⚔️ PPBN - Tournament #3 ($10 + FA Cards)
Organized by Pokemon Pocket Battle Network
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Pokemon Pocket Battle Network

Tournament #3

First Prize: $10

Second through Fourth Prize: Your choice of any full art card (excluding deluxe set)

Winners must have the required dust and a 2-star card for trading

To participate in this tournament, you must be in the Pokemon Pocket Battle Network Discord

Description

While you wait for the tournament, join the PPBN community to battle against top players in the game and discuss various topics with like-minded trainers!

Tournament Structure

  • You must submit a single deck with listed energy type as a part of Limitless registration. This deck may not change after the tournament begins.
  • Check-in begins 60 minutes before the tournament begins.
  • Swiss Rounds will be Best of One (BO1) and 20 Minutes in length. You will have 5 Minutes to Check-In each round.
  • Top Cut will begin immediately after Swiss Rounds have finished.
  • Top Cut will also be Best of One (BO1). You will have 10 Minutes to Check-In once the Bracket is released.
  • Swiss Rounds and Top Cut numbers will be adjusted based on the number of participants (see the chart below)
    • 9-16 players → 4 Swiss Rounds + Top Cut of 4
    • 17-32 players → 5 Swiss Rounds + Top Cut of 8
    • 33-64 players → 5 Swiss Rounds + Top Cut of 16
    • 65-96 players → 6 Swiss Rounds + Top Cut of 16
    • 97-128 players → 6 Swiss Rounds + Top Cut of 32
    • 129-180 players → 7 Swiss Rounds + Top Cut of 32
    • 181-226 players → 7 Swiss Rounds + Top Cut of 64
    • 227+ players → 8 Swiss Rounds + Top Cut of 64

Rules

  • Your listed in-game name must match your actual in-game name exactly. "Nate" and "TTV.Nate" are not the same.
  • Your Discord username must be associated with your Limitless account.
  • Please make sure the deck you are using matches the deck you submitted for the tournament. Any discrepancies will lead to disqualification.
  • In event of a dispute, please contact a judge in the Limitless site. If a judge does not show, please use the Judge-Call room in the Discord and ping @Tournament Judge
  • Be sure to collect screenshots of your victories with your opponent's name in order to quickly resolve incorrect match reporting.
  • Intentional ties are allowed in Swiss rounds.
  • Judges will use their discretion when resolving disputes, please respect their time and expertise.
  • If both players in a match cannot provide sufficient evidence to settle a dispute, the match will be marked as a Double Loss.
  • Timer stalling is forbidden. If an opponent checks-in but does not respond for at least 5 minutes, call a judge.
  • Proven instances of cheating will result in disqualification.
  • Be respectful of all people involved - good luck to all!

Prize Pool

  • First Place: $10
  • Second through Fourth Place: Your choice of any other full art card (excluding deluxe set)

Tournament Structure

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