Flat Battle

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Flat Battle is a battle mode exclusive to HeartGold and SoulSilver for wireless battles. It temporarily sets the player's Pokémon to Level 50 upon entering, similar to the cap at the Battle Tower - including when it is accompanied by the remainder of the Battle Frontier facilities. However, unlike the Standard Cup and other rule sets for wireless battles, the Pokémon can be of any level before entering.

Quotes

Pokémon Center Receptionist

"Flat Battle is for Pokémon over Lv. 50."

"All Pokémon will become Lv. 50 for the battle."

Rule sets available

• No Restrictions - Players can have up to six Pokémon on their teams.
• Standard Cup - Players have three Pokémon on their team, Lv. 50 and lower.
• Light Cup - Players have three Pokémon on their team, Lv. 50 and lower, each weighing no more than 218 pounds (98.883 kilograms).
• Double Cup - Players have four Pokémon on their team and otherwise follow the Standard Cup rules.
• Double No Restrictions - Similar to the No Restrictions rule setting, though it is a double battle instead of a single battle.
• GS Cup - Exclusive to Flat Battles. Use four Pokémon with up to two "Special Pokémon" on the team. Players can talk to the attendant at the desk to see which Pokémon are "Special Pokémon".

Special Pokémon for GS Cup

• #150 - Mewtwo
• #249 - Lugia
• #250 - Ho-Oh
• #382 - Groudon
• #383 - Kyogre
• #384 - Rayquaza
• #483 - Dialga
• #484 - Palkia
• #487 - Giratina

Specifics on rule sets

Rulesets for Flat Battles in HeartGold and SoulSilver

Rules	No Restrictions	Double No Restrictions	Standard Cup	Double Cup	Light Cup	GS Cup
No. of Pokémon	6	6	3	4	3	4
Pokémon level	Max. 100	Max. 100	Max. 100	Max. 100	Max. 100	Max. 100
Max. Combined level	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free
Height limit	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free
Weight limit	Free	Free	Free	Free	Max 218 lbs. (99.0kg)	Free
Evolved Pokémon	Permitted	Permitted	Permitted	Permitted	Banned	Permitted
Special Pokémon	Permitted	Permitted	Banned	Banned	Banned	Up to 2
Same Pokémon	Permitted	Permitted	Banned	Banned	Banned	Banned
Same held items	Permitted	Permitted	Banned	Banned	Banned	Banned

When players can use Flat Battles

• Lyra or Ethan must have shown the player how to catch Pokémon.

Battle Modes at Pokémon Communication Club Colosseum Battles for Two Single Battle • Double Battle • Mix Battle • Flat Battle Battles for Four Multi Battle Specific Rule sets Standard Cup • Double Cup Fancy Cup • GS Cup • Light Cup • Little Cup