Pokemon TCG: Rivals Format Event - July 18th

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Rivals Format Pokémon TCG Event

Date: Saturday 18th July
Start Time: 6:00pm
Entry Fee: £12

Step into our custom-built Rivals Format Pokémon TCG event – a unique homebrew tournament celebrating iconic Trainer archetypes from the Scarlet & Violet era!

Players will build decks around a single Trainer identity and battle it out in a structured Swiss tournament to see which archetype comes out on top.


Event Overview

  • Casual competitive event based on League Challenge structure
  • 4–5 rounds of Swiss (depending on player attendance)
  • No top cut
  • Deck list required for all players
  • Standard Pokémon TCG rules apply unless stated below

Deck Building Rules

  • Only Standard-legal cards may be used (as of the event date)
  • Pokémon must belong to one Trainer archetype only
  • Eligible archetypes:
    • Iono
    • Larry
    • Cynthia
    • N
    • Steven
    • Ethan
    • Marnie
    • Lillie
    • Hop
    • Erika
    • Misty
    • Team Rocket
  • The archetype restriction applies only to Pokémon
  • All other cards (Trainer cards, Energy, ACE SPECs) follow normal Standard deck-building rules:
    • Maximum 4 copies of any card with the same name
    • Maximum 1 ACE SPEC card per deck

Prizing

  • Every player receives at least 1 Destined Rivals booster pack for participation
  • Players finishing in the top half receive 2 Destined Rivals booster packs
  • Additional Prize Packs and booster packs awarded based on final standings
  • Bonus prizes awarded to the highest-placing player of each archetype
  • Players who are the sole representative of an archetype may receive extra prizes at organiser discretion

About the Event

This is a fun, experimental format designed to encourage creativity, thematic deckbuilding, and a fresh competitive experience. Whether you're here to win or just try something new, all players are welcome.

Good luck, Trainers!