April 14 & 15, 2012
Houston Hilton North
12400 Greenspoint Drive
Houston, Texas 77060
281-875-2222 or 1+866-577-1154
Room Block Name - Pokemon Regional Tournament
Price - 79.00 + tax = 92.43 a night / Choice of King Size bed or two Queen Size bed rooms
Players MUST book the room or rooms by April 10, 2012 to secure the price above.
Pokemon Regional Tournament block is available Thursday, April 12 through Sunday, April 15.
Please contact Mike Cook at 281-362-8781 if you have any problems with booking. Leave a message on the machine if I'm not in.
FREE internet access in all Pokemon Regional Tournament block rooms.
FREE Pokemon hotel block raffle. Each hotel room in our Pokemon block will be entered in the raffle for a sealed box of Pokemon booster packs.
FREE internet service in Atrium outside Pokemon ballroom. The Atrium is huge and there will be plenty of seating for parents and players.
FREE shuttle to and from Bush Airport, shuttle every 30 minutes.
FREE shuttle within 5 miles of the hotel.
FREE parking all weekend, outside or in garage.
Starbucks in atrium of hotel, right outside the Pokemon ballroom.
Pokemon ballroom will be set up for 600 + players plus round tables for guest. Players will have plenty of room to relax after each game.
Plenty of eateries within 2 blocks of the Hilton Houston North, will provide a complete list.
Houston Hilton North also has a heated pool and a nice weight room, business center and much more. Be sure and check out their link.
http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/HOUGPHF-Hilton-Houston-North-Texas/index.do
Pokemon Regionals Championships Schedule:
Friday, April 13 - 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm - Open gaming in Pokemon Ballroom. Open gaming available in Atrium outside the ballroom all day.
For Friday side events - See post #73
Saturday, April 14 - Pokemon TCG Championships - 8:00 am - 10:00 am Registration, Deck Checks, and Announcements / Round 1 follows.
Sunday, April 15 - Top 8 Cut for TCG at 8:00 am / Pokemon VGC Championships - Juniors & Seniors 8:00 am Registration / Masters 12:00 pm Registration
Friday, Saturday, & Sunday - See post #71 for other fun activities and contest.
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As always, the Pokemon TCG Regional Championships will be Modified Play, HeartGold SoulSilver and newer sets. A complete list coming soon.
Junior Division: Born in 2001 or later
Senior Division: Born in 1997, 1998, 1999, or 2000
Masters Division: Born in 1996 or earlier
Pokemon TCG Regional Championship Prizes
All participants will receive 5 Play! Points, and a Pokémon Regional Championships promo card (while supplies last), just for playing!
1st Place
A Pokémon TCG Regional Championships 1st Place medal
A Travel Award for the winner (including a parent or legal guardian for players under 18) to the 2011 U.S. National Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, OR the Canada National Championships in Toronto, ON.*
A first- and second-round bye at the U.S. National Championships**
A combination of 72 booster packs from current Pokémon TCG expansions
10 Championship Points
2nd Place
A Pokémon TCG Regional Championships 2nd Place medal
A first- and second-round bye at the U.S. National Championships**
A combination of 72 booster packs from current Pokémon TCG expansions
8 Championship Points
3rd & 4th Place
A Pokémon TCG Regional Championships 3rd or 4th Place medal
A combination of 36 booster packs from current Pokémon TCG expansions
6 Championship Points
5th Place through 8th Place
A combination of 24 booster packs from current Pokémon TCG expansions
5 Championship Points
9th Place through 12th Place
A combination of 18 booster packs from current Pokémon TCG expansions
4 Championship Points (if division attendance is 32 or greater)
13th Place through 16th Place
A combination of 18 booster packs from current Pokémon TCG expansions
3 Championship Points (if division attendance is 64 or greater)
17th Place through 32nd Place
A combination of 7 booster packs from current Pokémon TCG expansions
2 Championship Points (if division attendance is 64 or greater)
33rd Place through 64th Place
1 Championship Point (if division attendance is 128 or greater)
* Non-U.S. residents are not eligible to collect a Travel Award to the U.S. National Championships, as the U.S. Nationals are open to U.S. residents only. Non-Canadian residents are not eligible to collect a Travel Award to the Canadian National Championships, as the Canadian Nationals are open to Canadian residents only. If a non-resident wins a Regional Championship, the Travel Award will pass down to the next eligible resident. All other prizes will be awarded to the actual winner of the event.
** Byes do not ‘stack.’ If you have won a bye in another event such as the S/P/T Championship and finish in the top 2 of a Regional Championship, you will receive a first- and second-round bye at your National Championships.
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Pokemon VGC Modified Format
5. Standard Format Style
All sanctioned Pokémon video game tournaments require players to assemble a team of Pokémon, with items, prior to the start of the event. The standard format style for all PLAY! Pokémon tournaments is Double Battle.
5.1. Double Battle
In Double Battles, each player selects four Pokémon from his or her party of six to battle with. At the start of the battle, players send out the first two Pokémon in their party, making a total of four Pokémon on the battlefield. Game play continues until a player knocks out all four of his or her opponent’s Pokémon.
6. Standard Team Construction Rules
When building a team for a PLAY! Pokémon tournament, all players must adhere to these standard construction rules.
· A player’s team cannot contain two Pokémon with the same Pokédex number
· Each Pokémon on a player’s team can hold an item, though no two Pokémon may hold the same item
· A player’s team cannot contain two Pokémon with the same nickname
· A player’s team cannot contain a Pokémon nicknamed with the name of another Pokémon (for example, an Unfezant named “Pidove”)
· Pokémon may only use moves that have been learned through one of the following methods:
o By leveling up
o By TM or HM
o As an Egg move, through breeding
o From a character in the game
o A move already known by a Pokémon received at an official Pokémon event or promotion
Rev: September 1st, 2011
• Only Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version Game Cards are permitted for use.
• Players may use Pokémon from the National Pokédex, from No. 001–646, 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:
o 150 – Mewtwo
o 151 – Mew
o 249 – Lugia
o 250 – Ho‐Oh
o 251 – Celebi
o 382 – Kyogre
o 383 – Groudon
o 384 – Rayquaza
o 385 – Jirachi
o 386 – Deoxys
o 483 – Dialga
o 484 – Palkia
o 487 – Giratina
o 489 – Phione
o 490 – Manaphy
o 491 – Darkrai
o 492 – Shaymin
o 493 – Arceus
o 494 – Victini
o 643 – Reshiram
o 644 – Zekrom
o 646 – Kyurem
• Pokémon must be placed in the Battle Box.
• 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 that have been officially released via Pokémon
Black Version and Pokémon White Version, the Pokémon Global Link, or an official event or
promotion.
• Pokémon may not know the moves Sky Drop or Dark Void.
• The Wonder Launcher cannot be used during battle.
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Pokemon VGC Regional Championships Prizes
All participants will receive 5 Play! Points, and a Pokémon Regional Championships promo card (while supplies last), just for playing!
1st Place
• A Pokémon Video Game Regional Championships 1st Place medal
• A Travel Award for the winner (including a parent or legal guardian for players under 18) to the 2011 Pokémon Video Game U.S. National Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, OR the 2011 Pokémon Video Game Canada National Championships in Toronto, ON.*
• A first- and second-round bye at the 2012 Pokémon Video Game U.S. National Championships**
• Additional Pokémon-themed items
• 10 Championship Points
2nd Place
• A Pokémon Video Game Regional Championships 2nd Place medal
• A $300 travel allowance (including an additional $300 travel allowance for players under 18) to participate in the 2011 Pokémon Video Game U.S. National Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, OR the 2011 Pokémon Video Game Canada National Championships in Toronto, ON.*
• A first- and second-round bye at the 2012 Pokémon Video Game U.S. National Championships**
• Additional Pokémon-themed items
• 8 Championship Points
3rd & 4th Place
• A Pokémon Video Game Regional Championships 3rd or 4th Place medal
• A $300 travel allowance (including an additional $300 travel allowance for players under 18) to participate in the 2011 Pokémon Video Game U.S. National Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, OR the 2011 Pokémon Video Game Canada National Championships in Toronto, ON.*
• Additional Pokémon-themed items
• 6 Championship Points
5th Place through 8th Place
• 5 Championship Points
9th Place through 12th Place
• 4 Championship Points (if division attendance is 32 or greater)
13th Place through 16th Place
• 3 Championship Points (if division attendance is 64 or greater)
17th Place through 32nd Place
• 2 Championship Points (if division attendance is 64 or greater)
33rd Place through 64th Place
• 1 Championship Point (if division attendance is 128 or greater)
* Non-U.S. residents are not eligible to collect a Travel Award or travel allowance to the U.S. National Championships, as the U.S. Nationals are open to U.S. residents only. Non-Canadian residents are not eligible to collect a Travel Award or travel allowance to the Canadian National Championships, as the Canadian Nationals are open to Canadian residents only. If a non-resident wins a Regional Championship, the Travel Award or travel allowance will pass down to the next eligible resident. All other prizes will be awarded to the actual winner of the event.
** Byes do not ‘stack.’ If you have win byes at both the Autumn and Spring Regional Championships, you will only receive a first- and second-round bye at your National Championships.
Houston Hilton North
12400 Greenspoint Drive
Houston, Texas 77060
281-875-2222 or 1+866-577-1154
Room Block Name - Pokemon Regional Tournament
Price - 79.00 + tax = 92.43 a night / Choice of King Size bed or two Queen Size bed rooms
Players MUST book the room or rooms by April 10, 2012 to secure the price above.
Pokemon Regional Tournament block is available Thursday, April 12 through Sunday, April 15.
Please contact Mike Cook at 281-362-8781 if you have any problems with booking. Leave a message on the machine if I'm not in.
FREE internet access in all Pokemon Regional Tournament block rooms.
FREE Pokemon hotel block raffle. Each hotel room in our Pokemon block will be entered in the raffle for a sealed box of Pokemon booster packs.
FREE internet service in Atrium outside Pokemon ballroom. The Atrium is huge and there will be plenty of seating for parents and players.
FREE shuttle to and from Bush Airport, shuttle every 30 minutes.
FREE shuttle within 5 miles of the hotel.
FREE parking all weekend, outside or in garage.
Starbucks in atrium of hotel, right outside the Pokemon ballroom.
Pokemon ballroom will be set up for 600 + players plus round tables for guest. Players will have plenty of room to relax after each game.
Plenty of eateries within 2 blocks of the Hilton Houston North, will provide a complete list.
Houston Hilton North also has a heated pool and a nice weight room, business center and much more. Be sure and check out their link.
http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/HOUGPHF-Hilton-Houston-North-Texas/index.do
Pokemon Regionals Championships Schedule:
Friday, April 13 - 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm - Open gaming in Pokemon Ballroom. Open gaming available in Atrium outside the ballroom all day.
For Friday side events - See post #73
Saturday, April 14 - Pokemon TCG Championships - 8:00 am - 10:00 am Registration, Deck Checks, and Announcements / Round 1 follows.
Sunday, April 15 - Top 8 Cut for TCG at 8:00 am / Pokemon VGC Championships - Juniors & Seniors 8:00 am Registration / Masters 12:00 pm Registration
Friday, Saturday, & Sunday - See post #71 for other fun activities and contest.
--------------------------------------------------------
As always, the Pokemon TCG Regional Championships will be Modified Play, HeartGold SoulSilver and newer sets. A complete list coming soon.
Junior Division: Born in 2001 or later
Senior Division: Born in 1997, 1998, 1999, or 2000
Masters Division: Born in 1996 or earlier
Pokemon TCG Regional Championship Prizes
All participants will receive 5 Play! Points, and a Pokémon Regional Championships promo card (while supplies last), just for playing!
1st Place
A Pokémon TCG Regional Championships 1st Place medal
A Travel Award for the winner (including a parent or legal guardian for players under 18) to the 2011 U.S. National Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, OR the Canada National Championships in Toronto, ON.*
A first- and second-round bye at the U.S. National Championships**
A combination of 72 booster packs from current Pokémon TCG expansions
10 Championship Points
2nd Place
A Pokémon TCG Regional Championships 2nd Place medal
A first- and second-round bye at the U.S. National Championships**
A combination of 72 booster packs from current Pokémon TCG expansions
8 Championship Points
3rd & 4th Place
A Pokémon TCG Regional Championships 3rd or 4th Place medal
A combination of 36 booster packs from current Pokémon TCG expansions
6 Championship Points
5th Place through 8th Place
A combination of 24 booster packs from current Pokémon TCG expansions
5 Championship Points
9th Place through 12th Place
A combination of 18 booster packs from current Pokémon TCG expansions
4 Championship Points (if division attendance is 32 or greater)
13th Place through 16th Place
A combination of 18 booster packs from current Pokémon TCG expansions
3 Championship Points (if division attendance is 64 or greater)
17th Place through 32nd Place
A combination of 7 booster packs from current Pokémon TCG expansions
2 Championship Points (if division attendance is 64 or greater)
33rd Place through 64th Place
1 Championship Point (if division attendance is 128 or greater)
* Non-U.S. residents are not eligible to collect a Travel Award to the U.S. National Championships, as the U.S. Nationals are open to U.S. residents only. Non-Canadian residents are not eligible to collect a Travel Award to the Canadian National Championships, as the Canadian Nationals are open to Canadian residents only. If a non-resident wins a Regional Championship, the Travel Award will pass down to the next eligible resident. All other prizes will be awarded to the actual winner of the event.
** Byes do not ‘stack.’ If you have won a bye in another event such as the S/P/T Championship and finish in the top 2 of a Regional Championship, you will receive a first- and second-round bye at your National Championships.
------------------------------------------------------
Pokemon VGC Modified Format
5. Standard Format Style
All sanctioned Pokémon video game tournaments require players to assemble a team of Pokémon, with items, prior to the start of the event. The standard format style for all PLAY! Pokémon tournaments is Double Battle.
5.1. Double Battle
In Double Battles, each player selects four Pokémon from his or her party of six to battle with. At the start of the battle, players send out the first two Pokémon in their party, making a total of four Pokémon on the battlefield. Game play continues until a player knocks out all four of his or her opponent’s Pokémon.
6. Standard Team Construction Rules
When building a team for a PLAY! Pokémon tournament, all players must adhere to these standard construction rules.
· A player’s team cannot contain two Pokémon with the same Pokédex number
· Each Pokémon on a player’s team can hold an item, though no two Pokémon may hold the same item
· A player’s team cannot contain two Pokémon with the same nickname
· A player’s team cannot contain a Pokémon nicknamed with the name of another Pokémon (for example, an Unfezant named “Pidove”)
· Pokémon may only use moves that have been learned through one of the following methods:
o By leveling up
o By TM or HM
o As an Egg move, through breeding
o From a character in the game
o A move already known by a Pokémon received at an official Pokémon event or promotion
Rev: September 1st, 2011
• Only Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version Game Cards are permitted for use.
• Players may use Pokémon from the National Pokédex, from No. 001–646, 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:
o 150 – Mewtwo
o 151 – Mew
o 249 – Lugia
o 250 – Ho‐Oh
o 251 – Celebi
o 382 – Kyogre
o 383 – Groudon
o 384 – Rayquaza
o 385 – Jirachi
o 386 – Deoxys
o 483 – Dialga
o 484 – Palkia
o 487 – Giratina
o 489 – Phione
o 490 – Manaphy
o 491 – Darkrai
o 492 – Shaymin
o 493 – Arceus
o 494 – Victini
o 643 – Reshiram
o 644 – Zekrom
o 646 – Kyurem
• Pokémon must be placed in the Battle Box.
• 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 that have been officially released via Pokémon
Black Version and Pokémon White Version, the Pokémon Global Link, or an official event or
promotion.
• Pokémon may not know the moves Sky Drop or Dark Void.
• The Wonder Launcher cannot be used during battle.
------------------------------------------------------
Pokemon VGC Regional Championships Prizes
All participants will receive 5 Play! Points, and a Pokémon Regional Championships promo card (while supplies last), just for playing!
1st Place
• A Pokémon Video Game Regional Championships 1st Place medal
• A Travel Award for the winner (including a parent or legal guardian for players under 18) to the 2011 Pokémon Video Game U.S. National Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, OR the 2011 Pokémon Video Game Canada National Championships in Toronto, ON.*
• A first- and second-round bye at the 2012 Pokémon Video Game U.S. National Championships**
• Additional Pokémon-themed items
• 10 Championship Points
2nd Place
• A Pokémon Video Game Regional Championships 2nd Place medal
• A $300 travel allowance (including an additional $300 travel allowance for players under 18) to participate in the 2011 Pokémon Video Game U.S. National Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, OR the 2011 Pokémon Video Game Canada National Championships in Toronto, ON.*
• A first- and second-round bye at the 2012 Pokémon Video Game U.S. National Championships**
• Additional Pokémon-themed items
• 8 Championship Points
3rd & 4th Place
• A Pokémon Video Game Regional Championships 3rd or 4th Place medal
• A $300 travel allowance (including an additional $300 travel allowance for players under 18) to participate in the 2011 Pokémon Video Game U.S. National Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, OR the 2011 Pokémon Video Game Canada National Championships in Toronto, ON.*
• Additional Pokémon-themed items
• 6 Championship Points
5th Place through 8th Place
• 5 Championship Points
9th Place through 12th Place
• 4 Championship Points (if division attendance is 32 or greater)
13th Place through 16th Place
• 3 Championship Points (if division attendance is 64 or greater)
17th Place through 32nd Place
• 2 Championship Points (if division attendance is 64 or greater)
33rd Place through 64th Place
• 1 Championship Point (if division attendance is 128 or greater)
* Non-U.S. residents are not eligible to collect a Travel Award or travel allowance to the U.S. National Championships, as the U.S. Nationals are open to U.S. residents only. Non-Canadian residents are not eligible to collect a Travel Award or travel allowance to the Canadian National Championships, as the Canadian Nationals are open to Canadian residents only. If a non-resident wins a Regional Championship, the Travel Award or travel allowance will pass down to the next eligible resident. All other prizes will be awarded to the actual winner of the event.
** Byes do not ‘stack.’ If you have win byes at both the Autumn and Spring Regional Championships, you will only receive a first- and second-round bye at your National Championships.
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