Team ARG Acquires Complexity Card Gaming as ARG Europe

May 20, 2019 // Tate Whitesell

Effective today, Pokémon TCG team Alter Reality Games (ARG) has acquired Europe-based team Complexity Card Gaming. The former Complexity roster will now play under the "ARG Europe" team name. 

The roster includes ten European players, all of whom have strong major event performance history and are often at the top of the EU leaderboards:

• Fatih Akdemir (Germany)
• Joe Bernard (UK)
• Mees Brenninkmeijer (Netherlands)
• Tamao Cameron (UK)
• Alex Dao (UK)
• Luke Kirkham (UK)
• Steven Mao (Germany)
• Benjamin Pham (Netherlands)
• Seb Symonds (UK)
• Bert Wolters (Netherlands)

Complexity Card Gaming was Limitless's ninth-ranked team worldwide during the 2017-18 season. They were ranked tenth worldwide for the 2018-19 season at the time of the acquisition by ARG. 

The new ARG Europe team's Facebook page can be found here. 

2019 Santa Clara Regionals: Day 2 Players & Decks

Below are the players who achieved 19 or more match points to advance to Day 2 of the 2019 Santa Clara Regional Championship. Decks are being added as we continue to receive updates.

1. Michael Catron (8-0-1), Zapdos/Buzzwole 
2. Preston Ellis (8-1-0), Lucario & Malmetal-GX/Vileplume
3. Marcus Dodson (8-1-0), Pikachu & Zekrom-GX
4. Jesse Reel (7-1-1), Quagsire/Naganadel
5. Alex Schemanske (7-1-1), Charizard & Reshiram-GX/Arcanine
6. Kenyon Fisher (7-1-1)
7. Joe Ruettiger (6-0-3), Lucario & Melmetal-GX/Vileplume 
8. Richard Rogers (7-2-0), Lucario & Melmetal-GX/Vileplume
9. Azul Garcia Griego (7-2-0), Shedinja/Zebstrika Control 
10. Luke Gjerde (6-0-3), Quagsire/Naganadel
11. Adrian Meija Galvez (7-2-0), Rhydon/Shedinja
12. Mike Morton (6-1-2), Zapdos/Ultra Beasts
13. Joshua Hartman (6-1-2), Zapdos/Ultra Beasts
14. Eric McCown (6-1-2), Quagsire/Naganadel
15. Danny Prather (6-1-2), Zapdos/Ultra Beasts
16. Oliver Rochin (6-1-2), Charizard & Reshiram-GX
17. Roberto Lozada (6-1-2), Blacephalon UNB with Jirachi
18. Andrew Scott (6-1-2)
19. Dennis Moore (6-1-2), Charizard & Reshiram-GX
20. Isaiah Williams (6-1-2), Shedinja/Zebstrika Control
21. Ernie Espinosa (6-1-2), Zoroark-GX/Gyarados
22. Trevor Bustamante (6-2-1), Lucario & Melmetal-GX/Vileplume 
23. Jackie Moc (6-2-1), Zapdos/Ultra Beasts
24. Jimmy Pendarvis (6-2-1), Shedinja/Zebstrika Control
25. Joel Stroeve (6-2-1), Lucario & Melmetal-GX/Vileplume
26. Aaron Friedman (6-2-1), Weezing
27. Paulo Amaro (6-2-1), Lucario & Melmetal-GX/Vileplume
28. Hunter Butler (6-2-1), Weezing
29. Dylan Gunn (6-2-1), Zoroark-GX/Honchkrow-GX Control
30. Parker Keuma (6-2-1)
31. Luis Aguilar (6-2-1), Zapdos/Ultra Beasts
32. Sean Poestkoke (5-0-4)
33. Peter Kica (6-2-1), Lucario & Malmetal-GX Stall (no Vileplume)
34. David Zheng (6-2-1)
35. David Selin (6-2-1), Lucario & Malmetal-GX/Vileplume 
36. Carter Barsh (6-2-1), Weezing
37. Aaron Walker (6-2-1), Lucario & Melmetal-GX Stall with Durant LOT
38. Matthew Padget (5-0-4)
39. William Madrid (6-2-1)
40. Jose Marrero (6-2-1), Charizard & Reshiram-GX
41. Kian Amini (6-2-1), Charizard & Reshiram-GX
42. Chris Gunn (5-0-4)
43. Maurino Lopez (6-2-1), Charizard & Reshiram-GX with Shining Lugia
44. Alfredo Garcia (5-0-4), Vikavolt
45. Alex Mitchell (6-2-1), Charizard & Reshiram-GX with Flareon-GX
46. Phinn Lynch (6-2-1), Zoroark-GX/Persian-GX/Slowking
47. Edward Martin (6-2-1)

2019 Bristol Regionals: Day 2 Players & Decks

Below are the players who achieved 19 or more match points to advance to Day 2 of the 2019 Bristol Regional Championship. Decks are being added as we continue to receive updates.

1. Sander Wojcik (8-1-0), Stall
2. Kieren Reynolds (8-1-0), Pikachu & Zekrom-GX
3. Alessandro Cremascoli (7-1-1), Stall
4. Raz Shamir (7-2-0), Zapdos/Ultra Beasts
5. Manuel Jorach (6-1-2), Blacephalon-GX/Naganadel
6. Juho Kallama (6-1-2), Zapdos/Ultra Beasts
7. Robin Schulz (6-1-2), Zapdos/Ultra Beasts
8. Ben Rodgers (6-1-2), Celebi & Venusaur-GX
9. Karl Blake (6-1-2), Malamar
10. Faisal Khan (6-1-2), Stall
11. Jacob Downes (6-1-2), Zapdos/Ultra Beasts
12. Konsta Kallama (6-1-2), Pikachu & Zekrom-GX
13. Jack Old (6-1-2), Zapdos/Ultra Beasts
14. Felix Treadwell (6-1-2), Buzzwole/Weavile
15. James Bee (6-1-2), Zapdos/Ultra Beasts
16. Stéphane Ivanoff (6-2-1), Zoroark-GX/Lycanroc-GX
17. Jacob McMillen (5-0-4), Celebi & Venusaur-GX
18. Jack Culkin (5-0-4), Pikachu & Zekrom-GX
19. Nico Alabas (5-0-4), Zapdos/Ultra Beasts
20. Myles Grayson (6-2-1), Blacephalon-GX/Naganadel
21. Martin Janouš (5-0-4), Malamar
22. Miloslav Posledni (5-0-4), Zapdos/Ultra Beasts
23. Sen Caubergh (6-2-1), Zapdos/Ultra Beasts
24. Magnus Pedersen (6-2-1), Zapdos/Ultra Beasts
25. Ondrej Skubal (6-2-1), Zapdos/Ultra Beasts
26. Jamin Kauf (6-2-1), Pikachu & Zekrom-GX
27. Paul Stringer (6-2-1), Pikachu & Zekrom-GX
28. Josh Stevens (6-2-1), Zoroark-GX/Lycanroc-GX
29. Rosa Klint (6-2-1), Zoroark-GX/Lycanroc-GX
30. Adam Hawkins (5-0-4), Malamar
31. Mehdi Hafi (6-2-1), Malamar
32. Owyn Kamerman (6-2-1), Zoroark-GX/Lycanroc-GX
33. Léona Chevrel (6-2-1), Zoroark-GX/Lycanroc-GX
34. Callum Thomas (5-0-4), Malamar
35. Cyrille Ricard (6-2-1), Celebi & Venusaur-GX
36. Benjamin Pham (6-2-1), Zoroark-GX/Lycanroc-GX
37. Filipp Lausch (6-2-1), Zoroark-GX/Lycanroc-GX

2019 Hartford Regionals: Day 2 Players & Decks

Below are the players who achieved 19 or more match points to advance to Day 2 of the 2019 Hartford Regional Championship. Decks are being added as we continue to receive updates.

1. Justin Kulas (8-0-1), Pikachu & Zekrom-GX
2. Nathaniel Orr (7-0-2), Pikachu & Zekrom-GX
3. Bryan Hunter (7-1-1), Pikachu & Zekrom-GX
4. Stephen Lowe (7-1-1), Pikachu & Zekrom-GX
5. Jacob Mechaber (7-1-1), Trevenant BREAK
6. Zach Lesage (7-1-1), Hitmonchan/Wobbuffet
7. Michael Catron (7-1-1), Regirock XY49
8. Sam Ertman (7-2-0), Trevenant BREAK
9. Jonathan Croxton (7-2-0), Shock Lock
10. Dean Nezam (6-1-2), Zoroark-GX/Golisopod-GX
11. Aaron Morgan (6-1-2), Rayquaza-GX
12. Justin Bokhari (6-1-2), Hitmonchan/Wobbuffet
13. Daniel Altavilla (6-1-2), Zoroark-GX/Garbodor Control
14. Azul Garcia Griego (6-1-2), Zoroark-GX/Garbodor Control
15. Matthew Campbell (6-2-1), Sableye/Garbodor
16. Ryan Antonucci (6-2-1), Pikachu & Zekrom-GX
17. Patrice Boulard (6-2-1), Pikachu & Zekrom-GX
18. Luke Gjerde (6-2-1), Zoroark-GX/Garbodor
19. Ciaran Farah (6-2-1), Sableye/Garbodor
20. Charlie Lockyer (5-0-4), Sceptile/Vileplume with Dragonite
21. Wesley Tam (6-2-1), Hitmonchan/Wobbuffet
22. Connor Finton (6-2-1), Archie's Blastoise
23. Hannah Howard (6-2-1), Trevenant BREAK
24. Brendan Dixon (6-2-1), Pikachu & Zekrom-GX
25. Jed Andrusik (6-2-1), Night March
26. Isaiah Williams (6-2-1), Zoroark-GX/Garbodor Control
27. Jon Eng (6-2-1), Hitmonchan/Wobbuffet
28. Stephen Hogan (6-2-1), Archie's Blastoise
29. Andrew Gray (6-2-1), Archie's Blastoise
30. Andrew Estrada (6-2-1), Drampa-GX/Garbodor
31. Michael Pramawat (6-2-1), Zoroark-GX/Garbodor Control
32. Ian Robb (6-2-1), Shock Lock
33. Jose Marrero (6-2-1), Rayquaza-GX
34. Ben Cryer (6-2-1), Zoroark-GX/Garbodor
35. Shawn Chauvin (6-2-1), Zoroark-GX/Garbodor
36. Jesse Parker (6-2-1), Pikachu & Zekrom-GX
37. Jason Annichiarico (6-2-1), Zoroark-GX/Counter Energy Toolbox
38. Logan Honts (6-2-1), Celebi & Venusaur-GX

2019 EUIC: Day 2 Players & Decks

Below are the players who achieved 19 or more match points to advance to Day 2 of the 2019 European International Championships. Decks are being added as we continue to receive updates.

1. Alex Silva (8-0-1), Zoroark-GX/Lycanroc-GX
2. Ondrej Skubal (8-1-0), Zapdos/Ultra Beasts
3. Gustavo Wada (8-1-0), Pikachu & Zekrom-GX/Zapdos
4. Mees Brenninkmeijer (7-0-2), Zapdos/Ultra Beasts
5. Andreas Dombrowski (7-0-2), Pikachu & Zekrom-GX
6. Oscar Rives (7-1-1), Zapdos/Ultra Beasts
7. Bryan De Vries (7-1-1), Zapdos/Jolteon-GX
8. Brent Tonisson (7-1-1), Zoroark-GX/Lycanroc-GX
9. Patrik Holler (7-1-1), Pikachu & Zekrom-GX/Zapdos
10. Connor Finton (7-1-1), Zapdos/Ultra Beasts
11. Adrian Kastelik (7-1-1), Blacephalon-GX/Naganadel
12. Azul Garcia Griego (7-1-1), Pikachu & Zekrom-GX
13. Steven Mao (7-1-1), Zoroark-GX/Lycanroc-GX/Lucario-GX
14. Manuel Jorach (7-1-1), Blacephalon-GX/Naganadel
15. Adam Hawkins (7-1-1), Zapdos/Ultra Beasts/Jolteon-GX
16. Joakim Ginste (7-2-0), Pikachu & Zekrom-GX
17. Jon Eng (6-0-3), Pikachu & Zekrom-GX/Zapdos
18. Takuya Yoneda (7-2-0), Buzzwole/Lucario-GX/Weavile BUS/Max Potion
19. Stéphane Ivanoff (6-1-2), Zapdos/Jolteon-GX
20. Rosa Klint (6-1-2), Zoroark-GX/Lycanroc-GX/Lucario-GX
21. Martin Janouš (6-1-2), Malamar/Ultra Necrozma-GX
22. Lyder Iverson (6-1-2), Zoroark-GX/Lycanroc-GX
23. Sen Caubergh (6-1-2), Zapdos/Ultra Beasts
24. Yosefi Gad (6-1-2), Blacephalon-GX/Naganadel
25. Mike de Goed (6-1-2), Beast Box
26. Angelo Falchi (6-1-2), Celebi & Venusaur-GX
27. Mikael Jacobs (6-1-2), Malamar/Ultra Necrozma-GX
28. Gabor van Meenen (6-2-1), Pikachu & Zekrom-GX
29. Gianluca Cipriano (6-2-1), Zapdos/Jolteon-GX
30. Tristan Wagner (6-2-1), Zapdos/Jolteon-GX
31. Jimmy Pendarvis (6-2-1), Pikachu & Zekrom-GX/Zapdos
32. Martin Bender (6-2-1), Zapdos/Jolteon-GX/Ultra Beasts
33. Phong Nguyen (5-0-4), Zapdos/Ultra Beasts
34. Clifton Goh (6-2-1), Tapu Koko/Zebstrika/Larvitar
35. Artur Lasota (6-2-1), Pikachu & Zekrom-GX
36. Riccardo Maganza (6-2-1), Pikachu & Zekrom-GX
37. Jit Min Lim (6-2-1), Greninja/Tapu Koko
38. Benjamin Ferrel (6-2-1), Zoroark-GX/Lycanroc-GX
39. Jens Arne Makinen (6-2-1), Slowking LOT/Shedinja/Zebstrika/Oranguru UPR
40. Julius Brunfeldt (6-2-1), Zapdos/Ultra Beasts
41. Xander Pero (6-2-1), Pikachu & Zekrom-GX
42. Joshua Vanoverschelde (6-2-1), Zapdos/Lucario-GX
43. Jose Marrero (6-2-1), Rayquaza-GX/Vikavolt
44. Gavin Irving (6-2-1), Zapdos/Jolteon-GX
45. Stefan Weber (6-2-1), Hoopa/Stall
46. Zakary Krekeler (6-2-1), Zapdos/Jolteon-GX
47. Otavio Gouveia (6-2-1), Pikachu & Zekrom-GX
48. Isaiah Williams (5-0-4), Pikachu & Zekrom-GX/Zapdos
49. Christian Hasbani (6-2-1), Zapdos/Lycanroc-GX
50. Nick Bradshaw (6-2-1), Pikachu & Zekrom-GX
51. Joe Montalbano (6-2-1), Zapdos/Jolteon-GX
52. Philipp Leciejewski (6-2-1), Pikachu & Zekrom-GX
53. Diego Cassiraga (5-0-4), Pikachu & Zekrom-GX
54. Pedro Eugenio Torres (5-0-4), Slowking LOT/Shedinja/Zebstrika/Oranguru UPR
55. Cristian Sarnataro (6-2-1), Zapdos/Ultra Beasts
56. Tord Reklev (5-0-4), Pikachu & Zekrom-GX/Zapdos
57. Mathieu Vidal (6-2-1), Zapdos/Ultra Beasts
58. Andrew Kopulety (6-2-1), Rayquaza-GX/Vikavolt
59. Philip Schulz (6-2-1), Pikachu & Zekrom-GX/Zapdos
60. Michael Catron (6-2-1), Rayquaza-GX/Vikavolt
61. Tamao Cameron (6-2-1), Rayquaza-GX/Naganadel
62. James Bee (6-2-1), Zoroark-GX/Lycanroc-GX
63. Rasmus Moller (6-2-1), Pikachu & Zekrom-GX
64. Siddequr Rahman (6-2-1), Zoroark-GX/Lycanroc-GX
65. Arjan Nagel (6-2-1), Zoroark-GX/Lucario-GX
66. Scot Symonds (6-2-1), Zoroark-GX/Lycanroc-GX
67. Max Schiehaider (6-2-1), Pikachu & Zekrom-GX
68. Karl Blake (5-0-4), Malamar/Ultra Necrozma-GX with Beast Ring
69. Phillip de Sousa (6-2-1), Hoopa/Stall
70. Simon Humphrey (6-2-1), Quagsire/Naganadel
71. Kim Pobega (6-2-1), Zapdos/Ultra Beasts
72. Christian D'onofrio (6-2-1), Quagsire/Naganadel
73. Stefan Richter (6-2-1), Alolan Exeggutor
74. Jamin Kauf (6-2-1), Pikachu & Zekrom-GX
75. Santiago Fernandez-Cid Mesquida (6-2-1), Malamar/Ultra Necrozma-GX
76. Rahul Reddy (6-2-1), Pikachu & Zekrom-GX/Zapdos
77. Jason Young (6-2-1), Zapdos/Jolteon-GX/Buzzwole
78. Michael Bergerac (6-2-1), Pikachu & Zekrom-GX
79. Michael Pramawat (6-2-1), Pikachu & Zekrom-GX/Zapdos
80. Alfred Kristensen (6-2-1), Hoopa/Stall
81. Kaiwen Cabbabe (6-2-1), Tapu Koko/Zebstrika/Larvitar
82. Daniel Altavilla (6-2-1), Pikachu & Zekrom-GX
83. Bartosz Bialik (6-2-1), Zapdos/Ultra Beasts
84. Sergi Morillas Capella (6-2-1), Zapdos/Ultra Beasts
85. Luke Negus (6-2-1), Zapdos/Jolteon-GX
86. Marcus Fletcher (6-2-1), Pikachu & Zekrom-GX
87. James Williams (6-2-1), Zapdos/Ultra Beasts
88. Isaac Salazar (6-2-1), Pikachu & Zekrom-GX/Zapdos
89. John Stonehouse (6-2-1), Pikachu & Zekrom-GX/Zapdos