VGCA Battle Hall: Academy Ace Edition #1
Organized by VGC Academy
Regulation Set M-A
Nintendo Switch

Welcome to the VGC Academy Battle Hall! In this tournament you'll be putting your knowledge of the format to the test, think you got what it takes? Then come join in! This tournament is also a qualifier for the VGCA Academy Ace Invitational!

Rules:

  • We'll be playing in the Regulation M-A format on Pokemon Champions
  • Make sure to join the Discord for round updates and any disputes that need to be handled externally
  • Checking in and not being able to play will result in a round loss after the initial 10 minute timer
  • Bigoted/Unsportsmanlike behavior will not be tolerated
  • The most important one: have fun!

Prizing:

  • The top 2 placing players in the VGC Academy Discord will earn a qualification to the VGCA Academy Ace Invitational taking place in early July. More details on the invitational can be found in the server.
  • If the tournament entry count exceeds 50 players, the highest placing qualifier will also be rewarded a Shiny Mega Evolution of choice. Prizing will be distributed by final standings in the occurence of a tie.

The number of Rounds will depend on the number of participants that check in and submit a team:

  • Total Participants: Under 16 Players 4 Swiss Rounds Final Cut: X-1 or Better

  • Total Participants: 17-32 Players 5 Swiss Rounds Final Cut: X-2 Record or Better

  • Total Participants: 33-64 Players 6 Swiss Rounds Final Cut: X-2 Record or Better

  • Total Participants: 65-128 Players 7 Swiss Rounds Final Cut: X-2 Record or Better

  • Total Participants: 129-256 Players 8 Swiss Rounds Final Cut: X-2 Record or Better

  • Total Participants: 257+ Players 9 Swiss Rounds Final Cut: X-3 Record or Better

Tournament Structure

Swiss
5 Swiss Rounds - BO3
60 minutes per round
10 minute round check-in
players with 5 or more points 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