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Pokémon Showcases are performance tournaments that take place in various towns throughout Kalos. They are divided in two sections. The first is called the Theme Performance and can encompass activities such as making {{DL|Pokémon-Amie|Poké Puffs}}, {{pkmn|groomer|grooming Pokémon}}, or performing with props. The activity of the Theme Performance depends on the specific Showcase tournament. The second section is called the Free Performance, which is the same in each Pokémon Showcase. The Pokémon Performer and their {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} perform together on stage, making full use of the Pokémon's capabilities. It is similar to the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]] of a [[Pokémon Contest]]. | Pokémon Showcases are performance tournaments that take place in various towns throughout Kalos. They are divided in two sections. The first is called the Theme Performance and can encompass activities such as making {{DL|Pokémon-Amie|Poké Puffs}}, {{pkmn|groomer|grooming Pokémon}}, or performing with props. The activity of the Theme Performance depends on the specific Showcase tournament. The second section is called the Free Performance, which is the same in each Pokémon Showcase. The Pokémon Performer and their {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} perform together on stage, making full use of the Pokémon's capabilities. It is similar to the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]] of a [[Pokémon Contest]]. | ||
There are several classes in Pokémon Showcase tournaments, with the lowest being Rookie Class and the highest being Master Class. In ''[[XY060|A Showcase Debut!]]'', it was implied that Pokémon Showcases used to be judged by at least one professional judge. However, after Aria became Kalos Queen, a famous judge called [[Palermo]] quit. In the present day, both the Theme Performance and Free Performance rounds are judged by the audience. Each contestant gets a heart-shaped key used to receive votes from the audience. Each person in the audience can bring out one vote on a special luminous voting device. The voting device sends out small balls of light that connect to the keys of the participants according to the color of their key. The participant with the key that absorbs the most lights is decided the winner. The winner of a Pokémon Showcase receives a Princess Key | There are several classes in Pokémon Showcase tournaments, with the lowest being Rookie Class and the highest being Master Class. In ''[[XY060|A Showcase Debut!]]'', it was implied that Pokémon Showcases used to be judged by at least one professional judge. However, after Aria became Kalos Queen, a famous judge called [[Palermo]] quit. In the present day, both the Theme Performance and Free Performance rounds are judged by the audience. Each contestant gets a heart-shaped key used to receive votes from the audience. Each person in the audience can bring out one vote on a special luminous voting device. The voting device sends out small balls of light that connect to the keys of the participants according to the color of their key. The participant with the key that absorbs the most lights is decided the winner. The winner of a Pokémon Showcase receives a Princess Key. An exception to this voting system was shown in [[XY079]], where a professional set of judges evaluated Poké Puffs made by participants in the Theme Performance. | ||
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Revision as of 22:59, 5 July 2015
A Pokémon Showcase (Japanese: トライポカロン TriPokalon) is an anime-exclusive, girls-only competition held in the Kalos region. Trainers participating in them are called Pokémon Performers.
Competition
Pokémon Showcases are performance tournaments that take place in various towns throughout Kalos. They are divided in two sections. The first is called the Theme Performance and can encompass activities such as making Poké Puffs, grooming Pokémon, or performing with props. The activity of the Theme Performance depends on the specific Showcase tournament. The second section is called the Free Performance, which is the same in each Pokémon Showcase. The Pokémon Performer and their Pokémon perform together on stage, making full use of the Pokémon's capabilities. It is similar to the Performance Stage of a Pokémon Contest.
There are several classes in Pokémon Showcase tournaments, with the lowest being Rookie Class and the highest being Master Class. In A Showcase Debut!, it was implied that Pokémon Showcases used to be judged by at least one professional judge. However, after Aria became Kalos Queen, a famous judge called Palermo quit. In the present day, both the Theme Performance and Free Performance rounds are judged by the audience. Each contestant gets a heart-shaped key used to receive votes from the audience. Each person in the audience can bring out one vote on a special luminous voting device. The voting device sends out small balls of light that connect to the keys of the participants according to the color of their key. The participant with the key that absorbs the most lights is decided the winner. The winner of a Pokémon Showcase receives a Princess Key. An exception to this voting system was shown in XY079, where a professional set of judges evaluated Poké Puffs made by participants in the Theme Performance.
Themes
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Pokémon Styling |
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Poké Puff Baking |
Showcase locations
| Picture | Location | Class | Winner |
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Lagoon Town | Rookie Class | Unknown |
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Coumarine City | Rookie Class | Shauna |
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Dendemille Town | Rookie Class | Serena |
Pokémon Performer
A Pokémon Performer (Japanese: ポケモンパフォーマー Pokémon Performer) is a female Trainer who raises Pokémon to compete in Pokémon Showcases, where they demonstrate their partnership in a number of activities.
A Performer's job is to create dance routines and movement sequences for her Pokémon and herself, as they have to show the audience how well coordinated they are together through their performance. They also must be able to use their Pokémon's capabilities and skills to their advantage, displaying their moves and characteristics in an entertaining way. As there are different themes used during the first round of a Pokémon Showcase, Performers have to excel in other activities as well, such as baking Poké Puffs and dressing up their Pokémon with accessories.
Performers who win a Pokémon Showcase are awarded with a Princess Key. Once they have collected at least three Keys, one from each class, they can enter the Master Class tournament, where they compete for the title of Kalos Queen. The current Kalos Queen is Aria, who managed to win the Master Class tournament with her Braixen.
Notable Performers
- See also: List of Pokémon Performers
Princess Key
A Princess Key (Japanese: プリンセスキー Princess Key) is an item which denotes a Performer has won a particular Pokémon Showcase, similar to how a Ribbon is awarded to a Coordinator who has won a Pokémon Contest and a Badge is given to a Trainer who has defeated a Gym Leader. They come in various styles and stone colors while the key itself is golden.
It is revealed in XY079 that after winning their first Showcase, Performers are given a large decorated keyring which they use to hold the Princess Keys they receive during their journey. In order to compete for the title of Kalos Queen, a total of three Keys must be collected to qualify for the Master Class tournament, the Showcase equivalent of the Grand Festival and the Pokémon League Conference.
| Coumarine Rookie Class Princess Key | Dendemille Rookie Class Princess Key |
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See also
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