SUPER TRAINER SHOWDOWN INFORMATION:

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Master_Trainer_Pat says, "Here's today's announcements:  First, the

scoring for the STS is as posted on our website, _not_ as MT Mike told you

last week." (see http://www.wizards.com/Pokemon/stsfaq.asp

<http://www.wizards.com/Pokemon/stsfaq.asp>  for full details).

*         Master_Trainer_Pat says, "Second, there has been a slight change to

the rules regarding when time is called at the end of a round.  When time is

called, the current active player will finish his or her turn and that will

end the round.  Previously, it was written that there would be a chance for

the inactive player tohave one more turn as well."

*         Master_Trainer_Pat says, "Finally, as many of you already know MT

Mike, myself and a very dedicated group of friends(who put up with our

hair-brained ideas) worked until the wee(dle) hours of the morning to

complete the Space Weedle Project."

POKEMON LEAGUE & NEW PROMO CARDS:

 

*         Master_Trainer_Pat says, "Also, we confirmed some plans to have a

follow-up season to the Pokemon League after season 8 is finished.  This

Final season will be called 'Victory Road' and it will give trainers who got

a late start at earning their badges a chance to earn the ones that they

missed."

*         Master_Trainer_Pat says, "We've also found out that during "Victory

Road" trainers will have a chance to earn a Cool Porygon.  Earning one will

not be a walk in the park however, as it will take quite a few points to

get.  Furthermore, as I'm sure you're all wondering, the Cool Porygon that

you can earn during Victory Road is _exactly_ the same as the one that was

included with the Nintendo 64 bundle pak."

*         Master_Trainer_Mike says, "More news for you and a correction.  When

you go to the movie starting July 21st you will get an Ancient Mew card

(while supplies last).  This will also come with an ad card that sends you

to your local Pokemon League to get the special Ancient Mew play mat which

also helps you learn the translation of Ancient Mew.  You do NOT earn any

extra promo cards with this.  The Ancient Mew is your promo card."

*         Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Starting July 28th, they will be giving

away the 3 legendary birds promo cards at the theater (again while supplies

last).  There will be an ad card that comes with them that sends you to your

local Pokemon League.  If you complete that ad card you can get a Misty's

Seadrea promo card from the league.  You will also be able to earn a Mistys'

Seadra during Season 8 of the Pokemon League by completing one of the League

activities."

*         Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Season 8 of the Pokemon League (starting

August 5th in most locations) will also give you the opportunity to earn

promo # 18 the Team Rocket's Meowth promo card.  You can get a point grid

sticker put into your book and you can earn up to copies of this card, 1 at

250 points, and 1 at 500 points (just like the promo Eeevee was done this

season)."

*         Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Also, more new for the league.  After

Season 8 ends, the Victory Road Season starts.  For those of you who won't

have earned all 8 badges yet, you would continue to work on them.  If you

have earned all 8 of your badges then you get a special Victory Road Point

book.  You will keep track of your wins and losses against other League

members (trainers) in this book and each match will be verified by your Gym

Leader.  For a win, you earn a number of points equal to the opponent's

number of badges.  For a loss, you would SUBTRACT 1 point."

*         Master_Trainer_Mike says, "When a Trainer accumulates 20 points in

your Victory Road booklet you will receive 1 #20 Promo Psyduck card.  When

you win 5 games IN A ROW in your booklet, you will receive 1 Cool Porygon

promo card (promo #15). Trainers can continue to fill their booklet and/or

receive a new one upon completion of the first one for the remainder of the

Victory Road season."

*         Master_Trainer_Mike says, "We are also working out the details for

the second year of the league as well.  So be rest assured, it will

continue."

Best of luck to all at the Super Trainer Showdown this Saturday; we'll see

you there,

 - CHRISBO