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[[File:Swap Meet Various 1.png|thumb|250px|An overview of various stands at the Swap Meet]] | [[File:Swap Meet Various 1.png|thumb|250px|An overview of various stands at the Swap Meet]] | ||
The '''Pokémon Swap Meet''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンこうかんかい''' ''Pokémon Swap Meet'') was featured in the anime episode ''[[EP146|Tricks of the Trade]]''. | |||
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} were visiting [[Palmpona]] at the time of the annual event, which was a part of a broader week-long festival which includes the "Running of the {{p|Tauros}}", a Tauros-only {{pkmn|battle}} competition. It allows [[Pokémon Trainer]]s to meet and [[trade]] {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} they may no longer want. Hopefuls groom their Pokémon and set up makeshift stalls in the hope of attracting interest. Great communication, bartering skills, and a sales pitch are required to entice another Trainer to trade their Pokémon. All trades are officially processed using a [[trade machine]] with a referee to watch out for any deception. | {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} were visiting [[Palmpona]] at the time of the annual event, which was a part of a broader week-long festival which includes the "Running of the {{p|Tauros}}", a Tauros-only {{pkmn|battle}} competition. It allows [[Pokémon Trainer]]s to meet and [[trade]] {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} they may no longer want. Hopefuls groom their Pokémon and set up makeshift stalls in the hope of attracting interest. Great communication, bartering skills, and a sales pitch are required to entice another Trainer to trade their Pokémon. All trades are officially processed using a [[trade machine]] with a referee to watch out for any deception. | ||
The group tried to find a trade partner for {{OBP|Benny|EP146}}, though his {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} proved a hard sell. He eventually traded his Wobbuffet to [[Jessie]], who was accidentally knocked down and traded away her {{TP|Jessie|Lickitung}} in the process. | The group tried to find a trade partner for {{OBP|Benny|EP146}}, though his {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} proved a hard sell. He eventually traded his Wobbuffet to [[Jessie]], who was accidentally knocked down and traded away her {{TP|Jessie|Lickitung}} in the process. | ||
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===Running of the Tauros=== | |||
[[File:Running of the Tauros.png|thumb|left|200px|The Tauros running through the streets of Palmpona]] | |||
The Running of the Tauros is an event that is part of the same festival as the Pokémon Swap Meet. Tauros are sent running through the streets of Palmpona, ending at the battle stadium. Anyone may enter this stage, with the aim being to be the first to touch a Tauros horn to win a trophy. The dangerous challenge, however, often leads to injury. | |||
===Rock and Tumble One-on-One Tauros Competition=== | |||
[[File:Running of the Tauros2.png|thumb|right|200px|Two Tauros engaged in a tough battle of strength]] | |||
The Tauros-exclusive Rock and Tumble One-on-One Tauros Competition is another event that is part of the same festival as the Pokémon Swap Meet. Tauros engage in tough matches of strength, only using their horns to charge and hold off an opponent. Once a Tauros is tossed to the ground, the round ends. Anyone with a Tauros can enter the event at any time, where the last {{pkmn|Trainer}} standing will be the victor. Tauros can only attack with their horns. {{Ash}} was a late entrant with his own {{AP|Tauros}}, and won the competition after defeating [[Fernando]], who had accumulated a five match streak. | |||
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===Known competitors in the Rock and Tumble One-on-One Tauros Competition=== | |||
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! style="background:#{{normal color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}} | |||
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Place | |||
|- style="background:#fff" | |||
| {{Ash}} | |||
| Overall winner | |||
|- style="background:#fff" | |||
| [[Fernando]] | |||
| 5 wins | |||
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==Trivia== | |||
The Running of the Tauros event is based on annual {{wp|Running of the Bulls}} competition that takes place in the real world location of {{wp|Pamplona}} in Spain. | |||
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{{anime festivals and holidays|johto}}<br> | {{anime festivals and holidays|johto}}<br> | ||
{{anime competitions|johto}}<br> | |||
{{Project Anime notice}} | {{Project Anime notice}} | ||
[[Category:Festivals and holidays]] | [[Category:Festivals and holidays]] | ||
[[Category:Johto competitions]] | |||
[[Category:Pokémon competitions]] | [[Category:Pokémon competitions]] | ||
[[it:Fiera del Baratto di Pokémon]] | [[it:Fiera del Baratto di Pokémon]] | ||