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[[File:Battle Subway Map.png|thumb|right|Map showing the various destinations of the Battle Subway]]

The '''Battle Subway''' (Japanese: '''バトルサブウェイ''' ''Battle Subway'') is a facility found in {{4v|Black|White|2}}, and is the [[Unova]] equivalent of the [[Battle Tower]].

Gear Station (Japanese: ギアステーション ''Gear Station'') is a location in [[Nimbasa City]]. It is the central hub of the Battle Subway, where all of the lines begin. It is circular, with each train platform having its own entrance. In the middle is a large pillar with several clocks on it. Although it appears to be mostly underground, it appears as a large building with several columns.

The Exchange Service Corner is located within each train platform (excluding the platform for the train to [[Anville Town]]). The player can buy various goods with [[Battle Point]]s.  

===Stops===

The Battle Subway drops the player off at a stop every seven wins. There are many benches, trash cans, a map, and a [[vending machine]]. Across from the train tracks are unreadable lighted signs. Internally, it is called "Battle Subway", and is considered part of Nimbasa City. Like the [[Royal Unova]], most key items cannot be used.

Seven of the Train lines involve battling. Like the {{DL|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Tower|Generation IV Battle Tower}}, the player may participate in [[Pokémon battle|Single Battles]], [[Double Battles]], [[Tag Battle|multi battles]], or Wi-Fi battles. In each mode, the player must defeat seven Trainers in a row (two Trainers at a time in multi battles) to earn [[Battle Point]]s. Afterwards, the player can continue battling or return to [[Nimbasa City]]. The player's total win streak is reported after each battle, and the player's current win streaks and Battle Points can be viewed using the [[Vs. Recorder]].  

 

The single, double, and multi battle modes contain two Train lines: the Normal Trains line and the Super Trains line. In the Normal Trains, the opponents only use {{cat|Generation V Pokémon}}, and the Subway Boss is challenged in the 21st battle. After defeating the Subway Boss, the player is returned to Nimbasa City.

 

The Super Trains line is unlocked after defeating the Normal Trains' Subway Boss. The player must have the [[National Pokédex]] in order to battle on this line. In this mode, the opponents use fully evolved Pokémon (with the exception of {{p|Porygon2}}) from the first five generations. After 48 battles, the Subway Boss is challenged once again.

! style="background:#{{thlon color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Trains

| style="background:#{{fire color dark}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | Normal

All Pokémon are set to [[level]] 50 on the Battle Subway, and unlike previous generations this also includes Pokémon below level 50. Like all battle facilities, if a consumable item is used, it will be restored immediately after battle. Unlike previous battling facilities, the player does not automatically lose if both Trainers' last Pokémon [[fainting|faint]] simultaneously; instead, the Trainer whose Pokémon fell first loses.

For every 7 consecutive wins, the player is awarded with [[Battle Points]]. The number of points awarded are shown in the table below. Note that the Wi-Fi Trains gives 10 Battle Points for every 7 consecutive wins.

! Battle Streak

For every time a Trainer is defeated and the player advances to the next cabin, a sound effect or beat is added to the background music. At the first cabin of every train, only the sound of train tracks is played. Subsequently, jingles, bongo drum beats, and a bass tune are added, until the last (seventh) cabin, where a soft melody can be heard in the background.

In the Multi Trains, the player can team up with another player via wireless or infrared. Otherwise, the player can team up with the NPC {{ga|Hilbert}}, {{ga|Hilda}}, {{ga|Nate}} or {{ga|Rosa}} depending on the player's gender and game version. The NPC asks what kind of team the player would prefer to team up with, based on attack, defense or balance, and adjusts the team accordingly.

Regardless of what challenge is taken, the following Pokémon are not allowed:

In addition, the following held items are banned:

In addition to the banned Pokémon, the following fully evolved Pokémon are not used by opponents on either the Normal or Super Trains.

After winning 20 and 48 battles consecutively in one of the seven modes (excluding the Wi-Fi Trains), a {{tc|Subway Boss}} is battled.

 

When the Subway Bosses are defeated on the Super Single and Super Double Trains, a [[Trainer stars|Trainer star]] is earned. The player is also given a trophy, for his or her room, when defeating the Super Single, Super Double, and Super Multi Subway Bosses for the first time, resulting in a total of three obtainable trophies.

===Subway Boss Ingo===

{{FB|Subway Boss|Ingo}} can be battled on the Single and Super Single Trains.

 

====On 21st consecutive battle====

====On 49th consecutive battle====

===Subway Boss Emmet===

{{FB|Subway Boss|Emmet}} can be battled on the Double and Super Double Trains.

 

====On 21st consecutive battle====

====On 49th consecutive battle====

===Subway Boss Ingo and Subway Boss Emmet===

Ingo and Emmet can be battled together on the Multi and Super Multi Trains.

 

====On 21st consecutive battle====

====On 49th consecutive battle====