There is something called the Standard Clauses that should be and are expected to be followed in battles taking place on this forum.

Uber Clause: No UBERS ALLOWED (see TIER list)

Species Clause: You may not have more than one of the same exact Pokemon on your team. Also, try to refrain from using a whole team of the gym leaders weakness as this gives an unfair advantage.

Sleep Clause: No two pokemon can be asleep in a team at the same time (not counting self induced sleep).

Item Clause: That means you may use more than one of the same item. Just try to refrain from six focus sashes, and luck items don't actually help much anyway -- they are based in luck, after all.

Evasion Clause: Moves that increase evasiveness or lower your opponent's accuracy are banned (it makes the game about luck)

OHKO Clause: No OHKO moves (Horn Drill, Sheer Cold, etc.) Also make the game about luck.

Self KO Clause: This is rare but necessary, if you and your opponent are on your last pokemon do not use moves like Explosion to induce a draw.


Hack Clause : No Hacks Gym Leaders have the right to trade if they suspect you have hacks.If you do not accept then you will not be awarded a badge.

***NEVER DISCONNECT IF YOU ARE LOSING OR HAVE ALREADY LOST!!! IT WILL NOT BE TOLERATED HERE!!