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'''Battle Points''' (Japanese: '''バトルポイント''' ''Battle Point''), or more often known as '''BP''' (Japanese: '''{{j|BP}}''' ''BP''), are a special sort of [[currency]] in the [[Pokémon world]] that can be won as a prize for defeating Trainers in specific battle areas. They can be traded for many rare items.
'''Battle Points''' (Japanese: '''バトルポイント''' ''Battle Point''), or more often known as '''BP''' (Japanese: '''{{j|BP}}''' ''BP''), are a special sort of {{cat|currency}} in the [[Pokémon world]] that can be won as a prize for defeating {{pkmn|Trainer}}s in specific {{cat|battle areas}}. They can be traded for many rare [[item]]s.


When the {{Gdis|Battle Tower|II}} was first introduced in {{game|Crystal}}, each time a group of seven Trainers was defeated, the attendants would award the player with five [[item]]s at random, such as [[HP Up]]. The difficulty of winning in this first instance of the Battle Tower made acquiring large numbers of status-enhancing items expensive without [[cheating]]. In {{game|Emerald}}, with the first sighting of the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}, the concept of Battle Points was introduced instead.
==In the games==
When the {{Gdis|Battle Tower|II}} was introduced in {{game|Crystal}}, each time a group of seven {{pkmn|Trainer}}s was defeated, the attendants would award the {{player}} with five [[item]]s at random, such as {{DL|Vitamin|HP Up}}. The difficulty of winning made acquiring large numbers of [[vitamin]]s expensive without [[cheating]]. In {{game|Emerald}}, with the first sighting of the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}, the concept of Battle Points was introduced instead.


The first Battle Points that a {{player}} could earn in Emerald came from [[Scott]], who would give them away on the player's first visit to the Battle Frontier depending on how many times he and the player interacted throughout the game. After this, more could be won by challenging, and defeating, the various facilities. These could, in turn, be exchanged for rare items for a [[Secret Base]] or even [[move]]s that could be [[Move Tutor|taught]] to a Pokémon.
===Generation III===
The first Battle Points that a {{player}} could earn in Pokémon Emerald came from [[Scott]], who would give them away on the player's first visit to the Battle Frontier depending on how many times he and the player interacted throughout the game. After this, more could be won by challenging, and defeating, the various facilities. These could, in turn, be exchanged for rare items for a [[Secret Base]] or even [[move]]s that could be [[Move Tutor|taught]] to a Pokémon.


In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, the concept was retained, even though the battle arena was restored to merely a {{Gdis|Battle Tower|IV}}. This time, [[Effort values|EV]]-enhancing items were included, as well as rare evolutionary items. The {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} in {{v2|Platinum}} also features this.
===Generation IV===
In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, the concept was retained, even though the battle arena was restored to merely a {{Gdis|Battle Tower|IV}}. This time, [[EV-enhancing item]]s were included, as well as rare [[evolution-inducing held item]]s. The {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} in {{v2|Platinum}}, {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} also features this. In addition, a limited amount of BP can be awarded once per day at the [[Trainer House]]. The [[Frontier Access]] features shops similar to the previous Battle Frontiers, where BP can be cashed in for items and moves.


BP are awarded at the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} in [[Johto]] as well. In addition, a limited amount of BP can be awarded once per day at the [[Trainer House]]. The [[Frontier Access]] features shops similar to the previous Battle Frontiers, where BP can be cashed in for items and moves.
===Generation V===
In [[Generation V]], the purchasable items are very similar to those in [[Generation IV]]. However, nearly all purchasable items cannot be found anywhere else in the games and are only obtainable by exchanging BPs. Also, new items were added and the price of [[TM|Technical Machines]] went down, despite the fact that they are only obtainable once and their price in [[Poké Mart]]s went up.


The concept was retained in {{game|Black and White|s}}, in the [[Battle Subway]]. The purchasable items are very similar to those in [[Generation IV]], however, nearly all purchasable items are only obtainable here, and [[Generation V]] items were added. Also, the price of [[TMs]] went down, despite the fact that they are only obtainable once and the price of TMs in [[Poké Mart]]s went up. The concept returns again in {{2v2|Black|White|2}} and in addition to being used in the Battle Subway, it is also used in the [[Pokémon World Tournament]]. BP can be shared between both facilities. In Black and White 2, players also receive BP after winning in the [[Global Battle Union]] or [[Global Terminal|Random Matchup]].  
In {{game|Black and White|s}}, Battle Points are awarded in the [[Battle Subway]]. In {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, in addition to being used in the Battle Subway, BPs are also awarded in the [[Pokémon World Tournament]]. They can be shared between both facilities. In Black 2 and White 2, players also receive BP after winning in the [[Global Battle Union]] or [[Global Terminal|Random Matchup]].


In [[Generation VI]], Battle Points can be obtained in the [[Battle Maison]], located in [[Kiloude City]]{{sup/6|XY}}/[[Battle Resort]]{{sup/6|ORAS}} and in the [[Battle Institute]], located in [[Lumiose City]]{{sup/6|XY}}/[[Mauville City]]{{sup/6|ORAS}}. Unlike in previous games, they are received after every victorious match. The amount received varies depending on the length of the current winning streak.
===Generation VI===
In [[Generation VI]], Battle Points can be obtained in the [[Battle Maison]] and in the [[Battle Institute]]. Unlike in previous games, they are received after every victorious match. The amount received varies depending on the length of the current winning streak.


It's also possible to receive Battle Points from one's [[Pokémon Bank]] account, instead of [[Poké Mile]]s.
It's also possible to receive Battle Points from one's [[Pokémon Bank]] account, instead of [[Poké Mile]]s.


The [[Poké Coupon]]s of the console games [[Pokémon Colosseum]], {{Pokémon XD}}, and [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]] follow a similar concept. The prizes one can purchase in one game are usually similar to the prizes one can purchase with Battle Points in the game's respective handheld version.
===Generation VII===
In [[Generation VII]], Battle Points can be obtained in the [[Battle Royal Dome]] and the [[Battle Tree]].


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
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==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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==See also==
* [[Poké Coupon]]
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{{Project Games notice|game mechanic}}
[[Category:Currency]]
[[Category:Currency]]


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Revision as of 08:09, 8 February 2017

Battle Points (Japanese: バトルポイント Battle Point), or more often known as BP (Japanese: BP BP), are a special sort of currency in the Pokémon world that can be won as a prize for defeating Trainers in specific battle areas. They can be traded for many rare items.

In the games

When the Battle Tower was introduced in Pokémon Crystal, each time a group of seven Trainers was defeated, the attendants would award the player with five items at random, such as HP Up. The difficulty of winning made acquiring large numbers of vitamins expensive without cheating. In Pokémon Emerald, with the first sighting of the Battle Frontier, the concept of Battle Points was introduced instead.

Generation III

The first Battle Points that a player could earn in Pokémon Emerald came from Scott, who would give them away on the player's first visit to the Battle Frontier depending on how many times he and the player interacted throughout the game. After this, more could be won by challenging, and defeating, the various facilities. These could, in turn, be exchanged for rare items for a Secret Base or even moves that could be taught to a Pokémon.

Generation IV

In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, the concept was retained, even though the battle arena was restored to merely a Battle Tower. This time, EV-enhancing items were included, as well as rare evolution-inducing held items. The Battle Frontier in Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver also features this. In addition, a limited amount of BP can be awarded once per day at the Trainer House. The Frontier Access features shops similar to the previous Battle Frontiers, where BP can be cashed in for items and moves.

Generation V

In Generation V, the purchasable items are very similar to those in Generation IV. However, nearly all purchasable items cannot be found anywhere else in the games and are only obtainable by exchanging BPs. Also, new items were added and the price of Technical Machines went down, despite the fact that they are only obtainable once and their price in Poké Marts went up.

In Pokémon Black and White, Battle Points are awarded in the Battle Subway. In Black 2 and White 2, in addition to being used in the Battle Subway, BPs are also awarded in the Pokémon World Tournament. They can be shared between both facilities. In Black 2 and White 2, players also receive BP after winning in the Global Battle Union or Random Matchup.

Generation VI

In Generation VI, Battle Points can be obtained in the Battle Maison and in the Battle Institute. Unlike in previous games, they are received after every victorious match. The amount received varies depending on the length of the current winning streak.

It's also possible to receive Battle Points from one's Pokémon Bank account, instead of Poké Miles.

Generation VII

In Generation VII, Battle Points can be obtained in the Battle Royal Dome and the Battle Tree.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

In Verily Vanquishing Vileplume II, Emerald was revealed to have used the Battle Points he had earned during his Battle Frontier challenge to teach his Dusclops Fire Punch.

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 對戰點數 Deuijin Dímsou (BP)
Mandarin 對戰點數 / 对战点数 Duìzhàn Diǎnshù (BP)
France Flag.png French Point de Combat (PCo)
Germany Flag.png German Gewinnpunkte (GP)
Italy Flag.png Italian Punto Lotta (PL)
South Korea Flag.png Korean 배틀포인트 Battle Point (BP)
Spain Flag.png Spanish Punto de Batalla (PB)

See also


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