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# Tournaments

### Battle Rules & Clauses

### ❌ **Illegal Clauses** (Breaking these results in disqualification)

#### 😴 **Sleep Clause**

Only one of the opponent’s Pokémon may be asleep at a time due to a sleep-inducing move (e.g., *Spore, Hypnosis*).\
Self-inflicted sleep (e.g., *Rest*) is allowed.

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#### 🧬 **Species Clause**

No duplicate Pokémon species based on National Dex number.

* ✅ *Allowed:* Ninetales + Alolan Ninetales
* ❌ *Not Allowed:* Thundurus-Incarnate + Thundurus-Therian

*Note: You may use regional forms together (e.g., Galarian, Alolan), but different non-regional form variants are not permitted.*

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#### 🌫️ **Evasion Clause**

Moves that increase evasion (e.g., *Double Team, Minimize*) are banned.

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#### 💥 **OHKO Clause**

One-hit KO moves are banned:

* Horn Drill
* Guillotine
* Sheer Cold
* Fissure

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#### ⏳ **Timer Clause**

If a player runs out the battle timer, it counts as an **automatic loss**.

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#### ♾️ **Endless Battle Clause**

Do not create infinite or unwinnable battle loops that force your opponent to forfeit.

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### 📦 **Banned Items, Moves, & Abilities**

#### 🧰 **Banned Items**

* ❌ Quick Claw
* ❌ King’s Rock
* ❌ Razor Fang
* ❌ Bright Powder

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#### 📜 **Banned Moves**

* ❌ Last Respects
* ❌ Rage Fist
* ❌ Baton Pass
* ❌ Shed Tail
* ❌ Dire Claw
* ❌ Blood Moon

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#### 🧬 **Banned Abilities**

* ❌ Shadow Tag
* ❌ Arena Trap
* ❌ Moody
* ❌ Power Construct
* ❌ Beast Boost

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### ⚠️ **Additional Rules**

#### 🐞 **Bugged or Illegal Pokémon**

Any Pokémon with **illegal abilities, moves, stats, or forms**, including **glitched Pokémon**, are **strictly prohibited**.

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#### 👤 **Alt Accounts**

Players may **only participate using one account**.\
Alt accounts are not allowed.

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### **Rule Updates & Participation Info**

These rules are subject to change at any time to maintain fairness and competitive balance.\
We reserve the right to update or adjust the rules as needed.\
**All changes will be announced in our official Discord**, so please check regularly.

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### 📝 **How to Join the Tournament**

To participate in any official tournament:

1. **Join our Discord server.**
2. **Open a support ticket** using the **"Tournament" category**.
3. Check the **#tournament-rules** and **#tournament-announcements** channels for sign-up details, scheduling, and updates.

By signing up, you agree to follow all tournament rules and updates as posted.


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