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[[File:ORAS Prerelease Demo Matt Tabitha.png|thumb|250px|Fighting {{FB|Aqua Admin|Matt}} and [[Tabitha]] in a Multi Battle in the [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Special Demo Version]].]]
[[File:SwSh Prerelease Multi Battle.png|thumb|300px|Fighting two {{tc|Team Yell Grunt}}s in a Multi Battle in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]]]]


A '''Multi Battle''' (Japanese: '''マルチバトル''' ''Multi Battle''), referred to as a '''Tag Battle''' (Japanese: '''タッグバトル''' ''Tag Battle'') in the anime, is a type of [[Double Battle]] in which two [[Pokémon Trainer]]s team up against one or two others. Unlike regular Double Battles, there are no specific Trainer classes encountered for Multi Battles. Instead, two different Trainers must both see the {{player}} at the same time, starting from Emerald onward. For battles in the games' storylines, the player's opponents will usually only have three Pokémon each. However, Multi Battles occurring by being spotted by a pair of unrelated Trainers will occasionally lead to battles against more than six Pokémon. The player and their partner are only subject to such limitations in [[Battle Tower]]s, allowing both to potentially send out six Pokémon.
A '''Multi Battle''' (Japanese: '''マルチバトル''' ''Multi Battle''), usually referred to as a '''Tag Battle''' (Japanese: '''タッグバトル''' ''Tag Battle'') in the anime, is a type of [[Double Battle]] in which each of the four Pokémon is controlled by a separate [[Pokémon Trainer]].
 
Starting with [[Generation III]], Multi Battles occur when the {{player}} has teamed up with another Trainer. If the player has teamed up with another Trainer as part of the storyline, their Pokémon total as well as that of their opponents may exceed the limit of six Pokémon per team imposed by [[party]] restrictions for other types of [[Pokémon battle]].
 
In [[Generation VI|Generations VI]] and [[Generation VII|VII]], Multi Battles allow a player to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] a Pokémon even if their partner has already done so during the same battle.
 
In [[Generation VII]], like with Mega Evolution, a player may use a [[Z-Move]] even if their teammate has already done so during the same battle.
 
In [[Generation VIII]], each team may only [[Dynamax]] or [[Gigantamax]] once per battle. Each turn, only one specific player from each team is given the opportunity to Dynamax a Pokémon; if a player skips their opportunity to use Dynamax, then their teammate will get the opportunity to on the next turn.


==In the games==
==In the games==
===Multi Battle mode===
===Multi Battle mode===
In [[Generation III]], up to four players can battle with each other in a Multi Battle via [[Game Link Cable]] by choosing the "Multi Battle" mode in the Pokémon Cable Club Colosseum. Players decide which side to battle. This was the only way to have a Multi Battle in {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}.
[[File:Battle Commanders.png|thumb|220px|A Multi Battle in Generation IV]]
In [[Generation III]], up to four players can battle with each other in a Multi Battle via [[Game Link Cable]] by choosing the "Multi Battle" mode in the Pokémon Cable Club Colosseum. Players decide which side to battle. This is the only way to have a Multi Battle in {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} and {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}


In [[Generation IV]], the Pokémon Cable Club Colosseum was renamed to the Pokémon Communication Club Colosseum, but Multi Battles can still be conducted by selecting "Multi Battle".
In [[Generation IV]], the Pokémon Cable Club Colosseum was renamed to the Pokémon Communication Club Colosseum, but Multi Battles can still be conducted by selecting "Multi Battle".


In [[Generation VI]], the player accesses Multi Battles with the [[Player Search System]]'s Battle option. After selecting a connection type, the player must then change the number of players to four, and select three other players on the touch screen.
In [[Generation V]], Multi Battles can be conducted through the IR section of the [[C-Gear]], and you can select an opponent and pair with somebody through the IR function.
 
In [[Generation VI]], the player accesses Multi Battles with the [[Player Search System]]'s Battle option. After selecting a connection type, the player must then change the number of players to four, and select three other players on the touch screen.  


====Quotes====
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Since {{game|Emerald}}, Multi Battles have been possible at various points throughout the games.
Since {{game|Emerald}}, Multi Battles have been possible at various points throughout the games.


* In {{game|Emerald}}, at the [[Mossdeep Space Center]] the player battles [[Maxie]] and [[Tabitha]] of [[Team Magma]] alongside {{Steven}}.
* In {{game|Emerald}}, at the [[Mossdeep Space Center]], the player battles [[Maxie]] and [[Tabitha]] of [[Team Magma]] alongside {{Steven}}.
** This is the only battle when a partner Trainer receives experience points from defeating a Pokémon. It is also the only Multi Battle in which the player can use items on the partner Trainer's Pokémon or knock out the partner Trainer's Pokémon to get experience points.
 
* In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, the player teams up with:
* In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, the player teams up with:
** [[Cheryl]] while traversing [[Eterna Forest]] for the first time, until they reach the [[Eterna City]] exit. (including [[Wild Pokémon]])
** [[Cheryl]] while traversing [[Eterna Forest]] for the first time, until they reach the [[Eterna City]] exit.
** [[Riley]] while traversing [[Iron Island]] for the first time, until they reach the back of the island. (including [[Wild Pokémon]])
** [[Riley]] while traversing [[Iron Island]] for the first time, until they reach the back of the island.
** [[Buck]] while traversing [[Stark Mountain]] for the first time, until they reach the back of the cave. (including [[Wild Pokémon]])
** [[Buck]] while traversing [[Stark Mountain]] for the first time, until they reach the back of the cave.
** [[Mira]] while traversing [[Wayward Cave]] for the first time, until they reach the back of the cave. (including [[Wild Pokémon]])
** [[Mira]] while traversing [[Wayward Cave]] for the first time, until they reach the cave entrance.
** [[Marley]] while traversing the additional area of {{si|Victory Road}} for the first time, until they reach the {{rt|224|Sinnoh}} exit. (including [[Wild Pokémon]])
** [[Marley]] while traversing the additional area of {{si|Victory Road}} for the first time, until they reach the {{rt|224|Sinnoh}} exit.
** {{ga|Lucas}}/{{ga|Dawn}} against two male {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}s in [[Jubilife City]].
** {{ga|Lucas}}/{{ga|Dawn}} against two male {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt|Galactic Grunts}} in [[Jubilife City]].
** {{ga|Lucas}}/{{ga|Dawn}} against two male {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}s in [[Veilstone City]].
** {{ga|Lucas}}/{{ga|Dawn}} against two male {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt|Galactic Grunts}} in [[Veilstone City]].
** {{ga|Barry}} against [[Mars]] and [[Jupiter]] at [[Spear Pillar]]
** {{ga|Barry}} against [[Mars]] and [[Jupiter]] at [[Spear Pillar]].
** in Pokémon Platinum only, {{ga|Barry}} against {{EF|Flint}} and [[Volkner]] in the [[Fight Area]], upon entering the [[Battle Zone]] for the first time
** in Pokémon Platinum only, {{ga|Barry}} against [[Flint]] and [[Volkner]] in the [[Fight Area]], upon entering the [[Battle Zone]] for the first time.
 
* In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, the player teams up with:
* In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, the player teams up with:
** [[Lance]] against [[Ariana]] and a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} in the [[Team Rocket HQ]].
** [[Lance]] against [[Ariana]] and a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} in the [[Team Rocket HQ]].
** {{ga|Silver}} against [[Clair]] and [[Lance]] in the [[Dragon's Den]].
** {{ga|Silver}} against [[Clair]] and [[Lance]] in the [[Dragon's Den]].
[[File:Multi Battle BW.png|thumb|220px|A Multi Battle in Generation V]]
* In {{game|Black and White|s}}, the player teams up with:
* In {{game|Black and White|s}}, the player teams up with:
** [[Cheren]] against two {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}}s in [[Wellspring Cave]].
** [[Cheren]] against two {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}}s in [[Wellspring Cave]].
** Cheren against two {{tc|Preschooler}}s on {{rt|5|Unova}} at [[Alder]]'s request.
** Cheren against two {{tc|Preschooler}}s on {{rt|5|Unova}} at [[Alder]]'s request.
* In [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]], the player teams up with:
* In [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]], the player teams up with:
** [[Hugh]] while traversing [[Castelia Sewers]] for the first time, until they reach the [[Relic Passage]] exit.
** [[Hugh]] while traversing [[Castelia Sewers]] for the first time, until they reach the [[Relic Passage]] exit.
** [[Cheren]] against two {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}}s on the [[Plasma Frigate]] when it is docked at the [[Pokémon World Tournament]].
** [[Cheren]] against two {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}}s on the [[Plasma Frigate]] when it is docked at the [[Pokémon World Tournament]].
** [[Hugh]] against two {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}}s on the [[Plasma Frigate]] when it is docked at the [[Pokémon World Tournament]].
** [[Hugh]] against two {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}}s on the [[Plasma Frigate]] when it is docked at the [[Pokémon World Tournament]].
** Hugh against two Team Plasma Grunts on the Plasma Frigate when it is docked at the [[Seaside Cave]].
** Hugh against two Team Plasma Grunts on the Plasma Frigate when it is docked at {{rt|21|Unova}}.
** Hugh against [[Zinzolin]] and a Team Plasma Grunt in [[Lacunosa Town]].
** Hugh against [[Zinzolin]] and a Team Plasma Grunt in [[Lacunosa Town]].
** {{ga|Nate}}/{{ga|Rosa}} against {{tc|Subway Boss}}es {{FB|Subway Boss|Ingo}} and {{FB|Subway Boss|Emmet}} outside [[Battle Subway|Gear Station]] in [[Nimbasa City]].
** {{ga|Nate}}/{{ga|Rosa}} against {{tc|Subway Boss}}es [[Ingo]] and [[Emmet]] outside [[Battle Subway|Gear Station]] in [[Nimbasa City]].
** [[Bianca]] while traversing [[Reversal Mountain]] for the first time, until they reach the [[Undella Town]] exit.
** [[Bianca]] while traversing [[Reversal Mountain]] for the first time, until they reach the [[Undella Town]] exit.
** [[Cheren]] while traversing [[Pinwheel Forest]] for the first time.
** [[Cheren]] while traversing [[Pinwheel Forest]] for the first time.
** One of [[Cilan]], [[Chili]] and [[Cress]] against the other two in the [[Striaton Gym]].
** one of [[Cilan]], [[Chili]], and [[Cress]] against the other two in [[Striaton City]].
*In {{g|X and Y}}, the player teams up with:
 
**{{ga|Calem}}/{{ga|Serena}} against [[Tierno]] and [[Trevor]] on {{rt|7|Kalos}}.
[[File:ORAS Prerelease Demo Matt Tabitha.png|thumb|250px|A Multi Battle in Generation VI]]
**{{ga|Calem}}/{{ga|Serena}} against [[Bryony]] and [[Celosia]] in the [[Poké Ball Factory]].
* In {{g|X and Y}}, the player teams up with:
**{{ga|Calem}}/{{ga|Serena}} while traversing [[Team Flare Secret HQ]], until they reach {{p|Xerneas}}/{{p|Yveltal}}'s chamber.
** {{ga|Calem}}/{{ga|Serena}} against [[Tierno]] and [[Trevor]] on {{rt|7|Kalos}}.
** {{ga|Calem}}/{{ga|Serena}} against two {{tc|Team Flare Grunt}}s in the [[Glittering Cave]].
** {{ga|Calem}}/{{ga|Serena}} against [[Bryony]] and [[Celosia]] in the [[Poké Ball Factory]].
** {{ga|Calem}}/{{ga|Serena}} while traversing [[Team Flare Secret HQ]], until they reach {{p|Xerneas}}{{sup/6|X}}/{{p|Yveltal}}{{sup/6|Y}}'s chamber.
 
* In [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Special Demo Version]], the player teams up with:
** {{Steven}} against [[Tabitha]] and [[Matt]] in a [[Mirage Caves|Mirage Cave]].
** {{ga|May}} against [[Tabitha]] and a {{tc|Team Magma Grunt}} in a [[Mirage Caves|Mirage Cave]].
** {{ga|May}} against [[Matt]] and a {{tc|Team Aqua Grunt}} in a [[Mirage Caves|Mirage Cave]].
 
* In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, the player teams up with:
* In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, the player teams up with:
** {{ga|Brendan}}/{{ga|May}} against [[Tabitha]] and a {{tc|Team Magma Grunt}}{{sup/6|OR}}/[[Shelly]] and a {{tc|Team Aqua Grunt}}{{sup/6|AS}} in [[Meteor Falls]].
** {{ga|Brendan}}/{{ga|May}} against [[Tabitha]] and a {{tc|Team Magma Grunt}}{{sup/6|OR}}/[[Shelly]] and a {{tc|Team Aqua Grunt}}{{sup/6|AS}} in [[Meteor Falls]].
** {{Steven}} against {{FB|Magma Admin|Courtney}} and a {{tc|Team Magma Grunt}}{{sup/6|OR}}/{{FB|Aqua Admin|Matt}} and a {{tc|Team Aqua Grunt}}{{sup/6|AS}} on [[Southern Island]].
** {{Steven}} against [[Courtney]] and a {{tc|Team Magma Grunt}}{{sup/6|OR}}/[[Matt]] and a {{tc|Team Aqua Grunt}}{{sup/6|AS}} on [[Southern Island]].
** {{Steven}} against {{FB|Magma Admin|Courtney}} and a {{tc|Team Magma Grunt}}{{sup/6|OR}}/{{FB|Aqua Admin|Matt}} and a {{tc|Team Aqua Grunt}}{{sup/6|AS}} at the [[Mossdeep Space Center]] during the [[Delta Episode]].
** {{Steven}} against [[Courtney]] and a {{tc|Team Magma Grunt}}{{sup/6|OR}}/[[Matt]] and a {{tc|Team Aqua Grunt}}{{sup/6|AS}} at the [[Mossdeep Space Center]] during the [[Delta Episode]].
 
[[File:Multi Battle VII.png|thumb|250px|A Multi Battle in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]]
* In {{g|Sun and Moon}}, the player teams up with:
** [[Hau]] against two {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}s in [[Diglett's Tunnel]].
** [[Hau]] and [[Gladion]] while traversing [[Aether Paradise]], until they reach the exterior area.
 
* In {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, the player teams up with:
** [[Hau]] against two {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}s in [[Diglett's Tunnel]].
** [[Hau]] and [[Gladion]] while traversing [[Aether Paradise]], until they reach the exterior area.
** [[Lillie]] against [[Faba]] and an [[Aether Foundation Employee]] in front of [[Team Rocket's Castle]].
** [[Guzma]] against two {{tc|Team Rainbow Rocket Grunt}}s in [[Team Rocket's Castle]] during [[Episode RR]].
 
* In [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], the player teams up with:
** {{ga|Trace}} against [[Archer]] and a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} during [[Team Rocket]]'s takeover of [[Silph Co.]]
 
* In {{g|Sword and Shield}}, the player teams up with:
** [[Hop]] against two {{tc|Team Yell Grunt}}s in [[Motostoke]], and later, [[Galar Mine No. 2]].
** [[Hop]] against several members of {{tc|Macro Cosmos's|Macro Cosmos}} while going up [[Rose Tower]].
** [[Hop]] against [[Sordward]] and [[Shielbert]] in [[Wedgehurst]].
** A variety of [[Gym Leader]]s and other special Trainers in the [[Galarian Star Tournament]].
 
* In {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, the player teams up with:
** [[Cheryl]] while traversing [[Eterna Forest]] for the first time, until they reach the [[Eterna City]] exit.
** [[Riley]] while traversing [[Iron Island]] for the first time, until they reach the back of the island.
** [[Buck]] while traversing [[Stark Mountain]] for the first time, until they reach the back of the cave.
** [[Mira]] while traversing [[Wayward Cave]] for the first time, until they reach the cave entrance.
** [[Marley]] while traversing the additional area of {{si|Victory Road}} for the first time, until they reach the {{rt|224|Sinnoh}} exit.
** {{ga|Lucas}}/{{ga|Dawn}} against two male {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}s in [[Jubilife City]].
** {{ga|Lucas}}/{{ga|Dawn}} against two male {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}s in [[Veilstone City]].
** {{ga|Barry}} against [[Mars]] and [[Jupiter]] at [[Spear Pillar]].
 
* In {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, the player teams up with:
** [[Arven]] against each [[Titan Pokémon]] after they consume their respective [[Herba Mystica]].
** [[Nemona]] against a wild {{p|Glimmora}}, then later against an escaping {{p|Great Tusk}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{p|Iron Treads}}{{sup/9|V}} in [[Area Zero]].
** [[Penny]] against a hostile {{p|Scream Tail}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{p|Iron Bundle}}{{sup/9|V}}, and then against an escaping {{p|Brute Bonnet}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{p|Iron Hands}}{{sup/9|V}} in [[Area Zero]].
** [[Arven]] against an aggressive {{p|Great Tusk}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{p|Iron Treads}}{{sup/9|V}}, and later against an escaping {{p|Flutter Mane}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{p|Iron Jugulis}}{{sup/9|V}} in [[Area Zero]].
** [[Carmine]] against the Titanic {{p|Okidogi}}, {{p|Munkidori}}, and {{p|Fezandipiti}} at the [[Paradise Barrens]], [[Wistful Fields]], and [[Oni Mountain]], respectively.
** [[Carmine]] and later [[Kieran]] against {{form|Terapagos|Stellar Form}} {{p|Terapagos}} in the [[Area Zero Underdepths]].
** [[Kieran]] against {{DL|Mochi Mayhem|Shige and Aya}}, and later [[Arven]] and [[Penny]] in [[Mossui Town]] during [[Mochi Mayhem]].
** [[Kieran]] against [[Yukito and Hideko]] at [[Kitakami Hall]] during [[Mochi Mayhem]].


===Battle facilities===
===Battle facilities===
Since {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, Multi Battles have been possible in battle facilities.
Since {{game|Emerald}}, Multi Battles have been possible in [[Battle facility|battle facilities]].


* In Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, in the {{Gdis|Battle Tower|III}} during the Multi Battle mode the player can team up with either an [[Non-player character|NPC]] (including the [[apprentice]] in Pokémon Emerald) or a friend via [[Game Link Cable]] or [[Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter]] (the latter in Pokémon Emerald only).
* In Emerald, in the {{Gdis|Battle Tower|III}} during the Multi Battle mode the player can team up with either an [[Non-player character|NPC]] (including the [[apprentice]]) or a friend via [[Game Link Cable]] or [[Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter]]
* In {{game5|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, in the {{Gdis|Battle Tower|IV}} during the Multi Battle mode the player can team up with either another player via DS Wireless Communication or with one of the [[stat Trainers]] ([[Cheryl]], [[Mira]], [[Riley]], [[Marley]], and [[Buck]]). In Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, these partner Trainers will only appear after the player finishes exploring with them in their areas.
* In {{game5|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, in the {{si|Battle Tower}} during the Multi Battle mode the player can team up with either another player via DS Wireless Communication or with one of the [[stat Trainers]] ([[Cheryl]], [[Mira]], [[Riley]], [[Marley]], and [[Buck]]). In Sinnoh, these partner Trainers will only appear after the player finishes exploring with them in their areas.
* In {{game|Black and White|s}}, in the [[Battle Subway]] on the Multi Train the player can team up with either another player via DS Wireless Communication or with {{ga|Hilbert}}/{{ga|Hilda}}.
* In {{game|Black and White|s}}, in the [[Battle Subway]] on the Multi Train the player can team up with either another player via DS Wireless Communication or with {{ga|Hilbert}}/{{ga|Hilda}}.
* In [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]], in the [[Battle Subway]] on the Multi Train the player can team up with either another player via DS Wireless Communication or with {{ga|Nate}}/{{ga|Rosa}}.
* In [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]], in the [[Battle Subway]] on the Multi Train the player can team up with either another player via DS Wireless Communication or with {{ga|Nate}}/{{ga|Rosa}}.
* In {{g|X and Y}}, in the [[Battle Maison]] during the Multi Battle mode the player can team up with either another player via 3DS Wireless Communication, an NPC avatar of another player on the player's Friend List, or with [[Tierno]], [[Trevor]], or [[Shauna]].
* In {{g|X and Y}}, in the [[Battle Maison]] during the Multi Battle mode the player can team up with either another player via 3DS Wireless Communication, an NPC avatar of another player on the player's Friend List, or with [[Tierno]], [[Trevor]], or [[Shauna]].
* In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, in the Battle Maison during the Multi Battle mode the player can team up with either another player via 3DS Wireless Communication, {{ga|Brendan}} (if the player is female)/{{ga|May}} (if the player is male), {{ga|Wally}}, [[Steven]], and [[Maxie]]{{sup/6|OR}}/[[Archie]]{{sup/6|AS}}.
* In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, in the Battle Maison during the Multi Battle mode the player can team up with either another player via 3DS Wireless Communication, {{ga|Brendan}}/{{ga|May}}, [[Wally]], {{Steven}}, or [[Maxie]]{{sup/6|OR}}/[[Archie]]{{sup/6|AS}}.
* In {{g|Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon}},  {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}, in the [[Battle Tree]] during the Multi Battle mode the player can team up with either another player via 3DS Wireless Communication or a {{DL|Battle Tree|Special Trainers|special Trainer}} previously encountered and defeated at the facility. Additionally, in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, they can also pair with [[Lillie]] after completing [[Episode RR]].
 
===Pokémon Legends: Arceus===
{{incomplete|section|Foes not targeted have a chance of not moving (i.e. "looking around").<br>How does this mechanic work?}}
In [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]], Multi Battles work much differently than they do in other games. The player will always be restricted to using one Pokémon at a time, while facing off against several foes simultaneously. In the wild, this can happen if the player initiates a battle while being targeted by multiple wild Pokémon. In certain Trainer battles, the opponent will send out all of their Pokémon at once.
 
In addition, there are no moves that can target multiple foes. Unlike in previous games, moves like {{m|Rock Slide}} and {{m|Bulldoze}} can only hit one target per turn.
 
Since the Version 1.1.0 update, there are several challenges that may involve testing the player's skill in Multi Battles, which are available after completing Request 102: Daybreak.
* In the [[Path of Solitude]], [[Ingo]] will send out three Pokémon if the player uses {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, {{p|Giratina}}, or {{p|Arceus}}.
* In the [[Path of Tenacity]], a challenge against the [[Diamond Clan]] or [[Pearl Clan]] involve completing three consecutive Multi Battles.
* In the [[Eternal Battle Reverie]], the player may face off against two or three foes at once in a Multi Battle.


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[File:Tag Battle anime.png|thumb|Ash and Dawn with Turtwig and Piplup, preparing for a Tag Battle]]
===Main series===
Tag Battles have been featured in the anime since [[EP002|the second episode]], with [[Jessie]] and [[James]] initiating the first Tag Battle. At this time, {{an|Misty}} stated that Tag Battles were against the official league rules. Team Rocket continues to challenge the main protagonists in Tag Battles regularly.
====[[Original series]]====
{{Ash}} has been involved in many "illegal" Tag Battles conducted by {{TRT}} throughout the [[original series]], long before the concept was introduced to the {{pkmn|games}}.


Tag Battles have become more common in the anime as of the {{series|Advanced Generation}}. Notably, on two occasions, Ash has paired up with two of his female {{ashfr|companions}}. The first time was in ''[[AG072|The Bicker the Better]]'', with {{an|May}} and ''[[DP029|The Champ Twins!]]'', with {{an|Dawn}}. In both situations, Ash had gotten into an argument with his partner and ended up making up with them and becoming in sync with them during battle.  
====''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''====
In ''[[AG072|The Bicker the Better]]'', Ash has his first official Tag Battle when he teamed up with {{an|May}} to battle against [[Oscar and Andi]]. At first, Ash had gotten into an argument with May but ended up making up with her and becoming in sync with her during battle.


Ash and {{an|Brock}} have also been shown to work well together as a team, with {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Brock|Sudowoodo}} easily taking down a {{p|Snorlax}}/{{p|Munchlax}} husband/wife combination in ''[[DP076|A Full Course Tag Battle]]''. In the same episode, May and Dawn teamed up and were also victorious in their Tag Battle. ''[[DP147|Bagged Then Tagged!]]'' also featured a Tag Battle, with Ash and Dawn defeating {{an|Lyra}} and [[Khoury]].  
====''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''====
[[File:Tag Battle anime.png|thumb|250px|{{Ash}} and {{an|Dawn}} ready for a Tag Battle]]
In ''[[DP029|The Champ Twins!]]'', Ash and {{an|Dawn}} had their first Tag Battle together, facing off against [[Ryan and Bryan]]. They initially had trouble working in sync, but after both of them acknowledged their flaws, their teamwork improved and they managed to defeat the twin brothers in a rematch.


[[Hearthome City]] has its own special competition known as the [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]]. Trainer pairs are chosen randomly, with each Trainer receiving a card with a number on it and partnering with the Trainer whose number is paired with their number. Ash won this tournament paired with [[Paul]], despite the two working very poorly together.
From ''[[DP050|Tag! We're It...!]]'' to ''[[DP052|Smells Like Team Spirit!]]'', [[Hearthome City]] had its own special tournament known as the [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]]. Tag teams are chosen randomly, with each Trainer receiving a card with a number on it and partnering with the Trainer whose number is paired with their number. The tournament was entered by Ash, Dawn, and Brock, who were respectively paired with [[Paul]], [[Conway]], and [[Holly]]. Ash and Paul managed to win the tournament despite working very poorly together.


In ''[[BW051|Lost at the Stamp Rally!]]'', Ash and {{an|Cilan}} fought in a Tag Battle against {{FB|Subway Boss|Ingo}} and {{FB|Subway Boss|Emmet}}, which Ash and Cilan lost despite fighting excellently. In ''[[BW063|Evolution Exchange Excitement!]]'', Ash and Cilan battled and won against {{an|Bianca}} and [[Professor Juniper]]. Ash and Cilan also fought together in a Tag Battle against two brothers named [[Soren and Rocko]] in ''[[BW099|A Surface to Air Tag Battle Team!]]'' and managed to win here as well. In ''[[BW109|New Places... Familiar Faces!]]'', Ash and [[Nanette]] battled against Iris and Cilan, though the battle was interrupted by Team Rocket in their attempt to capture Pikachu.
In ''[[DP054|Once There Were Greenfields]]'', while visiting [[Emeragrove Town]], Ash and Dawn paired up to battle [[James]] and [[Gardenia]]. Using their {{AP|Aipom}} and {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} against [[James's Cacnea]] and Gardenia's {{p|Turtwig}}, they won the match.


A special type of Tag Battle was introduced in ''[[XY042|Battling Into the Hall of Fame!]]'' known as a Team Battle, which consists of 3, 5 or 7 Trainers battling as a team using various types of formations. These battles usually occur when many Trainers get together, and are often accompanied with a strategy meeting which involve comparing personalities and skills of Pokémon while deciding on battle formations and battle-combo moves. In this episode, Ash, {{an|Serena}}, and {{an|Clemont}} were victorious against [[Shauna]], [[Tierno]], and [[Trevor]] in a [[Triple Battle|Triple]] Tag Battle with {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{TP|Serena|Fennekin}}, and {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}} facing {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Squirtle}}, and {{p|Charmander}}.
In ''[[DP076|A Full Course Tag Battle!]]'', Ash and {{an|Brock}} went up against the owners of the [[Seven Stars Restaurant]], [[Roman]] and [[Kylie]]. Their cooperation proved successful and they managed to win the battle. In the same episode, {{an|May}} and Dawn teamed up and were also victorious in their Tag Battle.
 
In ''[[DP063|Hot Springing a Leak!]]'', Dawn and her childhood friend [[Leona]] went up against Ash and Brock. Their battle ended in a draw.
 
In ''[[DP147|Bagged Then Tagged!]]'', Ash and Dawn had a Tag Battle against {{an|Lyra}} and [[Khoury]] inside the {{DL|Lilypad Town|Lilypad Colosseum}}. They managed to defeat the [[Johto]] {{pkmn|Trainer}}s despite the unexpected [[evolution]] of [[Khoury's Totodile]].
 
====''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''====
In ''[[BW051|Lost at the Stamp Rally!]]'', {{Ash}} and {{an|Cilan}} fought in a Tag Battle against [[Ingo]] and [[Emmet]], which Ash and Cilan lost despite fighting excellently.
 
In ''[[BW063|Evolution Exchange Excitement!]]'', Ash and Cilan battled and won against {{an|Bianca}} and [[Professor Juniper]].
 
In ''[[BW099|A Surface to Air Tag Battle Team!]]'', Ash and Cilan fought together in a Tag Battle against two brothers named [[Soren and Rocko]] and managed to win.
 
In ''[[BW109|New Places... Familiar Faces!]]'', Ash and [[Nanette]] battled against {{an|Iris}} and Cilan, though the battle was interrupted by Team Rocket in their attempt to capture {{AP|Pikachu}}.
 
====''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''====
In ''[[XY090|Tag Team Battle Inspiration!]]'', {{Ash}} and {{an|Tierno}} partnered up against {{an|Serena}} and {{an|Shauna}}, but the battle was called off.
 
In ''[[XY105|Party Dancecapades!]]'', [[Monsieur Pierre]] prepared a surprise Tag Battle for the {{pkmn|Performer}}s attending his dance party. Entrants were given a card upon registration, and four of these cards had a special mark so the people who received them would take part in a Tag Battle. The special cards ended up with Ash, Serena, [[Miette]], and [[James]], and they faced off near the end of the party, with the team of Ash and Serena emerging victorious.
 
====''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''====
In ''[[SM043|When Regions Collide!]]'', {{an|Lana}} and {{an|Mallow}} had a Multi Battle against {{an|Misty}}, while {{an|Sophocles}} and {{an|Lillie}} had a Multi Battle against {{an|Brock}}. However, both of these battles were called off.
 
In ''[[SM070|The Young Flame Strikes Back!]]'', {{an|Kiawe}} had a Multi Battle against [[Viren]] and [[Viren's henchmen|his henchmen]], but he ended up losing the battle.
 
====''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''====
In ''[[JN113|Chasing to the Finish!]]'', [[Goh]] and {{Gary}} had a Multi Battle against [[Sterling]] and [[Lyla]] at the [[Split-Decision Ruins]], competing for the right to {{pkmn2|Caught|catch}} {{p|Regieleki}} and {{p|Regidrago}}. Goh and Gary's teamwork eventually prevailed, allowing them to challenge the [[legendary giants]].
 
====''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''====
In this series theyre referred to as Multi Battles rather than Tag Battles of prior series.
 
[[File:HZ043.png|thumb|250px|[[Liko]] and [[Roy]] against [[Sidian]] and [[Coral]]]]
In ''[[HZ005|Found You, Fuecoco!]]'', [[Orla]] and [[Murdock]] participated in a Multi Battle using {{p|Metagross}} and {{p|Rockruff}}, respectively, against [[Zirc]] and [[Onia]], who used {{p|Rhydon}} and {{p|Golduck}}. Despite doing their best, they were defeated by their opponents.
 
In ''[[HZ020|Kabu's Battle Training!]]'', [[Liko]] and [[Roy]] participated in a Multi Battle using {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}} and {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}}, respectively, against [[Kabu]] and {{OBP|Wakaba|HZ020}}, who used {{p|Centiskorch}} and {{p|Rolycoly}}, at the [[Motostoke Stadium]]. Roy ended up being defeated by Kabu, while Liko forfeited despite doing well, much to everyone's surprise.
 
In ''[[HZ036|Mission: Find Oinkologne's Partner!]]'', Liko and Roy participated in a Multi Battle using Sprigatito and Fuecoco, respectively, against [[Yuno]] and [[Renta]], who used their respective {{p|Oinkologne}}, in [[Pigton Town]], though, the results remain unknown.
 
In ''[[HZ043|A Challenge from the Explorers]]'', Liko and Roy participated in a Multi Battle using Sprigatito and Fuecoco, respectively, against [[Coral]] and [[Sidian]], who used {{p|Glalie}} and {{p|Garganacl}}. The battle was interrupted when the two [[Explorers]] admins received a call urging them to go back to fulfilling their top-priority mission.
 
From [[HZ055]] to [[HZ056]], [[Naranja Academy]] organized the [[Elite Four Tag Battle]], an event where [[Terastal Training]] students joined their assigned [[Gym Leader]]s from the first phase of training to have friendly battles against members of [[Paldea]]'s [[Elite Four]].
 
====[[Pokémon movie]]s====
Tag Battles have been featured in a few [[Pokémon movie]]s as well.
 
In ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', {{Ash}} visited the [[LaRousse City]] [[Battle Tower]] where he battled alongside [[Tory Lund|Tory]] against [[Sid]] and [[Rafe]]. Due to Tory's fear of Pokémon and lack of battling experience, he and Ash ended up losing the match.
 
In ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', Ash and {{an|Dawn}} defeated [[Kiko]] and [[Kato]] using their {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} against a {{p|Beautifly}} and {{p|Heracross}}.
 
===Pokémon Evolutions===
[[File:Mars Jupiter Tag Battle Evolutions.png|thumb|250px|[[Mars]] and [[Jupiter]] ready for a Multi Battle]]
In ''[[PE05|The Rival]]'', {{ga|Barry}} and {{ga|Lucas}} had a Multi Battle against [[Mars]] and [[Jupiter]] at the [[Spear Pillar]]. Using their {{p|Empoleon}} and {{p|Infernape}} against [[Mars's Purugly]] and Jupiter's {{p|Skuntank}}, they won the match.
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==In the manga==
==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===Pokémon Adventures===
Tag Battles were uncommon prior to [[Generation III]] and {{Gen|IV}} due to the fact that they hadn't been formally introduced yet, although multiple Trainers battling a single opponent (such as [[Sabrina]] vs. {{adv|Red}}, {{adv|Blue}}, and {{adv|Green}} or {{adv|Bill}} and [[Lt. Surge]] vs. [[Bruno]]) were common. The first true Tag Battle occurs when {{adv|Gold}} and {{adv|Crystal}} fought against [[Sham]] and [[Carl]]'s two Pokémon together.
[[File:Multi Battle Adventures.png|thumb|250px|A Multi Battle in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===={{MangaArc|Ruby & Sapphire}}====
The first official Multi Battle was featured in ''[[PS248|The Beginning of the End with Kyogre & Groudon X]]'', where {{adv|Ruby}} and {{adv|Sapphire}} took on [[Archie]] and [[Maxie]] in [[Seafloor Cavern]]. Although they were able to defeat the {{cat|villainous team leaders}}, they were unable to retrieve the [[Red Orb|Red]] and [[Blue Orb]]s from them before they could merge with their holders.
 
===={{MangaArc|FireRed & LeafGreen}}====
In ''[[PS289|Surprised by Sneasel]]'' and ''[[PS290|A Well-Journeyed Jumpluff]]'', {{adv|Silver}} and {{adv|Yellow}} faced [[Sird]] and [[Orm]] of [[Team Rocket]] in a Multi Battle in [[Viridian City]]. Orm's {{p|Jumpluff}} surrounded the two [[Pokédex holder]]s with a cloud of spores that could cause any kind of [[status condition]], making it impossible for them to send out a Pokémon without it getting a status condition the instant it came out. Yellow, however, used her ability to control the [[Poké Ball]] at the end of her fishing line to move her {{p|Omastar}}, [[Omny]], outside of the spore cloud and then unleash it to use {{m|Blizzard}}, instantly {{status|freezing}} both Jumpluff and the spores. As the two Team Rocket members then kidnapped Silver and escaped with him, the battle was left unresolved.
 
===={{MangaArc|Diamond & Pearl}}====
In ''[[PS361|Bombastic Bibarel & Heroic Hippopotas]]'', {{adv|Diamond}} and {{adv|Pearl}} battled and defeated {{tc|Gentleman}} Leonardo and {{tc|Madame|Socialite}} Rebecca at the [[Seven Stars Restaurant]].
 
In ''[[PS381|Vexing Vespiquen & Unmanageable Mothim]]'', Diamond and [[Riley]] battled two {{tc|Roughneck}}s on [[Iron Island]]. While Riley and his {{TP|Riley|Lucario}} were temporarily incapacitated by the Roughnecks blinding them and disabling their [[Aura]] sense with their {{p|Mothim}}'s {{m|Air Slash}}, Diamond was able to handle the two opponents by himself and stop Mothim from using Air Slash, allowing Riley to reenter the battle and deal the finishing blow.
 
===={{MangaArc|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}====
In ''[[PS607|Blastoise Transforms]]'', {{adv|Red}} and {{adv|Green}} teamed up in a Multi Battle against Archie and Maxie, with all four Trainers utilizing [[Mega Evolution]]. Although Red and Green [[PS608|eventually]] won the battle, Archie and Maxie still succeeded in making {{DL|Super-ancient Pokémon (Adventures)|Kyogre}} and {{DL|Super-ancient Pokémon (Adventures)|Groudon}} undergo [[Primal Reversion]] in the meantime.


Much later, as with the then recently-released [[Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald version]] which fully introduced this feature, the two protagonists of the {{chap|Ruby & Sapphire}}, named appropriately after the two games, would fight together against [[Archie]] and [[Maxie]] in both the [[Seafloor Cavern]] and after {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}}'s return to their slumber. {{adv|Silver}} and {{adv|Yellow}} also fought against two opponents, but as Yellow didn't begin to attack until after the former was losing, it is dubious as to whether it can be called a true Tag Battle.
In the aforementioned chapter, Ruby and Emerald also briefly engaged [[Blaise]] and {{adv|Amber}} in a Multi Battle, but they were soon caught in Blaise's {{p|Slugma}}'s illusions, allowing the villains to slip away.


Several Tag Battles also occur during the {{chap|Diamond & Pearl}}, including those of two pairs fighting many opponents.
===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
[[File:Ash Goh Tag Battle JNM.png|thumb|300px|A Tag Battle in {{ma|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}}]]
{{Ash}} and [[Goh]] participated in a Tag Battle against [[Rose]] and [[Oleana]] in ''[[JNM14|Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken! (Part 2)]]''. The two managed to defeat the villains after their {{p|Riolu}} and {{p|Raboot}} evolved into {{AP|Lucario}} and {{TP|Goh|Cinderace}}, respectively.
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* When battling alongside Steven in Emerald, his Pokémon are shown to gain experience after the defeat of an opponent Pokémon. This does not happen to a partner's Pokémon in the Multi Battles of Generation IV.
* When battling alongside {{Steven}} in {{game|Emerald}}, his Pokémon are shown to gain [[experience]] after the defeat of an opponent Pokémon. This does not happen to a partner's Pokémon in the Multi Battles of later [[generation]]s.
** Having the player's party be defeated in the Multi Battle with Steven will cause the player to white out. This was also changed in Generation IV, where a white out will not occur until both the player's and the partner's Pokémon are all knocked out.
** If the player brings a team of three Pokémon that all use {{m|Self-Destruct}} or {{m|Explosion}}, then all experience will be granted to Steven's Metang. If this is performed on all opposing Pokémon in this battle, then Steven's Metang can earn enough experience to level up once. If a cheating device is used to level up Metang enough so it will evolve after the battle, it will trigger the evolution screen where the player can watch it evolve into a {{p|Metagross}}. Doing so will register Metagross as "caught" by the player if it hasn't been up to this point.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NC61os9NKUI "I Tested UNCONFIRMED Pokemon Facts 2" - BlueBoyPhin - YouTube]</ref>.
* The Multi Battle against [[Mars]] and [[Jupiter]] in the {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} games and the battle against Flint and Volkner has the potential to be a twelve-on-six fight, due to {{ga|Barry}}'s full party. All other Multi Battles in the game have numbers that are more even.
** Having the player's party be defeated in the Multi Battle with Steven will cause the player to [[black out|white out]] whenever or not Steven still has Pokémon left. This was also changed in [[Generation IV]], where a white-out will not occur until both the player's and the partner's Pokémon are all knocked out.
* There are no battles in which the [[player character]] and a partner Trainer battle against a single opponent.
** The player and Steven are both limited to three Pokémon each, unlike later generations where the player and all allies can combine their teams to use more than six Pokémon in total. Defeating Steven's Pokémon also rewards experience for the player and they can use items on his Pokémon. This is not possible in later generations.
*In Pokemon Omega Ruby and Pokemon Alpha Sapphire, when the player chooses either the Multi Battle or Super Multi Battle format in the Battle Maison, they can team with [[Maxie]] in Pokemon Omega Ruby or [[Archie]] in Pokemon Alpha Sapphire.
* The Multi Battle against [[Mars]] and [[Jupiter]] in all the [[Sinnoh]]-based games and the battle against [[Flint]] and [[Volkner]] in {{game|Platinum}} have the potential to be twelve-on-six fights, due to {{ga|Barry}}'s full [[party]].


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Fighting two Team Yell Grunts in a Multi Battle in Pokémon Sword and Shield

A Multi Battle (Japanese: マルチバトル Multi Battle), usually referred to as a Tag Battle (Japanese: タッグバトル Tag Battle) in the anime, is a type of Double Battle in which each of the four Pokémon is controlled by a separate Pokémon Trainer.

Starting with Generation III, Multi Battles occur when the player has teamed up with another Trainer. If the player has teamed up with another Trainer as part of the storyline, their Pokémon total as well as that of their opponents may exceed the limit of six Pokémon per team imposed by party restrictions for other types of Pokémon battle.

In Generations VI and VII, Multi Battles allow a player to Mega Evolve a Pokémon even if their partner has already done so during the same battle.

In Generation VII, like with Mega Evolution, a player may use a Z-Move even if their teammate has already done so during the same battle.

In Generation VIII, each team may only Dynamax or Gigantamax once per battle. Each turn, only one specific player from each team is given the opportunity to Dynamax a Pokémon; if a player skips their opportunity to use Dynamax, then their teammate will get the opportunity to on the next turn.

In the games

Multi Battle mode

A Multi Battle in Generation IV

In Generation III, up to four players can battle with each other in a Multi Battle via Game Link Cable by choosing the "Multi Battle" mode in the Pokémon Cable Club Colosseum. Players decide which side to battle. This is the only way to have a Multi Battle in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire and Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen

In Generation IV, the Pokémon Cable Club Colosseum was renamed to the Pokémon Communication Club Colosseum, but Multi Battles can still be conducted by selecting "Multi Battle".

In Generation V, Multi Battles can be conducted through the IR section of the C-Gear, and you can select an opponent and pair with somebody through the IR function.

In Generation VI, the player accesses Multi Battles with the Player Search System's Battle option. After selecting a connection type, the player must then change the number of players to four, and select three other players on the touch screen.

Quotes

Pokémon Center Receptionist

"Multi Battle is for four Trainers with one or more Pokémon each."
"Each Trainer can have one Pokémon in battle at a time."

In-game events

Since Pokémon Emerald, Multi Battles have been possible at various points throughout the games.

A Multi Battle in Generation V
A Multi Battle in Generation VI
A Multi Battle in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon

Battle facilities

Since Pokémon Emerald, Multi Battles have been possible in battle facilities.

Pokémon Legends: Arceus

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How does this mechanic work?

In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Multi Battles work much differently than they do in other games. The player will always be restricted to using one Pokémon at a time, while facing off against several foes simultaneously. In the wild, this can happen if the player initiates a battle while being targeted by multiple wild Pokémon. In certain Trainer battles, the opponent will send out all of their Pokémon at once.

In addition, there are no moves that can target multiple foes. Unlike in previous games, moves like Rock Slide and Bulldoze can only hit one target per turn.

Since the Version 1.1.0 update, there are several challenges that may involve testing the player's skill in Multi Battles, which are available after completing Request 102: Daybreak.

In the anime

Main series

Original series

Ash has been involved in many "illegal" Tag Battles conducted by Team Rocket throughout the original series, long before the concept was introduced to the games.

Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire

In The Bicker the Better, Ash has his first official Tag Battle when he teamed up with May to battle against Oscar and Andi. At first, Ash had gotten into an argument with May but ended up making up with her and becoming in sync with her during battle.

Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl

Ash and Dawn ready for a Tag Battle

In The Champ Twins!, Ash and Dawn had their first Tag Battle together, facing off against Ryan and Bryan. They initially had trouble working in sync, but after both of them acknowledged their flaws, their teamwork improved and they managed to defeat the twin brothers in a rematch.

From Tag! We're It...! to Smells Like Team Spirit!, Hearthome City had its own special tournament known as the Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition. Tag teams are chosen randomly, with each Trainer receiving a card with a number on it and partnering with the Trainer whose number is paired with their number. The tournament was entered by Ash, Dawn, and Brock, who were respectively paired with Paul, Conway, and Holly. Ash and Paul managed to win the tournament despite working very poorly together.

In Once There Were Greenfields, while visiting Emeragrove Town, Ash and Dawn paired up to battle James and Gardenia. Using their Aipom and Pachirisu against James's Cacnea and Gardenia's Turtwig, they won the match.

In A Full Course Tag Battle!, Ash and Brock went up against the owners of the Seven Stars Restaurant, Roman and Kylie. Their cooperation proved successful and they managed to win the battle. In the same episode, May and Dawn teamed up and were also victorious in their Tag Battle.

In Hot Springing a Leak!, Dawn and her childhood friend Leona went up against Ash and Brock. Their battle ended in a draw.

In Bagged Then Tagged!, Ash and Dawn had a Tag Battle against Lyra and Khoury inside the Lilypad Colosseum. They managed to defeat the Johto Trainers despite the unexpected evolution of Khoury's Totodile.

Pokémon the Series: Black & White

In Lost at the Stamp Rally!, Ash and Cilan fought in a Tag Battle against Ingo and Emmet, which Ash and Cilan lost despite fighting excellently.

In Evolution Exchange Excitement!, Ash and Cilan battled and won against Bianca and Professor Juniper.

In A Surface to Air Tag Battle Team!, Ash and Cilan fought together in a Tag Battle against two brothers named Soren and Rocko and managed to win.

In New Places... Familiar Faces!, Ash and Nanette battled against Iris and Cilan, though the battle was interrupted by Team Rocket in their attempt to capture Pikachu.

Pokémon the Series: XY

In Tag Team Battle Inspiration!, Ash and Tierno partnered up against Serena and Shauna, but the battle was called off.

In Party Dancecapades!, Monsieur Pierre prepared a surprise Tag Battle for the Performers attending his dance party. Entrants were given a card upon registration, and four of these cards had a special mark so the people who received them would take part in a Tag Battle. The special cards ended up with Ash, Serena, Miette, and James, and they faced off near the end of the party, with the team of Ash and Serena emerging victorious.

Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon

In When Regions Collide!, Lana and Mallow had a Multi Battle against Misty, while Sophocles and Lillie had a Multi Battle against Brock. However, both of these battles were called off.

In The Young Flame Strikes Back!, Kiawe had a Multi Battle against Viren and his henchmen, but he ended up losing the battle.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

In Chasing to the Finish!, Goh and Gary had a Multi Battle against Sterling and Lyla at the Split-Decision Ruins, competing for the right to catch Regieleki and Regidrago. Goh and Gary's teamwork eventually prevailed, allowing them to challenge the legendary giants.

Pokémon Horizons: The Series

In this series theyre referred to as Multi Battles rather than Tag Battles of prior series.

Liko and Roy against Sidian and Coral

In Found You, Fuecoco!, Orla and Murdock participated in a Multi Battle using Metagross and Rockruff, respectively, against Zirc and Onia, who used Rhydon and Golduck. Despite doing their best, they were defeated by their opponents.

In Kabu's Battle Training!, Liko and Roy participated in a Multi Battle using Sprigatito and Fuecoco, respectively, against Kabu and Wakaba, who used Centiskorch and Rolycoly, at the Motostoke Stadium. Roy ended up being defeated by Kabu, while Liko forfeited despite doing well, much to everyone's surprise.

In Mission: Find Oinkologne's Partner!, Liko and Roy participated in a Multi Battle using Sprigatito and Fuecoco, respectively, against Yuno and Renta, who used their respective Oinkologne, in Pigton Town, though, the results remain unknown.

In A Challenge from the Explorers, Liko and Roy participated in a Multi Battle using Sprigatito and Fuecoco, respectively, against Coral and Sidian, who used Glalie and Garganacl. The battle was interrupted when the two Explorers admins received a call urging them to go back to fulfilling their top-priority mission.

From HZ055 to HZ056, Naranja Academy organized the Elite Four Tag Battle, an event where Terastal Training students joined their assigned Gym Leaders from the first phase of training to have friendly battles against members of Paldea's Elite Four.

Pokémon movies

Tag Battles have been featured in a few Pokémon movies as well.

In Destiny Deoxys, Ash visited the LaRousse City Battle Tower where he battled alongside Tory against Sid and Rafe. Due to Tory's fear of Pokémon and lack of battling experience, he and Ash ended up losing the match.

In Arceus and the Jewel of Life, Ash and Dawn defeated Kiko and Kato using their Pikachu and Piplup against a Beautifly and Heracross.

Pokémon Evolutions

Mars and Jupiter ready for a Multi Battle

In The Rival, Barry and Lucas had a Multi Battle against Mars and Jupiter at the Spear Pillar. Using their Empoleon and Infernape against Mars's Purugly and Jupiter's Skuntank, they won the match.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

A Multi Battle in Pokémon Adventures

Ruby & Sapphire arc

The first official Multi Battle was featured in The Beginning of the End with Kyogre & Groudon X, where Ruby and Sapphire took on Archie and Maxie in Seafloor Cavern. Although they were able to defeat the villainous team leaders, they were unable to retrieve the Red and Blue Orbs from them before they could merge with their holders.

FireRed & LeafGreen arc

In Surprised by Sneasel and A Well-Journeyed Jumpluff, Silver and Yellow faced Sird and Orm of Team Rocket in a Multi Battle in Viridian City. Orm's Jumpluff surrounded the two Pokédex holders with a cloud of spores that could cause any kind of status condition, making it impossible for them to send out a Pokémon without it getting a status condition the instant it came out. Yellow, however, used her ability to control the Poké Ball at the end of her fishing line to move her Omastar, Omny, outside of the spore cloud and then unleash it to use Blizzard, instantly freezing both Jumpluff and the spores. As the two Team Rocket members then kidnapped Silver and escaped with him, the battle was left unresolved.

Diamond & Pearl arc

In Bombastic Bibarel & Heroic Hippopotas, Diamond and Pearl battled and defeated Gentleman Leonardo and Socialite Rebecca at the Seven Stars Restaurant.

In Vexing Vespiquen & Unmanageable Mothim, Diamond and Riley battled two Roughnecks on Iron Island. While Riley and his Lucario were temporarily incapacitated by the Roughnecks blinding them and disabling their Aura sense with their Mothim's Air Slash, Diamond was able to handle the two opponents by himself and stop Mothim from using Air Slash, allowing Riley to reenter the battle and deal the finishing blow.

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire arc

In Blastoise Transforms, Red and Green teamed up in a Multi Battle against Archie and Maxie, with all four Trainers utilizing Mega Evolution. Although Red and Green eventually won the battle, Archie and Maxie still succeeded in making Kyogre and Groudon undergo Primal Reversion in the meantime.

In the aforementioned chapter, Ruby and Emerald also briefly engaged Blaise and Amber in a Multi Battle, but they were soon caught in Blaise's Slugma's illusions, allowing the villains to slip away.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Ash and Goh participated in a Tag Battle against Rose and Oleana in Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken! (Part 2). The two managed to defeat the villains after their Riolu and Raboot evolved into Lucario and Cinderace, respectively.

Trivia

  • When battling alongside Steven in Pokémon Emerald, his Pokémon are shown to gain experience after the defeat of an opponent Pokémon. This does not happen to a partner's Pokémon in the Multi Battles of later generations.
    • If the player brings a team of three Pokémon that all use Self-Destruct or Explosion, then all experience will be granted to Steven's Metang. If this is performed on all opposing Pokémon in this battle, then Steven's Metang can earn enough experience to level up once. If a cheating device is used to level up Metang enough so it will evolve after the battle, it will trigger the evolution screen where the player can watch it evolve into a Metagross. Doing so will register Metagross as "caught" by the player if it hasn't been up to this point.[1].
    • Having the player's party be defeated in the Multi Battle with Steven will cause the player to white out whenever or not Steven still has Pokémon left. This was also changed in Generation IV, where a white-out will not occur until both the player's and the partner's Pokémon are all knocked out.
    • The player and Steven are both limited to three Pokémon each, unlike later generations where the player and all allies can combine their teams to use more than six Pokémon in total. Defeating Steven's Pokémon also rewards experience for the player and they can use items on his Pokémon. This is not possible in later generations.
  • The Multi Battle against Mars and Jupiter in all the Sinnoh-based games and the battle against Flint and Volkner in Pokémon Platinum have the potential to be twelve-on-six fights, due to Barry's full party.

In other languages

Multi Battle

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 多人對戰 Dōyàhn Deuijin
Mandarin 多人對戰 / 多人对战 Duōrén Duìzhàn
French Canada Flag.png Canada Combat multi*
France Flag.png Europe Combat Multi
Germany Flag.png German Multikampf
Italy Flag.png Italian Lotta Multipla
South Korea Flag.png Korean 멀티배틀 Multi Battle
Poland Flag.png Polish Multi Bitwa*
Dwuwalka*
Portuguese Brazil Flag.png Brazil Batalha Múltipla
Portugal Flag.png Portugal Combate Múltiplo
Multibatalhas*
Spain Flag.png Spanish Combate Múltiple

Tag Battle

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 聯手對戰 Lyùhnsáu Deuijin *
雙打對戰 Sēungdá Deuijin *
Mandarin 聯手對戰 / 联手对战 Liánshǒu Duìzhàn *
雙打對戰 / 双打对战 Shuāngdǎ Duìzhàn *
雙人合作賽 / 双人合作赛 Shuāngrén Hézuò Sài *
接棒決戰 / 接棒决战 Jiēbàng Juézhàn *
兩人戰鬥 / 两人战斗 Liǎngrén Zhàndòu *
二對二的決鬥 / 二对二的决斗 Èr-duì-Èr-de Juédòu *
The Czech Republic Flag.png Czech Párový zápas
Denmark Flag.png Danish Dobbeltkamp*
Tag-kamp*
Finland Flag.png Finnish Pariottelu (Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire)
Tag-ottelu (Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl-present)
South Korea Flag.png Korean 태그배틀 Tag Battle *
태그시합 Tag Sihab *
복식 배틀 Boksik Battle *
Norway Flag.png Norwegian Tag-kamp
Poland Flag.png Polish Dwuwalka
Dwubitwa*
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Batalha em Dupla
Batalha de Duplas (XY090)
Batalha de Dupla (BW099)
Russia Flag.png Russian Двойная битва Dvoynaya bitva*
Битва два на два Bitva dva na dva*
Spain Flag.png Spanish Combate Mixto
Combate de Dobles*
Sweden Flag.png Swedish Tag-strid*
Tafattstrid*

References

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


Battle Modes at Pokémon Communication Club Colosseum
Battles for Two Single BattleDouble BattleMix BattleFlat Battle
Battles for Four Multi Battle
Specific Rule sets
Standard Cup • Double Cup
Fancy CupGS CupLight CupLittle Cup
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