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'''Battle Points''' (Japanese: '''バトルポイント''' ''Battle Point''), or more often known as '''BP''' (Japanese: '''{{j|BP}}''' ''BP''), are a special sort of {{cat|currency}} in the [[Pokémon world]] that can be won as a prize for defeating {{pkmn|Trainer}}s in specific {{cat|battle areas}}. They can be traded for many rare [[item]]s.
'''Battle Points''' (Japanese: '''バトルポイント''' ''Battle Point''), or more often known as '''BP''' (Japanese: '''{{j|BP}}''' ''BP''), are a special sort of {{cat|currency}} in the [[Pokémon world]] that can be won as a prize for defeating {{pkmn|Trainer}}s in specific {{cat|battle areas}}. They can be traded for [[item]]s or paid to [[Move Tutor]]s to teach moves.
 
In {{g|Ultra Sun and Moon}}, at Beach Spots only, they are referred to as '''Beach Points''' (Japanese: '''ビーチポイント''' Beach Points).
 
Battle Points were introduced in {{game|Emerald}}, where they are earned at facilities in the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} and can be exchanged for various prizes.


==In the games==
==In the games==
When the {{Gdis|Battle Tower|II}} was introduced in {{game|Crystal}}, each time a group of seven {{pkmn|Trainer}}s was defeated, the attendants would award the {{player}} with five [[item]]s at random, such as {{DL|Vitamin|HP Up}}. The difficulty of winning made acquiring large numbers of [[vitamin]]s expensive without [[cheating]]. In {{game|Emerald}}, with the first sighting of the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}, the concept of Battle Points was introduced instead.
===Generation III===
In {{game|Emerald}}, the player earns Battle Points by winning at the battle facilities in the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}. Additionally, the first time the player visits the Battle Frontier, [[Scott]] gives them a number of BP that depends on the number of times they had previously interacted.


===Generation III===
Battle Points can be exchanged for items or [[decoration]]s at the {{DL|Battle Frontier (Generation III)|Battle Point Exchange Service Corner}} in the Battle Frontier, or spent at [[Move Tutor]]s who are located in the Battle Frontier.
The first Battle Points that a {{player}} could earn in Pokémon Emerald came from [[Scott]], who would give them away on the player's first visit to the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} depending on how many times he and the player interacted throughout the game. After this, more could be won by challenging, and defeating, the various facilities. These could, in turn, be exchanged for rare items for a [[Secret Base]] or even [[move]]s that could be [[Move Tutor|taught]] to a Pokémon.


===Generation IV===
===Generation IV===
In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, the concept was retained, even though the battle arena was restored to merely a {{Gdis|Battle Tower|IV}}. This time, [[EV-enhancing item]]s were included, as well as rare [[evolution-inducing held item]]s. The {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} in {{v2|Platinum}}, {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} also features this. In addition, a limited amount of BP can be awarded once per day at the [[Trainer House]]. The [[Frontier Access]] features shops similar to the previous Battle Frontiers, where BP can be cashed in for items and moves.
In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, the player can earn Battle Points by winning at the {{Gdis|Battle Tower|IV}}. Battle Points can be exchanged for items at the {{DL|Battle Park (Sinnoh)|Exchange Service Corner}} in {{si|Battle Park}}, the location of the Battle Tower. Items the player can purchase with BP include [[EV-enhancing item]]s and [[evolution-inducing held item]]s.
 
In {{game|Platinum}}, {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, the player can earn BP from all {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} facilities. In addition, in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, the player can earn a limited amount of BP once per day at the [[Trainer House]]. Battle Points can be exchanged for items at the {{DL|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Exchange Service Corner}} or scratch cards at the {{DL|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Pokémon Scratch-Off Corner}}. In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, the player can also spend BP at [[Move Tutor]]s located in [[Frontier Access]].


===Generation V===
===Generation V===
In [[Generation V]], the purchasable items are very similar to those in [[Generation IV]]. However, nearly all purchasable items cannot be found anywhere else in the games and are only obtainable by exchanging BPs. Also, new items were added and the price of [[TM|Technical Machines]] went down, despite the fact that they are only obtainable once and their price in [[Poké Mart]]s went up.
In {{4v|Black|White|2}}, the player can earn Battle Points at the [[Battle Subway]]. In {{2v2|Black|White|2}} only, the player can also earn BP at the [[Pokémon World Tournament]], as well as from the [[Global Battle Union]] and [[Global Terminal|Random Matchup]].


In {{game|Black and White|s}}, Battle Points are awarded in the [[Battle Subway]]. In {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, in addition to being used in the Battle Subway, BPs are also awarded in the [[Pokémon World Tournament]]. They can be shared between both facilities. In Black 2 and White 2, players also receive BP after winning in the [[Global Battle Union]] or [[Global Terminal|Random Matchup]].
BP can be exchanged for items at one of the Exchange Service Corners located on each of the platforms at [[Gear Station]]. In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, they can also be spent at the Exchange Service Corner at the Pokémon World Tournament.


===Generation VI===
===Generation VI===
In [[Generation VI]], Battle Points can be obtained in the [[Battle Maison]] and in the [[Battle Institute]]. Unlike in previous games, they are received after every victorious match. The amount received varies depending on the length of the current winning streak.
In [[Generation VI]], the player can earn Battle Points at the [[Battle Maison]] and [[Battle Institute]]. Whereas in previous games the player would have to complete an entire round (often requiring the player to defeat 7 consecutive Trainers), at the Battle Maison the player is awarded BP each time they defeat a Trainer.


It's also possible to receive Battle Points from one's [[Pokémon Bank]] account, instead of [[Poké Mile]]s.
In [[Pokémon Bank]], the player earns [[Poké Mile]]s over time, based on the number of Pokémon they have in their Bank. When the player connects a game to their Pokémon Bank account, they can choose to receive any accrued Poké Miles as either Poké Miles or Battle Points (in which case they divided by 10, rounded down) in that game.
 
Battle Points can be exchanged for items at the Exchange Service Corner at the Battle Maison. In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, the player can spend BP at the [[Move Tutor]]s located at the [[Battle Resort]].


===Generation VII===
===Generation VII===
In [[Generation VII]], Battle Points can be obtained in the [[Battle Royal Dome]] and the [[Battle Tree]].
In [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]], {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, Battle Points can be obtained at the [[Battle Royal Dome]] and [[Battle Tree]]. In Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon only, the player can also play [[Mantine Surf]] to earn BP (referred to as Beach Points here) at the Surf Spots at [[Big Wave Beach]], [[Heahea Beach]], [[Ula'ula Beach]], and [[Poni Beach]].


Additionally, in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} only, the player can play [[Poké Ride|Mantine Surf]] to earn BP (referred to as Beach Points here) at the Surf Spots in [[Big Wave Beach]], [[Heahea Beach]], [[Ula'ula Beach]], and [[Poni Beach]].
BP can be exchanged for items at the Exchange Service Counter at the Battle Royal Dome and Battle Tree. In Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, they can also be exchanged for items at Surf Spots or spent at the Move Tutors at Surf Spots and the Battle Tree.


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
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Revision as of 05:32, 26 January 2019

Battle Points (Japanese: バトルポイント Battle Point), or more often known as BP (Japanese: BP BP), are a special sort of currency in the Pokémon world that can be won as a prize for defeating Trainers in specific battle areas. They can be traded for items or paid to Move Tutors to teach moves.

In Pokémon Ultra Sun and Moon, at Beach Spots only, they are referred to as Beach Points (Japanese: ビーチポイント Beach Points).

Battle Points were introduced in Pokémon Emerald, where they are earned at facilities in the Battle Frontier and can be exchanged for various prizes.

In the games

Generation III

In Pokémon Emerald, the player earns Battle Points by winning at the battle facilities in the Battle Frontier. Additionally, the first time the player visits the Battle Frontier, Scott gives them a number of BP that depends on the number of times they had previously interacted.

Battle Points can be exchanged for items or decorations at the Battle Point Exchange Service Corner in the Battle Frontier, or spent at Move Tutors who are located in the Battle Frontier.

Generation IV

In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, the player can earn Battle Points by winning at the Battle Tower. Battle Points can be exchanged for items at the Exchange Service Corner in Battle Park, the location of the Battle Tower. Items the player can purchase with BP include EV-enhancing items and evolution-inducing held items.

In Pokémon Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver, the player can earn BP from all Battle Frontier facilities. In addition, in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, the player can earn a limited amount of BP once per day at the Trainer House. Battle Points can be exchanged for items at the Exchange Service Corner or scratch cards at the Pokémon Scratch-Off Corner. In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, the player can also spend BP at Move Tutors located in Frontier Access.

Generation V

In Black, White, Black 2, and White 2, the player can earn Battle Points at the Battle Subway. In Black 2 and White 2 only, the player can also earn BP at the Pokémon World Tournament, as well as from the Global Battle Union and Random Matchup.

BP can be exchanged for items at one of the Exchange Service Corners located on each of the platforms at Gear Station. In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, they can also be spent at the Exchange Service Corner at the Pokémon World Tournament.

Generation VI

In Generation VI, the player can earn Battle Points at the Battle Maison and Battle Institute. Whereas in previous games the player would have to complete an entire round (often requiring the player to defeat 7 consecutive Trainers), at the Battle Maison the player is awarded BP each time they defeat a Trainer.

In Pokémon Bank, the player earns Poké Miles over time, based on the number of Pokémon they have in their Bank. When the player connects a game to their Pokémon Bank account, they can choose to receive any accrued Poké Miles as either Poké Miles or Battle Points (in which case they divided by 10, rounded down) in that game.

Battle Points can be exchanged for items at the Exchange Service Corner at the Battle Maison. In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, the player can spend BP at the Move Tutors located at the Battle Resort.

Generation VII

In Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, Battle Points can be obtained at the Battle Royal Dome and Battle Tree. In Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon only, the player can also play Mantine Surf to earn BP (referred to as Beach Points here) at the Surf Spots at Big Wave Beach, Heahea Beach, Ula'ula Beach, and Poni Beach.

BP can be exchanged for items at the Exchange Service Counter at the Battle Royal Dome and Battle Tree. In Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, they can also be exchanged for items at Surf Spots or spent at the Move Tutors at Surf Spots and the Battle Tree.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

In Verily Vanquishing Vileplume II, Emerald was revealed to have used the Battle Points he had earned during his Battle Frontier challenge to teach his Dusclops Fire Punch.

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 對戰點數 Deuijin Dímsou (ＢＰ)
Mandarin 對戰點數 / 对战点数 Duìzhàn Diǎnshù (ＢＰ)
Denmark Flag.png Danish Kamppoint (BP)
The Netherlands Flag.png Dutch Gevechtspunten (BP)*
France Flag.png French Point de Combat (PCo)
Germany Flag.png German Gewinnpunkte (GP)
Italy Flag.png Italian Punto Lotta (PL)
South Korea Flag.png Korean 배틀포인트 Battle Point (BP)
Spain Flag.png Spanish Punto de Batalla (PB)
Sweden Flag.png Swedish Stridspoäng (BP)

See also


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