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During [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}s, {{pkmn|League Conference}} matches, and other battle-oriented {{cat|Pokémon competitions}}, once a Pokémon is deemed unable to battle by a [[Battle judge|judge]], it must be [[recall]]ed and cannot be used again. This rule is also observed during informal battles {{Ash}} has with his [[rival]]s, in which {{an|Brock}} or another person acts as the referee. | During [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}s, {{pkmn|League Conference}} matches, and other battle-oriented {{cat|Pokémon competitions}}, once a Pokémon is deemed unable to battle by a [[Battle judge|judge]], it must be [[recall]]ed and cannot be used again. This rule is also observed during informal battles {{Ash}} has with his [[rival]]s, in which {{an|Brock}} or another person acts as the referee. | ||
The grounds for what is considered a Pokémon unable to battle varies between League Conferences. The [[Indigo Plateau Conference]] is extremely strict with this rule as switching out, disobedience and even Pokémon being put to sleep is what makes them considered as fainted. Later League Conferences only consider Pokémon that are fainted to be unable to battle, the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]] allowing [[Ash's Heracross]] to continue fighting, despite being put to sleep by {{m|Dark Void}} by | The grounds for what is considered a Pokémon unable to battle varies between League Conferences. The [[Indigo Plateau Conference]] is extremely strict with this rule as switching out, disobedience and even Pokémon being put to sleep is what makes them considered as fainted. Later League Conferences only consider Pokémon that are fainted to be unable to battle, the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]] allowing [[Ash's Heracross]] to continue fighting, despite being put to sleep by {{m|Dark Void}} by {{si|Tobias}}'s {{p|Darkrai}} while [[Paul]] consistently switched Pokémon out during his matches. | ||
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