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{{search|battle variation|the battle mode found in the Pokémon Cable Club in Generation III or the Pokémon Communication Club Colosseum in Generation IV|Double Battle (Battle Mode)}} | {{search|battle variation|the battle mode found in the Pokémon Cable Club in Generation III or the Pokémon Communication Club Colosseum in Generation IV|Double Battle (Battle Mode)}} | ||
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[[File:Wild | [[File:BW Wild Double Battle.png|220px|thumb|right|A Double Battle]] | ||
A '''Double Battle''' (Japanese: '''ダブルバトル''' ''Double Battle''), also known as a '''2-on-2 battle''', is a [[Pokémon battle]] featuring up to four {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} actively participating at once. Debuting in the games in [[Generation III]], and featuring occasionally in the anime prior to this, they may feature anywhere between two and four [[Pokémon Trainer]]s. A battle in which either side has more than one Trainer is a [[Multi Battle]]. | A '''Double Battle''' (Japanese: '''ダブルバトル''' ''Double Battle''), also known as a '''2-on-2 battle''', is a [[Pokémon battle]] featuring up to four {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} actively participating at once. Debuting in the games in [[Generation III]], and featuring occasionally in the anime prior to this, they may feature anywhere between two and four [[Pokémon Trainer]]s. A battle in which either side has more than one Trainer is a [[Multi Battle]]. | ||
==In the games== | ==In the games== | ||
[[File:Wild double battle BW.png|220px|thumb|right|A wild Double Battle]] | [[File:Wild double battle BW.png|220px|thumb|right|A wild Double Battle]] | ||
In a Double Battle, | In a Double Battle, two teams of two Pokémon face each other in battle. One Trainer may control both Pokémon on either side of the battle, or two Trainers may cooperate on one or both sides of the battle, each controlling their own Pokémon (meaning that anywhere from two to four Trainers may take part in the same Double Battle). At first, only specific Trainer classes, such as {{tc|Sis and Bro}} and {{tc|Sr. and Jr.}}, would engage the player in Double Battles. However, from {{game|Emerald}} to [[Generation V]], two Trainers who see the player at the same time will be engaged in a Double Battle. If the player has only one conscious Pokémon, Trainer classes who will only engage the player in Double Battles will ignore the player and comment that the player should bring two Pokémon to battle them with; two Trainers who see the player at the same time will take turns battling the player in two Single Battles, with the second Trainer approaching and battling the player immediately after the first Trainer is defeated. | ||
[[File: | [[File:Double Battle Colo.png|thumb|left|A Pokémon battle against a Trainer in Pokémon Colosseum]] | ||
[[File: | [[File:Double Battle XD.png|thumb|left|thumb|Vaporeon and Pidgeot fighting against Wingull and Wurmple in Mt. Battle in Pokémon XD]] | ||
In {{g|Colosseum}} all battles are battled as Double Battles, without exception. The only way to engage in a Single Battle in this game is to do so in battle mode. The player does, however, watch a Single Battle between [[Eagun]] and [[Skrub]]. In {{Pokémon XD}}, however, the first two battles to be had in the game, as well as one optional battle at the entrance to the [[Pokémon HQ Lab]], are Single Battles, as are all wild battles. | In {{g|Colosseum}} all battles are battled as Double Battles, without exception. The only way to engage in a Single Battle in this game is to do so in battle mode. The player does, however, watch a Single Battle between [[Eagun]] and [[Skrub]]. In {{Pokémon XD}}, however, the first two battles to be had in the game, as well as one optional battle at the entrance to the [[Pokémon HQ Lab]], are Single Battles, as are all wild battles. | ||
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Several different [[move]]s are made specifically for Double Battles, such as {{m|Helping Hand}}. Some others, such as {{m|Surf}}, can have noticeably different effects. Moves that hit multiple Pokémon have their damage reduced by 25%, unless all other Pokémon have fainted at that point. | Several different [[move]]s are made specifically for Double Battles, such as {{m|Helping Hand}}. Some others, such as {{m|Surf}}, can have noticeably different effects. Moves that hit multiple Pokémon have their damage reduced by 25%, unless all other Pokémon have fainted at that point. | ||
The moves {{m|After You}}, {{m|Quash}}, {{m|Helping Hand}}, {{m|Ally Switch}}, {{m|Follow Me}}, {{m|Rage Powder}}, | The moves {{m|After You}}, {{m|Quash}}, {{m|Helping Hand}}, {{m|Ally Switch}}, {{m|Follow Me}}, {{m|Rage Powder}}, {{m|Aromatic Mist}}, and {{m|Hold Hands}} <!--maybe others--> will have no effect if not used in a Double or Triple Battle. | ||
The move {{m|Flame Burst}} takes away 1/16th of the maximum HP of the other Pokémon on the same team as the target Pokémon. This damage is not treated as an attack. | The move {{m|Flame Burst}} takes away 1/16th of the maximum HP of the other Pokémon on the same team as the target Pokémon. This damage is not treated as an attack. | ||
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This chart displays all moves that work differently in Double Battles. | This chart displays all moves that work differently in Double Battles. | ||
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==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
[[File:Double Battle anime.png|thumb|190px|A Double Battle in the anime]] | [[File:Double Battle anime.png|thumb|190px|A Double Battle in the anime]] | ||
While | While {{TRT}} had conducted "illegal" Double Battles since [[EP003|the third episode]], the first official Double Battle occurred in ''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]''. In order to win the {{badge|Jade Star}}, Ash had to defeat [[Luana]]'s {{p|Marowak}} and {{p|Alakazam}} in a Double Battle. While [[Ash's Pikachu]] and {{AP|Charizard}} were initially unwilling to cooperate, they eventually overcame it to win the battle. | ||
After the release of Ruby and Sapphire, Double Battles were seen in the anime more often. The first took place in ''[[AG014|All in a Day's Wurmple]]''. [[Forrester Franklin]] introduced the concept to Ash, and they had a battle that Ash won. As in the games, Ash's Gym Battle against [[Tate and Liza]] was a Double Battle | After the release of Ruby and Sapphire, Double Battles were seen in the anime more often. The first took place in ''[[AG014|All in a Day's Wurmple]]''. [[Forrester Franklin]] introduced the concept to Ash, and they had a battle that Ash won. As in the games, Ash's Gym Battle against [[Tate and Liza]] was a Double Battle. Additionally, in order to qualify for the finals of the [[Ever Grande Conference]], competitors must win three Double Battles in the preliminaries. Double Battles also appeared in the seventh movie, ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''. | ||
''[[AG072|The Bicker the Better]]'', ''[[AG177|Grating Spaces]]'', ''[[DP029|The Champ Twins!]]'', and ''[[DP147|Bagged Then Tagged!]]'' all featured Multi Battles: Double Battles with two Trainers on each side, using one Pokémon | A Double Battle can also be conducted under [[Contest Battle]] rules; more specifically, the battling stage of every [[Grand Festival]] uses the Double Battle style. Additionally, with the introduction of [[Double Performance]]s in the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s have to use two Pokémon in both the Performance Stage and the Battle Stage of [[Pokémon Contest]]s following the format. | ||
''[[AG072|The Bicker the Better]]'', ''[[AG177|Grating Spaces]]'', ''[[DP029|The Champ Twins!]]'', and ''[[DP147|Bagged Then Tagged!]]'' all featured Multi Battles: Double Battles with two Trainers on each side, using one Pokémon per Trainer. | |||
''[[DP050|Tag! We're It...!]]'', ''[[DP051|Glory Blaze!]]'' and ''[[DP052|Smells Like Team Spirit!]]'' featured a [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition|Multi Battle tournament]] in which two Trainers group up to participate. Each Trainer could only use one Pokémon in a battle. | ''[[DP050|Tag! We're It...!]]'', ''[[DP051|Glory Blaze!]]'' and ''[[DP052|Smells Like Team Spirit!]]'' featured a [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition|Multi Battle tournament]] in which two Trainers group up to participate. Each Trainer could only use one Pokémon in a battle. | ||
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In ''[[BW065|Battling the Bully!]]'', there was a pretend Double Battle between {{an|Mick}} and [[Glenn]], both using borrowed Pokémon. | In ''[[BW065|Battling the Bully!]]'', there was a pretend Double Battle between {{an|Mick}} and [[Glenn]], both using borrowed Pokémon. | ||
Ash battled [[Shamus]], {{AP|Tepig | Ash battled [[Shamus]], {{AP|Tepig}}'s former Trainer, in a Double Battle in ''[[BW077|Evolution by Fire!]]''. During the battle, Tepig [[Evolution|evolved]], giving him enough power to earn victory for his new trainer. | ||
{{an|Serena}} battled {{an|Aria}} in a Double Battle in ''[[XY064|Battling with Elegance and a Big Smile!]]''. During the battle, [[Serena]]'s {{p|Fennekin}} evolved into {{TP|Serena|Braixen}}, allowing her and {{TP|Serena|Pancham}} to even the playing field. However, Aria had to cancel the battle because of an urgent phone call. | |||
==In the manga== | ==In the manga== | ||
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Doubles battles have been present in the manga long before the games. They have appeared several times in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] and in the [[Pokémon Adventures]]' later arcs. | Doubles battles have been present in the manga long before the games. They have appeared several times in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] and in the [[Pokémon Adventures]]' later arcs. | ||
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ||
Double Battles were formally introduced into [[Pokémon Adventures]] in the {{chap|Ruby & Sapphire}}, though multiple Trainers or Pokémon teaming up were common before. They first appeared in ''[[PS198|Adding It Up with Plusle & Minun I]]'', when {{adv|Ruby}} challenges a {{p|Plusle}} and a {{p|Minun}}. They later appear in ''[[PS207|On the Loose and Hyper With Zangoose and Seviper I]]'' when Ruby and the {{tc|Swimmer}} are spotted by a {{p|Seviper}} and a {{p|Zangoose}}. In ''[[PS233|VS Kyogre & Groudon I]]'' to ''[[PS252|VS Kyogre & Groudon XIV]]'', {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}} are fought in a Double Battle by several people as they try to calm down the storm that they created. | Double Battles were formally introduced into [[Pokémon Adventures]] in the {{chap|Ruby & Sapphire}}, though multiple Trainers or Pokémon teaming up were common before. They first appeared in ''[[PS198|Adding It Up with Plusle & Minun I]]'', when {{adv|Ruby}} challenges a {{p|Plusle}} and a {{p|Minun}}. They later appear in ''[[PS207|On the Loose and Hyper With Zangoose and Seviper I]]'' when Ruby and the {{tc|Swimmer}} are spotted by a {{p|Seviper}} and a {{p|Zangoose}}. In ''[[PS233|VS Kyogre & Groudon I]]'' to ''[[PS252|VS Kyogre & Groudon XIV]]'', {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}} are fought in a Double Battle by several people as they try to calm down the storm that they created. | ||
In the {{ | In the {{chap|FireRed & LeafGreen}}, two of the three returning lead characters fight between themselves in a Double Battle for the first time in the Battle Path of [[Ultima]], and eventually result in a tie when they reach the destination at the same time (the platforms they fight on may push them forward or back depending on whether they're attacking or taking one). | ||
Double Battles also make a few appearances in the {{chap|Diamond & Pearl}}. In ''[[PS364|A Skuffle with Skorupi]]'', the two male main characters battle using a [[Tru|Torterra]] and an [[Chimler|Infernape]], while in ''[[PS374|Brash Bronzong I]]'' and ''[[PS375|Brash Bronzong II]]'', they battle against [[Cyrus]]'s {{p|Probopass}} and {{p|Magnezone}} in [[Mt. Coronet]], but constantly lose the upper hand. | Double Battles also make a few appearances in the {{chap|Diamond & Pearl}}. In ''[[PS364|A Skuffle with Skorupi]]'', the two male main characters battle using a [[Tru|Torterra]] and an [[Chimler|Infernape]], while in ''[[PS374|Brash Bronzong I]]'' and ''[[PS375|Brash Bronzong II]]'', they battle against [[Cyrus]]'s {{p|Probopass}} and {{p|Magnezone}} in [[Mt. Coronet]], but constantly lose the upper hand. | ||
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- This article is about the battle variation. For the battle mode found in the Pokémon Cable Club in Generation III or the Pokémon Communication Club Colosseum in Generation IV, see Double Battle (Battle Mode).
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A Double Battle (Japanese: ダブルバトル Double Battle), also known as a 2-on-2 battle, is a Pokémon battle featuring up to four Pokémon actively participating at once. Debuting in the games in Generation III, and featuring occasionally in the anime prior to this, they may feature anywhere between two and four Pokémon Trainers. A battle in which either side has more than one Trainer is a Multi Battle.
In the games
In a Double Battle, two teams of two Pokémon face each other in battle. One Trainer may control both Pokémon on either side of the battle, or two Trainers may cooperate on one or both sides of the battle, each controlling their own Pokémon (meaning that anywhere from two to four Trainers may take part in the same Double Battle). At first, only specific Trainer classes, such as Sis and Bro and Sr. and Jr., would engage the player in Double Battles. However, from Pokémon Emerald to Generation V, two Trainers who see the player at the same time will be engaged in a Double Battle. If the player has only one conscious Pokémon, Trainer classes who will only engage the player in Double Battles will ignore the player and comment that the player should bring two Pokémon to battle them with; two Trainers who see the player at the same time will take turns battling the player in two Single Battles, with the second Trainer approaching and battling the player immediately after the first Trainer is defeated.
In Pokémon Colosseum all battles are battled as Double Battles, without exception. The only way to engage in a Single Battle in this game is to do so in battle mode. The player does, however, watch a Single Battle between Eagun and Skrub. In Pokémon XD, however, the first two battles to be had in the game, as well as one optional battle at the entrance to the Pokémon HQ Lab, are Single Battles, as are all wild battles.
In Generation IV, there are five situations where the player is accompanied by an NPC. In these situations, all wild Pokémon encounters will be Double Battles against two Pokémon. In such situations, it is impossible to use a Poké Ball to capture a Pokémon unless the other is knocked out first. The NPC Trainer will heal the player's team after every battle.
Generation IV also changes around the order of events slightly. Moves that target multiple Pokémon now resolve in order of the Pokémon's respective Speed stats. Pokémon are also now switched in to replace KO'd Pokémon at the end of a round of combat rather than immediately after a Pokémon is knocked out. While this affects Single Battles, the effect is more noticeable in Double Battles where it is now possible for a Pokémon's move to fail due to a lack of target if both of the opposing Pokémon are knocked out before the attacking Pokémon's turn comes. The change of battle mechanics this way now means that it is impossible, except with entry hazards, to KO a Pokémon that switches in to replace a Pokémon knocked out on the same turn.
In Generation V, many routes contain dark grass, in which the player has the ability to encounter two wild Pokémon at a time, initiating a wild Double Battle. Similar to the wild Double Battles of Generation IV, it is impossible to use a Poké Ball to catch a Pokémon unless the other Pokémon is knocked out first.
The HP of Pokémon will not be displayed numerically on the player's side in Generation III and Generation IV—only the bar will be shown to save screen space. The numeric amount of HP can be toggled with the Start button.
Effects on moves
Several different moves are made specifically for Double Battles, such as Helping Hand. Some others, such as Surf, can have noticeably different effects. Moves that hit multiple Pokémon have their damage reduced by 25%, unless all other Pokémon have fainted at that point.
The moves After You, Quash, Helping Hand, Ally Switch, Follow Me, Rage Powder, Aromatic Mist, and Hold Hands will have no effect if not used in a Double or Triple Battle.
The move Flame Burst takes away 1/16th of the maximum HP of the other Pokémon on the same team as the target Pokémon. This damage is not treated as an attack.
The move Acupressure, while in a Double Battle, can target the ally instead of the user.
This chart displays all moves that work differently in Double Battles.
Effects on Abilities
Five Abilities are also adapted especially for Double Battles. These Abilities are:
- Plus - If a Pokémon with Plus is in battle on the same side of the field as a Pokémon with Minus, its Special Attack will be boosted by 50%. In Generation V and beyond, the effect is also present if another Pokémon on the same side has Plus.
- Minus - If a Pokémon with Minus is in battle on the same side of the field as a Pokémon with Plus, its Special Attack will be boosted by 50%. In Generation V and beyond, the effect is also present if another Pokémon on the same side has Minus.
- Lightningrod - If a single-target Electric-type move is used, it will be forced to strike the Pokémon with this Ability, regardless of the Pokémon originally selected as the target and regardless of the move's accuracy. Moves which target multiple Pokémon cannot be redirected. In Generation V and beyond, the move will raise the Special Attack of the Pokémon and deal no damage to it, unless the Pokémon is immune to the attack by nature of being a Ground-type.
- Storm Drain - If a single-target Water-type move is used, it will be forced to strike the Pokémon with this Ability, regardless of the Pokémon originally selected as the target and regardless of the move's accuracy. Moves which target multiple Pokémon cannot be redirected. In Generation V and beyond, the move will raise the Special Attack of the Pokémon and deal no damage to it.
- Telepathy - A Pokémon with this Ability will avoid damage from any moves used by its allies, whether they directly target it or target it as well as opponents.
In the anime
While Team Rocket had conducted "illegal" Double Battles since the third episode, the first official Double Battle occurred in Pokémon Double Trouble. In order to win the Jade Star Badge, Ash had to defeat Luana's Marowak and Alakazam in a Double Battle. While Ash's Pikachu and Charizard were initially unwilling to cooperate, they eventually overcame it to win the battle.
After the release of Ruby and Sapphire, Double Battles were seen in the anime more often. The first took place in All in a Day's Wurmple. Forrester Franklin introduced the concept to Ash, and they had a battle that Ash won. As in the games, Ash's Gym Battle against Tate and Liza was a Double Battle. Additionally, in order to qualify for the finals of the Ever Grande Conference, competitors must win three Double Battles in the preliminaries. Double Battles also appeared in the seventh movie, Destiny Deoxys.
A Double Battle can also be conducted under Contest Battle rules; more specifically, the battling stage of every Grand Festival uses the Double Battle style. Additionally, with the introduction of Double Performances in the Diamond & Pearl series, Coordinators have to use two Pokémon in both the Performance Stage and the Battle Stage of Pokémon Contests following the format.
The Bicker the Better, Grating Spaces, The Champ Twins!, and Bagged Then Tagged! all featured Multi Battles: Double Battles with two Trainers on each side, using one Pokémon per Trainer.
Tag! We're It...!, Glory Blaze! and Smells Like Team Spirit! featured a Multi Battle tournament in which two Trainers group up to participate. Each Trainer could only use one Pokémon in a battle.
In Battling the Bully!, there was a pretend Double Battle between Mick and Glenn, both using borrowed Pokémon.
Ash battled Shamus, Tepig's former Trainer, in a Double Battle in Evolution by Fire!. During the battle, Tepig evolved, giving him enough power to earn victory for his new trainer.
Serena battled Aria in a Double Battle in Battling with Elegance and a Big Smile!. During the battle, Serena's Fennekin evolved into Braixen, allowing her and Pancham to even the playing field. However, Aria had to cancel the battle because of an urgent phone call.
In the manga
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Doubles battles have been present in the manga long before the games. They have appeared several times in The Electric Tale of Pikachu and in the Pokémon Adventures' later arcs.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Double Battles were formally introduced into Pokémon Adventures in the Ruby & Sapphire arc, though multiple Trainers or Pokémon teaming up were common before. They first appeared in Adding It Up with Plusle & Minun I, when Ruby challenges a Plusle and a Minun. They later appear in On the Loose and Hyper With Zangoose and Seviper I when Ruby and the Swimmer are spotted by a Seviper and a Zangoose. In VS Kyogre & Groudon I to VS Kyogre & Groudon XIV, Kyogre and Groudon are fought in a Double Battle by several people as they try to calm down the storm that they created.
In the FireRed & LeafGreen arc, two of the three returning lead characters fight between themselves in a Double Battle for the first time in the Battle Path of Ultima, and eventually result in a tie when they reach the destination at the same time (the platforms they fight on may push them forward or back depending on whether they're attacking or taking one).
Double Battles also make a few appearances in the Diamond & Pearl arc. In A Skuffle with Skorupi, the two male main characters battle using a Torterra and an Infernape, while in Brash Bronzong I and Brash Bronzong II, they battle against Cyrus's Probopass and Magnezone in Mt. Coronet, but constantly lose the upper hand.
In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga
Double Battles appeared in The Electric Tale of Pikachu before they were formally introduced in the games.
In other languages
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Pokémon battle variations | |
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Double Battle • Multi Battle • Triple Battle • Rotation Battle • Horde Encounter • SOS Battle • Support Play • Max Raid Battle • Full Battle Contest Battle • Launcher Battle • Sky Battle • Inverse Battle • Battle Royal • Dynamax Adventure • Auto Battle • Tera Raid Battle Battle modes |
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