Friday, March 28, 2014

Update to This Saturday's Tournament Format


After some discussions, we've decided to change the format for tomorrow's tournament. Instead of VGC Rule, format will mirror the upcoming GTS event at the end of April....

Singles 3v3, Kalos Dex Pokemon with Xerneas, Yvetal, Zygarde and Mewtwo allowed.

Times are still the same (3pm-6pm CST). See you Saturday!

Thursday, March 27, 2014

Pokemon Tournament This Saturday

Join us this Saturday for an impromptu Pokemon tournament at Hobbytown on 70th and Pioneers.

Format TBA

Top 8 will receive a special Moon Ball Chimchar that knows Fakeout, Thunder Punch and Fire Punch. It also has hidden ability Iron Fist and is Jolly. Winner gets a Shiny Timid Shaymin that has Hidden Power Ice!! Will also have a random legendary giveaway to all who participate.

Hope to see you Saturday from 3pm-6pm!

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Now on Facebook!



We have opened up a Facebook page. Stop on by, friend us and stay connected with everyone involved with Pokemon in the Lincoln area.

Also, stay tuned for news and updates.

www.facebook.com/lincolnpokemon

Pokemon Company Announces "Premiere Challenges"... Will Nebraska Get One???


It looks like The Pokemon Company will be announcing a new VGC event called "Premier Challenges". Here is some info straight from Pokebeach.com:

A new type of Play! Pokemon event for the video games called "Premiere Challenges" will run in North America from April 21st to June 23rd. Each event will award Championship Points to the top players of each age division. Just like the other premiere video game events, the Premiere Challenges will run under VGC rules and player's teams will be scanned for legitimacy. Depending on the tournament organizer, there may also be entry fees and prize support.
These tournaments are ticketed as a pilot program: TPCi has only selected 58 tournament organizers to run them and each TO can only run up to two of them during the test period. Many U.S. states have one TO running them (two possible events). Other states have more, such as California with three TOs, Texas with three, and New York with two. Canada has six TOs and Mexico has one. It is expected that these events will eventually run worldwide. We're not sure when TPCi will announce the event, but it is expected to happen soon.

58 organizers, here's to hoping we get one, either in Lincoln or nearby. We've entered a discussion with TPCi to possibly host one IF Hobbytown or a nearby location doesn't get one. More information to be announced soon.

Meanwhile, expect an announcement soon on the 1st Annual Pokecup Series.

Monday, March 17, 2014

Congrats to our Great Plains Game Festival Winners!


A big congratulations goes out to our two winners of the Great Plains Game Festival Pokemon XY Tournament! While the turnout was not what we expected, we were still able to crown two winners!

Jasmine won the Pokemon XY VGC Rules Doubles Tournament with her formidable Garchomp named "Munchie". Everyone watching the finals came to the conclusion that Munchie has achieved legendary status, in the final game of a best-of-three match to crown a winner. After surviving a dragon claw from the opposing Garchomp (no focus sash), Munchie returned the favor for a clinching knock-out win... great play!

Then there is Joclyn, who won the Pokemon XY "Anything Goes" Single tournament. Her well-raised Giratina secured some impressive victories, including a one-hit KO against a bulky Ho-oh. WOW!

Congrats to the two winners! Look forward to our next tournament.

Friday, March 14, 2014

See You Sunday!


Don't forget: This SUNDAY from 9:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. is the Pokemon XY Tournament! Two of these are up for grab (Masters and Junior Division). The event will be held during the Great Plains Game Festival at the Holiday Inn in downtown Lincoln. Hope to see you there! 

Festival information: http://greatplainsgamefestival.com
Rules for the tournament:
 http://assets22.pokemon.com/assets/cms/pdf/op/tournaments/2014/Play_Pokemon_VG_Rules_and_Formats_2014.pdf


.... Oh, by the way
Sneak peek at the Pokecup. Ordered today. 
More information soon...


Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Pokemon VGC Tournament THIS WEEKEND!

We have a HUGE announcement today....

Pokemon Video Game tournament, hosted by the Capital City Pokemon Club, is this weekend!

Here are the details:

When: Sunday, March 16th 2014
Time: 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. CST
Where: Great Plains Game Festival at the Holiday Inn, downtown Lincoln, Nebraska
More details on the Festival: http://greatplainsgamefestival.com/
Entry: Tournament is FREE to enter, but there is an entry fee to get into the festival ($10 a day, $20 presale registration). More info available at the festival website.

Format: Pokemon X and Y bred Pokemon only! Double battle using XY bred Pokemon only (Kalos Native). Xerneas, Yvetal, Mewtwo, Zygarde are banned. Pokemon format follows the one issued for the current VGC season, meaning Pokemon on the Costal, Mountain and Central Pokedex can be used.

FOR MORE INFO ON THE VGC FORMAT, CLICK HERE!!!

There will be two divisions: Masters (Age 16+) and Juniors (Ages 15 and under). That may change, depending on the number of participants.

Winner of each format will receive a trophy, possibly other prizes will also be available!

Hope you can come on out and enjoy some Pokemon at the Great Plains Game Festival!