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:''This article is about Pokémon Contests in [[Generation III]]. For the Contests in [[Generation IV]], see [[Pokémon Super Contest]].''
:''This article is about contests in [[Generation]]s {{gen|III}} and {{gen|VI}}. For the contests in [[Generation IV]], see [[Pokémon Super Contest]].''
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[[File:ORAS Contest art.png|thumb|300px|{{ga|Brendan}} and {{ga|May}} participating in a Pokémon Contest]]
'''Pokémon Contests''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンコンテスト''' ''Pokémon Contest'') are a type of competition often contrasted with [[Pokémon battle]]s and held in [[Contest Hall]]s. Pokémon are judged on their [[Contest condition|condition]] and [[move]]s in two rounds, to determine which one is the best of its category.
'''Pokémon Contests''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンコンテスト''' ''Pokémon Contest'') are a type of competition often contrasted with [[Pokémon battle]]s and held in [[Contest Hall]]s. Pokémon are judged on their [[Contest condition|condition]] and [[move]]s in two rounds, to determine which one is the best of its category.


==In the games==
==In the games==
Pokémon Contests are in {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}} and are set to return in {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, and do not appear in {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}. A {{pkmn|Coordinator}} enters a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in one of five [[Contest condition|categories]]: {{OBP|Cool|condition}}ness, {{OBP|Beauty|condition}}, {{OBP|Cute|condition}}ness, {{OBP|Smart|condition}}ness, or {{OBP|Tough|condition}}ness and compete against three other Coordinators in two rounds. In [[Generation IV]], these basic ideas were expanded upon with [[Pokémon Super Contest]]s.
Pokémon Contests are in {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, and in their [[Generation VI]] [[remake]]s [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]] under the name '''Pokémon Contest Spectaculars''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンコンテストライブ''' ''Pokémon Contest Live''). A {{pkmn|Coordinator}} enters a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in one of five [[Contest condition|categories]]: {{OBP|Cool|condition}}ness, {{OBP|Beautiful|condition|Beauty}}, {{OBP|Cute|condition}}ness, {{OBP|Clever|condition}}ness, or {{OBP|Tough|condition}}ness and compete against three other Coordinators in two rounds. In [[Generation IV]], these basic ideas were expanded upon with [[Pokémon Super Contest]]s.


===Primary judging===
===Primary judging===
In the first round, the four Pokémon are rated based on their [[Contest condition|condition]]. The audience votes on the Pokémon that looks the coolest, most beautiful, cutest, smartest, or toughest, depending on the category of the Contest. Attributes that are liked by the audience and the Pokémon's overall luster also beneficially influence the votes. To raise a Pokémon's condition, Coordinators prepare [[Pokéblock]]s of specific colors and feed them to their Pokémon. How well a Pokémon does in this phase is shown by the number of hearts that appear over the audience members' heads.
In the first round, the four Pokémon are rated based on their [[Contest condition|condition]]. The audience votes on the Pokémon that looks the coolest, most beautiful, cutest, most clever, or toughest, depending on the category of the contest. Attributes that are liked by the audience and the Pokémon's overall luster also beneficially influence the votes. To raise a Pokémon's condition, Coordinators prepare [[Pokéblock]]s of specific colors and feed them to their Pokémon. How well a Pokémon does in this phase is shown by the number of hearts that appear over the audience members' heads. This portion is known as the Introduction Round in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.


Within the game itself, the audience score is based on the sum of the following: the full value of the condition in the Contest's primary attribute, 50% of the value of the condition in each of the Contest's secondary attributes, and 50% of the value of the Pokémon's sheen. [[Scarf|Scarves]] held by the Pokémon raise the attribute by 20 points. Thus, if the Pokémon is holding a Scarf corresponding to the Contest's primary attribute, it will gain 20 points in the final total, but if the Pokémon is holding a Scarf corresponding to either Contest's secondary attribute, it will gain 10 points in the final total.
Within the game itself, the audience score is based on the sum of the following: the full value of the condition in the contest's primary attribute, 50% of the value of the condition in each of the contest's secondary attributes, and 50% of the value of the Pokémon's luster. [[Scarf|Scarves]] held by the Pokémon raise the attribute by 20 points. Thus, if the Pokémon is holding a scarf corresponding to the contest's primary attribute, it will gain 20 points in the final total, but if the Pokémon is holding a scarf corresponding to either contest's secondary attribute, it will gain 10 points in the final total.


The table below shows the minimum number of points required to achieve a given number of hearts.
The table below shows the minimum number of points required to achieve a given number of hearts.
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background:#{{contest color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{contest color dark}}" cellpadding="3px"
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{contest color}}; border: 3px solid #{{contest color dark}}" cellpadding="3px"
|-
|-
! style="background:#{{contest color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Rank
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Rank
! style="background:#{{contest color}}" | 0
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}" | 0
! style="background:#{{contest color}}" | 1
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}" | 1
! style="background:#{{contest color}}" | 2
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}" | 2
! style="background:#{{contest color}}" | 3
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}" | 3
! style="background:#{{contest color}}" | 4
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}" | 4
! style="background:#{{contest color}}" | 5
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}" | 5
! style="background:#{{contest color}}" | 6
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}" | 6
! style="background:#{{contest color}}" | 7
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}" | 7
! style="background:#{{contest color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | 8
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | 8
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#{{contest color}}" | Normal Rank
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}" | Normal Rank
| 0
| 0
| 11
| 11
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| 81
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#{{contest color}}" | Super Rank
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}" | Super Rank
| 0
| 0
| 91
| 91
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| 231
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#{{contest color}}" | Hyper Rank
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}" | Hyper Rank
| 0
| 0
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| 171
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| 381
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#{{contest color}}" | Master Rank
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}" | Master Rank
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| 0
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| 601
|-
|-
| style="background:#{{contest color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | Link Contest
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | Link Contest
| style="background:#fff" | 0
| style="background:#fff" | 0
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| style="background:#fff" | 101
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In the secondary judging, the four Pokémon take turns appealing (i.e. using certain [[move]]s in front of an appointed judge). They are able to affect the performances of each other. Effects on other Pokémon include [[Jam|reducing their number of hearts]], making them nervous, and so forth.
In the secondary judging, the four Pokémon take turns appealing (i.e. using certain [[move]]s in front of an appointed judge). They are able to affect the performances of each other. Effects on other Pokémon include [[Jam|reducing their number of hearts]], making them nervous, and so forth.


[[Contest combination|Move combinations]] score extra hearts. Moves that are of the same category as the Contest the user is competing in may excite the audience, and if the audience becomes extremely excited, the Pokémon scores extra hearts.
[[Contest combination|Move combinations]] score extra hearts. Moves that are of the same category as the contest the user is competing in may excite the audience, and if the audience becomes extremely excited, the Pokémon scores extra hearts.
 
In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, this portion is known as the Talent Round, during which Coordinators can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] their Pokémon when the crowd's excitement reaches its peak.


===After judging===
===After judging===
After five rounds of appealing has passed, the four Pokémon's results are shown. Here, stars represent how well the Pokémon did in the primary judging, while hearts indicate how well the Pokémon did in the secondary judging; both fill up the four Pokémon's meters. Each star represents 63 points obtained in the voting phase (rounded up to the nearest star), while each heart represents 40 points (four appeal hearts) obtained in the appeal phase.
After the second round, the four Pokémon's results are shown. Here, stars represent how well the Pokémon did in the primary judging, while hearts indicate how well the Pokémon did in the secondary judging; both fill up the four Pokémon's meters. Each star represents 63 points obtained in the primary judging (rounded up to the nearest star), while each heart represents 40 points (four appeal hearts) obtained in the secondary judging.


The Pokémon whose meter becomes the highest (has the highest cumulative score, formed from the voting score and double the value of the appeals score) is announced as the winner of the Contest, and is awarded a [[Ribbon]]. A small portrait of the winner is painted and placed in the [[Contest Hall]]. In the Master Rank, if the Pokémon has already won the Ribbon for that category, the player will be given a {{Ball|Luxury}}. A painter will paint a large painting if the winner of a Master Rank Contest wins with at least 800 points. These larger paintings are displayed in the {{ci|Lilycove}} [[Lilycove Museum|Museum]].
The Pokémon whose meter becomes the highest (has the highest cumulative score, formed from the points obtained in the first round and double the value of the points obtained in the second round) is announced as the winner of the competition. In Pokémon Contests, the winning Pokémon is awarded a [[Ribbon]] for each of the four different ranks. In Pokémon Contest Spectaculars, however, a Ribbon is only earned after beating the Master Rank.
 
A small portrait of the winner is painted and placed in the [[Contest Hall]]. Additionally, an artist will paint a large painting if the winner of a Master Rank contest wins with at least 800 points. These larger paintings are displayed in the [[Lilycove Museum]]. In Generation III, if a Master Rank winner has already earned the Ribbon for that category and rank, the player will be given a {{Ball|Luxury}}.


===Contest ranks===
===Contest ranks===
There are four ranks of Pokémon Contests: Normal, Super, Hyper, and Master. Every Contest, as well as having one of the five categories, has one of these four ranks. In the Normal Rank, any Pokémon may enter. Any Pokémon that won a Normal Rank Contest may move up to the Super Rank in the same category. Likewise, a Super Rank winner can move up to the Hyper Rank, and a Hyper Rank winner can advance to the Master Rank in the same category.
{{main|Rank (Contest)}}
There are four contest ranks: Normal, Super, Hyper, and Master. Every competition, as well as having one of the five categories, has one of these four ranks. In the Normal Rank, any Pokémon may enter. Any Pokémon that won a Normal Rank contest may move up to the Super Rank in the same category. Likewise, a Super Rank winner can move up to the Hyper Rank, and a Hyper Rank winner can advance to the Master Rank in the same category. In Pokémon Contest Spectaculars, any Pokémon may enter any unlocked rank.
 
In Ruby and Sapphire, Pokémon Contests of each rank are spread around the Hoenn region. In Emerald, however, Pokémon Contests of all four ranks are held in [[Lilycove City]]. In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, there are four Contest Halls across the region, but the player may enter Pokémon Contest Spectaculars of any rank in each Contest Hall.
 
===Multiplayer contests===
The {{player}} may participate in multiplayer contests by speaking to the Contest Hall receptionist on the right in [[Generation III]], and on the left in [[Generation VI]].
 
In Ruby and Sapphire, Pokémon Contests can only be held with four players. However, in Emerald, there are two multiplayer modes: E-Mode (Emerald Mode) and G-Mode (Global Mode). E-Mode allows two to four Emerald players to participate in multiplayer contests. If there are less than four players, the remaining slots will be filled in by computers. In G-Mode, four Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald players can participate.


In Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, Contests of each rank are spread around the Hoenn region. In Pokémon Emerald, however, Contests of all four ranks are held in the Lilycove City Contest Hall.
===Awards===
===Multiplayer Contests===
In Generation VI, after a contest has ended, the player may talk to the audience members gathered near the entrances to Contest Halls to receive gifts. These [[Non-player character|NPCs]] serve as the player's fans. The higher the rank, the greater the number of fans gathering in the lobby. The maximum number of fans waiting for the player is 10. The following are lists of gifts the player may receive. Note that certain [[item]]s and {{Berries}} are given out only after competing in certain contest ranks.
[[Player character|Players]] may participate in multiplayer Contests by speaking to the Contest Hall receptionist on the right.


In Ruby and Sapphire, Contests can only be held with four players. However, in Emerald, there are two multiplayer modes: E-Mode (Emerald Mode) and G-Mode (Global Mode). E-Mode allows two to four Emerald players to participate in Contests. If there are less than four players, the remaining slots will be filled in by computers. In G-Mode, four Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald players can participate.
{| style="margin:auto; text-align: center"
! Normal Rank
| rowspan=2 width="30px" |
! Super Rank
| rowspan=2 width="30px" |
! Hyper Rank
| rowspan=2 width="30px" |
! Master Rank
| rowspan=2 width="30px" |
! Any Rank
|-
| style="vertical-align:top" |
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{contest color}}; border: 3px solid #{{contest color dark}}"
! colspan=2 style="background: #{{contest color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | Item
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag|Fresh Water}}
| {{DL|Drink|Fresh Water}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag|Sweet Heart}}
| [[Sweet Heart]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag|Oran Berry}}
| [[Oran Berry]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag|Chesto Berry}}
| [[Chesto Berry]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag|Persim Berry}}
| [[Persim Berry]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag|Cheri Berry}}
| [[Cheri Berry]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag|Rawst Berry}}
| [[Rawst Berry]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag|Aspear Berry}}
| [[Aspear Berry]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag|Leppa Berry}}
| [[Leppa Berry]]
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{Bag|Pecha Berry}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Pecha Berry]]
|}
| style="vertical-align:top" |
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{contest color}}; border: 3px solid #{{contest color dark}}"
! colspan=2 style="background: #{{contest color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | Item
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag|Honey}}
| [[Honey]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag|Soda Pop}}
| {{DL|Drink|Soda Pop}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag|Stardust}}
| {{DL|Valuable item|Stardust}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag|Iapapa Berry}}
| [[Iapapa Berry]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag|Wiki Berry}}
| [[Wiki Berry]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag|Sitrus Berry}}
| [[Sitrus Berry]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag|Razz Berry}}
| [[Razz Berry]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag|Wepear Berry}}
| [[Wepear Berry]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag|Nanab Berry}}
| [[Nanab Berry]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag|Pinap Berry}}
| [[Pinap Berry]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag|Aguav Berry}}
| [[Aguav Berry]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag|Figy Berry}}
| [[Figy Berry]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag|Bluk Berry}}
| [[Bluk Berry]]
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{Bag|Mago Berry}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Mago Berry]]
|}
| style="vertical-align:top" |
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{contest color}}; border: 3px solid #{{contest color dark}}"
! colspan=2 style="background: #{{contest color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | Item
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag|Heart Scale}}
| {{DL|Exchangeable item|Heart Scale}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag|Star Piece}}
| {{DL|Exchangeable item|Star Piece}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag|Lemonade}}
| {{DL|Drink|Lemonade}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag|Grepa Berry}}
| [[Grepa Berry]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag|Watmel Berry}}
| [[Watmel Berry]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag|Magost Berry}}
| [[Magost Berry]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag|Pomeg Berry}}
| [[Pomeg Berry]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag|Pamtre Berry}}
| [[Pamtre Berry]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag|Qualot Berry}}
| [[Qualot Berry]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag|Durin Berry}}
| [[Durin Berry]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag|Kelpsy Berry}}
| [[Kelpsy Berry]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag|Nomel Berry}}
| [[Nomel Berry]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag|Spelon Berry}}
| [[Spelon Berry]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag|Belue Berry}}
| [[Belue Berry]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag|Tamato Berry}}
| [[Tamato Berry]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag|Cornn Berry}}
| [[Cornn Berry]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag|Rabuta Berry}}
| [[Rabuta Berry]]
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{Bag|Hondew Berry}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Hondew Berry]]
|}
| style="vertical-align:top" |
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{contest color}}; border: 3px solid #{{contest color dark}}"
! colspan=2 style="background: #{{contest color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | Item
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag|Destiny Knot}}
| {{DL|In-battle effect item|Destiny Knot}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag|Comet Shard}}
| {{DL|Valuable item|Comet Shard}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag|Moomoo Milk}}
| {{DL|Drink|Moomoo Milk}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag|Passho Berry}}
| [[Passho Berry]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag|Payapa Berry}}
| [[Payapa Berry]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag|Occa Berry}}
| [[Occa Berry]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag|Kasib Berry}}
| [[Kasib Berry]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag|Shuca Berry}}
| [[Shuca Berry]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag|Wacan Berry}}
| [[Wacan Berry]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag|Tanga Berry}}
| [[Tanga Berry]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag|Colbur Berry}}
| [[Colbur Berry]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag|Coba Berry}}
| [[Coba Berry]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag|Haban Berry}}
| [[Haban Berry]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag|Kebia Berry}}
| [[Kebia Berry]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag|Chilan Berry}}
| [[Chilan Berry]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag|Yache Berry}}
| [[Yache Berry]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag|Chople Berry}}
| [[Chople Berry]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag|Charti Berry}}
| [[Charti Berry]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag|Babiri Berry}}
| [[Babiri Berry]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag|Rindo Berry}}
| [[Rindo Berry]]
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{Bag|Roseli Berry}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Roseli Berry]]
|}
| style="vertical-align:top" |
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{contest color}}; border: 3px solid #{{contest color dark}}"
! colspan=2 style="background: #{{contest color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | Item
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag|Rage Candy Bar}}
| [[Rage Candy Bar]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag|Shalour Sable}}
| {{DL|Status condition healing item|Shalour Sable}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag|Lumiose Galette}}
| {{DL|Status condition healing item|Lumiose Galette}}
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{Bag|Old Gateau}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{DL|Status condition healing item|Old Gateau}}
|}
|}


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[File:Contest judges.png|thumb|220px|The Contest judges]]
[[File:Contest judges.png|thumb|250px|The contest judges]]
Pokémon Contests were first introduced early on in the {{series|Advanced Generation}}, and, according to [[SS024]], Contests originated in the [[Hoenn]] region. In them, {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s show how beautiful and skilled their {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} can be. A Contest is divided into two parts. In the first round, Coordinators have their Pokémon performing their [[move]]s in order to showcase their beauty and talent. The [[appeal]]s are awarded points by 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 is different for each Contest. The second round is the [[Contest Battle|Battle Round]], in which two Coordinators compete in a [[Pokémon battle]] while continuing to show off their Pokémon's beauty 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 beautiful 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 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 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.


A Coordinator needs a [[Contest Pass]] from a particular [[region]] to enter 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 {{DL|Grand Festival|Top Coordinator}}s.
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 {{DL|Grand Festival|Top Coordinator}}s.
[[File:Lopunny Kricketune Song Seal.png|thumb|left|220px|Nando's Pokémon sent out with Seals]]
 
[[File:Lopunny Kricketune Song Seal.png|thumb|left|250px|Nando's Pokémon sent out with Seals]]
In [[Hoenn]], Coordinators have to use the same Pokémon for both rounds—although there are exceptions—and the [[Contest announcer|master of ceremonies]] is [[Vivian Meridian]]. When {{an|May}} participated in the [[Hoenn Grand Festival]], two other Nurse Joys from Hoenn came as guest judges. The event was held in [[Slateport City]] and ran for [[AG121|three]] [[AG123|episodes]].
In [[Hoenn]], Coordinators have to use the same Pokémon for both rounds—although there are exceptions—and the [[Contest announcer|master of ceremonies]] is [[Vivian Meridian]]. When {{an|May}} participated in the [[Hoenn Grand Festival]], two other Nurse Joys from Hoenn came as guest judges. The event was held in [[Slateport City]] and ran for [[AG121|three]] [[AG123|episodes]].


In [[Kanto]], Coordinators may enter different Pokémon for each round and the master of ceremonies is [[Lilian Meridian]]. The [[Kanto Grand Festival]] was held at [[Indigo Plateau]] during May's participation. For the competition, the Hoenn announcer, Vivian Meridian, joined the panel of judges while three other Nurse Joys gave scores. [[Jessie]], as Jessadiah, also hosted the event with Lilian. The competition also ran for [[AG180|three]] [[AG182|episodes]].
In [[Kanto]], Coordinators may enter different Pokémon for each round and the master of ceremonies is [[Lilian Meridian]]. The [[Kanto Grand Festival]] was held at [[Indigo Plateau]] during May's participation. For the competition, the Hoenn announcer, Vivian Meridian, joined the panel of judges while three other Nurse Joys gave scores. [[Jessie]], as Jessadiah, also hosted the event with Lilian. The competition also ran for [[AG180|three]] [[AG182|episodes]].


In [[Sinnoh]], Coordinators enter one Pokémon for each round and generally dress up to compete. They also use [[Ball Capsule]]s and [[Seal]]s to enhance a Pokémon's entrance. The Sinnoh Contests include both Single and [[Double Performance]]s, with the Grand Festival featuring the Double Performance. The master of ceremonies for these Contests is [[Marian]]. During {{an|Dawn}}'s participation in the [[Sinnoh Grand Festival]], Top Coordinator and [[Gym Leader]] [[Fantina]] joined the judges as a guest judge. The event was held at [[Lake Valor]] and ran for [[DP174|fo]][[DP175|ur]] [[DP176|epis]][[DP177|odes]].
In [[Sinnoh]], Coordinators enter one Pokémon for each round and generally dress up to compete. They also use [[Ball Capsule]]s and [[Seal]]s to enhance a Pokémon's entrance. Pokémon Contests in the Sinnoh region include both Single and [[Double Performance]]s, with the Grand Festival featuring the Double Performance format. The master of ceremonies for these events is [[Marian]]. During {{an|Dawn}}'s participation in the [[Sinnoh Grand Festival]], Top Coordinator and [[Gym Leader]] [[Fantina]] joined the judges as a guest judge. The event was held at [[Lake Valor]] and ran for [[DP174|four]] [[DP177|episodes]].


===Locations hosting Contests===
===Known locations hosting contests===
====Hoenn====
====Hoenn====
[[File:Pokémon Contest Hall Hoenn.png|thumb|200px|left|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|200px|right|Location of the Hoenn Grand Festival]]
[[File:Grand Festival Hoenn.png|thumb|220px|Location of the Hoenn Grand Festival]]
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{contest color dark}}; border: 3px solid #{{contest color}}; width: 20%;"
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{contest color}}; border: 3px solid #{{contest color dark}}; width: 20%;"
|-
|-
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{contest color dark}}|Location}}
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Location
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color|{{contest color dark}}|Winner}}
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Winner
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| [[Rustboro City]]
| [[Rustboro City]]
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====Kanto====
====Kanto====
[[File:Pokémon Contest Hall Kanto.png|thumb|200px|left|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|200px|right|Location of the Kanto Grand Festival]]
[[File:Grand Festival Kanto.png|thumb|220px|Location of the Kanto Grand Festival]]
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{contest color dark}}; border: 3px solid #{{contest color}}; width: 20%;"
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{contest color}}; border: 3px solid #{{contest color dark}}; width: 20%;"
|-
|-
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{contest color dark}}|Location}}
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Location
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color|{{contest color dark}}|Winner}}
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Winner
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| [[Saffron City]]
| [[Saffron City]]
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====Sinnoh====
====Sinnoh====
[[File:Pokémon Contest Hall Sinnoh.png|thumb|250px|left|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|right|Location of the Sinnoh Grand Festival]]
[[File:Grand Festival Sinnoh.png|thumb|250px|Location of the Sinnoh Grand Festival]]
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{contest color dark}}; border: 3px solid #{{contest color}}; width: auto;"
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{contest color}}; border: 3px solid #{{contest color dark}}; width: 20%;"
|-
|-
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{contest color dark}}|Location}}
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Location
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color|{{contest color dark}}|Winner}}
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Winner
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| [[Jubilife City]]
| [[Jubilife City]]
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|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| [[Solaceon Town]]
| [[Solaceon Town]]
| [[Jessie]]{{tt|*|disguised as Jessilina}}
| [[Jessie|{{tt|Jessie|disguised as Jessilina}}]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| [[Lake Valor]] ([[Wallace Cup]])
| [[Lake Valor|{{tt|Lake Valor|Wallace Cup}}]]
| {{an|Dawn}}
| {{an|Dawn}}
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
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|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| [[Majolica Town]]
| [[Majolica Town]]
| [[Jessie]]{{tt|*|disguised as Jessilina}}
| [[Jessie|{{tt|Jessie|disguised as Jessilina}}]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| [[Gerbera Town]]
| [[Gerbera Town]]
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|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| [[Lilypad Town]]
| [[Lilypad Town]]
| [[James]]{{tt|*|on behalf of Jessie disguised as Jessilina}}
| [[James|{{tt|James|disguised as Jessilina}}]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| [[Brussel Town]]
| [[Brussel Town]]
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|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| [[Neighborly Town]]
| [[Neighborly Town]]
| [[Jessie]]{{tt|*|disguised as Jessilina}}
| [[Jessie|{{tt|Jessie|disguised as Jessilina}}]]
|- align="center"
|- align="center"
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Arrowroot Town]]
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Arrowroot Town]]
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Princess Salvia]]{{tt|*|disguised as Dawn}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Princess Salvia|{{tt|Salvia|disguised as Dawn}}]]
|}{{-}}
|}{{-}}


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
The Pokémon Contests first appeared, and have a central role, in the [[Ruby & Sapphire chapter (Adventures)|fourth chapter]]. Somewhat experienced Pokémon Coordinator {{adv|Ruby}} moved to the Hoenn region and ran away from home to participate in Pokémon Contests there, since [[Norman|his father]] was against him competing in such events. Ruby arranged a bet with {{adv|Sapphire}}, vowing to win all the Contest Ribbons in the region in 80 days. He was able to win every Ribbon, thus completing his part in the bet.
In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] {{pkmn|manga}}, Pokémon Contests were introduced in the {{chap|Ruby & Sapphire}}. Somewhat experienced Pokémon Coordinator {{adv|Ruby}} moved to the Hoenn region and ran away from home to participate in Pokémon Contests there, since [[Norman|his father]] was against him competing in such events. Ruby arranged a bet with {{adv|Sapphire}}, vowing to win all the Contest Ribbons in the region in 80 days. He was able to win every Ribbon, thus completing his part in the bet.


The formula of competition follows the one set in the games closely, sharing its two segments.
The formula of competition follows the one set in the games closely, sharing its two segments.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* The [[Rank (Contest)|Contest ranks]] are named after the original [[Kanto]] [[Poké Ball]]s, although it seems the translation team did not catch this, as the ''Japanese'' Poké Ball names (Normal, Super, Hyper, and Master) are used in English versions. This was rectified in [[Generation IV]] in the ranks of {{pkmn|Super Contest}}s (Normal, Great, Ultra, and Master).
* The [[Rank (Contest)|contest ranks]] are named after the original [[Kanto]] [[Poké Ball]]s, although it seems the translation team did not catch this, as the ''Japanese'' Poké Ball names (Normal, Super, Hyper, and Master) are used in English versions. This was rectified in [[Generation IV]] in the ranks of {{pkmn|Super Contest}}s (Normal, Great, Ultra, and Master). However, the original names of the ranks were kept in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.  
** However, the first three are names of three different Potions: the regular [[Potion]], the {{DL|Potion|Super Potion}} and the {{DL|Potion|Hyper Potion}}.
** The first three are names of three different Potions: the regular [[Potion]], the {{DL|Potion|Super Potion}}, and the {{DL|Potion|Hyper Potion}}.
* For ''[[DP011|Mounting a Coordinator Assault!]]'' and ''[[DP012|Arrival of a Rival!]]'', [[Professor Oak's lecture]]s are about the [[Appeal]]s and [[Contest Battle|Battle Rounds]] of Pokémon Contests, respectively. He writes this [[Pokémon senryū]] about the Appeals Round: ポケモンが かれいにまわるよ コンテスト ''The Pokémon are spinning magnificently; a Contest.''  He writes this Pokémon senryū about the Battle Round: ごふんかん みせてしょうぶだ コンテストバトル ''It's a five-minute battle for show; a Contest Battle.''
* For ''[[DP011|Mounting a Coordinator Assault!]]'' and ''[[DP012|Arrival of a Rival!]]'', [[Professor Oak's lecture]]s are about the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]] and the [[Contest Battle|Battle Stage]] of Pokémon Contests, respectively. He writes this {{wp|senryū}} about the Performance Stage: 「ポケモンが かれいにまわるよ コンテスト」 ''The Pokémon are spinning magnificently; a contest.''  He writes this senryū about the Battle Stage: 「ごふんかん みせてしょうぶだ コンテストバトル」 ''It's a five-minute battle for show; a Contest Battle.''
* Interestingly, the move {{m|Struggle}} has Contest stats, despite the fact that Struggle cannot be used in Contests, as it can only be used if the attacking Pokémon has no {{PP}}.
* The move {{m|Struggle}} has contest stats, despite the fact that Struggle cannot be used in contests, as it can only be used if the attacking Pokémon has no {{PP}}.
** This is most likely to prevent the game from crashing if it is hacked in, since, through normal gameplay, it would be impossible to use Struggle within normal Contest rounds. The Contest stats seem to be the defaults.  
** This is most likely to prevent the game from crashing if it is hacked in, since it is impossible to use Struggle in contests through normal gameplay. The contest stats seem to be the defaults.
* Contests are one of the few places in the [[Pokémon games]] one can find [[nickname]]d Pokémon. All Pokémon used by [[Non-player character|NPC]] {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s have nicknames.
* Contests are one of the few places in the [[Pokémon games]] one can find [[nickname]]d Pokémon. All Pokémon used by [[Non-player character|NPC]] {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s have nicknames.
* In the {{pkmn|anime}}, both [[series]] that featured Contests featured 15 Contests each.
* In the {{pkmn|anime}}, both [[series]] that featured Pokémon Contests featured 15 each.
** However, in the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, all 15 Contests took place in [[Sinnoh]], and one of them was [[Wallace Cup|an inter-region Contest]], while the {{series|Advanced Generation}} featured seven in [[Kanto]] and eight in [[Hoenn]].
** However, in the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, all 15 contests took place in [[Sinnoh]], and one of them was [[Wallace Cup|an inter-region contest]], while the {{series|Advanced Generation}} featured seven in [[Kanto]] and eight in [[Hoenn]].
*Unlike in the mangas and the games, the anime version of Contests is the only one to include battles and no rankings.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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This article is about contests in Generations III and VI. For the contests in Generation IV, see Pokémon Super Contest.

Brendan and May participating in a Pokémon Contest

Pokémon Contests (Japanese: ポケモンコンテスト Pokémon Contest) are a type of competition often contrasted with Pokémon battles and held in Contest Halls. Pokémon are judged on their condition and moves in two rounds, to determine which one is the best of its category.

In the games

Pokémon Contests are in Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, and in their Generation VI remakes Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire under the name Pokémon Contest Spectaculars (Japanese: ポケモンコンテストライブ Pokémon Contest Live). A Coordinator enters a Pokémon in one of five categories: Coolness, Beauty, Cuteness, Cleverness, or Toughness and compete against three other Coordinators in two rounds. In Generation IV, these basic ideas were expanded upon with Pokémon Super Contests.

Primary judging

In the first round, the four Pokémon are rated based on their condition. The audience votes on the Pokémon that looks the coolest, most beautiful, cutest, most clever, or toughest, depending on the category of the contest. Attributes that are liked by the audience and the Pokémon's overall luster also beneficially influence the votes. To raise a Pokémon's condition, Coordinators prepare Pokéblocks of specific colors and feed them to their Pokémon. How well a Pokémon does in this phase is shown by the number of hearts that appear over the audience members' heads. This portion is known as the Introduction Round in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.

Within the game itself, the audience score is based on the sum of the following: the full value of the condition in the contest's primary attribute, 50% of the value of the condition in each of the contest's secondary attributes, and 50% of the value of the Pokémon's luster. Scarves held by the Pokémon raise the attribute by 20 points. Thus, if the Pokémon is holding a scarf corresponding to the contest's primary attribute, it will gain 20 points in the final total, but if the Pokémon is holding a scarf corresponding to either contest's secondary attribute, it will gain 10 points in the final total.

The table below shows the minimum number of points required to achieve a given number of hearts.

Rank 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Normal Rank 0 11 21 31 41 51 61 71 81
Super Rank 0 91 111 131 151 171 191 211 231
Hyper Rank 0 171 201 231 261 291 321 351 381
Master Rank 0 321 361 401 441 481 521 561 601
Link Contest 0 101 201 301 401 451 501 551 601


Secondary judging

Main article: Appeal

In the secondary judging, the four Pokémon take turns appealing (i.e. using certain moves in front of an appointed judge). They are able to affect the performances of each other. Effects on other Pokémon include reducing their number of hearts, making them nervous, and so forth.

Move combinations score extra hearts. Moves that are of the same category as the contest the user is competing in may excite the audience, and if the audience becomes extremely excited, the Pokémon scores extra hearts.

In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, this portion is known as the Talent Round, during which Coordinators can Mega Evolve their Pokémon when the crowd's excitement reaches its peak.

After judging

After the second round, the four Pokémon's results are shown. Here, stars represent how well the Pokémon did in the primary judging, while hearts indicate how well the Pokémon did in the secondary judging; both fill up the four Pokémon's meters. Each star represents 63 points obtained in the primary judging (rounded up to the nearest star), while each heart represents 40 points (four appeal hearts) obtained in the secondary judging.

The Pokémon whose meter becomes the highest (has the highest cumulative score, formed from the points obtained in the first round and double the value of the points obtained in the second round) is announced as the winner of the competition. In Pokémon Contests, the winning Pokémon is awarded a Ribbon for each of the four different ranks. In Pokémon Contest Spectaculars, however, a Ribbon is only earned after beating the Master Rank.

A small portrait of the winner is painted and placed in the Contest Hall. Additionally, an artist will paint a large painting if the winner of a Master Rank contest wins with at least 800 points. These larger paintings are displayed in the Lilycove Museum. In Generation III, if a Master Rank winner has already earned the Ribbon for that category and rank, the player will be given a Luxury Ball.

Contest ranks

Main article: Rank (Contest)

There are four contest ranks: Normal, Super, Hyper, and Master. Every competition, as well as having one of the five categories, has one of these four ranks. In the Normal Rank, any Pokémon may enter. Any Pokémon that won a Normal Rank contest may move up to the Super Rank in the same category. Likewise, a Super Rank winner can move up to the Hyper Rank, and a Hyper Rank winner can advance to the Master Rank in the same category. In Pokémon Contest Spectaculars, any Pokémon may enter any unlocked rank.

In Ruby and Sapphire, Pokémon Contests of each rank are spread around the Hoenn region. In Emerald, however, Pokémon Contests of all four ranks are held in Lilycove City. In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, there are four Contest Halls across the region, but the player may enter Pokémon Contest Spectaculars of any rank in each Contest Hall.

Multiplayer contests

The player may participate in multiplayer contests by speaking to the Contest Hall receptionist on the right in Generation III, and on the left in Generation VI.

In Ruby and Sapphire, Pokémon Contests can only be held with four players. However, in Emerald, there are two multiplayer modes: E-Mode (Emerald Mode) and G-Mode (Global Mode). E-Mode allows two to four Emerald players to participate in multiplayer contests. If there are less than four players, the remaining slots will be filled in by computers. In G-Mode, four Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald players can participate.

Awards

In Generation VI, after a contest has ended, the player may talk to the audience members gathered near the entrances to Contest Halls to receive gifts. These NPCs serve as the player's fans. The higher the rank, the greater the number of fans gathering in the lobby. The maximum number of fans waiting for the player is 10. The following are lists of gifts the player may receive. Note that certain items and Berries are given out only after competing in certain contest ranks.

Normal Rank Super Rank Hyper Rank Master Rank Any Rank
Item
Fresh Water Fresh Water
Sweet Heart Sweet Heart
Oran Berry Oran Berry
Chesto Berry Chesto Berry
Persim Berry Persim Berry
Cheri Berry Cheri Berry
Rawst Berry Rawst Berry
Aspear Berry Aspear Berry
Leppa Berry Leppa Berry
Pecha Berry Pecha Berry
Item
Honey Honey
Soda Pop Soda Pop
Stardust Stardust
Iapapa Berry Iapapa Berry
Wiki Berry Wiki Berry
Sitrus Berry Sitrus Berry
Razz Berry Razz Berry
Wepear Berry Wepear Berry
Nanab Berry Nanab Berry
Pinap Berry Pinap Berry
Aguav Berry Aguav Berry
Figy Berry Figy Berry
Bluk Berry Bluk Berry
Mago Berry Mago Berry
Item
Heart Scale Heart Scale
Star Piece Star Piece
Lemonade Lemonade
Grepa Berry Grepa Berry
Watmel Berry Watmel Berry
Magost Berry Magost Berry
Pomeg Berry Pomeg Berry
Pamtre Berry Pamtre Berry
Qualot Berry Qualot Berry
Durin Berry Durin Berry
Kelpsy Berry Kelpsy Berry
Nomel Berry Nomel Berry
Spelon Berry Spelon Berry
Belue Berry Belue Berry
Tamato Berry Tamato Berry
Cornn Berry Cornn Berry
Rabuta Berry Rabuta Berry
Hondew Berry Hondew Berry
Item
Destiny Knot Destiny Knot
Comet Shard Comet Shard
Moomoo Milk Moomoo Milk
Passho Berry Passho Berry
Payapa Berry Payapa Berry
Occa Berry Occa Berry
Kasib Berry Kasib Berry
Shuca Berry Shuca Berry
Wacan Berry Wacan Berry
Tanga Berry Tanga Berry
Colbur Berry Colbur Berry
Coba Berry Coba Berry
Haban Berry Haban Berry
Kebia Berry Kebia Berry
Chilan Berry Chilan Berry
Yache Berry Yache Berry
Chople Berry Chople Berry
Charti Berry Charti Berry
Babiri Berry Babiri Berry
Rindo Berry Rindo Berry
Roseli Berry Roseli Berry
Item
Rage Candy Bar Rage Candy Bar
Shalour Sable Shalour Sable
Lumiose Galette Lumiose Galette
Old Gateau Old Gateau

In the anime

The contest judges

Pokémon Contests were first introduced early on in the Advanced Generation series and, according to SS024, they originated in the Hoenn region. In them, Coordinators show how skilled their Pokémon can be. A Pokémon Contest is divided into two parts. In the first round, called the Performance Stage, Coordinators have their Pokémon performing their moves in order to showcase their style and skill. The appeals are awarded points by judges, usually 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 Battle Stage, in which Coordinators compete in Pokémon battles 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 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 Coordinators.

Nando's Pokémon sent out with Seals

In Hoenn, Coordinators have to use the same Pokémon for both rounds—although there are exceptions—and the master of ceremonies is Vivian Meridian. When May participated in the Hoenn Grand Festival, two other Nurse Joys from Hoenn came as guest judges. The event was held in Slateport City and ran for three episodes.

In Kanto, Coordinators may enter different Pokémon for each round and the master of ceremonies is Lilian Meridian. The Kanto Grand Festival was held at Indigo Plateau during May's participation. For the competition, the Hoenn announcer, Vivian Meridian, joined the panel of judges while three other Nurse Joys gave scores. Jessie, as Jessadiah, also hosted the event with Lilian. The competition also ran for three episodes.

In Sinnoh, Coordinators enter one Pokémon for each round and generally dress up to compete. They also use Ball Capsules and Seals to enhance a Pokémon's entrance. Pokémon Contests in the Sinnoh region include both Single and Double Performances, with the Grand Festival featuring the Double Performance format. The master of ceremonies for these events is Marian. During Dawn's participation in the Sinnoh Grand Festival, Top Coordinator and Gym Leader Fantina joined the judges as a guest judge. The event was held at Lake Valor and ran for four episodes.

Known locations hosting contests

Hoenn

Inside a Contest Hall in Hoenn
Location of the Hoenn Grand Festival
Location Winner
Rustboro City Janet
Slateport City Robert
Fallarbor Town May
Verdanturf Town May
Rubello Town Drew
Lilycove City May
Purika City May
Pacifidlog Town May


Kanto

Inside a Contest Hall in Kanto
Location of the Kanto Grand Festival
Location Winner
Saffron City May
Silver Town May
Wisteria Town Harley
Chrysanthemum Island May
Gardenia Town May
Mulberry Town May
Terracotta Town Ash/May


Sinnoh

Inside a Contest Hall in Sinnoh
Location of the Sinnoh Grand Festival
Location Winner
Jubilife City Zoey
Floaroma Town Dawn
Alamos Town Allegra
Hearthome City Nando
Sage Town Kenny
Solaceon Town Jessie
Lake Valor Dawn
Celestic Town Dawn
Majolica Town Jessie
Gerbera Town Kenny
Beach Rose Town Nando
Chocovine Town Dawn
Sandalstraw Town Kenny
Lilypad Town James
Brussel Town Zoey
Daybreak Town Dawn
Neighborly Town Jessie
Arrowroot Town Salvia


In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga, Pokémon Contests were introduced in the Ruby & Sapphire arc. Somewhat experienced Pokémon Coordinator Ruby moved to the Hoenn region and ran away from home to participate in Pokémon Contests there, since his father was against him competing in such events. Ruby arranged a bet with Sapphire, vowing to win all the Contest Ribbons in the region in 80 days. He was able to win every Ribbon, thus completing his part in the bet.

The formula of competition follows the one set in the games closely, sharing its two segments.

Trivia

  • The contest ranks are named after the original Kanto Poké Balls, although it seems the translation team did not catch this, as the Japanese Poké Ball names (Normal, Super, Hyper, and Master) are used in English versions. This was rectified in Generation IV in the ranks of Super Contests (Normal, Great, Ultra, and Master). However, the original names of the ranks were kept in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
  • For Mounting a Coordinator Assault! and Arrival of a Rival!, Professor Oak's lectures are about the Performance Stage and the Battle Stage of Pokémon Contests, respectively. He writes this senryū about the Performance Stage: 「ポケモンが かれいにまわるよ コンテスト」 The Pokémon are spinning magnificently; a contest. He writes this senryū about the Battle Stage: 「ごふんかん みせてしょうぶだ コンテストバトル」 It's a five-minute battle for show; a Contest Battle.
  • The move Struggle has contest stats, despite the fact that Struggle cannot be used in contests, as it can only be used if the attacking Pokémon has no PP.
    • This is most likely to prevent the game from crashing if it is hacked in, since it is impossible to use Struggle in contests through normal gameplay. The contest stats seem to be the defaults.
  • Contests are one of the few places in the Pokémon games one can find nicknamed Pokémon. All Pokémon used by NPC Coordinators have nicknames.
  • In the anime, both series that featured Pokémon Contests featured 15 each.
  • Unlike in the mangas and the games, the anime version of Contests is the only one to include battles and no rankings.

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 小精靈華麗大賽 Síujīnglìhng Fālàih-daaihchoi
Mandarin 神奇寶貝華麗大賽 Shénqí-bǎobèi Huálì-dàsài
Finland Flag.png Finnish Pokémon-kilpailu
France Flag.png European French Concours Pokémon
Germany Flag.png German Pokémon-Contest
Indonesia Flag.png Indonesian Kontes Pokémon
Italy Flag.png Italian Gara Pokémon
South Korea Flag.png Korean 포켓몬 콘테스트 Pokémon Contest
Poland Flag.png Polish Pokazy Pokémon
Portugal Flag.png Portuguese Torneio Pokémon
Romania Flag.png Romanian Concurs Pokémon
Russia Flag.png Russian Состязания Покемонов Soctyazaniya Pokémonov
Spain Flag.png Spanish Concurso Pokémon

Pokémon Contest Spectacular

Language Title
The Netherlands Flag.png Dutch Spectaculaire Pokémon-wedstrijd
France Flag.png French Concours Pokémon Live
Germany Flag.png German Pokemon-Wettbewerb Live
Italy Flag.png Italian Gare Pokémon Live
Portugal Flag.png Portuguese Pokémon Contest Spectacular
Spain Flag.png Spanish Gran Concurso Pokémon


DawnChallenge.png Pokémon Contests VSJasmine.png
Necessary Spoils
PokéblocksPoffins
Contest Categories
CoolBeautifulCuteCleverTough
Rounds
AppealBattleDanceVisual
Participation
ContestSuper ContestContest Show
CoordinatorContest HallContest Pass
The Grand Festival
KantoHoennSinnoh
Top CoordinatorRibbon Cup
Others
Combinations • Opponents (IIIIVVIVIII) • Double PerformanceJamming
Ribbons (list) • StickersBall CapsulesRanksJudgesAnnouncersWallace Cup


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