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* '''[[2019 World Championships|2019]]''' — {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} | * '''[[2019 World Championships|2019]]''' — {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} | ||
** Up to two Special Pokémon were allowed. In addition, the season was split into three series: | ** Up to two Special Pokémon were allowed. In addition, the season was split into three series: | ||
*** Sun Series (Sep 4 - Jan 7): Mega Stones, [[Primal Reversion]], {{p|Rayquaza}} with {{m|Dragon Ascent}}, and [[Z-Crystal]]s were all disallowed. | *** Sun Series (Sep 4, 2018 - Jan 7, 2019): Mega Stones, [[Primal Reversion]], {{p|Rayquaza}} with {{m|Dragon Ascent}}, and [[Z-Crystal]]s were all disallowed. | ||
*** Moon Series (Jan 8 - Apr 1): Mega Stones, Primal Reversion, Rayquaza with Dragon Ascent, and [[Ultranecrozium Z]] were disallowed. | *** Moon Series (Jan 8 - Apr 1, 2019): Mega Stones, Primal Reversion, Rayquaza with Dragon Ascent, and [[Ultranecrozium Z]] were disallowed. | ||
*** Ultra Series (Apr 2 - | *** Ultra Series (Apr 2, 2019 - Jan 3, 2020): All Mega Evolution, Primal Reversion, and Z-Moves are allowed. | ||
* '''[[2022 World Championships|2022]]''' — {{g|Sword and Shield}} | * '''[[2022 World Championships|2022]]''' — {{g|Sword and Shield}} | ||
** Due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], the 2020 and 2021 World Championships were canceled and the season was eventually extended to last three years with several different series. | ** Due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], the 2020 and 2021 World Championships were canceled and the season was eventually extended to last three years with several different series. | ||
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*** Series 5 (Jul 1 - Aug 31, 2020) | *** Series 5 (Jul 1 - Aug 31, 2020) | ||
*** Series 6 (Sep 1 - Oct 31, 2020): The most used Pokémon from the previous series were disallowed: Venusaur, Gyarados, Porygon2, Tyranitar, Torkoal, Hippowdon, Magnezone, Togekiss, Excadrill, Whimsicott, Incineroar, Mimikyu, Rillaboom, Cinderace, Indeedee, and Dragapult. | *** Series 6 (Sep 1 - Oct 31, 2020): The most used Pokémon from the previous series were disallowed: Venusaur, Gyarados, Porygon2, Tyranitar, Torkoal, Hippowdon, Magnezone, Togekiss, Excadrill, Whimsicott, Incineroar, Mimikyu, Rillaboom, Cinderace, Indeedee, and Dragapult. | ||
*** Series 7 (Nov 1 2020 - Jan 31, 2021): The above 16 Pokémon became re-allowed. | *** Series 7 (Nov 1, 2020 - Jan 31, 2021): The above 16 Pokémon became re-allowed. | ||
*** Series 8 (Feb 1 - Apr 30, 2021): Up to one Special Pokémon was allowed. | *** Series 8 (Feb 1 - Apr 30, 2021): Up to one Special Pokémon was allowed. | ||
*** Series 9 (May 1 - Jul 31, 2021): No Special Pokémon were allowed. (identical to Series 7) | *** Series 9 (May 1 - Jul 31, 2021): No Special Pokémon were allowed. (identical to Series 7) | ||
*** Series 10 (Aug 1 - Oct 31, 2021): Up to one Special Pokémon was allowed. [[Dynamax]] and Gigantamax were disallowed. | *** Series 10 (Aug 1 - Oct 31, 2021): Up to one Special Pokémon was allowed. [[Dynamax]] and Gigantamax were disallowed. | ||
*** Series 11 (Nov 1, 2021 - Jan 31, 2022): Up to one Special Pokémon was allowed. Dynamax and Gigantamax became re-allowed. (identical to Series 8) | *** Series 11 (Nov 1, 2021 - Jan 31, 2022): Up to one Special Pokémon was allowed. Dynamax and Gigantamax became re-allowed. (identical to Series 8) | ||
*** Series 12 (Feb 1 - Aug 2022): Up to two Special Pokémon were allowed. | *** Series 12 (Feb 1 - Aug 31, 2022): Up to two Special Pokémon were allowed. | ||
*** Series 13 (Sep 1 - Oct 31, 2022): Any number of Special Pokémon and any number of Mythical Pokémon were allowed. VGC events taking place during this time period count toward the next year's Championships.<ref>https://victoryroadvgc.com/2023-season/</ref> | |||
*** Series 14 (Nov 1 - Dec 31, 2022): Up to two Special Pokémon were allowed. Mythical Pokémon were disallowed. (identical to Series 12) | |||
When series may overlap at the start or end of a year, events may use either of the two formats. For example, the Korean League Season 1 on Dec 15-16, 2019 used 2020 Series 1 rules, while the Kuala Lumpur Regionals on Dec 21-22, 2019 used 2019 Ultra Series rules.<ref>https://victoryroadvgc.com/2020-season-events/</ref> | |||
===In the games=== | ===In the games=== | ||