Bans & Restrictions
Illegal moves can NEVER be selected by the player. Illegal moves must be overwritten at first opportunity. If they’re two or more moves are illegal in combination, they can both be carried, but only one per fight can be used.
Restricted interactions
Section titled “Restricted interactions”What happens to each kind of move after something else in the same fight, in a trainer battle. Pick an ascension; each row is what already happened, each column the kind of move used next. The Tags column on the Moves page shows which moves are of each kind.
| Draining | Healing | Passive setup | Attack boost | Multi-stat | Single-stat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| On its own | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed |
| After a Draining or Healing move | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed |
| After a Passive setup move | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed |
| After an Attack boost move | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed |
| After two Attack boost moves | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed |
| After a Multi-stat move | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed |
| After 2 stages of Single-stat | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed |
| Holding Shell Bell | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed |
| With an ATK-up ability | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed |
| On its own | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed |
| After a Draining or Healing move | Allowed | Allowed | No effect | Boost removed | Allowed | Allowed |
| After a Passive setup move | Drain removed | No effect | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed |
| After an Attack boost move | Drain removed | No effect | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed |
| After two Attack boost moves | Drain removed | No effect | Allowed | Boost removed | Allowed | Allowed |
| After a Multi-stat move | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed | No effect | Allowed |
| After 2 stages of Single-stat | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed | No effect |
| Holding Shell Bell | Drain removed | No effect | No effect | Boost removed | Allowed | Allowed |
| With an ATK-up ability | Drain removed | No effect | No effect | Boost removed | Allowed | Allowed |
| On its own | Allowed | Allowed | No effect | Boost removed | Allowed | Allowed |
| After a Draining or Healing move | Drain removed | No effect | No effect | Boost removed | Allowed | Allowed |
| After a Passive setup move | Drain removed | No effect | No effect | Boost removed | Allowed | Allowed |
| After an Attack boost move | Drain removed | No effect | No effect | Boost removed | Allowed | Allowed |
| After two Attack boost moves | Drain removed | No effect | No effect | Boost removed | Allowed | Allowed |
| After a Multi-stat move | Allowed | Allowed | No effect | Boost removed | No effect | Allowed |
| After 2 stages of Single-stat | Allowed | Allowed | No effect | Boost removed | Allowed | No effect |
| Holding Shell Bell | Drain removed | No effect | No effect | Boost removed | Allowed | Allowed |
| With an ATK-up ability | Drain removed | No effect | No effect | Boost removed | Allowed | Allowed |
Banned and changed moves
Section titled “Banned and changed moves”What the game does to each move on its own, at each ascension, in trainer battles. Bans that apply only in wild battles are in the lists further down. A move marked Restricted is changed only in combination: see Restricted interactions above.
| Move | Ascension 1 | Ascension 2 | Ascension 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aromatherapy | BannedBanned Move: On the every-ascension list: it cures status (Heal Bell, Aromatherapy, Refresh, Take Heart), or it is Assist or Spore. | BannedBanned Move: On the every-ascension list: it cures status (Heal Bell, Aromatherapy, Refresh, Take Heart), or it is Assist or Spore. | BannedBanned Move: On the every-ascension list: it cures status (Heal Bell, Aromatherapy, Refresh, Take Heart), or it is Assist or Spore. |
| Assist | BannedBanned Move: On the every-ascension list: it cures status (Heal Bell, Aromatherapy, Refresh, Take Heart), or it is Assist or Spore. | BannedBanned Move: On the every-ascension list: it cures status (Heal Bell, Aromatherapy, Refresh, Take Heart), or it is Assist or Spore. | BannedBanned Move: On the every-ascension list: it cures status (Heal Bell, Aromatherapy, Refresh, Take Heart), or it is Assist or Spore. |
| Belly Drum | RestrictedPassive setup, Single-stat: limited in combination with other moves, Shell Bell or abilities. See Restricted interactions above. | BannedA3: Passive: At A3, passive setup moves have no effect. | |
| Bulk Up | RestrictedMulti-stat, Passive setup: limited in combination with other moves, Shell Bell or abilities. See Restricted interactions above. | BannedA3: Passive: At A3, passive setup moves have no effect. | |
| Calm Mind | RestrictedMulti-stat, Passive setup: limited in combination with other moves, Shell Bell or abilities. See Restricted interactions above. | BannedA3: Passive: At A3, passive setup moves have no effect. | |
| Clangorous Soul | RestrictedMulti-stat, Passive setup: limited in combination with other moves, Shell Bell or abilities. See Restricted interactions above. | BannedA3: Passive: At A3, passive setup moves have no effect. | |
| Coil | RestrictedMulti-stat, Passive setup: limited in combination with other moves, Shell Bell or abilities. See Restricted interactions above. | BannedA3: Passive: At A3, passive setup moves have no effect. | |
| Curse | RestrictedMulti-stat, Passive setup: limited in combination with other moves, Shell Bell or abilities. See Restricted interactions above. | BannedA3: Passive: At A3, passive setup moves have no effect. | |
| Dragon Dance | RestrictedMulti-stat, Passive setup: limited in combination with other moves, Shell Bell or abilities. See Restricted interactions above. | BannedA3: Passive: At A3, passive setup moves have no effect. | |
| Fell Stinger | RestrictedAttack boost: limited in combination with other moves, Shell Bell or abilities. See Restricted interactions above. | RestrictedA3: Boost Removed: At A3 a guaranteed ATK or SP. ATK boost never applies; the attack still hits. | |
| Fillet Away | RestrictedMulti-stat, Passive setup: limited in combination with other moves, Shell Bell or abilities. See Restricted interactions above. | BannedA3: Passive: At A3, passive setup moves have no effect. | |
| Geomancy | RestrictedMulti-stat, Passive setup: limited in combination with other moves, Shell Bell or abilities. See Restricted interactions above. | BannedA3: Passive: At A3, passive setup moves have no effect. | |
| Growth | RestrictedMulti-stat, Passive setup: limited in combination with other moves, Shell Bell or abilities. See Restricted interactions above. | BannedA3: Passive: At A3, passive setup moves have no effect. | |
| Heal Bell | BannedBanned Move: On the every-ascension list: it cures status (Heal Bell, Aromatherapy, Refresh, Take Heart), or it is Assist or Spore. | BannedBanned Move: On the every-ascension list: it cures status (Heal Bell, Aromatherapy, Refresh, Take Heart), or it is Assist or Spore. | BannedBanned Move: On the every-ascension list: it cures status (Heal Bell, Aromatherapy, Refresh, Take Heart), or it is Assist or Spore. |
| Hone Claws | RestrictedMulti-stat, Passive setup: limited in combination with other moves, Shell Bell or abilities. See Restricted interactions above. | BannedA3: Passive: At A3, passive setup moves have no effect. | |
| Howl | RestrictedPassive setup, Single-stat: limited in combination with other moves, Shell Bell or abilities. See Restricted interactions above. | BannedA3: Passive: At A3, passive setup moves have no effect. | |
| Meditate | RestrictedPassive setup, Single-stat: limited in combination with other moves, Shell Bell or abilities. See Restricted interactions above. | BannedA3: Passive: At A3, passive setup moves have no effect. | |
| Mystical Power | RestrictedAttack boost: limited in combination with other moves, Shell Bell or abilities. See Restricted interactions above. | RestrictedA3: Boost Removed: At A3 a guaranteed ATK or SP. ATK boost never applies; the attack still hits. | |
| Nasty Plot | RestrictedPassive setup, Single-stat: limited in combination with other moves, Shell Bell or abilities. See Restricted interactions above. | BannedA3: Passive: At A3, passive setup moves have no effect. | |
| No Retreat | RestrictedMulti-stat, Passive setup: limited in combination with other moves, Shell Bell or abilities. See Restricted interactions above. | BannedA3: Passive: At A3, passive setup moves have no effect. | |
| Power-Up Punch | RestrictedAttack boost: limited in combination with other moves, Shell Bell or abilities. See Restricted interactions above. | RestrictedA3: Boost Removed: At A3 a guaranteed ATK or SP. ATK boost never applies; the attack still hits. | |
| Quiver Dance | RestrictedMulti-stat, Passive setup: limited in combination with other moves, Shell Bell or abilities. See Restricted interactions above. | BannedA3: Passive: At A3, passive setup moves have no effect. | |
| Refresh | BannedBanned Move: On the every-ascension list: it cures status (Heal Bell, Aromatherapy, Refresh, Take Heart), or it is Assist or Spore. | BannedBanned Move: On the every-ascension list: it cures status (Heal Bell, Aromatherapy, Refresh, Take Heart), or it is Assist or Spore. | BannedBanned Move: On the every-ascension list: it cures status (Heal Bell, Aromatherapy, Refresh, Take Heart), or it is Assist or Spore. |
| Sharpen | RestrictedPassive setup, Single-stat: limited in combination with other moves, Shell Bell or abilities. See Restricted interactions above. | BannedA3: Passive: At A3, passive setup moves have no effect. | |
| Shell Smash | RestrictedMulti-stat, Passive setup: limited in combination with other moves, Shell Bell or abilities. See Restricted interactions above. | BannedA3: Passive: At A3, passive setup moves have no effect. | |
| Shift Gear | RestrictedMulti-stat, Passive setup: limited in combination with other moves, Shell Bell or abilities. See Restricted interactions above. | BannedA3: Passive: At A3, passive setup moves have no effect. | |
| Spore | BannedBanned Move: On the every-ascension list: it cures status (Heal Bell, Aromatherapy, Refresh, Take Heart), or it is Assist or Spore. | BannedBanned Move: On the every-ascension list: it cures status (Heal Bell, Aromatherapy, Refresh, Take Heart), or it is Assist or Spore. | BannedBanned Move: On the every-ascension list: it cures status (Heal Bell, Aromatherapy, Refresh, Take Heart), or it is Assist or Spore. |
| Swords Dance | RestrictedPassive setup, Single-stat: limited in combination with other moves, Shell Bell or abilities. See Restricted interactions above. | BannedA3: Passive: At A3, passive setup moves have no effect. | |
| Tail Glow | RestrictedPassive setup, Single-stat: limited in combination with other moves, Shell Bell or abilities. See Restricted interactions above. | BannedA3: Passive: At A3, passive setup moves have no effect. | |
| Take Heart | BannedBanned Move: On the every-ascension list: it cures status (Heal Bell, Aromatherapy, Refresh, Take Heart), or it is Assist or Spore. | BannedBanned Move: On the every-ascension list: it cures status (Heal Bell, Aromatherapy, Refresh, Take Heart), or it is Assist or Spore. | BannedBanned Move: On the every-ascension list: it cures status (Heal Bell, Aromatherapy, Refresh, Take Heart), or it is Assist or Spore. |
| Tidy Up | RestrictedMulti-stat, Passive setup: limited in combination with other moves, Shell Bell or abilities. See Restricted interactions above. | BannedA3: Passive: At A3, passive setup moves have no effect. | |
| Torch Song | RestrictedAttack boost: limited in combination with other moves, Shell Bell or abilities. See Restricted interactions above. | RestrictedA3: Boost Removed: At A3 a guaranteed ATK or SP. ATK boost never applies; the attack still hits. | |
| Victory Dance | RestrictedMulti-stat, Passive setup: limited in combination with other moves, Shell Bell or abilities. See Restricted interactions above. | BannedA3: Passive: At A3, passive setup moves have no effect. | |
| Work Up | RestrictedMulti-stat, Passive setup: limited in combination with other moves, Shell Bell or abilities. See Restricted interactions above. | BannedA3: Passive: At A3, passive setup moves have no effect. |
Banned and restricted abilities
Section titled “Banned and restricted abilities”A Pokemon with a banned ability cannot be used. A restricted ATK-up ability cannot be combined with Shell Bell, draining moves, healing moves, passive setup moves or guaranteed-boost moves.
| Ability | Ascension 1 | Ascension 2 | Ascension 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| As One-IR | RestrictedATK+ Ability + Draining: From A2, with an ATK-up ability (Moxie, Download...), draining moves do not heal. ATK+ Ability + Healing: From A2, with an ATK-up ability (Moxie, Download...), healing moves have no effect. ATK+ Ability + Passive: From A2, with an ATK-up ability, passive setup moves have no effect. ATK+ Ability + Boost: From A2, with an ATK-up ability, guaranteed boosts do not apply. | BannedA Pokemon with this ability cannot be used. | |
| As One-SR | RestrictedATK+ Ability + Draining: From A2, with an ATK-up ability (Moxie, Download...), draining moves do not heal. ATK+ Ability + Healing: From A2, with an ATK-up ability (Moxie, Download...), healing moves have no effect. ATK+ Ability + Passive: From A2, with an ATK-up ability, passive setup moves have no effect. ATK+ Ability + Boost: From A2, with an ATK-up ability, guaranteed boosts do not apply. | BannedA Pokemon with this ability cannot be used. | |
| Battle Bond | RestrictedATK+ Ability + Draining: From A2, with an ATK-up ability (Moxie, Download...), draining moves do not heal. ATK+ Ability + Healing: From A2, with an ATK-up ability (Moxie, Download...), healing moves have no effect. ATK+ Ability + Passive: From A2, with an ATK-up ability, passive setup moves have no effect. ATK+ Ability + Boost: From A2, with an ATK-up ability, guaranteed boosts do not apply. | BannedA Pokemon with this ability cannot be used. | |
| Beads of Ruin | RestrictedATK+ Ability + Draining: From A2, with an ATK-up ability (Moxie, Download...), draining moves do not heal. ATK+ Ability + Healing: From A2, with an ATK-up ability (Moxie, Download...), healing moves have no effect. ATK+ Ability + Passive: From A2, with an ATK-up ability, passive setup moves have no effect. ATK+ Ability + Boost: From A2, with an ATK-up ability, guaranteed boosts do not apply. | RestrictedATK+ Ability + Draining: From A2, with an ATK-up ability (Moxie, Download...), draining moves do not heal. ATK+ Ability + Healing: From A2, with an ATK-up ability (Moxie, Download...), healing moves have no effect. ATK+ Ability + Passive: From A2, with an ATK-up ability, passive setup moves have no effect. ATK+ Ability + Boost: From A2, with an ATK-up ability, guaranteed boosts do not apply. | |
| Beast Boost | RestrictedATK+ Ability + Draining: From A2, with an ATK-up ability (Moxie, Download...), draining moves do not heal. ATK+ Ability + Healing: From A2, with an ATK-up ability (Moxie, Download...), healing moves have no effect. ATK+ Ability + Passive: From A2, with an ATK-up ability, passive setup moves have no effect. ATK+ Ability + Boost: From A2, with an ATK-up ability, guaranteed boosts do not apply. | BannedA Pokemon with this ability cannot be used. | |
| Chilling Neigh | RestrictedATK+ Ability + Draining: From A2, with an ATK-up ability (Moxie, Download...), draining moves do not heal. ATK+ Ability + Healing: From A2, with an ATK-up ability (Moxie, Download...), healing moves have no effect. ATK+ Ability + Passive: From A2, with an ATK-up ability, passive setup moves have no effect. ATK+ Ability + Boost: From A2, with an ATK-up ability, guaranteed boosts do not apply. | BannedA Pokemon with this ability cannot be used. | |
| Comatose | BannedA Pokemon with this ability cannot be used. | BannedA Pokemon with this ability cannot be used. | BannedA Pokemon with this ability cannot be used. |
| Download | RestrictedATK+ Ability + Draining: From A2, with an ATK-up ability (Moxie, Download...), draining moves do not heal. ATK+ Ability + Healing: From A2, with an ATK-up ability (Moxie, Download...), healing moves have no effect. ATK+ Ability + Passive: From A2, with an ATK-up ability, passive setup moves have no effect. ATK+ Ability + Boost: From A2, with an ATK-up ability, guaranteed boosts do not apply. | RestrictedATK+ Ability + Draining: From A2, with an ATK-up ability (Moxie, Download...), draining moves do not heal. ATK+ Ability + Healing: From A2, with an ATK-up ability (Moxie, Download...), healing moves have no effect. ATK+ Ability + Passive: From A2, with an ATK-up ability, passive setup moves have no effect. ATK+ Ability + Boost: From A2, with an ATK-up ability, guaranteed boosts do not apply. | |
| Eelevate | RestrictedATK+ Ability + Draining: From A2, with an ATK-up ability (Moxie, Download...), draining moves do not heal. ATK+ Ability + Healing: From A2, with an ATK-up ability (Moxie, Download...), healing moves have no effect. ATK+ Ability + Passive: From A2, with an ATK-up ability, passive setup moves have no effect. ATK+ Ability + Boost: From A2, with an ATK-up ability, guaranteed boosts do not apply. | BannedA Pokemon with this ability cannot be used. | |
| Embody Aspect A | RestrictedATK+ Ability + Draining: From A2, with an ATK-up ability (Moxie, Download...), draining moves do not heal. ATK+ Ability + Healing: From A2, with an ATK-up ability (Moxie, Download...), healing moves have no effect. ATK+ Ability + Passive: From A2, with an ATK-up ability, passive setup moves have no effect. ATK+ Ability + Boost: From A2, with an ATK-up ability, guaranteed boosts do not apply. | RestrictedATK+ Ability + Draining: From A2, with an ATK-up ability (Moxie, Download...), draining moves do not heal. ATK+ Ability + Healing: From A2, with an ATK-up ability (Moxie, Download...), healing moves have no effect. ATK+ Ability + Passive: From A2, with an ATK-up ability, passive setup moves have no effect. ATK+ Ability + Boost: From A2, with an ATK-up ability, guaranteed boosts do not apply. | |
| Grim Neigh | RestrictedATK+ Ability + Draining: From A2, with an ATK-up ability (Moxie, Download...), draining moves do not heal. ATK+ Ability + Healing: From A2, with an ATK-up ability (Moxie, Download...), healing moves have no effect. ATK+ Ability + Passive: From A2, with an ATK-up ability, passive setup moves have no effect. ATK+ Ability + Boost: From A2, with an ATK-up ability, guaranteed boosts do not apply. | BannedA Pokemon with this ability cannot be used. | |
| Huge Power | BannedA Pokemon with this ability cannot be used. | BannedA Pokemon with this ability cannot be used. | |
| Intrepid Sword | RestrictedATK+ Ability + Draining: From A2, with an ATK-up ability (Moxie, Download...), draining moves do not heal. ATK+ Ability + Healing: From A2, with an ATK-up ability (Moxie, Download...), healing moves have no effect. ATK+ Ability + Passive: From A2, with an ATK-up ability, passive setup moves have no effect. ATK+ Ability + Boost: From A2, with an ATK-up ability, guaranteed boosts do not apply. | RestrictedATK+ Ability + Draining: From A2, with an ATK-up ability (Moxie, Download...), draining moves do not heal. ATK+ Ability + Healing: From A2, with an ATK-up ability (Moxie, Download...), healing moves have no effect. ATK+ Ability + Passive: From A2, with an ATK-up ability, passive setup moves have no effect. ATK+ Ability + Boost: From A2, with an ATK-up ability, guaranteed boosts do not apply. | |
| Moxie | RestrictedATK+ Ability + Draining: From A2, with an ATK-up ability (Moxie, Download...), draining moves do not heal. ATK+ Ability + Healing: From A2, with an ATK-up ability (Moxie, Download...), healing moves have no effect. ATK+ Ability + Passive: From A2, with an ATK-up ability, passive setup moves have no effect. ATK+ Ability + Boost: From A2, with an ATK-up ability, guaranteed boosts do not apply. | BannedA Pokemon with this ability cannot be used. | |
| Pure Power | BannedA Pokemon with this ability cannot be used. | BannedA Pokemon with this ability cannot be used. | |
| Soul-Heart | RestrictedATK+ Ability + Draining: From A2, with an ATK-up ability (Moxie, Download...), draining moves do not heal. ATK+ Ability + Healing: From A2, with an ATK-up ability (Moxie, Download...), healing moves have no effect. ATK+ Ability + Passive: From A2, with an ATK-up ability, passive setup moves have no effect. ATK+ Ability + Boost: From A2, with an ATK-up ability, guaranteed boosts do not apply. | BannedA Pokemon with this ability cannot be used. | |
| Sword of Ruin | RestrictedATK+ Ability + Draining: From A2, with an ATK-up ability (Moxie, Download...), draining moves do not heal. ATK+ Ability + Healing: From A2, with an ATK-up ability (Moxie, Download...), healing moves have no effect. ATK+ Ability + Passive: From A2, with an ATK-up ability, passive setup moves have no effect. ATK+ Ability + Boost: From A2, with an ATK-up ability, guaranteed boosts do not apply. | RestrictedATK+ Ability + Draining: From A2, with an ATK-up ability (Moxie, Download...), draining moves do not heal. ATK+ Ability + Healing: From A2, with an ATK-up ability (Moxie, Download...), healing moves have no effect. ATK+ Ability + Passive: From A2, with an ATK-up ability, passive setup moves have no effect. ATK+ Ability + Boost: From A2, with an ATK-up ability, guaranteed boosts do not apply. |
Item bans
Section titled “Item bans”| Item | Rule |
|---|---|
| Leftovers | Can never be held |
| Shell Bell | Banned on a Pokemon with BST 500 or more, in Ascension 2+ |
| Exp. Candy M | Never a field item before the first gym: Viridian Forest, Pallet Town, Viridian City, Pewter City |
| Exp. Candy L | Never a field item before the first gym: Viridian Forest, Pallet Town, Viridian City, Pewter City |
Items the randomizer never places and no prize gives are in the Item Catalog's Removed by the randomizer view.
All Ascensions Banlist
Section titled “All Ascensions Banlist”- All items that heal/manipulate the user’s HP or status without inflicting direct damage. (Leftovers, Poison Heal + Toxic Orb, etc)
- Moves that cure status without inflicting direct damage. (Heal Bell, Aromatherapy, etc)
- You cannot gain any advantage from encountering wild pokemon. Examples include Sketch and Healing moves. The game will not allow you to use these moves in wild battles.
- Assist.
- Spore.
- Sketch and Healing moves in wild battles.
- Items that are not on your chosen Starting Pokemon.
- Comatose.
A2 Banlist
Section titled “A2 Banlist”- Huge Power/Pure Power. Unless traced or acquired via other means.
- Compound Eyes + Sleep moves
- No Guard + OHKO / Sleep.
- Moves that buff 1 attacking stat + any other stat, are limited to 1 click per fight.
- Moves that buff 1 attacking stat ONLY, are limited to 2 clicks per fight.
- Shell Bell + Passive Setup moves, HP Draining Moves, Healing Moves, Guaranteed Boost moves (no probability attached).
- Draining or Healing Moves + Passive Setup Moves allowed in same moveset, can only use one or other per fight.
- Draining or Healing Moves + Guaranteed Boost Moves allowed in same moveset, can only use one or other per fight.
- Abilities that give +1 to atk or spa (or field drop def/spd) are banned with shell bell, draining moves and healing moves
A3 Banlist
Section titled “A3 Banlist”- Huge Power/Pure Power. Unless traced or acquired via other means.
- Compound Eyes + Sleep moves
- No Guard + OHKO / Sleep.
- All Passive Offensive Setup Moves.
- Draining and Healing Moves share 1 use per fight.
- Shell Bell + HP Draining or Healing Moves are banned.
- Any move that explicitly states an ATK or SPA up (no probability attached).
- All abilities that permit the stacking of ATK/SPA. eg. Moxie, Grim/Chilling Neigh, etc.
- Abilities that give +1 to atk or spa (or field drop def/spd) are banned with shell bell, draining moves and healing moves