Pokémon Sword and Shield Tournament
Welcome to The Bell Tree World Championship Pokémon Tournament! In this double-elimination tournament members will go head to head to determine who is TBT's Next Pokémon Master!
How it Works
In this double-elimination tournament, participants will play each other in 1v1 single matches using a 6-Pokémon team. Please communicate with your opponent to determine your Link Code and appropriate time for your Link Battle. You will both be responsible for scheduling an appropriate time for your battle as well as taking a screenshot the results from the battle and submitting it via the Private Contest and Event Submission board. Please select "TBTWC: Pokémon Battle Results" from the Event/Contest dropdown menu.
This tournament is expected to last approximately six rounds. Each round of the event lasts a maximum of 48-hours, so please make sure you take the initiative to communicate with your opponent. Failure to play in your bracket without evidence of actively trying to arrange a time to play with the other person will result in both parties being disqualified. If you need a 24-hour extension you may request it. However, we are going to be as strict as possible with the 48-hour rule because we need this tournament to conclude by May 23rd 2021 at the latest so if it is not feasible to grant an extension your request may be declined.
Once you have finished your match, please submit the following information as a screenshot:
- Roster picture: Take this screenshot before the battle starts where it shows your Pokémon team/items and your opponent’s team. These teams must match the team registered prior to the tournament starting. If the game moves too quickly and you miss this screen, press the + button on your controller to bring up the roster again mid-battle and take a screenshot.
- WIN/LOSS picture: Take the screenshot at the end. It is less of an issue if you miss this one as long as both you and your opponent can confirm which of you won the bracket.
Tournament Rules
For your battle you will be choosing Singles / Normal Rules. However, please note the following restrictions for your Pokémon team that may differ from the default rules:
- Pokémon Sword/Shield only.
- Only Pokémon listed in the Galar, Isle of Armor, and Crown Tundra Pokédexes permitted.
- No Gigamax forms, no Legendaries/Mythicals or Pokémon from previous generations made available through Pokémon Home.
- Dynamaxing in a battle is an acceptable mechanic.
- No using the same Pokémon/hold item more than once.
- No Rental Teams. However, you may use any competitive Pokémon bought through the TBT Marketplace.
- No using FULL stall teams that drag the battle on forever.
- Please do not disclose the team/strategy of your opponent to the other participants.
- You cannot change your Pokémon team once it has been registered. The Pokémon team registered must be the same team presented in screenshots throughout the tournament.
Points
| Activity | Points Awarded | Addition Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Per battle completed in the Pokémon Tournament | 5 | n/a |
| Per battle won in the Pokémon Tournament | 5 | n/a |
| Coming in third place in the Pokémon Tournament | 5 | 
100 TBT Bells |
| Coming in second place in the Pokémon Tournament | 10 | 
175 TBT Bells |
| Coming in first place in the Pokémon Tournament | 15 | 
200 TBT Bells |
Tournament End Date
All battles must be completed and the results submitted by 11:59pm EDT on Sunday May 23rd 2021.
How to Sign-Up
To sign up for this event you need to submit the following two forms by 11:59pm EDT on Sunday May 9th 2021.
(1/2) Register As A Challenger
Post this as a new reply to this thread.
Code:
[B]In Game Name[/B]:
[B]Nintendo Switch Friend Code[/B]:
[B]Time Zone[/B]:
[B]Best Way to Contact Me[/B]:
[B]Best Available Time For Participation[/B]:
[B]TBTWC Team[/B]:(2/2) Register Your Pokémon Team
Submit this via the Private Contest and Event Submission board. Please select "TBTWC: Pokémon Team" from the Event/Contest dropdown menu.
Code:
[B]In Game Name:[/B]:
[B]Nintendo Switch Friend Code[/B]:
[B]Pokémon 1 (name/hold item/attacks)[/B]:
[B]Pokémon 2 (name/hold item/attacks)[/B]:
[B]Pokémon 3 (name/hold item/attacks)[/B]:
[B]Pokémon 4 (name/hold item/attacks)[/B]:
[B]Pokémon 5 (name/hold item/attacks)[/B]:
[B]Pokémon 6 (name/hold item/attacks)[/B]:
[B]TBTWC Team[/B]:Tournament Participants and Bracket
Tournament Participants
A list of participating players will be shown in the spoiler tag below.
Players will be listed here.
Tournament Bracket
The brackets are available to view on: Challonge.
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