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Oceania Open! | Season 2 - Week 2
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Organized by TripleBtcg
Standard format
Pokémon TCG Live
Discord Server Twitch Stream

Welcome to The Oceania Open!

Whether you are preparing for a Regional, refining a new list, or looking for consistent competitive games without needing to grind ladder on PTCGL, this is the perfect place to get your reps in from the comfort of your own home.

Select matches will be streamed on Twitch at:
https://www.twitch.tv/TripleBtcg

If you would like your matches featured, join the TripleB Discord:
https://discord.gg/XMdvJsAkHw

🎮 Format: The Oceania Open

  1. Standard format using the current PTCGL rotation
  2. Newly released sets and promo cards are legal if they can be submitted on Limitless
  3. Decklists lock once the event begins

Need a judge?
Start with the Judge Call button.
If there is no response within 3–5 minutes, please ping @judge in Discord or ask in stream chat.

Please do not message judges or organisers directly.

🧱 Tournament Structure

  • Swiss Rounds: Best of 1, 35 minutes, 5 minute check-in
  • Top Cut: Best of 3, 70 minutes, 10 minute check-in
  • Check-ins required before the event and before each round
  • Timers must be enabled for every game
  • Rounds may begin early if all matches finish

Swiss Round Guide

  • 4–8 players: 3 rounds → Finals (Top 2)
  • 9–16 players: 4 rounds → Top 4
  • 17–48 players: 5 rounds → Top 8
  • 49–96 players: 6 rounds → Top 8
  • 97–192 players: 7 rounds → Top 8
  • 193–384 players: 8 rounds → Top 8
  • 385+ players: 9 rounds → Top 8

Swiss rounds may adjust slightly if needed.

Top Cut is capped at Top 8 for all events.
At higher player counts, an X-1 finish may not guarantee Top Cut.

🏆 Season Structure

At the end of the Season, the Top 8 players compete in the Championship Event for the exclusive Champion Playmat.

🏆 Prizing

  • 1st Place — 15 codes
  • 2nd Place — 10 codes
  • 3rd–4th Place — 6 codes
  • 5th–8th Place — 3 codes

⭐ Most Unique Deck Bonus

An additional 10 code cards may be awarded for the Most Unique Deck of the Day.

To qualify, a deck must finish with a positive win rate. Judges and streamers will choose the winner based on creativity and originality.

Bring something spicy. It might pay off.

📜 Housekeeping

  • Join the discord to keep up to date with the event.
  • If there’s an issue, ping a judge straight away (or let me know in stream)
  • All matches are to be played on Pokémon TCG Live
  • Decklists can not be changed once an event starts
  • New cards are legal as soon as they can be registered on Limitless
  • Decklists may default to base arts, as long as the card is functionally the same alternate printings are allowed.
  • If the client crashes or freezes, call a judge.
  • If the wrong deck is used if it’s the first turn the game may be restarted, the other player picks who starts
  • Screenshot your victory or tie screen in case a result needs review
  • Be mindful of the time, if time is called it’s an automatic tie. If you think your opponent is slow playing, call a judge and provide screenshots or stream proof BEFORE time is called
  • Streaming is welcome and encouraged (Discord, Twitch, YouTube). Please use a delay if possible.

For known client issues, refer to the official bug tracker:
https://community.pokemon.com/en-us/discussion/13009/pokemon-tcgl-community-tracked-issues-9-11-24-updated

🤝 Sportsmanship

  • Poor sportsmanship or intentional slow play is never okay, it can result in disqualification or a ban from future events
  • Please be mindful of time, yours and the opponents. There is 5 minute check-in, if all games in a round finish early the next round will start early.

🎥 Streaming

Players are welcome to stream their matches. Please use a short delay to prevent stream sniping.
Streaming your match in one if the Discord stream tables will grant a 5 minute time extension for that round to allow time for setup.

💬 Discord Participation

Discord is not required to play, but it is the best way to stay informed during the event.

🌐 Community and Coverage

Thanks for joining and good luck in the event!

Tournament Structure

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