Last week's score: 18/32
Littleroot Lotads (5) vs Cherrygrove Cherubis (3)
USUM: Charmflash vs DugZa - DugZa has a better record this tour, but still not sure I'm convinced enough
USUM: double switches vs Bluxio - dswitches basically gave Eien a free first win, but Bluxio's game vs Megazard was particularly "memorable"
USUM: col49 vs Vid - col did play all his games this tour, so this might actually happen. Giving the edge to Vid because he seems to be excited about what's bringing, while I assume lotads won't bother prepping
USUM: Insult vs Cam - won more sm games this tour ig
ORAS: Shiba vs Arifeen - more experienced in ORAS
ORAS: rozes vs Coconut - better player with more mono experience
BW: Zukushiku vs Jyph - fire ass ross oml
BO3: Ridley vs Brisked - Looking forward to see what old gen mechanics Brisked messes up
Overall, both teams can't make playoffs so this shouldn't be too exciting. However, think this series will be pretty fun since I expect the teams to bring some fun, risky teams because they can just enjoy the week.
Most interesting game: Zukushiku vs Jyph
Heard they are making this a bo3, which makes this even better. Should be an enjoyable series.
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Goldenrod Gengars (5) vs Sunyshore Surskits (3)
USUM: ArkenCiel vs Decem - I can't imagine living in a world where Decem finishes MPL on 5-2
USUM: Toadow vs Eien - Eien loves talking about Arken and his records but avoided him after being formally challenged
USUM: dahli vs Feliburn - dahli is hungry to get that 90% after losing to piper
USUM: London13 vs Bouff - has mono experience and is a better player
ORAS: EviGaro vs Corporal Levi - unfortunately a clash between two canadians, Evi has put up more results
ORAS: KuraiTenshi26 vs Eternally - ORAS is the only gen I haven't seen Kurai play before
BW: Dak Prescott vs trace - trace had a good mono world cup so he has potential to do well, plus the team needs to win big this week so motivation should be high
BO3: Finchinator vs Raichy - Finch is an experienced player in all 3 gens (despite trying to add Z-moves in BW apparently), and I think he should be able to comfortably adapt
The Surskits will definitely be much more motivated to perform this week, as the Gengars are comfortably in playoffs. A lot of these games could go either way, since Gengars might use some nonsense teams to just have fun
Most interesting game: Honestly don't really have one specific one, a lot of these are at a similar level
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Hearthome Honchkrows (3) vs Cinnabar Charizards (5)
USUM: TheArchitect_ vs Alpha Rabbit - Rabbit has been on a roll after 2 bad weeks at the start
USUM: Clearly vs Harpp - Harpp will be super motivated to win this one since his team needs to win the week, could see him being the one to end the streak. However, Clearly has just been real solid so far.
USUM: Teddeh vs Vodoom - Vodoom got lucked last week, and Teddeh has had a rough tour thus far
USUM: Crashy vs martha - Slayer of wincon & the cherubis playoff hopes
ORAS: Jase The World vs TJ - Jase has been having a really nice tour so far
ORAS: Bitana vs maroon - No matter what rock team Bit brings this week, exca won't be able to beat it
BW: Oberyn vs North - North is really strong in BW and needs to win this week, so he will try his best
BO3: Star vs Trichotomy - reluctant about this one, but think Trich can pull the clutch when it's needed. Also, doubt Star will get teams that were really prepped since krows are set for poffs
Similar to the previous series, should be interesting to see what Charizards pull out in their last ditch effort to make poffs
Most interesting game: Clearly vs Harpp
One of the most hyped up monotype players ever vs one of the biggest names today
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Meteor Falls Miniors (4) vs Two Island Tapus (4)
USUM: MJ vs Pak - can't really predict against Pak, especially in an important game
USUM: Alkione vs MetaRiolu7 - young Meta has had some rough weeks, but think he'll get this one if he doesn't fall prey to Alkione's insane prep strategy. Just to be sure, I'll do it for you: MetaRiolu7 -> meta -> metal -> steel, riolu -> fighting. He will use steel or fighting. Bring
USUM: Attribute vs FLCL - Attribute is probably super motivated to not repeat the horrors of the last 2 weeks
USUM: Xiri vs trash - Xiri is better
ORAS: Paleo vs Cell - Paleo is better in general, hopefully the importance of the game will push him
ORAS: H.M.N.I.P vs Catalystic - Cata has been doing better than the first 2 weeks and has a lot more ORAS experience than pietro
BW: Freeroamer vs dcae - similar to Pak, predicting vs dm is hard and even more in such a crucial match
BO3: ima vs Sae - SM is not Sae's comfort zone, but he should have a substantial edge in ORAS and BW
The most important series in the week as both teams are vying for a spot in playoffs. A loss guarantees being eliminated, and a tie doesn't guarantee being in for the tapus. Excited to see what comes out of this match. The miniors definitely need to improve moral and get together now after two horrendous consecutive weeks.
Good luck to all the teams playing for the 2 remaining playoff spots!