Battle Formats
The five different battle formats are: Single Battle, Double
Battle, Triple Battle, Rotation Battle, and Launcher Battle.
Select “Rules” for more information about each one.
Battle Modes
FREE MODE 
Enjoy casual battles against other Pokémon Trainers.
You gain access to this mode after registering on the Pokémon Global Link (see page 52). Rating Mode is for Trainers who want to master Pokémon battles. Your
RATING MODE 
Rating starts at 1,500 and it will rise or fall depending on your wins and losses. You are matched with other Trainers who have a Rating similar to yours, so the higher your Rating is, the stronger your opponents will be.
Note: If you switch the Nintendo DS system you use and use Nintendo WFC, your Rating will be lost (see page 40).
Note: Your Rating may drop if you lose your connection by getting a communication error during a Rating Mode battle.
Global Trade Station (GTS) 
GTS
There are two ways to trade Pokémon through the GTS. One is to deposit the Pokémon you would like to offer in trade, and the other is to search for Pokémon you want from other players.
Note: Pokémon successfully traded or left for too long of a time on the GTS will not return.
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Deposit Pokémon
Deposit Pokémon you would like to offer for trade. Then, enter conditions (gender, level, etc.) for the Pokémon you would like to receive in trade for the Pokémon you deposited. When someone accepts your conditions, your Pokémon will automatically be traded. If your Pokémon hasn’t been traded yet, you’ll see “SUMMARY” in the menu. Select “TAKE BACK” if you want to take back your Pokémon.
Note: Only Pokémon that are already recorded in your Pokédex can be entered as conditions for a GTS trade.
Note: After you deposit a Pokémon, you do not have to be connected to Nintendo WFC to complete the trade.
Note: There is a chance a Pokémon might disappear if you don’t connect to the GTS for a long time.
Seek Pokémon
You can search for Pokémon you want from the Pokémon deposited by other players. Enter the conditions of a Pokémon you want to search for and tap “SEARCH.” If a Pokémon that matches your conditions is found, the name of the player who deposited it will be displayed on the top screen. Tap “SELECT” to see what Pokémon that player wants in trade. If you want to trade, press 
and choose a Pokémon in your party or PC Box that meets the player’s conditions. If you do not want to trade, press 
to cancel the trade.
Note: Only Pokémon that are already recorded in your Pokédex can be entered as conditions for a GTS search.
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