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[[File:Wild double battle Pt2.png|220px|thumb|A double battle]]
{{search|battle variation|the battle mode found in the Pokémon Cable Club in Generation III or the Pokémon Communication Club Colosseum in Generation IV|Double Battle (Battle Mode)}}
A '''double battle''', also known as a '''2-on-2 battle''', is a [[Pokémon battle]] featuring up to four [[Pokémon]] actively participating at once. This game mechanic debuted in [[Generation III]]. A [[tag battle]] is a variation of a double battle with two {{pkmn|Trainer}}s battling alongside each other.
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[[File:Double Battle VI.png|thumb|A Double Battle in Generation VI]]
A '''Double Battle''' (Japanese: '''ダブルバトル''' ''Double Battle''), also known as a '''two-on-two battle''', is a [[Pokémon battle]] with each side featuring two {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} at once. Debuting in the games in [[Generation III]], and featuring occasionally in the anime prior to this, they may feature up to four [[Pokémon Trainer]]s. A Double Battle with two Trainers per side who each control one Pokémon is called a [[Multi Battle]].


==In the games==
==In the games==
[[File:Wild double battle Pt.png|220px|thumb|right|A wild double battle]]
[[File:Wild double battle BW.png|thumb|220px|A Double Battle in Black and White]]
In a double battle, each Pokémon is part of a duo, meaning that the battle takes place between two teams of two.  The number of [[Pokémon Trainer]]s participating in the battle can be two - in which each Trainer uses two Pokémon, three - in which a pair of Trainers each using a single Pokémon face off against a Trainer using two, or four Trainers - with each Trainer using a single Pokémon. At first, the two on one variant only occurred against specific Trainer pair classes such as twins and couples such as Gym Leaders [[Tate and Liza]], but starting with {{game|Emerald}}, double battles may occur in situations where two different Trainers see the player at the same time.
In a Double Battle, two teams of two Pokémon face each other in battle. One Trainer may control both Pokémon on either side of the battle, or two Trainers may cooperate on one or both sides of the battle, each controlling their own Pokémon (meaning that anywhere from two to four Trainers may take part in a Double Battle).


[[Image:Col Battle.png|thumb|left|A Pokémon battle against a trainer in Pokémon Colosseum]]
Some {{cat|Double Battle Trainer classes|specific Trainer classes}}, such as {{tc|Sis & Bro|Sis and Bro}} and {{tc|Teammates|Sr. and Jr.}}, automatically engage the player in Double Battles; in [[Generation III]], they will only battle if the player steps on the tile directly in front of them; from [[Generation IV]] to {{gen|VI}}, they can move towards the player to initiate such battles; and in [[Generation VII]], they can battle the player from afar but remain stationary (like all other Trainer classes in those games). If the player has only one conscious Pokémon, Trainer classes who will only engage the player in Double Battles will ignore the player and comment that the player should bring two Pokémon to battle them with.
In {{game|Colosseum}} all battles are battled as double battles, as are all trainer battles in {{Pokémon XD}} (with the exception of an optional trainer in front of the [[Pokémon HQ Lab]], the first battle against Chobin, and the fight against Spy Naps).


Double battles were introduced into the [[Pokémon games]] in [[Generation III]], where they were a focus of the advertising. However, the idea had been presented in the [[Pokémon anime]] and the [[Electric Tale of Pikachu]] manga long before that.
From {{game|Emerald}} to [[Generation V]] (as well as in {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}), two independent Trainers who see the player at the same time will engage the player in a Double Battle. If the player has only one conscious Pokémon, the two Trainers who see the player at the same time will take turns battling the player in two Single Battles, with the second Trainer approaching and battling the player immediately after the first Trainer is defeated.


[[File:Battle Commanders.png|thumb|220px|right|Trainer double battle]]
[[File:Double Battle Colo.png|thumb|220px|A Double Battle in Pokémon Colosseum]]
In [[Generation IV]], there are [[stat Trainers|situations]] where the player is accompanied by an [[non-player character|NPC]]. In these situations, all wild Pokémon encounters will be double battles against two Pokémon. In such situations, it is impossible to use a [[Poké Ball]] to capture a Pokémon unless the other is knocked out first. The NPC Trainer will heal the player's team after every battle.
[[File:Double Battle XD.png|thumb|220px|A Double Battle in Pokémon XD]]
In {{g|Colosseum}}, all battles that the player participates in are Double Battles. The only way to engage in a Single Battle in Pokémon Colosseum is to do so in battle mode. However, the player does watch a Single Battle between [[Eagun]] and [[Skrub]].


Generation IV also changes around the order of events slightly. Moves that target multiple Pokémon now resolve in order of the Pokémon's respective Speed stats. Pokémon are also now switched in to replace KO'd Pokémon at the end of a round of combat rather than immediately after a Pokémon is knocked out. While this affects single battles, the effect is more noticeable in double battles where it is now possible for a Pokémon's move to fail due to a lack of target if both of the opposing Pokémon are knocked out before the attacking Pokémon's turn comes.<br clear=left>
In {{Pokémon XD}}, the majority of battles are Double Battles, similar to Colosseum. However, the first two battles in the game—against [[Chobin]] and [[Naps]]—are Single Battles, as are all wild battles and one optional battle against a {{tc|Supertrainer}} at the entrance to the [[Pokémon HQ Lab]]. Some Trainers in [[Mt. Battle]] only use one Pokémon, so it is possible to battle them in a Single Battle. The player also watches two Single Battles involving [[Zook]]—one with [[Ardos]] and one with [[Biden]].
 
From Generation IV onward, moves that target multiple Pokémon resolve in order of the target's respective Speed stats. If a Pokémon faints, it is not replaced until the end of the turn, rather than immediately after the Pokémon is knocked out, making it possible for a Pokémon's move to fail due to a lack of target if both of the opposing Pokémon are knocked out before it attacks.
 
In [[Generation IV]] and {{gen|V}}, some [[non-player character|NPC]]s (most notably the [[stat Trainers]] in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}) accompany the player while they explore certain areas. In these situations, all wild Pokémon encounters are Double Battles against two Pokémon. In such situations, it is impossible to use a [[Poké Ball]] to capture a Pokémon unless the other is knocked out first. The NPC Trainer will heal the player's team after every battle. The player cannot use movement-based [[field move]]s such as {{m|Surf}} or {{m|Rock Climb}} while accompanied by an NPC.
 
In [[Generation V]], many routes contain {{DL|Tall grass|dark grass}}, in which the player has the ability to encounter two wild Pokémon at a time, initiating a wild Double Battle. Similar to the wild Double Battles of Generation IV, it is impossible to use a [[Poké Ball]] to catch a Pokémon unless the other Pokémon is knocked out first.
 
In {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, every Trainer at [[Blueberry Academy]] (excluding the {{DL|League Club Room|Special Coaches}}, aside from [[Ryme]]) is exclusively fought in a Double Battle.
 
The HP of Pokémon is not displayed numerically on the player's side in Generation III and Generation IV handheld games—only the bar will be shown to save screen space. The numeric amount of HP can be toggled with the Start button.
 
The Double Battle format is most notably used in official competitive tournaments like the [[World Championships]].


===Effects on moves===
===Effects on moves===
Many different [[move]]s are made especially for double battles, such as {{m|Helping Hand}}. Some others, such as {{m|Surf}}, can have noticeably different effects. Below is a list of moves which act differently in double battles.  Unlisted moves act the same as in normal single battles. Moves that hit multiple Pokémon have their power reduced to 75% of their normal [[power|base power]] unless all other Pokémon have fainted at that point.
Several different [[move]]s are made specifically for Double Battles, such as {{m|Helping Hand}}. Some others, such as {{m|Surf}}, can have noticeably different effects. In Generation III, if there is more than one target, moves that can hit both foes (but not moves that hit all Pokémon on the field, such as {{m|Earthquake}}) have their damage reduced by 50%. In subsequent games, if there is more than one target, any move that can hit multiple Pokémon has its damage reduced by 25%. This damage reduction only takes effect if there are multiple targets when the move is executed whenever or not they would be hit by it, a slot with no Pokémon in it does not count as a target.
 
The moves {{m|After You}}, {{m|Quash}}, {{m|Helping Hand}}, {{m|Ally Switch}}, {{m|Follow Me}}, {{m|Rage Powder}}, {{m|Aromatic Mist}}, {{m|Hold Hands}}, and {{m|Spotlight}}<!--maybe others--> have no effect in Single Battles, but do in Double Battles.


This chart displays all moves that work differently in double battles; moves not here either target the partner Pokémon, the user, or can target any one of the three other Pokémon out besides the user.
The move {{m|Flame Burst}} takes away 1/16th of the maximum HP of the other Pokémon on the same team as the target Pokémon. This damage is not treated as an attack.
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The move {{m|Acupressure}}, while in a Double Battle, can target the ally instead of the user.
 
The moves {{m|Outrage}}, {{m|Petal Dance}}, {{m|Thrash}}, {{m|Uproar}}, and {{m|Raging Fury}} target the user when selected, but are used against one random foe when executed.
 
This chart displays all moves that work differently in Double Battles.
 
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===Effects on abilities===
===Effects on Abilities===
Four [[Ability|abilities]] are also adapted especially for double battles. These abilities are:
Many [[Ability|Abilities]] are also adapted especially for Double Battles. These Abilities are:
* {{a|Lightning Rod}} - If a single-target {{type|Electric}} move is used, it will be forced to strike the Pokémon with this Ability, regardless of the Pokémon originally selected as the target and regardless of the move's accuracy. Moves that target multiple Pokémon cannot be redirected. In Generation V and beyond, the move will raise the {{stat|Special Attack}} stat of the Pokémon and deal no damage to it, unless the Pokémon is immune to the attack by nature of being a {{type|Ground}}.
* {{a|Plus}} - If a Pokémon with Plus is in battle on the same side of the field as a Pokémon with Minus, its {{stat|Special Attack}} stat will be boosted by 50%. In Generation V and beyond, the effect is also present if another Pokémon on the same side has Plus.
* {{a|Minus}} - If a Pokémon with Minus is in battle on the same side of the field as a Pokémon with Plus, its {{stat|Special Attack}} stat will be boosted by 50%. In Generation V and beyond, the effect is also present if another Pokémon on the same side has Minus.
* {{a|Storm Drain}} - If a single-target {{type|Water}} move is used, it will be forced to strike the Pokémon with this Ability, regardless of the Pokémon originally selected as the target and regardless of the move's accuracy. Moves which target multiple Pokémon cannot be redirected. In Generation V and beyond, the move will raise the {{stat|Special Attack}} stat of the Pokémon and deal no damage to it.
* {{a|Flower Gift}} - The physical {{stat|Attack}} and {{stat|Special Defense}} stats of Pokémon with this Ability and their ally are increased by 50% during [[harsh sunlight]].
* {{a|Healer}} - At the end of each turn, an ally's [[status condition]] has a 30% chance of being cured.
* {{a|Friend Guard}} - Damage done to allies is reduced by 25%.
* {{a|Telepathy}} - A Pokémon with this Ability will avoid damage from any moves used by its ally, whether they directly target it or target it as well as opponents.
* {{a|Victory Star}} - The accuracy of moves used by Pokémon with this ability and their ally are increased by 10%.
* {{a|Aroma Veil}} - Pokémon with this Ability and their ally cannot be afflicted by {{m|Taunt}}, {{m|Torment}}, {{m|Encore}}, {{m|Disable}}, nor by {{a|Cursed Body}}, {{m|Heal Block}}, and {{status|infatuation}}.
* {{a|Flower Veil}} - Prevents stat drops and status conditions for Pokémon with this Ability (if {{type|Grass}}) and a Grass-type ally.
* {{a|Sweet Veil}} - Pokémon with this Ability and their ally cannot fall {{status|asleep}}.
* {{a|Queenly Majesty}}, {{a|Dazzling}}, {{a|Armor Tail}} - Prevents opponents from using [[priority]] moves against the Pokémon or its allies.
* {{a|Battery}} - The base power of allies' [[special move]]s is increased by 30%.
* {{a|Receiver}} - If an ally faints in battle, Receiver will be replaced by the fainted Pokémon's Ability.
* {{a|Power of Alchemy}} - If an ally faints in battle, Power of Alchemy will be replaced by the fainted Pokémon's Ability.
* {{a|Power Spot}} - The base power of allies' moves is increased by 30%.
* {{a|Steely Spirit}} - The base power of {{type|Steel}} moves used by the Pokémon and its allies is increased by 50%.
* {{a|Commander}} - When a {{p|Tatsugiri}} with this Ability is on the same side of the field as a {{p|Dondozo}}, it will enter the Dondozo's mouth and the latter will have its {{stat|Attack}}, {{stat|Defense}}, {{stat|Special Attack}}, {{stat|Special Defense}}, and {{stat|Speed}} raised by two stages each, at the cost of being unable to switch out. No moves can hit Tatsugiri while it is inside Dondozo's mouth, but the Trainer cannot select any moves for it to execute.
* {{a|Costar}} - When the Pokémon enters a battle, it copies an ally's stat changes.
 
==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Double Battle anime.png|thumb|250px|A Double Battle in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
====[[Original series]]====
{{TRT}} have been conducting "illegal" Double Battles since [[EP003|the third episode]], long before the concept was introduced to the {{pkmn|games}}.
 
In ''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]'', the first official Double Battle occurred. In order to win the {{badge|Jade Star}}, Ash had to defeat [[Luana]]'s {{p|Marowak}} and {{p|Alakazam}} in a Double Battle at the [[Kumquat Gym]]. Though [[Ash's Pikachu]] and {{AP|Charizard}} were initially unwilling to cooperate, they eventually overcame their differences in order to win the battle. A notable difference about this Double Battle compared to the ones introduced [[Generation III|later]] is that winning the match requires only defeating one of the opposing Trainer's two Pokémon.
 
====''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''====
After the release of {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}, Double Battles were seen in the anime more often.
 
In ''[[AG014|All in a Day's Wurmple]]'', the first Double Battle took place. [[Forrester Franklin]] introduced the concept to Ash, and they had a battle that Ash won.
 
In ''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]'', Ash's [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} against [[Tate and Liza]] is a Double Battle, just like in the games.
 
In ''[[AG127|From Brags to Riches]]'' and ''[[AG128|Shocks and Bonds]]'', in order to qualify for the finals of the [[Ever Grande Conference]], competitors must win three Double Battles in the preliminaries.
 
In ''[[AG153|Tactics Theatrics!!]]'', Ash had a Double Battle against [[Tucker]] at the [[Battle Dome]]. He used his {{AP|Corphish}} and {{AP|Swellow}} against the [[Frontier Brain]]'s {{p|Swampert}} and {{p|Arcanine}} and was able to win the battle, earning the Tactics Symbol, his third [[Symbol]] overall.
 
From ''[[AG072|The Bicker the Better]]'' onwards, Ash teamed up with other Trainers to conduct [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]]s.


* {{a|Plus}} - When a Pokémon with Plus enters into a double battle with a Pokémon with {{a|Minus}}, the user's {{stat|Special Attack}} stat increases by 50%.
====''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''====
* {{a|Minus}} - When a [[Pokémon]] with Minus enters into a double battle with a Pokémon with Plus, the user's {{stat|Special Attack}} stat increases by 50%.
A Double Battle can also be conducted under [[Contest Battle]] rules; more specifically, the battling stage of every [[Grand Festival]] uses the Double Battle style. Additionally, with the introduction of [[Double Performance]]s in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s have to use two Pokémon in both the Performance Stage and the Battle Stage of [[Pokémon Contest]]s following the format.
* {{a|Lightningrod}} - Lightningrod forces all single-target {{type2|Electric}} attacks in a double battle to strike the Pokémon with this ability. In a single battle, it will only cause the Pokémon with this ability to always be hit by Electric-type moves, no matter their accuracy. Note that Lightningrod cannot redirect {{m|Discharge}}, as it targets all other Pokémon.
* {{a|Storm Drain}} - Storm Drain is only effective in double battles and a Pokémon with this ability will force all single-target Water-type attacks used by other Pokémon to exclusively strike it. Water-type moves have 100% accuracy whether they are aimed at a Storm Drain user or not.


[[File:BW Prerelease triple battle.png|thumb|right|200px|Triple battle]]
In ''[[DP138|Strategy Begins at Home!]]'', {{an|Dawn}} challenged her [[mother]], [[Johanna]], to a Double Battle. Despite having developed a strategy which her {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} and {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} managed to pull off during battle, Dawn still had trouble dealing with Johanna's skills as a [[Top Coordinator]] and her well-trained {{TP|Johanna|Glameow}} and {{p|Umbreon}}. As a result, she lost the battle.
===Triple battles===
Triple battles will be introduced as a main series element in {{game|Black and White|s}}, and have been shown in pre-release screenshots. Little is known about this new feature, but triple battles as a mechanic debuted in [[Pokémon Battrio]].


==In the anime==
In ''[[DP155|Double-Time Battle Training!]]'', Dawn faced off against [[Zoey]] in a Double Battle, using her {{TP|Dawn|Mamoswine}} and {{TP|Dawn|Cyndaquil}} against her [[rival]]'s {{p|Kirlia}} and {{p|Leafeon}}. During the battle, Dawn attempted to use a newly developed [[Contest combination|combination]], but it failed and Zoey emerged victorious.
[[Image:Doublebattleanime.PNG‎|thumb|right|190px|A double battle in the anime]]
 
While [[Team Rocket]] had conducted "illegal" double battles since [[EP003|the third episode]], the first official double battle occurred in ''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]''In order to win the [[Badge#Jade Star Badge|Jade Star Badge]], Ash had to defeat [[Luana]]'s {{p|Marowak}} and {{p|Alakazam}} in a double battle.  While [[Ash's Pikachu]] and [[Ash's Charizard|Charizard]] were initially unwilling to cooperate, they eventually overcame it to win the battle.
====''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''====
In ''[[BW065|Battling the Bully!]]'', there was a pretend Double Battle between {{OBP|Mick|BW065}} and [[Glenn]], both using borrowed Pokémon.
 
In ''[[BW077|Evolution by Fire!]]'', Ash battled [[Shamus]], {{AP|Tepig}}'s [[original Trainer]], in a Double Battle . During the battle, Tepig [[Evolution|evolved]], giving him enough power to earn victory for his new Trainer.
 
====''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''====
In ''[[XY064|Battling with Elegance and a Big Smile!]]'', {{an|Serena}} battled {{an|Aria}} in a Double Battle . During the battle, Serena's {{p|Fennekin}} evolved into {{TP|Serena|Braixen}}, allowing her and {{TP|Serena|Pancham}} to even the playing field. However, Aria had to cancel the battle because of an urgent phone call.
 
In ''[[XY093|All Eyes on the Future!]]'', Ash battled [[Olympia]] in a Double Battle at the [[Anistar Gym]]. The battle ended in Ash's victory, earning him the {{badge|Psychic}}.
 
====''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''====
In ''[[SM036|Trials and Determinations!]]'', Ash's [[Island challenge|grand trial]] battle against [[Olivia]] was a Double Battle. The battle eventually ended in Ash's victory, earning him a [[Rockium Z]].
 
In ''[[SM049|Mission: Total Recall!]]'', {{an|Gladion}} battled {{an|Faba}} in a Double Battle at a motel. The battle ended in Faba's victory after he defeated both of Gladion's Pokémon and put him asleep with his {{p|Hypno}}'s {{m|Hypnosis}}.
 
In ''[[SM062|Acting True to Form!]]'', Ash battled {{an|Kiawe}} in a Double Battle at [[Pokémon School]]. However, the battle was called off after [[Ash's Pikachu]] discovered {{MTR}} trying to steal [[Ash's Rowlet]].


After the release of Ruby and Sapphire, double battles were seen in the anime more often.  The first took place in ''[[AG014|All in a Day's Wurmple]]''. [[Forrester Franklin]] introduced the concept to Ash and they had a battle that Ash won. As in the games, Ash's Gym Battle against [[Tate and Liza]] was a double battle. The Double Battle style has been used in contests; more specifically, all four battle rounds of the Grand Festival. Additionally, in order to qualify for the finals of the [[Ever Grande Conference]], competitors must win three double battles in the preliminaries. Double battles also appeared in the seventh movie, ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.
In ''[[SM118|Aiming for the Top Floor!]]'', Ash battled [[Ryuki]] in a Double Battle at the [[Kantonian Gym]], eventually emerging victorious.


''[[AG072|The Bicker the Better]]'', ''[[AG177|Grating Spaces]]'', ''[[DP029|The Champ Twins!]]'', and ''[[DP147|Bagged Then Tagged!]]'' all featured tag battles; double battles with two Trainers on each side, using one Pokémon each trainer.
====''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''====
In ''[[JN044|Sword and Shield: "From Here to Eternatus!"]]'', Ash engaged [[Rose|Chairman Rose]] in a Double Battle at [[Hammerlocke Stadium]] while {{an|Leon}} left to confront {{TP|Goh|Eternatus}}. The battle concluded in [[JN045|the next episode]], with Ash winning thanks to his newly evolved {{AP|Lucario}}.


''[[DP050|Tag! We're It...! ]]'', ''[[DP051|Glory Blaze!]]'' and ''[[DP052|Smells Like Team Spirit!]]'' featured a [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition|tag battle tournament]] in which two Trainers group up to participate. Each Trainer could only use one Pokémon in a battle.
In ''[[JN103|The Future is Now, Thanks to Strategy!]]'', Ash had a Double Battle with {{an|Clemont}} at the [[Lumiose Gym]] to try out his {{AP|Sirfetch'd}}'s newly learned {{m|Meteor Assault}}. During the battle, [[Ash's Dracovish]] also ended up learning {{m|Dragon Rush}}, earning Ash a swift victory over his former {{ashfr|traveling companion}}.


While not counting as official battles, battles with Team Rocket are usually two-on-two, as has been the case since ''[[EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon]]''. In that episode, Ash complained that it was against the rules. Perhaps to account for this, Forrester stated that double battles are accepted under [[Hoenn]]'s official Pokémon league rules.
====''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''====
In ''[[HZ019|The Bittersweet Truth]]'', [[Liko]] and [[Murdock]] had a two-on-one Double Battle against {{OBP|Mitchell|HZ019}} at the [[Motostoke]] [[Battle Café]], with Liko and Murdock using one Pokémon each against Mitchell's two. The battle ended without a clear winner, as Murdock and Mitchell started a bake-off in the middle of the match without ever finishing the battle.


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
Doubles battles have been present in the manga long before the games. They have appeared several times in the [[Electric Tale of Pikachu]] and later in the [[Pokémon Adventures]]. Double battles were introduced into [[Pokémon Adventures]] in the {{chap|Ruby & Sapphire}}. They first appeared in [[PS198]], when {{adv|Ruby}} challenges a {{p|Plusle}} and a {{p|Minun}}. They later appear in [[PS207]] when Ruby and the [[Swimmer]] are spotted by a {{p|Seviper}} and a {{p|Zangoose}}. In [[PS233]] to [[PS252]], {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}} are fought in a double battle by several people as they try to calm down the storm that they created.
[[File:Double Battle Adventures.png|thumb|230px|A Double Battle in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Ruby & Sapphire}}====
In ''[[PS198|Adding It Up with Plusle & Minun I]]'', {{adv|Ruby}} challenged a {{TP|Ruby|Plusle}} and a {{TP|Sapphire|Minun}} aboard the [[Abandoned Ship]].


Double battles also make a few appearances in the {{chap|Diamond & Pearl}}. In [[PS364]], the main characters battle a {{p|Torterra}} and an {{p|Infernape}}, while in [[PS374]] and [[PS375]], they battle against [[Cyrus]]'s {{p|Probopass}} and {{p|Magnezone}} in [[Mt. Coronet]].
In ''[[PS207|On the Loose and Hyper With Zangoose and Seviper I]]'', Ruby and {{adv|Jack|Swimmer Jack}} battled a wild {{p|Seviper}} and {{p|Zangoose}}.
 
In ''[[PS258|Rayquaza Redemption I]]'', {{adv|Wally}} faced [[Norman]] in a Double Battle during his training.
 
In ''[[PS229|You Can Fight Day or Night With Lunatone & Solrock]]'', [[Tate and Liza]] explicitly stated Double Battle tactics during their battle with [[Blaise]], but were overwhelmed by their opponent's illusions.
 
===={{MangaArc|FireRed & LeafGreen}}====
In ''[[PS273|Red and Blue Make Purple Opponents]]'' and ''[[PS274|Double Dealing with Deoxys]]'', {{adv|Red}} and {{adv|Blue}} were pitted against each other in a Double Battle by [[Ultima]] as her final trial for the two before they could learn her ultimate [[move]]s. While battling, the two Trainers had to travel through a corridor, which had two independently moving sides that changed speed and even direction depending on how much [[damage]] each of them dealt on their opponents. However, Red and Blue managed to reach the end of the corridor simultaneously, meaning the battle ended in a tie.
 
===={{MangaArc|Emerald}}====
In ''[[PS308|As Luck Would Have It, Kirlia]]'' and ''[[PS309|Moving Past Milotic]]'', {{adv|Emerald}} faced several Double Battles against virtual Trainers during his [[Battle Pike]] challenge.
 
===={{MangaArc|Diamond & Pearl}}====
In ''[[PS347|Ring Around the Roserade II]]'', {{adv|Platinum}} faced [[Gardenia]] in a Double Battle.
 
In ''[[PS352|Crowded by Croagunk & Advanced on by Abra I]]'', [[Paka and Uji]] fought in a Double Battle against [[Saturn]]'s Pokémon.  
 
In ''[[PS361|Bombastic Bibarel & Heroic Hippopotas]]'', {{adv|Diamond}} and {{adv|Pearl}} challenged two {{pkmn|Trainers}} in a Double Battle at the [[Seven Stars Restaurant]] in order to win [[prize money]].
 
In ''[[PS363|Dramatic Drapion & Crafty Kricketune II]]'', Diamond battled two {{tc|Scientist}}s at [[Lake Valor]] to follow through on the promise he made to Paka and Uji to protect Platinum.
 
===={{MangaArc|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}====
In ''[[PS608|Groudon Returns]]'' and ''[[PS609|Kyogre Returns]]'', {{adv|Sapphire}} briefly engaged [[Zinnia]] in a Double Battle.
 
In [[PS615]], Ruby and Sapphire faced Zinnia in a Double Battle, with [[Zinnia's Salamence]] teaming up with [[Aster]]'s {{p|Noivern}}.
 
===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
Similar to the {{pkmn|anime}}, Double Battles appeared in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] before they were formally introduced in the games.
 
==In the TCG==
A 2­-on-­2 Battle format used to be listed in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] ruleset during the EX Series as an unofficial game mode [https://web.archive.org/web/20091007030111/http://www.go-pokemon.com/op/tournaments/docs/2009-2010/Official_Formats.pdf ]. Players could have up to two Active Pokémon in play (and four in the Bench), and should have the maximum number of Active Pokémon whenever possible. Only one Pokémon could attack during a player's turn, and players would choose which Active Pokémon would attack, defend or receive the effects of cards that targetted the Active spot. Some cards printed during this period also had effects that targetted both of a player's Active Pokémon for this format.
 
==In other languages==
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|da=Multikamp{{tt|*|Pokémon the Series: XY}}<br>Dobbeltkamp
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|fi=Tuplaottelu
|fr_ca=Combat double{{tt|*|Diamond manual}}
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|de=Doppelkampf
|it=Lotta in Doppio
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|no=Dobbeltkamp{{tt|*|Pokémon the Series: XY}}<br>Tag-kamp{{tt|*|DP029}}
|pl=Podwójna Walka{{tt|*|Advanced, DP049, DP162, DP176-DP177, Rival Destinies onwards}}<br>Podwójna Bitwa{{tt|*|Diamond and Pearl series, SM118}}
|pt_br=Batalha em Dupla<br>Batalha Dupla
|pt_eu=Combate Duplo
|ru=Двойная битва ''Dvoynaya bitva''
|es=Combate Doble
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|sv=Dubbelstrid
|vi=Thi đấu đôi (Manga)<br>Thi đấu cặp (Anime)
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==See also==
==See also==
*[[Tag battle]]
* [[Double Performance]]
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Latest revision as of 17:32, 16 September 2024

This article is about the battle variation. For the battle mode found in the Pokémon Cable Club in Generation III or the Pokémon Communication Club Colosseum in Generation IV, see Double Battle (Battle Mode).

A Double Battle in Generation VI

A Double Battle (Japanese: ダブルバトル Double Battle), also known as a two-on-two battle, is a Pokémon battle with each side featuring two Pokémon at once. Debuting in the games in Generation III, and featuring occasionally in the anime prior to this, they may feature up to four Pokémon Trainers. A Double Battle with two Trainers per side who each control one Pokémon is called a Multi Battle.

In the games

A Double Battle in Black and White

In a Double Battle, two teams of two Pokémon face each other in battle. One Trainer may control both Pokémon on either side of the battle, or two Trainers may cooperate on one or both sides of the battle, each controlling their own Pokémon (meaning that anywhere from two to four Trainers may take part in a Double Battle).

Some specific Trainer classes, such as Sis and Bro and Sr. and Jr., automatically engage the player in Double Battles; in Generation III, they will only battle if the player steps on the tile directly in front of them; from Generation IV to VI, they can move towards the player to initiate such battles; and in Generation VII, they can battle the player from afar but remain stationary (like all other Trainer classes in those games). If the player has only one conscious Pokémon, Trainer classes who will only engage the player in Double Battles will ignore the player and comment that the player should bring two Pokémon to battle them with.

From Pokémon Emerald to Generation V (as well as in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl), two independent Trainers who see the player at the same time will engage the player in a Double Battle. If the player has only one conscious Pokémon, the two Trainers who see the player at the same time will take turns battling the player in two Single Battles, with the second Trainer approaching and battling the player immediately after the first Trainer is defeated.

A Double Battle in Pokémon Colosseum
A Double Battle in Pokémon XD

In Pokémon Colosseum, all battles that the player participates in are Double Battles. The only way to engage in a Single Battle in Pokémon Colosseum is to do so in battle mode. However, the player does watch a Single Battle between Eagun and Skrub.

In Pokémon XD, the majority of battles are Double Battles, similar to Colosseum. However, the first two battles in the game—against Chobin and Naps—are Single Battles, as are all wild battles and one optional battle against a Supertrainer at the entrance to the Pokémon HQ Lab. Some Trainers in Mt. Battle only use one Pokémon, so it is possible to battle them in a Single Battle. The player also watches two Single Battles involving Zook—one with Ardos and one with Biden.

From Generation IV onward, moves that target multiple Pokémon resolve in order of the target's respective Speed stats. If a Pokémon faints, it is not replaced until the end of the turn, rather than immediately after the Pokémon is knocked out, making it possible for a Pokémon's move to fail due to a lack of target if both of the opposing Pokémon are knocked out before it attacks.

In Generation IV and V, some NPCs (most notably the stat Trainers in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum) accompany the player while they explore certain areas. In these situations, all wild Pokémon encounters are Double Battles against two Pokémon. In such situations, it is impossible to use a Poké Ball to capture a Pokémon unless the other is knocked out first. The NPC Trainer will heal the player's team after every battle. The player cannot use movement-based field moves such as Surf or Rock Climb while accompanied by an NPC.

In Generation V, many routes contain dark grass, in which the player has the ability to encounter two wild Pokémon at a time, initiating a wild Double Battle. Similar to the wild Double Battles of Generation IV, it is impossible to use a Poké Ball to catch a Pokémon unless the other Pokémon is knocked out first.

In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, every Trainer at Blueberry Academy (excluding the Special Coaches, aside from Ryme) is exclusively fought in a Double Battle.

The HP of Pokémon is not displayed numerically on the player's side in Generation III and Generation IV handheld games—only the bar will be shown to save screen space. The numeric amount of HP can be toggled with the Start button.

The Double Battle format is most notably used in official competitive tournaments like the World Championships.

Effects on moves

Several different moves are made specifically for Double Battles, such as Helping Hand. Some others, such as Surf, can have noticeably different effects. In Generation III, if there is more than one target, moves that can hit both foes (but not moves that hit all Pokémon on the field, such as Earthquake) have their damage reduced by 50%. In subsequent games, if there is more than one target, any move that can hit multiple Pokémon has its damage reduced by 25%. This damage reduction only takes effect if there are multiple targets when the move is executed whenever or not they would be hit by it, a slot with no Pokémon in it does not count as a target.

The moves After You, Quash, Helping Hand, Ally Switch, Follow Me, Rage Powder, Aromatic Mist, Hold Hands, and Spotlight have no effect in Single Battles, but do in Double Battles.

The move Flame Burst takes away 1/16th of the maximum HP of the other Pokémon on the same team as the target Pokémon. This damage is not treated as an attack.

The move Acupressure, while in a Double Battle, can target the ally instead of the user.

The moves Outrage, Petal Dance, Thrash, Uproar, and Raging Fury target the user when selected, but are used against one random foe when executed.

This chart displays all moves that work differently in Double Battles.

Move targets
   
   

Any foe

   
   

All foes

   
   

All other Pokémon

   
   

All Pokémon

   
   

Self

   
   

Self or ally

   
   

Ally

   
   

Team

Me First Acid Boomburst Court Change Ally Switch Acupressure Aromatic Mist Aromatherapy
Struggle Air Cutter Bulldoze Electric Terrain Follow Me Coaching Aurora Veil
Doodle Blizzard Brutal Swing Fairy Lock Rage Powder Helping Hand Crafty Shield
Breaking Swipe Corrosive Gas Flower Shield Hold Hands Gear Up
Bubble Earthquake Grassy Terrain Heal Bell
Burning Jealousy Discharge Gravity Happy Hour
Captivate Explosion Hail Howl *
Clanging Scales Lava Plume Haze Light Screen
Core Enforcer Magnitude Ion Deluge Life Dew
Cotton Spore * Misty Explosion Magic Room Lucky Chant
Dark Void Parabolic Charge Misty Terrain Magnetic Flux
Dazzling Gleam Petal Blizzard Mud Sport Mat Block
Disarming Voice Searing Shot Perish Song Mist
Electroweb Self-Destruct Psychic Terrain Quick Guard
Eruption Sludge Wave Rain Dance Reflect
Expanding Force * Sparkling Aria Rototiller Safeguard
Glaciate Surf * Sandstorm Tailwind
Growl Synchronoise Shadow Half Wide Guard
Heal Block Teeter Dance Shadow Shed Jungle Healing
Heat Wave Mind Blown Shadow Sky Dragon Cheer
Icy Wind Sunny Day
Hyper Voice Teatime
Incinerate Trick Room
Land's Wrath Water Sport
Leer Wonder Room
Muddy Water Chilly Reception
Origin Pulse Snowscape
Overdrive
Poison Gas *
Powder Snow
Precipice Blades
Razor Leaf
Razor Wind
Relic Song
Rock Slide
Shadow Down
Shadow Hold
Shadow Mist
Shadow Panic
Shadow Rave
Shadow Storm
Shadow Wave
Shell Trap
Snarl
Spikes
Stealth Rock
Sticky Web
String Shot
Struggle Bug
Surf *
Sweet Scent
Swift
Tail Whip
Toxic Spikes
Twister
Water Spout
Astral Barrage
Glacial Lance
Fiery Wrath
Dragon Energy
Springtide Storm
Bleakwind Storm
Wildbolt Storm
Sandsear Storm
Make It Rain
Mortal Spin
Matcha Gotcha
Tera Starstorm *
Aside from moves which only affect the user, all other attacks only target one other Pokémon.

Effects on Abilities

Many Abilities are also adapted especially for Double Battles. These Abilities are:

  • Lightning Rod - If a single-target Electric-type move is used, it will be forced to strike the Pokémon with this Ability, regardless of the Pokémon originally selected as the target and regardless of the move's accuracy. Moves that target multiple Pokémon cannot be redirected. In Generation V and beyond, the move will raise the Special Attack stat of the Pokémon and deal no damage to it, unless the Pokémon is immune to the attack by nature of being a Ground-type.
  • Plus - If a Pokémon with Plus is in battle on the same side of the field as a Pokémon with Minus, its Special Attack stat will be boosted by 50%. In Generation V and beyond, the effect is also present if another Pokémon on the same side has Plus.
  • Minus - If a Pokémon with Minus is in battle on the same side of the field as a Pokémon with Plus, its Special Attack stat will be boosted by 50%. In Generation V and beyond, the effect is also present if another Pokémon on the same side has Minus.
  • Storm Drain - If a single-target Water-type move is used, it will be forced to strike the Pokémon with this Ability, regardless of the Pokémon originally selected as the target and regardless of the move's accuracy. Moves which target multiple Pokémon cannot be redirected. In Generation V and beyond, the move will raise the Special Attack stat of the Pokémon and deal no damage to it.
  • Flower Gift - The physical Attack and Special Defense stats of Pokémon with this Ability and their ally are increased by 50% during harsh sunlight.
  • Healer - At the end of each turn, an ally's status condition has a 30% chance of being cured.
  • Friend Guard - Damage done to allies is reduced by 25%.
  • Telepathy - A Pokémon with this Ability will avoid damage from any moves used by its ally, whether they directly target it or target it as well as opponents.
  • Victory Star - The accuracy of moves used by Pokémon with this ability and their ally are increased by 10%.
  • Aroma Veil - Pokémon with this Ability and their ally cannot be afflicted by Taunt, Torment, Encore, Disable, nor by Cursed Body, Heal Block, and infatuation.
  • Flower Veil - Prevents stat drops and status conditions for Pokémon with this Ability (if Grass-type) and a Grass-type ally.
  • Sweet Veil - Pokémon with this Ability and their ally cannot fall asleep.
  • Queenly Majesty, Dazzling, Armor Tail - Prevents opponents from using priority moves against the Pokémon or its allies.
  • Battery - The base power of allies' special moves is increased by 30%.
  • Receiver - If an ally faints in battle, Receiver will be replaced by the fainted Pokémon's Ability.
  • Power of Alchemy - If an ally faints in battle, Power of Alchemy will be replaced by the fainted Pokémon's Ability.
  • Power Spot - The base power of allies' moves is increased by 30%.
  • Steely Spirit - The base power of Steel-type moves used by the Pokémon and its allies is increased by 50%.
  • Commander - When a Tatsugiri with this Ability is on the same side of the field as a Dondozo, it will enter the Dondozo's mouth and the latter will have its Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed raised by two stages each, at the cost of being unable to switch out. No moves can hit Tatsugiri while it is inside Dondozo's mouth, but the Trainer cannot select any moves for it to execute.
  • Costar - When the Pokémon enters a battle, it copies an ally's stat changes.

In the anime

Main series

A Double Battle in the anime

Original series

Team Rocket have been conducting "illegal" Double Battles since the third episode, long before the concept was introduced to the games.

In Pokémon Double Trouble, the first official Double Battle occurred. In order to win the Jade Star Badge, Ash had to defeat Luana's Marowak and Alakazam in a Double Battle at the Kumquat Gym. Though Ash's Pikachu and Charizard were initially unwilling to cooperate, they eventually overcame their differences in order to win the battle. A notable difference about this Double Battle compared to the ones introduced later is that winning the match requires only defeating one of the opposing Trainer's two Pokémon.

Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire

After the release of Ruby and Sapphire, Double Battles were seen in the anime more often.

In All in a Day's Wurmple, the first Double Battle took place. Forrester Franklin introduced the concept to Ash, and they had a battle that Ash won.

In Solid as a Solrock, Ash's Gym battle against Tate and Liza is a Double Battle, just like in the games.

In From Brags to Riches and Shocks and Bonds, in order to qualify for the finals of the Ever Grande Conference, competitors must win three Double Battles in the preliminaries.

In Tactics Theatrics!!, Ash had a Double Battle against Tucker at the Battle Dome. He used his Corphish and Swellow against the Frontier Brain's Swampert and Arcanine and was able to win the battle, earning the Tactics Symbol, his third Symbol overall.

From The Bicker the Better onwards, Ash teamed up with other Trainers to conduct Tag Battles.

Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl

A Double Battle can also be conducted under Contest Battle rules; more specifically, the battling stage of every Grand Festival uses the Double Battle style. Additionally, with the introduction of Double Performances in Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl, Coordinators have to use two Pokémon in both the Performance Stage and the Battle Stage of Pokémon Contests following the format.

In Strategy Begins at Home!, Dawn challenged her mother, Johanna, to a Double Battle. Despite having developed a strategy which her Piplup and Pachirisu managed to pull off during battle, Dawn still had trouble dealing with Johanna's skills as a Top Coordinator and her well-trained Glameow and Umbreon. As a result, she lost the battle.

In Double-Time Battle Training!, Dawn faced off against Zoey in a Double Battle, using her Mamoswine and Cyndaquil against her rival's Kirlia and Leafeon. During the battle, Dawn attempted to use a newly developed combination, but it failed and Zoey emerged victorious.

Pokémon the Series: Black & White

In Battling the Bully!, there was a pretend Double Battle between Mick and Glenn, both using borrowed Pokémon.

In Evolution by Fire!, Ash battled Shamus, Tepig's original Trainer, in a Double Battle . During the battle, Tepig evolved, giving him enough power to earn victory for his new Trainer.

Pokémon the Series: XY

In Battling with Elegance and a Big Smile!, Serena battled Aria in a Double Battle . During the battle, Serena's Fennekin evolved into Braixen, allowing her and Pancham to even the playing field. However, Aria had to cancel the battle because of an urgent phone call.

In All Eyes on the Future!, Ash battled Olympia in a Double Battle at the Anistar Gym. The battle ended in Ash's victory, earning him the Psychic Badge.

Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon

In Trials and Determinations!, Ash's grand trial battle against Olivia was a Double Battle. The battle eventually ended in Ash's victory, earning him a Rockium Z.

In Mission: Total Recall!, Gladion battled Faba in a Double Battle at a motel. The battle ended in Faba's victory after he defeated both of Gladion's Pokémon and put him asleep with his Hypno's Hypnosis.

In Acting True to Form!, Ash battled Kiawe in a Double Battle at Pokémon School. However, the battle was called off after Ash's Pikachu discovered Meowth trying to steal Ash's Rowlet.

In Aiming for the Top Floor!, Ash battled Ryuki in a Double Battle at the Kantonian Gym, eventually emerging victorious.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

In Sword and Shield: "From Here to Eternatus!", Ash engaged Chairman Rose in a Double Battle at Hammerlocke Stadium while Leon left to confront Eternatus. The battle concluded in the next episode, with Ash winning thanks to his newly evolved Lucario.

In The Future is Now, Thanks to Strategy!, Ash had a Double Battle with Clemont at the Lumiose Gym to try out his Sirfetch'd's newly learned Meteor Assault. During the battle, Ash's Dracovish also ended up learning Dragon Rush, earning Ash a swift victory over his former traveling companion.

Pokémon Horizons: The Series

In The Bittersweet Truth, Liko and Murdock had a two-on-one Double Battle against Mitchell at the Motostoke Battle Café, with Liko and Murdock using one Pokémon each against Mitchell's two. The battle ended without a clear winner, as Murdock and Mitchell started a bake-off in the middle of the match without ever finishing the battle.

In the manga

A Double Battle in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Ruby & Sapphire arc

In Adding It Up with Plusle & Minun I, Ruby challenged a Plusle and a Minun aboard the Abandoned Ship.

In On the Loose and Hyper With Zangoose and Seviper I, Ruby and Swimmer Jack battled a wild Seviper and Zangoose.

In Rayquaza Redemption I, Wally faced Norman in a Double Battle during his training.

In You Can Fight Day or Night With Lunatone & Solrock, Tate and Liza explicitly stated Double Battle tactics during their battle with Blaise, but were overwhelmed by their opponent's illusions.

FireRed & LeafGreen arc

In Red and Blue Make Purple Opponents and Double Dealing with Deoxys, Red and Blue were pitted against each other in a Double Battle by Ultima as her final trial for the two before they could learn her ultimate moves. While battling, the two Trainers had to travel through a corridor, which had two independently moving sides that changed speed and even direction depending on how much damage each of them dealt on their opponents. However, Red and Blue managed to reach the end of the corridor simultaneously, meaning the battle ended in a tie.

Emerald arc

In As Luck Would Have It, Kirlia and Moving Past Milotic, Emerald faced several Double Battles against virtual Trainers during his Battle Pike challenge.

Diamond & Pearl arc

In Ring Around the Roserade II, Platinum faced Gardenia in a Double Battle.

In Crowded by Croagunk & Advanced on by Abra I, Paka and Uji fought in a Double Battle against Saturn's Pokémon.

In Bombastic Bibarel & Heroic Hippopotas, Diamond and Pearl challenged two Trainers in a Double Battle at the Seven Stars Restaurant in order to win prize money.

In Dramatic Drapion & Crafty Kricketune II, Diamond battled two Scientists at Lake Valor to follow through on the promise he made to Paka and Uji to protect Platinum.

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire arc

In Groudon Returns and Kyogre Returns, Sapphire briefly engaged Zinnia in a Double Battle.

In PS615, Ruby and Sapphire faced Zinnia in a Double Battle, with Zinnia's Salamence teaming up with Aster's Noivern.

The Electric Tale of Pikachu

Similar to the anime, Double Battles appeared in The Electric Tale of Pikachu before they were formally introduced in the games.

In the TCG

A 2­-on-­2 Battle format used to be listed in the Pokémon Trading Card Game ruleset during the EX Series as an unofficial game mode [1]. Players could have up to two Active Pokémon in play (and four in the Bench), and should have the maximum number of Active Pokémon whenever possible. Only one Pokémon could attack during a player's turn, and players would choose which Active Pokémon would attack, defend or receive the effects of cards that targetted the Active spot. Some cards printed during this period also had effects that targetted both of a player's Active Pokémon for this format.

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 雙打對戰 Sēungdá Deuijin *
雙手對戰 Sēungsáu Deuijin *
雙人對戰 Sēungyàhn Deuijin *
二對二對戰 Yih-deui-Yih Deuijin *
雙打比賽 Sēungdá Béichoi *
Mandarin 雙打對戰 / 双打对战 Shuāngdǎ Duìzhàn *
二對二對戰 Èr-duì-Èr Duìzhàn *
雙人對戰 Shuāngrén Duìzhàn *
雙打比賽 Shuāngdǎ Bǐsài *
雙重戰鬥 Shuāngchóng Zhàndòu *
The Czech Republic Flag.png Czech Dvojitý zápas
Denmark Flag.png Danish Multikamp*
Dobbeltkamp
The Netherlands Flag.png Dutch Dubbelgevecht
Twee-tegen-twee-gevecht*
Finland Flag.png Finnish Tuplaottelu
French Canada Flag.png Canada Combat double*
France Flag.png Europe Combat Double
Germany Flag.png German Doppelkampf
Italy Flag.png Italian Lotta in Doppio
South Korea Flag.png Korean 더블배틀 Double Battle *
이중시합 Ijung Sihab *
Norway Flag.png Norwegian Dobbeltkamp*
Tag-kamp*
Poland Flag.png Polish Podwójna Walka*
Podwójna Bitwa*
Portuguese Brazil Flag.png Brazil Batalha em Dupla
Batalha Dupla
Portugal Flag.png Portugal Combate Duplo
Russia Flag.png Russian Двойная битва Dvoynaya bitva
Spain Flag.png Spanish Combate Doble
Sweden Flag.png Swedish Dubbelstrid
Thailand Flag.png Thai ดับเบิ้ลแบทเทิล Double Battle
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Thi đấu đôi (Manga)
Thi đấu cặp (Anime)

See also


Pokémon battle variations
Double BattleMulti BattleTriple BattleRotation BattleHorde EncounterSOS BattleSupport PlayMax Raid BattleFull Battle
Contest BattleLauncher BattleSky BattleInverse BattleBattle RoyalDynamax AdventureAuto BattleTera Raid BattleScripted battle
Battle modes
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