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The Holon Open
Welcome to The Holon Open, our monthly premier RS-PK event. Featuring the best players piloting competitive decks, tune in each month to get a solid glimpse of the ever-evolving golden format. For those looking to play RS-PK for the first time, the Holon Locals is a better place to start.
These tournaments will be held online over TCG One.
RS-PK Format
RS-PK Format, also called EX Block or ADV-PCG is a format consisting of the Generation 3 block of cards. The format, while using a retro block of cards, is a modern creation, and has seen non-stop innovation over the course of its lifespan. Contribute to that history by participating!
Need help deciding what deck to play? Check out Holon Research Tower
For more information regarding the format, check out Jason Klaczynski's blog: https://jklaczpokemon.com/ex/
Legal Sets
Ruby & Sapphire
Sandstorm
Dragon
Team Magma vs Team Aqua
Hidden Legends
FireRed LeafGreen
Team Rocket Returns
Deoxys
Emerald
Unseen Forces
Delta Species
Legend Maker
Holon Phantoms
Crystal Guardians
Dragon Frontiers
Power Keepers
POP Series 1
POP Series 2
POP Series 3
POP Series 4
POP Series 5
Nintendo Black Star Promos 001–040
Tournament Structure
Tournaments will commence monthly on the last Sunday of each month, 5pm UK time on TCG One. Swiss is best-of-1, and will be played in accordance with the TCG One timer rules. Tournaments will consist of 5 rounds with double elimination topcut.

