A brand new feature in this game is the ability to Download Rules. From time to time, new rulesets will be put on the Internet and, in the Festival Plaza, you will be able to download them. These Rulesets can then be used in all local and online Link Battles that are held with other players. This lets you participate in rules that may not be enforceable outside of Battle Spot or in general.

You can save up to 12 downloaded rules at any one time.

Distribution Period: November 18th 2016 - ??? 2017
Battle Type: Double Battle
Pok�mon Restrictions: Alola Pok�dex
Banned Pok�mon: Cosmog, Cosmoem, Solgaleo, Lunala, Zygarde, Necrozma, Magearna, Pok�mon not in Alola Pok�dex
Banned Items: Mega Stones

This ruleset enforces VGC 2017 rules.

Distribution Period: December 7th 2016 - ???
Battle Type: Single Battle
Pok�mon Restrictions: Alola Pok�dex #001-#301, Greninja.
Special Rules: Only 1 Special Pok�mon per team
Banned Moves: Memento, Doom Desire, Psycho Boost, Roar of Time, Spacial Rend, Lunar Dance, Crush Grip, Magma Storm, Dark Void, Seed Flare, Shadow Force, Searing Shot, Techno Blast, Relic Song, Secret Sword, Glaciate, Bolt Strike, Blue Flare, V-create, Fusion Flare, Fusion Bolt, Parting Shot, Diamond Storm, Steam Eruption, Hyperspace Hole, Hold Hands, Origin Pulse, Precipice Blades, Dragon Ascent, Hyperspace Fury
Banned Items: All

This ruleset enforces the Battle of Alola rules ahead of the Battle Competition. All Alola Pok�dex Pok�mon can be used, but only one of the following can be in your team at any one time: Zygarde, Cosmog, Cosmoem, Solgaleo, Lunala, Necrozma, Magearna.

Distribution Period: January 5th 2017 - ???
Battle Type: Single Battle
Pok�mon Restrictions: Alola Pok�dex Only.
Banned Pok�mon: Zygarde, Cosmog, Cosmoem, Solgaleo, Lunala, Necrozma, Magearna
Banned Moves: Memento, Doom Desire, Psycho Boost, Roar of Time, Spacial Rend, Lunar Dance, Crush Grip, Magma Storm, Dark Void, Seed Flare, Shadow Force, Searing Shot, Techno Blast, Relic Song, Secret Sword, Glaciate, Bolt Strike, Blue Flare, V-create, Fusion Flare, Fusion Bolt, Parting Shot, Diamond Storm, Steam Eruption, Hyperspace Hole, Hold Hands, Origin Pulse, Precipice Blades, Dragon Ascent, Hyperspace Fury
Banned Items: Mega Stones

This ruleset enforces the Alola Friendly rules ahead of the Battle Competition. All Alola Pok�dex Pok�mon can be used except Mythicals and Legendary Pok�mon

Distribution Period: January 5th 2017 - ???
Battle Type: Single Battle
Pok�mon Restrictions: Kanto & Alola Pok�dex Only.
Banned Pok�mon: Mewtwo, Mew Zygarde, Cosmog, Cosmoem, Solgaleo, Lunala, Necrozma, Magearna
Banned Items: Mega Stones

This ruleset enforces the Kanto X Alola Regional Rumble rules ahead of the Battle Competition. All Kanto & Alola Pok�dex Pok�mon can be used except Mythicals and Legendary Pok�mon

Distribution Period: May 30th 2017 - ???
Battle Type: Double Battle
Pok�mon Restrictions: National Only.
Banned Pok�mon: Pok�mon equal to or shorter than 3'03/1.0m, Mewtwo, Mew, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Celebi, Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Jirachi, Deoxys, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Phione, Manaphy, Darkrai, Shaymin, Arceus, Victini, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Keldeo, Meloetta, Genesect, Xerneas, Yveltal, Zygarde, Diancie, Hoopa, Volcanion, Cosmog, Cosmoem, Solgaleo, Lunala, Necrozma, Magearna
Banned Items: Mega Stones

This ruleset enforces the Tiny Tourney rules ahead of the Battle Competition. All National Pok�dex Pok�mon under 3'04" can be used except Mythicals and Legendary Pok�mon

Distribution Period: July 4th 2017 - ???
Battle Type: Double Battle
Pok�mon Restrictions: National Only.
Banned Pok�mon: Pok�mon with less than 5 Weaknesses, Mewtwo, Mew, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Celebi, Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Jirachi, Deoxys, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Phione, Manaphy, Darkrai, Shaymin, Arceus, Victini, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Keldeo, Meloetta, Genesect, Xerneas, Yveltal, Zygarde, Diancie, Hoopa, Volcanion, Cosmog, Cosmoem, Solgaleo, Lunala, Necrozma, Magearna
Banned Items: Mega Stones

This ruleset enforces the Weakness Cup rules ahead of the Battle Competition. All National Pok�dex Pok�mon with 5 or more Weaknesses can be used except Mythicals and Legendary Pok�mon