The World Cup of Pokémon X - Format [Read post #265]

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This year's World Cup will continue with the same format than last year, but this time adding RBY OU and GSC OU. This format best combines the individual and team aspect of the World Cup.

5 ORAS OU, 1 BW OU, 1 DPP OU, 1 ADV OU, 1 GSC OU, 1 RBY OU (Bo3)
1 Captain, 1 Co-Captain maximum, 5 Substitutes
(equals to maximum 17 players/team)

Qualifying Round
In this round, players will be placed into groups of 4, where they will battle all three of their opponents. Divisions will be assigned randomly.

6 points will be awarded for first place, 4 for second place, and 2 for third place in a division. If there is a tie for any position, the total number of points between those two positions will be split equally among the tied parties. For example, if two people are tied for first place, they will split 10 (6 for first + 4 for second) points between them for a total of 5 points each.

Teams will be ranked based on records, rather than points. This means the 8 teams with the best records will qualify for the quarter finals of the World Cup of Pokemon X. If two or more teams within the top 7 have identical records, points will be used to sort out the tiebreaks. However, if there is a tie in records for the last spot, points will be ignored both teams will play a tie break. The tie break will consist in 3 games (bo3): 1 ORAS game, and 1 tier chosen by each team (which could be ORAS again)

Knock-out Stages
Based on the results of the qualifying round, teams will be seeded and placed into a bracket, in which they will go head to head.

Teams will battle in 10v10 format where each of the members from one will play against the other. At the end of all 10 battles, the team with more wins will qualify for the next round. In the case of a tie, both teams will nominate a representative to participate in a tie break. The tie break will consist in 3 games (bo3): 1 ORAS game, and 1 tier chosen by each team (which could be ORAS again)

The tournament will progress in this format till only one team is left standing, the champion of World Cup of Pokemon X!
 
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Even for those who still need another year to cultivate their analytic prowess, this will serve as a fantastic learning experience in all aspects of the game. I heavily look forward to this.
 
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