Team Battle is the big new feature of Pokkén Tournament DX. Instead of a single fighter, each player picks three, and the first to KO the entire opposing team wins. Here are its rules, the modes where it is available and our tips for building a team.
The rules
- Each player selects three Pokémon, then chooses which one starts.
- A round pits two Pokémon against each other. The loser is replaced by the next Pokémon on their team.
- Damage carries over: the winner of a round starts the next one with their remaining HP, after a slight recovery. Winning a round with only a few HP left therefore leaves you very vulnerable.
- The first player to KO all three opposing Pokémon wins the battle.
Where to play as a team
| Mode | Team Battle |
|---|---|
| Solo Battle | Yes, against the computer |
| Local Battle (same console) | Yes |
| Wireless Battle (two consoles) | Yes |
| Daily Challenge | Some days |
| Online play | Yes, since update 1.1.0 on 15 November 2017 |
| Event Mode | Yes, since update 1.1.0 |
| Official Group Matches | About every other cup, in 2017 and 2018 |
Building your team
- Mix the categories: a Standard, a Power and a Speed fighter cover most situations.
- Put your best fighter last or first depending on your style: first, they can chain two or three wins; last, they make up for a deficit.
- Think about HP: since damage carries over, fighters with 630 or 660 HP (Mewtwo, Suicune, Empoleon, Machamp, Garchomp) last several rounds.
- Choose a versatile Support set, since it will serve all three of your Pokémon.
The other battle rules
- Basic Battle: the classic format, one Pokémon against another over several rounds.
- Extra Battle: in Field Phase, items replace Synergy orbs. Blue ones fill the Synergy Gauge, green ones restore HP, red ones raise attack, defense or speed; some have negative effects.
See also Solo and Training Modes and Online Play.
