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# Pokemon Battle Revolution Rental Pokemon: How Rental Passes Work
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- Published: 2026-10-11T20:33:58.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-12T01:00:10.000Z
- Description: Rental Pokemon in Pokemon Battle Revolution come in preset passes that you can use in battle. Here is how the passes work and how to choose between them.
- Author: Alex Morgan
- Tags: Pokemon Battle Revolution, Wii, Pokemon guides, rental Pokemon, #gce-617c710a

Rental Pokemon in Pokemon Battle Revolution are preset teams of Pokemon, grouped into **Rental Passes**. [\[1\]](https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/934033-pokemon-battle-revolution/56962815?ref=idleweekend.net) A Rental Pass is a type of Battle Pass in the game, and each one comes with predetermined Pokemon. [\[2\]](https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Rental%5FPass?ref=idleweekend.net) You start with a choice between two Rental Passes, so your first pick decides which Pokemon you battle with early on. Related reading: [Pokemon Battle Revolution Walkthrough](https://idleweekend.net/pokemon-battle-revolution-walkthrough/).

This matters because the pass you choose shapes how your early battles feel. If you like a particular kind of fight, the pass built around those Pokemon gives you a head start. Think of it like picking a starter team before a long campaign.

This guide explains how passes work and how to pick one for your playstyle. You will see what each choice means for your team, and how to decide between the two starting options.

## How does a Rental Pass work?

A Rental Pass is a type of Battle Pass in Pokemon Battle Revolution, and it comes with a set team already chosen for you. [\[2\]](https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Rental%5FPass?ref=idleweekend.net) Think of it as a ready-made lineup rather than a collection of Pokemon you raise yourself. The Pokemon on each pass are fixed, so your choice is which pass to use, not which individual Pokemon to build. Learn more in [Pokemon Battle Revolution Tips for Beginners](https://idleweekend.net/pokemon-battle-revolution-tips-for-beginners/).

### Renting up to six Pokemon

When you use a pass, you rent Pokemon from its list, and you can rent up to six Pokemon from a single pass. [\[3\]](https://pokemon.fandom.com/wiki/Pok%C3%A9mon%5FBattle%5FRevolution?ref=idleweekend.net) That is a full battle team, so a pass gives you everything you need to enter a match without building a team from scratch.

For example, if you want a small squad, you can rent only the Pokemon you need and leave the rest on the pass. The pass sets the pool, and you decide how many of those Pokemon join your team.

### Why the rented Pokemon get stronger

The Pokemon you rent do not stay at the same strength. They become stronger as you progress through the game. [\[3\]](https://pokemon.fandom.com/wiki/Pok%C3%A9mon%5FBattle%5FRevolution?ref=idleweekend.net) A team you rent early in the game will be weaker than the same Pokemon later on, so the progress you make matters as much as the lineup you pick.

### Putting it together

The basic loop is simple. Pick a pass, rent the Pokemon you want from its list, and keep playing so your rented team grows with you. Once you know how the passes behave, it is easier to judge which one suits the way you like to battle.

![Close-up of hands gripping a game controller as the television ahead shows a colorful creature battle menu.](https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?q=hands%20gripping%20game%20controller%20in%20front%20of%20TV%20showing%20battle%20menu&w=800&h=450&rs=1&c=4)

## Which Rental Pass should you pick at the start?

At the start of the game, you choose one of two Rental Passes [\[1\]](https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/934033-pokemon-battle-revolution/56962815?ref=idleweekend.net). Each pass is a preset team of Pokemon, so the pass you pick decides which Pokemon you begin with [\[1\]](https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/934033-pokemon-battle-revolution/56962815?ref=idleweekend.net).

### Match the pass to how you like to battle

Pick the pass whose Pokemon fit the kind of battles you enjoy most. Say you like quick, aggressive turns. Choose the pass whose Pokemon suit that style, and skip the one that feels like a poor match for how you play.

Think about what you have enjoyed in other games, too. If you tend to stick with one strategy, a pass built around a single approach will feel natural. If you like mixing things up, the pass with a broader range of Pokemon may suit you better.

### Your first choice is not permanent

Your first pass is not locked in for the whole game. You can still try the other styles later, so you don't need to agonize over this decision. Pick the team that sounds most fun right now, play with it, and see how it feels.

The first pass sets your early battles, but it doesn't close any doors. Treat it as a starting point rather than a final answer, and move on when you're ready to try something new.

![A player scrolls through glowing creature portraits on a television screen, comparing options before starting a match.](https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?q=player%20scrolling%20creature%20portraits%20on%20glowing%20TV%20selection%20screen&w=800&h=450&rs=1&c=4)

## How do you unlock more Rental Passes?

You unlock more Rental Passes by playing through the game. Each additional pass is earned by using your current passes to defeat the Gateway Colosseum [\[4\]](https://pokemondb.net/pokebase/386192/how-do-you-unlock-rental-passes-in-pokemon-battle-revolution?ref=idleweekend.net). That makes the Gateway fight the moment that matters most, because beating it is what adds new choices to your list.

### Why progress is what opens new choices

Progress through the Colosseums is what opens up more choices. The extra passes don't appear because you visited a menu or waited around. They come from winning battles and moving forward, so each fight you finish is a step toward the next pass [\[4\]](https://pokemondb.net/pokebase/386192/how-do-you-unlock-rental-passes-in-pokemon-battle-revolution?ref=idleweekend.net).

If you stop partway through, you stay with the passes you already have. The only way forward is to keep winning and keep moving on through the Colosseums.

### A practical example

Say you pick a pass and fight your way to the Gateway Colosseum. Once you beat it with those passes, the next pass is unlocked and ready for you to try [\[4\]](https://pokemondb.net/pokebase/386192/how-do-you-unlock-rental-passes-in-pokemon-battle-revolution?ref=idleweekend.net). You don't need a special trick or a separate task to get there.

This also means you can plan around the Gateway fight. Know that it is the battle that unlocks more options, and give it your full attention rather than rushing toward a later Colosseum.

### Keep your eye on the next win

It's easy to focus on the passes themselves, but the passes arrive as a result of normal play. Every win moves you further along, and each new pass grows out of the progress you have already made [\[4\]](https://pokemondb.net/pokebase/386192/how-do-you-unlock-rental-passes-in-pokemon-battle-revolution?ref=idleweekend.net).

Keep playing, keep winning, and the choices you want will open up along the way.

## Which rental team fits your playstyle?

Choose a balanced pass if you like adjusting your tactics from battle to battle. Choose a single-strategy pass if you prefer a clear game plan. The Pokemon in the pass decide how far either approach can go.

| Criteria        | Balanced battler                         | Single-strategy player                   |
| --------------- | ---------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- |
| Team makeup     | Mix of Pokemon types                     | Built around one approach                |
| Best when       | You want to adapt to different opponents | You want a consistent plan               |
| What to compare | Type spread across the team              | How well each Pokemon fits the main plan |

The balanced option gives you more answers to unfamiliar opponents, while the single-strategy option rewards practice with one style. The trade-off is flexibility against focus. Neither is better in general; it depends on how you like to think through a fight.

### Balanced battlers should look for a mix of types

If you enjoy changing your moves as a battle unfolds, look for a pass with a mix of Pokemon types. A team with different types can answer more kinds of opponents. For example, if one Pokemon struggles against a rival, a teammate of another type may handle that rival well.

### Single-strategy players can focus on one approach

If you like a clear plan, choose a pass built around one approach. Your Pokemon then work toward the same goal, so you learn how each one contributes. This suits players who want to master one style rather than switch often.

### Compare the Pokemon before you commit

Each pass comes with predetermined Pokemon, so you can see the full team before you choose [\[2\]](https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Rental%5FPass?ref=idleweekend.net). Read through the list in each pass and ask whether those Pokemon match the battles you want. Think about which Pokemon you would use most, not only the ones that look strongest. Then commit to the pass that fits your style.

## How do rental teams fit into the Colosseum run?

Your rental team has to carry you through the whole game, so use the early battles to test it. The game has ten Colosseums that you pass through as you progress [\[3\]](https://pokemon.fandom.com/wiki/Pok%C3%A9mon%5FBattle%5FRevolution?ref=idleweekend.net). That gives you a long run of fights to learn from before you commit to anything.

Rental Pokemon become stronger as you progress, so the team you start with is the one that grows into the later Colosseums [\[3\]](https://pokemon.fandom.com/wiki/Pok%C3%A9mon%5FBattle%5FRevolution?ref=idleweekend.net). A good early match-up pays off later, and a poor one is harder to fix once the battles get tougher.

### Test teams before custom battles

Use the rental system as a practice ground before you try custom battles. A rental team is ready to use, so you can see how a team style plays out without building one from scratch. That matters most if you are new to team building, because custom battles start with a blank slate.

Try this: run the same rental team through several Colosseum matches. Note which Pokemon win most of your battles and which keep falling behind. A simple tally on paper is enough, and it shows you what to copy and what to avoid.

If a team feels too slow or too one-sided, switch to a different one and run the same test again. Comparing two or three teams over the same Colosseums teaches you more than reading about them. Once you know which approach suits you, custom battles are much easier to plan.

Keep a short list of the opponents that gave you trouble and the Pokemon that handled them well. That list becomes your starting point for a first custom team, and you will already know which moves and roles have worked for you.

## Where should you start with rental Pokemon?

Your first move is to pick one of the two passes offered at the beginning. The game gives you a choice between two Rental Passes to begin with. [\[1\]](https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/934033-pokemon-battle-revolution/56962815?ref=idleweekend.net)

More passes open up as you play. By playing through the game, you can unlock additional passes, and one of them is earned by using your passes to defeat the Gateway Colosseum. [\[4\]](https://pokemondb.net/pokebase/386192/how-do-you-unlock-rental-passes-in-pokemon-battle-revolution?ref=idleweekend.net)

The one thing to remember is that your first pass is a starting point, not a final commitment. Once you have a team in hand, read the walkthrough next. It follows the game from the first Colosseum matches to the final cups, so you can see how the rest of the progression fits together.

## Sources

1. [What are all the playable Pokemon? - GameFAQs - GameSpot](https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/934033-pokemon-battle-revolution/56962815?ref=idleweekend.net)
2. [Rental Pass - Bulbapedia](https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Rental%5FPass?ref=idleweekend.net)
3. [Pokémon Battle Revolution - Pokemon Wiki - Fandom](https://pokemon.fandom.com/wiki/Pok%C3%A9mon%5FBattle%5FRevolution?ref=idleweekend.net)
4. [How do you unlock Rental Passes in Pokemon Battle ...](https://pokemondb.net/pokebase/386192/how-do-you-unlock-rental-passes-in-pokemon-battle-revolution?ref=idleweekend.net)