Battle Sims

Battle Sims (Japanese: バーチャルなバトル Virtual Battle) are a feature in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness.

Battle CDs, of which 50 can be located throughout Orre, are used to create simulated battles at Realgam Tower. The player is given a team of Pokémon to use in the battle. Generally, there are turn limits to the battles and the battles have a theme. The first time the player successfully completes a Battle CD, a prize is awarded.

Battle Sims are also found in Pokémon HQ Lab, hosted by the Battle Coach using the Battle Sim System. However, these are only beginner simulations.

The first battle in Pokémon XD, and the first time Michael is seen is in a Sim Battle, where Michael is using a Salamence, while the opposing Sim Trainer is using a Metagross.

Sim Trainers are only found in Battle Sims.

Pokémon HQ Lab Battle Sims

Salamence Vs. Metagross

Battle Sim 00

Salamence Vs. Metagross

Learn the basics of battling using
powerful Pokémon.

Single battle:		Difficulty:
Unlimited turns		—
Location:
Pokémon HQ Lab

Vs. Supertrainer Losten

Player's Pokémon

Types:
Dragon	Flying

Ability:

Intimidate

Held item:

None

Salamence♀ Lv.50

Losten's Pokémon

Types:
Steel	Psychic

Ability:

Clear Body

Held item:

None

Metagross Lv.50

Healing Status Problems

Battle Sim 01

Healing Status Problems

Learn how a Pokémon can be healed
from a status problem using an item.

Single battle:		Difficulty:
Unlimited turns		—
Location:
Pokémon HQ Lab

Vs. Supertrainer Jodlet

Player's Pokémon

Type:
Water	Unknown

Ability:

Swift Swim

Held item:

None

Magikarp♀ Lv.10

Splash

Normal

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Jodlet's Pokémon

Types:
Bug	Grass

Ability:

Effect Spore

Held item:

None

Paras♀ Lv.25

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If a Pokémon gets a burn, it steadily loses HP during the battle. It's best to heal it as soon as possible.

The player starts with 5 Burn Heals, 5 Parlyz Heals, 5 Antidotes, and 5 Awakenings. Both the player's Magikarp and the opponent's Paras start off battle with a burn.

Pokémon Types and Move Types

Battle Sim 02

Pokémon Types and Move Types

If a Pokémon's type and its attack move's
type are the same, the move will inflict
greater damage.

Single battle:		Difficulty:
Unlimited turns		—
Location:
Pokémon HQ Lab

Vs. Supertrainer Jodlet

Player's Pokémon

Type:
Normal	Unknown

Ability:

Run Away

Held item:

None

Rattata♀ Lv.10

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Jodlet's Pokémon

Type:
Fighting	Unknown

Ability:

Thick Fat

Held item:

None

Makuhita♂ Lv.8

Brick Break

Fighting

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If an attack move isn't the same type as the Pokémon using it, you may be dismayed by how little damage it causes. Learn to choose moves for your Pokémon after you confirm the Pokémon and the move's types.

Pokémon Type Matchups

Battle Sim 03

Pokémon Type Matchups

Every type of Pokémon has strengths and
weaknesses to other types.
Learn how Pokémon types match up.

Single battle:		Difficulty:
Unlimited turns		—
Location:
Pokémon HQ Lab

Vs. Supertrainer Jodlet

Player's Pokémon

Types:
Electric	Steel

Ability:

Magnet Pull

Held item:

None

Magnemite Lv.10

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Type:
Grass	Unknown

Ability:

Chlorophyll

Held item:

None

Tangela♂ Lv.10

Vine Whip

Grass

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Jodlet's Pokémon

Type:
Water	Unknown

Ability:

Water Veil

Held item:

None

Goldeen♂ Lv.10

Water Sport

Water

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Type:
Ground	Unknown

Ability:

Sand Veil

Held item:

None

Sandshrew♂ Lv.10

Earthquake

Ground

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Electric-type Pokémon are strong against Water-type Pokémon, but are weak against Ground-type Pokémon. Think about what a Ground-type Pokémon would be weak against.

Moves That Hit Multiple Pokémon

Battle Sim 04

Moves That Hit Multiple Pokémon

Learn about the pros and cons of attack
moves that hit more than one Pokémon.

Double battle:		Difficulty:
Unlimited turns		—
Location:
Pokémon HQ Lab

Vs. Supertrainer Jodlet

Player's Pokémon

Type:
Water	Unknown

Ability:

Huge Power

Held item:

None

Marill♂ Lv.8

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Types:
Rock	Ground

Ability:

Sturdy

Held item:

None

Geodude♂ Lv.8

Earthquake

Ground

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Jodlet's Pokémon

Type:
Fire	Unknown

Ability:

Magma Armor

Held item:

None

Slugma♂ Lv.8

Ember

Fire

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Type:
Electric	Unknown

Ability:

Static

Held item:

None

Electrike♀ Lv.8

Tackle

Normal

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In a Double Battle, a move that hits both of your opponent's Pokémon is very useful. But, be careful. There are some moves that also hit the Pokémon in your party, too.

Pokémon with Two Types

Battle Sim 05

Pokémon with Two Types

A Pokémon that is of two types is a little
complicated for matching move types.
Let's learn how this works.

Single battle:		Difficulty:
Unlimited turns		—
Location:
Pokémon HQ Lab

Vs. Supertrainer Jodlet

Player's Pokémon

Type:
Electric	Unknown

Ability:

Static

Held item:

None

Pikachu♂ Lv.8

ThunderShock

Electric

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Type:
Grass	Unknown

Ability:

Overgrow

Held item:

None

Treecko♂ Lv.8

Absorb

Grass

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Jodlet's Pokémon

Types:
Water	Ground

Ability:

Damp

Held item:

None

Wooper♂ Lv.10

Water Gun

Water

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A Pokémon of a single type may have a type weakness, but a dual-type Pokémon may not have that same type weakness. On the other hand, a dual-type Pokémon may have even more type disadvantages than a single-type Pokémon. Knowing the difference is the key to victory.

Switching Pokémon In/Out of Battle

Battle Sim 06

Switching Pokémon In/Out of Battle

Learn how Pokémon should be switched
out of battle and replaced with a reserve
when at a clear disadvantage.

Single battle:		Difficulty:
Unlimited turns		—
Location:
Pokémon HQ Lab

Vs. Supertrainer Jodlet

Player's Pokémon

Types:
Normal	Flying

Ability:

Keen Eye

Held item:

None

Pidgey♀ Lv.5

Gust

Flying

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Types:
Rock	Ground

Ability:

Rock Head

Held item:

None

Geodude♀ Lv.5

Earthquake

Ground

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Jodlet's Pokémon

Type:
Electric	Unknown

Ability:

Static

Held item:

None

Pikachu♂ Lv.7

ThunderShock

Electric

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Types:
Bug	Grass

Ability:

Effect Spore

Held item:

None

Paras♂ Lv.7

Giga Drain

Grass

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If the opposing Pokémon has a type advantage over yours, one tactic is to switch it out of the battle and switch in a Pokémon held in reserve. You should have Pokémon of different types so that you can flexibly respond to whatever type of Pokémon the opponent deploys.

Tactics That Rely on Abilities

Battle Sim 07

Tactics That Rely on Abilities

Every Pokémon has a single ability.
Using Levitate as an example,
learn how this ability can affect battles.

Single battle:		Difficulty:
Unlimited turns		—
Location:
Pokémon HQ Lab

Vs. Supertrainer Jodlet

Player's Pokémon

Type:
Poison	Unknown

Ability:

Sticky Hold

Held item:

None

Grimer♀ Lv.20

Sludge

Poison

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Type:
Poison	Unknown

Ability:

Levitate

Held item:

None

Koffing♂ Lv.21

Sludge

Poison

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Jodlet's Pokémon

Type:
Ground	Unknown

Ability:

Sand Veil

Held item:

None

Diglett♂ Lv.22

Magnitude

Ground

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Many kinds of abilities provide an edge in battle. That's why you absolutely have to confirm what abilities your Pokémon have.

Tactics Involving Item Use

Battle Sim 08

Tactics Involving Item Use

Learn about items that Pokémon can hold
for use during a battle.

Single battle:		Difficulty:
Unlimited turns		—
Location:
Pokémon HQ Lab

Vs. Supertrainer Jodlet

Player's Pokémon

Types:
Normal	Flying

Ability:

Held item:

Taillow♂ Lv.10

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Jodlet's Pokémon

Types:
Water	Flying

Ability:

Keen Eye

Held item:

None

Wingull♀ Lv.10

Water Gun

Water

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A Pokémon can hold one item and use it during a battle to restore HP, raise stats, and so on. The holding Pokémon will use the item automatically when needed, so it is very convenient. Not all items can be used by Pokémon, however.

Tactics Involving Status Problems

Battle Sim 09

Tactics Involving Status Problems

Learn how to battle advantageously by
causing status problems in the opposing
Pokémon.

Single battle:		Difficulty:
Unlimited turns		—
Location:
Pokémon HQ Lab

Vs. Supertrainer Jodlet

Player's Pokémon

Type:
Ghost	Unknown

Ability:

Levitate

Held item:

None

Duskull♀ Lv.15

Jodlet's Pokémon

Type:
Ghost	Unknown

Ability:

Insomnia

Held item:

None

Shuppet♂ Lv.15

Astonish

Ghost

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Certain moves cause status problems, such as confusion or a burn, in targets. If you're facing a tough Pokémon that's hard to knock out, try using a move that enfeebles it with a status problem.

Tactics Involving Stat-Changing Moves

Battle Sim 10

Tactics Involving Stat-Changing Moves

Learn how moves that can boost or lower
stats can help you win battles easily.

Single battle:		Difficulty:
Unlimited turns		—
Location:
Pokémon HQ Lab

Vs. Supertrainer Jodlet

Player's Pokémon

Type:
Ground	Unknown

Ability:

Lightningrod

Held item:

None

Cubone♀ Lv.13

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Jodlet's Pokémon

Type:
Normal	Unknown

Ability:

Natural Cure

Held item:

None

Chansey♀ Lv.13

Softboiled

Normal

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There are moves that can boost the states of your Pokémon. There are also moves that lower the stats of the opposing Pokémon. Try using moves that affect Pokémon stats on a tough opponent. You may get an easy victory out of it!

Single Battle Combos

Battle Sim 11

Single Battle Combos

Let's learn about a Single Battle
combo using a basic weather combo.

Single battle:		Difficulty:
Unlimited turns		—
Location:
Pokémon HQ Lab

Vs. Supertrainer Jodlet

Player's Pokémon

Types:
Grass	Flying

Ability:

Chlorophyll

Held item:

None

Tropius♂ Lv.20

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Jodlet's Pokémon

Type:
Normal	Unknown

Ability:

Natural Cure

Held item:

None

Chansey♀ Lv.20

Shock Wave

Electric

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The weather can affect the power and/or the behavior of certain moves. A move that is somewhat tricky to use can become extremely powerful if the weather condition is changed in its favor.

Double Battle Combos

Battle Sim 12

Double Battle Combos

Using combos can bring victory even
when facing tough opponents.
Learn how Double Battle combos work.

Double battle:		Difficulty:
Unlimited turns		—
Location:
Pokémon HQ Lab

Vs. Supertrainer Jodlet

Player's Pokémon

Type:
Normal	Unknown

Ability:

Run Away

Held item:

None

Eevee♀ Lv.5

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Type:
Water	Unknown

Ability:

Water Absorb

Held item:

None

Vaporeon♂ Lv.5

Surf

Water

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Jodlet's Pokémon

Type:
Electric	Unknown

Ability:

Held item:

Pikachu♂ Lv.5

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Type:
Normal	Unknown

Ability:

Held item:

Whismur♂ Lv.5

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A Double Battle combo is one that involves both the Pokémon in battle, obviously. By having two Pokémon work as a duo, even tough opponents can be defeated.

Battle CD Battle Sims

Main article: Battle CD

Trivia

Supertrainer Jodlet's Paras knows Sleep Powder, a move which Paras cannot legally learn in any games.
- Similarly, the Tropius for use by the player knows Rain Dance, a move that Tropius cannot legally learn in any games.

In other languages

Language		Title
French		Holocombat
German		Kampfsim
Italian		Lotta Virtuale
Spanish		Combate Virtual

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