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⚡ The Saga League – NOEX Showdown #4 ⚡
Detail | Info |
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🗓️ Date & Time | Sunday, June 1, 2025 • 5:30 PM EST |
🎮 Format | Standard Format | NOEX |
📍 Location | Online |
💸 Entry | Free to Enter |
👾 Host & Stream | the__SAGA |
📢 Community Links | Discord |
🔔 WHAT IS THE SAGA LEAGUE?
A competitive Pokémon TCG Pocket series hosted by the community and powered by the__SAGA.
⚡This is a quick-fire tournament — 6 fast-paced Best-of-1 Swiss rounds, followed by a Top Cuts phase Best-of-3 single elimionation bracket to crown the champ — all in a single session.
🎟️ Entry codes available in the Discord
❌ Suspended Cards
Pokémon | Pokémon | Pokémon | Pokémon |
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❌ Rampardos | ❌ Magnezone |
🔢 Round Breakdown
Players | Swiss Rounds | Top Cut |
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4–8 | 3 | No Top Cut |
9–16 | 4 | Top 4 |
17–32 | 5 | Top 8 |
33–64 | 6 | Top 16 |
65–128 | 7 | Top 16 |
129–256 | 8 | Top 32 |
257–512 | 9 | Top 64 |
513–1024 | 10 | Top 96 |
1025–2048 | 10 | Top 128 |
2049+ | 11 | Top 128 |
📺 Top Cut matches may be featured live — be ready to screen share in Discord!
📋 Decklist Submission
• All decklists must be submitted via Limitless.
• You may only use your submitted decklist for all rounds.
• If your opponent is not using their submitted deck, call a judge.
⚖️ Sportsmanship & Rules
• Rule sharking is NOT allowed. Be cool.
• Don't nitpick minor differences like similar names or alt art cards.
• Be respectful to opponents, staff, and stream viewers—everywhere.
• Disrespect, harassment, or toxicity = DQ.
⏰ Check-In
• Tournament check-in opens 1 hour before start time.
• You must check in on Limitless or risk being dropped.
• For each round: Check in during the first 5 minutes.
• If your opponent doesn't show within 5 minutes of both players checking in, call a judge.
• Do not delay your games after checking in. If you're more than 5 minutes late, it's a game loss.
🤝 Ties & IDs
• Ties and Intentional Draws (ID) are not allowed in this Quick Fire tournament. All matches must have a winner.
• If the round timer ends and the match is 0-0 or 1-1, both players receive a tie.
• Screenshots of wins are strongly recommended for dispute resolution.
• If you're mid-match and disconnected, the player with the Victory screen gets the win.
📺 Streaming & Conduct
• Players may stream, but stream sniping = DQ. Use a delay.
• Any form of cheating, exploit abuse, or misconduct = immediate disqualification.
• If you are banned from the__SAGA's stream, you will be DQ’d from the tournament.
💬 Judges & Communication
• Use Limitless chat or public Discord channels for judge communication.
• Be polite. You may appeal rulings, but always respectfully.
• You must use a unique room code and tell your opponent your in-game name if it differs from your Limitless name.
🎮 Tournament Structure
🌀 Swiss Phase • BO1 Swiss Rounds
• 20-minute rounds
• 3-minute check-in window before each round
🏆 Top Cut Phase
• Top 8 players advance
• Single Elimination Bracket (Best-of-3)
📣 Community & Updates
Join the Discord for all live updates, schedules, and match pairing alerts.
Follow the__SAGA on Twitch and tag your content #SagaCup for a chance to be featured on stream!