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A '''Pokémon Contest''' is a competition where [[Pokémon Coordinator]]s enter in. In the anime, Pokémon Contests are held in many cities and towns of a region while in games they are more rare. These contests are held in buildings known as Contest Halls. The idea behind this type of competition is about captivating your Pokémon's style. Winners of a contest receive a honorary [[ribbon]]. After Coordinators collect five ribbons of a region, they are allowed to enter the region's [[Grand Festival]].
'''Pokémon Contests''' are Competitions that [[Coordinators]] train and enter win the contests and get [[ribbon]]s. There are two main characters that are Coordinators: [[Dawn]] travels with [[Ash]] in [[Sinnoh]] and [[May]] who travels with Ash in [[Hoenn]] . The Judges are [[Raoul Contesta|Contesta]], [[Mr. Sukizo|Sukizo]], and [[Nurse Joy]].
 
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==Appearances==
 
===Games===
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Pokémon Contests are only referred as such in Pokémon games: [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Version|Ruby, Sapphire]] and [[Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald]], while in Pokémon games: [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Version|Diamond and Pearl]], they are referred to as '''Pokémon Super Contests''', and in Pokémon games: [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], they are referred to as '''Pokémon Contest Spectaculars'''. There are five appeal-type categories where Pokémon moves fall under in these competitions, those being: [[:Category:Beauty-type moves|Beauty]], [[:Category:Cool-type moves|Coolness]], [[:Category:Cute-type moves|Cuteness]], [[:Category:Smart-type moves|Smartness]] and [[:Category:Cool-type moves|Toughness]]. Each move has their own effect, which comes down to upping the user's appealing score or effecting other Pokémon. This could be done by using the move normally or using a move at certain time or position in line. These five categories not only go with moves, but also sections within the contests, which each have four ranks which will ultimately determine the difficulty of the competition. Those ranks include: Normal, Super, Hyper and Master, all of which a trainer must enter and complete to move on from easiest rank to hardest rank.
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====Generation III and VI====
 
=====Condition Round=====
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In this round, the judges base a trainer's Pokémon by their condition. The condition of a Pokémon falls under the same five appeal-type categories as their moves. [[PokéBlock]]s are used as a source to up one or more of a Pokémon's conditions. Depending on one of the contest types picked, it will reflect upon a specific appeal-type category for their Pokémon's condition, which means it'd best to base the choice on the contest type off of the condition best working for the choosen Pokémon.
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=====Move Rounds=====
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In this part of the conpeitition, there are four turns to have a trainer's Pokémon perform a move to impress the judges. These moves are reflected by the contest section trainers enter in. For example, if entering in the "Beauty Contest", then it's best to use "beauty-type" moves.
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====Generation IV====
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=====Visual Round=====
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In this round, Pokémon are judged by their condition (in a similar manner to how PokéBlocks were used, [[poffin]]s are used here for upping the condition(s) of a Pokémon) and how well dressed they were based on the contest type picked.
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=====Dance Round=====
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In this round, each Pokémon have to make up dance steps (up, down, left or right) and the other Pokèmon have to follow them. The lead Pokèmon has to make up a step within the certain bar time, with the total amount of steps being four. Based on the actions of a Pokémon leading and following, will decide its score.
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=====Move Rounds=====
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This round works the same as the move round in Generation III and VI.
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===Anime===
 
There are two main characters who are Coordinators: [[Dawn (anime)|Dawn]] who travels with [[Ash Ketchum|Ash]] in [[Sinnoh]] and [[May (anime)|May]] who travels with Ash in [[Hoenn]]. The Judges are usually [[Raoul Contesta|Contesta]], [[Mr. Sukizo|Sukizo]] and [[Nurse Joy]].
   
 
Contests can be held under a Single Performance or [[Double Performance]] rule.
 
Contests can be held under a Single Performance or [[Double Performance]] rule.
   
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====Visual Round====
==Games==
 
 
The first round involves the Coordinator's Pokémon demonstrating its moves in an appealing manner. During the appeal, the judges score the Coordinator. Those with the highest scores proceed to the next round. The amount of people varies for every Contest.
[[Pokemon]] contests are a feature in [[Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire|Pokemon Ruby, Sapphire,]] [[Pokemon Emerald|Emerald]], [[Pokemon Diamond and Pearl]], [[Pokemon Platinum|Platinum]], [[Pokemon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire]].
 
   
==Rounds==
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====Battle Rounds====
 
In the second round, the Coordinators battle with others to beat each other and get rated by the judges to see how graceful the Pokémon did. The battle ends when the five minutes pass and the Coordinator that has the least of the circle loses. And before the time ends, if the circle is out before the five minutes is up the one with the circle out first loses. In addition, if a Coordinator's Pokémon get knocked out/are unable to battle then victory goes to the Coordinator whose Pokémon haven't been knocked out.
===Round One===
 
The first round involves the Coordinator appealing with his or her Pokémon to demonstrate its moves. During the appeal, the judges, usually Contesta, Sukizo, and a Nurse Joy, score the Coordinator. People with the highest scores proceed to the next round. The amount of people varies for every Contest.
 
   
===Round Two===
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==Contest Materials==
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=== Contest Pass ===
In the second round, The Coordinators battle with others to beat each other and get rated by the judges to see how graceful the Pokémon did. Example: A Snorlax would most likely not win because it is not very graceful. The battle ends when the five minutes pass and the Coordinator that has the least of the circle loses. And before the time ends, if the circle is out before the five minutes is up the one with the circle out first loses. In addition, if a Coordinator's Pokémon get knocked out/are unable to battle then victory goes to the Coordinator whose Pokémon haven't been knocked out.
 
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Upon registering for a contest, this card is given to a Coordinator as a means to of official evidence of their entry.
   
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=== Ball Capsules & Pokémon Seals ===
==Grand Festival==
 
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In games, these items are given to Coordinators alongside their Contest Pass after registering, while in the anime, these items have to be bought. Ball Capsules are purple, see through, ball-shaped items used as a medium for Pokémon Seals to operate. After applying a seal to a Ball Capsule, you would put the Ball Capsule around the [[Poké Ball]]. With this appliance, when a Coordinator releases their Pokémon, special effects specfic on the seal will emit from around the Pokémon to make for a showy entrance.
In the Grand Festival, the Coordinators have to have five ribbons, which means they have to win five contests. [[Dawn (anime)|Dawn]] makes it to the [[Grand festival]] but loses to [[Zoey]] in the final match. In the Grand Festival [[Fantina]] is the new Judge with the other three.
 
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
In [[Pokemon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire]] you are able to dress up your [[Pokemon]] for a contest.
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In [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], you are able to dress up a Pikachu, given to you, for a contest.
   
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
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OmegaRubyAlphaSapphireContest.JPG|Pokémon Contest in [[Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire]]
250px-Grand Festival Sinnoh.png|[[Grand Festival]] in [[Sinnoh]]
 
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ORAS Contest art.png|Brendan and May in a Pokémon Contest
180px-Grand_Festival_Hoenn.png|[[Grand Festival]] in [[Hoenn]]
 
180px-Grand_Festival_Kanto.png|[[Grand Festival]] in [[Kanto]]
 
250PX-~2.PNG|[[Contest Hall]] in [[Sinnoh]]
 
186ED5~1.PNG|[[Contest Hall]] in [[Hoenn]]
 
Evanf1.PNG|[[Contest Hall]] in [[Kanto]]
 
OmegaRubyAlphaSapphireContest.JPG|Pokemon Contest in OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire
 
 
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[[Category:Pokémon competitions]]
 
[[Category:Pokémon competitions]]

Revision as of 00:09, 2 February 2016

A Pokémon Contest is a competition where Pokémon Coordinators enter in. In the anime, Pokémon Contests are held in many cities and towns of a region while in games they are more rare. These contests are held in buildings known as Contest Halls. The idea behind this type of competition is about captivating your Pokémon's style. Winners of a contest receive a honorary ribbon. After Coordinators collect five ribbons of a region, they are allowed to enter the region's Grand Festival.

Appearances

Games

Pokémon Contests are only referred as such in Pokémon games: Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald, while in Pokémon games: Diamond and Pearl, they are referred to as Pokémon Super Contests, and in Pokémon games: Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, they are referred to as Pokémon Contest Spectaculars. There are five appeal-type categories where Pokémon moves fall under in these competitions, those being: Beauty, Coolness, Cuteness, Smartness and Toughness. Each move has their own effect, which comes down to upping the user's appealing score or effecting other Pokémon. This could be done by using the move normally or using a move at certain time or position in line. These five categories not only go with moves, but also sections within the contests, which each have four ranks which will ultimately determine the difficulty of the competition. Those ranks include: Normal, Super, Hyper and Master, all of which a trainer must enter and complete to move on from easiest rank to hardest rank.

Generation III and VI

Condition Round

In this round, the judges base a trainer's Pokémon by their condition. The condition of a Pokémon falls under the same five appeal-type categories as their moves. PokéBlocks are used as a source to up one or more of a Pokémon's conditions. Depending on one of the contest types picked, it will reflect upon a specific appeal-type category for their Pokémon's condition, which means it'd best to base the choice on the contest type off of the condition best working for the choosen Pokémon.

Move Rounds

In this part of the conpeitition, there are four turns to have a trainer's Pokémon perform a move to impress the judges. These moves are reflected by the contest section trainers enter in. For example, if entering in the "Beauty Contest", then it's best to use "beauty-type" moves.

Generation IV

Visual Round

In this round, Pokémon are judged by their condition (in a similar manner to how PokéBlocks were used, poffins are used here for upping the condition(s) of a Pokémon) and how well dressed they were based on the contest type picked.

Dance Round

In this round, each Pokémon have to make up dance steps (up, down, left or right) and the other Pokèmon have to follow them. The lead Pokèmon has to make up a step within the certain bar time, with the total amount of steps being four. Based on the actions of a Pokémon leading and following, will decide its score.

Move Rounds

This round works the same as the move round in Generation III and VI.

Anime

There are two main characters who are Coordinators: Dawn who travels with Ash in Sinnoh and May who travels with Ash in Hoenn. The Judges are usually Contesta, Sukizo and Nurse Joy.

Contests can be held under a Single Performance or Double Performance rule.

Visual Round

The first round involves the Coordinator's Pokémon demonstrating its moves in an appealing manner. During the appeal, the judges score the Coordinator. Those with the highest scores proceed to the next round. The amount of people varies for every Contest.

Battle Rounds

In the second round, the Coordinators battle with others to beat each other and get rated by the judges to see how graceful the Pokémon did. The battle ends when the five minutes pass and the Coordinator that has the least of the circle loses. And before the time ends, if the circle is out before the five minutes is up the one with the circle out first loses. In addition, if a Coordinator's Pokémon get knocked out/are unable to battle then victory goes to the Coordinator whose Pokémon haven't been knocked out.

Contest Materials

Contest Pass

Upon registering for a contest, this card is given to a Coordinator as a means to of official evidence of their entry.

Ball Capsules & Pokémon Seals

In games, these items are given to Coordinators alongside their Contest Pass after registering, while in the anime, these items have to be bought. Ball Capsules are purple, see through, ball-shaped items used as a medium for Pokémon Seals to operate. After applying a seal to a Ball Capsule, you would put the Ball Capsule around the Poké Ball. With this appliance, when a Coordinator releases their Pokémon, special effects specfic on the seal will emit from around the Pokémon to make for a showy entrance.

Trivia

In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, you are able to dress up a Pikachu, given to you, for a contest.

Gallery