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A '''Contest Battle''' (Japanese: '''コンテストバトル''' ''Contest Battle'') is an {{pkmn|anime}}-exclusive [[Pokémon battle]] variation and the second round of a [[Pokémon Contest]]. These battles are different from regular battles in the sense that is not only the [[ | [[File:Contest battle.png|250px|thumb|A two-on-two Contest Battle]] | ||
A '''Contest Battle''' (Japanese: '''コンテストバトル''' ''Contest Battle'') is an {{pkmn|anime}}-exclusive [[Pokémon battle]] variation and the second round of a [[Pokémon Contest]]. These battles are different from regular battles in the sense that is not only the [[Power|strength]] of an attack that matters, but also the [[Appeal|style]] of its execution. | |||
==Procedure== | ==Procedure== | ||
A Contest Battle is a five-minute battle in which two [[Pokémon Coordinator]]s face each other while continuing to show off their {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}'s style and skill as in the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]]. During Contest Battles, Coordinators are not allowed to [[Recall|substitute]] their Pokémon. | |||
A Contest Battle is a five-minute battle | |||
Contest Battles use a point system. Each Coordinator begins with a fixed number of points and the object of the battle is to decrease the opponent's points. Points are deducted by the | Contest Battles use a point system. Each Coordinator begins with a fixed number of points and the object of the battle is to decrease the opponent's points. Points are deducted by the panel of judges, usually formed by [[Raoul Contesta|Mr. Contesta]], [[Mr. Sukizo]], and the resident [[Nurse Joy]]. Coordinators may lose points when their Pokémon are hit by an attack, when their Pokémon's attack fails, when the opposing Pokémon performs a particularly appealing [[move]] or [[Contest combination|combination]], and when the opposing Pokémon uses their Pokémon's attack to its own advantage. | ||
[[File:Contest Battle scoreboard.png|250px|thumb|left|A Contest Battle scoreboard]] | |||
In addition, Coordinators lose points when they receive a {{wp|penalty card}}. This was shown in ''[[AG144|A Hurdle for Squirtle]]'', when [[Lilian Meridian|Lilian]] issued both [[Jessie]] and [[Harley]] a yellow card since neither side was launching an attack, subtracting half the points from both participants' scores in the process. Coordinators can also be disqualified when caught cheating, or upon receiving a second yellow card. | |||
The | The winner of a Contest Battle is the one that has more points when time runs out, the one that reduced the opponent's points to zero, or, if a Pokémon is [[Fainting|unable to continue battling]], the one with the remaining Pokémon. If there is a tie at the end of five minutes, the battle goes into {{wp|Sudden death (sport)|sudden-death overtime}}, which is an extension of the battle with no time limit as established in ''[[AG175|Going for Choke!]]''. The overtime ends when one of the Coordinators reaches zero points, or one of the Pokémon is knocked out. | ||
The [[Double Battle]] format is also used in Contest Battles. Battles following this format were first seen in the [[Hoenn Grand Festival]] and then again in the [[Kanto Grand Festival]]. Some Pokémon Contests are held under the [[Double Performance]] rule, which means that Coordinators must use two Pokémon in all rounds of the competition. During a Double Contest Battle, Coordinators have to be able to command two Pokémon at all times, presenting both Pokémon to look the best they can. Additionally, Contest combinations require the Pokémon using the moves to be in sync with one another. | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* For ''[[DP012|Arrival of a Rival!]]'', [[Professor Oak's | * For ''[[DP012|Arrival of a Rival!]]'', [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]] is about Contest Battles. He writes this Pokémon senryū about it: ごふんかん みせてしょうぶだ コンテストバトル ''A five-minute battle for show; that is a Contest Battle''. | ||
==In other languages== | |||
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|pt=Batalha de Torneio | |||
|es=Combate de Concurso | |||
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==See also== | |||
* {{cat|Episodes with Contests}} | |||
{{battle}} | {{battle}} | ||
Revision as of 04:40, 29 December 2015
A Contest Battle (Japanese: コンテストバトル Contest Battle) is an anime-exclusive Pokémon battle variation and the second round of a Pokémon Contest. These battles are different from regular battles in the sense that is not only the strength of an attack that matters, but also the style of its execution.
Procedure
A Contest Battle is a five-minute battle in which two Pokémon Coordinators face each other while continuing to show off their Pokémon's style and skill as in the Performance Stage. During Contest Battles, Coordinators are not allowed to substitute their Pokémon.
Contest Battles use a point system. Each Coordinator begins with a fixed number of points and the object of the battle is to decrease the opponent's points. Points are deducted by the panel of judges, usually formed by Mr. Contesta, Mr. Sukizo, and the resident Nurse Joy. Coordinators may lose points when their Pokémon are hit by an attack, when their Pokémon's attack fails, when the opposing Pokémon performs a particularly appealing move or combination, and when the opposing Pokémon uses their Pokémon's attack to its own advantage.
In addition, Coordinators lose points when they receive a penalty card. This was shown in A Hurdle for Squirtle, when Lilian issued both Jessie and Harley a yellow card since neither side was launching an attack, subtracting half the points from both participants' scores in the process. Coordinators can also be disqualified when caught cheating, or upon receiving a second yellow card.
The winner of a Contest Battle is the one that has more points when time runs out, the one that reduced the opponent's points to zero, or, if a Pokémon is unable to continue battling, the one with the remaining Pokémon. If there is a tie at the end of five minutes, the battle goes into sudden-death overtime, which is an extension of the battle with no time limit as established in Going for Choke!. The overtime ends when one of the Coordinators reaches zero points, or one of the Pokémon is knocked out.
The Double Battle format is also used in Contest Battles. Battles following this format were first seen in the Hoenn Grand Festival and then again in the Kanto Grand Festival. Some Pokémon Contests are held under the Double Performance rule, which means that Coordinators must use two Pokémon in all rounds of the competition. During a Double Contest Battle, Coordinators have to be able to command two Pokémon at all times, presenting both Pokémon to look the best they can. Additionally, Contest combinations require the Pokémon using the moves to be in sync with one another.
Trivia
- For Arrival of a Rival!, Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia is about Contest Battles. He writes this Pokémon senryū about it: ごふんかん みせてしょうぶだ コンテストバトル A five-minute battle for show; that is a Contest Battle.
In other languages
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See also
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Pokémon Contests | 
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| Necessary Spoils Pokéblocks • Poffins Contest Categories Cool • Beautiful • Cute • Clever • Tough Rounds Appeal • Battle • Dance • Visual |
Participation Contest • Super Contest • Contest Show Coordinator • Contest Hall • Contest Pass The Grand Festival Kanto • Hoenn • Sinnoh Top Coordinator • Ribbon Cup | ||
| Others Combinations • Opponents (III • IV • VI • VIII) • Double Performance • Jamming Ribbons (list) • Stickers • Ball Capsules • Ranks • Judges • Announcers • Wallace Cup | |||
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