TCG Tour Super Trainer Showdown Qualifier Tournament
5.1.00
Dear Pojo Fans:
On April 29 in Denver CO, my 12-year old son an I
competed in the first qualifier tournament for this summer’s Super
Trainer Showdown Tournament on July 22 in Los Angeles CA. Both of us
made it past the 3rd round and will receive a GOLD invitation
to the Showdown. Here are some interesting facts about the qualifier
tournament:
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There were 6 tournaments over the two days for each of the 3
age groups (up to 10, 11-14, 15 and over). A maximum of 32 players
were allowed for each tournament.
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Up to 72 finalists at each tour stop will receive
invitations to the Showdown. You have to be one of the top four
players making it past the 3rd round in one of the 6 single
elimination tournaments.
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If you get eliminated in the 3rd round or
earlier, you can get back in line and try to get another qualifier
tournament ticket.
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There was no formal pairing system. It was left up to
the winning players to decide who to play in the next round.
Therefore, avoid the better players and your friends as long as possible.
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Booster packs were given to round 2 winners and higher.
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The last two players in each tournament were given Pokemon
baseball caps. The top player
was also given a super trainer T-shirt.
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The top player in each age category will receive a free trip
to the Showdown. The formula used to determine the top player was
somewhat complex. It involved the amount of prizes your opponent had
left when you won. Therefore, try to win without letting your
opponent take any prizes. Scoop
Ups and Mr Fujis will help nicely.
I’m not sure if there’s any other way to qualify
for the Super Trainer Showdown Tournament. For those who can’t
make it to the Tour, do you know if there’s any other way to get invited
to the Showdown?
One last interesting fact about the tour in Denver: The
Jigglypuff US promo card was by far the most sought after trade.
However, I was not able to find anyone willing to sell or trade away his
or her Cool Porygon.
Steve & Mike Perucca