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Murder Big Andy, the Filthy Little Scrotum

Murder Big Andy, the Filthy Little Scrotum was an online abuse campaign launched in the aftermath of the first match of the second Toteodile Series.

Despite enjoying support from several celebrities, the campaign was widely condemned in the media and by the IPF for promoting violence and personal abuse.

## Background

During a doubles match between a team consisting of Old Leaf Pals and Route 28 Rustbuckets competitors and a team consisting of Whimsicottonopolis and Archipelago All-Stars players, with the latter team winning 4-1, Big Andy, a Shuckle contracted to the Old Leaf Pals, began to set up Shell Smashes to boost his defences as a result of his Contrary ability. Combined with Toxic and Rest, he aimed to stall out the game and eventually win the match, but he failed to account for the opposing team's ability to simply switch between Pokémon and use recovery moves. Despite this, he refused to concede, drawing the match out for several hours as spectators first ripped up seats and threw them at him, but as these simply bounced off, they went to take out their rage by playing ping pong and the slots in the nearby Lake of Rage casinos instead. Big Andy eventually ran out of PP and was defeated by Glubber.

## Commentary

Dermott O'Scopie condemned threats of vigilante justice against Big Andy, but asserted the Shuckle should face a lengthy prison sentence for his crimes.

Contrapoisonpoints released a video essay on the incident.
Kanto Higher League

The Kanto Higher League is the second tier of the Kantonian Pokébattling league system, with clubs promoted to the Volcanic League of Kanto  and relegated into regional Pokébattling.

The league consists of ten clubs and is largely professional. It contains more professional clubs than any other second tier league in world Pokébattling.

The league currently has ten member clubs, with two promoted and two relegated at the end of each season.

## Current Teams

* Cinnabar Roar (relegated from Volcanic League of Kanto)
* Cremini Rovers
* Gardenia Heritage
* HopHopHop Superstars (promoted from North Kanto Lower League)
* Mossgreen Athletic
* Celadon United
* Pallet United (promoted from South Kanto Lower League)
* Pokésport Vermilion (relegated from Volcanic League of Kanto)
* Saffron City
Indigo Fighting Club

Indigo Fighting Club are a Pokébattling club based in Indigo Plateau, Kanto. They currently compete in the Volcanic League of Kanto following their promotion from the second tier of Kantonian Pokébattling. Their home ground is Victory Road.

Despite their base in one of Kanto's most isolated locations, low attendance and lack of external funding, the club have found success thanks to their intense approach to training and fierce professionalism.

They were notably once coached by Gary Wong.
Johto National Pokébattling Team

The Johto national Pokébattling team represents Johto in international Pokébattling. The team's colours are silver and gold and they play at the Goldenrod Arena in Goldenrod. The Johtoans only have one World Cup triumph to their name, back in 1996.

The team is renowned for its defensive style, although is are often criticised by their fans for their lack of offensive presence. They are currently managerless following the sacking of Dean Dunsparce after a poor showing at World Cup 2020, a tournament which they hosted. The team was eliminated in the group stage after only two games, although did restore some pride with a 6-0 win over eventually champions, the Orange Islands, in the final game of Group A.

## Current squad

* Sabretooth - Violet City
* Quack++ - - Kiloude Magnifique
* Barchetta - Viridian Nidokings
* Iron Curtain - Archipelago All-Stars
* A Trying Time - Pewter Galaxy
* Mirage - Cherrygrove PRC
* Dust Devil - Old Leaf Pals
* Spectral Guardian - Blackthorn Rovers
* Tsunami - AS Monferno
* Shallot - Ilex Forest Shrine

## Recent call ups

* Pallet
* Conenichiwa II
* Jeanne le Brush

## Honours

**World Cup**

* **Champions:** 1996 World Cup
* Runners-up: 1998 World Cup
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Olm was a Dratini who competed for the Route 28 Rustbuckets 1-P. He was initially selected as part of the team's One Point Cup squad but was dropped before the tournament began and replaced by Mycopal due to picking up a case of scale rot. He was sent to Dr Hospital for treatment and was expected to make a full recovery. Tragically, he died.

The Rustbuckets later named the Olm Memorial Stadium in his honour.

## Known Moves

* Ice Beam
* Extremespeed
Lake Valor

Lake Valor is a Pokébattling club which plays matches at the Azelf Arena on Sinnoh's Route 214. It is one of the only Pokébattling clubs in Sinnoh not to be associated with an urban centre. The club came about as a result of environmental activists setting up a permanent camp at nearby Lake Valor following Team Galactic's ecoterrorist act in 2001, which left the lake drained and tens of thousands of Magikarp dead.

The club has recently been promoted to the Sinnoh Coronet League for the first time in its history. Azelf is occasionally seen at games, although it refuses to play competitive Pokébattling following its traumatic kidnapping at the hands of Team Galactic.
Chiaki

Chiaki is a Johtoan Pokémon trainer, currently in charge of the Old Leaf Pals and St Minun .

## History

Chiaki's career started of as a regular trainer on Route 37 in the Johto region, where she challenged passing trainers to battle against Hajime.
She was later offered the trainer's job at New Bark Cosmoem, which came to an end after one season with the team's relegation to the South Johto Combination . Her selection policy at the club was not popular, with Hajime appearing in every game. This spell was notable for being the introduction to senior Pokébattling for Naptain, Glubber and Conenichiwa II.

After getting fired by New Bark Cosmoem, Chiaki was invited to coach in the Wonder League, where she won the competition twice with Captain Hawlucha and the Squidsters.

She was later appointed manager of Draft League side Old Leaf Pals, where she promptly drafted the Pokémon whose careers she'd launched.

## Interdimensional Travel and Coaching

Following the end of Season 2, she elected to hop between dimensions to take charge of St Minun. She began to live part-time in the Other Realm, taking charge of St Minun for a second season as well as leading a team of IPF competitors during a friendly pre-season tournament.

## Battling style

In her earlier career, Chiaki had a liking for an ultra-defensive style of play, attempting (often unsuccessfully) to stall her opponent's Pokémon into submission.

Season 2 of the Draft League heralded a significant change in her tactics, as she favoured Pokémon that set up. She has a noted tendency to try setting up far earlier in a battle than she should be, which almost always results in disaster.

## Honours

She won Most Improved Coach in Season 1 & 2 of the Draft League.

## Criticisms

Chiaki has been criticised by the Hoenn government for the inclusion of Dust Devil in her Season 2 and 3 drafts, which they argue is contributing to the increased desertification of the region.

She has also come under attack for her steadfast defence of Big Andy after his performance in the opening match of the second Toteodile Series.

Agencies trying to find work for junior trainers are critical of the fact that she has a tendency to apply for all vacant coaching jobs, despite having stable employment.
JBC Battle Club (TV show)

The JBC Battle Club is a weekly primetime reality show broadcast in Johto. It follows the exploits of Pokémon trying to break into top level Pokébattling, competing with the Johto Peak League team of the same name.

## History

JBC Battle Club was commissioned as a flagship show for company following the cancellation of hit show Porygon Wars.

Pokemon were invited to try out for the show, and by extension JBC Battle Club who were admitted to the South Johto Combination. Successful competitors were signed to the team and moved into special housing. Their day to day lives, training and matches were all recorded and formed the bulk of the show.
Nimbasa Dynamo

Nimbasa Dynamo is a Pokébattling club based in Nimbasa, Unova. They currently compete in Major League Pokebattling.

Based in the heart of Unova's entertainment district, the Dynamo attract a small core of loyal city residents as well as tourists from further afield. Initiatives to attract fans include live betting on the game, half time entertainment including Mr. Mime shows and Loudred concerts, and the antics of their beloved mascot "Hugh the Human", who is in fact a Scrafty in a badly-made polyester human costume.
Pewter Proving Grounds

The Pewter Proving Grounds is a training ground in Pewter City. It serves as the headquarters and training venue for the Pewter City Premieres and hosts home games for the Route 28 Rustbuckets 1-P. As all Wonder League fixtures must be played at neutral venues, the Premieres cannot host fixtures here.
Pewter City Premieres

The Pewter City Premieres are a Pokebattling team who compete in the Wonder League. They were the runners up in each of the first two seasons. They are based out of the Pewter Proving Grounds and they are coached by Solrock Campbell.

## All Star squads

### Season 1

* Mankie
* Swellow
* Metang
* Hydropi
* Zorua
* Ledian

### Season 2

* Mr. Mime
* Mankie
* Pinsir
* Roggenrola
* Ninetales
* Ivysaur
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Nigel is a Mewtwo who plays for Ferrum. He was selected in the squad for the 2020 World Cup. Despite his primary battle discipline being Pokkén, he acquitting himself well to Pokébattling, scoring three KOs across two performances as his team reached the quarter-final stage.

## Known Moves

* Taunt
* Calm Mind
* Flamethrower
* Psystrike
Johto Broadcasting Company

The Johto Broadcasting Company, widely known as the JBC, is Johto's state broadcasting company. With a mandate to provide impartial programming to inform and entertain, it is based in Goldenrod's Radio Tower.

## Popular programmes

Pokébattle of the Day

Combusken's Real Spheal

Porygon Wars (reality show in which contestants battle specially modified porygons)

The Special Attackers (long running radio drama focusing on everyday rural life)

## Pokebattling

The JBC has a company pokebattling team, the JBC Battle Club.
Independent Pokébattling Federation

The Independent Pokebattling Federation (IPF) is a governing body administering Pokébattling across the IPF Universe Its member clubs vote on its rules which are then ratified by a senior administrative committee.

## History

The IPF was formed in 2019 to run the Wonder League. In 2020 it launched the Draft League and later took control of competitions around the world.

## Staff

The league's governing body consists of three executive members, whose identities are not disclosed to the general public.

Other federation officials include;

* Señor Prurigo - Head match official
* Dr Hospital - Medical officer
* Norman Crackers - Media officer
* Tom Bowler - Head of competitions
* Jeanne le Brush - Official IPF artist
* Mountain Dew - Publicity manager
* Keir Starmie - Legal representative
* Herman Gioma - Head of youth competition
* Half a dozen Salandits - Salandit Torture Squad

## Facilities

The federation has a number of facilities which it uses for functions, events and administration. Its key offices are in Lumiose, with sub-branches in Goldenrod and St. Asaph. Training, exhibitions and promotional events are generally hosted at Oak Field which the federation owns.

It also owns the following:

* IPF Museum, based in Goldenrod
* The Devon Corporation Arena (formerly known as Rustboro Park)
* The Blackthorn Bowl
* Pelipper Park

## Sponsors and Corporate

The IPF is linked with the following sponsors and business partners:

* JoltE.ON - Official Energy Partner
* Tyretouga - Official Global Tyre Partner
* Yanma - Official Tractor Partner
* Magmarlboro - Official Nicotine Partner
* Ludicola - Official Drinks Partner
* Dracovisa - Official Credit Card of the IPF

## Competitions

### Main competitions

The IPF is currently sole administrator of four competitions.

* Draft League, a four team competition considered the top level of Pokébattling.
* Wonder League, a special competition with a complicated set of rules, currently on hiatus.
* World Cup, the world championship of Pokébattling.
* One Point Cup, a competition for developing or underrepresented Pokémon.

### Other competitions

In addition to its own competitions, the IPF oversees leagues around the world, with daily administration handled by local federations. Top level competitions include;

* Hoenn Ocean Alliance
* Sinnoh Coronet League
* Johto Peak League
* Galar Premier League
* Orre Desert Series
* Major League Pokebattling
* A League
* Volcanic League of Kanto
* Archipelago League of Alola
* Ransei Kingdom Conference
* Oblivia Amateur Association
* Suprême Ligue de Kalos

## Controversies

Throughout 2019, the IPF was plagued by allegations made against its chairman, Dwile Flonking. Finally, in December of the same year, following an internal investigation with assistance from top investigative reporters, Flonking's contract with the IPF was severed. The identities of the executive committee have since been kept a closely-guarded secret. The Federation brought lawyer Keir Starmie on board as a full-time employee providing legal advice in anticipation of further charges.
Moomoo Farm

Moomoo Farm Battle Club is a semi-professional Pokébattling club based on Johto Route 39. They currently compete in the North Johto Combination.

Based at and owned by Moomoo Farm, the club were founded as a way of promoting the dairy and moomoo milk industry. Club founder, manager and dairy magnate Sir Bob Beefington stated that all representatives of the club would be "fine physical specimens, rippling with muscle, laden with healthy fat...fed to perfection on our milky products."

Rational Raichu expressed his support for the club.
King John Eel

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King John Eel is a Slowking who plays for Pokémon's Republic of Azalea Town. He was selected in the squad for the 2020 World Cup. He made three appearances in the tournament, making one KO and falling twice.

Prior to the South Johto Civil War, he was the de facto leader of the oppressed pokemon living in Slowpoke Well. He retained his position after the war in exchange for swearing loyalty to Mao Bronzong,

At club level, he competes for the Republic's club team, Raichuomyong.

## Known Moves

* Scald
* Psyshock
* Toxic
* Teleport
Nidoqueen of the South

Nidoqueen of the South is a Pokébattling club based in the Crown Tundra region of Galar. Their home stadium is the Tundra Sport Arena.

## History

Named in honour of a Nidoqueen who once ruled the area with an iron fist, the club are one of the weaker outfits in the Crown Tundra Premiership. Their nickname is *The Crabhammers*.

Nidoqueen of the South's formation was notably predicted thousands of years ago by a man claiming to be the son of God.
Katrina

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Katrina is a Tornadus who plays for Unova. She was selected in the squad for the 2020 World Cup.

During the World Cup she was permitted to appear in either her Incarnate or Therian forms. She had a relatively poor tournament as Unova under-performed, scoring one KO in two appearances.

At club level, Katrina competes with the Cerulean Soul Sisters in the Volcanic League of Kanto.

## Known Moves

* Hurricane
* U-turn
* Knock Off
Mantykester United

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Mantykester United are a professional pokébattling club which plays at Old Trufflet in Mantykester. Managed by Hall of Famer Alex Furretson since 1986, they are one of the most successful pokébattling clubs in the world. They play in the Galar Premier League.

The club's academy is world famous for the quality of its youth coaching and participates in the Galar Academy League.

## History

One of the more memorable moments in Mantykester United history remains Teddi Ursingham and Ole Gunnar Sunkaern scoring last turn KOs to defeat Bayern Munchlax in the 1999 Championship League final.

In 2005 fan protests were successful in dissuading business tycoon Malcolm Blazerkin from buying the club. They have continued their domestic dominance to this day, but are a member of the so-called "Elite 4" (along with Bayern Munchlax, Wormadrid and Inter Milanturn), said to be plotting to breakaway from their leagues to form a cross-continental super league.

Their former managers include Sir Matt Buzzwole and Aggron Atkinson. David Cloyester has fortunately never been approached to manage the team.

## Notable Players

* Bombykol
* Brian
* Puskas
* Zoomies

## Notable Past Players

* Teddy Ursingham
* Ole Gunnar Sunkaern
* Cristiano Giranaldo
* Ryan Giggaliths
* Wayne Shroonish
* Bobby Chimcharlton
* Paul Trapince
1953 Mille Miglia

Deuxième course de la saison 1953 du Championnat du Monde des Voitures de Sport. La course était ouverte aux voitures de sport et de tourismes homologuées pour la route place de 0.7 litres à 8.0 litres.

## Organisation

Le circuit Brescia-Rome-Brescia était si long qu'il restait ouvert à la circulation bien qu'il était fortement recommandé de ne pas entrer dessus durant la course.

Aucun essais, la course a eu lieu le Dimanche 26 Avril bien que les premières voitures soient parties le Samedi soir.

Course

## Grille de Départ

Les concurrents partaient tour-à-tour à la façon des rallyes actuels. Particularité de cette course, les voitures portaient leur heure de départ comme numéro.
Pentre

Pentre is a small, semi-autonomous region within Galar. A largely rural area covered in mountains and forests, it has a low population with most of its inhabitants residing in the capital Carbink and its second largest settlement Swannasea.

In Pokébattling, it has its own small competition the Pentre Premier. Its national battling team is yet to qualify for a World Cup.

Contrary to popular beliefs, it is not a requirement for teams from the region to field a Wooloo in every squad.
Ken Moller

Ken Moller is a Pokémon trainer and author best known for his series of books on the sport of Pokébattling. Despite having little experience or apparent ability in Pokémon training, Moller attempts to take an authoritative position on tactics and management in his work, claiming it has the potential to "revolutionise Pokébattling".

Critics have characterised his work as "baffling", "infantile", and "garbage". Action Gonzo once claimed to always take a selection of Moller's work with him on assignments, due to their utility as firelighters, wrapping paper and sedatives.

## Theories

In his first book Mach Punch to Victory, Moller offered such tips as "encourage your Pokémon to fight fiercely" and asserted a trainer could win any battle "by using a squad of six Mewtwo". He also instructed coaches to think about "attack, defence, and which Pokémon you use".
Pelipper Park

Pelipper Park is a Pokébattling stadium located in Po Town in Alola. The 10,000 seater semi-abandoned venue was formerly a home ground of Naganadel Clobbopus Eight before being acquired by the IPF in 2020, with the intention to refurbish the arena and use it for promotional events following issues with The Faraway Resort Arena.

## Super Saturday controversy

Shortly after its acquisition, the IPF announced week 5, Season 1 Draft League fixtures would take place consecutively at Pelipper Park. Fans criticised the decision as the arena was still in a poor state of repair and located in an area with ties to criminal group Team Skull. Others complained that the stadium was located in Po Town, where the weather is perpetually rainy.
Ninetales (Wonder League)

Ninetales appeared in the Wonder League for the Pewter City Premieres during Season 2. She made her debut in round 10, earning a single KO. She was carried forward for the remaining two rounds of the season and made five KOs in round 12, coming very close to equalling Pinsir's record of six KOs in one match. She was a member of their All Star Squad in the Season 2 finale, making a single KO.

## Career Statistics

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Merson Nobles

Merson Nobles is a Pokébattling club based in Merson, Rijon. Historically one of the most successful clubs in the region, the Nobles have sold their training ground and historic stadium and now play on a poor-quality field with no spectator facilities. They rely on nomadic competitors to fill out matchday squads.
MissingNo. Incident

In 1998, an elderly citizen of Cinnabar Island, Kanto, contacted the local press claiming to have caught a rare Pokémon. The Pokémon, which the man described as "L-shaped" and"magic" was referred to as MissingNo. Over the phone, the man claimed MissingNo. could replicate items and will and knew the move Water Gun twice.

Although skeptical, the local island press sent out a junior reporter to investigate. When he arrived, the caller was mysteriously dead and the alleged rare Pokémon was never found. The reporter did spot a huge quantity of Rare Candy overflowing from the man's garage.

Authorities insist the caller was simply a baffled old man, who experienced a hallucination and died soon after of heart failure. Conspiracy theorists insist the caller was assassinated by the government and MissingNo. taken away for testing.
Hawlucha (Wonder League)

Hawlucha is a competitor in the Wonder League for Captain Hawlucha and the Squidsters. One of his team's most valued competitors, he has the second highest number of KOs in Wonder League history.

## Background

Hawlucha was acquired from Poke Pelago by a trainer named Sora on the 7th June 2019.

Hawlucha's cousin Sorpresa! later joined Old Leaf Pals in the Draft League.

## History

### Wonder League

#### Season 1

Hawlucha joined the Squidsters in the final regular season round of Season 1 and made two KOs on his debut. In the end of season All Star game he made three KOs before being defeated by Mankie.

#### Season 2

As a member of the previous season's All Star squad, Hawlucha was eligible to participate in Wonder League Season 2 through the newly introduced dice roll rule. He made four appearances and five KOs.

### Other competitions

Hawlucha was selected for the All Star squad to play against the Pallet Town Punchbags in the Draft Wonder Expo match ahead of the first Draft League season.

## Career Statistics

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Kanto National Pokébattling Team

The Kanto national Pokébattling team represents Kanto in international Pokébattling. The team's colours are blue, red and yellow. They play at the Kanto Dome in Celadon City. The Kantonians won the inaugural two World Cups, in 1990 and 1992, but have not enjoyed much success since then.

They are currently managed by Hariyama Skarmori.

## Current squad

* Dr Doug - Everston
* Moon Girl - Archipelago All-Stars
* A'Tuin - Inter Milanturn
* Battlesponge - Cerulean Soul Sisters
* Spoopy - Lavender Spirit
* Selphie - Celadon City
* Humvoldt - Red Tauros Fuchsia
* Magellan - Driftveil United
* Brian - Mantykester United
* Progenitus - Malie City Mimikyus

## Recent call ups

* Naptain
* Moltres
* Kangaskhan
* Venusaur
* Charizard
* Alakazam

## Honours

**World Cup**

* **Champions:** 1990 World Cup, 1992 World Cup
* Runners-up: 2006 World Cup
Icirrus Whitecaps

Icirrus Whitecaps is a Pokébattling club based in Icirrus, Unova. It is a member of Major League Pokebattling and plays home games at Freezy Frost Park. Due to playing in a city that experiences extreme weather conditions, the club's schedule is unusual in that it plays a long set of fixtures away from home during the winter months. The team tends to employ more Ice-type Pokémon than most other Pokébattling clubs, which is often linked to its hyper-offensive style.
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Naptain is a Snorlax who competed in Season 1 of the Draft League for Old Leaf Pals. He was their 7th pick and the 19th pick overall.

He has played at international level for both Kanto and the Orange Islands, although comments made after the Islanders' World Cup 2020 qualification play off against the Socialist Cherrygrove Republic led to him being excluded from the final tournament squad.

## History

He made his league debut against Whimsicottonopolis in week two and despite not taking any KOs, Chiaki has every reason to be proud of his performance. In week four he took his first KO, defeating Cleopatra with his Earthquake. After a slow start to the season, Naptain established himself as a key part of the Pals' strategy. His defensive bulk and ability to soak up pressure drew admirers in the final few weeks of the season as his movesets evolved to keep up with the top threats in the division.

Naptain was said to be in the Pals' Season 2 plans, but he slept through try outs and failed to return phone calls.

## Known moves

* Smack Down
* Wild Charge
* Rest
* Sleep Talk
* Return
* Earthquake
* Facade
Hoenn

Hoenn is a nation and region located to the south of Johto, in the Great Ocean. Historically the continent has been ravaged by natural disasters as well as floods and droughts created by feuds between Kyogres and Groudons, although in recent centuries the presence of Rayquazas has minimised the environmental impact of these battles. The region is characterised by its abundance of water, in stark opposition to Kanto, Johto and Sinnoh. To its east it is predominantly islands, whilst the inland of its main landmass is mainly mountainous or carpeted in luxurious rainforests. Most of its towns and cities are coastal,

Like most superpowers, it remains highly capitalistic in nature.

## Pokébattling

*See Hoenn National Pokébattling Team, Hoenn Ocean Alliance, League of Western Hoenn, League of Eastern Hoenn*

The Hoenn national team has won the World Cup three times, in 2000, 2008 and 2012. It is one of two countries, the other being Kanto, to have won the World Cup on home soil.

Pokébattling in Hoenn is dominated by Mauville City.
Plains of Greenleaf

Plains of Greenleaf is a Pokébattling club based in Greenleaf, Ransei. The club compete in the Ransei Kingdom Conference and are historically one of the least successful clubs in the division. They primarily use Grass-Type Pokémon. Unusually, they have no fixed stadium. Instead, they compete in open meadows with a temporary field marked out in paint.
Mountain Dew

Mountain Dew is a shiny Machamp who competes in IPF exhibition matches and acts as an ambassador for the federation's competitions.

## Career

Mountain Dew initially appeared as a competitor for Defective Pikachu's team in the Super Wonder Demo! exhibition match. He managed three KOs and is widely regarded as one of the most powerful Wonder League competitors of all time, despite not appearing in an official Wonder League game, with Steph Aureus describing him as "a hunky chunk of spunky funk".

Mountain Dew was later selected for the All Star squad to play against the Pallet Town Punchbags in the Draft Wonder Expo match ahead of the first Draft League season. He was less successful than in his previous appearance, being knocked out by Tranquility before he could score any KOs.

He is currently a coach at the Pallet Town Punchbags when time allows.

## Personal life

Mountain Dew lives in Saffron City with his wife and three children, including adopted son, Rhydon. Despite not actively competing in IPF competition, he often leads training sessions at Oak Field, although these are now mainly run by his sons. He is an outspoken advocate of pokemon rights and a strong critic of Dwile Flonking's stewardship of the IPF. He has a fractious relationship with IPF artist Jeanne le Brush due to her willingness to paint The Faraway Resort Arena, a venue he boycotts due to its association with pokémon rights abuses.
Old Baileys

The Old Baileys is the supreme court of Galar. Host to a range of historic and high-profile trials, it is heavily guarded by Galarian security firm Neutralising G4S. Despite its imposing appearance and grim history, the court is also something of a tourist attraction. Unusually for a courthouse, the main courtroom is contained within a swimming pool, filled entirely with Baileys liqueur. The court hosts annual fun days in which members of the public are invited to relax within the pool.

## Notable trials

Professor Oak Arms Dealing Trial

Dwile Flonking Counterfeit Everstone Trial

Boss Buggy Doping Trial
Mycopal

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Mycopal is a Parasect who competed for Route 28 Rustbuckets 1-P. She was selected as a replacement One Point Cup player following Olm's withdrawal from the squad.

He impressed during the Cup and was asked to stay on. However, he declined, instead opting to sign a professional contract with Mahogany Marauders.

## Known Moves

* Protect
* Leech Seed
* Leech Life
* Spore
Naganadel Clobbopus Eight II

Nagandel Clobbopus Eight II is an Alolan youth Pokébattling team. It is a development team for Naganadel Clobbopus Eight. They are managed by former Wormadrid player Raticateo and it participates in the Ula'ula Development League. The club is currently the division champion.

Their home stadium is the Po Oval in Po Town.

## One Point Cup

The Eight competed in the inaugural One Point Cup. It finished second, losing a close final to Inter Milanturn 6-5.

### Roster

* Tinkerbell
* Macdeath
* Wu Tang Clam
* Zaphod
* quill.i.am
* Surreelist
Humilau Resort All-Stars

The Humilau Resort All-Stars is a Pokébattling club based in Driftveil, Unova. It currently competes in Major League Pokébattling. The team has never won a title and usually finishes toward the bottom of the table.
The All-Stars were founded by Humilau resident Reginald Timothy Wardly-Courtington in 2004, after he grew weary of taking the Marine Tube to watch the Undella Town Riverboat Gamblers following their fall from grace. It has been accused of being a 'rich man's vanity project' in the past by The Daily Swellograph, which references the club's low attendances even by Major League Pokebattling standards. The town's remote location and low population as well as the social class of its residents, are possible factors in the team's lack of popularity.
1952 Les Grand Prix de France

Unique saison des Grand Prix de France.

Disputé en 8 manches de 3 heures, ce championnat était destiné aux Formule 2, limitées à 2.0 litres pour les moteurs conventionnels et 0.5 litres pour les moteurs à compresseur.

En 1952, la FIA choisit de faire courir les Formule 2 pour le Championnat du Monde des Pilotes pour faire face au départ d'Alfa Romeo et d'autres constructeurs. Profitant de l'occasion, l'ACF décida d'organiser un championnat parallèle destiné lui aussi aux F2 et s’intercalant entre les courses du championnat FIA.

Le classement se résolvait aux points, le concurrent avec le plus de points remportant la victoire. Les points étant distribués de la façon suivante:

 2
 3
 4
 5
 Meilleur tour

Lorsque plusieurs pilotes se partagent la même voiture, les points sont répartis de façon égale entre eux.

## Les courses

Seuls les quatre meilleurs résultats comptent pour le championnat.

## Le bilan

\*Meilleur tour

(Les résultats entre parenthèses ne sont pas comptabilisés.)
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Oxymoron is a Volcanion who plays for Kalos. She was selected in the squad for the 2020 World Cup.

She was one of the saving graces in a Kalosian team that completely failed to live up to expectations at the tournament, scoring four KOs in two appearances.

At club level, she competes with Olympique Lumiose in the Suprême Ligue de Kalos.

## Known Moves

* Protect
* Toxic
* Flamethrower
* Steam Eruption
Jeremy Huntail

Jeremy Huntail is a Galarian politician serving as Member of Parliament for Saffron South since 2010. He served in the cabinet as health minister in the region's coalition government until 2019, during which time he was strongly criticised for his policies which resulted in the privatisation of the Pokémon Center system. During this time he imposed controversial new contracts on the region's Nurse Joys, which saw mass industrial action for the first time in over 40 years, which was supported by Chanseys and Audinos but which was ultimately unsuccessful as the strikes were broken and the Pokémon Centre service eventually disbanded entirely.

## Leadership Campaign

In 2019, following the resignation of May, Huntail declared his intention to run to become the leader of the Tory Terra Party. However he was defeated in the final ballot, losing out to Boris Stonjourner.
Mauville City

Mauville City Fighting Club is a Pokébattling club based in Mauville, Hoenn. Currently, the team is the reigning champion of the Hoenn Ocean Alliance. The largest and most successful club in the region, it has won more trophies than any other Hoennese club.

The club has faced criticism for failing to invest in a youth team, largely relying on Egg Boys Burn for young talent.

Mauville City's home stadium is The Dust Bowl.

## Notable Players

* Spliced!
* D'Artagnan
Maximilian Avis

Maximilian Avis is a Pokémon trainer, currently in charge of the Route 28 Rustbuckets in the Draft League. He has successfully managed teams in several countries and is known for his extravagant appearance and controversial behaviour.

## Early life

Avis was born in Anistar City, Kalos. He began his career as a trainer, leaving home as a preteen to begin his Pokémon journey. His mentors and fellow trainers noted he was a poorly performing trainer, showing little interest in catching or training Pokémon or attempting gym challenges. He did, however, earn several competition ribbons in Hoenn and was praised for his affinity with his partner Pokémon, Maravillosa.

## Early competitive battling

Avis' first job in competitive pokebattling was as manager of his hometown club, Anistar Poké. Aged 19, he was given the job at the then second tier club after rescuing the Anistar chairman from a Team Flare kidnap attempt. Despite leading the club to promotion to the Suprême Ligue de Kalos in his first season in charge, he was sacked when it emerged he had no gym badges.

His next role was with Royal Avenue, then competing in an Alolan regional league. He spent a month with the side, leading them a local cup victory before departing for FC Florando in Johto's third tier. Under his leadership, the side were promoted to the South Johto Combination following an unexpected victory in the Johto Amateur Cup.

## Top level pokebattling

Following his successful career start, Avis was offered his first top flight role,coaching Puel Sea Navigators. While Avis was offered numerous high profile jobs, he chose to train the navigators as he appreciated the club's "ocean aesthetic".

In his only season in charge of the club, he led them to an unexpected title win, pipping Ranger Union to top spot on final day.

He then joined Jubilife City and narrowly won the Sinnoh Coronet League despite spending the majority of the playing budget on champagne and cocktails.

## Route 28 Rustbuckets

Avis was subsequently appointed manager of Route 28 Rustbuckets in the Draft League, following the departure of José Nidorinho.

Avis was erratic in the early campaign, failing to attend training sessions and matches, leaving his assistant to take charge instead. He did not attend a Draft League match until Week 3 of the season when he opted for a bizarre set of tactics. Despite his reckless play, Avis led his team to a 6-0 win. After the match, he engaged in a public dispute with Defective Pikachu, although the two subsequently reconciled.

After a reconciliatory massive pint with Defective, Avis continued to drink heavily at home whilst watching hit TV show JBC Battle Club. A shiny Ariados named Quadranid featured in a battle for the club of the same name, with whom Avis immediately felt an affinity. Still roaring drunk, he managed to get in contact with Quadranid, offering her a contract to join the Rustbuckets immediately. However, the contract was deemed null and void as it had been agreed under the influence.
Orange Archipelago League

The Orange Archipelago League is top tier of Pokébattling for clubs based in the Orange Islands.

The league features ten teams from across nine different islands across the Orange Archipelago. The league's most successful club is Valencia CP, with Mandarin Island North Star not far behind. The league is all professional, with a handful of professional clubs featuring in the Islands' second division.

Orange clubs compete in the Kanto Cup as well as the Lesser Regions Cup. The best performance by an Orange club in the Kanto Cup was put up by Valencia, who reached the quarter-finals in 2016. Several Orange clubs have won the Lesser Regions Cup, mostly recently Pummelo United in 2017.

## Clubs

* Critical Kumquats
* Mandarin Island North Star
* Pummelo United
* Tangelo Boardwalks
* Trovitopolis BC
* Valencia CP
* Mandarin South Suns
* Grapefruit Juice
* Kinnow Islanders
* Hamlin, Hamlin and McGill
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Neighpalm is a Rapidash who played for the Archipelago All-Stars in Season 3 of the Draft League.

## History

As a Ponyta, she played for Inter Milanturn Academy and was a member of the squad which won the inaugural One Point Cup.

Following her evolution, she was drafted by the Archipelago All-Stars. Her place on the team has already drawn criticism from fans, with a string of poor performances in the Toteodile Series doing nothing to help her case.

She made her competitive debut for the All-Stars in Week 1 of Season 3 against the Route 28 Rustbuckets, and was forced to take one for the team, falling to Winter Cart's Knock Off attack on switch in.

Her time with the All-Stars came to an end following Week 4, at which point she was released in favour of Cairngormless.

## Known Moves

* High Horsepower
* Wild Charge
* Flare Blitz
* Morning Sun

## Career Statistics

 Archipelago All-Stars | 3 | 2
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 Team
 Inter Milanturn
 **Total** | 4
 Team
 Archipelago All-Stars
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New Silver Stadium

The New Silver Stadium is a Pokébattling stadium on Kanto Route 28, in the foothills of Mt. Silver. Part of the Ferroseed Valley Complex, it was built as a replacement for the Stade de Silver, it is home to the Route 28 Rustbuckets. It has a capacity of 40,000 with 20,000 seats.

One of its stands is cut into the mountainside.
Kommunist

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Kommunist is a Kommo-o who competes for Celadon City PSC. She competed for Whimsicottonopolis in Season 1 of the Draft League and was their 3rd pick and the 9th pick overall.

At international level she competes for the Pokémon's Republic of Azalea Town and is a member of their 2020 World Cup squad.

## History

She made her competitive debut in week one against Route 28 Rustbuckets, scoring two KOs, one against Gumbo and the other an indirect KO against Bolt, thanks to Stealth Rock.

Kommunist may well feel aggrieved at her lack of play time in Season 1, particularly given her offensive and defensive record of eight KOs and no falls. She performed admirably given the chance and the reason for Defective Pikachu's lack of confidence in her ability is unclear.

She left the club at the end of the season in search of more regular game time and subsequently joined Celadon City PSC in the Volcanic League of Kanto.

She was called up to the PRAT team for the 2020 World Cup and was a key member of the squad, making eight KOs and falling three times in four appearances.

## Known moves

* Stealth Rock
* Clanging Scales
* Acid Downpour
* Drain Punch
* Belly Drum
* Substitute
* Poison Jab
* Close Combat
* Thunder Punch
* Body Press
* Flamethrower
* Aura Sphere
* Body Press

## Trivia

Kommunist was the only Dragon to appear in Season 1 until the Old Leaf Pals selected Martin during the supplementary draft.

Kommunist's number one fan, Mr S Mooleplackal, is well-known amongst the Whimsy support for his rousing renditions of "Bulletproof" whenever Kommunist enters play.

She owns a copy of Mao Bronzong's Little Azalea Book, and reads passages from it to her teammates. Rambunctious is said to be particularly scornful.

## Career Statistics

 **Total** | 5
 Team
 PRAT | World Cup 2020 | 4
 **Total** | 4
Pinsir (Wonder League)

Pinsir (カイロス) competed in the Wonder League for the Pewter City Premieres. He gained fame through his perfect debut performance, making six KOs in Season 2. He is currently the only Pokémon to achieve such a feat.

## Background

Pinsir was acquired by a Japanese trainer on the 26th August 2019. He was caught in a Friend Ball on Exeggutor Island

## History

### Wonder League

Pinsir first appeared in the second round of Wonder League's second season. He defeated Ludicolo and Torkoal as well as a Lycanroc, Mankey, Rotom and a Grumpig, primarily through use of Storm Throw.

Despite this strong start, Pinsir largely failed to live up to expectations, making only two further regular season appearances and one KO. He was a member of the Premieres' All Star squad and made a single KO.

### Other competitions

Pinsir was selected for the All Star squad to play against the Pallet Town Punchbags in the Draft Wonder Expo match ahead of the first Draft League season.

## Career Statistics

 3
 **Total** | 4
Pineapple

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Pineapple is a Toxapex currently playing for Hau'oli Hawluchas in the Archipelago League of Alola. She competed in Season 1 of the Draft League for Old Leaf Pals. She was their 1st pick and the 1st overall pick. She was transferred out in week eight, allowing the Pals to sign Tsarbar.

She competes for Alola at international level and was selected in the squad for the 2020 World Cup.

## History

Pineapple made her debut in week one against the Route 28 Rustbuckets and scored a KO despite not using any attacks, as Winston's Life Orb knocked him out with its recoil. This KO proved interesting in that it was the first of the season referred to the Dubious KOs Committee, which ruled that the KO belonged to Pineapple, as every KO needed to be assigned to someone.

Eventually the form of Glubber kept Pineapple out of the team and she was transferred out of the squad during Week 8 to free up the funds for Tsarbar. However there has been some suggestion that her transfer came as a result of her breaching team regulations on merchandising, an allegation that recently resurfaced during a pre-tournament interview with Durian.

## Known moves

* Scald
* Recover
* Toxic
* Venoshock
* Knock Off
* Toxic Spikes

## Trivia

She had the highest Defence and Special Defence of all Pokémon competing in Season 1 of the Draft League.

## Career Statistics

 **Total** | 10
 Team
 Alola | World Cup 2020 | 5
 **Total** | 5
Jubilife City

Jubilife City is a professional Pokébattling club based in Jubilife, Sinnoh. It is one of the traditional powerhouses of the region, enjoying a long-standing rivalry with Bayern Munchlax. The recent emergence of Jubilife FC as a domestic force has led to escalating rivalry between the clubs, with matches between the two sides attracting some of the largest attendances in Sinnoh. City are currently the champions of the Sinnoh Coronet League, narrowly beating Munchlax to the title on bonus points, despite recording fewer league wins over the course of the season.

The club is owned by the Global Trading Station, based in the city, which provides the bulk of its funding.

## Notable Players

* Wiggles
* Kaos
* Chompsky
Karpman

Karpman is a Rijonian Pokémon trainer. He leads the Merson gym. According to Action Gonzo he is largely unmotivated and incompetent in his role, having taken the job in exchange for shelter and food. Prior to his appointment, he worked in a plastics factory but was laid off when the factory shut down during the recession.
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Iron Curtain is a Skarmory who plays for the Archipelago All-Stars and the Johto national team.

## History

He was selected in the Johto squad for the 2020 World Cup.

He made his Draft League debut in Week 3 of Season 3, falling to Coulomb.

He won Pokémon of the Week in Week 5 of Season 3 after taking three KOs against Whimsicottonopolis.

## Known Moves

* Spikes
* Roost
* Whirlwind
* Brave Bird
* Defog
* Iron Defense
* Body Press

## Career Statistics

 Archipelago All-Stars | 3 | 3
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 Team
 Johto | World Cup 2020 | 1
 **Total** | 1
 Team
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Johto Peak League

The Johto Peak League is the top level of competitive Pokébattling in Johto. Named for the mountainous areas spread throughout Johto, it currently features ten teams. The Goldenrod Golden Knights are the most successful team in the region, with the Cianwood Sandstorms and Blackthorn Rovers the only other sides to have won titles in recent years. The region is considered to have a substantially lower standard of Pokébattling than neighbouring Kanto with pundits arguing that this explains the lack of success of its national team.

## Controversy

The league's decision to admit Raichuomyong, a club based in the independent and isolated Pokémon's Republic of Azalea Town, to the league has caused great controversy. All of the club's fixtures, home and away, are played at neutral venues behind closed doors. League officials argue their admittance is a key strategy in improving international relations with the Republic.

## Current teams

* Alto Mare Albion (promoted from South Johto Combination)
* Blackthorn Rovers
* Cherrygrove PRC
* Cianwood Sandstorms
* Eggseter City (promoted from North Johto Combination)
* Goldenrod Golden Knights
* Ilex Forest Shrine
* JBC Battle Club
* Raichuomyong
* Violet City

## Previous Season

[a] one bonus point is awarded to a losing team that scores 3+ KOs
Lavaridge Springheads

The Lavaridge Springheads is a Pokébattling club based in Lavaridge, Hoenn. It currently competes in the Hoenn Ocean Alliance.

The club's home stadium is The Jacuzzi. Locals have complained that visiting fans of opposition teams often approach them in the street demanding to know the location of the ground.

## Notable Players

* Fowl Play
* Icarus
José Nidorinho

José Nidorinho is a Pokébattler who last worked as manager for the Route 28 Rustbuckets.

## History

Nidorinho is perhaps best known for coining the phrase "parking the pokérus" to describe an overly defensive style of play.

He was the manager of Inter Milanturn during their Championship League  success of 2008, but left over a decade later to join the Rustbuckets as assistant coach in the second round of Season 1 in order to give assistance to Topa who was struggling in his new role.

Following continued poor performances from Topa, Nidorinho was promoted to the head coach role. He immediately made his mark on the team, leading the club to four consecutive wins, the longest winning streak in Rustbuckets history.

He resigned the following season due to a dispute with the club over the signing of Horace Bodgepot.

## Personal life

A robotic version of Nidorinho is on display at the IPF Museum. An investigation by Daily Swellograph journalists claimed the robot had escaped and taken over the role of the real Nidorinho, who had himself been confined to a museum display case. Despite strong evidence to support these claims, no action was taken by the authorities.

During a feisty 2008 press conference Nidorinho referred to Professor Oak as "the Cokémon Professor", before telling stunned journalists "come on, you know what I'm talking about". He retracted the comments soon afterwards, having been contacted by Oak's legal team.

Nidorinho is said to be a follower of Mao Bronzong's philosophy.

Nidorinho appeared in the first series of I'm an IPF Member...Get Me Out of Here! and made it to the final but was beaten by Dwile Flonking, amidst allegations of underhand play.
Opelucid Outrage

Opelucid Outrage is a Pokébattling club based in Opelucid, Unova. They currently compete in Major League Pokebattling.

The club are suspected of having ties to criminal group Team Plasma, with both trainers and Pokémon working for both the Pokébattling club and the terrorist organisation.

The Outrage have a fierce rivalry with Opelucid Unity.
1949 Grand Prix de l'ACF

Quatrième grande épreuve de l'année 1949. La course était ouverte aux Formule 1.

## Organisation

Le Circuit de Reims-Gueux était ouvert du 14 au 16 Juillet pendant deux heures pour permettre aux pilotes de tester leurs machines et de se qualifier pour la course. Le Grand Prix ayant lieu le Dimanche 17 Juillet.

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## Qualifications

Les pilotes avaient deux heure les matins du Jeudi au Samedi avant la course pour réaliser autant de tours qu'ils le souhaitaient pour réaliser le meilleur temps.

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## Grille de Départ

La grille de départ était définie par les temps aux essais, le plus rapide obtenant la première place sur la grille.