Contest Pokémon Card Contest (2nd edition)

"If you're a real man, you know when you have to admit defeat.
Time to face facts. You can lose today and win tomorrow."
(Anthony, episode 29)
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The journey of Pokémon has always been defined by exploration, but a new chapter begins now. The Pokémon League invites you to pioneer the next great discovery through our Original Pokémon Card Design Contest. This is your call to become a visionary: to conceive and design a completely original Pokémon from your imagination.

We challenge you to bring your concept to life by defining its name, type, combat capabilities, and the unique story that sets it apart. This is more than a contest; it is a chance to leave your permanent mark on the spirit of Pokémon training. Let your creativity soar and share the next legend. The world is ready for the masterpiece that only you can envision.

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The premise of the contest, is that everyone will pick one Pokémon as the focus of the card. Then, the author will have complete creative freedom in creating a card that suits said Pokémon! Some examples of what this may look like, include a Porygon2 that is flying through cyberspace, a Charizard that is burning down a Medieval village, a Dialga that is turning back time, or a Sandile that is hunting some Magikarp for food. Get creative! CLICK THIS LINK FOR A LIST OF ALL POKEMON.
Since this is the 2nd edition of this contest (big thanks to Volund for hosting the first one <3) we have some actual track references you can follow.

Spoiler: Cards from the 1st edition

• Pokejoust by dantexpress
• Green Version by deadrising2
• The Last Tale Of Yggdrasil by Drndemi
• Concorde by SilentFinger
• Eclipse by G-raffe
• Lucario V by churro
• Gurkinn's Alazakam by Holystone
• Kyurem's Awakening by Innominate

Also, for reference, here are some alternate art and trainer gallery cards.
[SPOILER:Alt Art/Trainer Gallery Pokémon Cards]
List of all English cards, with pictures: https://www.pokellector.com/sets
Silver Tempest Trainer Gallery Cards: https://www.pokellector.com/Silver-Tempest-Trainer-Gallery-Expansion/
Silver Tempest Alternate Art Cards (Scroll to the bottom): https://www.pokellector.com/Silver-Tempest-Expansion/
Astral Radiance Trainer Gallery Cards: https://www.pokellector.com/Astral-Radiance-Trainer-Gallery-Expansion/
Astral Radiance Alternate Art Cards (Scroll to the bottom): https://www.pokellector.com/Astral-Radiance-Expansion/
Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery Cards: https://www.pokellector.com/Brilliant-Stars-Trainer-Gallery-Expansion/
Brilliant Stars Alternate Art Cards (Scroll to the bottom): https://www.pokellector.com/Brilliant-Stars-Expansion/
Fusion Strike Trainer Gallery and Alternate Art Cards (Scroll to the bottom): https://www.pokellector.com/Fusion-Strike-Expansion/
Evolving Skies Trainer Gallery and Alternate Art Cards (Scroll to the bottom): https://www.pokellector.com/Evolving-Skies-Expansion/
Chilling Reign Trainer Gallery and Alternate Art Cards (Scroll to the bottom): https://www.pokellector.com/Chilling-Reign-Expansion/
Battle Styles Trainer Gallery and Alternate Art Cards (Scroll to the bottom): https://www.pokellector.com/Battle-Styles-Expansion/
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RULES:
> You will have 6 weeks to make your entry, from 3:00 pm September 1st to 3:00 pm October 13th (all in Central Eastern Standard Time)
> Late uploads accepted up to a week after the deadline, HOWEVER, for each day that it is late, there will be a deduction made to your score (will be either -1% or -2% per day; I am yet to decide which). After a week, no more entries will be accepted
> It must be drawn within the card code that is given in this post - any entries that are not drawn within the confines of the card, will be disqualified
> No collaborations
> No tracing
> No changing the card code under any circumstances [NOTE: you can change the starting point of the rider if you like]
> Original work only - use the cards linked above as references, inspiration or ideas, but do not copy a card
> Tools such as track mover etc are allowed, as long as their use does not break any of the above rules. If you are unsure whether to use an external tool or not, message me first for clarification
> Must post a link to your track in this thread once finished
> Must comment "IN" or some variation below to enter, reason why is below:

PRIZES:
> 60€ 1st place, 40€ 2nd place, 20€ 3rd place, if there are a good amount of entrants and high-quality tracks (which is why I ask you to type "in" below; I need to know a rough idea of who and how many people are entering, because I'm not putting down my own money if FIREBEATS is the only competitor)
> Will be giving out medals for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and top 5, though this will be subject to number and quality of entries

JUDGES AND POINT SYSTEM:
> Judge is myself, for now, if you want to judge just ask me, if you want to judge you can't make an entry to the contest
> You will be scored by the below parameters:
Detail/Art - will be assigned a score between 0 and 15
Implementation of Pokémon into Card (read: creativity) - will be assigned a score between 0 and 15
Ride - will be assigned a score between 0 and 10

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Do I need to add HP stats, typing, moves etc in my card?
NO, you do not. If you would like to, go for it, but the primary purpose of the contest is to create art, not to balance for a trading card game.
Can I make my own Pokémon? What Pokémon can I choose from?
No, Fakémon will not be accepted. There are over 900 Pokémon to choose from, that is more than enough.

How big will the card code size be?
I have made the card code around the same size as weem's 2021 Box Contest box, just rectangular rather than square. It is big enough for you to detail as much as you want, small enough to easily finish in 8-9 weeks, whilst still being substantial enough to get a feature (imo).

Do I need to tell you what Pokémon I picked?
No, but if you want to comment it below, go your hardest. Similarly, picking the same Pokémon as someone else is not an issue.

Does the card need to look like a card zoomed out? Or can it be scaled to the standard size of a traditional FRHD track?
Scale is not an issue. Whether you draw in a scale like this or in a scale like this will not impact much (if at all) upon your score. Pick what is best for you, whether you are more comfortable drawing a piece of art or a more traditional track won't matter. Just ensure that either way, it is obvious what Pokémon your card is about.

Can I have more than one Pokémon in my card?
You can, but you need to make sure that there is one clear Pokémon that the card is about. A great example of there being more than one Pokémon on a card, whilst it remaining obvious what the card is about, can be seen in this Skuntank Alternate Art Card, where there is a family of Stunky, Skuntank and a Paras in the background.

If you have any other questions, please ask them below!

Comment "in" below if you're in, and good luck to those entering!

 

CARD CODE AND OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Here's the card code

Spoiler: Card code

-18 1i 18 1i,-12m -1e8 -12m -1ec -12l -1ei -12j -1eo -12g -1et -12d -1f0 -128 -1f3 -122 -1f5 -11s -1f6 -11o -1f6 11o -1f6 11s -1f6 122 -1f5 128 -1f3 12d -1f0 12g -1et 12j -1eo 12l -1ei 12m -1ec 12m -1e8 12m 1e8 12m 1ec 12l 1ei 12j 1eo 12g 1et 12d 1f0 128 1f3 122 1f5 11s 1f6 11o 1f6 -11o 1f6 -11s 1f6 -122 1f5 -128 1f3 -12d 1f0 -12g 1et -12j 1eo -12l 1ei -12m 1ec -12m 1e8 -12m -1e8###BMX

Participants

Spoiler

Protvod
TPlacella
Volund
Clash06
Elibloodthirst
Zonkalization
pawflix
reaperch
Baltic
Coated_Badger
Sir__Human

 

Imma break the rules and start at 1 pm september 1st

 

I'm in ofcourse

 

In!

 

Wait, I'm confused. In the intro it says "a completely original Pokémon from your imagination", but then in the rules it says "No, Fakémon will not be accepted. There are over 900 Pokémon to choose from, that is more than enough."

 

chat gpt switched up on me :quilted_rose:

 

Haha, but for clarity, it needs to be an actual pokemon right?

 

Also, the code includes "bmx", but can we also do mtb?

 

yes

yes

 

Protvod please stop spamming the thread you might get a warning on forums and all these questions are self-explanatory

 

What was the point of this message? I asked them for security, I was 99% sure. Also I was just done asking questions, but because of you I'm currently typing another reply.

 

IN

havent 100% decided on my pokemon of choice, but thinking one of giratina, mesprit, palkia or infernape.....

 

im in when i finish my mcc entry

 

In

One of my team will be my go

 

i completely forgot about that line of starters lol, infernape would be sick.

 

anyways i dont think im going to make an entry so if you need a judge lmk

 

im in pookies

 

INSIDE

 

IN (im gay cause nobody will see this)