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How to Battle with Friends

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Pokemon Champions - How to Battle With Friends
You can battle with friends using the Private Battles option in Pokemon Champions. Read on to learn how to battle with friends and how to add friends in the game.

How to Battle With Friends

How to Invite a Friend How to Join a Friend

How to Invite a Friend

# Step by Step
1
Choose the Battle option from the main menu. Then from the Battle menu, select Private Battles.
2
Select Make a Room. This will prompt you to select from Single or Double Battles and the Regulation Rule Set you want to follow.

Select the option you prefer to create the room.
3
Once you are in the room, press the X button to see the Room ID. Share this Room ID to your friend so they can enter the room.
4
Once your friend has entered the room, choose the space you want to battle in. You can then select Battle in order to choose your prefered team. Select I'm Ready! once you are prepared.

Your friend may join the same space and go through the same process. Once you are both ready, the battle will begin.

How to Join a Friend

# Step by Step
1
Choose the Battle option from the main menu. Then from the Battle menu, select Private Battles.
2
Select Enter a Room ID. Enter the code of your friend's Private Room when prompted.
3
Once you have entered the room, choose the space you want to battle in. You can then select Battle in order to choose your prefered team. Select I'm Ready! once you are prepared.

Your friend may join the same space and go through the same process. Once you are both ready, the battle will begin.

How to Add Friends

How to Send a Friend Request How to Receive a Friend Request

How to Send a Friend Request

# Step by Step
1
Choose the Submenu option from the main menu. Then from the Battle menu, select Friends.
2
Select Send a Friend Request and then enter the Trainer ID of the player you wish to add.
3 Send the Friend Request to the player you wish to add. Afterwards, wait for them to accept it.

How to Accept a Friend Request

# Step by Step
1
Choose the Submenu option from the main menu. Then from the Battle menu, select Profile.
2
Press the X button to reveal your Trainer ID. Share this with the friend that wants to add you.
3
Go back to the Submenu and select Friends.
4 Select Received Requests in order to see any pending Friend Requests. Accept the Friend Requests from the players that you wish to add.

Pokemon Champions Related Guides

Tips and Tricks Partial
Beginner's Guide to Pokemon Champions

Gameplay Features

Pokemon Home Connectivity and Features All Daily Tasks and Activities
Stat Alignment Explained Confirmed Battle Mechanics
Available Battle Modes Battle Formats Guide
Pokemon Recruitment Guide Priority Brackets Explained
Pokemon Type Chart Best Items to Buy from the Shop
How to Set Nicknames -

How-To Guides

How to Train Pokemon How to Get Pokemon
How to Prepare for Pokemon Champions How to Get and Use Training Tickets
How to Equip Mega Stones How to Change Your Name and Gender
How to Get and Use Teammate Tickets How to Use Quick Coupons
How to Obtain Pokemon How to Increase Box Size
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