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[[File:Triple Battle VI.png|thumb|250px|A Triple Battle]] | |||
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A '''Triple Battle''' (Japanese: '''トリプルバトル''' ''Triple Battle'') is a type of [[Pokémon battle]] featuring up to six Pokémon, with three Pokémon from each side battling at a time. It was introduced in {{game|Black and White|s}} and was predominately showcased in White. | A '''Triple Battle''' (Japanese: '''トリプルバトル''' ''Triple Battle'') is a type of [[Pokémon battle]] featuring up to six Pokémon, with three Pokémon from each side battling at a time. It was introduced in {{game|Black and White|s}} and was predominately showcased in White. | ||
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===Shifting=== | ===Shifting=== | ||
{{redirect|Shift|bringing Pokémon back into their [[Poké Ball]] to send out another Pokémon|Recall}} | {{redirect|Shift|bringing Pokémon back into their [[Poké Ball]] to send out another Pokémon|Recall}} | ||
The Pokémon on the left and right have the option to 'shift'. This option allows the user to switch with the Pokémon currently in the middle. Shifting has no [[priority]] and none of the effects of switching apply to shifting. A Pokémon can move even if it is the last Pokémon on its team, | The Pokémon on the left and right have the option to 'shift'. This option allows the user to switch with the Pokémon currently in the middle. Shifting has no [[priority]] and none of the effects of switching apply to shifting. A Pokémon can move even if it is the last Pokémon on its team, as long as it is not in the center. | ||
If a Pokémon is readying to use a move on a certain target, but is then shifted before using its move, its attack will fail if the target is then outside of its range. If a Pokémon targeted an ally with a move, but as a result of shifting the Pokémon is now targeting itself when it would execute the move, the move will fail (even if the move is {{m|Acupressure}}). | |||
If there are only two Pokémon left on the field and they are non-adjacent to each other, both Pokémon will automatically be shifted to the center of the field at the end of the turn. | |||
===Effect on moves=== | ===Effect on moves=== | ||
Most [[move]]s have the same effect in Triple Battles as with single and Double Battles, except that they can only affect adjacent Pokémon. Moves that hit both opponents or all Pokémon in Double Battles only affect adjacent Pokémon in Triple Battles. All damage-dealing Flying-type moves | Most [[move]]s have the same effect in Triple Battles as with single and Double Battles, except that they can only affect adjacent Pokémon. Moves that hit both opponents or all Pokémon in Double Battles only affect adjacent Pokémon in Triple Battles. All single-target damage-dealing Flying-type moves, {{m|Flying Press}}, and all single-target {{cat|aura and pulse moves}} can hit any Pokémon on the battlefield; this targeting is based on the original type of the move, so moves being changed to or from Flying-type (including moves that change their own type like {{m|Hidden Power}}) does not affect targeting. Moves that hit multiple Pokémon will have their damage reduced by 25%, unless there is only one target at the time the move is executed. | ||
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--> | 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--> have no effect in Single Battles, but do in Triple Battles. | ||
The moves {{m|Bide}}, {{m|Counter}}, {{m|Mirror Coat}}, {{m|Metal Burst}}, {{m|Destiny Bond}}, and {{m|Grudge}} all can be activated by, and attack, a non-adjacent opponent. | The moves {{m|Bide}}, {{m|Counter}}, {{m|Mirror Coat}}, {{m|Metal Burst}}, {{m|Destiny Bond}}, and {{m|Grudge}} all can be activated by, and attack, a non-adjacent opponent. | ||
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===Locations=== | ===Locations=== | ||
[[File:Triple Battle V.png|thumb|A Triple Battle in [[Generation V]]]] | |||
====In Pokémon Black==== | ====In Pokémon Black==== | ||
{{trainerheader|black}} | {{trainerheader|black}} | ||
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{{trainerdiv|building}} | {{trainerdiv|building}} | ||
{{Trainerentry|Spr BW Ace Trainer F.png|Ace Trainer|Eileen|2340<br><small>{{color2|000|Triple Battle}}</small>|3|624|Pawniard|♀|39|None|605|Elgyem|♀|39|None|619|Mienfoo|♀|39|None||36=エリナ|37=Erina}} | {{Trainerentry|Spr BW Ace Trainer F.png|Ace Trainer|Eileen|2340<br><small>{{color2|000|Triple Battle}}</small>|3|624|Pawniard|♀|39|None|605|Elgyem|♀|39|None|619|Mienfoo|♀|39|None||36=エリナ|37=Erina}} | ||
{{trainerdiv|white|{{color2| | {{trainerdiv|white|{{color2|000|White Forest}}}} | ||
{{Trainerentry|Spr BW School Kid M.png|School Kid|Shayne|1300|3|560|Scrafty|♂|65|None|563|Cofagrigus|♂|65|None|579|Reuniclus|♂|65|None|36=シンジ|37=Shinji}} | {{Trainerentry|Spr BW School Kid M.png|School Kid|Shayne|1300|3|560|Scrafty|♂|65|None|563|Cofagrigus|♂|65|None|579|Reuniclus|♂|65|None|36=シンジ|37=Shinji}} | ||
{{Trainerdiv|white}} | {{Trainerdiv|white}} | ||
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| colspan="2" style="background:#FFF; text-align:center" | See {{color2|000|Battle Maison}} | | colspan="2" style="background:#FFF; text-align:center" | See {{color2|000|Battle Maison}} | ||
{{trainerfooter|X|6}} | {{trainerfooter|X|6}} | ||
==== In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire ==== | |||
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{{trainerdiv|building}} | |||
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{{trainerdiv|building}} | |||
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==In Pokémon Battrio== | ==In Pokémon Battrio== | ||
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==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
[[File:Triple Battle anime.png|thumb|240px|A Triple Battle in the anime]] | |||
The first official Triple Battle was seen in the anime in episode ''[[BW053|A Maractus Musical!]]'', where {{Ash}} battled against [[Toby]]'s three {{p|Maractus}} with his {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{AP|Tepig}}, and {{AP|Snivy}}. | The first official Triple Battle was seen in the anime in episode ''[[BW053|A Maractus Musical!]]'', where {{Ash}} battled against [[Toby]]'s three {{p|Maractus}} with his {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{AP|Tepig}}, and {{AP|Snivy}}. | ||
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==In the manga== | ==In the manga== | ||
[[File:Triple Battle Adventures.png|thumb|200px|A Triple Battle in Pokémon Adventures]] | [[File:Triple Battle Adventures.png|thumb|200px|A Triple Battle in Pokémon Adventures]] | ||
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ||
In ''[[PS464|Black's First Trainer Battle]]'', {{adv|Black}} participates in a Triple Battle with a {{tc|Hiker}} named Andy. | In ''[[PS464|Black's First Trainer Battle]]'', {{adv|Black}} participates in a Triple Battle with a {{tc|Hiker}} named Andy, using his [[Tep]], [[Brav]], and [[Musha]] against Andy's {{p|Cottonee}}, {{p|Roggenrola}}, and {{p|Blitzle}}. | ||
===In the Be the Best! Pokémon B+W manga=== | ===In the Be the Best! Pokémon B+W manga=== | ||
In the [[PBW2|second chapter]], [[Monta]] was shown in a Triple Battle with [[Cheren]], using {{ | In the [[PBW2|second chapter]], [[Monta]] was shown in a Triple Battle with [[Cheren]], using {{TP|Monta|Snivy}}, {{p|Panpour}}, and Roggenrola against Cheren's {{p|Basculin}}, {{p|Tepig}}, and {{p|Pansage}}. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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|ko=트리플배틀 ''Triple Battle'' | |ko=트리플배틀 ''Triple Battle'' | ||
|pl=Potrójna Bitwa | |||
|pt=Batalha Tripla | |pt=Batalha Tripla | ||
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Revision as of 08:36, 23 September 2016
A Triple Battle (Japanese: トリプルバトル Triple Battle) is a type of Pokémon battle featuring up to six Pokémon, with three Pokémon from each side battling at a time. It was introduced in Pokémon Black and White and was predominately showcased in White.
As the name suggests, Triple Battles are a type of battle where each Trainer sends out three Pokémon at once. Due to this, they can be considered the successor to Double Battles, with the only difference seemingly being the number of Pokémon. However, there are some restrictions that differentiate the Triple Battle from its predecessor other than the amount of Pokémon, such as placement.
In the games
When a Triple Battle begins, Pokémon will be sent out in order. The first Pokémon able to battle in the party becomes the leftmost Pokémon on the field, the second becomes the center Pokémon, and the third becomes the Pokémon on the far right.
Placement
The placement of the Pokémon is a major attribute of Triple Battles, as a Pokémon's positioning affects how certain moves and Abilities work. Generally, Pokémon on the left-side of the field cannot attack any one on the right-side (including allies), and vice versa. This also means a Pokémon in the center is free to hit any Pokémon on the field, but at a cost of being vulnerable to every other Pokémon.
There are some moves, however, that allow non-adjacent Pokémon to attack each other.
Shifting
- Shift redirects here. For bringing Pokémon back into their Poké Ball to send out another Pokémon, see Recall.
The Pokémon on the left and right have the option to 'shift'. This option allows the user to switch with the Pokémon currently in the middle. Shifting has no priority and none of the effects of switching apply to shifting. A Pokémon can move even if it is the last Pokémon on its team, as long as it is not in the center.
If a Pokémon is readying to use a move on a certain target, but is then shifted before using its move, its attack will fail if the target is then outside of its range. If a Pokémon targeted an ally with a move, but as a result of shifting the Pokémon is now targeting itself when it would execute the move, the move will fail (even if the move is Acupressure).
If there are only two Pokémon left on the field and they are non-adjacent to each other, both Pokémon will automatically be shifted to the center of the field at the end of the turn.
Effect on moves
Most moves have the same effect in Triple Battles as with single and Double Battles, except that they can only affect adjacent Pokémon. Moves that hit both opponents or all Pokémon in Double Battles only affect adjacent Pokémon in Triple Battles. All single-target damage-dealing Flying-type moves, Flying Press, and all single-target aura and pulse moves can hit any Pokémon on the battlefield; this targeting is based on the original type of the move, so moves being changed to or from Flying-type (including moves that change their own type like Hidden Power) does not affect targeting. Moves that hit multiple Pokémon will have their damage reduced by 25%, unless there is only one target at the time the move is executed.
The moves After You, Quash, Helping Hand, Ally Switch, Follow Me, Rage Powder, Aromatic Mist, and Hold Hands have no effect in Single Battles, but do in Triple Battles.
The moves Bide, Counter, Mirror Coat, Metal Burst, Destiny Bond, and Grudge all can be activated by, and attack, a non-adjacent opponent.
The move Flame Burst takes away 1/16 of the maximum HP of all adjacent allies of the target Pokémon. This damage is not treated as an attack.
The move Acupressure, while in a Triple Battle, can target an adjacent ally instead of the user.
The following moves act differently when used in a Triple Battle, as opposed to a Single or Double Battle.
Effect on Abilities
Most Abilities' effect remain the same and are not affected by the Pokémon's placement. For example, a Mold Breaker Pokémon on the left-side of the field which used Water Pulse can still damage a Pokémon with Wonder Guard on the right-side of the field. A Magic Bounce Pokémon can still reflect entry hazards even if the user of the entry hazard and itself are at opposite corners of the field because entry hazards affect the entire team.
However, some Abilities are affected by a Pokémon's placement, for example, Intimidate will only lower the Attack of opposing, adjacent Pokémon on the field.
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In Pokémon Battrio
This section is incomplete. Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it. |
Triple Battling as a mechanic was introduced in Pokémon Battrio, an arcade game using three Pokémon pucks on each side.
In the anime
The first official Triple Battle was seen in the anime in episode A Maractus Musical!, where Ash battled against Toby's three Maractus with his Pikachu, Tepig, and Snivy.
In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
In Black's First Trainer Battle, Black participates in a Triple Battle with a Hiker named Andy, using his Tep, Brav, and Musha against Andy's Cottonee, Roggenrola, and Blitzle.
In the Be the Best! Pokémon B+W manga
In the second chapter, Monta was shown in a Triple Battle with Cheren, using Snivy, Panpour, and Roggenrola against Cheren's Basculin, Tepig, and Pansage.
Trivia
- Air Cutter is the only Flying-type damage-dealing move that cannot hit a non-adjacent Pokémon.
- In The Battle of the Badge, Jessie and James send out three Pokémon at once to battle Ash, the first unofficial Triple Battle in the anime series.
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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 |
This game mechanic article is part of Project Games, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on the Pokémon games. |