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
Basic InformationFebruary 14 and 15, 2015
Double Tree by Hilton
1000 NE Multnomah Street
Portland, OR 97232
TRADING CARD GAME REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 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
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.
Additional Information: Call (971) 221-7147 or e-mail [email protected]
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