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[[File:XY Prerelease Sky Battle.png|220px|thumb|A Sky Battle]] | [[File:XY Prerelease Sky Battle.png|220px|thumb|A Sky Battle]] | ||
A '''Sky Battle''' (Japanese: '''スカイバトル''' ''Sky Battle'') is a type of [[Pokémon battle]] introduced in {{g|X and Y}}. Sky Battles consist of two Pokémon battling each other in the air instead of on land or sea. However, because of this, only certain {{t|Flying}} types | A '''Sky Battle''' (Japanese: '''スカイバトル''' ''Sky Battle'') is a type of [[Pokémon battle]] introduced in {{g|X and Y}}. Sky Battles consist of two Pokémon battling each other in the air instead of on land or sea. However, because of this, only certain {{t|Flying}} types and certain Pokémon with the Ability {{a|Levitate}} are eligible for Sky Battles. | ||
==In the games== | ==In the games== | ||
[[File:XY Prerelease Sky Trainer challenge.png|220px|thumb|A Sky Trainer asking to have a Sky Battle with the player]] | [[File:XY Prerelease Sky Trainer challenge.png|220px|thumb|A Sky Trainer asking to have a Sky Battle with the player]] | ||
At certain points in the game, the player can encounter Sky | At certain points in the game, the player can encounter {{tc|Sky Trainer}}s on top of cliffs or other distant areas who will challenge them to a Sky Battle. All Sky Battles are optional, since the player may not have any eligible Pokémon to use. If all eligible Pokémon in the battle faint, the player will black out, but will resume the game standing where they were before battle. In this event, due to a current glitch, the Sky Trainer is unable to be re-challenged or even spoken to, even if the player's eligible Pokémon are restored, until the player exits and reenters the area. | ||
===Eligible Pokémon=== | ===Eligible Pokémon=== | ||
Many {{type|Flying}} Pokémon and Pokémon with the [[Ability]] {{a|Levitate}} are eligible for Sky Battles. They do not lose eligibility even if [[Mega Evolution]] or a move like {{m|Roost}} or {{m|Gastro Acid}} leaves them exposed to {{type|Ground}} moves. The {{dl|In-battle effect item|Iron Ball}} and {{dl|In-battle effect item|Air Balloon}} have no effect on eligibility. Pokémon that must first Mega Evolve to become Flying-type or have Levitate are not eligible. If a Pokémon can have Levitate as one of multiple Abilities and is not Flying-type, it will only be eligible if it has Levitate. | |||
Many {{type|Flying}} Pokémon and Pokémon with the [[Ability]] {{a|Levitate}} are eligible for Sky Battles. | |||
{{Abilitylist1}} | {{Abilitylist1}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|006|Charizard|2|Fire|Flying}} | {{Abilityentry1|006|Charizard|2|Fire|Flying}} | ||
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{{Abilityentry1|042|Golbat|2|Poison|Flying}} | {{Abilityentry1|042|Golbat|2|Poison|Flying}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|092|Gastly|2|Ghost|Poison}} | {{Abilityentry1|092|Gastly|2|Ghost|Poison}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|093|Haunter|2|Ghost|Poison}} | {{Abilityentry1|093|Haunter|2|Ghost|Poison}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|109|Koffing|1|Poison}} | {{Abilityentry1|109|Koffing|1|Poison}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|110|Weezing|1|Poison}} | {{Abilityentry1|110|Weezing|1|Poison}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|123|Scyther|2|Bug|Flying}} | {{Abilityentry1|123|Scyther|2|Bug|Flying}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|130|Gyarados|2|Water|Flying}} | {{Abilityentry1|130|Gyarados|2|Water|Flying}} | ||
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{{Abilityentry1|165|Ledyba|2|Bug|Flying}} | {{Abilityentry1|165|Ledyba|2|Bug|Flying}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|166|Ledian|2|Bug|Flying}} | {{Abilityentry1|166|Ledian|2|Bug|Flying}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|169|Crobat|2|Poison|Flying}} | {{Abilityentry1|169|Crobat|2|Poison|Flying}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|176|Togetic|2|Fairy|Flying}} | {{Abilityentry1|176|Togetic|2|Fairy|Flying}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|178|Xatu|2|Psychic|Flying}} | {{Abilityentry1|178|Xatu|2|Psychic|Flying}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|187|Hoppip|2|Grass|Flying}} | {{Abilityentry1|187|Hoppip|2|Grass|Flying}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|188|Skiploom|2|Grass|Flying}} | {{Abilityentry1|188|Skiploom|2|Grass|Flying}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|189|Jumpluff|2|Grass|Flying}} | {{Abilityentry1|189|Jumpluff|2|Grass|Flying}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|193|Yanma|2|Bug|Flying}} | {{Abilityentry1|193|Yanma|2|Bug|Flying}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|200|Misdreavus|1|Ghost}} | {{Abilityentry1|200|Misdreavus|1|Ghost}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|201|Unown|1|Psychic}} | {{Abilityentry1|201|Unown|1|Psychic}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|207|Gligar|2|Ground|Flying}} | {{Abilityentry1|207|Gligar|2|Ground|Flying}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|226|Mantine|2|Water|Flying}} | {{Abilityentry1|226|Mantine|2|Water|Flying}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|227|Skarmory|2|Steel|Flying}} | {{Abilityentry1|227|Skarmory|2|Steel|Flying}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|249|Lugia|2|Psychic|Flying}} | {{Abilityentry1|249|Lugia|2|Psychic|Flying}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|250|Ho-Oh|2|Fire|Flying}} | {{Abilityentry1|250|Ho-Oh|2|Fire|Flying}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|267|Beautifly|2|Bug | {{Abilityentry1|267|Beautifly|2|Bug|Flying}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|277|Swellow|2|Normal|Flying}} | |||
{{Abilityentry1|277|Swellow|2|Normal|Flying}} | |||
{{Abilityentry1|278|Wingull|2|Water|Flying}} | {{Abilityentry1|278|Wingull|2|Water|Flying}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|279|Pelipper|2|Water|Flying}} | {{Abilityentry1|279|Pelipper|2|Water|Flying}} | ||
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{{Abilityentry1|338|Solrock|2|Rock|Psychic}} | {{Abilityentry1|338|Solrock|2|Rock|Psychic}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|343|Baltoy|2|Ground|Psychic}} | {{Abilityentry1|343|Baltoy|2|Ground|Psychic}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|344|Claydol|2|Ground|Psychic}} | {{Abilityentry1|344|Claydol|2|Ground|Psychic}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|355|Duskull|1|Ghost}} | {{Abilityentry1|355|Duskull|1|Ghost}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|357|Tropius|2|Grass|Flying}} | {{Abilityentry1|357|Tropius|2|Grass|Flying}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|358|Chimecho|1|Psychic}} | {{Abilityentry1|358|Chimecho|1|Psychic}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|373|Salamence|2|Dragon|Flying}} | {{Abilityentry1|373|Salamence|2|Dragon|Flying}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|380|Latias|2|Dragon|Psychic}} | {{Abilityentry1|380|Latias|2|Dragon|Psychic}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|381|Latios|2|Dragon|Psychic}} | {{Abilityentry1|381|Latios|2|Dragon|Psychic}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|384|Rayquaza|2|Dragon|Flying}} | {{Abilityentry1|384|Rayquaza|2|Dragon|Flying}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|397|Staravia|2|Normal|Flying}} | {{Abilityentry1|397|Staravia|2|Normal|Flying}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|398|Staraptor|2|Normal|Flying}} | {{Abilityentry1|398|Staraptor|2|Normal|Flying}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|414|Mothim|2|Bug|Flying}} | {{Abilityentry1|414|Mothim|2|Bug|Flying}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|415|Combee|2|Bug|Flying}} | {{Abilityentry1|415|Combee|2|Bug|Flying}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|416|Vespiquen|2|Bug|Flying}} | {{Abilityentry1|416|Vespiquen|2|Bug|Flying}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|425|Drifloon|2|Ghost|Flying}} | {{Abilityentry1|425|Drifloon|2|Ghost|Flying}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|426|Drifblim|2|Ghost|Flying}} | {{Abilityentry1|426|Drifblim|2|Ghost|Flying}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|429|Mismagius|1|Ghost}} | {{Abilityentry1|429|Mismagius|1|Ghost}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|430|Honchkrow|2|Dark|Flying}} | {{Abilityentry1|430|Honchkrow|2|Dark|Flying}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|433|Chingling|1|Psychic}} | {{Abilityentry1|433|Chingling|1|Psychic}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|436|Bronzor|2|Steel|Psychic}} | {{Abilityentry1|436|Bronzor|2|Steel|Psychic}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|437|Bronzong|2|Steel|Psychic}} | {{Abilityentry1|437|Bronzong|2|Steel|Psychic}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|455|Carnivine|1|Grass}} | {{Abilityentry1|455|Carnivine|1|Grass}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|458|Mantyke|2|Water|Flying}} | {{Abilityentry1|458|Mantyke|2|Water|Flying}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|468|Togekiss|2|Fairy|Flying}} | {{Abilityentry1|468|Togekiss|2|Fairy|Flying}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|469|Yanmega|2|Bug|Flying}} | {{Abilityentry1|469|Yanmega|2|Bug|Flying}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|472|Gliscor|2|Ground|Flying}} | {{Abilityentry1|472|Gliscor|2|Ground|Flying}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|479|Rotom|2|Electric|Ghost}} | {{Abilityentry1|479|Rotom|2|Electric|Ghost}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1| | {{Abilityentry1|479|Rotom|2|Electric|Fire|form=Heat Rotom}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1| | {{Abilityentry1|479|Rotom|2|Electric|Grass|form=Mow Rotom}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1| | {{Abilityentry1|479|Rotom|2|Electric|Flying|form=Fan Rotom}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1| | {{Abilityentry1|479|Rotom|2|Electric|Ice|form=Frost Rotom}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1| | {{Abilityentry1|479|Rotom|2|Electric|Water|form=Wash Rotom}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|480|Uxie|1|Psychic}} | {{Abilityentry1|480|Uxie|1|Psychic}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|481|Mesprit|1|Psychic}} | {{Abilityentry1|481|Mesprit|1|Psychic}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|482|Azelf|1|Psychic}} | {{Abilityentry1|482|Azelf|1|Psychic}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1| | {{Abilityentry1|487|Giratina|2|Ghost|Dragon|form=Origin Forme}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|488|Cresselia|1|Psychic}} | {{Abilityentry1|488|Cresselia|1|Psychic}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1| | {{Abilityentry1|493|Arceus|1|Flying}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|520|Tranquill|2|Normal|Flying}} | {{Abilityentry1|520|Tranquill|2|Normal|Flying}} | ||
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{{Abilityentry1|567|Archeops|2|Rock|Flying}} | {{Abilityentry1|567|Archeops|2|Rock|Flying}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|581|Swanna|2|Water|Flying}} | {{Abilityentry1|581|Swanna|2|Water|Flying}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|587|Emolga|2|Electric|Flying}} | {{Abilityentry1|587|Emolga|2|Electric|Flying}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|602|Tynamo|1|Electric}} | {{Abilityentry1|602|Tynamo|1|Electric}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|603|Eelektrik|1|Electric}} | {{Abilityentry1|603|Eelektrik|1|Electric}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|604|Eelektross|1|Electric}} | {{Abilityentry1|604|Eelektross|1|Electric}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|615|Cryogonal|1|Ice | {{Abilityentry1|615|Cryogonal|1|Ice}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|628|Braviary|2|Normal|Flying}} | {{Abilityentry1|628|Braviary|2|Normal|Flying}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1| | {{Abilityentry1|630|Mandibuzz|2|Dark|Flying}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1| | {{Abilityentry1|635|Hydreigon|2|Dark|Dragon}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1| | {{Abilityentry1|641|Tornadus|1|Flying|forms=2|form2=Therian Forme}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|642|Thundurus|2|Electric|Flying | {{Abilityentry1|642|Thundurus|2|Electric|Flying|forms=2|form2=Therian Forme}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|645|Landorus|2|Ground|Flying|forms=2|form2=Therian Forme}} | |||
{{Abilityentry1|645|Landorus|2|Ground|Flying}} | |||
{{Abilityentry1|662|Fletchinder|2|Fire|Flying}} | {{Abilityentry1|662|Fletchinder|2|Fire|Flying}} | ||
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====Ineligible Flying types and levitating Pokémon==== | ====Ineligible Flying types and levitating Pokémon==== | ||
Certain Flying types and Pokémon with Levitate are ineligible for Sky Battles. These Pokémon are not shown flying in normal battles. | Certain Flying types and Pokémon with Levitate are ineligible for Sky Battles. These Pokémon are not shown flying or hovering in normal battles. | ||
{{Abilitylist1}} | {{Abilitylist1}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|016|Pidgey|2|Normal|Flying}} | {{Abilityentry1|016|Pidgey|2|Normal|Flying}} | ||
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{{Abilityentry1|198|Murkrow|2|Dark|Flying}} | {{Abilityentry1|198|Murkrow|2|Dark|Flying}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|225|Delibird|2|Ice|Flying}} | {{Abilityentry1|225|Delibird|2|Ice|Flying}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|276|Taillow|2|Normal|Flying}} | |||
{{Abilityentry1|396|Starly|2|Normal|Flying}} | {{Abilityentry1|396|Starly|2|Normal|Flying}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|441|Chatot|2|Normal|Flying}} | {{Abilityentry1|441|Chatot|2|Normal|Flying}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|492|Shaymin|2|Grass|Flying|form=Sky Forme}} | |||
{{Abilityentry1|519|Pidove|2|Normal|Flying}} | {{Abilityentry1|519|Pidove|2|Normal|Flying}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|566|Archen|2|Rock|Flying}} | {{Abilityentry1|566|Archen|2|Rock|Flying}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|580|Ducklett|2|Water|Flying}} | {{Abilityentry1|580|Ducklett|2|Water|Flying}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|627|Rufflet|2|Normal|Flying}} | |||
{{Abilityentry1|629|Vullaby|2|Dark|Flying}} | |||
{{Abilityentry1|661|Fletchling|2|Normal|Flying}} | {{Abilityentry1|661|Fletchling|2|Normal|Flying}} | ||
{{Abilityentry1|701|Hawlucha|2|Fighting|Flying}} | {{Abilityentry1|701|Hawlucha|2|Fighting|Flying}} | ||
|} | |} | ||
===Prohibited moves=== | |||
Certain moves are not permitted to be used in Sky Battles. If a Pokémon's only usable moves are prohibited, the Pokémon will use {{m|Struggle}} if it attempts to attack. If one of these moves is called by {{m|Metronome}} or {{m|Sleep Talk}}, a message will appear saying that it won't work well in Sky Battles. | |||
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{flying color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{flying color}}" | |||
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{| border=1 width="100%" style="background: #FFF; border:1px solid #{{flying color light}}; border-collapse:collapse" | |||
|- style="background: #{{flying color light}}" | |||
! {{color2|000|Move}} | |||
! {{color2|000|Type}} | |||
! {{color2|000|Damage category|Cat.}} | |||
{{movelist|Body Slam|Normal|cat=Physical}} | |||
{{movelist|Bulldoze|Ground|cat=Physical}} | |||
{{movelist|Dig|Ground|cat=Physical}} | |||
{{movelist|Dive|Water|cat=Physical}} | |||
{{movelist|Earth Power|Ground|cat=Special}} | |||
{{movelist|Earthquake|Ground|cat=Physical}} | |||
{{movelist|Electric Terrain|Electric|cat=Status}} | |||
{{movelist|Fissure|Ground|cat=Physical}} | |||
{{movelist|Fire Pledge|Fire|cat=Special}} | |||
{{movelist|Flying Press|Fighting|cat=Physical}} | |||
{{movelist|Frenzy Plant|Grass|cat=Special}} | |||
{{movelist|Geomancy|Fairy|cat=Status}} | |||
{{movelist|Grass Knot|Grass|cat=Special}} | |||
{{movelist|Grass Pledge|Grass|cat=Special}} | |||
{{movelist|Grassy Terrain|Grass|cat=Status}} | |||
{{movelist|Gravity|Psychic|cat=Status}} | |||
{{movelist|Heat Crash|Fire|cat=Physical}} | |||
{{movelist|Heavy Slam|Steel|cat=Physical}} | |||
{{movelist|Ingrain|Grass|cat=Status}} | |||
{{movelist|Land's Wrath|Ground|cat=Physical}} | |||
{{movelist|Magnitude|Ground|cat=Physical}} | |||
{{movelist|Mat Block|Fighting|cat=Status}} | |||
{{movelist|Misty Terrain|Fairy|cat=Status}} | |||
{{movelist|Mud Sport|Ground|cat=Status}} | |||
{{movelist|Muddy Water|Water|cat=Special}} | |||
{{movelist|Rototiller|Ground|cat=Status}} | |||
{{movelist|Seismic Toss|Fighting|cat=Physical}} | |||
{{movelist|Slam|Normal|cat=Physical}} | |||
{{movelist|Smack Down|Rock|cat=Physical}} | |||
{{movelist|Spikes|Ground|cat=Status}} | |||
{{movelist|Stomp|Normal|cat=Physical}} | |||
{{movelist|Substitute|Normal|cat=Status}} | |||
{{movelist|Surf|Water|cat=Special}} | |||
{{movelist|Toxic Spikes|Poison|cat=Status}} | |||
{{movelist|Water Pledge|Water|cat=Special}} | |||
{{movelist|Water Sport|Water|cat=Status}} | |||
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==Locations of Sky Battles== | ==Locations of Sky Battles== | ||
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===Kalos Route 9=== | ===Kalos Route 9=== | ||
{{trainerheader|mountain}} | {{trainerheader|mountain}} | ||
{{Trainerentry|VSSky Trainer M{{!}}150px | {{Trainerentry|VSSky Trainer M.png{{!}}150px|Sky Trainer|Orion|2100|1|166|Ledian|♂|21|None|36=マルセル|37=Marcel}} | ||
{{trainerfooter|mountain|6}} | {{trainerfooter|mountain|6}} | ||
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{{Trainerentry|VSSky Trainer F.png{{!}}150px|Sky Trainer|Sera|5200|2|164|Noctowl|♀|50|None|142|Aerodactyl|♂|52|None|36=セイラ|37=Sera}} | {{Trainerentry|VSSky Trainer F.png{{!}}150px|Sky Trainer|Sera|5200|2|164|Noctowl|♀|50|None|142|Aerodactyl|♂|52|None|36=セイラ|37=Sera}} | ||
{{trainerfooter|land|6}} | {{trainerfooter|land|6}} | ||
==In the anime== | |||
[[File:Sky Battle anime.png|220px|thumb|A Sky Battle in the anime]] | |||
Sky Battles first appeared in episode ''[[XY036|Battles in the Sky!]]'' of the anime. An expert Sky Trainer called [[Moria]] was seen defeating another Sky Trainer's {{p|Skarmory}} with her {{p|Talonflame}}. Later, {{Ash}} challenged Moria to a battle, wanting to use his {{p|Fletchling}} against Talonflame. Although Moria accepted the offer, Talonflame was shown being unwilling to battle against its pre-evolution, forcing Ash to use his {{AP|Hawlucha}} instead. Even through Hawlucha tried its best, it was defeated rather easily. After that, {{TRT}} showed up, trying to steal Talonflame, but were soon defeated. Afterwards, Talonflame, being thankful for Ash's Fletchling for saving it, accepted Fletchling's battle challenge. Even though Fletchling was almost defeated by Talonflame's {{m|Fire Blast}}, it evolved into a {{AP|Fletchinder}} and learned {{m|Flame Charge}} partway through the battle, allowing Ash to gain victory. | |||
During Sky Battles, Trainers take to the air using special suits so they can fly alongside their Pokémon. Unlike the games, in which certain Flying types or Pokémon with {{a|Levitate}} are restricted, Sky Battles appear to be open to any Pokémon which has the ability to fly; both {{p|Hawlucha}} and {{p|Fletchling}} took part in the anime, which cannot participate in the games. | |||
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==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||
{{langtable|color={{flying color}}|bordercolor={{flying color dark}} | {{langtable|color={{flying color}}|bordercolor={{flying color dark}} | ||
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|fr=Combat Aérien | |fr=Combat Aérien | ||
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|it=Lotte Aeree | |it=Lotte Aeree | ||
|ko=스카이배틀 ''Sky Battle'' | |ko=스카이배틀 ''Sky Battle'' | ||
}}{{-}} | |pl=Podniebna bitwa | ||
|pt=Batalha Aérea | |||
|ru=Воздушной Битвой ''Vozdushnoi Bitvoi'' | |||
|es=Combate Aéreo | |||
|sv=Luft-strid | |||
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{{battle}}<br> | {{battle}}<br> | ||
{{Project Games notice|game mechanic}} | {{Project Games notice|game mechanic}} | ||
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[[de:Himmelskampf]] | [[de:Himmelskampf]] | ||
[[fr:Combat aérien]] | [[fr:Combat aérien]] | ||
[[it:Lotte Aeree]] | [[it:Lotte Aeree]] | ||
[[ja:スカイバトル]] | [[ja:スカイバトル]] | ||
[[zh:空中对战]] | [[zh:空中对战]] |
Revision as of 13:45, 15 February 2016
A Sky Battle (Japanese: スカイバトル Sky Battle) is a type of Pokémon battle introduced in Pokémon X and Y. Sky Battles consist of two Pokémon battling each other in the air instead of on land or sea. However, because of this, only certain Flying types and certain Pokémon with the Ability Levitate are eligible for Sky Battles.
In the games
At certain points in the game, the player can encounter Sky Trainers on top of cliffs or other distant areas who will challenge them to a Sky Battle. All Sky Battles are optional, since the player may not have any eligible Pokémon to use. If all eligible Pokémon in the battle faint, the player will black out, but will resume the game standing where they were before battle. In this event, due to a current glitch, the Sky Trainer is unable to be re-challenged or even spoken to, even if the player's eligible Pokémon are restored, until the player exits and reenters the area.
Eligible Pokémon
Many Flying-type Pokémon and Pokémon with the Ability Levitate are eligible for Sky Battles. They do not lose eligibility even if Mega Evolution or a move like Roost or Gastro Acid leaves them exposed to Ground-type moves. The Iron Ball and Air Balloon have no effect on eligibility. Pokémon that must first Mega Evolve to become Flying-type or have Levitate are not eligible. If a Pokémon can have Levitate as one of multiple Abilities and is not Flying-type, it will only be eligible if it has Levitate.
Ineligible Flying types and levitating Pokémon
Certain Flying types and Pokémon with Levitate are ineligible for Sky Battles. These Pokémon are not shown flying or hovering in normal battles.
# | Pokémon | Type | ||
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016 | Pidgey | Normal | Flying | |
021 | Spearow | Normal | Flying | |
083 | Farfetch'd | Normal | Flying | |
084 | Doduo | Normal | Flying | |
085 | Dodrio | Normal | Flying | |
094 | Gengar | Ghost | Poison | |
163 | Hoothoot | Normal | Flying | |
177 | Natu | Psychic | Flying | |
198 | Murkrow | Dark | Flying | |
225 | Delibird | Ice | Flying | |
276 | Taillow | Normal | Flying | |
396 | Starly | Normal | Flying | |
441 | Chatot | Normal | Flying | |
492 | Shaymin Sky Forme |
Grass | Flying | |
519 | Pidove | Normal | Flying | |
566 | Archen | Rock | Flying | |
580 | Ducklett | Water | Flying | |
627 | Rufflet | Normal | Flying | |
629 | Vullaby | Dark | Flying | |
661 | Fletchling | Normal | Flying | |
701 | Hawlucha | Fighting | Flying |
Prohibited moves
Certain moves are not permitted to be used in Sky Battles. If a Pokémon's only usable moves are prohibited, the Pokémon will use Struggle if it attempts to attack. If one of these moves is called by Metronome or Sleep Talk, a message will appear saying that it won't work well in Sky Battles.
Locations of Sky Battles
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In the anime
Sky Battles first appeared in episode Battles in the Sky! of the anime. An expert Sky Trainer called Moria was seen defeating another Sky Trainer's Skarmory with her Talonflame. Later, Ash challenged Moria to a battle, wanting to use his Fletchling against Talonflame. Although Moria accepted the offer, Talonflame was shown being unwilling to battle against its pre-evolution, forcing Ash to use his Hawlucha instead. Even through Hawlucha tried its best, it was defeated rather easily. After that, Team Rocket showed up, trying to steal Talonflame, but were soon defeated. Afterwards, Talonflame, being thankful for Ash's Fletchling for saving it, accepted Fletchling's battle challenge. Even though Fletchling was almost defeated by Talonflame's Fire Blast, it evolved into a Fletchinder and learned Flame Charge partway through the battle, allowing Ash to gain victory.
During Sky Battles, Trainers take to the air using special suits so they can fly alongside their Pokémon. Unlike the games, in which certain Flying types or Pokémon with Levitate are restricted, Sky Battles appear to be open to any Pokémon which has the ability to fly; both Hawlucha and Fletchling took part in the anime, which cannot participate in the games.
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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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