PokéRinger

Staraptor and Honchkrow competing for the ring

PokéRinger (Japanese: ポケリンガ PokéRinger) is a competition featuring Pokémon that can fly. A hot air balloon is released containing a ring hanging from it. The Pokémon try to retrieve the ring before the others and deliver it to a target on the ground. On doing so, the word "GOAL!" would flash on the screen set up for the competition.

The competition was first featured in That's Just Swellow where it was held in Crossgate Town. Ash and James competed with Taillow and Dustox, respectively. Both made it to the finals, and during the match, Taillow evolved into Swellow and won. The prize for the contest was obtaining honorary citizenship of the town.

It was featured again in Pursuing a Lofty Goal! where it was held in Squallville. Ash and Paul participated with their Staravia and Honchkrow, respectively. James also entered with Jessie's Yanmega but lost in the very first round. Ash and Paul both made it to the finals, and during the match, Ash's Staravia evolved into Staraptor and won the tournament. The prize for the competition is a certificate granting honorary citizenship of the town and a lot of food.

Known competitiors

Hoenn PokéRinger (Crossgate Town)

Pokémon entered

→ Taillow → Swellow

Dustox

Beautifly

Swablu

Volbeat

Skarmory

Golbat

Spearow

Crobat

Beedrill

Jumpluff

Ninjask

Wingull

Pelipper

Yanma

Sinnoh PokéRinger (Squallville)

Pokémon entered

→ Staravia → Staraptor		Honchkrow	Yanmega
Dragonite	Skarmory	Skiploom	Noctowl
Fearow	Swellow	Wingull	Swablu

Trivia

• With the second PokéRinger entered by Ash, he has now won two separate competitions, both times with his Pokémon evolving into its final stage.