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==List== | ==List== | ||
The following list only includes the Pokémon that are always considered to be Special Pokémon. Mythical Pokémon are considered to be | The following list only includes the Pokémon that are always considered to be Special Pokémon. Mythical Pokémon are considered to be Special Pokémon in most, but not all, contexts. | ||
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{{ | {{Pokeli|0150|Mewtwo}} | ||
{{ | {{Pokeli|0249|Lugia}} | ||
{{ | {{Pokeli|0250|Ho-Oh}} | ||
{{ | {{Pokeli|0382|Kyogre}} | ||
{{ | {{Pokeli|0383|Groudon}} | ||
{{ | {{Pokeli|0384|Rayquaza}} | ||
{{ | {{Pokeli|0483|Dialga}} | ||
{{ | {{Pokeli|0483|Dialga|-Origin|{{color2|000|List of Pokémon with form differences#Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina|Origin Forme}}}} | ||
{{ | {{Pokeli|0484|Palkia}} | ||
{{ | {{Pokeli|0484|Palkia|-Origin|{{color2|000|List of Pokémon with form differences#Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina|Origin Forme}}}} | ||
{{ | {{Pokeli|0487|Giratina|4={{color2|000|List of Pokémon with form differences#Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina|Altered Forme}}}} | ||
{{ | {{Pokeli|0487|Giratina|-Origin|{{color2|000|List of Pokémon with form differences#Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina|Origin Forme}}}} | ||
{{ | {{Pokeli|0643|Reshiram}} | ||
{{ | {{Pokeli|0644|Zekrom}} | ||
{{ | {{Pokeli|0646|Kyurem}} | ||
{{ | {{Pokeli|0646|Kyurem|-Black|{{color2|000|List of Pokémon with form differences#Kyurem|Black Kyurem}}}} | ||
{{ | {{Pokeli|0646|Kyurem|-White|{{color2|000|List of Pokémon with form differences#Kyurem|White Kyurem}}}} | ||
{{ | {{Pokeli|0716|Xerneas}} | ||
{{ | {{Pokeli|0717|Yveltal}} | ||
{{ | {{Pokeli|0718|Zygarde}} | ||
{{ | {{Pokeli|0789|Cosmog}} | ||
{{ | {{Pokeli|0790|Cosmoem}} | ||
{{ | {{Pokeli|0791|Solgaleo}} | ||
{{ | {{Pokeli|0792|Lunala}} | ||
{{ | {{Pokeli|0800|Necrozma}} | ||
{{Pokeli|0800|Necrozma|-Dusk Mane|{{color2|000|List of Pokémon with form differences#Necrozma|Dusk Mane}}}} | |||
{{Pokeli|0800|Necrozma|-Dawn Wings|{{color2|000|List of Pokémon with form differences#Necrozma|Dawn Wings}}}} | |||
{{Pokeli|0888|Zacian|-Hero}} | |||
{{Pokeli|0889|Zamazenta|-Hero}} | |||
{{Pokeli|0890|Eternatus}} | |||
{{Pokeli|0898|Calyrex}} | |||
{{Pokeli|0898|Calyrex|-Ice Rider|{{color2|000|List of Pokémon with form differences#Calyrex|Ice Rider}}}} | |||
{{Pokeli|0898|Calyrex|-Shadow Rider|{{color2|000|List of Pokémon with form differences#Calyrex|Shadow Rider}}}} | |||
{{Pokeli|1007|Koraidon}} | |||
{{Pokeli|1008|Miraidon}} | |||
{{Pokeli|1024|Terapagos}} | |||
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===Potential Special Pokémon=== | ===Potential Special Pokémon=== | ||
In Generation VII, it is unclear whether {{p|Greninja}} with {{a|Battle Bond}} is considered a Special Pokémon. Unlike Special Pokémon it is allowed in the [[Battle Tree]], but like them it is banned from [[Battle Spot]]. | In Generation VII, it is unclear whether {{p|Greninja}} with {{a|Battle Bond}} is considered a Special Pokémon. Unlike Special Pokémon, it is allowed in the [[Battle Tree]], but like them it is banned from the [[Battle Spot]] and [[Battle Stadium]]. | ||
==Usage restrictions== | ==Usage restrictions== | ||
{{incomplete|section|2=Restrictions in Generation VII}} | {{incomplete|section|2=Restrictions in Generation VII, VIII and IX}} | ||
===Official tournaments=== | ===Official tournaments=== | ||
<!--Until the establishment of the Pokémon Video Game Championships in 2009, there was no formal video game tournament series, so each video game tournament specified its own rules, although they were often similar.--> | <!--Until the establishment of the Pokémon Video Game Championships in 2009, there was no formal video game tournament series, so each video game tournament specified its own rules, although they were often similar.--> | ||
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In the Pokémon Video Game Championships from [[2011 World Championships|2011]] to [[2015 World Championships|2015]], all Special Pokémon and Mythical Pokémon were banned. | In the Pokémon Video Game Championships from [[2011 World Championships|2011]] to [[2015 World Championships|2015]], all Special Pokémon and Mythical Pokémon were banned. | ||
In the [[2016 World Championships|2016 Pokémon Video Game Championships]], a player | In the [[2016 World Championships|2016 Pokémon Video Game Championships]], a player could have up to 2 Special Pokémon on their team, but all Mythical Pokémon were banned. | ||
In the Pokémon Video Game Championships from [[2017 World Championships|2017]] to [[2018 World Championships|2018]], all Special Pokémon and Mythical Pokémon were banned. This also included Ash-Greninja. | |||
In the [[2019 World Championships|2019 Pokémon Video Game Championships]] and [[2022 World Championships|2022 Pokémon Video Game Championships]], a player could have up to 2 Special Pokémon on their team, but all Mythical Pokémon and Ash-Greninja were banned. | |||
In the [[2023 World Championships|2023 Pokémon Video Game Championships]], Special Pokémon were banned. | |||
In the [[2024 World Championships|2024 Pokémon Video Game Championships]], a player will be able to use up to 1 Special Pokémon on their team, but all Mythical Pokémon and Ash-Greninja are banned. | |||
===Battle facilities=== | ===Battle facilities=== | ||
In [[Generation II]], Special Pokémon and [[Mythical Pokémon]] can only enter the {{gdis|Battle Tower|II}} if the level chosen is 70 or higher ({{pkmn|Egg}}s are not allowed to enter). | In [[Generation II]], Special Pokémon and [[Mythical Pokémon]] can only enter the {{gdis|Battle Tower|II}} if the level chosen is 70 or higher ({{pkmn|Egg}}s are not allowed to enter). | ||
From [[Generation III]] onward, {{pkmn|Egg}}s, [[Spiky-eared Pichu]], Special Pokémon and Mythical Pokémon are banned from | From [[Generation III]] onward, {{pkmn|Egg}}s, [[Spiky-eared Pichu]], Special Pokémon and Mythical Pokémon are banned from most battle facilities (except [[Trainer Tower]] and [[Trainer Hill]]). Additionally, in [[Generation IV]], {{p|Rotom}} will revert to its normal form when entered in a battle facility. | ||
In {{g|Sword and Shield}}, Special Pokémon and [[Mythical Pokémon]] can enter the {{gdis|Battle Tower|VIII}} without restriction but are banned from [[Restricted Sparring]]. | |||
===Battle modes=== | ===Battle modes=== | ||
Special Pokémon and Mythical Pokémon are banned from all cups in {{game|Yellow}}'s Colosseum 2, and all [[Stadium Cup]]s except [[Prime Cup]] in | Special Pokémon and Mythical Pokémon are banned from all cups in {{game|Yellow}}'s Colosseum 2, and all [[Stadium Cup]]s except [[Prime Cup]] in [[Pokémon Stadium]] and [[Pokémon Stadium 2]]. | ||
In the Generation IV games' special rulesets in link battles, Special Pokémon and Mythical Pokémon are banned from the [[Fancy Cup]] and [[Light Cup]] (and the [[Little Cup]] implicitly). In the [[GS Cup]], a player can only have up to 2 Special Pokémon on their team, but all Mythical Pokémon are banned. | In the Generation IV games' special rulesets in link battles, Special Pokémon and Mythical Pokémon are banned from the [[Fancy Cup]] and [[Light Cup]] (and the [[Little Cup]] implicitly). In the [[GS Cup]], a player can only have up to 2 Special Pokémon on their team, but all Mythical Pokémon are banned. | ||
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===Global Trade System=== | ===Global Trade System=== | ||
From [[Generation VI]] onward on the [[Global Trade System]], the player can choose to filter out people seeking special Pokémon. Doing so also filters out players seeking Mythical Pokémon. | |||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||
{{langtable|color={{Pokémon color}}|bordercolor={{Pokémon color dark}} | {{langtable|color={{Pokémon color}}|bordercolor={{Pokémon color dark}} | ||
|zh_yue=特殊的寶可夢 ''{{tt|Dahksyùh-dīk Pokémon|Special Pokémon}}'' | |||
|zh_cmn=特殊的寶可夢 / 特殊的宝可梦 ''{{tt|Tèshū-de Pokémon|Special Pokémon}}'' | |||
|fr=Pokémon spécial | |fr=Pokémon spécial | ||
|de=Besondere Pokémon | |de=Besondere Pokémon | ||
|it=Pokémon speciale | |it=Pokémon speciale | ||
|ko=특별한 포켓몬 ''Teukbyeolhan Pokémon'' | |ko=특별한 포켓몬 ''{{tt|Teukbyeolhan Pokémon|Special Pokémon}}'' | ||
|es=Pokémon especial | |es=Pokémon especial | ||
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[[Category:Terminology]] | [[Category:Terminology]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Pokémon groupings]] | ||
[[fr:Pokémon | [[fr:Pokémon spécial]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:55, 14 May 2024
Special Pokémon (Japanese: 特別なポケモン Special Pokémon) is a term referring to a group of Pokémon in the core series games and side games that are restricted or banned from certain official tournaments, battle facilities, and link battle formats. Most Special Pokémon are Legendary game mascots. While the concept exists in all generations, the term was not used until Generation IV.
Terminology
Whenever Special Pokémon are restricted or banned, Mythical Pokémon are also usually banned. While often only "special Pokémon" are mentioned to be banned when both Special Pokémon and Mythical Pokémon are, the description of the GS Cup indicates that Mythical Pokémon are not Special Pokémon.
The term "special Pokémon" is also used in a purely descriptive sense (as opposed to being used as a key term) in the Rotom Pokédex. Pokémon whose QR Codes cannot be viewed in the Rotom Pokédex (all Legendary and Mythical Pokémon, as well as the Ultra Beasts) are referred to as "special Pokémon". This usage is entirely distinct from the usage to describe Pokémon that are restricted from certain battles.
List
The following list only includes the Pokémon that are always considered to be Special Pokémon. Mythical Pokémon are considered to be Special Pokémon in most, but not all, contexts.
Potential Special Pokémon
In Generation VII, it is unclear whether Greninja with Battle Bond is considered a Special Pokémon. Unlike Special Pokémon, it is allowed in the Battle Tree, but like them it is banned from the Battle Spot and Battle Stadium.
Usage restrictions
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This section is incomplete. Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it. Reason: Restrictions in Generation VII, VIII and IX |
Official tournaments
In Generation I, many official tournaments banned Mewtwo and Mew, the only existing Special Pokémon and Mythical Pokémon, respectively. As subsequent generations expanded both groups, the additional members were also banned from most official tournaments. However, some tournaments, such as the Mobile Cup 2001 and Pokémon Emerald Ultimate Frontier Brain Battle, only banned Mythical Pokémon and allowed Special Pokémon. Several online competitions specifically allow Special Pokémon, or Special Pokémon and Mythical Pokémon.
At the Pokémon Video Game Showdown 2008, Dragonite, Tyranitar, and all Special Pokémon and Mythical Pokémon were banned. In the 2009 Pokémon Video Game Championships, Tyranitar and all Special Pokémon and Mythical Pokémon were banned.
In the 2010 Pokémon Video Game Championships, a player could have up to 2 Special Pokémon on their team, but all Mythical Pokémon were banned.
In the Pokémon Video Game Championships from 2011 to 2015, all Special Pokémon and Mythical Pokémon were banned.
In the 2016 Pokémon Video Game Championships, a player could have up to 2 Special Pokémon on their team, but all Mythical Pokémon were banned.
In the Pokémon Video Game Championships from 2017 to 2018, all Special Pokémon and Mythical Pokémon were banned. This also included Ash-Greninja.
In the 2019 Pokémon Video Game Championships and 2022 Pokémon Video Game Championships, a player could have up to 2 Special Pokémon on their team, but all Mythical Pokémon and Ash-Greninja were banned.
In the 2023 Pokémon Video Game Championships, Special Pokémon were banned.
In the 2024 Pokémon Video Game Championships, a player will be able to use up to 1 Special Pokémon on their team, but all Mythical Pokémon and Ash-Greninja are banned.
Battle facilities
In Generation II, Special Pokémon and Mythical Pokémon can only enter the Battle Tower if the level chosen is 70 or higher (Eggs are not allowed to enter).
From Generation III onward, Eggs, Spiky-eared Pichu, Special Pokémon and Mythical Pokémon are banned from most battle facilities (except Trainer Tower and Trainer Hill). Additionally, in Generation IV, Rotom will revert to its normal form when entered in a battle facility.
In Pokémon Sword and Shield, Special Pokémon and Mythical Pokémon can enter the Battle Tower without restriction but are banned from Restricted Sparring.
Battle modes
Special Pokémon and Mythical Pokémon are banned from all cups in Pokémon Yellow's Colosseum 2, and all Stadium Cups except Prime Cup in Pokémon Stadium and Pokémon Stadium 2.
In the Generation IV games' special rulesets in link battles, Special Pokémon and Mythical Pokémon are banned from the Fancy Cup and Light Cup (and the Little Cup implicitly). In the GS Cup, a player can only have up to 2 Special Pokémon on their team, but all Mythical Pokémon are banned.
In Generation VI, Special Pokémon and Mythical Pokémon cannot participate in Rating Battles in Battle Spot Random Matchup.
Global Trade System
From Generation VI onward on the Global Trade System, the player can choose to filter out people seeking special Pokémon. Doing so also filters out players seeking Mythical Pokémon.
In other languages
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