

For questions or additional info, contact xterminasian23 or any Moderator / @ Central Committee member

We hope to see you in Season 9!

Tiers and Rules -> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...ksTxqN5QSLX4/edit?gid=381390363#gid=381390363

Plug End Date (YYYY/MM/DD)
2026/01/12

Season End Date (YYYY/MM/DD)
2026/03/09

 

[Ultrxviolet]

Owner's Discord Tag
ultrxviolet

League Name
Frost: Cold War Team Tour

League Format
SV / SWSH / USUM / ORAS

Discord Link (if applicable)
https://discord.gg/bNebcwBwj9

Application Link
https://forms.gle/ciao1QNsmUCyDM9g8

League Description
Frost: Cold War Season 1 PLAYER SIGNUPS are now LIVE!

**Player Applications** for Season 1 of the Frost: Cold War **team tournament** are now live!
Player apps will go on until January 10th.
There will be a **$300 USD** grand prize distributed to the winning team.

The tour will consist of the following formats in a **best of 8** series:
- SV (3x)
- SWSH (1x)
- USUM (1x)
- ORAS (1x)
- 2 Flex slots chosen by captains every week

**Captain Pairings**
Manou & TheRage77
Bryann & Impulse
doogal & Nathan401
Garf & Sebby
dawnmidst & Ghoul
Fierce Flamethrower & Soviet Onion
Ben & Za
yashvortex & venz

Discord: https://discord.gg/bNebcwBwj9
Rules + Draft Board: <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gH2gUoRYBEvV8YyYm_c_lPQr5vFjQM4qJKI58oioEMs/edit?usp=sharing>
Player Application: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hFqp4jjRES9U-GpFd7XtBk1jeYNh5R-hi0EZjfkxtW8/edit?usp=sharing

Plug End Date (YYYY/MM/DD)
2026/01/10

Season End Date (YYYY/MM/DD)
2026/04/05

 

[LogIce]

Owner's Discord Tag
logice

League Name
Unown Draft League

League Format
GSC (Generation 2)

Discord Link (if applicable)
https://discord.gg/SKA9mgQtkR

Application Link
https://forms.gle/nrQJC5ZdjZsNmToEA

League Description
The Unown Draft League is happy to host its first ever GSC Draft!

The battle stage of the draft will be in the format of battle pools, followed by a double elimination bracket in order to give this brand new draft format as many games as possible to gain more information about the meta. The first 2/3 of applicants will be automatically selected, with the remaining being random so signup as early as possible for a better chance of getting in!

Please do note that this format will implement rest talk clause, where a maximum of two mons may run the combination of rest and sleep talk per battle.

Tierlist: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...HU-0wXq20o/edit?gid=1552249432#gid=1552249432

Plug End Date (YYYY/MM/DD)
2026/01/17

Season End Date (YYYY/MM/DD)
2026/03/29

 

[Avacodoh]

Owner's Discord Tag
ava.lb

League Name
Squimbly's Invitational Draft League

League Format
DPP, NDSLT, USUM

Discord Link (if applicable)
https://discord.gg/UzsUJrzNCM

Application Link
https://forms.gle/nLhK8khErACutyzN9

League Description
SquiDL S1 Sign-Ups are out!
Heya folks! Squimbly's Invitational Draft League or more shortly known as SquiDL is ready to open the cove for our first season! If you're reading this you've been invited to play for our upcoming opening season!

2 Main formats, DPP and NatDex Super Low Tier!
- DPP - Standard Gen 4 Draft, duke it out against others in the late 2000's style!
- NDSLT - NatDex Draft but with an extremely low power level, Centiskorch, Dodrio, and Perrserker run it down here.

2 Rotating formats, this seasons are USUM and Cities!
- USUM - Standard Gen 7 Draft but without that annoying lone Tapu Koko cheaping their way through the league.
- Cities - Players choose an in-game location and assemble squads of 8 Pokemon from the city and its surrounding locations.

Other Fun Stuff
- Skill based divisions with fluctuating player amount to compensate for as many sign-ups as possible!
- Bi-Weekly speed-tours with wacky formats.
- Question of the Day to spark discussions consistently.
- Prep-Help forums to help with your drafts in and outside of SquiDL.

Plug End Date (YYYY/MM/DD)
2026/01/17

Season End Date (YYYY/MM/DD)
2026/03/14

 

[ItzS1N]

Owner's Discord Tag
itzs1n

League Name
Elemental Draft League

League Format
VGC Reg F Doubles

Discord Link (if applicable)
https://discord.gg/EZcvndP9

Application Link
https://discord.gg/S8Ap5qFs

League Description
16 Coach VGC reg F with some harder rules meaning that a good draft is more important than in other leagues. Total 10 game Regular season Top 6 make playoffs.

Plug End Date (YYYY/MM/DD)
2026/01/12

Season End Date (YYYY/MM/DD)
2026/04/06

 

[NoahFTW123]

Owner's Discord Tag
NoahFTW123

League Name
Pokeball Factory League

League Format
Z-A Draft and AAA

Discord Link (if applicable)
https://discord.gg/qYezGuZNtD

Application Link
https://forms.gle/cJReqnv1btfiUyLt7

League Description
PokéBall Factory League – Season 1: Blueprint

PokéBall Factory League is launching its very first season, and signups are now OPEN!
Blueprint is the foundation season of PFL — focused on creative teambuilding, competitive balance, and long-term league growth.

This season features multiple formats to choose from:

• Legends Z-A Draft ( 3 Divisions - 12 players )

• Almost Any Ability (AAA 1 Division - 12 players)

Here’s how it works:

Legends Z-A Draft includes all of the new megas from Z-A and Mega Dimension. You will have 115 points for 11 mons. Can draft 2 Megas! Will be sorted based on what you think your skill level is at!

AAA or Almost Any Ability you will be able to draft 8 mons in 90 points. We have a list of abilities that will be randomized for each player. You will receive 24 abilities and assign 3 to each mon. You will get 3 ability rerolls to help match your team! Could have more than 1 depending on signups!

Games are played weekly on Pokémon Showdown, it will be 7 weeks of Regular Season + 4 weeks of playoffs!

PDT 2026 Circuit - So if you want some more points to help you reach the EOY Invitational, please join!

Applications Close: January 18th 11:59 PM EST or GMT -5

Season Start Date: January 19th

Rules, draft board, and full league details:
PFL - Blueprint Draft Doc

Signup form:
PFL Season I - Blueprint Signups

League Discord:
Discord Server - PFL

Plug End Date (YYYY/MM/DD)
2026/01/18

Season End Date (YYYY/MM/DD)
2026/04/12

 

[Sizzlipede & Snom]

Owner's Discord Tag
Sizzle & Snom

League Name
Champions Draft League

League Format
National Dex Ubers

Discord Link (if applicable)
https://discord.gg/NwsNmv3fdA

Application Link
https://forms.gle/WPcGkKV6HkHJX3329

League Description
CDL is a National Dex Ubers Draft League, with this season including Tera.

The league will be a Seasonal-Style Swiss bracket, with each player drafting a team and playing another player of equal record each week, then into a single elimination bracket.

We're hoping to expand after a successful Season 1!

Plug End Date (YYYY/MM/DD)
2026/01/23

Season End Date (YYYY/MM/DD)
2026/03/20

 

[meowscardey]

Owner's Discord Tag
anarchysai

League Name
Anarchist Corporate Automated Bureau

League Format
gen 9 nat dex VGC delayed auction

Discord Link (if applicable)
https://discord.gg/hqtxcV9cJ

Application Link
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdRMC4WMCSOsBC_lQuhXkxB75CXGAqcm8uylpCS-EEj5uK4FQ/viewform

League Description
Introducing the Anarchist Corporate Automated Bureau's VGC Auction Draft!

Looking for players who would be interested in joining a league starting around 1/15/2026. The format natdex, free tera with tera preview, 4v4 b03. Get a chance to experiment in a silly format with some usual twists that will unfold as the season progresses.

Rather than a draft pick order it's a delayed auction where players submit a form and picks are announced every 12 hours. Once the draft begins all players will submit their first, second, and third choice for their pick that round as well as a maximum they'd be willing to bid. Highest bidder gets the pick! Can you find some deals or time the draft to play it huge? Will you draft half your points for Incineroar? Find out at the first ever Anarchist Corporate Automated Bureau's Auction Draft!

This server is looking to be small, casual, and promotes shared values of inclusivity, curiosity, and a commitment to liberation for all oppressed people. It's not about doing everything, but the pursuit of what can be done to make the world a kinder and freer place.
Doc link:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11noQHjAd8JR_Y8Sg5OSU4zgCCEFFZvLuNozzQgB6VDc

Plug End Date (YYYY/MM/DD)
2026/01/15

Season End Date (YYYY/MM/DD)
2026/03/12

 

[Lupla]

Owner's Discord Tag
mmuffinz

League Name
Chewy Muffin Mania (CMM)

League Format
ZA NatDex, Radical Red Low Tier and SV Low Tier Wifi

Discord Link (if applicable)
https://discord.gg/B8yjbnjmJa

Application Link
https://forms.gle/v7ZQXibochQntNkA8

League Description
Welcome to Season 7 of CMM! With this brand new season, we are going big!

For our SD divisions of Mega Swampert, Swampert and Egg, they will be tackling ZA NatDex enjoying the move buffs, new megas and a much bigger dex.

Our Marshtomp Division will be playing Radical Red Low Tier and our Wi-Fi Divisiinr will be experiencing Gen 9 one last time with a Low Tier run!

If any of these interest you then come sign up and join the server! (Boards will be out later in the week) Signups will be up until January 29

Plug End Date (YYYY/MM/DD)
2026/01/31

Season End Date (YYYY/MM/DD)
2026/04/10

 

[KHD59Gaming]

Owner's Discord Tag
_khd59gaming

League Name
Major League Pokemon

League Format
SV Paldea Dex Tera Preview (No ZA)

Discord Link (if applicable)
https://discord.gg/t9rhNNc

Application Link
https://forms.gle/cjQmVq53H7eCxVN38

League Description
We at Major League Pokémon are here to bring you the application for Major League Pokemon Season 23: The Chosen Ones!

- We have 4 skill based divisions of 16 players each. The draft for each division will have 2 draft pools of 8 players each.
- Games will be played under the Gen 9 Draft format using Tera Preview on PS.
- The draft will begin on February 15th.
- 8 weeks of play + 3 rounds of playoffs.

If you have any other questions about the league, feel free to DM _khd59gaming.

Thank you and we hope to see you participate!

Plug End Date (YYYY/MM/DD)
2026/02/14

Season End Date (YYYY/MM/DD)
2026/05/10

 

[Techno]

Owner's Discord Tag
p2techno

League Name
WPF

League Format
(All with ZA Megas/Moves except oldgens) NatDex, Natdex + Tera, Ubers, UUbers ZA, Gen 7, Gen 6, NatDex VGC, 10pt Low Tier, 6pt Low Tier, AAA

Discord Link (if applicable)
https://discord.gg/AT45uytqQU

Application Link
https://forms.gle/G6jgtvH8trtq6oYk7

League Description
Applications are here for Season 19 of WPF - the final season before Pokemon Champions! This season will be six weeks long, not including playoffs.

• Formats will be chosen based on demand and interest! (This means not every format will be chosen, but we will update you on which ones will be chosen closer to the start date)
• Formats: NatDex, Natdex + Tera, Ubers, UUbers, Gen 7, Gen 6, NatDex VGC, 10pt Low Tier, 6pt Low Tier, AAA
• All formats (except oldgens) will include Z-A megas (with their base formes' first ability) and Z-A movepool changes!

Apps close on Friday, January 30, with reveals taking place over the weekend! We hope you join us for our final season before the big 20

Plug End Date (YYYY/MM/DD)
2026/01/30

Season End Date (YYYY/MM/DD)
2026/04/05