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*The two basic rules are not in effect until the player has gained their first [[Poké Balls]] and thus the ability to catch Pokémon. For example, encounters starting from the {{p|Poochyena}}{{sup/3|RS}}{{sup/6|ORAS}}/{{p|Zigzagoon}}{{sup/3|E}} that the player has to save [[Professor Birch]] from, up to when the player has the ability to catch Pokémon, are not counted. Likewise, in the games where the rival battle is immediately after obtaining the starter Pokémon, the "release or permanently box a Pokémon if it faints" rule is often not enforced at that time. | *'''Slow Start:''' The two basic rules are not in effect until the player has gained their first [[Poké Balls]] and thus the ability to catch Pokémon. For example, encounters starting from the {{p|Poochyena}}{{sup/3|RS}}{{sup/6|ORAS}}/{{p|Zigzagoon}}{{sup/3|E}} that the player has to save [[Professor Birch]] from, up to when the player has the ability to catch Pokémon, are not counted. Likewise, in the games where the rival battle is immediately after obtaining the starter Pokémon, the "release or permanently box a Pokémon if it faints" rule is often not enforced at that time. | ||
*'''Species/Dupes Clause:''' The "first wild Pokémon in each area" rule does not apply in an area until a species or evolution line is encountered that has not been caught yet. For example, if the player's first encounter in an area is with a {{p|Caterpie}} and they already own a Caterpie, {{p|Metapod}}, or {{p|Butterfree}}, it wouldn't count as their first encounter in that area. This is to allow for increased variety in a player's Pokémon collection. | *'''Species/Dupes Clause:''' The "first wild Pokémon in each area" rule does not apply in an area until a species or evolution line is encountered that has not been caught yet. For example, if the player's first encounter in an area is with a {{p|Caterpie}} and they already own a Caterpie, {{p|Metapod}}, or {{p|Butterfree}}, it wouldn't count as their first encounter in that area. This is to allow for increased variety in a player's Pokémon collection. | ||
**A limit may be set on how many times the player can apply the Species/Dupes Clause in an area. If this many duplicate Pokémon are encountered in an area, the Species/Dupes Clause is no longer applied for that area and the player has to settle for the next Pokémon they encounter, regardless of its species. | **'''Dupes Exception: '''A limit may be set on how many times the player can apply the Species/Dupes Clause in an area. If this many duplicate Pokémon are encountered in an area, the Species/Dupes Clause is no longer applied for that area and the player has to settle for the next Pokémon they encounter, regardless of its species. | ||
*The player may have a small number of "second chances" or revives of fallen team members. | *The player may have a small number of "second chances" or revives of fallen team members. | ||
*'''Shiny Clause:''' Shiny Pokémon do not need to be released if they faint, and can be caught regardless of whether or not an encounter has already been done in the area. | *'''Shiny Clause:''' Shiny Pokémon do not need to be released if they faint, and can be caught regardless of whether or not an encounter has already been done in the area. | ||
**'''Shiny Replacement Clause:''' If a Shiny Pokémon is a duplicate of a Pokémon already in your party you may replace it with the Shiny. | **'''Shiny Replacement Clause:''' If a Shiny Pokémon is a duplicate of a Pokémon already in your party you may replace it with the Shiny. | ||
*Each Gym [[Badge]] may act as a checkpoint. If the player gets a game over, they may start over from when they got their previous Gym Badge. | *Each Gym [[Badge]] may act as a checkpoint. If the player gets a game over, they may start over from when they got their previous Gym Badge. | ||
*If the player has no Pokémon that can use a [[field move]] that is required to continue the game, they may catch another Pokémon that can learn the required field move. However, this Pokémon cannot be used in battle for any reason and must be released as soon as it is no longer needed or if the player catches another Pokémon that can use the same field move. | *'''HM Helper:''' If the player has no Pokémon that can use a [[field move]] that is required to continue the game, they may catch another Pokémon that can learn the required field move. However, this Pokémon cannot be used in battle for any reason and must be released as soon as it is no longer needed or if the player catches another Pokémon that can use the same field move. | ||
*The "first encounter only" rule is modified for within the [[Safari Zone]]. One encounter may be had for each area, or one encounter may be allowed for the entire Zone. | *'''On Safari: '''The "first encounter only" rule is modified for within the [[Safari Zone]]. One encounter may be had for each area, or one encounter may be allowed for the entire Zone. | ||
*Cheating devices (such as [[GameShark]]) may be used. | *'''A Little Help From My Friends: '''Cheating devices (such as [[GameShark]]) may be used. | ||
*'''Rare Candy Clause:''' Hack in infinite rare candies to avoid tedious grinding. Popularized by Pokémon Challenges. | *'''Rare Candy Clause:''' Hack in infinite rare candies to avoid tedious grinding. Popularized by Pokémon Challenges. | ||
*'''Masterball Clause:''' Hack in infinite Masterballs to avoid wild Pokémon fainting, running away, or using escape moves like Teleport and Roar. | *'''Masterball Clause:''' Hack in infinite Masterballs to avoid wild Pokémon fainting, running away, or using escape moves like Teleport and Roar. | ||