Exclusive Format #7 - Arcade Mode (FA Oak)
Organized by Gholdengo Frenzy
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Gholdengo Frenzy - Exclusive Format #7

Welcome to the Exclusive Format Series, where all sorts of original formats are played out exclusively!


Game Format

  • Players will only be able to win a game if they fulfill the following condition: flip 3 heads in a row with Arcade (B4a).
  • If a player flips 3 heads, their opponent has to concede the game: screenshots are strongly suggested in order to clear up potential disputes.
  • Players may take knockouts. However, taking all 3 points or knocking out all of the opponent's Pokémon on board leads to an instant loss.
  • If a player self-knockout's their Pokémon in order to lose purposefully, they will be given a loss.
  • The following cards are banned: All stadiums, except Arcade.

Shoutout to Harian for coming up with the format!


Tournament Phases

  • This tournament will be played out throughout two phases: Swiss Rounds and a Top Cut.
  • Swiss rounds are played out in a BO1. Top Cut is played out in a BO3.
  • The number of games will vary according to the number of participants (see following graph).
  • 8-15 players → 3 Swiss Rounds + Top 4 Cut
  • 16-31 players → 4 Swiss Rounds + Top 8 Cut
  • 32-63 players → 5 Swiss Rounds + Top 8 Cut
  • 64-127 players→ 6 Swiss Rounds + Top 16 Cut
  • 128-255 players → 7 Swiss Rounds + Top 16 Cut
  • 256-511 players → 8 Swiss Rounds + Top 32 Cut

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.

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 to it.

Incorrect Decklist

  • The result of a player using an incorrect decklist is a game 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 deck 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.

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 a tie occurs in game 3, play sudden death: first point wins.

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.

Prizepool

  • Top 1 → FA Professor's Research

Have fun!

Tournament Structure

Gamble to qualify
5 Swiss Rounds - BO1
20 minutes per round
4 minute round check-in
8 players advance to the next phase
Gamble to win
Single Elimination Bracket - BO3
untimed matches
no match check-in
Wins are worth 1 match point, ties 0