PokéRinger

PokéRinger (Japanese: ポケリンガ PokéRinger) is an anime competition featuring Pokémon that can fly. A hot air balloon is released containing a ring hanging from it. The Pokémon try to retrieve the ring before the others and deliver it to a target on the ground. On doing so, the word "GOAL!" would flash on the screen set up for the competition.

Staraptor and Honchkrow competing for the ring

The competition was first featured in That's Just Swellow where it was held in Crossgate Town. Ash and James competed with Taillow and Dustox, respectively. Both made it to the finals, and during the match, Taillow evolved into Swellow and won. The prize for the contest was obtaining honorary citizenship of the town.

It was featured again in Pursuing a Lofty Goal! where it was held in Squallville. Ash and Paul participated with their Staravia and Honchkrow, respectively. James also entered with Jessie's Yanmega but lost in the very first round. Ash and Paul both made it to the finals, and during the match, Ash's Staravia evolved into Staraptor and won the tournament. The prize for the competition is a certificate granting honorary citizenship of the town and a lot of food.

Known competitiors

Hoenn PokéRinger (Crossgate Town)

Trainer Pokémon Place
Volt   Volbeat N/A
May   Beautifly N/A
Shane   Swablu N/A
James   Dustox Runner-up
Ash    Taillow → Swellow Winner


Other Pokémon entered

 
Skarmory
 
Golbat
 
Spearow
 
Crobat
 
Beedrill
 
Hoppip
 
Skiploom
 
Jumpluff
 
Ninjask
 
Wingull
 
Pelipper
 
Yanma

Sinnoh PokéRinger (Squallville)

Trainer Pokémon Place
Taylor   Skarmory N/A
Provo   Dragonite N/A
James   Yanmega N/A
Steveland   Skiploom Top 4
Paul   Honchkrow Runner-up
Ash    Staravia → Staraptor Winner


Other Pokémon entered

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Noctowl
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Fearow
 
Swellow
 
Wingull
 
Swablu

Trivia

  • Both times Ash competed in the PokéRinger competition, he won with his participating Pokémon evolving into its final stage.


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