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While {{TRT}} had conducted "illegal" Double Battles since [[EP003|the third episode]], the first official Double Battle occurred in ''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]''. In order to win the {{badge|Jade Star}}, Ash had to defeat [[Luana]]'s {{p|Marowak}} and {{p|Alakazam}} in a Double Battle. Though [[Ash's Pikachu]] and {{AP|Charizard}} were initially unwilling to cooperate, they eventually overcame their differences in order to win the battle. | While {{TRT}} had conducted "illegal" Double Battles since [[EP003|the third episode]], the first official Double Battle occurred in ''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]''. In order to win the {{badge|Jade Star}}, Ash had to defeat [[Luana]]'s {{p|Marowak}} and {{p|Alakazam}} in a Double Battle. Though [[Ash's Pikachu]] and {{AP|Charizard}} were initially unwilling to cooperate, they eventually overcame their differences in order to win the battle. | ||
After the release of {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}, Double Battles were seen in the anime more often. The first took place in ''[[AG014|All in a Day's Wurmple]]''. [[Forrester Franklin]] introduced the concept to Ash, and they had a battle that Ash won. As in the games, Ash's Gym | After the release of {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}, Double Battles were seen in the anime more often. The first took place in ''[[AG014|All in a Day's Wurmple]]''. [[Forrester Franklin]] introduced the concept to Ash, and they had a battle that Ash won. As in the games, Ash's [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} against [[Tate and Liza]] was a Double Battle. Additionally, in order to qualify for the finals of the [[Ever Grande Conference]], competitors must win three Double Battles in the preliminaries. | ||
Ash had a Double Battle against [[Dome Ace Tucker]] at the {{DL|Battle Frontier (Generation III)|Battle Dome}} in ''[[AG153|Tactics Theatrics!!]]''. He used his {{AP|Corphish}} and {{AP|Swellow}} against the [[Frontier Brain]]'s {{p|Swampert}} and {{p|Arcanine}} and was able to win the battle, earning the Tactics Symbol, his third [[Symbol]] overall. | |||
From ''[[AG072|The Bicker the Better]]'' onwards, Ash teamed up with other Trainers to conduct [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]]s. | From ''[[AG072|The Bicker the Better]]'' onwards, Ash teamed up with other Trainers to conduct [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]]s. | ||
A Double Battle can also be conducted under [[Contest Battle]] rules; more specifically, the battling stage of every [[Grand Festival]] uses the Double Battle style. Additionally, with the introduction of [[Double Performance]]s in the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s have to use two Pokémon in both the Performance Stage and the Battle Stage of [[Pokémon Contest]]s following the format. | A Double Battle can also be conducted under [[Contest Battle]] rules; more specifically, the battling stage of every [[Grand Festival]] uses the Double Battle style. Additionally, with the introduction of [[Double Performance]]s in the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s have to use two Pokémon in both the Performance Stage and the Battle Stage of [[Pokémon Contest]]s following the format. | ||
In ''[[DP138|Strategy Begins at Home!]]'', {{an|Dawn}} challenged her [[mother]], [[Johanna]], to a Double Battle. Despite having developed a strategy which her {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} and {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} managed to pull off during battle, Dawn still had trouble dealing with Johanna's skills as a [[Top Coordinator]] and her well-trained {{TP|Johanna|Glameow}} and {{p|Umbreon}}. As a result, she lost the battle. In ''[[DP155|Double-Time Battle Training!]]'', Dawn faced off against [[Zoey]] in a Double Battle, using her {{TP|Dawn|Mamoswine}} and {{TP|Dawn|Cyndaquil}} against her [[rival]]'s {{p|Kirlia}} and {{p|Leafeon}}. During the battle, Dawn attempted to use a newly developed [[Contest combination|combination]], but it failed and Zoey emerged victorious. | |||
In ''[[BW065|Battling the Bully!]]'', there was a pretend Double Battle between {{OBP|Mick|BW065}} and [[Glenn]], both using borrowed Pokémon. | In ''[[BW065|Battling the Bully!]]'', there was a pretend Double Battle between {{OBP|Mick|BW065}} and [[Glenn]], both using borrowed Pokémon. | ||
Ash battled [[Shamus]], {{AP|Tepig}}'s | Ash battled [[Shamus]], {{AP|Tepig}}'s [[original Trainer]], in a Double Battle in ''[[BW077|Evolution by Fire!]]''. During the battle, Tepig [[Evolution|evolved]], giving him enough power to earn victory for his new Trainer. | ||
{{an|Serena}} battled {{an|Aria}} in a Double Battle in ''[[XY064|Battling with Elegance and a Big Smile!]]''. During the battle, Serena's {{p|Fennekin}} evolved into {{TP|Serena|Braixen}}, allowing her and {{TP|Serena|Pancham}} to even the playing field. However, Aria had to cancel the battle because of an urgent phone call. | {{an|Serena}} battled {{an|Aria}} in a Double Battle in ''[[XY064|Battling with Elegance and a Big Smile!]]''. During the battle, Serena's {{p|Fennekin}} evolved into {{TP|Serena|Braixen}}, allowing her and {{TP|Serena|Pancham}} to even the playing field. However, Aria had to cancel the battle because of an urgent phone call. | ||