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A '''rematch''' is a second battle against a {{pkmn|Trainer}}, [[Gym Leader]] or [[Rival|another]] [[Elite Four|notable]] [[Legendary Pokémon|opponent]]. This feature first appeared in {{2v2|Gold|Silver}} via the [[Pokégear]], | A '''rematch''' is a second battle against a {{pkmn|Trainer}}, [[Gym Leader]] or [[Rival|another]] [[Elite Four|notable]] [[Legendary Pokémon|opponent]]. This feature first appeared in {{2v2|Red|Green}}, with the player being able to fight the Elite Four more than once. The ability to fight regular trainers found along routes appeared in {{2v2|Gold|Silver}} via the [[Pokégear]], with every other game since having the feature either in the same form, or in a different form. {{v|Emerald}} was the first game in the series to allow players to have a rematch with Gym Leaders, and while {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}} dropped that feature, it returned in {{v2|Platinum}} through the [[Battleground]] and has also been featured in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, with the Gym Leaders being fought in the [[Fighting Dojo]]). {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}} introduced the concept of upgrading the teams for the [[Elite Four]] once a task is accomplished, while the rematches for the Elite Four in other games are the same as before. | ||
Players may also rematch many other Trainers using the | Players may also rematch many other Trainers using the the [[Vs. Seeker]] found in FireRed and LeafGreen, as well as Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, and the {{DL|PokéNav|Trainer's Eyes}} or {{DL|PokéNav|Match Call}} features of the [[PokéNav]], found in Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald. These Trainers will have higher leveled Pokémon and give more [[Pokémon Dollar|money]]. | ||
In a rematch the opponent has different Pokémon, unless the player is re-battling a legendary Pokémon. The different Pokémon species they use to battle with in their rematch may include species only available after the National Pokédex is acquired. | In a rematch the opponent has different Pokémon, unless the player is re-battling a legendary Pokémon. The different Pokémon species they use to battle with in their rematch may include species only available after the National Pokédex is acquired. They may also have evolutions | ||
==In side games== | ==In side games== | ||
In the Ranger Games the [[Drowzee Guy]] will allow the player to re-do a memorable capture. In the {{ga|Pokémon Ranger|first game}}, this is the [[legendary beasts|legendary beast]] battle. In [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia|the sequel]], this is the {{p|Darkrai}} capture. | In the Ranger Games the [[Drowzee Guy]] will allow the player to re-do a memorable capture. In the {{ga|Pokémon Ranger|first game}}, this is the [[legendary beasts|legendary beast]] battle. In [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia|the sequel]], this is the {{p|Darkrai}} capture. | ||
In the Mystery Dungeon series, Legendary Pokémon that are fought must be fought again in order to be recruited. However, this is only true if said Legendary Pokémon is involved in the storyline. | |||
==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* [[Kanto]] is the only [[region]] where players cannot rematch Gym Leaders in the main games of that region. However, players can rematch the Kanto leaders in HeartGold and SoulSilver at the Fighting Dojo. | * [[Kanto]] is the only [[region]] where players cannot rematch Gym Leaders in the main games of that region. However, players can rematch the Kanto leaders in HeartGold and SoulSilver at the Fighting Dojo. | ||
** By extension, [[Giovanni]] is the only in-game Gym Leader that cannot be rematched an indefinite amount of times, as he can only be battled in HeartGold and SoulSilver via an Event | ** By extension, [[Giovanni]] is the only in-game Gym Leader that cannot be rematched an indefinite amount of times, as he can only be battled in HeartGold and SoulSilver via an Event. However, he can be battled multiple times if the player has multiple Celebi. [[Koga]], the other former Kanto Gym Leader, has been able to be rematched indefinitely since Generation II, where he was an [[Elite Four]] member. | ||
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A rematch is a second battle against a Trainer, Gym Leader or another notable opponent. This feature first appeared in Red and Green, with the player being able to fight the Elite Four more than once. The ability to fight regular trainers found along routes appeared in Gold and Silver via the Pokégear, with every other game since having the feature either in the same form, or in a different form. Emerald Version was the first game in the series to allow players to have a rematch with Gym Leaders, and while Diamond and Pearl dropped that feature, it returned in Platinum through the Battleground and has also been featured in HeartGold and SoulSilver, with the Gym Leaders being fought in the Fighting Dojo). FireRed and LeafGreen introduced the concept of upgrading the teams for the Elite Four once a task is accomplished, while the rematches for the Elite Four in other games are the same as before.
Players may also rematch many other Trainers using the the Vs. Seeker found in FireRed and LeafGreen, as well as Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, and the Trainer's Eyes or Match Call features of the PokéNav, found in Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald. These Trainers will have higher leveled Pokémon and give more money.
In a rematch the opponent has different Pokémon, unless the player is re-battling a legendary Pokémon. The different Pokémon species they use to battle with in their rematch may include species only available after the National Pokédex is acquired. They may also have evolutions
In side games
In the Ranger Games the Drowzee Guy will allow the player to re-do a memorable capture. In the first game, this is the legendary beast battle. In the sequel, this is the Darkrai capture.
In the Mystery Dungeon series, Legendary Pokémon that are fought must be fought again in order to be recruited. However, this is only true if said Legendary Pokémon is involved in the storyline.
In the anime
In the anime, Ash always has to re-battle at least one Gym Leader as well as many other trainers. Notable trainers include Whitney and Pyramid King Brandon.
Trivia
- Kanto is the only region where players cannot rematch Gym Leaders in the main games of that region. However, players can rematch the Kanto leaders in HeartGold and SoulSilver at the Fighting Dojo.
- By extension, Giovanni is the only in-game Gym Leader that cannot be rematched an indefinite amount of times, as he can only be battled in HeartGold and SoulSilver via an Event. However, he can be battled multiple times if the player has multiple Celebi. Koga, the other former Kanto Gym Leader, has been able to be rematched indefinitely since Generation II, where he was an Elite Four member.
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