Ban List

• Lysandre’s Trump Card (XY–Phantom Forces, 99/119, 118/119) Effective Nov. 16, 2021

• Oranguru (SM–Ultra Prism, 114/156) Effective Nov. 16, 2021

• Forest of Giant Plants (XY–Ancient Origins, 74/98) Effective Jan. 10, 2022

• Chip-Chip Ice Axe (SM–Unbroken Bonds 165/214) Effective Jun. 8, 2022

• Hiker (SM–Celestial Storm 133/168, Hidden Fates SV85/SV94) Effective Jun. 8, 2022

• Kyogre (Shining Fates 021/072) Effective Nov. 11, 2022

• Pokémon Research Lab (SM—Unified Minds, 205/236) Effective Nov. 1, 2023

• Raikou (SWSH-Vivid Voltage 050/185) Effective Sep. 1, 2024

• Marshadow (Shining Legends 45/73, Promo SM85) Effective Sep. 1, 2024

• Duskull (SM-Cosmic Eclipse 83/236) Effective Sep. 1, 2024

Click on the effective date of a ban for articles discussing the ban and why the decision was reached.

Gym Leader Challenge is always being monitored, and the ban list is subject to change.