Recently, the comment section has been engaging in discussion of a PJN tournament, where we go all out and fight for #1, whether it be with the best Pokémon or with your favorites. As such, the staff chat has been bustling with discussion over it, with all of us bouncing and throwing ideas out at each other. The idea of a PJN tournament is definitely not a new one, but with the advent of Super Training, and other advances in the way you raise Pokemon (special thanks to Destiny Knot!), we think that this is the perfect time for us to see who really has the best battling skills in our community
Right now, details are still in the works but we hope to share more information with you soon. However, we would like to share a few anticipated questions, for better discussion in the comments.
When will this be held?
We don’t have an exact date. Expect it to be around the holiday season this year though.
Is this a Competitive-centric tournament?
Yes. With Super Training, we believe that even those who have no idea how to EV train the old-fashion way can still participate, and we see no reason as to splitting tiers and such. We understand some readers would like us to host this tournament using online Battle Simulators, at this point we will use only Pokémon X & Pokémon Y. It is possible we will allow the use of online battle simulators in future tournaments.
What are the Tournament Rules/Banned Pokemon and moves/Clauses/Tiers?
We’re still throwing ideas around at this point. Most of the staff are pushing for just the standard flat rules and clauses present in the game, with a hope of maybe doing 4 on 4 doubles and not 6 on 6/ 3 on 3 singles. Discussion would be widely appreciated regarding this.
Will there be any prizes for the winners?
Again, in the works. We would like to hear what you guys would like for a prize 🙂
How can I help out?
Tell your friends and share your ideas or concerns in the comments!
Now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, it’s safe to let the comments begin. Input on anything regarding this tournament is welcome and very appreciated, we all look forward to reading them! 🙂
Note from moving: Some of you may have been involved in the initial discussion with me about this a few days back, that small chat was what has kickstarted this into action. The sooner more of your express your interest in participation in this tournament the sooner sign-ups will be opened and we can begin sorting battle arrangements. Ideally we would open sign-ups this coming weekend and begin formatting early next week.
Ban all the legends!
Why exactly? 😛
They’re too OP. Anyways the only legends available are Xerneas, Yveltal, Zygarde, Articuno,Zapdos, Moltres and Mewtwo. But still, at least ban Mega Mewtwo.
I took out plenty of teams that had Legends and Megas with regular Pokemon. It depends on the skill of the player.
I guess the bird trio can be allowed. But Mega Mewtwo will kill all those who don’t EV train. (like me)
I wouldn’t say that. Even in the past when I didn’t EV train, I could take out Ubers like Arceus.
Are you talking about those pokemon that are a one time capture but still useable in flat rules? I see no reason to.
You’re gonna see a lot of Mewtwos and Speed Blazikens…
Mewtwo is not useable in flat rules. as for blaziken, what’s wrong with it?
Nothing? I just said you’ll see it a lot. xD
Speed Boost Blaziken.
Are mega evolutions allowed?
At the moment: yes.
Looks like i’ll have to train some new pokemon then
Gonna need a counter for mega mawile…
No, I’m not talking about flat rules
I don’t do EV training but I do Super Training. Maybe I have a chance in this tournament. But if its in the holiday season, I may still have not finished the game. My Pokémon could be like level 50. I don’t know. Will there be another tournament in the future, after this? I’ll still go for this though, if its during my holidays and I don’t go on vacation to a place with no internet.
Super training is considered EV training…
Well, not really. Super Training is just punching a bunch of bags and getting your EV’s raised for each stat. EV training is a lot more complicated than that, right? There’s a reason why I don’t do it. I just don’t get it
Not really. They both do the same basic thing. You just get experience battling and training. Super training is a more simplified form of it.
You get EV point when you kill a Pokemon, you get EV point when you punch a bag. So basically they’re same, you get EV point when you beat the crap out of something.
So will this be like an open type tournament, or a set matchup type.
If that’s the case I need to get moving on this breeding. Does anyone have a ditto that is superior in speed and defense I can borrow?
I’m afraid I can’t breed for you.
I am hilarious.
Lol. I just got that. It’s a shame. I wanted a moving of my own.
So around holiday season? Sometime in December I presume?
Probably last week of December.
That’s a good time! Everyone’s school/college work will be completed!
I’m going out of town however… I may still get to participate if I have good cellular signal.
It’s a doubles format! I have no experience in doubles, I really wanna join this tournament to learn more about it :D!
I like doubles. They are easier to set up strategies. If I can ever get the right damn Litleo I can start a new strategy.
It’s a lot faster paced too! There are a ton of viable strategies! And I feel it is way more complex in-battle than team building, unlike singles.
It is in a way. Oh! If it’s in December we can use our old pokes!
Oh yeah didn’t realize that!
I think I’ve figured out my strategy… Double battles just take practice. I like them a lot more than triple and rotation battles.
!!!!!!!!!
*Grins*
Oh wait, no legendaries… aww… And my Thundurus-T wanted some action too…
*Stops grinning*
I hate thundurus. I get screwed over every time.
Except when you have him on your side.
*Evil grin*
Perhaps. I refuse to use legendaries.
Only when you need a little boost due to noobishness.
I stopped using my Xerneas cause it was so damn cheap.
Power Herb Geomancy + Moonblast = Destruction
Mamoswine would like a word with you! xD
AWW SNAP GOTTA RUN! No Mamoswines for me!
nopenopenopenopenopenopenopenope
I’m gonna watch AFV g’night guys….
Well, good night, fellow Junglers. I can’t look at the computer screen anymore without my eyes burning.
This is Commander A.Cheez, signing out. Peace!
Argh. I have little to no experience in double battles… Well, time to get a new team together! Too bad Boomburst will hurt my teammates…
My White 2 team was made for doubles and triple battles, but i have no mega to use
Since I can use most of my White 2 team, I should have a boost in available pokemon to use.
Since my team in W2 was a sunny day team i think i’ll have to train (ugh) charizard Y
Hey, it works AND gives you a mega to use. I see no reason why not.
I don’t like charizard, is too overrated
Mega Charizard X is more overrated. Think of it as using the less popular version of two overrated pokemon.
If i’m using charizard i will need a pokemon with rapid spin too
“Put it there”
I have that exact mentality. I just hate Pokemon that are overrated, some people just assume that they are the “best”.
Get a Rock, Steel, or Ghost type or a Pokemon with High Special Defence.
Wait so singles or doubles?? That could be a good site poll question. I’m all for singles personally. And I like that there won’t be any tiers. Makes it so that we get to face tons of different Pokémon and strategies, not just OU teams.
I’m all for singles also, but I feel doubles will make everyone at the same level of experience. I doubt many people here are doubles experts in comparison to singles experts!
Not me…. I never do doubles.
Wait, I read that wrong. *facepalm*
Exactly. I’m not a singles expert but if I do doubles I will lose pretty quick lol
As am I! But I really want to get into doubles but have little to no experience =/
Completely up to you guys.
Yeah I’m for singles too! 🙂
Suddenly I wish I had my White 2 on me… I want to be able to see how my old team is looking. I do not even remember what I had… ;__;
Dammit Doublade! You just killed an imposter Ditto!
Wait you have a ditto safari? Who has a the ditto safari?
Someone named blaze.
Is he in PJ?
I don’t know. he doesn’t appear on my friend list in game.
I’d love to participate, but I like doing Singles 🙁
You have plenty of time to train a new pokemon team for doubles
Not my point =/
Just use the rapist Espeon you have…
Hahaha xD No, I just really prefer Singles. We’ll see what happens, what everyone else thinks. If Singles, I’m game. If Doubles, I’ll sit back and watch what unfolds in the tournament 🙂
Or Robin…
Or Mega Mawile…
In terms of singles and doubles, we’re all up for what the mass wants to do. If you guys want single, we can do that.
But it will be 6 vs 6 or 3 vs 3?
As much as I would like to make it the choose-3-out-of-6-system in flat rules(which means lv.50 pokemon) a lot of people seem to like 6 on 6 lv100’s more. I want to get as much participation as possible, so it might end up as 6 on 6.
So, i’ll have to raise all my pokemon to lvl 100?
If it’s 6 on 6 I believe so. Not completely sure because I’ve never done it.
In this game, you can have 6 on 6 Lv 50s.
When I get a baby that has outstanding stats, that’s the one I give the Destiny knot to, right?
You can give the Destiny Knot to either parent. It guarantees passing down 5 total IVs from both parents. Just give the Everstone to the parent who has the nature you want.
Ooh. Okay.
This is really aggravating… I need two more stats, but one more than the other…
doesn’t matter who you give it two as it chooses to pass down 5 IVs from both parents so is 5 out of 12 stats
Hm… Okay… I think I’m starting to understand better.
Howdy Y’all whats going on?
Baby lions. I swear half the Pyroar population is lesbian.
Giggity?
I really like this idea. I’m all for the 6 on 6 singles or doubles. I hope you include the clauses, but I don’t think any Pokemon should be banned. Even though Speed Boost Blaziken, Mega Mewtwo, etc. can be a drag, I think people will have enough time to build a team that they feel can counter anything, even those. Let’s make it happen!
Mega mewtwo have higher status than arceus, that thing have to be banned
That’s true, but its Defense isn’t that great. Shadow Sneak, Sucker Punch, priority Brave Bird would probably be enough to one-hit or two-hit KO
But not everyone have Aegislash, Mega mawile or talonflame
Lots have Aegislash and Mega Mawile
their the High Tiers X & Y
Sure, Talonflame is the only one with priority Brave Bird, but Sucker Punch and Shadow Sneak can be learned by many Pokemon
Soon my Gliscor will be joining this Tourney!
as soon as I find a Razor Fang…
You can only get them in the battle maison
Sadly I know…
And are they consumed after Evolving…
kus i don’t want to waste BP
Nooooo! Hurrn Not Confurmed.
WHAT
NL said that an important article was in store. We were speculating a Hoenn Remake.
TOUNRMENT CUNFURMD!!!!!!
Not as good.
I take it gems are unobtainable in this gen.
Only Normal and they no longer boost by 1.5 anymore, 1.3 now
Okay. I haven’t seen any at all and my Luxray, Trixie, uses one…
No Flying gem Acrobatics
I should be happy but I just got a Gligar…
Alright! Regardless of what format the tournament will be I have decided on making a doubles team! It’s time to retire from 5 generations of single battles! I have two awesome pokemon in mind! ^_^
I have a level 1 fully ev trained helioptile, and that’s about it. I’m liking my chances. *sarcasm*
Since we’re talking about battle, does anyone want to battle me?
So, as far as tournament style, one loss and your out? Or best two out of three? If it’s one and done, we should do a large scale bracket that’s updated as the tournament goes on (similar to the Friend Safari doc). Also when we register we should register our Pokémon team we will be using. That way you stick with one team and don’t switch members throughout the tournament. It would also be cool if everyone got a battle video of each round. That way anyone can observe the tournament and the players still in the tournament can watch the battles and figure out a strategy if they are up against the winner in the next round.
Swiss style would be best imho.
That would work really well. That way every one gets to battle an equal amount. Only thing is that might be harder to coordinate depending on how many players/rounds there are.
What is Swiss style?
Simply put, you get matched up with people who have similar scores( such as win/lose ratio), and the guy who has the best score is essentially the winner. In official tourney’s it starts with a swiss, and a few players get to progress to a double elimination.
Thank you! 🙂
Plus side is that you get to play with people on your skill level, and that where you rank is usually pretty accurate to your skill level. Down side is that it takes really long to do.
I have a low skill level :p
and there shouldnt be any mega evolutions
The 3Ds is finally getting the YouTube it deserves!
What does that mean?
The only competitive pokemon that I have ready are Dragonite, Mewtwo, Venusaur, Garchomp, Greninja, Exploud, Volcarona, Mawile, Chesnaught, Noivern, Talonflame, Kangaskhan and Clawitzer 🙁
That’s more than enough! Are all of them IV bred perfectly?
Oh, ok then! Well they all have at least 5.
Man you must have had a lot of time xD I only have 8~9 5-flawless IV pokemon!
I’ve racked up 250 hours on the game but I may be over doing it just a bit.
O_o…..250 hours? How many eggs did you hatch?
I think about 750ish but the funny thing is I’ve only had 2 WI-FI battles in X and Y and they were with my in-game team.
Oh ok…whew…xD Yeah I hatched over 1,300 eggs. But my in-game hours is about 130~160 I believe. I’ve had a good number of wi-fi matches!
I’ve had to make do with a 31 speed and special defence IV Ditto because I still don’t have a ditto friend safari so that’s been a pain.
soo when I finally accomplish of breeding and owing my first ever shiny (which is eveee) what is the best shiny eveelution ?
Umbreon or Sylveon.
hmm I was thinking vapreon because I like purple
Well it’s your call but we all know who the best eveelution is 😉
I was just thinking of naming it star bits, since it seamed an appropriate shiny name
I’m flattered 😀
Depends on its nature too…