There are four formats of Link Battles you can participate in from your Pokémon Sun or Pokémon Moon game:

• Quick Link (Local Wireless)
• Link Battles in Festival Plaza (Local Wireless / Internet)
• Battle Spot—Free Battle (Internet)
• Battle Spot—Rating Battle (Internet)

Some battle methods are restricted from use depending on the format. Single and Double Battles are permitted in any of the formats. Multi Battles are permitted only in Link Battles in Festival Plaza. You can play in the Battle Format via Link Battles in Festival Plaza and in Battle Spot-Free Battle.

The Battle Spot’s Free Battle format now has the ability to choose whether or not to include “Special Pokémon” (certain Legendary Pokémon and Mythical Pokémon) for Pokémon selection.