This free-to-enter tournament is exclusively open to Stage 1 & Stage 2 Professors from anywhere in the world. The Professor Cup combines a specially designed format, quirky unpredictable rules, and great prizes to create a memorable experience for all.
The tournament comprises two completely separate tournaments for TCG and VG players. Stay sharp, as random pairings during the swiss rounds may find themselves having to compete in an unexpected challenge, while the top seed from each tournament will go head-to-head in a thrilling final to determine who will take home the first place prize.
On top of all that, there will be opportunities to win TCG booster packs every single round!
TCG Format
- Any Basic Pokémon can evolve into any Stage 1 Pokémon of the same type. The same goes for Stage 1 Pokémon evolving into Stage 2 Pokémon.
- Only Basic and Stage 2 may use Abilities!
- Only Stage 1 Pokémon may use Attacks!
- 40-card decks, games played for 4 Prize cards
- Sun & Moon onwards
- Only common, uncommon, and rare cards may be used. The rarity symbol on the card needs to be black to count as common, uncommon, or rare. Cards with a foil symbol are considered “ultra rare” (or similar variant) and aren’t legal for play in this particular format.
- Limit 2 cards with the same name (excluding basic Energy)
The ‘Equal and Opposite’ Rule
TCG players, be sure to bring a GX counter along with you to take advantage of this supplemental rule!
Once per game, at any time between turns, you may flip over your GX counter to invert which Pokémon can use attacks, and which can use Abilities, for the next 3 turns. This means that for the next 3 turns, only Stage 1 Pokémon may use Abilities, and only Basic and Stage 2 Pokémon may attack!
This only works one way – if you choose to do this, your opponent can’t then just use their own GX counter to negate the change. They can however use their own GX counter during this time to begin another 3 turns from that point onwards, thereby extending the number of turns where this rule applies.
Banned Cards
- Eevee (SUM, 101)
- Double Colorless Energy (SUM, 136)
- Granbull (LOT, 138)
- Jirachi (TEU, 99)
- Aerodactyl (TEU, 103) – let’s face it, he’d be no fun
- Reset Stamp (UNM, 206)
- All TAG TEAM Supporters (CEC)
VG Format – “Middle Cup”
- Pokémon must be Alola-born.
- Only Pokémon in the middle of a three-stage evolutionary line may be used!
- Double Battle
- Flat rules
- Species & Item clauses in effect
- Best-of-Three, 50 minute rounds
Banned Items
- Eviolite
- Light Ball
Prizes
Assuming at least 16 players!
| Champion |
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| Finalist |
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| Semi-Finalist |
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| 5th – 8th place |
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| 9th – 16th place |
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In addition…
…plenty of fun raffle prizes up for grabs!