Things are winding down a bit as we have just over a week left for games. Several people have already played all 9 matches, including a few really outstanding showings such as Lcans going 9-0 in the Mega-Swampert pool.
Right now the Hydreigon pool has Eternal Spirit and obii sitting at the top with 7-2 records, both guaranteed to advance to the elimination bracket.
The Celebi pool has Rodriblutar currently at the top with an impressive 7-0, and King UU not far behind with 7-2. However, both Meru and Shaneghoul could potentially make it into the top 2 if they have excellent showings in their remaining matches.
The Mega-Aerodactyl pool keeps on johning, with the only standout being ProfessorMasterChief with a 4-0 record. Will the Mega-Aerodactyl pool under their new leader Stallion actually play some games? Or will we end up having to activity out the whole pool?
The Suicune pool is looking really competitive. TTFTW has the best record at 5-0, beating many of the biggest threats in his pool, but with other competitive records such as Omfuga at 5-2 and atomicllamas at 4-2, and quite a few remaining games, this could easily be anyone's pool for the taking.
The Entei pool's top player right now is naruto(sage) at 5-1, though recent sub Freestylerking is currently 3-0 and shows no sign of slowing down. However, there are many unplayed games still remaining, so there could easily be some major shakeups in this pool for the last week, and I wouldn't be surprised to see xMarth, Pak or Euphonos end up claiming one of the advancing spots.
Roseybear is currently leading the Krookodile pool at 6-3, but there are several people on Roseybear's heels, including King Troller (5-2), Cyndequil (4-0) and pool leader dodmen who is currently 3-0. This is another pool that could end up being very competitive, and will almost certainly see some upsets in this last week.
My own Sylveon pool is looking like it could be anyone's game, as there is no one with a clear winning record. Hamhamhamham is at the top at 5-2, with Megazard right behind at 5-3, but this pool could easily be looking at a three- or even four-way-tie for second place.
The Mega-Swampert pool has been demolished by Lcans, who swept through it for a clean 9-0. Currently in second is pool leader Christo with a 6-3 record, but a good last-week showing by Kiyo or Lolk could knock him out of contention.
Mega-Beedrill's pool leader Hairy Toenail is taking no prisoners and is currently at a very impressive 7-0, holding the best record of any pool leader. He is the primary standout of his pool, and with many games still remaining, it is up in the air as to who will clinch second.
The Gyarados pool is showing fierce competition between Teddeh and pool leader Zorodark, with 7-1 and 6-2 records respectively, and their only game remaining being their head-to-head. This has been an exciting rivalry, and if Teddeh wins and goes 8-1, Zorodark could potentially get knocked out of his second place slot by Kudasai.
The Mamoswine pool, like the Sylveon pool, looks like it could easily end with several ties. At the top right now are Eutychios and czim, both at 5-3, but there are quite a few people who could easily match or even surpass their records, such as the 3-1 Shiba.
Sam's Mega-Sceptile pool still has many games left, and could go any direction. Right now the head of the pool is PokeTCG gamer1288 with an impressive 6-1 showing, followed by sand1234, who played all nine games and ended with a 5-4 record. But with almost no one from the pool mathematically eliminated at this point, we could easily see this change over the coming week.
The Conkeldurr pool is currently being led by FrozenMan, 5-2, and pool leader Pearl, 4-1, but no one has clinched a spot yet, so it will be exciting to see how the last week changes things.
Pool leader Ice Tea is leading the Cobalion pool at 5-2, followed closely by Amaroq at 4-2, but excellent late showings from people like Peli and Accelgor (both 3-0) can easily propel them to the top spot.
The Cresselia pool is topped right now by DrReuniclus and his very impressive 7-0 record, but he hasn't quite clinched yet. Other good showings include Feliburn at 4-1 and pool leader Vinc2612 at 3-1.
FLCL's Tentacruel pool is currently being led by p2 at 5-2, followed by CBU at 4-1. Either one of these could stumble at the finishing line, however, and like the Mega-Sceptile pool, almost no one has yet been mathematically eliminated, so this should be exciting to see play out.
So, what have people thought so far? Who do you expect to see advance to stage two? Any surprises still in store?
