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'''Battle Points''' (Japanese: '''バトルポイント''' ''Battle Point''), or more often known as '''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 many rare items. | '''Battle Points''' (Japanese: '''バトルポイント''' ''Battle Point''), or more often known as '''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 many rare items. | ||
When the {{ | When the {{Gdis|Battle Tower|II}} was first introduced in {{game|Crystal}}, each time a group of seven Trainers was defeated, the attendants would award the player with five [[item]]s at random, such as [[HP Up]]. The difficulty of winning in this first instance of the Battle Tower made acquiring large numbers of status-enhancing items expensive without [[cheating]]. In {{game|Emerald}}, with the first sighting of the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}, the concept of Battle Points was introduced instead. | ||
The first Battle Points that a {{player}} could earn in Emerald came from [[Scott]], who would give them away on the player's first visit to the Battle Frontier 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 [[moves]] that could be [[Move Tutor|tutored]] to a Pokémon. | The first Battle Points that a {{player}} could earn in Emerald came from [[Scott]], who would give them away on the player's first visit to the Battle Frontier 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 [[moves]] that could be [[Move Tutor|tutored]] to a Pokémon. | ||
In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, the concept was retained, even though the battle arena was restored to merely a {{ | 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, [[Effort values|EV]]-enhancing items were included, as well as rare evolutionary items. The {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} in {{v2|Platinum}} also features this. | ||
BP are awarded at the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} in [[Johto]] as well. 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. | BP are awarded at the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} in [[Johto]] as well. 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. | ||