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The '''Light Cup''' is a set of rules that players can activate for wireless battles on the second floor of any [[Pokémon Center]] in [[Generation IV]].
'''Light Cup''' (Japanese: '''ライトカップ''' ''Light Cup'') is a set of rules that can be chosen in [[Single Battle (Battle Mode)|Single Battle mode]], [[Double Battle (Battle Mode)|Double Battle mode]] or [[Flat Battle|Flat Battle mode]] at the Pokémon Communication Club Colosseum in [[Generation IV]]. Flat Battle mode is only available in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}.
 
Light Cup will be available in {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} once the {{player}} has two Pokémon. However in HeartGold and SoulSilver, in addition to having two Pokémon, the player's childhood friend ({{ga|Lyra}} or {{ga|Ethan}}) must have shown the player how to catch [[Pokémon]], and given them five [[Poké Ball]]s.


==Restrictions==
==Restrictions==
When selected, the Light Cup implies the following restrictions.
The following restrictions are implied in the Light Cup:
* The Pokémon that Trainers select must be Level 50 and lower.
* Only '''three''' Pokémon may be chosen.
* Trainers must select ''three and only three'' Pokémon.  No full parties of six are allowed.
* All Pokémon must be Level 50 or lower.  
* No Pokémon's weight may exceed 218 lbs (98.883 kilograms).
**In Flat Battle mode, Pokémon of any level is allowed as all Pokémon with levels above 50 will be reduced to 50.
* No Pokémon's weight may exceed 220.5 pounds (100 kilograms).
* Pokémon must be of the lowest stage in their [[evolution]]ary line<!-- and must be able evolve-->.
* "[[GS Cup#Restrictions|Special Pokémon]]" may not be entered. This includes "[[GS Cup#Restrictions|Banned Pokémon]]".
* No two Pokémon in any one team may have the same [[National Pokédex]] number.
* No two Pokémon in any one team may be holding the same [[item]].


==When it becomes available==
==In other languages==
This cup is available as soon as players complete certain tasks.
{{langtable|color={{diamond color}}|bordercolor={{pearl color light}}
; In [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond, Pearl]] and {{v2|Platinum}}
|fr=Coupe Légère
: The player simply has to have two Pokémon.
|de=Leichter Cup
; In {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}
|it=Coppa Leggera
: [[Lyra]] or [[Ethan]] must have shown the player how to catch Pokémon, and given them five Poké Balls.
|ko=라이트 컵 ''{{tt|Raiteu Keop|Light Cup}}''
: The player must also have two Pokémon.
|es=Copa Ligera
}}


==What battle modes can use the Light Cup==
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The Light Cup rule setting is available in Single Battle and Double Battle modes in all five [[Generation IV]] games.  In {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, it is also available in the [[Flat Battle]] mode.
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Revision as of 21:07, 19 May 2015

Light Cup (Japanese: ライトカップ Light Cup) is a set of rules that can be chosen in Single Battle mode, Double Battle mode or Flat Battle mode at the Pokémon Communication Club Colosseum in Generation IV. Flat Battle mode is only available in HeartGold and SoulSilver.

Light Cup will be available in Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum once the player has two Pokémon. However in HeartGold and SoulSilver, in addition to having two Pokémon, the player's childhood friend (Lyra or Ethan) must have shown the player how to catch Pokémon, and given them five Poké Balls.

Restrictions

The following restrictions are implied in the Light Cup:

  • Only three Pokémon may be chosen.
  • All Pokémon must be Level 50 or lower.
    • In Flat Battle mode, Pokémon of any level is allowed as all Pokémon with levels above 50 will be reduced to 50.
  • No Pokémon's weight may exceed 220.5 pounds (100 kilograms).
  • Pokémon must be of the lowest stage in their evolutionary line.
  • "Special Pokémon" may not be entered. This includes "Banned Pokémon".
  • No two Pokémon in any one team may have the same National Pokédex number.
  • No two Pokémon in any one team may be holding the same item.

In other languages

Language Title
France Flag.png French Coupe Légère
Germany Flag.png German Leichter Cup
Italy Flag.png Italian Coppa Leggera
South Korea Flag.png Korean 라이트 컵 Raiteu Keop
Spain Flag.png Spanish Copa Ligera


Battle Modes at Pokémon Communication Club Colosseum
Battles for Two Single BattleDouble BattleMix BattleFlat Battle
Battles for Four Multi Battle
Specific Rule sets
Standard Cup • Double Cup
Fancy CupGS CupLight CupLittle Cup


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