Best of 3 Swiss rounds (Up to 5 rounds of swiss)
Max : 64 Professors
Standard TCG Format and Standard Rules Apply (SM5 onwards)
SPECIAL RULES EFFECTS
- Broken Time-Space effect – Each Player may evolve a Pokémon that he or she just played or evolved during that turn
- Lost Zone Clause – If a card were to go to the discard pile, it goes to the lost zone after resolving effects instead.
- Energy Clause – instead of the usual rule of attaching an Energy card from your hand to one of your Pokémon once per turn, this professor cup allows you to “Attach up to one basic Energy card and one special energy card from your hand to one of your Pokémon (once per turn).” However, you cannot attach 2 basic energies card or 2 special energies card once per turn.
- Ban list
a) Pokémon with attack “Lost March” in its name cannot be played
b) Ability “Queen’s Call” cannot be used (The card can be played).
c) Lt. Surge’s Strategy (UNB-178, HIF-60) cannot be be played. - Time Clause – 40 minutes per swiss rounds + 3 turns
Entry Requirements (at the point where professor cup will commence)
Professors from the Asia Region:
● An Active Basic, Stage 1 or Stage 2 Professor (Organizer, VG or TCG Judge) in good standing
● Earned at least 20 Professor points in the Play! Pokémon Account.
● An activity under “My Current Activities” that is dated not more than 3 months old from date of Professor Cup.
Professors from other regions:
● A Stage 1 or Stage 2 Rank Professor (Organizer, VG or TCG Judge) in good standing
Prizes
1st place: Flights and accommodation plus the chance to volunteer at a prestigious Play! Pokémon event; Champion trophy; Professor Program messenger bag
2nd place: Finalist trophy; Professor Program messenger bag
3rd & 4th place: Semifinalist trophy; Professor Program messenger bag
5th–8th place: Professor Program messenger bag
Exclusive Participation Gift will be given to all eligible professor participants!