⚡ The Saga League – NOEX Showdown #4 ⚡

Detail	Info
🗓️ 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

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🔔 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

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❌ Suspended Cards

Pokémon	Pokémon	Pokémon	Pokémon
❌ Rampardos	❌ Magnezone

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🔢 Round Breakdown

Players	Swiss Rounds	Top Cut
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!

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📋 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.

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⚖️ 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.

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⏰ 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.

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🤝 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.

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📺 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.

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💬 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.

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🎮 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)

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📣 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!