The Pokemon Company International has release the rules for the Video Game Championships for the 2014-2015 season. Players are expected to abide by these rules when creating teams and competing in the upcoming Regional, Nationals, Premier Challenges and Worlds in 2015. Below is the list of rules for the 2015 VGC Season.:
- Only Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Game Cards or downloadable versions are permitted for use.
- The battle format is Double Battle
- Players may use Pokémon from the National Pokédex, from No. 001–719, that are caught in the game, transferred from a previous Pokémon title (e.g. X & Y), or received at an official event or distribution
- The following Pokémon may not be on a player’s team: o 150 – Mewtwo, 151 – Mew, 249 – Lugia, 250 – Ho-Oh, 251 – Celebi, 382 – Kyogre, 383 – Groudon, 384 – Rayquaza, 385 – Jirachi, 386 – Deoxys, 483 – Dialga, 484 – Palkia, 487 – Giratina, 489 – Phione, 490 – Manaphy, 491 – Darkrai, 492 – Shaymin, 493 – Arceus, 494 – Victini, 643 – Reshiram, 644 – Zekrom, 646 – Kyurem, 647 – Keldeo, 648 – Meloetta, 649 – Genesect, 716 – Xerneas, 717 – Yveltal, 718 – Zygarde, 719 – Diancie.
- Pokémon must be placed in the Battle Box.
- Pokémon are allowed to Mega Evolve.
- Pokémon may not hold the item Soul Dew.
- Pokémon above Level 50 are permitted, but they are auto-leveled down to 50 for the duration of battle.
- Players may use Pokémon with Hidden Abilities.
- Players may use items that have been officially released via Pokémon X, Pokémon Y, Pokémon Omega Ruby, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, the Pokémon Global Link, or an official event or promotion.
- The Pokémon must have the Blue Pentagon proving that it was caught or hatched in Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire.
These rules are also used within Battle Spot in Pokemon OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire. Competitors are expected to also respect the standard rules for behaviour and conduct that have been in place in previous years.
Other things to note is that all Pokemon can be used to build a team for VGCs as long as they are not one of the mention Pokemon barred from VGC rules. Please note that these Pokemon must have been captured or caught in Pokemon XY or ORAS.
Source: Serebii