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While normally banning unreleased and/or illegitimate Pokémon, [[move]]s, [[item]]s, and [[Ability|Abilities]], there are other sets of rules set to be followed by players in varying contexts, be they official or otherwise. These are often called "clauses," a term initially seen in the ''Stadium'' series of games, used as a shorthand for more complex rules that impose restrictions on gameplay. Clauses are commonly made with the aim of reducing variance and thus producing a "fairer" metagame. | While normally banning unreleased and/or illegitimate Pokémon, [[move]]s, [[item]]s, and [[Ability|Abilities]], there are other sets of rules set to be followed by players in varying contexts, be they official or otherwise. These are often called "clauses," a term initially seen in the ''Stadium'' series of games, used as a shorthand for more complex rules that impose restrictions on gameplay. Clauses are commonly made with the aim of reducing variance and thus producing a "fairer" metagame. | ||
Many unofficial clauses are seen on [[Smogon]], a popular competitive Pokémon website. On Smogon, rules are often proposed through "suspect tests" initiated by a council of players particularly dedicated to the metagame in question, wherein qualified tournament and ladder players will then vote on whether or not the rule will be instated, usually requiring a majority of 61% or higher. Common Smogon-popularised clauses include [[OHKO]] clause, | Many unofficial clauses are seen on [[Smogon]], a popular competitive Pokémon website. On Smogon, rules are often proposed through "suspect tests" initiated by a council of players particularly dedicated to the metagame in question, wherein qualified tournament and ladder players will then vote on whether or not the rule will be instated, usually requiring a majority of 61% or higher. Common Smogon-popularised clauses include [[One-hit knockout move|OHKO]] clause, {{stat|Evasion}} clause, Moody clause, and [[Endless battle]] clause, which are seen across all of their metagames, being dubbed "Smogon-wide Clauses".[https://www.smogon.com/ss/articles/clauses] | ||
The following clauses have seen considerable usage: | The following clauses have seen considerable usage: | ||
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* '''Baton Pass clause''': Commonly used on [[Smogon]], this comprises various restrictions on {{m|Baton Pass}}, ranging from an outright ban to an arbitrary number of users per team. Commonly seen in [[Single Battle]] metagames where full Baton Pass teams can easily spiral out of control. These bans can get quite specific, such as "TrapPass clause" in [[Generation II]] metagames, which bans the use of Baton Pass alongside {{m|Mean Look}} or {{m|Spider Web}}, due to the combination causing Pokémon to remain unable to escape. | * '''Baton Pass clause''': Commonly used on [[Smogon]], this comprises various restrictions on {{m|Baton Pass}}, ranging from an outright ban to an arbitrary number of users per team. Commonly seen in [[Single Battle]] metagames where full Baton Pass teams can easily spiral out of control. These bans can get quite specific, such as "TrapPass clause" in [[Generation II]] metagames, which bans the use of Baton Pass alongside {{m|Mean Look}} or {{m|Spider Web}}, due to the combination causing Pokémon to remain unable to escape. | ||
* '''Swagger clause''': Followed mainly in [[Generation V]] and [[Generation VI]] competitive play on [[Smogon]], the move {{m|Swagger}} is banned. With more moves being banworthy since then, the clause is rarely referred to by name in modern times. | * '''Swagger clause''': Followed mainly in [[Generation V]] and [[Generation VI]] competitive play on [[Smogon]], the move {{m|Swagger}} is banned. With more moves being banworthy since then, the clause is rarely referred to by name in modern times. | ||
* '''Self-KO clause''': The player automatically loses if their last Pokémon uses {{m| | * '''Self-KO clause''': The player automatically loses if their last Pokémon uses {{m|Self-Destruct}} or {{m|Explosion}}. {{m|Destiny Bond}} and {{m|Perish Song}} also fail when used by the last Pokémon. | ||
* '''Terastal clause''': Pokémon cannot [[Terastallize]]. Commonly seen in constructed metagames, such as "Pet Mods" on [[Pokémon Showdown | * '''Terastal clause''': Pokémon cannot [[Terastal phenomenon|Terastallize]]. Commonly seen in constructed metagames, such as "Pet Mods" on [[Pokémon Showdown]]. | ||
* '''Dynamax clause''': Pokémon cannot [[Dynamax]] or [[Gigantamax]]. | * '''Dynamax clause''': Pokémon cannot [[Dynamax]] or [[Gigantamax]]. | ||
* '''Gems clause''': Exclusive to Generation V, the only generation where [[Gem]]s other than the [[Normal Gem]] are obtainable, and bans their use. It appears specifically in [[Smogon]]'s OverUsed metagame. | * '''Gems clause''': Exclusive to Generation V, the only generation where [[Gem]]s other than the [[Normal Gem]] are obtainable, and bans their use. It appears specifically in [[Smogon]]'s OverUsed metagame. | ||
* '''Mega Rayquaza clause''': {{p|Rayquaza}} cannot [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]]. Used in [[Smogon]]'s [[Generation VI]] and [[Generation VII|VII]] "Uber" metagames. | * '''Mega Rayquaza clause''': {{p|Rayquaza}} cannot [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]]. Used in [[Smogon]]'s [[Generation VI]] and [[Generation VII|VII]] "Uber" metagames. | ||
* '''Deoxys camouflage clause''': Seen in [[Generation III]] metagames and | * '''Deoxys camouflage clause''': Seen in [[Generation III]] metagames and {{XD}}. {{p|Deoxys}} formes are revealed upon entering battle. | ||
* '''SleepTrap clause''': Followed mainly in [[Generation II]] competitive play, {{status|sleep}}-inducing moves cannot be used in conjunction with moves that trap the opposing Pokémon permanently such as {{m|Mean Look}}. Given the nature, moves like {{m|Whirlpool}} are exempt. | * '''SleepTrap clause''': Followed mainly in [[Generation II]] competitive play, {{status|sleep}}-inducing moves cannot be used in conjunction with moves that trap the opposing Pokémon permanently such as {{m|Mean Look}}. Given the nature, moves like {{m|Whirlpool}} are exempt. | ||
* '''Cleric clause''': Seen in Generations I and II. All Pokémon must be healthy at the beginning of the battle, this means that they must have full [[HP]], full [[PP]], and no [[status condition]]s like {{status|sleep}} or {{status|freeze}}. Games like [[Pokémon Stadium]] enforce this rule automatically by "curing" all Pokémon before the battle. | * '''Cleric clause''': Seen in Generations I and II. All Pokémon must be healthy at the beginning of the battle, this means that they must have full [[HP]], full [[PP]], and no [[status condition]]s like {{status|sleep}} or {{status|freeze}}. Games like [[Pokémon Stadium]] enforce this rule automatically by "curing" all Pokémon before the battle. | ||
*'''Tradeback clause''': Exclusive to Generation I metagames. Players cannot use Pokémon or moves obtained through the [[Time Capsule]] in [[Generation II]]; eg. {{m|Lovely Kiss}} {{p|Snorlax}} or {{m|Ice Punch}} {{p|Gengar}}. Exceptions are made for | *'''Tradeback clause''': Exclusive to Generation I metagames. Players cannot use Pokémon or moves obtained through the [[Time Capsule]] in [[Generation II]]; eg. {{m|Lovely Kiss}} {{p|Snorlax}} or {{m|Ice Punch}} {{p|Gengar}}. Exceptions are made for {{DL|effort values|stat experience}} and [[DV]]s primarily for historical reasons. | ||
* '''Invulnerability clause''': Exclusive to Generation I metagames.<ref>[https://www.smogon.com/dex/rb/formats/ou/ RBY OU Ruleset]</ref> This bans the use of {{m|Dig}} and {{m|Fly}}, due to a [[glitch]] involving Pokémon becoming invincible when the moves are interrupted by | * '''Invulnerability clause''': Exclusive to Generation I metagames.<ref>[https://www.smogon.com/dex/rb/formats/ou/ RBY OU Ruleset]</ref> This bans the use of {{m|Dig}} and {{m|Fly}}, due to a [[glitch]] involving Pokémon becoming invincible when the moves are interrupted by {{status|paralysis}} or {{status|confusion}}. | ||
There are other rules normally followed only by official tournaments, such as: | There are other rules normally followed only by official tournaments, such as: | ||