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==List==
==List==
The following list only includes the Pokémon that are always considered to be Special Pokémon. Mythical Pokémon are considered to be special Pokémon in some, but not all, contexts.
The following list only includes the Pokémon that are always considered to be Special Pokémon. Mythical Pokémon are considered to be Special Pokémon in most, but not all, contexts.
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===Potential Special Pokémon===
===Potential Special Pokémon===
In Generation VII, it is unclear whether {{p|Greninja}} with {{a|Battle Bond}} is considered a Special Pokémon. Unlike Special Pokémon it is allowed in the [[Battle Tree]], but like them it is banned from [[Battle Spot]].
In Generation VII, it is unclear whether {{p|Greninja}} with {{a|Battle Bond}} is considered a Special Pokémon. Unlike Special Pokémon, it is allowed in the [[Battle Tree]], but like them it is banned from the [[Battle Spot]].


==Usage restrictions==
==Usage restrictions==
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{{incomplete|section|2=Restrictions in Generation VII and VIII}}
===Official tournaments===
===Official tournaments===
<!--Until the establishment of the Pokémon Video Game Championships in 2009, there was no formal video game tournament series, so each video game tournament specified its own rules, although they were often similar.-->
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In the Pokémon Video Game Championships from [[2011 World Championships|2011]] to [[2015 World Championships|2015]], all Special Pokémon and Mythical Pokémon were banned.
In the Pokémon Video Game Championships from [[2011 World Championships|2011]] to [[2015 World Championships|2015]], all Special Pokémon and Mythical Pokémon were banned.


In the [[2016 World Championships|2016 Pokémon Video Game Championships]], a player can have up to 2 Special Pokémon on their team, but all Mythical Pokémon are banned.
In the [[2016 World Championships|2016 Pokémon Video Game Championships]], a player could have up to 2 Special Pokémon on their team, but all Mythical Pokémon were banned.
 
In the Pokémon Video Game Championships from [[2017 World Championships|2017]] to [[2018 World Championships|2018]], all Special Pokémon and Mythical Pokémon were banned. This also included Ash Greninja.
 
In the [[2019 World Championships|2019 Pokémon Video Game Championships]], a player could have up to 2 Special Pokémon on their team, but all Mythical Pokémon and Ash Greninja were banned.


===Battle facilities===
===Battle facilities===
In [[Generation II]], Special Pokémon and [[Mythical Pokémon]] can only enter the {{gdis|Battle Tower|II}} if the level chosen is 70 or higher ({{pkmn|Egg}}s are not allowed to enter).
In [[Generation II]], Special Pokémon and [[Mythical Pokémon]] can only enter the {{gdis|Battle Tower|II}} if the level chosen is 70 or higher ({{pkmn|Egg}}s are not allowed to enter).


From [[Generation III]] onward, {{pkmn|Egg}}s, [[Spiky-eared Pichu]], Special Pokémon and Mythical Pokémon are banned from all battle facilities (except [[Trainer Tower]] and [[Trainer Hill]]). Additionally, in [[Generation IV]], {{p|Rotom}} will revert to its normal form when entered in a battle facility.
From [[Generation III]] onward, {{pkmn|Egg}}s, [[Spiky-eared Pichu]], Special Pokémon and Mythical Pokémon are banned from most battle facilities (except [[Trainer Tower]] and [[Trainer Hill]]). Additionally, in [[Generation IV]], {{p|Rotom}} will revert to its normal form when entered in a battle facility.
 
In [[Generation VIII]], Special Pokémon and [[Mythical Pokémon]] can enter the {{gdis|Battle Tower|VIII}} without restriction but are banned from [[Restricted Sparring]].


===Battle modes===
===Battle modes===
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==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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Revision as of 21:34, 1 February 2022

Special Pokémon (Japanese: 特別なポケモン Special Pokémon) is a term referring to a group of Pokémon in the core series games and side games that are restricted or banned from certain official tournaments, battle facilities, and link battle formats. Most Special Pokémon are Legendary game mascots. While the concept exists in all generations, the term was not used until Generation IV.

Terminology

Whenever Special Pokémon are restricted or banned, Mythical Pokémon are also usually banned. While often only "special Pokémon" are mentioned to be banned when both Special Pokémon and Mythical Pokémon are, the description of the GS Cup indicates that Mythical Pokémon are not Special Pokémon.

The term "special Pokémon" is also used in a purely descriptive sense (as opposed to being used as a key term) in the Rotom Pokédex. Pokémon whose QR Codes cannot be viewed in the Rotom Pokédex (all Legendary and Mythical Pokémon, as well as the Ultra Beasts) are referred to as "special Pokémon". This usage is entirely distinct from the usage to describe Pokémon that are restricted from certain battles.

List

The following list only includes the Pokémon that are always considered to be Special Pokémon. Mythical Pokémon are considered to be Special Pokémon in most, but not all, contexts.

# Pokémon Type
0150 Mewtwo Mewtwo
 Psychic
0249 Lugia Lugia
 Psychic Flying
0250 Ho-Oh Ho-Oh
 Fire Flying
0382 Kyogre Kyogre
 Water
0383 Groudon Groudon
 Ground
0384 Rayquaza Rayquaza
 Dragon Flying
0483 Dialga Dialga
 Steel Dragon
0484 Palkia Palkia
 Water Dragon
0487 Giratina Giratina
 Ghost Dragon
0487 Giratina Giratina
 Ghost Dragon
0643 Reshiram Reshiram
 Dragon Fire
0644 Zekrom Zekrom
 Dragon Electric
0646 Kyurem Kyurem
 Dragon Ice
0646 Kyurem Kyurem
 Dragon Ice
0646 Kyurem Kyurem
 Dragon Ice
0716 Xerneas Xerneas
 Fairy
0717 Yveltal Yveltal
 Dark Flying
0718 Zygarde Zygarde
 Dragon Ground
0789 Cosmog Cosmog
 Psychic
0790 Cosmoem Cosmoem
 Psychic
0791 Solgaleo Solgaleo
 Psychic Steel
0792 Lunala Lunala
 Psychic Ghost
0800 Necrozma Necrozma
 Psychic
800DM Necrozma Necrozma
 Psychic Steel
800DW Necrozma Necrozma
 Psychic Ghost
0888 Zacian Zacian
 Fairy
888C Zacian Zacian
 Fairy Steel
0889 Zamazenta Zamazenta
 Fighting
889C Zamazenta Zamazenta
 Fighting Steel
0890 Eternatus Eternatus
 Poison Dragon
0898 Calyrex Calyrex
 Psychic Grass
898I Calyrex Calyrex
 Psychic Ice
898S Calyrex Calyrex
 Psychic Ghost


Potential Special Pokémon

In Generation VII, it is unclear whether Greninja with Battle Bond is considered a Special Pokémon. Unlike Special Pokémon, it is allowed in the Battle Tree, but like them it is banned from the Battle Spot.

Usage restrictions

050Diglett.png This section is incomplete.
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Reason: Restrictions in Generation VII and VIII

Official tournaments

In Generation I, many official tournaments banned Mewtwo and Mew, the only existing Special Pokémon and Mythical Pokémon, respectively. As subsequent generations expanded both groups, the additional members were also banned from most official tournaments. However, some tournaments, such as the Mobile Cup 2001 and Pokémon Emerald Ultimate Frontier Brain Battle, only banned Mythical Pokémon and allowed Special Pokémon. Several online competitions specifically allow Special Pokémon, or Special Pokémon and Mythical Pokémon.

At the Pokémon Video Game Showdown 2008, Dragonite, Tyranitar, and all Special Pokémon and Mythical Pokémon were banned. In the 2009 Pokémon Video Game Championships, Tyranitar and all Special Pokémon and Mythical Pokémon were banned.

In the 2010 Pokémon Video Game Championships, a player could have up to 2 Special Pokémon on their team, but all Mythical Pokémon were banned.

In the Pokémon Video Game Championships from 2011 to 2015, all Special Pokémon and Mythical Pokémon were banned.

In the 2016 Pokémon Video Game Championships, a player could have up to 2 Special Pokémon on their team, but all Mythical Pokémon were banned.

In the Pokémon Video Game Championships from 2017 to 2018, all Special Pokémon and Mythical Pokémon were banned. This also included Ash Greninja.

In the 2019 Pokémon Video Game Championships, a player could have up to 2 Special Pokémon on their team, but all Mythical Pokémon and Ash Greninja were banned.

Battle facilities

In Generation II, Special Pokémon and Mythical Pokémon can only enter the Battle Tower if the level chosen is 70 or higher (Eggs are not allowed to enter).

From Generation III onward, Eggs, Spiky-eared Pichu, Special Pokémon and Mythical Pokémon are banned from most battle facilities (except Trainer Tower and Trainer Hill). Additionally, in Generation IV, Rotom will revert to its normal form when entered in a battle facility.

In Generation VIII, Special Pokémon and Mythical Pokémon can enter the Battle Tower without restriction but are banned from Restricted Sparring.

Battle modes

Special Pokémon and Mythical Pokémon are banned from all cups in Pokémon Yellow's Colosseum 2, and all Stadium Cups except Prime Cup in Pokémon Stadium and Pokémon Stadium 2.

In the Generation IV games' special rulesets in link battles, Special Pokémon and Mythical Pokémon are banned from the Fancy Cup and Light Cup (and the Little Cup implicitly). In the GS Cup, a player can only have up to 2 Special Pokémon on their team, but all Mythical Pokémon are banned.

In Generation VI, Special Pokémon and Mythical Pokémon cannot participate in Rating Battles in Battle Spot Random Matchup.

Global Trade System

In Generation VI on the Global Trade System, the player can choose to filter out people seeking special Pokémon. Doing so also filters out players seeking Mythical Pokémon.

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 特殊的寶可夢 Dahksyùh-dīk Pokémon
Mandarin 特殊的寶可夢 / 特殊的宝可梦 Tèshū-de Pokémon
France Flag.png French Pokémon spécial
Germany Flag.png German Besondere Pokémon
Italy Flag.png Italian Pokémon speciale
South Korea Flag.png Korean 특별한 포켓몬 Teukbyeolhan Pokémon
Spain Flag.png Spanish Pokémon especial


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