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'''Flat Battle''' is a battle mode exclusive to {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} for wireless battles. It temporarily sets the player's Pokémon to Level 50 upon entering, similar to the cap at the [[Battle Tower]] - including when it is accompanied by the remainder of the [[Battle Frontier]] facilities.  However, unlike the Standard Cup and other rule sets for wireless battles, the Pokémon can be of any level before entering.
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'''Flat Battle''' (Japanese: '''フラットバトル''' ''Flat Battle'') is a battle mode introduced in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}. In a Flat Battle, all Pokémon that are above level 50 temporarily become level 50, regardless of their current level; however, Pokémon below level 50 will remain at their current level.


==Rule sets available==
In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, it is found at the Pokémon Communication Club Colosseum after the {{player}}'s childhood friend ({{ga|Lyra}} or {{ga|Ethan}}) has shown them how to catch {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. In [[Generation V]], it is found at the [[Union Room]]. It is similar to the Level 50 Flat rule in [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]. In [[Generation VI]], it is instead known as '''Flat Rules''' (Japanese: '''フラットルール''' ''Flat Rules'') and is accessed through the Battle function of the [[Player Search System]].
* '''No Restrictions''' - Players can have up to six Pokémon on their teams. Their levels will be temporarily set to Lv. 50.
* '''Standard Cup''' - Players have three Pokémon on their team, Lv. 50 and lower.
* '''Light Cup''' - Players have three Pokémon on their team, Lv. 50 and lower, each weighing no more than 218 pounds (98.883 kilograms).
* '''Double Cup''' - Players have four Pokémon on their team and otherwise follow the Standard Cup rules.
* '''Double No Restrictions''' - Similar to the ''No Restrictions'' rule setting, though it is a double battle instead of a single battle.
* '''GS Cup''' - Exclusive to Flat Battles.  Use four Pokémon with up to two "Special Pokémon" on the team. Players can talk to the attendant at the desk to see which Pokémon are "Special Pokémon".


==Specifics on rule sets==
==Generation IV==
{| {{bluetable2|c}}
In Generation IV, the player can choose from several rulesets. Flat Battles are only available for Single Battles.
 
===Rule sets available===
{| class="roundy" style="width:auto; text-align:center; background: #ccf; border: 3px solid blue;"
|+ Rulesets for Flat Battles in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}
|+ Rulesets for Flat Battles in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}
|-
|-
!Rules
!Rules
!No Restrictions
!No Restrictions
!Standard Cup
!Double<br>No Restrictions
!Little Cup
![[Standard Cup]]
![[Double Cup]]
![[Light Cup]]
![[Light Cup]]
!Double No Restrictions
![[GS Cup]]
!GS Cup
|-
|-
! No. of Pokémon
! No. of Pokémon
| 6 || 3 || 3 || 3 || 6 || 3
| style="background:#fff" | 6 || style="background:#fff" | 6 || style="background:#fff" | 3 || style="background:#fff" | 4 || style="background:#fff" | 3 || style="background:#fff" | 4
|-
|-
! Pokémon level
! Pokémon level
| Free || 50 || 30 || 5 || Free || Free
| style="background:#fff" | Max. 100 ||style="background:#fff" | Max. 100 || style="background:#fff" | Max. 100 || style="background:#fff" | Max. 100 || style="background:#fff" | Max. 100 || style="background:#fff" | Max. 100
|-
|-
! Max. Combined level
! Max. Combined level
| Free || Free || Free || Free || Free || Free
| style="background:#fff" | Free || style="background:#fff" | Free || style="background:#fff" | Free || style="background:#fff" | Free || style="background:#fff" | Free || style="background:#fff" | Free
|-
|-
! Height limit
! Height limit
| Free || Free || Free || Free || Free || Free
| style="background:#fff" | Free || style="background:#fff" | Free || style="background:#fff" | Free || style="background:#fff" | Free || style="background:#fff" | Free || style="background:#fff" | Free
|-
|-
! Weight limit
! Weight limit
| Free || Free || Free || 218 lbs. / 99.0kg || Free || Free
| style="background:#fff" | Free || style="background:#fff" | Free || style="background:#fff" | Free || style="background:#fff" | Free || style="background:#fff" | Max. {{DL|List of Pokémon by weight|198.5 lbs. to 220.5 lbs. (90.1 kg to 100.0 kg)|220.5 lbs.<br>(100.0kg)}} || style="background:#fff" | Free
|-
|-
! Evolved Pokémon
! Evolved Pokémon
| Yes || Yes || No || No || Yes || Yes
| style="background:#fff" | Permitted || style="background:#fff" | Permitted || style="background:#fff" | Permitted || style="background:#fff" | Permitted || style="background:#fff" | Banned || style="background:#fff" | Permitted
|-
! [[Special Pokémon]]
| style="background:#fff" | Permitted || style="background:#fff" | Permitted || style="background:#fff" | Banned || style="background:#fff" | Banned || style="background:#fff" | Banned || style="background:#fff" | Up to 2
|-
! [[Mythical Pokémon]]
| style="background:#fff" | Permitted || style="background:#fff" | Permitted || style="background:#fff" | Banned || style="background:#fff" | Banned || style="background:#fff" | Banned || style="background:#fff" | Banned
|-
! Same Pokémon
| style="background:#fff" | Permitted || style="background:#fff" | Permitted || style="background:#fff" | Banned || style="background:#fff" | Banned || style="background:#fff" | Banned || style="background:#fff" | Banned
|-
! Same held items
| style="background:#fff" | Permitted || style="background:#fff" | Permitted || style="background:#fff" | Banned || style="background:#fff" | Banned || style="background:#fff" | Banned || style="background:#fff" | Banned
|}
 
==Generation V and VI==
In [[Generation V]], if the player sets the battle rules to Flat Battle in the [[Union Room]], several other rules will automatically be enforced that are not present if "No Restrictions" is selected. In [[infrared]] battles, a different set of rules are automatically enforced, which are called "Normal Rules" in Generation VI; while the player is not restricted from selecting battles if they have an insufficient number of Pokémon in their party, the battle will simply become a Single Battle (if a player only has 1 Pokémon) or a [[Double Battle]] (if the player with the fewest Pokémon has 2).
 
In [[Generation VI]], there are three different rule options in the [[Player Search System]]'s "Battle" option: Normal Rules, Flat Rules, and No Restrictions. If Flat Rules is selected, several other rules will automatically be enforced that are not present if Normal Rules or No Restrictions is selected.
 
{| class="roundy" style="width:auto; text-align:center; background: #ccf; border: 3px solid blue;"
!Rules
!Normal Rules
!Flat Battles/<br />Flat Rules
!No Restrictions
|-
! No. of Pokémon<br />(Single Battle)
| style="background:#fff" | No restrictions || style="background:#fff" | 3 || style="background:#fff" | No restrictions
|-
! No. of Pokémon<br />([[Double Battle]])
| style="background:#fff" | 2 or more || style="background:#fff" | 4 || style="background:#fff" | 2 or more
|-
|-
! Special Pokémon
! No. of Pokémon<br />([[Rotation Battle]])
| Yes || No || No || No || Yes || Up to 2
| style="background:#fff" | 3 or more || style="background:#fff" | 4 || style="background:#fff" | 3 or more
|-
! No. of Pokémon<br />([[Triple Battle]])
| style="background:#fff" | 3 or more || style="background:#fff" | 6 || style="background:#fff" | 3 or more
|-
! No. of Pokémon<br />([[Multi Battle]])
| style="background:#fff" | 1 to 3 || style="background:#fff" | 3 || style="background:#fff" | 1 to 3
|-
! Pokémon level
| style="background:#fff" | Set all to Lv. 50 ||style="background:#fff" | Becomes 50-<!--Gen VI says "Up to Lv. 50", but I think Gen V is clearer--> || style="background:#fff" | No restrictions
|-
! [[Special Pokémon]]
| style="background:#fff" | Permitted || style="background:#fff" | Banned || style="background:#fff" | Permitted
|-
! [[Mythical Pokémon]]
| style="background:#fff" | Permitted || style="background:#fff" | Banned || style="background:#fff" | Permitted
|-
|-
! Same Pokémon
! Same Pokémon
| Yes || No || No || No || Yes || Yes
| style="background:#fff" | Permitted || style="background:#fff" | Banned || style="background:#fff" | Permitted
|-
|-
! Same held items
! Same held items
| Yes || No || No || No || Yes || Yes
| style="background:#fff" | Permitted || style="background:#fff" | Banned || style="background:#fff" | Permitted
|}
|}


==When players can use Flat Battles==
==In other languages==
* [[Lyra]] or [[Ethan]] must have shown the [[player]] how to catch [[Pokémon]].
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|fr=Combat 50
|de=Handicapkampf
|it=Lotta Pari
|ko=플랫배틀 ''{{tt|Peullaet Baeteul|Flat Battle}}''
|es=Combate tope
}}
 
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Revision as of 08:25, 1 January 2016

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Reason: Confirmation of whether Flat Battles in Gen IV increase Pokémon below level 50 to level 50
What happens in Generation V in an infrared Multi Battle if a player has more than 3 Pokémon

Flat Battle (Japanese: フラットバトル Flat Battle) is a battle mode introduced in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver. In a Flat Battle, all Pokémon that are above level 50 temporarily become level 50, regardless of their current level; however, Pokémon below level 50 will remain at their current level.

In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, it is found at the Pokémon Communication Club Colosseum after the player's childhood friend (Lyra or Ethan) has shown them how to catch Pokémon. In Generation V, it is found at the Union Room. It is similar to the Level 50 Flat rule in Pokémon Battle Revolution. In Generation VI, it is instead known as Flat Rules (Japanese: フラットルール Flat Rules) and is accessed through the Battle function of the Player Search System.

Generation IV

In Generation IV, the player can choose from several rulesets. Flat Battles are only available for Single Battles.

Rule sets available

Rulesets for Flat Battles in HeartGold and SoulSilver
Rules No Restrictions Double
No Restrictions
Standard Cup Double Cup Light Cup GS Cup
No. of Pokémon 6 6 3 4 3 4
Pokémon level Max. 100 Max. 100 Max. 100 Max. 100 Max. 100 Max. 100
Max. Combined level Free Free Free Free Free Free
Height limit Free Free Free Free Free Free
Weight limit Free Free Free Free Max. 220.5 lbs.
(100.0kg)
Free
Evolved Pokémon Permitted Permitted Permitted Permitted Banned Permitted
Special Pokémon Permitted Permitted Banned Banned Banned Up to 2
Mythical Pokémon Permitted Permitted Banned Banned Banned Banned
Same Pokémon Permitted Permitted Banned Banned Banned Banned
Same held items Permitted Permitted Banned Banned Banned Banned

Generation V and VI

In Generation V, if the player sets the battle rules to Flat Battle in the Union Room, several other rules will automatically be enforced that are not present if "No Restrictions" is selected. In infrared battles, a different set of rules are automatically enforced, which are called "Normal Rules" in Generation VI; while the player is not restricted from selecting battles if they have an insufficient number of Pokémon in their party, the battle will simply become a Single Battle (if a player only has 1 Pokémon) or a Double Battle (if the player with the fewest Pokémon has 2).

In Generation VI, there are three different rule options in the Player Search System's "Battle" option: Normal Rules, Flat Rules, and No Restrictions. If Flat Rules is selected, several other rules will automatically be enforced that are not present if Normal Rules or No Restrictions is selected.

Rules Normal Rules Flat Battles/
Flat Rules
No Restrictions
No. of Pokémon
(Single Battle)
No restrictions 3 No restrictions
No. of Pokémon
(Double Battle)
2 or more 4 2 or more
No. of Pokémon
(Rotation Battle)
3 or more 4 3 or more
No. of Pokémon
(Triple Battle)
3 or more 6 3 or more
No. of Pokémon
(Multi Battle)
1 to 3 3 1 to 3
Pokémon level Set all to Lv. 50 Becomes 50- No restrictions
Special Pokémon Permitted Banned Permitted
Mythical Pokémon Permitted Banned Permitted
Same Pokémon Permitted Banned Permitted
Same held items Permitted Banned Permitted

In other languages

Language Title
France Flag.png French Combat 50
Germany Flag.png German Handicapkampf
Italy Flag.png Italian Lotta Pari
South Korea Flag.png Korean 플랫배틀 Peullaet Baeteul
Spain Flag.png Spanish Combate tope


Battle Modes at Pokémon Communication Club Colosseum
Battles for Two Single BattleDouble BattleMix BattleFlat Battle
Battles for Four Multi Battle
Specific Rule sets
Standard Cup • Double Cup
Fancy CupGS CupLight CupLittle Cup


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