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|entryfees = Early Bird (Up to February 5th): $40<br>Tier 1 (February 6th-March 11th): $50<br>Tier 2 (March 12th-April 1st): $60<br>Tier 3 (April 2nd-April 8th): $75
|entryfees = Early Bird (Up to February 5th): $40<br>Tier 1 (February 6th-March 11th): $50<br>Tier 2 (March 12th-April 1st): $60<br>Tier 3 (April 2nd-April 8th): $75
|ssbmwinner = {{Sm|Hungrybox|USA}} <small>1v1</small><br> {{Sm|Plup|USA}} & {{Sm|Mew2King|USA}} <small>2v2</small>
|ssbmwinner = {{Sm|Hungrybox|USA}} <small>1v1</small><br> {{Sm|Plup|USA}} & {{Sm|Mew2King|USA}} <small>2v2</small>
|ssbuwinner = {{Sm|Ally|Canada}} <small>1v1</small><br> {{Sm|Marss|USA}} & {{Sm|Light|p=Connecticut|USA}} <small>2v2</small>
|ssbuwinner = {{Sm|Ally|Canada}} <small>1v1</small><br> {{Sm|Marss|USA}} & {{Sm|Light|p=Connecticut|USA}} <small>2v2</small><br> {{Sm|Marss|USA}} <small>Squad Strike</small>
|organizer = [[VGBootCamp]], [[Tantalus]], [[Nintendude]]
|director = [[VGBootCamp]], [[Tantalus]], [[Nintendude]]
}}
}}
'''Pound 2019''' was a ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' major and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' [[List of major tournaments|supermajor]] tournament held at Xanadu from April 19th-21st, 2019. This was the first official [[Tournament:Pound (series)|Pound]] tournament since {{Trn|Pound 2016}} nearly 3 years earlier, and the first Pound tournament for ''Ultimate''.
'''Pound 2019''' was a ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' national tournament held at Xanadu from April 19th-21st, 2019. This was the first official [[Tournament:Pound (series)|Pound]] tournament since {{Trn|Pound 2016}} nearly 3 years earlier, and the first Pound tournament for ''Ultimate''.
 
==Tournament summary==
===''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''===
In doubles, [[Plup2King]] double-eliminated [[PewFat]] to win the event, marking the first ''Melee'' doubles event since {{Trn|EGLX 2018}} that PewFat did not win. In singles, {{Sm|Mang0}} defeated {{Sm|Hungrybox}} 3-2 in Winners Semi-Final, his first win over Hungrybox since {{Trn|Smash Summit 6}}, and made Grand Finals on the Winner's side, the first major he was in this position since his victory at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2017}}. However, Hungrybox tore through the Loser's bracket, defeating {{Sm|S2J}}, {{Sm|Zain}}, and {{Sm|Plup}} 3-1 to meet Mang0 in Grand Finals, where he defeated Mang0 twice 3-1 and 3-0 to win the tournament.
 
====Hungrybox Crab incident====
During top 8, an unknown spectator brought a dead crab into the venue, initially giving it its own seat.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/lesfleurs_/status/1120027433728663557|title=Crab before it was thrown}}</ref> At the end of Grand Finals, the crab was thrown at Hungrybox as he was fistbumping Mang0, with the incident being captured on-stream and by other spectators.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/lesfleurs_/status/1120027433728663557|twitter=Live footage of crab being thrown}}</ref> The spectator was later identified and banned from attending future tournaments, including {{Trn|Smash 'N' Splash 5}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/GHQ_Aaron/status/1120122519992713217|title=Smash 'N' Splash 5 Ban}}</ref>
 
The incident caused a massive backlash on Twitter, with many people showing their disgust towards the spectator. It has since became a running joke in Hungrybox's fanbase, and Hungrybox himself would [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtnmeQezxeA eat a crab on-stream in "revenge"].
 
===''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''===
According to tournament guidelines, the ''Ultimate'' event was to use the latest version of ''Ultimate'' that was available on April 16th. As patch [[List of updates (SSBU)/3.0.0 changelog|3.0.0]], the patch that added {{SSBU|Joker}}, was released a day later, Joker was not allowed at the event.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/pound_series/status/1118343336178454528|title=Pound on Joker}}</ref>
 
The first seed {{Sm|MkLeo}} was upset early in Winner's Quarter-Final in Phase 2 by #64 seed {{Sm|Jw}} 1-2 in an upset factor of 10, his first non-[[PGR]] loss of the season. Leo then made a notable 6-set Loser's run, including defeating {{Sm|Nairo}} 3-1 for 9th, before losing to {{Sm|Salem}} 1-3 to place 7th, his second non-Grand Final finish at a major alongside {{Trn|2GG: Prime Saga}}, which took place a week prior. This event was notably the last tournament where MkLeo used {{SSBU|Wolf}} and {{SSBU|Lucina}} as his primary characters, as he began playing Joker in tournament starting with {{Trn|Umebura Japan Major 2019}}.
 
On the other hand, this marked a surprising performance from #18 seed {{Sm|Ally}}, which followed up his strong performance at Prime Saga a week prior that marked an end to his competitive slump. Benefitting from #47 seed {{Sm|Daybreak}}'s upset over #2 seed {{Sm|Light|p=Connecticut}} (upset factor 8), who Ally was supposed to fight in Winners Quarter-Final of Top 48, Ally cruised into Top 8 defeating {{Sm|Pelca}} 3-1, playing the {{SSBU|Snake}} ditto before winning the set using {{SSBU|Mario}} in the last game. He then fought a series of game 5 events, defeating {{Sm|Dabuz}} and {{Sm|Myran}} twice, to win the event, continuing his top 3 streak at {{Trn|Pound|series}} events. Pound 2019 marked Ally's first major victory at a ''Smash'' event since {{Trn|2GGC: Greninja Saga}} in 2017 and cemented him as the best Snake player in the early metagame. It also remained the only Snake victory at a major until {{Sm|Hurt}}'s victory at {{Trn|Battle of BC 6}} almost five years later.
 
Other notable runs include #37 seed {{Sm|Dark Wizzy}}'s run, where he defeated #21 seed Mr.R and elminiated Light (upset factor 8) to place 13th, his best tournament run of the [[Spring 2019 PGRU]] season; and #10 seed {{Sm|ESAM}}'s run, who was double-eliminated by {{SSBU|Peach}} players {{Sm|MuteAce}} and {{Sm|Ling}} for 25th. ESAM's further losses to {{Sm|Samsora}} in Squad Strike and their money match cemented Peach as one of ESAM's worst characters to fight against.


==Results==
==Results==
===''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' singles===
===''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' singles===
(451 entrants)<br>[https://www.start.gg/tournament/pound-2019/event/melee-singles/brackets?filter=%7B%22phaseId%22%3A571600%2C%22perPage%22%3A2%7D Top 48 Bracket]<br>[https://www.start.gg/tournament/pound-2019/event/melee-singles/brackets/571602/957701 Top 12 Bracket]
(451 entrants)<br>[https://smash.gg/tournament/pound-2019/events/melee-singles/brackets?filter=%7B%22phaseId%22%3A571600%2C%22perPage%22%3A2%7D Top 48 Bracket]<br>[https://smash.gg/tournament/pound-2019/events/melee-singles/brackets/571602/957701 Top 12 Bracket]
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!Place!!Name!!Character(s)!!Earnings
!Place!!Name!!Character(s)!!Earnings
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===''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' doubles===
===''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' doubles===
(93 teams)<br>[https://www.start.gg/tournament/pound-2019/event/melee-teams/brackets/571607/957714 Top 12 Bracket]
(93 teams)<br>[https://smash.gg/tournament/pound-2019/events/melee-teams/brackets/571607/957714 Top 12 Bracket]
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
!Place!!Name!!Character(s)!!Name!!Character(s)!!Earnings
!Place!!Name!!Character(s)!!Name!!Character(s)!!Earnings
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|7th||{{Sm|Juicebox|USA}}||{{Head|Sheik|g=SSBM|s=16px}}||{{Sm|MOM!|USA}}||{{Head|Peach|g=SSBM|s=16px}}||$46.50 ($23.25 each)
|7th||{{Sm|Juicebox|USA}}||{{Head|Sheik|g=SSBM|s=16px}}||{{Sm|MOM!|USA}}||{{Head|Peach|g=SSBM|s=16px}}||$46.50 ($23.25 each)
|-
|-
|7th||{{Sm|Atomsk|USA}}||{{Head|Jigglypuff|g=SSBM|s=16px}}||{{Sm|Turtle|USA|p=New Jersey}}||{{Head|Sheik|g=SSBM|s=16px}}{{Head|Ganondorf|g=SSBM|s=16px}}||$46.50 ($23.25 each)
|7th||{{Sm|Atomsk|USA}}||{{Head|Jigglypuff|g=SSBM|s=16px}}||{{Sm|Turtle|USA}}||{{Head|Sheik|g=SSBM|s=16px}}{{Head|Ganondorf|g=SSBM|s=16px}}||$46.50 ($23.25 each)
|-
|-
|9th*||{{Sm|iBDW|USA}}||{{Head|Fox|g=SSBM|s=16px}}||{{Sm|2saint|USA}}||{{Head|Jigglypuff|g=SSBM|s=16px}}||
|9th*||{{Sm|iBDW|USA}}||{{Head|Fox|g=SSBM|s=16px}}||{{Sm|2saint|USA}}||{{Head|Jigglypuff|g=SSBM|s=16px}}||
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===''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' singles===
===''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' singles===
(802 entrants)<br>[https://www.start.gg/tournament/pound-2019/event/ultimate-singles/brackets?filter=%7B%22phaseId%22%3A571610%2C%22perPage%22%3A2%7D Top 48 Bracket]<br>[https://www.start.gg/tournament/pound-2019/event/ultimate-singles/brackets/571619/957801 Top 12 Bracket]
(802 entrants)<br>[https://smash.gg/tournament/pound-2019/events/ultimate-singles/brackets?filter=%7B%22phaseId%22%3A571610%2C%22perPage%22%3A2%7D Top 48 Bracket]<br>[https://smash.gg/tournament/pound-2019/events/ultimate-singles/brackets/571619/957801 Top 12 Bracket]
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
!Place!!Name!!Character(s)!!Earnings
!Place!!Name!!Character(s)!!Earnings
|-
|-
|1st||{{Sm|Ally|Canada}}||{{Head|Snake|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Mario|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||$4,812
|1st||{{Sm|Ally|Canada}}||{{Head|Snake|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Mario|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||$3,020.00
|-
|-
|2nd||{{Sm|Myran|USA}}||{{Head|Olimar|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||$2,887.20
|2nd||{{Sm|Myran|USA}}||{{Head|Olimar|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||$1,924.80
|-
|-
|3rd||{{Sm|Marss|USA}}||{{Head|Zero Suit Samus|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Mega Man|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||$1,443.60
|3rd||{{Sm|Marss|USA}}||{{Head|Zero Suit Samus|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Mega Man|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||$962.40
|-
|-
|4th||{{Sm|Samsora|USA}}||{{Head|Peach|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||$962.40
|4th||{{Sm|Samsora|USA}}||{{Head|Peach|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||$641.60
|-
|-
|5th||{{Sm|Dabuz|USA}}||{{Head|Olimar|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||$481.20
|5th||{{Sm|Dabuz|USA}}||{{Head|Olimar|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||$320.80
|-
|-
|5th||{{Sm|Salem|USA}}||{{Head|Snake|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Lucina|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||$481.20
|5th||{{Sm|Salem|USA}}||{{Head|Snake|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Lucina|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||$320.80
|-
|-
|7th||{{Sm|MVD|USA}}||{{Head|Snake|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||$240.60
|7th||{{Sm|MVD|USA}}||{{Head|Snake|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||$160.40
|-
|-
|7th||{{Sm|MkLeo|Mexico}}||{{Head|Wolf|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Lucina|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||$240.60
|7th||{{Sm|MkLeo|Mexico}}||{{Head|Wolf|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Lucina|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||$160.40
|-
|-
|9th||{{Sm|Nairo|USA}}||{{Head|Palutena|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||$120.30
|9th||{{Sm|Nairo|USA}}||{{Head|Palutena|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||$80.20
|-
|-
|9th||{{Sm|Pelca|USA}}||{{Head|Snake|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||$120.30
|9th||{{Sm|Pelca|USA}}||{{Head|Snake|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||$80.20
|-
|-
|9th||{{Sm|Sinji|USA}}||{{Head|Pac-Man|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||$120.30
|9th||{{Sm|Sinji|USA}}||{{Head|Pac-Man|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||$80.20
|-
|-
|9th||{{Sm|Jw|Canada}}||{{Head|Greninja|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||$120.30
|9th||{{Sm|Jw|Canada}}||{{Head|Greninja|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||$80.20
|-
|-
|13th||{{Sm|Leffen|Sweden}}||{{Head|Pichu|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Roy|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Pokemon Trainer|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||
|13th||{{Sm|Leffen|Sweden}}||{{Head|Pichu|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Roy|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Pokemon Trainer|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||
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===''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' doubles===
===''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' doubles===
(139 teams)<br>[https://www.start.gg/tournament/pound-2019/event/ultimate-teams/brackets/571640/957860 Top 12 Bracket]
(139 teams)<br>[https://smash.gg/tournament/pound-2019/events/ultimate-teams/brackets/571640/957860 Top 12 Bracket]
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!Place!!Name!!Character(s)!!Name!!Character(s)!!Earnings
!Place!!Name!!Character(s)!!Name!!Character(s)!!Earnings
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===Side events===
===Side events===
====''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' [[Squad Strike]]====
====''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' [[Squad Strike]]====
(178 entrants)<br>[https://www.start.gg/tournament/pound-2019/event/squad-strike-ultimate/brackets/571621/957818 Top 16 Bracket]
(178 entrants)<br>[https://smash.gg/tournament/pound-2019/events/squad-strike-ultimate/brackets/571621/957818 Top 16 Bracket]
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!Place!!Name!!Character(s)!!Earnings
!Place!!Name!!Character(s)!!Earnings
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|-
|-
|{{Sm|Samsora|USA}}||{{Head|Peach|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||{{Sm|ESAM|USA}}||{{Head|Pikachu|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||10-1||$500
|{{Sm|Samsora|USA}}||{{Head|Peach|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||{{Sm|ESAM|USA}}||{{Head|Pikachu|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||10-1||$500
|-
|}
|}


==References==
==Trivia==
{{reflist}}
*An unknown spectator [https://twitter.com/coneyzz/status/1120116882160476166 threw a dead crab] at {{Sm|Hungrybox}} at the end of Grand Finals. This caused a massive backlash on Twitter where many people stated their disgust towards the spectator. The spectator had since been identified and banned from attending any future tournaments such as {{Trn|Smash 'N' Splash 5}} <ref>{{citeweb|url=https://twitter.com/GHQ_Aaron/status/1120122519992713217|title=Smash 'N' Splash 5 Ban}}</ref>.
**The crab itself, humorously, [https://twitter.com/lesfleurs_/status/1120027433728663557 had its own seat] prior to being thrown. It also became a running joke within Hungrybox's fans.
*{{Sm|ESAM}} only lost to {{SSBU|Peach}} mains in singles and Squad Strike, as well as losing the money match against {{Sm|Samsora}} 1-10.
*This is the first ''Melee'' doubles tournament that [[PewFat]] has lost since [[EGLX 2018]].


==External links==
==External links==
*[https://start.gg/tournament/pound-2019/details Start.gg page]
*[https://smash.gg/tournament/pound-2019/details Smash.gg page]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQwFo8he9nc Trailer]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQwFo8he9nc Trailer]
==References==
{{reflist}}


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