load_state · Pokemon MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What load_state does on Pokemon MCP Server

AI agents invoke load_state to trigger actions in Pokemon MCP Server. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why load_state needs a policy

Loading a game state modifies the running game environment by replacing the current state with a previously saved one. This is an external operation with side effects on the game process, not a simple read. It is reversible (you can load another state), so it doesn't qualify as Destructive, but it does execute a state change in the game system, making Execute the most appropriate category.

From the tool's definition 'Loads the saved state of the game' — triggers an external operation that changes the active game state in the emulator

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

load_state Rate-limited

load_state stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "load_state": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "load_state_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Pokemon MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about load_state

What does the load_state tool do? +

ONLY USE IT FOR LOADING THE GAME STATE. Loads the saved state of the game. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Pokemon MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on load_state? +

Register the Pokemon MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for load_state: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Pokemon MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is load_state? +

load_state is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit load_state? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the load_state rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block load_state completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for load_state. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides load_state? +

load_state is provided by the Pokemon MCP Server MCP server (kartik-2239/pokemon-nds-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.