A returning feature 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 17th 2017 - ??? 2017
Battle Type: Double Battle
Pokémon Restrictions: National Pokédex
Banned Pokémon: 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, Marshadow

This ruleset enforces VGC 2018 rules.

Distribution Period: November 17th 2017 - ??? 2017
Battle Type: Single Battle
Pokémon Restrictions: Alola Pokédex
Restricted Pokémon: Players can pick 1 of Zygarde, Cosmog, Cosmoem, Solgaleo, Lunala, Necrozma
Banned Pokémon: Magearna, Marshadow

This ruleset ties in with the 3rd Dragon Cup Preliminaries online competition.