Gym Rules

Rules apply to both Gym Leaders & Challengers unless stated otherwise.

• Always follow /rules
• No bag items of any kind (Bag Clause)
• Follow Pokemon Limits [3 for Singles, 4 for Doubles also displayed in /gyms].
• A challenger may only use a Legendary/Mythical if the gym leader is using one (indicated by a green [L] next to the gym leader's name in /gyms) and only 1 Ultra Beast
• Only 1 mega allowed and primals count as your mega
• The Water, Fairy, Ground, and Flying gyms are double battle based and will be 4v4
• You cannot use the following moves: Destiny Bond, Dragon Rage, Sonic Boom, Steel Beam, Clangorous Soul or Z-Hypnosis.
• No Mega Rayquaza or Primal Groudon
• No Galarian Darmanitan
• You cannot use any Pokemon that does not have their ability coded. [Ask Staff if unsure].
• You must follow the following clauses in all battles: Baton Pass, Dynamax, Endless Battle, Evasion, Moody, OHKO, Sleep, Species [For more info Click Here].
• Gym Leaders may only use Pokémon whose form aligns with their gym type [using Mega Altaria in Fairy is allowed for example, but using it in Flying is not]
• Battle rules must be used of a Challenger's Pokémon is under leveled
• If your opponent, whether it is the Leader or the Challenger, disconnects unexpectedly during battle, wait a few minutes and do not heal or alter your Pokémon. If they rejoin, resume the battle from where you were

Challenger Exclusive Rules:

• Challengers must ALWAYS start the battle with the Pokémon thrown out first
• Challengers MAY NOT "borrow" another person's team for the sole purpose of defeating a gym. You must train your own Pokémon with your own movesets and strategies. If you’ve purchased a pokémon in a trade you may still challenge a gym as long as it follows the previous rules. Gym Leaders may still disqualify you if they feel you’re using a Pokémon/team that’s not yours. For example if you’re using the same team & strategy that a Gym Leader lost to the previous day, they may see fit to disqualify you
• Users aren't allowed to discuss leader's teams or strategies used to beat the gym teams, including Pokémon details

Gym Leader Exclusive Rules and Guidelines:

• Always be nice and welcoming to Challengers of your gym
• You may only use Pokemon that align with your gym type.
• Your Pokemon should be the exact level of the gym cap.
• Your team must be fully IV and EV trained (Your Pokemon should be Battle Ready)
• You’re only allowed to reject a Challenger with good reason, ask a staff member if you're unsure. If you apply for a Gym Leader position, you’re responsible for accepting battles. You may not frequently AFK as it detracts from everyone's experience
• Upon two weeks of inactivity your Gym Leader status will be revoked. If staff are notified beforehand an extra two weeks of grace period may be granted
  

Gym Leader Commands:

• /leader accept - accepts the most recent battle request
• /leader deny - denies the most recent battle request
• /leader give - gives your most recent opponent their badge
• /leader won - marks the most recent battle as a win (to track your win/loss stats)
• /leader legend [true/false] - indicates whether or not your party contains a legendary in /gyms
• /leader stats - view your win/loss ratio for each gym you're a leader of