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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 most years, Pokémon above level 50 are auto-leveled down to 50. In some years<sup>''[clarification needed]''</sup>, Pokémon below level 50 are also auto-leveled up.
* 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>
** Any Pokémon above level 50 was disallowed and there was no auto-leveling. {{p|Dragonite}} and {{p|Tyranitar}} were also 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.)
** {{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}}
** Players connected their [[Nintendo DS]]es to a modified, unreleased version of Pokémon Battle Revolution for at least the semifinals onward. 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>
** 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>
** Any Pokémon above level 50 was disallowed and there was no auto-leveling. (Event-exclusive level 50 Dragonite were allowed this year.)
** 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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