Pokémon TCG: Sword and Shield—Brilliant Stars

Houston, Texas Pokemon TCG & VGC Regional Championships - April 14 & 15, 2012

chrataxe said:
Do do envy you, traveling from state to state judging.
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Enjoying the traveling and the opportunity to make new friends, see old friends and work with different people this year.

Done it the last 2 years and I have really had a blast.
 
I'm thinking about flying in from up here in ohio! :)

I've seen several airport locations, would Bush be my best bet as far as landing close tot he venue?
 
Bush would be the best bet as there is a free shuttle from Bush to the hotel the event is at.
 
Spirit Of Mew said:
I'm thinking about flying in from up here in ohio! :)

I've seen several airport locations, would Bush be my best bet as far as landing close tot he venue?
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Bush IAH is 15 minutes away from the hotel and the hotel offers FREE shuttle every 30 minutes to the airport. You do NOT want to fly into Hobby airport, it's across town and there is no hotel or airport shuttle to our Hilton.
 
Thank you both! Very helpful :)

Are there any airlines you would suggest, I'm on a smaller budget so whatever you know that's quick and easy
 
It's confirmed I'll be coming in from ohio!!! :)

Anyone know how well Cab Services run there. I need to find a ride from the airport back to my hotel, I'm not staying at the venue sadly :/
 
Contest and Activities:

This is for tournament players only.


Saturday & Sunday - All players (TCG and VGC) will receive a ticket for the PokeRaffles. Prizes include Pokemon items and gift certificates.

Saturday & Sunday - Pokemon Spirit - Show your Pokemon spirit and wear your Pokemon shirt to get an extra raffle ticket. This is for shirts ONLY. Undershirts, Hats, pants, socks, underwear, etc do not count.

Saturday -- Custom Pokemon T-Shirt contest - Take a plain t-shirt and turn it into something spectacular. Must be Pokemon or Pokemon related, of course. Yes, custom shirts will count for the Pokemon Spirit. Winner gets a prize!

Saturday -- Create-A-Card Contest - Get creative and design your own Pokemon card. Must be FUNNY! Funny attacks, Powers, Bodies, Abilities, etc. We want funny cards. Winners get prizes!

Sunday -- Drawing Contest -- Get creative and draw your own version of a Pokemon. Winners get prizes!

Saturday & Sunday - Coloring Corner -- not just for the kids, but just for fun!

Saturday - Bring-A-Friend - Introduce Pokemon TCG to a new player! Bring a new player (never been issued a player id) to play in the tournament. You and your friend will each receive a Pokemon poster.

Saturday - Giant PokeBall - We have three GIANT PokeBalls (one for each division). Guess what Pokemon is in them. Winner gets a prize!

Saturday - PokeBall Grab - For Juniors and Seniors only. After Swiss rounds, Juniors and Seniors will get to pick a PokeBall from our PokeBall Grab. Whatever is in the PokeBall is theirs to keep! Everyone's a winner! There's a prize in every PokeBall!

Saturday & Sunday - Pokemon Cosplay - Masters only - Dress up as your favorite Pokemon. Winner gets two tickets to the 2013 Anime Matsuri in the Houston Area.

Stay tuned... We may be adding some more!
 
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Friday night happenings TCG (April 13):

Open play - 6:30 - 11:00 in the ballroom and as long as you want in the atrium.

League play - 6:30 - 9:00 in the ballroom. Earn league badges, promo cards, and pins.

Stage 2 tournament (FREE) - 6:30 - 7:00 registration / 7:15 start. ONLY Stage 2 Pokemon can be played, yes they'll be your basic Pokemon. Modified format, 60 cards, 30 minute + 3 turns, double elimination (lose twice you're out), top 2 win prizes.

Friday night happenings Video Game (April 13):

Open play - 6:30 - 11:00 in the ballroom and as long as you want in atrium.

League play - 6:30 - 9:00 in the ballroom. Earn league badges, promo cards, and pins.

VG tournament - FREE / Top 2 win a prize

Single Battle style, with up to 6 Pokemon each. (One per player out at a time)
Black & White DS games only / Connect with their opponents via the C-gear
Double elimination (lose twice, you're out) / 15 minute Rounds.
The same Pokémon and Item restrictions as the video game championships apply.
Players must use the same Pokémon throughout the tournament. No changes can be made to the team.
Up to 6 Pokémon should be placed either in the party or in the battle box prior to round one
 
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leeroyjenkins said:
omg. stage 2 tournament?!?!? sounds amazing. Modified as in the current legal sets?
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Yes, current sets, just like what's allowed at Regionals.


Side note - MORE hotel rooms have been added for Friday, April 13 and Saturday, April 14

AND

We got the deadline date of March 30th moved to April 10th.

Got rooms? The heck with milk.

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Regarding the Stage 2 tournament:

Yes, any Trainer or Supporter that allows you to search your deck or discard pile for Basic Pokemon will be allowed in play since all your Stage 2 Pokemon are considered Basic Pokemon.

No, you cannot play any Trainers or Supporters that allow you to search for evolved Pokemon since your Stage 2 Pokemon are now Basic Pokemon.

ONLY Stage 2 Pokemon in your deck.
 
Stage 2 tournament? so I could bench a Vileplume and have instant lock........ sweet. also I'm guessing you can use prism energies?
 
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Depends on how it gets ruled, I'd say that the ability would work. Since it's a basic, the text would have to change to "when you play shiftyry from your hand to the bench."
 
thunderjolt said:
Depends on how it gets ruled, I'd say that the ability would work. Since it's a basic, the text would have to change to "when you play shiftyry from your hand to the bench."
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I don't think it would work that way. It would probably be called not working because it did not evolve from a pokemon.
 
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