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[[File:EmeraldBFLogo.png|thumb|left|100px|The logo of Generation III's Battle Frontier]]
[[File:EmeraldBFLogo.png|thumb|left|100px|The logo of Generation III's Battle Frontier]]
The '''Battle Frontier''' (Japanese: '''バトルフロンティア''' ''Battle Frontier'') is a special post-League area in {{game|Emerald}} that features several arenas where powerful Trainers can {{pkmn|battle}} each other.
The '''Battle Frontier''' (Japanese: '''バトルフロンティア''' ''Battle Frontier'') is a special post-[[Pokémon League]] area in {{game|Emerald}} that features several [[battle facility|battle facilities]] where powerful {{pkmn|Trainer}}s can {{pkmn|battle}} each other.


The Battle Frontier replaces the {{ho|Battle Tower}} in its location south of {{rt|130|Hoenn}}, and likewise is only accessible by taking the [[S.S. Tidal]] from [[Lilycove City]] or [[Slateport City]]. Unlike the plain Battle Tower in {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, as well, each of the facilities in the Battle Frontier has a leader, the [[Frontier Brain]], who may be challenged after certain {{wp|winning streak (sports)|winning streaks}} have been made through their respective facilities.
The Battle Frontier replaces the {{Gdis|Battle Tower|III}} in its location south of {{rt|130|Hoenn}}, and likewise is only accessible by taking the [[S.S. Tidal]] from [[Lilycove City]] or [[Slateport City]]. Unlike the plain Battle Tower in {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, the Battle Frontier is composed of seven distinct battle facilities, each lead by a [[Frontier Brain]] who may be challenged after certain winning streaks have been made through their respective facility.


In the {{pkmn|anime}}, this Battle Frontier, rather than being on one of [[Hoenn]]'s many small islands, is spread across the [[Kanto]] region, presumably so as to reflect on the then-recent releases of {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} as well as Emerald. Much like the [[Gym]]s do not have a requirement that Ash beats anyone besides the [[Gym Leader]], Ash is not required to compete in any matches besides those against the Frontier Brain.
In [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], the [[Battle Resort]] exists where the Battle Frontier was in Pokémon Emerald. However, there are some other references to the Battle Frontier. In the [[Battle Maison]], a man mentions that the [[Lucy|Pike Queen]] has been scouted and asks if anyone else meets [[Scott]]'s expectations. A model of the {{gdis|Battle Tower|III}} is situated north of the Battle Maison, with a sign next to it dictating it as the first Battle Frontier facility to be built in the future. A remix of the music for the [[Hoenn]] [[Frontier Brain]]s is used as the battle theme for the {{tc|Battle Chatelaine}}s.


In either canon, the Battle Frontier is owned and operated by [[Scott]], who meets up with the player throughout the game in Emerald, and met up with {{Ash}} in ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]''.
The Battle Frontier is owned and operated by Scott, whom the {{player}} meets throughout the game in Pokémon Emerald. He resides in a house located between the [[Battle Dome]] and Battle Tower, and gives the player various rewards as they progress through the Battle Frontier.
 
==Pokémon==
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{{Catch/div|building|Special}}
{{Catch/entry3|052|Meowth|no|no|yes|Trade|The same as the Traded Pokémon|One|tradenum=300|tradename=Skitty|type1=normal}}
{{Catch/entry3|185|Sudowoodo|no|no|yes|Special|40|One|type1=rock}}
{{Catch/footer|building}}
==Items== 
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{{Itemlist|Retro Mail|Held by {{p|Meowth|Meowow}}|E=yes}}
{{Itlistfoot|building}}


==Overview==
==Overview==
[[File:Battle Frontier E.png|thumb|300px|In-game view of the Battle Frontier]]
[[File:Battle Frontier E.png|thumb|300px|In-game view of the Battle Frontier]]
Upon the player's first entry into Hoenn's Battle Frontier, their {{ga|Trainer Card}} will be upgraded into a Frontier Pass by a woman at the entrance. This pass holds the Trainer Card, as well as a small map of the Battle Frontier and the player's records with the Frontier. Saved-up [[Battle Point]]s, or BP, are listed, as are any of the seven [[Symbol|Frontier Symbols]] the player has won. One {{pkmn|battle}} from within one of the facilities may be recorded and stored on the Frontier Pass, which may be watched or overwritten with another at any time.
Upon the player's first entry into Hoenn's Battle Frontier, their {{ga|Trainer Card}} will be upgraded into a Frontier Pass by a woman at the entrance. This pass holds the Trainer Card, as well as a small map of the Battle Frontier and the player's Battle Frontier records, which includes saved-up [[Battle Point]]s (BP) and any of the seven [[Symbol|Frontier Symbols]] the player has won. Only one {{pkmn|battle}} from any one of the facilities may be recorded and stored on the Frontier Pass, which may be watched or overwritten with another at any time.


On winning through a set amount of battles in any given facility, Battle Points will be awarded, usually in small amounts, but gradually growing through each consecutive streak. Defeating the Frontier Brain of a given facility for the first time awards the silver Symbol of that facility, as well as 20BP, while the second defeat of the same Brain gives the Symbol a golden color and the player another 20BP. The Frontier Brain will only appear in 3-vs-3 single battle mode.
Upon winning through a set amount of battles in any given facility, Battle Points will be awarded, usually in small amounts that gradually grow with each consecutive streak. Defeating the Frontier Brain of a given facility for the first time awards the silver Symbol of that facility, as well as 10BP. Defeating the same Frontier Brain a second time, during the same streak, gives the player the golden Symbol and another 10BP. The Frontier Brain will only appear in 3-vs-3 single battle mode.


No two Pokémon entered can hold the same item, though all items are allowed to be held (even if they would have no particular reason for being held). Items cannot be used from the [[Bag]] during battle. Battles conducted here do not award [[experience]] or [[Pokémon Dollar|money]]. Any Pokémon can be entered for battle, except for the following Pokémon:
===Restrictions===
No two Pokémon entered can be of the same species or hold the same item. Items cannot be used from the [[Bag]] during battle (except in the Battle Pyramid, in which the player can use items from their Battle Bag). Battles conducted here do not award [[experience]] or [[Pokémon Dollar|money]], and any items gained or lost during the challenge are reverted in the end.


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Regardless of which challenge is taken, the following Pokémon are not allowed:
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| style="background: #fff; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{MSP|150|Mewtwo}}
{{Pokeli|150|Mewtwo|msp=MSP/3}}
| style="background: #fff" | {{p|Mewtwo}}
{{Pokeli|151|Mew|msp=MSP/3}}
| style="background: #fff" | {{MSP|151|Mew}}
{{Pokeli|249|Lugia|msp=MSP/3}}
| style="background: #fff" | {{p|Mew}}
{{Pokeli|250|Ho-Oh|msp=MSP/3}}
| style="background: #fff" | {{MSP|249|Lugia}}
{{Pokeli|251|Celebi|msp=MSP/3}}
| style="background: #fff" | {{p|Lugia}}
{{Pokeli|382|Kyogre|msp=MSP/3}}
| style="background: #fff" | {{MSP|250|Ho-Oh}}
{{Pokeli|383|Groudon|msp=MSP/3}}
| style="background: #fff" | {{p|Ho-Oh}}
{{Pokeli|384|Rayquaza|msp=MSP/3}}
| style="background: #fff" | {{MSP|251|Celebi}}
{{Pokeli|385|Jirachi|msp=MSP/3}}
| style="background: #fff; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{p|Celebi}}
{{Pokeli|386S|Deoxys|4=Speed Forme|msp=MSP/3}}
|-  style="background: #fff"
{{Pokeli|Egg|Egg|msp=MSP/3}}
| {{MSP|382|Kyogre}}
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| {{p|Kyogre}}
| {{MSP|383|Groudon}}
| {{p|Groudon}}
| {{MSP|384|Rayquaza}}
| {{p|Rayquaza}}
| {{MSP|385|Jirachi}}
| {{p|Jirachi}}
| {{MSP|386S|Deoxys}}
| {{p|Deoxys}}<br><small>[[Form differences#Deoxys|Speed Forme]]</small>
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| style="background: #fff;" | {{MS|egg|Pokémon Egg}}
| style="background: #fff;" | {{pkmn|Egg}}
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==Facilities==
===Trainers===
===Battle Tower===
{{main|List of Battle Frontier Trainers (Generation III)}}
[[File:Battle Tower anime.png|thumb|left|In the anime]]
:''See also: [[List of Battle Frontier Pokémon (Generation III)]]''
{{Facility infobox
|name=Tower
|jname=バトルタワー
|jtrans=Battle Tower
|image=Battle Tower E.png
|slogon=Keep the win streak as the toughest TRAINER!
|bpr=7
|partsing=3
|partdoub=4
|brain=Salon Maiden Anabel
|brainsprite=Spr E Anabel
|symbol=Ability
|silver=35
|gold=70
}}


Returning from {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, the '''Battle Tower''' (Japanese: '''バトルタワー''' ''Battle Tower'') is the most standard of the facilities. Like before, it features a standard 3-vs-3 single or 4-vs-4 Double Battle format, with straight runs of 7 Trainers that get progressively more powerful as the player goes on.
==Items==
{{Itlisth|building}}
{{Itemlist|None|sprite=Frontier Pass E|size=30px|Gift from a guide in the front [[gate]] upon first entering|E=yes|display={{DL|Trainer Card (game)|Frontier Pass}}}}
{{Itemlist|None|Gift from [[Scott]] when first talked to at his house|E=yes|display={{tt|1-3|Depending on how many times Scott was met throughout the game}} [[Battle Point|BP]]}}
{{Itemlist|Retro Mail|Held by Meowow, a {{p|Meowth}} the player can receive in a [[In-game trade|trade]]|E=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Silver Shield|sprite=SilverShieldSprite|Gift from Scott after winning 50 battles in a row at the Battle Tower|E=yes|display=[[Ornament|Silver Shield]]}}
{{Itemlist|Gold Shield|sprite=GoldShieldSprite|Gift from Scott after winning 100 battles in a row at the Battle Tower|E=yes|display=[[Ornament|Gold Shield]]}}
{{Itemlist|Lansat Berry|Gift from Scott after earning all seven silver Symbols|E=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Starf Berry|Gift from Scott after earning all seven gold Symbols|E=yes}}
{{Itlistfoot|building}}


At the 35th and 70th battle, five and ten runs through, respectively, [[Salon Maiden Anabel]], the Frontier Brain, appears. If she is defeated, she awards the Ability Symbol.
==Pokémon==
 
All multiplayer functions found in Ruby and Sapphire are retained, as well. For a detailed description of these, see [[Battle Tower (Hoenn)]]. Through a glitch, players may exploit the Battle Tower in Emerald to [[Cloning glitches|clone their Pokémon]].
 
====In the anime====
In the anime, the Battle Tower was the sixth of the facilities Ash challenged, in the episodes ''[[AG169|Talking a Good Game!]]'' and ''[[AG170|Second Time's the Charm!]]''. After losing the first match, Ash redoubled his efforts and rechallenged Anabel, resulting in a win. This version of the Battle Tower is near [[Tohjo Falls]].
 
For the Battle Tower in [[LaRousse City]], see [[Battle Tower (Hoenn)#In the anime|here]].
 
====Gallery====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{frontier color}}; {{roundy|10px}};" width="250px"
|-
| width="33%" | [[File:battle tower interior.png|250px]]
| width="33%" | [[File:hallwayBT.png|320px]]
| width="33%" | [[File:vs Anabel.png|120px]]
|-
| <small>Inside the Battle Tower</small>
| <small>Hallway after exiting the elevator</small>
| <small>Before battle in the Battle Tower</small>
|}
{{-}}
 
===Battle Palace===
[[File:Battle Palace anime.png|thumb|left|Ash, {{an|May}}, {{an|Brock}}, and [[Max]] in front of the Battle Palace]]
{{Facility infobox
|name=Palace
|jname=バトルパレス
|jtrans=Battle Palace
|image=Battle Palace E.png
|slogon=Keep your eyes on POKÉMON battles!
|bpr=7
|partsing=3
|partdoub=4
|brain=Palace Maven Spenser
|brainsprite=Spr E Spenser
|symbol=Spirits
|silver=21
|gold=42
}}
 
In the '''Battle Palace''' (Japanese: '''バトルパレス''' ''Battle Palace''), Pokémon battle on their own, without any commands from their Trainers. This is very similar to the rules at the {{to|Verdanturf}} {{pkmn|Battle Tent}}. The style of the Pokémon's battle depends on its [[Nature]], and this style may change when the Pokémon's HP falls low.
 
At a streak of 21 (three trips through) or 42 (six trips through), [[Palace Maven Spenser]] challenges the player. If defeated, he awards the Spirits Symbol.
 
====In the anime====
The Battle Palace was the fifth facility to be challenged by Ash in the anime, where it was on [[Metallica Island]], near the [[Seafoam Islands]]. It appeared in ''[[AG163|Cutting the Ties that Bind!]]'' and ''[[AG164|Ka Boom with a View!]]''.
 
====Gallery====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{frontier color}}; {{roundy|10px}};" width="250px"
|-
| width="33%" | [[File:battle palace interior.png|272px]]
| width="33%" | [[File:hallwayBP.png|160px]]
| width="33%" | [[File:vs Spenser.png|200px]]
|-
| <small>Inside the Battle Palace</small>
| <small>Hallway</small>
| <small>Before battle in the Battle Palace</small>
|}
{{-}}
 
===Battle Factory===
[[File:Battle Factory anime.png|thumb|left|In the anime]]
{{Facility infobox
|name=Factory
|jname=バトルファクトリー
|jtrans=Battle Factory
|image=Battle Factory E.png
|slogon=Seek out the toughest POKÉMON!
|bpr=7
|partsing=3
|partdoub=3
|brain=Factory Head Noland
|brainsprite=Spr E Noland
|symbol=Knowledge
|silver=21
|gold=42
}}
The '''Battle Factory''' (Japanese: '''バトルファクトリー''' ''Battle Factory'') is more dedicated to research than the other facilities, and the subject of the scientists' research is the abilities of Trainers when using [[rental Pokémon]] in battle. Before the player begins a battle, they will be told some information about the opponent's team, and may switch one of the Pokémon they have with them with one of the Pokémon used by the Trainer they just defeated. This is just like the {{pkmn|Battle Tent}} in [[Slateport City]].
 
At the 21st and 42nd battle in a streak, three and six times through the Battle Factory, [[Factory Head Noland]] will challenge the player to a battle. Like all other Trainers in the facility, including the player, his Pokémon are completely random, and so cannot be known until he is encountered. If he is defeated, he awards the Knowledge Symbol.
 
====Battle style====
Trainers are divided into 9 different battle styles, based on the number of moves in 7 different categories. They are as follows:
{| style="float:left; background: #{{frontier color light}}; {{roundy|10px}}; border: 3px solid #{{frontier color}}"
|- style="text-align:center;"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}};" | Category
! style="{{roundytr|5px}};" | Moves
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| style="text-align:center;" | 1
| {{m|Swords Dance}}, {{m|Growth}}, {{m|Meditate}}, {{m|Agility}}, {{m|Double Team}}, {{m|Harden}}, {{m|Minimize}}, {{m|Withdraw}}, {{m|Defense Curl}}, {{m|Barrier}},<br>{{m|Focus Energy}}, {{m|Amnesia}}, {{m|Acid Armor}}, {{m|Sharpen}}, {{m|Conversion}}, {{m|Conversion 2}}, {{m|Belly Drum}}, {{m|Psych Up}}, {{m|Charge}},<br>{{m|Snatch}}, {{m|Tail Glow}}, {{m|Cosmic Power}}, {{m|Iron Defense}}, {{m|Howl}}, {{m|Bulk Up}}, {{m|Calm Mind}}, and {{m|Dragon Dance}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| style="text-align:center;" | 2
| {{m|Sing}}, {{m|Supersonic}}, {{m|Disable}}, {{m|Leech Seed}}, {{m|PoisonPowder}}, {{m|Stun Spore}}, {{m|Sleep Powder}}, {{m|Thunder Wave}}, {{m|Toxic}},<br>{{m|Hypnosis}}, {{m|Confuse Ray}}, {{m|Glare}}, {{m|Poison Gas}}, {{m|Lovely Kiss}}, {{m|Spore}}, {{m|Spider Web}}, {{m|Sweet Kiss}}, {{m|Spikes}}, {{m|Swagger}},<br>{{m|Mean Look}}, {{m|Attract}}, {{m|Encore}}, {{m|Torment}}, {{m|Flatter}}, {{m|Will-O-Wisp}}, {{m|Taunt}}, {{m|Yawn}}, {{m|Imprison}}, {{m|Snatch}}, {{m|Teeter Dance}},<br>{{m|GrassWhistle}}, and {{m|Block}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| style="text-align:center;" | 3
| {{m|Mist}}, {{m|Recover}}, {{m|Light Screen}}, {{m|Haze}}, {{m|Reflect}}, {{m|Softboiled}}, {{m|Rest}}, {{m|Protect}}, {{m|Detect}}, {{m|Endure}}, {{m|Milk Drink}}, {{m|Heal Bell}},<br>{{m|Safeguard}}, {{m|Baton Pass}}, {{m|Morning Sun}}, {{m|Synthesis}}, {{m|Moonlight}}, {{m|Swallow}}, {{m|Wish}}, {{m|Ingrain}}, {{m|Magic Coat}}, {{m|Recycle}},<br>{{m|Refresh}}, {{m|Mud Sport}}, {{m|Slack Off}}, {{m|Aromatherapy}}, and {{m|Water Sport}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| style="text-align:center;" | 4
| {{m|Guillotine}}, {{m|Horn Drill}}, {{m|Double-Edge}}, {{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Counter}}, {{m|Fissure}}, {{m|Bide}}, {{m|Selfdestruct}}, {{m|Sky Attack}}, {{m|Explosion}},<br>{{m|Flail}}, {{m|Reversal}}, {{m|Destiny Bond}}, {{m|Perish Song}}, {{m|Pain Split}}, {{m|Mirror Coat}}, {{m|Memento}}, {{m|Grudge}}, {{m|Facade}}, {{m|Focus Punch}},<br>{{m|Blast Burn}}, {{m|Hydro Cannon}}, {{m|Overheat}}, {{m|Frenzy Plant}}, {{m|Psycho Boost}}, and {{m|Volt Tackle}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| style="text-align:center;" | 5
| {{m|Sand-Attack}}, {{m|Tail Whip}}, {{m|Leer}}, {{m|Growl}}, {{m|String Shot}}, {{m|Screech}}, {{m|SmokeScreen}}, {{m|Kinesis}}, {{m|Flash}}, {{m|Cotton Spore}}, {{m|Spite}},<br>{{m|Scary Face}}, {{m|Charm}}, {{m|Knock Off}}, {{m|Sweet Scent}}, {{m|FeatherDance}}, {{m|Fake Tears}}, {{m|Metal Sound}}, and {{m|Tickle}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| style="text-align:center;" | 6
| {{m|Mimic}}, {{m|Metronome}}, {{m|Mirror Move}}, {{m|Transform}}, {{m|Substitute}}, {{m|Sketch}}, {{m|Curse}}, {{m|Present}}, {{m|Follow Me}}, {{m|Trick}}, {{m|Role Play}},<br>{{m|Assist}}, {{m|Skill Swap}}, and {{m|Camouflage}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}; text-align:center;" | 7
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{m|Sandstorm}}, {{m|Rain Dance}}, {{m|Sunny Day}}, {{m|Hail}}, and {{m|Weather Ball}}
|}
{{left clear}}
 
 
A move may be counted more than once. Any attack not in any of the categories is not considered.
 
Three moves from a category is needed to meet the criteria for the first three categories, while only two moves are needed to meet the criteria for the last four. If there are no categories meeting the criteria, then the battle style "appears to be free-spirited and unrestrained." If there are at least three categories meeting the criteria, the battle style "appears to be flexibly adaptable to the situation." If exactly one category is matched, the battle styles are as follows:
 
{| {| style="float:left; background: #{{frontier color light}}; {{roundy|10px}}; border: 3px solid #{{frontier color}}"
|- style="text-align:center;"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}};" | Category
! style="{{roundytr|5px}};" | Battle Style
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| style="text-align:center;" | 1
| "appears to be one based on total preparation"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| style="text-align:center;" | 2
| "appears to be slow and steady"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| style="text-align:center;" | 3
| "appears to be one of endurance"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| style="text-align:center;" | 4
| "appears to be high risk, high return"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| style="text-align:center;" | 5
| "appears to be weakening the foe to start"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| style="text-align:center;" | 6
| "appears to be impossible to predict"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}; text-align:center;" | 7
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | "appears to depend on the battle's flow"
|}
{{left clear}}
If exactly two categories meet the criteria, then the battle style is the one that appears furthest down the list above.
 
====In the anime====
In the anime, the Battle Factory is located near [[Cerulean City]], and was the first facility challenged by Ash. It appeared in the episodes ''[[AG135|Numero Uno Articuno]]'' and ''[[AG136|The Symbol Life]]''. The Frontier Brain Noland allows the challenger to choose one of his Pokémon for him to use in a one-on-one battle. According to Scott, he suggested that a sky roof would be added so that {{type|Flying}}s could use their full potential.
 
====Gallery====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{frontier color}}; {{roundy|10px}};" width="250px"
|-
| width="33%" | [[File:battle factory interior.png|261px]]
| width="33%" | [[File:rentalBF.png|200px]]
| width="33%" | [[File:vs Noland.png|179px]]
|-
| <small>Inside the Battle Factory</small>
| <small>Room with rental Pokémon</small>
| <small>Before battle in the Battle Factory</small>
|}
{{-}}
 
===Battle Pyramid===
{{incomplete|needs=items (both Pick Up and items on the ground)}}
{{Facility infobox
|name=Pyramid
|jname=バトルピラミッド
|jtrans=Battle Pyramid
|image=Battle Pyramid E.png
|slogon=Advance through the Battle Quest!
|counter=Number of floors
|bpr=7
|partsing=3
|brain=Pyramid King Brandon
|brainsprite=Spr E Brandon
|symbol=Brave
|silver=3
|gold=10
}}
 
[[File:Battle Pyramid anime.png|thumb|left|In the anime]]
The '''Battle Pyramid''' (Japanese: '''バトルピラミッド''' ''Battle Pyramid'') is a 7-layer pyramid. Each level is shrouded in darkness, and can only be lit up by defeating opponents on the level. Trainers cannot take any items into the pyramid, and items found within can only be used while inside, being stored in a special item bag that is handed out to those who challenge it.
 
Wild Pokémon are encountered within the Battle Pyramid, with strategies differing depending on how many floors the player has ventured through. The tactics used by the wild Pokémon will progress as follows:
 
{| style="float:left; background: #{{frontier color light}}; {{roundy|10px}}; border: 3px solid #{{frontier color}}"
|- style="text-align:center;"
! Category
! Tactic
! Wild Pokémon
|- style="background:#{{electric color light}};"
| style="text-align:center;" | 1
| Pokémon with moves that {{status|paralyze}}
| {{p|Plusle}}, {{p|Minun}}, {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Electabuzz}}, {{p|Vileplume}},<br>{{p|Manectric}}, {{p|Breloom}} and {{p|Jolteon}}
|- style="background:#{{poison color light}};"
| style="text-align:center;" | 2
| Pokémon with moves that {{status|poison}}
| {{p|Gulpin}}, {{p|Roselia}}, {{p|Butterfree}}, {{p|Seviper}}, {{p|Skarmory}}, {{p|Ludicolo}},<br>{{p|Crobat}} and {{p|Gengar}}
|- style="background:#{{fire color light}};"
| style="text-align:center;" | 3
| Pokémon with moves that {{status|burn}}
| {{p|Growlithe}}, {{p|Vulpix}}, {{p|Magcargo}}, {{p|Ninetales}}, {{p|Medicham}},<br>{{p|Weezing}}, {{p|Dusclops}} and {{p|Houndoom}}
|- style="background:#{{status color light}};"
| style="text-align:center;" | 4
| Pokémon with moves that waste {{PP}}
| {{p|Dunsparce}}, {{p|Banette}}, {{p|Misdreavus}}, {{p|Ninetales}}, {{p|Absol}},<br>{{p|Dusclops}}, {{p|Shedinja}} and {{p|Gengar}}
|- style="background:#{{flying color light}};"
| style="text-align:center;" | 5
| Pokémon with {{a|Levitate}}
| {{p|Haunter}}, {{p|Chimecho}}, {{p|Solrock}}, {{p|Misdreavus}}, {{p|Claydol}},<br>{{p|Weezing}}, {{p|Flygon}} and {{p|Gengar}}
|- style="background:#{{tcg psychic color light}};"
| style="text-align:center;" | 6
| Pokémon with abilities that don't allow escape
| {{p|Diglett}}, {{p|Trapinch}}, {{p|Wynaut}}, {{p|Wobbuffet}} and {{p|Dugtrio}}
|- style="background:#{{ice color light}};"
| style="text-align:center;" | 7
| Pokémon with moves that {{status|freeze}}
| {{p|Glalie}}, {{p|Sneasel}}, {{p|Dewgong}}, {{p|Piloswine}}, {{p|Jynx}}, {{p|Cloyster}},<br>{{p|Walrein}} and {{p|Lapras}}
|- style="background:#{{normal color light}};"
| style="text-align:center;" | 8
| Pokémon with {{m|Selfdestruct}} and {{m|Explosion}}
| {{p|Weezing}}, {{p|Electrode}}, {{p|Gengar}}, {{p|Golem}}, {{p|Pineco}}, {{p|Solrock}},<br>{{p|Forretress}} and {{p|Shiftry}}
|- style="background:#{{psychic color light}};"
| style="text-align:center;" | 9
| Pokémon with {{type|Psychic}} moves
| {{p|Wobbuffet}}, {{p|Metang}}, {{p|Exeggutor}}, {{p|Slowking}}, {{p|Xatu}},<br>{{p|Alakazam}}, {{p|Starmie}} and {{p|Espeon}}
|- style="background:#{{rock color light}};"
| style="text-align:center;" | 10
| Pokémon with {{type|Rock}} moves
| {{p|Golem}}, {{p|Steelix}}, {{p|Omastar}}, {{p|Lunatone}}, {{p|Shuckle}}, {{p|Armaldo}},<br>{{p|Cradily}} and {{p|Aerodactyl}}
|- style="background:#{{fighting color light}};"
| style="text-align:center;" | 11
| Pokémon with {{type|Fighting}} moves
| {{p|Poliwrath}}, {{p|Hariyama}}, {{p|Breloom}}, {{p|Medicham}}, {{p|Hitmonchan}},<br>{{p|Hitmonlee}}, {{p|Heracross}} and {{p|Machamp}}
|- style="background:#{{unknown color light}};"
| style="text-align:center;" | 12
| Pokémon with moves that alter the [[weather conditions|weather]]
| {{p|Quagsire}}, {{p|Tropius}}, {{p|Pupitar}}, {{p|Lapras}}, {{p|Cacturne}}, {{p|Flareon}},<br>{{p|Walrein}} and {{p|Gyarados}}
|- style="background:#{{bug color light}};"
| style="text-align:center;" | 13
| Pokémon with {{type|Bug}} moves
| {{p|Pineco}}, {{p|Shuckle}}, {{p|Venomoth}}, {{p|Scizor}}, {{p|Heracross}},<br>{{p|Forretress}}, {{p|Armaldo}} and {{p|Shedinja}}
|- style="background:#{{dark color light}};"
| style="text-align:center;" | 14
| Pokémon with {{type|Dark}} moves
| {{p|Sableye}}, {{p|Sneasel}}, {{p|Crawdaunt}}, {{p|Shiftry}}, {{p|Cacturne}}, {{p|Absol}},<br>{{p|Houndoom}} and {{p|Umbreon}}
|- style="background:#{{water color light}};"
| style="text-align:center;" | 15
| Pokémon with {{type|Water}} moves
| {{p|Octillery}}, {{p|Dewgong}}, {{p|Pelipper}}, {{p|Quagsire}}, {{p|Ludicolo}},<br>{{p|Slowking}}, {{p|Starmie}} and {{p|Blastoise}}
|- style="background:#{{ghost color light}};"
| style="text-align:center;" | 16
| Pokémon with {{type|Ghost}} moves
| {{p|Duskull}}, {{p|Haunter}}, {{p|Banette}}, {{p|Misdreavus}}, {{p|Sableye}}, <br>{{p|Dusclops}}, {{p|Shedinja}} and {{p|Gengar}}
|- style="background:#{{steel color light}};"
| style="text-align:center;" | 17
| Pokémon with {{type|Steel}} moves
| {{p|Mawile}}, {{p|Magneton}}, {{p|Steelix}}, {{p|Scizor}}, {{p|Forretress}}, <br>{{p|Skarmory}}, {{p|Aggron}} and {{p|Metagross}}
|- style="background:#{{dragon color light}};"
| style="text-align:center;" | 18
| Pokémon with {{type|Dragon}} moves
| {{p|Dragonair}}, {{p|Vibrava}}, {{p|Altaria}}, {{p|Flygon}},{{p|Aerodactyl}}, <br>{{p|Gyarados}}, {{p|Kingdra}} and {{p|Charizard}}
|- style="background:#{{hoenn color light}};"
| style="text-align:center;" | 19
| Pokémon with {{t|Fire}}-, {{t|Water}}-, {{t|Electric}} or {{type|Ice}} moves
| {{p|Arcanine}}, {{p|Poliwrath}}, {{p|Raichu}}, {{p|Vaporeon}}, {{p|Jolteon}}, {{p|Flareon}},<br>{{p|Ninetales}} and {{p|Starmie}}
|- style="background:#{{normal color light}};"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}; text-align:center;" | 20
| {{type|Normal}} Pokémon
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{p|Kangaskhan}}, {{p|Swellow}}, {{p|Ursaring}}, {{p|Porygon2}}, {{p|Tauros}}, <br> {{p|Fearow}}, {{p|Snorlax}} and {{p|Slaking}}
|}
{{left clear}}
:''See also: [[List of wild Pokémon in the Battle Pyramid]]''
 
After passing through 21 floors (three passes through) and 70 floors (ten passes), [[Pyramid King Brandon]] appears at the top to challenge the player. If he is defeated, he awards the Brave Symbol.
[[File:Battle Pyramid flying.png|thumb|The Battle Pyramid flying in the anime]]
 
====In the anime====
In the anime, the Battle Pyramid was located near [[Pewter City]], but has hovercraft-like turbines installed in its underside, thus giving it the ability to move around anywhere. The location of the Battle Pyramid is only revealed to those who have defeated the other six Frontier Brains, and so it was the seventh and final facility challenged by Ash, between ''[[AG178|Battling the Enemy Within!]]'' and ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]''.
 
In ''[[DP128|A Pyramiding Rage!]]'', the Battle Pyramid traveled to [[Snowpoint City]]. Here, {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}} battled and defeated [[Paul]].
 
====Gallery====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{frontier color}}; {{roundy|10px}};" width="250px"
|-
| width="33%" | [[File:Battle pyramid interior.png|146px]]
| width="33%" | [[File:Maze pyramid.png|262px]]
| width="33%" | [[File:Vs Brandon.png|260px]]
|-
| <small>Inside the Battle Pyramid</small>
| <small>A dark maze</small>
| <small>Top of the Battle Pyramid</small>
|}
{{-}}
 
===Battle Dome===
[[File:Battle Dome anime.png|thumb|left|In the anime]]
{{Facility infobox
|name=Dome
|jname=バトルドーム
|jtrans=Battle Dome
|image=Battle Dome E.png
|slogon=Your path to the invincible superstar!
|bpr=4
|partsing=3
|partdoub=3
|brain=Dome Ace Tucker
|brainsprite=Spr E Tucker
|symbol=Tactics
|silver=20
|gold=40
}}
 
The '''Battle Dome''' (Japanese: '''バトルドーム''' ''Battle Dome'') is a tournament between 16 Trainers.
 
Before each battle, the player can find out about their opponent, such as the Pokémon they use, their battle style, and how they train. Competitors can find out who was eliminated in each round by looking at the tournament bracket.
 
After the player has won five and ten championships, [[Dome Ace Tucker]] will challenge him or her. On his defeat, he awards the Tactics Symbol.
 
====Seeding====
The tournament bracket is organized as follows:
* '''Left Bracket''': 1 vs 9, 13 vs 5, 8 vs 16, 12 vs 4
* '''Right Bracket''': 3 vs 11, 15 vs 7, 6 vs 14, 10 vs 2
 
Seedings are determined by their ranking: the sum of the combined base stat totals of all Pokémon, plus 1/20 of the product of the number of different types represented by the Pokémon and the highest level among the Pokémon. If two Trainers tie in ranking, the higher internal Trainer number will win the tiebreaker; the player will always win the tiebreaker against any CPU Trainer, while Dome Ace Tucker will win any tiebreaker against other CPU Trainers. In the event of a tie battle, the higher seed advances and the lower seed is eliminated.
 
====Battle Style====
The battle style of a Trainer is solely determined by the [[effort values]] of all of the Trainer's Pokémon. A stat is considered to be emphasized if it makes up at least 30% of the team's EVs (taking [[Nature]] into account: for this calculation, EVs on a Pokémon with a beneficial Nature are worth 10% more, while EVs on a hindering Nature are worth 10% less), and neglected if there are no EVs in that stat among the entered Pokémon.
 
If there any emphasized stats, they are shown (if there are three emphasized stats, only two are shown). Otherwise, if there are any neglected stats, they are shown (if there are more than two, only two are shown; the ones that are shown are further influenced by the number of entered Pokémon having a hindering Nature in the particular stat). Otherwise, the Trainer is said to "raise Pokémon in a well-balanced way."
 
====CPU Battles====
Note that the game does not simulate battles between two CPU Trainers. Instead, the outcome between two CPU Trainers is broken down as follows: each Trainer is scored based upon the sum of the following:
* The type affinity of damaging attacks: each attack dealing damage on the team is compared against each Pokémon on the opposing team. 4 points are awarded if the attack is normally effective, 12 if super-effective, and 20 if 4× super-effective. No points are awarded if the attack is resisted. 8 points are deducted if the attack is 4× resisted, and 16 points are deducted if the attack is ineffective. For the purposes of calculating this, {{type|Ground}} attacks are considered to be neutral against Pokémon with {{a|Levitate}}. Against Pokémon with {{a|Wonder Guard}}, type matchups that are not super-effective do not award nor deduct points.
* The sum of the base stats of all Pokémon, divided by 10
* The seeding of the Trainer, minus 1
* A random value from 0 to 31
 
The Trainer with the higher score advances; if this is a tie, then the higher-seeded Trainer advances. During tournaments in which he may be challenged by the player, Tucker always appears as the #2 seeded contestant, and will always win his battles against CPU opponents.
 
====CPU Pokémon Selection====
To determine the Pokémon sent out by a CPU Trainer against the player, each of the CPU Trainer's three Pokémon is given a score. There are two scoring methods, which are chosen at random: the offensive method and defensive method. Both methods compare the type affinity of the Pokémon's damaging attacks against each of the three Pokémon on the player's team. In the offensive method, 2 points are awarded if the attack is normally effective, 4 if super-effective, and 8 if 4× super-effective. In the defensive method, 2 points are awarded if the attack is resisted, 4 if 4× resisted, and 8 if ineffective. 2 points are deducted if super-effective, and 4 are deducted if 4× super-effective. No points are awarded or deducted in any other scenario. For the purposes of this calculation, type matchups that are not super-effective against Pokémon with {{a|Wonder Guard}} are ignored (no points are awarded or deducted), and {{type|Ground}} attacks are considered to be neutral against Pokémon with {{a|Levitate}}.
 
If all three Pokémon tie in one method, the other method is used. If all three Pokémon tie in the second method, then two Pokémon and the order they appear are chosen at random. Otherwise, the two highest-scoring Pokémon is chosen (if there is a tie for the second selection, the second selection of Pokémon is chosen at random). There is a 40% chance that the CPU Trainer will lead off with the higher-scoring Pokémon, and a 60% chance of leading off with the lower-scoring Pokémon.
 
====In the anime====
In the anime, Ash challenged the Battle Dome, which is located near [[Lavender Town]], in ''[[AG153|Tactics Theatrics!!]]'', as his third facility.
 
====Gallery====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{frontier color}}; {{roundy|10px}};" width="250px"
|-
| width="33%" | [[File:Battle dome interior.png|203px]]
| width="33%" | [[File:TrainerroomBD.png|170px]]
| width="33%" | [[File:Vs Tucker.png|238px]]
|-
| <small>Inside the Battle Dome</small>
| <small>Trainers can view info on their opponents</small>
| <small>Before battle in the Battle Dome</small>
|}
{{-}}
 
===Battle Arena===
[[File:Battle Arena anime.png|thumb|left|In the anime]]
{{Facility infobox
|name=Arena
|jname=バトルアリーナ
|jtrans=Battle Arena
|image=Battle Arena E.png
|slogon=Let the toughest teams gather!
|bpr=7
|partsing=3
|brain=Arena Tycoon Greta
|brainsprite=Spr E Greta
|symbol=Guts
|silver=28
|gold=56
}}
The '''Battle Arena''' (Japanese: '''バトルアリーナ''' ''Battle Arena'') pits two Pokémon against one another for three rounds. If both Pokémon last all three rounds, they are rated on how they battled in three aspects, and the Pokémon with the higher score wins, and the losing Pokémon leaves battle. If they somehow tie, both Pokémon leave battle. A knockout results in an automatic win for the Pokémon that is still standing.
 
Pokémon are scored on their mind, skill, and body. This is much like the [[Fallarbor Town]] {{pkmn|Battle Tent}} rules. The Pokémon with the better rating in each category scores two points, while a tie will award one point to each Pokémon.
* '''Mind''' judges Pokémon on their offensive style. One point is awarded if an attack that deals damage is chosen for use (except {{m|Counter}}, {{m|Mirror Coat}}, and {{m|Bide}}, which do not award points, and {{m|Fake Out}}, which deducts one point), and one point is deducted if {{m|Protect}}, {{m|Detect}}, or {{m|Endure}} was chosen. All other moves do not award points. The Pokémon with the higher number of points wins the two points in the overall judgment.
* '''Skill''' judges Pokémon on accuracy. One point is awarded if an attack lands successfully, while two points are deducted if it does not, unless it was caused by {{m|Protect}}, {{m|Detect}}, {{m|Endure}}, or {{m|Fake Out}}, in which no points are deducted. The Pokémon with the higher number of points wins the two points in the overall judgment.
* '''Body''' judges the amount of HP remaining at the end of the third round compared to their amount at the start of the first. The Pokémon with the better ratio wins the two points in the overall judgment.
 
The Battle Arena is a series of single challenges, rather than a forced streak of some amount, and so after 28 wins and 56 wins, [[Arena Tycoon Greta]] appears to challenge the player. On her defeat, she awards the player with the Guts Symbol.
 
====In the anime====
In the anime, Ash challenged the Battle Arena, located near [[Saffron City]], as his second facility, in ''[[AG149|Wheel of Frontier!]]''. Before the match begins, a special machine is used to determine if the match is 1-vs-1, 2-vs-2, or 3-vs-3.
 
====Gallery====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{frontier color}}; {{roundy|10px}};" width="250px"
|-
| width="33%" | [[File:Battle arena interior.png|192px]]
| width="33%" | [[File:HallwayBA.png|200px]]
| width="33%" | [[File:Vs Greta.png|232px]]
|-
| <small>Inside the Battle Arena</small>
| <small>Hallway</small>
| <small>Before battle in the Battle Arena</small>
|}
{{-}}
 
===Battle Pike===
[[File:Battle Pike anime.png|thumb|left|In the anime]]
{{Facility infobox
|name=Pike
|jname=バトルチューブ
|jtrans=Battle Tube
|image=Battle Pike E.png
|slogon=Choose one of three paths!
|counter=Rooms per round
|bpr=7
|partsing=3
|brain=Pike Queen Lucy
|brainsprite=Spr E Lucy
|symbol=Luck
|silver=2
|gold=10
}}
The '''Battle Pike''' (Japanese: '''バトルチューブ''' ''Battle Tube'') is a long pike in the design of a Seviper. Inside of it are 21 rooms, in seven sets of three. The player may choose any of the three in a set to continue through, and in each of the three, any of the following eight events may occur:
* Single battle: The Trainer walks up to the player and battles.
* Double battle: Two Trainers walk up to the player and battle.
* Single battle and healing: 3 Pokémon per side; winner's Pokémon are completely healed.
* Wild Pokémon: wild {{p|Dusclops}}, {{p|Seviper}}, {{p|Milotic}}, {{p|Wobbuffet}}, {{p|Breloom}}, or {{p|Electrode}} appear.
* No event: An NPC stands in the room but does nothing.
* Status effect: A surprise attack will inflict a status on one or more of a player's Pokémon. The status includes {{p|Kirlia}}'s {{status|burn}}, {{status|paralysis}}, {{status|poison}}, or {{status|sleep}} and Dusclops's {{status|burn}} or {{status|freeze}}.
 
{| style="float:left; background: #{{frontier color light}}; {{roundy|10px}}; border: 3px solid #{{frontier color}}"
|- style="text-align:center;"
! Status Effect
! Probability
|- style="background:#{{poison color light}};"
| {{status|poison}}
| style="text-align:center;" | 35%
|- style="background:#{{ice color light}};"
| {{status|freeze}}
| style="text-align:center;" | 25%
|- style="background:#{{electric color light}};"
| {{status|paralysis}}
| style="text-align:center;" | 20%
|- style="background:#{{psychic color light}};"
| {{status|sleep}}
| style="text-align:center;" | 10%
|- style="background:#{{fire color light}};"
| {{status|burn}}
| style="text-align:center;" | 10%
|}
{{left clear}}
* One or two recovery: One or two of the player's Pokémon will be healed.
* Full recovery: All of the player's Pokémon will be healed.
 
The lady standing outside of the rooms will hint at what is in one of the three rooms. Each quote has two possibilities, but the first is more common than the second.
 
{| style="float:left; background: #{{frontier color light}}; {{roundy|10px}}; border: 3px solid #{{frontier color}}"
|- style="text-align:center;"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}};" | Quote
! Result 1
! style="{{roundytr|5px}};" | Result 2
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|For some odd reason, I felt a wave<br>of nostalgia coming from it...
|Status ailment
|Heals one or two Pokémon
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Is it...A <sc>Trainer</sc>?<br>I sense the presence of people...
|Single battle
|Heals all Pokémon
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|It seems to have the distinct aroma<br>of <sc>Pokémon</sc> wafting around it...
|Wild Pokémon
|Single battle, then heal party
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|I seem to have heard something...<br>It may have been whispering...
|Idle NPC
|Double battle
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|From every path I sense a dreadful<br>presence...
|colspan=2|Battle Pike Queen Lucy
|}{{-}}
 
The [[Frontier Brain]] of the Battle Pike is [[Pike Queen Lucy]]. She challenges Trainers who complete 27 rooms (two passes through the pike) and 139 rooms (10 passes). By beating her, one is awarded with the Luck Symbol.
 
====Wild Pokémon====
{{Catch/header|building|no}}
{{Catch/header|building|no}}
{{catch/div|building|Room 0-280}}
{{Catch/div|building|Special}}
{{Catch/entry3|336|Seviper|no|no|yes|Building|{{tt|46|Level 50}}, {{tt|56-96|Open Level}}|26%|type1=Poison}}
{{Catch/entry3|052|Meowth|no|no|yes|Trade|The same as the traded Pokémon|One|tradenum=300|tradename=Skitty|type1=normal}}
{{Catch/entry3|350|Milotic|no|no|yes|Building|{{tt|46|Level 50}}, {{tt|56-96|Open Level}}|26%|type1=Water}}
{{Catch/entry3|356|Dusclops|no|no|yes|Building|{{tt|45|Level 50}}, {{tt|55-95|Open Level}}|48%|type1=Ghost}}
{{catch/div|building|Room 281-560}}
{{Catch/entry3|336|Seviper|no|no|yes|Building|{{tt|46|Level 50}}, {{tt|56-96|Open Level}}|26%|type1=Poison}}
{{Catch/entry3|350|Milotic|no|no|yes|Building|{{tt|46|Level 50}}, {{tt|56-96|Open Level}}|26%|type1=Water}}
{{Catch/entry3|101|Electrode|no|no|yes|Building|{{tt|45|Level 50}}, {{tt|55-95|Open Level}}|48%|type1=Electric}}
{{catch/div|building|Room 561-840}}
{{Catch/entry3|336|Seviper|no|no|yes|Building|{{tt|46|Level 50}}, {{tt|56-96|Open Level}}|26%|type1=Poison}}
{{Catch/entry3|350|Milotic|no|no|yes|Building|{{tt|46|Level 50}}, {{tt|56-96|Open Level}}|26%|type1=Water}}
{{Catch/entry3|286|Breloom|no|no|yes|Building|{{tt|45|Level 50}}, {{tt|55-95|Open Level}}|48%|type1=Grass|type2=Fighting}}
{{catch/div|building|Room 840+}}
{{Catch/entry3|336|Seviper|no|no|yes|Building|{{tt|46|Level 50}}, {{tt|56-96|Open Level}}|26%|type1=Poison}}
{{Catch/entry3|350|Milotic|no|no|yes|Building|{{tt|46|Level 50}}, {{tt|56-96|Open Level}}|26%|type1=Water}}
{{Catch/entry3|202|Wobbuffet|no|no|yes|Building|{{tt|45|Level 50}}, {{tt|55-95|Open Level}}|48%|type1=Psychic}}
{{Catch/footer|building}}
{{Catch/footer|building}}


=====Level 50=====
==Special encounters==
{|
A {{p|Sudowoodo}} is blocking the path to the waterfall near the [[Battle Palace]]. The [[Wailmer Pail]] must be used in order to battle it.
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=336
|pokemon=Seviper
|gender=both
|ability=Shed Skin
|level=46
|type1=Poison
|move1=Toxic|move1type=Poison
|move2=Glare|move2type=Normal
|move3=Body Slam|move3type=Normal
|move4=Sludge Bomb|move4type=Poison}}
 
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=350
|pokemon=Milotic
|gender=both
|ability=Marvel Scale
|level=46
|type1=Water
|move1=Toxic|move1type=Poison
|move2=Hypnosis|move2type=Psychic
|move3=Body Slam|move3type=Normal
|move4=Surf|move4type=Water}}
 
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=356
|pokemon=Dusclops
|gender=both
|ability=Pressure
|level=45
|type1=Ghost
|move1=Will-O-Wisp|move1type=Fire
|move2=Mean Look|move2type=Normal
|move3=Toxic|move3type=Poison
|move4=Shadow Punch|move4type=Ghost}}
|}
{|
{|
|-
|{{Pokémon/3
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|game=Emerald
|ndex=101
|ndex=185
|pokemon=Electrode
|pokemon=Sudowoodo
|ability=Soundproof|ability2=Static
|level=45
|type1=Electric
|move1=Explosion|move1type=Normal
|move2=Selfdestruct|move2type=Normal
|move3=Thunder|move3type=Electric
|move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison}}
 
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=286
|pokemon=Breloom
|ability=Effect Spore
|level=45
|gender=both
|gender=both
|type1=Grass
|type1=Rock
|type2=Fighting
|ability=Sturdy
|move1=Spore|move1type=Grass
|ability2=Rock Head
|move2=Stun Spore|move2type=Grass
|level=40
|move3=PoisonPowder|move3type=Poison
|move1=Flail|move1type=Normal
|move4=Hidden Power|move4type=Normal}}
|move2=Low Kick|move2type=Fighting
 
|move3=Rock Slide|move3type=Rock
|{{Pokémon/3
|move4=Block|move4type=Normal}}
|game=Emerald
|ndex=202
|pokemon=Wobbuffet
|gender=both
|ability=Shadow Tag
|level=45
|type1=Psychic
|move1=Counter|move1type=Fighting
|move2=Mirror Coat|move2type=Psychic
|move3=Safeguard|move3type=Normal
|move4=Destiny Bond|move4type=Ghost}}
|}
|}


=====Open Level=====
==Facilities==
{|
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{hoenn color dark}}; {{roundy}}; border: 4px solid #{{hoenn color}}" colspan="4" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|{{Pokémon/3
! style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|000|Facility}}
|game=Emerald
! style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}" | {{color2|000|Frontier Brain}}
|ndex=336
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Symbol|Symbols}}
|pokemon=Seviper
|- style="background:#FFF"
|gender=both
| [[File:Battle Factory E.png|x120px]]<br>[[Battle Factory (Generation III)|Battle Factory]]
|ability=Shed Skin
| [[File:Spr E Noland.png]]<br>[[Factory Head (Trainer class)|Factory Head]] [[Noland]]
|level={{tt|56-96|4 lower than the level of the player's highest leveled Pokémon, but no lower than 56}}
| [[File:Knowledgesymbolsilver.png|50px]]<br>Silver Knowledge Symbol
|type1=Poison
| [[File:Knowledgesymbol.png|50px]]<br>Gold Knowledge Symbol
|move1=Toxic|move1type=Poison
|- style="background:#FFF"
|move2=Glare|move2type=Normal
| [[File:Battle Arena E.png|x120px]]<br>[[Battle Arena]]
|move3=Poison Fang|move3type=Poison
| [[File:Spr E Greta.png]]<br>[[Greta|Arena Tycoon Greta]]
|move4=Sludge Bomb|move4type=Poison}}
| [[File:Gutssymbolsilver.png|50px]]<br>Silver Guts Symbol
 
| [[File:Gutssymbol.png|50px]]<br>Gold Guts Symbol
|{{Pokémon/3
|- style="background:#FFF"
|game=Emerald
| [[File:Battle Dome E.png|x120px]]<br>[[Battle Dome]]
|ndex=350
| [[File:Spr E Tucker.png]]<br>[[Tucker|Dome Ace Tucker]]
|pokemon=Milotic
| [[File:Tacticssymbolsilver.png|50px]]<br>Silver Tactics Symbol
|gender=both
| [[File:Tacticssymbol.png|50px]]<br>Gold Tactics Symbol
|ability=Marvel Scale
|- style="background:#FFF"
|level={{tt|56-96|4 lower than the level of the player's highest leveled Pokémon, but no lower than 56}}
| [[File:Battle Pike E.png|x120px]]<br>[[Battle Pike]]
|type1=Water
| [[File:Spr E Lucy.png]]<br>[[Lucy|Pike Queen Lucy]]
|move1=Toxic|move1type=Poison
| [[File:Lucksymbolsilver.png|50px]]<br>Silver Luck Symbol
|move2=Hypnosis|move2type=Psychic
| [[File:Lucksymbol.png|50px]]<br>Gold Luck Symbol
|move3=Body Slam|move3type=Normal
|- style="background:#FFF"
|move4=Ice Beam|move4type=Ice}}
| [[File:Battle Palace E.png|x120px]]<br>[[Battle Palace]]
 
| [[File:Spr E Spenser.png]]<br>[[Spenser|Palace Maven Spenser]]
|{{Pokémon/3
| [[File:Spiritssymbolsilver.png|50px]]<br>Silver Spirits Symbol
|game=Emerald
| [[File:Spiritssymbol.png|50px]]<br>Gold Spirits Symbol
|ndex=356
|- style="background:#FFF"
|pokemon=Dusclops
| [[File:Battle Pyramid E.png|x120px]]<br>[[Battle Pyramid]]
|gender=both
| [[File:Spr E Brandon.png]]<br>[[Brandon|Pyramid King Brandon]]
|ability=Pressure
| [[File:Bravesymbolsilver.png|50px]]<br>Silver Brave Symbol
|level={{tt|55-95|5 lower than the level of the player's highest leveled Pokémon, but no lower than 55}}
| [[File:Bravesymbol.png|50px]]<br>Gold Brave Symbol
|type1=Ghost
|move1=Will-O-Wisp|move1type=Fire
|move2=Mean Look|move2type=Normal
|move3=Toxic|move3type=Poison
|move4=Ice Beam|move4type=Ice}}
|}
{|
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=101
|pokemon=Electrode
|ability=Soundproof|ability2=Static
|level={{tt|55-95|5 lower than the level of the player's highest leveled Pokémon, but no lower than 55}}
|type1=Electric
|move1=Explosion|move1type=Normal
|move2=Selfdestruct|move2type=Normal
|move3=Thunder|move3type=Electric
|move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison}}
 
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=286
|pokemon=Breloom
|gender=both
|ability=Effect Spore
|level={{tt|55-95|5 lower than the level of the player's highest leveled Pokémon, but no lower than 55}}
|type1=Grass
|type2=Fighting
|move1=Spore|move1type=Grass
|move2=Stun Spore|move2type=Grass
|move3=PoisonPowder|move3type=Poison
|move4=Hidden Power|move4type=Normal}}
 
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=202
|pokemon=Wobbuffet
|gender=both
|ability=Shadow Tag
|level={{tt|55-95|5 lower than the level of the player's highest leveled Pokémon, but no lower than 55}}
|type1=Psychic
|move1=Counter|move1type=Fighting
|move2=Mirror Coat|move2type=Psychic
|move3=Safeguard|move3type=Normal
|move4=Encore|move4type=Normal}}
|}
 
====In the anime====
In the anime, the Battle Pike is located near [[Fuchsia City]], and Ash challenged it as his fourth facility in ''[[AG158|Queen of the Serpentine!]]''.
 
====Gallery====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{frontier color}}; {{roundy|10px}};" width="250px"
|-  
|-  
| width="33%" | [[File:Battle pike interior.png|143px]]
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[File:Battle Tower E.png|x120px]]<br>{{Gdis|Battle Tower|III}}
| width="33%" | [[File:RoomsBP.png|200px]]
| style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Spr E Anabel.png]]<br>[[Tower Tycoon (Trainer class)|Salon Maiden]] [[Anabel]]
| width="33%" | [[File:Vs Lucy.png|190px]]
| style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Abilitysymbolsilver.png|50px]]<br>Silver Ability Symbol
|-
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybr|5px}};" | [[File:Abilitysymbol.png|50px]]<br>Gold Ability Symbol
| <small>Inside the Battle Pike</small>
|}<br clear="all">
| <small>Room with three entrances</small>
| <small>Before battle in the Battle Pike</small>
|}
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==Other points of interest==
==Other points of interest==
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There is a house next to the Battle Tower. Inside, there is a Trainer who wants to trade a {{p|Meowth}} for a {{p|Skitty}}.
There is a house next to the Battle Tower. Inside, there is a Trainer who wants to trade a {{p|Meowth}} for a {{p|Skitty}}.


===Record Hall===
===Ranking Hall===
[[File:Record Hall.png|thumb|The Record Hall]]
[[File:Record Hall E.png|thumb|The Ranking Hall]]
The record hall contains all of the records that the player has set at the Battle Frontier. There are three rooms. The one on the left contains records for the Battle Pike, Dome, and Factory, the one in the center has records for the Battle Tower, and the one on the right contains records for the Battle Palace, Pyramid, and Arena.
The Ranking Hall contains all of the records that the player has set at the Battle Frontier. There are three rooms. The one on the left contains records for the Battle Pike, Dome, and Factory, the one in the center has records for the Battle Tower, and the one on the right contains records for the Battle Palace, Pyramid, and Arena.


If the player mixes records with another Emerald game, Battle Frontier records will be copied over from the other game and compared.
If the player mixes records with another Emerald game, Battle Frontier records will be copied over from the other game and compared.


===Sudowoodo===
===Sudowoodo===
A level 40 {{p|Sudowoodo}} is located in the southeast section of the Battle Frontier. Much like in [[Generation II]], NPCs will talk about it as a tree. However, when the player uses the {{DL|List of key items in Generation III|Wailmer Pail}} on it, it will spring to life. This is the only location of Sudowoodo in the handheld games of [[Generation III]].
A level 40 {{p|Sudowoodo}} is located in the southeast section of the Battle Frontier. Much like in [[Generation II]], NPCs will talk about it as if it is a tree. However, when the player uses the [[Wailmer Pail]] on it, it will spring to life and battle the player. This Sudowoodo blocks the path to the Artisan Cave until it is battled. This is the only location a wild Sudowoodo can be battled in the [[Generation III]] handheld games.


===Betting man===
===Betting man===
In the house south of the Battle Pyramid a man can be visited. After receiving at least 3 silver Symbols, he will ask the player to compete in a random facility. The player can give him 5, 10, or 15 Battle Points. If the player wins, the man will give him back twice the amount the player gave him. If the player loses, the Battle Points are lost.
In the house south of the Battle Pyramid a man can be visited. After receiving at least 3 silver Symbols, he will ask the player to compete in a random facility, which changes daily. The player can give him 5, 10, or 15 Battle Points. If the player wins, the man will give him back twice the amount the player gave him. If the player loses, the Battle Points are lost.


===Stats judge===
===Stats judge===
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{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #505050; {{roundy}}; border: 2px solid #6f6f6f"
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #505050; border: 2px solid #6f6f6f"
|- style="color: #fff"
|- style="color: #fff"
! style="background: #6f6f6f; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon's ability
! style="background: #6f6f6f; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon's ability
! style="background: #6f6f6f; {{roundytr|5px}}" | IV total
! style="background: #6f6f6f; {{roundytr|5px}}" | IV total
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| {{color|000|Quite impressive}}
| {{color|000|Quite impressive}}
| 121 to 150
| 121 to 150
|- style="background: #fff"
|-
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color|000|Wonderfully outstanding}}
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color|000|Wonderfully outstanding}}
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | 151 to 186
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | 151 to 186
|}
|}
{{-}}
{{-}}


{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #505050; {{roundy}}; border: 2px solid #6f6f6f"
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #505050; border: 2px solid #6f6f6f"
|- style="color: #fff"
|- style="color: #fff"
! style="background: #6f6f6f; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Highest IV
! style="background: #6f6f6f; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Highest IV
! style="background: #6f6f6f; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Range
! style="background: #6f6f6f; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Range
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| {{color|000|Outstanding}}
| {{color|000|Outstanding}}
| 26 to 30
| 26 to 30
|- style="background: #fff"
|-
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color|000|Flawless}}
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color|000|Flawless}}
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | 31
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | 31
|}
|}
{{-}}
{{-}}


===Move Tutors===
===Move Tutors===
In a house next to the Battle Dome, there are two Move Tutors. They will teach a Pokémon a selection of attacks for a price in Battle Points.
In a house next to the Battle Dome, there are two [[Move Tutor]]s. They will teach a Pokémon a selection of attacks for a price in Battle Points.


====List of Move Tutor moves====
====List of Move Tutor moves====
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|
{{tutormv/header|emerald|BP|no|disp=Left Tutor}}
{{tutormv/header|emerald|BP|no|disp=Left Tutor}}
{{tutormv|Body Slam|Normal|bp=48}}
{{tutormv|Softboiled|Normal|bp=16}}
{{tutormv|Counter|Fighting|bp=48}}
{{tutormv|Seismic Toss|Fighting|bp=24}}
{{tutormv|Dream Eater|Psychic|bp=24}}
{{tutormv|Dream Eater|Psychic|bp=24}}
{{tutormv|Mega Kick|Normal|bp=24}}
{{tutormv|Mega Punch|Normal|bp=24}}
{{tutormv|Mega Punch|Normal|bp=24}}
{{tutormv|Mega Kick|Normal|bp=48}}
{{tutormv|Body Slam|Normal|bp=48}}
{{tutormv|Rock Slide|Rock|bp=48}}
{{tutormv|Rock Slide|Rock|bp=48}}
{{tutormv|Seismic Toss|Fighting|bp=24}}
{{tutormv|Counter|Fighting|bp=48}}
{{tutormv|Softboiled|Normal|bp=16}}
{{tutormv|Thunder Wave|Electric|bp=48}}
{{tutormv|Swords Dance|Normal|bp=48}}
{{tutormv|Swords Dance|Normal|bp=48}}
{{tutormv|Thunder Wave|Electric|bp=48}}
|}
|}
|}
|}
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{{tutormv/header|emerald|BP|no|disp=Right Tutor}}
{{tutormv/header|emerald|BP|no|disp=Right Tutor}}
{{tutormv|Defense Curl|Normal|bp=16}}
{{tutormv|Defense Curl|Normal|bp=16}}
{{tutormv|Snore|Normal|bp=24}}
{{tutormv|Mud-Slap|Ground|bp=24}}
{{tutormv|Swift|Normal|bp=24}}
{{tutormv|Icy Wind|Ice|bp=24}}
{{tutormv|Endure|Normal|bp=48}}
{{tutormv|Endure|Normal|bp=48}}
{{tutormv|Fire Punch|Fire|bp=48}}
{{tutormv|Psych Up|Normal|bp=48}}
{{tutormv|Ice Punch|Ice|bp=48}}
{{tutormv|Ice Punch|Ice|bp=48}}
{{tutormv|Icy Wind|Ice|bp=24}}
{{tutormv|Mud-Slap|Ground|bp=24}}
{{tutormv|Psych Up|Normal|bp=48}}
{{tutormv|Snore|Normal|bp=24}}
{{tutormv|Swift|Normal|bp=24}}
{{tutormv|ThunderPunch|Electric|bp=48}}
{{tutormv|ThunderPunch|Electric|bp=48}}
{{tutormv|Fire Punch|Fire|bp=48}}
|}
|}
|}
|}
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===Battle Point Exchange Service Corner===
===Battle Point Exchange Service Corner===
[[File:Battle Point Exchange Service Corner.png|thumb|The Battle Point Exchange Service Corner]]
[[File:Battle Point Exchange Service Corner E.png|thumb|The Battle Point Exchange Service Corner]]
The Battle Point Exchange Service Corner, or simply the Exchange Service Corner, sells various goods in exchange for Battle Points earned at other parts of the Battle Frontier. Players can purchase goods for their [[secret base]], [[vitamin]]s, and [[held item|items that can be held by a Pokémon]].
The Battle Point Exchange Service Corner, or simply the Exchange Service Corner, sells various goods in exchange for Battle Points earned at other parts of the Battle Frontier. Players can purchase [[decoration]]s for their [[Secret Base]] or [[player's house|room]], [[vitamin]]s, and [[held item]]s.


{{shop|Leftmost Cashier}}
{{shop|Leftmost cashier}}
{{shoprow|{{shopdec|Kiss Poster|KissPosterSprite|16|BP}}|{{shopdec|Kiss Cushion|KissCushionSprite|32|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopdec|Kiss Poster|KissPosterSprite|16|BP|6=Poster#Generation III}}|{{shopdec|Kiss Cushion|KissCushionSprite|32|BP|6=Cushion}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopdec|Meowth Doll|Doll Meowth III|48|BP}}|{{shopdec|Clefairy Doll|Doll Clefairy III|48|BP||Pokémon Doll#Generation III}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopdec|Smoochum Doll|Doll Smoochum III|32|BP|6=Pokémon doll#Generation III}}|{{shopdec|Togepi Doll|Doll Togepi III|48|BP|6=Pokémon doll#Generation III}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopdec|Ditto Doll|Doll Ditto III|48|BP}}|{{shopdec|Chikorita Doll|Doll Chikorita III|80|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopdec|Meowth Doll|Doll Meowth III|48|BP|6=Pokémon doll#Generation III}}|{{shopdec|Clefairy Doll|Doll Clefairy III|48|BP|6=Pokémon doll#Generation III}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopdec|Cyndaquil Doll|Doll Cyndaquil III|80|BP}}|{{shopdec|Totodile Doll|Doll Totodile III|80|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopdec|Ditto Doll|Doll Ditto III|48|BP|6=Pokémon doll#Generation III}}|{{shopdec|Cyndaquil Doll|Doll Cyndaquil III|80|BP|6=Pokémon doll#Generation III}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopdec|Togepi Doll|Doll Togepi III|48|BP}}|{{shopdec|Smoochum Doll|Doll Smoochum III|80|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopdec|Chikorita Doll|Doll Chikorita III|80|BP|6=Pokémon doll#Generation III}}|{{shopdec|Totodile Doll|Doll Totodile III|80|BP|6=Pokémon doll#Generation III}}}}
{{shopfooter|multiple=yes}}
{{shopfooter|multiple=yes}}
{{shop|Second Cashier from Left}}
{{shop|Second cashier from left}}
{{shoprow|{{shopdec|Venusaur Doll|Doll Venusaur III|256|BP}}|{{shopdec|Charizard Doll|Doll Charizard III|256|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopdec|Lapras Doll|Doll Lapras III|128|BP|6=Pokémon doll#Generation III}}|{{shopdec|Snorlax Doll|Doll Snorlax III|128|BP|6=Pokémon doll#Generation III}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopdec|Blastoise Doll|Doll Blastoise III|256|BP}}|{{shopdec|Lapras Doll|Doll Lapras III|128|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopdec|Venusaur Doll|Doll Venusaur III|256|BP|6=Pokémon doll#Generation III}}|{{shopdec|Charizard Doll|Doll Charizard III|256|BP|6=Pokémon doll#Generation III}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopdec|Snorlax Doll|Doll Snorlax III|128|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopdec|Blastoise Doll|Doll Blastoise III|256|BP|6=Pokémon doll#Generation III}}}}
{{shopfooter}}
{{shopfooter}}
[[File:Exchange Service Corner interior.png|thumb|Inside the Exchange Service Corner]]
[[File:Exchange Service Corner interior E.png|thumb|Inside the Exchange Service Corner]]
{{shop|Second Cashier from Right}}
{{shop|Second cashier from right}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|HP Up|1|BP}}|{{shopitem|Protein|1|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Protein|1|BP}}|{{shopitem|Calcium|1|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Iron|1|BP}}|{{shopitem|Calcium|1|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Iron|1|BP}}|{{shopitem|Zinc|1|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Zinc|1|BP}}|{{shopitem|Carbos|1|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Carbos|1|BP}}|{{shopitem|HP Up|1|BP}}}}
{{shopfooter|multiple=yes}}
{{shopfooter|multiple=yes}}
{{shop|Rightmost Cashier}}
{{shop|Rightmost cashier}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|BrightPowder|64|BP}}|{{shopitem|Choice Band|64|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Leftovers|48|BP}}|{{shopitem|White Herb|48|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Focus Band|64|BP}}|{{shopitem|King's Rock|64|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Quick Claw|48|BP}}|{{shopitem|Mental Herb|48|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Leftovers|48|BP}}|{{shopitem|Mental Herb|48|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Bright Powder|64|BP|display=BrightPowder}}|{{shopitem|Choice Band|64|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Quick Claw|48|BP}}|{{shopitem|Scope Lens|64|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|King's Rock|64|BP}}|{{shopitem|Focus Band|64|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|White Herb|48|BP}}|}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Scope Lens|64|BP}}}}
{{shopfooter}}
{{shopfooter}}
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===Poké Mart===
===Poké Mart===
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{{shoprow|{{shopitem|HP Up|9800}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|HP Up|9800}}}}
{{shopfooter}}
{{shopfooter}}
==In the anime==
===''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''===
[[File:Battle Frontier anime.png|thumb|230px|The locations of the first six Kanto Battle Frontier facilities in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
In the {{pkmn|anime}}, this Battle Frontier, rather than being on one of [[Hoenn]]'s many small islands, is spread across the [[Kanto]] region, presumably so as to reflect on the then-recent releases of {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} as well as Emerald. Much like the [[Gym]]s do not have a requirement that {{Ash}} beats anyone besides the [[Gym Leader]], Ash is not required to compete in any matches besides those against the Frontier Brain.
The Battle Frontier is owned and operated by [[Scott]], whom Ash first met in ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]''.
* The Battle Factory appeared in ''[[AG135|Numero Uno Articuno]]'' and ''[[AG136|The Symbol Life]]''. It is located near [[Cerulean City]] and was the first facility Ash challenged.
* The Battle Arena appeared in ''[[AG149|Wheel of Frontier!]]''. It is located near [[Saffron City]] and was the second facility Ash challenged.
* The Battle Dome appeared in ''[[AG153|Tactics Theatrics!!]]''. It is located south of [[Lavender Town]], possibly on {{rt|12|Kanto}}, and was the third facility Ash challenged.
* The Battle Pike appeared in ''[[AG158|Queen of the Serpentine!]]''. It is located near [[Fuchsia City]] and was the fourth facility Ash challenged.
* The Battle Palace appeared in ''[[AG164|Ka Boom with a View!]]''. It is located on [[Metallica Island]], near the [[Seafoam Islands]], and was the fifth facility Ash challenged.
* The Battle Tower appeared in ''[[AG169|Talking a Good Game!]]'' and ''[[AG170|Second Time's the Charm!]]''. It is located near [[Cremini Town]] and was the sixth facility Ash challenged.
* The Battle Pyramid appeared in ''[[AG178|Battling the Enemy Within!]]'', ''[[AG186|Overjoyed!]]'', ''[[AG189|Gathering the Gang of Four!]]'', and ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]''. It was the last facility Ash challenged. Unlike the other facilities, this facility is mobile, being able to fly in order to keep its location a secret to all those who haven't defeated the six other facilities. It was initially located near [[Pewter City]] and was later also seen in [[Fennel Valley]]. It also reappeared in [[Snowpoint City]] during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''.
The Trainers who earn a [[Symbol]] from each of the seven Frontier Brains are entered into the Battle Frontier [[Hall of Fame]] and can become Frontier Brains with their own [[Battle facility|battle facilities]], if they so choose. Even if the offer is turned down, the possibility to accept it remains open indefinitely.
===''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''===
[[File:Hoenn Battle Frontier anime.png|thumb|250px|The Hoenn Battle Frontier in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'']]
The proper Hoenn Battle Frontier appeared in ''[[JN007|Serving Up the Flute Cup!]]'', where Ash and [[Goh]] traveled there to participate in the [[Battle Frontier Flute Cup]], a small tournament with a set of [[flute]]s as its prize. There they met [[Hodge]], a Trainer from [[Lavaridge Town]] who was also there to compete. Ash eventually emerged victorious and brought back the flutes to [[Cerise Laboratory]]. While on the island, Goh also {{pkmn2|caught}} a {{TP|Goh|Taillow}} and three {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Dustox|Wurmple}}.
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==In the manga==
==In the manga==
[[File:PS316.png|thumb|250px|{{adv|Emerald}}, [[Todd Snap]] and all Frontier Brains except for {{FB|Factory Head|Noland}} in the Pokémon Adventures manga]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
The Battle Frontier first appeared in ''[[SP33|Off To The Battle Frontier!!]]''. Unlike the anime, only the Battle Factory, Battle Arena, and Battle Pike appeared.
In the {{adv|Emerald chapter|sixth chapter}} of the ''[[Pokémon Adventures]]'' manga, a {{pkmn|Trainer}} named {{adv|Emerald}} arrives at the Battle Frontier, where he accidentally interferes in the opening ceremonies and gains the second challenge of clearing the seven Facilities by defeating the [[Frontier Brain]]s within that time. During this time, Emerald befriends [[Todd Snap]] and discovers that the masked [[Guile Hideout]] is seeking {{p|Jirachi}} for evil purposes after finding out that an overleveled Sceptile, which later became his, was in the [[#Battle Factory|Battle Factory]]. Now learning of this, he also seeks to stop Guile Hideout from achieving his goal, a task easier said then done.
 
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Battle Frontier Hoenn Adventures.png|thumb|250px|The Battle Frontier in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===={{MangaArc|Emerald}}====
A [[Pokédex holder]] named {{adv|Emerald}} challenged the Battle Frontier during its seven-day opening ceremony. Eventually it was revealed that he had been sent to the Battle Frontier by {{adv|Professor Oak}} in order to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} the {{pkmn2|Mythical}} [[Pokémon category|Wish Pokémon]] {{adv|Jirachi}}, which he had predicted to be awake at the site during the same seven days that the Battle Frontier opening ceremony would take place. It turned out that an armored villain named [[Guile Hideout]] was also planning to catch Jirachi for his own evil ambitions, even stealing all the [[rental Pokémon]] from the {{gdis|Battle Factory|IV}} to be used against anyone getting in his way.
 
During his Battle Factory challenge, Emerald rented a {{TP|Emerald|Sceptile}}, which turned out to be on a higher [[level]] than the other rental Pokémon. This made Emerald realize that Sceptile was not a rental Pokémon to begin with, but had been snuck into the facility by someone. Thus, he decided to take it with him. During Emerald's [[Battle Dome]] challenge, {{adv|Ruby}} revealed that Sceptile was actually the very same {{p|Treecko}} that Emerald had once been supposed to receive from [[Professor Birch]].


===In the Pokémon Battle Frontier manga===
Despite Emerald and the Frontier Brains' best efforts, Jirachi was eventually caught by Guile Hideout. Using Jirachi's wish, he summoned a giant {{p|Kyogre}}-shaped mass of water to sink the Battle Frontier into the ocean. However, thanks to Emerald's own wish to Jirachi, {{adv|Red}}, {{adv|Blue}}, {{adv|Green}}, {{adv|Yellow}}, and {{adv|Silver}} were freed from their petrified states, and all ten Pokédex holders and their Pokémon united their strengths to defeat Guile Hideout and save the Battle Frontier. Shortly before Jirachi fell asleep again, [[Scott]] used the last one of its three wishes to summon thousands of people to visit the Battle Frontier.
The [[Pokémon Battle Frontier]] manga features a boy named {{OBP|Enta|CBF}} being invited to the Battle Frontier by [[Scott]]. Once there, he is tutored by [[Rald]] and begins to challenge the Frontier Brains.  


The manga concludes with Enta's battle with {{FB|Salon Maiden|Anabel}}. Despite Enta's challenge of the Frontier Brains being a major focus, {{FB|Factory Head|Noland}}, {{FB|Arena Tycoon|Greta}} and {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}} don't appear within the actual series, only appearing on the title page of the fourth chapter.
Accompanying Emerald during his Battle Frontier challenge were also reporter [[Todd Snap]], as well as {{adv|Eon duo|Latios and Latias}}, Emerald's close friends.
 
===Pokémon Battle Frontier===
[[File:Battle Frontier CBF.png|thumb|200px|The Battle Frontier in [[Pokémon Battle Frontier]]]]
The [[Pokémon Battle Frontier]] manga featured a boy named {{OBP|Enta|CBF}} being invited to the Battle Frontier by Scott. Once there, he was tutored by [[Pokémon Champion|Pokémon League Champion]] [[Rald]], and begun to challenge the Frontier Brains. In the end, he managed to defeat six of the seven facilities.
[[File:Battle Frontier PMRS.png|thumb|left|200px|The Battle Frontier in [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]]]
The manga concluded with Enta's battle with [[Anabel]], which ended in a draw. Despite Enta's challenge of the Frontier Brains being a major focus, [[Noland]], [[Greta]], and [[Brandon]] only appeared on the title page of [[CBF4|the fourth chapter]].
 
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
The Battle Frontier appeared in ''[[PMRS35|The Selected Trainer?!]]'', where Scott invited {{PPM|Red}} and his Pokémon there after seeing {{TP|Red|Clefairy}} save a little kid from getting hit by a balance beam, although it eventually turned out he just wanted them to clean up the {{gdis|Battle Tower|III}}'s toilets.
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==In the TCG==
==In the TCG==
The {{TCG|EX Emerald}} expansion for the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] featured two Battle Frontier-related cards:
The {{TCG|EX Emerald}} expansion for the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] featured two Battle Frontier-related cards:


{| align="left" style="{{roundy}}; border: 2px solid #{{emerald color}}; background: #{{emerald color light}}; margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px;"
{| class="roundy" style="border: 2px solid #{{emerald color}}; background: #{{emerald color light}}; margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px"
! Card !! Type !! Rarity !! Expansion !! Set No.
! Card !! Type !! Rarity !! Expansion !! Set No.
{{Trainerlistentry|Scott|EX Emerald|84|106|Trainer||Uncommon}}
{{Trainerlistentry|Scott|EX Emerald|84|106|Trainer||Uncommon}}
{{Trainerlistentry|Battle Frontier|EX Emerald|75|106|Trainer||Uncommon}}
{{Trainerlistentry|Battle Frontier|EX Emerald|75|106|Trainer||Uncommon}}
|}<br clear="all">
|}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* A girl inside the Battle Pike says "I've completed the challenge 10 times now, but I've never had to battle a Trainer once." This information would be false, because after two straight wins and again at ten straight wins, she would have to battle Lucy. However, it should be noted that she did not state whether or not she beat the Battle Pike ten times ''in a row'', so this might not necessarily be an error.
* Despite having a big area of accessible [[Water tile|water]], this location has no [[wild Pokémon]] out of it at all. This is a rare occurrence for overworld locations.
* If, by [[cheating]], players enter through the Battle Palace's Single Battle Halls, the game will then randomly choose Lv. 50 or Open Level, and they will be able to battle Trainers with all six Pokémon they have in their [[party]]. When they battle the second Trainer, only the first three Pokémon in their party may be used, and their only move will be {{m|Sketch}}.
* It's possible for the Trainers fought in the Battle Frontier to have [[Shiny Pokémon]].
* All enemy Trainers in the Battle Frontier, except the Frontier Brains, greet the player character before battle with a string of six preset words, phrases or characters from the [[easy chat system]]. After the battle, the enemy gives out another message of the same format which depends on whether they've won or lost. This is also the case for all enemies in the [[Battle Tent]]s or [[Trainer Hill]].
* All enemy Trainers in the Battle Frontier, except the Frontier Brains, greet the player character before battle with a string of up to six preset words, phrases, or characters from the [[easy chat system]]. After the battle, the enemy gives out another message of the same format which depends on whether they have won or lost. This is also the case for all enemies in the [[Battle Tent]]s or [[Trainer Hill]].
** However, this is not the case for the greetings of any [[Apprentice]]s that have been mentored by the player or other individuals. When greeting the player prior to battling in the Battle Tower, the Apprentice will typically state the name of his or her mentor, as well as his or her numerical position in the line of all Apprentices tutored by someone (such as being the 7th apprentice tutored by the player).
** Messages are also altered for enemy Trainers present within the Battle Pyramid. After a battle, they provide the player with contextual hints on certain aspects of the challenge, such as the location of a given floor's exit, the number of remaining Trainers to be fought on a floor, or the number of remaining items on a given floor.
* According to an interview with [[Junichi Masuda]], the Battle Frontier did not make a return in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} for the following reason: "Put simply, the Battle Frontier wasn't included because only a tiny number of players would have appreciated and used this game feature. Players get fed up more easily than they did in the past and aren't attracted by these 'demanding' challenges."<ref>[http://www.pokemonmillennium.net/notizie/2684-intervista-esclusiva-junichi-masuda-e-shigeru-ohmori-ci-svelano-alcune-curiosita-su-pokemon-rubino-omega-e-zaffiro-alpha/ INTERVISTA ESCLUSIVA: Junichi Masuda e Shigeru Ohmori ci svelano alcune curiosità su Pokémon Rubino Omega e Zaffiro Alpha! - Pokémon Millennium (Italian)]</ref>


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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Battle Frontier バトルフロンティア
Battle Frontier
"The front lines of Pokémon battling!"
Battle Frontier Map.png
Map description: {{{mapdesc}}}
Location: South of Route 130
Region: Hoenn
Generations: IIIE
Hoenn Battle Frontier Map.png
Location of Battle Frontier in Hoenn.
Pokémon world locations
The logo of Generation III's Battle Frontier

The Battle Frontier (Japanese: バトルフロンティア Battle Frontier) is a special post-Pokémon League area in Pokémon Emerald that features several battle facilities where powerful Trainers can battle each other.

The Battle Frontier replaces the Battle Tower in its location south of Route 130, and likewise is only accessible by taking the S.S. Tidal from Lilycove City or Slateport City. Unlike the plain Battle Tower in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, the Battle Frontier is composed of seven distinct battle facilities, each lead by a Frontier Brain who may be challenged after certain winning streaks have been made through their respective facility.

In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, the Battle Resort exists where the Battle Frontier was in Pokémon Emerald. However, there are some other references to the Battle Frontier. In the Battle Maison, a man mentions that the Pike Queen has been scouted and asks if anyone else meets Scott's expectations. A model of the Battle Tower is situated north of the Battle Maison, with a sign next to it dictating it as the first Battle Frontier facility to be built in the future. A remix of the music for the Hoenn Frontier Brains is used as the battle theme for the Battle Chatelaines.

The Battle Frontier is owned and operated by Scott, whom the player meets throughout the game in Pokémon Emerald. He resides in a house located between the Battle Dome and Battle Tower, and gives the player various rewards as they progress through the Battle Frontier.

Overview

In-game view of the Battle Frontier

Upon the player's first entry into Hoenn's Battle Frontier, their Trainer Card will be upgraded into a Frontier Pass by a woman at the entrance. This pass holds the Trainer Card, as well as a small map of the Battle Frontier and the player's Battle Frontier records, which includes saved-up Battle Points (BP) and any of the seven Frontier Symbols the player has won. Only one battle from any one of the facilities may be recorded and stored on the Frontier Pass, which may be watched or overwritten with another at any time.

Upon winning through a set amount of battles in any given facility, Battle Points will be awarded, usually in small amounts that gradually grow with each consecutive streak. Defeating the Frontier Brain of a given facility for the first time awards the silver Symbol of that facility, as well as 10BP. Defeating the same Frontier Brain a second time, during the same streak, gives the player the golden Symbol and another 10BP. The Frontier Brain will only appear in 3-vs-3 single battle mode.

Restrictions

No two Pokémon entered can be of the same species or hold the same item. Items cannot be used from the Bag during battle (except in the Battle Pyramid, in which the player can use items from their Battle Bag). Battles conducted here do not award experience or money, and any items gained or lost during the challenge are reverted in the end.

Regardless of which challenge is taken, the following Pokémon are not allowed:

Mew
Deoxys
Speed Forme
Egg

Trainers

Main article: List of Battle Frontier Trainers (Generation III)
See also: List of Battle Frontier Pokémon (Generation III)

Items

Item Location Games
None Frontier Pass Gift from a guide in the front gate upon first entering  E 
None 1-3 BP Gift from Scott when first talked to at his house  E 
Retro Mail Retro Mail Held by Meowow, a Meowth the player can receive in a trade  E 
Silver Shield Silver Shield Gift from Scott after winning 50 battles in a row at the Battle Tower  E 
Gold Shield Gold Shield Gift from Scott after winning 100 battles in a row at the Battle Tower  E 
Lansat Berry Lansat Berry Gift from Scott after earning all seven silver Symbols  E 
Starf Berry Starf Berry Gift from Scott after earning all seven gold Symbols  E 

Pokémon

Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate
Special Pokémon
Meowth Meowth
R S E
Bulbasaur Trade
Skitty
The same as the traded Pokémon One
A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.


Special encounters

A Sudowoodo is blocking the path to the waterfall near the Battle Palace. The Wailmer Pail must be used in order to battle it.

Spr 3e 185.png
Type:
Rock Unknown
Ability:
Sturdy or Rock Head
Held item:
None
Sudowoodo♂/♀ Lv.40
Flail
Normal
Low Kick
Fighting
Rock Slide
Rock
Block
Normal

Facilities

Facility Frontier Brain Symbols
Battle Factory E.png
Battle Factory 		Spr E Noland.png
Factory Head Noland 		Knowledgesymbolsilver.png
Silver Knowledge Symbol 		Knowledgesymbol.png
Gold Knowledge Symbol
Battle Arena E.png
Battle Arena 		Spr E Greta.png
Arena Tycoon Greta 		Gutssymbolsilver.png
Silver Guts Symbol 		Gutssymbol.png
Gold Guts Symbol
Battle Dome E.png
Battle Dome 		Spr E Tucker.png
Dome Ace Tucker 		Tacticssymbolsilver.png
Silver Tactics Symbol 		Tacticssymbol.png
Gold Tactics Symbol
Battle Pike E.png
Battle Pike 		Spr E Lucy.png
Pike Queen Lucy 		Lucksymbolsilver.png
Silver Luck Symbol 		Lucksymbol.png
Gold Luck Symbol
Battle Palace E.png
Battle Palace 		Spr E Spenser.png
Palace Maven Spenser 		Spiritssymbolsilver.png
Silver Spirits Symbol 		Spiritssymbol.png
Gold Spirits Symbol
Battle Pyramid E.png
Battle Pyramid 		Spr E Brandon.png
Pyramid King Brandon 		Bravesymbolsilver.png
Silver Brave Symbol 		Bravesymbol.png
Gold Brave Symbol
Battle Tower E.png
Battle Tower 		Spr E Anabel.png
Salon Maiden Anabel 		Abilitysymbolsilver.png
Silver Ability Symbol 		Abilitysymbol.png
Gold Ability Symbol


Other points of interest

Artisan Cave

Main article: Artisan Cave

The Artisan Cave is a long cave connecting one end of the Battle Frontier to the other. It starts near the Battle Palace and the exit is right next to the Battle Tower. The only wild Pokémon found inside is Smeargle.

House

There is a house next to the Battle Tower. Inside, there is a Trainer who wants to trade a Meowth for a Skitty.

Ranking Hall

The Ranking Hall

The Ranking Hall contains all of the records that the player has set at the Battle Frontier. There are three rooms. The one on the left contains records for the Battle Pike, Dome, and Factory, the one in the center has records for the Battle Tower, and the one on the right contains records for the Battle Palace, Pyramid, and Arena.

If the player mixes records with another Emerald game, Battle Frontier records will be copied over from the other game and compared.

Sudowoodo

A level 40 Sudowoodo is located in the southeast section of the Battle Frontier. Much like in Generation II, NPCs will talk about it as if it is a tree. However, when the player uses the Wailmer Pail on it, it will spring to life and battle the player. This Sudowoodo blocks the path to the Artisan Cave until it is battled. This is the only location a wild Sudowoodo can be battled in the Generation III handheld games.

Betting man

In the house south of the Battle Pyramid a man can be visited. After receiving at least 3 silver Symbols, he will ask the player to compete in a random facility, which changes daily. The player can give him 5, 10, or 15 Battle Points. If the player wins, the man will give him back twice the amount the player gave him. If the player loses, the Battle Points are lost.

Stats judge

Main article: Stats judge

In the house above the Pokémon Center is an old man who can judge one of the player's Pokémon's stats. He examines the Pokémon's IVs and gives feedback on how high or low they are. First he describes the Pokémon's "ability", which is based on the sum of all six of its IVs. Then he indicates which stat has the highest IV and what range it falls in. If 2 or more IVs are tied for the highest then he will choose one randomly.


Pokémon's ability IV total
Average 0 to 90
Better-than-average 91 to 120
Quite impressive 121 to 150
Wonderfully outstanding 151 to 186


Highest IV Range
Relatively good 0 to 15
Quite impressive 16 to 25
Outstanding 26 to 30
Flawless 31


Move Tutors

In a house next to the Battle Dome, there are two Move Tutors. They will teach a Pokémon a selection of attacks for a price in Battle Points.

List of Move Tutor moves

Left Tutor
Move Type Price
Softboiled  Normal  16BP
Seismic Toss  Fighting  24BP
Dream Eater  Psychic  24BP
Mega Punch  Normal  24BP
Mega Kick  Normal  48BP
Body Slam  Normal  48BP
Rock Slide  Rock  48BP
Counter  Fighting  48BP
Thunder Wave  Electric  48BP
Swords Dance  Normal  48BP
Right Tutor
Move Type Price
Defense Curl  Normal  16BP
Snore  Normal  24BP
Mud-Slap  Ground  24BP
Swift  Normal  24BP
Icy Wind  Ice  24BP
Endure  Normal  48BP
Psych Up  Normal  48BP
Ice Punch  Ice  48BP
ThunderPunch  Electric  48BP
Fire Punch  Fire  48BP

Battle Point Exchange Service Corner

The Battle Point Exchange Service Corner

The Battle Point Exchange Service Corner, or simply the Exchange Service Corner, sells various goods in exchange for Battle Points earned at other parts of the Battle Frontier. Players can purchase decorations for their Secret Base or room, vitamins, and held items.

Leftmost cashier
Kiss Poster Kiss Poster
16 BP
Kiss Cushion Kiss Cushion
32 BP
Smoochum Doll Smoochum Doll
32 BP
Togepi Doll Togepi Doll
48 BP
Meowth Doll Meowth Doll
48 BP
Clefairy Doll Clefairy Doll
48 BP
Ditto Doll Ditto Doll
48 BP
Cyndaquil Doll Cyndaquil Doll
80 BP
Chikorita Doll Chikorita Doll
80 BP
Totodile Doll Totodile Doll
80 BP
Second cashier from left
Lapras Doll Lapras Doll
128 BP
Snorlax Doll Snorlax Doll
128 BP
Venusaur Doll Venusaur Doll
256 BP
Charizard Doll Charizard Doll
256 BP
Blastoise Doll Blastoise Doll
256 BP


Inside the Exchange Service Corner
Second cashier from right
Protein Protein
1 BP
Calcium Calcium
1 BP
Iron Iron
1 BP
Zinc Zinc
1 BP
Carbos Carbos
1 BP
HP Up HP Up
1 BP
Rightmost cashier
Leftovers Leftovers
48 BP
White Herb White Herb
48 BP
Quick Claw Quick Claw
48 BP
Mental Herb Mental Herb
48 BP
Bright Powder BrightPowder
64 BP
Choice Band Choice Band
64 BP
King's Rock King's Rock
64 BP
Focus Band Focus Band
64 BP
Scope Lens Scope Lens
64 BP


Poké Mart

Poké Mart
Ultra Ball Ultra Ball
$1200
Hyper Potion Hyper Potion
$1200
Max Potion Max Potion
$2500
Full Restore Full Restore
$3000
Full Heal Full Heal
$600
Revive Revive
$1500
Max Repel Max Repel
$700
Protein Protein
$9800
Calcium Calcium
$9800
Iron Iron
$9800
Zinc Zinc
$9800
Carbos Carbos
$9800
HP Up HP Up
$9800


In the anime

Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire

The locations of the first six Kanto Battle Frontier facilities in the anime

In the anime, this Battle Frontier, rather than being on one of Hoenn's many small islands, is spread across the Kanto region, presumably so as to reflect on the then-recent releases of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen as well as Emerald. Much like the Gyms do not have a requirement that Ash beats anyone besides the Gym Leader, Ash is not required to compete in any matches besides those against the Frontier Brain.

The Battle Frontier is owned and operated by Scott, whom Ash first met in The Scheme Team.

The Trainers who earn a Symbol from each of the seven Frontier Brains are entered into the Battle Frontier Hall of Fame and can become Frontier Brains with their own battle facilities, if they so choose. Even if the offer is turned down, the possibility to accept it remains open indefinitely.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

The Hoenn Battle Frontier in Pokémon Journeys: The Series

The proper Hoenn Battle Frontier appeared in Serving Up the Flute Cup!, where Ash and Goh traveled there to participate in the Battle Frontier Flute Cup, a small tournament with a set of flutes as its prize. There they met Hodge, a Trainer from Lavaridge Town who was also there to compete. Ash eventually emerged victorious and brought back the flutes to Cerise Laboratory. While on the island, Goh also caught a Taillow and three Wurmple.

In the manga

Ash & Pikachu

The Battle Frontier first appeared in Off To The Battle Frontier!!. Unlike the anime, only the Battle Factory, Battle Arena, and Battle Pike appeared.

Pokémon Adventures

The Battle Frontier in Pokémon Adventures

Emerald arc

A Pokédex holder named Emerald challenged the Battle Frontier during its seven-day opening ceremony. Eventually it was revealed that he had been sent to the Battle Frontier by Professor Oak in order to catch the Mythical Wish Pokémon Jirachi, which he had predicted to be awake at the site during the same seven days that the Battle Frontier opening ceremony would take place. It turned out that an armored villain named Guile Hideout was also planning to catch Jirachi for his own evil ambitions, even stealing all the rental Pokémon from the Battle Factory to be used against anyone getting in his way.

During his Battle Factory challenge, Emerald rented a Sceptile, which turned out to be on a higher level than the other rental Pokémon. This made Emerald realize that Sceptile was not a rental Pokémon to begin with, but had been snuck into the facility by someone. Thus, he decided to take it with him. During Emerald's Battle Dome challenge, Ruby revealed that Sceptile was actually the very same Treecko that Emerald had once been supposed to receive from Professor Birch.

Despite Emerald and the Frontier Brains' best efforts, Jirachi was eventually caught by Guile Hideout. Using Jirachi's wish, he summoned a giant Kyogre-shaped mass of water to sink the Battle Frontier into the ocean. However, thanks to Emerald's own wish to Jirachi, Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, and Silver were freed from their petrified states, and all ten Pokédex holders and their Pokémon united their strengths to defeat Guile Hideout and save the Battle Frontier. Shortly before Jirachi fell asleep again, Scott used the last one of its three wishes to summon thousands of people to visit the Battle Frontier.

Accompanying Emerald during his Battle Frontier challenge were also reporter Todd Snap, as well as Latios and Latias, Emerald's close friends.

Pokémon Battle Frontier

The Battle Frontier in Pokémon Battle Frontier

The Pokémon Battle Frontier manga featured a boy named Enta being invited to the Battle Frontier by Scott. Once there, he was tutored by Pokémon League Champion Rald, and begun to challenge the Frontier Brains. In the end, he managed to defeat six of the seven facilities.

The Battle Frontier in Pokémon Pocket Monsters

The manga concluded with Enta's battle with Anabel, which ended in a draw. Despite Enta's challenge of the Frontier Brains being a major focus, Noland, Greta, and Brandon only appeared on the title page of the fourth chapter.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

The Battle Frontier appeared in The Selected Trainer?!, where Scott invited Red and his Pokémon there after seeing Clefairy save a little kid from getting hit by a balance beam, although it eventually turned out he just wanted them to clean up the Battle Tower's toilets.

In the TCG

The EX Emerald expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game featured two Battle Frontier-related cards:

Card Type Rarity Expansion Set No.
Scott T Uncommon EX Emerald 84/106
Battle Frontier T Uncommon EX Emerald 75/106

Trivia

  • Despite having a big area of accessible water, this location has no wild Pokémon out of it at all. This is a rare occurrence for overworld locations.
  • It's possible for the Trainers fought in the Battle Frontier to have Shiny Pokémon.
  • All enemy Trainers in the Battle Frontier, except the Frontier Brains, greet the player character before battle with a string of up to six preset words, phrases, or characters from the easy chat system. After the battle, the enemy gives out another message of the same format which depends on whether they have won or lost. This is also the case for all enemies in the Battle Tents or Trainer Hill.
    • However, this is not the case for the greetings of any Apprentices that have been mentored by the player or other individuals. When greeting the player prior to battling in the Battle Tower, the Apprentice will typically state the name of his or her mentor, as well as his or her numerical position in the line of all Apprentices tutored by someone (such as being the 7th apprentice tutored by the player).
    • Messages are also altered for enemy Trainers present within the Battle Pyramid. After a battle, they provide the player with contextual hints on certain aspects of the challenge, such as the location of a given floor's exit, the number of remaining Trainers to be fought on a floor, or the number of remaining items on a given floor.
  • According to an interview with Junichi Masuda, the Battle Frontier did not make a return in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire for the following reason: "Put simply, the Battle Frontier wasn't included because only a tiny number of players would have appreciated and used this game feature. Players get fed up more easily than they did in the past and aren't attracted by these 'demanding' challenges."[1]

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 對戰開拓區 Deuijin Hōitokkēui
Mandarin 對戰開拓區 / 对战开拓区 Duìzhàn Kaītuòqū *
战斗边疆 Zhàndòu Biānjiāng *
Denmark Flag.png Danish Frontaldysterne
Kampgrænsen*
The Netherlands Flag.png Dutch Strijd der Grenzen (S08)
Battle Frontier (S09)
Finland Flag.png Finnish Taistelurintama (S08)
Battle Frontier (S09, S23)
France Flag.png French Zone de Combat
Germany Flag.png German Kampfzone
India Flag.png Hindi मैदान-ए-जंग Maidaan-e-Jung
Hungary Flag.png Hungarian Csata Front
Indonesia Flag.png Indonesian Garis Pertarungan
Italy Flag.png Italian Parco Lotta
South Korea Flag.png Korean 배틀프런티어 Battle Frontier
Poland Flag.png Polish Strefa Walk
Portuguese Brazil Flag.png Brazil Batalha da Fronteira (anime)
Fronteira da Batalha (manga)
Portugal Flag.png Portugal Fronteira de Batalha*
Russia Flag.png Russian Боевой Рубеж Boyevoy Rubezh
Spanish CELAC Flag.png Latin America Batalla de la Frontera
Spain Flag.png Spain Frente Batalla
Frente de Batalla*
Sweden Flag.png Swedish Batalj Stridsgräns
Stridsgränsområdet*
Thailand Flag.png Thai แบทเทิลฟรอนเทียร์ Battle Frontier
Pakistan Flag.png Urdu میدانِ جنگ Maidaan-e-Jung
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Biên giới giao đấu

References

  1. ↑ INTERVISTA ESCLUSIVA: Junichi Masuda e Shigeru Ohmori ci svelano alcune curiosità su Pokémon Rubino Omega e Zaffiro Alpha! - Pokémon Millennium (Italian)


EmeraldBFLogo.png Hoenn Battle Frontier EmeraldBFLogo.png
Ability Symbol Battle Tower Ability Symbol
Anabel
Salon Maiden
Anabel
Spirits Symbol Battle Palace Spirits Symbol
Spenser
Palace Maven
Spenser
Knowledge Symbol Battle Factory Knowledge Symbol
Noland
Factory Head
Noland
Brave Symbol Battle Pyramid Brave Symbol
Brandon
Pyramid King
Brandon
Tactics Symbol Battle Dome Tactics Symbol
Tucker
Dome Ace
Tucker
Guts Symbol Battle Arena Guts Symbol
Greta
Arena Tycoon
Greta
Luck Symbol Battle Pike Luck Symbol
Lucy
Pike Queen
Lucy


Hoenn
Stone Badge.png Knuckle Badge.png Dynamo Badge.png Heat Badge.png Balance Badge.png Feather Badge.png Mind Badge.png Rain Badge.png
Settlements
Littleroot Town • Oldale Town • Petalburg City • Rustboro City • Dewford Town • Slateport City • Mauville City • Verdanturf Town
Fallarbor Town • Lavaridge Town • Fortree City • Lilycove City • Mossdeep City • Sootopolis City • Pacifidlog Town • Ever Grande City
Battle Frontier • Battle Resort
Routes
101 • 102 • 103 • 104 • 105 • 106 • 107 • 108 • 109 • 110 • 111 • 112 • 113 • 114 • 115 • 116 • 117 • 118
119 • 120 • 121 • 122 • 123 • 124 • 125 • 126 • 127 • 128 • 129 • 130 • 131 • 132 • 133 • 134 • Underwater
Landmarks
Petalburg Woods • Rusturf Tunnel • Island Cave • Granite Cave • Abandoned Ship • Sea Mauville • Oceanic Museum
Seaside Cycling Road • Trick House • Mauville Game Corner • New Mauville • Trainer Hill • Desert Ruins • Mirage Tower • Fiery Path
Jagged Pass • Mt. Chimney • Desert Underpass • Meteor Falls • Weather Institute • Scorched Slab • Ancient Tomb • Safari Zone • Mt. Pyre
Lilycove Museum • Shoal Cave • Team Aqua Hideout • Team Magma Hideout (Lilycove • Jagged Pass) • Mossdeep Space Center • Seafloor Cavern
Cave of Origin • Mirage Island • Sky Pillar • Victory Road • Pokémon League • Sealed Chamber • Artisan Cave • Altering Cave • Southern Island
Marine Cave • Terra Cave • Contest Hall • Battle Maison • Battle Tower • Battle Tent • Secret Islet • Secret Meadow • Secret Shore
Mirage spots

Mirage Caves • Mirage Forests • Mirage Islands • Mirage Mountains
Crescent Isle • Fabled Cave • Gnarled Den • Nameless Cavern • Pathless Plain • Trackless Forest

Access to
Birth Island • Faraway Island • Navel Rock • Sky


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