Public Use Policy
Last updated on June 26, 2024
Some resources on this site can be used for free, while others may need permission. Below are the three categories you will find on all Mons and Trainers.

Free to Use With Credit
This Mon/Trainer/Item/Ability/Move is free for non-commercial use, as long as the creators are credited. This includes crediting the pixel artist(s), usually in the "notes" or "imagery" section.
Ask for Permission
This Mon/Trainer/Item/Ability/Move may be used, but only with approval from the creator. Please contact the person in the "owner" category.
Do Not Use
This Mon/Trainer/Item/Ability/Move is for private use, and should not be used for anything.

Please search for 'permission:yes/no/maybe' to easily find all free to use resources.

FAQ

Wow, there are so many Mons/Trainers/Items/Abilities/Moves - can I use them for my game/project?
Assume everything is private unless it's explicitly stated to be intended for public use. Please refer to the categories stated above.
We actually have an entire Collection dedicated to free to use - please see Mongratis.
It's free to use with credits (or I got permission), can I modify/edit the art?
Depends on the wishes of the creator; as a general rule most people do not wish their work modified, though minor changes like resizing or recolors are usually okay. If in doubt, ask the creator!
It's free to use with credits (or I got permission), can I modify/edit the stats/movesets/data?
Again, it depends on the creator. Please ask.
So many Trainers (battle sprites) available for public use! Can I use those however I wish?
Kyledove here - I am okay with simple recolours, but I do not wish them edited otherwise. You may not modify my work with the intention of creating a new character, nor chopped up for parts. You may ask permission to edit, and I may allow it on occasion if the result fits my standards and is respectful of my work. I do not allow recolours that change a character's race or skin tone.
So many Trainers (overworlds) available for public use! Can I use those however I wish?
Kyledove here - I am 100% okay with editing/using any overworlds that I have made me as you wish as long as you credit me. For any others - please speak to the creator.