A dramatic turn of events unfolded at the Pokemon TCG World Championship Tournament as Ian Robb, a competitor in the quarter-finals, was disqualified shortly after his victory, losing his chance to win the prestigious title. The disqualification, attributed to “inappropriate conduct,” has sparked widespread speculation among fans, with many believing it was due to an obscene gesture made during his celebration.
This sudden decision not only altered the tournament’s outcome but also reshaped the path to victory for the remaining competitors.
Key Takeaways
- Celebratory gesture costs Pokemon TCG player his shot at World Championship win.
- Ian Robb disqualified after quarter-finals win, altering tournament results.
- Disqualification due to “inappropriate conduct,” fans speculate obscene gesture.
A Pokemon TCG player”s big win during the quarter-finals of the World Championship Tournament was quickly taken away following their celebration. The surprising Pokemon TCG judgment came down quickly, and has shaken up the results of the competition.
The Pokemon World Championships is a big deal in the gaming community. Every year, the World Championships event celebrates the games and pits invited players against each other in the Pokemon video games and the tabletop card game. The winner brings home bragging rights, a significant cash prize, and the title of World Champion for the year. However, this player”s path to become champion was derailed seemingly due to their own actions.
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In the Pokemon TCG World Championships Masters bracket, competitor Ian Robb was facing Fernando Cifuentes to proceed to the semi-finals. Robb successfully beat his competitor, and had the right to move on to potentially bring home the crown. However, Robb was quickly handed a disqualification shortly after the win, with the only reason stipulated being that he exhibited “inappropriate conduct.” Though officials didn”t go into further detail, fans believe they know what happened.Close
Why Did a Pokemon TCG Quarter-Finalist Get Disqualified?
Although the official broadcast has since been edited to remove the moment, fans believe that an apparently obscene hand gesture made by Robb as he celebrated his win was the reason for his removal. In an uploaded version of the clip, it appears that Robb did it as a way of celebrating and possibly mocking his competitor. It didn”t take long for the win to be removed, and as a result, Cifuentes was allowed to proceed to the semi-finals in his stead.
Considering this 2024 Pokemon event is a competition players have to earn an invitation to, Robb can”t be happy with this outcome. To make matters worse, Cifuentes went on to win the entire Masters bracket tournament, which came with a cool $50,000 USD cash prize to boot. Robb was guaranteed to bring home $15,000 USD of his own by making it to the quarter-finals, and would have taken home $20,000 minimum if he had been allowed to proceed to the semi-finals. Robb has since stated that he finished in “the Top 8,” but it”s not clear if he was allowed to claim his cash prize or not.
To be fair, Ian Robb has since stated that he was rooting for Cifuentes after the fact, and claims that he”s a “deserving champion.” Whether the gesture was intentionally obscene or insulting or not, this isn”t the end of the road for Ian Robb. Perhaps the two competitors will meet again at another Pokemon TCG tournament someday under better circumstances.
Pokemon TCG
Pokemon TCG (Trading Card Game) is a collectible and strategy based card game based on Nintendo”s Pokemon franchise. Two players face off against one another, battling one Pokemon at a time and attempting to knock them out to claim one of six prize cards. The cards have also become highly collectible with some in particular selling for thousands of dollars.
Franchise
Pokemon
Original Release Date
October 20, 1996
