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m (→‎Trivia: you sir (whoever named it tag battle) need to do your research before using the anime name instead if the game name for game events)
m (I'm not sure whether or not to change it to be "named Tag Battles in the anime" and have the mangas call them multi battles. I have only read up to the part where Lady's bodyguards are vaporized in the DP series, and read up to the third GS one. No more.)
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[[File:Tag Battle BW.png|thumb|250px|{{ga|Hilda}} and {{ga|Hilbert}} challenging the [[Battle Subway]]]]
[[File:Tag Battle BW.png|thumb|250px|{{ga|Hilda}} and {{ga|Hilbert}} challenging the [[Battle Subway]]]]
A '''Tag Battle''' (Japanese: '''マルチバトル''' ''Multi Battle''), referred to as a '''Multi Battle''' in the games, is a type of [[Double Battle]] in which two [[Pokémon Trainer]]s team up against one or two others. Unlike regular Double Battles, there are no specific Trainer classes encountered for Tag Battles. Instead, two different Trainers must both see the {{player}} at the same time. For battles in the games' storylines, the player's opponents will usually only have three Pokémon each. However, Tag Battles occurring by being spotted by a pair of unrelated Trainers will occasionally lead to battles against more than six Pokémon. The player and their partner are only subject to such limitations in [[Battle Tower]]s, allowing both to potentially send out six Pokémon.
A '''Tag Battle''' (Japanese: '''マルチバトル''' ''Multi Battle''), referred to as a '''Multi Battle''' in the games, is a type of [[Double Battle]] in which two [[Pokémon Trainer]]s team up against one or two others. Unlike regular Double Battles, there are no specific Trainer classes encountered for Multi Battles. Instead, two different Trainers must both see the {{player}} at the same time, starting from Emerald onward. For battles in the games' storylines, the player's opponents will usually only have three Pokémon each. However, Multi Battles occurring by being spotted by a pair of unrelated Trainers will occasionally lead to battles against more than six Pokémon. The player and their partner are only subject to such limitations in [[Battle Tower]]s, allowing both to potentially send out six Pokémon.


==In the games==
==In the games==
===Multi Battle mode===
===Multi Battle mode===
In [[Generation III]], up to four players can battle with each other in a Multi Battle via [[link cable]] by choosing the 'Multi Battle' mode in the Pokémon Cable Club Colosseum. Players decide which side to battle. This was the only way to have a Tag Battle in {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}.
In [[Generation III]], up to four players can battle with each other in a Multi Battle via [[link cable]] by choosing the "Multi Battle" mode in the Pokémon Cable Club Colosseum. Players decide which side to battle. This was the only way to have a Tag Battle in {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}.


In [[Generation IV]], the Pokémon Cable Club Colosseum was renamed to the Pokémon Communication Club Colosseum, but Multi Battles can still be conducted by selecting 'Multi Battle'.
In [[Generation IV]], the Pokémon Cable Club Colosseum was renamed to the Pokémon Communication Club Colosseum, but Multi Battles can still be conducted by selecting "Multi Battle".


====Quotes====
====Quotes====
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* In {{v2|Emerald}}, [[Steven Stone]] battles [[Maxie|two]] [[Tabitha|members]] of [[Team Magma]] alongside the player in the [[Mossdeep Space Center]]. This is the only battle when a partner Trainer receives experience points from defeating a Pokémon. It's also the only Multi Battle in which the player can use items on or knock out the partner Trainer's Pokémon and get experience points.
* In {{v2|Emerald}}, [[Steven Stone]] battles [[Maxie|two]] [[Tabitha|members]] of [[Team Magma]] alongside the player in the [[Mossdeep Space Center]]. This is the only battle when a partner Trainer receives experience points from defeating a Pokémon. It's also the only Multi Battle in which the player can use items on or knock out the partner Trainer's Pokémon and get experience points.
* Tag Battles are also conducted in Hoenn's {{Gdis|Battle Tower|III}}. Players have the option of teaming up with either a [[Non-player character|NPC]] or a friend via [[link cable]]. All [[Battle Tower]]s in subsequent games feature the opportunity to enter Multi Battles.
* Multi Battles are also conducted in Hoenn's {{Gdis|Battle Tower|III}}. Players have the option of teaming up with either a [[Non-player character|NPC]] or a friend via [[link cable]]. All [[Battle Tower]]s in subsequent games feature the opportunity to enter Multi Battles.
* In {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, the player teams up with:
* In {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, the player teams up with:
** [[Stat Trainers|five unique Trainers]]: [[Cheryl]], [[Mira]], [[Riley]], [[Marley]], and [[Buck]]; the same Trainers can later be selected to act as the player's partner in Sinnoh's {{Gdis|Battle Tower|IV}}
** [[Stat Trainers|five unique Trainers]]: [[Cheryl]], [[Mira]], [[Riley]], [[Marley]], and [[Buck]]; the same Trainers can later be selected to act as the player's partner in Sinnoh's {{Gdis|Battle Tower|IV}}
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==In the manga==
==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
Tag Battles were uncommon prior to [[Generation III]] and {{Gen|IV}} due to the fact that they hadn't been formally introduced yet, although multiple Trainers battling a single opponent (such as [[Sabrina]] vs. {{adv|Red}}, {{adv|Blue}}, and {{adv|Green}} or [[Bill]] and [[Lt. Surge]] vs. [[Bruno]]) were common. The first true Tag Battle occurs when {{adv|Gold}} and {{adv|Crystal}} fought against [[Sham]] and [[Carl]]'s two Pokémon together.  
Tag Battles were uncommon prior to [[Generation III]] and {{Gen|IV}} due to the fact that they hadn't been formally introduced yet, although multiple Trainers battling a single opponent (such as [[Sabrina]] vs. {{adv|Red}}, {{adv|Blue}}, and {{adv|Green}} or [[Bill]] and [[Lt. Surge]] vs. [[Bruno]]) were common. The first true Tag Battle occurs when {{adv|Gold}} and {{adv|Crystal}} fought against [[Sham]] and [[Carl]]'s two Pokémon together.


Much later, as with the then recently-released [[Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald version]] which fully introduced this feature, the two protagonists of the {{chap|Ruby & Sapphire}}, named appropriately after the two games, would fight together against [[Archie]] and [[Maxie]] in both the [[Seafloor Cavern]] and after {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}}'s return to their slumber. {{adv|Silver}} and {{adv|Yellow}} also fought against two opponents, but as Yellow didn't begin to attack until after the former was losing, it is dubious as to whether it can be called a true Tag Battle.
Much later, as with the then recently-released [[Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald version]] which fully introduced this feature, the two protagonists of the {{chap|Ruby & Sapphire}}, named appropriately after the two games, would fight together against [[Archie]] and [[Maxie]] in both the [[Seafloor Cavern]] and after {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}}'s return to their slumber. {{adv|Silver}} and {{adv|Yellow}} also fought against two opponents, but as Yellow didn't begin to attack until after the former was losing, it is dubious as to whether it can be called a true Tag Battle.

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A Tag Battle (Japanese: マルチバトル Multi Battle), referred to as a Multi Battle in the games, is a type of Double Battle in which two Pokémon Trainers team up against one or two others. Unlike regular Double Battles, there are no specific Trainer classes encountered for Multi Battles. Instead, two different Trainers must both see the player at the same time, starting from Emerald onward. For battles in the games' storylines, the player's opponents will usually only have three Pokémon each. However, Multi Battles occurring by being spotted by a pair of unrelated Trainers will occasionally lead to battles against more than six Pokémon. The player and their partner are only subject to such limitations in Battle Towers, allowing both to potentially send out six Pokémon.

In the games

Multi Battle mode

In Generation III, up to four players can battle with each other in a Multi Battle via link cable by choosing the "Multi Battle" mode in the Pokémon Cable Club Colosseum. Players decide which side to battle. This was the only way to have a Tag Battle in Ruby and Sapphire.

In Generation IV, the Pokémon Cable Club Colosseum was renamed to the Pokémon Communication Club Colosseum, but Multi Battles can still be conducted by selecting "Multi Battle".

Quotes

Pokémon Center Receptionist

"Multi Battle is for four Trainers with one or more Pokémon each."
"Each Trainer can have one Pokémon in battle at a time."

In-game events

Since Ruby and Sapphire, Multi Battles have been possible at various points throughout the games. Other such battles happen at specific points in the game.

In the anime

Ash and Dawn with Turtwig and Piplup, preparing for a Tag Battle

Tag Battles have been featured in the anime since the second episode. The first Tag Battlers were Jessie and James. At this time, Misty stated that Tag Battles were against the official league rules. Team Rocket still challenges the main protagonists in Tag Battles regularly.

Tag Battles became more common in the anime as of the Advanced Generation series. On two occasions, Ash has paired up with two of his female companions. The first time was in The Bicker the Better, with May and The Champ Twins!, with Dawn. In both situations, Ash had gotten into an argument with his partner and ended up making up with them and becoming in sync with them during battle.

Ash and Brock worked well together as a team, with Pikachu and Sudowoodo easily taking down a Snorlax/Munchlax husband/wife combination in A Full Course Tag Battle. In the same episode, May and Dawn teamed up and worked well together.

Bagged Then Tagged! also featured a Tag Battle, with Ash and Dawn battling Lyra and Khoury. Ash and Dawn seemed to work well this time, defeating their opponents.

Hearthome City has its own special competition known as the Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition. Trainer pairs are chosen by random. Each Trainer receives a card with a number on it and must partner with the Trainer whose number is paired with their number. Ash won this tournament paired with Paul, despite the two working very poorly together.

In Lost at the Stamp Rally!, Ash and Cilan fought in a Tag Battle against Ingo and Emmet, which Ash and Cilan lost despite fighting excellently. In Evolution Exchange Excitement!, Ash and Cilan battled and won against Bianca and Professor Juniper. Ash and Cilan also fought together in a Tag Battle against two brothers named Soren and Rocko in A Surface to Air Tag Battle Team! and managed to win here as well.

In New Places... Familiar Faces!, Ash and Nanette battled against Iris and Cilan, which was also Nanette's first battle. The battle was interrupted by Team Rocket and their attempt to capture Pikachu.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Tag Battles were uncommon prior to Generation III and IV due to the fact that they hadn't been formally introduced yet, although multiple Trainers battling a single opponent (such as Sabrina vs. Red, Blue, and Green or Bill and Lt. Surge vs. Bruno) were common. The first true Tag Battle occurs when Gold and Crystal fought against Sham and Carl's two Pokémon together.

Much later, as with the then recently-released Emerald version which fully introduced this feature, the two protagonists of the Ruby & Sapphire arc, named appropriately after the two games, would fight together against Archie and Maxie in both the Seafloor Cavern and after Groudon and Kyogre's return to their slumber. Silver and Yellow also fought against two opponents, but as Yellow didn't begin to attack until after the former was losing, it is dubious as to whether it can be called a true Tag Battle.

Several Tag Battles also occur during the Diamond & Pearl arc, including those of two pairs fighting many opponents.

Trivia

  • When battling alongside Steven in Emerald, his Pokémon are shown to gain experience after the defeat of an opponent Pokémon. This does not happen to a partner's Pokémon in the Multi Battles of Generation IV.
  • The Multi Battle against Mars and Jupiter in the Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum games has the potential to be a twelve-on-six fight, due to Barry's full party. All other Multi Battles in the game have numbers that are more even.
  • There are no battles in which the player character and a partner Trainer battle against a single opponent.
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