Japan Crystal Cups 2019

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[7/3 revision] After repeating examination based on the situation and feedback of "CRYSTAL CUP EARTH (Saitama)", event format in "CRYSTAL CUP ICE (Fukuoka)" and "CRYSTAL CUP LIGHTNING (Kyoto)", We have changed from the content we have published so far. The event content will be revised during the period, and it is very excuse to be sure, but please check the details below (in red) for details.

Event format
Day 1: Construction match (Swiss draw) ※ The number of rounds will be decided according to the number of participants on the day.
Play a Swiss draw using one construction deck. The top finishers at the end of the final race (the number will be decided according to the number of participants) will advance on the second day and the points will be carried over on the second day.

Number of rounds on the first day and advancers to the second day

The number of participants Number of rounds Second day advancer
20 people or less Four 16 people
21-32 people Five 16 people
33-48 people Five 24 people
49-64 Five 32 people
65-128 people 6 32 people
129 people or more 7 32 people

※ After the final ranking is confirmed, we will check if there is a request for abandoning the right to participate on the second day. Every time the desired person comes out, I raise the lower side from the advance line to the second day.

Day 2: Booster draft match (Swiss draw) third round
* Even if there are people absent at the time of the meeting, no additional advance is done. As a result, there may be pods that do drafts with fewer than eight people.
At the end of the final match, the top eight players from the first day advance to the final round.

Final Round (Day 2): Constructed Match (Single Elimination)
Using the Constructed Match deck used on the first day, we will play a total of 3 rounds of tournaments with 2 pre-takes.

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<Convention rule>

・ 1st day
Constructed match, Swiss draw, 1 win, 30 minutes

match time It takes 30 minutes. If it is not settled after 30 minutes, 3 additional turns will be made. If it is not settled after 3 additional turns, both will be defeated.

The top graders at the end of the final race (the number will be decided according to the number of participants) will advance to the second day.

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Final round (the second day)
single elimination third round, two pre-takes, match time: 70 minutes

The match time is 30 minutes for each game. If it is not settled after 30 minutes, 3 additional turns will be made. If the game is not settled after 3 additional turns, the player who is heavily damaged at that time will lose the game. If there is no life difference even after 3 additional turns, continue the extension turn and it will be settled when the life difference is reached.

The second game and the third game first choice are chosen by the player who lost the previous game.

The combination of single elimination is determined by the position at the end of the final Swiss draw.

The deck list will be released at the start of the final round.

<Regarding the response to the change in the
event format > Due to the change in the event format, it is expected that if the content was originally announced, it could be advanced on the second day (it could participate in the booster draft) . Therefore, if you fall under any of the following on the first day, you will be given a 5-pack booster card at the venue.

● I went into the second day, but gave up my right to participate
● I was in the 32nd place on the first day, but I was unable to move into the second day (not applicable if I moved forward)

※ I will give you The card is checked for drafting, so the mark on the front of the card is marked. Please note.

Crystal Cup Ice Report and Decklists on official FFTCG Japan website

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"CRYSTAL CUP ICE” was held at “Reference Station East Building” in Fukuoka Prefecture for two days from August 17th to 18th.
　“CRYSTAL CUP” is held all over the world, and the winner is entitled to participate in the World Championship. It will be held 6 times throughout Asia, 3 times in Japan, and the second in Japan after “EARTH” held in May in Saitama Prefecture. There were 30 participants, and on the first day, the Swiss draw 5th round was held.

Speaking of the construction battle in the “Opus IX” environment, “Suifu” first showed its presence. In “MASTERS Yokohama”, the heavy-control type that wins when the deck runs out, “MASTERS Tokushima” won the attention of “Mizukaze”, which was different from the [Category (FFCC)] type.

　However, in this tournament, there were few users of “Suifu”, and ice-based decks that tried to turn to the side that defeated “Suifu” became a big form. In addition to “ice ice”, which is one of the standard decks, there are many types of aggressive “fire / ice” and “ice soil” that have gained advantage. In particular, [7-034L] Sephiroth has three players, and seems to have been active as an ace of ice-based decks.

　About half of the 16 players are able to advance to the second day after completing the Swiss draw 5th round of construction.
　On the second day, the third round of the booster draft with eight pods was held, and the top eight players from the first round totaled the top tournament for the final tournament.
　Kurosawa (Tokyo) and Tamagoman (Gifu) won the finals. Kurosawa participated in the world championship as the first representative of Japan in 2017, and has a track record of winning second place. On the other hand, Tamagoman also has a track record in a mixed format such as the advance to the final tournament in “JAPAN CUP”, making it a good card suitable for the final match.

　As for the deck used, Kurosawa-san is "Kaze simple" and Tamago-man is "fire ice". It is a matchup that the key is whether fire and ice can be put into a short-term decisive battle while applying pressure with the [4-048L] lock, against the wind that becomes stronger as the backups line up, but [8-058R] backed up by Norstaren The easy-to-align wind side will lead in the early stages. Then, [7-128H] Yuri can not be ignored, and the fire ice side is in a difficult development. [7-128H] In addition to the advantages brought by Yuri, [3-066R] Barbariacia, which has been rarely seen in recent tournament scenes, is combined with [9-045H] Edge. Shining, Kurosawa won two consecutive wins. With the honor of winning the championship, he won the rights of the second representative from Japan.

　“CRYSTAL CUP” in Japan is only “CRYSTAL CUP LIGHTNING” (Kyoto) on September 28th and 29th. In the past two competitions, the representatives of Japan have demonstrated their ability, but attention will be drawn to whether new star players will appear in the remaining one.
　We are looking forward to seeing you together with “MASTERS” from various locations.

TOP8 deck list

■ 1st place: Kurosawa Deck name: Kaze
Forward 31
2 [8-049L] Aerith / Aerith
1 [2-066R] Balflair / Balthier
3 [7-054L] Chelinka / Chelinka
2 [9-045H] Edge
3 [5-068L] Ya'shtola
3 [3-056H] Zidane / Zidane
2 [3-066R] Barbariccia
3 [9-056H] The Magus Sisters
3 [7-046R] Vata / Vata
3 [7-128H] Yuri
3 [1-080H] Batts
3 [8-060L] Fina

Backup 16
2 [7-044H] Alhanalem
2 [9-055C] Franc / Fran
1 [5-067R] Mune / Miounne
1 [8-057C] Ninja / Ninja
1 [8-047C] Walt Reel
3 [7-043C] Arches / Aleria
2 [5-053R] Echo / Echo
3 【8-058R】 Norschtalen
1 [9-054C] Panelo
Summons 3
3 [5-062L] Diaboros / Diabolos

■ 2nd place: Tamagoman Deck name: Abzan Agro ()
Forward 27
3 [7-034L] Sephiroth / Sephiroth
3 [4-038L] Celis / Celes
3 [4-048L] Lock / Locke
3 [9-014L] Neel / Nael
3 [8-043H] Laswell
2 [8-014L] Duncan
2 [8-006L] Cloud
1 [3-033L] Genesis
2 [7-132S] Frio Neil / Firion
1 [1-192S] Cid Raines
2 [4-021L] Mash / Sabin
1 [2-026L] Vain / Vayne
1 [9-036H] Ghost / Ghost
Backup 17
1 [9-008C] Cayenne / Cyan
3 [8-005C] Edgar / Edgar
2 [3-018C] Vivi
1 [9-012C] Shadow / Shadow
1 [8-020R] ​​Yotsuyu
3 [5-031H] Gilbert / Edward
2 [3-044C] Hull / Harley
2 [8-036C] Setzer
2 [4-026H] Gestahlian Empire Cid

Summons 6
2 [5-032H] Glasya Labolas
3 [9-017C] Berias / Belias
1 [2-019R] Beast, the Gigas

■ Best 4: VAN. Deck Name: Fire Ice
Forward 27
1 [7-132S] Frio Neil / Firion
1 [1-192S] Cid Raines
3 [8-043H] Laswell
3 [9-014L] Neel / Nael
3 [4-048L] Lock / Locke
2 [3-033L] Genesis
1 [8-037R] Ceris / Celes
3 [4-038L] Celis / Celes
3 [7-034L] Sephiroth / Sephiroth
2 [8-006L] Cloud
2 [8-014L] Duncan
2 [4-021L] Mash / Sabin
1 [9-036H] Ghost / Ghost
Backup 17
2 [8-036C] Setzer
2 [4-026H] Gestahlian Empire Cid
1 [9-008C] Cayenne / Cyan
2 [3-018C] Vivi
3 [5-031H] Gilbert / Edward
1 [2-005C] Sage
1 [9-012C] Shadow / Shadow
3 [8-005C] Edgar / Edgar
2 [3-044C] Hull / Harley

Summons 6
2 [5-032H] Glasya Labolas
1 [2-019R] Beast, the Gigas
3 [9-017C] Berias / Belias

■ Best 4: Shido Deck name: Gacha
Forward 32
3 [6-041L] Rinoa
1 [3-036H] Sid Allstein / Cid Aulstyne
1 [9-022L] Vain / Vayne
1 [1-044R] Sephiroth / Sephiroth
3 [7-034L] Sephiroth / Sephiroth
2 [5-068L] Ya'shtola
2 [8-060L] Fina
3 [9-057L] Yazmat
3 [9-063L] Gabranth
3 [5-086L] Cecil / Cecil
3 [5-099H] Irua / Illua
2 [9-087H] Golbez / Golbez
3 [9-094L] Fusoya
1 [5-148H] Kam'lanaut
1 [8-136L] Veritas of the Dark
Backup 17
2 [9-030H] Hardy / Hurdy
2 [9-039C] Locke
1 [5-051R] Aria (TYPE-0)
2 [5-053R] Echo / Echo
2 [5-091H] Star Sibyl
1 [6-079L] Minfilia
1 [8-069R] Apururu
1 [1-107L] Shantotto
2 [2-106R] Gramis
1 [5-103R] Cid of Clan Gully
1 [1-133C] Sage
1 [1-184H] Chaos / Chaos
Monster 1
1 [8-080C] Puma Nightlight / Luminous Puma

■ Best 8: Satotsu Deck name: Wind for the time being!
Forward 31
3 [8-060L] Fina
3 [1-080H] Batts
3 [9-056H] The Magus Sisters
3 [7-128H] Yuri
3 [7-046R] Vata / Vata
3 [5-068L] Ya'shtola
3 [7-054L] Chelinka / Chelinka
3 [3-056H] Zidane / Zidane
2 [3-066R] Barbariccia
1 [8-049L] Aerith / Aerith
1 [2-066R] Balflair / Balthier
1 [4-069H] Moogle / Moogle
1 [9-045H] Edge
1 [9-057L] Yazmat

Backup 16
3 【8-058R】 Norschtalen
2 [5-053R] Echo / Echo
2 [8-047C] Walt Reel
2 [9-055C] Franc / Fran
2 [5-067R] Mune
2 [7-043C] Arches / Aleria
1 [9-054C] Panelo
1 [7-044H] Alhanalem
1 [5-051R] Aria (TYPE-0)
Summons 3
3 [5-062L] Diaboros / Diabolos

■ Best 8: Hide Deck Name: Kakaka Special
Forward 22
1 [1-044R] Sephiroth / Sephiroth
1 [1-192S] Cid Raines
1 [1-195S] Sera / Serah
2 [3-036H] Sid Allstein / Cid Aulstyne
2 [6-041L] Rinoa
1 [7-042H] Laswell
1 [7-133S] Ultimcia / Ultimecia
3 [7-034L] Sephiroth / Sephiroth
2 [9-022L] Vain / Vayne
1 [5-083C] PSICOM Enforcer
1 [5-086L] Cecil / Cecil
3 [9-063L] Gabranth
2 [9-076H] Larkeicus
1 [8-136L] Veritas of the Dark
Backup 18
2 [1-193S] Jill Nabat / Jihl Nabaat
2 [1-196S] Moogle [XIII-2] / Mog (XIII-2)
1 [3-043C] Time Mage
2 [3-044C] Hull / Harley
1 [4-034R] Sid [WOFF] / Cid (WOFF)
3 [5-031H] Gilbert / Edward
1 [7-134S] The Emperor
1 [8-031R] Cocutus
1 [1-107L] Shantotto
1 [1-204S] Jessie
3 [5-082C] Miner / Miner
Monster 8
3 [4-043C] Pudding / Flan
3 [7-081C] Pudding / Flan
2 [8-080C] Luminous Puma

Summons 2
2 [5-032H] Glasya Labolas

■ Best 8: Kawamura Deck name: Ice alone
Forward 26
3 [7-034L] Sephiroth / Sephiroth
1 [9-036H] Ghost / Ghost
2 [5-029L] Orphan
3 [4-048L] Lock / Locke
2 [6-027L] Kuja
3 [4-038L] Celis / Celes
1 [1-192S] Cid Raines
1 [2-026L] Vain / Vayne
3 [9-028L] Azure Dragon l'Cie Soryu
2 [3-033L] Genesis
1 [7-042H] Laswell
2 [1-195S] Sera / Serah
1 [8-136L] Veritas of the Dark
1 [9-037C] Laguna
Backup 17
2 [8-036C] Setzer
2 [1-193S] Jill Nabat / Jihl Nabaat
3 [1-057R] Duke Larg
2 [4-026H] Gestahlian Empire Cid
1 [7-134S] The Emperor
3 [5-031H] Gilbert / Edward
1 【1-048C】 Guru / Devout
1 [8-031R] Cocutus
2 [3-044C] Hull / Harley

Summons 7
3 [5-032H] Glasya Labolas
2 [3-037H] Zalera, the Death Seraph
2 [9-025H] Zaruera

Best 8: Dangerous sukukoya Deck name: Ice fire
Forward 27
2 [9-123L] Chaos [MOBIUS] / Chaos (MOBIUS)
3 [4-038L] Celis / Celes
3 [8-019C] Mash / Sabin
2 [8-043H] Laswell
2 [3-033L] Genesis
3 [9-014L] Neel / Nael
2 [8-006L] Cloud
3 [4-048L] Lock / Locke
2 [1-046H] Tina / Terra
1 [9-028L] Azure Dragon l'Cie Soryu
2 [3-036H] Sid Allstein / Cid Aulstyne
2 [1-192S] Cid Raines
Backup 17
1 [1-184H] Chaos / Chaos
3 [9-008C] Cayenne / Cyan
3 [5-031H] Gilbert / Edward
2 [7-033R] Snow / Snow
3 [8-005C] Edgar / Edgar
2 [4-026H] Gestahlian Empire Cid
2 [8-036C] Setzer
1 [3-018C] Vivi

Summons 6
3 [9-002H] Ifrita / Ifrita
3 [5-032H] Glasya Labolas
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