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

Modified Aug 06, 2024 13:00 GMT

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.

When does Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Regulation Set H start?

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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)

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.

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.