Buffet Battles Regulation M-A #1 - 16/5/26
Organized by Battle Buffet VGC
Regulation Set M-A
Nintendo Switch

Buffet Battles #1 - Regulation M-A - 16/5/26

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General Information

Category Details
Format Pokémon Champions – Regulation M-A
Platform Nintendo Switch
Tournament Type Swiss Rounds + Top Cut
Battle Format Double Battle
Team Lock Enabled
Open Team Sheets Required
Top Cut Played on same day

Team Sheet Requirements

EVERY PLAYER MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETE AND ACCURATE TEAM SHEET.

Your team sheet must include:

  • Pokémon species and forms
  • Abilities
  • Held items
  • Movesets

⚠️ Missing or incorrect information may result in penalties or game losses.


Regulation M-A Rules

Allowed Pokémon

  • Pokémon legal under Regulation M-A

Team Lock

Players must use the same team sheet for the entire tournament.


Match Timers & Check-In

Match Type Match Duration Check-In Time
Swiss Rounds (Bo3) 60 Minutes 10 Minutes
Top Cut (Bo3) Untimed No Check-In

If a player fails to check in during the allowed window, the player may receive an automatic loss.

⚠️ New rounds begin after all current matches are completed.


Tournament Structure

Players Swiss Rounds Match Type Top Cut
<16 4 Bo3 Top 4
17–32 5 Bo3 Top 8
33-64 6 Bo3 Top 16
65-128 7 Bo3 X-2 or better
129-256 8 Bo3 X-2 or better

Additional rounds may be added depending on attendance.


Disconnections & Penalties

  • Contact a judge immediately after a disconnect
  • Intentional disconnects may result in disqualification
  • Match disputes are handled by tournament staff
  • Judge decisions are final

Sportsmanship

Players are expected to:

  • Maintain respectful behavior
  • Avoid harassment or toxicity
  • Follow fair play standards

Unsportsmanlike conduct may result in:

  • Warnings
  • Match losses
  • Disqualification
  • Future tournament bans

Good luck and have fun!

Tournament Structure

Swiss Rounds
4 Swiss Rounds - BO3
60 minutes per round
10 minute round check-in
4 players advance to the next phase
Top Cut
Single Elimination Bracket - BO3
untimed matches
no match check-in
Wins are worth 1 match point, ties 0