The following clauses are in effect: Species Clause Evasion Clause OHKO Clause

Banlist: Mewtwo Mew Lugia Ho-oh Latias Latios Kyogre Groudon Rayquaza Deoxys Deoxys-S Deoxys-D Deoxys-A Self-Destruct Explosion

Notable mechanics differences: The most important: When a Pokemon is made to faint, the replacement is sent in before the turn ends. There is no team preview. The first two slots on your team are your lead. Types are physical or special, not moves. Hidden Power exists and has 70 BP. Protect has a 1/2 chance of working in succession, instead of 1/3. Spread moves have 50% damage reduction, instead of 75%. Spread moves that target the entire field (Earthquake, Explosion) have no spread reduction. Type-specific boosting items like Charcoal only boost moves by 10%. Steel resists Ghost and Dark. Sandstorm does not boost Rock types' Sp.Def. Ability-summoned weather conditions are permanent. Surf does not damage your ally. Critical hits do 2x damage.