Pinoy Pride on the Line as Team ENCORE Fights for $500K at ROOC Tyr Cup Finals

By: Julie

15 Jun 2026

The Philippine Ragnarok community is about to witness history. On July 11, the Ragnarok Origin Classic (ROOC) Tyr Cup Grand Finals will shake up Bangkok, Thailand. Out of over 29,000 teams and 330,000 players worldwide, the all-Filipino squad Team ENCORE has bulldozed their way to the top. They are now just one victory away from claiming the ultimate championship title and a life-changing $500,000 USD grand prize.

A Clash of Titans: ENCORE vs. Poek

Team ENCORE has been an unstoppable force, sweeping opponents round after round with raw dominance and tactical brilliance. Now, they face Indonesia’s Team Poek, a squad famous for pulling off clutch miracles in tiebreaker situations. But for our Pinoy representatives, the stakes go far beyond digital glory.

Official player roster graphic for Team Encore from the Philippines competing in the Ragnarok Origin Classic TYR Cup. The blue banner displays ten players with their names: BanoobsDR, Yamato, SUN33V, DocxBR, WeeJOSHBR, Nasmi, WeeGetziiBR, AfyGPDS, WeeYomiBR, and WeeFrztttBR, alongside corresponding in-game character classes.

Photo via Ragnarok Origin Classic (Facebook)

Take local streamer AFY, who made the ultimate sacrifice by leaving his full-time job to grind specifically for this tournament. For him, bringing home the trophy means securing his education and building a brighter future. It is a realistic and encouraging reminder that pure dedication, sacrifice, and strategy can truly triumph on the global esports stage.

Official player roster graphic for Team Poek (Team Poek Nostra) from Indonesia competing in the Ragnarok Origin Classic TYR Cup. The red banner displays ten players with their names: Nuts, Vindutz, Mavis, Minako, sntz, Mavıs, xHerram, orangorangv2, Whimzee, and xFeu, alongside their respective game character avatars.

Photo via Ragnarok Origin Classic (Facebook)

A Level Playing Field Where Skill Reigns Supreme

What makes this $1 Million USD tournament a massive milestone in MMORPG history is the completely level playing field. The Tyr Cup is ROOC’s first-ever 5v5 stat-equalized tournament. No pay-to-win mechanics exist here; victory relies strictly on raw skill and teamwork. In fact, low-spend and entirely free-to-play teams successfully fought their way into the Top 32, proving that high gaming IQ beats deep pockets every single time.

Support the Home Team and Gear Up for Season 2

With Season 2 registrations opening soon, the global stage is officially set for aspiring champions. Now is the perfect time to rally behind our homegrown heroes. Fans can participate in the Champion Support event to back Team ENCORE and even score free Grab Gift Cards.

While the Tyr Cup proves that raw skill is paramount, having your Monthly Passes and resources ready makes the daily grind much smoother.

For players gearing up for the next season or ranking up in titles like MLBB and Valorant, platforms like GPDS Game Shop provide a reliable way to securely top up. By offering scam-free transactions via accessible local methods like GCash and Maya, players can easily maintain their accounts and stay focused on the game.

Who do you think will take home the $500,000 grand prize—will Team ENCORE sweep the finals, or will Team Poek pull off another miracle? Drop your predictions and messages of support for our Pinoy reps in the comments below!