So you're interested in battling the Pokemon Gym Leader Squad? Good for you! Here are the rules and guidelines for participating.

How to Participate

The Pokemon Gym Leader Squad is open to all challengers, regardless of age or skill level. What you will need is the following:

A handheld in the 3DS family

Pokemon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, or Ultra Moon

A team of 6 Pokemon ready to battle

That's all you need. No, really. That's it.

Registering

In order to challenge our gym leaders at a particular event, you will need to register, which can be done at the PGLS headquarters at the event in question. Registering will get you a nifty trainer card, which we'll sign as proof of your victories. When you register, you will provide us with your name (real or trainer name, either one works) and the six Pokemon you will be using. Once registered, the six Pokemon you use cannot be changed, so choose carefully!

Three Tiers

We offer three tiers of play for differing skill levels. You will need to pick a tier when you register.

Rising Star : This is for beginners and children under the age of ten who have just started out on their Pokemon Journey.

: This is for beginners and children under the age of ten who have just started out on their Pokemon Journey. Ace Trainer : This is for people who are Pokemon fans, but not Pokemon adepts. If you enjoy the games but aren't very competitive at it, then we offer the casual tier as a lighter challenge.

: This is for people who are Pokemon fans, but not Pokemon adepts. If you enjoy the games but aren't very competitive at it, then we offer the casual tier as a lighter challenge. Veteran: This is for serious challengers who focus on advanced tactics and mechanics. If you know what IVs and EVs are, you belong in this tier.

If you are unsure which tier fits you best, ask a gym leader and they'll try their best to help.

Restrictions

The following rules apply to official matches against our gym leaders:

Legendary Pokemon/Ultra Beast use: No limit of Legendary Pokemon, and/or Ultra Beasts for Rising Star challengers. Limit of two Legendary Pokemon, and/or Ultra Beasts for Ace Trainer challengers. No legendary Pokemon, and/or Ultra Beasts are permitted for Veteran challengers. All other Pokemon are permissible for all challengers. The following is a complete list of all Pokemon considered legendary, or Ultra Beast:

Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres, Mewtwo, Mew, Raikou, Entei, Suicune, Lugia, Ho-oh, Celebi, Regirock, Regice, Registeel, Latias, Latios, Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Jirachi, Deoxys, Uxie, Mesprit, Azelf, Dialga, Palkia, Heatran, Regigigas, Giratina, Cresselia, Phione, Manaphy, Darkrai, Shaymin, Arceus, Victini, Cobalion, Virizion, Terrakion, Tornadus, Thundurus, Reshiram, Zekrom, Landorus, Kyurem, Keldeo, Meloetta, Genesect, Xerneas, Yveltal, Zygarde, Diancie, Hoopa, Volcanion, Tapu Koko, Tapu Lele, Tapu Bulu, Tapu Fini, Cosmog, Cosmoem, Solgaleo, Lunala, Nihilego, Buzzwole, Pheromosa, Xurkitree, Celesteela, Kartana, Guzzlord, Necrozma, Magearna, Marshadow, Poipole, Naganadel, Stakataka, Blacephalon, and Zeraora Mega Evolution is allowed in all three tiers. Z Stones are allowed in all three tiers. Legitimate copies of the game are required.

Challenging Gym Leaders

Once you've registered, it's time to battle! Seek out gym leaders and challenge them to a battle. We try to accommodate as many challengers as possible, so most of the time we will accept your challenge. However, please understand that we are sometimes taking a break or battling other challengers, so we can't accept your challenge at all times.

To battle, go to "Quick Link" in the first page of the in game menu. Once linked with the appropriate Gym Leader select "Let Other Player Select Rules" if possible. Once you do get ready to battle for your badge.

If you lose your challenge, don't get disheartened. There's still plenty other gym leaders to battle, and once everyone else has had their turn