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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.

'''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}}, in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, and in {{g|Sun and Moon}}. All of these Ribbons are retained if a Pokémon that has them is transferred to a later generation.

'''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 {{cat|Battle areas|battle facilities}}.

[[File:Dawn Celestic Contest.png|thumb|250px|{{an|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 [[Gym]] [[Badge]]s in that they are considered proof that a [[Pokémon Coordinator]] has won a particular [[Pokémon Contest]]. In contrast with Badges, Coordinators only get one chance of earning a particular Ribbon in a certain Pokémon 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]]. 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 were earned, with the exception of some.

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.

In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] {{pkmn|manga}}, two [[Pokédex holder]]s, {{adv|Ruby}} and {{adv|Platinum}}, have obtained Ribbons.

Ruby obtained 20 Hoenn Pokémon Contest Ribbons during the {{chap|Ruby & Sapphire}} as a part of a bet with {{adv|Sapphire}}. He also had obtained eleven unknown Ribbons prior to the events of the chapter.

Platinum obtained a Normal Rank Cool Contest Ribbon during the {{chap|Diamond & Pearl}}. Later [[Dr. Footstep]] gave her, as well as {{adv|Diamond}} and {{adv|Pearl}}, a {{DL|List of Ribbons in the games|Footprint Ribbon}} as a sign of the [[Friendship|bond]] between them and their Pokémon.

In addition to main characters, some other characters have been seen with Ribbons in their possession. Notably, {{FB|Magma Admin|Courtney}} is seen burning one in ''[[PS221|Going to Eleven with Loudred & Exploud I]]''.

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