Pokémon Contest: Difference between revisions

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==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[File:Contest judges.png|thumb|250px|The panel of judges]]
[[File:Contest judges.png|thumb|250px|The panel of judges]]
Pokémon Contests were first introduced early on in the {{series|Advanced Generation}} and, according to [[SS024]], they originated in the [[Hoenn]] region. In them, {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s show how skilled their {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} can be. A Pokémon Contest is divided into two parts. In the first round, called the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]], Coordinators have their Pokémon performing their [[move]]s in order to showcase their style and skill. The appeals are awarded points by [[Contest Judge|judges]], usually [[Raoul Contesta|Mr. Contesta]], [[Mr. Sukizo]], and the resident [[Nurse Joy]]. The Coordinators with the highest scores proceed to the next round. The number of Coordinators that advance to the second round varies. The second round is the [[Contest Battle|Battle Stage]], in which Coordinators compete in [[Pokémon battle]]s while continuing to show off their Pokémon's style and skill. Each battle lasts five minutes and the object of the battle is to decrease the opponent's points. Coordinators lose points when their Pokémon are hit by an attack, when their Pokémon's attack fails, when the opponent's Pokémon performs a particularly appealing move, or when the opponent's Pokémon uses their Pokémon's attack to its own advantage. A battle can also end when one of the Pokémon is [[fainting|unable to battle]], called Battle Off by the judges. In this case, the Coordinator with the remaining Pokémon is declared the winner.
Pokémon Contests were introduced early on in the {{series|Advanced Generation}} and, according to [[SS024]], they originated in the [[Hoenn]] [[region]]. The competition is organized by the [[Pokémon Activities Committee]] and allows {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s to show how skilled their {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} can be. Winners are presented with a [[Ribbon]].


A Coordinator needs a [[Contest Pass]] from a particular [[region]] to enter Pokémon Contests there. Coordinators who win five [[Ribbon]]s of a specific region are able to enter that region's [[Grand Festival]]. A Ribbon won from events such as the [[Wallace Cup]] can be used in ''any'' region. Also, Ribbons do not expire, and multiple years can be used to collect the five needed for the Grand Festival. However, after being used to enter a Grand Festival, the five cannot be used again. Winners of the Grand Festival earn the [[Ribbon Cup]] and become [[Top Coordinator]]s.
A Pokémon Contest is divided into two parts. In the first round, called the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]], Coordinators have their Pokémon performing their [[move]]s in order to showcase their style and skill. The appeals are awarded points by a [[Contest Judge|panel of judges]], usually formed by [[Raoul Contesta|Mr. Contesta]] from the organizing committee, [[Mr. Sukizo]] from the [[Pokémon Fan Club]], and the [[Nurse Joy]] from the local [[Pokémon Center]]. The Coordinators with the highest scores proceed to the next round. The number of Coordinators that advance to the second round varies. The second round is the [[Contest Battle|Battle Stage]], in which Coordinators compete in [[Pokémon battle]]s while continuing to show off their Pokémon's style and skill. Each battle lasts five minutes and the object of the battle is to decrease the opponent's points. Coordinators lose points when their Pokémon are hit by an attack, when their Pokémon's attack fails, when the opponent's Pokémon performs a particularly appealing move, or when the opponent's Pokémon uses their Pokémon's attack to its own advantage. A battle can also end when one of the Pokémon is [[Fainting|unable to battle]], called Battle Off by the judges. In this case, the Coordinator with the remaining Pokémon is declared the winner.
 
A Coordinator needs a [[Contest Pass]] from a particular region to enter Pokémon Contests there. Coordinators who win five Ribbons of a specific region are able to enter that region's [[Grand Festival]]. A Ribbon won from events such as the [[Wallace Cup]] can be used in ''any'' region. Also, Ribbons do not expire, and multiple years can be used to collect the five needed for the Grand Festival. However, after being used to enter a Grand Festival, the five cannot be used again. Winners of the Grand Festival earn the [[Ribbon Cup]] and become [[Top Coordinator]]s.


[[File:Lopunny Kricketune Song Seal.png|thumb|left|250px|Nando's Pokémon sent out with Seals]]
[[File:Lopunny Kricketune Song Seal.png|thumb|left|250px|Nando's Pokémon sent out with Seals]]
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====Hoenn====
====Hoenn====
[[File:Pokémon Contest Hall Hoenn.png|thumb|left|220px|Inside a Contest Hall in Hoenn]]
[[File:Pokémon Contest Hall Hoenn.png|thumb|left|220px|Inside a Contest Hall in Hoenn]]
[[File:Grand Festival Hoenn.png|thumb|220px|Location of the Hoenn Grand Festival]]
[[File:Grand Festival Hoenn.png|thumb|220px|Site of the Hoenn Grand Festival]]
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====Kanto====
====Kanto====
[[File:Pokémon Contest Hall Kanto.png|thumb|left|220px|Inside a Contest Hall in Kanto]]
[[File:Pokémon Contest Hall Kanto.png|thumb|left|220px|Inside a Contest Hall in Kanto]]
[[File:Grand Festival Kanto.png|thumb|220px|Location of the Kanto Grand Festival]]
[[File:Grand Festival Kanto.png|thumb|220px|Site of the Kanto Grand Festival]]
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====Sinnoh====
====Sinnoh====
[[File:Pokémon Contest Hall Sinnoh.png|thumb|left|250px|Inside a Contest Hall in Sinnoh]]
[[File:Pokémon Contest Hall Sinnoh.png|thumb|left|250px|Inside a Contest Hall in Sinnoh]]
[[File:Grand Festival Sinnoh.png|thumb|250px|Location of the Sinnoh Grand Festival]]
[[File:Grand Festival Sinnoh.png|thumb|250px|Site of the Sinnoh Grand Festival]]
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