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* A significant [[Pokémon battle]] mechanic is altered in which, after a Pokémon [[fainting|faints]], its [[Trainer]] is no longer prompted to immediately switch in its replacement, instead waiting until the turn is resolved before the Trainer is prompted to do so. This prevents a Pokémon from being knocked out on the same turn that the Pokémon it replaced was knocked out, except by [[entry hazards]], and also makes it possible for a [[move]] to miss because it has no target.
* A significant [[Pokémon battle]] mechanic is altered in which, after a Pokémon [[fainting|faints]], its [[Trainer]] is no longer prompted to immediately switch in its replacement, instead waiting until the turn is resolved before the Trainer is prompted to do so. This prevents a Pokémon from being knocked out on the same turn that the Pokémon it replaced was knocked out, except by [[entry hazards]], and also makes it possible for a [[move]] to miss because it has no target.
* In a single battle, if a Pokémon faints before its opponent moves, the opponent can still move in that turn.
* In a single battle, if a Pokémon faints before its opponent moves, the opponent can still move in that turn.
* [[Pokémon Super Contest|New and enhanced]] versions of [[Pokémon Contest]]s, featuring more rounds and a different appeals process. [[Poffin]]s are now used to enhance Contest stats, rather than [[Pokéblock]]s.
* [[Pokémon Super Contest|New and enhanced]] versions of [[Pokémon Contest]]s, featuring more rounds and a different appeals process.
** [[Poffin]]s are used to enhance [[Contest condition|condition stats]], rather than [[Pokéblock]]s.
** There are three [[Contest Judge]]s, rather than one.
** [[Jamming]] and [[Contest combination|combos]] have been removed.
* [[Secret Base]]s have been moved to the [[The Underground]], where players can interact over local wireless connections.
* [[Secret Base]]s have been moved to the [[The Underground]], where players can interact over local wireless connections.
* The removal of [[item]] storage in the [[PC]], as the [[Bag]] can now hold all kinds of items without limit.
* The removal of [[item]] storage in the [[PC]], as the [[Bag]] can now hold all kinds of items without limit.
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