Full Battle

The team Red used in his Full Battle against Blue

A Full Battle (Japanese: フルバトル Full Battle), also known as a six-on-six battle, is a Pokémon battle in which both Trainers use a full party of six Pokémon. The first Trainer to completely knock out all of the opposing Trainer's Pokémon wins the battle.

These battles are rare, both in animation and the games. Typically, Trainers will use fewer than the full six, usually one to three.

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In animation

A photo and footprints of the team Ash used in his Full Battle against Drake

Most Trainers declare a specific number of Pokémon to be used in a battle. This number is very rarely the full six. Battles in the final rounds of each region's League Conference are usually Full Battles.

Pokémon the Series

Pokémon the Series: The Beginning

Episode Trainer Pokémon Result
EP080 Ritchie ZippoButterfree(SpearoworTentacool)XYLoadingXYLoadingSparky Loss
Assunta RhydonVenomoth(SpearoworTentacool)XYLoadingXYLoadingIvysaur Win
Episodes Trainer Pokémon Result
EP111
EP112 		Ash Ash's PikachuAsh's SquirtleAsh's TaurosAsh's LaprasAsh's BulbasaurAsh's Charizard Win
Drake DittoOnixGengarVenusaurElectabuzzDrake's Dragonite Loss

Pokémon the Series: Gold and Silver

Movie Trainer Pokémon Result
M03 Ash Ash's TotodileAsh's BayleefAsh's NoctowlAsh's BulbasaurAsh's CyndaquilAsh's Pikachu Win
Lisa GranbullGirafarigAipomButterfreeMankeyQuagsire Loss
Episodes Trainer Pokémon Result
EP269
EP270 		Ash Ash's TaurosAsh's HeracrossAsh's MukAsh's BayleefAsh's SnorlaxAsh's Charizard Win
Gary NidoqueenMagmarGary's BlastoiseGary's ArcanineScizorGolem Loss
Episodes Trainer Pokémon Result
EP270
EP271
EP272 		Ash Ash's PikachuAsh's TotodileAsh's SnorlaxAsh's NoctowlAsh's BayleefAsh's Charizard Loss
Harrison KecleonHarrison's SneaselHypnoSteelixHarrison's HoundoomHarrison's Blaziken Win
Episode Trainer Pokémon Result
EP272 Harrison XYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingHarrison's Houndoom Loss
Jon XYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingRhyhorn Win
Episode Trainer Pokémon Result
EP272 Jon XYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingRapidash Win
Unnamed
Trainer 		XYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingRhydon Loss

Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire

Episodes Trainer Pokémon Result
AG128
AG129 		Ash Ash's TorkoalAsh's PikachuAsh's GlalieAsh's CorphishAsh's SwellowAsh's Sceptile Win
Katie VenomothGolduckDugtrioMisdreavusScizorWalrein Loss
Episode Trainer Pokémon Result
AG129 Morrison XYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingMorrison's Metang Win
Unnamed
Trainer 		XYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingMachoke Loss
Episode Trainer Pokémon Result
AG129 Tyson XYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingTyson's Meowth Win
Unnamed
Trainer 		XYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingRhydon Loss
Episodes Trainer Pokémon Result
AG129
AG130 		Ash Ash's CorphishAsh's PikachuAsh's TorkoalAsh's SceptileAsh's SwellowAsh's Glalie Win
Morrison GirafarigGrowlitheSwampertSteelixGligarMorrison's Metang Loss
Episode Trainer Pokémon Result
AG130 Tyson XYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingSceptile Win
Unnamed
Trainer 		XYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingRhydon Loss
Episodes Trainer Pokémon Result
AG130
AG131 		Ash Ash's GlalieAsh's TorkoalAsh's CorphishAsh's SwellowAsh's SceptileAsh's Pikachu Loss
Tyson SceptileShiftryHariyamaDonphanMetagrossTyson's Meowth Win

Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl

Episode Trainer Pokémon Result
DP040 Paul Ash's InfernapeWeavilePaul's HonchkrowPaul's TorterraXYLoadingXYLoading Forfeit
Cynthia Cynthia's GarchompXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoading Win
Episode Trainer Pokémon Result
DP128 Paul Paul's MagmortarHariyamaPaul's ElectivireNidokingLaironPaul's Ursaring Loss
Brandon Brandon's legendary giants#RegirockBrandon's legendary giants#RegisteelBrandon's legendary giants#RegiceXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoading Win
Episodes Trainer Pokémon Result
DP131
DP132 		Ash Ash's BuizelAsh's GliscorAsh's StaraptorAsh's TorterraAsh's PikachuAsh's Infernape → Ash's Infernape Loss
Paul Paul's TorterraWeavilePaul's ElectivirePaul's HonchkrowPaul's MagmortarPaul's Ursaring Win
Episodes Trainer Pokémon Result
DP186
DP187
DP188 		Ash Ash's PikachuAsh's InfernapeAsh's StaraptorAsh's BuizelAsh's TorterraAsh's Gliscor Win
Paul AggronGastrodonDrapionNinjaskFroslassPaul's Electivire Loss
Episode Trainer Pokémon Result
DP189 Ash Ash's HeracrossAsh's TorkoalAsh's GibleAsh's SceptileAsh's SwellowAsh's Pikachu Loss
Tobias DarkraiLatiosXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoading Win
Episode Trainer Pokémon Result
DP189 Tobias DarkraiXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoading Win
Unnamed
Trainer 		GranbullEmpoleonMagnezoneZangooseMismagiusMagmortar Loss

Pokémon the Series: Black & White

Episode Trainer Pokémon Result
BW108 Dino DarmanitanMandibuzzCofagrigusLeavannyGalvantulaDruddigon Win
Katharine XYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoading Loss
Episode Trainer Pokémon Result
BW108 Ramone LilligantStoutlandBearticDurantSeismitoadChandelure Win
Antonio XYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoading Loss
Episode Trainer Pokémon Result
BW108 Virgil VaporeonFlareonJolteonLeafeonGlaceonEevee Win
Russet XYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoading Loss
Episode Trainer Pokémon Result
BW108 Cameron SamurottFerrothornCameron's LucarioHydreigonSwannaWatchog Loss
Virgil JolteonLeafeonUmbreonEspeonFlareonXYLoading Win
Episode Trainer Pokémon Result
BW108 Dino ChandelureGigalithSeismitoadHeatmorMandibuzzDruddigon Loss
Virgil JolteonLeafeonUmbreonEeveeEspeonFlareon Win

Pokémon the Series: XY

Episode Trainer Pokémon Result
XY127 Alain MetagrossAlain's CharizardXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoading Win
Remo GurdurrPelipperBouffalantGranbullRhyperiorGarchomp Loss
Episodes Trainer Pokémon Result
XY127
XY128 		Ash Ash's HawluchaAsh's TalonflameAsh's PikachuAsh's NoivernAsh's GoodraAsh's Greninja Win
Sawyer SlakingClawitzerAegislashSalamenceSlurpuffSawyer's Sceptile Loss
Episodes Trainer Pokémon Result
XY130
XY131 		Ash Ash's PikachuAsh's NoivernAsh's HawluchaAsh's TalonflameAsh's GoodraAsh's Greninja Loss
Alain TyranitarWeavileBisharpUnfezantMetagrossAlain's Charizard Win

Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon

Episodes Trainer Pokémon Result
SM141
SM142
SM143
SM144 		Ash Ash's Incineroar → Ash's IncineroarAsh's LycanrocAsh's RowletAsh's PikachuAsh's MelmetalAsh's Naganadel Win
Professor
Kukui 		Professor Kukui's IncineroarBraviaryVenusaurEmpoleonLucarioGuardian deities (anime)#Tapu Koko* Loss

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Episode Trainer Pokémon Result
JN122 Leon DragapultRillaboomLeon's CharizardXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoading Win
Diantha HawluchaTyrantrumAurorusGourgeistGoodraDiantha's Gardevoir Loss
Episodes Trainer Pokémon Result
JN123
JN124
JN125 		Ash Ash's DragoniteAsh's GengarAsh's PikachuAsh's DracovishAsh's Sirfetch'dAsh's Lucario Win
Cynthia SpiritombRoseradeTogekissGastrodonCynthia's GarchompMilotic Loss
Episodes Trainer Pokémon Result
JN129
JN130
JN131
JN132 		Ash Ash's Pikachu/Ash's PikachuAsh's GengarAsh's Sirfetch'dAsh's LucarioAsh's DracovishAsh's Dragonite Win
Leon CinderaceInteleonMr. RimeDragapultRillaboomLeon's Charizard Loss

I Choose You! trilogy

Movie Trainer Pokémon Result
M20 Corey VenusaurGengarXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoading N/A*
Neesha BlastoiseXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoading N/A*

Pokémon Origins

Episode Trainer Pokémon Result
PO04 Red JolteonScytherLaprasDodrioPersianRed's Charizard Win
Blue PidgeotAlakazamRhydonArcanineExeggutorBlastoise Loss

Bidoof's Big Stand

Short Trainer Pokémon Result
Bidoof's Big Stand Unnamed
Trainer 		LuxrayInfernapeGlaceonTogekissLucarioBidoof Win
Unnamed
Trainer 		WeavileProbopassGliscorEmpoleonGolemStaraptor Loss

Pokémon: Paldean Winds

Episode Trainer Pokémon Result
PPW02 Nemona XYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingKilowattrelTaurosFighting Tera TypeXYLoading Win
Aliquis XYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingGarganaclFlamigoAliquis's MeowscaradaGrass Tera Type Loss

In the manga

Full Battles are relatively rare in various mangas, although some Full Battles from the animated series have appeared in its manga adaptations.

Ash & Pikachu

Chapter Trainer Pokémon Result
SP16 Ash Ash's TaurosAsh's HeracrossAsh's MukAsh's BayleefAsh's SnorlaxAsh's Pikachu Win
Gary NidoqueenMagmarGary's BlastoiseGary's ArcanineScizorGolem Loss

The Electric Tale of Pikachu

Chapters Trainer Pokémon Result
ET17
ET18 		Ash Ash's Pikachu (EToP)Ash's SquirtleAsh's TaurosAsh's LaprasAsh's BulbasaurAsh's Charizard Win
Drake DittoXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingDrake's Dragonite Loss

Pokémon Adventures

Most Trainers declare a specific number of Pokémon to be used in a battle. This number is very rarely the full six. In most League Conferences that have been shown, the battle is over as soon as one Pokémon faints.

Red, Green & Blue arc

Chapter Trainer Pokémon Result
PS040 Red SaurSnorPoliPikaXYLoadingXYLoading Win
Blue Blue's CharizardBlue's MachampNinetalesXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoading Loss

Gold, Silver & Crystal arc

Chapter Trainer Pokémon Result
PS111 Gold ExboSunkernSudoboAiboPoliboTogebo Loss
Silver Silver's CroconawSilver's SneaselSilver's UrsaringKingdraTyranitarSilver's Murkrow Win
Chapter Trainer Pokémon Result
PS155 Brock KabutopsBrock's OnixXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoading Loss
Jasmine AmphyJasmine's SteelixTogeticTogeticMagnetonMagneton Win
Chapter Trainer Pokémon Result
PS156 Misty Misty's StarmieXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoading Win
Whitney Whitney's MiltankXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoading Loss
Chapter Trainer Pokémon Result
PS156 Janine GrimerAriadosXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoading Forfeit
Falkner NoctowlSkarmoryXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoading Win
Chapter Trainer Pokémon Result
PS157
PS158 		Lt. Surge ElectabuzzMagnemiteXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoading Tie
Morty GastlyMisdreavusXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoading Tie
Chapter Trainer Pokémon Result
PS158 Sabrina Mr. MimeXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoading Win
Bugsy ScytherHeracrossXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoading Loss
Chapter Trainer Pokémon Result
PS161
PS162 		Blue Blue's RhydonPidgeotExeggutorAlakazamArcanineGyara Win
Chuck MachampHitmonleeHitmontopXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoading Loss
Chapter Trainer Pokémon Result
PS163 Erika BellossomSkiploomXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoading Loss
Pryce SwinubXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoadingXYLoading Win

FireRed & LeafGreen arc

Chapters Trainer Pokémon Result
PS273
PS274 		Red SnorGyaraPikaAeroXYLoadingXYLoading N/A*
Blue Blue's GolduckBlue's Porygon2Blue's ScizorBlue's MachampBlue's RhydonXYLoading N/A*

In the games

Unlike in animation, the games allow two Trainers to use different numbers of Pokémon. While the player can have six Pokémon in the party at a time, many NPCs faced will not. Generally only rivals and Champions have a full team during the main storyline, while Gym Leaders and members of the Elite Four may also have a full team in rematches. Red also has a full team on the player's first match against him in Generations II, IV, and VII. Some Pokémon Breeders maintain a full team, although their Pokémon usually have lower levels than other Trainers' Pokémon in the area. Several core series games have a Fisher with a party of six Magikarp. Triple Battles at the Battle Maison also consist of Full Battles. Only on rare occasions do other Trainers have a full team.

Trivia

  • If movies are not counted, Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl is the only series in which Full Battles took place outside of an official tournament.
  • Pokémon the Series: Black & White is the only series which did not feature a proper Full Battle, as only bits of Cameron versus Virgil and Virgil versus Dino were shown. Though Ash's battle against Cameron was supposed to be a Full Battle and was shown in its entirety, it wasn't a proper Full Battle, as Cameron accidentally handicapped himself by only bringing five Pokémon to the match.
    • This also makes it the only series where Ash is a main character and does not participate in a proper Full Battle of six-on-six.
  • Ash's battle against Gary in the Silver Conference is his only known Full Battle in the animated series where he doesn't use Pikachu.
  • Ash's battle against Cynthia marks the first time Ash has participated in a Full Battle without using a traditional regional first partner Pokémon.
  • Paul is the only character in the animated series that Ash has had more than one Full Battle against.
    • He has also participated in more on-screen Full Battles than any character other than Ash, with a total of four.
    • He is also the only character to have forfeited a Full Battle.
  • Pokémon Journeys: The Series is the only series in which Ash partakes in more than one Full Battle and doesn't lose any of them.

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 全體對戰 Chyùhntái Deuijin
Mandarin 全面對戰 / 全面对战 Quánmiàn Duìzhàn
Danish Totalekamp*
Totalkamp*
Finnish Täysottelu
Italian Lotta Totale
Korean 풀배틀 Full Battle
Norwegian Seks mot seks kamp
Polish Pełna Bitwa
Brazilian Portuguese Batalha Total
Russian Полный битва шесть на шесть*
Битва шесть на шесть Bitva shest na shest*
Spanish Latin America Batalla completa
Spain Combate Total
Swedish Totalstrid
Total Strid*

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