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:''This article is about Pokémon League Championship. For the locations in Sinnoh, Unova or Kalos, see [[Pokémon League (Sinnoh)]], [[Pokémon League (Unova)]] or [[Pokémon League (Kalos)]]. For the system in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, see [[Pokémon League (TCG)]]''
:''This article is about Pokémon League Championship. For the locations in Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, or Alola, see [[Pokémon League (Sinnoh)]], [[Pokémon League (Unova)]], [[Pokémon League (Kalos)]], or [[Pokémon League (Alola)]]. For the system in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, see [[Pokémon League (TCG)]]''
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[[File:Pokémon League.png|thumb|220px|A Pokémon League poster]]
[[File:Pokémon League.png|thumb|220px|A Pokémon League poster]]
The '''Pokémon League''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンリーグ''' ''Pokémon League'') is a group that organizes {{cat|Pokémon competitions}} for registered [[Pokémon Trainer]]s. It serves as an umbrella that oversees the [[region]]al Leagues.
The '''Pokémon League''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンリーグ''' ''Pokémon League'') is a group that organizes {{cat|Pokémon competitions}} for registered [[Pokémon Trainer]]s. It serves as an umbrella that oversees the [[region]]al Leagues.


There are seven known regional Leagues under the Pokémon League: the [[Indigo League]] in [[Kanto]], the [[Orange League]] in the [[Orange Archipelago]], the [[Johto League]] in [[Johto]], the [[Hoenn League]] in [[Hoenn]], the [[Sinnoh League]] in [[Sinnoh]], the [[Unova League]] in [[Unova]], and the [[Kalos League]] in [[Kalos]].
There are eight known regional Leagues under the Pokémon League: the [[Indigo League]] in [[Kanto]], the [[Orange League]] in the [[Orange Archipelago]], the [[Johto League]] in [[Johto]], the [[Hoenn League]] in [[Hoenn]], the [[Sinnoh League]] in [[Sinnoh]], the [[Unova League]] in [[Unova]], the [[Kalos League]] in [[Kalos]] and the [[Alola League]] in [[Alola]].


In order to participate in regional competitions, Trainers must acquire a certain number of [[Gym]] [[Badge]]s signifying the defeat of that region's [[Gym Leader]]s.
In order to participate in regional competitions, Trainers must acquire a certain number of [[Gym]] [[Badge]]s signifying the defeat of that region's [[Gym Leader]]s, or in the case of Alola, complete the [[island challenge]].


The Pokémon League apparently manufactures and distributes Pokémon merchandise, such as {{Ash}}'s {{DL|Ash's hat|Pokémon League Expo hat}}.
The Pokémon League apparently manufactures and distributes Pokémon merchandise, such as {{Ash}}'s {{DL|Ash's hat|Pokémon League Expo hat}}.


==In the games==
==In the games==
In the [[core series]] [[Pokémon games]], every [[region]], excluding [[Alola]], has a Pokémon League. The League challenge consists of collecting eight [[Gym]] [[Badge]]s and challenging the [[Elite Four]], as well as the {{pkmn|Champion|League Champion}} immediately after defeating the Elite Four members. Winners are invited into the [[Hall of Fame]].
In the [[core series]] [[Pokémon games]], every [[region]] has a Pokémon League. The League challenge consists of collecting eight [[Gym]] [[Badge]]s (or in Alola's case, beating the island challenge) and challenging the [[Elite Four]], as well as the {{pkmn|Champion|League Champion}} immediately after defeating the Elite Four members. Winners are invited into the [[Hall of Fame]].


* [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]] have the [[Indigo League]] and the [[Johto League]], respectively, both hosted at [[Indigo Plateau]].
* [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]] have the [[Indigo League]] and the [[Johto League]], respectively, both hosted at [[Indigo Plateau]].
* [[Hoenn]] has the [[Hoenn League]] at [[Ever Grande City]].
* [[Hoenn]] has the [[Hoenn League]] at [[Ever Grande City]].
* [[Sinnoh]] has the [[Sinnoh League]] at an {{si|Pokémon League|unnamed island}}.
* [[Sinnoh]] has the [[Sinnoh League]] at the {{si|Pokémon League}} building on an unnamed island.
* [[Unova]] has the [[Unova League]] at an {{un|Pokémon League|unnamed area}}.
* [[Unova]] has the [[Unova League]] at the {{un|Pokémon League}} building in an unnamed area.
* [[Kalos]] has the [[Kalos League]] at an {{kal|Pokémon League|unnamed area}}.
* [[Kalos]] has the [[Kalos League]] at the {{kal|Pokémon League}} building in an unnamed area.
* [[Alola]] has the [[Alola League]] at the {{al|Pokémon League}} building on the summit of [[Mount Lanakila]].


Since [[Generation IV]], each place that holds the regional Pokémon League is simply called "Pokémon League."
In Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, and Hoenn{{sup/6|ORAS}}, the place that holds the regional Pokémon League is simply called "Pokémon League", including the building itself. In Alola, only the building itself is called "Pokémon League".


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
In the {{pkmn|anime}}, the Pokémon League challenge is divided into two parts: the Pokémon League Conference and the Champion League.
===Pokémon League Conference===
{{main|Pokémon League Conference}}
{{main|Pokémon League Conference}}
In the [[Pokémon anime]], the League challenge is a tournament. {{pkmn|Trainer}}s qualify by having at least eight [[Gym]] [[Badge]]s from the relevant region, and then a {{wp|single-elimination tournament}} takes place between the qualifying Trainers. In this [[canon]], the League is known for its many traditions, including the opening celebration which evokes the flame of {{p|Moltres}}, alluding to the {{wp|Olympic flame}}.
The Pokémon League Conference is a {{wp|single-elimination tournament}} between {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who have collected at least eight [[Gym]] [[Badge]]s from a specific [[region]]. Other ways of getting into the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]] besides collecting Badges have been shown, such as by passing the Pokémon League Admissions Exam, as seen in ''[[EP056|The Ultimate Test]]'', or by graduating from [[Pokémon Tech]], as seen in ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]''.


Other ways of getting into the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]] besides collecting Badges have been shown, such as by passing the Pokémon League Admissions Exam, as seen in ''[[EP056|The Ultimate Test]]'', or by graduating from [[Pokémon Tech]], as seen in ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]''.
Rules vary from region to region, but generally, championship competitions are divided into three parts: qualifying rounds, preliminary rounds, and final rounds. Highly skilled Trainers will move on to compete with a smaller pool of competitors. The Trainer that defeats all other competitors is deemed the winner of the competition. Losing Trainers who participate in the competition will be ranked accordingly.


Rules vary from region to region, but generally, championship competitions are divided into three parts: qualifying rounds, preliminary rounds, and final rounds. Highly skilled Trainers will move on to compete with a smaller pool of competitors. The Trainer that defeats all other competitors is deemed the winner of the competition and is awarded the title of [[Pokémon Champion]]. Losing Trainers who participate in the competitions will be ranked accordingly.
The League Conferences are known for their many traditions, including the opening celebration which evokes the flame of {{p|Moltres}}, alluding to the {{wp|Olympic flame}}. [[Charles Goodshow]] serves as the president of the League Competition Committee.


[[Charles Goodshow]] serves as the president of the League Competition Committee and oversees all the regional competitions.
===Champion League===
After winning a Pokémon League Conference, a Trainer may enter the Champion League of the relevant region, where the [[Elite Four]] and the {{pkmn|Champion|League Champion}} await. Like in the {{pkmn|games}}, Trainers must defeat all members of the Elite Four for the right of challenging the Champion. Once the Elite Four is defeated, Champions are required to defend their title from challengers. If the battle against the challenger is won, Champions hold on to their current status. However, if the challenger succeeds, Champions must relinquish their title to the winning Trainer, who will then be deemed the new Pokémon Champion.
 
In the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, all members of the {{DL|Elite Four|Sinnoh Elite Four}} but [[Bertha]] have been shown challenging [[Cynthia]] for her title. It is unknown if they had to defeat their Elite colleagues or if they requested a battle from the Champion straight away. So far, the only mentions of the Champion League have been in ''[[DP035|An Elite Meet and Greet!]]'', ''[[DP099|A Trainer and Child Reunion!]]'', ''[[BW031|Ash and Trip's Third Battle!]]'', and ''[[BW052|Ash Versus the Champion!]]''.


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
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In [[Pokémon Adventures]], the Pokémon League consists of a regional tournament held every three years in each region. There are two ways of qualifying for the tournament—either by having eight Gym Badges or defeating a large number of other applicants without Gym Badges in preliminary rounds. The Pokémon League is sanctioned and run by the [[Pokémon Association]].
In [[Pokémon Adventures]], the Pokémon League consists of a regional tournament held every three years in each region. There are two ways of qualifying for the tournament—either by having eight Gym Badges or defeating a large number of other applicants without Gym Badges in preliminary rounds. The Pokémon League is sanctioned and run by the [[Pokémon Association]].


In addition, there is no Elite Four challenge. The Elite Four are simply powerful groups of four Trainers from each region who ally themselves with each other for power, and their activities are not sanctioned by the Pokémon League or related to the Pokémon Association—in fact, the activities of Kanto's Elite Four were villainous in nature. The Hoenn League added new rules to the Pokémon League tournament. The person that wins the tournament will be allowed to fight the Elite Four, four previous winners of the tournament. The Sinnoh Elite Four was enlisted by Pokémon Association to decode [[Charon]]'s notebook in order to find out more about his aspiration, and the Johto Elite Four is comprised of ex-criminals who are seeking emotional support from each other by training together.
In addition, there is no Elite Four challenge. The Elite Four are simply powerful groups of four Trainers from each region who ally themselves with each other for power, and their activities are not sanctioned by the Pokémon League or related to the Pokémon Association—in fact, the activities of Kanto's Elite Four were villainous in nature.


The Unova League is similar to the Hoenn League. As explained by Black, participants can only compete when they have won eight Gym Badges. The Trainers that have earned eight Gym Badges are allowed to enter the Unova League tournament. The winner of this tournament is then allowed to fight the Elite Four, and then they will be allowed to fight the Champion.
The Hoenn League added new rules to the Pokémon League tournament. The person that wins the tournament will be allowed to fight the Elite Four, four previous winners of the tournament. The Sinnoh Elite Four was enlisted by Pokémon Association to decode [[Charon]]'s notebook in order to find out more about his aspiration, and the Johto Elite Four is made up of ex-criminals who are seeking emotional support from each other by training together.
 
The Unova League is similar to the Hoenn League. As explained by {{adv|Black}}, participants can only compete when they have won eight Gym Badges. The Trainers that have earned eight Gym Badges are allowed to enter the Unova League tournament. The winner of this tournament is then allowed to fight the Elite Four, and then they will be allowed to fight the Champion.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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Revision as of 14:33, 23 May 2017

This article is about Pokémon League Championship. For the locations in Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, or Alola, see Pokémon League (Sinnoh), Pokémon League (Unova), Pokémon League (Kalos), or Pokémon League (Alola). For the system in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, see Pokémon League (TCG)

A Pokémon League poster

The Pokémon League (Japanese: ポケモンリーグ Pokémon League) is a group that organizes Pokémon competitions for registered Pokémon Trainers. It serves as an umbrella that oversees the regional Leagues.

There are eight known regional Leagues under the Pokémon League: the Indigo League in Kanto, the Orange League in the Orange Archipelago, the Johto League in Johto, the Hoenn League in Hoenn, the Sinnoh League in Sinnoh, the Unova League in Unova, the Kalos League in Kalos and the Alola League in Alola.

In order to participate in regional competitions, Trainers must acquire a certain number of Gym Badges signifying the defeat of that region's Gym Leaders, or in the case of Alola, complete the island challenge.

The Pokémon League apparently manufactures and distributes Pokémon merchandise, such as Ash's Pokémon League Expo hat.

In the games

In the core series Pokémon games, every region has a Pokémon League. The League challenge consists of collecting eight Gym Badges (or in Alola's case, beating the island challenge) and challenging the Elite Four, as well as the League Champion immediately after defeating the Elite Four members. Winners are invited into the Hall of Fame.

In Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, and HoennORAS, the place that holds the regional Pokémon League is simply called "Pokémon League", including the building itself. In Alola, only the building itself is called "Pokémon League".

In the anime

In the anime, the Pokémon League challenge is divided into two parts: the Pokémon League Conference and the Champion League.

Pokémon League Conference

Main article: Pokémon League Conference

The Pokémon League Conference is a single-elimination tournament between Trainers who have collected at least eight Gym Badges from a specific region. Other ways of getting into the Indigo Plateau Conference besides collecting Badges have been shown, such as by passing the Pokémon League Admissions Exam, as seen in The Ultimate Test, or by graduating from Pokémon Tech, as seen in The School of Hard Knocks.

Rules vary from region to region, but generally, championship competitions are divided into three parts: qualifying rounds, preliminary rounds, and final rounds. Highly skilled Trainers will move on to compete with a smaller pool of competitors. The Trainer that defeats all other competitors is deemed the winner of the competition. Losing Trainers who participate in the competition will be ranked accordingly.

The League Conferences are known for their many traditions, including the opening celebration which evokes the flame of Moltres, alluding to the Olympic flame. Charles Goodshow serves as the president of the League Competition Committee.

Champion League

After winning a Pokémon League Conference, a Trainer may enter the Champion League of the relevant region, where the Elite Four and the League Champion await. Like in the games, Trainers must defeat all members of the Elite Four for the right of challenging the Champion. Once the Elite Four is defeated, Champions are required to defend their title from challengers. If the battle against the challenger is won, Champions hold on to their current status. However, if the challenger succeeds, Champions must relinquish their title to the winning Trainer, who will then be deemed the new Pokémon Champion.

In the Diamond & Pearl series, all members of the Sinnoh Elite Four but Bertha have been shown challenging Cynthia for her title. It is unknown if they had to defeat their Elite colleagues or if they requested a battle from the Champion straight away. So far, the only mentions of the Champion League have been in An Elite Meet and Greet!, A Trainer and Child Reunion!, Ash and Trip's Third Battle!, and Ash Versus the Champion!.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

In Pokémon Adventures, the Pokémon League consists of a regional tournament held every three years in each region. There are two ways of qualifying for the tournament—either by having eight Gym Badges or defeating a large number of other applicants without Gym Badges in preliminary rounds. The Pokémon League is sanctioned and run by the Pokémon Association.

In addition, there is no Elite Four challenge. The Elite Four are simply powerful groups of four Trainers from each region who ally themselves with each other for power, and their activities are not sanctioned by the Pokémon League or related to the Pokémon Association—in fact, the activities of Kanto's Elite Four were villainous in nature.

The Hoenn League added new rules to the Pokémon League tournament. The person that wins the tournament will be allowed to fight the Elite Four, four previous winners of the tournament. The Sinnoh Elite Four was enlisted by Pokémon Association to decode Charon's notebook in order to find out more about his aspiration, and the Johto Elite Four is made up of ex-criminals who are seeking emotional support from each other by training together.

The Unova League is similar to the Hoenn League. As explained by Black, participants can only compete when they have won eight Gym Badges. The Trainers that have earned eight Gym Badges are allowed to enter the Unova League tournament. The winner of this tournament is then allowed to fight the Elite Four, and then they will be allowed to fight the Champion.

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 寶可夢聯盟 Pokémon Lyùhnmàhng
Mandarin 寶可夢聯盟 / 宝可梦联盟 Pokémon Liánméng
The Czech Republic Flag.png Czech Pokémonová liga
Denmark Flag.png Danish Pokémon-ligaen
The Netherlands Flag.png Dutch Pokémon Kampioenschap
Finland Flag.png Finnish Pokémon-liiga
France Flag.png French Ligue Pokémon
Germany Flag.png German Pokémon Liga
India Flag.png Hindi पोकेमोन लिग Pōkēmōna liga
Hungary Flag.png Hungarian Pokémon liga
Iceland Flag.png Icelandic Pokémon-keppni
Italy Flag.png Italian Lega Pokémon
South Korea Flag.png Korean 포켓몬 리그 Pokémon League
Norway Flag.png Norwegian Pokémon-ligaen
Poland Flag.png Polish Liga Pokémon
Liga Pokémonów
Portugal Flag.png Portuguese Liga Pokémon
Romania Flag.png Romanian Liga Pokémon
Russia Flag.png Russian Лига Покемонов Liga Pokémonov
Spain Flag.png Spanish Liga Pokémon
Sweden Flag.png Swedish Pokémonligan
Thailand Flag.png Thai โปเกม่อนลีก Pokémon League
Turkey Flag.png Turkish Pokémon Ligi
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Giải vô địch Pokémon

See also


LucasChallenge.png The Pokémon League VSFlint.png
Participation
TrainerBattleGym Leaders
GymsBadgesReferee
Championship matches
Elite FourOrange League
Champion League
Pokémon League Conferences
IndigoSilverEver GrandeLily of the Valley
VertressLumioseManalo
Regional Pokémon Leagues
IndigoOrange*JohtoHoennSinnoh
UnovaKalosAlolaGalarPaldea
Areas of jurisdiction
Pokémon League Reception GateHall of Fame
Palace of VictoryCerulean Cave
Others
Pokémon AssociationPIA
World Coronation Series
(Masters Eight Tournament)