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PUCL & RBEL

Players signups for PUCL I are underway! All PU metagames from SV to RBY will be featured in this new flex format, and the winning team will be awarded a custom avatar, so sign up now!

Didn't make it into RBTT? Are you an up-and-coming Randbats player eager to showcase your skill in a team tournament setting? Well RBEL is the tournament for you! Sign-ups close on January 23rd.

—Setsu on Jan 19, 2026

ZUCL & Teamballo V

ZUCL I signups are open! Compete in ZU tiers from SV to RBY with your team for a custom avatar prize!

Teamballo V signups are open! Italiano's room annual tournament is back with the fifth edition with a custom avatar for the winning team!

—Setsu on Jan 19, 2026

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