Learn the ins and outs of Triple Battles in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire! Discover the importance of Pokémon placement, range, and the unique 'Shifting' action to dominate your opponents.
Alright, let's talk about Triple Battles in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire! These are pretty wild – you've got three Pokémon out on your side, and your opponent does too, making it a total of six on the field. It's basically like a Double Battle, but with an extra Pokémon for each side. The two biggest things to keep in mind here are how moves 'reach' other Pokémon (we call this Range) and where you position your Pokémon on the field.
Most moves can only hit Pokémon right next to them, including diagonally. In a Triple Battle, if your Pokémon is on either the left or right side of your lineup, they can only target the enemy Pokémon on their direct side, the enemy in the middle, or one of your own allies.
However, the Pokémon smack-dab in the middle of your lineup has a huge advantage. They can target literally *any* other Pokémon on the field, whether they're an enemy or an ally. And if a move has the 'Long Range' property, it can hit anyone, anywhere, no matter their position!
- Synergy is Key: Just like in Double Battles, having your Pokémon work well together is super important. Plan your team's moves and abilities so they complement each other.
- Placement Matters: Think carefully about where you put each Pokémon. Try to line up Pokémon so they're facing enemy Pokémon that their types are strong against. This gives you a big advantage in damage and defense.
- The Middle Pokémon's Role: For the Pokémon in the middle spot, you'll want them to be pretty tough. Ideally, their type should be at least neutral against all three of the opponent's Pokémon. If they're strong against them, even better! This Pokémon is your anchor and needs to be able to take a hit.
There's also a unique action you can take in Triple Battles called Shifting. Instead of using a move or an item, a Pokémon can choose to switch places with an adjacent teammate. When it's that Pokémon's turn, they'll swap spots with their ally.
A Word of Caution on Shifting: Be careful when you use Shifting! If the Pokémon that just shifted then uses a move, and its new position means the target is now out of range, the move will completely miss. So, always double-check the range after you shift. If there's no Pokémon to switch with (meaning there are only two or fewer Pokémon left on your side who haven't fainted), they'll just shift into the empty spot.
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