A Ranger's Mission: A Lost Soul

Informational - Excerpts from the Unova Pokémon League Handbook

Unova Pokémon League Rulebook

Galarian Version

Date of Last Revision: September 18, 2010

Pokémon Battle Type Definitions

Standard Single Battle -

Both Trainers use one Pokémon at a time, with limits on team size decided either by a designated referee, Gym Leader, or other governing body.

Standard Double Battle -

Both Trainers use two Pokémon at a time, with limits on team size decided either by a designated referee, Gym Leader, or other governing body.

Standard Triple Battle -

Both Trainers use three Pokémon at a time, with limits on team size decided either by a designated referee, Gym Leader, or other governing body.

Battle Variants -

Full Battle

The standard six team limit for a Trainer is used by all parties until all Pokémon on one side are unable to continue, or a Trainer resigns.

Multi/Tag Battle -

There is a Trainer per Pokémon active on the field. There is a total limit of the standard Trainer carry limit of six Pokémon usable across both teams in these types of battles. However, depending on format, a limit of two or three may be given

Ex: A Multi/Tag Double Battle has four Trainers, with each Trainer using two Pokémon each for a full four versus four battle.

Ex: A Multi/Tag Triple Battle has six Trainers, with each Trainer using two Pokémon each for a full six versus six battle.

Rotation Battle -

A Rotation Battle consists of three Pokémon on either side; however, only one Pokémon can attack at a time. Please navigate to ‘https://unovaleague.gov.uv/regulations/formats/rotationbattles/locationfinder.php to locate facilities able to host such battles.

Pokémon Battle Regulation Standards

Regulation A -

Trainers are allowed as many manual switches as they would like. An optional, designated referee may decide on the amount of manual switches independently, or the Trainers themselves may agree to a ‘gentleman's rules’ amount of manual switches if they wish for there to be a limit. This however, is not enforceable without a referee. The time to decide the next Pokémon may follow a ‘gentleman's rules’, or be set by a designated referee.

The Trainers themselves may also agree to a ‘gentleman's rules’ amount of Pokémon in the battle if they wish for there to be a limit. This however, is not enforceable without a referee.

Held and field items are allowed.

Use of a field item must be verbally called out, or signaled by some other means, and the length of time can be decided by the Trainers, or designated by the referee.

Regulation B -

Trainers have a limit on the amount of manual switches designated by a referee, Gym Leader, or other governing body. The time to decide the next Pokémon during a manual switch is set at the League Standard of thirty seconds.

Both Trainers can recall their Pokémon at any time, but doing so will count as a manual switch, if no switches are left, that Pokémon will be considered forfeited from battling for the rest of the match.

The use of held items is allowed.

Field items are limited according to the referee, Gym Leader, or other governing body, and calling to use one will pause the match for one minute.

Regulation C -

Neither Trainer will be allowed to perform any manual switches, and the use of held or field items is forbidden.

Both Trainers can recall their Pokémon at any time, but doing so will forfeit them for the rest of the battle.

The battle will end after all Pokémon on one side are unable to continue, or if a Trainer resigns.

Term Definitions:

Switch/Recall/Returning -

The act of manually replacing the active Pokémon on the designated battlefield through the use of a Poké Ball to switch to a new Pokémon owned by the Trainer switching.

Note: Moves that force a switch for either side are not considered a manual switch.

Ex: Roar, U-Turn are such moves. Please navigate to ‘https://unovaleague.gov.uv/regulations/definitions/switchrecallreturning/movelist.php’ for a full list.

Prohibited Actions

The Unova Pokémon League acknowledges that battles falling under Regulation A may not have a proper referee to limit such actions. In the event that you feel a Trainer you are battling, or you witness battling has committed an offense, please navigate to ‘https://unovaleague.gov.uv/regulations/prohibitedactions/report.php’ to submit an anonymous complaint.

Use of excessive force -

Excessive Force for battling is defined as “the use of force beyond what a reasonable Trainer or Pokémon would use to knock out an opposing Trainer’s Pokémon”. If a Trainer’s Pokémon is standing, awaiting commands, or the referee has not called for either side for the knock out or faint, that is not considered Excessive Force. Attacking a Pokémon when they are already knocked out is considered Excessive Force.

Purposely incurring permanent injuries -

Battling in and of itself is about Pokémon and Trainers displaying strength and cunning in an organized, safe format for everyone involved.

However, despite this, injuries can occur, and it's the responsibility of both parties to ensure that their Pokémon do not purposely incur injuries on the others in such a way that is permanent, and life-changing for both the Pokémon, and Trainer.

Purposely targeting an opponent in such a way that ensures that they can never again use any of their senses even after the battle is prohibited and illegal in Unovan Law. There are instances where it is an accident, however if the other Trainer shows a duty of care in the situation, the relevant bodies are open to providing leniency. If the opposing Trainer purposely instructed their Pokémon to do such an action to cause permanent injury, or shows a lack of a duty of care, penalties include, but are not limited to: A revoking of a Trainer License, Pokémon being confiscated or rehabilitation, jail time, fines, and a blacklist in any Pokémon League tied to the IPLA (International Pokémon League Association).

Harassment -

Harassment, including but not limited to:

Excessive name calling. (At referee's discretion, or at opposing Trainer’s request.)

Hateful Language, including slurs, or derogatory language directed at a Trainer, or their Pokémon.

Badgering the opposing party after a battle.

This extends to use of online services, instant messaging, or other use of electronic media.

Abuse of official Online League Sites -

While all Trainer’s are automatically signed up for a public* LeagueNet account that allows them to connect worldwide, and interact with Trainer’s signed up for Leagues in Regions outside of Unova; abusing one’s account will result in the restricted ability to communicate, post, or even lock the user out, and prevent them from searching for other Trainers. If abuse of an account goes beyond the keyboard, legal penalties may apply. Please report any suspected abuses you see and keep the online community safe, and welcoming for all Trainers.

* Certain criteria being met may call for the censoring, or privating of certain LeagueNet account information, to see if a situation may apply to you, navigate to ‘https://unovaleague.gov.uv/termsofuse.html’

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