Mechanic
Protocol: pokemonSpecial Condition
Official Definition
Status effects that affect a Pokémon: Asleep, Burned, Confused, Paralyzed, or Poisoned.
Technical Rulings
A Pokémon can only have one Special Condition at a time. Evolving removes all Special Conditions.
Execution Examples
"A Burned Pokémon takes 2 damage counters between turns."