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The Ultimate Series #17: BLW-BCR (Standard 2013)
Free Entry
Closed Decklists (Public after tournament completion)
X Rounds of Swiss Followed by a Top Cut (# of players determines length)
40 Packs in Prize Pool
General Rules:
- Best of 1 Swiss 25 Minute Rounds
- Best of 3 Single Elimination Top Cut 50 Minute Rounds
- Pass-Pass is enforced (more down below)
If a player fails to do this, the match is reset, if this happens a 2nd time in a set, the player who forgets takes a loss for that match (note, the match, not the round)
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- Check-in opens at 5:30PM EST
- Registration closes at 6:00PM EST
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- 10 Packs are set aside for the Invitational
Deck Rules:
Rules:
- All cards must be from the sets ranging from Black & White Base Set to Boundaries Crossed.
- All cards from Trainer Kit – Excadrill and Trainer Kit – Zoroark are legal.
- All BW Black Star Promos numbered BW01 to BW50, BW52 to BW57, and BW60 are legal.
Additional Rulings:
Pass-Pass for this format is as follows:
- Player A Turn 1: pass (no other action allowed)
- Player B Turn 1: pass (no other action allowed)
- Player A Turn 2: play as turn 1 (no evolution)
- Player B Turn 2: play as turn 1 (no evolution)
Then the game continues as normal
Ties
Ties were not legal at this time, they will not be for this tournament.
Pokémon Catcher Clause:
- Pokémon Catcher: Switch your opponent's Active Pokémon with one of his or her Benched Pokémon.
- To preserve the integrity of this format, you are expected to use Repel or Pokémon Circulator, then announce to your opponent which Benched Pokémon you wish to target.
Here is a link to the Series Information
Tournament Structure
Ultimate Series #2 Swiss
4 Swiss Rounds - BO3
50 minutes per round
6 minute round check-in
4 players advance to the next phase
Ultimate Series #2 Cut
2 Single Elimination Rounds - BO3
50 minutes per round
no round check-in
Wins are worth 1 match point, ties 0