Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Regulation Set H: Start and end dates, eligible Pokemon, and more

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Regulation Set H is the upcoming battle ruleset that will take over the VGC starting from September 1, 2024 (UTC). It is the seventh set of rules that will apply to competitive battles in the Generation IX games. This will take over after the conclusion of the Pokemon World Championships 2024, Honolulu, and last till the end of the year.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Regulation Set H will bring forth a host of changes, some of which might appear unusual to some players. This article covers everything you need to know about it, starting from its schedule, eligible and banned Pocket Monsters and other rules.

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When does Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Regulation Set H start?

Regulation H of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet VGC will start at midnight UTC on September 1, 2024. Here is a region-wise breakdown of the date and time:

• US (West): 5 pm PT (August 31, 2024)
• US (East): 8 pm ET (August 31, 2024)
• Berlin, Madrid, Paris: 1 am CEST (September 1, 2024)
• India: 5:30 am IST (September 1, 2024)
• China: 8 am CST (September 1, 2024)
• Japan and Korea: 9 am JST/KST (September 1, 2024)

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When does Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Regulation Set H end?

Regulation H of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet VGC ends at midnight UTC on January 6, 2025. Here is a region-wise breakdown of the date and time:

• US (West): 4 pm PT (January 5, 2025)
• US (East): 7 pm ET (January 5, 2025)
• Berlin, Madrid, Paris: 1 am CEST (January 6, 2025)
• India: 5:30 am IST (January 6, 2025)
• China: 8 am CST (January 6, 2025)
• Japan and Korea: 9 am JST/KST (January 6, 2025)

After this, the Regulation G ruleset will make come back till April 2025.

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All eligible Pocket Monsters in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Regulation Set H

The following Pocket Monsters will be eligible to participate in Single and Double battles during Regulation Set H of Scarlet and Violet VGC:

• Paldea Pokedex No. 001–375 and 388–392
• Kitakami Pokédex No. 001–196
• Blueberry Pokédex No. 001–235

Other eligible Pocket Monsters that you can bring in using Pokemon HOME are:

• Raichu (Alolan Form)
• Meowth (Alolan Form)
• Meowth (Galarian Form)
• Persian (Alolan Form)
• Growlithe (Hisuian Form)
• Arcanine (Hisuian Form)
• Voltorb (Hisuian Form)
• Electrode (Hisuian Form)
• Weezing (Galarian Form)
• Typhlosion (Hisuian Form)
• Sneasel (Hisuian Form)
• Samurott (Hisuian Form)
• Lilligant (Hisuian Form)
• Zorua (Hisuian Form)
• Zoroark (Hisuian Form)
• Braviary (Hisuian Form)
• Sliggoo (Hisuian Form)
• Goodra (Hisuian Form)
• Avalugg (Hisuian Form)
• Decidueye (Hisuian Form)
• Perrserker
• Wyrdeer
• Ursaluna
• Sneasler

Legendary and Paradox Pokemon are banned from the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Regulation Set H. Mythical Pokemon that are perpetually banned, remain as it is.

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All banned Pokemon for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Regulation Set H

Paradox Pokemon and Legendaries are banned in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Regulation Set H (Image via TPC)

• Great Tusk
• Scream Tail
• Brute Bonnet
• Flutter Mane
• Slither Wing
• Sandy Shocks
• Roaring Moon
• Walking Wake
• Gouging Fire
• Raging Bolt
• Iron Treads
• Iron Bundle
• Iron Hands
• Iron Jugulis
• Iron Moth
• Iron Thorns
• Iron Valiant
• Iron Leaves
• Iron Boulder
• Iron Crown
• Koraidon
• Miraidon
• Wo-Chien
• Chien-Pao
• Ting-Lu
• Chi-Yu
• Okidogi
• Munkidori
• Fezandipiti
• Ogrepon
• Terapagos
• Mewtwo
• Lugia
• Ho-Oh
• Kyogre
• Groudon
• Rayquaza
• Dialga
• Dialga Origin
• Palkia
• Palkia Origin
• Giratina
• Giratina Origin
• Reshiram
• Zekrom
• Kyurem
• White Kyurem
• Black Kyurem
• Cosmog
• Cosmoem
• Solgaleo
• Lunala
• Necrozma
• Dusk Mane Necrozma
• Dawn Wings Necrozma
• Zacian (both forms)
• Zamazenta (both forms)
• Eternatus
• Calyrex Ice Rider
• Calyrex Shadow Rider
• Calyrex
• Articuno (both forms)
• Zapdos (both forms)
• Moltres (both forms)
• Mewtwo
• Entei
• Suicune
• Raikou
• Latios
• Latias
• Regirock
• Registeel
• Regice
• Uxie
• Mesprit
• Azelf
• Heatran
• Regigigas
• Cresselia
• Tornadus (both forms)
• Landorus (both forms)
• Thundurus (both forms)
• Cobalion
• Virizion
• Terrakion
• Kubfu
• Urshifu (both forms)
• Regieleki
• Regidrago
• Enamorus (both forms)

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Other rules to keep in mind during Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Regulation Set H

Pokemon Levels

All Pokemon will be automatically set to level 50 when they enter a battle.

Held Items

The sane Held Item cannot be held by two Pocket Monsters on the same team.

Timers

• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Player Time: 7 minutes
• Preview Time: 90 seconds
• Turn Time: 45 seconds

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You can check out our suggestions for the best Doubles teams in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet VGC.