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* In games that use [[origin mark]]s ([[Generation VI]] onward), all Pokémon must have an [[origin mark]] matching the games used for the competition. This may be substituted with the [[battle-ready symbol]]. | * In games that use [[origin mark]]s ([[Generation VI]] onward), all Pokémon must have an [[origin mark]] matching the games used for the competition. This may be substituted with the [[battle-ready symbol]]. | ||
* Two Pokémon may not have the same [[held item]]. | * Two Pokémon may not have the same [[held item]]. | ||
* All Pokémon battle at [[level]] 50. Depending on the year, one of these rules may be in effect: | * All Pokémon battle at [[level]] 50. Depending on the year{{clarify}}, one of these rules may be in effect: | ||
** Any Pokémon either above or below level 50 will be auto-leveled to 50. | ** Any Pokémon either above or below level 50 will be auto-leveled to 50. | ||
** Any Pokémon above level 50 will be auto-leveled down to 50, but Pokémon below level 50 will not be auto-leveled up. | ** Any Pokémon above level 50 will be auto-leveled down to 50, but Pokémon below level 50 will not be auto-leveled up. | ||
** Any Pokémon above level 50 is disallowed. | ** Any Pokémon above level 50 is disallowed. | ||
* Two Pokémon may not have the same nickname. A Pokémon may not be nicknamed the name of a different Pokémon, and nicknames and Trainer names may not be inappropriate. | * Two Pokémon may not have the same nickname. A Pokémon may not be nicknamed the name of a different Pokémon, and nicknames and Trainer names may not be inappropriate. | ||
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