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==In the games== | ==In the games== | ||
===Pokémon Crystal=== | |||
{{main|Battle Tower (Generation II)}} | |||
In {{game|Crystal}}, the first version of the Battle Tower is located in [[Johto]], on the north end of {{rt|40|Johto}}. | |||
===Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald=== | |||
{{main|Battle Tower (Generation III)}} | |||
In {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, there is a Battle Tower in [[Hoenn]], on an island accessible by [[S.S. Tidal|boat]]. | |||
In {{game|Emerald}}, the Battle Tower is one of seven facilities in the Hoenn {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}, located south of {{rt|130|Hoenn}}. | |||
===Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl=== | |||
{{main|Battle Tower (Sinnoh)}} | |||
In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, and their remakes {{game|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|s}}, there is a Battle Tower located at the {{si|Battle Park}} in [[Sinnoh]]. | |||
In {{game|Platinum}}, as well as in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, the Battle Tower is one of the facilities in the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}. | |||
* In Platinum, the Battle Frontier is located at the [[Fight Area]] in Sinnoh. | |||
* In HeartGold and SoulSilver, the Battle Frontier is located west of [[Olivine City]] in Johto. | |||
===Pokémon Sword and Shield=== | |||
{{main|Battle Tower (Galar)}} | |||
In [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]], [[Galar]] contains a Battle Tower in [[Wyndon]]. | |||
===Similar facilities=== | |||
In addition, there are several facilities that fulfill similar roles: | In addition, there are several facilities that fulfill similar roles: | ||
* In [[Generation III]]: the [[Trainer Tower]], located in [[Seven Island]], one of the [[Sevii Islands]]. | * In [[Generation III]]: the [[Trainer Tower]], located in [[Seven Island]], one of the [[Sevii Islands]]. | ||
* In [[Generation V]]: the [[Battle Subway]], located in [[Nimbasa City]] in [[Unova]]. | * In [[Generation V]]: the [[Battle Subway]], located in [[Nimbasa City]] in [[Unova]]. | ||
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===Pokémon Evolutions=== | ===Pokémon Evolutions=== | ||
The [[Generation IV]] {{ | The [[Generation IV]] {{si|Battle Tower}} is shown in ''[[PE05|The Rival]]'', where {{ga|Barry}} challenges [[Palmer|his father]] in a Pokémon battle. | ||
==In the manga== | ==In the manga== |
Revision as of 23:33, 16 December 2021
- If you were looking for the TV program, see Jubilife TV.
Battle Towers (Japanese: バトルタワー Battle Tower) 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.
From Pokémon Emerald onward, 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 JohtoHGSS, HoennE, and SinnohPt, 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
Pokémon Crystal
- Main article: Battle Tower (Generation II)
In Pokémon Crystal, the first version of the Battle Tower is located in Johto, on the north end of Route 40.
Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald
- Main article: Battle Tower (Generation III)
In Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, there is a Battle Tower in Hoenn, on an island accessible by boat.
In Pokémon Emerald, the Battle Tower is one of seven facilities in the Hoenn Battle Frontier, located south of Route 130.
Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl
- Main article: Battle Tower (Sinnoh)
In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, and their remakes Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, there is a Battle Tower located at the Battle Park in Sinnoh.
In Pokémon Platinum, as well as in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, the Battle Tower is one of the facilities in the Battle Frontier.
- In Platinum, the Battle Frontier is located at the Fight Area in Sinnoh.
- In HeartGold and SoulSilver, the Battle Frontier is located west of Olivine City in Johto.
Pokémon Sword and Shield
- Main article: Battle Tower (Galar)
In Pokémon Sword and Shield, Galar contains a Battle Tower in Wyndon.
Similar facilities
In addition, there are several facilities that fulfill similar roles:
- In Generation III: the Trainer Tower, located in Seven Island, one of the Sevii Islands.
- 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
Main series
- See also: Battle Tower (Generation III)
- In Fight for the Light, in Olivine City in Johto, a Battle Tower made a cameo appearance, with Team Rocket mistaking it for an office building and trying to get in, but to no avail as the security officers asked for Gym Badges.
- In 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 Talking a Good Game! and Second Time's the Charm!, Ash challenged Kanto's Battle Tower, located near Cremini Town near Tohjo Falls and a part of the Battle Frontier.
Pokémon Evolutions
The Generation IV Battle Tower is shown in The Rival, where Barry challenges his father in a Pokémon battle.
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
Gold, Silver & Crystal arc
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)
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
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