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The conference is held annually on [[Lily of the Valley Island]]. Competing {{pkmn|Trainer}}s are housed in hotels in small villages similar to previous leagues. The conference took place from ''[[DP182|An Old Family Blend!]]'' to ''[[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]]'' in the [[Pokémon anime|anime]].
The conference is held annually on [[Lily of the Valley Island]]. Competing {{pkmn|Trainer}}s are housed in hotels in small villages similar to previous leagues. The conference took place from ''[[DP182|An Old Family Blend!]]'' to ''[[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]]'' in the [[Pokémon anime|anime]].
The conference was the first conference to feature a direct tie between beating the conference and later fighting the [[Elite Four]] and {{pkmn|Champion}} to become a [[Pokémon Master]], which was stated by [[Lucian]] in ''[[DP035|The Elite Meet and Greet!]]''. Although Elite Four members have appeared in prior regions in the anime, there was no explicitly stated tie between beating the regional conferences and challenging the Elite Four until then.


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===Rounds===
===Rounds===
[[File:Sinnoh League Scoreboard.png|250px|right|thumb|The scoreboard for the Full Battles]]
[[File:Sinnoh League Scoreboard.png|thumb|250px|The scoreboard for the Full Battles]]
====Screening rounds====
====Screening rounds====
Although not shown, it is assumed that there are some sort of screening rounds as there were many Trainers seen registering for the competition in ''[[DP182|An Old Family Blend!]]'', but not seen in the actual battle round match-ups shown later in the episode, an example being [[Jeffrey]].
Although not shown, it is assumed that there are some sort of screening rounds as there were many Trainers seen registering for the competition in ''[[DP182|An Old Family Blend!]]'', but not seen in the actual battle round match-ups shown later in the episode, an example being [[Jeffrey]].


====Preliminary rounds====
====Preliminary rounds====
The Top 64 Trainers preceded onto the actual tournament. The first three rounds feature three on three matches. The first two rounds are held in the three small arenas of the venue, while the Top 16 matches are held in the main arena. The battles take place on either a Rock, Grass, Water or Ice field. When all three Pokémon are unable to battle, the Trainer is knocked out of the tournament.
The Top 64 Trainers preceded onto the actual tournament. The first three rounds feature three-on-three matches. The first two rounds are held in the three small arenas of the venue, while the Top 16 matches are held in the main arena. The battles take place on either a Rock, Grass, Water, or Ice field. When all three {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} are [[Fainting|unable to battle]], the Trainer is knocked out of the tournament.


====Final rounds====
====Final rounds====
After shuffling the match-ups, the Top 8 Trainers then compete in the center arena in a series of [[Full Battle]]s of six on six. When either Trainer has lost their six Pokémon, they are knocked out of the tournament. Beginning in this league, breaks were not given out to any of the Trainers whose three Pokémon were knocked out.
After shuffling the match-ups, the Top 8 Trainers then compete in the center arena in a series of [[Full Battle]]s. When either Trainer has lost their six Pokémon, they are knocked out of the tournament. Beginning in this league, breaks were not given out to any of the Trainers whose three Pokémon were knocked out.


===Closing ceremonies===
===Closing ceremonies===
Although they aren't shown in full detail, the closing ceremonies include a fireworks show, the league torch being extinguished, and [[Charles Goodshow|Mr. Goodshow]] and [[Cynthia]] presenting the winner with the Winner's Trophy.
Although they aren't shown in full detail, the closing ceremonies include a fireworks show, the league torch being extinguished, and [[Charles Goodshow|Mr. Goodshow]] and [[Cynthia]] presenting the winner with a trophy.


==Trainers who have participated in the Lily of the Valley Conference==
==Known contestants==
[[image:Tobias Winning.png|250px|right|thumb|Tobias, the winner, along with [[Cynthia]] and [[Charles Goodshow]], with the Lily of the Valley Championship Trophy]]
[[File:Tobias Winning.png|250px|thumb|Tobias, the winner, with the Lily of the Valley Championship Trophy]]


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| [[DP189|Winner]]
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| [[Ash Ketchum]]
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====Other participants====
Trainers here participated in the conference before the conference Ash entered.
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* It was shown multiple times that the use of [[legendary Pokémon]] is allowed in this tournament, which may be a reference to the change in rules in the [[2010 World Championships|2010 Video Game World Championships]]. However, the real-life championship's rules does not necessarily allow all legendary Pokémon, explicitly banning those exclusive to {{pkmn2|event}}s, meaning that Tobias's {{p|Darkrai}} would not be permitted.
* It was shown multiple times that the use of {{pkmn2|Legendary}} and [[Mythical Pokémon]] is allowed in this tournament, which may be a reference to the change in rules in the [[2010 World Championships|2010 Video Game World Championships]]. However, the real-life championship's rules does not allow Mythical Pokémon, meaning that Tobias's {{p|Darkrai}} would not be permitted.
* This is the only conference so far in which {{Ash}} does not befriend a new rival shortly before the tournament.
* This is the final conference to date in which [[Charles Goodshow]] appears.
* The Lily of the Valley Conference is the conference where Ash has placed the highest, finishing at top 4.


==See also==
* [[Sinnoh Grand Festival]]
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[[Category:Pokémon competitions]]
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Revision as of 00:38, 19 August 2016

The setting for the competition

The Lily of the Valley Conference (Japanese: スズラン大会 Suzuran Conference) is the Sinnoh League general championship competition.

The conference is held annually on Lily of the Valley Island. Competing Trainers are housed in hotels in small villages similar to previous leagues. The conference took place from An Old Family Blend! to The Semi-Final Frontier! in the anime.

The conference was the first conference to feature a direct tie between beating the conference and later fighting the Elite Four and Champion to become a Pokémon Master, which was stated by Lucian in The Elite Meet and Greet!. Although Elite Four members have appeared in prior regions in the anime, there was no explicitly stated tie between beating the regional conferences and challenging the Elite Four until then.

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Competition

Opening ceremonies

Although they aren't shown in full detail, the opening ceremonies include a fireworks show and the lighting of the league torch.

Rounds

The scoreboard for the Full Battles

Screening rounds

Although not shown, it is assumed that there are some sort of screening rounds as there were many Trainers seen registering for the competition in An Old Family Blend!, but not seen in the actual battle round match-ups shown later in the episode, an example being Jeffrey.

Preliminary rounds

The Top 64 Trainers preceded onto the actual tournament. The first three rounds feature three-on-three matches. The first two rounds are held in the three small arenas of the venue, while the Top 16 matches are held in the main arena. The battles take place on either a Rock, Grass, Water, or Ice field. When all three Pokémon are unable to battle, the Trainer is knocked out of the tournament.

Final rounds

After shuffling the match-ups, the Top 8 Trainers then compete in the center arena in a series of Full Battles. When either Trainer has lost their six Pokémon, they are knocked out of the tournament. Beginning in this league, breaks were not given out to any of the Trainers whose three Pokémon were knocked out.

Closing ceremonies

Although they aren't shown in full detail, the closing ceremonies include a fireworks show, the league torch being extinguished, and Mr. Goodshow and Cynthia presenting the winner with a trophy.

Known contestants

Tobias, the winner, with the Lily of the Valley Championship Trophy
Trainer Place
Tobias Winner
Ash Top 4
Paul Top 8
Conway Top 16
Barry Top 16
Nando Top 64
Jeffrey N/A


Other participants

Trainers here participated in the conference before the conference Ash entered.

Trivia

See also


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