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The '''Battle Tower''' (Japanese: '''バトルタワー''' ''Battle Tower'') is Johto's premiere battle facility, located at the northernmost part of {{rt|40|Johto}}, west of [[Olivine City]]. It was introduced in {{game|Crystal}}, being separated from the route itself by a [[gate]], and was reintroduced as a facility in the {{OBP|Battle Frontier|Generation IV}} in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}. Being the first [[Battle Tower]] in the series, it introduced many of the special rules that would later be expanded upon for Battle Towers in [[Hoenn]] and [[Sinnoh]], as well as the [[Battle Frontier]]s that eventually joined them.
The '''Battle Tower''' (Japanese: '''バトルタワー''' ''Battle Tower'') in [[Generation II]] was the first [[Battle Tower]] in the Pokémon games, debuting in {{game|Crystal}}. It is [[Johto]]'s premiere {{pkmn|battle}} facility, located at the northernmost part of {{rt|40|Johto}}, west of [[Olivine City]].
 
As the first [[Battle Tower]] in the series, it introduced many of the special rules that would later be expanded upon for Battle Towers in [[Hoenn]] and [[Sinnoh]]. One addition, introduced in {{game|Emerald}}, that the Battle Tower in Crystal lacks is a {{tc|Tower Tycoon}} who is in charge of the Battle Tower. Another difference with later Battle Towers is that the Battle Tower in Pokémon Crystal is built on the same landmass as the rest of the [[region]] and may be challenged before the {{player}} has become the {{pkmn|Champion}}. The Battle Tower in Crystal also allows any [[legendary Pokémon]] to participate, though later [[generation]]s would ban many of them.
 
In the Japanese version of Pokémon Crystal, the Battle Tower utilizes the [[Pokémon Mobile System GB]].
 
==In the games==
The original Battle Tower established the basic rules of all Battle Tower challenges. Later Battle Towers would modify some of these basic rules to be somewhat more restrictive.
 
Its slogan is ''Take the Ultimate Trainer Challenge!'' (Japanese: {{j|「めざせ！　さいきょう　トレーナー」}} ''Become the Strongest Trainer!'').
 
===Access===
In the Japanese version of {{game|Crystal}}, the [[Mobile Game Boy Adapter]] is required as the Battle Tower is only unlocked ''after'' the initial successful connection to the [[Pokémon Mobile System GB]]. Doing so will also reveal the above slogan.
 
While the Battle Tower is locked, its doors return the message {{j|「バトルタワーの　いりぐちは　しまってる⋯」}}. After being unlocked, they instead return the message {{j|「あいてる！」}}. These messages are translated in the English version ROM as "The BATTLE TOWER's doors are closed…" and "It's open!", respectively.
 
In the localizations, the Battle Tower is open to everyone. The doors can no longer be interacted with so the above messages go unused.


==In Generation II==
===Challenges===
===Challenges===
Battle Tower challenges are made by entering three of the {{player}}'s Pokémon with the attendant at the front desk. The attendant will then guide the player to a special room where they will battle against seven opponents in a row, healing between each battle. After each of the seven {{pkmn|Trainer}}s has been defeated, the player will have beaten the streak and be rewarded with one of five of the [[vitamin]]s.
Battle Tower challenges are made by entering three of the player's {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with the attendant at the front desk. The attendant will then guide the player to a special room where they will {{pkmn|battle}} against seven opponents in a row, healing between each battle. After the seven {{pkmn|Trainer}}s have been defeated, the player will be rewarded with five of a [[Statistic|stat]]-increasing [[Vitamin|nutritious drink]].


===Restrictions===
===Restrictions===
The Battle Tower has several restrictions aside from the amount of Pokémon which can be entered.
The Battle Tower has several restrictions aside from the amount of {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that can be entered.
*All Pokémon must be less than or equal to the level of battle challenged. Levels are in intervals of 10.
 
*No two Pokémon can be holding the same [[item]].
* All Pokémon must be less than or equal to the [[level]] of battle challenged. Levels are in intervals of 10, and the {{player}} can only choose levels 50 to 100 after entering the [[Hall of Fame]].
*Items cannot be used by Trainers on their Pokémon.
* No two Pokémon can be holding the same [[item]].
*{{p|Mewtwo}}, {{p|Mew}}, {{p|Lugia}}, {{p|Ho-Oh}}, and {{p|Celebi}} are only allowed to be entered if the level chosen is 70 or higher. [[Pokémon Egg]]s are not allowed to enter.
* Items cannot be used by {{pkmn|Trainer}}s on their Pokémon.
* {{p|Mewtwo}}, {{p|Mew}}, {{p|Lugia}}, {{p|Ho-Oh}}, and {{p|Celebi}} are only allowed to be entered if the level chosen is 70 or higher. {{pkmn|Egg}}s are not allowed to enter.
 
===Prizes===
{{Itlisth|building}}
{{Itemlist|Calcium|For winning 7 battles in a row|C=yes|display={{DL|Vitamin|Calcium}} ×5}}
{{Itemlist|Carbos|For winning 7 battles in a row|C=yes|display={{DL|Vitamin|Carbos}} ×5}}
{{Itemlist|HP Up|For winning 7 battles in a row|C=yes|display={{DL|Vitamin|HP Up}} ×5}}
{{Itemlist|Iron|For winning 7 battles in a row|C=yes|display={{DL|Vitamin|Iron}} ×5}}
{{Itemlist|Protein|For winning 7 battles in a row|C=yes|display={{DL|Vitamin|Protein}} ×5}}
{{Itlistfoot|building}}
 
===Japanese Crystal===
In Japanese Crystal, the Battle Tower is directly associated with the Pokémon Mobile System GB. Further multiplayer features are available, including mobile {{pkmn|battle}}s, for which a small price is charged on the players' mobile phones. If the player battled well enough, they could become a '''Room Leader''' (Japanese: '''{{j|ルームリーダー}}''' ''Room Leader''). All Room Leaders would be registered in the Honor Roll of the Mobile Center for posterity.


==In Generation IV==
==Layout==
In {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}},  the Battle Tower was joined by a {{OBP|Battle Frontier|Generation IV}}, much like the other two Battle Towers. {{FB|Tower Tycoon|Palmer}} is the Frontier Brain in these games.
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #000; border: 3px solid #{{locationcolor/dark|building}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|building}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Version
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|building}}" | 1F
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|building}}" | Elevator
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|building}}" | Hallway
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|building}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Battle Arena
|-
! style="background:#{{crystal color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Crystal Version|Crystal}}
| [[File:Battle Tower C 1F.png]]
| [[File:Battle Tower C Elevator.png]]
| [[File:Battle Tower C 2F.png]]
| [[File:Battle Tower C Battle Room.png]]
|-
| colspan=5 style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|building}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" |  
|}


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[File:Battle Tower Johto anime.png|thumb|right|In the anime]]
[[File:Battle Tower Johto anime.png|thumb|200px|The Battle Tower in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
The Battle Tower made a cameo appearance in ''[[EP208|Fight for the Light]]'', where {{TRT}} mistook it for an office building and tried to get in, but to no avail as the security officers asked for Gym Badges.
The Battle Tower made a cameo appearance in ''[[EP208|Fight for the Light]]'', where {{TRT}} mistook it for an office building and tried to get in, but to no avail as the security officers asked for [[Badge|Gym Badges]].
{{-}}


==Trivia==
==In the manga==
* This is the only Battle Tower that the player can challenge before becoming the Champion.
[[File:Johto Battle Tower Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Battle Tower in Pokémon Adventures]]
* This is the first Battle Tower to have appeared in the games. Later Battle Towers tweaked the rules somewhat, and since {{game|Emerald}} have had a {{tc|Tower Tycoon|person in charge of them}} like a [[Gym Leader]]. The Platinum Battle Tower replaces the Crystal Battle Tower in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}.
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
* This is the only Battle Tower that allows ''all'' legendary Pokémon, as later generations would ban powerful legendaries like Mewtwo and event legendaries like Mew, regardless of their level.
{{incomplete|section|Missing information from PS159}}
* This is also the only Battle Tower that appears on the same landmass as the rest of the region: later Battle Towers are on islands that can only be accessed by boat, or after having visited, by using {{m|Fly}}.
In ''[[PS122|Querulous Qwilfish]]'', the Battle Tower was under construction and was due to be finished in a month. A tank that was collecting waste from the construction cracked under pressure, spilling its contents into the sea nearby and contaminating the water. As a result, {{p|Qwilfish}} attacked a worker and {{adv|Crystal}} out of anger and to protect a baby Qwilfish that became sick due to the pollution. It was also where {{p|Suicune}} first appeared, purifying the water and curing the baby Qwilfish in the process.
* In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, the Battle Tower is the only facility in the {{OBP|Battle Frontier|Generation IV}} that is affected by the [[GB Sounds]] outside of battle, though when battling {{FB|Tower Tycoon|Palmer}}, it still won't have any effect.
{{-}}
* In Generation II, several Trainers are references to [[Staff of Pokémon Crystal|people involved in the creation of the game]].<ref>[http://iimarck.us/i/tower-references/ iimarck.us - Battle Tower In‐Jokes]</ref>
 
** {{tc|Guitarist}} Masuda is a reference to [[Junichi Masuda]], Crystal's music director.
==Trivia==
** {{tc|Bug Catcher}} Tajiri is a reference to Pokémon's creator, [[Satoshi Tajiri]], and his childhood fixation with bug catching.
* In {{game|Crystal}}, several {{pkmn|Trainer}}s are references to its [[Staff of Pokémon Crystal|development staff]].<ref>[http://iimarck.us/i/tower-references/ Battle Tower In‐Jokes]</ref>
** {{tc|Scientist}} Mori is a reference to Akito Mori, who is listed under "special thanks" in Crystal.
** {{tc|Guitarist}} Masuda is a reference to [[Junichi Masuda]], the game's music director.
** {{tc|Teacher}} Kawakami is a reference to Naoko Kawakami, who is listed under "special thanks" in Crystal.
** {{tc|Bug Catcher}} Tajiri is a reference to [[Pokémon]]'s creator, [[Satoshi Tajiri]], and his childhood fixation with bug catching.
** {{tc|Scientist}} Mori and {{tc|Teacher}} Kawakami are, respectively, a reference to Akito Mori and Naoko Kawakami, who are listed under "special thanks" in the credits.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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{{langtable|color={{locationcolor/light|building}}|bordercolor={{locationcolor/dark|building}}
|zh_cmn=對戰塔 ''{{tt|Duìzhàn Tǎ|Battle Tower}}''<br>鬥技塔 ''{{tt|Dòujì Tǎ|Battle Tower}}'' {{tt|*|PS159}}
|fr_eu=Tour de Combat
|fr_eu=Tour de Combat
|de=Duellturm
|de=Duellturm
|it=Torre Lotta
|it=Torre Lotta
|es_eu=Torre Batalla
|ko=시합타워 ''Sihap Tawo''
|es_eu=Torre Batalla<br>Torre Combate{{tt|*|anime}}
|vi=Tháp Thi Đấu
}}
}}


==References==
==References==
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Revision as of 12:46, 1 October 2016

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Battle Tower バトルタワー
Battle Tower
"Wild Missingno. appeared!"
Battle Tower C.png
Map description: {{{mapdesc}}}
Location: West of Olivine CityC
Region: Johto
Generations: II
Johto Frontier Access Map.png
Location of Battle Tower in Johto.
Pokémon world locations

The Battle Tower (Japanese: バトルタワー Battle Tower) in Generation II was the first Battle Tower in the Pokémon games, debuting in Pokémon Crystal. It is Johto's premiere battle facility, located at the northernmost part of Route 40, west of Olivine City.

As the first Battle Tower in the series, it introduced many of the special rules that would later be expanded upon for Battle Towers in Hoenn and Sinnoh. One addition, introduced in Pokémon Emerald, that the Battle Tower in Crystal lacks is a Tower Tycoon who is in charge of the Battle Tower. Another difference with later Battle Towers is that the Battle Tower in Pokémon Crystal is built on the same landmass as the rest of the region and may be challenged before the player has become the Champion. The Battle Tower in Crystal also allows any legendary Pokémon to participate, though later generations would ban many of them.

In the Japanese version of Pokémon Crystal, the Battle Tower utilizes the Pokémon Mobile System GB.

In the games

The original Battle Tower established the basic rules of all Battle Tower challenges. Later Battle Towers would modify some of these basic rules to be somewhat more restrictive.

Its slogan is Take the Ultimate Trainer Challenge! (Japanese: 「めざせ！　さいきょう　トレーナー」 Become the Strongest Trainer!).

Access

In the Japanese version of Pokémon Crystal, the Mobile Game Boy Adapter is required as the Battle Tower is only unlocked after the initial successful connection to the Pokémon Mobile System GB. Doing so will also reveal the above slogan.

While the Battle Tower is locked, its doors return the message 「バトルタワーの　いりぐちは　しまってる⋯」. After being unlocked, they instead return the message 「あいてる！」. These messages are translated in the English version ROM as "The BATTLE TOWER's doors are closed…" and "It's open!", respectively.

In the localizations, the Battle Tower is open to everyone. The doors can no longer be interacted with so the above messages go unused.

Challenges

Battle Tower challenges are made by entering three of the player's Pokémon with the attendant at the front desk. The attendant will then guide the player to a special room where they will battle against seven opponents in a row, healing between each battle. After the seven Trainers have been defeated, the player will be rewarded with five of a stat-increasing nutritious drink.

Restrictions

The Battle Tower has several restrictions aside from the amount of Pokémon that can be entered.

  • All Pokémon must be less than or equal to the level of battle challenged. Levels are in intervals of 10, and the player can only choose levels 50 to 100 after entering the Hall of Fame.
  • No two Pokémon can be holding the same item.
  • Items cannot be used by Trainers on their Pokémon.
  • Mewtwo, Mew, Lugia, Ho-Oh, and Celebi are only allowed to be entered if the level chosen is 70 or higher. Eggs are not allowed to enter.

Prizes

Item Location Games
Calcium Calcium ×5 For winning 7 battles in a row  C 
Carbos Carbos ×5 For winning 7 battles in a row  C 
HP Up HP Up ×5 For winning 7 battles in a row  C 
Iron Iron ×5 For winning 7 battles in a row  C 
Protein Protein ×5 For winning 7 battles in a row  C 

Japanese Crystal

In Japanese Crystal, the Battle Tower is directly associated with the Pokémon Mobile System GB. Further multiplayer features are available, including mobile battles, for which a small price is charged on the players' mobile phones. If the player battled well enough, they could become a Room Leader (Japanese: ルームリーダー Room Leader). All Room Leaders would be registered in the Honor Roll of the Mobile Center for posterity.

Layout

Version 1F Elevator Hallway Battle Arena
Crystal Battle Tower C 1F.png Battle Tower C Elevator.png Battle Tower C 2F.png Battle Tower C Battle Room.png
 

In the anime

The Battle Tower in the anime

The Battle Tower made a cameo appearance in Fight for the Light, where Team Rocket mistook it for an office building and tried to get in, but to no avail as the security officers asked for Gym Badges.

In the manga

Battle Tower in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

050Diglett.png This section is incomplete.
Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it.
Reason: Missing information from PS159

In Querulous Qwilfish, the Battle Tower was under construction and was due to be finished in a month. A tank that was collecting waste from the construction cracked under pressure, spilling its contents into the sea nearby and contaminating the water. As a result, Qwilfish attacked a worker and Crystal out of anger and to protect a baby Qwilfish that became sick due to the pollution. It was also where Suicune first appeared, purifying the water and curing the baby Qwilfish in the process.

Trivia

In other languages

Language Title
Mandarin Chinese 對戰塔 Duìzhàn Tǎ
鬥技塔 Dòujì Tǎ *
France Flag.png European French Tour de Combat
Germany Flag.png German Duellturm
Italy Flag.png Italian Torre Lotta
South Korea Flag.png Korean 시합타워 Sihap Tawo
Spain Flag.png European Spanish Torre Batalla
Torre Combate*
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Tháp Thi Đấu

References

  1. ↑ Battle Tower In‐Jokes



Johto
Zephyr Badge.png Hive Badge.png Plain Badge.png Fog Badge.png Storm Badge.png Mineral Badge.png Glacier Badge.png Rising Badge.png
Settlements
New Bark Town • Cherrygrove City • Violet City • Azalea Town • Goldenrod City • Ecruteak City
Olivine City • Cianwood City • Mahogany Town • Blackthorn City • Safari Zone Gate • Frontier Access
Routes
29 • 30 • 31 • 32 • 33 • 34 • 35 • 36 • 37 • 38 • 39 • 40 • 41 • 42 • 43 • 44 • 45 • 46 • 47 • 48
Landmarks
Dark Cave • Sprout Tower • Ruins of Alph • Union Cave • Slowpoke Well • Ilex Forest • Radio Tower • Global Terminal
Goldenrod Tunnel • National Park • Pokéathlon Dome • Bell Tower • Bellchime Trail • Burned Tower • Moomoo Farm • Olivine Lighthouse
Battle Tower (Crystal • HGSS)/Frontier • Cliff Edge Gate • Cliff Cave • Embedded Tower • Safari Zone • Whirl Islands
Mt. Mortar • Lake of Rage • Team Rocket HQ • Ice Path • Dragon's Den • S.S. Aqua • Mt. Silver (Cave)
Access to
Sinjoh Ruins • Kanto


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