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blurb=This retrospection aims to draw some conclusions from the first Greek Pokémon Championship, which run via Nintendo Wi-Fi connection from April 21st to July 16th, organized by  with Legendary Pokémon's support and co-operation. }}
blurb=This retrospection aims to draw some conclusions from the first Greek Pokémon Championship, which run via Nintendo Wi-Fi connection from April 21st to July 16th, organized by  with Legendary Pokémon's support and co-operation. }}
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This retrospection aims to draw some conclusions from the '''first Greek Pokémon Championship''', which run via Nintendo Wi-Fi connection from [http://www.legendarypokemon.net/2009/04/13/English/greek-pokemon-championship April 21st] to [http://www.legendarypokemon.net/2009/07/16/English/greek-wifi-championship-finale July 16th], organized by [http://www.nintendo.gr Nintendo.gr] with '''Legendary Pokémon''''s support and cooperation.
This retrospection aims to draw some conclusions from the '''first Greek Pokémon Championship''', which run via {{bp|Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection}} from [http://www.legendarypokemon.net/2009/04/13/English/greek-pokemon-championship April 21st] to [http://www.legendarypokemon.net/2009/07/16/English/greek-wifi-championship-finale July 16th], organized by Nintendo of Greece with '''Legendary Pokémon''''s support and cooperation.


The tournament had 62 participants, of which 10 failed to show up in either the first or the second round. Estimated age range was 10 to 24 years old - the author was familiar with most of the participants through the [http://www.nintendo.gr/ Nintendo.gr] forums. Only two girls were among the total. The tournament format was single elimination which resulted in 6 rounds of battles.
The tournament had 62 participants, of which 10 failed to show up in either the first or the second round. Estimated age range was 10 to 24 years old - the author was familiar with most of the participants through the Nintendo of Greece forums. Only two girls were among the total. The tournament format was single elimination which resulted in 6 rounds of battles.
==The sample==
==The sample==


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Before moving further, a quick review of the tournament rules as designated by the Legendary Pokémon crew:
Before moving further, a quick review of the tournament rules as designated by the Legendary Pokémon crew:
The following Pokémon were banned: Arceus, Darkrai, Deoxys (all Formes), Dialga, Giratina, Groudon, Ho-Oh, Kyogre, Lugia, Manaphy, Mew, Mewtwo, Palkia, Rayquaza, Wobbuffet, Celebi and Shaymin. All participating Pokémon had to be legitimate and not hacked.
 
Latias and Latios were allowed only without holding the item Soul Dew, yet a team could not include both of them.
*The following Pokémon were banned: {{p|Arceus}}, {{p|Darkrai}}, {{p|Deoxys}} (all Formes), {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Giratina}}, {{p|Groudon}}, {{p|Ho-Oh}}, {{p|Kyogre}}, {{p|Lugia}}, {{p|Manaphy}}, {{p|Mew}}, {{p|Mewtwo}}, {{p|Palkia}}, {{p|Rayquaza}}, {{p|Wobbuffet}}, {{p|Celebi}} and {{p|Shaymin}}. All participating Pokémon had to be legitimate and not hacked.
Garchomp could only be used without a held item and not in the same team with either Tyranitar or Hippodon.  
{{p|Latias}} and {{p|Latios}} were allowed only without holding the item Soul Dew, yet a team could not include both of them. {{p|Garchomp}} could only be used without a held item and not in the same team with either {{p|Tyranitar}} or {{p|Hippowdon}}.
All attacks/moves were allowed. The only exception were Explosion or Destiny Bond at the end of battle. The player using such moves at the end of battle resulting in a draw, would be eliminated.
*All attacks/moves were allowed. The only exception were {{m|Explosion}} or {{m|Destiny Bond}} at the end of battle. The player using such moves at the end of battle resulting in a draw, would be eliminated.
(Item Clause) No single item can be held by more than one Pokémon.
*(Item Clause) No single item can be held by more than one Pokémon.
Battles were run at Level 100 FORCED single.
Battles were run at Level 100 FORCED single.
(Species Clause) All participants had to declare 6 different Pokémon. In addition they were not allowed to change their team in-between the battles, with the exception of rematch battles due to technical difficulties.
*(Species Clause) All participants had to declare 6 different Pokémon. In addition they were not allowed to change their team in-between the battles, with the exception of rematch battles due to technical difficulties.
 
*Players had to agree on a date for their match during a flexible (alas...) time period and publicly disclose their arrangement on the Nintendo.gr forums.
Players had to agree on a date for their match during a flexible (alas...) time period and publicly disclose their arrangement on the Nintendo.gr forums.
*If either player happened to disconnect during a match (up to two times) then a rematch was in order. Cases of multiple disconnections were to be examined individually.
 
*After a particular match was over, the participants had to send a report describing the opponent's team and could also request a hack check if they doubted the legitimacy of their opponent's Pokémon.
If either player happened to disconnect during a match (up to two times) then a rematch was in order. Cases of multiple disconnections were to be examined individually.
*Participants that revealed an opponent's Pokémon publicly were to be eliminated. A hack check included inspection of Pokémon's statistics and related available information via Wi-Fi or photographs.
 
After a particular match was over, the participants had to send a report describing the opponent's team and could also request a hack check if they doubted the legitimacy of their opponent's Pokémon.
 
Participants that revealed an opponent's Pokémon publicly were to be eliminated. A hack check included inspection of Pokémon's statistics and related available information via Wi-Fi or photographs.


===Comments on the Rules===
===Comments on the Rules===
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http://www.legendarypokemon.net/images/upimages/gpc1_pokecloud.png
http://www.legendarypokemon.net/images/upimages/gpc1_pokecloud.png


Moving over to the attacks, where Earthquake seems to be overly preferred, followed by Thunderbolt, Icebeam, Psychic, Shadowball, Flamethrower, Hyperbeam and Surf. Obviously predominant species affect which moves are more popular than others. There is however a distinct lack of grass-type moves.
Moving over to the attacks, where {{m|Earthquake}} seems to be overly preferred, followed by {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Ice Beam}}, {{m|Psychic}}, {{m|Shadow Ball}}, {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Hyper Beam}} and {{m|Surf}}. Obviously predominant species affect which moves are more popular than others. There is however a distinct lack of {{bp|Grass (type)|Grass-type}} moves.


http://www.legendarypokemon.net/images/upimages/gpc1_attackcloud.png
http://www.legendarypokemon.net/images/upimages/gpc1_attackcloud.png


In the following graph are the attacks of preference for Metagross and Tyranitar, the top duo. Movesets vary yet one can spot the trends clearly.  
In the following graph are the attacks of preference for {{p|Metagross}} and Tyranitar, the top duo. Movesets vary yet one can spot the trends clearly.  


http://www.legendarypokemon.net/images/upimages/gpc1_topduo.png
http://www.legendarypokemon.net/images/upimages/gpc1_topduo.png
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.legendarypokemon.net/2009/11/11/Articles/1-pokemon Retrospection: 1st Greek WiFi Championship (Greek)]
*[http://www.legendarypokemon.net/2009/11/11/Articles/1-pokemon Retrospection: 1st Greek WiFi Championship (Greek)]
*[http://www.nintendo.gr Nintendo of Greece (Greek)]
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