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Battle Sims (Japanese: バーチャルなバトル Virtual Battle) are a feature in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness.

Battle CDs, of which 50 can be located throughout Orre, are used to create simulated battles at Realgam Tower. The player is given a team of Pokémon to use in the battle. Generally, there are turn limits to the battles and the battles have a theme. The first time the player successfully completes a Battle CD, a prize is awarded.

Battle Sims are also found in Pokémon HQ Lab, hosted by the Battle Coach using the Battle Sim System. However, these are only beginner simulations.

The first battle in Pokémon XD, and the first time Michael is seen is in a Sim Battle, where Michael is using a Salamence, while the opposing Sim Trainer is using a Metagross.

Sim Trainers are only found in Battle Sims.

Pokémon HQ Lab Battle Sims

Salamence Vs. Metagross

Battle Sim 00 Salamence Vs. Metagross Learn the basics of battling using powerful Pokémon.		Single battle: Difficulty: Unlimited turns — Location: Pokémon HQ Lab
Vs. Supertrainer Losten Player's Pokémon Types: Dragon Flying Ability: Intimidate Held item: None Salamence♀ Lv.50 Earthquake Ground   --       Dragon Dance Dragon   --       Brick Break Fighting   --       Dragon Claw Dragon   --       Losten's Pokémon Types: Steel Psychic Ability: Clear Body Held item: None Metagross Lv.50 Sludge Bomb Poison   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --

Healing Status Problems

Battle Sim 01 Healing Status Problems Learn how a Pokémon can be healed from a status problem using an item.		Single battle: Difficulty: Unlimited turns — Location: Pokémon HQ Lab
Vs. Supertrainer Jodlet Player's Pokémon Type: Water Unknown Ability: Swift Swim Held item: None Magikarp♀ Lv.10 Splash Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Jodlet's Pokémon Types: Bug Grass Ability: Effect Spore Held item: None Paras♀ Lv.25 Stun Spore Grass   --       PoisonPowder Poison   --       Sleep Powder Grass   --       Struggle Normal   --
If a Pokémon gets a burn, it steadily loses HP during the battle. It's best to heal it as soon as possible.

The player starts with 5 Burn Heals, 5 Parlyz Heals, 5 Antidotes, and 5 Awakenings. Both the player's Magikarp and the opponent's Paras start off battle with a burn.

Pokémon Types and Move Types

Battle Sim 02 Pokémon Types and Move Types If a Pokémon's type and its attack move's type are the same, the move will inflict greater damage.		Single battle: Difficulty: Unlimited turns — Location: Pokémon HQ Lab
Vs. Supertrainer Jodlet Player's Pokémon Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Run Away Held item: None Rattata♀ Lv.10 Quick Attack Normal   --       Thunderbolt Electric   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Jodlet's Pokémon Type: Fighting Unknown Ability: Thick Fat Held item: None Makuhita♂ Lv.8 Brick Break Fighting   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --
If an attack move isn't the same type as the Pokémon using it, you may be dismayed by how little damage it causes. Learn to choose moves for your Pokémon after you confirm the Pokémon and the move's types.

Pokémon Type Matchups

Battle Sim 03 Pokémon Type Matchups Every type of Pokémon has strengths and weaknesses to other types. Learn how Pokémon types match up.		Single battle: Difficulty: Unlimited turns — Location: Pokémon HQ Lab
Vs. Supertrainer Jodlet Player's Pokémon Types: Electric Steel Ability: Magnet Pull Held item: None Magnemite Lv.10 ThunderShock Electric   --       Tackle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Type: Grass Unknown Ability: Chlorophyll Held item: None Tangela♂ Lv.10 Vine Whip Grass   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Jodlet's Pokémon Type: Water Unknown Ability: Water Veil Held item: None Goldeen♂ Lv.10 Water Sport Water   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Type: Ground Unknown Ability: Sand Veil Held item: None Sandshrew♂ Lv.10 Earthquake Ground   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --
Electric-type Pokémon are strong against Water-type Pokémon, but are weak against Ground-type Pokémon. Think about what a Ground-type Pokémon would be weak against.

Moves That Hit Multiple Pokémon

Battle Sim 04 Moves That Hit Multiple Pokémon Learn about the pros and cons of attack moves that hit more than one Pokémon.		Double battle: Difficulty: Unlimited turns — Location: Pokémon HQ Lab
Vs. Supertrainer Jodlet Player's Pokémon Type: Water Unknown Ability: Huge Power Held item: None Marill♂ Lv.8 Surf Water   --       Tail Whip Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Types: Rock Ground Ability: Sturdy Held item: None Geodude♂ Lv.8 Earthquake Ground   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Jodlet's Pokémon Type: Fire Unknown Ability: Magma Armor Held item: None Slugma♂ Lv.8 Ember Fire   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Type: Electric Unknown Ability: Static Held item: None Electrike♀ Lv.8 Tackle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --
In a Double Battle, a move that hits both of your opponent's Pokémon is very useful. But, be careful. There are some moves that also hit the Pokémon in your party, too.

Pokémon with Two Types

Battle Sim 05 Pokémon with Two Types A Pokémon that is of two types is a little complicated for matching move types. Let's learn how this works.		Single battle: Difficulty: Unlimited turns — Location: Pokémon HQ Lab
Vs. Supertrainer Jodlet Player's Pokémon Type: Electric Unknown Ability: Static Held item: None Pikachu♂ Lv.8 ThunderShock Electric   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Type: Grass Unknown Ability: Overgrow Held item: None Treecko♂ Lv.8 Absorb Grass   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Jodlet's Pokémon Types: Water Ground Ability: Damp Held item: None Wooper♂ Lv.10 Water Gun Water   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --
A Pokémon of a single type may have a type weakness, but a dual-type Pokémon may not have that same type weakness. On the other hand, a dual-type Pokémon may have even more type disadvantages than a single-type Pokémon. Knowing the difference is the key to victory.

Switching Pokémon In/Out of Battle

Battle Sim 06 Switching Pokémon In/Out of Battle Learn how Pokémon should be switched out of battle and replaced with a reserve when at a clear disadvantage.		Single battle: Difficulty: Unlimited turns — Location: Pokémon HQ Lab
Vs. Supertrainer Jodlet Player's Pokémon Types: Normal Flying Ability: Keen Eye Held item: None Pidgey♀ Lv.5 Gust Flying   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Types: Rock Ground Ability: Rock Head Held item: None Geodude♀ Lv.5 Earthquake Ground   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Jodlet's Pokémon Type: Electric Unknown Ability: Static Held item: None Pikachu♂ Lv.7 ThunderShock Electric   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Types: Bug Grass Ability: Effect Spore Held item: None Paras♂ Lv.7 Giga Drain Grass   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --
If the opposing Pokémon has a type advantage over yours, one tactic is to switch it out of the battle and switch in a Pokémon held in reserve. You should have Pokémon of different types so that you can flexibly respond to whatever type of Pokémon the opponent deploys.

Tactics That Rely on Abilities

Battle Sim 07 Tactics That Rely on Abilities Every Pokémon has a single ability. Using Levitate as an example, learn how this ability can affect battles.		Single battle: Difficulty: Unlimited turns — Location: Pokémon HQ Lab
Vs. Supertrainer Jodlet Player's Pokémon Type: Poison Unknown Ability: Sticky Hold Held item: None Grimer♀ Lv.20 Sludge Poison   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Type: Poison Unknown Ability: Levitate Held item: None Koffing♂ Lv.21 Sludge Poison   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Jodlet's Pokémon Type: Ground Unknown Ability: Sand Veil Held item: None Diglett♂ Lv.22 Magnitude Ground   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --
Many kinds of abilities provide an edge in battle. That's why you absolutely have to confirm what abilities your Pokémon have.

Tactics Involving Item Use

Battle Sim 08 Tactics Involving Item Use Learn about items that Pokémon can hold for use during a battle.		Single battle: Difficulty: Unlimited turns — Location: Pokémon HQ Lab
Vs. Supertrainer Jodlet Player's Pokémon Types: Normal Flying Ability: Guts Held item: Sitrus Berry Taillow♂ Lv.10 Peck Flying   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Jodlet's Pokémon Types: Water Flying Ability: Keen Eye Held item: None Wingull♀ Lv.10 Water Gun Water   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --
A Pokémon can hold one item and use it during a battle to restore HP, raise stats, and so on. The holding Pokémon will use the item automatically when needed, so it is very convenient. Not all items can be used by Pokémon, however.

Tactics Involving Status Problems

Battle Sim 09 Tactics Involving Status Problems Learn how to battle advantageously by causing status problems in the opposing Pokémon.		Single battle: Difficulty: Unlimited turns — Location: Pokémon HQ Lab
Vs. Supertrainer Jodlet Player's Pokémon Type: Ghost Unknown Ability: Levitate Held item: None Duskull♀ Lv.15 Confuse Ray Ghost   --       Pursuit Dark   --       Will-O-Wisp Fire   --       Attract Normal   --       Jodlet's Pokémon Type: Ghost Unknown Ability: Insomnia Held item: None Shuppet♂ Lv.15 Astonish Ghost   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --
Certain moves cause status problems, such as confusion or a burn, in targets. If you're facing a tough Pokémon that's hard to knock out, try using a move that enfeebles it with a status problem.