Pokémon TCG: Sword and Shield—Brilliant Stars

Winter Regional Championships: Portland, Oregon - February 14 & 15, 2014

Big Daddy Snorlax

Big Daddy Snorlax

Administrator
Staff member
Pokemon TCG and VG Winter Regional Championships
February 14 and 15, 2015
Double Tree by Hilton
1000 NE Multnomah Street
Portland, OR 97232

TRADING CARD GAME REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS INFORMATION
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Basic Information

Location: Portland Double Tree by Hilton, 1000 NE Multnomah St,. Portland, OR 97232

Date: Saturday, February 14th, 2015 (Top Cut will play off on Sunday, February 15th)

Time: Registration begins at 8:00 AM (Registration ends at 9:00 AM). Player meeting begins at 9:15 AM. The main tournament Swiss rounds will last 6 to 7 hours on Saturday. The top cut for each age division, including any additional Swiss rounds if attendance warrants, will be played on Sunday the 15th at 9:00 AM and will play their top cut rounds while the VG Regional Championships get started.

Three Age Divisions: Juniors (born in 2004 or later)/Seniors (born in 2000, 2001, 2002, or 2003)/Masters (born in 1999 or earlier)

Swiss Format: Standard Constructed Deck (Bring your own 60 card deck - Cards are allowed from the Black & White Boundaries Crossed set or any sets released after that set, Black Star promo cards BW51 and higher or XY01 and higher, McDonald’s Collection 2014, XY Trainer Kit) Note: A limited amount of loaner decks are available for players who want to participate but may not have a legal deck to use.

Top Cut Format: Expanded Constructed Deck (Bring your own 60 card deck - Cards are allowed from the Black & White set or any sets released after that set, Black Star promo cards BW01 and higher or XY01 and higher, XY Kalos Starter Set, McDonald’s Collection 2011/2012/2014, BW Trainer Kit, XY Trainer Kit)
NOTE: Players do not have to switch decks for top cut as Standard format decks are legal in Expanded, but it is an option.

Style: Age Modified Swiss best two out of three match play with a 55 minute time limit (all players will play in every round) - Top Cut Finals is single elimination two out of three match play with a 75 minute time limit.

Cost: Junior/Senior Division – FREE Master Division – $20.00

Additional Information: Call (971) 221-7147 or e-mail [email protected]



VIDEO GAME REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS INFORMATION
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Basic Information

Location: Portland Double Tree by Hilton, 1000 NE Multnomah St,. Portland, OR 97232

Date: Sunday, February 15th, 2015

Time: Registration begins at 8:00 AM (Registration ends at 9:00 AM). Player meeting begins at 9:15 AM. The tournament will be Swiss rounds with a top cut determined by age group attendance. The Swiss rounds and will last 4 to 6 hours depending on attendance. Top cut rounds will follow Swiss play and will be single elimination best 2 out of 3 matches.

Location: Portland Double Tree by Hilton, 1000 NE Multnomah St,. Portland, OR 97232

Format: The format, rules, and regulations for the 2015 Pokémon Video Game Play! Pokémon Championship Series have been announced! In the new format, all battles will be played with the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire video games. The battles will be standard Double Battles, and most of the Pokémon in the National Pokédex (including many Legendary Pokémon) are permitted. To check an individual Pokémon’s eligibility, look for a blue pentagon on its summary page, underneath its image. View the updated tournament rules and regulations on pokemon.com for complete details of the new format.

  • Only Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Game Cards or downloadable versions are permitted for use.
  • Players may use Pokémon from the National Pokédex, from No. 001–719, that are caught in the game, transferred from a previous Pokémon title, or received at an official event or distribution
  • The following Pokémon may not be on a player’s team:
  • 150 – Mewtwo
  • 151 – Mew
  • 249 – Lugia
  • 250 – Ho‐Oh
  • 251 – Celebi
  • 382 – Kyogre
  • 383 – Groudon
  • 384 – Rayquaza
  • 385 – Jirachi
  • 386 – Deoxys
  • 483 – Dialga
  • 484 – Palkia
  • 487 – Giratina
  • 489 – Phione
  • 490 – Manaphy
  • 491 – Darkrai
  • 492 – Shaymin
  • 493 – Arceus
  • 494 – Victini
  • 643 – Reshiram
  • 644 – Zekrom
  • 646 – Kyurem
  • 647 – Keldeo
  • 648 – Meloetta
  • 649 – Genesect
  • 717 – Yveltal
  • 718 – Zygarde
  • 719 – Diancie
  • Pokémon must be placed in the Battle Box.
  • Pokémon are allowed to Mega Evolve.
  • Pokémon above level 50 are permitted, but they are auto‐leveled down to 50 for the duration of battle.
  • Players may use Pokémon with Hidden Abilities.
  • Players may use items that have been officially released via Pokémon X, Pokémon Y, Pokémon Omega Ruby, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, the Pokémon Global Link, or an official event or promotion.
Cost: FREE

Additional Information: Call (971) 221-7147 or e-mail [email protected]
 
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Schedule and Activity Information

Pokemon Winter Regionals – Portland, OR
Schedule of Events​

(DAY 1) Saturday – February 14, 2015

8:00 AMDoors Open
8:00 AM – 9:00 AMTCGTCG Regional Championship Registration
8:00 AMPokemon Store Opens (open all day)
8:00 AMTCG & VGSide Events and League Play Open (open all day)
9:30 AMTCGTCG Regional Championship Swiss Rounds Begin
11:30 AM – 12:00 PMVGVideo Game Premier Challenge Registration
12:00 PMVGVideo Game Premier Challenge Begins
On Demand – All DayTCG & VG“Win a Mat” Pick-up Tournaments
~ 7:30 PMDay 1 Ends


(DAY 2) Sunday – February 15, 2015
8:00 AMDoors Open
8:00 AM – 9:00 AMVGVG Regional Championship Registration
8:00 AM Pokemon Store Opens (open all day)
8:00 AMTCG & VGSide Events and League Play Open (open all day)
9:00 AMTCGTCG Top Cut (Players report at 8:45 AM)
9:30 AMVGVideo Game Regional Championships Begins
10:30 AM – 11:00 AMTCGTCG League Challenge Registration
11:00 AMTCGTCG League Challenge Begins
On Demand – All day TCG & VG“Win a Mat” Pick-up Tournaments
~ 7:30 PMDay 2 Ends

Activities

In addition to the main TCG and VG tournaments we will have LOTS of side event activities to keep players and family busy all day. While the main event tournaments are open to everyone we know that the key to a memorable weekend is offering a variety of activities in addition to those tournaments. The list below are some of the most popular activities offered in side events, but you never know what the staff will come up with to challenge BOTH our video game and trading card game players.

“Win a Playmat” Pick-up Tournaments - Saturday and Sunday (Cost $5.00 per player): We have a large supply of Kyogre mats and Groudon mats that we will be giving out as prizes in six or eight player pick-up TCG or video game tournaments. These mats are spectacular and the only place you can get them is at one of the Winter Regionals. Sign up for either a VG or TCG six or eight player tournament in the side event area and the winner will get one of these fantastic play mats. Second place will get three booster packs from recent sets.

Video Game Premier Challenge Tournament - Saturday (Cost $5.00 per player): Video Game players can get in some practice on Saturday and perhaps earn some Championship Points in the process by playing in a VG Premier Challenge tournament. Tournament registration is at 11:30 AM on Saturday. The tournament will start around noon. The registration fee for the VG Premier Challenge is $5 for all players and top finishers will receive Game Stop or Nintendo gift cards and Pokemon themed merchandise. The prizes increase as the number of players increase so bring your friends!

Trading Card Game League Challenge Tournament - Sunday (Cost $5.00 per player): TCG players will have plenty to do on Sunday even if they don’t make top cut. At 10:30 AM on Sunday players can register in a League Challenge tournament to earn Championship points and some other great prizes, including the Kyogre/Groudon playmats. Prizes will be determined by the number of players, and in addition to the playmats we will have boosters and other Pokemon merchandise in the prize pool.

League Play (FREE): You can win stuff just by playing your video game or battling with your TCG deck. Like the Pokemon League you attend at home, the League desk at side events will reward you for battling a friend (or a new fried you just met at the event). Battle throughout the day (main event battles do not count) and report your results to the League desk where you can win all kinds of Pokemon merchandise.

Raffles and Drawings (FREE): The MEGA-RAFFLE is a NW tradition at States and Regionals, and we have some FANTASTIC items again this year. You get an entry ticket when you register for the TCG or the VG tournament!!! There are lots of ways to get entry tickets and they’re FREE. You get another ticket in each of the first four rounds of the TCG tournament. You get tickets for side event activities and League play. The drawings will be after round four of the main event each day.

Raffle items include a sealed booster box, a 2014 Worlds kit, an OP Player’s Kit and other great Pokemon merchandise. There will be three raffles each day. You must be present to win and the drawing will be at the start of round five of the main tournament each day. We will also do random giveaways some rounds for Pokemon items such as playmats, caps, deck boxes and sleeves.

Pokemon Store: It wouldn’t be a NW Regionals without the Pokemon Store. You’ll want to arrive at 8:00 AM on Saturday when the doors open, get registered, and then head over to the store. The store has lots of very cool items, but some are in limited quantities. There are items directly from Japan, and of course there will also be the traditional things, like boosters and theme decks at great prices. While the store opens at 8:00 AM both days, you will want to arrive early on Saturday for the best selection of plushies and other limited items.

BDS
 
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