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While normally banning unreleased and/or illegitimate Pokémon, [[move]]s, [[item]]s, and [[Ability|Abilities]], there are other sets of rules set to be followed by players in varying contexts, be they official or otherwise. These are often called "clauses," a term initially seen in the ''Stadium'' series of games, used as a shorthand for more complex rules that impose restrictions on gameplay. Clauses are commonly made with the aim of reducing variance and thus producing a "fairer" metagame. | While normally banning unreleased and/or illegitimate Pokémon, [[move]]s, [[item]]s, and [[Ability|Abilities]], there are other sets of rules set to be followed by players in varying contexts, be they official or otherwise. These are often called "clauses," a term initially seen in the ''Stadium'' series of games, used as a shorthand for more complex rules that impose restrictions on gameplay. Clauses are commonly made with the aim of reducing variance and thus producing a "fairer" metagame. | ||
Many unofficial clauses are seen on [[Smogon]], a popular competitive Pokémon website. On Smogon, rules are often proposed through "suspect tests" initiated by a council of players particularly dedicated to the metagame in question, wherein qualified tournament and ladder players will then vote on whether or not the rule will be instated, usually requiring a majority of 61% or higher. Common Smogon- | Many unofficial clauses are seen on [[Smogon]], a popular competitive Pokémon website. On Smogon, rules are often proposed through "suspect tests" initiated by a council of players particularly dedicated to the metagame in question, wherein qualified tournament and ladder players will then vote on whether or not the rule will be instated, usually requiring a majority of 61% or higher. Common Smogon-popularized clauses include [[One-hit knockout move|OHKO]] clause, {{stat|evasion}} clause, Moody clause, and [[endless battle]] clause, which are seen across all of their metagames, being dubbed "Smogon-wide Clauses".[https://www.smogon.com/ss/articles/clauses] | ||
The following clauses have seen considerable usage: | The following clauses have seen considerable usage: | ||
* '''Species clause''': Each Pokémon on a player's team must be of different species or | * '''Species clause''': Each Pokémon on a player's team must be of different species or {{FB|List of Pokémon by|National Pokédex number}}. | ||
* '''Item clause''': Each Pokémon on a player's team must be holding different items. | * '''Item clause''': Each Pokémon on a player's team must be holding different items. | ||
* '''Sleep clause''': Each player can only have one Pokémon asleep at a time. | * '''Sleep clause''': Each player can only have one Pokémon asleep at a time. | ||
**Sleep inflicted through {{m|Rest}} and {{m|Sleep Talk}} count for the | **Sleep inflicted through {{m|Rest}} and {{m|Sleep Talk}} count for the {{g|Stadium series}}, {{g|Colosseum}}, and {{XD}}; also, in those games, when a Pokémon is sleeping and one of its teammates is attacked by a move that induces sleep like {{m|Spore}}, the move fails. However, self-inflicted sleep still succeeds. | ||
**In [[Smogon]] metagames, self-inflicted sleep, such as through {{m|Rest}}, does not count. | **In [[Smogon]] metagames, self-inflicted sleep, such as through {{m|Rest}}, does not count. | ||
**In the event of an outright sleep ''ban'', seen in some [[Generation I]] and | **In the event of an outright sleep ''ban'', seen in some [[Generation I]] and {{gen|V}} metagames, the rule is referred to as '''Sleep moves clause'''. | ||
* '''OHKO clause''': {{m|Fissure}}, {{m|Horn Drill}}, {{m|Guillotine}}, and {{m|Sheer Cold}} are banned. | * '''OHKO clause''': {{m|Fissure}}, {{m|Horn Drill}}, {{m|Guillotine}}, and {{m|Sheer Cold}} are banned. | ||
* '''Freeze clause''': Each player can only have one Pokémon frozen at a time. | * '''Freeze clause''': Each player can only have one Pokémon frozen at a time. | ||
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* '''Moody clause''': The ability {{a|Moody}} is banned. Commonly used on [[Smogon]]. | * '''Moody clause''': The ability {{a|Moody}} is banned. Commonly used on [[Smogon]]. | ||
* '''Baton Pass clause''': Commonly used on [[Smogon]], this comprises various restrictions on {{m|Baton Pass}}, ranging from an outright ban to an arbitrary number of users per team. Commonly seen in [[Single Battle]] metagames where full Baton Pass teams can easily spiral out of control. These bans can get quite specific, such as "TrapPass clause" in [[Generation II]] metagames, which bans the use of Baton Pass alongside {{m|Mean Look}} or {{m|Spider Web}}, due to the combination causing Pokémon to remain unable to escape. | * '''Baton Pass clause''': Commonly used on [[Smogon]], this comprises various restrictions on {{m|Baton Pass}}, ranging from an outright ban to an arbitrary number of users per team. Commonly seen in [[Single Battle]] metagames where full Baton Pass teams can easily spiral out of control. These bans can get quite specific, such as "TrapPass clause" in [[Generation II]] metagames, which bans the use of Baton Pass alongside {{m|Mean Look}} or {{m|Spider Web}}, due to the combination causing Pokémon to remain unable to escape. | ||
* '''Swagger clause''': Followed mainly in [[Generation V]] and | * '''Swagger clause''': Followed mainly in [[Generation V]] and {{gen|VI}} competitive play on [[Smogon]], the move {{m|Swagger}} is banned. With more moves being banworthy since then, the clause is rarely referred to by name in modern times. | ||
* '''Self-KO clause''': The player automatically loses if their last Pokémon uses {{m|Self-Destruct}} or {{m|Explosion}}. {{m|Destiny Bond}} and {{m|Perish Song}} also fail when used by the last Pokémon. | * '''Self-KO clause''': The player automatically loses if their last Pokémon uses {{m|Self-Destruct}} or {{m|Explosion}}. {{m|Destiny Bond}} and {{m|Perish Song}} also fail when used by the last Pokémon. | ||
* '''Terastal clause''': Pokémon cannot | * '''Terastal clause''': Pokémon cannot {{Tera}}stallize. Commonly seen in constructed metagames, such as "Pet Mods" on [[Pokémon Showdown]]. | ||
* '''Dynamax clause''': Pokémon cannot [[Dynamax]] or [[Gigantamax]]. | * '''Dynamax clause''': Pokémon cannot [[Dynamax]] or [[Gigantamax]]. | ||
* '''Gems clause''': Exclusive to Generation V, the only generation where [[Gem]]s other than the [[Normal Gem]] are obtainable, and bans their use. It appears specifically in [[Smogon]]'s OverUsed metagame. | * '''Gems clause''': Exclusive to Generation V, the only generation where [[Gem]]s other than the [[Normal Gem]] are obtainable, and bans their use. It appears specifically in [[Smogon]]'s OverUsed metagame. | ||
* '''Mega Rayquaza clause''': {{p|Rayquaza}} cannot [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]]. Used in [[Smogon]]'s [[Generation VI]] and | * '''Mega Rayquaza clause''': {{p|Rayquaza}} cannot [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]]. Used in [[Smogon]]'s [[Generation VI]] and {{gen|VII}} "Uber" metagames. | ||
* '''Deoxys camouflage clause''': Seen in [[Generation III]] metagames and {{XD}}. {{p|Deoxys}} formes are revealed upon entering battle. | * '''Deoxys camouflage clause''': Seen in [[Generation III]] metagames and {{XD}}. {{p|Deoxys}} formes are revealed upon entering battle. | ||
* '''SleepTrap clause''': Followed mainly in [[Generation II]] competitive play, {{status|sleep}}-inducing moves cannot be used in conjunction with moves that trap the opposing Pokémon permanently such as {{m|Mean Look}}. Given the nature, moves like {{m|Whirlpool}} are exempt. | * '''SleepTrap clause''': Followed mainly in [[Generation II]] competitive play, {{status|sleep}}-inducing moves cannot be used in conjunction with moves that trap the opposing Pokémon permanently such as {{m|Mean Look}}. Given the nature, moves like {{m|Whirlpool}} are exempt. | ||