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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]]. | ||
* Pokémon cannot battle above level 50. In | * Pokémon cannot battle above level 50. | ||
** In 2008 and 2009, there was no auto-leveling and Pokémon above level 50 were disallowed outright. | |||
** Between 2010 and 2016, Pokémon above level 50 were auto-leveled down to 50, but Pokémon below level 50 were not auto-leveled up. | |||
** From 2017 onward, all Pokémon are auto-leveled to 50. | |||
* 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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** For at least the semifinals onward, players connected their [[Nintendo DS]]es to [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]. No Battle Revolution-specific clauses were set. | ** For at least the semifinals onward, players connected their [[Nintendo DS]]es to [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]. No Battle Revolution-specific clauses were set. | ||
** For this year only, players were only allowed to bring exactly 4 Pokémon, instead of bringing 6 and choosing 4 just before the battle.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20080701040211/http://showdown.pokemon.com/rules/qualifier_rules.xhtml</ref> | ** For this year only, players were only allowed to bring exactly 4 Pokémon, instead of bringing 6 and choosing 4 just before the battle.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20080701040211/http://showdown.pokemon.com/rules/qualifier_rules.xhtml</ref> | ||
** | ** {{p|Dragonite}} and {{p|Tyranitar}} were specifically disallowed, preventing players from using the (at the time) Japan-exclusive level 50 Dragonite event. (It was not possible to obtain Tyranitar at or below level 50 until a [[Generation VI]] event.) | ||
** The Japan-only (at the time) [[Micle Berry]], [[Custap Berry]], and {{m|Sketch}}ing {{m|Seed Flare}} were disallowed. | ** The Japan-only (at the time) [[Micle Berry]], [[Custap Berry]], and {{m|Sketch}}ing {{m|Seed Flare}} were disallowed. | ||
* '''[[2009 World Championships|2009]]''' — {{game|Platinum}} | * '''[[2009 World Championships|2009]]''' — {{game|Platinum}} | ||
** | ** For at least the semifinals onward, players connected their [[Nintendo DS]]es to a modified, unreleased version of Pokémon Battle Revolution. The modified game featured Platinum outfits for [[Dawn]] and [[Lucas]] as well as no region- or language-locking.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICRdjvaUQM8</ref> | ||
** | ** Event-exclusive level 50 Dragonite were allowed this year. | ||
** All forms of {{p|Rotom}}, including the normal form, were disallowed.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20090412160033/http://origin.pokemonvgc.com/en/rules/rrg.html</ref> | ** All forms of {{p|Rotom}}, including the normal form, were disallowed.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20090412160033/http://origin.pokemonvgc.com/en/rules/rrg.html</ref> | ||
** The Japan-only (at the time) [[Jaboca Berry]], [[Rowap Berry]], and Sketching {{m|Judgment}} were disallowed. [[Custap Berry]] was also disallowed despite having the same distribution as the now-legal Micle Berry. | ** The Japan-only (at the time) [[Jaboca Berry]], [[Rowap Berry]], and Sketching {{m|Judgment}} were disallowed. [[Custap Berry]] was also disallowed despite having the same distribution as the now-legal Micle Berry. |
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