The Standard Rules Of Battle on Masterpkmn

Standard Rules of Battle

This first list is a set of rules that are to be followed everwhere, no matter where you go

Evasion Clause
Moves that boost evasion (i.e. Double Team and Minimize) are not allowed.

Freeze Clause
Two or more Pokémon on a team cannot be frozen at the same time.

Sleep Clause
Two or more Pokémon on a team cannot be asleep at the same time. Self-induce sleep via rest does not activate Sleep Clause. Effect Spore does not count towards that limit either apparently.


OHKO/Evasion Clause
One-Hit KO moves are not allowed.
Sometimes grouped together as "No DT/OHKO". The following moves are banned:
- Double Team
- Minimize
- Fissure
- Guillotine
- Sheer Cold
- Horn Drill
- Sand Attack

Species Clause
Two or more of the same Pokémon may not be used on the same team. If 2 pokemon have the same pokedex number, they are considered the same species. You may however use a staraptor and a staravia on the same team, but not 2 Staraptors.

Non-Standard Rules of Battle

These rules still apply in this site unless otherwise stated. They are included in the standard rules of battle for masterpkmn

Self KO Clause
If both players have only one Pokémon left, moves which KO both the user and the opponent are not allowed (e.g. Explosion, Destiny Bond). If this does happen, the person who used the move will automatically forfeit the match.

Item Clause
All Pokémon on a team must hold different items. This is not a standard clause in competitive play, but it is used in Nintendo tournaments. Additionally the following items are considered "Hax" Items and are banned:
- Brightpowder
- Quick Claw
- Focus Band
- King's Rock

A current list of Ubers can be found at Smogon, as we will be using their tier list.

I am locking this topic, we don't need people posting here.

Just as a sidenote, Shaymin-S is going to be OU as it isnt that uber a poke since its defenses suck. Also, for now Chomp is OU as against him as I am