Pokémon TCG: Sword and Shield—Brilliant Stars

PUI: Sanction 2 v. 2

Status
Not open for further replies.
I would like it better if they sanctioned it where there was ONE player playing with TWO active Pokemon, not team battling where two people play using two active Pokemon. If they had the latter, people would go into chaos when going to tournaments if they did not have partners. People would be fighting over each other, judges would be going crazy, bad reports would be posted at the PokeGym. :lol:

They should have 2-on-2 battling with one player. I am not sure where they would fit this into the tournaments we already have, such as City Championships and State Championships, but maybe they would find some way to introduce it to tournaments. Prereleases would be a cool option for 2-on-2 battling, since you don't have to make a deck just for that style of play when the main style is 1 on 1.
 
I agree with the proposal to sanction 2 vs 2. Tournaments for that would be fun.

Some quick combo's:
Double Crawduant
Steelix/Xatu
Altaria/Relicanth
Snorlax/Relicanth
Rapidash/Charmander

Yep.... they go on and on. There are so many obviously good 2 vs 2 decks such as Minun/Plusle and Volbeat/Illumise.

2 vs 2 is a very strategic format and it would nice to be able to play it in a tournament scenario. Then, some of us would actually have a use for those stinkin' Chimecho promos.

~Hyp~ ;)
 
There ARE a lot of good combos. :D

That's what makes the format both challenging and fun to play.

Sure, you won't be able to netdeck right away, but that's part of the point.

The format is actually extremely cool. Give it a try sometime!
 
Love the proposal. We talked about it on Saturday a bit. Its so fun, but nobody is really playing it yet. I can see everyone having TWO decks: one for modified and one for 2 v 2. That way we use more of our collections, it adds tons of gameplay, and we learn even deeper strategy. Hope it gets considered soon by Nintendo
 
I don't see a big future for 2 vs 2 because of the HORRIFIC combos that can exist. Some have been mentioned already in this thread. Nevertheless, I'd like to see 2 vs 2 format become sanction-able. We'd probably run 2 vs 2 tournaments every other month or so just to add some variety to our tournaments.
 
It would be fun but I have to say no.There are to many combos out there worse way worse then 1-1.Plus it might be diffaculte sometimes it is hard to have 2 sets of good trainers 8 Tv Reporters not hard but there are others hard to get.Plus what about the younger players?That's something to consider.
 
We have a tournament on the 4th Saturday EVERY MONTH in the one player 2 active format. Even the little kids like it. Nothing says you have to have a specific deck for 2-on-2. Many people don't change their decks at all and do quite well. This format is quite fun as it is right now, but we are looking forward to 2 player 2 active format as well. I think it'll be fun. Sure let's sanction all these formats. More of a challenge.
 
The theme that seems to come through in many of the replies here is that people prefer not to have this format sanctioned because it would be

:eek: TOO CHALLENGING :eek:

Vicious combos and lots of thought required... totally new priorities and approaches to deckbuilding... a whole new metagame...

How could that NOT be fun?! :thumb:
 
Yes, I'd like to see single player 2v2. I'd also like to see team play sanctioned, either as 2v2 (Doug Z. and also cattdreams have worked on rules systems for that... it would have to be different than single player) or as the old Team Multiplayer. TMP is a great system for families, best pals, Martin and his brother, random teammates even. I can't stop the locals from playing it even the night before a major. TMP could also have a major recruiter for the 10- players (either as pals or as parent/older sibling). I think updating it for 2v2 would be cool.
 
Last edited:
I'm always up for new challenges. Would give cards that just sit in my binder some action and use. May take some type to master and think up good decks but that's half the fun!

I'm all for it.
 
I don't see it happening for two reasons.

The format is extremely broken in its current state and POP has way to many things to do on their to-do list to even consider adding in new formats. Also it is a tad bit too late for it as well since the next tournament season is planned out.

When I mean broken I mean the Pokemon Powers (including Poke-Bodies) can be so combo that can really shut down your opponent to a point where they can't do much than attach energy and attack. Such as Slaking and Armaldo for instance. Also, I was told by POP 2-on-2 was originally designed as a loose fun play and not designed for tournament play. They considered the idea of Limited 2-on-2 play but there are just no plans what so ever right now.
 
mysterioustrainer said:
The format is extremely broken in its current state and POP has way to many things to do on their to-do list to even consider adding in new formats. Also it is a tad bit too late for it as well since the next tournament season is planned out.
Click to expand...

Well, lessee... The 2v. 2 sanctioning to-do-list:
  1. Publish rules - done
  2. set up a forum to answer ruling questions - done
  3. insert format into floor rules - time to complete: 1/2 hour
This seems pretty doable to me. It would not be the main premier format, just a sanctionable variant under Modified. It just isn't such a big job.


When I mean broken I mean the Pokemon Powers (including Poke-Bodies) can be so combo that can really shut down your opponent to a point where they can't do much than attach energy and attack. Such as Slaking and Armaldo for instance. Also, I was told by POP 2-on-2 was originally designed as a loose fun play and not designed for tournament play. They considered the idea of Limited 2-on-2 play but there are just no plans what so ever right now.
Click to expand...

Well, POP did print a bunch of cards specifically for the format. Your example of Slaking/Armaldo is rather... weak. It'd be a very tough combo to build and maintain, especially when smart players will be running multiple Reversals and Warp Points. In fact, it seems pretty clear to me that you've never even tried the format. :rolleyes:

Regardless of whether or not you 'talked to POP', I'd like to let them decide...
 
I play 2 on 2 all the time at league. I know the format well and the Slaking/Armaldo combo is just one of the many combos that are played. Also you forgot tons more things they would have to do besides just adding it into the rules. Yes they specially made cards with 2on2 mechanics on them but that doesn't mean they are going to jump right into 2on2 tournaments just because the cards have them.
 
mysterioustrainer said:
Also you forgot tons more things they would have to do besides just adding it into the rules. Yes they specially made cards with 2on2 mechanics on them but that doesn't mean they are going to jump right into 2on2 tournaments just because the cards have them.
Click to expand...

OK. Go ahead and clue me in. What are all those other things?

Why couldn't they just establish 2 v. 2 as an allowable (sanctionable) variant of Modified Format?

Really... why would that be hard?
 
Ok... Broken Lizard... why don't we run a 2 vs 2 tourney just as a good bye party for me from league. That would be fun. I can talk more about it during league tomorrow night (2nd to last league). I'd be willing to help if necessary.

More combos:
Victreebel/Vicreebel
Armaldo/Vileplume ex (Would be hard to do, but the end result would be GREAT!)

Then again, I feel the same way about the video games. They need to make SOME SORT of a system for that as well. I mean, you can get 5 points for a loss and 10 points for a win with the current league system, but they need to expand on their ideas. Its the only way to keep people in the game.

~Hyp~ ;)
 
Last edited:
Status
Not open for further replies.
Back
Top