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Hello and welcome to PUPL XI! We're looking for 8 managing duos this time around, eight pairs of two. Managers are expected to have past PUPL experience, managed in a Smogon team tournament before, and/or be a major contributor to PU. Managers are also expected to be active in their teamchat and respond quickly with substitutes or lineups. Additionally, keeping a team name from last year is highly encouraged, but not a requirement! To manage, please post the following in one post:

Manager:
Assistant Manager:
Team Name:
Why would you be a good manager? (Prior experience + any other additional details):

The format for PUPL XI will mirror that of PUPL X:
  • SV
  • SV
  • SV
  • SS
  • SM
  • ORAS
  • BW
  • DPP
  • ADV
  • Bo3 (SV/SS/SM)

Standings / Prices from PUPL X

A team may have a total of 3 players purchased prior to the draft between retains and/or manager selfbuys.

The budget for auction this year will be 130k and there will be a minimum of 3 substitutes required per team. Pricing for selfbuys will use a formula similar to last year (and you can play with a test sheet for pricing):

Manager price = (M-1) * 0.5 * # of wins last PUPL + (P + 3) + 0.75 * # of wins last PUPL - 1 * # of losses last PUPL
M being the number of selfbuys performed by the team (1 or 2).
P being the price of said player in their last PUPL capped at 17. If they never played PUPL or if their price was lower than 10, it defaults to 10.
The result is rounded up.

Note: Players who managed last year cannot be retained. However, they can self-buy if they choose to manage again.

If you would like to retain a player, the price to retain them will be the player's cost from the previous PUPL with an additional 3K cost. The minimum cost to retain a player is 10K credits. The following players, however, were retained in the previous PUPL, and the costs to retain them again are as follows:

Haunter x Haunter
MZ - 22.5k

m.A.A.d. City Magmortars
Dj Breloominati♬ - 25k

Malignant Chain Snatchers
N/A

Goofy Goober Goodras
EviGaro - 19k

Pokestar Pranksters
N/A

SCREAM QUEEN LOORS
N/A

The Gargantuan Golurks
N/A

420 Houndstoners
N/A

Manager signups will close May 18th and player signups will be posted then with the chosen managers.
 
Manager: gulch
Assistant Manager: Ampha
Team Name: Malignant Chain Snatchers
Why would you be a good manager? (Prior experience + any other additional details): plenty of management experience between the two of us + we made playoffs with a great record last season
 
Manager: BLUE YM
Assistant manager: none (I’m open for assistants)
Team Name: yet to be decided
Why would you be a good manager? (Prior experience + any other additional details): Coached and played in a brand new team Benelux and we went to the semi’s in our first run (PUWC)!!
Secondary, I participated in some pupl’s since I played wayback in early ORAS. It was always lots of fun. Even tho I’ve seen some teams die out in multiple ways. The trick is to have a fun coach.
 
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Manager: Bouff
Assistant Manager: hex
Team Name: Infernal Pride Paraders (would like to take over the haunters)
Why would you be a good manager? (Prior experience + any other additional details): hex has a boatload of experience managing team tours, including leading the pranksters and the mongeys to finals recently wrt pu, as for me i've managed multiple team tours over the years including in scl and have been very involved in pu since last pupl :D
 
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Manager: Plague
Assistant Manager: mind gaming
Team Name:
The Gargantuan Golurks
Why would you be a good manager? (Prior experience + any other additional details): I’m fairly experienced with managing, having reached playoffs in the last UUPL and PTPL, and I'm currently locked into playoffs in ADVPL as well, with the latter 2 tournaments featuring a generation of PU. As a player, I’ve competed in ADV PU in the last editions of ADVPL, PUPL and PUBD, and in SV PU in PUWC.

mind has good manager experience from managing team Germany and has proven himself to be extremely dominant as a player in multiple tiers, getting the best PU record in the last edition of SCL and having played PU in multiple sidetours such as PUPL and ADVPL.
 
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Manager: Plague
Assistant Manager: mind gaming
Team Name:
The Gargantuan Golurks
Why would you be a good manager? (Prior experience + any other additional details): I’m fairly experienced with managing, having reached playoffs in the last UUPL and PTPL, and I'm currently locked into playoffs in ADVPL as well, with the latter 2 tournaments featuring a generation of PU. As a player, I’ve competed in ADV PU in the last editions of ADVPL, PUPL and PUBD, and in SV PU in PUWC.

mind has good manager experience from managing team Germany and has proven himself to be extremely dominant as a player in multiple tiers, getting the best PU record in SCL and having played PU in multiple sidetours such as PUPL and ADVPL.
confirming
 
Manager: Jeza.p
Assistant Manager: Chris Chien Pao
Team Name: :pawmot: The Pawmot Pack :pawmot:
Why would you be a good manager? (Prior experience + any other additional details):

I've led Team France in both the UU and NU World Cups, and managed across many tournaments including PTPL, HPL, CNPL, BSSPL, UUbersPL, UMPL, UUSD, RUPL, and more. Since 2023, I’ve built a solid track record:
  • UUFPL Champion
  • EPL Finalist (2023), Champion (2024)
  • NFE PL Champion (2024)
  • Teamballo (Italian PL) Champion (2024)
  • Chinese PL Champion (2025)
Over the past 6 months, I’ve won Spanish, Italian, and Chinese PLs back-to-back, always bringing passion, structure, and full support to my teams.

For this tour, I’m excited to co-manage with ChrisCP, an experienced leader with deep credentials:
  • 2x BSSPL Finalist, HGPL Winner, AXPL Finalist
  • Currently 1st in MSPL, also managed in BSSWC, BW WC, ADPL, and currently leading NUFL
Together, we believe in building strong, motivated teams where everyone thrives. We’re ready to write a new chapter, and just waiting for the chance to prove it.
 
Manager: DD Joe
Assistant Manager: tom holland
Team Name: :Delphox:The Dazzling Delphoxes :Delphox:
Why would you be a good manager? (Prior experience + any other additional details): Tom and I are both extremely active in the PU space right now. We have a good combined knowledge of PU Players and the different tiers. Tom has co managed for PUBD and also was an active member in PUWC and in the last PUPL.

I have a ton of spare time and think I have the can do to be able to manage a team effectively. I think that we're both quite patient and kind people, so where we lack in experience, we make up for in the vibes we can bring to a team. Looking forward to the tournament in any case!
 
Manager: Jeza.p
Assistant Manager: Chris Chien Pao
Team Name: :pawmot: The Pawmot Pack :pawmot:
Why would you be a good manager? (Prior experience + any other additional details):

I've led Team France in both the UU and NU World Cups, and managed across many tournaments including PTPL, HPL, CNPL, BSSPL, UUbersPL, UMPL, UUSD, RUPL, and more. Since 2023, I’ve built a solid track record:
  • UUFPL Champion
  • EPL Finalist (2023), Champion (2024)
  • NFE PL Champion (2024)
  • Teamballo (Italian PL) Champion (2024)
  • Chinese PL Champion (2025)
Over the past 6 months, I’ve won Spanish, Italian, and Chinese PLs back-to-back, always bringing passion, structure, and full support to my teams.

For this tour, I’m excited to co-manage with ChrisCP, an experienced leader with deep credentials:
  • 2x BSSPL Finalist, HGPL Winner, AXPL Finalist
  • Currently 1st in MSPL, also managed in BSSWC, BW WC, ADPL, and currently leading NUFL
Together, we believe in building strong, motivated teams where everyone thrives. We’re ready to write a new chapter, and just waiting for the chance to prove it.
Confirming
 
Manager: Lambovino
Assistant Manager: Esteb4n
Team Name: :mesprit: Sinnoh Lakers:uxie:
Why would you be a good manager? (Prior experience + any other additional details): I’ve already got solid captain experience in PU. I led team France to playoffs twice in PUWC and was their official captain three times. My FCL team is also granted in playoff (tour still going on). I’m pretty active in PU, I enjoy building, and keeping good vibes going. I also know PU oldgens really well (2 time scl player, SS council), both in terms of the metas and the playerbase, so I’m confident in my ability to draft and support solid slots across the board. Esteb4n’s a bit newer, but already proving himself. He’s qualified for ladder tour twice, still in the current one, and has a 10-4 record in SV PU teamtours including a good run in PUWC.We’re a duo that covers both oldgens and current gen, we can help almost every slot, we know the scene, and we will create a nice and motivated team environment.
 
Manager: Lambovino
Assistant Manager: Esteb4n
Team Name: :mesprit: Sinnoh Lakers:uxie:
Why would you be a good manager? (Prior experience + any other additional details): I’ve already got solid captain experience in PU. I led team France to playoffs twice in PUWC and was their official captain three times. My FCL team is also granted in playoff (tour still going on). I’m pretty active in PU, I enjoy building, and keeping good vibes going. I also know PU oldgens really well (2 time scl player, SS council), both in terms of the metas and the playerbase, so I’m confident in my ability to draft and support solid slots across the board. Esteb4n’s a bit newer, but already proving himself. He’s qualified for ladder tour twice, still in the current one, and has a 10-4 record in SV PU teamtours including a good run in PUWC.We’re a duo that covers both oldgens and current gen, we can help almost every slot, we know the scene, and we will create a nice and motivated team environment.
Confirming !
 
Manager: asa
Assistant Manager: seraphz
Team Name: Goofy Goober Goodras
Why would you be a good manager? (Prior experience + any other additional details): I’ve managed in a few PU tours by now and always cracked at least playoffs. I’ve also served as a sort of “third manager” during tours like PUPL X and PUWC V, where we won and got 2nd, respectively. Other than that, I have working knowledge of most PU tiers. I’ll also cancel the tour if you veto me :D
 
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Manager: Stories
Assistant Manager: Wesleyy
Team Name: Mount Silver Sneasels
Why would you be a good manager? (Prior experience + any other additional details):

I've had a lot of success in PU as a manager and a player, making finals of PUWC, making playoffs for PULT twice and finals in one of them, I also went undefeated in last year's PUPL. Wesleyy has/is managing ADPL, RoAPL & BWWC. And is one of the most motivated managers out there. We've also both been in basically every generational PL this year as well as teaming up in some of them.
 
Manager: Stories
Assistant Manager: Wesleyy
Team Name: Mount Silver Sneasels
Why would you be a good manager? (Prior experience + any other additional details):

I've had a lot of success in PU as a manager and a player, making finals of PUWC, making playoffs for PULT twice and finals in one of them, I also went undefeated in last year's PUPL. Wesleyy has/is managing ADPL, RoAPL & BWWC. And is one of the most motivated managers out there. We've also both been in basically every generational PL this year as well as teaming up in some of them.
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skrimps
THE_CHUNGLER

:dp/slaking:

KINGPINS

I’ve managed PUWC, as well as ZUPL, ZUWC, ZU Olympiad, RUWC, and the esteemed NFEPL. I’m 8-2 as a player in PU team tournaments, and my teams won PUBD I, made finals of PUBD II, made finals of PUPL IX and semifinals of PUPL X, and made playoffs of PUWC V.

THE underscore CHUNGLER recently managed our PUBD II team to the finals after an undefeated regular season. He went 3-0 playing SV in PUWC V, 4-1 playing ADV PU in ADVPL V, and made the grand finals of ADV Slam II after a semifinals finish in the ADV PU Open.

The two of us together have experience across almost every slot in this tournament. We know how to draft a winning team. We know how to foster a winning culture. We know how to call activity. We are the KINGPINS.

In loving memory of the OG kingpin, Shane Gilbert Ghoul.
 
skrimps
THE_CHUNGLER

:dp/slaking:

KINGPINS

I’ve managed PUWC, as well as ZUPL, ZUWC, ZU Olympiad, RUWC, and the esteemed NFEPL. I’m 8-2 as a player in PU team tournaments, and my teams won PUBD I, made finals of PUBD II, made finals of PUPL IX and semifinals of PUPL X, and made playoffs of PUWC V.

THE underscore CHUNGLER recently managed our PUBD II team to the finals after an undefeated regular season. He went 3-0 playing SV in PUWC V, 4-1 playing ADV PU in ADVPL V, and made the grand finals of ADV Slam II after a semifinals finish in the ADV PU Open.

The two of us together have experience across almost every slot in this tournament. We know how to draft a winning team. We know how to foster a winning culture. We know how to call activity. We are the KINGPINS.

In loving memory of the OG kingpin, Shane Gilbert Ghoul.

:rs/slaking:
 
Manager: asa
Assistant Manager: seraphz
Team Name: Goofy Goober Goodras
Why would you be a good manager? (Prior experience + any other additional details): I’ve managed in a few PU tours by now and always cracked at least playoffs. I’ve also served as a sort of “third manager” during tours like PUPL X and PUWC V, where we won and got 2nd, respectively. Other than that, I have working knowledge of most PU tiers. I’ll also cancel the tour if you veto me :D
confirming
 
Manager: DugZa
Team Name:
Haunter x Haunter
Why would you be a good manager? (Prior experience + any other additional details):
Very closely involved with PU, on council and have made playoffs of every PU tour I've managed (PUPL x2, PUBD, PUWC).
 
The managers for the eleventh iteration of PUPL will be:

:magmortar: m.A.A.d. City Magmortars - Drud + pdt - retains from m.A.A.d. City Magmortars:magmortar:
:grafaiai: Pokestar Pranksters - Bouff + hex - retains from Pokestar Pranksters:grafaiai:
:toxtricity-low-key: Malignant Chain Snatchers - gulch + Ampha - retains from Malignant Chain Snatchers :toxtricity-low-key:
:Goodra: Goofy Goober Goodras - asa + seraphz - retains from The Gargantuan Golurks :Goodra:
:haunter: Haunter x Haunter - DugZa - retains from Haunter x Haunter :haunter:
:Uxie: Sinnoh Lakers - Lambovino + Esteb4n - retains from SCREAM QUEEN LOORS :Uxie:
:Delphox: The Dazzling Delphoxes - DD Joe + tom holland - retains from 420 Houndstoners :Delphox:
:Slaking: The KINGPINS - skrimps + THE_CHUNGLER - retains from Goofy Goober Goodras :Slaking:

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Thanks so much to everyone who signed up.
 
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