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The '''Battle Tower''' (Japanese: '''バトルタワー''' ''Battle Tower'') is [[Johto]]'s premiere battle facility, located at the northernmost part of {{rt|40|Johto}}, west of [[Olivine City]]. It was introduced in {{game|Crystal}}, being separated from the [[route]] itself by a [[gate]], and was reintroduced as a facility in the {{OBP|Battle Frontier|Generation IV}} in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.
The '''Battle Tower''' (Japanese: '''バトルタワー''' ''Battle Tower'') is [[Johto]]'s premiere {{pkmn|battle}} facility, located at the northernmost part of {{rt|40|Johto}}, west of [[Olivine City]]. It was introduced in {{game|Crystal}}, being separated from the [[route]] itself by a [[gate]], and was reintroduced as a facility in the {{OBP|Battle Frontier|Generation IV}} in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.


It is also characteristic since it is located on the same landmass as the rest of the [[region]] (later Battle Towers are on islands that can only be accessed by boat, or after having visited, by using {{m|Fly}}) and for being the only Battle Tower that the {{player}} can challenge before becoming the {{pkmn|Champion}}.
As the first [[Battle Tower]] in the series, it introduced many of the special rules that would later be expanded upon for Battle Towers in [[Hoenn]] and [[Sinnoh]], as well as the [[Battle Frontier]]s that eventually joined them. Later Battle Towers have tweaked the rules somewhat, and since {{game|Emerald}} have had a {{tc|Tower Tycoon}} in charge of them, much like a [[Gym Leader]] is in charge of a [[Gym]].


Being the first [[Battle Tower]] in the series, it introduced many of the special rules that would later be expanded upon for Battle Towers in [[Hoenn]] and [[Sinnoh]], as well as the [[Battle Frontier]]s that eventually joined them. Later Battle Towers have tweaked the rules somewhat, and since {{game|Emerald}} have had a {{tc|Tower Tycoon}} in charge of them, much like a [[Gym Leader]] is in charge of a [[Gym]].
Its location is characteristic as it is built on the same landmass as the rest of the [[region]]. This contrasts with later Battle Towers, who are located on islands that can only be accessed by boat, or after having visited, by using {{m|Fly}}. It is also unique for being the only Battle Tower that the {{player}} can challenge before becoming the {{pkmn|Champion}}.


In its original incarnation, it is the only Battle Tower that allows all [[Legendary Pokémon]], as later [[generation]]s would ban powerful legendary {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} like {{p|Mewtwo}} and {{pkmn2|event}} legendary Pokémon like {{p|Mew}}, regardless of their [[level]].
In its original incarnation, it is the only Battle Tower that allows all [[legendary Pokémon]], as later [[generation]]s would ban powerful legendary {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} like {{p|Mewtwo}} and {{pkmn2|event}} legendary Pokémon like {{p|Mew}}, regardless of their [[level]].


In the Japanese version of Pokémon Crystal, the Battle Tower takes advantage of the [[Pokémon Mobile System GB]], and is a requirement to access it.
In the Japanese version of Pokémon Crystal, the Battle Tower takes advantage of the [[Pokémon Mobile System GB]].


==In the games==
==In the games==
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===Japanese Crystal===
===Japanese Crystal===
In the Japanese version of {{game|Crystal}}, the Battle Tower is directly associated to the [[Pokémon Mobile System GB]]. Further multiplayer features are available, including mobile {{pkmn|battle}}s, for which a small price is charged on the {{player}}s' {{wp|mobile phone}}s. If the player battled well enough, they could become a Room Leader. All Room Leaders would be registered in the Honor Roll of the Mobile Center for posterity.
In the Japanese version of {{game|Crystal}}, the Battle Tower is directly associated with the [[Pokémon Mobile System GB]]. Further multiplayer features are available, including mobile {{pkmn|battle}}s, for which a small price is charged on the {{player}}s' {{wp|mobile phone}}s. If the player battled well enough, they could become a '''Room Leader''' (Japanese: '''ルームリーダー''' ''Room Leader''). All Room Leaders would be registered in the Honor Roll of the Mobile Center for posterity.


===HeartGold and SoulSilver===
===HeartGold and SoulSilver===
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