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[[File:Brendan Ribbon.png|thumb|250px|{{ga|Brendan}} awarding {{p|Torchic}} an {{DL|List of Ribbons in the games|Effort Ribbon}}]] | [[File:Brendan Ribbon.png|thumb|250px|{{ga|Brendan}} awarding {{p|Torchic}} an {{DL|List of Ribbons in the games|Effort Ribbon}}]] | ||
A '''Ribbon''' (Japanese: '''リボン''' ''Ribbon'') is a special item that can be awarded to a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} for a variety of reasons. Ribbons stay on a Pokémon permanently even across [[generation]]s and can be checked in different ways depending on the | A '''Ribbon''' (Japanese: '''リボン''' ''Ribbon'') is a special item that can be awarded to a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} for a variety of reasons. Ribbons stay on a Pokémon permanently even across [[generation]]s and can be checked in different ways depending on the [[core series|game version]]. | ||
==In the games== | ==In the games== | ||
[[File:Pokenav ribbons.png|thumb|230px|PokéNav's Ribbons screen in Generation III]] | [[File:Pokenav ribbons.png|thumb|230px|PokéNav's Ribbons screen in Generation III]] | ||
[[File:Ribbon IV.png|thumb|230px|Summary's Ribbons screen in Generation IV]] | [[File:Ribbon IV.png|thumb|230px|Summary's Ribbons screen in Generation IV]] | ||
Ribbons were introduced in [[Generation III]], | Ribbons were first introduced in [[Generation III]]. In Generation III, the large majority were obtained by competing in and winning [[Pokémon Contest]]s, but in later generations, a larger variety of Ribbons have been added. Besides competing in Contests, some Ribbons are awarded for conquering special {{cat|battle areas}} like the [[Battle Tower]], others are obtainable from various NPCs in-game, and some are only distributed on [[event Pokémon]]. Since [[Generation IV]], a Pokémon's Ribbons can be viewed on its summary screen, but in Generation III, Ribbons could only be viewed on the [[PokéNav]] in {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}} and could not be viewed at all in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} (though the data would still be safely retained if a Pokémon had any Ribbons). In Generation III, Ribbons also had no names, they only had unique icons and descriptions. | ||
In [[Generation | In the [[Generation V]] games, there are no ways to earn any Ribbons in-game, but Pokémon distributed through events could have Ribbons, and Pokémon transferred from a previous generation also retained their Ribbons. The Generation V games also introduced categories for the Ribbons, dividing them into League, Contest, Tower, Memorial, and Gift Ribbons. | ||
Prior to [[Generation VI]], Ribbons were only added (and a few changed), and if a Pokémon had Ribbons and was transferred to a later generation, all of its Ribbons would be retained and could be viewed on its status screen. Generation VI, however, reduced the total number of Ribbons from 80 to 46 (48 counting different versions of the Contest/Battle Memory Ribbons) by consolidating the Contest and Tower Ribbons from previous generations. If a Pokémon with Contest or Tower Ribbons is transferred from Generation V to VI through [[Poké Transporter]], all of its Contest and Tower Ribbons are replaced by a [[List of Ribbons in the games#Contest Memory Ribbons|Contest Memory Ribbon]] or a [[List of Ribbons in the games#Battle Memory Ribbons|Battle Memory Ribbon]]. | |||
===League Ribbons=== | ===League Ribbons=== | ||
:''See also: [[List of Ribbons in the games#League Ribbons|List of League Ribbons]]'' | :''See also: [[List of Ribbons in the games#League Ribbons|List of League Ribbons]]'' | ||
'''League Ribbons''' (Japanese: '''リーグリボン''' ''League Ribbons'') are awarded to every Pokémon in the {{player}}'s current [[party]] when | '''League Ribbons''' (Japanese: '''リーグリボン''' ''League Ribbons'') are awarded to every Pokémon in the {{player}}'s current [[party]] when they defeat the [[Elite Four]] and enter the [[Hall of Fame]] in most games. Different Ribbons are awarded for this in [[Generation III]], in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, in {{g|X and Y}}, and in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}. All of these Ribbons are retained if a Pokémon that has them is transferred to a later generation. | ||
===Contest Ribbons=== | ===Contest Ribbons=== | ||
:''See also: [[List of Ribbons in the games#Contest Ribbons|List of Contest Ribbons]]'' | :''See also: [[List of Ribbons in the games#Contest Ribbons|List of Contest Ribbons]]'' | ||
'''Contest Ribbons''' (Japanese: '''コンテストリボン''' ''Contest Ribbons'') are awarded to the winning Pokémon in | '''Contest Ribbons''' (Japanese: '''コンテストリボン''' ''Contest Ribbons'') are awarded to the winning Pokémon in [[Pokémon Contest]]s or [[Pokémon Super Contest]]s. Different Ribbons are awarded for each of the five different Contest [[Contest condition|categories]]. In Generations III and IV, different Ribbons are also awarded for each of the four different {{OBP|rank|Contest}}s therein, but in Generation VI, a Ribbon is only earned after winning a Master Rank Contest. A Ribbon for winning all Master Rank Contests is also granted in Generation VI. | ||
Any Contest Ribbons obtained in Generation III are retained if a Pokémon that has them is transferred to Generation IV or Generation V, and any Contest Ribbons earned in Generation IV are retained into Generation V, but if a Pokémon with any Contest Ribbons is transferred from Generation V to Generation VI through [[Poké Transporter]], the Ribbons will be consolidated into a [[List of Ribbons in the games#Contest Memory Ribbons|Contest Memory Ribbon]]. | |||
Contest Ribbons are the only type of Ribbons found in the games to be featured in the {{pkmn|anime}}. | Contest Ribbons are the only type of Ribbons found in the games to be featured in the {{pkmn|anime}}. | ||
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===Tower Ribbons=== | ===Tower Ribbons=== | ||
:''See also: [[List of Ribbons in the games#Tower Ribbons|List of Tower Ribbons]]'' | :''See also: [[List of Ribbons in the games#Tower Ribbons|List of Tower Ribbons]]'' | ||
'''Tower Ribbons''' (Japanese: '''タワーリボン''' ''Tower Ribbons'') are awarded to Pokémon used to | '''Tower Ribbons''' (Japanese: '''タワーリボン''' ''Tower Ribbons'') are awarded to Pokémon that have been used to conquer various challenges in certain battle facilities. In Generations III and IV, the facility is the [[Hoenn]], [[Sinnoh]], or [[Johto]] [[Battle Tower]], while in Generation VI it is the [[Kalos]] or Hoenn [[Battle Maison]]. | ||
In the Generation III {{gdis|Battle Tower|III}} in Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, two Ribbons rewarded for clearing the Level 50 Battle Tower and the Level 100{{sup/3|RS}}/Open Level{{sup/3|E}} Battle Tower. Ribbons are awarded to party Pokémon upon completion of the eighth consecutive Battle Tower challenge (defeating 56 {{pkmn|Trainer}}s in a row) and for completion of any challenge thereafter if a Pokémon does not already have a Ribbon. | |||
In Generation IV, | In the Generation IV {{gdis|Battle Tower|IV}}, one Ribbon is rewarded for defeating [[Tower Tycoon Palmer]] the first time in a challenge, and one for defeating him the second time. Three additional Ribbons are rewarded for winning 50 times in a row in Double Battles, Multi Battles against the CPU, or Multi Battles with someone, and another Ribbon is awarded for reaching Rank 5 in the Wi-Fi mode. | ||
In Generation VI, two | In Generation VI, two Ribbons are rewarded for defeating a [[Battle Chatelaine]] in either a normal battle or a Super battle at the [[Battle Maison]]. | ||
Any Tower Ribbons obtained in Generation III are retained if a Pokémon that has them is transferred to Generation IV or Generation V, and any Tower Ribbons earned in Generation IV are retained into Generation V, but if a Pokémon with any Tower Ribbons is transferred from Generation V to Generation VI through [[Poké Transporter]], the Ribbons will be consolidated into a [[List of Ribbons in the games#Battle Memory Ribbons|Battle Memory Ribbon]]. | |||
===Memorial Ribbons=== | ===Memorial Ribbons=== | ||
:''See also: [[List of Ribbons in the games#Memorial Ribbons|List of Memorial Ribbons]]'' | :''See also: [[List of Ribbons in the games#Memorial Ribbons|List of Memorial Ribbons]]'' | ||
'''Memorial Ribbons''' (Japanese: '''メモリーリボン''' ''Memory Ribbons'') are | '''Memorial Ribbons''' (Japanese: '''メモリーリボン''' ''Memory Ribbons'') are usually awarded for an in-game achievement, but some require nothing more than talking to the correct NPC at the correct time. They are often awarded only to the first Pokémon in the player's party, but some are awarded to all members of the player's party. | ||
===Gift Ribbons=== | ===Gift Ribbons=== | ||
:''See also: [[List of Ribbons in the games#Gift Ribbons|List of Gift Ribbons]]'' | :''See also: [[List of Ribbons in the games#Gift Ribbons|List of Gift Ribbons]]'' | ||
'''Gift Ribbons''' (Japanese: '''プレゼントリボン''' ''Present Ribbons'') are | '''Gift Ribbons''' (Japanese: '''プレゼントリボン''' ''Present Ribbons''), in contrast to all other types, cannot be obtained in-gamae in [[core series]] Pokémon games. Most are found on [[event Pokémon]]. The {{DL|List of Ribbons in the games|National Ribbon}} and the {{DL|List of Ribbons in the games|Earth Ribbon}} can be earned in [[Pokémon Colosseum]] and [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]. | ||
Some Gift Ribbons prohibit Pokémon with them from being traded over the [[Global Terminal|GTS]] or through [[Wonder Trade]]. | |||
====Gift Ribbon | ====Gift Ribbon descriptions==== | ||
:''See also: [[List of Ribbons in the games#Gift Ribbon | :''See also: [[List of Ribbons in the games#Gift Ribbon descriptions|List of Gift Ribbon descriptions]]'' | ||
By participating in certain Pokémon activities, (such as the Regional, National, and Global tournaments for 2003, 2004, and 2005) ribbon descriptions would be associated with certain Gift Ribbons distributed, based on the event itself. | By participating in certain Pokémon activities, (such as the Regional, National, and Global tournaments for 2003, 2004, and 2005) ribbon descriptions would be associated with certain Gift Ribbons distributed, based on the event itself. | ||
These variable descriptions were removed in the [[Generation V]] games. | |||
==In the anime== | ==In the anime== |