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==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
[[File:Discharge PBR.png|256px|thumb|right|Two Pokémon hit by {{m|Discharge}} at the same time]]
[[File:Discharge PBR.png|250px|thumb|Two Pokémon hit by {{m|Discharge}} at the same time]]
[[File:Pokemon Battle Revolution intro.png|thumb|250px|right|Revolution Title Screen]]
[[File:Pokémon Battle Revolution Title Screen.png|thumb|250px|Revolution Title Screen]]
[[File:Poketopia Battle Revolution.png|thumb|250px|right|Pokétopia]]
[[File:Poketopia Battle Revolution.png|thumb|250px|Pokétopia]]
Pokémon Battle Revolution features eleven different colosseums in a new area called Pokétopia. Other features include stadiums that have their own special effects, such as randomizing the order of one's Pokémon.
Pokémon Battle Revolution features eleven different colosseums in a new area called [[Pokétopia]]. Other features include stadiums that have their own special effects, such as randomizing the order of one's Pokémon.


Players can fully customize their {{pkmn|Trainer}} to use on Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Players can customize their [[Model|characters]] with hats, shirts, glasses, and other things. Additionally, for the U.S. release, Nintendo had added the option to customize a Trainer's skin pigmentation. A key difference from this game compared to the Stadium titles is that minigames are absent from this game. A Trainer can choose 6 Pokémon and get a Rental Pass; however, if [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pokémon Diamond, Pearl]], {{v2|Platinum}}, [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold, or SoulSilver]] is connected, a player can upload their trained Pokémon and get a [[Custom Pass]].
Players can fully customize their {{pkmn|Trainer}} to use on Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Players can customize their [[Model|characters]] with hats, shirts, glasses, and other things. Additionally, for the U.S. release, Nintendo had added the option to customize a Trainer's skin pigmentation. A key difference from this game compared to the Stadium titles is that minigames are absent from this game. A Trainer can choose 6 Pokémon and get a Rental Pass; however, if [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pokémon Diamond, Pearl]], {{v2|Platinum}}, [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold, or SoulSilver]] is connected, a player can upload their trained Pokémon and get a [[Custom Pass]].


Key differences from other Pokémon console games shown are that the Pokémon can now actually strike at the opponent physically while both Pokémon are rendered on the screen, instead of seeing one {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} attacking and then cutting away to the second getting hit by the attack as in previous titles. Moves that do not contact, however, follow the same style as the older games to keep the pace of gameplay up. When an attack that strikes more than one Pokémon is performed, it may hit two of them on screen simultaneously, instead of showing it as the attack striking one Pokémon first then the second Pokémon next. The game also features a 100-Trainer battle when it is completed for the first time.
Key differences from other Pokémon console games shown are that the Pokémon can now actually strike at the opponent physically while both Pokémon are rendered on the screen, instead of seeing one {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} attacking and then cutting away to the second getting hit by the attack as in previous titles. Moves that do not contact, however, follow the same style as the older games to keep the pace of gameplay up. When an attack that strikes more than one Pokémon is performed, the screen will split to show two of them being hit simultaneously, instead of showing it as the attack striking one Pokémon first then the second Pokémon next. The game also features a 100-Trainer battle when it is completed for the first time.


Like the two Stadium games, Pokémon Battle Revolution features an announcer that provides play-by-play commentary.
Like the two Stadium games, Pokémon Battle Revolution features an announcer that provides play-by-play commentary.
==Blurb==
==Blurb==
BRING YOUR BATTLE TO THE BIG SCREEN!<br>Grab a Battle Pass, customise your Trainer and battle your way to the rank of [[Pokétopia]] Master! Or, battle against up to three friends with Pokémon Diamond or Pokémon Pearl using your Nintendo DS system as a controller!
BRING YOUR BATTLE TO THE BIG SCREEN!<br>Grab a Battle Pass, customise your Trainer and battle your way to the rank of [[Pokétopia]] Master! Or, battle against up to three friends with Pokémon Diamond or Pokémon Pearl using your Nintendo DS system as a controller!


==Starter Pokémon==
==First Pokémon==
In Pokémon Battle Revolution, the player's starter Pokémon are determined by the gender specified on their [[Rental Pass]] or [[Custom Pass]]. They are all at level 50.
In Pokémon Battle Revolution, the player's [[List of the player's first Pokémon|first Pokémon]] can be chosen between two sets. They are all at level 50.


Male players start out with the following Pokémon:
The male trainer starts out with these Pokémon:


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Female players start out with the following Pokémon:
The female trainer starts out with these Pokémon:


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==Colosseums==
==Colosseums==
The game features eleven different colosseums, each with special changes to normal play or prerequisites and either a {{tc|Colosseum Leader}} or {{tc|Colosseum Master}}. The six Colosseum Leaders wear Pokémon costumes; for example, Marina of the Waterfall Colosseum wears a Kyogre costume. Also, the Crystal Colosseum can hold up to 16 players, the battles are done in a 16-person tournament mode. After beating the Pokétopia Championship, the player is given a {{p|Pikachu}} with {{m|Volt Tackle}}, {{m|Surf}}, and a [[Light Ball]] (such a Pikachu is impossible for a player to make by normal means). Each level rule (Level 30 Open and Level 50 All) for a Colosseum has a specific ranking, which goes up as the player wins. As the rank increases, the Trainers become stronger and the Poké Coupon rewards become greater. Around Rank 7, the Leaders and Trainers will begin to use [[Legendary Pokémon]].
{{main|Colosseum (Pokétopia)}}
The game features eleven different colosseums, one exclusive to multiplayer battles and the other ten each with special changes to normal play or prerequisites and either a {{tc|Colosseum Leader}} or {{tc|Colosseum Master}}. The six Colosseum Leaders wear Pokémon costumes; for example, Marina of the Waterfall Colosseum wears a Kyogre costume. Also, the Crystal Colosseum can hold up to 16 players, the battles are done in a 16-person tournament mode. After beating the Pokétopia Championship, the player is given a {{p|Pikachu}} with {{m|Volt Tackle}}, {{m|Surf}}, and a [[Light Ball]] (Pikachu cannot learn Surf naturally. Each level rule (Level 30 Open and Level 50 All) for a Colosseum has a specific ranking, which goes up as the player wins. As the rank increases, the Trainers become stronger and the Poké Coupon rewards become greater. Around Rank 7, the Leaders and Trainers will begin to use [[Legendary Pokémon]].


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==Legendary Pokémon banning controversy==
==Legendary Pokémon banning controversy==
Due to the lack of clauses in online random multiplayer, Trainers with [[Legendary Pokémon]] ran rampant on the system, attracting controversy as to why Pokémon Battle Revolution was not using official Pokémon video game tournament rules—which ban Legendary Pokémon. However, on July 3, 2007, Legendary Pokémon (referred to as "exotic" Pokémon by the game) became banned from the system. Although it was originally speculated to be a [[glitch]], a [[Global Trade System#Temporary legendary Pokémon ban|similar incident]] occurred on the same date in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}. The banning of these Pokémon resulted in significant backlash from the community. A Nintendo representative later [http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/genmessage.php?board=934033&topic=36507640 stated]{{dead link}} that the ban was a technical difficulty. The similar GTS problem was not addressed.
Due to the lack of clauses in online random multiplayer, Trainers with [[Legendary Pokémon]] ran rampant on the system, attracting controversy as to why Pokémon Battle Revolution was not using official Pokémon video game tournament rules—which bans [[Game mascot]] Legendary Pokémon (except {{p|Suicune}}) and {{p|Mewtwo}}. However, on July 3, 2007, Legendary Pokémon (referred to as "exotic" Pokémon by the game) became banned from the system. Although it was originally speculated to be a [[glitch]], a [[Global Trade System#Temporary legendary Pokémon ban|similar incident]] occurred on the same date in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}. The banning of these Pokémon resulted in significant backlash from the community. A Nintendo representative later [https://forums.serebii.net/threads/ubers-now-banned.255246/page-8#post-6474688 stated] that the ban was a technical difficulty. The similar GTS problem was not addressed.


The ban was lifted sometime later, as Legendary Pokémon were then able to be used until the discontinuation of [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]].
The ban was lifted sometime later, as Legendary Pokémon were then able to be used until the discontinuation of [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]].


Something similar happened to the American [[List of local English event Pokémon distributions (Generation IV)#Toys "R" Us Darkrai|Alamos Darkrai]] given out at Toys "R" Us events. While the Japanese {{DL|List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation IV)|Movie Darkrai}}, the {{p|Darkrai}} obtained from [[Newmoon Island]] by hacking, and the [[Ranger Net#Liberate The Tower.21|Darkrai]] from [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]] worked fine, Alamos Darkrai was not allowed in online random multiplayer. This was fixed later on, and Alamos Darkrai were freely usable until the discontinuation of Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.
Something similar happened to the American [[List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Toys "R" Us Darkrai|Alamos Darkrai]] given out at Toys "R" Us events. While the Japanese {{DL|List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV|Movie Darkrai}}, the {{p|Darkrai}} obtained from [[Newmoon Island]] by hacking, and the [[Ranger Net#Liberate The Tower.21|Darkrai]] from [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]] worked fine, Alamos Darkrai was not allowed in online random multiplayer. This was fixed later on, and Alamos Darkrai were freely usable until the discontinuation of Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.


==Development and history==
==Development and history==
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===Copy Pokémon===
===Copy Pokémon===
{{incomplete|section|needs=Confirm whether Origin Forme Giratina (and its held Griseous Orb), Sky Forme Shaymin, alternate form Rotom, and Spiky-eared Pichu simply cannot be copied, or if they are treated as their base forms (and what happens to Rotom's moves if copied while in an alternate form)}}
Pokémon Battle Revolution can copy Pokémon from {{game5|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}. Once Pokémon are copied from a DS Pokémon game to Pokémon Battle Revolution, only that same DS Pokémon game can connect to Pokémon Battle Revolution again in the future.
Pokémon Battle Revolution can copy Pokémon from {{game5|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}. Once Pokémon are copied from a DS Pokémon game to Pokémon Battle Revolution, only that same DS Pokémon game can connect to Pokémon Battle Revolution again in the future.


Due to the game being released before {{game|Platinum}}, alternate forms that were introduced in Pokémon Platinum or Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver are not present in the game. If Origin Forme {{p|Giratina}}, Sky Forme {{p|Shaymin}}, or any of {{p|Rotom}}'s alternate forms (all of which were introduced in Pokémon Platinum) would be copied to Pokémon Battle Revolution, they are copied in their base form instead; in the case of Rotom, it will forget its alternate form's special move. If [[Spiky-eared Pichu]] would be copied, it is copied as a regular {{p|Pichu}} instead.
Due to the game being released before {{game|Platinum}} and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, alternate forms that were introduced in Pokémon Platinum or Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver are not present in the game. If Origin Forme {{p|Giratina}}, Sky Forme {{p|Shaymin}} or any of {{p|Rotom}}'s alternate forms (all of which were introduced in Pokémon Platinum) would be copied to Pokémon Battle Revolution, they are copied in their base form instead; in the case of Rotom, it will forget its alternate form's special move, and if it is its only remaining move, it will be replaced by [[Thunder Shock (move)|ThunderShock]]. If Origin Forme Giratina would be copied, it will no longer hold its Griseous Orb. If Spiky-eared Pichu would be copied, it is copied as a regular {{p|Pichu}} instead. Outside of those changes, these Pokémon can then be used like any other Pokémon in the game.


==Reception==
==Reception==
Pokémon Battle Revolution received mostly negative to lukewarm reviews, which eventually lead to the end of the game's production. {{wp|IGN}} has given this game a 5.0 out of 10 for many reasons. First, the website claimed, the game lacks many features demonstrated in previous games such as {{OBP|Pokémon Stadium|English}} and [[Pokémon Colosseum]], notably the {{wp|Role-playing game|RPG}} mode. The multiplayer and online battles were also criticized for lacking features such as tournament play. {{wp|GameSpot}} gave the game a 5.5 out of 10, their reasons being the repetitive gameplay and the barebones online play. It also added that if the player didn't have Pokémon Diamond or Pearl for the DS, there wasn't as much to do. {{wp|Nintendo Power}} gave this game a 6.5 out of 10.
Pokémon Battle Revolution received mostly negative to lukewarm reviews, which eventually lead to the end of the game's production. {{wp|IGN}} has given this game a 5.0 out of 10 for many reasons. First, the website claimed, the game lacks many features demonstrated in previous games such as [[Pokémon Stadium]] and [[Pokémon Colosseum]], notably the {{wp|Role-playing game|RPG}} mode. The multiplayer and online battles were also criticized for lacking features such as tournament play. {{wp|GameSpot}} gave the game a 5.5 out of 10, their reasons being the repetitive gameplay and the barebones online play. It also added that if the player didn't have Pokémon Diamond or Pearl for the DS, there wasn't as much to do. {{wp|Nintendo Power}} gave this game a 6.5 out of 10.


Currently the game has an average of 53% on both {{wp|Game Rankings}} and {{wp|Metacritic}}. <ref>http://www.gamerankings.com/wii/934033-pokemon-battle-revolution/index.html</ref><ref>http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/wii/pokemonbattlerevolution</ref>
Currently the game has an average of 53% on both {{wp|Game Rankings}} and {{wp|Metacritic}}. <ref>http://www.gamerankings.com/wii/934033-pokemon-battle-revolution/index.html</ref><ref>http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/wii/pokemonbattlerevolution</ref>
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As of October 27th 2008, the game has sold 1.32 million copies worldwide.<ref>http://www.vgchartz.com/games/index.php?name=Pokemon+Battle+Revolution</ref>
As of October 27th 2008, the game has sold 1.32 million copies worldwide.<ref>http://www.vgchartz.com/games/index.php?name=Pokemon+Battle+Revolution</ref>


Despite this, in recent years this game has gained somewhat of a cult following, with many fans praising aspects such as the Pokémon models and the announcer.<ref>https://www.thegamer.com/best-nintendo-video-games-sold-poorly/</ref>
In recent years, retrospectives have claimed that Pokémon Battle Revolution was underrated at release, and praised the game for its high animation quality with expressive Pokémon .<ref>https://kotaku.com/pokemon-battle-revolution-animations-wii-scarlet-violet-1850362666</ref><ref>https://www.thegamer.com/best-nintendo-video-games-sold-poorly/</ref>


==Staff==
==Staff==
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* {{p|Rhyhorn}} is the only starter Pokémon in this game to be unevolved, and the only one that can evolve twice.
* {{p|Rhyhorn}} is the only first Pokémon in this game to be unevolved, and the only one that can evolve twice.
* {{p|Pidgeot}} is the only starter Pokémon in this game to be fully evolved.
* {{p|Pidgeot}} is the only first Pokémon in this game to be fully evolved.
* An [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgXHys3GrTg unused music track] exists in the game's data.
* An [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgXHys3GrTg unused music track] titled "System04" exists in the game's data.
* If the game is modified in any way, it will become impossible to transfer Pokémon from the DS games to the Wii without deleting Pokémon Battle Revolution's save file data.<ref>[https://tcrf.net/Pok%C3%A9mon_Battle_Revolution#Anti_Piracy_Measure TCRF]</ref>
* If the game is modified in any way, it will become impossible to transfer Pokémon from the DS games to the Wii without deleting Pokémon Battle Revolution's save file data.<ref>[https://tcrf.net/Pok%C3%A9mon_Battle_Revolution#Anti_Piracy_Measure TCRF]</ref>
* While not released to the general public, a version of the game featuring the Platinum redesign of {{ga|Lucas}} was used in a 2009 Japanese tournament.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqvUn-1evDc (HD画質、'09日本一) Pokemon WCS Japan Final (Sr.)] | YouTube</ref>
* While not released to the general public, an updated version of the game featuring the Platinum designs of {{ga|Lucas}} and {{ga|Dawn}} was used during the [[2009 World Championships]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqvUn-1evDc (HD画質、'09日本一) Pokemon WCS Japan Final (Sr.)] | YouTube</ref>
* While all Sinnoh Pokémon received new models and animations, Kanto, Johto and Hoenn Pokémon recycle their models and animations from the {{pkmn|Stadium series|Pokémon Stadium games}}, {{g|Colosseum}}, and {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}}.
* When a Pokémon is hit by a move, the animation of the HP bar decreasing changes based on the type of the move that hit them.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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{{Side series}}
{{Project Games notice}}
{{Project Games notice}}


Latest revision as of 12:27, 18 September 2024

Pokémon Battle Revolution
ポケモンバトルレボリューション
Battle Revolution EN boxart.jpg
Boxart of Pokémon Battle Revolution
Basic info
Platform: Wii
Category: Battle Simulation
Players: Single and multiplayer
Connectivity: Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection
Developer: Genius Sonority
Publisher: Nintendo
Part of: Generation IV side series
Ratings
CERO: A
ESRB: E
ACB: G
OFLC: PG
PEGI: 7
GRAC: N/A
GSRR: N/A
Release dates
Japan: December 14, 2006[1]
North America: June 25, 2007[2][3]
Australia: November 22, 2007[4]
Europe: December 7, 2007[5]
South Korea: N/A
Hong Kong: N/A
Taiwan: July 12, 2008
Websites
Japanese: Pokémon.co.jp
Nintendo.co.jp
Official Japanese minisite
English: Pokémon.com (US)
Pokémon.com (UK)
Nintendo.com
Official European minisite
Nintendo.co.uk
Japanese boxart
Battle Revolution JP boxart.jpg
Pokémon Battle Revolution Japanese boxart
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Pokémon Battle Revolution (Japanese: ポケモンバトルレボリューション Pokémon Battle Revolution) is the first Pokémon game for the Wii. It supports connectivity with the Nintendo DS, allowing Trainers to battle using their Pokémon from the Generation IV main series games while using their Nintendo DS as a controller. It was released in Japan on December 14, 2006, two weeks after the Wii launch, and in the United States on June 25, 2007.

Gameplay

Two Pokémon hit by Discharge at the same time
Revolution Title Screen
Pokétopia

Pokémon Battle Revolution features eleven different colosseums in a new area called Pokétopia. Other features include stadiums that have their own special effects, such as randomizing the order of one's Pokémon.

Players can fully customize their Trainer to use on Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Players can customize their characters with hats, shirts, glasses, and other things. Additionally, for the U.S. release, Nintendo had added the option to customize a Trainer's skin pigmentation. A key difference from this game compared to the Stadium titles is that minigames are absent from this game. A Trainer can choose 6 Pokémon and get a Rental Pass; however, if Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, or SoulSilver is connected, a player can upload their trained Pokémon and get a Custom Pass.

Key differences from other Pokémon console games shown are that the Pokémon can now actually strike at the opponent physically while both Pokémon are rendered on the screen, instead of seeing one Pokémon attacking and then cutting away to the second getting hit by the attack as in previous titles. Moves that do not contact, however, follow the same style as the older games to keep the pace of gameplay up. When an attack that strikes more than one Pokémon is performed, the screen will split to show two of them being hit simultaneously, instead of showing it as the attack striking one Pokémon first then the second Pokémon next. The game also features a 100-Trainer battle when it is completed for the first time.

Like the two Stadium games, Pokémon Battle Revolution features an announcer that provides play-by-play commentary.

Blurb

BRING YOUR BATTLE TO THE BIG SCREEN!
Grab a Battle Pass, customise your Trainer and battle your way to the rank of Pokétopia Master! Or, battle against up to three friends with Pokémon Diamond or Pokémon Pearl using your Nintendo DS system as a controller!

First Pokémon

In Pokémon Battle Revolution, the player's first Pokémon can be chosen between two sets. They are all at level 50.

The male trainer starts out with these Pokémon:

Box PBR 388.png
Grotle 		Box PBR 391.png
Monferno 		Box PBR 394.png
Prinplup 		Box PBR 404 m.png
Luxio 		Box PBR 444 m.png
Gabite 		Box PBR 397 f.png
Staravia

The female trainer starts out with these Pokémon:

Box PBR 002.png
Ivysaur 		Box PBR 005.png
Charmeleon 		Box PBR 008.png
Wartortle 		Box PBR 148.png
Dragonair 		Box PBR 111 m.png
Rhyhorn 		Box PBR 018.png
Pidgeot

Colosseums

Main article: Colosseum (Pokétopia)

The game features eleven different colosseums, one exclusive to multiplayer battles and the other ten each with special changes to normal play or prerequisites and either a Colosseum Leader or Colosseum Master. The six Colosseum Leaders wear Pokémon costumes; for example, Marina of the Waterfall Colosseum wears a Kyogre costume. Also, the Crystal Colosseum can hold up to 16 players, the battles are done in a 16-person tournament mode. After beating the Pokétopia Championship, the player is given a Pikachu with Volt Tackle, Surf, and a Light Ball (Pikachu cannot learn Surf naturally. Each level rule (Level 30 Open and Level 50 All) for a Colosseum has a specific ranking, which goes up as the player wins. As the rank increases, the Trainers become stronger and the Poké Coupon rewards become greater. Around Rank 7, the Leaders and Trainers will begin to use Legendary Pokémon.

Colosseums Battle format
(Initial / after beating the Pokétopia Championship) 		Leader
Gateway Colosseum Rental Battle / Trade Battle Colosseum Master Joe
Main Street Colosseum Knockout Battle Colosseum Leader Taylor
Waterfall Colosseum Team Battle Colosseum Leader Marina
Neon Colosseum Fortune Battle Colosseum Leader Rosie
Crystal Colosseum Tournament Battle Colosseum Leader Voldon
Sunny Park Colosseum Knockout Battle / Little Battle Colosseum Master Sashay
Magma Colosseum League Battle Colosseum Leader Terrell
Sunset Colosseum Select Battle Colosseum Leader Dusty
Courtyard Colosseum Knockout Battle / Survival Battle Colosseum Master Kruger
Stargazer Colosseum Pokétopia Championship / Masters Battle Pokétopia Master Mysterial
Lagoon Colosseum DS Multiplayer and Wi-Fi Battles only —

Shop

Using the Poké Coupons earned in Battle mode, the player can shop for Gear and Mystery Gifts.

Gear

Gear consists of hats, pants, shirts, bags, badges, glasses, hair colors, eye colors, face paint, shoes, and gloves which can be used to alter the outfit and appearance of the Trainer on the player's Custom Pass.

Mystery Gift

Poké Coupons can also be used to purchase items which can be sent to the Generation IV DS games via Mystery Gift. Some items are not available until certain conditions have been met. These items can be sent every time you purchase them, but the same save file can only receive each of them once.

Held items
Deep Sea Scale DeepSeaScale
Beat Masters Battle Set 1
14400 pts.
Deep Sea Tooth DeepSeaTooth
Beat Masters Battle Set 1
14400 pts.
Soul Dew Soul Dew
Beat Masters Battle Set 1
14400 pts.
Protector Protector
Beat Little Battle
12000 pts.
Dubious Disc Dubious Disc
Beat Little Battle
12000 pts.
Reaper Cloth Reaper Cloth
Beat Little Battle
12000 pts.
Up-Grade Up-Grade
Beat Sunny Park Colosseum
9600 pts.
Iron Ball Iron Ball
Beat Sunny Park Colosseum
9600 pts.
Dusk Stone Dusk Stone
7200 pts.
Shiny Stone Shiny Stone
7200 pts.
Dawn Stone Dawn Stone
7200 pts.
King's Rock King's Rock
7200 pts.
Light Clay Light Clay
7200 pts.
Quick Claw Quick Claw
7200 pts.
Leftovers Leftovers
7200 pts.
Choice Specs Choice Specs
7200 pts.
Wise Glasses Wise Glasses
View all battle tutorials
7200 pts.
Expert Belt Expert Belt
Beat Masters Battle Set 1
7200 pts.
Berries
Liechi Berry Liechi Berry
Beat Masters Battle Set 4
38400 pts.
Lansat Berry Lansat Berry
Beat 50 opponents in Survival Battle
38400 pts.
Starf Berry Starf Berry
Beat 100 opponents in Survival Battle
38400 pts.
Enigma Berry Enigma Berry
Beat Masters Battle Set 8
38400 pts.
Ganlon Berry Ganlon Berry
Beat Stargazer Colosseum
19200 pts.
Salac Berry Salac Berry
Beat Stargazer Colosseum
19200 pts.
Petaya Berry Petaya Berry
Beat Stargazer Colosseum
19200 pts.
Apicot Berry Apicot Berry
Beat Stargazer Colosseum
19200 pts.


TMs
TM Dragon TM02 (Dragon Claw)
Beat Masters Battle Set 1
12000 pts.
TM Normal TM05 (Roar)
9600 pts.
TM Dark TM12 (Taunt)
9600 pts.
TM Ice TM13 (Ice Beam)
Beat Courtyard Colosseum
12000 pts.
TM Electric TM24 (Thunderbolt)
Beat Courtyard Colosseum
12000 pts.
TM Ground TM26 (Earthquake)
Beat Masters Battle Set 1
12000 pts.
TM Psychic TM29 (Psychic)
Beat Courtyard Colosseum
12000 pts.
TM Ghost TM30 (Shadow Ball)
Beat Courtyard Colosseum
12000 pts.
TM Fighting TM31 (Brick Break)
Beat Sunny Park Colosseum
9600 pts.
TM Fire TM35 (Flamethrower)
Beat Courtyard Colosseum
12000 pts.
TM Normal TM42 (Facade)
Beat Sunny Park Colosseum
9600 pts.
TM Psychic TM48 (Skill Swap)
Beat Sunny Park Colosseum
9600 pts.
TM Fire TM50 (Overheat)
Beat Masters Battle Set 1
12000 pts.
TM Dark TM56 (Fling)
9600 pts.
TM Dragon TM59 (Dragon Pulse)
Beat Little Battle
9600 pts.
TM Rock TM71 (Stone Edge)
Beat Little Battle
9600 pts.
TM Normal TM78 (Captivate)
9600 pts.
TM Dark TM79 (Dark Pulse)
Beat Little Battle
9600 pts.
TM Bug TM81 (X-Scissor)
Beat Little Battle
9600 pts.
TM Poison TM84 (Poison Jab)
Beat Sunny Park Colosseum
9600 pts.
TM Normal TM87 (Swagger)
9600 pts.
TM Flying TM88 (Pluck)
Beat Sunny Park Colosseum
9600 pts.
TM Psychic TM92 (Trick Room)
Beat Masters Battle Set 1
12000 pts.


Special

These gifts can be sent for free an unlimited number of times, but the same save file on a DS game cannot receive more than one of each.

Item Purchase condition
Secret Gift Beat Stargazer Colosseum
Shocking Secret Gift Enter the region-appropriate code in the “Self-Introduction” field
Heated Secret Gift Enter the region-appropriate code in the “Self-Introduction” field

Bonus Pokémon

Pikachu (Secret Gift)

Pikachu using Surf with the aid of a surfboard

When the player beats Pokétopia Master Mysterial for the first time, a Pikachu will become available for download to Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, Pokémon Platinum, and Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver in the Shop. It is free and can be downloaded by multiple games, but no two Pikachu can be downloaded by a single card.

Region OT ID no.
Japan ポケトピア 12146
America PKTOPIA 06257
Europe 12077


Pokémon Info Trainer Memo Battle Moves Ribbons
Poké Ball summary IV.png PIKACHU ♀ Dex No. 0025 Hardy nature. Electric Volt Tackle None
Lv. 10 Type   Water Surf
Spr 4p 025 f.png Electric Unknown Lovely place Normal Tail Whip
OT PKTOPIA Apparently had a Electric Thunder Wave
ID No. 06257 fateful encounter at There is no limit to this Pokémon's availability.
It may be obtained on any date, beginning from
when it was released.
It was available in all regions.
Item Ability Lv. 10.
Light Ball Light Ball Static  
The date this Pokémon was received is determined by the date on the DS when it was obtained from the Poké Mart.
This Pokémon is English in origin.
This Pokémon must forget the move Surf in order to be able to be sent to Poké Transfer.
Can be obtained with: D P Pt HG SS
Obtained from: PBR Ranch Ra SoA GS Distribution
Wonder Cards
*ふしぎなカード 025MS3.png
ひみつのおくりもの
ポケモンバトルレボリュ－ションで
ピカチュウの　なみのりを　つかって
みよう　サ－フボ－ドにのって　
なみのりを　するよ

Wonder Card 025MS3.png
Secret Gift
Use PIKACHU's Surf
in Pokémon Battle Revolution
and see PIKACHU ride on
a surfboard.

Wonder Card 025MS3.png
Cadeau Mystère Cadeau Surprise
Utilisez l'attaque Surf de PIKACHU
dans Pokémon Battle Revolution
et vous verrez PIKACHU sur une
planche de surf!

Wonder Card 025MS3.png
Geheimgeschehen Geheimgeschenk
Führe in Pokémon Battle Revolution
mit PIKACHU Surfer aus und
erlebe, wie PIKACHU auf
dem Surfbrett reitet!

Wonder Card 025MS3.png
Dono Segreto Dono Sorpresa
Usa Surf di PIKACHU
in Pokémon Battle Revolution
se vuoi vederlo
su una tavola da surf!

Wonder Card 025MS3.png
Regalo misterioso Regalo sorpresa
Emplea el movimiento Surf de PIKACHU
en Pokémon Battle Revolution para
verlo surfear las olas.


Electivire (Shocking Secret Gift)

Electivire and the Gold Pass can be unlocked with the following codes by entering a specific code at the “Self-Introduction” option in the Profile menu. The code is case-sensitive, and is only checked on exiting the Profile menu; if the code matches the changed introduction is not saved and the previously entered value will remain (other fields in the profile are changed normally). This does not happen if the code has already been used; the introduction is changed to it directly in that case.

Region Code
US BA16-X4SH-E2AT
UK tko3-9jwp-34kl
France jk4i-df87-dsf9
Spain 04in-1ynj-24fv
Germany 0f9-ud0g-ughj
Italy t4oi-6j8d-sb5r
Region OT ID no.
America PKTOPIA 06257
Europe 12077


Pokémon Info Trainer Memo Battle Moves Ribbons
Poké Ball summary IV.png ELECTIVIRE ♂ Dex No. 0466 Adamant nature. Electric ThunderPunch None
Lv. 50 Type   Ice Ice Punch
Spr 4p 466.png Electric Unknown Lovely place Fighting Cross Chop
OT PKTOPIA Apparently had a Ground Earthquake
ID No. 06257 fateful encounter at There is no limit to this Pokémon's availability.
It may be obtained on any date, beginning from
when it was released.
It was available in America and Europe.
Item Ability Lv. 50.
Magnet Magnet Motor Drive  
The date this Pokémon was received is determined by the date on the DS when it was obtained from the Poké Mart.
This Pokémon is English in origin.
Can be obtained with: D P Pt HG SS
Obtained from: PBR Ranch Ra SoA GS Distribution
Wonder Cards
Wonder Card 466MS3.png
Shocking Secret Gift
This is a special Secret Gift
You can receive a powerful,
Electric-type Pokémon! Try out
this Pokémon in battle!

Wonder Card 466MS3.png
Cadeau foudroyant
Voici un Cadeau Surprise spécial!
Vous pouvez recevoir un puissant
Pokémon de type Electrik! Essayez-le
vite en combat!

Wonder Card 466MS3.png
Regalo electrizante
Regalo secreto muy especial.
¡Podrías recibir un poderoso Pokémon
de tipo Eléctrico!
¡No dejes de probarlo en combate!

Wonder Card 466MS3.png
Geheimgeschehen Schockgeschenk
Ein ganz besonderes Geheimgeschenk.
Du kannst ein mächtiges
Elektro-Pokémon erhalten! Setze
dieses Pokémon im Kampf ein!


Wonder Card 466MS3.png
Dono Segreto Dono Elettrizzante
Questo è un Dono Sorpresa.
Puoi ricevere un Pokémon di
tipo Elettro molto forte!
Mettilo alla prova nella lotta!



Magmortar (Heated Secret Gift)

Magmortar and the Silver Pass can be unlocked with the following codes by entering a specific code at the “Self-Introduction” option in the Profile menu. The code is case-sensitive, and is only checked on exiting the Profile menu; if the code matches the changed introduction is not saved and the previously entered value will remain (other fields in the profile are changed normally). This does not happen if the code has already been used; the introduction is changed to it directly in that case.

Region Code
US B416-X4HT-VTWF
UK jl49-05kn-odnv
France 13io-h4rf-1tpa
Spain kn34-q0uc-1mbx
Germany kre9-ef90-5hgn
Italy 97ea-78hl-jrgu
Region OT ID no.
America PKTOPIA 06257
Europe 12077


Pokémon Info Trainer Memo Battle Moves Ribbons
Poké Ball summary IV.png MAGMORTAR ♀ Dex No. 0467 Modest nature. Fire Flamethrower None
Lv. 50 Type   Psychic Psychic
Spr 4p 467.png Fire Unknown Lovely place Normal Hyper Beam
OT PKTOPIA Apparently had a Grass SolarBeam
ID No. 06257 fateful encounter at There is no limit to this Pokémon's availability.
It may be obtained on any date, beginning from
when it was released.
It was available in America and Europe.
Item Ability Lv. 50.
Charcoal Charcoal Flame Body  
The date this Pokémon was received is determined by the date on the DS when it was obtained from the Poké Mart.
This Pokémon is English in origin.
Can be obtained with: D P Pt HG SS
Obtained from: PBR Ranch Ra SoA GS Distribution
Wonder Cards
Wonder Card 467MS3.png
Heated Secret Gift
This is a special Secret Gift.
You can receive a powerful,
Fire-type Pokémon! Try out
this Pokémon in battle!

Wonder Card 467MS3.png
Cadeau enflammé
Voici un Cadeau Surprise spécial!
Vous pouvez recevoir un puissant
Pokémon de type Feu! Essayez-le
vite en combat!

Wonder Card 467MS3.png
Regalo llamativo
Regalo secreto muy especial.
¡Podrías recibir un poderoso Pokémon
de tipo Fuego!
¡No dejes de probarlo en combate!

Wonder Card 467MS3.png
Geheimgeschehen Glutgeschenk
Ein ganz besonderes Geheimgeschenk.
Du kannst ein mächtiges
Feuer-Pokémon erhalten! Setze
dieses Pokémon im Kampf ein!


Wonder Card 467MS3.png
Dono Segreto Dono Rovente
Questo è un Dono Sorpresa.
Puoi ricevere un Pokémon di
tipo Fuoco molto forte!
Mettilo alla prova nella lotta!



Rules

The rules for battle could be modified in various ways:

  • Level: The levels of the Pokémon allowed could be set to Anything Goes (No restriction), Level 50 All (levels were set to 50) or a custom range and level total (the maximum combined level allowed of the 6 Pokémon)
  • Entry Pokémon: How many Pokémon were used. Could be set from 1-6, or have no restriction, in which case players could enter as many or as few Pokémon as they wanted.
  • Time limit for one battle: No limit, or a range of 1-99 Minutes. Time continued counting down even during attack animations. When time ran out, the Trainer with the most Pokémon remaining was the winner.
  • Time limit for move selection: No limit, or a range of 20-99 Seconds. If a player ran out of time for move selection, the computer selected their moves for them.

The following options were either yes/allow or no/disallow selections.

  • Allow same Pokémon on a team?
  • Allow Pokémon with identical hold items?
  • Allow two or more Pokémon to be put to sleep on the same team?
  • Allow two or more Pokémon to be frozen on the same team?
  • If all Pokémon faint due to Explosion or Selfdestruct, user loses? (If turned off, such a situation resulted in a draw rather than a victory for either side)
  • Should Perish Song and Destiny Bond fail if used by a team's final Pokémon?
  • Fixed-damage moves like Dragon Rage and SonicBoom always fail?

Legendary Pokémon banning controversy

Due to the lack of clauses in online random multiplayer, Trainers with Legendary Pokémon ran rampant on the system, attracting controversy as to why Pokémon Battle Revolution was not using official Pokémon video game tournament rules—which bans Game mascot Legendary Pokémon (except Suicune) and Mewtwo. However, on July 3, 2007, Legendary Pokémon (referred to as "exotic" Pokémon by the game) became banned from the system. Although it was originally speculated to be a glitch, a similar incident occurred on the same date in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. The banning of these Pokémon resulted in significant backlash from the community. A Nintendo representative later stated that the ban was a technical difficulty. The similar GTS problem was not addressed.

The ban was lifted sometime later, as Legendary Pokémon were then able to be used until the discontinuation of Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.

Something similar happened to the American Alamos Darkrai given out at Toys "R" Us events. While the Japanese Movie Darkrai, the Darkrai obtained from Newmoon Island by hacking, and the Darkrai from Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia worked fine, Alamos Darkrai was not allowed in online random multiplayer. This was fixed later on, and Alamos Darkrai were freely usable until the discontinuation of Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.

Development and history

The game was first announced by Nintendo president Satoru Iwata at a Nintendo marketing event in Japan on June 7, 2006. At the event, Iwata described Wii-to-DS connectivity using the game as an example, stating that gamers with either Pokémon Diamond or Pearl can play battles using their Diamond or Pearl Pokémon to Pokémon Battle Revolution using their DS as a controller.

The first shown video of Pokémon Battle Revolution showcased a battle between Red and Leaf on what would become the Neon Colosseum. Interestingly, in said movie, a Groudon uses Hyper Beam on a Deoxys, not only defeating it, but leaving a large gash in the floor of the Colosseum, and a hole in the wall. It is unknown if these environment damages would have remained over the course of the battle, but no such thing is possible in the final game. The camera also appeared to be more dynamic than it is in the final game: when selecting its moves, the camera first focuses on the first Pokémon, then quickly pans over to the second Pokémon to select its moves, then pans over to the Trainer who is shown making an attack command, and the attacks begin. The camera simply cuts between these shots in the final game. The last difference is the HP meter that is shown on screen when damage is done. In the video, the numerical value of the HP is shown on the HP meter, however that does not happen in any game mode in the final version.

The DS linkup feature was demoed at 2006 Nintendo World Tour for the first time. As well as allowing Pokémon from a Pokémon Diamond or Pearl cartridge to be used in-game, it replaces the on-screen battle menu normally used in conjunction with the Wii Remote. The battle menu is displayed on the DS touchscreen instead, and is navigated with the stylus. Up to eight players can play in a 1-on-1 tournament, much like the Battle Frontier's Battle Dome in Pokémon Emerald.

Connectivity

Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection

Pokémon Battle Revolution could battle with other copies of Pokémon Battle Revolution via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Online functionality for Pokémon Battle Revolution was shut down on May 20, 2014 with the discontinuation of the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service.

When battling online, players can either battle in random matchups or with friends.

When battling in random matchups, only the level 50 all rule set is available, as either Double or Single Battles (Double being the default). After selecting the preferred Colosseum and Trainer Card, the game matches the player with another random player. During the battle, all Pokémon nicknames are removed and all Trainer quotes are set to their defaults. After the battle, the players can exchange Friend Passes, but only if both players agreed to.

Pokémon Battle Revolution also allows players to battle directly with their friends. Friends are registered within the game by using a 12-digit Friend Code, separate from the Wii's friend system. In a friend battle, players can either use the Colosseum ruleset, or any custom set of rules they have already created within the game. From the friend lobby, players can see the current status of anyone on their friend list and join a battle if that friend is hosting one.

Copy Pokémon

Pokémon Battle Revolution can copy Pokémon from Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver. Once Pokémon are copied from a DS Pokémon game to Pokémon Battle Revolution, only that same DS Pokémon game can connect to Pokémon Battle Revolution again in the future.

Due to the game being released before Pokémon Platinum and Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, alternate forms that were introduced in Pokémon Platinum or Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver are not present in the game. If Origin Forme Giratina, Sky Forme Shaymin or any of Rotom's alternate forms (all of which were introduced in Pokémon Platinum) would be copied to Pokémon Battle Revolution, they are copied in their base form instead; in the case of Rotom, it will forget its alternate form's special move, and if it is its only remaining move, it will be replaced by ThunderShock. If Origin Forme Giratina would be copied, it will no longer hold its Griseous Orb. If Spiky-eared Pichu would be copied, it is copied as a regular Pichu instead. Outside of those changes, these Pokémon can then be used like any other Pokémon in the game.

Reception

Pokémon Battle Revolution received mostly negative to lukewarm reviews, which eventually lead to the end of the game's production. IGN has given this game a 5.0 out of 10 for many reasons. First, the website claimed, the game lacks many features demonstrated in previous games such as Pokémon Stadium and Pokémon Colosseum, notably the RPG mode. The multiplayer and online battles were also criticized for lacking features such as tournament play. GameSpot gave the game a 5.5 out of 10, their reasons being the repetitive gameplay and the barebones online play. It also added that if the player didn't have Pokémon Diamond or Pearl for the DS, there wasn't as much to do. Nintendo Power gave this game a 6.5 out of 10.

Currently the game has an average of 53% on both Game Rankings and Metacritic. [6][7]

As of October 27th 2008, the game has sold 1.32 million copies worldwide.[8]

In recent years, retrospectives have claimed that Pokémon Battle Revolution was underrated at release, and praised the game for its high animation quality with expressive Pokémon .[9][10]

Staff

Main article: Staff of Pokémon Battle Revolution

Trivia

  • Rhyhorn is the only first Pokémon in this game to be unevolved, and the only one that can evolve twice.
  • Pidgeot is the only first Pokémon in this game to be fully evolved.
  • An unused music track titled "System04" exists in the game's data.
  • If the game is modified in any way, it will become impossible to transfer Pokémon from the DS games to the Wii without deleting Pokémon Battle Revolution's save file data.[11]
  • While not released to the general public, an updated version of the game featuring the Platinum designs of Lucas and Dawn was used during the 2009 World Championships.[12]
  • While all Sinnoh Pokémon received new models and animations, Kanto, Johto and Hoenn Pokémon recycle their models and animations from the Pokémon Stadium games, Pokémon Colosseum, and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness.
  • When a Pokémon is hit by a move, the animation of the HP bar decreasing changes based on the type of the move that hit them.

In other languages

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese ポケモンバトルレボリューション
France Flag.png French Pokémon Battle Revolution
Germany Flag.png German Pokémon Battle Revolution
Italy Flag.png Italian Pokémon Battle Revolution
Spain Flag.png Spanish Pokémon Battle Revolution

External links

References

  1. ↑ Pokémon.co.jp
  2. ↑ Pokémon.com (US)
  3. ↑ Vooks - Nintendo outlines Q2 Release Dates for US
  4. ↑ Nintendo of Australia (archive)
  5. ↑ Pokémon Battle Revolution official European minisite
  6. ↑ http://www.gamerankings.com/wii/934033-pokemon-battle-revolution/index.html
  7. ↑ http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/wii/pokemonbattlerevolution
  8. ↑ http://www.vgchartz.com/games/index.php?name=Pokemon+Battle+Revolution
  9. ↑ https://kotaku.com/pokemon-battle-revolution-animations-wii-scarlet-violet-1850362666
  10. ↑ https://www.thegamer.com/best-nintendo-video-games-sold-poorly/
  11. ↑ TCRF
  12. ↑ (HD画質、'09日本一) Pokemon WCS Japan Final (Sr.) | YouTube
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