Read Pokemon Sword and Shield guide on the Battle Tower. Including battle tower team, battle tower best team, battle tower rewards, battle tower guide, BP Farming, & location!!!
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Battle Tower - Location Guide
Battle Tower Unlocks After Beating The Game
The Battle Tower lets trainers push their Pokemon's abilities in battle. The tower is located on the northern part of the map.
Check Out What To Do After The Game!Battle Tower Location
The Battle Tower is located in the Northernmost part of the map. If you've been there once, you will be able to use the Flying Taxi to fast travel to it.
Battle Tower Best Team For Single Battle
Single Battle System
Single Battles involve bringing three Pokemon from your party into the fight. They will fight 1-on-1, and you will not be given the opportunity to switch Pokemon like you could in your story playthrough.
Use Best Tier Pokemon For Single Battle To Win
Since the Battle Tower is a level playing field, you cannot simply defeat opponents by over-leveling. Organize a good team in order to win! Though the provided link is for ranked battle, they are the best among all Pokemon!
Best Pokemon Tier For Single BattleLegendary Pokemon & Starter Pokemon Are Options
Our team of writers were able to reach the last rank using just Legendaries and starter Pokemon! They are also viable team options too!
Check Out How To Get Legendaries HereBreed Strong Pokemon
Breeding Pokemon is a good way to smoothly navigate the Battle Tower. By breeding, you will be able to ensure your Pokemon have the right nature & individual strengths to thrive.
Base Points (EVs) Count
You will get a massive advantage by properly EV training your Pokemon before taking them to the Battle Tower - this is highly recommended.
Have Wide Move Coverage
To be able to counter various types of Pokemon, it is recommended to bring moves of many types. You can use TM/TR's to greatly improve your overall coverage.
Battle Tower Best Team For Double Battle
Double Battle System
Double Battles require you to bring 4 Pokemon!. This format will require you to think about how your Pokemon can synergize with each other more. You'll need to pay attention to Area of Effect moves that hit all Pokemon!
Use Best Tier Pokemon For Double Battle To Win
Since Double Battle requires proper choices of Pokemon, their Types, their Moves etc, check our double battle tier list to know which Pokemon You should bring out.
Best Pokemon Tier For Double BattleUse Legendary Pokemon & Starter Pokemon
Our team was able to reach the final tier by using Legendaries & starter Pokemon!
Check Out How To Get LegendariesAll-Field Attack Moves Are Effective
In Double Battle, All-Field type moves (aka AoE moves) are extremely effective. However, some AoE moves (like Earthquake) will damage your teammates, so plan carefully!
Recommended All-Field Moves
| Move | Description |
|---|---|
| Blizzard | A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokemon. This may also leave the opposing Pokemon frozen |
| Sludge Wave | The user strikes everything around it by swamping the area with a giant sludge wave. This may also poison those hit |
| Rock Slide | Learge boulders are hurled at opposing Pokemon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokemon flinch |
| Breaking Swipe | The user swings its tough tail wildly and attacks opposing Pokemon. This also lowers their Attack stats |
Have Wide Move Coverage
Just like singles, being able to counter various types of Pokemon is key, so bring moves of many types. You can use TM/TR's to greatly improve your overall coverage.
Rental Team List & Best Rental Team In Battle Tower
Best Rental Team Is Tough Team
All of these teams have some use in different situations. However, if you're just starting out, you will find the tough team is composed by strong set of Pokemon.
[Best] Tough Team
Other Teams
Skill Team
Basic Team
Rain Team
Slow Team
What Are Rental Teams?
Rental Teams can be borrowed from a man at the counter in the Battle Tower. They can be used only in the Battle Tower and are intended for people who haven't raised up their own Pokemon yet. There are 5 different teams which each fulfill a different function.
How To Reach & Beat Leon
Level Cap is 50
Level 50 is the limit of Battle Tower Battles. This means even if your Pokemon are over 50, they will scale back down to 50 in the Battle Tower. However, if your Pokemon is below level 50, they will not be boosted up. Level up your Pokemon to 50 first!
>> Check Out Our EXP Farming & Leveling Guide
Battle Tower Ranks Go Up To 11 (Master Ball Tier)
The max Rank for both Single & Double Battles is 11, and it is called Master Ball Tier. After reaching Master Ball Tier, only repeating the Master Ball Tier is possible & there will be no rank up rewards.
Leon Battle Before Ranking Up To The Next Ball Tier
Ranks are given a number, but they are also classified by Ball names, like Great Ball Rank, Ultra Ball Rank, etc. Before ranking up to the next tier, you'll need to face off against Leon.
Try Over And Over To Win
As your opponents will use entirely random Pokemon, it can be hard to predict what will happen. The best method to climb the ranks is to simply keep battling. Don't give up & rank up to the Master Ball Tier!
Bring Your Own Pokemon Or Rent!
You can use the Pokemon you've raised yourself along your journey, or you can rent a team from the Battle Tower. Check out the full list of Rental Teams from below link.
>> Check Out Details Of Rental Team Here
Battle Tower Rewards List
Reward - Rank Up
The following reward list is based on our gameplay experience. More rewards could exist, & it is possible that they are random.
Reward List By Rank
| Rank | Reward |
|---|---|
| 2 | - Rare Candy - 3 BP |
| 3 | - Rare Candy - 3 BP |
| 4 | - 2 Rare Candies - Bottle Cap - sprig of Timid Mint - 5 BP |
| 5 | - 2 Rare Candies - Sprig of Timid Mint - 5 BP |
| 6 | - 2 Rare Candies - Sprig of Lonely Mint - 5 BP |
| 7 | - 3 Rare Candies - Bottle Cap - Sprig of Timid Mint - 10 BP |
| 8 | - 3 Rare Candies - Sprig of Timid Mint - 10 BP |
| 9 | - 3 Rare Candies - Sprig of Impish Mint - 10 BP |
| 10 | - 5 Rare Candies - 2 Bottle Caps - Ability Capsule - Sprig of Serious Mint - 20 BP - Battle Tower Uniform |
| 11 | - 10 Rare Candies - 3 Bottle Caps - Ability Capsule - Gold Bottle Cap - Sprig of Jolly Mint - 50 BP - Tower Master Ribon |
One Time Reward For Single/Double Battle
Although Rank Up Rewards are excellent, they cannot be earned repeatedly. This means you need to use them wisely. One of the best ways is to buy Power Items which will help you when training Base Points (EVs).
Check Out What Base Points (EVs) Are Here!Memorial Uniform & Ribbon Rewarded
When you defeat Leon in higher ranks, you'll be rewarded with a unique Uniform, as well as a special Ribbon for your Pokemon.
Check Out All Uniforms & Other Clothes HereReward - Beating Trainers
Beating each trainer rewards you a fixed 2BP and can randomly give you additional rewards.
>> Check Out Our Efficient BP Farming Guide Here
Random Rewards List - Beating Trainers
The following reward list is created based on our gameplay - other rewards could exist.
- Mint
- Bottle Cap
- Gold Bottle Cap
- Bottle of PP Max
Mints are extremely important items for breeding - make sure to stock up on as many of them as possible.
Check Out Other Items For Breeding HereBP Farming & What Can You Buy With BP (Battle Points)?
Efficient BP Farming Method
- Raise Single & Double Battle Rank
- Repeatedly Beat Trainers in Single Battles
The above 2 methods are the most efficient way to farm BP! Check out the below link to do efficient BP farming!
Check Out BP Farming Method HereWhat You Can Buy With BP?
From Battle items to breeding items, you can buy key items with BP. Check out BP shop list and sold items in our guide!
Check Out BP Shop & ItemPokemon Sword and Shield - Related Articles
Go Back To The Top PageMust Reads For Beginners
| Popular Beginner Tips | |
|---|---|
| Recommended Starters | Story Walkthrough List | Best Team For Story |
Breeding
| Popular Breeding Articles | |
|---|---|
| Step By Step Guide On How To Breed | |
| All Egg Group List | Useful Items For Breeding |
Post Game Content
| Must Read | |
|---|---|
| What To Do After Beating The Game | |
| Ranked Battle Tier List | Ranked Battle Builds List |
| Battle Tower Guide | Ranked Battle Guide |
Database
| Popular Databases | |
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| Galar Pokedex | Base Stats Ranking | Clothes & Hairstyles List |
