Gholdengo Frenzy - Heavy Boulder Format #4

Welcome to the Heavy Boulder Format Series, where only Pokémon of 3 retreat cost or more are allowed to be played!

1 - Tournament Format

1.1 Game Format

• Only Pokémon of 3 retreat cost or more are allowed to be played.
• Basic Pokémon of 2 retreat cost are allowed to be played IF and ONLY IF they have a stage 1 and/or stage 2 evolution with 3 retreat cost or more.
• Any player who submits a decklist which does not respect the format will be immediately disqualified.

1.2 Tournament Phases

This tournament will be played out throughout 2 phases: Swiss Rounds and a Top Cut. The number of games will vary according to the number of participants (see following graph). Swiss rounds are played out in a BO1. Top Cut is played out in a BO3.

• 0-15 players → Tournament Canceled
• 16-31 players → 4 Swiss Rounds + Top 4 Cut
• 32-63 players → 5 Swiss Rounds + Top 8 Cut
• 64-127 players → 6 Swiss Rounds + Top 8 Cut
• 128-255 players→ 7 Swiss Rounds + Top 16 Cut
• 256-511 players → 8 Swiss Rounds + Top 16 Cut
• 512+ players → 9 Swiss Rounds + Top 32 Cut

1.3 Prizepool

• Top 1 → TBD
• Top 2 → TBD

DM @Njord in the Discord Server in order to claim your prizes if you are eligible. The prizes will be lost if @Njord is not contacted within 48h of the end of the tournament.

2 - Player Conduct

A respectful behavior is to be demanded of the players. Any disrespectful comments such as insults, harassment, sexism, racism or homophobia through the Limitless chat or other platforms will NOT be tolerated. The result of such behavior is an immediate disqualification from the tournament. Further sanction may be imposed according to the situation.

3 - Conflicts & Clarifications

3.1 Game Glitches & App Crashes

In the unfortunate case of a game glitch or an app crash, the concerned player receives an immediate game loss. That player may request their opponent to restart the game. They must respect their opponent’s decision and may not oppose it.

3.2 Incorrect Decklist

The result of a player using an incorrect decklist is a match loss. Proof of such a case must be sent in the "judge-request" section of the Discord server. If a player realizes they’ve taken the wrong decklist before the initial set up, that player must send proof in the "judge-request" section of the Discord server. Upon review, the match may be restarted.

3.3 Ties

• In the case of a tie during Swiss Rounds, a judge must be called in order for the results to be registered.
• In the case of a tie during Top Cut, both players obtain a point. If the tie occurs in game 3, restart the match.

3.4 Conflicts & Disputes

In the case of a conflict or a dispute, a judge must be called. Upon review of the situation, the judge will make the final decision.