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'''Standard 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]]. Matches are conducted with single battles (1-on-1), with the exception of Double Battle mode. Flat Battle mode is only available in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}.
'''Standard Cup''' (Japanese: '''スタンダードカップ''' ''Standard 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]]. Matches are conducted with single battles (1-on-1), with the exception of Double Battle mode. Flat Battle mode is only available in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}.
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Standard 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==
The following restrictions are observed in the Standard Cup:
The following restrictions are observed in the Standard Cup:
* Only '''three''' Pokémon may be chosen.
* Only '''three''' Pokémon may be chosen.
* All Pokémon must be Level 50 or lower.
* 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.
**In Flat Battle mode, Pokémon of any level is allowed as all Pokémon with levels above 50 will be reduced to 50.
* "[[GS Cup#Restrictions|Special Pokémon]]" may not be entered. This includes "[[GS Cup#Restrictions|Banned Pokémon]]".
* "[[GS Cup#Rules and 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 have the same [[National Pokédex]] number.
* No two Pokémon in any one team may be holding the same [[item]].
* No two Pokémon in any one team may be holding the same [[item]].


==Rule Variants==
==Rule variants==
===Double Cup===
===Double Cup===
The '''Double Cup''' follows similar restrictions as the Standard Cup, the only difference being able to choose '''four''' Pokémon instead of three. Matches are conducted with [[double battle]]s (2-on-2), with the exception of Single Battle mode.
The '''Double Cup''' (Japanese: '''ダブルカップ''' ''Double Cup'') follows similar restrictions as the Standard Cup, the only difference being able to choose '''four''' Pokémon instead of three. Matches are conducted with [[Double Battle]]s (2-on-2), with the exception of Single Battle mode.
 
==In other languages==
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''Standard Cup''
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|de=Standard Cup
|it=Coppa Standard
|ko=스탠더드 컵 ''Standard Cup''
|es=Copa Normal
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''Double Cup''
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|de=Doppel Cup
|it=Coppa in Doppio
|ko=더블 컵 ''Double Cup''
|es=Copa Doble
}}
|}


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Latest revision as of 07:41, 15 February 2017

Standard Cup (Japanese: スタンダードカップ Standard 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. Matches are conducted with single battles (1-on-1), with the exception of Double Battle mode. Flat Battle mode is only available in HeartGold and SoulSilver.

Restrictions

The following restrictions are observed in the Standard 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.
  • "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.

Rule variants

Double Cup

The Double Cup (Japanese: ダブルカップ Double Cup) follows similar restrictions as the Standard Cup, the only difference being able to choose four Pokémon instead of three. Matches are conducted with Double Battles (2-on-2), with the exception of Single Battle mode.

In other languages

Standard Cup

Language Title
France Flag.png French Coupe Standard
Germany Flag.png German Standard Cup
Italy Flag.png Italian Coppa Standard
South Korea Flag.png Korean 스탠더드 컵 Standard Cup
Spain Flag.png Spanish Copa Normal

Double Cup

Language Title
France Flag.png French Coupe Double
Germany Flag.png German Doppel Cup
Italy Flag.png Italian Coppa in Doppio
South Korea Flag.png Korean 더블 컵 Double Cup
Spain Flag.png Spanish Copa Doble


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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