Twitch Cross-Guild Pokémon TCG Pocket Tournament

Calling all Pokémon Trading Card Game enthusiasts!
With the release of Pokémon TCG Pocket Ranked, it's time to put your strategic skills to the test in the ultimate cross-guild tournament on Twitch.
Compete against top players, showcase your expertise, and battle for the title of Cross-Guild Champion in an electrifying competition.

🏆 Tournament Highlights

• Competitive Format – Bracket-style matchups with best-of-three rounds
• Guild vs. Guild Battles – Represent your Twitch guild and compete for victory
• Exciting Prizes – Twitch subscriptions and more

🎥 Live on Twitch

This tournament will be broadcast live with professional commentary, in-depth match analysis, and community engagement.
Whether you're competing or spectating, expect an action-packed experience filled with strategic plays and thrilling moments.

📅 Date: 4/19 @ 9AM PST / 1PM EST
📍 Streaming live on Twitch

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Are you ready to prove your mastery of Pokémon TCG Pocket?

Assemble your deck, refine your strategy, and prepare for battle.
The Cross-Guild Champion title awaits!

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Execution Plan for the Twitch Cross-Guild Pokémon TCG Pocket Tournament

This tournament is designed to bring together competitive Pokémon TCG Pocket players in a structured and engaging environment.
Below is a detailed breakdown of the tournament execution, ensuring fairness, transparency, and a seamless experience for all participants.

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🛠 Tournament Structure

🕹 Game & Format

• Game: Pokémon TCG Pocket
• Format:
  • Swiss Rounds (Best of 1): Ensures all players get multiple matches before elimination.
  • Top Cut (Single Elimination - Best of 3): Highest-ranked players advance to knockout rounds.
  • Finals (Best of 3): Championship match to determine the Cross-Guild Champion.
• Player Limit: No cap — anyone in the Twitch Unity Guilds can join!

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📜 Rules & Regulations

📌 Deck Rules & Banned Cards

• Format: Standard Pokémon TCG Pocket format (latest official rules)
• Banned Cards: None
• Deck Submission:
  • All players must submit their deck list before the tournament begins.
  • Edits are allowed until the tournament officially starts.

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🚀 Sign-Up & Registration

• Registration Process:
  • Players must register through the official tournament page on LimitlessTCG
• Discord Requirement:
  • All participants must join the tournament Discord for updates, announcements, and match coordination.

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🕒 Tournament & Round Check-In

• Pre-Tournament Check-In:
  • Players must check in 1 hour before the tournament starts.
• Round Check-In:
  • Players must check in for each round within the allocated time.
  • Failure to check in may result in a match loss or disqualification.

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🎮 Match Procedures & Reporting

📊 Match Flow & Result Reporting

• Reporting:
  • Both players must report match results on the Limitless TCG platform.
  • In case of disputes, players must provide screenshot or video evidence.
• Time Limits:
  • Each round has a set time limit.
  • If a match starts before the time limit expires, players get an additional 5 minutes to finish.
  • Matches that go beyond this buffer will result in a tie, unless ruled otherwise by the organizers.

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⚖️ Fair Play & Conduct

• Cheating & Unsportsmanlike Behavior:
  • Any form of cheating, toxic behavior, or use of unauthorized tools = immediate disqualification
• Technical Issues:
  • Notify a judge immediately.
  • Matches may be restarted if both players agree.
• Judging & Disputes:
  • Judges have the final say.
  • Players must provide screenshots or video proof.

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🌐 Connection & Inactivity Rules

• Connection Issues:
  • Disconnect before coin flip = match may be restarted up to 2 times.
  • Disconnect after coin flip = match loss (unless proven otherwise).
• Inactivity:
  • No move for 5+ minutes = opponent may claim the win.

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🏆 Top 8 & Streaming Requirements

🎥 Live Streaming Rules for Top 8

• All Top 8 matches must be streamed in the official tournament Discord.
• Matches will be played one at a time in assigned order (announced via Discord).
• Failure to stream or playing off-stream may result in disqualification.

Streaming Guidelines:

• Stream quality must be clear and stable
• Players will receive instructions on how to stream once they reach Top 16

📢 Feature Matches & Announcements

• Players must wait for the TO to announce when they may begin their match
• Official Streaming Platform:
  • Select feature matches may be streamed on Twitch with live commentary

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📌 Tiebreakers & Penalties

⚠️ Tiebreakers

Tiebreakers will be determined by:

• Pokémon TCG Pocket’s in-game ranking system
• Tournament Organizer’s discretion, if needed

🚨 Deck Violations & Penalties

• Incorrect Deck / Banned Cards:
  • Swiss Rounds: Immediate round loss
  • Top Cut - Prelims: Game loss
  • Top Cut - Final 8: One remake allowed; second offense = disqualification
• Suspecting an illegal deck? Notify a judge immediately.