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* All Pokémon are set to [[level]] 50 (unlike previous generations this also includes Pokémon below level 50).
* All Pokémon are set to [[level]] 50 (unlike previous generations this also includes Pokémon below level 50).
* [[Bag]] items cannot be used.
* [[Bag]] items cannot be used.
* The player is forced to [[saving|save]] the game between challenges, effectively preventing the player from achieving artificial win streaks without manipulating gameplay via cheating.
* The player is forced to [[save]] the game between challenges, effectively preventing the player from achieving artificial win streaks without manipulating gameplay via cheating.
* Pokémon will not gain [[experience|experience points]] by defeating opponents.
* Pokémon will not gain [[experience|experience points]] by defeating opponents.
* Pokémon are fully restored after each battle, including any [[held item]]s lost during battle.
* Pokémon are fully restored after each battle, including any [[held item]]s lost during battle.
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Initially, the player is not allowed to board the Super Single, Super Double, and Super Multi Trains. These are permanently unlocked after obtaining the [[National Pokédex]], and a win streak of 21 has been achieved on the Single, Double, and Multi Trains, respectively. Unlike Super Trains, these non-Super Trains do not go on forever, instead returning to Gear Station after the 21st battle. The opponent Subway Trainers and their Pokémon are also completely different from those faced on Super Trains, heavily featuring Pokémon that are not fully evolved and limited to {{cat|Generation V Pokémon}} only, as opposed to the Super Trains, which feature Pokémon from the first five generations, all of which are fully evolved, with the exception of {{p|Porygon2}}. The number of Pokémon used varies with the battle mode of the train as follows:
Initially, the player is not allowed to board the Super Single, Super Double, and Super Multi Trains. These are permanently unlocked after obtaining the [[National Pokédex]], and a win streak of 21 has been achieved on the Single, Double, and Multi Trains, respectively. Unlike Super Trains, these non-Super Trains do not go on forever, instead returning to Gear Station after the 21st battle. The opponent Subway Trainers and their Pokémon are also completely different from those faced on Super Trains, heavily featuring Pokémon that are not fully evolved and limited to {{cat|Generation V Pokémon}} only, as opposed to the Super Trains, which feature Pokémon from the first five generations, all of which are fully evolved, with the exception of {{p|Porygon2}}. The number of Pokémon used varies with the battle mode of the train as follows:


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|-  
|-
! style="background:#{{thlon color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Train
! style="background:#{{thlon color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Train
! style="background:#{{thlon color light}};{{roundytr|5px}}" |  Number of eligible Pokémon  
! style="background:#{{thlon color light}};{{roundytr|5px}}" |  Number of eligible Pokémon
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|- style="background:#{{green color}}"
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|Single
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|3
|- style="background:#{{leafgreen color}};"  
|- style="background:#{{leafgreen color}}"
|Super Single
|Super Single
|3
|3
|- style="background:#{{red color}};"
|- style="background:#{{red color}}"
|Double
|Double
|4
|4
|- style="background:#{{speed color light}};"
|- style="background:#{{speed color light}}"
|Super Double
|Super Double
|4
|4
|- style="background:#{{orange color}};"  
|- style="background:#{{orange color}}"
|Multi
|Multi
|2 per player  
|2 per player
|- style="background:#{{yellow color}};"
|- style="background:#{{yellow color}}"
|Super Multi
|Super Multi
|2 per player
|2 per player
|- style="background:#{{blue color light}};"
|- style="background:#{{blue color light}}"
|Wi-Fi
|Wi-Fi
|3
|3
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====Stops====
====Stops====
After defeating a set of Subway Trainers, the player is dropped off at a stop from where they can continue their challenge by boarding the train again, or return to Gear Station (from where the challenge can also be resumed). Like the trains, these stops are part of the actual '''Battle Subway''' location, although they do not feature its background music, バトルサブウェイ ''[[Pokémon Black & Pokémon White: Super Music Collection|The Battle Subway]]''. Like on the [[Royal Unova]], most [[key item]]s cannot be used here. A stop features benches, trash cans, a subway map, and a [[Vending Machine]]. Two {{tc|Depot Agent}}s managing the player's fare are found at each stop, joined by a number of other Battle Subway challengers which decreases as the player's win streak grows until none are left. Some of these fellow Battle Subway challengers will hand the player a gift when engaged:
After defeating a set of Subway Trainers, the player is dropped off at a stop from where they can continue their challenge by boarding the train again, or return to Gear Station (from where the challenge can also be resumed). Like the trains, these stops are part of the actual '''Battle Subway''' location, although they do not feature its background music, バトルサブウェイ ''[[Pokémon Black & Pokémon White: Super Music Collection|The Battle Subway]]''. Like on the [[Royal Unova]], most [[Key Item]]s cannot be used here. A stop features benches, trash cans, a subway map, and a [[Vending Machine]]. Two {{tc|Depot Agent}}s managing the player's fare are found at each stop, joined by a number of other Battle Subway challengers which decreases as the player's win streak grows until none are left. Some of these fellow Battle Subway challengers will hand the player a gift when engaged:


{{Itlisth|road}}
{{Itlisth|road}}
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{{Itemlist|Rare Candy|From an {{tc|Ace Trainer}}{{female}} on any Super Train platform after 28 consecutive victories|Bl=yes|W=yes|B2=yes|W2=yes|display={{DL|Vitamin|Rare Candy}}}}
{{Itemlist|Rare Candy|From an {{tc|Ace Trainer}}{{female}} on any Super Train platform after 28 consecutive victories|Bl=yes|W=yes|B2=yes|W2=yes|display={{DL|Vitamin|Rare Candy}}}}
{{Itemlist|Lansat Berry|From a {{tc|Clerk}} {{male}} on any Super Train platform after 105 consecutive victories|Bl=yes|W=yes|B2=yes|W2=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Lansat Berry|From a {{tc|Clerk}} {{male}} on any Super Train platform after 105 consecutive victories|Bl=yes|W=yes|B2=yes|W2=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Starf Berry|From an {{tc|Ace Trainer}}{{female}} on any Super Train platform after 203 consecutive victories|Bl=yes|W=yes|B2=yes|W2=yes}}  
{{Itemlist|Starf Berry|From an {{tc|Ace Trainer}}{{female}} on any Super Train platform after 203 consecutive victories|Bl=yes|W=yes|B2=yes|W2=yes}}
{{Itlistfoot|road}}
{{Itlistfoot|road}}


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! style="background:#{{thlon color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" colspan=3 | Battle Points
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|- style="background:#{{thlon color light}}"
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! Normal
! Normal
! Super
! Super
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|''7''
|''7''
|3
|3
|5
|5
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|''14''
|''14''
|3
|3
|6
|6
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|''21 <br> <small>(Normal Trains Subway Bosses)</small>''
|''21 <br> <small>(Normal Trains Subway Bosses)</small>''
|10
|10
|7
|7
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|''28''
|''28''
|style="background:#{{thlon color}};"|
|style="background:#{{thlon color}}"|
|8
|8
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|''35''
|''35''
|style="background:#{{thlon color}};"|
|style="background:#{{thlon color}}"|
|9
|9
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|''42''
|''42''
|style="background:#{{thlon color}};"|
|style="background:#{{thlon color}}"|
|10
|10
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|''49 <br> <small>(Super Trains Subway Bosses)</small>''
|''49 <br> <small>(Super Trains Subway Bosses)</small>''
|style="background:#{{thlon color}};"|
|style="background:#{{thlon color}}"|
|30
|30
|-
|-
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybl|5px}}" | ''56 <br><small>(and subsequent multiples of 7)''</small>
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybl|5px}}" | ''56 <br><small>(and subsequent multiples of 7)''</small>
|style="background:#{{thlon color}};"|
|style="background:#{{thlon color}}"|
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" | 10
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" | 10
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==Pokémon==
==Pokémon==
===Banned Pokémon===
===Banned Pokémon===
Regardless of which Battle Subway train is boarded, the following {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, along with their respective [[Form difference|alternate forms]] are not allowed:
Regardless of which Battle Subway train is boarded, the following {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, along with their respective [[List of Pokémon with form differences|alternate forms]] are not allowed:


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|-
|-
| style="background: #fff; {{roundytl|5px}}" |  {{MSP|012|Butterfree}}
| style="background: #fff; {{roundytl|5px}}" |  {{MSP|012|Butterfree}}
| style="background: #fff;" | {{p|Butterfree}}
| style="background: #fff" | {{p|Butterfree}}
| style="background: #fff;" |  {{MSP|015|Beedrill}}
| style="background: #fff" |  {{MSP|015|Beedrill}}
| style="background: #fff;" | {{p|Beedrill}}
| style="background: #fff" | {{p|Beedrill}}
| style="background: #fff;" |  {{MSP|018|Pidgeot}}
| style="background: #fff" |  {{MSP|018|Pidgeot}}
| style="background: #fff;" | {{p|Pidgeot}}
| style="background: #fff" | {{p|Pidgeot}}
| style="background: #fff;" |  {{MSP|020|Raticate}}
| style="background: #fff" |  {{MSP|020|Raticate}}
| style="background: #fff;" | {{p|Raticate}}
| style="background: #fff" | {{p|Raticate}}
| style="background: #fff;" |  {{MSP|022|Fearow}}
| style="background: #fff" |  {{MSP|022|Fearow}}
| style="background: #fff;" | {{p|Fearow}}
| style="background: #fff" | {{p|Fearow}}
| style="background: #fff;" |  {{MSP|024|Arbok}}
| style="background: #fff" |  {{MSP|024|Arbok}}
| style="background: #fff;" | {{p|Arbok}}
| style="background: #fff" | {{p|Arbok}}
| style="background: #fff;" | {{MSP|028|Sandslash}}
| style="background: #fff" | {{MSP|028|Sandslash}}
| style="background: #fff; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{p|Sandslash}}
| style="background: #fff; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{p|Sandslash}}
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
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| {{p|Kricketune}}
| {{p|Kricketune}}
| {{MSP|413|Wormadam}}
| {{MSP|413|Wormadam}}
| {{p|Wormadam}}<br><small>{{DL|Form differences|Burmy and Wormadam|Plant Cloak}}</small>
| {{p|Wormadam}}<br><small>[[List of Pokémon with form differences#Burmy and Wormadam|Plant Cloak]]</small>
| {{MSP|413G|Wormadam}}
| {{MSP|413G|Wormadam}}
| {{p|Wormadam}}<br><small>{{DL|Form differences|Burmy and Wormadam|Sandy Cloak}}</small>
| {{p|Wormadam}}<br><small>[[List of Pokémon with form differences#Burmy and Wormadam|Sandy Cloak]]</small>
| {{MSP|413S|Wormadam}}
| {{MSP|413S|Wormadam}}
| {{p|Wormadam}}<br><small>{{DL|Form differences|Burmy and Wormadam|Trash Cloak}}</small>
| {{p|Wormadam}}<br><small>[[List of Pokémon with form differences#Burmy and Wormadam|Trash Cloak]]</small>
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{MSP|414|Mothim}}
| {{MSP|414|Mothim}}
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| {{p|Rotom}}
| {{p|Rotom}}
| {{MSP|479O|Rotom}}
| {{MSP|479O|Rotom}}
| <small>[[Form differences#Rotom|Heat]]</small><br>{{p|Rotom}}
| <small>[[List of Pokémon with form differences#Rotom|Heat]]</small><br>{{p|Rotom}}
| {{MSP|479W|Rotom}}
| {{MSP|479W|Rotom}}
| <small>[[Form differences#Rotom|Wash]]</small><br>{{p|Rotom}}
| <small>[[List of Pokémon with form differences#Rotom|Wash]]</small><br>{{p|Rotom}}
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{MSP|479R|Rotom}}
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{MSP|479R|Rotom}}
| <small>[[Form differences#Rotom|Frost]]</small><br>{{p|Rotom}}
| <small>[[List of Pokémon with form differences#Rotom|Frost]]</small><br>{{p|Rotom}}
| {{MSP|479F|Rotom}}
| {{MSP|479F|Rotom}}
| <small>[[Form differences#Rotom|Fan]]</small><br>{{p|Rotom}}
| <small>[[List of Pokémon with form differences#Rotom|Fan]]</small><br>{{p|Rotom}}
| {{MSP|479L|Rotom}}
| {{MSP|479L|Rotom}}
| <small>[[Form differences#Rotom|Mow]]</small><br>{{p|Rotom}}
| <small>[[List of Pokémon with form differences#Rotom|Mow]]</small><br>{{p|Rotom}}
| {{MSP|480|Uxie}}
| {{MSP|480|Uxie}}
| {{p|Uxie}}
| {{p|Uxie}}
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| {{p|Azelf}}
| {{p|Azelf}}
| {{MSP|586S|Sawsbuck}}
| {{MSP|586S|Sawsbuck}}
| <small>{{DL|Form differences|Deerling and Sawsbuck|Summer Form}}</small><br>{{p|Sawsbuck}}
| <small>[[List of Pokémon with form differences#Deerling and Sawsbuck|Summer Form]]</small><br>{{p|Sawsbuck}}
| {{MSP|586A|Sawsbuck}}
| {{MSP|586A|Sawsbuck}}
| <small>{{DL|Form differences|Deerling and Sawsbuck|Autumn Form}}</small><br>{{p|Sawsbuck}}
| <small>[[List of Pokémon with form differences#Deerling and Sawsbuck|Autumn Form]]</small><br>{{p|Sawsbuck}}
| {{MSP|586W|Sawsbuck}}
| {{MSP|586W|Sawsbuck}}
| <small>{{DL|Form differences|Deerling and Sawsbuck|Winter Form}}</small><br>{{p|Sawsbuck}}
| <small>[[List of Pokémon with form differences#Deerling and Sawsbuck|Winter Form]]</small><br>{{p|Sawsbuck}}
| {{MSP|641T|Tornadus}}
| {{MSP|641T|Tornadus}}
| {{p|Tornadus}}<br><small>{{DL|Form differences|Forces of Nature|Therian Forme}}</small>
| {{p|Tornadus}}<br><small>[[List of Pokémon with form differences#Forces of Nature|Therian Forme]]</small>
| {{MSP|642T|Thundurus}}
| {{MSP|642T|Thundurus}}
| {{p|Thundurus}}<br><small>{{DL|Form differences|Forces of Nature|Therian Forme}}</small>
| {{p|Thundurus}}<br><small>[[List of Pokémon with form differences#Forces of Nature|Therian Forme]]</small>
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}"  |  {{MSP|645T|Landorus}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}"  |  {{MSP|645T|Landorus}}
| {{p|Landorus}}<br><small>{{DL|Form differences|Forces of Nature|Therian Forme}}</small>
| {{p|Landorus}}<br><small>[[List of Pokémon with form differences#Forces of Nature|Therian Forme]]</small>
|}
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|class=Subway Boss
|class=Subway Boss
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|name={{color2|000|Subway Boss Ingo|Ingo}}
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|sprite=Spr B2W2 Ingo.png
|class2=Subway Boss
|class2=Subway Boss
|name2={{color2|000000|Subway Boss Emmet|Emmet}}
|name2={{color2|000|Subway Boss Emmet|Emmet}}
|sprite2=Spr B2W2 Emmet.png
|sprite2=Spr B2W2 Emmet.png
|game={{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions|Black, White}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2, and White 2}}
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==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[File:Battle Subway anime.png|thumb|300px|right|Gear Station in the anime]]
[[File:Battle Subway anime.png|thumb|300px|right|Gear Station in the anime]]
The Battle Subway appeared in the anime as typical public transportation for the citizens of Nimbasa City, as well as featuring Battle Trains that Trainers may battle on. The Gear Station made a short cameo in ''[[BW043|Meowth's Scrafty Tactics!]]'' as [[Jessie]] and [[James]] began the next phase of their mission. They continued their mission in ''[[BW044|Purrloin: Sweet or Sneaky?]]'', ''[[BW045|Beheeyem, Duosion, and the Dream Thief!]]'', and ''[[BW046|Beartic Mountain Feud!]]''. In ''Beheeyem, Duosion, and the Dream Thief!'' their actions were noticed by {{FB|Subway Boss|Emmet}} and his brother {{FB|Subway Boss|Ingo}} through their security office. In ''Beartic Mountain Feud!'', the twins set out to find the cause of the disturbances and they caught a glimpse of Team Rocket, but lost them among the shadows of the subway tunnels.  
The Battle Subway appeared in the anime as typical public transportation for the citizens of Nimbasa City, as well as featuring Battle Trains that Trainers may battle on. The Gear Station made a short cameo in ''[[BW043|Meowth's Scrafty Tactics!]]'' as [[Jessie]] and [[James]] began the next phase of their mission. They continued their mission in ''[[BW044|Purrloin: Sweet or Sneaky?]]'', ''[[BW045|Beheeyem, Duosion, and the Dream Thief!]]'', and ''[[BW046|Beartic Mountain Feud!]]''. In ''Beheeyem, Duosion, and the Dream Thief!'' their actions were noticed by {{FB|Subway Boss|Emmet}} and his brother {{FB|Subway Boss|Ingo}} through their security office. In ''Beartic Mountain Feud!'', the twins set out to find the cause of the disturbances and they caught a glimpse of Team Rocket, but lost them among the shadows of the subway tunnels.


In ''[[BW047|Crisis from the Underground Up!]]'' and ''[[BW048|Battle for the Underground]]'', {{Ash}}, {{an|Iris}}, {{an|Cilan}}, and {{MTR}} used the Battle Subway trains as a means of transport to reach the Pokémon Center. After the train was stopped, due to Team Rocket tampering with the rail switches, the group met Emmet and Ingo. While they were resting at the Pokémon Center, Team Rocket executed their scheme to steal all the Pokémon at the Pokémon Center, and used the Battle Subway as a medium for transporting them. They used their own specialized train, and were able to create balloon-like duplicates to throw off Emmet and Ingo's security center computer which monitors all trains currently on the rails. Ash, Iris, and Cilan were then assigned to use the maintenance trains to find Team Rocket and retrieve the stolen Pokémon. When things got rough, Ingo and Emmet joined them, using Emmet's {{p|Eelektross}} as a super-charged power supply for the maintenance train.
In ''[[BW047|Crisis from the Underground Up!]]'' and ''[[BW048|Battle for the Underground]]'', {{Ash}}, {{an|Iris}}, {{an|Cilan}}, and {{MTR}} used the Battle Subway trains as a means of transport to reach the Pokémon Center. After the train was stopped, due to Team Rocket tampering with the rail switches, the group met Emmet and Ingo. While they were resting at the Pokémon Center, Team Rocket executed their scheme to steal all the Pokémon at the Pokémon Center, and used the Battle Subway as a medium for transporting them. They used their own specialized train, and were able to create balloon-like duplicates to throw off Emmet and Ingo's security center computer which monitors all trains currently on the rails. Ash, Iris, and Cilan were then assigned to use the maintenance trains to find Team Rocket and retrieve the stolen Pokémon. When things got rough, Ingo and Emmet joined them, using Emmet's {{p|Eelektross}} as a super-charged power supply for the maintenance train.
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==In the manga==
==In the manga==
[[File:Battle Subway PBW.png|thumb|left|160px|Battle Subway in Be the Best! Pokémon B+W]]
[[File:Battle Subway PBW.png|thumb|left|200px|Battle Subway in Be the Best! Pokémon B+W]]
[[File:Battle Subway Adventures.png|thumb|160px|Battle Subway in Pokémon Adventures]]
[[File:Battle Subway Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Battle Subway in Pokémon Adventures]]
===In the Be the Best! Pokémon B+W manga===
===In the Be the Best! Pokémon B+W manga===
The Battle Subway appeared in ''[[PBW4|Challenge the Battle Subway!]]'' and ''[[PBW7|Victini - A New Friend!]]''.
The Battle Subway appeared in ''[[PBW4|Challenge the Battle Subway!]]'' and ''[[PBW7|Victini - A New Friend!]]''.
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===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
The Battle Subway appeared in the {{chap|Black & White}}. {{adv|Black}} and {{adv|White}} went there with {{tc|Baker}} Chris.
The Battle Subway appeared in the {{chap|Black & White}}. {{adv|Black}} and {{adv|White}} went there with {{tc|Baker}} Chris. Black saw [[Alder]] and [[Marshal]] battle inside one of the carriages. Marshal then informed Black that they were looking for someone to trial a full Battle Subway journey. Black initially volunteered, but pulled out after realizing what happened to White earlier. However, White then gathered herself and told Black she was willing to put herself forward for the trial run.
{{sectionstub}}
 
As a part of the trial run, White reached [[Anville Town]], but before she could leave the train, {{tc|Subway Boss}}es {{FB|Subway Boss|Ingo}} and {{FB|Subway Boss|Emmet}} challenged her. White proved herself strong enough to hold Ingo to a draw.
{{-}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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Revision as of 13:01, 14 September 2016

Battle Subway バトルサブウェイ
Battle Subway
"Battle and Ride!"
Battle Subway artwork.png
Map description: {{{mapdesc}}}
Location: Nimbasa City
Region: Unova
Generations: V
Unova Nimbasa City Map.png
Location of Battle Subway in Unova.
Pokémon world locations
Subway map of the Unova region, featuring all eight train lines

The Battle Subway (Japanese: バトルサブウェイ Battle Subway) is a facility found in Black, White, Black 2, and White 2. It is the Unova equivalent of the Battle Tower.

Points of interest

Gear Station

Gear Station (Japanese: ギアステーション Gear Station) is a location in Nimbasa City that connects all of Unova's train lines together. Its circular hall has entrances to eight different platforms for each train: one for Single Trains, one for Super Single Trains, one for Double Trains, one for Super Double Trains, one for trains to Anville Town, one for Super Multi Trains, one for Multi Trains, and one for Wi-Fi Trains. By boarding one of the seven Battle Subway trains (i.e. those that do not lead to Anville Town), the Battle Subway location is accessed.

Exchange Service Corner

All seven Battle Subway train platforms include an Exchange Service Corner, where the player can buy various items with Battle Points.

The following items are offered as prizes:

Pokémon Black and White
Left attendant
TM Rock TM23 (Smack Down)
36 BP
TM Normal TM48 (Round)
36 BP
TM Normal TM87 (Swagger)
36 BP
TM Flying TM88 (Pluck)
36 BP
TM Poison TM34 (Sludge Wave)
48 BP
TM Psychic TM51 (Ally Switch)
48 BP
TM Fire TM59 (Incinerate)
48 BP
TM Dark TM60 (Quash)
48 BP
TM Normal TM64 (Explosion)
48 BP
TM Normal TM77 (Psych Up)
48 BP
Right attendant
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
Power Bracer Power Bracer
16 BP
Power Belt Power Belt
16 BP
Power Lens Power Lens
16 BP
Power Band Power Band
16 BP
Power Anklet Power Anklet
16 BP
Power Weight Power Weight
16 BP
Toxic Orb Toxic Orb
16 BP
Flame Orb Flame Orb
16 BP
White Herb White Herb
32 BP
Power Herb Power Herb
32 BP
Absorb Bulb Absorb Bulb
32 BP
Cell Battery Cell Battery
32 BP
Red Card Red Card
32 BP
Eject Button Eject Button
32 BP
Wise Glasses Wise Glasses
48 BP
Choice Specs Choice Specs
48 BP
Scope Lens Scope Lens
48 BP
Zoom Lens Zoom Lens
48 BP
Wide Lens Wide Lens
48 BP
Muscle Band Muscle Band
48 BP
Focus Band Focus Band
48 BP
Choice Band Choice Band
48 BP
Choice Scarf Choice Scarf
48 BP
Focus Sash Focus Sash
48 BP
Razor Claw Razor Claw
48 BP
Razor Fang Razor Fang
48 BP
BrightPowder BrightPowder
48 BP
Life Orb Life Orb
48 BP
Iron Ball Iron Ball
48 BP
Air Balloon Air Balloon
48 BP
Binding Band Binding Band
48 BP
Rare Candy Rare Candy
48 BP


Pokémon Black 2 and White 2
Left attendant
TM Normal TM10 (Hidden Power)
18 BP
TM Normal TM17 (Protect)
6 BP
TM Normal TM20 (Safeguard)
6 BP
TM Rock TM23 (Smack Down)
18 BP
TM Fighting TM31 (Brick Break)
12 BP
TM Normal TM32 (Double Team)
6 BP
TM Poison TM34 (Sludge Wave)
24 BP
TM Normal TM48 (Round)
18 BP
TM Psychic TM51 (Ally Switch)
24 BP
TM Fire TM59 (Incinerate)
6 BP
TM Dark TM60 (Quash)
24 BP
TM Normal TM64 (Explosion)
24 BP
TM Normal TM75 (Swords Dance)
18 BP
TM Normal TM77 (Psych Up)
24 BP
TM Ice TM79 (Frost Breath)
12 BP
TM Normal TM87 (Swagger)
18 BP
TM Flying TM88 (Pluck)
18 BP
TM Bug TM89 (U-turn)
12 BP
Right attendant
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
Fire Stone Fire Stone
3 BP
Thunder Stone Thunder Stone
3 BP
Water Stone Water Stone
3 BP
Leaf Stone Leaf Stone
3 BP
Scope Lens Scope Lens
8 BP
Wide Lens Wide Lens
8 BP
Muscle Band Muscle Band
8 BP
Wise Glasses Wise Glasses
8 BP
Razor Claw Razor Claw
8 BP
Razor Fang Razor Fang
8 BP
Binding Band Binding Band
8 BP
BrightPowder BrightPowder
12 BP
Focus Band Focus Band
12 BP
Zoom Lens Zoom Lens
12 BP
Iron Ball Iron Ball
12 BP
Air Balloon Air Balloon
12 BP
Power Bracer Power Bracer
16 BP
Power Belt Power Belt
16 BP
Power Lens Power Lens
16 BP
Power Band Power Band
16 BP
Power Anklet Power Anklet
16 BP
Power Weight Power Weight
16 BP
Toxic Orb Toxic Orb
16 BP
Flame Orb Flame Orb
16 BP
White Herb White Herb
16 BP
Power Herb Power Herb
16 BP
Absorb Bulb Absorb Bulb
16 BP
Cell Battery Cell Battery
16 BP
Red Card Red Card
16 BP
Eject Button Eject Button
16 BP
Choice Band Choice Band
24 BP
Choice Specs Choice Specs
24 BP
Choice Scarf Choice Scarf
24 BP
Focus Sash Focus Sash
24 BP
Life Orb Life Orb
24 BP
Rare Candy Rare Candy
24 BP


Battle Subway

By boarding one of the seven Battle Subway trains (i.e. those that do not lead to Anville Town), the Battle Subway location is accessed. Once a Battle Subway train has been boarded, the player must defeat seven (seven sets of two if riding a Multi Train or Super Multi Train) randomly picked サブウェイトレーナー Subway Trainers in order to make it to the next stop, which will earn them Battle Points and increase their current win streak, which (along with their all time Record win streak) will be displayed on their Vs. Recorder. Battles fought on Battle Subway trains differ from regular battles in a number of ways. When riding a Battle Subway train:

  • All Pokémon are set to level 50 (unlike previous generations this also includes Pokémon below level 50).
  • Bag items cannot be used.
  • The player is forced to save the game between challenges, effectively preventing the player from achieving artificial win streaks without manipulating gameplay via cheating.
  • Pokémon will not gain experience points by defeating opponents.
  • Pokémon are fully restored after each battle, including any held items lost during battle.

Initially, the player is not allowed to board the Super Single, Super Double, and Super Multi Trains. These are permanently unlocked after obtaining the National Pokédex, and a win streak of 21 has been achieved on the Single, Double, and Multi Trains, respectively. Unlike Super Trains, these non-Super Trains do not go on forever, instead returning to Gear Station after the 21st battle. The opponent Subway Trainers and their Pokémon are also completely different from those faced on Super Trains, heavily featuring Pokémon that are not fully evolved and limited to Generation V Pokémon only, as opposed to the Super Trains, which feature Pokémon from the first five generations, all of which are fully evolved, with the exception of Porygon2. The number of Pokémon used varies with the battle mode of the train as follows:

Train Number of eligible Pokémon
Single 3
Super Single 3
Double 4
Super Double 4
Multi 2 per player
Super Multi 2 per player
Wi-Fi 3
Anville None; takes the player to Anville Town.


Stops

After defeating a set of Subway Trainers, the player is dropped off at a stop from where they can continue their challenge by boarding the train again, or return to Gear Station (from where the challenge can also be resumed). Like the trains, these stops are part of the actual Battle Subway location, although they do not feature its background music, バトルサブウェイ The Battle Subway. Like on the Royal Unova, most Key Items cannot be used here. A stop features benches, trash cans, a subway map, and a Vending Machine. Two Depot Agents managing the player's fare are found at each stop, joined by a number of other Battle Subway challengers which decreases as the player's win streak grows until none are left. Some of these fellow Battle Subway challengers will hand the player a gift when engaged:

Item Location Games
PP Up PP Up From a Janitor on any non-Super Train platform after 21 consecutive victories  B  W  B2  W2 
PP Up PP Up From an Artist on any Super Train platform after 21 consecutive victories  B  W  B2  W2 
Rare Candy Rare Candy From an Ace Trainer♀ on any Super Train platform after 28 consecutive victories  B  W  B2  W2 
Lansat Berry Lansat Berry From a Clerk ♂ on any Super Train platform after 105 consecutive victories  B  W  B2  W2 
Starf Berry Starf Berry From an Ace Trainer♀ on any Super Train platform after 203 consecutive victories  B  W  B2  W2 

Battle Points

The number of Battle Points awarded after seven consecutive victories varies with the length of the current win streak, as shown in the table below. 10 Battle Points are awarded for every seven consecutive victories on the Wi-Fi Trains.

Battle Points
Win streak Normal Super
7 3 5
14 3 6
21
(Normal Trains Subway Bosses) 		10 7
28 8
35 9
42 10
49
(Super Trains Subway Bosses) 		30
56
(and subsequent multiples of 7) 		10

Variable scoring

For every time a Trainer is defeated and the player advances to the next cabin, a sound effect or beat is added to the background music, バトルサブウェイ The Battle Subway. In the first cabin of every train, only the sound of train tracks is played. Subsequently, jingles, bongo drum beats, and a bass tune are added, until the last (seventh) cabin, where a soft melody can be heard in the background.

Partners

In the Multi Trains and Super Multi Trains, the player can team up with another player via wireless or infrared. Otherwise, the player can team up with the NPC Hilbert, Hilda, Nate, or Rosa depending on the player's gender and game version. The NPC will ask what kind of team the player would prefer to team up with, based on attack, defense, or balance, and adjusts their team accordingly.

Pokémon

Banned Pokémon

Regardless of which Battle Subway train is boarded, the following Pokémon, along with their respective alternate forms are not allowed:

Mewtwo Mewtwo Mew Mew Lugia Lugia Ho-Oh Ho-Oh Celebi Celebi Kyogre Kyogre Groudon Groudon
Rayquaza Rayquaza Jirachi Jirachi Deoxys Deoxys Dialga Dialga Palkia Palkia Giratina Giratina Phione Phione
Manaphy Manaphy Darkrai Darkrai Shaymin Shaymin Arceus Arceus Victini Victini Reshiram Reshiram Zekrom Zekrom
Kyurem Kyurem Keldeo Keldeo Meloetta Meloetta Genesect Genesect Egg Egg

Banned held items

In addition, the following held items are not allowed:

Soul Dew Soul Dew

Excluded Pokémon

In addition to the banned Pokémon, the following fully evolved Pokémon are not used by opponents on either the non-Super or Super Trains:

Butterfree Butterfree Beedrill Beedrill Pidgeot Pidgeot Raticate Raticate Fearow Fearow Arbok Arbok Sandslash Sandslash
Clefable Clefable Wigglytuff Wigglytuff Parasect Parasect Venomoth Venomoth Persian Persian Golduck Golduck Primeape Primeape
Farfetch'd Farfetch'd Dodrio Dodrio Cloyster Cloyster Hypno Hypno Kingler Kingler Hitmonlee Hitmonlee Hitmonchan Hitmonchan
Seaking Seaking Ditto Ditto Omastar Omastar Kabutops Kabutops Furret Furret Noctowl Noctowl Ledian Ledian
Ariados Ariados Xatu Xatu Bellossom Bellossom Azumarill Azumarill Sudowoodo Sudowoodo Jumpluff Jumpluff Sunflora Sunflora
Unown Unown Wobbuffet Wobbuffet Girafarig Girafarig Dunsparce Dunsparce Qwilfish Qwilfish Magcargo Magcargo Corsola Corsola
Octillery Octillery Delibird Delibird Mantine Mantine Stantler Stantler Smeargle Smeargle Hitmontop Hitmontop Mightyena Mightyena
Linoone Linoone Beautifly Beautifly Dustox Dustox Swellow Swellow Pelipper Pelipper Masquerain Masquerain Ninjask Ninjask
Shedinja Shedinja Delcatty Delcatty Sableye Sableye Mawile Mawile Plusle Plusle Minun Minun Volbeat Volbeat
Illumise Illumise Swalot Swalot Sharpedo Sharpedo Camerupt Camerupt Torkoal Torkoal Grumpig Grumpig Spinda Spinda
Cacturne Cacturne Zangoose Zangoose Seviper Seviper Lunatone Lunatone Solrock Solrock Crawdaunt Crawdaunt Castform Castform
Kecleon Kecleon Banette Banette Tropius Tropius Chimecho Chimecho Glalie Glalie Huntail Huntail Gorebyss Gorebyss
Relicanth Relicanth Luvdisc Luvdisc Bibarel Bibarel Kricketune Kricketune Wormadam Wormadam
Plant Cloak 		Wormadam Wormadam
Sandy Cloak 		Wormadam Wormadam
Trash Cloak
Mothim Mothim Pachirisu Pachirisu Cherrim Cherrim Purugly Purugly Chatot Chatot Carnivine Carnivine Lumineon Lumineon
Rotom Rotom Rotom Heat
Rotom 		Rotom Wash
Rotom 		Rotom Frost
Rotom 		Rotom Fan
Rotom 		Rotom Mow
Rotom 		Uxie Uxie
Mesprit Mesprit Azelf Azelf Sawsbuck Summer Form
Sawsbuck 		Sawsbuck Autumn Form
Sawsbuck 		Sawsbuck Winter Form
Sawsbuck 		Tornadus Tornadus
Therian Forme 		Thundurus Thundurus
Therian Forme
Landorus Landorus
Therian Forme

Subway Boss

Subway Bosses are sometimes fought instead of regular Subway Trainers. Unlike regular Subway Trainers who use a set of Pokémon randomly drawn from their roster, Subway Bosses have a predetermined team for every battle, although the team order does vary.

21st Single Train battle



49th Super Single Train battle



21st Double Train battle



49th Super Double Train battle



21st Multi Train battle



49th Super Multi Train battle



When the Subway Bosses are defeated on both the Super Single and Super Double Trains, a Trainer star is earned in Pokémon Black and White Versions. In all versions, the player is given a trophy for their room upon defeating the Super Single, Super Double, and Super Multi Subway Bosses for the first time, resulting in a total of three obtainable trophies. Obtained trophies from Pokémon Black and White Versions can be displayed in the Nuvema Town player's room of Pokémon Black and White Versions 2 via Memory Link.

In the anime

Gear Station in the anime

The Battle Subway appeared in the anime as typical public transportation for the citizens of Nimbasa City, as well as featuring Battle Trains that Trainers may battle on. The Gear Station made a short cameo in Meowth's Scrafty Tactics! as Jessie and James began the next phase of their mission. They continued their mission in Purrloin: Sweet or Sneaky?, Beheeyem, Duosion, and the Dream Thief!, and Beartic Mountain Feud!. In Beheeyem, Duosion, and the Dream Thief! their actions were noticed by Emmet and his brother Ingo through their security office. In Beartic Mountain Feud!, the twins set out to find the cause of the disturbances and they caught a glimpse of Team Rocket, but lost them among the shadows of the subway tunnels.

In Crisis from the Underground Up! and Battle for the Underground, Ash, Iris, Cilan, and Meowth used the Battle Subway trains as a means of transport to reach the Pokémon Center. After the train was stopped, due to Team Rocket tampering with the rail switches, the group met Emmet and Ingo. While they were resting at the Pokémon Center, Team Rocket executed their scheme to steal all the Pokémon at the Pokémon Center, and used the Battle Subway as a medium for transporting them. They used their own specialized train, and were able to create balloon-like duplicates to throw off Emmet and Ingo's security center computer which monitors all trains currently on the rails. Ash, Iris, and Cilan were then assigned to use the maintenance trains to find Team Rocket and retrieve the stolen Pokémon. When things got rough, Ingo and Emmet joined them, using Emmet's Eelektross as a super-charged power supply for the maintenance train.

In Lost at the Stamp Rally!, a Stamp Rally was held, offering the prize of an opportunity to battle the Subway Bosses. Cilan entered the challenge, and after he completed the collection and helped Ingo and Emmet reunite a lost Axew with her Trainer, he partnered with Ash to battle the twins. They faced Ingo and Emmet's Chandelure and Eelektross, but lost.

In the manga

Battle Subway in Be the Best! Pokémon B+W
Battle Subway in Pokémon Adventures

In the Be the Best! Pokémon B+W manga

The Battle Subway appeared in Challenge the Battle Subway! and Victini - A New Friend!.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

The Battle Subway appeared in the Black & White arc. Black and White went there with Baker Chris. Black saw Alder and Marshal battle inside one of the carriages. Marshal then informed Black that they were looking for someone to trial a full Battle Subway journey. Black initially volunteered, but pulled out after realizing what happened to White earlier. However, White then gathered herself and told Black she was willing to put herself forward for the trial run.

As a part of the trial run, White reached Anville Town, but before she could leave the train, Subway Bosses Ingo and Emmet challenged her. White proved herself strong enough to hold Ingo to a draw.

Trivia

In other languages

Language Title
Mandarin Chinese 對戰地下鐵 Duìzhàn Dìxiàtiě
France Flag.png French Métro de Combat
Germany Flag.png German Kampfmetro
Italy Flag.png Italian Metrò Lotta
South Korea Flag.png Korean 배틀서브웨이 Baeteulseobeuwei
Spain Flag.png Spanish Metro Batalla
Thailand Flag.png Thai แบทเทิลซับเวย์ Battle Subway


Unova
Trio Badge.png Basic Badge.png Insect Badge.png Bolt Badge.png Quake Badge.png Jet Badge.png Freeze Badge.png Legend Badge.png
Basic Badge.png Toxic Badge.png Insect Badge.png Bolt Badge.png Quake Badge.png Jet Badge.png Legend Badge.png Wave Badge.png
Settlements
Nuvema Town • Accumula Town • Striaton City • Nacrene City • Castelia City • Nimbasa City • Anville Town
Driftveil City • Mistralton City • Icirrus City • Opelucid City • Pokémon League • Lacunosa Town • Undella Town
Black City • White Forest • Aspertia City • Floccesy Town • Virbank City • Lentimas Town • Humilau City
Routes
1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13 • 14 • 15 • 16 • 17 • 18 • 19 • 20 • 21 • 22 • 23
Bridges and tunnels
Skyarrow Bridge • Driftveil Drawbridge • Tubeline Bridge • Village Bridge • Marvelous Bridge • Marine Tube
Landmarks
Dreamyard • Wellspring Cave • Pinwheel Forest • Liberty Garden • Desert Resort • Relic Castle • Battle Subway • Lostlorn Forest
Cold Storage • Mistralton Cave • Chargestone Cave • Celestial Tower • Twist Mountain • Dragonspiral Tower • Moor of Icirrus
Challenger's Cave • Victory Road (BW • B2W2) • N's Castle • Royal Unova • Giant Chasm • Undella Bay • Abyssal Ruins
Abundant Shrine • Poké Transfer Lab • P2 Laboratory • Entralink • Unity Tower • Floccesy Ranch • Pledge Grove • Virbank Complex
Pokéstar Studios • Castelia Sewers • Join Avenue • Cave of Being • Pokémon World Tournament • Reversal Mountain • Plasma Frigate
Clay Tunnel • Underground Ruins • Strange House • Relic Passage • Seaside Cave • White Treehollow • Black Tower
Access to
Nature Preserve
Other
Blueberry Academy • Terarium


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