A Primer: The Battle Maison 2

Learn how to earn BP in the Battle Maison, understand Super Battles, and build a winning team for Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. Get expert tips!

Alright, let’s dive into the Battle Maison! This is where you’ll really test your team’s strength and earn some sweet Battle Points (BP) that you can trade for awesome items. Think of it as the ultimate post-game challenge in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.

The Maison has two main challenges: Regular Battles and Super Battles. You start with Regular Battles, and once you hit 20 wins, you unlock the Super Battles. The kicker? Super Battles can go on forever until you lose, making them the best place to rack up BP. Regular Battles are a bit more limited in how much BP you get per win, but they’re a good warm-up.

Here’s a quick rundown of how BP is earned:

You’ll notice that the BP rewards jump up significantly in Super Battles, especially around the 20 and 50-win marks. Hitting those special milestones in Regular Battles also gives you a nice BP boost. And hey, winning 50 consecutive Super Battles isn't just about BP; you'll also snag a statue for your Maison and potentially some rare Berries from a helpful girl east of the Maison if you hit 100 or 200 wins!

Now, about the opponents you’ll face: for the most part, they’re totally random. This means you can’t just memorize specific teams to beat them. The only exceptions are those special trainers you meet at the 20 and 50-win marks in each battle type – they’re unique! Because of this randomness, your best bet is to build a super-versatile team that can handle pretty much anything thrown at it. Think Pokémon with a wide range of moves, like Latios, Blaziken, Lucario, Charizard, Noivern, or Dragonite. Make sure you’ve taught them some good TMs and HMs along the way!

Honestly, you should aim to build a team that’s ready for competitive play, maybe even VGC-level. It’s all about having a solid strategy and Pokémon that can adapt. Don't forget, you can save and interrupt your Battle Maison challenge now, which is a huge plus! Unlike older games, you don't have to go for broke in one sitting. You can take breaks, do some online battles, and come back refreshed. Just remember, your streak ends if you lose a battle or decide to switch from Regular to Super Battles (or vice versa).