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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]]. In Generation III, Ribbons also had no names, they only had unique icons and descriptions.

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]].

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:''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 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.

:''See also: [[List of Ribbons in the games#Contest Ribbons|List of Contest 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 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 are awarded 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 the Generation IV {{gdis|Battle Tower|IV}}, one Ribbon is awarded 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 Ribbons are rewarded for defeating a {{tc|Battle Chatelaine}} in either a normal battle or a Super battle at the [[Battle Maison]].

:''See also: [[List of Ribbons in the games#Memorial Ribbons|List of Memorial Ribbons]]''

:''See also: [[List of Ribbons in the games#Gift Ribbons|List of Gift Ribbons]]''

:''See also: [[List of Ribbons in the games#Gift Ribbon descriptions|List of Gift Ribbon descriptions]]''

[[File:Dawn Celestic Contest.png|thumb|175px|Dawn being awarded a Ribbon]]

In the [[Pokémon anime]], Ribbons are not attached to individual {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} like in the {{pkmn|games}}. Instead, they can be compared to [[Badge]]s earned at [[Gym]]s. They are considered proof that a [[Pokémon Coordinator]] has won a particular [[Pokémon Contest]]. In contrast with Badges, Coordinators only get a single chance of earning a particular Ribbon in a certain Contest within a specific time period. They also must compete with other Coordinators to earn it.

Once a Coordinator earns five Ribbons, they are able to enter and compete in the [[Grand Festival]], the Contest equivalent of the [[Pokémon League Conference]]. Ribbons also do not expire, and multiple years can be used to collect the five needed for the Grand Festival. However, after being used to enter the competition, the five Ribbons cannot be used again. In addition, Ribbons can only be used in the Grand Festival of the [[region]] where they are earned, with the exception of some.

For a collection of images depicting Ribbons in the anime, please see [[a:Category:Ribbons|Ribbons]] on the [[Bulbagarden Archives]]. The following is a list of known Ribbons from the regions of [[Kanto]], [[Hoenn]], and [[Sinnoh]]. There are also Ribbons for the [[Johto]] region, although the locations where they are obtained are unknown.

The '''Aqua Ribbon''' (Japanese: '''アクアリボン''' ''Aqua Ribbon'') is the prize given to the winner of the [[Wallace Cup]]. It can be used for entering the [[Grand Festival]] in ''any'' region, not merely that of the region it is won in.

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