Mega Pigeon showdown
Organized by VoidPocket Circuit
Standard format

VoidPocket

Mega Pigeon Showdown

A show of force. Who has the strongest Pidgeot deck?


Event Details

When: Monday @ 11:00 AM CDT
Cash Prizes: $15 base pool

  • 1st: $10
  • 2nd: $5

Prize pool may increase with community support.


Tournament Format

Unique Pokémon Pocket Event
Format: Standard
Requirement: Each deck must include one full evolution line of Mega EX Pidgeot.


Phase One: Swiss Rounds

  • Best of 1
  • 5-minute check-in
  • 20-minute round timer

Swiss Round Count

  • 35–64 players → 5 rounds → Top 8
  • 65–129 players → 6 rounds → Top 16
  • 130–230 players → 7 rounds → Top 32
  • 231–350 players → 8 rounds → Top 32
  • 351+ players → 8 rounds → Top 64

Phase Two: Top Cut

  • Single Elimination
  • Best of 3
  • No check-in
  • No round timers

VoidPocket Tournament Rules

Decklist Submission

  • Opens the day of the event
  • Must be submitted on Limitless
  • Used for the entire event
  • Wrong decklist → call a judge
  • Wrong deck selected → reveal card, restart game with correct deck

Tournament Check-in

  • Opens 1 hour before start
  • Missing check-in → removed
  • Late register allowed, starts with default loss

Round Check-in

  • 5-minute window each round
  • Opponent missing → contact judge
  • Opponent active in chat but not checked in → remind, then call judge

Swiss Rounds

  • BO1
  • 20 minutes
  • 5-minute check-in each round

Top Cut Procedures

  • BO3
  • Single elimination
  • Opponent missing 10 minutes → Game 1 awarded
  • Missing additional 5 minutes → Game 2 awarded

Ties

  • Tie counts as a win for both players
  • If Game 1 is a tie → Game 2 decides match
  • If Game 1 has a winner and Game 2 ties → Game 1 winner takes match

Connection Issues & Turn 0

  • Game fails to start → restart
  • Disconnect → Victory Screen determines winner
  • Blank history → no winner, screenshot, contact judge

Contacting Judges

  • Use Limitless chat only
  • Always screenshot Victory Screen with timestamp
  • No proof from either player → Double Game Loss

Prize Distribution

  • Paid via PayPal
  • Winners contact @uahawke within 48 hours
  • Unclaimed prizes are forfeited

Code of Conduct

  • Professional behavior required
  • Harassment, discrimination, cheating, collusion, or ghosting → disqualification
  • Match-fixing prohibited
  • Streaming allowed; do not reveal opponent’s hidden info
  • Judge decisions final; arguing may result in removal
  • VoidPocket may deny entry or prizes for rule violations

Tournament Structure

Phase 1
5 Swiss Rounds - BO1
20 minutes per round
5 minute round check-in
8 players advance to the next phase
Phase 2
Single Elimination Bracket - BO3
untimed matches
no match check-in
Wins are worth 3 match points, ties 1