The Pokemon Tournament and the Elite Four Challenge will both take place
during Infinity Con on July 18th 2015. Come out with your best team and be ready to put
your Pokémon skills to the test to see if you have what it takes to be the very best.
The Tournament
The Pokémon tournament will be held as a single battle tournament. This means two
players will have a team of 6 Pokémon, and will battle each in a one-on-one basic
format. The first place winner of the tournament will win a New Nintendo 3DSXL!
The Elite Four Challenge
This is no ordinary Elite Four. You will be taking on four different trainers, each with a
team that has a specific typing, just like the in-game Elite Four. However, these trainers
will be more competitive than any other Elite Four you've ever faced. The first person to
beat the Elite Four will be deemed the 2015 Infinity Con Pokémon Champion. Any
trainer able to defeat the Elite Four will receive free entry into the Pokémon
tournament, entry into the Hall of Fame, as well as the grand prize of a shiny Hoenn
starter.
THE TOURNAMENT RULES
Pre-registration
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Pre-registration is required to compete.
Pre-registration is $10 per player.
By pre-registering, you understand and agree to all of the rules within this full
list. - Pre-registering fees cannot be refunded, unless canceled before the
pre-registration time is closed.
General Rules
 This tournament will be a Single Battle tournament. This means two players will
have a team of 6 Pokémon, and will battle each in a one-on-one basic format
 You must be 13 years of age or older, or otherwise accompanied by a parent or
guardian.
 Only official Nintendo products are permitted, including systems and games.
Downloaded versions are allowed, but only from the official Nintendo eShop.
 Players will be registered on a first-come-first-serve basis.
 Players must be using a copy of Pokémon Alpha Sapphire or Pokémon Omega Ruby
 There is a zero tolerance policy for cheating. All "hacked" Pokémon are strictly
banned. If you're Pokémon are suspected of being hacked, you will be
immediately disqualified, and your pre-registration fee will not be refunded.
You're disqualification will be treated the same as if you had forfeited.
 Every team is subject to review. There will be a preliminary review process
during the pre-registration, and if anyone were to contest that someone has a
hacked Pokémon, we will then inspect further.
 Only Pokémon that have been submitted for review at the pre-registration
process can be used in the tournament.
 All registered Pokémon must already be in your "Battle Box" in your in-game PC
 All Pokémon of level 51 or higher will have their level temporarily reduced to
level 50. All Pokémon of level 50 or lower will retain their original levels.
 Each battle before the semi-finals will be a single elimination, best-of-one
battle. The first player with one victory moves to the next round.
 Each battle during the semi-finals, and finals, will be a best-of-three battle. The
first player with two victories moves to the next round, or wins the tournament if
it is the final match.
 Each player will be allowed a 90 second preview of their opponent’s team before
the match begins
CLAUSES
As another pre-requisite to registration, each player understands and agrees to
the following clauses. These clauses apply to both the Tournament, as well as The Elite
Four Challenge. Please understand that while similar, some of our clauses are not
exactly the same as other clauses that you may already be familiar with.
Legendary Clause - No 'Legendary' Pokémon are allowed. Legendary Pokémon are as follows, listed by
their names found in the Pokédex: Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres, Mewtwo, Mew, Raikou, Entei, Suicune,
Lugia, Ho-Oh, Celebi, Regirock, Regice, Registeel, Latias, Latios, Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquza, Jirachi,
Deoxys, Uxie, Mesprit, Azelf, Dialga, Palkia, Heatran, Regigigas, Giratina, Cresselia, Phione, Manaphy,
Darkrai, Shaymin, Arceus, Victini, Cobalion, Terrakion, Virizion, Tornadus, Thundurus, Reshiram,
Zekrom, Landorus, Kyurem, Keldeo, Meloetta, Genesect, Xerneas, Yveltal, Zygarde, Diancie, Hoopa. This
list is subject to change, based on what legendary Pokémon haven't yet released.
Time Limit Clause - There will be a maximum time limit of forty-five seconds to choose your move each
turn. There will be a fifteen minute time limit to each battle.
Item Clause - Players are not allowed to change their held items after they have been registered. We
allow a maximum of two of the same items to be held by a Pokémon on your team (e.g. - You can have two
different Pokémon on your team holding a Sitrus Berry, but no more than two).
Sleep Clause - This clause means that if you have already put a Pokemon on your opponent's
side to sleep and it is still sleeping, you can't put another one to sleep.
Self Knock-out Clause - The player will automatically lose if their last Pokémon uses any move that will
is a "self knock-out" move. This will be treated the same as a forfeit. This clause only applies if it is the
last Pokémon, and the last move used. These moves are as follows: Self-Destruct, Explosion, Destiny
Bond, & Perish Song. However, If a Pokémon knocks itself out with its last move from a different method
(e.g. - taking recoil damage of some kind) and that move causes them to knock out their opponents final
Pokémon, they instead win the match.
Name Clause - No two Pokémon can have the same name, nicknamed or otherwise. Profanities and
derogatory terms in any language are not allowed as nicknames.
Evasion Clause - Moves and held items that have the sole purpose of raising evasion are banned from use
during tournament play, moves like Double Team and Evasion. Likewise, the Abilities Sand Veil and Snow
Cloak are also banned.
Moody Clause - No Pokémon is allowed to have the ability "Moody."
OHKO Clause - Any move that causes a guaranteed OHKO (aka One Hit Knock Out) is banned. This
includes: Guillotine, Horn Drill, Fissure, and Sheer Cold.
Species Clause - Players are prohibited from using two Pokémon with the same Pokédex number. No two
exact species being used on the same team, but you can use two seperate species from the same
evolutionary line (e.g. - you can't use two Charizards on one team, but you can use one Charizard, and one
Charmeleon).
Tiebreaker Clause - In the event of a match that has yet to be completed by the time limit, the victory
will be determined by this method, and in this order:
1. The player with more remaining Pokémon out wins the match.
2. In the event that the same amount of Pokémon remain, the player with the most amount of HP
left based on average percentage wins the match.
3. In the event the percentage is the same, the player with the most total HP left wins the match.
4. In the event that all parameters above are the match moves to Sudden Death.
Sudden Death - in the event the standard tiebreaker methods do not determine a victory, Sudden Death
then ensues. If the same number of Pokémon remains, then the game continues for one more turn at a
time, until one player has more remaining Pokémon.
Good Behavior Clause - Every player is expected to, as well as required, to exhibit a good attitude and
sportsmanlike conduct. Any player foul behavior, such as acting aggressive, being harmful or provoking
another player may have the player warned, or even disqualified from the tournament by the judges.
ELITE FOUR CHALLENGE
The Elite Four Challenge will be just like battling the in game Elite Four, except in real life. In
order to win, you must defeat all four members. (See above for prizes).
Elite Four Rules:
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You do not need to pre-register for the Elite Four Challenge.
You must be 13 years of age or older, or otherwise accompanied by a parent or guardian.
The challenge has a $5 entry fee per player.
One player, with one team, competes against all four Elite Four members, one at a time until
he/she is either defeated, or defeats all four in a row.
All four battles must be battled consecutively.
All four members of the Elite Four will be battling you with type specialist teams, meaning, just
like the in-game Elite Four, each member will have one common type amongst every Pokémon on
their team.
Once the challenge has started, the player who challenges the Elite Four will not be allowed to
make changes to their team between battles other than changing the order between the six
Pokémon they have already chosen.
Once the challenge has started, the player will not be able to replace, remove, add, or re-order
held items that their Pokémon are holding
All of the above Clauses apply.
This challenge is a single elimination, best-of-one challenge. If you are defeated, and wish to try
again, it is considered re-entering the challenge and $5 entry fee will apply for each re-entry.
Please understand that the Elite Four Challenge is not like an in-game version of the Elite Four.
These teams, while still being type specialist teams, will be competitively built, just as a true
Elite Four should be.