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'''Contest announcers''' are people who comment on the [[Pokémon Contest]]s and {{pkmn|Super Contest}}s. They also announce the start of the Contests.
[[File:Marian Chocovine Contest.png|thumb|220px|[[Marian]], an announcer in the anime]]
A '''Pokémon Contest announcer''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンコンテスト司会''' ''Pokémon Contest Moderator'') is a [[Human|person]] who works at [[Contest Hall]]s hosting [[Pokémon Contest]]s. Contest announcers have appeared in the [[core series]] {{pkmn|games}}, the {{pkmn|anime}}, and multiple {{pkmn|manga}} series. They present the contestants, speak to the audience, and keep the event moving by announcing the start of each round and giving a continuous description of what is happening.
 
==In the core series games==
In {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, the announcer appears in the [[Contest Hall]]s to announce the start of the rounds. They also announce the winner and present them with their [[Ribbon]].
 
In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, the announcer is [[Dexter]], who is also a [[Contest Judge]].
 
===Sprites===
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| Overworld sprite from <br>{{color2|000|Generation III}}
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==In the anime==
==In the anime==
===In [[Kanto]]===
[[File:Lilian yellow cards.png|thumb|left|220px|Lilian issuing yellow cards]]
*[[Lilian Meridian|Lilian]] is the Contest announcer in Kanto.
In the {{pkmn|anime}}, Pokémon Contest announcers are responsible for explaining the proceedings to spectators and providing running commentary. At the beginning of the competition, they will introduce the people making the [[Contest Judge|panel of judges]] and show the prize [[Ribbon]] that the winning [[Pokémon Coordinator]] will receive. During the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]], they will welcome each contestant on stage and ask for the judges' opinions. Once all Coordinators have performed and the judges have reached a decision, the announcer will make the results known and start the [[Contest Battle|Battle Stage]]. In this round, they keep track of time and help enforce the rules, issuing {{wp|penalty card}}s if needed.
*[[Jessie]] was once the co-announcer alongside Lilian in the Kanto Grand Festival.
 
An unnamed announcer appeared in ''[[AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!]]'' during the [[Rustboro City]] [[Pokémon Contest]]. Starting with ''[[AG035|Win, Lose or Drew!]]'', [[Vivian Meridian|Vivian]] fulfilled the emcee duties for every other Pokémon Contest held in the [[Hoenn]] [[region]] and the [[Hoenn Grand Festival]] as well. She hosted every competition in a formal and ceremonious way, much like the host of an award ceremony.
 
[[File:Jessadia May Interview.png|thumb|220px|[[Jessie|Jessadia]] interviewing {{an|May}}]]
The younger sister of Vivian, [[Lilian Meridian|Lilian]], was introduced in ''[[AG143|The Saffron Con]]'' as the announcer for the [[Kanto]] Pokémon Contests. Unlike her sister, Lilian's style as an announcer was more in line with that of a {{wp|Sports commentator|sportscaster}}. In addition, she was always trying to get the audience pumped up and create a cheerful atmosphere in the [[Contest Hall]]s. This was noted by {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}, who commented how the crowd in Kanto Contest Halls differed from the ones in Hoenn.
 
In the [[Sinnoh]] region, the master of ceremonies is [[Marian]], who made her debut appearance in ''[[DP011|Mounting a Coordinator Assault!]]'' during the [[Jubilife City]] Pokémon Contest. Besides working as an announcer, Marian has a [[Television|TV show]] and she also records videos for the official Pokémon Contest website.


===In [[Hoenn]]===
[[Jessie]] disguised as the reporter Jessadia was once the co-announcer of the [[Kanto Grand Festival]] alongside Lilian. She also helped Marian during the [[Wallace Cup]] that was held on the shores of [[Lake Valor]], interviewing the competing {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s from the quarters up to the finals.
*[[Vivian Meridian|Vivian]] is the Contest announcer in Hoenn.
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===In [[Sinnoh]]===
 
*[[Marian]] is the announcer in Sinnoh.
==In the manga==
*[[Jessie]] helped Marian during the Wallace Cup. She interviewed the losing {{Pkmn|Coordinator}}s from the quarters up to the finals.
[[File:Contest Announcer DPA.png|thumb|220px|An announcer in [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[Chairtarō]], a recurring announcer in [[Pokémon Adventures]], serves as an announcer for [[Pokémon Contest]]s and [[Pokémon Super Contest]]s held in the [[Hoenn]] and [[Sinnoh]] [[region]]s.
 
===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
An unnamed announcer appeared in ''[[DPA06|Beauty Contest: The Pokémon Super Contest!!]]'' during a [[Pokémon Super Contest]] in which [[Hareta]] and {{OBP|Jun|DPA}} were participating. As part of his duties, he welcomed the four contestants on stage and introduced the three [[Contest Judge]]s—[[Jordan]], [[Dexter]], and [[Keira]]. During the event, he announced the start of each round and commented on the reaction of both the judges and the audience. He was later seen announcing a [[Rank (Contest)|Master Rank]] [[Beautiful (condition)|Beauty Contest]] that had [[Mitsumi]] as one of the participants.
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
In Japanese, the three announcers share アン ''an'' on their names. In English, they also share ''an'' in their names.
* In the Japanese version of the {{pkmn|anime}}, all three announcers share アン ''an'' on their names. In the English [[dub]], their names also end with ''an''.


==In the games==
==In other languages==
===Generation III games===
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In {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, they appear in the Contest Halls to announce the start of the rounds. They also announce the winner and present them with their Ribbon.
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===Generation IV games===
==See also==
The announcer is [[Contest Judge Dexter|Dexter]], who is also a judge.
* {{cat|Episodes with Contests}}


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