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[[File:Pennant Capture HGSS.png|thumb|right|Psyduck and Pikachu competing over the pennant flags.]]

'''Pennant Capture''' (Japanese:'''スティールフラッグ''' ''Steal Flag'') brings the Pokéathletes into a sandbox-like area, where small pennant flags appear every so often. One Pokémon per team at a time is allowed to roam the field, collecting the various flags in the sand, with a maximum holding capacity of nine at one time. After collecting flags, the Pokémon must return to the start area to tag off the next Pokémon and deposit their flags, which will not count towards the score unless this is done. Flags can be stolen by a Pokémon that hits another from behind. Pokémon move when flicked with the stylus.

According to "The Official Pokémon Johto Guide & Johto Pokédex", the top six recommended Pokémon are {{p|Ledian}}, {{p|Clefairy}}, {{p|Alakazam}}, {{p|Meowth}}, {{p|Jolteon}} and {{p|Sneasel}}. This event appears as the second event in the Speed competition and as the third event in the Skill competition.