TNC Predator

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Team Information
Location:
Approx. Total Winnings:
$4,706,916
Links
Achievements
World Electronic Sports Games 2016World Electronic Sports Games 2016 World Electronic Sports Games 2018World Electronic Sports Games 2018 MDL Chengdu Major
History
Created:
2013-02-19
Upcoming Tournaments
No upcoming tournaments

TNC Predator (formerly known as TNC Pro Team and TnC Gaming) is a Southeast Asian multi-gaming organization of Philippine net cafe chain TheNet.Com.

History[edit]

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The International 2016[edit]

After acquiring DeMoN as a captain, TNC placed first in the TI 6 Southeast Asia Qualifier to become the first Philippine team to qualify for The International since Mineski at TI 1. They encountered visa trouble, but successfully secured US visas after support from, among others, Valve and Philippine Senator Bam Aquino.[1]

At The International 2016, the team started in the lower bracket after a 7/7 result in the group stage. They first faced Vici Gaming Reborn, who were missing their starting offlaner Yang due to visa trouble. TNC prevailed, thus securing a best-of-three rematch against Group A winner OG, who had won both of their head-to-head games versus TNC earlier. After winning game 1 thanks to a fast start, TNC further shocked viewers by defeating the two-time major champions again in game two, despite a 20,000-gold deficit near the hour mark. TNC's victory was described by some as the biggest upset in the history of The International.[2]

Although TNC lost their next series against the eventual second place team Digital Chaos, the team had secured over $500,000 USD.

Post-TI6 Roster Shuffle[edit]

Shortly after the conclusion of the International, all five players left TNC's roster. Raven, eyyou, and DeMoN eventually joined Fnatic,[3] with Kuku and Sam_H returning to TNC to form a new roster containing Teehee, ryOyr, and Cast.[4] In 2017, TNC qualified for the WESG 2016 LAN Finals in China and later moved to the playoffs stage after reaching first place in group D. Their continued run in the playoffs saw them defeat Cloud 9 and win a massive prizepool of $800,000.[5]

Winning their First Major[edit]

After Kuku and eyyou have left the team after The International 2019, TNC Predator picked up kpii and March. The squad have very promising results, winning both ESL One Hamburg 2019; the first ESL won by a SEA team, and the MDL Chengdu Major, placing them on top of the 2019-2020 DPC rankings. They added Febby as their coach in 2019. After some lackluster results, especially on the Dreamleague Season 13 major, March decided to part ways with TNC. Coach Febby was moved to the player roster to replace March. But the new roster did not last long as they it has the same lackluster results and after failing to qualify for the year's first major, the team parted ways with kpii and Febby.

Timeline[edit]

Player Roster[edit]

Active[edit]

IDNamePositionJoin Date
Philippines Yowe
(Yuri Dave Pacaña)
Yuri Dave Pacaña
Position: 
2
Join Date: 
2024-05-22[56]
Philippines Kokz
(Joshua H. Maraño)
Joshua H. Maraño
Position: 
3
Join Date: 
2024-05-22[56]

Former[edit]

Organization[edit]

Former[edit]

Former Organization
IDNamePositionJoin DateLeave DateNew Team
Philippines Kast
(Kevin Austria)
Kevin Austria
Position: 
Manager
Join Date: 
2021-11-01
Leave Date: 
2022-11-29[53]
Philippines papadom
(Arjay Domdom)
Arjay Domdom
Position: 
Manager
Join Date: 
2018-12-05
Leave Date: 
2021-11-15[43]
 
T1T1 T1 (Manager)
Malaysia Mushi
(Chai Yee Fung)
Chai Yee Fung
Position: 
Coach
Join Date: 
2021-06-21[40]
Leave Date: 
2021-10-28[37]
 
BOOM EsportsBOOM Esports BOOM Esports (Coach)
South Korea Febby
(Kim Yong-min)
Kim Yong-min
Position: 
Coach
Join Date: 
2020-01-14[35]
Leave Date: 
2021-01-07[37]
 
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South Korea Heen
(Lee Seung Gon)
Lee Seung Gon
Position: 
Coach
Join Date: 
2019-04-26[31]
Leave Date: 
2019-09-13[33]
 
Team SecretTeam Secret Team Secret (Coach)
Philippines Jim Paulo Sy
(Jim Paulo Sy)
Jim Paulo Sy
Position: 
Manager
Join Date: 
Leave Date: 
2018-12-05[26]
Canada 1437
(Sivatheeban Sivanathapillai)
Sivatheeban Sivanathapillai
Position: 
Coach
Join Date: 
2018-??-??
Leave Date: 
2018-??-??
 
TigersTigers Tigers
Philippines eyyou
(Nico Barcelon)
Nico Barcelon
Position: 
Coach
Join Date: 
2018-01-15
Leave Date: 
2018-??-??
 
LotacLotac Lotac
Netherlands Kipspul
(Murielle Huisman)
Murielle Huisman
Position: 
Coach/Analyst
Join Date: 
2017-04-??
Leave Date: 
2017-08-19[20]
 
Vega SquadronVega Squadron Vega Squadron (Coach)
South Korea SunBhie
(Lee Jeong-jae)
Lee Jeong-jae
Position: 
Coach
Join Date: 
2016-08-02
Leave Date: 
2016-08-13
 
Team SecretTeam Secret Team Secret (Coach)

Results[edit]

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Rosters[edit]

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References[edit]

  1. Nathan Fusco (2017-07-30). "BREAKING: TNC and Execration Obtain Visas to Compete In the International 6". 12Up. Archived from the original on 2020-10-19. Retrieved 2017-07-30.
  2. Thursten, Chris (2016-08-06). "The biggest upset in the history of pro Dota 2 shocks the International 2016". PCGamer. Archived from the original on 2020-11-08. Retrieved 2016-08-14.
  3. Ben "PineappleCake" Tan (2016-09-06). "DeMoN, Raven, and eyyou complete Fnatic roster". GosuGamers. Archived from the original on 2020-11-08. Retrieved 2016-09-06.
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 TNCProTeamDota 2 (2016-09-05). "Today we are more than happy to announce the new players that will join our team for this upcoming Majors". Archived from the original on 2020-11-10. Retrieved 2016-09-05.
  5. theScore Staff (2017-01-15). "TNC Pro Team win WESG 2016". theScore Esports. Archived from the original on 2017-01-19. Retrieved 2020-11-04.
  6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 "Nic" (2013-03-16). "TnC Gaming to add Doc and Doa". RaptureGaming. Archived from the original on 2013-03-21. Retrieved 2013-05-31.
  7. 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 Dexter "zendex" Ancheta (2013-05-24). "TNC releases Dota, Dota 2 and LoL squads". Mineski.net. Archived from the original on 2020-09-09. Retrieved 2013-05-31.
  8. 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 8.7 8.8 8.9 New TnC roster revealed
  9. 9.0 9.1 Eric James Valmonte (2015-08-21). "Teehee and Seven part ways with TNC". Mineski.net. Archived from the original on 2020-11-11. Retrieved 2020-11-04.
  10. 10.0 10.1 10.2 Cristy "Pandora" Ramadani (2016-06-16). "DeMoN joins TnC in SEA, parts ways with Infamous Gaming". Dota Blast. Archived from the original on 2016-06-18. Retrieved 2020-11-04.
  11. 11.0 11.1 Rave-Dota (27 July 2016). "Joining the Ravevolution will be Gio De Ocampo". Retrieved 28 July 2016.
  12. 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 12.5 "DOTA 2 MAJORS REGISTRATION". Valve Corporation. Archived from the original on 2016-08-22.
  13. 13.0 13.1 13.2 TNCProTeamDota2 (2016-08-30). "The first member of TNC Pro Team!". Archived from the original on 2020-11-11. Retrieved 2016-08-30.
  14. 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 TNCProTeamDota2 (2016-08-31). "Sam H > KUKU > ? > ? > ?". Archived from the original on 2020-10-29. Retrieved 2016-08-31.
  15. 15.0 15.1 15.2 Andreea "Divushka" Esanu (2016-11-21). "Cast and Teehee released from TNC, leaving just three members". GosuGamers. Archived from the original on 2020-11-09. Retrieved 2020-11-04.
  16. 16.0 16.1 16.2 Josh Bury (2016-11-29). "Raven rejoins TNC Pro Team". theScore Esports. Archived from the original on 2020-12-01. Retrieved 2020-11-04.
  17. 17.0 17.1 17.2 17.3 17.4 17.5 Cristy "Pandora" Ramadani (2016-12-15). "Tims finalize TNC’s roster". GosuGamers. Archived from the original on 2020-11-08. Retrieved 2020-11-04.
  18. 18.0 18.1 18.2 Andreea "Divushka" Esanu (2017-05-16). "1437 becomes TnC’s captain and drafter". GosuGamers. Archived from the original on 2017-05-29. Retrieved 2020-11-04.
  19. 19.0 19.1 Mineski-Dota (2017-05-21). "Our line up for the up coming The International 7 Qualifiers.". Archived from the original on 2020-11-11. Retrieved 2017-05-21.
  20. 20.0 20.1 Murielle Huisman (2017-08-19). "Update: I've decided to leave TNC.". Archived from the original on 2020-10-19. Retrieved 2017-08-19.
  21. TNC Predator (15 January 2018). "Acer Predator is now TNC Pro Team’s Title Sponsor". Retrieved 14 April 2019.
  22. 22.0 22.1 1437x (2018-01-26). "Pizza party concluded". Archived from the original on 2020-11-11. Retrieved 2018-01-26.
  23. 23.0 23.1 23.2 23.3 23.4 TNCProTeam (2018-01-30). "It's time to welcome the 5th and newest member of TNC Pro Team, Armel Tabios!". Archived from the original on 2020-10-19. Retrieved 2018-01-30.
  24. 24.0 24.1 24.2 TNC Pro Team (2018-09-05). "Thank you Raven and Sam_H". Archived from the original on 2020-11-11. Retrieved 2018-09-05.
  25. 25.0 25.1 25.2 25.3 25.4 TNC Pro Team (2018-09-06). "We are excited to announce the addition of Kim "Gabbi" Villafuerte and Michael "ninjaboogie" Ross Jr. as we complete our roster for the upcoming 2018-2019 Dota Pro Circuit.". Archived from the original on 2020-11-11. Retrieved 2018-09-06.
  26. 26.0 26.1 TNC Predator (2018-12-05). "A new team manager will be assigned to the team.". Archived from the original on 2020-11-11. Retrieved 2018-12-05.
  27. 27.0 27.1 TNC Predator (2018-12-08). "We would like to inform our community that Kuku has decided to take a personal leave.". Archived from the original on 2020-09-09. Retrieved 2018-12-08.
  28. 28.0 28.1 TNC Pro Team (2019-01-30). "We are pleased to announce the return of Kuku to our active roster!". Archived from the original on 2020-11-11. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
  29. 29.0 29.1 29.2 TNC Pro Team (2019-02-05). "Today we announce that Michael 'ninjaboogie' Ross will no longer be a part of our active roster.". Archived from the original on 2020-11-11. Retrieved 2019-02-05.
  30. TNC Pro Team (2019-03-20). "Following our recent victories at the Asia Pacific Predator League 2019 and World Electronic Sports Games 2018". Archived from the original on 2020-06-28. Retrieved 2019-03-20.
  31. 31.0 31.1 TNC Predator (2019-04-26). "We are excited to announce the newest addition to our roster, Lee "Heen" Seung Gon!". Archived from the original on 2020-11-11. Retrieved 2019-04-26.
  32. 32.0 32.1 32.2 TNC Predator (2019-09-13). "Today we are announcing the departure of Carlo "Kuku^" Palad and Nico "eyyou" Barcelon from our roster.". Archived from the original on 2020-09-28. Retrieved 2019-09-13.
  33. 33.0 33.1 TNC Predator (2019-09-13). "We would also like to take this chance to thank Lee "Heen" Seung Gon for his time and efforts with us as a coach.". Archived from the original on 2020-09-28. Retrieved 2019-09-13.
  34. 34.0 34.1 34.2 34.3 TNCPredator (2019-09-13). "Here is our lineup for the upcoming season". Archived from the original on 2020-09-28.
  35. 35.0 35.1 TNCPredator (2020-01-14). "With the preparation for the second major of the season". Archived from the original on 2020-01-14.
  36. 36.0 36.1 TNCPredator (2020-09-28). "We would like to thank Park Tae-won @MarchDota for his efforts in bringing the team closer to the apex of Dota 2's competitive scene". Archived from the original on 2020-10-28.
  37. 37.0 37.1 37.2 37.3 TNCPredator (2021-01-07). "Today we announce that we are releasing Kim Yong Min".
  38. 38.0 38.1 38.2 TNCPredator (2021-03-03). "We would like to thank Kim YongMin @Febbydota and Damien Chok @kpiidota for sharing their unrivaled professional skills with the team and bringing us multiple title wins during their stay.". Retrieved 2021-03-03.
  39. 39.0 39.1 39.2 TNCPredator (2021-03-05). "Let's make it official!". Retrieved 2021-03-05.
  40. 40.0 40.1 TNCPredator (2021-06-21). "We are excited to announce that the legendary Chai "Mushi" Yee Fung will be joining our current roster as Coach for the TI10 SEA Qualifiers.".
  41. 41.0 41.1 41.2 41.3 41.4 41.5 TNCPredator (2021-09-13). "It's been quite the journey these past three to four years.".
  42. BOOM Esports (2021-10-28). "HE’S FINALLY HERE.".
  43. 43.0 43.1 _papadom_ (2021-11-28). "This may be long overdue".
  44. 44.0 44.1 44.2 44.3 44.4 44.5 TNCPredator (2021-11-17). "Introducing the newly reborn TNC Predator!".
  45. 45.0 45.1 TNCPredator (2022-02-03). "Today, we would like to formally announce that Lee Qian Yu X1aOyU will be leaving TNC Pro Team Dota-2.".
  46. 46.0 46.1 TNCPredator (2022-02-22). "Today we bid farewell and give thanks to Prieme Ejay "PlayHard" Maque for sharing his exceptional professional skills with the team even for a short while.".
  47. 47.0 47.1 47.2 TNCPredator (2022-02-26). "As the next division of the SEA Dota Pro Circuit approaches".
  48. 48.0 48.1 48.2 TNCProTeamDota2 (2022-05-23). "Today we are announcing the departure of YoungGod and Febby from our current roster.".
  49. 49.0 49.1 49.2 TNCProTeamDota2 (2022-05-28). "It's been a rollercoaster for us over the past few months.".
  50. 50.0 50.1 TNCProTeamDota2 (2022-08-15). "Today we say goodbye to Yuri Dave "Yowe" Pacaña for showcasing his talent and sharing remarkable memories with us!".
  51. 51.0 51.1 TNCProTeamDota2 (2022-08-16). "As one chapter ends, another begins.".
  52. 52.0 52.1 52.2 Polaris Esports (2022-11-27). "Polaris Esports LUNCH TIME BREAKING BALITA".
  53. 53.0 53.1 k4stPH (2022-11-29). "Hi guys!".
  54. 54.0 54.1 BDz (2022-12-10). "I will be playing for Execration as their position 5/captain.".
  55. 55.0 55.1 55.2 TNC Pro Team (2022-12-11). "Here's an important announcement from the CEO and Founder of TNC".
  56. 56.0 56.1 56.2 56.3 56.4 56.5 56.6 56.7 TNCPredator (2024-05-22). "No more long introductions or beating around the bush!".
  57. 57.0 57.1 Talon Esports (2024-10-21). "A new set of birds have flown into TALON.".
  58. 58.0 58.1 Aurora (2025-01-02). "Stand-in no more!".
  59. 59.0 59.1 Team Nemesis (2025-03-12). "The Ancients are calling.".