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:''This article is about Pokémon League Championship. For the locations in Sinnoh, Unova or Kalos, see [[Pokémon League (Sinnoh)]], [[Pokémon League (Unova)]] or [[Pokémon League (Kalos)]]. For the system in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, see [[Pokémon League (TCG)]]''
:''This article is about Pokémon League Championship. For the locations in Sinnoh, Unova or Kalos, see [[Pokémon League (Sinnoh)]], [[Pokémon League (Unova)]] or [[Pokémon League (Kalos)]]. For the system in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, see [[Pokémon League (TCG)]]''
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The '''Pokémon League''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンリーグ''') is the official group that organizes competitions for registered [[Pokémon Trainer]]s. It serves as an umbrella that oversees the regional leagues.
[[File:Pokémon League.png|thumb|220px|A Pokémon League poster]]
The '''Pokémon League''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンリーグ''' ''Pokémon League'') is a group that organizes {{cat|Pokémon competitions}} for registered [[Pokémon Trainer]]s. It serves as an umbrella that oversees the [[region]]al Leagues.


There are seven known regional leagues under the Pokémon League: the [[Indigo League]] in the [[Kanto]] region, the [[Orange League]] in the [[Orange Archipelago]], the [[Johto League]] in the [[Johto]] region, the [[Hoenn League]] in the [[Hoenn]] region, the [[Sinnoh League]] in the [[Sinnoh]] region, the [[Unova League]] in the [[Unova]] region, and the [[Kalos League]] in the [[Kalos]] region. It is uncertain whether or not the competition in the [[Whirl Islands]] is sanctioned under the Pokémon League.
There are seven known regional Leagues under the Pokémon League: the [[Indigo League]] in [[Kanto]], the [[Orange League]] in the [[Orange Archipelago]], the [[Johto League]] in [[Johto]], the [[Hoenn League]] in [[Hoenn]], the [[Sinnoh League]] in [[Sinnoh]], the [[Unova League]] in [[Unova]], and the [[Kalos League]] in [[Kalos]].


In order to participate in regional competitions, one must acquire a certain number of [[Gym]] [[Badge]]s signifying the defeat of that region's [[Gym Leader]]s.
In order to participate in regional competitions, Trainers must acquire a certain number of [[Gym]] [[Badge]]s signifying the defeat of that region's [[Gym Leader]]s.


In the {{pkmn|anime}}, the League is known for its many traditions, including the opening celebration which evokes the flame of {{p|Moltres}} (or in the case of the Silver Conference, the flame of {{p|Ho-Oh}}), alluding to the Olympic Flame.
The Pokémon League apparently manufactures and distributes Pokémon merchandise, such as {{Ash}}'s {{DL|Ash's hat|Pokémon League Expo hat}}.
 
The Pokémon League apparently manufactures and distributes Pokémon merchandise, such as [[Ash Ketchum]]'s [[Ash's hat#Pokémon League Expo hat|Official Pokémon League Expo hat]].


==In the games==
==In the games==
In the games, every region in a [[core series]] game has a Pokémon League:
In the [[core series]] [[Pokémon games]], every [[region]] has a Pokémon League. The League challenge consists of collecting eight [[Gym]] [[Badge]]s and challenging the [[Elite Four]], as well as the {{pkmn|Champion|League Champion}} immediately after defeating the Elite Four members. Winners are invited into the [[Hall of Fame]].
 
*[[Kanto]] and [[Johto]] have the [[Indigo League]] and the [[Johto League]], respectively, both hosted at [[Indigo Plateau]].
*[[Hoenn]] has the [[Hoenn League]] at [[Ever Grande City]].
*[[Sinnoh]] has the [[Sinnoh League]] at an [[Pokémon League (Sinnoh)|unnamed island]].
*[[Unova]] has the [[Unova League]] at an [[Pokémon League (Unova)|unnamed area]].
*[[Kalos]] has the [[Kalos League]] at an [[Pokémon League (Kalos)|unnamed area]].
(Since Generation IV, each place that holds the regional Pokémon league is simply called "Pokémon League".)
 
==Types of competitions==
There are two types of League competitions.
 
===Competitions against the Elite Four===
Qualifying Trainers may battle each member of the [[Elite Four]] along with the reigning [[Pokémon Champion|Pokémon League Champion]].


Winners will be invited into the [[Hall of Fame]].
* [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]] have the [[Indigo League]] and the [[Johto League]], respectively, both hosted at [[Indigo Plateau]].
* [[Hoenn]] has the [[Hoenn League]] at [[Ever Grande City]].
* [[Sinnoh]] has the [[Sinnoh League]] at an {{si|Pokémon League|unnamed island}}.
* [[Unova]] has the [[Unova League]] at an {{un|Pokémon League|unnamed area}}.
* [[Kalos]] has the [[Kalos League]] at an {{kal|Pokémon League|unnamed area}}.


The Indigo and Johto Leagues share a single Elite Four and Champion that meet on [[Indigo Plateau]]. The other leagues each have their own Champions.
Since [[Generation IV]], each place that holds the regional Pokémon League is simply called "Pokémon League."


===Championship competitions===
==In the anime==
{{main|Pokémon League Conference}}
{{main|Pokémon League Conference}}
[[File:Pokémon League.png|thumb|A championship competition poster. Note the usage of [[Type (TCG)|type symbols]] used in the TCG]]
In the [[Pokémon anime]], the League challenge is a tournament. {{pkmn|Trainer}}s qualify by having at least eight [[Gym]] [[Badge]]s from the relevant region, and then a {{wp|single-elimination tournament}} takes place between the qualifying Trainers. In this [[canon]], the League is known for its many traditions, including the opening celebration which evokes the flame of {{p|Moltres}}, alluding to the {{wp|Olympic flame}}.
Periodically, regional championship competitions will be held for qualifying Trainers to come together and {{pkmn|battle}} their {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Hundreds of the best Trainers participate in these competitions.
 
Rules vary from region to region, but generally, championship competitions are divided into three parts: qualifying rounds, preliminary rounds, and final rounds. Highly skilled Trainers will move on to compete with a smaller pool of competitors. The Trainer that defeats all other competitors is deemed the winner of the competition. Losing Trainers who participate in the competitions will be ranked accordingly.
 
Chairman [[Charles Goodshow]] serves as the president of the League Competition Committee and oversees all the regional competitions.


==Pokémon League competitions across continuities==
Other ways of getting into the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]] besides collecting Badges have been shown, such as by passing the Pokémon League Admissions Exam, as seen in ''[[EP056|The Ultimate Test]]'', or by graduating from [[Pokémon Tech]], as seen in ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]''.
===In the games===
In the game continuity, the Pokémon League challenge consists solely of collecting 8 Badges and challenging that region's Elite Four, as well as defeating the reigning [[Pokémon League Champion|champion]] immediately after beating the Elite Four.


===In the anime===
Rules vary from region to region, but generally, championship competitions are divided into three parts: qualifying rounds, preliminary rounds, and final rounds. Highly skilled Trainers will move on to compete with a smaller pool of competitors. The Trainer that defeats all other competitors is deemed the winner of the competition and is awarded the title of [[Pokémon Champion]]. Losing Trainers who participate in the competitions will be ranked accordingly.
In the anime continuity, the League challenge is a tournament. Trainers qualify by having at least eight Gym Badges from the relevant region, and then an elimination tournament takes place between the qualifying Trainers. The winner of the tournament is invited to challenge that region's Elite Four in battle.


Other ways of getting into the [[Indigo League]] besides collecting Badges have been shown, such as by passing the Pokémon League Admissions Exam, as seen in ''[[EP056|The Ultimate Test]]'', or by graduating from [[Pokémon Tech]], as seen in ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]''.
[[Charles Goodshow]] serves as the president of the League Competition Committee and oversees all the regional competitions.


===In the manga===
==In the manga==
====In the Pokémon Adventures manga====
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
In [[Pokémon Adventures]], the Pokémon League consists of a regional tournament held every 3 years in each region. There are two ways of qualifying for the tournament—either by having eight Gym Badges or defeating a large number of other applicants without Gym Badges in preliminary rounds. The Pokémon League is sanctioned and run by the [[Pokémon Association]].
In [[Pokémon Adventures]], the Pokémon League consists of a regional tournament held every three years in each region. There are two ways of qualifying for the tournament—either by having eight Gym Badges or defeating a large number of other applicants without Gym Badges in preliminary rounds. The Pokémon League is sanctioned and run by the [[Pokémon Association]].


In addition, there is no Elite Four challenge. The Elite Four are simply powerful groups of four Trainers from each region who ally themselves with each other for power, and their activities are not sanctioned by the Pokémon League or related to the Pokémon Association—in fact, the activities of Kanto's Elite Four were villainous in nature. The Hoenn League added new rules to the Pokémon League tournament. The person that wins the tournament will be allowed to fight the Elite Four, four previous winners of the tournament. The Sinnoh Elite Four was enlisted by Pokémon Association to decode [[Charon]]'s notebook in order to find out more about his aspiration, and the Johto Elite Four is comprised of ex-criminals who are seeking emotional support from each other by training together.
In addition, there is no Elite Four challenge. The Elite Four are simply powerful groups of four Trainers from each region who ally themselves with each other for power, and their activities are not sanctioned by the Pokémon League or related to the Pokémon Association—in fact, the activities of Kanto's Elite Four were villainous in nature. The Hoenn League added new rules to the Pokémon League tournament. The person that wins the tournament will be allowed to fight the Elite Four, four previous winners of the tournament. The Sinnoh Elite Four was enlisted by Pokémon Association to decode [[Charon]]'s notebook in order to find out more about his aspiration, and the Johto Elite Four is comprised of ex-criminals who are seeking emotional support from each other by training together.
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==See also==
* [[Grand Festival]]
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