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:''This article is about actual buildings. For the TV program, see [[Jubilife TV#Battle Tower|Jubilife TV]].''
{{samename|TV program|Jubilife TV#Battle Tower|Jubilife TV}}
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[[File:LaRousse Battle Tower.png|thumb|right|300px|The [[LaRousse City]] Battle Tower]]
[[File:LaRousse Battle Tower.png|thumb|right|300px|[[LaRousse City]] Battle Tower]]
'''Battle Towers''' are special areas set up specifically for [[Pokémon battle]]s. Trainers register their Pokémon on the first floor and climb up the floors in a number of battles, fighting other Trainers one by one. There is no penalty for losing other than breaking the player's streak. From [[Generation III]] onward, there are a number of rules that can also be changed within the tower - such as fighting in [[Double Battle]]s{{tt|*|Pokémon Emerald onward}} against the other Trainers. Trainers sometimes battle for bragging rights, but they are often rewarded with rare items or points that can be used to buy rare items as well.
'''Battle Towers''' are special areas set up specifically for [[Pokémon battle]]s. Trainers register their Pokémon on the first floor and climb up the floors in a number of battles, fighting other Trainers one by one. There is no penalty for losing other than breaking the player's streak. From [[Generation III]] onward, there are a number of rules that can also be changed within the tower - such as fighting in [[Double Battle]]s{{tt|*|Pokémon Emerald onward}} against the other Trainers. Trainers sometimes battle for bragging rights, but they are often rewarded with rare items or points that can be used to buy rare items as well.


Battle Towers {{tt|are run|Pokémon Emerald onward}} by {{tc|Tower Tycoon}}s, who fulfill a similar role to that of [[Gym Leader]]s in [[Gym|Pokémon Gyms]]. Trainers taking a Battle Tower challenge have a number of battles in a row, ending after seven wins, or when they lose. The Tower Tycoon will challenge them after certain winning streaks have been made. In [[Johto]]{{tt|*|HeartGold and SoulSilver only}}, [[Hoenn]]{{tt|*|Emerald only}} and [[Sinnoh]]{{tt|*|Platinum only}}, the Battle Tower is part of a larger [[Battle Frontier]]. In the [[Sevii Islands]], a smaller and simplified version of a Battle Tower can be found in [[Trainer Tower]]. [[Pokémon Emerald Version]] also contains the [[Trainer Hill]] facility, which further serves as a modified simplification of the Trainer Tower (despite Emerald housing a Battle Tower of its own within Hoenn's Battle Frontier).
Battle Towers {{tt|are run|Pokémon Emerald onward}} by {{tc|Tower Tycoon}}s, who fulfill a similar role to that of [[Gym Leader]]s in [[Gym|Pokémon Gyms]]. Trainers taking a Battle Tower challenge have a number of battles in a row, ending after seven wins, or when they lose. The Tower Tycoon may challenge them after certain winning streaks have been made. Initially, the opponents use weak Pokémon and will start using stronger Pokémon the higher the winning streak is. Also, the seventh Trainer may have stronger Pokémon. In some games, opponents may use [[legendary Pokémon]] after making a certain winning streak. In [[Johto]]{{tt|*|HeartGold and SoulSilver only}}, [[Hoenn]]{{tt|*|Emerald only}}, and [[Sinnoh]]{{tt|*|Platinum only}}, the Battle Tower is part of a larger [[Battle Frontier]]. In the [[Sevii Islands]], a smaller and simplified version of a Battle Tower can be found in [[Trainer Tower]]. [[Pokémon Emerald Version]] also contains the [[Trainer Hill]] facility, which further serves as a modified simplification of the Trainer Tower (despite Emerald housing a Battle Tower of its own within Hoenn's Battle Frontier). While [[Unova]], [[Kalos]], and [[Alola]] do not have Battle Towers, they have similar battle facilities called the [[Battle Subway]], [[Battle Maison]], and [[Battle Tree]], respectively.


Pokémon do not gain [[experience]] in Battle Tower battles, while Trainers are awarded [[Battle Point]]s{{tt|*|Emerald onward, after defeating a set of seven Trainers}} instead of [[Pokémon Dollar|money]]. These points can be redeemed for items, in a shop usually located near the tower. Additionally, Pokémon not registered in the [[Pokédex]] will not be registered upon being seen in a Battle Tower. Pokémon cannot be above the level limit. From [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions]] onward, Pokémon that are above the level range will simply be {{tt|reduced|only if the Pokémon is above level 50}} to level 50 temporarily, the level of the Pokémon that the player will be facing.
Pokémon do not gain [[experience]] in Battle Tower battles, while Trainers are awarded [[Battle Point]]s{{tt|*|Emerald onward, after defeating a set of seven Trainers}} instead of [[Pokémon Dollar|money]]. These points can be redeemed for items, in a shop usually located near the tower. Additionally, Pokémon not registered in the [[Pokédex]] will not be registered upon being seen in a Battle Tower. Pokémon cannot be above the level limit. From [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions]] onward, Pokémon that are above the level range will simply be {{tt|reduced|only if the Pokémon is above level 50}} to level 50 temporarily, the level of the Pokémon that the player will be facing.


==In the games==
==In the games==
* [[Johto]], on the north end of {{rt|40|Johto}}, {{tt|later|in HeartGold and SoulSilver}} joined by the other facilities of the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}. ''Main article: [[Battle Tower (Johto)]]''
* In [[Generation II]], {{game|Crystal}} first introduced the Battle Tower, located on the north end of {{rt|40|Johto}}.
* [[Hoenn]], on an island south of {{rt|130|Hoenn}}, {{tt|later|in Emerald}} joined by the other six facilities of the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}. ''Main article: [[Battle Tower (Hoenn)]]''
:''Main article: [[Battle Tower (Generation II)]]''
* [[Sinnoh]], in {{si|Battle Park}} on the northeastern island, {{tt|later|in Platinum}} joined by the other four facilities of the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}. ''Main article: [[Battle Tower (Sinnoh)]]''
* In [[Generation III]], [[Hoenn]] contained a Battle Tower on an island accessible by [[S.S. Tidal|boat]] (in {{game|Emerald}}, as one of seven facilities in the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}), located south of {{rt|130|Hoenn}}.
* [[Unova]], in [[Nimbasa City]] the [[Battle Subway]], while a different facility, is a spiritual successor to the Battle Towers of the other regions, because battles are conducted there with similar rules.
:''Main article: [[Battle Tower (Generation III)]]''
* In [[Generation IV]], identical Battle Towers were located in both [[Johto]] and [[Sinnoh]].
** In Sinnoh, the Battle Tower was located in {{si|Battle Park}} (in {{game|Platinum}}, as one of five facilities in the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}).
** In Johto, the Battle Tower was located on the north end of {{rt|40|Johto}}, as one of five facilities in the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}.
:''Main article: [[Battle Tower (Generation IV)]]''
 
Since [[Generation V]], no game has contained a Battle Tower, but there have been facilities that fulfill similar rules.
* In [[Generation V]]: the [[Battle Subway]], located in [[Nimbasa City]] in [[Unova]].
* In [[Generation VI]]: the [[Battle Maison]], located in [[Kiloude City]] in [[Kalos]], and in [[Battle Resort]] in Hoenn.
* In [[Generation VII]]: the [[Battle Tree]], located on [[Poni Island]] in [[Alola]].


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
* [[Johto]], in [[Olivine City]]
[[File:Battle Tower Johto anime.png|thumb|250px|left|The Battle Tower in [[Olivine City]]]]
* [[Hoenn]], in [[LaRousse City]]
[[File:Battle Tower anime.png|thumb|250px|The Battle Tower near [[Cremini Town]]]]
* [[Kanto]], near [[Tohjo Falls]], and part of the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}
* In ''[[EP208|Fight for the Light]]'', in [[Olivine City]] in [[Johto]], a Battle Tower made a cameo appearance, with {{TRT}} mistaking it for an office building and trying to get in, but to no avail as the security officers asked for [[Gym]] [[Badge]]s.
* In ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', a Battle Tower appeared in [[LaRousse City]], where {{Ash}} and [[Tory Lund]] battled [[Rafe]] and [[Sid]]. Like most locations in the city, this Battle Tower was almost completely high-tech.
* In ''[[AG169|Talking a Good Game!]]'' and ''[[AG170|Second Time's the Charm!]]'', Ash challenged [[Kanto]]'s Battle Tower, located near [[Cremini Town]] near [[Tohjo Falls]] and a part of the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}.
 
==In the manga==
[[File:Johto Battle Tower Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Battle Tower in Pokémon Adventures]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
In ''[[PS122|Querulous Qwilfish]]'', the Battle Tower in [[Olivine City]] was under construction and was due to be finished in a month. A tank that was collecting waste from the construction cracked under pressure, spilling its contents into the sea nearby and contaminating the water. As a result, {{p|Qwilfish}} attacked a worker and {{adv|Crystal}} out of anger and to protect a baby Qwilfish that became sick due to the pollution. It was also where [[Legendary beasts (Adventures)|Suicune]] first appeared, purifying the water and curing the baby Qwilfish in the process.
 
In ''[[PS159|Popular Pupitar]]'', {{adv|Silver}} was revealed to have first met [[Lance]] at the Johto Battle Tower construction site, wanting to question him if he knew anything about the {{p|Ho-Oh|giant bird Pokémon}} that the [[Masked Man]] had used to kidnap him nine years earlier.
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==In the TCG==
==In the TCG==
The following is a list of cards named '''Battle Tower'''.
{{main|Battle Tower (Supreme Victors 134)}}
 
[[File:023251 T BATORUTAWA.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Battle Tower]]
{{cardlist/header|Related cards|Stadium|char=yes}}
The '''Battle Tower''' was introduced as a {{TCG|Stadium card}} in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] during the English Platinum Series (the Japanese DPt Era). First released in the {{TCG|Beat of the Frontier}} expansion, it later debuted in English in the {{TCG|Supreme Victors}} expansion, with both prints featuring an illustration by [[Wataru Kawahara]]. This card allows either player to remove four damage counters from a Pokémon when they [[Pokémon LV.X (TCG)|Level-Up]] that Pokémon.
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Supreme Victors|Battle Tower|134}}|type=Stadium|enset=Supreme Victors|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=134/147|jpset=Beat of the Frontier|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=094/100}}
{{cardlist/footer|Stadium}}


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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Revision as of 08:17, 13 January 2018

If you were looking for the TV program, see Jubilife TV.
The LaRousse City Battle Tower

Battle Towers are special areas set up specifically for Pokémon battles. Trainers register their Pokémon on the first floor and climb up the floors in a number of battles, fighting other Trainers one by one. There is no penalty for losing other than breaking the player's streak. From Generation III onward, there are a number of rules that can also be changed within the tower - such as fighting in Double Battles* against the other Trainers. Trainers sometimes battle for bragging rights, but they are often rewarded with rare items or points that can be used to buy rare items as well.

Battle Towers are run by Tower Tycoons, who fulfill a similar role to that of Gym Leaders in Pokémon Gyms. Trainers taking a Battle Tower challenge have a number of battles in a row, ending after seven wins, or when they lose. The Tower Tycoon may challenge them after certain winning streaks have been made. Initially, the opponents use weak Pokémon and will start using stronger Pokémon the higher the winning streak is. Also, the seventh Trainer may have stronger Pokémon. In some games, opponents may use legendary Pokémon after making a certain winning streak. In Johto*, Hoenn*, and Sinnoh*, the Battle Tower is part of a larger Battle Frontier. In the Sevii Islands, a smaller and simplified version of a Battle Tower can be found in Trainer Tower. Pokémon Emerald Version also contains the Trainer Hill facility, which further serves as a modified simplification of the Trainer Tower (despite Emerald housing a Battle Tower of its own within Hoenn's Battle Frontier). While Unova, Kalos, and Alola do not have Battle Towers, they have similar battle facilities called the Battle Subway, Battle Maison, and Battle Tree, respectively.

Pokémon do not gain experience in Battle Tower battles, while Trainers are awarded Battle Points* instead of money. These points can be redeemed for items, in a shop usually located near the tower. Additionally, Pokémon not registered in the Pokédex will not be registered upon being seen in a Battle Tower. Pokémon cannot be above the level limit. From Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions onward, Pokémon that are above the level range will simply be reduced to level 50 temporarily, the level of the Pokémon that the player will be facing.

In the games

Main article: Battle Tower (Generation II)
Main article: Battle Tower (Generation III)
Main article: Battle Tower (Generation IV)

Since Generation V, no game has contained a Battle Tower, but there have been facilities that fulfill similar rules.

In the anime

The Battle Tower in Olivine City
The Battle Tower near Cremini Town

In the manga

Battle Tower in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

In Querulous Qwilfish, the Battle Tower in Olivine City was under construction and was due to be finished in a month. A tank that was collecting waste from the construction cracked under pressure, spilling its contents into the sea nearby and contaminating the water. As a result, Qwilfish attacked a worker and Crystal out of anger and to protect a baby Qwilfish that became sick due to the pollution. It was also where Suicune first appeared, purifying the water and curing the baby Qwilfish in the process.

In Popular Pupitar, Silver was revealed to have first met Lance at the Johto Battle Tower construction site, wanting to question him if he knew anything about the giant bird Pokémon that the Masked Man had used to kidnap him nine years earlier.

In the TCG

Main article: Battle Tower (Supreme Victors 134)
Battle Tower

The Battle Tower was introduced as a Stadium card in the Pokémon Trading Card Game during the English Platinum Series (the Japanese DPt Era). First released in the Beat of the Frontier expansion, it later debuted in English in the Supreme Victors expansion, with both prints featuring an illustration by Wataru Kawahara. This card allows either player to remove four damage counters from a Pokémon when they Level-Up that Pokémon.

In other languages

Language Title
Finland Flag.png Finnish Taistelutorni*
Ottelutorni*
France Flag.png French Tour de Combat
Germany Flag.png German Duellturm
Italy Flag.png Italian Torre Lotta
South Korea Flag.png Korean 배틀타워 Baeteultawo
Spain Flag.png Spanish Torre Batalla
Sweden Flag.png Swedish Stridstorn
Tävlingstorn*


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