PokéLegends Gym Rules

28th of November, 2020

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, Skill Swap, 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 or leaves 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. If they do not come back within 5 minutes then the challenge will be forfeit.

Always follow /rules
Challengers are required to have all 18 badges
The first team used to challenge the E4 MUST be used throughout the rest of the E4 until you lose (We will keep track)
If you lose an E4 challenge you must wait 24 hours to re-challenge
Battles will be 6v6 for all E4 and Champion battles
All teams must be valid in the National Dex OU format
If you are unsure about any pokemon ask a staff member so they may help you.
E4 Fighting will be a dynamax E4 and E4 Psychic, Fire, Poison, and Champion will have mega evolution and no dynamax
You must follow the following clauses in E4 Fighting: Mega Clause. [You must have obtained your own Dynamax band, you can only Dynamax one Pokemon per battle, and you may not Mega Evolve in this gym]
No use of bag items in E4 and Champion battles
All gym rules regarding banned moves, abilities, and pokemon still apply to the E4 and Champion battles
All gym clauses still apply, other than dynamax clause in E4 Fighting
Z-moves may not be used in the E4 Fighting battle
Raise to cap may not be used
Team preview must be turned on
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

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

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

/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