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A '''rematch''' or '''re-battle''' is a second or subsequent battle against a {{pkmn|Trainer}} or {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.
A '''rematch''' or '''re-battle''' is a second or subsequent battle against a {{pkmn|Trainer}} or {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.


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[[File:Route 22 Rival battle RBY.png|thumb|right|Encountering the Rival on {{rt|22|Kanto}}]]
[[File:Route 22 Rival battle RBY.png|thumb|right|Encountering the Rival on {{rt|22|Kanto}}]]
===Elite Four and Champion===
===Elite Four and Champion===
The [[Elite Four]] and {{pkmn|Champion}}/[[Rival]] can be re-battled in all [[core series]] games; in [[Generation I]], they are the only Trainers that can be re-battled. Starting in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, rematches against the Elite Four and Champion feature teams at higher levels, with different Pokémon and movesets.
The [[Elite Four]] and {{pkmn|Champion}}/[[Rival]] can be re-battled in all [[core series]] games; in [[Generation I]], they are the only Trainers that can be re-battled. Starting in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, rematches against the Elite Four and Champion feature teams at higher levels, sometimes with different Pokémon and movesets.


===Rival===
===Rival===
Since Generation I, the player's [[rival]] plays a key role within the game, occasionally giving hints, helping out or even challenging the player to a rematch. With the exception of {{ga|Brendan}} and {{ga|May}}, the player's rival can be repeatedly rematched after defeating the Elite Four of that region.
Since Generation I, the player's [[rival]] plays a key role within the game, occasionally giving hints, helping out or even challenging the player to a rematch. With the exception of {{ga|Brendan}} and {{ga|May}}, the player's rival can be repeatedly rematched after entering the [[Hall of Fame]] of that region. In {{ga|Silver}}'s case however, he can only be rematched after the battle in [[Mt. Moon]]{{sup/2|GSC}} or in the tag battle with him in [[Dragon's Den]]{{sup/4|HGSS}}.


The following table shows where and when the player's Rival can be challenged for subsequent rematches:
The following table shows where and when the player's Rival can be challenged for subsequent rematches:
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| Once per day
| Once per day
| [[Driftveil City]]
| [[Driftveil City]]
|- style="background:#{{kalos color light}}"
| [[Kalos]]
| {{ga|Calem}}{{tt|*|If the player is a girl}} or {{ga|Serena}}{{tt|*|If the player is a boy}}
| Once per day
| [[Kiloude City]]
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| rowspan=2 style="background:#{{alola color light}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Alola]]
| style="background:#{{alola color light}}" | [[Hau]]
| style="background:#{{alola color light}}" | Any time
| style="background:#{{alola color light}}" | {{al|Pokémon League}} ([[Pokémon League (Alola)/Title Defense|Title Defense]])
|-
|-
| style="background:#{{kalos color light}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Kalos]]
| style="background:#{{alola color light}}" | [[Gladion]]
| style="background:#{{kalos color light}}" | {{ga|Calem}}{{tt|*|If the player is a girl}} or {{ga|Serena}}{{tt|*|If the player is a boy}}
| style="background:#{{alola color light}}" | Any time
| style="background:#{{kalos color light}}" | Once per day
| style="background:#{{alola color light}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{al|Pokémon League}} ([[Pokémon League (Alola)/Title Defense|Title Defense]])
| style="background:#{{kalos color light}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Kiloude City]]
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From [[Generation II]] onwards, with the exception of {{game|Black and White|s}} and {{pkmn|X and Y}}, some regular Trainers found along normal routes and caves can be challenged for a rematch.
From [[Generation II]] onwards, with the exception of {{game|Black and White|s}} and {{pkmn|X and Y}}, some regular Trainers found along normal routes and caves can be challenged for a rematch.


In Pokémon {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, the [[Pokégear]] allowed the player to exchange telephone numbers with specific Trainers, allowing them to contact the player for a rematch. In [[Generation III]], the [[PokéNav]]'s {{DL|PokéNav|Trainer's Eyes}} or {{DL|PokéNav|Match Call}} found in Pokémon {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}} has similar functions as the Pokégear, keeping track of Trainers who eventually want to re-battle the player.  
In {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, the player can exchange [[Pokégear]] phone numbers with specific Trainers, allowing them to contact the player for a rematch. In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, the Trainers' teams have three different difficulty levels: the first level is used in the first rematch, the second after the player has first entered the [[Hall of Fame]], and the third after the player has obtained all 16 [[Badge]]s.
 
In {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, the [[PokéNav]]'s {{DL|PokéNav|Trainer's Eyes}} or {{DL|PokéNav|Match Call}} has similar functions to the Pokégear, keeping track of Trainers who eventually want to re-battle the player. In [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], the Trainer's Eye function returns, and Trainers are ready for a rematch more frequently than in [[Generation III]]; in these games, the Trainers' teams improve as the player progresses through the game, and are at their strongest after the player has entered the Hall of Fame.


[[File:Vs Seeker demonstration FRLG.png|frame|{{ga|Red}} uses the Vs. Seeker on {{rt|25|Kanto}}. Three Trainers wish to have a rematch.]]
[[File:Vs Seeker demonstration FRLG.png|frame|{{ga|Red}} uses the Vs. Seeker on {{rt|25|Kanto}}. Three Trainers wish to have a rematch.]]


The introduction of the [[Vs. Seeker]] in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} allowed the player to conveniently locate and identify Trainers within an outside area who were ready for a rematch, giving more control over who and where the player wanted to battle.
In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} and {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, while outdoors, the player can use the [[Vs. Seeker]] to check which nearby Trainers are ready for a rematch.
 
In addition to the Vs. Seeker, in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} and {{game|Platinum}}, certain Trainers can be challenged daily at the [[Seven Stars Restaurant]]. In {{game|Platinum}}, players may additionally also challenge several Trainers that appear in different [[Pokémon Center]]s every day, as well as repeatedly fight the maids in the 5-Maid Knockout Exact-Turn Attack Challenge in the {{si|Pokémon Mansion}}.


In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, teams of Trainers that can be re-battled at three different difficulty levels: the first level is featured in the first rematch, the second after the players has defeated the Elite Four and the Champion, and the third after the player has obtained all 16 [[Badge]]s. Youngster [[Joey]]'s {{p|Rattata}}, for example, has become a {{p|Raticate}} by the first rematch, and increases in level for subsequent rematches.
In Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, certain Trainers can be challenged daily at the [[Seven Stars Restaurant]]. In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, the player can battle one Trainer per day at [[Jubilife TV]], with the Trainer that appears varying with the [[days of the week|day of the week]]. In Pokémon Platinum, players can challenge several Trainers that appear in different [[Pokémon Center]]s once per day each, as well as repeatedly battle the {{tc|Maid}}s in the 5-Maid Knockout Exact-Turn Attack Challenge in the {{si|Pokémon Mansion}}.


In {{game|Black and White|s}}, Trainers in the [[Big Stadium and Small Court]] of [[Nimbasa City]] can be rematched daily, while regular Trainers cannot. As the player progresses through the game, the Trainers' Pokémon are battled at higher levels, and will be strongest after the player has entered the [[Hall of Fame]]. Some Trainers may replace their Pokémon. In {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}, {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}}s additionally challenge the player upon sight (as the player has left the area since their last battle), even if they have been defeated previously. However, their teams remain the same.
In {{game|Black and White|s}} and {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}, Trainers in the [[Big Stadium and Small Court]] of [[Nimbasa City]] can be rematched daily. As the player progresses through the game, the Trainers' Pokémon are battled at higher levels, and will be at their strongest after the player has entered the Hall of Fame. Some Trainers may replace their Pokémon. In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}}s will re-challenge the player upon sight (as long as the player has left the area since their last battle), even if the player had previously defeated them; however, their teams remain the same during each battle.


In [[Pokémon X and Y]], Trainers in the [[Battle Chateau]] can be rematched, but regular Trainers cannot. Unlike with the previous rematches in Nimbasa City from Generation V, the player is not restricted to battling the same trainer once per day. Like the Breeders in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, their teams remain unchanged. However, the levels on their teams are subject to the effects of {{DL|Battle Chateau|writs}}.
In [[Pokémon X and Y]], Trainers in the [[Battle Chateau]] can be battled each time that Trainer has entered the Battle Chateau. Only those whose rank is the same as or lower than the player's will appear. The player can purchase {{DL|Battle Chateau|writs}} to have an effect on three different factors (party levels, [[prize money]], and Trainer arrival rate) for the remainder of that day, although issued writs can be swapped out if the new one has the same type of effect.


In [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], the Trainer's Eye function returns, and Trainers are ready for a rematch more frequently than in Generation III. Similar to rematches in Nimbasa City from Generation V, the Trainers' teams improve as the player progresses through the game, and are at their strongest after the player has entered the Hall of Fame.
In [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]], certain Trainers can be challenged daily at the Battle Buffet at [[Hau'oli City]]'s Shopping District.


In [[Pokémon Colosseum]] and {{Pokémon XD}}, there are certain areas that allow for multiple rematches, most notably in [[Pyrite Town]]'s Duel Square. Other locations such as [[Agate Village]] and [[The Under Subway]] allow for rematches only after getting past a certain point in the game.
In [[Pokémon Colosseum]] and {{Pokémon XD}}, there are certain areas that allow for multiple rematches, most notably in [[Pyrite Town]]'s Duel Square. Other locations such as [[Agate Village]] and [[The Under Subway]] allow for rematches only after getting past a certain point in the game.


===Gym Leaders===
===Gym Leaders===
[[Gym Leader]] rematches were first introduced in {{game|Emerald}}. They are featured in all subsequent core series games, except for {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}.
[[Gym Leader]] rematches were first introduced in {{game|Emerald}}. They are featured in all subsequent core series games, except for Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire.


====Pokémon Emerald====
====Pokémon Emerald====
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| style="background:#FFF" | From [[Daisy Oak]] at [[Pallet Town]]
| style="background:#FFF" | From [[Daisy Oak]] at [[Pallet Town]]
| style="background:#FFF" | All 16
| style="background:#FFF" | All 16
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" | After having at least seven massages and showing Daisy a Pokémon with max [[friendship]]
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" | After having at least seven massages and showing Daisy a Pokémon with max [[friendship]] (from 3 pm to 3:59 pm only)
|}
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The following table shows when the Gym Leaders are free to accept a rematch.
The following table shows when the Gym Leaders are free to accept a rematch.


As midnight to 3:59 AM is considered to be "night" by the game, any Leader who can be battled at night can be battled from midnight to 3:59 AM or from 8:00 PM to 11:59 PM.
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====Pokémon X and Y====
====Pokémon X and Y====
{{main|Battle Chateau}}
{{main|Battle Chateau}}
In {{pkmn|X and Y}}, the [[Gym Leader]]s of [[Kalos]] can be rematched at the [[Battle Chateau]] once the {{player}} has reached the rank of {{tc|Marquis}} or {{tc|Marchioness}}. The Gym Leaders use two of their Pokémon, who start at [[level]] 40, but the level can be adjusted by issuing {{DL|Battle Chateau|writs}}.
In {{pkmn|X and Y}}, the [[Gym Leader]]s of [[Kalos]] can be rematched at the [[Battle Chateau]] once the {{player}} has reached the rank of {{tc|Marquis}} or {{tc|Marchioness}}. The Gym Leaders use two of their Pokémon, who start at [[level]] 40. After the player has entered the [[Hall of Fame]], the base level of their team is changed to level 50, and the Pokémon for some of the Gym Leaders have been replaced.


Unlike in previous games, the [[Kalos League#Elite Four and Champion|Elite Four]] and {{pkmn|Champion}} of Kalos do not receive higher level teams when rematched at the {{kal|Pokémon League}}. Instead, they can also be encountered at the Chateau. The Elite Four can be rematched when the player reaches the rank of {{tc|Duke}} or {{tc|Duchess}}. They use three Pokémon at the base level of 55. Finally, Champion [[Diantha]] can be rematched when the player reaches the highest rank, Grand Duke or {{tc|Grand Duchess}}, respectively. She uses four Pokémon, including her {{me|Gardevoir}}, at the base level of 60.
Unlike in previous games, the [[Elite Four]] and {{pkmn|Champion}} of Kalos do not receive higher level teams when rematched at the {{kal|Pokémon League}}. Instead, they can also be encountered at the Chateau. The Elite Four can be rematched when the player reaches the rank of {{tc|Duke}} or {{tc|Duchess}}. They use three Pokémon at the base level of 55. Finally, Champion [[Diantha]] can be rematched when the player reaches the highest rank, Grand Duke or {{tc|Grand Duchess}}, respectively. She uses four Pokémon, including her {{me|Gardevoir}}, at the base level of 60.


Like other Trainers at the Battle Chateau, issuing certain {{DL|Battle Chateau|writs}} can be used to adjust the levels of the teams used there by Gym Leaders, the Elite Four, and Diantha, as well as giving them the chance to appear more frequently.
===Legendary and special encounter Pokémon===
===Legendary and special encounter Pokémon===
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Prior to Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, fleeing from stationary [[Legendary Pokémon]] causes the Pokémon to permanently disappear.
Prior to Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, fleeing from stationary [[Legendary Pokémon]] causes the Pokémon to permanently disappear.


In Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen, and Emerald, if the player flees from a stationary [[Legendary Pokémon]] it will reappear upon leaving and re-entering the room. The game informs the player that "The <sc><Pokémon></sc> flew away!"
In Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen, and Emerald, if the player flees from a stationary Legendary Pokémon it will reappear upon leaving and re-entering the room. The game informs the player that "The <sc><Pokémon></sc> flew away!"


In Pokémon Platinum, if the player defeats or flees from a stationary Legendary Pokémon, it reappears after the player enters the [[Hall of Fame]] again. If the player defeats a [[roaming Pokémon]], it will reappear only after the player has re-triggered the event which caused it to start roaming; for example, the player must talk to [[Professor Oak]] to cause a [[Legendary birds|Legendary bird]] to resume roaming. If the player flees from or defeats [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Giratina|Origin Forme]] {{p|Giratina}} in the [[Distortion World]], it will reappear in [[Turnback Cave]] in its Altered Forme, where it behaves in the same way as all other stationary Legendary Pokémon.
In Pokémon Platinum, if the player defeats or flees from a stationary Legendary Pokémon, it reappears after the player enters the [[Hall of Fame]] again. If the player defeats a [[roaming Pokémon]], it will reappear only after the player has re-triggered the event which caused it to start roaming; for example, the player must talk to [[Professor Oak]] to cause a [[Legendary birds|Legendary bird]] to resume roaming. If the player flees from or defeats [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Giratina|Origin Forme]] {{p|Giratina}} in the [[Distortion World]], it will reappear in [[Turnback Cave]] in its Altered Forme, where it behaves in the same way as all other stationary Legendary Pokémon.
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In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, if the player defeats {{p|Groudon}}{{sup/6|OR}} or {{p|Kyogre}}{{sup/6|AS}} instead of catching them in the main story, they will reappear in the [[Cave of Origin]] after entering the Hall of Fame. During the [[Delta Episode]], {{p|Rayquaza}} must be caught to progress, and it will not give any experience points regardless if it is defeated or captured. If the player defeats Rayquaza, is defeated, or flees, the player remains at the [[Sky Pillar|Dragonhark altar]] and can try to capture Rayquaza again. If the player runs out of [[Poké Ball]]s while attempting to capture it, [[Zinnia]] will give them an Ultra Ball. If the player does not have enough room in his/her party, the game will ask them to move a Pokémon in the party to the PC, at which point the 31st box in the [[Pokémon Storage System]] becomes available, ensuring that Rayquaza can still be captured even with an initially full PC. {{p|Deoxys}}, however, is not a required capture; if it is defeated or fled from, it will reappear in the Dragonhark altar after entering the Hall of Fame once more. {{p|Regirock}}, {{p|Regice}}, and {{p|Registeel}} will also reappear in their respective caves after entering the Hall of Fame if they are defeated or fled from.
In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, if the player defeats {{p|Groudon}}{{sup/6|OR}} or {{p|Kyogre}}{{sup/6|AS}} instead of catching them in the main story, they will reappear in the [[Cave of Origin]] after entering the Hall of Fame. During the [[Delta Episode]], {{p|Rayquaza}} must be caught to progress, and it will not give any experience points regardless if it is defeated or captured. If the player defeats Rayquaza, is defeated, or flees, the player remains at the [[Sky Pillar|Dragonhark altar]] and can try to capture Rayquaza again. If the player runs out of [[Poké Ball]]s while attempting to capture it, [[Zinnia]] will give them an Ultra Ball. If the player does not have enough room in his/her party, the game will ask them to move a Pokémon in the party to the PC, at which point the 31st box in the [[Pokémon Storage System]] becomes available, ensuring that Rayquaza can still be captured even with an initially full PC. {{p|Deoxys}}, however, is not a required capture; if it is defeated or fled from, it will reappear in the Dragonhark altar after entering the Hall of Fame once more. {{p|Regirock}}, {{p|Regice}}, and {{p|Registeel}} will also reappear in their respective caves after entering the Hall of Fame if they are defeated or fled from.


==In side games==
==In spin-off series==
===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon===
===In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series===
In the {{series|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon}}, [[Legendary Pokémon]] that have been battled and are involved in the storyline must be fought again in order to be [[Recruitment|recruited]].
In the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series]], [[Legendary Pokémon]] that have been battled and are involved in the storyline must be fought again in order to be [[Recruitment|recruited]].


===Pokémon Ranger===
===In the Pokémon Ranger series===
In the [[Pokémon Ranger]] series, the [[Drowsy Guy]] will allow the player to re-do a memorable capture. In {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}, he allows the player to re-capture the [[Legendary beasts]], while in [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia|the sequel]], he allows the player to re-capture {{p|Darkrai}}. In [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]], [[Nema]] allows the player to re-battle several Boss Pokémon on a model of [[Dolce Island]] via the use of her "Many Times Any Time Capture Machine"
In the [[Pokémon Ranger]] series, the [[Drowsy Guy]] will allow the player to re-do a memorable capture. In {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}, he allows the player to re-capture the [[Legendary beasts]], while in [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia|the sequel]], he allows the player to re-capture {{p|Darkrai}}. In [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]], [[Nema]] allows the player to re-battle several Boss Pokémon on a model of [[Dolce Island]] via the use of her "Many Times Any Time Capture Machine".


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
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* [[Giovanni]] is the only in-game Gym Leader that cannot be rematched an indefinite amount of times. However, he can be battled multiple times via an event at [[Tohjo Falls]], if the player has multiple {{p|Celebi}}. [[Koga]], the other former Kanto Gym Leader, has been able to be rematched indefinitely since Generation II, where he was an [[Elite Four]] member.
* [[Giovanni]] is the only in-game Gym Leader that cannot be rematched an indefinite amount of times. However, he can be battled multiple times via an event at [[Tohjo Falls]], if the player has multiple {{p|Celebi}}. [[Koga]], the other former Kanto Gym Leader, has been able to be rematched indefinitely since Generation II, where he was an [[Elite Four]] member.


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Revision as of 05:32, 20 January 2017

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Reason: Missing Japanese name and update on ORAS and SM

A rematch or re-battle is a second or subsequent battle against a Trainer or Pokémon.

In the core series games, it is mandatory for the player to defeat certain Trainers to advance within the game. Technically, if the player is defeated, they are given the chance to battle this opponent again until defeated (except in exceptional circumstances), but this isn't considered a rematch.

Most of the time, however, if a Trainer is defeated, that Trainer will not be available for a rematch until certain conditions have been met. When Trainers usually agree to rematch, their Pokémon will have become stronger (level up or evolution), or they would already have acquired more Pokémon (sometimes from another region, once the player has obtained the National Pokédex).

Types of rematch

Encountering the Rival on Route 22

Elite Four and Champion

The Elite Four and Champion/Rival can be re-battled in all core series games; in Generation I, they are the only Trainers that can be re-battled. Starting in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, rematches against the Elite Four and Champion feature teams at higher levels, sometimes with different Pokémon and movesets.

Rival

Since Generation I, the player's rival plays a key role within the game, occasionally giving hints, helping out or even challenging the player to a rematch. With the exception of Brendan and May, the player's rival can be repeatedly rematched after entering the Hall of Fame of that region. In Silver's case however, he can only be rematched after the battle in Mt. MoonGSC or in the tag battle with him in Dragon's DenHGSS.

The following table shows where and when the player's Rival can be challenged for subsequent rematches:

Region Rival Time and location for (the most recent) rematch
Kanto Blue Any time Indigo Plateau, after defeating Elite Four
Johto Silver Mondays and Wednesdays Indigo Plateau, right before entering the first room
Hoenn Wally Once per day Victory Road, Hoenn (in Generation III)
Battle Maison (in Generation VI)
Sinnoh Barry Saturdays and Sundays Fight Area (in Diamond and Pearl)
Survival Area (in Platinum)
Unova CherenBW Once per day Victory Road, Unova
BiancaBW Saturdays and Sundays Nuvema Town, Professor Juniper's Lab
HughB2W2 Once per day Driftveil City
Kalos Calem* or Serena* Once per day Kiloude City
Alola Hau Any time Pokémon League (Title Defense)
Gladion Any time Pokémon League (Title Defense)

Regular Trainers

From Generation II onwards, with the exception of Pokémon Black and White and X and Y, some regular Trainers found along normal routes and caves can be challenged for a rematch.

In Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal and Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, the player can exchange Pokégear phone numbers with specific Trainers, allowing them to contact the player for a rematch. In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, the Trainers' teams have three different difficulty levels: the first level is used in the first rematch, the second after the player has first entered the Hall of Fame, and the third after the player has obtained all 16 Badges.

In Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, the PokéNav's Trainer's Eyes or Match Call has similar functions to the Pokégear, keeping track of Trainers who eventually want to re-battle the player. In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, the Trainer's Eye function returns, and Trainers are ready for a rematch more frequently than in Generation III; in these games, the Trainers' teams improve as the player progresses through the game, and are at their strongest after the player has entered the Hall of Fame.

Red uses the Vs. Seeker on Route 25. Three Trainers wish to have a rematch.

In Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen and Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, while outdoors, the player can use the Vs. Seeker to check which nearby Trainers are ready for a rematch.

In Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, certain Trainers can be challenged daily at the Seven Stars Restaurant. In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, the player can battle one Trainer per day at Jubilife TV, with the Trainer that appears varying with the day of the week. In Pokémon Platinum, players can challenge several Trainers that appear in different Pokémon Centers once per day each, as well as repeatedly battle the Maids in the 5-Maid Knockout Exact-Turn Attack Challenge in the Pokémon Mansion.

In Pokémon Black and White and Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, Trainers in the Big Stadium and Small Court of Nimbasa City can be rematched daily. As the player progresses through the game, the Trainers' Pokémon are battled at higher levels, and will be at their strongest after the player has entered the Hall of Fame. Some Trainers may replace their Pokémon. In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, Pokémon Breeders will re-challenge the player upon sight (as long as the player has left the area since their last battle), even if the player had previously defeated them; however, their teams remain the same during each battle.

In Pokémon X and Y, Trainers in the Battle Chateau can be battled each time that Trainer has entered the Battle Chateau. Only those whose rank is the same as or lower than the player's will appear. The player can purchase writs to have an effect on three different factors (party levels, prize money, and Trainer arrival rate) for the remainder of that day, although issued writs can be swapped out if the new one has the same type of effect.

In Pokémon Sun and Moon, certain Trainers can be challenged daily at the Battle Buffet at Hau'oli City's Shopping District.

In Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD, there are certain areas that allow for multiple rematches, most notably in Pyrite Town's Duel Square. Other locations such as Agate Village and The Under Subway allow for rematches only after getting past a certain point in the game.

Gym Leaders

Gym Leader rematches were first introduced in Pokémon Emerald. They are featured in all subsequent core series games, except for Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire.

Pokémon Emerald

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In Pokémon Emerald, after the player has entered the Hall of Fame, each Gym Leader will offer to rematch the player in a Double Battle via the PokéNav's Match Call. Unlike regular Trainers, walking in the same area as a Gym Leader does not make them more likely to be ready for a rematch.

Battleground (from left): Maylene, Volkner, the player, the Café owner

Pokémon Platinum

Main article: Battleground

In Pokémon Platinum, the Gym Leaders of Sinnoh, together with the player's previous Multi Battle partners, can be found in the Battleground. Up to four of these Trainers appear each day and they can be battled only once a day. The residing Trainers are generated upon entering the Battleground, potentially allowing for different Trainers after game resets.

Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver

The Fighting Dojo with all the Gym Leaders
Main article: Fighting Dojo

In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, the Gym Leaders of Kanto and Johto are found in the Fighting Dojo. However, unlike Platinum, the Leaders will not arrive at the Dojo until they have been called on for a rematch.

To re-battle a Gym Leader, the player has to first obtain the Gym Leader's number. Following that, the player can call the Gym Leader at any time, but he or she will only accept a rematch when their schedule is free.

When a Gym Leader has accepted a rematch, he or she will stay in the Fighting Dojo until he or she is defeated. There is no limit to the number of times a Gym Leader can be rematched.

Note that the phone numbers for most of the Leaders can be obtained after defeating the Elite Four. However, rematches with the Gym Leaders cannot be scheduled until after the Earth Badge has been obtained (i.e. Blue has been defeated).

Gym Leader phone listing

Each Leader's telephone number must be obtained from them personally when he or she is out of their Gym (except Chuck and Blue, which have to be obtained from their wife and sister respectively). By speaking with them at the appropriate time and place, players can obtain their phone numbers.

The following table shows how each Leader's number can be obtained:

Johto Gym Leaders
Leader Day Time Location Pre-requisites (post-Hall of Fame)
Falkner Monday Any time Celadon Department Store, 4F Must have beaten Janine
Bugsy Thursday Any time Viridian Forest None
Whitney Any day 12:00 PM to
4:00 PM		 Goldenrod Department Store, 6F None
Morty Monday or Tuesday Any time Bellchime Trail None
Chuck Any day Any time From Chuck's wife at Cianwood City None
Jasmine Any day 1:00 PM to
2:00 PM		 Olivine Café None
Pryce Any day 6:00 AM to
10:00 AM		 By the Lake of Rage None
Clair Any day 6:00 AM to
10:00 AM		 Inside Dragon's Den Must have defeated her and Lance in a Multi Battle
Kanto Gym Leaders
Leader Day Time Location Pre-requisites (post-Hall of Fame)
Badges? Additional requirements
Brock Any day 12:00 PM to
3:00 PM		 Inside Diglett's Cave All 16 None
Misty Any day 4:00 PM to
6:00 PM		 Route 25 All 16 Will not appear if Suicune is present
Lt. Surge Any day 9:00 AM to
11:00 AM		 Outside Kanto Power Plant All 16 Appears after Zapdos is captured and the player is walking with a Pikachu
Erika Saturday or Sunday 3:00 PM to
5:00 PM		 Celadon City fountain All 16 None
Janine Any day 4:00 PM to
6:00 PM		 Pokémon League Reception Gate Any number Defeat Janine
Sabrina Friday Any time Olivine Harbor Any number Defeat Sabrina, must have S.S. Ticket
Blaine Tuesday Any time Cinnabar Island All 16 None
Blue Any day Any time From Daisy Oak at Pallet Town All 16 After having at least seven massages and showing Daisy a Pokémon with max friendship (from 3 pm to 3:59 pm only)
Gym Leader rematch schedule

The following table shows when the Gym Leaders are free to accept a rematch.

As midnight to 3:59 AM is considered to be "night" by the game, any Leader who can be battled at night can be battled from midnight to 3:59 AM or from 8:00 PM to 11:59 PM.

Gym Leaders' Schedule
Day Morning
(4:00 - 9:59 AM) 		Afternoon
(10:00 AM – 7:59 PM) 		Night
(12:00 - 3:59 AM,
8:00 - 11:59 PM)
Sunday Erika IV OD.png Erika Sabrina IV OD.png Sabrina Blue IV OD.png Blue
Monday Pryce IV OD.png Pryce Janine IV OD.png Janine
Tuesday Blaine IV OD.png Blaine Morty IV OD.png Morty
Wednesday Misty IV OD.png Misty Jasmine HGSS OD.png Jasmine Chuck IV OD.png Chuck
Thursday Bugsy IV OD.png Bugsy
Friday Lt Surge IV OD.png Lt. Surge Clair IV OD.png Clair
Saturday Falkner IV OD.png Falkner Whitney IV OD.png Whitney Brock IV OD.png Brock

Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

Main article: Pokémon World Tournament

In Black 2 and White 2, Gym Leaders can be rematched in the Unova Leaders Tournament at the Pokémon World Tournament.

Pokémon X and Y

Main article: Battle Chateau

In X and Y, the Gym Leaders of Kalos can be rematched at the Battle Chateau once the player has reached the rank of Marquis or Marchioness. The Gym Leaders use two of their Pokémon, who start at level 40. After the player has entered the Hall of Fame, the base level of their team is changed to level 50, and the Pokémon for some of the Gym Leaders have been replaced.

Unlike in previous games, the Elite Four and Champion of Kalos do not receive higher level teams when rematched at the Pokémon League. Instead, they can also be encountered at the Chateau. The Elite Four can be rematched when the player reaches the rank of Duke or Duchess. They use three Pokémon at the base level of 55. Finally, Champion Diantha can be rematched when the player reaches the highest rank, Grand Duke or Grand Duchess, respectively. She uses four Pokémon, including her Mega Gardevoir, at the base level of 60.

Like other Trainers at the Battle Chateau, issuing certain writs can be used to adjust the levels of the teams used there by Gym Leaders, the Elite Four, and Diantha, as well as giving them the chance to appear more frequently.

Legendary and special encounter Pokémon

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In all games, being defeated by a Legendary Pokémon does not cause it to disappear. In all games in which roaming Pokémon exist, fleeing from them does not cause them to permanently disappear; the game simply behaves the same as if they were the ones to flee.

Prior to Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, fleeing from stationary Legendary Pokémon causes the Pokémon to permanently disappear.

In Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen, and Emerald, if the player flees from a stationary Legendary Pokémon it will reappear upon leaving and re-entering the room. The game informs the player that "The <Pokémon> flew away!"

In Pokémon Platinum, if the player defeats or flees from a stationary Legendary Pokémon, it reappears after the player enters the Hall of Fame again. If the player defeats a roaming Pokémon, it will reappear only after the player has re-triggered the event which caused it to start roaming; for example, the player must talk to Professor Oak to cause a Legendary bird to resume roaming. If the player flees from or defeats Origin Forme Giratina in the Distortion World, it will reappear in Turnback Cave in its Altered Forme, where it behaves in the same way as all other stationary Legendary Pokémon.

This was extended to all stationary Pokémon (red Gyarados, Sudowoodo, and Snorlax) in HeartGold and SoulSilver. If Suicune is defeated or fled from, Eusine will comment on this fact, and it will instead reappear at the Burned Tower, where it behaves in the same way as all other stationary Legendary Pokémon. If Ho-OhHG or LugiaSS is defeated or fled from during the storyline, the Kimono Girls will comment on this fact before leaving; however, the Pokémon still behave like any other stationary Pokémon.

In Pokémon Black and White, ReshiramB or ZekromW must be caught; defeating, fleeing or losing to the Pokémon does not cause it to disappear, and the story cannot be progressed until it is caught; instead, the player will be warped back to the Pokémon League Pokémon Center to try again. However, if the player has a full party and PC, it is possible to progress without catching it. If this situation occurs, it will instead appear at Dragonspiral Tower after defeating Team Plasma, where it behaves in the same way as all other stationary Legendary Pokémon, except that it will still not give any experience points.

In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, if the player defeats GroudonOR or KyogreAS instead of catching them in the main story, they will reappear in the Cave of Origin after entering the Hall of Fame. During the Delta Episode, Rayquaza must be caught to progress, and it will not give any experience points regardless if it is defeated or captured. If the player defeats Rayquaza, is defeated, or flees, the player remains at the Dragonhark altar and can try to capture Rayquaza again. If the player runs out of Poké Balls while attempting to capture it, Zinnia will give them an Ultra Ball. If the player does not have enough room in his/her party, the game will ask them to move a Pokémon in the party to the PC, at which point the 31st box in the Pokémon Storage System becomes available, ensuring that Rayquaza can still be captured even with an initially full PC. Deoxys, however, is not a required capture; if it is defeated or fled from, it will reappear in the Dragonhark altar after entering the Hall of Fame once more. Regirock, Regice, and Registeel will also reappear in their respective caves after entering the Hall of Fame if they are defeated or fled from.

In spin-off series

In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series, Legendary Pokémon that have been battled and are involved in the storyline must be fought again in order to be recruited.

In the Pokémon Ranger series

In the Pokémon Ranger series, the Drowsy Guy will allow the player to re-do a memorable capture. In Pokémon Ranger, he allows the player to re-capture the Legendary beasts, while in the sequel, he allows the player to re-capture Darkrai. In Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs, Nema allows the player to re-battle several Boss Pokémon on a model of Dolce Island via the use of her "Many Times Any Time Capture Machine".

In the anime

With the exception of the Orange League, Ash has had to rematch at least one Gym Leader or Frontier Brain in each leg of his journey. However, only once has he had a rematch with a Gym Leader he has beaten that isn't in his circle of friends. It is noted that the list does not list any match-up which could not be defined as a battle.

Original series

Opponent First match Result Follow-up match Result
Boulder Badge
Brock 		Showdown in Pewter City
Showdown in Pewter City 		Forfeit Showdown in Pewter City
Showdown in Pewter City 		Ash forfeits again,
but Brock rewards his Badge in
recognition of Ash's compassion.
Thunder Badge
Lt. Surge 		Electric Shock Showdown
Electric Shock Showdown 		Loss Electric Shock Showdown
Electric Shock Showdown 		Victory
Marsh Badge
Sabrina 		Abra and the Psychic Showdown
Abra and the Psychic Showdown 		Forfeit Haunter versus Kadabra
Haunter versus Kadabra 		Ash forfeits again, but with Haunter's help,
he manages to break Sabrina out of her trance.
Ash receives Badge as a token of gratitude.
Volcano Badge
Blaine 		Riddle Me This
Riddle Me This 		Forfeit Volcanic Panic
Volcanic Panic 		Victory
Plain Badge
Whitney 		A Goldenrod Opportunity
A Goldenrod Opportunity 		Loss A Dairy Tale Ending
A Dairy Tale Ending 		Unofficial battle
Ash wins
Glacier Badge
Pryce 		As Cold as Pryce
As Cold as Pryce 		Unofficial one-on-one battle
Ash loses 		Nice Pryce, Baby!
Nice Pryce, Baby! 		Victory
Rising Badge
Clair 		Fangs for Nothin'
Fangs for Nothin' 		Interrupted by
Team Rocket 		Better Eight Than Never
Better Eight Than Never 		Victory

Advanced Generation series

Opponent First match Result Follow-up match Result
Knuckle Badge
Brawly 		Brave the Wave
Brave the Wave 		Loss Just One of the Geysers
Just One of the Geysers 		Victory
Dynamo Badge
Wattson 		Watt's with Wattson?
Watt's with Wattson? 		Ash wins with an
overcharged Pikachu.
Wattson insists Ash keeps the Badge. 		Manectric Charge
Manectric Charge 		Unofficial rematch
Ash loses
Balance Badge
Norman 		There's No Place Like Hoenn
There's No Place Like Hoenn 		Unofficial one-on-one battle
Ash loses 		Balance of Power
Balance of Power 		Official match
Ash wins
Ability Symbol
Anabel 		Talking a Good Game!
Talking a Good Game! 		Loss Second Time's the Charm!
Second Time's the Charm! 		Victory
Brave Symbol
Brandon 		Battling the Enemy Within!
Battling the Enemy Within! 		Ash is possessed, and
the match is declared unofficial. 		Overjoyed!
Overjoyed! 		First official match
Ash loses
Pace - The Final Frontier!
Pace - The Final Frontier! 		Second official match
Ash wins

Diamond & Pearl series

Opponent First match Result Follow-up match Result
Coal Badge
Roark 		A Gruff Act to Follow!
A Gruff Act to Follow! 		Loss O'er the Rampardos We Watched!
O'er the Rampardos We Watched! 		Victory
Forest Badge
Gardenia 		The Grass-Type Is Always Greener!
The Grass-Type Is Always Greener! 		Unofficial battle
Ash loses 		The Grass Menagerie!
The Grass Menagerie! 		Victory
Relic Badge
Fantina 		Playing the Leveling Field!
Playing the Leveling Field! 		Unofficial battle
Forfeit 		Shield with a Twist!
Shield with a Twist! 		Victory
Beacon Badge
Volkner 		The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore!
The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore! 		Interrupted by
Team Rocket 		The Eighth Wonder of the Sinnoh World!
The Eighth Wonder of the Sinnoh World! 		Victory

Best Wishes series

Opponent First match Result Follow-up match Result
Basic Badge
Lenora 		The Battle According to Lenora!
The Battle According to Lenora! 		Loss Rematch at the Nacrene Gym!
Rematch at the Nacrene Gym! 		Victory

XY series

Opponent First match Result Follow-up match Result
Bug Badge
Viola 		XY005.png
A Blustery Santalune Gym Battle! 		Loss XY006.png
Battling on Thin Ice! 		Victory
Rumble Badge
Korrina 		Mega Revelations!
Mega Revelations! 		First unofficial battle
Loss 		The Aura Storm!
The Aura Storm! 		Second unofficial battle
Battle called off due to Lucario losing control.
Calling from Beyond the Aura!
Calling from Beyond the Aura! 		Third unofficial battle
Battle called off due to Lucario losing control again.
XY044
Showdown at the Shalour Gym! 		Official battle
Victory
Voltage Badge
Clemont 		XY001 Ash VS Clemont.png
Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin! 		Unofficial battle
Interrupted by
Team Rocket 		XY067.png
The Moment of Lumiose Truth! 		Official battle
Victory
Iceberg Badge
Wulfric 		XY120.png
All Hail the Ice Battlefield! 		Loss XY122.png
A Real Icebreaker! 		Victory

Trivia

  • Giovanni is the only in-game Gym Leader that cannot be rematched an indefinite amount of times. However, he can be battled multiple times via an event at Tohjo Falls, if the player has multiple Celebi. Koga, the other former Kanto Gym Leader, has been able to be rematched indefinitely since Generation II, where he was an Elite Four member.

In other languages

Language Title
Denmark Flag.png Danish Omkamp
The Netherlands Flag.png Dutch Rematch
Finland Flag.png Finnish Uusintaottelu
Italy Flag.png Italian Rivincita
Sweden Flag.png Swedish Revanchmatch
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Trận tái đấu


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