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[[File:Grand Festival logo.png|thumb|250px|Grand Festival logo]]
[[File:Grand Festival logo.png|thumb|250px|The Grand Festival logo]]
The '''Grand Festival''' (Japanese: '''グランドフェスティバル''' ''Grand Festival'') is the {{pkmn|anime}}-exclusive final challenge for all [[Pokémon Coordinator]]s. The tournament is held once a year in several [[region]]s and is the [[Pokémon Contest]]s' analog to the [[Pokémon League Conference]].
The '''Grand Festival''' (Japanese: '''グランドフェスティバル''' ''Grand Festival'') is an {{pkmn|anime}}-exclusive competition organized by the [[Pokémon Activities Committee]] that is held once every year in several [[region]]s in the [[Pokémon world]].
 
It is the goal of every [[Pokémon Coordinator]] to enter the Grand Festival. The competition marks the end of a region's [[Pokémon Contest]] circuit and gives rise to a new [[Top Coordinator]].


==Competition==
==Competition==
The general structure of each Grand Festival is similar: [[Pokémon Coordinator]]s must win at least five {{pkmn|Contest}} [[Ribbon]]s of a specific [[region]] in order to be able to participate in that region's Grand Festival. The winner receives the [[Ribbon Cup]], as well as the title of Top Coordinator.
[[File:Hoenn Grand Festival Judges.png|thumb|250px|Judges in the Hoenn Grand Festival]]
The general structure of each Grand Festival tournament is similar: [[Pokémon Coordinator]]s must register for a [[Contest Pass]], something which they can do at any [[Contest Hall]], and then must collect at least five [[Ribbon]]s in order to become eligible to enter the competition. The winner is awarded the title of [[Top Coordinator]] and given the [[Ribbon Cup]] as proof of their achievement.


Due to the large number of participants, Grand Festivals have more judges in attendance.
In contrast with regular [[Pokémon Contest]]s, where contestants have to use the same {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} for the entire [[Contest Battle|Battle Stage]], Coordinators in the Grand Festival are allowed to switch Pokémon between battles. As a result, contestants have the opportunity to showcase their full [[party]] throughout the competition. Another distinguishing aspect is that Grand Festival tournaments have more [[Contest Judge|judges]] in attendance to evaluate the work presented by the large number of Coordinators taking part in the event.


==Rounds==
The [[Hoenn]], [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], and [[Sinnoh]] [[region]]s are all confirmed to have Grand Festival tournaments. The locations chosen to host these competitions appear to change every year and are announced weeks in advance so that everyone who qualified has ample time to prepare and work out their personal schedule.
The tournament is divided into two parts: the [[Appeal|appeals portion]] and the [[Contest Battle|battle portion]].


===Appeals portion===
==Format==
In the appeals portion, {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s show off their Pokémon's [[move]]s in order to impress the judges and the audience. The appeals are awarded points by the competition jury, and the Coordinators with the highest scores proceed to the next round.
The Grand Festival is divided in two stages: one focuses on [[Appeal|performances]], which can be either single or [[Double Performance|double]], and the other revolves around [[Double Battle|two-on-two]] [[Contest Battle]]s.


In the appeals stage of Kanto and Hoenn Grand Festivals, there are two rounds to appeal. In the first, Coordinators have their Pokémon performing with no more than one move, while in the second, Coordinators have their Pokémon using as many moves as necessary. Contrasting this, the Sinnoh Grand Festival only has one appeals round instead of two. The competition is held under the [[Double Performance]] rule, which means that Coordinators must use two Pokémon in all rounds.
===Performances===
In the Performance Stage, [[Pokémon Coordinator]]s show off their {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}'s unique [[move]]s in order to impress the judges and the audience. The performances are awarded points by a [[Contest Judge|panel of judges]], and the Coordinators with the highest scores proceed to the next stage.


In all Grand Festivals, only the best 32 Coordinators proceed to the battle portion.
In the tournaments held in [[Hoenn]] and [[Kanto]], this stage is further divided in two rounds. In the first one, known as the preliminary round, Coordinators have one of their Pokémon performing with no more than one move used one time. The 64 highest-scoring contestants advance to the second round, where they are allowed to use as many moves as necessary to showcase the charms of their Pokémon. Contrasting this, the tournament taking place in [[Sinnoh]] has just one round reserved for performances, during which Coordinators must showcase two Pokémon at once as the competition is held under the [[Double Performance]] rule.


===Battle portion===
The number of Coordinators advancing to the Battle Stage varies. In Hoenn and Sinnoh, 32 contestants will move on to compete in {{wp|Single-elimination tournament|single-elimination}} Contest Battles, while in Kanto, only the 16 best scorers will be allowed to show their battling capabilities.
In the battle portion, Coordinators shows how skilled they and their Pokémon are when put into battle. All battles follow the [[Double Battle]] style. Competing Coordinators are matched-up randomly by computer up to the semifinals, which is the last round that computer will choose a random match-up. Whoever loses is out of the tournament. The Coordinator who wins the fifth and final round of this portion is then declared the winner of the entire competition.


==Top Coordinator==
===Battles===
A '''Top Coordinator''' (Japanese: '''トップコーディネーター''' ''Top Coordinator'') is the highest known level of rank for a [[Pokémon Coordinator]]. The title is bestowed upon Coordinators who have won a Grand Festival. The following is a list of individuals who are Top Coordinators:
In the Battle Stage, Pokémon Coordinators are randomly matched-up by a computer up to the semifinals. The battles adhere to the [[Double Battle]] format and victory goes to the Coordinator whose attacks most effectively lower the opponent's points within the five-minute time limit. A battle will also end due to judges ruling {{DL|Fainting|Battle Off}} when understanding that both of a contestant's Pokémon are unable to battle, or when they perceive that the one standing after its partner has been previously knocked out can no longer continue.


* [[Dr. Abby]]
Contestants move up the brackets in single-elimination style. Highly skilled Coordinators move on to compete with a smaller pool of contestants, and each losing Coordinator is placed accordingly. After a winner is decided, they are bestowed the title of [[Top Coordinator]] and awarded the [[Ribbon Cup]].
* [[Fantina]]
 
* [[Johanna]]
==List of Grand Festival tournaments==
* [[Juan]]
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{contest color}}; border:3px solid #{{contest color dark}}; margin:auto; text-align:center"
* {{jo|Marina}}
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Region
* {{ho|Robert}}
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}" | Grand Festival
* [[Solidad]]
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}" | Location
* [[Wallace]]
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}" | Starting episode
* [[Yuma]]
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}" | Final episode
* [[Zoey]]
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}" | Winner
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Other notable contestants
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}" | {{color2|{{hoenn color dark}}|Hoenn}}
| [[Hoenn Grand Festival]]
| [[File:Grand Festival Hoenn.png|x100px|Slateport City]]<br>[[Slateport City]]
| [[File:AG121.png|x100px|Hi Ho Silver Wind!]]<br>''[[AG121|Hi Ho Silver Wind!]]''
| [[File:AG123.png|x100px|Rhapsody in Drew]]<br>''[[AG123|Rhapsody in Drew]]''
| [[File:Robert Ribbon Cup.png|x100px|Robert]]<br>{{ho|Robert}}
| [[Drew]] (Runner-up)<br>{{an|May}} (Top 8)<br>[[Harley]] (Top 32)
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{kanto color light}}" | {{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Kanto}}
| [[Kanto Grand Festival]]
| [[File:Grand Festival Kanto.png|x100px|Indigo Plateau]]<br>[[Indigo Plateau]]
| [[File:AG180.png|x100px|May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!]]<br>''[[AG180|May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!]]''
| [[File:AG182.png|x100px|Channeling the Battle Zone!]]<br>''[[AG182|Channeling the Battle Zone!]]''
| [[File:Solidad Ribbon Cup.png|x100px|Solidad]]<br>[[Solidad]]
| {{an|May}} (Top 4)<br>[[Drew]] (Top 8)<br>[[Harley]] (Top 16)
|-
! style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" |{{color2|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Sinnoh}}
| style="background:#FFF" | [[Sinnoh Grand Festival]]
| style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Grand Festival Sinnoh.png|x100px|Lake Valor]]<br>[[Lake Valor]]
| style="background:#FFF" | [[File:DP174.png|x100px|Last Call — First Round!]]<br>''[[DP174|Last Call — First Round!]]''
| style="background:#FFF" | [[File:DP177.png|x100px|A Grand Fight for Winning!]]<br>''[[DP177|A Grand Fight for Winning!]]''
| style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Zoey Winning.png|x100px|Zoey]]<br>[[Zoey]]
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{an|Dawn}} (Runner-up)<br>[[Jessie|Jessilina]] (Top 4)<br>[[Nando]] (Top 4)
|}
 
==Awards==
===Top Coordinator===
{{main|Top Coordinator}}
The title of '''Top Coordinator''' (Japanese: '''トップコーディネーター''' ''Top Coordinator'') is an {{wp|Title of honor|honorary title}} bestowed upon a [[Pokémon Coordinator]] who has won the Grand Festival in recognition of their merits. The person bestowed does not have to carry out any specific duties.
 
===Ribbon Cup===
{{main|Ribbon Cup}}
The '''Ribbon Cup''' (Japanese: '''リボンカップ''' ''Ribbon Cup'') is a trophy awarded to a Pokémon Coordinator who has won the Grand Festival to mark their achievement. It denotes its recipient as having become a Top Coordinator. It is made of pure gold and its design varies depending on the [[region]].


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Apparently, a Grand Festival may be entered with [[Ribbon]]s won by ''anyone'', regardless of if the entrant was the winner of the required five {{pkmn|Contest}}s or not. This is seen by the fact that [[Jessilina]] entered the [[Sinnoh Grand Festival]] with a Ribbon that was won by [[Princess Salvia]] posing as {{an|Dawn}}.
* Apparently, a [[Pokémon Coordinator]] may enter the Grand Festival with {{pkmn|Contest}} [[Ribbon]]s that were earned by someone else. This is seen by the fact that [[Jessie|Jessilina]] entered the [[Sinnoh Grand Festival]] with a Ribbon that was won by [[Princess Salvia]].
 
==In other languages==
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|hi=महॉ मुक़ाब्ला ''Maha Muqaabla''
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|ru=Большой Фестиваль ''Bol'shoy Festival''
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==See also==
* {{cat|Grand Festival episodes}}


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