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FREE ENTRY - 100 EVS PACKS & 4 Gold Level Ball
This Sword and Shield - Evolving Skies Standard event is brought to you by Zach Lesage and PTCGO Zone. Compete with some of the best players in a welcoming environment for FREE and potentially earn free prizing. Top players will earn the opportunity to compete in the PTCGO Zone Invitational Tournament with a $2500 Cash Prize Pool.
Objective Deck has donated 4 Gold Level Ball to this event! Objective Deck is the world’s first data-driven, high-performance training program for the Pokemon Trading Card Game Online. Zach Lesage, professional Pokemon TCG Player, and Mikey Wityk, Data Scientist, have partnered together to create a bright future to the Pokemon Trading Card Game Online. Check out the website at: https://objectivedeck.com/
- Zach Lesage Events are typically held EVERY Monday at 9PM Eastern
- Swiss Round BO1 matches are 25 minutes long and Top Cut BO3 matches are 45 minutes long (these times include the Check In timer)
- List submission closes approximately at 9PM Eastern
- This event has three Phases - Swiss Rounds BO1 and Top Cut BO3
- When time is called during Swiss Rounds BO1 the game will be a Tie, unless otherwise stated by Staff
- When time is called during Top Cut BO3 the winner will be decided by the amount of remaining Prize Cards + Games Won to determine the winner, unless otherwise stated by Staff
- If time is called during your turn, that is the last turn of the game, please provide screenshot evidence of the game state to determine the winner in case of any misunderstanding
- If both players aren't in contact with Staff when time is called during Top Cut BO3 there could be potential penalties, such as a Double Game Loss for both players. This is to keep the event timely!
- All rulings made by Staff are final and will be made with the players, Staff, and event in mind.
PTCGO Zone has generously provided 100 Evolving Skies packs into the prize pool!
- 1st Place - 30 packs & 1 Gold Level Ball
- 2nd Place - 20 packs & 1 Gold Level Ball
- Top 4 - 8 packs & 1 Gold Level Ball
- Top 8 - 4 packs
- Top 16 - 2 packs
All prizing will be available after the completion of the event via Limitless Rewards
- Entry for this tournament is 100% FREE
- You will be required to submit a Standard Format legal deck list before 9PM Eastern
- Deck lists CANNOT be edited after 9PM Eastern
- It is the players responsibility to Check In prior to each match - failure to do so will result in an automatic Game Loss
- Issues and problems during your match will be handled by Tournament Staff - please use the Match Dispute button
- All players must be friendly to their opponents and to the Tournament Staff - If not, penalties could occur
- All participants are recommended to be in our Discord Server for updates on pairings, event announcements, etc.
- Zach Lesage Events follow the Official Pokémon Rules
- The list of Known Issues and Compendium Rulings will be used to determine in-game rulings.
- Any player who is found breaking rules, using in game exploits, bullying, harassing players, etc. will receive penalties
- Any player who are problematic outside of this event (before, during, and after) may not be eligible to play in this event or future events
- If you aren't familiar with the Play Limitless website or need additional information, please read the Help Page
- Rankings will be added between both Zach Lesage Events and Chill TCG Events
- Current rankings for the season can be found at Zach Lesage Events and Chill TCG
- Top players can earn spots into the PTCGO Zone Invitational Tournament with a $2500 Cash Prize Pool
- The Top 64 Ranked Players overall from both Chill TCG Events and Zach Lesage Events will be invited
- All players who qualify for the PTCGO Zone Invitational will be asked to stream their matches
- Zach Lesage Events Top Cut will be streamed LIVE on YouTube and / or Twitch.
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZachLesagePTCG
- Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/zachlesageptcg
- The Grand Finals match, Top 8 Deck Lists, and more will be featured on the Zach Lesage YouTube Channel.
- PTCGO Prices: https://ptcgozone.com/ptcgoprices
- Discord: https://discord.gg/8mgf9As
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZachLesagePTCG
- Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/zachlesageptcg
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZachLesagePTCG
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zlesage
- Email: zlesagepokemon@gmail.com
Details are subject to change.