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|japanese_name=バトルタワー
|japanese_name=バトルタワー
|translated_name=Battle Tower
|translated_name=Battle Tower
|location=West of [[Olivine City]]{{sup/2|C}}
|location=West of [[Olivine City]]{{sup/2|C}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
|region=Johto
|region=Johto
|generation={{Gen|II}}
|generation={{Gen|II}}, {{Gen|IV}}{{tt|*|As part of the Battle Frontier}}
|map=Johto Frontier Access Map.png
|map=Johto Frontier Access Map.png
}}
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The '''Battle Tower''' (Japanese: '''バトルタワー''' ''Battle Tower'') in [[Generation II]] was the first [[Battle Tower]] in the Pokémon games, debuting in {{game|Crystal}}. It is [[Johto]]'s premiere {{pkmn|battle}} facility, located at the northernmost part of {{rt|40|Johto}}, west of [[Olivine City]].
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}}.


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]]. One addition, introduced in {{game|Emerald}}, that the Battle Tower in Crystal lacks is a {{tc|Tower Tycoon}} who is in charge of the Battle Tower. Another difference with later Battle Towers is that the Battle Tower in Pokémon Crystal is built on the same landmass as the rest of the [[region]] and may be challenged before the {{player}} has become the {{pkmn|Champion}}. The Battle Tower in Crystal also allows any [[legendary Pokémon]] to participate, though later [[generation]]s would ban many of them.
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]].
 
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 the Japanese version of Pokémon Crystal, the Battle Tower takes advantage of the [[Pokémon Mobile System GB]].
In the Japanese version of Pokémon Crystal, the Battle Tower takes advantage of the [[Pokémon Mobile System GB]].
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==In the games==
==In the games==
===Crystal===
===Crystal===
The original Battle Tower established the basic rules of all Battle Tower challenges. Later Battle Towers would modify some of these basic rules to be somewhat more restrictive.
The original Battle Tower established the main special rules of this particular challenge but it was nonetheless the least restrictive of all Battle Towers.


====Access====
====Access====
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====Challenges====
====Challenges====
Battle Tower challenges are made by entering three of the {{player}}'s {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with the attendant at the front desk. The attendant will then guide the player to a special room where they will {{pkmn|battle}} against seven opponents in a row, healing between each battle. After the seven {{pkmn|Trainer}}s have been defeated, the player will be rewarded with one of the five [[stats|stat]]-increasing [[vitamin]]s.
Battle Tower challenges are made by entering three of the {{player}}'s {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with the attendant at the front desk. The attendant will then guide the player to a special room where they will {{pkmn|battle}} against seven opponents in a row, healing between each battle. After each of the seven {{pkmn|Trainer}}s has been defeated, the player will have beaten the streak and be rewarded with one of five of the [[vitamin]]s.


====Restrictions====
====Restrictions====
The Battle Tower has several restrictions aside from the amount of {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that can be entered.
The Battle Tower has several restrictions aside from the amount of {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} which can be entered.
* All Pokémon must be less than or equal to the [[level]] of  battle challenged. Levels are in intervals of 10.
* All Pokémon must be less than or equal to the [[level]] of  {{pkmn|battle}} challenged. Levels are in intervals of 10.
* No two Pokémon can be holding the same [[item]].
* No two Pokémon can be holding the same [[item]].
* Items cannot be used by {{pkmn|Trainer}}s on their Pokémon.
* Items cannot be used by {{pkmn|Trainer}}s on their Pokémon.
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===Japanese Crystal===
===Japanese Crystal===
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.
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===
{{main|Battle Tower (Sinnoh)}}
In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, the Battle Tower was replaced with the one from {{game|Platinum}} and likewise joined by a {{OBP|Battle Frontier|Generation IV}}, much like the other two Battle Towers. {{FB|Tower Tycoon|Palmer}} is the [[Frontier Brain]] in these games. It is also the only facility in the {{OBP|Battle Frontier|Generation IV}} that is affected by the [[GB Sounds]] outside of {{pkmn|battle}}.


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
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