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Battle Sims 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. However, these are only beginner simulations.
The first battle in Pokémon XD, and the first time seeing Michael 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
Opening Sequence
| Battle Sim 00
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| Opening Sequence
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| Unlimited turns
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| Pokémon HQ Lab
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Healing Status Problems
| Battle Sim 01
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| Healing Status Problems
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Learn how a Pokémon can be healed
from a status problem using an item.
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Difficulty:
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| Unlimited turns
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| Pokémon HQ Lab
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| If a Pokémon gets a burn, it steadily loses HP during the battle. It's best to heal it as soon as possible.
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Pokémon Types and Move Types
| Battle Sim 02
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| Pokémon Types and Move Types
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If a Pokémon's type and its attack move's
type are the same, the move will inflict
greater damage.
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| Unlimited turns
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| Pokémon HQ Lab
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| 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.
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Pokémon Type Matchups
| Battle Sim 03
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| Pokémon Type Matchups
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Every type of Pokémon has strengths and
weaknesses to other types.
Learn how Pokémon types match up.
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| Unlimited turns
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| Pokémon HQ Lab
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| 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.
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Moves That Hit Multiple Pokémon
| Battle Sim 04
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| Moves That Hit Multiple Pokémon
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Learn about the pros and cons of attack
moves that hit more than one Pokémon.
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| Double battle:
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| Unlimited turns
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| Pokémon HQ Lab
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| 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.
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Pokémon with Two Types
| Battle Sim 05
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| Pokémon with Two Types
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A Pokémon that is of two types is a little
complicated for matching move types.
Let's learn how this works.
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| Unlimited turns
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| Pokémon HQ Lab
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| 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.
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Switching Pokémon In/Out of Battle
| Battle Sim 06
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| Switching Pokémon In/Out of Battle
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Learn how Pokémon should be switched
out of battle and replaced with a reserve
when at a clear disadvantage.
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| Unlimited turns
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| Pokémon HQ Lab
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| 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.
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Tactics That Rely on Abilities
| Battle Sim 07
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| Tactics That Rely on Abilities
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Every Pokémon has a single ability.
Using Levitate as an example,
learn how this ability can affect battles.
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| Unlimited turns
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| Pokémon HQ Lab
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| Many kinds of abilities provide an edge in battle. That's why you absolutely have to confirm what abilities your Pokémon have.
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Tactics Involving Item Use
| Battle Sim 08
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| Tactics Involving Item Use
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Learn about items that Pokémon can hold
for use during a battle.
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| Pokémon HQ Lab
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| 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.
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Battle CD Battle Sims
- Main article: Battle CD
Trivia
- According to an NPC, Cooltrainer Daras in Mt. Battle in Pokémon Colosseum, Battle Sims seem to have already existed although it is unknown where he did the Battle Sims as the Realgam Tower was Cipher's base back then. He was the 76th Trainer on Mt. Battle and when the player meets up with him he states firmly, "I constantly run simulations of Pokémon battles. I'll be perfect in a real battle." Because of the change in Trainers in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness and Cooltrainer Noxon appears a platform before him, it is possible that he went to the Pokémon HQ lab to teach Michael the basics of Pokémon battling, however this is also unknown as it doesn't give that particular NPC a name and the Athlete Trainer Class was removed.
- Supertrainer Jodlet's Paras knows Sleep Powder, a move which Paras cannot legally learn in any games.
