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Olivine Lighthouse

2026-07-06T17:36:34Z

ArrowMcLarenSP: /* Trivia */

{{Infobox location
|image=Glitter Lighthouse HGSS.png
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|mapdesc=It shines brightly over the ocean with the power of Ampharos.
|location_name=Olivine Lighthouse
|japanese_name=アサギのとうだい
|translated_name=Asagi's Lighthouse
|location=[[Olivine City]]
|region=Johto
|generation={{gen|II}}, {{gen|IV}}
}}

The '''{{ci|Olivine}} Lighthouse'''<ref>''"'''Olivine Lighthouse'''"'' - sign outside the entrance in {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}</ref><ref>''"'''Olivine Lighthouse'''"'' - music theme title in [[Pokémon HeartGold & Pokémon SoulSilver: Super Music Collection]]</ref> (Japanese: '''アサギのとうだい''' ''{{tt|Asagi|Olivine}}'s Lighthouse''),<ref name="lighthouse">'''Lighthouse''' (Japanese: '''アサギのとうだい''' ''{{tt|Asagi|Olivine}}'s Lighthouse'') is the name of this area as seen on the [[Pokégear]]'s [[Town Map]], the meeting location for a Pokémon [[Pokémon breeding|hatched]] here, or when the player enters this area.</ref> usually shortened to '''Lighthouse''' (Japanese: '''とうだい''' ''Lighthouse''),<ref name="lighthouse"/><ref>''"Come see the '''lighthouse'''!"'' - A lowercase variant from a [[television]] commercial in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}</ref> is a location in [[Johto]].

According to the entrance sign, this place is known as the '''Glitter Lighthouse''' (Japanese: '''かがやきのとうだい''' ''Radiance Lighthouse''), but this name is never mentioned anywhere else in the games. In the Japanese version of {{aniseries|PTS}}, the lighthouse is referred by this name, but it was translated as '''Shining Lighthouse''' in the English [[dub]].

It has also been referred to as '''Olivine City Lighthouse''',<ref>''"'''Olivine City Lighthouse'''"'' - lighthouse replica as a [[Trainer Lodge]] item in {{g|Masters EX}}</ref> '''Olivine's Lighthouse''',<ref>''"'''Olivine's Lighthouse'''"'' - sign outside the entrance in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}</ref> '''Olivine City's lighthouse''',<ref>''"But this Ampharos is different from Amphy at '''Olivine City's lighthouse'''."'' - {{mas|Jasmine}} in {{g|Masters EX}}</ref> '''Lighthouse at Olivine'''<ref>''" ...Johto has many places to visit, such as the '''Lighthouse at Olivine''' [...]"'' - the [[non-player character]] who temporarily blocks the east exit in [[Mahogany Town]] in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}</ref>, and in Japanese as '''アサギシティのとうだい''' (''{{tt|Asagi City|Olivine City}}'s Lighthouse''). Alternatively, '''Port Lighthouse''' (Japanese: '''みなとのとうだい''' ''Port Lighthouse'').<ref>''"You know, when you mention Olivine City, all I think of is the '''Port Lighthouse'''!"'' - Pokégear call in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}</ref>

In [[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]], the Japanese name is written in kanji: '''{{ruby|灯台|とうだい}}''' (''Lighthouse'').

==In the core series games==
It is here that {{pkmn|Trainer}}s will first find [[Jasmine]], the Olivine [[Gym Leader]], from a hint by {{ga|Silver|their rival}}. [[Amphy]] is an {{p|Ampharos}} who serves as a beacon for the Lighthouse. Recently, Amphy has become ill, and Jasmine, nurturing Amphy to health, will not leave for any reason until Amphy is cured. She asks the {{player}} if they will {{m|Surf|travel across the sea}} to nearby [[Cianwood City]] to get a [[Secret Medicine|SecretPotion]], then bring it back to her.

In [[Generation IV]], {{tc|Gentleman}} Preston and {{tc|Lass}} Connie are actually Trainers from the Gym, and will return there once Amphy has been cured. Also in Generation IV, once the player has spoken to her, Jasmine opens a door for them leading to an elevator that goes from the top floor directly back to the bottom.

===Items===
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{{Itemlist|Super Potion|Light Room, east side|HG=yes|SS=yes}}
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===Trainers===
[[File:Glitter Lighthouse GS.png|thumb|200px|The lighthouse in {{2v2|Gold|Silver}}]]
====Generation II====
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[[File:Glitter Lighthouse C.png|thumb|200px|The lighthouse in {{game|Crystal}}]]

====Generation IV====
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===Layout===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #000; border: 3px solid #{{locationcolor/dark|building}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|building}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Version
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|building}}" | 1F
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|building}}" | 2F
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|building}}" | 3F
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|building}}" | Exterior
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|building}}" | 4F
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|building}}" | 5F
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|building}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Light Room
|-
! style="background:#{{gold color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold}}
| rowspan="3" | [[File:Glitter Lighthouse 1F GSC.png|120px]]
| rowspan="3" | [[File:Glitter Lighthouse 2F GSC.png|120px]]
| rowspan="3" | [[File:Glitter Lighthouse 3F GSC.png|120px]]
| rowspan="3" |
| rowspan="3" | [[File:Glitter Lighthouse 4F GSC.png|120px]]
| rowspan="3" | [[File:Glitter Lighthouse 5F GSC.png|120px]]
| rowspan="3" | [[File:Glitter Lighthouse 6F GSC.png|120px]]
|-
! style="background:#{{silver color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Silver}}
|-
! style="background:#{{crystal color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Crystal Version|Crystal}}
|-
! style="background:#{{heartgold color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold}}
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Glitter Lighthouse 1F HGSS.png|120px]]
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Glitter Lighthouse 2F HGSS.png|120px]]
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Glitter Lighthouse 3F HGSS.png|120px]]
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Glitter Lighthouse 3F Balcony HGSS.png|120px]]
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Glitter Lighthouse 4F HGSS.png|120px]]
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Glitter Lighthouse 5F HGSS.png|120px]]
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Glitter Lighthouse 6F HGSS.png|120px]]
|-
! style="background:#{{soulsilver color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|SoulSilver}}
|-
| colspan="8" style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|building}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" |  
|}

==In the spin-off games==
[[File:Masters Olivine City Lighthouse.png|thumb|128px|Olivine City Lighthouse replica in Pokémon Masters Masters EX]]
==={{g|Masters EX}}===
{{mas|Jasmine}} mentions this as "Olivine City's lighthouse". She says that {{mas|Ethan}} got [[Secret Potion|medicine]] for [[Amphy]] in the past.

Jasmine forms a [[sync pair]] with an {{p|Ampharos}}. She says that the (unnamed) lighthouse keeper has been training this Ampharos to become Amphy's successor in the lighthouse.

Once the player reaches friendship level 100 with Jasmine in the [[Trainer Lodge]], they can purchase a replica of this lighthouse in the Lodge Exchange to display in the Trainer Lodge.
{{-}}

==In animation==
[[File:Shining Lighthouse.png|thumb|250px|The Shining Lighthouse in {{aniseries|GS}}]]
===''Pokémon the Series''===
The Olivine Lighthouse, known as the "Shining Lighthouse" in the English [[dub]], remains an important landmark and a popular tourist attraction in [[Olivine City]]. However, a neighboring electric lighthouse now does most of its work. An {{p|Ampharos}} has historically been the light source, and this tradition continues under {{OBP|Myron|EP208}}'s watch.

===={{aniseries|GS}}====
In ''[[EP208|Fight for the Light!]]'', {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} ventured over to the Shining Lighthouse so Ash could challenge [[Jasmine]] to a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}. However, Jasmine was too concerned about her Ampharos, [[Amphy|Sparkle]], because it was ill. {{TRT}} showed up on the scene and in their scheme to capture Sparkle, but were foiled by [[Janina]] and her {{p|Onix}}. Ash and his friends agreed to join Janina in traveling to [[Cianwood City]] to get [[Secret Medicine|medicine]] for Sparkle. They obtained the medicine in the [[EP209|following episode]], and Janina returned to Olivine City with it, while Ash's group decided they would travel through the [[Whirl Islands]] while waiting for Jasmine to feel up for a Gym battle.

In ''[[EP223|Throwing in the Noctowl!]]'', the light of the Shining Lighthouse helped [[Wings Alexander]] through the thick fog and avoid crashing his plane, which had Ash's group and Team Rocket aboard, into the Olivine sea cliffs. Janina, Jasmine, and a fully recovered Sparkle waved from the lighthouse as the plane corrected its course.

===={{aniseries|DP}}====
The lighthouse was featured in {{an|Lyra}}'s presentation about [[Johto]]'s landmarks in the [[Johto Festival]] in ''[[DP143|An Egg Scramble!]]''.

===''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''===
[[File:Olivine Lighthouse HZ.png|thumb|250px|The Olivine Lighthouse in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
The [[Brave Olivine]] was shown to be docked near the Olivine Lighthouse in ''[[HZ077|Ludlow's Homecoming!]]''. In ''[[HZ078|Entei's Fierce Battle Cry!]]'', a fisherman was fishing by the lighthouse when the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] approached him for information about {{p|Entei}}.
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Glitter Lighthouse Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Olivine Lighthouse in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}====
The Olivine Lighthouse briefly appeared in ''[[PS448|Pleased as Punch With Parasect]]'' when {{adv|Silver}} and {{adv|Crystal}}'s ferry approached [[Olivine City]].

===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
The Olivine Lighthouse appeared in ''[[GB17|A Spectacular Battle To Save Ampharos!!]]'' when [[Jasmine]] told {{GnB|Gold}} and {{GnB|Chris}} how the [[Amphy|Ampharos]] taking care of it had gotten sick.
{{-}}

== In the TCG ==
The following gallery is of cards mentioning or featuring the Olivine Lighthouse in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].<gallery>
File:AmpharosHeartGoldSoulSilver14.jpg|[[Ampharos (HeartGold & SoulSilver 14)|Ampharos]] ([[HeartGold & SoulSilver (TCG)|HeartGold & SoulSilver]] 14/123)
File:LightningEnergyHeartGoldSoulSilver118.jpg|[[Basic Lightning Energy (TCG)|Lightning Energy]] ([[HeartGold & SoulSilver (TCG)|HeartGold & SoulSilver]] 118/123)
</gallery>

==Trivia==
* In {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, [[Jasmine]] leaves the top floor by walking north, where the only visible exit would be by falling into the hole. In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, there is an elevator available on the north wall, but Jasmine does not take it; instead, she leaves by walking south and going down the ladder, even though this way is actually a dead end.
* Jasmine makes a reference to this lighthouse when she meets the {{player}} in [[Sunyshore City]]. She says that one of the reasons Sunyshore reminds her of Olivine is because it has a [[Vista Lighthouse|tall lighthouse]] like her hometown.
* A version of the lighthouse's theme, combined with elements from the theme of [[Mt. Silver]], is used as a special hidden [[World Championships|World Championship]] theme within [[Pokémon Champions]].<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmlEXWOQlZs</ref>

==In other languages==
{|
|- style="vertical-align:top"
|
''Glitter Lighthouse (games)/Shining Lighthouse (Pokémon the Series)''
{{Langtable|color={{locationcolor/light|building}}|bordercolor={{locationcolor/dark|building}}
|zh_yue=光輝燈塔 ''{{tt|Gwōngfāi Dāngtaap|Radiance Lighthouse}}''
|zh_cmn=光輝燈塔 ''{{tt|Guānghuī Dēngtǎ|Radiance Lighthouse}}''
|nl=Schijnende vuurtoren
|fr=Phare Scintillant (games) Phare aux mille lumières (''Pokémon the Series'')
|de=Glitzer-Leuchtturm (games) Leuchtturm (''Pokémon the Series'')
|it=Faro Scintillante (games) Faro Luminoso (''Pokémon the Series'')
|pl=Latarnia Morska (''Pokémon the Series'')
|ko=빛남의 등대 ''{{tt|Bitnam-ui Deungdae|Radiance Lighthouse}}''
|es_la=Faro Luminoso
|es_eu=Faro Brillante (games) Faro Luminoso (''Pokémon the Series'')
|pt=Farol Brilhante
}}
|
''Olivine's Lighthouse{{sup/4|HGSS}}/Olivine Lighthouse{{sup/2|GSC}}''
{{Langtable|color={{locationcolor/light|building}}|bordercolor={{locationcolor/dark|building}}
|ja=アサギシティのとうだい ''Asagi City Lighthouse'' アサギのとうだい ''Asagi Lighthouse''
|zh_yue=淺蔥燈塔 ''{{tt|Chinchung Dāngtaap|Olivine Lighthouse}}''
|zh_cmn=淺蔥燈塔 ''{{tt|Qiǎncōng Dēngtǎ|Olivine Lighthouse}}'' {{tt|*|Guidebook (Taiwan)}} 浅黄灯塔 ''{{tt|Qiǎnhuáng Dēngtǎ|Olivine Lighthouse}}'' {{tt|*|Let's Find Pokémon! (Mainland China)}}
|fr=Phare d'Oliville
|de=Leuchtturm von Oliviana City
|it=Faro di Olivinopoli Faro Olivinopoli{{sup/2|GSC}}
|ko=담청시티의 등대 ''{{tt|Damcheong City-ui Deungdae|Olivine City Lighthouse}}'' 담청등대 ''{{tt|Damcheong Deungdae|Olivine Lighthouse}}''
|es=Faro de Ciudad Olivo{{sup/4|HGSS}} Faro de {{tt|C.|Ciudad}} Olivo{{sup/2|GSC}} Faro de Olivo Faro Olivo
|vi=Hải đăng Asagi
}}
|
''Lighthouse''
{{Langtable|color={{locationcolor/light|building}}|bordercolor={{locationcolor/dark|building}}
|ja=とうだい ''Lighthouse''
|fr=Phare
|de=Leuchtturm
|it=Faro
|ko=등대 ''Deungdae''
|es=Faro
|pt=Farol
}}
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==Related articles==
{{Johto}}
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[[Category:Gold, Silver and Crystal locations]]
[[Category:HeartGold and SoulSilver locations]]
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[[de:Leuchtturm]]
[[es:Faro de Olivo]]
[[fr:Phare (Johto)]]
[[it:Faro di Olivinopoli]]
[[ja:アサギのとうだい]]
[[zh:浅葱灯塔]]

Pokémon Champions

2026-07-06T17:29:14Z

ArrowMcLarenSP: /* Features */

{{search|game|the type of Trainer|Pokémon Champion}}
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|category=Battle simulation
|players=1-2
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|gen_series=[[Generation IX]] [[side series]]
|developer=[[The Pokémon Works]]
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|release_date_ja=April 8, 2026 (Nintendo Switch) June 17, 2026 (iOS, iPadOS, Android)
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|pegi=7
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'''Pokémon Champions''' (Japanese: '''{{Ruby|Pokémon|ポケモン}} {{Ruby|Champions|チャンピオンズ}}''') is a {{wp|Freemium|free-to-start}} online-only [[side series]] Pokémon game for the [[Nintendo Switch]], {{wp|iOS}}, {{wp|iPadOS}}, and {{wp|Android}}. It allows players to {{pkmn|battle}} using the same mechanics as the [[core series]] games, including [[type]]s, {{Abilities}}, and [[move]]s. The game was released worldwide on April 8, 2026 on the Nintendo Switch<ref group="note" name="release">Due to time zones, the game was released on April 7, 2026 in North America, even though it was released at the same time as the rest of the world.</ref> and June 17, 2026 for mobile devices.

The game was announced worldwide on [[Pokémon Day#2025|Pokémon Day]], February 27, 2025, at 11 P.M. JST via a [[Pokémon Presents#February 27, 2025|Pokémon Presents]]. It is playable in ten languages: Japanese, English, German, European and Latin American Spanish, French, Italian, Korean, and Simplified and Traditional Chinese.

On the Nintendo Switch, both a free-to-start version and a paid '''Pokémon Champions + Starter Pack''' (Japanese: '''『Pokémon Champions』 + スターターパック''' ''Pokémon Champions + Starter Pack'') bundle are available.

==Gameplay==
===Features===
* Like in the [[Battle Stadium]] in the Nintendo Switch core series games, the game features both a Ranked Battle and a Casual Battle mode. It also features a Private Battle mode for battles with family and friends.
* Players can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] their Pokémon through the use of a new item called the [[Omni Ring]]. Artwork of this item and the Pokémon Champions website suggest that other techniques, such as [[Z-Move]]s, [[Dynamax]]/[[Gigantamax]], and {{Tera}}stallization, will also be supported in the future.<ref>[https://champions.pokemon.com/en-us/ Pokémon Champions | The Omni Ring—A Battle Essential!] "Other special features may be added to the Omni Ring in the future! Research is being conducted to make the Omni Ring capable of drawing out a variety of Pokémon capabilities."</ref>
* New Abilities are introduced for some of the Mega Evolutions introduced in {{g|Legends: Z-A}}: {{a|Dragonize}}, {{a|Mega Sol}}, {{a|Piercing Drill}}, {{a|Spicy Spray}}, {{a|Eelevate}}, and {{a|Fire Mane}}.
* Only a select pool of Pokémon, moves, and held items was made available at the release.
* Players are capable of seeing in-game how often certain held items, moves, and the like are used on specific Pokémon.
* The game is online-only; even the in-game tutorials and the Private Battle mode require an online connection as all damage calculations etc. are done server-side.
* For private lobbies, spectator mode is now integrated to allow grassroots tournaments to stream players without revealing one side's move selection screen.
* For tournaments officially sanctioned by The Pokémon Company, there is a Competition Mode accessible by pressing the minus (-) button on the left Joy-Con. It allows players to only find their specifically assigned opponent by entering a unique ID code generated by the game after registration, and it completely locks the player's battle team so that no changes can be made. It also has a spectator mode for official livestreams.

===Changes from Scarlet and Violet and Generation VIII=== 
* Players can now forfeit in the middle of a turn, as opposed to just in between turns. This is done by pressing the - button on the left Joy-Con or tapping the "run away" button on mobile. However, during online competitions, forfeiting can only be done while the move selection menu is available.
* If a player is disconnected from the server during a battle, they do not automatically lose the game, instead having a substantial amount of time to reconnect before the connectivity issues result in a loss. If a player was disconnected during a battle, proceeding from the title screen will automatically resume that battle. The turn timer decreases as normal while waiting for that player to reconnect, potentially resulting in the game automatically selecting their moves if the server does not receive a response in time.
* Moves that the target Pokémon is vulnerable to (4×) or heavily resists ({{frac|1|4}}×) are now listed as "extremely effective" and "mostly ineffective", respectively, and have their own icons for such as well, rather than being grouped with regular "super effective" and "not very effective" modifiers.
* A Pokémon's [[level]] is not displayed, and its [[stat]]s are calculated as if it was level 50.
* [[Individual values]] cannot be modified in-game,<ref>https://www.gamespot.com/articles/pokemon-champions-will-take-a-key-stat-out-of-its-battle-equation/1100-6538998/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f</ref> with the Pokémon stats being calculated as if they had 31 IVs in all stats.
* [[Effort values]] are replaced by the new [[stat point]]s system. In certain circumstances,  it is possible to increase stats by one point more than the effort values allow.
* Items triggering now causes a pop-up banner to show up (like with Abilities), displaying the item's sprite.
* Stat alterations (such as {{a|Intimidate}}'s {{stat|Attack}} reduction) are now resolved on both opposing Pokémon at once, rather than one by one.
* Effects that raise or lower multiple stats at once (such as {{m|Parting Shot}}) now only display one message for all the raised or lowered stats, rather than an individual one for each stat.
* Several status conditions were made weaker:
** {{status|Freeze|Frozen}} Pokémon now have a 25% chance to naturally thaw out each turn instead of 20%, and will always thaw out after three turns.
** {{status|Paralysis}} now has only {{frac|1|8}} chance to prevent affected Pokémon from acting, rather than {{frac|1|4}}.
** {{status|Sleep}} now lasts 2-3 turns instead of 2-4, with a {{frac|2|3}} chance to last three turns and a {{frac|1|3}} chance to last two turns.
* Some Abilities were modified:
** {{a|Healer}} now triggers 50% of the time instead of 30%.
** {{a|Unseen Fist}} now deals only 25% damage on protecting targets instead of 100%.
* Several moves were modified:
** {{m|Snap Trap}} had its type changed from Grass to Steel.
** {{m|Toxic Thread}} now lowers Speed by two stages rather than one.
** {{m|Trop Kick}} and {{m|Psyshield Bash}} had their base power increased from 70 to 85 and 90, respectively.
** {{m|Apple Acid}}, {{m|Fire Lash}}, {{m|Grav Apple}}, and {{m|Spirit Shackle}} had their base power increased from 80 to 90.
** {{m|First Impression}} had its base power increased from 90 to 100.
** {{m|Beak Blast}} and {{m|Mountain Gale}} had their base power increased from 100 to 120.
** {{m|Bone Rush}}, {{m|Infernal Parade}}, and {{m|Night Daze}} had their base power increased by 5 each, totaling 30, 65, and 90, respectively.
** {{m|Crabhammer}} and {{m|Syrup Bomb}} had their accuracy increased by 5 each, totaling 95% and 90%, respectively.
** {{m|Make It Rain}} had its accuracy reduced from 100% to 95%. It now reduces the user's {{stat|Sp. Atk}} by two stages, instead of one.
** {{m|Iron Head}} and {{m|Moonblast}}'s secondary effect chances were lowered from 30% to 20% and 10%, respectively.
** {{m|Dire Claw}}'s secondary effect chance was lowered from 50% to 30%. It is also now considered a [[slicing move]].
** {{m|Crush Claw}}, {{m|Dragon Claw}}, and {{m|Shadow Claw}} are now considered to be slicing moves.
** {{m|Dragon Cheer}} is now considered a [[sound-based move]].
** {{m|Fake Out}} and {{m|First Impression}} can no longer be used after the turn the user switches into the battle; if the user is forced to use them when ineligible via effects such as {{m|Encore}}, it will instead use {{m|Struggle}}.
** {{m|Freeze-Dry}} can no longer inflict {{status|freeze}}.
** {{m|Salt Cure}}'s passive damage was halved, dealing {{frac|1|16}} of target's maximum HP per turn normally, and {{frac|1|8}} against Water and Steel types.
** {{m|Rage Fist}}'s power now resets if the user is switched out of battle.
* If a Pokémon is forced to use a different move than selected due to Encore, it will now perform that move at its usual priority, rather than of the move that was selected.
* [[PP]] of moves is now set to fixed values of 8, 12, 16, and 20, if their base PP values in Scarlet and Violet (or Generation VIII) were 5, 10, 15, or at least 20, respectively (although the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOfW-qdsvpU pre-release overview trailer] showcases moves with their previous PP values). However, certain moves appear to have those base values modified, causing values different than expected in Champions:
** {{m|Baneful Bunker}}, {{m|King's Shield}}, {{m|Protect}}, and {{m|Spiky Shield}} have 8 PP instead of 12, matching {{m|Detect}}.
** {{m|Beak Blast}} has 8 PP instead of 16.
** {{m|Night Slash}} has 20 PP instead of 16.
** {{m|Sandstorm}} and {{m|Snowscape}} have 8 PP instead of 12, matching {{m|Sunny Day}} and {{m|Rain Dance}}.


==Connectivity==
[[File:CP Connectivity demo.jpg|300px|thumb|left|News banner detailing connectivity to Pokémon Champions]]
Pokémon Champions can connect with [[Pokémon HOME]], allowing for use of Pokémon from the [[core series]] games and {{g|GO}}, though this is limited to Pokémon that appear in Pokémon Champions. Pokémon originally obtained in Pokémon Champions cannot be deposited in Pokémon HOME. A Pokémon sent to Champions from HOME is referred to as "visiting" Pokémon Champions, and must be received through the Recruit menu in order to be used in the game. The Recruit menu is also used to send Pokémon back to HOME.

When a Pokémon is sent to visit Champions for the first time, [[effort values]] (converted to the new [[stat point]] system), stat alignment (from either its [[Nature]] or [[Mint]]), and the moveset of the most recently visited game are carried over. Any changes in Champions are not reflected when the Pokémon is sent back to HOME, and any subsequent changes in another game will not affect the data in Champions. However, if the Pokémon that previously visited Champions is sent to visit in a different form than the last time they visited Champions, any training undergone in Champions will be undone. This includes evolving Pokémon that have previously visited Champions, such as {{p|Pikachu}}, and sending it to visit again. The way effort values are converted to stat points matches how EV training works at level 50 with an odd [[Individual values|IV]]: 4 EVs for the first stat point in a stat and 8 EVs for each additional stat point. Therefore a Pokémon fully EV trained in 3 or 4 stats will have a maximum of 65 stat points when transferred and be able to earn on additional stat point in Champions. Pokémon EV trained in 5 or 6 stats will already be able to be transferred with 66 stat points.

Movesets are carried over even though certain moves and certain Pokémon/move combinations cannot be used in Champions. For example, no Pokémon in Champions can use {{m|Psybeam}}, and {{p|Incineroar}} cannot use {{m|Knock Off}}. If a Pokémon with a disallowed move is in storage in Champions, its minisprite and the move will be displayed with the [[wikipedia:no symbol|no symbol]], and the Pokémon cannot be placed on a team until the move is replaced using the Training menu in-game.
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==Downloadable content==
In addition to [[Shop (Champions)#Premium Shop|certain in-app purchases]], the game offers the '''Pokémon Champions + Starter Pack''' bundle as downloadable content which provides the player with certain in-game benefits.

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===Starter Pack===
This pack includes the following extras:

* 50 additional Pokémon Storage spaces which allows the player to permanently store 80 Pokémon by default instead of 30 (or 100 spots instead of 50 if the player has progressed to Masters Rank).
* The [[File:CP Battle Song Icon.png|20px|link=Battle Song]] '''Battle! (Trainer Battle)''' song from [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] as background music.
* 30 {{bag/s|Teammate Ticket|CP|size=24px}} [[Teammate Ticket]]s, used to permanently recruit Pokémon from [[Roster Ranch]] (1 ticket per recruitment).
* 50 {{bag/s|Training Ticket|CP|size=24px}} [[Training Ticket]]s, used to waive [[VP]] costs when training Pokémon (1 ticket per training session, regardless of the sessions cost in VP).
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==Supported Pokémon==
{{main|List of Pokémon in Pokémon Champions}}
Not all Pokémon available in Pokémon HOME are present in the game.<ref>[https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/POKEMON-EXPANDS-ENTERTAINMENT-OFFERINGS-WITH-NEW-WAYS-TO-PLAY-IN-THE-P#_ftn1 February 27, 2025 Press Release — ''POKÉMON EXPANDS ENTERTAINMENT OFFERINGS WITH NEW WAYS TO PLAY IN THE POKÉMON LEGENDS: Z-A VIDEO GAME AND THE REVEAL OF POKÉMON CHAMPIONS'']</ref> More Pokémon are added in batches alongside new regulations.<ref>[https://champions.pokemon.com/en-us/gameplay/ Pokémon Champions | Seasons and Regulations!] "The Pokémon you can use and other parameters will change with each new set of regulations. You never know—new Pokémon just might become eligible."</ref>

==Shop==
{{main|Shop (Champions)}}
The Shop screen is divided into two sections: the {{DL|Shop (Champions)|Premium Shop}}, where memberships and Premium Battle Passes can be purchased with real-world currency, and the {{DL|Shop (Champions)|Frontier Shop}}, where [[Victory Point|VP]] can be exchanged for [[held item]]s and clothing.

==Staff==
{{main|Staff of Pokémon Champions}}

==Version history==
===Nintendo Switch===
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{Champions color}}; border:3px solid #{{Champions color dark}}"
! style="background:#{{Champions color light}}" | Version
! style="background:#{{Champions color light}}" | Release date
! style="background:#{{Champions color light}}" | Official note
! style="background:#{{Champions color light}}"|More information
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.0.2
| April 8, 2026
| N/A
| Initial version when downloading from the eShop.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.0.3<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20260423060908/https://champions-news.pokemon-home.com/ja/page/764.html 『Pokémon Champions』更新データ（Ver.1.0.3）配信のお知らせ] (Japanese; archived)</ref>
| April 22, 2026
|
The following issues have been fixed:
* The explanation for Leech Seed is incorrect.
* The gender listed for certain Pokémon in the tutorial is listed incorrectly.
* The player is unable to select a move when they move the cursor over Mega Evolution while viewing move details and then press the B Button.
* The Unnerve ability doesn’t work on Pokémon with certain abilities, and they are able to eat Berries.
* The changes in speed caused by held items are not reflected in the order in which abilities activate.
* Certain other issues related to networking and visual appearance during battles.
|
* The [[Mystery Gift]] code redemption website was also updated to allow [[Nintendo Account]] login requests.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.1.0<ref>[https://champions-news.pokemon-home.com/en/page/775.html Maintenance Completion Notice]</ref>
| June 17, 2026
|
The following updates have been made to the game.
* Pokémon and held items added for Regulation Set M-B.
* Other fixes to the visuals during battles and certain network-related issues.
|
|}

===iOS and iPadOS===
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{Champions color}}; border:3px solid #{{Champions color dark}}"
! style="background:#{{Champions color light}}" | Version
! style="background:#{{Champions color light}}" | Release date
! style="background:#{{Champions color light}}" | Official note
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.1.0
| June 3, 2026
| N/A
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.1.1
| June 11, 2026
| Certain issues have been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.1.2
| June 15, 2026
| Certain issues have been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.1.3
| June 24, 2026
| Certain issues have been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.
|}

===Android===
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{Champions color}}; border:3px solid #{{Champions color dark}}"
! style="background:#{{Champions color light}}" | Version
! style="background:#{{Champions color light}}" | Release date
! style="background:#{{Champions color light}}" | Official note
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.1.1
| {{tt|June 17, 2026|June 16, 2026 on the Play Store}}
| N/A
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.1.3
| {{tt|June 24, 2026|June 23, 2026 on the Play Store}}
| N/A
|}

==Compatibility==
Pokémon Champions can be played on:<ref>[https://app-pcs.pokemon-support.com/hc/en-us/articles/58913939782425-What-are-the-mobile-device-compatibility-requirements What are the mobile device compatibility requirements? – Pokémon Champions]</ref>
* iOS and iPadOS devices: {{wp|iOS 26|iOS 26.0}}/{{wp|iPadOS 26|iPadOS 26.0}} or later, 4GB of {{wp|Random-access memory|RAM}} or more
* Android devices: {{wp|Android 13|Android 13.0}} or later, 4GB of {{wp|Random-access memory|RAM}} or more

==Release==
Pokémon Champions was made available for pre-order on the App Store and pre-registration on Google Play beginning on June 3, 2026. Although {{pmin|Latin America|Bolivia}}, {{pmin|mainland China|China}}, and {{pmin|Latin America|Paraguay}} are listed in the app's region select, the app has not been made available for download in those regions. Like [[Pokémon HOME]], it is available in {{pmin|Russia}}, even though all other Pokémon games and apps since [[Pokémon Sleep]] were not been released there.

{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{champions color}}; border:3px solid #{{champions color dark}}"
! style="background:#{{champions color light}}" | Date
! style="background:#{{champions color light}}" | Locations
|-
| style="white-space:nowrap" | April 7, 2026<ref group="note" name="release"/> April 8, 2026
| '''Nintendo eShop''': {{pmin|Latin America|Argentina}}, {{pmin|Australia}}, Austria, {{pmin|Belgium}}, {{pmin|Brazil}}, {{pmin|Bulgaria}}, {{pmin|Canada}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Chile}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Colombia}}, {{pmin|Croatia}}, Cyprus, {{pmin|the Czech Republic|Czech Republic}}, {{pmin|Denmark}}, Estonia, {{pmin|Finland}}, {{pmin|France}}, {{pmin|Germany}}, {{pmin|Greece}}, {{pmin|Hong Kong}}, {{pmin|Hungary}}, {{pmin|Ireland}}, {{pmin|Italy}}, {{pmin|Japan}}, {{pmin|Latvia}}, {{pmin|Lithuania}}, Luxembourg, {{pmin|Malaysia}}, Malta, {{pmin|Latin America|Mexico}}, {{pmin|the Netherlands|Netherlands}}, {{pmin|New Zealand}}, {{pmin|Norway}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Peru}}, {{pmin|Poland}}, {{pmin|Portugal}}, {{pmin|Romania}}, {{pmin|Singapore}}, {{pmin|Slovakia}}, Slovenia, {{pmin|South Africa}}, {{pmin|South Korea}}, {{pmin|Spain}}, {{pmin|Sweden}}, Switzerland, {{pmin|Taiwan}}, {{pmin|Thailand}}, {{pmin|the United Kingdom|United Kingdom}}, {{pmin|the United States|United States}}
|-
| style="white-space:nowrap" | June 17, 2026
| '''Mobile version''': All locations listed above (except South Africa), Belarus, Brunei, {{pmin|Latin America|Ecuador}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Egypt}}, {{pmin|Iceland}}, {{pmin|South Asia|India}}, {{pmin|Indonesia}}, {{pmin|Israel}}, Kazakhstan, {{pmin|the Arab world|Kuwait}}, {{pmin|Hong Kong|Macau}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Morocco}}, Nigeria, {{pmin|the Arab world|Oman}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Pakistan}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Panama}}, {{pmin|the Philippines|Philippines}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Qatar}}, {{pmin|Russia}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Saudi Arabia}}, {{pmin|Serbia}}, {{pmin|Turkey}}, Turkmenistan, {{pmin|Ukraine}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|United Arab Emirates}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Venezuela}}
|}

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Champions Icon.jpg|Switch game icon
Pokémon Champions icon iOS.png|iOS and iPadOS app icon
Pokémon Champions icon Android.png|Android app icon
Pokémon Champions logo.png|Game logo in all languages
Pokémon Champions key art.png|Key art
Pokémon Champions key art 2.png|Second key art
Champions player male.png|[[Willem]], the male player character
Champions player female.png|[[Becca]], the female player character
Champions Omni Ring.png|[[Omni Ring]]
Champions Tatora.png|[[Tatora]]
Champions Kitt.png|[[Kitt]]
Champions Cordy.png|[[Cordy]]
Champions Caraway.png|[[Caraway]]
Champions Kajima.png|[[Kajima]]
</gallery>

==In other languages==
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==Notes==
{{reflist|group=note}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pok%C3%A9mon-champions/id6741503079 Pokémon Champions on the App Store]
* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.pokemon.pokemonchampions Pokémon Champions on Google Play]
* [https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/71525/~/how-to-update-pok%C3%A9mon-champions How to Update Pokémon Champions | Nintendo Support] (US)
* [https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Support/Purchases-Subscriptions/Games/How-to-Update-Pokemon-Champions-3079895.html How to Update Pokémon Champions | Nintendo Support] (UK)

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Mt. Silver

2026-05-28T06:06:36Z

ArrowMcLarenSP: /* Trivia */

:''If you were looking for the mountain itself, see [[Mt. Silver Cave]].''
{{Route infobox
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|jpname=シロガネ山
|jptranslit=Shirogane-yama
|jptrans=Mount Shirogane
|size=256
|image=Mt. Silver Exterior HGSS.png
|imageII=Mt. Silver Exterior GSC.png
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|north=Mt. Silver Cave
|east=Route 28
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}}

'''Mt. Silver''' (Japanese: '''シロガネ{{ruby|山|やま}}''' ''Mount Shirogane'') is a large mountain in [[Johto]], located west of {{ka|Victory Road}} and [[Indigo Plateau]].

In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, "Mt. Silver" only refers to the outside area at the foot of the mountain; the interior cave, exterior, and summit are all part of [[Mt. Silver Cave]] instead. In [[Generation II]], both areas are included under the location header '''Silver Cave''' (Japanese: '''シロガネやま''' ''Mt. Shirogane'').

In the {{pkmn|animated series}}, it is the home of {{jo|Silver Town}}, where the [[Johto League]]'s [[Silver Conference]] is held.

==Geography==
In the games, Mt. Silver is off-limits to all but the most skilled of Trainers. After the {{player}} has received all sixteen badges of Johto and Kanto, [[Professor Oak]] will give the player permission to travel here.

The route to the area, [[Kanto Route 28]], is rough, though no [[HM]]s are explicitly required to reach the [[Pokémon Center]] just outside the entrance of [[Mt. Silver Cave]]. Inside, however, the cave is dark, requiring {{m|Flash}} to see in the first room. Many high-level Pokémon reside in the cave, as well as rare Pokémon not found elsewhere in the Johto region, like {{p|Larvitar}} and {{p|Misdreavus}}.

==Items==
{{itlisth|mountain}}
{{Itemlist|Full Restore|Southwestern exterior of the cave ''(hidden)''|G=yes|S=yes|C=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Reaper Cloth|In the lower left corner (requires {{m|Surf}})|HG=yes|SS=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Full Restore|East of Pokémon Center ''(hidden)''|HG=yes|SS=yes}}
{{itlistfoot|mountain}}

==Pokémon==
===Generation II===
''In the Japanese and Korean versions of {{2v2|Gold|Silver}}, {{p|Ursaring}} appears only in Silver, while {{p|Donphan}} appears only in Gold.''

{{Catch/header|mountain}}
{{Catch/entry2|024|Arbok|no|no|yes|Grass|42|20%|20%|0%|type1=Poison}}
{{Catch/entry2|042|Golbat|no|no|yes|Grass|40, 42, 44|0%|0%|30%|type1=Poison|type2=Flying}}
{{Catch/entry2|061|Poliwhirl|no|no|yes|Grass|42, 44|0%|0%|40%|type1=Water}}
{{Catch/entry2|084|Doduo|yes|yes|yes|Grass|41|5%|5%|0%|type1=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Catch/entry2|085|Dodrio|yes|yes|yes|Grass|43|5%|5%|0%|type1=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Catch/entry2|077|Ponyta|yes|yes|no|Grass|42|all=30%|type1=Fire}}
{{Catch/entry2|077|Ponyta|no|no|yes|Grass|42|30%|30%|0%|type1=Fire}}
{{Catch/entry2|078|Rapidash|yes|yes|no|Grass|44|all=10%|type1=Fire}}
{{Catch/entry2|078|Rapidash|no|no|yes|Grass|44|10%|10%|0%|type1=Fire}}
{{Catch/entry2|114|Tangela|yes|yes|yes|Grass|41|all=30%|type1=Grass}}
{{Catch/entry2|215|Sneasel|yes|yes|no|Grass|38, 42|0%|0%|10%|type1=Dark|type2=Ice}}
{{Catch/entry2|217|Ursaring|yes|no|no|Grass|42|all=20%|type1=Normal}}
{{Catch/entry2|232|Donphan|no|yes|no|Grass|42|all=20%|type1=Ground}}
{{Catch/div|water|Surfing}}
{{Catch/entry2|060|Poliwag|yes|yes|yes|Surf|35-39|all=10%|type1=Water}}
{{Catch/entry2|061|Poliwhirl|yes|yes|yes|Surf|35-44|all=90%|type1=Water}}
{{Catch/div|water|Fishing}}
{{Catch/entry2|060|Poliwag|yes|yes|yes|Fish Old|10|all=15%|type1=Water}}
{{Catch/entry2|129|Magikarp|yes|yes|yes|Fish Old|10|all=85%|type1=Water}}
{{Catch/entry2|060|Poliwag|yes|yes|yes|Fish Good|20|all=65%|type1=Water}}
{{Catch/entry2|129|Magikarp|yes|yes|yes|Fish Good|20|all=35%|type1=Water}}
{{Catch/entry2|060|Poliwag|yes|yes|yes|Fish Super|40|all=80%|type1=Water}}
{{Catch/entry2|129|Magikarp|yes|yes|yes|Fish Super|40|all=20%|type1=Water}}
{{Catch/footer|mountain}}

===Generation IV===
{{Catch/header|mountain}}
{{Catch/entryhs|077|Ponyta|yes|yes|Grass|42|all=30%|type1=Fire}}
{{Catch/entryhs|078|Rapidash|yes|yes|Grass|44|all=10%|type1=Fire}}
{{Catch/entryhs|084|Doduo|yes|yes|Grass|41|5%|5%|0%|type1=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Catch/entryhs|085|Dodrio|yes|yes|Grass|43|5%|5%|0%|type1=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Catch/entryhs|114|Tangela|yes|yes|Grass|41|all=30%|type1=Grass}}
{{Catch/entryhs|215|Sneasel|yes|yes|Grass|41, 43|0%|0%|10%|type1=Dark|type2=Ice}}
{{Catch/entryhs|217|Ursaring|no|yes|Grass|42|all=20%|type1=Normal}}
{{Catch/entryhs|232|Donphan|yes|no|Grass|42|all=20%|type1=Ground}}
{{Catch/div|water|Surfing}}
{{Catch/entryhs|060|Poliwag|yes|yes|Surf|30-40|all=9%|type1=Water}}
{{Catch/entryhs|061|Poliwhirl|yes|yes|Surf|30-48|all=91%|type1=Water}}
{{Catch/div|water|Fishing}}
{{Catch/entryhs|060|Poliwag|yes|yes|Fish Old|10|all=15%|type1=Water}}
{{Catch/entryhs|129|Magikarp|yes|yes|Fish Old|10|all=85%|type1=Water}}
{{Catch/entryhs|060|Poliwag|yes|yes|Fish Good|20|all=60%|type1=Water}}
{{Catch/entryhs|129|Magikarp|yes|yes|Fish Good|20|all=40%|type1=Water}}
{{Catch/entryhs|060|Poliwag|yes|yes|Fish Super|40|all=80%|type1=Water}}
{{Catch/entryhs|129|Magikarp|yes|yes|Fish Super|40|all=20%|type1=Water}}
{{Catch/div|land|Headbutt Group A}}
{{Catch/entryhs|177|Natu|yes|yes|Headbutt|39-40|all=20%|type1=Psychic|type2=Flying}}
{{Catch/entryhs|190|Aipom|yes|yes|Headbutt|39-40|all=30%|type1=Normal}}
{{Catch/entryhs|214|Heracross|yes|yes|Headbutt|39-40|all=50%|type1=Bug|type2=Fighting}}
{{Catch/div|land|Headbutt Group B}}
{{Catch/entryhs|177|Natu|yes|yes|Headbutt|41-43|all=20%|type1=Psychic|type2=Flying}}
{{Catch/entryhs|190|Aipom|yes|yes|Headbutt|41-43|all=30%|type1=Normal}}
{{Catch/entryhs|214|Heracross|yes|yes|Headbutt|41-43|all=50%|type1=Bug|type2=Fighting}}
{{Catch/div|land|Special}}
{{Catch/entryhs|264|Linoone|yes|yes|Hoenn|42|all=20%|type1=Normal}}
{{Catch/entryhs|293|Whismur|yes|yes|Hoenn|41-42|all=20%|type1=Normal}}
{{Catch/entryhs|399|Bidoof|yes|yes|Sinnoh|42|all=20%|type1=Normal}}
{{Catch/entryhs|418|Buizel|yes|yes|Sinnoh|41-42|all=20%|type1=Water}}
{{Catch/footer|mountain}}

==In the spin-off games==
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
Artwork depicting Mt. Silver is seen in the mindscapes of {{mas|Kris}} and {{mas|Lyra}}.

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{| style="background: #{{water color light}}; {{roundy}}; border: #{{water color light}}; padding: 0px 5px 5px 5px"
|-
|<big>'''Kris & Totodile'''</big>
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| [[File:Kris Mindscape.png|200px]]
|}
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{| style="background: #{{grass color light}}; {{roundy}}; border: #{{grass color light}}; padding: 0px 5px 5px 5px"
|-
|<big>'''Lyra & Chikorita'''</big>
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| [[File:Lyra Mindscape.png|200px]]
|}
|}
|}

==In animation==
===''Pokémon the Series''===
[[File:Mt. Silver anime.png|thumb|220px|Mt. Silver in {{aniseries|GS}}]]
===={{aniseries|GS}}====
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} planned to travel to Mt. Silver for the upcoming [[Silver Conference]], though the addition of {{AP|Larvitar}} to the group gave them another reason to pass through the mountainous area.

They reached the base of Mt. Silver in ''[[EP262|You're a Star, Larvitar!]]'', and stopped off at the local [[Pokémon Center]]. Already competitors for the upcoming Silver Conference were gathering in droves, and Ash had a practice match against another [[Pokémon Master]] hopeful, {{OBP|Satchel|EP262}}. Witnessing a {{pkmn|Trainer}} training his {{p|Quilava}} made Ash consider [[Evolution|evolving]] his {{AP|Cyndaquil}}, but he ultimately decided against it.

In ''[[EP264|Mother of All Battles!]]'', the group reached Larvitar's home, the Mt. Silver Pokémon Preserve. After defeating the troublesome [[Pokémon Poacher Brothers]], Larvitar was reunited with its mother, {{p|Tyranitar}}. [[Ranger Mason]] and crew protect the preservation area, and were pleased to have finally arrested the trio of poachers.

In ''[[EP265|Pop Goes The Sneasel]]'', the group stopped off at the local [[Ho-Oh Shrine]] after the attendant reported a {{TP|Harrison|Sneasel}}, a {{p|Machop}}, and a {{p|Machoke}} were stopping anyone from reaching the Sacred Flame, which was needed for the opening ceremony of the Silver Conference. {{jo|Harrison}}, a Trainer from the [[Hoenn]] [[region]], assisted Ash and his friends in defeating the trio of [[wild Pokémon]], and went on to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} the Sneasel for himself, allowing the torch relay to begin.

Ash and his friends reached {{jo|Silver Town}}, the host city of the Silver Conference, in ''[[EP266|A Claim to Flame!]]''. The city boasts at least 30 inhabitants, but the [[Johto League]]'s yearly tournament brings a large amount of tourism to the city. The event wrapped up by ''[[EP272|Johto Photo Finish]]''.
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==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Mt Silver Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Mt. Silver in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===={{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}====
In ''[[PS139|Raising Raichu]]'', {{adv|Red}} arrived at the hot springs on Mt. Silver to recuperate from the frostbites he had received after being frozen by [[Lorelei]] in the {{MangaArc|Yellow}}. While there, he also [[PS157|met]] [[Sabrina]], who was there to recuperate from similar injuries she received while battling Lorelei on [[Cerise Island]].

At the end of the arc, Red and {{adv|Gold}} went to Mt. Silver to train together. Their training session was seen in two [[PSs1|special]] [[PSs2|chapters]] printed in [[Pokémon the Comic]], during which they battled against a wild {{p|Poliwrath}} and {{p|Venusaur}}.

===={{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}====
In ''[[PS448|Pleased as Punch With Parasect]]'', the [[Radio Director]] admitted to Gold that he did spy on him training with Red on Mt. Silver. This had inspired the Radio Director to move into the [[television]] business with a kids' cartoon called [[Proteam Omega]], whose characters were based on {{cat|Red's Pokémon}}.
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===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure===
[[File:Mt Silver JBA.png|thumb|250px|Mt. Silver in [[Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure]]]]
[[Jō]] went to Mt. Silver following his battle with {{ga|Blue}} at the [[Viridian Gym]] in ''[[JBA6|The True Road to Becoming the Strongest!!]]''. He discovered {{ga|Red|a powerful Trainer}} on the summit, and challenged him to a battle.
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==Trivia==
[[File:KantoJohtoAreas.png|frame|right|Though Mt. Silver appears relatively deep into Kanto, it is identified as a Johto location by the Pokégear.]]
* Mt. Silver is marked as a [[Johto]] location by the [[Pokégear]]; however, all squares immediately surrounding it (including those to the west of it) are marked as [[Kanto]] areas by the map in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}. This issue was not present in the map of {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, which placed it directly north of [[New Bark Town]].
* In {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, the exterior of Mt. Silver is the only [[Johto]] area to use the [[Kanto]] tileset. In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, the only major differences are the rocks and trees; for example, the trees placed in the high exteriors of the mountain itself are the ones commonly found in Johto.
* The lady inside the [[Pokémon Center]] in {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, which was the only [[Non-player character|NPC]] present (other than the [[Pokémon Center lady]]), is absent in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.
* In the {{2v2|Gold|Silver}} deluxe edition of the {{OBP|Pokémon Master Trainer|1999}} board game, Mt. Silver was called '''Shirogane Mt.''', based on a romanization of the Japanese name of the mountain; this is presumably because it was released before Gold and Silver were released in English.
* [[Fresh Water]] is collected from Mt. Silver, according to its item description in the Japanese and Korean versions of {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, and {{g|Stadium 2}}. This is not mentioned in the English item descriptions.
* A version of Mt. Silver's theme, combined with elements from the theme of the [[Olivine Lighthouse]], is used as a special hidden World Championship battle theme within [[Pokémon Champions]].<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmlEXWOQlZs</ref>

===Origin===
{{main|Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Johto|Pokémon world in relation to the real world → Johto}}
Mt. Silver may correspond to {{wp|Mt. Fuji}}, the highest mountain in Japan.

==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{Locationcolor/med|mountain}}; border:3px solid #{{Locationcolor/dark|mountain}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{Locationcolor/light|mountain}}" | Language
! style="background:#{{Locationcolor/light|mountain}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{Locationcolor/light|mountain}}" | Origin
|-
| Japanese
| シロガネ山 ''Shirogane-yama''
| From 白銀 ''shirogane'' ({{wp|silver}})
|-
| English
| Mt. Silver
| From ''silver''
|-
| German
| Silberberg
| From ''Silber'' (silver)
|-
| European Spanish
| Monte Plateado
| rowspan="2" | From ''plateado'' (silvery)
|-
| rowspan="2" | Latin American Spanish
| Monte Plateado<ref group=n>[[Pokémon Adventures]]</ref>
|-
| Montaña Plateada<ref group=n>[[Pokémon animated series]]</ref>
| From ''plateada'' (silvery)
|-
| French
| Mont Argenté
| From ''argenté'' (silvery)
|-
| Italian
| Monte Argento
| From ''argento'' (silver)
|-
| Korean
| 은빛산 ''Eunbit San''
| From 은빛 ''eunbit'' ({{wp|Silver (color)|silver color}})
|-
| Chinese (Traditional)
| 白銀山 ''Báiyín Shān'' / ''Baahkngàhn Sāan''
| rowspan="2" | From 白銀 / 白银 ''báiyín / baahkngàhn'' (silver)
|-
| Chinese (Simplified)
| 白银山 ''Báiyín Shān''
|-
| Czech
| Stříbrná hora
| From ''stříbrný'' (silver)
|-
| Finnish
| Hopeavuori
| From ''hopea'' (silver) and ''vuori'' (mountain)
|-
| Norwegian
| Sølvfjellet
| From ''sølv'' (silver) and ''fjell'' (mountain)
|-
| Polish
| Srebrne Wzgórze<ref group=n>Pokémon animated series ([[EP272]])</ref> Srebrna Góra<ref group=n>Pokémon animated series ([[EP255]]-[[EP268]])</ref>
| From ''srebrny'' (silver)
|-
| Brazilian Portuguese
| Monte Prata
| From ''prata'' (silver)
|-
| Swedish
| Silverberget
| From ''silver'' and ''berg'' (mountain)
|-
| Vietnamese
| Núi Bạch Ngân
| From ''bạch ngân'' (silver)
|}
{{-}}

===Notes===
{{reflist|group=n}}

==Related articles==
{{Kanto and Johto}}
{{Project Locations notice}}

[[Category:Johto locations]]
[[Category:Gold, Silver and Crystal locations]]
[[Category:HeartGold and SoulSilver locations]]
[[Category:Mountains|Silver]]

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[[es:Monte Plateado]]
[[fr:Mont Argenté]]
[[it:Monte Argento]]
[[ja:シロガネやま]]
[[zh:白银山]]

Pokémon Champions

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'''Pokémon Champions''' (Japanese: '''{{Ruby|Pokémon|ポケモン}} {{Ruby|Champions|チャンピオンズ}}''') is a {{wp|Freemium|free-to-start}} online-only [[side series]] Pokémon game for the [[Nintendo Switch]], {{wp|iOS}}, {{wp|iPadOS}}, and {{wp|Android}}. It allows players to {{pkmn|battle}} using the same mechanics as the [[core series]] games, including [[type]]s, {{Abilities}}, and [[move]]s. The game was released worldwide on April 8, 2026 on the Nintendo Switch.<ref group="note" name="release">Due to time zones, the game was released on April 7, 2026 in North America, even though it was released at the same time as the rest of the world.</ref>

The game was announced worldwide on [[Pokémon Day#2025|Pokémon Day]], February 27, 2025, at 11 P.M. JST via a [[Pokémon Presents#February 27, 2025|Pokémon Presents]]. It is playable in ten languages: Japanese, English, German, European and Latin American Spanish, French, Italian, Korean, and Simplified and Traditional Chinese.

On the Nintendo Switch, both a free-to-start version and a paid '''Pokémon Champions + Starter Pack''' (Japanese: '''『Pokémon Champions』 + スターターパック''' ''Pokémon Champions + Starter Pack'') bundle are available.

==Gameplay==
===Features===
* Like in the [[Battle Stadium]] in the Nintendo Switch core series games, the game features both a Ranked Battle and a Casual Battle mode. It also features a Private Battle mode for battles with family and friends.
* Players can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] their Pokémon through the use of a new item called the [[Omni Ring]]. Artwork of this item and the Pokémon Champions website suggest that other techniques, such as [[Z-Move]]s, [[Dynamax]]/[[Gigantamax]], and {{Tera}}stallization, will also be supported in the future.<ref>[https://champions.pokemon.com/en-us/ Pokémon Champions | The Omni Ring—A Battle Essential!] "Other special features may be added to the Omni Ring in the future! Research is being conducted to make the Omni Ring capable of drawing out a variety of Pokémon capabilities."</ref>
* New Abilities are introduced for some of the Mega Evolutions introduced in {{g|Legends: Z-A}}: {{a|Dragonize}}, {{a|Mega Sol}}, {{a|Piercing Drill}}, and {{a|Spicy Spray}}.
* Only a select pool of Pokémon, moves, and held items was made available at the release.
* Players are capable of seeing in-game how often certain held items, moves, and the like are used on specific Pokémon.
* The game is online-only; even the in-game tutorials and the Private Battle mode require an online connection as all damage calculations etc. are done server-side.
* For private lobbies, spectator mode is now integrated to allow grassroots tournaments to stream players without revealing one side's move selection screen.

===Changes from Scarlet and Violet and Generation VIII=== 
* Players can now forfeit in the middle of a turn, as opposed to just in between turns. This is done by pressing the - button on the left Joy-Con.
* If a player is disconnected from the server during a battle, they do not automatically lose the game, instead having a substantial amount of time to reconnect before the connectivity issues result in a loss. If a player was disconnected during a battle, proceeding from the title screen will automatically resume that battle. The turn timer decreases as normal while waiting for that player to reconnect, potentially resulting in the game automatically selecting their moves if the server does not receive a response in time.
* Moves that the target Pokémon is doubly weak to or doubly resists are now listed as "extremely effective" and "mostly ineffective", respectively, and have their own icons for such as well, rather than being grouped with regular "super effective" and "not very effective" modifiers.
* [[Level]] is not displayed, with Pokémon stats being calculated as if they were level 50.
* [[Individual values]] cannot be modified in-game,<ref>https://www.gamespot.com/articles/pokemon-champions-will-take-a-key-stat-out-of-its-battle-equation/1100-6538998/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f</ref> with the Pokémon stats being calculated as if they had 31 IVs in all stats.
* [[Effort values]] are replaced by the new [[stat point]]s system. In certain circumstances,  it is possible to increase stats by one point more than the effort values allow.
* Items triggering now causes a pop-up banner to show up (like with Abilities), displaying the item's sprite.
* Stat alterations (such as {{a|Intimidate}}'s {{stat|Attack}} reduction) are now resolved on both opposing Pokémon at once, rather than one by one.
* Effects that raise or lower multiple stats at once (such as {{m|Parting Shot}}) now only display one message for all the raised or lowered stats, rather than an individual one for each stat.
* Several status conditions were made weaker:
** {{status|Freeze|Frozen}} Pokémon now have a 25% chance to naturally thaw out each turn instead of 20%, and will always thaw out after three turns.
** {{status|Paralysis}} now has only 1/8 chance to prevent affected Pokémon from acting, rather than 1/4.
** {{status|Sleep}} now lasts 2-3 turns instead of 2-4, with a 2/3 chance to last three turns and a 1/3 chance to last two turns.
* Some Abilities were modified:
** {{a|Healer}} now triggers 50% of the time instead of 30%.
** {{a|Unseen Fist}} now deals only 25% damage on protecting targets instead of 100%.
* Several moves were modified:
** {{m|Snap Trap}} had its type changed from Grass to Steel.
** {{m|Toxic Thread}} now lowers Speed by two stages rather than one.
** {{m|Trop Kick}} and {{m|Psyshield Bash}} had their base power increased from 70 to 85 and 90, respectively.
** {{m|Apple Acid}}, {{m|Fire Lash}}, {{m|Grav Apple}}, and {{m|Spirit Shackle}} had their base power increased from 80 to 90.
** {{m|First Impression}} had its base power increased from 90 to 100.
** {{m|Beak Blast}} and {{m|Mountain Gale}} had their base power increased from 100 to 120.
** {{m|Bone Rush}}, {{m|Infernal Parade}}, and {{m|Night Daze}} had their base power increased by 5 each, totaling 30, 65, and 90, respectively.
** {{m|Crabhammer}} and {{m|Syrup Bomb}} had their accuracy increased by 5 each, totaling 95% and 90%, respectively.
** {{m|Iron Head}} and {{m|Moonblast}}'s secondary effect chances were lowered from 30% to 20% and 10%, respectively.
** {{m|Dire Claw}}'s secondary effect chance was lowered from 50% to 30%. It is also now considered a [[slicing move]].
** {{m|Crush Claw}}, {{m|Dragon Claw}}, and {{m|Shadow Claw}} are now considered to be slicing moves.
** {{m|Dragon Cheer}} is now considered a [[sound-based move]].
** {{m|Fake Out}} and {{m|First Impression}} can no longer be used after the turn the user switches into the battle; if the user is forced to use them when ineligible via effects such as {{m|Encore}}, it will instead use {{m|Struggle}}.
** {{m|Freeze-Dry}} can no longer inflict {{status|freeze}}.
** {{m|Salt Cure}}'s passive damage was halved, dealing 1/16 of target's maximum HP per turn normally, and 1/8 against Water and Steel types.
* If a Pokémon is forced to use a different move than selected due to Encore, it will now perform that move at its usual priority, rather than of the move that was selected.
* [[PP]] of moves is now set to fixed values of 8, 12, 16, and 20, if their base PP values in Scarlet and Violet (or Generation VIII) were 5, 10, 15, or at least 20, respectively (although the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOfW-qdsvpU pre-release overview trailer] showcases moves with their previous PP values). However, certain moves appear to have those base values modified, causing values different than expected in Champions:
** {{m|Baneful Bunker}}, {{m|King's Shield}}, {{m|Protect}}, and {{m|Spiky Shield}} have 8 PP instead of 12, matching {{m|Detect}}.
** {{m|Beak Blast}} has 8 PP instead of 16.
** {{m|Night Slash}} has 20 PP instead of 16.
** {{m|Sandstorm}} and {{m|Snowscape}} have 8 PP instead of 12, matching {{m|Sunny Day}} and {{m|Rain Dance}}.


==Connectivity==
[[File:CP Connectivity demo.jpg|300px|thumb|left|News banner detailing connectivity to Pokémon Champions]]
Pokémon Champions can connect with [[Pokémon HOME]], allowing for use of Pokémon from the [[core series]] games and {{g|GO}}, though this is limited to Pokémon that appear in Pokémon Champions. Pokémon originally obtained in Pokémon Champions cannot be deposited in Pokémon HOME. A Pokémon sent to Champions from HOME is referred to as "visiting" Pokémon Champions, and must be received through the Recruit menu in order to be used in the game. The Recruit menu is also used to send Pokémon back to HOME.

When a Pokémon is sent to visit Champions for the first time, [[effort values]] (converted to the new [[stat point]] system), stat alignment (from either its [[Nature]] or [[Mint]]), and the moveset of the most recently visited game are carried over. Any changes in Champions are not reflected when the Pokémon is sent back to HOME, and any subsequent changes in another game will not affect the data in Champions. The way effort values are converted to stat points matches how EV training works at level 50 with an odd [[Individual values|IV]]: 4 EVs for the first stat point in a stat and 8 EVs for each additional stat point. Therefore a Pokémon fully EV trained in 3 or 4 stats will have a maximum of 65 stat points when transferred and be able to earn on additional stat point in Champions. Pokémon EV trained in 5 or 6 stats will already be able to be transferred with 66 stat points.

Movesets are carried over even though certain moves and certain Pokémon/move combinations cannot be used in Champions. For example, no Pokémon in Champions can use {{m|Psybeam}}, and {{p|Incineroar}} cannot use {{m|Knock Off}}. If a Pokémon with a disallowed move is in storage in Champions, its minisprite and the move will be displayed with the [[wikipedia:no symbol|no symbol]], and the Pokémon cannot be placed on a team until the move is replaced using the Training menu in-game.
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==Downloadable content==
In addition to [[Shop (Champions)#Premium Shop|certain in-app purchases]], the game offers the '''Pokémon Champions + Starter Pack''' bundle as downloadable content which provides the player with certain in-game benefits.

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| $9,899 || $10.50 || R$38.90 || $9.99 || 6.90 CHF || $7,230 || $32,300 || 175.00 Kč || 52.00 kr || €6.99 || £5.99 || $49 || ¥980 || ₩10,000 || $144.00 || RM31.90 || 83.00 kr || $11.55 || S/28.00 || 30.00 zł || 78.00 kr || $9.78 || ฿279 || $200 || $6.99 || R146.00
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===Starter Pack===
This pack includes the following extras:

* 50 additional Pokémon Storage spaces which allows the player to permanently store 80 Pokémon by default instead of 30 (or 100 spots instead of 50 if the player has progressed to Champion Rank).
* The [[File:CP Battle Song Icon.png|20px|link=Battle Song]] '''Battle! (Trainer Battle)''' song from [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] as background music.
* 30 {{bag/s|Teammate Ticket|CP|size=24px}} [[Teammate Ticket]]s, used to permanently recruit Pokémon from [[Roster Ranch]] (1 ticket per recruitment).
* 50 {{bag/s|Training Ticket|CP|size=24px}} [[Training Ticket]]s, used to waive [[VP]] costs when training Pokémon (1 ticket per training session, regardless of the sessions cost in VP).
{{-}}

==Supported Pokémon==
{{main|List of Pokémon in Pokémon Champions}}
Not all Pokémon available in Pokémon HOME are present in the game.<ref>[https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/POKEMON-EXPANDS-ENTERTAINMENT-OFFERINGS-WITH-NEW-WAYS-TO-PLAY-IN-THE-P#_ftn1 February 27, 2025 Press Release — ''POKÉMON EXPANDS ENTERTAINMENT OFFERINGS WITH NEW WAYS TO PLAY IN THE POKÉMON LEGENDS: Z-A VIDEO GAME AND THE REVEAL OF POKÉMON CHAMPIONS'']</ref> More Pokémon may be added in batches alongside new regulations.<ref>[https://champions.pokemon.com/en-us/gameplay/ Pokémon Champions | Seasons and Regulations!] "The Pokémon you can use and other parameters will change with each new set of regulations. You never know—new Pokémon just might become eligible."</ref>

==Shop==
{{main|Shop (Champions)}}
The Shop screen is divided into two sections: the {{DL|Shop (Champions)|Premium Shop}}, where memberships and Premium Battle Passes can be purchased with real-world currency, and the {{DL|Shop (Champions)|Frontier Shop}}, where [[Victory Point|VP]] can be exchanged for [[held item]]s and clothing.

==Staff==
{{main|Staff of Pokémon Champions}}

==Version history==
===Nintendo Switch===
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{Champions color}}; border:3px solid #{{Champions color dark}}"
! style="background:#{{Champions color light}}" | Version
! style="background:#{{Champions color light}}" | Release date
! style="background:#{{Champions color light}}" | Official note
! style="background:#{{Champions color light}}"|More information
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.0.2
| April 8, 2026
| N/A
| Initial version when downloading from the eShop.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.0.3<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20260423060908/https://champions-news.pokemon-home.com/ja/page/764.html 『Pokémon Champions』更新データ（Ver.1.0.3）配信のお知らせ] (Japanese; archived)</ref>
| April 22, 2026
|
The following issues have been fixed:
* The explanation for Leech Seed is incorrect.
* The gender listed for certain Pokémon in the tutorial is listed incorrectly.
* The player is unable to select a move when they move the cursor over Mega Evolution while viewing move details and then press the B Button.
* The Unnerve ability doesn’t work on Pokémon with certain abilities, and they are able to eat Berries.
* The changes in speed caused by held items are not reflected in the order in which abilities activate.
* Certain other issues related to networking and visual appearance during battles.
|
* The [[Mystery Gift]] code redemption website was also updated to allow [[Nintendo Account]] login requests.
|}

==Release==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{champions color}}; border:3px solid #{{champions color dark}}"
! style="background:#{{champions color light}}" | Date
! style="background:#{{champions color light}}" | Locations
|-
| style="white-space:nowrap" | April 7, 2026<ref group="note" name="release"/> April 8, 2026
| '''Nintendo eShop''': {{pmin|Latin America|Argentina}}, {{pmin|Australia}}, Austria, {{pmin|Belgium}}, {{pmin|Brazil}}, {{pmin|Bulgaria}}, {{pmin|Canada}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Chile}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Colombia}}, {{pmin|Croatia}}, Cyprus, {{pmin|the Czech Republic|Czech Republic}}, {{pmin|Denmark}}, Estonia, {{pmin|Finland}}, {{pmin|France}}, {{pmin|Germany}}, {{pmin|Greece}}, {{pmin|Hong Kong}}, {{pmin|Hungary}}, {{pmin|Ireland}}, {{pmin|Italy}}, {{pmin|Japan}}, {{pmin|Latvia}}, {{pmin|Lithuania}}, Luxembourg, {{pmin|Malaysia}}, Malta, {{pmin|Latin America|Mexico}}, {{pmin|the Netherlands|Netherlands}}, {{pmin|New Zealand}}, {{pmin|Norway}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Peru}}, {{pmin|Poland}}, {{pmin|Portugal}}, {{pmin|Romania}}, {{pmin|Singapore}}, {{pmin|Slovakia}}, Slovenia, {{pmin|South Africa}}, {{pmin|South Korea}}, {{pmin|Spain}}, {{pmin|Sweden}}, Switzerland, {{pmin|Taiwan}}, {{pmin|Thailand}}, {{pmin|the United Kingdom|United Kingdom}}, {{pmin|the United States|United States}}
|}

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Champions Icon.png|Switch game icon
Pokémon Champions logo.png|Game logo in all languages
Pokémon Champions key art.png|Key art
Pokémon Champions key art 2.png|Second key art
Champions player male.png|[[Willem]], the male player character
Champions player female.png|[[Becca]], the female player character
Champions Omni Ring.png|[[Omni Ring]]
Champions Tatora.png|[[Tatora]]
Champions Kitt.png|[[Kitt]]
Champions Cordy.png|[[Cordy]]
Champions Caraway.png|[[Caraway]]
Champions Kajima.png|[[Kajima]]
</gallery>

==In other languages==
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==Notes==
{{reflist|group=note}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/71525/~/how-to-update-pok%C3%A9mon-champions How to Update Pokémon Champions | Nintendo Support] (US)
* [https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Support/Purchases-Subscriptions/Games/How-to-Update-Pokemon-Champions-3079895.html How to Update Pokémon Champions | Nintendo Support] (UK)

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Live Competition

2026-05-25T21:20:49Z

ArrowMcLarenSP: /* Generation VIII */

[[File:Live Competition SwSh.png|thumb|300px|Live Competition in {{g|Sword and Shield}}]]
'''Live Competition''' (Japanese: '''ライブ{{tt|大会|たいかい}}''' ''Live Tournament'') is a mode that allows players to participate in competitions with other players, including official competitions at certain events. Upon registering a [[Party|team]] from the {{DL|Pokémon Storage System|Battle Box and Battle Teams|Battle Box}}, it is locked and cannot be changed for the duration of the tournament. Each participant is given a Digital Player ID upon registering for the competition.

==Generation V==
In the [[Generation V]] games, Live Competition can be accessed from the [[main menu]] through the [[Battle Competition]] option. It shares the Battle Box interface with {{DL|Global Battle Union|Competitions|Wi-Fi Competitions}}, meaning that a player must cancel their participation in a Wi-Fi Competition before entering a Live Competition. Players can receive a Digital Player ID via [[infrared]].

==Generation VI==
In the [[Generation VI]] games, Live Competition is now available as its own option on the [[main menu]]. Registration and participation in {{DL|Battle Spot|Online Competitions}} is now done through the [[Battle Spot]] interface. The player is prompted to cancel their participation in an Online Competition before entering a Live Competition. Players can receive a Digital Player ID via [[infrared]].

==Generation VII==
In [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]], players can now lock separate teams for Live Competitions, {{DL|Battle Spot|Online Competitions}}, and online format [[Friendly Competition]]s, allowing players to participate in multiple competitions simultaneously. Players can also create a live format Friendly Competition on the [[Pokémon Global Link]], which will generate a Live Competition [[QR Code]] that can be scanned through Live Competition option on the main menu.

In tethered tournaments, including all [[Play! Pokémon]] Premier Events, the player's Battle Team is locked electronically. Events must be tethered using a Live Competition QR Code unless hosted by or with [[The Pokémon Company International]], which may be tethered using local wireless. After a match, players are required to save a Battle Video of the previous battle. QR Code tournaments allow players to play up to 30 matches.

==Generation VIII==
In the [[Generation VIII]] games, Live Competition is now accessed from the [[Victory Station]] option in the [[menu]]. Competitions can now be hosted from the Live Competition menu within the game itself.

== In spin-off games ==
In [[Pokémon Champions]], pressing the - button on the left Joy-Con brings up a menu with one of the options being called Competition Mode. This mode has players enter a specific ID set by a tournament organizer to access a tournament-specific matchmaking lobby managed by tournament staff, and it automatically locks the player's registered battle team, meaning that changes to parameters such as stat points, Abilities, moves, and held items cannot be made.

==Gallery==
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| class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Live Competition BWB2W2.png|x200px]]
| class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Live Competition XY.png|x200px]]
| class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Live Competition ORAS.png|x200px]]
|-
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{Unova color}}" | {{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{Kalos color}}" | {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{Hoenn color}}" | {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
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| class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Live Competition SM.png|x200px]]
| class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Live Competition USUM.png|x200px]]
| class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Live Competition SwSh.png|200px]]
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! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{Alola color}}" | {{gameabbrev7|USUM}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{Galar color}}" | {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
|}

==In other languages==
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World Championships

2026-04-14T03:07:16Z

ArrowMcLarenSP: /* Broadcasting */

{{samename|competition in {{aniseries|JN}} known as the "Pokémon World Championships" in Japanese|World Coronation Series}}
[[File:Pokémon World Championships logo.png|thumb|250px|Logo]]
The '''Pokémon World Championships''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス''' ''Pokémon World Championships'') are an annual event held by the [[Play! Pokémon]] organized play division of [[The Pokémon Company International]]. They function as the finals for both the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] and [[Core series|Video Game]] Championships. Since 2015, the World Championships have also featured events for [[spin-off Pokémon games]], namely [[Pokkén Tournament]], [[Pokémon GO]], and [[Pokémon UNITE]]. The Pokémon World Championships are held annually, occurring every August.

Competitors usually must qualify for the event based on their performance in other events in the same season, such as regional championships, national championships, dedicated qualifying tournaments, or the previous year's World Championships. The exact qualification requirements depend on the year, the region the player is from, and the game in which they are playing.

While the Pokémon World Championships are held as a single unified event featuring multiple different games, each of the games are run as an entirely separate tournament. Competitors compete in only one of the featured games, and the qualification requirements of each are entirely separate. Additionally, competitors usually are separated into one of three age groups, meaning that three world champions are crowned for each game each year.

Minor announcements are usually made during the events, such as upcoming VGC mechanics and variants of TCG cards, the ruleset of the following VGC format, and the city where the next World Championships will be hosted.

==History==
===Predecessors===
Before the introduction of the modern Pokémon World Championships, both the TCG and video games held some international competitions.

For the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the [[Pokémon Tropical Mega Battle]] was an international Pokémon Trading Card Game tournament held annually from 1999 to 2002 in Hawaii by [[Wizards of the Coast]] (the distributor of the Pokémon Trading Card Game in many regions outside of Japan at the time). Players from Canada, Latin America, Europe, the United States, and Japan were invited to the event. After Wizards of the Coast's license to distribute the Pokémon Trading Card Game reverted to The Pokémon Company in 2003, this event was replaced by the Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships.

In September 2000, to coincide with the {{wp|2000 Summer Olympics}} in Sydney, Australia, the [[2000 World Championships|first ever Pokémon World Championship]] was also held in Sydney. Players from Australia, Belgium, {{pmin|France}}, {{pmin|Germany}}, {{pmin|the Netherlands}}, {{pmin|Spain}}, {{pmin|the United Kingdom}}, and {{pmin|the United States}} competed using {{game|Red and Blue|s}} and {{game|Yellow}}. This was a one-time event, with a video game World Championship not being held again until 2009.

===Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships===
In August 2002, Wizards of the Coast held the [[2002 World Championships (TCG)|first Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championship]] in Seattle, Washington in the United States.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20230908043639/https://indexarticles.com/business/business-wire/first-ever-pokemon-trading-card-game-world-champion-titles-won-by-dylan-austin-14-of-ann-arbor-michigan-and-mindy-lambkee-10-of-kent-washington/ First-Ever Pokemon Trading Card Game World Champion Titles Won by Dylan Austin, 14 of Ann Arbor, Michigan and Mindy Lambkee, 10 of Kent, Washington]</ref>

Due to the transfer of the licensing of the Pokémon Trading Card Game from Wizards to Nintendo, no World Championship was held in 2003. Now with control of the Pokémon Trading Card Game licence, [[Pokémon USA]] formed [[Pokémon Organized Play]] to manage Pokémon Trading Card Game events.

In August 2004, Pokémon Organized Play held the {{TCG|2004 World Championships|2004 Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships}}. From 2004 to 2008, the event was titled the Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships, reflecting the fact that it was specifically for the Pokémon Trading Card Game only.

At the {{TCG|2008 World Championships|2008 Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships}}, a special video game event called the [[Pokémon Video Game Showdown 2008]] was held. This event featured players from the United States and Japan competing with {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}. However, since only two countries were involved, the winner was not awarded the title of world champion.

===Pokémon World Championships===
In August 2009, the first unified Pokémon World Championships were held, featuring both the Pokémon Trading Card Game and the Pokémon Video Game Championships. This format has continued until the present.

From 2015 to 2022, [[Pokkén Tournament]] was also featured at the Pokémon World Championships. In 2015, the Pokkén Tournament competition was run as an invitational due to the lack of preliminary events. After the 2022 World Championships, it was announced that Pokkén Tournament would no longer appear at the Pokémon World Championships.

Starting in 2019, [[Pokémon GO]] was added to the Pokémon World Championships. In 2019, the Pokémon GO competition was run as an invitational due to the lack of preliminary events.

Due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], the planned 2020 Pokémon World Championships to be held in London, England were cancelled, and the event also was not held in 2021. The World Championships returned with the [[2022 World Championships|2022 Pokémon World Championships]], held in London, England like the original 2020 plan.

Starting in 2022, [[Pokémon UNITE]] was added to the Pokémon World Championships.

==Events==
Since 2004, the Pokémon World Championships have been held annually, except in 2020 and 2021 due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].

{| class="roundtable" cellpadding="5px" style="background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}"
! Year
! Dates
! Venue
! City
! Region
! Country
! Games
|-
| '''[[2000 World Championships|2000]]'''
| September 22, 2000
| {{wp|University of Sydney}}
| Sydney || New South Wales || [[File:Australia Flag.png|20px]] {{pmin|Australia}}
| VGC
|-
| '''[[2002 World Championships (TCG)|2002]]'''
| August 3 to 4, 2002
| {{wp|Seattle Convention Center}}
| Seattle || Washington || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] {{pmin|United States}}
| TCG
|-
| '''[[2004 World Championships (TCG)|2004]]'''
| August 20 to 22, 2004
| {{wp|Wyndham Palace Resort & Spa}}
| Orlando || Florida || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| '''[[2005 World Championships (TCG)|2005]]'''
| August 19 to 21, 2005
| Town and Country Resort and Convention Center
| San Diego || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| '''[[2006 World Championships (TCG)|2006]]'''
| August 18 to 20, 2006
| {{wp|Hilton Anaheim}}
| Anaheim || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| '''[[2007 World Championships (TCG)|2007]]'''
| August 10 to 12, 2007
| {{wp|Hilton Waikoloa Village}}
| Waikoloa Village || Hawaii || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| '''[[2008 World Championships (TCG)|2008]]'''
| August 15 to 17, 2008
| {{wp|Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista}}
| Orlando || Florida || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| '''[[2009 World Championships|2009]]'''
| August 13 to 15, 2009
| {{wp|Hilton San Diego Bayfront}}
| San Diego || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| '''[[2010 World Championships|2010]]'''
| August 13 to 15, 2010
| Hilton Waikoloa Village
| Waikoloa Village || Hawaii || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| '''[[2011 World Championships|2011]]'''
| August 12 to 14, 2011
| Hilton San Diego Bayfront
| San Diego || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| '''[[2012 World Championships|2012]]'''
| August 13 to 15, 2012
| Hilton Waikoloa Village
| Waikoloa Village || Hawaii || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| '''[[2013 World Championships|2013]]'''
| August 9 to 11, 2013
| {{wp|Vancouver Convention Centre}}
| Vancouver || British Columbia || [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px]] {{pmin|Canada}}
| TCG, VGC
|-
| '''[[2014 World Championships|2014]]'''
| August 15 to 17, 2014
| {{wp|Walter E. Washington Convention Center}}
| colspan=2 | Washington, D.C. || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| '''[[2015 World Championships|2015]]'''
| August 21 to 23, 2015
| {{wp|Hynes Convention Center}}
| Boston || Massachusetts || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén
|-
| '''[[2016 World Championships|2016]]'''
| August 19 to 21, 2016
| {{wp|San Francisco Marriott Marquis}}
| San Francisco || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén
|-
| '''[[2017 World Championships|2017]]'''
| August 18 to 20, 2017
| {{wp|Anaheim Convention Center}}
| Anaheim || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén
|-
| '''[[2018 World Championships|2018]]'''
| August 24 to 26, 2018
| {{wp|Music City Center}}
| Nashville || Tennessee || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén
|-
| '''[[2019 World Championships|2019]]'''
| August 16 to 19, 2019
| Walter E. Washington Convention Center
| colspan=2 | Washington, D.C. || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén, GO
|-
| '''[[2022 World Championships|2022]]'''
| August 18 to 21, 2022
| {{wp|ExCeL London}}
| London || England || [[File:United Kingdom Flag.png|20px]] {{pmin|United Kingdom}}
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén, GO, UNITE
|-
| '''[[2023 Pokémon World Championships|2023]]'''
| August 11 to 13, 2023
| {{wp|Pacifico Yokohama}}
| Yokohama || Kanagawa || [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] {{pmin|Japan}}
| TCG, VGC, GO, UNITE
|-
| '''[[2024 Pokémon World Championships|2024]]'''
| August 16 to 18, 2024
| {{wp|Hawai'i Convention Center}}
| Honolulu || Hawaii || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, GO, UNITE
|-
| '''[[2025 Pokémon World Championships|2025]]'''
| August 15 to 17, 2025
| {{wp|Anaheim Convention Center}}
| Anaheim || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, GO, UNITE
|-
| '''[[2026 Pokémon World Championships|2026]]'''
| August 28 to 30, 2026
| {{wp|Chase Center}}
| San Francisco || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, GO, UNITE
|}

==Video Game Championship==
The [[core series]] Pokémon games were first featured at a Nintendo-organized World Championship event in 2000 with single battles, and later returning as [[Pokémon Video Game Showdown]] (VGS) in 2008 as a side-event to the [[2008 World Championships (TCG)|2008 Trading Card Game World Championships]] with double battles. Starting in 2009, the events were renamed the Video Game Championships (VGC).

Battles [[Rule variants|use the following rules]] in general:
* The format is [[Double Battle]]s. A player must bring between 4 and 6 Pokémon and select 4 of them just before the battle. In games that use Team Preview ([[Generation V]] onward), this selection is made after viewing the opponent's 6 Pokémon.
* Two Pokémon may not have the same Pokédex number. [[Special Pokémon]], [[Mythical Pokémon]], and [[Ash-Greninja]] are disallowed (but not Dusk Form {{p|Lycanroc}}) unless the format has an exception.
** The [[Soul Dew]] was disallowed until [[Generation VII]], where its effect changed.
** {{pkmn2|Event}}-exclusive [[Event Pokémon#Event-exclusive moves|moves]] and [[event item|items]] are allowed unless the format explicitly says otherwise.
* Between [[Generation VI]] and [[Generation VIII]], Pokémon must have an [[origin mark]] matching the games used for the competition. This may be substituted with the [[battle-ready symbol]].
* Two Pokémon may not have the same [[held item]].
* Pokémon cannot battle above level 50.
** In 2008 and 2009, there was no auto-leveling and Pokémon above level 50 were disallowed outright.
** Between 2010 and 2016, Pokémon above level 50 were auto-leveled down to 50, but Pokémon below level 50 were not auto-leveled up.
** From 2017 onward, all Pokémon are auto-leveled to 50.
* Two Pokémon may not have the same nickname. A Pokémon may not be nicknamed the name of a different Pokémon, and nicknames and Trainer names may not be inappropriate.

===Year-specific formats===
* '''[[Pokémon Video Game Showdown 2008|2008]]''' — {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}
** For this year only, players were only allowed to bring exactly 4 Pokémon, instead of bringing 6 and choosing 4 just before the battle.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080701040211/http://showdown.pokemon.com/rules/qualifier_rules.xhtml Rules- 2008 Pokémon Video Game Showdown Qualifier Regulations] - Pokémon.com</ref>
** {{p|Dragonite}} and {{p|Tyranitar}} were specifically disallowed, preventing players from using the (at the time) Japan-exclusive level 50 Dragonite event. (It was not possible to obtain Tyranitar at or below level 50 until a [[Generation VI]] event.)
** The Japan-only (at the time) [[Micle Berry]], [[Custap Berry]], and {{m|Sketch}}ing {{m|Seed Flare}} were disallowed.
* '''[[2009 World Championships|2009]]''' — {{game|Platinum}}
** Event-exclusive level 50 Dragonite were allowed this year.
** All forms of {{p|Rotom}}, including the normal form, were disallowed.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20090412160033/http://origin.pokemonvgc.com/en/rules/rrg.html Pokémon Video Game Championships 2009 - Rules and Regulations] - PokémonVGC.com</ref>
** The Japan-only (at the time) [[Jaboca Berry]], [[Rowap Berry]], and Sketching {{m|Judgment}} were disallowed. The Custap Berry was also disallowed.
*** The Custap Berry had not yet been distributed to French, German, Italian, or Spanish-language games at the time, though the level 50 Dragonite event was also never distributed in these languages.
* '''[[2010 World Championships|2010]]''' — {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}
** Up to two [[Special Pokémon]] were allowed. Uniquely for this year, a player's team of 6 could list up to 4 Special Pokémon, as long as no more than 2 were chosen before battle.
** The Jaboca Berry was allowed this year despite still being Japan-only at the time.
* '''[[2011 World Championships|2011]]''' — {{game|Black and White|s}}
** Only [[Udex|Unova Pokédex]] Pokémon were allowed. {{m|Sky Drop}} was disallowed due to the [[Sky Drop glitch]].
** ({{p|Zorua}} and {{p|Zoroark}} were allowed both this year and in 2012 despite being event-exclusive at the time, due to not being Mythical).
* '''[[2012 World Championships|2012]]''' — {{game|Black and White|s}}
** Sky Drop and {{m|Dark Void}} were both disallowed.
* '''[[2013 World Championships|2013]]''' — {{B2W2}}
** Sky Drop and {{m|Dark Void}} were both disallowed.
** {{p|Chatot}} was disallowed (for only this year).<ref>[https://assets.pokemon.com/assets/cms/pdf/op/tournaments/2012/pokemon_tournament_rules_11_1_2011.pdf Pokémon Organized Play Tournament Rules] - Revised: November 01, 2011 - Pokémon.com</ref><ref>[https://assets.pokemon.com/assets/cms/pdf/op/tournaments/2013/Play_Pokemon_VG_Rules_and_Formats.pdf Play! Pokémon VG Tournament Rules & Formats] - Revised: February 4, 2013 - Pokémon.com</ref>
* '''[[2014 World Championships|2014]]''' — {{g|X and Y}}
** Only [[List of Pokémon by Kalos Pokédex number|Kalos Pokédex]] Pokémon were allowed. Dark Void once again became allowed.
* '''[[2015 World Championships|2015]]''' — {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
* '''[[2016 World Championships|2016]]''' — {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
** Up to two Special Pokémon were allowed in a team of six.
* '''[[2017 World Championships|2017]]''' — {{g|Sun and Moon}}
** Only [[Adex|Alola Pokédex]] Pokémon were allowed. Kantonian form counterparts to [[Alolan form]]s were '''not''' considered to be part of the Alola Pokédex. [[Mega Stone]]s were disallowed.
* '''[[2018 World Championships|2018]]''' — {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
* '''[[2019 World Championships|2019]]''' — {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
** Up to two Special Pokémon were allowed. In addition, the season was split into three series:
*** Sun Series (Sep 4, 2018 - Jan 7, 2019): Mega Stones, [[Primal Reversion]], {{p|Rayquaza}} with {{m|Dragon Ascent}}, and [[Z-Crystal]]s were disallowed.
*** Moon Series (Jan 8 - Apr 1, 2019): Z-Crystals other than [[Ultranecrozium Z]] became allowed.
*** Ultra Series (Apr 2, 2019 - Jan 3, 2020): All Mega Evolution, Primal Reversion, and Z-Moves became allowed.
* '''[[2022 World Championships|2022]]''' — {{g|Sword and Shield}}
** Due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], the 2020 and 2021 World Championships were canceled and the season was eventually extended to last three years with several different series.
** All Pokémon that were obtainable at the beginning of a series were allowed for that series, including those [[List of Pokémon by Galar Pokédex number#Compatible Pokémon not in any Galar Pokédex|not in any of the Galar Pokédexes]], as long as they met all other requirements (such as having the [[Galar symbol]]/[[battle-ready symbol]] and not being Special/Mythical). As a result:
*** Version 1.1.0 and [[Pokémon HOME]] released before Series 3, [[The Isle of Armor]] released before Series 5, and [[The Crown Tundra]] released before Series 7.
*** Between Series 1 and 2, only [[Gdex|Galar Pokédex]] Pokémon were allowed due to the only obtainable Pokémon outside the Galar Pokédex being {{p|Mew}}. The only non-Galarian forms allowed were Kantonian {{p|Meowth}}, {{p|Persian}}, {{p|Mr. Mime}}, and Unovan {{p|Yamask}} due to those being the only obtainable ones at the time.
*** Between Series 3 and 4, all non-Galarian forms of compatible Pokémon were allowed except three: Alolan {{p|Raichu}} and Kantonian {{p|Weezing}} were not obtainable with the Galar symbol at the time, and Kantonian {{p|Slowpoke}} was not compatible with Sword and Shield at the time (only Galarian Slowpoke was). {{p|Cobalion}}, {{p|Terrakion}}, and {{p|Virizion}} were compatible but disallowed due to the battle-ready symbol not existing at the time.
** List of series:
*** Series 1 (Nov 19 - Dec 31, 2019): All [[Gigantamax]] Pokémon were disallowed.
*** Series 2 (Jan 4 - Feb 29, 2020): Gigantamax Pikachu, Eevee, Butterfree, Drednaw, Corviknight, Sandaconda, Centiskorch, {{a|Blaze}} Charizard, Meowth (event-only), and Snorlax (event-only) became allowed.
*** Series 3 (Mar 1 - Apr 30, 2020): Gigantamax Coalossal, Lapras, Flapple, Appletun, Alcremie, Kingler, Orbeetle, Grimmsnarl, Hatterene, {{a|Solar Power}} Charizard, and Toxtricity (event-only) became allowed.
*** Series 4 (May 1 - Jun 30, 2020): All Gigantamax Pokémon became allowed (the remaining five at the time being Machamp, Gengar, Garbodor, Copperajah, and Duraludon).
*** Series 5 (Jul 1 - Aug 31, 2020)
*** Series 6 (Sep 1 - Oct 31, 2020): The most used Pokémon from the previous series were disallowed: Venusaur, Gyarados, Porygon2, Tyranitar, Torkoal, Hippowdon, Magnezone, Togekiss, Excadrill, Whimsicott, Incineroar, Mimikyu, Rillaboom, Cinderace, Indeedee, and Dragapult.
*** Series 7 (Nov 1, 2020 - Jan 31, 2021): The above 16 Pokémon became re-allowed.
*** Series 8 (Feb 1 - Apr 30, 2021): Up to one Special Pokémon was allowed.
*** Series 9 (May 1 - Jul 31, 2021): No Special Pokémon were allowed. (identical to Series 7)
*** Series 10 (Aug 1 - Oct 31, 2021): Up to one Special Pokémon was allowed. [[Dynamax]] and Gigantamax were disallowed.
*** Series 11 (Nov 1, 2021 - Jan 31, 2022): Up to one Special Pokémon was allowed. Dynamax and Gigantamax became re-allowed. (identical to Series 8)
*** Series 12 (Feb 1 - Aug 31, 2022): Up to two Special Pokémon were allowed.
*** Series 13 (Sep 1 - Oct 31, 2022): Any number of Special Pokémon and any number of Mythical Pokémon were allowed. VGC events taking place during this time period count toward the next year's Championships.<ref>[https://victoryroadvgc.com/2023-season/ 2023 Play! Pokémon Season Structure] - By Alberto Núñez, VictoryRoadVGC.com, September 1, 2022.</ref>
*** Series 14 (Nov 1 - Dec 31, 2022): Up to two Special Pokémon were allowed. Mythical Pokémon were disallowed. (identical to Series 12)
* '''[[2023 Pokémon World Championships|2023]]''' — {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}
** Both players must disclose their team to their opponent (including Tera Type, species, forms, moves, Abilities, and held items, but excluding stats).
** On March 1, 2023, series were renamed Regulation Sets ('''レギュレーション''' ''Regulations''), with Series 1 and Series 2 retroactively renamed. The season was split into the following series:
*** Regulation Set A (Dec 2, 2022 - Jan 31, 2023):<ref>[https://victoryroadvgc.com/2023-tainan/ 2023 Tainan Regionals] - By Alberto Núñez, VictoryRoadVGC.com, December 1, 2022.</ref> Only Pokémon in the [[Pdex|Paldea Pokédex]] were allowed. Pokémon and regional forms not in the Paldea Pokédex, such as {{p|Quagsire}} and Johtonian {{p|Wooper}}, were disallowed. [[Paradox Pokémon]] and the [[treasures of ruin]] were also disallowed.
*** Regulation Set B (Feb 1 - Mar 31, 2023): Paradox Pokémon became allowed.
*** Regulation Set C (Apr 1 - Jun 30, 2023): The treasures of ruin became allowed.
**** Prior to the release of [[Pokémon HOME]] compatibility, the Japanese and Chinese rulesets consistently stated (for all three regulation sets) that a Scarlet and Violet origin mark was required,<ref>https://sv-news.pokemon.co.jp/ja/page/36.html</ref><ref>https://sv-news.pokemon.co.jp/tc/page/36.html</ref> while the English/French/Italian/German/Spanish rulesets consistently stated (for all three regulation sets) that Pokémon transferred from HOME would become allowed when the feature was released.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20230528124948/https://assets.pokemon.com//assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-03252023-en.pdf</ref> (No ruleset was published in Korean due to all Korean Scarlet/Violet tournaments up to that point being conducted online.)
**** When HOME compatibility was released, the English/French/Italian/German/Spanish ruleset was changed to state that a Scarlet and Violet origin mark was required for the rest of the series (with the only competitive effect being to disallow Roaming Form [[Gimmighoul]]).
**** Regardless of these regional inconsistencies and changes, the HOME update also caused [[Plate]]s and six certain [[Egg Move]]s ({{m|Heal Bell}}, {{m|Simple Beam}}, {{m|Cosmic Power}}, {{m|Raging Fury}}, {{m|Barb Barrage}}, and {{m|Psyshield Bash}}<ref>https://sv-news.pokemon.co.jp/ja/page/114.html</ref>) to become newly available and allowed immediately in all regions, at approximately 4pm JST May 30.
**** Players competing in events in Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, South Korea, and Hong Kong between June 3–4, who were required to lock in their teams by 9am May 31, were sent an email at 11:10pm May 30 stating that the newly available Plates and Egg Moves would be disallowed for those events.<ref>[https://victoryroadvgc.com/2023-singapore/ 2023 Singapore National Championships] - By Alberto Núñez, VictoryRoadVGC.com, April 28, 2023.</ref> Players competing in Japan between June 10–11 were sent a similar email on June 1. Events in other locations on the same days were unaffected and Plates/the Egg Moves were allowed.
*** Regulation Set D (Jul 1 - Sep 30, 2023): Pokémon and forms outside the Paldea Pokédex became allowed, except [[Walking Wake]] and [[Iron Leaves]].
**** Before the release of [[The Teal Mask]] on September 13, a "Temporary Post-Release Restriction Clause" was added to the ruleset disallowing any traits exclusive to The Teal Mask for the rest of the series (Pokémon, forms, moves, and items), such as the [[Kee Berry]]. (For example, this applied to the Curitiba Regionals in Brazil on September 23–24.<ref>https://victoryroadvgc.com/2024-curitiba/</ref>)
*** Regulation Set E (Oct 1, 2023 - Jan 3, 2024): Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex]] and Pokémon made [[List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number#Since Version 2.0.1|available]] in the 2.0.1 update became allowed.
**** Before the release of [[The Indigo Disk]] on December 14, a "Temporary Post-Release Restriction Clause" was added to the ruleset disallowing any traits exclusive to The Indigo Disk for the rest of the series (Pokémon, moves, items, and the [[Stellar]] Tera Type). (For example, this applied to the San Antonio Regionals on December 16–17.<ref>https://victoryroadvgc.com/2024-san-antonio/</ref>)
*** Regulation Set F (Jan 4 - Apr 30, 2024 and December 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026): Pokémon in the [[BBdex|Blueberry Pokédex]] and Pokémon made [[List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number#Since Version 3.0.0|available]] in the 3.0.0 update became allowed, including {{p|Walking Wake}} and {{p|Iron Leaves}}.
*** Regulation Set G (May 1 - Aug 31, 2024 and Jan 6 - Apr 30, 2025): Up to one Special Pokémon are allowed.
*** Regulation Set H (Sep 1, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025 and September 1 - November 30, 2025): Legendary and Paradox Pokémon became disallowed.
*** Regulation Set I (May 1 - Aug 31, 2025 and January 5, 2026 onward): Up to two Special Pokémon are allowed.
*** Regulation Set J (September 1, 2025 - Jan 4, 2026): Up to two Special Pokémon (including Mythical Pokémon) are allowed.

When series may overlap at the start or end of a year, events may use either of the two formats. For example, the Korean League Season 1 on December 15–16, 2019 used 2020 Series 1 rules, while the Kuala Lumpur Regionals on December 21–22, 2019 used 2019 Ultra Series rules.<ref>[https://victoryroadvgc.com/2020-season-events/ Pokémon VGC events for the 2020 Season] - By Victory Road, VictoryRoadVGC.com, September 6, 2019.</ref>

===Broadcasting===
* In 2008, for at least the semifinals onward, players connected their [[Nintendo DS]]es to a modified, unreleased version of [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]. The modified game featured a unique remix of ''Battle! (Team Galactic Boss)'' seemingly arranged for the event, as well as no region- or language-locking.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fd-KigvdnzM Pokemon TCG Worlds 2008: VG Showdown Juniors Final] - YouTube.com</ref> No Battle Revolution-specific clauses were set.
* In 2009, for at least the semifinals onward, players connected their Nintendo DSes to a modified, unreleased version of Pokémon Battle Revolution. The modified game featured Platinum outfits for {{ga|Dawn}} and {{ga|Lucas}} as well as no region- or language-locking.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICRdjvaUQM8 571 - The VGC 2009 Battle Revolution Platinum mystery + LIVE! Shiny Rotom after 20,948 SRs!] - YouTube.com</ref>
* Between 2010 and 2019, only the top screen of the Nintendo DS or [[Nintendo 3DS]] was broadcast in order to prevent revealing a player's move selections.
* From 2022 onward, a third console is connected to the two competitors' consoles in LAN spectator mode in order to prevent revealing a player's move selections (for western tournaments in [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]], the game is displayed from the perspective of one player's console, but Asian tournaments and the top 16 in the 2023 Pokémon World Championships used the spectator mode).
* For 2026, the spectator mode integrated into the private battle rooms in [[Pokémon Champions]] is expected to be used during the tournament.

===World Champions===
As of the 2025 season, 49 Masters Division champions have been crowned during the core series games' tenure as one of the games in the World Championships roster, with [[Ray Rizzo]] being the most successful, winning the title three times.

====Masters Division====
{| class="roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding="5px"
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Year
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | City
! style="background: #DAA520" | 1st
! style="background: #C0C0C0" | 2nd
! style="background: #C96000" | 3rd
|-
| 2000
| Sydney, Australia
| [[File:United Kingdom Flag.png|20px]] Darryn Van Vuuren
| [[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] Edwin Krause
| [[File:Spain Flag.png|20px]] Sergio García Maroto
|-
| [[Pokémon Video Game Showdown 2008|2008]]
| Orlando, Florida
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Izuru Yoshimura
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yasuhito Kajiwara
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Chris Halordain Tsai
|-
| [[2009 World Championships|2009]]
| San Diego, California
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Kazuyuki Tsuji
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Tasuku Mano
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Grace Beck
|-
| [[2010 World Championships|2010]]
| Waikoloa Village, Hawaii
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Ray Rizzo
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yasuki Tochigi
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Isao Yoshioka
|-
| [[2011 World Championships|2011]]
| San Diego, California
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Ray Rizzo
| [[File:Italy Flag.png|20px]] Matteo Gini
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Matt Coyle
|-
| [[2012 World Championships|2012]]
| Waikoloa Village, Hawaii
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Ray Rizzo
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Wolfe Glick
| [[File:Spain Flag.png|20px]] Abel Martin Sanz
|-
| [[2013 World Championships|2013]]
| Vancouver, Canada
| [[File:Italy Flag.png|20px]] Arash Ommati
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Ryosuke Kosuge
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Aaron Zheng
|-
| [[2014 World Championships|2014]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File:South Korea Flag.png|20px]] Se Jun Park
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jeudy Azzarelli
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Collin Heier
|-
| [[2015 World Championships|2015]]
| Boston, Massachusetts
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Shoma Honami
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Hideyuki Taida
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yosuke Isagi
|-
| [[2016 World Championships|2016]]
| San Francisco, California
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Wolfe Glick
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jonathan Evans
| [[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] Markus Stadter
|-
| [[2017 World Championships|2017]]
| Anaheim, California
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Ryota Otsubo
| [[File:Australia Flag.png|20px]] Sam Pandelis
| [[File:Ecuador Flag.png|20px]] Paul Ruiz
|-
| [[2018 World Championships|2018]]
| Nashville, Tennessee
| [[File:Ecuador Flag.png|20px]] Paul Ruiz
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Emilio Forbes
| [[File:Sweden Flag.png|20px]] Nils Dunlop
|-
| [[2019 World Championships|2019]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Naoto Mizobuchi
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Hirofumi Kimura
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] James Baek
|-
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| London, UK
| [[File:Portugal Flag.png|20px]] Eduardo Cunha
| [[File:Spain Flag.png|20px]] Guillermo Castilla Díaz
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] James Baek
|-
| [[2023 Pokémon World Championships|2023]]
| Yokohama, Japan
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Shohei Kimura
| [[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] Michael Kelsch
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Mao Harada
|-
|[[2024 Pokémon World Championships|2024]]
|Honolulu, Hawaii
|[[File:Italy Flag.png|20px]] Luca Ceribelli
|[[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yuta Ishigaki
|[[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] Michael Kelsch
|-
|[[2025 Pokémon World Championships|2025]]
|Anaheim, California
|[[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Giovanni Cischke
|[[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] James Evans
|[[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Hirofumi Kimura
|}

===In the games===
====In-game effects====
Starting from [[Pokémon Video Game Showdown 2008]] (and excluding VGC 2010), aesthetic changes are made to the link battle arena during the World Championships. These tend to come in the form of a unique battle background made specifically for the event, but can also change the music, either by using a track unique to the World Championships (such as ''Pokémon World Championships Final'', used from [[Generation V]] to [[Generation VII]]) or by locking music selection to a pre-existing track.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{Pokémon color dark}}; border: 3px solid #{{Pokémon color}}"
! style="background:#{{Pokémon color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Year
! style="background:#{{Pokémon color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Game
! style="background:#{{Pokémon color light}}; | Arena
! style="background:#{{Pokémon color light}}; | Picture
! style="background:#{{Pokémon color light}}" | Music
! style="background:#{{Pokémon color light}}" | Differences
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Pokémon Video Game Showdown|VGS '08]]
| rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrevss|PBR}}
| [[Sunset Colosseum]]
| [[File:Sunset Colosseum PBR.png|150px]]
| Orchestral arrangement of ''Battle! ([[Cyrus|Team Galactic Boss]])'' from {{g|Diamond and Pearl}}
| Unique build of Pokémon Battle Revolution that featured a new arrangement of ''Battle! (Team Galactic Boss)'' that appears to have been made specifically for Pokémon Video Game Showdown 2008. Used for at least the semi-finals and finals matches in both Junior and Senior divisions.
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2009 World Championships|VGC '09]]
| [[Waterfall Colosseum]]
| [[File:Waterfall Colosseum PBR.png|150px]]
| [[Mysterial]]'s battle theme
| Unique build of Pokémon Battle Revolution that used the [[Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum]] designs for [[Lucas (game)|Lucas]] and [[Dawn (game)|Dawn]] during DS Multiplayer which are not present in the retail release of Battle Revolution. Additionally, matches played on this build used the battle track that plays when facing Mysterial in [[Stargazer Colosseum]], which is not usually an available music choice for Waterfall Colosseum. Used for at least the semi-finals and finals matches in both Junior and Senior divisions.
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2011 World Championships|VGC '11]]
| rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrev5|BW}}
| rowspan=3 | Link battle room
| rowspan=2 | 
| rowspan=3 | ''Battle! (Trainer)''''Pokémon World Championships Final'' (during finals matches)
| rowspan=3 | During [[Generation V]] Regional, National and World Championships events, a unique white link battle background was used. The music track used during these battles was typically ''Battle! (Trainer)''; however, the music changes to ''Pokémon World Championships Final'' during each division's final set at the World Championships. This battle background and the track ''Pokémon World Championships Final'' are not used anywhere else in-game with the exception of several special [[Pokémon World Tournament#Download|Download Tournament]] events in {{B2W2}} based on the World Championships.
Additionally, the typical VS screen with just a black background and sparkles coming out of the VS sign is replaced with one where the world map is scrolling in background and crackling electricity comes out of the VS.
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2012 World Championships|VGC '12]]
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2013 World Championships|VGC '13]]
| {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
| [[File:Battle terrain Championships B2W2.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2014 World Championships|VGC '14]]
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| rowspan=3 | Link battle room
| [[File:Battle terrain Championships XY.png|150px]]
| rowspan=3 | ''Battle! (Trainer)''{{sup/6|XY}}''Pokémon World Championships Final'' (during finals matches)
| rowspan=3 | During the 2014 World Championships, a unique rainbow-themed battle background was used. The music track used during the 2014 World Championships battles was typically ''Battle! (Trainer)''; however, the music would change to ''Pokémon World Championships Final'' during each division's final set.A new background was made for {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} that would be used during the 2015 and 2016 World Championships, this time only being used during each division's final set. It adds dark blue flooring, a spinning globe in the background and multicolored spotlights. Both battle backgrounds and the track ''Pokémon World Championships Final'' are not used anywhere else in-game.Additionally, the typical VS screen is replaced with one that has a scrolling world map added into the background.
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2015 World Championships|VGC '15]]
| rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| rowspan=2 | [[File:Battle terrain Championships ORAS.png|150px]]
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2016 World Championships|VGC '16]]
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2017 World Championships|VGC '17]]
| {{gameabbrev7|SM}}
| rowspan=3 | Link battle room
| rowspan=3 | [[File:Battle terrain Championships USUM.png|150px]]
| rowspan=3 | ''Pokémon World Championships Final''
| rowspan=3 | During each division's final set at [[Generation VII]] World Championships events, a unique battle background with multicolored spotlights and a jumbotron displaying a crown was used. This battle background and the track ''Pokémon World Championships Final'' are not used anywhere else in-game.Additionally, the typical VS screen with a pulsating light background is replaced with unique outer space background with the Earth.
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2018 World Championships|VGC '18]]
| rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrev7|USUM}}
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2019 World Championships|VGC '19]]
|-|}
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2022 World Championships|VGC '22]]
| {{gameabbrev8}}
| [[Wyndon Stadium]]
| [[File:Battle Stadium Championships SwSh.png|150px]]
| ''Battle! ([[Leon|Champion Leon]])''
| A unique variation of Wyndon Stadium with the World Championships logo present on the advertising boards and a [[Poké Ball (item)|Poké Ball]] displayed on the jumbotron was used during all 2022 World Championships matches. This battle background is not used anywhere else in-game.
In addition, at the start of every game, there is a unique starting animation: when the League Cards of both players are shown, a unique outer space background with the Earth is used instead of the standard battle start background.
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2023 Pokémon World Championships|VGC '23]]
| rowspan=3 | {{gameabbrev9}}
| rowspan=3 | [[Mesagoza]]
| rowspan=3 | [[File:Mesagoza Championships SV.png|150px]]
| rowspan=3 | ''Battle! ([[Nemona|Champion Nemona]])''
| rowspan=3 | A festival-themed variation of Mesagoza at night was used during the 2023 Pokémon World Championships for top 32 onwards and during the 2024 and 2025 Pokémon World Championships for each division's final set, adding fireworks, decorations and a large crowd of spectators, along with unique camera angles that would later be used in all online games from version 2.0.1 of {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} onwards. This battle background is not used anywhere else in-game.
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2024 Pokémon World Championships|VGC '24]]
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2025 Pokémon World Championships|VGC '25]]
|}

====In-game appearances====
In {{B2W2}}, the top four competitors from each division of the Video Game Championships from the [[2012 World Championships]] were featured in the [[World Championships Tournament]]s in the [[Pokémon World Tournament]]. In the [[Generation VI]] games, {{DL|Pokémon X and Y beta|Battle Maison|unused text}} exists for the top three competitors as opponents in the [[Battle Maison]].

In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, several NPCs at the [[Battle Resort]] mention the Pokémon World Championships.

===Trivia===
* It is possible for moves to become {{pkmn2|event}}-exclusive at a World Championship format despite not being event-exclusive normally. For example, {{m|Bounce}} was an event-exclusive move on {{p|Gyarados}} in VGC 2017 only, as it otherwise needs a [[Move Tutor]] to learn Bounce and so could not have the [[black clover]] at the time.
* The Kalos [[first partner Pokémon]] were effectively event-exclusive between 2023 Regulation Sets D and E, due to being unobtainable in any previous Switch game and requiring an old install of [[Pokémon Bank]].
* While event-exclusive Pokémon, moves, and items have been disallowed, event-exclusive [[Hidden Abilities]] have always been allowed.
* The first half of 2020 is the only time that non-event Pokémon have been disallowed because of rarity. Specifically, Gigantamax Pokémon that were rarely available normally in-game did not become allowed until the start of the first [[Wild Area News]] event that temporarily made them more common. This would become moot with the release of The Isle of Armor, which would make all relevant Gigantamax Pokémon available without relying on rarity.
* Between approximately October 2020 and March 2021, at least the English language rulebook mistakenly implied {{p|Regigigas}} was disallowed (by omitting its National Pokédex number from the list of allowed Pokémon that do not have a Galar/Isle of Armor/Crown Tundra Pokédex number).<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20201027152813/https://assets.pokemon.com//assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-10232020-en.pdf Video Game Rules, Formats & Penalty Guidelines] - Date of last revision: October 23, 2020 - Pokémon.com</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210126052431/https://assets.pokemon.com//assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-01252021-en.pdf Video Game Rules, Formats & Penalty Guidelines] - Date of last revision: January 25, 2021 - Pokémon.com</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210511201450/https://assets.pokemon.com/assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-03292021-en.pdf Video Game Rules, Formats & Penalty Guidelines] - Date of last revision: March 29, 2021 - Pokémon.com</ref> This was fixed sometime in or before February 2022.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20220309173223/https://assets.pokemon.com//assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-02152022-en.pdf Video Game Rules, Formats & Penalty Guidelines] - Date of last revision: February 15, 2022 - Pokémon.com</ref>
* Coincidentally, in the 2022 edition's Masters Division finals for the core series video games, players Eduardo Cunha and Guillermo Castilla Diaz represented the basis of the [[Paldea]] region (the {{wp|Iberian Peninsula}}), the setting of the [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]] games.
* To promote the then-upcoming 2023 World Championships, the [[Battle Stadium]] within [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]] had animated fireworks in its home screen and battle preview. It was later done again for the 2024 tournament.

==Trading Card Game==
All Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championship events are staged utilizing that year's {{TCG|Standard format}}.

The first World Championships for the TCG was held in 2002 by [[Wizards of the Coast]], while subsequent World Championships, starting 2004, are organized by [[The Pokémon Company International]] through their [[Play! Pokémon]] division.

===Year-specific formats===
* '''[[2002 World Championships (TCG)|2002]]''' — {{TCG|Neo Genesis}} to {{TCG|Legendary Collection}}
* '''[[2004 World Championships (TCG)|2004]]''' — {{TCG|Expedition}} to {{TCG|EX Hidden Legends}}
* '''[[2005 World Championships (TCG)|2005]]''' — {{TCG|EX Ruby & Sapphire}} to {{TCG|EX Emerald}}
* '''[[2006 World Championships (TCG)|2006]]''' — {{TCG|EX Hidden Legends}} to {{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}}
* '''[[2007 World Championships (TCG)|2007]]''' — {{TCG|EX Deoxys}} to {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}
* '''[[2008 World Championships (TCG)|2008]]''' — {{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}} to {{TCG|Majestic Dawn}}
* '''[[2009 World Championships|2009]]''' — {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}} to {{TCG|Rising Rivals}}
* '''[[2010 World Championships|2010]]''' — {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}} to {{TCG|Unleashed}}
* '''[[2011 World Championships|2011]]''' — {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} to {{TCG|Black & White}}
* '''[[2012 World Championships|2012]]''' — {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} to {{TCG|Dark Explorers}}
* '''[[2013 World Championships|2013]]''' — {{TCG|Black & White}} to {{TCG|Plasma Freeze}}
* '''[[2014 World Championships|2014]]''' — {{TCG|Next Destinies}} to {{TCG|Flashfire}}
* '''[[2015 World Championships|2015]]''' — {{TCG|Boundaries Crossed}} to {{TCG|Roaring Skies}}
* '''[[2016 World Championships|2016]]''' — {{TCG|XY}} to {{TCG|Steam Siege}}
* '''[[2017 World Championships|2017]]''' — {{TCG|Primal Clash}} to {{TCG|Burning Shadows}}
* '''[[2018 World Championships|2018]]''' — {{TCG|BREAKthrough}} to {{TCG|Celestial Storm}}
* '''[[2019 World Championships|2019]]''' — {{TCG|Ultra Prism}} to {{TCG|Unified Minds}}
* '''[[2022 World Championships|2022]]''' — Regulation marks D, E and F; up to {{TCG|Pokémon GO}}
* '''[[2023 Pokémon World Championships|2023]]''' — Regulation marks E, F and G; up to {{TCG|Paldea Evolved}}
* '''[[2024 Pokémon World Championships|2024]]''' — Regulation marks F, G and H; up to {{TCG|Shrouded Fable}}
* '''[[2025 Pokémon World Championships|2025]]''' — Regulation marks G, H and I; up to {{TCG|Black Bolt}} and {{TCG|White Flare}}

===World Champions===
As of 2025, 62 World Champions have been crowned across all three age divisions, with [[Jason Klaczynski]] from the United States being the only player to win the title more than once.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding="5px"
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Year
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | City
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Masters{{tt|*|Age 15 or higher}}
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Seniors{{tt|*|Age 11 to 14}}
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Juniors{{tt|*|Age 10 or lower}}
|-
| [[2002 World Championships (TCG)|2002]]
| Seattle, WA
| —
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Dylan Austin
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Mindy Lambkee
|-
| [[2004 World Championships (TCG)|2004]]
| Orlando, FL
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Tsuguyoshi Yamato
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Takuya Yoneda
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Hayato Sato
|-
| [[2005 World Championships (TCG)|2005]]
| San Diego, CA
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jeremy Maron
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Stuart Benson
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Curran Hill
|-
| [[2006 World Championships (TCG)|2006]]
| Anaheim, CA
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] [[Jason Klaczynski]]
| [[File:Finland Flag.png|20px]] Miska Saari
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Hiroki Yano
|-
| [[2007 World Championships (TCG)|2007]]
| Waikoloa Village, HI
| [[File:Finland Flag.png|20px]] Tom Roos
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jeremy Scharff-Kim
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] [[Jun Hasebe]]
|-
| [[2008 World Championships (TCG)|2008]]
| Orlando, FL
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jason Klaczynski
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Dylan Lefavour
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Tristan Robinson
|-
| [[2009 World Championships|2009]]
| San Diego, CA
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Stephen Silvestro
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Takuto Itagaki
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Tsubasa Nakamura
|-
| [[2010 World Championships|2010]]
| Waikoloa Village, HI
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yuta Komatsuda
| [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px]] Jacob Lesage
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yuka Furusawa
|-
| [[2011 World Championships|2011]]
| San Diego, CA
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] David Cohen
| [[File:Australia Flag.png|20px]] Christopher Kan
| [[File:Brazil Flag.png|20px]] Gustavo Wada
|-
| [[2012 World Championships|2012]]
| Waikoloa Village, HI
| [[File:Portugal Flag.png|20px]] Igor Costa
| [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px]] Chase Moloney
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Shuto Itagaki
|-
| [[2013 World Championships|2013]]
| Vancouver, BC
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jason Klaczynski
| [[File:Australia Flag.png|20px]] Kaiwen Cabbabe
| [[File: The Czech Republic Flag.png|20px]] Ondrej Kujal
|-
| [[2014 World Championships|2014]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px]] Andrew Estrada
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Trent Orndorff
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Haruto Kobayashi
|-
| [[2015 World Championships|2015]]
| Boston, MA
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jacob Van Wagner
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Patrick Martinez
| [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px]] Rowan Stavenow
|-
| [[2016 World Championships|2016]]
| San Francisco, CA
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Shintaro Ito
| [[File:Denmark Flag.png|20px]] Jesper Eriksen
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Shunto Sadahiro
|-
| [[2017 World Championships|2017]]
| Anaheim, CA
| [[File:Argentina Flag.png|20px]] Diego Cassiraga
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Zachary Bokhari
| [[File:Norway Flag.png|20px]] Tobias Strømdahl
|-
| [[2018 World Championships|2018]]
| Nashville, TN
| [[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] Robin Schulz
| [[File:Denmark Flag.png|20px]] Magnus Pedersen
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Naohito Inoue
|-
| [[2019 World Championships|2019]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File:Australia Flag.png|20px]] Henry Brand
| [[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] Kaya Lichtleitner
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Haruki Miyamoto
|-
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| London, UK
| [[File:The Czech Republic Flag.png|20px]] Ondřej Škubal
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Liam Halliburton
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Rikuto Ohashi
|-
| [[2023 Pokémon World Championships|2023]]
| Yokohama, Japan
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Vance Kelley
| [[File:Brazil Flag.png|20px]] Gabriel Fernandez
| [[File:Taiwan Flag.png|20px]] Shao Tong Yen
|-
| [[2024 Pokémon World Championships|2024]]
| Honolulu, HI
| [[File:Chile Flag.png|20px]] Fernando Cifuentes
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Evan Pavelski
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Sakuya Ota
|-
| [[2025 Pokémon World Championships|2025]]
| Anaheim, CA
| [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px]] Riley McKay
| [[File:China Flag.png|20px]] Fuguan Liao
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yuya Okita
|}

===World Championship decks===
{{main|World Championships Deck (TCG)}}
World Championship decks are purchasable [[Play! Pokémon|non-tournament-legal]] prints of 60-card decks used by World Championship players.

==Pokkén Tournament==
===Games used===
*2015 - [[Pokkén Tournament]] (arcade version, invitational only)
*2016 - Pokkén Tournament
*2017 - Pokkén Tournament
*2018 - Pokkén Tournament DX
*2019 - Pokkén Tournament DX
*2022 - Pokkén Tournament DX

===World Champions===
10 World Champions have been crowned across both age divisions.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding="5px"
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Year
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | City
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Masters{{tt|*|Age 15 or higher}}
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Seniors{{tt|*|Age 11 to 14}}
|-
| [[2015 World Championships|2015]]
| Boston, MA
| Rip
| —
|-
| [[2016 World Championships|2016]]
| San Francisco, CA
| [[File: Japan Flag.png|20px]] Potetin
| [[File: United Kingdom Flag.png|20px]] woomy!gun
|-
| [[2017 World Championships|2017]]
| Anaheim, CA
| [[File: Japan Flag.png|20px]] Tonosama
| —
|-
| [[2018 World Championships|2018]]
| Nashville, TN
| [[File: United States Flag.png|20px]] ThankSwalot
| [[File: Japan Flag.png|20px]] kato
|-
| [[2019 World Championships|2019]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File: Japan Flag.png|20px]] Subutan
| [[File: United States Flag.png|20px]] Ashgreninja1
|-
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| London, UK
| [[File: United States Flag.png|20px]] Shadowcat
| [[File: United Kingdom Flag.png|20px]] Fruitprime
|}

==Pokémon GO==
*2019 (invitational only)
** [[Junichi Masuda]] and [[Shigeki Morimoto]] were among the exhibition opponents.
*2022
*2023
*2024
*2025

===World Champions===
As of 2025, 6 World Champions have been crowned across both age divisions.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding="5px"
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Year
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | City
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Masters{{tt|*|Age 15 or higher}}
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Seniors{{tt|*|Age 11 to 14}}
|-
| [[2019 World Championships|2019]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px|Canada]] PogoKieng
| —
|-
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| London, UK
| [[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] DancingRob
| [[File:Switzerland Flag.png|20px|Switzerland]] MEweedle
|-
| [[2023 Pokémon World Championships|2023]]
| Yokohama, Japan
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] ItsAXN
| —
|-
| [[2024 Pokémon World Championships|2024]]
| Honolulu, Hawaii
| [[File:Hong Kong Flag.png|20px]] Yekai0904
| —
|-
| [[2025 Pokémon World Championships|2025]]
| Anaheim, California
| [[File:India Flag.png|20px]] Beelzeboy
| —
|}

==Pokémon UNITE==
*2022
*2023
*2024
*2025

===World Champions===
As of the 2025 season, 8 champions teams have been crowned.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding="5px"
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Year
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | City
! style="background: #DAA520" | 1st
! style="background: #C0C0C0" | 2nd
|-
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| London, UK
| BLVKHVND
| Nouns Esports
|-
| [[2023 Pokémon World Championships|2023]]
| Yokohama, Japan
| Luminosity Gaming
| OMO Abyssinian
|-
| [[2024 Pokémon World Championships|2024]]
| Honolulu, Hawaii
| FENNEL
| XoraTigersGaming
|-
| [[2025 Pokémon World Championships|2025]]
| Anaheim, California
| Peru Unite
| Zeta Division
|}

==Scheduling and matchups==
The Pokémon World Championships follow a three-day structure, with exact timing and format varying by game. For Worlds in Anaheim, the event runs from '''Friday, August 15''' to '''Sunday, August 17''', preceded by player check-in on '''Thursday, August 14'''<ref name="Worlds2025Schedule">[https://worlds.pokemon.com/en-us/schedule "Pokémon World Championships 2025 – Schedule"].''The Pokémon Company International''. Retrieved 2025-08-12.</ref>.

* '''Thursday, August 14 – Player check-in'''
** Masters Division: 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. PDT
** Seniors Division: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. PDT
** Juniors Division: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. PDT<ref name="VictoryRoadCheckin">[https://victoryroad.pro/2025-worlds/ "Victory Road – Pokémon World Championships 2025 Player Guide"]. ''Victory Road''. Retrieved 2025-08-12.</ref>

* '''Friday, August 15 – Day 1'''
** Opening ceremony and Swiss rounds for Day 1 competitors.
** Start times vary by game; all streams begin at approximately 8:30 a.m. PDT (15:30 UTC)<ref name="VGCGuide">[https://www.videogameschronicle.com/guide/pokemon-world-championships-2025-schedule-how-to-watch-the-vgc-tcg-and-more/ "Pokémon World Championships 2025 – How to Watch"]. ''Video Games Chronicle''. Retrieved 2025-08-12.</ref>.

* '''Saturday, August 16 – Day 2'''
** Swiss rounds continue, followed by the top cut for each game.
** Streams begin at approximately 8:30 a.m. PDT (15:30 UTC)<ref name="VGCGuide" />.

* '''Sunday, August 17 – Finals'''
** Championship matches for each game.
** Start times (PDT):
*** Pokémon UNITE – 9:00 a.m.
*** Pokémon GO – 10:10 a.m.
*** TCG – 12:50 p.m.
*** VGC – 4:20 p.m.<ref name="VGCGuide" />

'''Approximate competition hours by game (PDT):'''
* '''Video Game Championships (VGC):''' Fri 9:30 a.m. – 5:50 p.m.; Sat 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Finals Sun 4:20 p.m.<ref name="VGCGuide" />
* '''Trading Card Game (TCG):''' Fri 9:30 a.m. – 5:10 p.m.; Sat 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Finals Sun 12:50 p.m.<ref name="VGCGuide" />
* '''Pokémon GO:''' Fri 9:30 a.m. – 6:50 p.m.; Sat 9:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.; Finals Sun 10:10 a.m.<ref name="VGCGuide" />
* '''Pokémon UNITE:''' Fri 9:30 a.m. – 5:50 p.m.; Sat 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; Finals Sun 9:00 a.m.<ref name="VGCGuide" />

Streaming for all games is hosted on official Pokémon channels in multiple languages<ref name="Worlds2025Schedule" />.

==In animation==
===''Pokémon the Series''===
===={{aniseries|JN}}====
{{main|World Coronation Series}}
In {{aniseries|JN}}, {{Ash}} participated in the Pokémon World Coronation Series (Japanese: '''ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス''' ''Pokémon World Championships''). In ''[[JN132|Partners in Time!]]'', he became the current World Champion by defeating {{an|Leon}} and becoming the latest Monarch.

===Pokémon: Path to the Peak===
{{merge|Play! Pokémon|section}}
The real World Championships was first mentioned in ''[[PTP01|The Club]]''.

In ''[[PTP02|Regionals]]'', [[Ava]], [[Ava's father|her father]], and [[Celestine]] participated in the [[Play! Pokémon#Regional Championships|regional]] [[Pokémon TCG]] championship. In the first round of competition, players initially face their opponents based on predetermined matches and the tournament follows with the other participants in the elimination round scheme. The final is held with a best of three between the two finalists.

====Notable competitors (Regional)====
[[File:PTP02.png|250px|thumb|Ava and Celestine after the regional championships finals]]
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{normal color}}; border: 3px solid #{{normal color dark}};"
|-
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | Participant
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | Place
|-
| [[Ava]]
| Champion
|-
| [[Celestine]]
| Runner-up
|-
| [[Ava's father]]
| N/A
|-
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" |[[Tonio (Path to the Peak)|Tonio]]
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | N/A
|}

====Notable competitors (Worlds)====
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{normal color}}; border: 3px solid #{{normal color dark}};"
|-
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | Participant
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | Place
|-
| [[Ava]]
| Champion
|-
| [[Edgar Troy]]
| Runner-up
|-
|}
====Gallery====
<gallery>
Ava regional champion.png|Ava winning the regional championship
Ava World Champion.png|Ava as a World [[Champion]]
</gallery>

===Challenge the World!===
[[Challenge the World!]], a trailer for the [[2023 Pokémon World Championships]], shows a fictional version of that event. Each of the events, GO, UNITE, TCG, and VGC, has a sequence in which the battles are presented in animated form. The framing device for this is that each member of a friend group is partaking in one of the events. The main character wins a match as part of the VGC event.

==In other languages==
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|zh_yue=寶可夢世界錦標賽 ''{{tt|Pokémon Saigaai Gámbīuchoi|Pokémon World Championships}}''
|zh_cmn=寶可夢世界錦標賽 / 宝可梦世界锦标赛 ''{{tt|Pokémon Shìjiè Jǐnbiāosài|Pokémon World Championships}}''
|nl=Pokémon Wereldkampioenschap
|fr=Championnats du Monde Pokémon
|de=Pokémon-Weltmeisterschaften
|it=Campionati Mondiali Pokémon
|ko=포켓몬 월드챔피언십 ''Pokémon World Championships''
|pl=Mistrzostwo Świata Pokémon
|pt_br=Campeonato Mundial Pokémon Campeonato Mundial de Pokémon
|pt_eu=Campeonato Mundial de Pokémon
|ru=Чемпионат Мира по игре в Покемон ''Chempionat Mira po igre v Pokémon''
|es=Campeonato Mundial Pokémon
}}

==See also==
* [[Play! Pokémon]]
* [[Pokémon League (TCG)]]
* [[Championship Point]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/pokemon-events/pokemon-tournaments/pokemon-world-championships/ Official website]

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Mega Evolution

2026-03-28T15:32:04Z

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:''For the TCG expansions with the same name, see [[Mega Evolution (TCG)]] and [[Mega Evolution (ATCG)]].''
{{redirect|Mega|{{adv|Crystal}}'s {{p|Meganium}} in [[Pokémon Adventures]], which is known as Mega in [[Chuang Yi]] translations|Megaree}}
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[[File:Mega Mewtwo vs Mega Lucario.png|thumb|250px|Confrontation of two Mega-Evolved Pokémon, Mega {{p|Mewtwo}} Y and Mega {{p|Lucario}}]]

'''Mega Evolution''' (Japanese: '''メガシンカ''' ''Mega Evolution'') is an [[item]]-induced [[Form|transformation]] introduced in {{g|X and Y}} that affects certain {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It is present in the [[Generation VI]] and {{gen|VII}} [[core series]] games, and has reappeared in {{g|Legends: Z-A}} and its [[Mega Dimension]] [[Downloadable content|DLC]]. Mega Evolution has also appeared in {{spin-off games}} such as [[Pokémon GO]], {{pkmn|Masters EX}}, [[Pokémon Champions|Champions]], and {{pkmn|UNITE}}.

Certain Pokémon can undergo Mega Evolution by having their Trainer activate their [[Key Stone]] while the Pokémon holds their corresponding [[Mega Stone]]. There are currently 87 species of Pokémon that are known to be capable of Mega Evolution, and there are currently 93 (or 96, counting specific variations) different known Mega Evolutions.

==Terminology==
The term '''Mega Evolution''' describes both the phenomenon<ref>{{p|Roaring Moon}}'s [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Violet]] [[Pokédex]] entry: ''"According to an article in a dubious magazine, this Pokémon has some connection to a phenomenon that occurs in a certain region."''</ref> and the transformed Pokémon. The related verb is '''Mega Evolve'''.

The '''Mega-Evolved''' Pokémon<ref group="lower-alpha">"Mega Evolved" is hyphenated as "Mega-Evolved" when used as an adjective before a noun e.g. "Mega-Evolved Pokémon" or "Mega-Evolved form". [https://www.pokemon.com/us/strategy/elevate-heroic-hoenn-pokemon-with-mega-evolution Elevate Heroic Hoenn Pokémon with Mega Evolution], [[Pokémon.com]]. [https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/Pokemon-Shuffle-Launch-Announced-New-Pokemon-Discovered-in-Pokemon-Ome Pokémon Shuffle Launch Announced, New Pokémon Discovered in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire], Press release, [[Pokémon.com]]. [https://www.pokemon.com/uk/strategy/a-guide-to-mega-evolution-in-pokemon-go A Guide to Mega Evolution in Pokémon GO], [[Pokémon.com]]</ref> are identified by having "'''Mega'''" in front of their name, such as Mega {{p|Altaria}} or Mega {{p|Meganium}}. For Pokémon with two Mega Evolutions, there are two naming conventions:
* Both Mega Evolutions are followed by either the letter X or Y: e.g., Mega {{p|Charizard}} X and Mega Charizard Y.
* If one of them is a Z Mega Evolution, only it will be followed by the letter Z: e.g., Mega {{p|Lucario}} and Mega Lucario Z.

==Overview==
[[File:Ralts Evolution Z-A.png|thumb|right|250px|The Evolution line for {{p|Ralts}} leading up to {{p|Kirlia}} and Mega {{p|Gardevoir}}]]
Described as "[[Evolution]] that transcends Evolution",<ref>[https://pokemonletsgo.pokemon.com/en-gb/story/#:~:text=Prepare%20for%20Mega%20Evolution! Prepare for Mega Evolution! | Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon Let's Go, Eevee!]</ref> the process of Mega Evolution drastically increases a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}'s strength, as evident by the increase in [[base stat]]s upon Mega Evolving,<ref>[http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/mega_pokemon/ Mega-Evolved Pokémon | Pokémon X and Pokémon Y] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20160219212327/http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/mega_pokemon/ archived])</ref> as well as the fact that it occurs only on Pokémon that are not able to evolve any further. Despite its name, Mega Evolution differs from regular Evolution in the sense that it is only a temporary transformation. To Mega Evolve, a Pokémon requires a strong bond with its {{pkmn|Trainer}},<ref>[http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/whats_new/mega_evolution Mega Evolution | Pokémon X and Pokémon Y] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20150208104005/http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/whats_new/mega_evolution archived])</ref><ref>[http://www.pokemonrubysapphire.com/en-us/pokemon/new-mega-evolutions/new-mega-evolutions New Mega Evolutions | Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20150202062733/http://www.pokemonrubysapphire.com/en-us/pokemon/new-mega-evolutions/new-mega-evolutions archived])</ref> and two specific items are required for the process: a corresponding [[Mega Stone]] (except for {{p|Rayquaza}}, who only needs to know {{m|Dragon Ascent}}), and a [[Key Stone]] for the Trainer.<ref>{{mas|Professor Sycamore}}: ''"Well, theoretically, Mega Evolution should only be possible through the use of two [[Key Stone|special]] [[Mega Stone|stones]] by a {{pkmn|Trainer}} and {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} who share a strong bond."'' ({{g|Masters EX}})</ref> Mega Evolution imparts a Pokémon with even greater power by unleashing its hidden energy.<ref>[https://legends.pokemon.com/en-us/mega-pokemon Mega Evolution | Pokémon Legends: Z-A]</ref> Only Pokémon who cannot evolve further can undergo Mega Evolution, including Pokémon that should be able to evolve, but cannot.<ref>[[Naveen]]: ''"I have a question—why would Floette be able to Mega Evolve at all? Normally Pokémon can only Mega Evolve when they aren’t capable of evolving any further... Shouldn’t Floette be able to evolve into Florges?"'' [[AZ]]: ''"My Floette cannot evolve... Perhaps because she is such a special Pokémon, having received the lives of so many others... Though that is only my conjecture."''</ref>

Along with the power boost, Mega Evolution triggers a transformation in the Pokémon's appearance and behavior, which can be minor in some cases, such as {{p|Slowbro}} or {{p|Kangaskhan}}. Even though it is usually described as beneficial, some Pokémon, like {{p|Scizor}} or {{p|Houndoom}}, are said to experience discomfort while Mega Evolved. Additionally, it may change the Pokémon's [[Ability]] to a set one (for instance, a regular {{p|Venusaur}} can have the standard Ability {{a|Overgrow}} or the [[Hidden Ability]] {{a|Chlorophyll}}, but a Mega Venusaur always has {{a|Thick Fat}}) and may also alter its [[type]], be it by adding, changing, or removing one (Mega {{p|Ampharos}}, Mega {{p|Gyarados}}, and Mega {{p|Aggron}}, respectively, are examples of such cases). Certain Pokémon even gain a new {{pkmn|category}} upon Mega Evolution; e.g., Darkrai is known as the Pitch-Black Pokémon in the [[Pokédex]] and the Bad Dreams Pokémon as Mega Darkrai.

{{g|Legends: Z-A}} introduces the concept of '''[[Rogue Mega Evolution]]''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|暴走メガシンカ|Bōsō Mega-shinka}}''' ''Rampaging Mega Evolution''), whereby [[wild Pokémon]] undergo Mega Evolution on their own after exposure to high concentrations of [[Mega Power]], which drives them into a berserk, painful state. The [[Mega Dimension]] [[Downloadable content|DLC]] further introduces the concept of '''Z Mega Evolution''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|Ｚと名のつくメガシンカ|Z to Na no Tsuku Mega-shinka}}''' ''Mega Evolution with the name Z''), a type of Mega Evolution in which the Pokémon consumes Mega Power at twice the rate of a regular Mega Evolution, but has zero wind-up time on all its [[Move|moves]].<ref name="MegaLucarioZ">[https://legends.pokemon.com/en-us/news/mega_lucario_z A New Mega-Evolved Pokémon Is Here | Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension]</ref>

==Pokémon capable of Mega Evolution==
===Introduced with Pokémon X and Y===
30 Mega Evolutions for 28 {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} were introduced with {{g|X and Y}}.
{| class="roundy sortable" align=center style="text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{Y color dark}}; background:#{{X color}}" cellpadding=5px
|- style="background:#{{X color light}}
! rowspan=2 style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Dex
! rowspan=2 | Pokémon
! colspan=3 | Before Mega Evolution
! colspan=3 | After Mega Evolution
! width="96px" rowspan=2 | Mega Stone
! rowspan=2 style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Availability
|- style="background:#{{X color light}}"
! Image
! Type
! Ability
! Image
! Type
! Ability
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0003
| {{p|Venusaur}}
| [[File:0003Venusaur.png|100px|Venusaur]]
| {{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Poison}}
| {{a|Overgrow}} {{a|Chlorophyll}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0003Venusaur-Mega.png|100px|Mega Venusaur]]
| {{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Poison}}
| {{a|Thick Fat}}
| [[File:Bag Venusaurite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Venusaurite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}} {{gameabbrevss|Champ}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan=2 style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0006
| rowspan=2 | {{p|Charizard}}
| rowspan=2 | [[File:0006Charizard.png|100px|Charizard]]
| rowspan=2 | {{typecolor|Fire}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| rowspan=2 | {{a|Blaze}} {{a|Solar Power}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0006Charizard-Mega X.png|100px|Mega Charizard X]]
| {{typecolor|Fire}}{{typecolor|Dragon}}
| {{a|Tough Claws}}
| [[File:Bag Charizardite X ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Charizardite X]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}} {{gameabbrevss|Champ}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:0006Charizard-Mega Y.png|100px|Mega Charizard Y]]
| {{typecolor|Fire}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| {{a|Drought}}
| [[File:Bag Charizardite Y ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Charizardite Y]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}} {{gameabbrevss|Champ}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0009
| {{p|Blastoise}}
| [[File:0009Blastoise.png|100px|Blastoise]]
| {{typecolor|Water}}
| {{a|Torrent}} {{a|Rain Dish}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0009Blastoise-Mega.png|100px|Mega Blastoise]]
| {{typecolor|Water}}
| {{a|Mega Launcher}}
| [[File:Bag Blastoisinite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Blastoisinite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}} {{gameabbrevss|Champ}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0065
| {{p|Alakazam}}
| [[File:0065Alakazam.png|100px|Alakazam]]
| {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| {{a|Synchronize}} {{a|Inner Focus}} {{a|Magic Guard}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0065Alakazam-Mega.png|100px|Mega Alakazam]]
| {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| {{a|Trace}}
| [[File:Bag Alakazite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Alakazite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}} {{gameabbrevss|Champ}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0094
| {{p|Gengar}}
| [[File:0094Gengar.png|100px|Gengar]]
| {{typecolor|Ghost}}{{typecolor|Poison}}
| {{a|Levitate}}{{color2|000|Generation VI|Gen VI}} {{a|Cursed Body}}{{color2|000|Generation VII|Gen VII}}+
| [[File:0094Gengar-Mega.png|100px|Mega Gengar]]
| {{typecolor|Ghost}}{{typecolor|Poison}}
| {{a|Shadow Tag}}
| [[File:Bag Gengarite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Gengarite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}} {{gameabbrevss|Champ}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0115
| {{p|Kangaskhan}}
| [[File:0115Kangaskhan.png|100px|Kangaskhan]]
| {{typecolor|Normal}}
| {{a|Early Bird}} {{a|Scrappy}} {{a|Inner Focus}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0115Kangaskhan-Mega.png|100px|Mega Kangaskhan]]
| {{typecolor|Normal}}
| {{a|Parental Bond}}
| [[File:Bag Kangaskhanite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Kangaskhanite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}} {{gameabbrevss|Champ}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0127
| {{p|Pinsir}}
| [[File:0127Pinsir.png|100px|Pinsir]]
| {{typecolor|Bug}}
| {{a|Hyper Cutter}} {{a|Mold Breaker}} {{a|Moxie}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0127Pinsir-Mega.png|100px|Mega Pinsir]]
| {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| {{a|Aerilate}}
| [[File:Bag Pinsirite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Pinsirite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}} {{gameabbrevss|Champ}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0130
| {{p|Gyarados}}
| [[File:0130Gyarados.png|100px|Gyarados]]
| {{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| {{a|Intimidate}} {{a|Moxie}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0130Gyarados-Mega.png|100px|Mega Gyarados]]
| {{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Dark}}
| {{a|Mold Breaker}}
| [[File:Bag Gyaradosite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Gyaradosite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0142
| {{p|Aerodactyl}}
| [[File:0142Aerodactyl.png|100px|Aerodactyl]]
| {{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| {{a|Rock Head}} {{a|Pressure}} {{a|Unnerve}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0142Aerodactyl-Mega.png|100px|Mega Aerodactyl]]
| {{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| {{a|Tough Claws}}
| [[File:Bag Aerodactylite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Aerodactylite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan=2 style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0150
| rowspan=2 | {{p|Mewtwo}}
| rowspan=2 | [[File:0150Mewtwo.png|100px|Mewtwo]]
| rowspan=2 | {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| rowspan=2 | {{a|Pressure}} {{a|Unnerve}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0150Mewtwo-Mega X.png|100px|Mega Mewtwo X]]
| {{typecolor|Psychic}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| {{a|Steadfast}}
| [[File:Bag Mewtwonite X ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Mewtwonite X]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:0150Mewtwo-Mega Y.png|100px|Mega Mewtwo Y]]
| {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| {{a|Insomnia}}
| [[File:Bag Mewtwonite Y ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Mewtwonite Y]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0181
| {{p|Ampharos}}
| [[File:0181Ampharos.png|100px|Ampharos]]
| {{typecolor|Electric}}
| {{a|Static}} {{a|Plus}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0181Ampharos-Mega.png|100px|Mega Ampharos]]
| {{typecolor|Electric}}{{typecolor|Dragon}}
| {{a|Mold Breaker}}
| [[File:Bag Ampharosite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Ampharosite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}} {{gameabbrevss|Champ}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0212
| {{p|Scizor}}
| [[File:0212Scizor.png|100px|Scizor]]
| {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
| {{a|Swarm}} {{a|Technician}} {{a|Light Metal}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0212Scizor-Mega.png|100px|Mega Scizor]]
| {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
| {{a|Technician}}
| [[File:Bag Scizorite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Scizorite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}} {{gameabbrevss|Champ}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0214
| {{p|Heracross}}
| [[File:0214Heracross.png|100px|Heracross]]
| {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| {{a|Swarm}} {{a|Guts}} {{a|Moxie}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0214Heracross-Mega.png|100px|Mega Heracross]]
| {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| {{a|Skill Link}}
| [[File:Bag Heracronite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Heracronite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}} {{gameabbrevss|Champ}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0229
| {{p|Houndoom}}
| [[File:0229Houndoom.png|100px|Houndoom]]
| {{typecolor|Dark}}{{typecolor|Fire}}
| {{a|Early Bird}} {{a|Flash Fire}} {{a|Unnerve}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0229Houndoom-Mega.png|100px|Mega Houndoom]]
| {{typecolor|Dark}}{{typecolor|Fire}}
| {{a|Solar Power}}
| [[File:Bag Houndoominite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Houndoominite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}} {{gameabbrevss|Champ}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0248
| {{p|Tyranitar}}
| [[File:0248Tyranitar.png|100px|Tyranitar]]
| {{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Dark}}
| {{a|Sand Stream}} {{a|Unnerve}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0248Tyranitar-Mega.png|100px|Mega Tyranitar]]
| {{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Dark}}
| {{a|Sand Stream}}
| [[File:Bag Tyranitarite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Tyranitarite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}} {{gameabbrevss|Champ}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0257
| {{p|Blaziken}}
| [[File:0257Blaziken.png|100px|Blaziken]]
| {{typecolor|Fire}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| {{a|Blaze}} {{a|Speed Boost}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0257Blaziken-Mega.png|100px|Mega Blaziken]]
| {{typecolor|Fire}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| {{a|Speed Boost}}
| [[File:Z-A Blazikenite.png|80px]] [[Blazikenite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}{{gameabbrev9|MD}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0282
| {{p|Gardevoir}}
| [[File:0282Gardevoir.png|100px|Gardevoir]]
| {{typecolor|Psychic}}{{typecolor|Fairy}}
| {{a|Synchronize}} {{a|Trace}} {{a|Telepathy}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0282Gardevoir-Mega.png|100px|Mega Gardevoir]]
| {{typecolor|Psychic}}{{typecolor|Fairy}}
| {{a|Pixilate}}
| [[File:Bag Gardevoirite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Gardevoirite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}} {{gameabbrevss|Champ}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0303
| {{p|Mawile}}
| [[File:0303Mawile.png|100px|Mawile]]
| {{typecolor|Steel}}{{typecolor|Fairy}}
| {{a|Hyper Cutter}} {{a|Intimidate}} {{a|Sheer Force}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0303Mawile-Mega.png|100px|Mega Mawile]]
| {{typecolor|Steel}}{{typecolor|Fairy}}
| {{a|Huge Power}}
| [[File:Bag Mawilite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Mawilite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0306
| {{p|Aggron}}
| [[File:0306Aggron.png|100px|Aggron]]
| {{typecolor|Steel}}{{typecolor|Rock}}
| {{a|Sturdy}} {{a|Rock Head}} {{a|Heavy Metal}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0306Aggron-Mega.png|100px|Mega Aggron]]
| {{typecolor|Steel}}
| {{a|Filter}}
| [[File:Bag Aggronite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Aggronite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}} {{gameabbrevss|Champ}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0308
| {{p|Medicham}}
| [[File:0308Medicham.png|100px|Medicham]]
| {{typecolor|Fighting}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| {{a|Pure Power}} {{a|Telepathy}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0308Medicham-Mega.png|100px|Mega Medicham]]
| {{typecolor|Fighting}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| {{a|Pure Power}}
| [[File:Bag Medichamite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Medichamite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}} {{gameabbrevss|Champ}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0310
| {{p|Manectric}}
| [[File:0310Manectric.png|100px|Manectric]]
| {{typecolor|Electric}}
| {{a|Static}} {{a|Lightning Rod}} {{a|Minus}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0310Manectric-Mega.png|100px|Mega Manectric]]
| {{typecolor|Electric}}
| {{a|Intimidate}}
| [[File:Bag Manectite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Manectite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}} {{gameabbrevss|Champ}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0354
| {{p|Banette}}
| [[File:0354Banette.png|100px|Banette]]
| {{typecolor|Ghost}}
| {{a|Insomnia}} {{a|Frisk}} {{a|Cursed Body}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0354Banette-Mega.png|100px|Mega Banette]]
| {{typecolor|Ghost}}
| {{a|Prankster}}
| [[File:Bag Banettite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Banettite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}} {{gameabbrevss|Champ}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0359
| {{p|Absol}}
| [[File:0359Absol.png|100px|Absol]]
| {{typecolor|Dark}}
| {{a|Pressure}} {{a|Super Luck}} {{a|Justified}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0359Absol-Mega.png|100px|Mega Absol]]
| {{typecolor|Dark}}
| {{a|Magic Bounce}}
| [[File:Bag Absolite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Absolite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0380
| {{p|Latias}}<ref group="lower-alpha" name="Lati@s">Mega Latias and Mega Latios were officially made available in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, but they were already programmed into {{g|X and Y}}, and as such, players could trade their [[Mega Stone]]s and use them in those games.</ref>
| [[File:0380Latias.png|100px|Latias]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| {{a|Levitate}}
| [[File:0380Latias-Mega.png|100px|Mega Latias]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| {{a|Levitate}}
| [[File:Bag Latiasite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Latiasite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|MD}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0381
| {{p|Latios}}<ref group="lower-alpha" name="Lati@s"/>
| [[File:0381Latios.png|100px|Latios]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| {{a|Levitate}}
| [[File:0381Latios-Mega.png|100px|Mega Latios]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| {{a|Levitate}}
| [[File:Bag Latiosite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Latiosite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|MD}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0445
| {{p|Garchomp}}
| [[File:0445Garchomp.png|100px|Garchomp]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Ground}}
| {{a|Sand Veil}} {{a|Rough Skin}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0445Garchomp-Mega.png|100px|Mega Garchomp]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Ground}}
| {{a|Sand Force}}
| [[File:Bag Garchompite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Garchompite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0448
| {{p|Lucario}}
| [[File:0448Lucario.png|100px|Lucario]]
| {{typecolor|Fighting}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
| {{a|Steadfast}} {{a|Inner Focus}} {{a|Justified}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0448Lucario-Mega.png|100px|Mega Lucario]]
| {{typecolor|Fighting}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
| {{a|Adaptability}}
| [[File:Bag Lucarionite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Lucarionite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}} {{gameabbrevss|Champ}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0460
| {{p|Abomasnow}}
| [[File:0460Abomasnow.png|100px|Abomasnow]]
| {{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Ice}}
| {{a|Snow Warning}} {{a|Soundproof}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0460Abomasnow-Mega.png|100px|Mega Abomasnow]]
| {{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Ice}}
| {{a|Snow Warning}}
| [[File:Bag Abomasite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Abomasite]]
| {{gameabbrev6}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}} {{gameabbrevss|Champ}}
|- class="sortbottom" style="background:#{{X color light}}"
! style="{{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan=10 |
|}

===Introduced with Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire===
18 new Mega Evolutions were introduced with {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}.
{| class="roundy sortable" align=center style="text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{Alpha Sapphire color dark}}; background:#{{Omega Ruby color}}" cellpadding=5px
|- style="background:#{{Omega Ruby color light}}"
! rowspan=2 style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Dex
! rowspan=2 | Pokémon
! colspan=3 | Before Mega Evolution
! colspan=3 | After Mega Evolution
! width="96px" rowspan=2 | Mega Stone
! rowspan=2 style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Availability
|- style="background:#{{Omega Ruby color light}}"
! Image
! Type
! Ability
! Image
! Type
! Ability
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0015
| {{p|Beedrill}}
| [[File:0015Beedrill.png|100px|Beedrill]]
| {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Poison}}
| {{a|Swarm}} {{a|Sniper}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0015Beedrill-Mega.png|100px|Mega Beedrill]]
| {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Poison}}
| {{a|Adaptability}}
| [[File:Bag Beedrillite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Beedrillite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} {{gameabbrev7}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}} {{gameabbrevss|Champ}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0018
| {{p|Pidgeot}}
| [[File:0018Pidgeot.png|100px|Pidgeot]]
| {{typecolor|Normal}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| {{a|Keen Eye}} {{a|Tangled Feet}} {{a|Big Pecks}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0018Pidgeot-Mega.png|100px|Mega Pidgeot]]
| {{typecolor|Normal}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| {{a|No Guard}}
| [[File:Bag Pidgeotite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Pidgeotite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} {{gameabbrev7}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}} {{gameabbrevss|Champ}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0080
| {{p|Slowbro}}
| [[File:0080Slowbro.png|100px|Slowbro]]
| {{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| {{a|Oblivious}} {{a|Own Tempo}} {{a|Regenerator}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0080Slowbro-Mega.png|100px|Mega Slowbro]]
| {{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| {{a|Shell Armor}}
| [[File:Bag Slowbronite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Slowbronite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} {{gameabbrev7}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}} {{gameabbrevss|Champ}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0208
| {{p|Steelix}}
| [[File:0208Steelix.png|100px|Steelix]]
| {{typecolor|Steel}}{{typecolor|Ground}}
| {{a|Rock Head}} {{a|Sturdy}} {{a|Sheer Force}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0208Steelix-Mega.png|100px|Mega Steelix]]
| {{typecolor|Steel}}{{typecolor|Ground}}
| {{a|Sand Force}}
| [[File:Bag Steelixite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Steelixite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0254
| {{p|Sceptile}}
| [[File:0254Sceptile.png|100px|Sceptile]]
| {{typecolor|Grass}}
| {{a|Overgrow}} {{a|Unburden}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0254Sceptile-Mega.png|100px|Mega Sceptile]]
| {{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Dragon}}
| {{a|Lightning Rod}}
| [[File:Z-A Sceptilite.png|80px]] [[Sceptilite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}{{gameabbrev9|MD}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0260
| {{p|Swampert}}
| [[File:0260Swampert.png|100px|Swampert]]
| {{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Ground}}
| {{a|Torrent}} {{a|Damp}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0260Swampert-Mega.png|100px|Mega Swampert]]
| {{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Ground}}
| {{a|Swift Swim}}
| [[File:Z-A Swampertite.png|80px]] [[Swampertite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}{{gameabbrev9|MD}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0302
| {{p|Sableye}}
| [[File:0302Sableye.png|100px|Sableye]]
| {{typecolor|Dark}}{{typecolor|Ghost}}
| {{a|Keen Eye}} {{a|Stall}} {{a|Prankster}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0302Sableye-Mega.png|100px|Mega Sableye]]
| {{typecolor|Dark}}{{typecolor|Ghost}}
| {{a|Magic Bounce}}
| [[File:Bag Sablenite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Sablenite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0319
| {{p|Sharpedo}}
| [[File:0319Sharpedo.png|100px|Sharpedo]]
| {{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Dark}}
| {{a|Rough Skin}} {{a|Speed Boost}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0319Sharpedo-Mega.png|100px|Mega Sharpedo]]
| {{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Dark}}
| {{a|Strong Jaw}}
| [[File:Bag Sharpedonite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Sharpedonite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}} {{gameabbrevss|Champ}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0323
| {{p|Camerupt}}
| [[File:0323Camerupt.png|100px|Camerupt]]
| {{typecolor|Fire}}{{typecolor|Ground}}
| {{a|Magma Armor}} {{a|Solid Rock}} {{a|Anger Point}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0323Camerupt-Mega.png|100px|Mega Camerupt]]
| {{typecolor|Fire}}{{typecolor|Ground}}
| {{a|Sheer Force}}
| [[File:Bag Cameruptite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Cameruptite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}} {{gameabbrevss|Champ}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0334
| {{p|Altaria}}
| [[File:0334Altaria.png|100px|Altaria]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| {{a|Natural Cure}} {{a|Cloud Nine}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0334Altaria-Mega.png|100px|Mega Altaria]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Fairy}}
| {{a|Pixilate}}
| [[File:Bag Altarianite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Altarianite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0362
| {{p|Glalie}}
| [[File:0362Glalie.png|100px|Glalie]]
| {{typecolor|Ice}}
| {{a|Inner Focus}} {{a|Ice Body}} {{a|Moody}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0362Glalie-Mega.png|100px|Mega Glalie]]
| {{typecolor|Ice}}
| {{a|Refrigerate}}
| [[File:Bag Glalitite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Glalitite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}} {{gameabbrevss|Champ}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0373
| {{p|Salamence}}
| [[File:0373Salamence.png|100px|Salamence]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| {{a|Intimidate}} {{a|Moxie}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0373Salamence-Mega.png|100px|Mega Salamence]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| {{a|Aerilate}}
| [[File:Bag Salamencite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Salamencite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0376
| {{p|Metagross}}
| [[File:0376Metagross.png|100px|Metagross]]
| {{typecolor|Steel}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| {{a|Clear Body}} {{a|Light Metal}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0376Metagross-Mega.png|100px|Mega Metagross]]
| {{typecolor|Steel}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| {{a|Tough Claws}}
| [[File:Bag Metagrossite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Metagrossite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0384
| {{p|Rayquaza}}
| [[File:0384Rayquaza.png|100px|Rayquaza]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| {{a|Air Lock}}
| [[File:0384Rayquaza-Mega.png|100px|Mega Rayquaza]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| {{a|Delta Stream}}
| data-sort-value="&ndash" | None<ref group="lower-alpha">In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, Rayquaza must eat the [[Meteorite]] and learn {{m|Dragon Ascent}} during the [[Delta Episode]] before any Rayquaza can Mega Evolve. In {{game4|SMUSUM}}, Rayquaza must be taught Dragon Ascent via [[Move Tutor]].</ref>
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|MD}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0428
| {{p|Lopunny}}
| [[File:0428Lopunny.png|100px|Lopunny]]
| {{typecolor|Normal}}
| {{a|Cute Charm}} {{a|Klutz}} {{a|Limber}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0428Lopunny-Mega.png|100px|Mega Lopunny]]
| {{typecolor|Normal}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| {{a|Scrappy}}
| [[File:Bag Lopunnite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Lopunnite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}} {{gameabbrevss|Champ}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0475
| {{p|Gallade}}
| [[File:0475Gallade.png|100px|Gallade]]
| {{typecolor|Psychic}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| {{a|Steadfast}} {{a|Justified}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0475Gallade-Mega.png|100px|Mega Gallade]]
| {{typecolor|Psychic}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| {{a|Inner Focus}}
| [[File:Bag Galladite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Galladite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}} {{gameabbrevss|Champ}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0531
| {{p|Audino}}
| [[File:0531Audino.png|100px|Audino]]
| {{typecolor|Normal}}
| {{a|Healer}} {{a|Regenerator}} {{a|Klutz}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0531Audino-Mega.png|100px|Mega Audino]]
| {{typecolor|Normal}}{{typecolor|Fairy}}
| {{a|Healer}}
| [[File:Bag Audinite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Audinite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}} {{gameabbrevss|Champ}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0719
| {{p|Diancie}}
| [[File:0719Diancie.png|100px|Diancie]]
| {{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Fairy}}
| {{a|Clear Body}}
| [[File:0719Diancie-Mega.png|100px|Mega Diancie]]
| {{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Fairy}}
| {{a|Magic Bounce}}
| [[File:Bag Diancite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Diancite]]
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- class="sortbottom" style="background:#{{Omega Ruby color light}}"
! style="{{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan=10 |
|}

===Introduced with Pokémon Legends: Z-A===
26 new Mega Evolutions were introduced with the base game of {{g|Legends: Z-A}}.
{| class="roundy sortable" align=center style="text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{Legends Z-A color dark}}; background:#{{Legends Z-A color}}" cellpadding=5px
|- style="background:#{{Legends Z-A color light}}"Legends Z-A
! rowspan=2 style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Dex
! rowspan=2 | Pokémon
! colspan=3 | Before Mega Evolution
! colspan=3 | After Mega Evolution
! width="96px" rowspan=2 | Mega Stone
! rowspan=2 style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Availability
|- style="background:#{{Legends Z-A color light}}"
! Image
! Type
! Ability
! Image
! Type
! Ability
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0036
| {{p|Clefable}}
| [[File:0036Clefable.png|100px|Clefable]]
| {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| {{a|Cute Charm}} {{a|Magic Guard}} {{a|Unaware}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0036Clefable-Mega.png|100px|Mega Clefable]]
| {{typecolor|Fairy}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| Unknown
| data-sort-value="-" | [[File:Bag Clefablite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Clefablite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0071
| {{p|Victreebel}}
| [[File:0071Victreebel.png|100px|Victreebel]]
| {{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Poison}}
| {{a|Chlorophyll}} {{a|Gluttony}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0071Victreebel-Mega.png|100px|Mega Victreebel]]
| {{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Poison}}
| Unknown
| data-sort-value="-" | [[File:Bag Victreebelite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Victreebelite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0121
| {{p|Starmie}}
| [[File:0121Starmie.png|100px|Starmie]]
| {{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| {{a|Illuminate}} {{a|Natural Cure}} {{a|Analytic}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0121Starmie-Mega.png|100px|Mega Starmie]]
| {{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| Unknown
| data-sort-value="-" | [[File:Bag Starminite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Starminite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0149
| {{p|Dragonite}}
| [[File:0149Dragonite.png|100px|Dragonite]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| {{a|Inner Focus}} {{a|Multiscale}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0149Dragonite-Mega.png|100px|Mega Dragonite]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| {{a|Multiscale}}
| data-sort-value="-" | [[File:Bag Dragoninite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Dragoninite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}} {{gameabbrevss|Champ}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0154
| {{p|Meganium}}
| [[File:0154Meganium.png|100px|Meganium]]
| {{typecolor|Grass}}
| {{a|Overgrow}} {{a|Leaf Guard}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0154Meganium-Mega.png|100px|Mega Meganium]]
| {{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Fairy}}
| {{a|Mega Sol}}
| data-sort-value="-" | [[File:Bag Meganiumite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Meganiumite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}} {{gameabbrevss|Champ}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0160
| {{p|Feraligatr}}
| [[File:0160Feraligatr.png|100px|Feraligatr]]
| {{typecolor|Water}}
| {{a|Torrent}} {{a|Sheer Force}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0160Feraligatr-Mega.png|100px|Mega Feraligatr]]
| {{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Dragon}}
| {{a|Dragonize}}
| data-sort-value="-" | [[File:Bag Feraligite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Feraligite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}} {{gameabbrevss|Champ}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0227
| {{p|Skarmory}}
| [[File:0227Skarmory.png|100px|Skarmory]]
| {{typecolor|Steel}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| {{a|Keen Eye}} {{a|Sturdy}} {{a|Weak Armor}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0227Skarmory-Mega.png|100px|Mega Skarmory]]
| {{typecolor|Steel}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| Unknown
| data-sort-value="-" | [[File:Bag Skarmorite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Skarmorite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0478
| {{p|Froslass}}
| [[File:0478Froslass.png|100px|Froslass]]
| {{typecolor|Ice}}{{typecolor|Ghost}}
| {{a|Snow Cloak}} {{a|Cursed Body}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0478Froslass-Mega.png|100px|Mega Froslass]]
| {{typecolor|Ice}}{{typecolor|Ghost}}
| {{a|Snow Warning}}
| data-sort-value="-" | [[File:Bag Froslassite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Froslassite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}} {{gameabbrevss|Champ}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0500
| {{p|Emboar}}
| [[File:0500Emboar.png|100px|Emboar]]
| {{typecolor|Fire}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| {{a|Blaze}} {{a|Reckless}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0500Emboar-Mega.png|100px|Mega Emboar]]
| {{typecolor|Fire}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| {{a|Mold Breaker}}
| data-sort-value="-" | [[File:Bag Emboarite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Emboarite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}} {{gameabbrevss|Champ}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0530
| {{p|Excadrill}}
| [[File:0530Excadrill.png|100px|Excadrill]]
| {{typecolor|Ground}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
| {{a|Sand Rush}} {{a|Sand Force}} {{a|Mold Breaker}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0530Excadrill-Mega.png|100px|Mega Excadrill]]
| {{typecolor|Ground}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
| Unknown
| data-sort-value="-" | [[File:Bag Excadrite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Excadrite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0545
| {{p|Scolipede}}
| [[File:0545Scolipede.png|100px|Scolipede]]
| {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Poison}}
| {{a|Poison Point}} {{a|Swarm}} {{a|Speed Boost}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0545Scolipede-Mega.png|100px|Mega Scolipede]]
| {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Poison}}
| Unknown
| data-sort-value="-" | [[File:Bag Scolipite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Scolipite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0560
| {{p|Scrafty}}
| [[File:0560Scrafty.png|100px|Scrafty]]
| {{typecolor|Dark}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| {{a|Shed Skin}} {{a|Moxie}} {{a|Intimidate}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0560Scrafty-Mega.png|100px|Mega Scrafty]]
| {{typecolor|Dark}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| Unknown
| data-sort-value="-" | [[File:Bag Scraftinite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Scraftinite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0604
| {{p|Eelektross}}
| [[File:0604Eelektross.png|100px|Eelektross]]
| {{typecolor|Electric}}
| {{a|Levitate}}
| [[File:0604Eelektross-Mega.png|100px|Mega Eelektross]]
| {{typecolor|Electric}}
| Unknown
| data-sort-value="-" | [[File:Bag Eelektrossite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Eelektrossite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0609
| {{p|Chandelure}}
| [[File:0609Chandelure.png|100px|Chandelure]]
| {{typecolor|Ghost}}{{typecolor|Fire}}
| {{a|Flash Fire}} {{a|Flame Body}} {{a|Infiltrator}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0609Chandelure-Mega.png|100px|Mega Chandelure]]
| {{typecolor|Ghost}}{{typecolor|Fire}}
| Unknown
| data-sort-value="-" | [[File:Bag Chandelurite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Chandelurite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- class="sortbottom" style="background:#{{Legends Z-A color light}}"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0652
| {{p|Chesnaught}}
| [[File:0652Chesnaught.png|100px|Chesnaught]]
| {{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| {{a|Overgrow}} {{a|Bulletproof}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0652Chesnaught-Mega.png|100px|Mega Chesnaught]]
| {{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| {{a|Bulletproof}}
| data-sort-value="-" | [[File:Bag Chesnaughtite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Chesnaughtite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}} {{gameabbrevss|Champ}}
|- class="sortbottom" style="background:#{{Legends Z-A color light}}"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0655
| {{p|Delphox}}
| [[File:0655Delphox.png|100px|Delphox]]
| {{typecolor|Fire}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| {{a|Blaze}} {{a|Magician}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0655Delphox-Mega.png|100px|Mega Delphox]]
| {{typecolor|Fire}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| {{a|Levitate}}
| data-sort-value="-" | [[File:Bag Delphoxite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Delphoxite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}} {{gameabbrevss|Champ}}
|- class="sortbottom" style="background:#{{Legends Z-A color light}}"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0658
| {{p|Greninja}}
| [[File:0658Greninja.png|100px|Greninja]]
| {{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Dark}}
| {{a|Torrent}} {{a|Protean}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0658Greninja-Mega.png|100px|Mega Greninja]]
| {{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Dark}}
| {{a|Protean}}
| data-sort-value="-" | [[File:Bag Greninjite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Greninjite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}} {{gameabbrevss|Champ}}
|- class="sortbottom" style="background:#{{Legends Z-A color light}}"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0668
| {{p|Pyroar}}
| [[File:0668Pyroar.png|100px|Pyroar]]
| {{typecolor|Fire}}{{typecolor|Normal}}
| {{a|Rivalry}} {{a|Unnerve}} {{a|Moxie}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0668Pyroar-Mega.png|100px|Mega Pyroar]]
| {{typecolor|Fire}}{{typecolor|Normal}}
| Unknown
| data-sort-value="-" | [[File:Bag Pyroarite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Pyroarite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- class="sortbottom" style="background:#{{Legends Z-A color light}}"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0670
| {{form|Floette|Eternal Flower}} {{p|Floette}}
| [[File:0670Floette-Eternal.png|100px|Floette]]
| {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| {{a|Flower Veil}}
| [[File:0670Floette-Mega.png|100px|Mega Floette]]
| {{typecolor|Fairy}}
| Unknown
| data-sort-value="-" | [[File:Bag Floettite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Floettite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}} {{gameabbrevss|Champ}}
|- class="sortbottom" style="background:#{{Legends Z-A color light}}"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0687
| {{p|Malamar}}
| [[File:0687Malamar.png|100px|Malamar]]
| {{typecolor|Dark}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| {{a|Contrary}} {{a|Suction Cups}} {{a|Infiltrator}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0687Malamar-Mega.png|100px|Mega Malamar]]
| {{typecolor|Dark}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}
| Unknown
| data-sort-value="-" | [[File:Bag Malamarite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Malamarite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- class="sortbottom" style="background:#{{Legends Z-A color light}}"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0689
| {{p|Barbaracle}}
| [[File:0689Barbaracle.png|100px|Barbaracle]]
| {{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Water}}
| {{a|Tough Claws}} {{a|Sniper}} {{a|Pickpocket}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0689Barbaracle-Mega.png|100px|Mega Barbaracle]]
| {{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| Unknown
| data-sort-value="-" | [[File:Bag Barbaracite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Barbaracite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- class="sortbottom" style="background:#{{Legends Z-A color light}}"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0691
| {{p|Dragalge}}
| [[File:0691Dragalge.png|100px|Dragalge]]
| {{typecolor|Poison}}{{typecolor|Dragon}}
| {{a|Poison Point}} {{a|Poison Touch}} {{a|Adaptability}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0691Dragalge-Mega.png|100px|Mega Dragalge]]
| {{typecolor|Poison}}{{typecolor|Dragon}}
| Unknown
| data-sort-value="-" | [[File:Bag Dragalgite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Dragalgite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- class="sortbottom" style="background:#{{Legends Z-A color light}}"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0701
| {{p|Hawlucha}}
| [[File:0701Hawlucha.png|100px|Hawlucha]]
| {{typecolor|Fighting}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| {{a|Limber}} {{a|Unburden}} {{a|Mold Breaker}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0701Hawlucha-Mega.png|100px|Mega Hawlucha]]
| {{typecolor|Fighting}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| Unknown
| data-sort-value="-" | [[File:Bag Hawluchanite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Hawluchanite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}} {{gameabbrevss|Champ}}
|- class="sortbottom" style="background:#{{Legends Z-A color light}}"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0718
| {{p|Zygarde}} {{form|Zygarde|Complete Forme}}
| [[File:0718Zygarde-Complete.png|100px|Zygarde]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Ground}}
| {{a|Power Construct}}
| [[File:0718Zygarde-Mega.png|100px|Mega Zygarde]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Ground}}
| Unknown
| data-sort-value="-" | [[File:Bag Zygardite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Zygardite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- class="sortbottom" style="background:#{{Legends Z-A color light}}"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0780
| {{p|Drampa}}
| [[File:0780Drampa.png|100px|Drampa]]
| {{typecolor|Normal}}{{typecolor|Dragon}}
| {{a|Berserk}} {{a|Sap Sipper}} {{a|Cloud Nine}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0780Drampa-Mega.png|100px|Mega Drampa]]
| {{typecolor|Normal}}{{typecolor|Dragon}}
| Unknown
| data-sort-value="-" | [[File:Bag Drampanite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Drampanite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- class="sortbottom" style="background:#{{Legends Z-A color light}}"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0870
| {{p|Falinks}}
| [[File:0870Falinks.png|100px|Falinks]]
| {{typecolor|Fighting}}
| {{a|Battle Armor}} {{a|Defiant}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0870Falinks-Mega.png|100px|Mega Falinks]]
| {{typecolor|Fighting}}
| Unknown
| data-sort-value="-" | [[File:Bag Falinksite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Falinksite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- class="sortbottom" style="background:#{{Legends Z-A color light}}"
| style="{{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan=10 |
|}

====Introduced with Mega Dimension====
19 new Mega Evolutions (22, if [[form]] variations are counted) for 18 Pokémon were introduced with the [[Mega Dimension]] [[Downloadable content|DLC]] for Pokémon: Legends: Z-A.
{| class="roundy sortable" align=center style="text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{Mega Dimension color dark}}; background:#{{Mega Dimension color}}" cellpadding=5px
|- style="background:#{{Mega Dimension color light}}"Legends Z-A
! rowspan=2 style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Dex
! rowspan=2 | Pokémon
! colspan=3 | Before Mega Evolution
! colspan=3 | After Mega Evolution
! width="96px" rowspan=2 | Mega Stone
! rowspan=2 style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Availability
|- style="background:#{{Mega Dimension color light}}"
! Image
! Type
! Ability
! Image
! Type
! Ability
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan=2 style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0026
| rowspan=2 | {{p|Raichu}}
| rowspan=2 | [[File:0026Raichu.png|100px|Raichu]]
| rowspan=2 | {{typecolor|Electric}}
| rowspan=2 | {{a|Static}} {{a|Lightning Rod}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0026Raichu-Mega X.png|100px|Mega Raichu X]]
| {{typecolor|Electric}}
| Unknown
| [[File:Bag Raichunite X ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Raichunite X]]
| {{gameabbrev9|MD}} {{gameabbrevss|Champ}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:0026Raichu-Mega Y.png|100px|Mega Raichu Y]]
| {{typecolor|Electric}}
| Unknown
| [[File:Z-A Raichunite Y.png|80px]] [[Raichunite Y]]
| {{gameabbrev9|MD}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0358
| {{p|Chimecho}}
| [[File:0358Chimecho.png|100px|Chimecho]]
| {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| {{a|Levitate}}
| [[File:0358Chimecho-Mega.png|100px|Mega Chimecho]]
| {{typecolor|Psychic}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
| Unknown
| [[File:Bag Chimechite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Chimechite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|MD}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0359
| {{p|Absol}}
| [[File:0359Absol.png|100px|Absol]]
| {{typecolor|Dark}}
| {{a|Pressure}} {{a|Super Luck}} {{a|Justified}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0359Absol-Mega Z.png|100px|Mega Absol Z]]
| {{typecolor|Dark}}{{typecolor|Ghost}}
| Unknown
| [[File:Bag Absolite Z ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Absolite Z]]
| {{gameabbrev9|MD}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0398
| {{p|Staraptor}}
| [[File:0398Staraptor.png|100px|Staraptor]]
| {{typecolor|Normal}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| {{a|Intimidate}} {{a|Reckless}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0398Staraptor-Mega.png|100px|Mega Staraptor]]
| {{typecolor|Fighting}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
| Unknown
| [[File:Bag Staraptite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Staraptite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|MD}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0445
| {{p|Garchomp}}
| [[File:0445Garchomp.png|100px|Garchomp]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Ground}}
| {{a|Sand Veil}} {{a|Rough Skin}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0445Garchomp-Mega Z.png|100px|Mega Garchomp Z]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}
| Unknown
| [[File:Bag Garchompite Z ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Garchompite Z]]
| {{gameabbrev9|MD}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0448
| {{p|Lucario}}
| [[File:0448Lucario.png|100px|Lucario]]
| {{typecolor|Fighting}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
| {{a|Steadfast}} {{a|Inner Focus}} {{a|Justified}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0448Lucario-Mega Z.png|100px|Mega Lucario Z]]
| {{typecolor|Fighting}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
| Unknown
| [[File:Bag Lucarionite Z ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Lucarionite Z]]
| {{gameabbrev9|MD}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0485
| {{p|Heatran}}
| [[File:0485Heatran.png|100px|Heatran]]
| {{typecolor|Fire}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
| {{a|Flash Fire}} {{a|Flame Body}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0485Heatran-Mega.png|100px|Mega Heatran]]
| {{typecolor|Fire}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
| Unknown
| [[File:Bag Heatranite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Heatranite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|MD}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0491
| {{p|Darkrai}}
| [[File:0491Darkrai.png|100px|Darkrai]]
| {{typecolor|Dark}}
| {{a|Bad Dreams}}
| [[File:0491Darkrai-Mega.png|100px|Mega Darkrai]]
| {{typecolor|Dark}}
| Unknown
| [[File:Bag Darkranite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Darkranite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|MD}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0623
| {{p|Golurk}}
| [[File:0623Golurk.png|100px|Golurk]]
| {{typecolor|Ground}}{{typecolor|Ghost}}
| {{a|Iron Fist}} {{a|Klutz}} {{a|No Guard}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0623Golurk-Mega.png|100px|Mega Golurk]]
| {{typecolor|Ground}}{{typecolor|Ghost}}
| Unknown
| [[File:Bag Golurkite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Golurkite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|MD}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0678
| {{p|Meowstic}}
| [[File:0678Meowstic.png|100px|Meowstic]]
| {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| {{a|Keen Eye}} {{a|Infiltrator}} {{a|Prankster}} (Male Hidden) {{a|Competitive}} (Female Hidden)
| [[File:0678Meowstic-Mega.png|100px|Mega Meowstic]]
| {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| Unknown
| [[File:Bag Meowsticite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Meowsticite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|MD}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0740
| {{p|Crabominable}}
| [[File:0740Crabominable.png|100px|Crabominable]]
| {{typecolor|Fighting}}{{typecolor|Ice}}
| {{a|Hyper Cutter}} {{a|Iron Fist}} {{a|Anger Point}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0740Crabominable-Mega.png|100px|Mega Crabominable]]
| {{typecolor|Fighting}}{{typecolor|Ice}}
| Unknown
| [[File:Bag Crabominite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Crabominite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|MD}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0768
| {{p|Golisopod}}
| [[File:0768Golisopod.png|100px|Golisopod]]
| {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Water}}
| {{a|Emergency Exit}}
| [[File:0768Golisopod-Mega.png|100px|Mega Golisopod]]
| {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
| Unknown
| [[File:Bag Golisopite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Golisopite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|MD}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan=2 style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0801
| rowspan=2 | {{p|Magearna}}
| [[File:0801Magearna.png|100px|Magearna]]
| rowspan=2 | {{typecolor|Steel}}{{typecolor|Fairy}}
| rowspan=2 | {{a|Soul-Heart}}
| [[File:0801Magearna-Mega.png|100px|Mega Magearna]]
| rowspan=2 | {{typecolor|Steel}}{{typecolor|Fairy}}
| rowspan=2 | Unknown
| rowspan=2 | [[File:Bag Magearnite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Magearnite]]
| rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrev9|MD}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:0801Magearna-Original.png|100px|Magearna]]
| [[File:0801Magearna-Mega Original.png|100px|Mega Magearna]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0807
| {{p|Zeraora}}
| [[File:0807Zeraora.png|100px|Zeraora]]
| {{typecolor|Electric}}
| {{a|Volt Absorb}}
| [[File:0807Zeraora-Mega.png|100px|Mega Zeraora]]
| {{typecolor|Electric}}
| Unknown
| [[File:Bag Zeraorite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Zeraorite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|MD}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0952
| {{p|Scovillain}}
| [[File:0952Scovillain.png|100px|Scovillain]]
| {{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Fire}}
| {{a|Chlorophyll}} {{a|Insomnia}} {{a|Moody}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0952Scovillain-Mega.png|100px|Mega Scovillain]]
| {{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Fire}}
| Unknown
| [[File:Bag Scovillainite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Scovillainite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|MD}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0970
| {{p|Glimmora}}
| [[File:0970Glimmora.png|100px|Glimmora]]
| {{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Poison}}
| {{a|Toxic Debris}} {{a|Corrosion}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0970Glimmora-Mega.png|100px|Mega Glimmora]]
| {{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Poison}}
| Unknown
| [[File:Bag Glimmoranite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Glimmoranite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|MD}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan=3 style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0978
| rowspan=3 | {{p|Tatsugiri}}
| [[File:0978Tatsugiri-Curly.png|100px|Tatsugiri]]
| rowspan=3 | {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Water}}
| rowspan=3 | {{a|Commander}} {{a|Storm Drain}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0978Tatsugiri-Curly Mega.png|100px|Mega Tatsugiri]]
| rowspan=3 | {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Water}}
| rowspan=3 | Unknown
| rowspan=3 | [[File:Bag Tatsugirinite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Tatsugirinite]]
| rowspan=3 | {{gameabbrev9|MD}}
|- style="background:#FFF
| [[File:0978Tatsugiri-Droopy.png|100px|Tatsugiri]]
| [[File:0978Tatsugiri-Droopy Mega.png|100px|Mega Tatsugiri]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:0978Tatsugiri-Stretchy.png|100px|Tatsugiri]]
| [[File:0978Tatsugiri-Stretchy Mega.png|100px|Mega Tatsugiri]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#0998
| {{p|Baxcalibur}}
| [[File:0998Baxcalibur.png|100px|Baxcalibur]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Ice}}
| {{a|Thermal Exchange}} {{a|Ice Body}} (Hidden)
| [[File:0998Baxcalibur-Mega.png|100px|Mega Baxcalibur]]
| {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Ice}}
| Unknown
| [[File:Bag Baxcalibrite ZA Sprite.png|80px]] [[Baxcalibrite]]
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}{{gameabbrev9|MD}}
|- class="sortbottom" style="background:#{{Mega Dimension color light}}"
| style="{{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan=10 |
|}

==In the core series games==
[[File:Lumiose Museum Mega Lucario Statue Replica ZA.png|thumb|230px|A replica of the Mega {{p|Lucario}} statue from the [[Tower of Mastery]]]]
===History===
{{spoilers}}
The phenomenon of Mega Evolution originated in the [[Hoenn]] [[region]], with {{p|Rayquaza}} being the first-ever Pokémon to Mega Evolve.<ref>[[Draconid people|Draconid descendant]], [[Meteor Falls]]: "''Yes, I am one of the [[Draconid people]]. One of the ancient folk tasked with passing down the knowledge of Mega Evolution—with the great lore of Lord {{p|Rayquaza}}, who was the beginning of all."'' ({{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}})</ref><ref>[[Korrina]], [[Hyperspace Sky Pillar]]: ''"I'm gonna get to meet—and battle—the very first Pokémon that ever Mega Evolved..."'' ({{g|Legends: Z-A}} — [[Mega Dimension]])</ref> According to the legend, as told by [[Zinnia]] at [[Sky Pillar]] and reiterated by [[Ansha]], a huge meteoroid struck the planet 1,000 years ago, creating the crater where currently lies [[Sootopolis City]] and causing natural energy to pour out of the cracks. In turn, this caused [[Primal Reversion|Primal]] {{p|Groudon}} and Primal {{p|Kyogre}} to reawaken and fight for it over endless, world-defining clashes. The people at the time, the [[Draconid people|Draconids]], could only stand by and wish for Rayquaza to appear and bring salvation, as it had done before. Responding to the Draconids' wishes, Rayquaza descended over the brilliant meteoroid and transformed into a sublime figure before quelling the conflict—in this sense, the meteoroid acted as a [[Key Stone]], amplifying the wishes into the bond necessary to connect the people to Rayquaza, who already had the innate potential to Mega Evolve. [[AZ]] witnessed these events.<ref>[[Zinnia]]: ''"A witness to this series of events, a tall [[AZ|visitor]] from a [[Kalos|distant land]], said, “It is the Δ (Delta), born of the great disturbances in this world. By the bonds born of mankind's wish and the power of the stones, it will calm the troubles that plague the world.”"'' ({{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}})</ref><ref>[[Emma]]: ''"Ah! I just remembered that [[AZ]] mentioned something else. He said during his long journey searching for {{p|Floette}}, he saw a phenomenon in [[Hoenn]] that may have been the beginning of all Mega Evolution!"'' ({{g|Legends: Z-A}})</ref> The meeting between humanity and Rayquaza allowed for the mechanism behind the phenomenon to be understood, which led to the current theory of Mega Evolution.<ref>Scientist, [[Devon Corporation]]: "''Those who saw the way that Rayquaza, possessing this special power, reacted to their [[Key Stone]]s to transform itself, began research into the subject. It came to be recognized as a form of [[Evolution]], a new possibility for Pokémon. And what we stitched together from all of this long research is the current theory of Mega Evolution."'' ({{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}})</ref>

During the events of {{g|X and Y}}, the prevailing idea was that Mega Evolution was a phenomenon exclusive to the [[Kalos]] region,<ref>[[Professor Sycamore]]: ''"And why are there examples of Mega Evolution only in the [[Kalos]] [[region]]? There's still so much we don't know..."'' ({{g|X and Y}})</ref> where the first-ever Mega Evolution supposedly took place after a {{pkmn|Trainer}} and {{p|Lucario}} found the first known [[Mega Stone]] and Key Stone.<ref>NPC, [[Tower of Mastery]]: ''"Long, long ago, a {{pkmn|Trainer}} came to this land accompanied by a {{p|Lucario}}. They found two strange stones. This is said to have led to the world's first Mega Evolution."'' ({{g|X and Y}})</ref><ref>Painting, [[Lumiose Museum]]: ''"The [[Tower of Mastery]] stands to the north of [[Shalour City]]. Two strange stones were once discovered in this area, which are now thought to have been the first known [[Mega Stone]] and Key Stone."'' ({{g|Legends: Z-A}})</ref> In the five years leading to {{g|Legends: Z-A}}, however, this notion seems to have been debunked,<ref>[[Mission (Legends: Z-A)#Side missions|Constance]]: ''"The story goes that this [[AZ]] person traveled all the way to some far-off region called [[Hoenn]]. There, he researched the origins of Mega Evolution to satisfy his own curiosity."'' ({{g|Legends: Z-A}})</ref> with paintings of the [[Tower of Mastery]] at the [[Lumiose Museum]] now claiming that Lucario was the first Pokémon to Mega Evolve in the Kalos region, specifically. Despite this, [[Professor Sycamore]]'s theory on the origin of Mega Stones being a consequence of the use of the [[ultimate weapon]] seems to still be upheld, at least partially, with AZ himself supporting his claims.<ref>[[Emma]]: ''"[[Professor Sycamore]]'s theory was that Mega Stones formed three thousand years ago... when certain stones were irradiated by the light—the energy of the [[Legendary Pokémon]]—that was fired from the [[ultimate weapon]]. AZ nodded when he heard that. According to him, that's why we've been finding new types of Mega Stones recently. After all, the ultimate weapon was fired again five years ago..."'' ({{g|Legends: Z-A}})</ref> In {{g|Sun and Moon}}, [[Sina]] implies the phenomenon does not naturally occur in regions far from Kalos, such as [[Alola]].<ref>[[Sina]]: ''"It's so mysterious... to be talking about Mega Evolution here, in a region so far away from Kalos..."'' ({{g|Sun and Moon}}).</ref>

According to Professors {{prof|Cozmo}} and Sycamore, Mega Evolution triggers the release of the entirety of a Pokémon's hidden energy at once,<ref>[[Professor Cozmo]]: ''"We will start off by artificially replicating the massive energy that is triggered at the time of Mega Evolution!"'' ({{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}})</ref><ref>[[Lysandre]]: ''"According to Professor Sycamore's research, Mega Evolution releases all of a Pokémon's hidden energy at once."'' ({{g|X and Y}})</ref> implying a strong connection to a Pokémon's own life force. This is further suggested by the fact that [[Infinity Energy]], the power source used as fuel for the ultimate weapon, has been confirmed multiple times to be made of the life energy of Pokémon,<ref>[[Mr. Stone]]: ''"And what energy source could power such a dreadful weapon? Do you know? You see... It ran on the life energy of Pokémon. The energy that could be gained by the sacrifice of so many Pokémon..."'' ({{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}})</ref><ref>[[Lysandre Labs]], B3F: ''"The weapon will be powered by living Pokémon—or rather by the life energy they contain."'' ({{g|Legends: Z-A}})</ref> and that the [[Devon Corporation]] researched into Mega Evolution in order to develop Infinity Energy. In addition, Pokémon Legends: Z-A introduces [[Mega Power]], a form of energy emitted by [[Ange]] from within [[Prism Tower]] that, when in excessive amounts, is able to make wild Pokémon enter a frenzied, Mega-Evolved state that heavily strains its body, a process known as [[Rogue Mega Evolution]]. [[Mable]] suggests that {{p|Xerneas}}'s life energy can act similar to Mega Power, enabling the phenomenon of Rogue Mega Evolution.<ref>[[Mable]]: ''"The excessive [[Mega Power]] from the tower caused [[Rogue Mega Evolution]], and if {{p|Xerneas}} shows up, something similar could happen again. I mean, it has command of basically an unlimited pool of life energy!"'' ({{g|Legends: Z-A}})</ref> Mega Power can be stored in a [[Mega Ring]] and be used by the {{player}} to Mega Evolve a Pokémon or upgrade a [[move]] into a [[Plus Move]].

In {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, [[Colress]] questions whether or not [[Z-Power]] can surpass the Mega Ring.<ref>[[Colress]]: ''"[[Z-Power]]... Is it the true potential that I seek? Does it surpass the [[Mega Ring]]?" ({{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}})''</ref> [[Dexio]] and Sina also imply that the two are similar due both being powered up by the Trainer-Pokémon relational bond.<ref>[[Sina]]: ''"You know, when you think about it, the [[Z-Power Ring]] helps the feelings of a Trainer reach their Pokémon so it can use its [[Z-Move]], right? It only follows that it should be able to achieve Mega Evolution, too!"'' ({{g|Sun and Moon}})</ref>

Mega Evolution is also referenced in the {{DL|Magazines in the Pokémon world|Occulture}} magazine and in the [[Paldea]] [[Pokédex]], where it is mentioned that {{p|Roaring Moon}} resembles Mega {{p|Salamence}}.
{{endspoilers}}

===In battle===
[[File:Blaziken Mega Evolution.png|thumb|left|240px|{{p|Blaziken}} Mega Evolving into Mega Blaziken]]
In the [[core series]] games, Mega Evolution requires the player to hold a [[Key Stone]] and a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} capable of Mega Evolution holding its compatible [[Mega Stone]]. Only {{p|Rayquaza}} does not need a Mega Stone to Mega Evolve; instead, it must know the move {{m|Dragon Ascent}}. In {{LGPE}}, the player simply needs to have the required Mega Stone in their bag, since there is no held item feature. Although most media state that a strong bond with the Pokémon and their Trainer is needed, neither [[friendship]] nor [[affection]] is necessary to Mega Evolve in the games.

A Mega-Evolved Pokémon has different [[base stats]], with the exception of {{stat|HP}}, and can have a different [[Ability]] and [[type]] from its non-Mega-Evolved form. Every Mega-Evolved Pokémon (except for Mega {{p|Alakazam}} in [[Generation VI]]) has a [[base stat]] total 100 points higher than that of its base form, though in {{g|Legends: Z-A}}, {{p|Mawile}}, {{p|Medicham}}, and {{p|Starmie}} have a greater increase in [[stat]]s. For the former two, this is to make up for the lack of Abilities in the game (they both have Abilities that double their {{stat|Attack}} stats, namely {{a|Huge Power}} and {{a|Pure Power}}), while the reason in Starmie's case is presently unknown though likely similar. Mega Zygarde gains only 70 points.

In any {{pkmn|battle}}, each {{pkmn|Trainer}} may only Mega Evolve a single Pokémon once. Mega Evolution is essentially a free action a Pokémon may make in addition to its normal [[move]], but if a Pokémon will not use a move, it cannot Mega Evolve. Mega Evolution occurs [[priority|before]] most actions except [[recall|switching out]]. A Mega-Evolved Pokémon will only revert to its original state if it [[fainting|faints]] or the battle ends; if it is switched out, it will remain Mega Evolved.

A Pokémon cannot Mega Evolve if it is being held in the airborne phase of {{m|Sky Drop}}. Neither volatile nor non-volatile [[status condition]]s such as {{status|paralysis}}, {{status|sleep}}, or {{status|infatuation}} will have any effect over a Pokémon's ability to Mega Evolve, even if they result in the Pokémon not being able to attack that turn.

Mega Stones are not affected by most moves or Abilities. The moves {{m|Bestow}}, {{m|Covet}}, {{m|Fling}}, {{m|Thief}}, {{m|Trick}}, and {{m|Switcheroo}} will fail to move a Mega Stone to or from a Pokémon that could use it to Mega Evolve, and the Abilities {{a|Magician}}, {{a|Pickpocket}} and {{a|Symbiosis}} will not activate. {{m|Knock Off}} cannot remove a Mega Stone from a Pokémon that can use it to Mega Evolve, so its power will not be increased since it cannot remove the item. The moves {{m|Embargo}} and {{m|Magic Room}} and the Ability {{a|Klutz}} will not prevent a Pokémon from using its respective Mega Stone to Mega Evolve.

Changes in a Pokémon's [[Ability]] will take place immediately. A {{p|Sharpedo}} that normally has {{a|Speed Boost}} will not gain a boost in {{stat|Speed}} at the end of the turn it Mega Evolves, but if it uses a biting move such as {{m|Crunch}} that turn, it will be boosted by {{a|Strong Jaw}}, its Ability as Mega Sharpedo.

A transformed Pokémon (either by {{m|Transform}} or {{a|Imposter}}) is unable to Mega Evolve. It will fail to Mega Evolve even if it is transformed into the correct species and it is holding the respective Mega Stone. However, it is still possible to transform into a Mega-Evolved Pokémon. The restriction of only one Mega Evolution per battle does not apply to transformed Pokémon.

====Generation VI====
In [[Generation VI]], performing Mega Evolution will not alter the turn order the turn the Pokémon undergoes Mega Evolution. A Pokémon with a lower Speed stat than their opponent will still go after them on the one turn the Mega Evolution occurs, even if their Mega Evolution increases Speed and would otherwise cause them to go first. The opposite is also true for Pokémon whose Speed stat decreases after Mega Evolution, such as {{p|Garchomp}}. However, turn order will be determined normally on every turn afterwards.

Otherwise, stat changes and type changes due to Mega Evolution take effect immediately and damage calculation proceeds as usual. For example, a Pokémon whose Mega Evolution has a lower base {{stat|Defense}} stat takes greater damage from physical moves on the turn it Mega Evolves. Likewise, the move {{m|Gyro Ball}} considers the Pokémon's Speed stat after Mega Evolution for damage calculation, not before. Even if a Pokémon only has an Ability such as {{a|Prankster}} before Mega Evolution, appropriate moves will gain priority. If a Pokémon gains Prankster upon Mega Evolution, appropriate moves will not gain priority.

When the player Mega Evolves a Pokémon for the first time since the save file is accessed, a longer animation than usual will play, showing the [[player character]] activating the Mega Evolution with their [[Mega Bracelet]]. On subsequent uses of Mega Evolution, a shorter animation will play, showing only the Pokémon as it Mega Evolves.

====Generation VII====
In [[Generation VII]], a Pokémon's Speed after Mega Evolution is used to determine turn order, not its Speed before. Likewise, if a Pokémon only has an Ability such as Prankster before Mega Evolution, appropriate moves will not gain priority. If a Pokémon gains Prankster upon Mega Evolution, appropriate moves will gain priority. {{p|Rayquaza}} cannot Mega Evolve if it is holding a [[Z-Crystal]].

In {{LGPE}}, as the [[held item]] mechanic is not implemented, the player simply needs to have the compatible Mega Stone in their bag to access a Pokémon's Mega Evolution. The player can also manually pick which form Charizard or Mewtwo can become from the move menu.

====Generation IX====
[[File:Rogue Mega Evolution.png|thumb|250px|A Rogue Mega {{p|Victreebel}}]]
Mega Evolution returned in {{g|Legends: Z-A}} after seven years of absence.

Mega-Evolved Pokémon are shown to now be surrounded by a rainbow-colored aura. It is manually activated while clicking the right thumb stick, but unlike in previous games, only when the "Mega Gauge" is full, which can be done by using moves on opposing Pokémon or by gathering orbs of [[Mega Power]], which are dropped by opposing Mega-Evolved Pokémon. Additionally, Mega Evolution no longer lasts until the end of the battle and is now on a time limit, which can be slightly extended by gathering Mega Power orbs. Mega Stones need to be held by the affiliated Pokémon in order to allow Mega Evolution. Unlike in previous games, the player can Mega Evolve their Pokémon multiple times per battle.

[[Rogue Mega Evolution]] is a phenomenon that causes [[wild Pokémon]] to Mega Evolve on their own, without the need of a Trainer. These Pokémon are apparently in pain, much bigger than normal after Mega Evolving, and surrounded by a pink-colored aura. Calming a Rogue Mega-Evolved Pokémon will reward the [[Mega Stone]] that is compatible with the defeated Pokémon. [[Team MZ]] is tasked with investigating this strange abnormality by [[Quasartico Inc.]]<ref>"[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-legends-z-a Pokémon Legends: Z-A | Pokémon.com]: ''"[[Quasartico Inc.]], the corporation driving [[Lumiose City]]'s redevelopment, will task you and the rest of [[Team MZ]] with aiding their investigation into these strange occurrences. Work together with your friends from Team MZ to take on and calm a variety of [[Rogue Mega Evolution|Rogue Mega-Evolved]] Pokémon. You can also obtain Mega Stones by pacifying Rogue Mega-Evolved Pokémon.''"</ref>

In the [[Mega Dimension]] DLC, Z Mega Evolution is introduced for the first time. Z Mega Evolutions take less time to unleash moves compared to other Mega Evolutions, but burn through [[Mega Power]] much faster.<ref name="MegaLucarioZ"/>

===Outside of battle===
[[File:Mega Evolution Contest Spectacular.png|thumb|left|220px|A {{p|Gardevoir}} Mega Evolving in a [[Pokémon Contest|Contest Spectacular]]]]
In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, Mega Evolution can also occur during the {{pkmn|Contest#Secondary judging|Talent Round}} of [[Pokémon Contest|Pokémon Contest Spectaculars]]. If the participating Pokémon is holding its corresponding Mega Stone when its [[appeal]] causes the audience's excitement to reach its peak, it will Mega Evolve and perform a {{DL|Appeal|Spectacular Talent}}. The Pokémon will remain Mega-Evolved for the remainder of the Talent Round.

When summoned by the [[Eon Flute]], {{p|Latios}}{{sup/6|OR}}/{{p|Latias}}{{sup/6|AS}} will Mega Evolve before the player mounts it to [[soaring in the sky|soar in the sky]]. It will Mega Evolve even if it is not holding its corresponding Mega Stone, since the Eon Pokémon is summoned even if it is currently not in the player's game.
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===Gallery===
====Icons====
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==In the side series games==
===Pokémon Champions===
Players will be able to Mega Evolve their Pokémon in [[Pokémon Champions]] through the [[Omni Ring]].<ref>[https://champions.pokemon.com/en-us/ The Omni Ring—A Battle Essential! | Pokémon Champions] "Other special features may be added to the Omni Ring in the future! Research is being conducted to make the Omni Ring capable of drawing out a variety of Pokémon capabilities."</ref>

==In the spin-off games==
===[[Pokémon GO]]===
{{main|Mega Evolution (GO)}}
Mega Evolution was introduced in Pokémon GO on August 27, 2020. Rather than using a [[Mega Stone]], an eligible Pokémon consumes [[Mega Energy]] to undergo Mega Evolution for 8 real life hours.

===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
{{main|Mega Evolution (Masters)}}
Certain [[sync pair]]s can Mega Evolve their Pokémon by performing a [[sync move]] in Pokémon Masters EX since the game's launch.

===[[Pokémon UNITE]]===
[[File:UNITE Mega Pokémon Official Artwork.png|200px|thumb|Four Mega Evolutions in Pokémon UNITE]]
{{p|Mewtwo}} can become [[Mewtwo (Unite License X)|Mega Mewtwo X]] or [[Mewtwo (Unite License Y)|Mega Mewtwo Y]]. This is facilitated by its {{a|Pressure}} [[Ability]], which has a Mega gauge which is filled by using [[basic attack]]s and {{UNITE|move}}s on members of the opposing team. If the gauge is full, and Mewtwo is at least [[Level]] 5, it will Mega Evolve.

Unlike in the [[core series]], Mewtwo can only be Mega Evolved for a set amount of time, delineated by the Mega gauge draining back to empty, after which it returns to being a normal Mewtwo. However, Mewtwo can refill its Mega gauge to Mega Evolve multiple times in the same battle. When Mega Evolved, Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y have different basic attacks and increased stats compared to Mewtwo.

Starting from version 1.14.1.2, Mewtwo spends some of the [[Aeos energy]] it is holding when it Mega Evolves. The Mega Evolution will last longer if Mewtwo uses up more Aeos energy.

There are two [[Unite License]]s for Mewtwo. While both of them allow for using Mewtwo in a [[Unite Battle]], each one has separate characteristics. Only the Unite License X one Mega Evolves into Mega Mewtwo X, while the Unite License Y one Mega Evolves into Mega Mewtwo Y.

Starting from version 1.20.1.2, Mewtwo is required to hold its respective Mega Stone, either Mewtwonite X or Mewtwonite Y depending on the Unite License, as a held item.

In a letter from the producer released on July 15, 2025, it was announced that more Mega-Evolved Pokémon were planned to be added to the game to celebrate the release of Pokémon Legends: Z-A.<ref>[https://community.pokemon.com/en-us/discussion/19322/letter-from-the-producer-pokemon-unite-s-4th-anniversary Letter from the Producer—Pokémon UNITE’s 4th Anniversary]</ref> {{UNITE|Mega Lucario}} was the first of these new Mega Evolutions to release, followed by {{UNITE|Mega Charizard X}}. More Mega-Evolved Pokémon would also be released throughout the rest of 2025, including {{UNITE|Mega Gyarados}} and {{UNITE|Mega Charizard Y}}.<ref>[https://x.com/Pokemon/status/1962712084421992841]</ref>

Unlike Mewtwo, these Mega-Evolved Pokémon have separate [[Unite license]]s from their base forms. When using the Unite license, the Pokémon starts off in their base form, however they can only choose one specific set of moves and have a different [[Ability]]. When the Pokémon uses its [[Move (UNITE)#Unite Move|Unite Move]], it will Mega Evolve. When Mega Evolved, various aspects of the Pokémon are changed. The Pokémon's Ability is changed and their basic attacks and/or moves are upgraded in some way. Like Mewtwo, the Mega Evolution only lasts for a limited time and the Pokémon are also required to hold their respective Mega Stones as a held item.

===Puck series===
[[File:Frienda Mega Evolution Power.png|thumb|120px|The Mega Energy "Highway" as seen in Pokémon Frienda]]
====[[Pokémon Tretta]]====
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====[[Pokémon Ga-Olé]]====
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====[[Pokémon Mezastar]]====
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====[[Pokémon Frienda]]====
Introduced during the [[Set 5 (Frienda)|fifth set]], Mega Evolution is one of the main mechanics that can be assigned to a Frienda Pick, similarly to [[Z-Move|Z-Moves]] and the [[Terastal phenomenon]].

At the start of each attacking turn, the player will be prompted with a '''Mega Evolution Chance!''' (Japanese: '''メガシンカチャンス！'''If the player decides to Mega Evolve their Pokémon, they will be presented with a rhythm game-esque "highway" of Mega Evolution marks and will be challenged to touch the Mega Evolution mark at the bottom of the screen as they intersect. Doing so accurately will increase the Pokémon's '''Mega Evolution Power''' (Japanese: '''メガシンカパワー'''). A total of five Mega Evolution marks will move down, and if the player is accurate enough with at least two marks, the Pokémon will Mega Evolve. Additionally, if the player uses the real-world Pokémon MEGA RING accessory, they will skip the requirement of needing at least two successful marks to activate mega evolution, and will be able to exceed the previous maximum power of Mega Evolution for an even stronger boost.

When a Mega Evolved Pokémon attacks, the Attack Roulette will apply a '''Mega Evolution Bonus!''' (Japanese: '''メガシンカボーナス！''') and upgrade the largest value to a double-size rainbow-colored space with a value equal to the Mega Evolution Power attained. The size of the rainbow-colored space will be increased even further with the Pokémon MEGA RING. A Pokémon will remain in its Mega Evolved form for as long as it is able to battle and only one Pokémon may Mega Evolve per session.

===Super Smash Bros. series===
[[File:Mega Charizard X SSB4.png|thumb|250px|Charizard as Mega Charizard X in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]
====[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]====
{{SSB|Charizard}} and {{SSB|Lucario}}'s [[Final Smash]]es are both Mega Evolution, which transforms them into Mega Charizard X and Mega Lucario, respectively. This Mega Evolution acts as a temporary power-up for the duration of the Final Smash.

{{SSB|Mewtwo}}'s Final Smash is {{m|Psystrike}}, which has it Mega Evolve into Mega Mewtwo Y then use Psystrike.

Mega Venusaur and Mega Blastoise appear as trophies in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS. Mega {{p|Blastoise}}, Mega {{p|Blaziken}}, Mega {{p|Kangaskhan}}, Mega {{p|Venusaur}}, Mega {{p|Lucario}}, Mega {{p|Mewtwo}} X, Mega Mewtwo Y, and Mega {{p|Charizard}} X appear as trophies in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

=====Description=====
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====[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]====
Mewtwo retains its [[Final Smash]] Psystrike from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U, which still causes it to Mega Evolve into Mega Mewtwo Y.

Lucario's Final Smash, Aura Storm, has it Mega Evolve into Mega Lucario in order to use it.

Mega Charizard X, Mega Kangaskhan, Mega Mewtwo Y, Mega Lucario, and Mega {{p|Diancie}} appear as {{sbw|Spirit}}s.

===[[Pokémon Shuffle]]===
{{main|Mega Evolution (Shuffle)}}
Before a Pokémon's Mega Evolution can be used in Pokémon Shuffle, its respective [[Mega Stone]] must be obtained (or in {{p|Rayquaza}}'s case, the [[File:Meteorite Shuffle.png|link=]] [[Meteorite]]). Methods to obtain a Mega Stone include:
* Defeating a Pokémon's Mega-Evolved form in a {{pkmn|Trainer}} battle, usually at the end of each {{DL|Stage (Shuffle)|Main stage|main stage area}}.
* Completing certain objectives on [[Mission Card]]s.
* Reaching certain {{OBP|Trainer rank|Shuffle}}s by catching several different species of Pokémon.
* Achieving a high rank in a [[competitive stage]].
* Clearing certain milestone stages in an [[escalation battle]].

The Pokémon placed in the first position (furthest to the left) when selecting {{DL|Pokémon Shuffle|Support Pokémon}} will Mega Evolve after the player fills the Mega Gauge. This is filled by matching the Pokémon being Mega Evolved, or by matching Pokémon with the {{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Mega Boost}}({{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Mega Boost+|+}}, {{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Mega Boost++|++}}) {{OBP|Skill|Shuffle}}s who are of the same [[type]] as the Pokémon being Mega Evolved. The size of the Mega Gauge depends on the Pokémon being Mega Evolved, with each Pokémon requiring different numbers of icons to be matched to fill its gauge. The maximum amount of icons needed to fill the gauge can be permanently decreased by using [[File:Mega Speedup.png|20px|link=]] Mega Speedup {{DL|List of items in Pokémon Shuffle|Enhancements}}, with each Pokémon having a different maximum amount of Mega Speedups they can take.

Once a Pokémon is Mega Evolved, its skill is replaced by its Mega Effect for the remainder of the battle. Mega Effect varies between Pokémon.

===[[Pokémon Rumble World]]===
The player gains the ability to Mega Evolve their Pokémon after completing the challenge "Raid of the Mighty General", then receiving the Special Stone Shop and a Mega Key from the rewards section of the ordinary shop. [[Mega Stone]]s for currently owned Pokémon can be bought and immediately attached to its corresponding Pokémon using the Special Stone Shop. The first Mega Stone of the player's choice is free (unless either the [[Red Orb|Red]] or [[Blue Orb]] is chosen instead) and every one after it costs 5 Poké Diamonds. During battle, Mega Evolution can be performed by tapping the Mega Evolution button using a Pokémon equipped with a Mega Stone in battle. Mega Evolution can be used again on any Pokémon in the same battle, unlike in the main games.

Mega-Evolved Pokémon revert after a completed trip, or when they are defeated or switched out. Mega Evolving will send out a shockwave that damages enemy Pokémon. This shockwave is capable of defeating and tipping over opposing Pokémon. Additionally, it also resets any negative status conditions or status changes the Pokémon had before Mega Evolving.

===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series===
{{Incomplete|section|Information for Stat modifiers while Mega Evolved}}

====[[Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon]]====
[[File:Mega Evolution ingame PSMD.png|thumb|left|250px|Mega Evolution in Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon]]
[[File:Berserk PSMD.png|thumb|250px|Mega Alakazam in Berserk mode]]
Mega Evolution allows Pokémon to become more powerful, attack multiple enemies, and break down walls. To achieve Mega Evolution, the player must find an [[File:MDBag Awakening Emera VI Sprite.png]] [[Emera#List of emeras|Awakening Emera]] in a Dungeon. These [[Emera]]s can be attached to a Looplet of a Pokémon that can Mega Evolve, causing it to Mega Evolve immediately. A Looplet attached with an Awakening emera will have a rainbow glow [[File:MDBag Looplet 3 VI Sprite.png]]. Should it be given to {{p|Mewtwo}} or {{p|Charizard}}, their Mega Evolution will be chosen randomly.

A bar will appear above the Mega-Evolved Pokémon after it transforms and will slowly start to fill up. As long as the bar is present, the Mega-Evolved Pokémon will keep their form even when moving to the next floor. Once the bar is filled, the Mega-Evolved Pokémon will go into {{DL|Status condition (Mystery Dungeon)|Miscellaneous status conditions|Berserk mode}}. In Berserk mode, the Pokémon will move around and use a powerful attack on any Pokémon surrounding it, friend and foe alike. This will go away after a while, and the Pokémon will revert to normal. When Mega Evolved, its [[regular attack]] will get a huge boost in power and range, destroy walls, and reveal purple sparkling spots on the floor which can be picked up for an item.

Attaching an Awakening Emera to a Pokémon that cannot Mega Evolve increases its stats by a lot and give it different boosts. Pokémon that cannot Mega Evolve with an Awakening Emera attached will not go into Berserk mode.

Awakening Emeras are hard to find and appear randomly in dungeons; like other Emeras, they will disappear if they are not reached in time.
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====[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX]]====
Mega Evolution returns in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX, and in this game is achieved by eating an Empowerment Seed. Mega-Evolved Pokémon also have all of the bonuses granted by the Awakened status: linked moves always result in critical hits, moves will never miss, and moves will ignore unfavorable type matchups. Compared to the Awakened status, the only additional bonus Mega Evolution grants is the potential to change a Pokémon's type and ability.

As in Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon, if {{p|Mewtwo}} or {{p|Charizard}} Mega Evolves, their Mega Evolution will be chosen randomly.

Some bosses will also undergo Mega Evolution:
* During {{p|Rayquaza}}'s rematch or Mewtwo's boss fight, both will Mega Evolve once their health drops below one half of their total. Mewtwo will Mega Evolve randomly into Mega Mewtwo X or Mega Mewtwo Y.

===[[Pokémon Picross]]===
Once a player purchases a Mega Pencil from [[Professor Tetra]] for 500 Picrites, puzzles for Mega Evolutions can be solved. Only one Mega Evolution can be set at one time, and they cannot be brought alongside their normal forms. Their skills are higher ranked than their normal counterpart, and they can be used on larger puzzles.

===[[Pokkén Tournament]]===
{{pokken|Lucario}}, {{pokken|Garchomp}}, {{pokken|Gardevoir}}, {{pokken|Gengar}}, {{pokken|Charizard}}, {{pokken|Blaziken}}, {{pokken|Sceptile}}, {{pokken|Scizor}}, {{pokken|Blastoise}}, {{pokken|Mewtwo}}, and [[Shadow Mewtwo]] are able to Mega Evolve through Synergy Burst, with Charizard and both of the Mewtwo Mega Evolving into their X forms. Mega Evolution can be triggered whenever a Pokémon capable of it has its Synergy Gauge filled up to the max during a battle. The Mega-Evolved Pokémon will revert to its regular form once it has used up all of its [[Synergy]] power.

In addition, every time when Shadow Mewtwo is fought against in the game's story mode, it will Mega Evolve before the battle begins and stay in this state for the entire fight.

On the [[Dragon's Nest]] battle stage, Mega {{p|Rayquaza}} appears in the form of both an enormous statue alongside the battle arena and a drawing on the ground of the battle arena. On the [[Old Ferrum Town (Winter)]] battle stage, Mega {{p|Swampert}} appears in the form of a giant snow sculpture. Mega Rayquaza itself is also a Support Pokémon available as part of the Pokkén Tournament DX Battle Pack.

===[[Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket]]===
{{main|Pokémon ex (TCG Pocket)|section=Mega Evolution Pokémon ex}}
Mega Evolution Pokémon appear in [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket]] as '''Mega Evolution Pokémon ex''' cards, a variation of {{TCGP|Pokémon ex}}, debuting in the [[Mega Rising (TCG Pocket)|Mega Rising]] expansion. Mega Evolution Pokémon ex cards in Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket are designed to be similar to their counterparts in the physical [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]], with yellow names and a black-and-yellow {{TCGP Icon|Mega ex}} symbol next to them. When a player's Mega Evolution Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, the opponent earns 3 points, thereby instantly winning the game.

====List of Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket cards featuring Mega Evolution Pokémon====
The following is a list of cards mentioning or featuring Mega-Evolved Pokémon in [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket]].
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{{TCGPocketCardList/Card|cardname={{TCG ID|Mega Rising|Mega Pinsir ex|2|Mega Pinsir}}{{TCGP Icon|Mega ex}}|type=Grass|rows=3}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Grass|set=Mega Rising|num=002/226|rarity=Diamond|rarity count=4}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Grass|set=Mega Rising|num=251/226|rarity=Star|rarity count=2}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Grass|set=Mega Rising|num=272/226|rarity=Star|rarity count=2}}

{{TCGPocketCardList/Card|cardname={{TCG ID|Mega Rising|Mega Blaziken ex|36|Mega Blaziken}}{{TCGP Icon|Mega ex}}|type=Fire|rows=3}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Fire|set=Mega Rising|num=036/226|rarity=Diamond|rarity count=4}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Fire|set=Mega Rising|num=254/226|rarity=Star|rarity count=2}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Fire|set=Mega Rising|num=284/226|rarity=Star|rarity count=3}}

{{TCGPocketCardList/Card|cardname={{TCG ID|Mega Rising|Mega Gyarados ex|52|Mega Gyarados}}{{TCGP Icon|Mega ex}}|type=Water|rows=3}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Water|set=Mega Rising|num=052/226|rarity=Diamond|rarity count=4}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Water|set=Mega Rising|num=255/226|rarity=Star|rarity count=2}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Water|set=Mega Rising|num=285/226|rarity=Star|rarity count=3}}

{{TCGPocketCardList/Card|cardname={{TCG ID|Mega Rising|Mega Ampharos ex|85|Mega Ampharos}}{{TCGP Icon|Mega ex}}|type=Lightning|rows=3}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Lightning|set=Mega Rising|num=085/226|rarity=Diamond|rarity count=4}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Lightning|set=Mega Rising|num=258/226|rarity=Star|rarity count=2}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Lightning|set=Mega Rising|num=277/226|rarity=Star|rarity count=2}}

{{TCGPocketCardList/Card|cardname={{TCG ID|Mega Rising|Mega Altaria ex|102|Mega Altaria}}{{TCGP Icon|Mega ex}}|type=Psychic|rows=3}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Psychic|set=Mega Rising|num=102/226|rarity=Diamond|rarity count=4}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Psychic|set=Mega Rising|num=259/226|rarity=Star|rarity count=2}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Psychic|set=Mega Rising|num=286/226|rarity=Star|rarity count=3}}

{{TCGPocketCardList/Card|cardname={{TCG ID|Mega Rising|Mega Absol ex|151|Mega Absol}}{{TCGP Icon|Mega ex}}|type=Darkness|rows=4}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Darkness|set=Mega Rising|num=151/226|rarity=Diamond|rarity count=4}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Darkness|set=Mega Rising|num=262/226|rarity=Star|rarity count=2}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Darkness|set=Mega Rising|num=280/226|rarity=Star|rarity count=2}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Darkness|set=Promo-B|num=009/P-B}}

{{TCGPocketCardList/Card|cardname={{TCG ID|Promo-B|Mega Pidgeot ex|6|Mega Pidgeot}}{{TCGP Icon|Mega ex}}|type=Colorless|rows=1}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Colorless|set=Promo-B|num=006/P-B}}

{{TCGPocketCardList/Card|cardname={{TCG ID|Crimson Blaze|Mega Venusaur ex|4|Mega Venusaur}}{{TCGP Icon|Mega ex}}|type=Grass|rows=3}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Grass|set=Crimson Blaze|num=004/069|rarity=Diamond|rarity count=4}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Grass|set=Crimson Blaze|num=076/069|rarity=Star|rarity count=2}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Grass|set=Crimson Blaze|num=083/069|rarity=Star|rarity count=2}}

{{TCGPocketCardList/Card|cardname={{TCG ID|Crimson Blaze|Mega Charizard Y ex|14|Mega Charizard Y}}{{TCGP Icon|Mega ex}}|type=Fire|rows=3}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Fire|set=Crimson Blaze|num=014/069|rarity=Diamond|rarity count=4}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Fire|set=Crimson Blaze|num=077/069|rarity=Star|rarity count=2}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Fire|set=Crimson Blaze|num=087/069|rarity=Star|rarity count=3}}

{{TCGPocketCardList/Card|cardname={{TCG ID|Crimson Blaze|Mega Blastoise ex|20|Mega Blastoise}}{{TCGP Icon|Mega ex}}|type=Water|rows=3}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Water|set=Crimson Blaze|num=020/069|rarity=Diamond|rarity count=4}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Water|set=Crimson Blaze|num=078/069|rarity=Star|rarity count=2}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Water|set=Crimson Blaze|num=084/069|rarity=Star|rarity count=2}}

{{TCGPocketCardList/Card|cardname={{TCG ID|Crimson Blaze|Mega Lopunny ex|42|Mega Lopunny}}{{TCGP Icon|Mega ex}}|type=Fighting|rows=3}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Fighting|set=Crimson Blaze|num=042/069|rarity=Diamond|rarity count=4}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Fighting|set=Crimson Blaze|num=079/069|rarity=Star|rarity count=2}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Fighting|set=Crimson Blaze|num=085/069|rarity=Star|rarity count=2}}

{{TCGPocketCardList/Card|cardname={{TCG ID|Crimson Blaze|Mega Steelix ex|52|Mega Steelix}}{{TCGP Icon|Mega ex}}|type=Metal|rows=3}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Metal|set=Crimson Blaze|num=052/069|rarity=Diamond|rarity count=4}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Metal|set=Crimson Blaze|num=080/069|rarity=Star|rarity count=2}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Metal|set=Crimson Blaze|num=086/069|rarity=Star|rarity count=2}}

{{TCGPocketCardList/Card|cardname={{TCG ID|Promo-B|Mega Latios ex|24|Mega Latios}}{{TCGP Icon|Mega ex}}|type=Dragon|rows=1}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Dragon|set=Promo-B|num=024/P-B}}

{{TCGPocketCardList/Card|cardname={{TCG ID|Fantastical Parade|Mega Swampert ex|36|Mega Swampert}}{{TCGP Icon|Mega ex}}|type=Water|rows=3}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Water|set=Fantastical Parade|num=036/155|rarity=Diamond|rarity count=4}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Water|set=Fantastical Parade|num=183/155|rarity=Star|rarity count=2}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Water|set=Fantastical Parade|num=197/155|rarity=Star|rarity count=2}}

{{TCGPocketCardList/Card|cardname={{TCG ID|Fantastical Parade|Mega Gardevoir ex|66|Mega Gardevoir}}{{TCGP Icon|Mega ex}}|type=Psychic|rows=3}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Psychic|set=Fantastical Parade|num=066/155|rarity=Diamond|rarity count=4}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Psychic|set=Fantastical Parade|num=185/155|rarity=Star|rarity count=2}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Psychic|set=Fantastical Parade|num=203/155|rarity=Star|rarity count=3}}

{{TCGPocketCardList/Card|cardname={{TCG ID|Fantastical Parade|Mega Mawile ex|113|Mega Mawile}}{{TCGP Icon|Mega ex}}|type=Metal|rows=3}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Metal|set=Fantastical Parade|num=113/155|rarity=Diamond|rarity count=4}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Metal|set=Fantastical Parade|num=188/155|rarity=Star|rarity count=2}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Metal|set=Fantastical Parade|num=201/155|rarity=Star|rarity count=2}}

{{TCGPocketCardList/Card|cardname={{TCG ID|Fantastical Parade|Mega Kangaskhan ex|127|Mega Kangaskhan}}{{TCGP Icon|Mega ex}}|type=Colorless|rows=3}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Colorless|set=Fantastical Parade|num=127/155|rarity=Diamond|rarity count=4}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Colorless|set=Fantastical Parade|num=189/155|rarity=Star|rarity count=2}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Colorless|set=Fantastical Parade|num=202/155|rarity=Star|rarity count=2}}

{{TCGPocketCardList/Card|cardname={{TCG ID|Promo-B|Mega Medicham ex|29|Mega Medicham}}{{TCGP Icon|Mega ex}}|type=Fighting|rows=1}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Fighting|set=Promo-B|num=029/P-B}}

{{TCGPocketCardList/Footer|type=Colorless}}

==In animation==
===''Pokémon the Series''===
===={{aniseries|BW}}====
* In ''[[Mewtwo — Prologue to Awakening]]'', the first Mega Evolution in {{pkmn|animated series}}-related media was featured, where {{OBP|Mewtwo|M16}} was shown to be capable of changing between its regular form and Mega Mewtwo Y, in which its speed was dramatically boosted, being capable of moving faster than the blink of an eye. The same Mewtwo also played a major role in ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'', once again demonstrating its Mega Evolution capabilities. Unlike in the {{pkmn|games}}, this Mewtwo seemed to be capable of Mega Evolving without the use of a [[Mega Stone]]. However, because the concept of Mega Evolution had not been announced at the time of the movie's release, this transformation remains unnamed in the movie. Some Japanese promotional material for the movie as well as its {{ma|Genesect and the Legend Awakened|manga adaptation}} referred to it as Mewtwo's ''Awakened Form'' (覚醒した姿).<ref>[http://wayback.archive.org/web/20130618180918/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2013/06/130615_m02.html?a001=news ポケモン映画最新作『神速のゲノセクトミュウツー覚醒』へと続くオリジナルストーリーが、テレビで放送決定！]</ref>

===={{aniseries|XY}}====
* In ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]'', the first Mega Evolution in an {{pkmn|animated series}} episode was featured where {{Ash}} saw a Mega {{p|Blaziken}}. In the [[XY002|next episode]], it was revealed to belong to a masked hero called the [[Blaziken Mask]], saving Ash from a free fall from the [[Prism Tower]]. It has since been seen helping Ash and {{ashfr}} on numerous occasions.
* In ''[[XY002|Lumiose City Pursuit!]]'', a Mega {{p|Ampharos}} and a Mega {{p|Charizard}} X appeared as silhouettes while {{an|Professor Sycamore}} told Ash, {{an|Clemont}}, and {{an|Bonnie}} about the concept of Mega Evolution.
* In ''[[XYS01|Mega Evolution Special I]]'', a {{pkmn|Trainer}} named [[Alain]] was featured traveling across the [[Kalos]] [[region]] with his Mega {{TP|Alain|Charizard}} X, challenging other Mega Evolution Trainers. During the episode, Alain battled [[Astrid]]'s Mega {{p|Absol}} and [[Remo]]'s Mega {{p|Garchomp}}, and was victorious in both battles. Later in the special, he even faced the [[Elite Four]] member [[Siebold]] and his Mega {{p|Blastoise}}, but the powerful {{type|Water}} Pokémon proved to be too much for Charizard, causing Alain to lose the battle.
** All known Mega Evolutions released at the time were also featured during the intro of the aforementioned special episode.
* In ''[[XY028|The Bonds of Evolution!]]'', [[Diantha]]'s Mega {{TP|Diantha|Gardevoir}} first appeared using its Mega Evolution powers to break free from {{TRT}}'s binds.
* In ''[[XY032|The Aura Storm!]]'', {{an|Korrina}} has a {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}} that can Mega Evolve, and so does her grandfather [[Gurkinn]]. In ''[[XY043|Origins of Mega Evolution!]]'', it was shown in a flashback how one of Gurkinn's ancestors discovered a [[Key Stone]], while his Lucario discovered a [[Lucarionite]], leading to the first known Mega Evolution.
* In ''[[XY033|Calling from Beyond the Aura!]]'', Korrina told Ash and his friends about a Trainer she had once met who had used a Mega Ampharos.
* In ''[[XY034|The Bonds of Mega Evolution!]]'', a Trainer named [[Mabel]] and her Mega {{p|Mawile}} appeared.
* In ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'', [[Wikstrom]] is seen Mega Evolving his {{p|Scizor}} in a battle against Diantha and her Mega Gardevoir. Later a {{an|Diancie}} Mega Evolved in order to protect the [[Allearth Forest]] from {{OBP|Yveltal|M17}} and restore the [[Diamond Domain]] by creating a new Heart Diamond. At the end of the movie, it was shown that a diamond Diancie had created and given to {{an|Bonnie}} earlier caused it to Mega Evolve, acting as a Key Stone.
* In ''[[XYS02|Mega Evolution Special II]]'', {{an|Steven Stone}}'s {{Shiny}} Mega {{TP|Steven|Metagross}} appeared as well as Mega {{p|Rayquaza}}.
** The intro of the aforementioned special episode also featured all [[#Introduced in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|newly revealed Mega Evolutions]].
* In ''[[XY051|When Light and Dark Collide!]]'', a Mega {{p|Sableye}} appeared as part of ''[[Mega Evolution Pokédex Short|Mairin's Mega Evolution Journal]]''.
* In ''[[XYS03|Mega Evolution Special III]]'', Alain was seen battling a Trainer with a Mega {{p|Tyranitar}}.
* In ''[[XY068|Garchomp's Mega Bond!]]'', {{an|Professor Sycamore}}'s {{TP|Professor Sycamore|Garchomp}} achieved Mega Evolution for the first time and Mega Evolved into a Mega Garchomp.
* In ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'', the {{p|Latios}}, {{p|Latias}}, and {{Shiny}} Rayquaza that {{an|Hoopa}} summoned all Mega Evolved during the movie. Much like the Mewtwo from [[M16|the sixteenth movie]], they were able to Mega Evolve without a Key Stone or their respective Mega Stones.
* In ''[[XYS04|Mega Evolution Special IV]]'', Alain battled ten Mega-Evolved Pokémon and their Trainers in a row, including Mega {{p|Venusaur}}, Mega {{p|Alakazam}}, Mega {{p|Heracross}}, Mega Scizor, Mega Ampharos, Mega {{p|Aggron}}, and Mega {{p|Pinsir}}. The final Trainer of the row was the [[Elite Four]] member [[Malva]], who used a Mega {{p|Houndoom}}. At the end of the episode, Alain was also seen battling a Trainer with a Mega {{p|Banette}}.
* In ''[[XY096|A Giga Battle with Mega Results!]]'', a Mega {{TP|Nurse Joy|Audino}} appeared under the ownership of a [[Nurse Joy]].
* In ''[[XY122|A Real Icebreaker!]]'', [[Wulfric]] Mega Evolved his {{p|Abomasnow}} into Mega Abomasnow to fight against [[Ash's Greninja]] during their [[Gym]] battle.
* In ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'', a Mega Alakazam, Mega {{p|Glalie}}, Mega {{p|Pidgeot}}, Mega {{p|Steelix}}, Shiny Mega {{p|Gengar}}, Shiny Mega Gardevoir, and several other Mega-Evolved Pokémon appeared. With the exception of [[Kimia]]'s Shiny Mega Gardevoir, all other Pokémon were forcibly Mega Evolved through a special device known as Mega Wave, which was being used by [[Alva]] and his minions [[Levi]] and [[Cherie]] to utilize Mega Evolution without the need of a bond. A Mega Wave evolved Mega {{p|Heracross}} and Mega {{p|Pinsir}} were also loaned to {{TRT}}.
* In ''[[XY125|A League of His Own!]]'', Mega {{TP|Trevor|Charizard}} Y owned by {{an|Trevor}} during his [[Lumiose Conference]] battle against Alain.
* In ''[[XY126|Valuable Experience for All!]]'', a Mega {{TP|Sawyer|Sceptile}} owned by [[Sawyer]] during his quarterfinal battle in [[Lumiose Conference]] against {{an|Tierno}}.
* In ''[[XY133|Coming Apart at the Dreams!]]'', [[Lysandre]]'s {{Shiny}} Mega {{p|Gyarados}} where it battled {{cat|Ash's Pokémon}} and Alain's Charizard. It managed to knock out four of Ash's Pokémon, but was finally defeated in ''[[XY135|Rocking Kalos Defenses!]]''.

===={{aniseries|SM}}====
* In ''[[SM033|Big Sky, Small Fry!]]'', A Mega Gyarados appeared in a fantasy where {{an|Lana}} joked about being able to catch one at [[Brooklet Hill]].
* In ''[[SM043|When Regions Collide!]]'', [[Brock]]'s {{TP|Brock|Steelix}} and [[Misty]]'s {{TP|Misty|Gyarados}} Mega Evolved into Mega {{p|Steelix}} and Mega Gyarados while battling [[Kiawe's Turtonator]] and [[Ash's Pikachu]], respectively.
* In ''[[SM089|The Prism Between Light and Darkness!]]'', [[Gozu]]'s {{p|Aggron}} Mega Evolved into Mega Aggron to battle {{an|Professor Kukui}}'s {{p|Braviary}} and {{an|Faba}}'s {{p|Alakazam}} and {{p|Hypno}}.
* In ''[[SM130|Battling Besties!]]'', [[Ilima]]'s {{p|Kangaskhan}} Mega Evolved into Mega Kangaskhan to battle [[Guzma]]'s {{p|Scizor}} during the [[Manalo Conference]].

===={{aniseries|JN}}====
* In ''[[JN084|An Adventure of Mega Proportions!]]'', [[Gurkinn]] Mega Evolved his Alakazam to battle Ash and his {{AP|Lucario}} as a test to get a [[Lucarionite]]. The Mega-Evolved forms of Venusaur, Slowbro, and Camerupt also appeared in a fantasy, marking their debut in the animated series.
* In ''[[JN086|A Battle of Mega Versus Max!]]'', Ash Mega Evolved his Lucario for the first time.
* In ''[[JN104|Taking Two For The Team!]]'', [[Drasna]] Mega Evolved her {{p|Altaria}} during her [[World Coronation Series]] battle against {{Ash}}.
* In ''[[JN105|Reuniting for the First Time!]]'', [[Lisia]] Mega Evolved her Altaria, Ali, during the [[Lilycove City]] [[Pokémon Contest|Pokémon Contest Spectacular]].
* In ''[[JN117|The Fiery Road to Mastership!]]'', {{an|Cynthia}} Mega Evolved her {{TP|Cynthia|Garchomp}} during the [[Masters Eight Tournament]] in a battle against [[Iris's Haxorus]].

====Gallery====
<gallery>
Mega Venusaur anime.png|A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Mega {{p|Venusaur}}
Alain Mega Charizard X.png|[[Alain]]'s Mega {{TP|Alain|Charizard}} X
Trevor Mega Charizard Y.png|{{an|Trevor}}'s Mega {{TP|Trevor|Charizard}} Y
Siebold Mega Blastoise.png|[[Siebold]]'s Mega {{p|Blastoise}}
M19 Mega Beedrill.png|[[Alva]]'s Mega {{p|Beedrill}}
M19 Mega Pidgeot.png|Alva's Mega {{p|Pidgeot}}
Gurkinn Mega Alakazam.png|[[Gurkinn]]'s Mega {{p|Alakazam}}
Mega Evolution Pokédex Slowbro.png|A Mega {{p|Slowbro}}
Mega Gengar anime.png|A Mega {{p|Gengar}}
Alva Mega Gengar.png|Alva's {{Shiny}} Mega Gengar
Ilima Mega Kangaskhan.png|[[Ilima]]'s Mega {{p|Kangaskhan}}
M19 Mega Pinsir.png|Alva's Mega {{p|Pinsir}}
Misty Mega Gyarados.png|{{an|Misty}}'s Mega {{TP|Misty|Gyarados}}
Lysandre Mega Gyarados.png|[[Lysandre]]'s Shiny Mega {{p|Gyarados}}
Mega Heracross Mega Aerodactyl anime.png|A Mega {{p|Aerodactyl}}
Mega Mewtwo X anime.png|A Mega {{p|Mewtwo}} X
Mega Mewtwo Y anime.png|A Mega {{OBP|Mewtwo|M16}} Y
Mega Ampharos XY033.png|A Trainer's Mega {{p|Ampharos}}
Brock Mega Steelix.png|{{an|Brock}}'s Mega {{TP|Brock|Steelix}}
Wikstrom Mega Scizor.png|[[Wikstrom]]'s Mega {{p|Scizor}}
M19 Mega Heracross.png|Alva's Mega {{p|Heracross}}
Malva Mega Houndoom.png|[[Malva]]'s Mega {{p|Houndoom}}
M19 Mega Tyranitar.png|Alva's Mega {{p|Tyranitar}}
Sawyer Mega Sceptile.png|[[Sawyer]]'s Mega {{TP|Sawyer|Sceptile}}
Blaziken Mask Mega Blaziken.png|[[Blaziken Mask]]'s Mega {{p|Blaziken}}
Mega Evolution Pokédex Swampert.png|A Mega {{p|Swampert}}
Diantha Mega Gardevoir.png|[[Diantha]]'s Mega {{TP|Diantha|Gardevoir}}
Kimia Mega Gardevoir.png|[[Kimia]]'s Shiny Mega {{p|Gardevoir}}
Mega Sableye anime.png|A Mega {{p|Sableye}}
Mabel Mega Mawile.png|[[Mabel]]'s Mega {{p|Mawile}}
Gozu Mega Aggron.png|[[Gozu]]'s Mega {{p|Aggron}}
Mega Medicham anime.png|A Mega {{P|Medicham}}
M19 Mega Manectric.png|Alva's Mega {{p|Manectric}}
M19 Mega Sharpedo.png|Alva's Mega {{p|Sharpedo}}
M19 Mega Camerupt.png|Alva's Mega {{p|Camerupt}}
Drasna Mega Altaria.png|[[Drasna]]'s Mega {{p|Altaria}}
M19 Mega Banette.png|Alva's Mega {{p|Banette}}
Astrid Mega Absol.png|[[Astrid]]'s Mega {{p|Absol}}
M19 Mega Glalie.png|Alva's Mega {{p|Glalie}}
Mega Evolution Pokédex Salamence.png|A Mega {{p|Salamence}}
Mega Evolution Pokédex Metagross.png|A Mega {{p|Metagross}}
Steven Shiny Mega Metagross.png|{{an|Steven Stone}}'s Shiny Mega {{TP|Steven|Metagross}}
Hoopa Mega Latias.png|A Mega {{p|Latias}}
Hoopa Mega Latios.png|A Mega {{p|Latios}}
Mega Rayquaza anime.png|A Mega {{DL|Super-ancient Pokémon (XY series)|Rayquaza}}
Hoopa Mega Rayquaza.png|A Shiny Mega {{p|Rayquaza}}
Mega Salamence Mega Lopunny anime.png|A Mega {{p|Lopunny}}
Cynthia Mega Garchomp.png|{{an|Cynthia}}'s Mega {{TP|Cynthia|Garchomp}}
Ash Mega Lucario.png|{{Ash}}'s Mega {{AP|Lucario}}
Wulfric Mega Abomasnow.png|[[Wulfric]]'s Mega {{p|Abomasnow}}
Mega Evolution Pokédex Gallade.png|A Mega {{p|Gallade}}
Nurse Joy Mega Audino.png|[[Nurse Joy]]'s Mega {{TP|Nurse Joy|Audino}}
Mega Diancie M17.png|A Mega {{an|Diancie}}
</gallery>

===''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''===
* In ''[[HZ090|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part One)]]'', [[Roy]] Mega Evolved his {{TP|Roy|Lucario}} into Mega Lucario and [[Ult]] Mega Evolved {{p|Sableye}} in order to battle a {{p|Slaking}} affected by [[Laquium]].
* In ''[[HZ092|Following Traces of Laquium]]'', [[Dot|Nidothing]]'s video was about Mega Evolution. During the video presentation, a Mega {{p|Charizard}} Y, a Mega {{p|Ampharos}}, and a Mega {{p|Gardevoir}} appeared as examples of Mega Evolutions.
* In ''[[HZ107|Friends as Two, Me and You]]'', Ult's {{p|Dragonite}} Mega Evolved during a battle against [[Indi]] and [[Rubina]].
* In ''[[HZ112|Mega Evolution - Roy]]'', during Roy's flashback of how he met his Shiny Lucario, two Pokémon Trainers Mega Evolved their Gardevoir and {{p|Slowbro}}. Also, a Mega {{p|Tyranitar}} appeared during [[Master Mayonnaise]]'s explanation of Mega Evolution to Roy and Ult.
* In ''[[HZ113|Mega Evolution - Ult]]'', [[Emma]] Mega Evolved her Ampharos.
* In [[HZ121]], [[Friede]] was revealed to have obtained a {{p|Starmie}}, nicknamed Instructor Starmie, that was capable of Mega Evolving.
* In [[HZ122]], Friede Mega Evolved his {{TP|Friede|Charizard}} into Mega Charizard Y.
* In [[HZ129]], [[Chalce]] Mega Evolved her {{p|Medicham}} during a battle against [[Hamber]].
* In [[HZ131]], Master Mayonnaise's {{p|Hawlucha}} Mega Evolved during a battle against Roy's Lucario. In the same episode, a Mega Charizard X and Mega Charizard Y appeared in a fantasy as examples of different Mega Evolutions for the same Pokémon.
* In [[HZ132]], during a [[rematch]] against Master Mayonnaise's Hawlucha, Roy successfully Mega Evolved his Lucario into Mega Lucario Z for the first time.

====Gallery====
<gallery>
Mega Charizard X and Y anime.png|A Mega {{p|Charizard}} X
Friede Mega Charizard Y.png|[[Friede]]'s Mega {{TP|Friede|Charizard}} Y
Mega Slowbro HZ112.png|A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Mega {{p|Slowbro}}
Friede Mega Starmie.png|Friede's Mega {{p|Starmie}}
Ult Mega Dragonite.png|[[Ult]]'s Mega {{p|Dragonite}}
Emma Mega Ampharos.png|[[Emma]]'s Mega {{p|Ampharos}}
Mega Tyranitar anime.png|A Mega {{p|Tyranitar}}
HZ112 Trainer Mega Gardevoir.png|A Trainer's Mega {{p|Gardevoir}}
Ult Mega Sableye.png|Ult's Mega {{p|Sableye}}
Chalce Mega Medicham.png|[[Chalce]]'s Mega {{p|Medicham}}
Roy Mega Lucario.png|[[Roy]]'s {{Shiny}} Mega {{TP|Roy|Lucario}}
Roy Mega Lucario Z.png|Roy's Shiny Mega Lucario Z
Master Mayonnaise Mega Hawlucha.png|[[Master Mayonnaise]]'s Mega {{p|Hawlucha}}
</gallery>

===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Red Mega Charizard X PO.png|thumb|250px|[[Red (Origins)|Red]]'s Mega {{TP|Red|Charizard}} X in Pokémon Origins]]
{{OBP|Red|Origins}}'s {{TP|Red|Charizard}} was shown Mega Evolving into Mega Charizard X in ''[[PO04|File 4: Charizard]]'' during Red's battle against {{p|Mewtwo}}, thanks to the Charizardite X and Key Stone given to him by [[Mr. Fuji]] in [[PO02|an earlier episode]]. This situation was the first public appearance of Mega Charizard X and served as its official reveal.

===Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer===
All of the Mega Evolutions debuting in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} were showcased in its [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer|animated trailer]].

====Gallery====
<gallery perrow=6>
ORAS Animated Trailer.png|{{ga|May}} and {{ga|Brendan}} with multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon, [[Primal Reversion|Primal]] {{p|Groudon}}, and Primal {{p|Kyogre}}
Mega Beedrill ORAS Trailer.png|A Mega {{p|Beedrill}}
Mega Pidgeot ORAS Trailer.png|A Mega {{p|Pidgeot}}
Mega Slowbro ORAS Trailer.png|A Mega {{p|Slowbro}}
Mega Steelix ORAS Trailer.png|A Mega {{p|Steelix}}
Mega Sceptile ORAS Trailer.png|A Mega {{p|Sceptile}}
Mega Swampert ORAS Trailer.png|A Mega {{p|Swampert}}
Mega Sableye ORAS Trailer.png|A Mega {{p|Sableye}}
Mega Sharpedo ORAS Trailer.png|A Mega {{p|Sharpedo}}
Mega Camerupt ORAS Trailer.png|A Mega {{p|Camerupt}}
Mega Altaria ORAS Trailer.png|A Mega {{p|Altaria}}
Mega Glalie ORAS Trailer.png|A Mega {{p|Glalie}}
Mega Salamence ORAS Trailer.png|A Mega {{p|Salamence}}
Steven Mega Metagross ORAS Trailer.png|A Mega {{p|Metagross}}
Mega Latias ORAS Trailer.png|A Mega {{p|Latias}}
Mega Latios ORAS Trailer.png|A Mega {{p|Latios}}
Mega Lopunny ORAS Trailer.png|A Mega {{p|Lopunny}}
Mega Gallade ORAS Trailer.png|A Mega {{p|Gallade}}
Mega Audino ORAS Trailer.png|A Mega {{p|Audino}}
Mega Diancie ORAS Trailer.png|A Mega {{p|Diancie}}
</gallery>

===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Mega Rayquaza PG.png|thumb|250px|Mega Rayquaza in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
A Mega {{p|Rayquaza}} appeared in ''[[PG09|The Scoop]]'' under the ownership of [[Player character|a Trainer]], who used it to destroy [[Grand Meteor Delta|a giant meteor]]. Afterwards, it battled against a {{p|Deoxys}} that had emerged from the destroyed meteor.

===Pokémon Evolutions===
A Mega {{p|Gyarados}} appeared in ''[[PE03|The Visionary]]'', under the ownership of [[Lysandre]]. He used it to battle {{ga|Calem}}'s {{p|Xerneas}}, but was quickly defeated.

A Mega {{p|Swampert}} and a Mega {{TP|Zinnia|Salamence}} appeared in ''[[PE06|The Wish]]'', belonging to {{ga|May}} and [[Zinnia]], respectively. In the same episode, May Mega Evolved {{p|Rayquaza}} after catching it.

In ''[[PE08|The Discovery]]'', {{ga|Green}} used a Mega {{p|Blastoise}} against {{ga|Elaine}}'s {{p|Mewtwo}}. Despite its best efforts, Blastoise was no match for the {{pkmn|category|Genetic Pokémon}}'s power.

====Gallery====
<gallery>
Green Mega Blastoise Evolutions.png|{{ga|Green}}'s Mega {{p|Blastoise}}
Lysandre Mega Gyarados Evolutions.png|[[Lysandre]]'s Mega {{p|Gyarados}}
May Mega Swampert Evolutions.png|{{ga|May}}'s Mega {{p|Swampert}}
Zinnia Mega Salamence Evolutions.png|[[Zinnia]]'s Mega {{TP|Zinnia|Salamence}}
May Mega Rayquaza Evolutions.png|{{ga|May}}'s Mega {{p|Rayquaza}}
</gallery>
===POKÉTOON===
Mega Evolution first appeared in the anthology series [[POKÉTOON]] in ''[[PT18|Bonding with Kangaskhan]]'', where {{DL|Butterscotch Cup|Teriola}} and {{DL|Butterscotch Cup|Elamis}} used a Mega {{p|Abomasnow}} and a Mega {{p|Kangaskhan}}, respectively, during a battle. Another Mega Kangaskhan appeared in the episode, under the ownership of [[Karimna and Yurado|Karimna]].

A Mega {{p|Gardevoir}} appeared in ''[[PT19|Another Day with Gardevoir]]'', under the ownership of [[Yugo]].

A Mega {{p|Altaria}} appeared in [[PT20]], under the ownership of Kamina.

====Gallery====
<gallery>
Elamis Mega Kangaskhan.png|Elamis' Mega {{p|Kangaskhan}}
Yugo Mega Gardevoir.png|[[Yugo]]'s Mega {{p|Gardevoir}}
Kamina Mega Altaria.png|[[Kamina]]'s Mega {{p|Altaria}}
Teriola Mega Abomasnow.png|Teriola's Mega {{p|Abomasnow}}
</gallery>

==In the manga==
[[File:X full Mega Evolution Adventures.png|250px|thumb|X's team achieving multiple Mega Evolutions at once in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|X & Y}}====
At first, Mega Evolution was portrayed as a relatively unknown phenomenon, known only to [[Gurkinn]] and his Successors. Since then, it became apparent that [[Team Flare]] were also after the power of Mega Evolution, with one member even compiling a list of [[Mega Stone]]s that they discovered. Simultaneous Mega Evolutions can also be accomplished by a Trainer, as long as they have a Key Stone for each Pokémon they are Mega Evolving. However, doing so will cause severe mental stress on the Trainer, and they will be unable to focus on anything other than a single target until the Mega Evolution is undone.
*When [[Team Flare]] members [[Aliana]] and [[Mable]] arrived in [[Vaniville Town]] in order to steal {{adv|X}}'s [[Mega Ring]], the commotion caused X's baby {{p|Kangaskhan}}, [[Kanga and Li'l Kanga|Li'l Kanga]], to react with X's Mega Ring and Mega Evolve into Mega Kangaskhan, easily defeating Aliana's {{p|Pyroar}} and Mable's {{p|Houndoom}}.
*When X and his friends were attacked by Team Flare in [[Santalune City]], [[Korrina]] arrived and Mega Evolved her {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}} into Mega Lucario to assist them.
*In [[Lysandre Café]], [[Diantha]] had her {{TP|Diantha|Gardevoir}} Mega Evolve into Mega Gardevoir to make Lysandre back off from attacking {{adv|Trevor}}, {{adv|Shauna}}, and {{adv|Tierno}}.
*The Mega Evolutions of {{p|Aerodactyl}}, {{p|Aggron}}, {{p|Ampharos}}, {{p|Mawile}}, and {{p|Garchomp}} made cameos when Gurkinn explained Mega Evolution to [[Emma|Essentia]] during her raid on the [[Tower of Mastery]]. In the subsequent chapter, Gurkinn Mega Evolved his {{p|Heracross}}.
*During Korrina's succession ceremony, [[Gurkinn's students|three Successors]] demonstrated Mega Evolution to her by Mega Evolving their {{p|Medicham}}, {{p|Scizor}}, and {{p|Alakazam}} respectively.
*While visiting [[Lumiose City]], X met an {{p|Electrike}}, which led him to a [[Manectite]], evolving into {{p|Manectric}} in the process. Later, Manectric joins X's team, Mega Evolving into Mega Manectric while facing a {{tc|Team Flare Grunt}}.
*During a battle against [[Team Flare]], Gurkinn's {{p|Gengar}} protected X from [[Celosia]]'s {{p|Aegislash}}. He helped battle against Team Flare to stop them from capturing {{p|Xerneas}} while in tree form. He was later given to X, at which point he nicknamed him Garma. Garma has a Gengarite, which allows X to Mega Evolve him into Mega Gengar.
*While confronting Essentia, X's {{p|Pinsir|Rute}} and Y's {{p|Absol|Solsol}} are given their respective Mega Stones, allowing them to Mega Evolve into Mega Pinsir and Mega Absol respectively.
*Both X's [[Salamè]] and [[Blue's Charizard]] Mega Evolved into Mega Charizard X and Mega Charizard Y respectively, after defeating [[Xerosic]]'s Pokémon.
*After reuniting with {{adv|Blaine}}, {{adv|Mewtwo}} gained the ability to Mega Evolve into both Mega Mewtwo X and Y. Due to their bond, Mewtwo is able to Mega Evolve more than once per battle.
*[[Gurkinn's students]] Mega Evolved their {{p|Houndoom}}, {{p|Tyranitar}}, {{p|Mawile}}, {{p|Banette}}, and {{p|Abomasnow}} for Trevor to study.

===={{MangaArc|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}====
The role of Mega Evolution was diminished but its accessibility continued to be confined to a selected number of Trainers.
*In ''[[PS597|Latias Flies]]'', {{adv|Ruby}}, {{adv|Sapphire}}, and {{adv|Emerald}} were shown learning how to Mega Evolve their Pokémon from [[Ultima]]. Sapphire and Emerald were seen mastering it in ''[[PS599|Salamence Evolves]]'', where they Mega Evolved their respective first partner Pokémon, [[Chic|Blaziken]] and {{TP|Emerald|Sceptile}}.
*In ''[[PS598|Claydol Unleashes]]'', Ruby was able to successfully Mega Evolve {{DL|Eon duo (Adventures)|Latios}} into Mega Latios, allowing them to [[soaring in the sky|soar into the sky]]. He soon arrived at the [[Sky Pillar]], where he met and battled [[Zinnia]], who used her Mega {{TP|Zinnia|Salamence}} against Mega Latios.
*In ''[[PS602|Hoopa Distorts]]'', {{Steven}} Mega Evolved his {{TP|Steven|Metagross}} into Mega Metagross with his Mega Stickpin.
*In ''[[PS603|Slowbro Has an Idea]]'', [[Jinga]] of the [[Draconid people]] Mega Evolved his Slowbro into Mega Slowbro in his battle against Ruby.
*In ''[[PS604|Goodra Spits]]'', Ruby Mega Evolved [[Mumu]] into Mega Swampert.
*In ''[[PS607|Blastoise Transforms]]'', [[Maxie]] and [[Archie]] used their Mega Glasses and Mega Anchor to Mega Evolve their Camerupt and Sharpedo into Mega {{p|Camerupt}} and Mega {{p|Sharpedo}} respectively. In retaliation, {{adv|Red}} and {{adv|Green}} Mega Evolved [[Saur]] and [[Blasty]] into Mega {{p|Venusaur}} and Mega {{p|Blastoise}} respectively to battle them.
*In [[PS611]], footage of {{p|Rayquaza}} Mega Evolving was seen.
*In [[PS616]], {{adv|Giovanni}} Mega Evolved his {{TP|Giovanni|Beedrill}} as part of his explanation that the meteoroid headed for Hoenn may be housing a Pokémon inside of it, since Mega Evolution is only supposed to work within a battle. Later, Sapphire and Ruby Mega Evolved [[Kirly]] and [[Rara]] into Mega {{p|Gallade}} and Mega {{p|Gardevoir}} respectively during a brief battle against each other.
*In ''[[PAORAS21|Omega Alpha Adventure 21]]'', Ruby and Sapphire Mega Evolved {{DL|Super-ancient Pokémon (Adventures)|Rayquaza}} in order to have it destroy [[Grand Meteor Delta]]. Later, Ruby Mega Evolved {{p|Diancie}} for a Pokémon Contest Spectacular Performance.

====Gallery====
<gallery>
File:Saur Mega Venusaur.png|{{Adv|Red}}'s Mega [[Saur|Venusaur]]
File:X Salame Mega Charizard X.png|{{Adv|X}}'s Mega [[Salamè|Charizard]] X
File:Blue Mega Charizard Y.png|{{Adv|Blue}}'s Mega {{TP|Blue|Charizard}} Y
File:Blasty Mega Blastoise.png|{{Adv|Green}}'s Mega [[Blasty|Blastoise]]
File:Giovanni Mega Beedrill Adventures.png|{{Adv|Giovanni}}'s Mega {{TP|Giovanni|Beedrill}}
File:Ile Mega Alakazam Adventures.png|[[Gurkinn's students|Ile]]'s Mega {{p|Alakazam}}
File:Jinga Mega Slowbro.png|[[Jinga]]'s Mega {{p|Slowbro}}
File:X Garma Mega Gengar.png|X's Mega {{p|Gengar}}
File:X Li'l Kanga Mega Kangaskhan.png|X's Mega [[Kanga and Li'l Kanga|Kangaskhan]]
File:X Rute Mega Pinsir.png|X's Mega {{p|Pinsir}}
File:Lysandre Mega Gyarados Adventures.png|[[Lysandre]]'s Mega {{p|Gyarados}}
File:Mega Aerodactyl Adventures.png|A Mega {{p|Aerodactyl}}
File:Mega Mewtwo X Adventures.png|{{adv|Blaine}}'s Mega {{Adv|Mewtwo}} X
File:Mega Mewtwo Y Adventures.png|Blaine's Mega Mewtwo Y
File:Mega Ampharos Adventures.png|A Mega {{p|Ampharos}}
File:Or Mega Scizor Adventures.png|[[Gurkinn's students|Or]]'s Mega Scizor
File:Gurkinn Mega Heracross Adventures.png|[[Gurkinn]]'s Mega {{p|Heracross}}
File:Gurkinn student Mega Houndoom Adventures.png|Gurkinn's student's Mega {{p|Houndoom}}
File:Gurkinn student Mega Tyranitar Adventures.png|Gurkinn's student's Mega {{p|Tyranitar}}
File:Emerald Mega Sceptile.png|{{Adv|Emerald}}'s Mega {{TP|Emerald|Sceptile}}
File:Chic Mega Blaziken.png|{{Adv|Sapphire}}'s Mega [[Chic|Blaziken]]
File:Mumu Mega Swampert.png|{{Adv|Ruby}}'s Mega [[Mumu|Swampert]]
File:Ruby Rara Mega Gardevoir.png|Ruby's Mega [[Rara|Gardevoir]]
File:Gurkinn student Mega Mawile Adventures.png|Gurkinn's student's Mega {{p|Mawile}}
File:Mega Aggron Adventures.png|A Mega {{p|Aggron}}
File:Peche Mega Medicham Adventures.png|[[Gurkinn's students|Peche]]'s Mega {{p|Medicham}}
File:X Elec Mega Manectric.png|X's Mega [[Élec|Manectric]]
File:Archie Mega Sharpedo Adventures.png|[[Archie]]'s Mega {{p|Sharpedo}}
File:Maxie Mega Camerupt Adventures.png|[[Maxie]]'s Mega {{p|Camerupt}}
File:Gurkinn student Mega Banette Adventures.png|Gurkinn student's Mega {{p|Banette}}
File:Y Solsol Mega Absol.png|{{Adv|Y}}'s Mega [[Absol]]
File:Zinnia Mega Salamence Adventures.png|[[Zinnia]]'s Mega {{TP|Zinnia|Salamence}}
File:Steven Mega Metagross Adventures.png|[[Steven]]'s Mega {{TP|Steven|Metagross}}
File:Mega Latios Adventures.png|A Mega [[Eon duo (Adventures)#Latios|Latios]]
File:Mega Rayquaza Adventures.png|A Mega [[Super-ancient Pokémon (Adventures)#Rayquaza|Rayquaza]]
File:Mega Garchomp Adventures.png|A Mega Garchomp
File:Korrina Mega Lucario Adventures.png|[[Korrina]]'s Mega {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}}
File:Gurkinn student Mega Abomasnow Adventures.png|Gurkinn student's Mega {{p|Abomasnow}}
File:Sapphire Kiruru Mega Gallade.png|Sapphire's Mega {{p|Gallade}}
File:Mega Diancie Adventures.png|A Mega {{p|Diancie}}
</gallery>

[[File:Akira Mega Charizard X LDK.png|150px|thumb|left|Mega Charizard X in [[Pocket Monsters XY: The Legend of the Pokémon Dragon King]]]]
[[File:Korrina Mega Lucario JNM.png|100px|thumb|Mega Lucario in [[Pokémon Journeys (manga)|Pokémon Journeys: The Series manga]]]]

===Movie adaptations===
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===Let's Play the Pokémon Card Game XY!===
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===Pocket Monsters XY: The Legend of the Pokémon Dragon King===
In [[Pocket Monsters XY: The Legend of the Pokémon Dragon King]], several main characters' Pokémon are capable of Mega Evolution, including {{OBP|Akira|LDK}}'s {{p|Charizard}}, {{OBP|Koji|LDK}}'s {{p|Garchomp}}, and [[Taichi]]'s {{p|Ampharos}}.

===Pokémon Omega Ruby Crimson Passion and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Indigo Wisdom===
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===Pokémon Journeys===
During a flashback in ''[[JNM10|Toughing It Out!]]'', it was revealed that Ash fought {{an|Korrina}}'s Mega {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}} in a [[World Coronation Series]] battle.

==In the TCG==
===XY Series===
{{main|Pokémon-EX|section=Mega Evolution Pokémon}}
In the XY Series, Mega Evolution first appears in the {{TCG|XY}} set in the form of '''{{TCG|Pokémon-EX|Mega Evolution Pokémon}}''', also known as '''Mega Evolution Pokémon-EX''', a subset of {{TCG|Pokémon-EX}}. Their names have {{Mega}} as a prefix and {{EX}} as a suffix. They additionally have a distinct stage of "MEGA", which serve as an Evolution of Pokémon-EX cards and are played by putting them on top of their corresponding Basic Pokémon-EX. Mega Evolving a Pokémon immediately ends a player's turn, unless that Pokémon has its specific Spirit Link {{TCG|Pokémon Tool card}} attached to it.

[[Atsushi Nagashima]], the game director for the TCG, has stated that Mega Evolution is exclusive to Pokémon-EX because it would be impractical to evolve a single Pokémon three times during a game, and implementing Mega Evolution in that manner would constrain deck-building.<ref>[https://www.gamespot.com/articles/how-pokemon-cards-are-made/1100-6459450/ How Pokemon Cards Are Made | GameSpot]</ref> The team had considered restricting players to one Mega-Evolved Pokémon per deck, but rejected this idea, as they wanted to enable players to build decks based around Mega Evolution.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140101195743/https://www.pokemon-card.com/blog/2013/12/000367.html クリエイター～ゲームディレクター長島敦スペシャル対談～ | pokemon-card.com,] archived January 1st, 2014</ref>

===Sun & Moon Series===
In {{TCG|Unified Minds}} and {{TCG|Cosmic Eclipse}}, two {{TCG|TAG TEAM}} {{TCG|Pokémon-GX}} were printed that feature Mega-Evolved Pokémon as one of the two members of the tag team. These cards have no special mechanics outside of those which are part of the TAG TEAM mechanics.

===Mega Evolution Series===
{{main|Pokémon ex|section=Mega Evolution Pokémon ex}}
Mega-Evolved Pokémon return in the English {{TCG|Mega Evolution}} expansion (the Japanese {{TCG|Mega Brave/Mega Symphonia|Mega Brave and Mega Symphonia}} expansions) as '''Mega Evolution Pokémon ex''', a subset of {{TCG|Pokémon ex}}. They have a black-and-yellow {{Mega ex}} symbol next to their names. Unlike Mega Evolution Pokémon-EX from the XY series, these Pokémon ex share the same Evolution Stage as their base form — for example, {{TCG ID|Mega Evolution|Mega Gardevoir ex|60}} evolves from Kirlia and is a Stage 2 Pokémon. While they feature stronger attacks and more HP than normal Pokémon ex of their Evolution Stage, they also feature the Mega Evolution Pokémon ex rule, causing them to grant three Prize Cards when they are Knocked Out, rather than the typical two for Pokémon ex.

===List of Pokémon cards featuring Mega Evolution Pokémon===
The following is a list of cards mentioning or featuring Mega-Evolved Pokémon in the Trading Card Game.

{{card list/header|Mega Evolution Pokémon|Rainbow|nocat=yes}}
{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Venusaur-EX (XY 2)|Venusaur]]{{EX}}|type=Grass|rows=3}}
{{card list/release|type=Grass|enset=XY|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=2/146|jpset=Collection X|jprarity=RR|jpnum=002/060}}
{{card list/release|type=Grass|enset=Evolutions|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=2/108|jpset=Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary|jprarity=RR|jpnum=002/087}}
{{card list/release|type=Grass|enset=Evolutions|enrarity=Rare Ultra|ennum=100/108|jpset=Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary|jprarity=SR|jpnum=089/087}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Blastoise-EX (XY 30)|Blastoise]]{{EX}}|type=Water|rows=3}}
{{card list/release|type=Water|enset=XY|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=30/146|jpset=Collection Y|jprarity=RR|jpnum=015/060}}
{{card list/release|type=Water|enset=Evolutions|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=22/108|jpset=Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary|jprarity=RR|jpnum=022/087}}
{{card list/release|type=Water|enset=Evolutions|enrarity=Rare Ultra|ennum=102/108|jpset=Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary|jprarity=SR|jpnum=093/087}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Charizard-EX (Flashfire 13)|Charizard]]{{EX}}|type=Fire|rows=4}}
{{card list/release|type=Fire|enset=Flashfire|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=13/106|jpset=M Charizard-EX Mega Battle Deck|jpnum=002/021}}
{{card list/release|type=Fire|enset=Flashfire|enrarity=Rare Secret|ennum=107/106|jpset=Wild Blaze|jprarity=UR|jpnum=088/080}}
{{card list/release|type=Fire|enset=Evolutions|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=13/108|jpset=Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary|jprarity=RR|jpnum=013/087}}
{{card list/release|type=Fire|enset=Evolutions|enrarity=Rare Ultra|ennum=101/108|jpset=Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary|jprarity=SR|jpnum=091/087}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Charizard-EX (Flashfire 69)|Charizard]]{{EX}}|type=Dragon|rows=2}}
{{card list/release|type=Dragon|enset=Flashfire|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=69/106|jpset=Wild Blaze|jprarity=RR|jpnum=055/080}}
{{card list/release|type=Dragon|enset=Flashfire|enrarity=Rare Secret|ennum=108/106|jpset=Wild Blaze|jprarity=UR|jpnum=089/080}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Kangaskhan-EX (Flashfire 79)|Kangaskhan]]{{EX}}|type=Colorless|rows=3}}
{{card list/release|type=Colorless|enset=Flashfire|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=79/106|jpset=Wild Blaze|jprarity=RR|jpnum=065/080}}
{{card list/release|type=Colorless|enset=Flashfire|enrarity=Rare Secret|ennum=109/106|jpset=Wild Blaze|jprarity=UR|jpnum=090/080}}
{{card list/release|type=Colorless|jpset=Premium Champion Pack|jpnum=094/131}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Heracross-EX (Furious Fists 5)|Heracross]]{{EX}}|type=Grass|rows=2}}
{{card list/release|type=Grass|enset=Furious Fists|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=5/111|jpset=Rising Fist|jprarity=RR|jpnum=005/096}}
{{card list/release|type=Grass|enset=Furious Fists|enrarity=Rare Secret|ennum=112/111|jpset=Rising Fist|jprarity=UR|jpnum=104/096}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Lucario-EX (Furious Fists 55)|Lucario]]{{EX}}|type=Fighting|rows=5}}
{{card list/release|type=Fighting|enset=Furious Fists|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=55/111|jpset=Rising Fist|jprarity=RR|jpnum=053/096}}
{{card list/release|type=Fighting|enset=Furious Fists|enrarity=Rare Secret|ennum=113/111|jpset=Rising Fist|jprarity=UR|jpnum=105/096}}
{{card list/release|type=Fighting|jpset=Premium Champion Pack|jpnum=075/131}}
{{card list/release|type=Fighting|jpset=The Best of XY|jpsymbol=SetSymbolXY reprint|jpnum=063/171}}
{{card list/release|type=Fighting|enset=Yellow A Alternate cards|ensymbol=Yellow A symbol|ennum=55a/111|jpset=The Best of XY|jpsymbol=SetSymbolXY reprint|jpnum=176/171}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Manectric-EX (Phantom Forces 24)|Manectric]]{{EX}}|type=Lightning|rows=6}}
{{card list/release|type=Lightning|enset=Phantom Forces|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=24/119|jpset=Phantom Gate|jprarity=RR|jpnum=024/088}}
{{card list/release|type=Lightning|enset=Phantom Forces|enrarity=Rare Secret|ennum=120/119|jpset=Phantom Gate|jprarity=UR|jpnum=096/088}}
{{card list/release|type=Lightning|jpset=M Master Deck Build Box Speed Style|jpnum=014/049}}
{{card list/release|type=Lightning|jpset=Premium Champion Pack|jpnum=043/131}}
{{card list/release|type=Lightning|jpset=The Best of XY|jpsymbol=SetSymbolXY reprint|jpnum=035/171}}
{{card list/release|type=Lightning|enset=Yellow A Alternate cards|ensymbol=Yellow A symbol|ennum=24a/119|jpset=The Best of XY|jpsymbol=SetSymbolXY reprint|jpnum=174/171}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Gengar-EX (Phantom Forces 35)|Gengar]]{{EX}}|type=Psychic|rows=4}}
{{card list/release|type=Psychic|enset=Phantom Forces|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=35/119|jpset=Phantom Gate|jprarity=RR|jpnum=034/088}}
{{card list/release|type=Psychic|enset=Phantom Forces|enrarity=Rare Secret|ennum=121/119|jpset=Phantom Gate|jprarity=UR|jpnum=097/088}}
{{card list/release|type=Psychic|jpset=M Master Deck Build Box Power Style|jpnum=011/049}}
{{card list/release|type=Psychic|jpset=Premium Champion Pack|jpnum=049/131}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Gengar-EX (XY Promo 166)|Gengar]]{{EX}}|type=Psychic|rows=1}}
{{card list/release|type=Psychic|enset=XY Black Star Promos|ensymbol=SetSymbolPromo|ennum=XY166|jpset=XY-P Promotional cards|jpsymbol=SetSymbolPromo|jpnum=079/XY-P}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Metagross-EX (XY Promo 35)|Metagross]]{{EX}}|type=Metal|rows=1}}
{{card list/release|type=Metal|enset=XY Black Star Promos|ensymbol=SetSymbolPromo|ennum=XY35|jpset=XY-P Promotional cards|jpsymbol=SetSymbolPromo|jpnum=102/XY-P}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Diancie-EX (XY Promo 44)|Diancie]]{{EX}}|type=Fairy|rows=1}}
{{card list/release|type=Fairy|enset=XY Black Star Promos|ensymbol=SetSymbolPromo|ennum=XY44|jpset=XY-P Promotional cards|jpsymbol=SetSymbolPromo|jpnum=093/XY-P}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Aggron-EX (Primal Clash 94)|Aggron]]{{EX}}|type=Metal|rows=2}}
{{card list/release|type=Metal|enset=Primal Clash|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=94/160|jpset=Gaia Volcano|jprarity=RR|jpnum=046/070}}
{{card list/release|type=Metal|enset=Primal Clash|enrarity=Rare Ultra|ennum=154/160|jpset=Gaia Volcano|jprarity=SR|jpnum=076/070}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Gardevoir-EX (Primal Clash 106)|Gardevoir]]{{EX}}|type=Fairy|rows=3}}
{{card list/release|type=Fairy|enset=Primal Clash|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=106/160|jpset=Tidal Storm|jprarity=RR|jpnum=051/070}}
{{card list/release|type=Fairy|enset=Primal Clash|enrarity=Rare Ultra|ennum=156/160|jpset=Tidal Storm|jprarity=SR|jpnum=076/070}}
{{card list/release|type=Fairy|enset=Generations|enrarity=Rare Ultra|ennum=RC31/RC32|jpset=PokéKyun Collection|jprarity=RR|jpnum=020/032}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Gallade-EX (Roaring Skies 35)|Gallade]]{{EX}}|type=Psychic|rows=2}}
{{card list/release|type=Psychic|enset=Roaring Skies|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=35/108|jpset=Emerald Break|jprarity=RR|jpnum=031/078}}
{{card list/release|type=Psychic|enset=Roaring Skies|enrarity=Rare Ultra|ennum=100/108|jpset=Emerald Break|jprarity=SR|jpnum=081/078}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Latios-EX (Roaring Skies 59)|Latios]]{{EX}}|type=Dragon|rows=2}}
{{card list/release|type=Dragon|enset=Roaring Skies|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=59/108|jpset=Emerald Break|jprarity=RR|jpnum=049/078}}
{{card list/release|type=Dragon|enset=Roaring Skies|enrarity=Rare Ultra|ennum=102/108|jpset=Emerald Break|jprarity=SR|jpnum=083/078}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Rayquaza-EX (Roaring Skies 61)|Rayquaza]]{{EX}}|type=Dragon|rows=1}}
{{card list/release|type=Dragon|enset=Roaring Skies|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=61/108|jpset=M Rayquaza-EX Mega Battle Deck|jpnum=006/018}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Rayquaza-EX (Roaring Skies 76)|Rayquaza]]{{EX}}|type=Colorless|rows=7}}
{{card list/release|type=Colorless|enset=Roaring Skies|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=76/108|jpset=Emerald Break|jprarity=RR|jpnum=062/078}}
{{card list/release|type=Colorless|enset=Roaring Skies|enrarity=Rare Ultra|ennum=105/108|jpset=Emerald Break|jprarity=SR|jpnum=086/078}}
{{card list/release|type=Colorless|jpset=Premium Champion Pack|jpnum=097/131}}
{{card list/release|type=Colorless|jpset=XY-P Promotional cards|jpsymbol=SetSymbolPromo|jpnum=272/XY-P}}
{{card list/release|type=Colorless|jpset=The Best of XY|jpsymbol=SetSymbolXY reprint|jpnum=105/171}}
{{card list/release|type=Colorless|jpset=Extra Regulation Box|jpsymbol=SetSymbolXY reprint|jpnum=020/048}}
{{card list/release|type=Colorless|enset=Celebrations|ensymbol=SetSymbolRoaring Skies|enrarity=Rare Classic|ennum=76/108|jpset=Promo Card Pack 25th Anniversary Edition|jpnum=024/025}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Absol-EX (XY Promo 63)|Absol]]{{EX}}|type=Darkness|rows=1}}
{{card list/release|type=Darkness|enset=XY Black Star Promos|ensymbol=SetSymbolPromo|ennum=XY63|jpset=XY-P Promotional cards|jpsymbol=SetSymbolPromo|jpnum=XY-P}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Blaziken-EX (XY Promo 86)|Blaziken]]{{EX}}|type=Fire|rows=1}}
{{card list/release|type=Fire|enset=XY Black Star Promos|ensymbol=SetSymbolPromo|ennum=XY86|jpset=XY-P Promotional cards|jpsymbol=SetSymbolPromo|jpnum=138/XY-P}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Swampert-EX (XY Promo 87)|Swampert]]{{EX}}|type=Water|rows=1}}
{{card list/release|type=Water|enset=XY Black Star Promos|ensymbol=SetSymbolPromo|ennum=XY87|jpset=XY-P Promotional cards|jpsymbol=SetSymbolPromo|jpnum=XY-P}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Sceptile-EX (Ancient Origins 8)|Sceptile]]{{EX}}|type=Grass|rows=4}}
{{card list/release|type=Grass|enset=Ancient Origins|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=8/98|jpset=Bandit Ring|jprarity=RR|jpnum=008/081}}
{{card list/release|type=Grass|enset=Ancient Origins|enrarity=Rare Ultra|ennum=85/98|jpset=Bandit Ring|jprarity=SR|jpnum=083/081}}
{{card list/release|type=Grass|jpset=Premium Champion Pack|jpnum=007/131}}
{{card list/release|type=Grass|jpset=The Best of XY|jpsymbol=SetSymbolXY reprint|jpnum=007/171}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Ampharos-EX (Ancient Origins 28)|Ampharos]]{{EX}}|type=Lightning|rows=2}}
{{card list/release|type=Lightning|enset=Ancient Origins|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=28/98|jpset=Bandit Ring|jprarity=RR|jpnum=028/081}}
{{card list/release|type=Lightning|enset=Ancient Origins|enrarity=Rare Ultra|ennum=88/98|jpset=Bandit Ring|jprarity=SR|jpnum=086/081}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Tyranitar-EX (Ancient Origins 43)|Tyranitar]]{{EX}}|type=Darkness|rows=2}}
{{card list/release|type=Darkness|enset=Ancient Origins|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=43/98|jpset=Bandit Ring|jprarity=RR|jpnum=043/081}}
{{card list/release|type=Darkness|enset=Ancient Origins|enrarity=Rare Ultra|ennum=92/98|jpset=Bandit Ring|jprarity=SR|jpnum=090/081}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Rayquaza-EX (Ancient Origins 98)|Rayquaza]]{{EX}}|type=Colorless|rows=1}}
{{card list/release|type=Colorless|enset=Ancient Origins|enrarity=|ennum=98/98|jpset=Bandit Ring|jprarity=UR|jpnum=095/081}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Houndoom-EX (BREAKthrough 22)|Houndoom]]{{EX}}|type=Fire|rows=2}}
{{card list/release|type=Fire|enset=BREAKthrough|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=22/162|jpset=Red Flash|jprarity=RR|jpnum=010/059}}
{{card list/release|type=Fire|enset=BREAKthrough|enrarity=Rare Ultra|ennum=154/162|jpset=Red Flash|jprarity=SR|jpnum=061/059}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Glalie-EX (BREAKthrough 35)|Glalie]]{{EX}}|type=Water|rows=2}}
{{card list/release|type=Water|enset=BREAKthrough|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=35/162|jpset=Blue Shock|jprarity=RR|jpnum=015/059}}
{{card list/release|type=Water|enset=BREAKthrough|enrarity=Rare Ultra|ennum=156/162|jpset=Blue Shock|jprarity=SR|jpnum=061/059}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Mewtwo-EX (BREAKthrough 63)|Mewtwo]]{{EX}}|type=Psychic|rows=4}}
{{card list/release|type=Psychic|enset=BREAKthrough|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=63/162|jpset=Blue Shock|jprarity=RR|jpnum=026/059}}
{{card list/release|type=Psychic|enset=BREAKthrough|enrarity=Rare Ultra|ennum=159/162|jpset=Blue Shock|jprarity=SR|jpnum=063/059}}
{{card list/release|type=Psychic|jpset=XY-P Promotional cards|jpsymbol=SetSymbolPromo|jpnum=XY-P}}
{{card list/release|type=Psychic|jpset=Premium Champion Pack|jpnum=051/131}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Mewtwo-EX (BREAKthrough 64)|Mewtwo]]{{EX}}|type=Psychic|rows=5}}
{{card list/release|type=Psychic|enset=BREAKthrough|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=64/162|jpset=Red Flash|jprarity=RR|jpnum=028/059}}
{{card list/release|type=Psychic|enset=BREAKthrough|enrarity=Rare Ultra|ennum=160/162|jpset=Red Flash|jprarity=SR|jpnum=063/059}}
{{card list/release|type=Psychic|jpset=XY-P Promotional cards|jpsymbol=SetSymbolPromo|jpnum=XY-P}}
{{card list/release|type=Psychic|jpset=Premium Champion Pack|jpnum=052/131}}
{{card list/release|type=Psychic|jpset=The Best of XY|jpsymbol=SetSymbolXY reprint|jpnum=043/171}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Aerodactyl-EX (XY Promo 98)|Aerodactyl]]{{EX}}|type=Fighting|rows=1}}
{{card list/release|type=Fighting|enset=XY Black Star Promos|ensymbol=SetSymbolPromo|ennum=XY98|jpset=XY-P Promotional cards|jpsymbol=SetSymbolPromo|jpnum=183/XY-P}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Mawile-EX (XY Promo 104)|Mawile]]{{EX}}|type=Fairy|rows=1}}
{{card list/release|type=Fairy|enset=XY Black Star Promos|ensymbol=SetSymbolPromo|ennum=XY104|jpset=XY-P Promotional cards|jpsymbol=SetSymbolPromo|jpnum=186/XY-P}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Gyarados-EX (BREAKpoint 27)|Gyarados]]{{EX}}|type=Water|rows=2}}
{{card list/release|type=Water|enset=BREAKpoint|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=27/122|jpset=Rage of the Broken Heavens|jprarity=RR|jpnum=019/080}}
{{card list/release|type=Water|enset=BREAKpoint|enrarity=Rare Ultra|ennum=115/122|jpset=Rage of the Broken Heavens|jprarity=SR|jpnum=082/080}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Scizor-EX (BREAKpoint 77)|Scizor]]{{EX}}|type=Metal|rows=2}}
{{card list/release|type=Metal|enset=BREAKpoint|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=77/122|jpset=Rage of the Broken Heavens|jprarity=RR|jpnum=058/080}}
{{card list/release|type=Metal|enset=BREAKpoint|enrarity=Rare Ultra|ennum=120/122|jpset=Rage of the Broken Heavens|jprarity=SR|jpnum=087/080}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Venusaur-EX (Generations 2)|Venusaur]]{{EX}}|type=Grass|rows=1}}
{{card list/release|type=Grass|enset=Generations|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=2/83|jpset=BREAK Starter Pack|jpnum=002/072}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Charizard-EX (Generations 12)|Charizard]]{{EX}}|type=Fire|rows=1}}
{{card list/release|type=Fire|enset=Generations|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=12/83|jpset=BREAK Starter Pack|jpnum=011/072}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Blastoise-EX (Generations 18)|Blastoise]]{{EX}}|type=Water|rows=1}}
{{card list/release|type=Water|enset=Generations|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=18/83|jpset=BREAK Starter Pack|jpnum=074/072}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Alakazam-EX (Fates Collide 26)|Alakazam]]{{EX}}|type=Psychic|rows=3}}
{{card list/release|type=Psychic|enset=Fates Collide|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=26/124|jpset=Awakening Psychic King|jprarity=RR|jpnum=024/078}}
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{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Altaria-EX (Fates Collide 69)|Altaria]]{{EX}}|type=Fairy|rows=2}}
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{{card list/release|type=Fairy|enset=Fates Collide|enrarity=Rare Ultra|ennum=121/124|jpset=Awakening Psychic King|jprarity=UR|jpnum=084/078}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Audino-EX (Fates Collide 85)|Audino]]{{EX}}|type=Colorless|rows=1}}
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{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Beedrill-EX (XY Promo 158)|Beedrill]]{{EX}}|type=Grass|rows=1}}
{{card list/release|type=Grass|enset=XY Black Star Promos|ensymbol=SetSymbolPromo|ennum=XY158|jpset=Premium Champion Pack|jpnum=002/131}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Garchomp-EX (XY Promo 168)|Garchomp]]{{EX}}|type=Dragon|rows=1}}
{{card list/release|type=Dragon|enset=XY Black Star Promos|ensymbol=SetSymbolPromo|ennum=XY168|jpset=XY-P Promotional cards|jpsymbol=SetSymbolPromo|jpnum=XY-P}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Steelix-EX (Steam Siege 68)|Steelix]]{{EX}}|type=Metal|type2=Fighting|rows=2}}
{{card list/release|type=Metal|enset=Steam Siege|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=68/114|jpset=Fever-Burst Fighter|jprarity=RR|jpnum=033/054}}
{{card list/release|type=Metal|enset=Steam Siege|enrarity=Rare Ultra|ennum=109/114|jpset=Fever-Burst Fighter|jprarity=SR|jpnum=057/054}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Gardevoir-EX (Steam Siege 79)|Gardevoir]]{{EX}}|type=Fairy|type2=Psychic|rows=4}}
{{card list/release|type=Fairy|enset=Steam Siege|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=79/114|jpset=Cruel Traitor|jprarity=RR|jpnum=039/054}}
{{card list/release|type=Fairy|enset=Steam Siege|enrarity=Rare Ultra|ennum=112/114|jpset=Cruel Traitor|jprarity=SR|jpnum=057/054}}
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{{card list/release|type=Fairy|jpset=Extra Regulation Box|jpsymbol=SetSymbolBW reprint|jpnum=016/048}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Salamence-EX (XY Promo 171)|Salamence]]{{EX}}|type=Dragon|rows=1}}
{{card list/release|type=Dragon|enset=XY Black Star Promos|ensymbol=SetSymbolPromo|ennum=XY171|jpset=XY-P Promotional cards|jpsymbol=SetSymbolPromo|jpnum=257/XY-P}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Slowbro-EX (Evolutions 27)|Slowbro]]{{EX}}|type=Water|rows=1}}
{{card list/release|type=Water|enset=Evolutions|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=27/108|jpset=XY-P Promotional cards|jpsymbol=SetSymbolPromo|jpnum=263/XY-P}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Pidgeot-EX (Evolutions 65)|Pidgeot]]{{EX}}|type=Colorless|rows=2}}
{{card list/release|type=Colorless|enset=Evolutions|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=65/108|jpset=Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary|jprarity=RR|jpnum=063/087}}
{{card list/release|type=Colorless|enset=Evolutions|enrarity=Rare Ultra|ennum=105/108|jpset=Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary|jprarity=SR|jpnum=097/087}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Camerupt-EX (XY Promo 198)|Camerupt]]{{EX}}|type=Fire|rows=2}}
{{card list/release|type=Fire|enset=XY Black Star Promos|ensymbol=SetSymbolPromo|ennum=XY198|jpset=The Best of XY|jpsymbol=SetSymbolXY reprint|jpnum=013/171}}
{{card list/release|type=Fire|enset=Yellow A Alternate cards|ensymbol=Yellow A symbol|ennum=XY198a|jpset=The Best of XY|jpsymbol=SetSymbolXY reprint|jpnum=172/171}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Sharpedo-EX (XY Promo 200)|Sharpedo]]{{EX}}|type=Darkness|rows=2}}
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{{card list/release|type=Darkness|enset=Yellow A Alternate cards|ensymbol=Yellow A symbol|ennum=XY200a|jpset=The Best of XY|jpsymbol=SetSymbolXY reprint|jpnum=178/171}}

{{card list/card|cardname=[[Mega Sableye & Tyranitar-GX (Unified Minds 126)|Mega Sableye & Tyranitar]]{{TT GX}}|type=Darkness|newmark=C|rows=4}}
{{card list/release|type=Darkness|enset=Unified Minds|enrarity=Ultra-Rare Rare|ennum=126/236|jpset=Miracle Twin|jprarity=RR|jpnum=054/094}}
{{card list/release|type=Darkness|enset=Unified Minds|enrarity=Rare Ultra|ennum=225/236|jpset=Miracle Twin|jprarity=SR|jpnum=101/094}}
{{card list/release|type=Darkness|enset=Unified Minds|enrarity=Rare Ultra|ennum=226/236|jpset=Miracle Twin|jprarity=SR|jpnum=102/094}}
{{card list/release|type=Darkness|enset=Unified Minds|enrarity=Rare Rainbow|ennum=245/236|jpset=Miracle Twin|jprarity=HR|jpnum=111/094}}

{{card list/card|cardname=[[Mega Lopunny & Jigglypuff-GX (Cosmic Eclipse 165)|Mega Lopunny & Jigglypuff]]{{TT GX}}|type=Colorless|newmark=C|rows=4}}
{{card list/release|type=Colorless|enset=Cosmic Eclipse|enrarity=Ultra-Rare Rare|ennum=165/236|jpset=Alter Genesis|jprarity=RR|jpnum=073/095}}
{{card list/release|type=Colorless|enset=Cosmic Eclipse|enrarity=Rare Ultra|ennum=225/236|jpset=Alter Genesis|jprarity=SR|jpnum=103/095}}
{{card list/release|type=Colorless|enset=Cosmic Eclipse|enrarity=Rare Ultra|ennum=226/236|jpset=Alter Genesis|jprarity=SR|jpnum=104/095}}
{{card list/release|type=Colorless|enset=Cosmic Eclipse|enrarity=Rare Rainbow|ennum=261/236|jpset=Alter Genesis|jprarity=HR|jpnum=114/095}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{TCG ID|Mega Evolution|Mega Venusaur ex|3|Mega Venusaur}}{{Mega ex}}|type=Grass|newmark=I|rows=4}}
{{card list/release|type=Grass|enset=Mega Evolution|enrarity=Double Rare|ennum=003/132|jpset=Mega Brave|jprarity=RR|jpnum=003/063}}
{{card list/release|type=Grass|enset=Mega Evolution|enrarity=Ultra Rare|ennum=155/132|jpset=Mega Brave|jprarity=SR|jpnum=076/063}}
{{card list/release|type=Grass|enset=Mega Evolution|enrarity=Special Illustration Rare|ennum=177/132|jpset=Mega Brave|jprarity=SAR|jpnum=087/063}}
{{card list/release|type=Grass|enset=MEP Black Star Promos|ennum=013}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{TCG ID|Mega Evolution|Mega Camerupt ex|22|Mega Camerupt}}{{Mega ex}}|type=Fire|newmark=I|rows=2}}
{{card list/release|type=Fire|enset=Mega Evolution|enrarity=Double Rare|ennum=022/132|jpset=Mega Brave|jprarity=RR|jpnum=013/063}}
{{card list/release|type=Fire|enset=Mega Evolution|enrarity=Ultra Rare|ennum=156/132|jpset=Mega Brave|jprarity=SR|jpnum=077/063}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{TCG ID|Mega Evolution|Mega Abomasnow ex|36|Mega Abomasnow}}{{Mega ex}}|type=Water|newmark=I|rows=2}}
{{card list/release|type=Water|enset=Mega Evolution|enrarity=Double Rare|ennum=036/132|jpset=Mega Symphonia|jprarity=RR|jpnum=018/063}}
{{card list/release|type=Water|enset=Mega Evolution|enrarity=Ultra Rare|ennum=157/132|jpset=Mega Symphonia|jprarity=SR|jpnum=076/063}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{TCG ID|Mega Evolution|Mega Manectric ex|50|Mega Manectric}}{{Mega ex}}|type=Lightning|newmark=I|rows=2}}
{{card list/release|type=Lightning|enset=Mega Evolution|enrarity=Double Rare|ennum=050/132|jpset=Mega Symphonia|jprarity=RR|jpnum=032/063}}
{{card list/release|type=Lightning|enset=Mega Evolution|enrarity=Ultra Rare|ennum=158/132|jpset=Mega Symphonia|jprarity=SR|jpnum=077/063}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{TCG ID|Mega Evolution|Mega Gardevoir ex|60|Mega Gardevoir}}{{Mega ex}}|type=Psychic|newmark=I|rows=6}}
{{card list/release|type=Psychic|enset=Mega Evolution|enrarity=Double Rare|ennum=060/132|jpset=Mega Symphonia|jprarity=RR|jpnum=042/063}}
{{card list/release|type=Psychic|enset=Mega Evolution|enrarity=Ultra Rare|ennum=159/132|jpset=Mega Symphonia|jprarity=SR|jpnum=078/063}}
{{card list/release|type=Psychic|enset=Mega Evolution|enrarity=Special Illustration Rare|ennum=178/132|jpset=Mega Symphonia|jprarity=SAR|jpnum=087/063}}
{{card list/release|type=Psychic|enset=Mega Evolution|enrarity=Mega Hyper Rare|ennum=187/132|jpset=Mega Symphonia|jprarity=MUR|jpnum=092/063}}
{{card list/release|type=Psychic|enset=Ascended Heroes|enrarity=Double Rare|ennum=089/217|jpset=MEGA Dream ex|jprarity=RR|jpnum=071/193}}
{{card list/release|type=Psychic|enset=MEP Black Star Promos|ennum=032|jpset=MEGA Dream ex|jprarity=MA|jpnum=226/193}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{TCG ID|Mega Evolution|Mega Lucario ex|77|Mega Lucario}}{{Mega ex}}|type=Fighting|newmark=I|rows=7}}
{{card list/release|type=Fighting|enset=Mega Evolution|enrarity=Double Rare|ennum=077/132|jpset=Mega Brave|jprarity=RR|jpnum=029/063}}
{{card list/release|type=Fighting|enset=Mega Evolution|enrarity=Ultra Rare|ennum=160/132|jpset=Mega Brave|jprarity=SR|jpnum=078/063}}
{{card list/release|type=Fighting|enset=Mega Evolution|enrarity=Special Illustration Rare|ennum=179/132|jpset=Mega Brave|jprarity=SAR|jpnum=088/063}}
{{card list/release|type=Fighting|enset=Mega Evolution|enrarity=Mega Hyper Rare|ennum=188/132|jpset=Mega Brave|jprarity=MUR|jpnum=092/063}}
{{card list/release|type=Fighting|enset=MEP Black Star Promos|ennum=012|jpset=MEGA Dream ex|jprarity=RR|jpnum=092/193}}
{{card list/release|type=Fighting|enset=MEP Black Star Promos|ennum=033|jpset=MEGA Dream ex|jprarity=MA|jpnum=228/193}}
{{card list/release|type=Fighting|enset=Ascended Heroes|enrarity=Double Rare|ennum=113/217}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{TCG ID|Mega Evolution|Mega Absol ex|86|Mega Absol}}{{Mega ex}}|type=Darkness|newmark=I|rows=3}}
{{card list/release|type=Darkness|enset=Mega Evolution|enrarity=Double Rare|ennum=086/132|jpset=Mega Brave|jprarity=RR|jpnum=038/063}}
{{card list/release|type=Darkness|enset=Mega Evolution|enrarity=Ultra Rare|ennum=161/132|jpset=Mega Brave|jprarity=SR|jpnum=079/063}}
{{card list/release|type=Darkness|enset=Mega Evolution|enrarity=Special Illustration Rare|ennum=180/132|jpset=Mega Brave|jprarity=SAR|jpnum=089/063}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{TCG ID|Mega Evolution|Mega Mawile ex|94|Mega Mawile}}{{Mega ex}}|type=Metal|newmark=I|rows=2}}
{{card list/release|type=Metal|enset=Mega Evolution|enrarity=Double Rare|ennum=094/132|jpset=Mega Brave|jprarity=RR|jpnum=046/063}}
{{card list/release|type=Metal|enset=Mega Evolution|enrarity=Ultra Rare|ennum=162/132|jpset=Mega Brave|jprarity=SR|jpnum=080/063}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{TCG ID|Mega Evolution|Mega Latias ex|100|Mega Latias}}{{Mega ex}}|type=Dragon|newmark=I|rows=4}}
{{card list/release|type=Dragon|enset=Mega Evolution|enrarity=Double Rare|ennum=100/132|jpset=Mega Symphonia|jprarity=RR|jpnum=049/063}}
{{card list/release|type=Dragon|enset=Mega Evolution|enrarity=Ultra Rare|ennum=163/132|jpset=Mega Symphonia|jprarity=SR|jpnum=079/063}}
{{card list/release|type=Dragon|enset=Mega Evolution|enrarity=Special Illustration Rare|ennum=181/132|jpset=Mega Symphonia|jprarity=SAR|jpnum=088/063}}
{{card list/release|type=Dragon|enset=MEP Black Star Promos|ennum=011}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{TCG ID|Mega Evolution|Mega Kangaskhan ex|104|Mega Kangaskhan}}{{Mega ex}}|type=Colorless|newmark=I|rows=5}}
{{card list/release|type=Colorless|enset=Mega Evolution|enrarity=Double Rare|ennum=104/132|jpset=Mega Symphonia|jprarity=RR|jpnum=051/063}}
{{card list/release|type=Colorless|enset=Mega Evolution|enrarity=Ultra Rare|ennum=164/132|jpset=Mega Symphonia|jprarity=SR|jpnum=080/063}}
{{card list/release|type=Colorless|enset=Mega Evolution|enrarity=Special Illustration Rare|ennum=182/132|jpset=Mega Symphonia|jprarity=SAR|jpnum=089/063}}
{{card list/release|type=Colorless|enset=MEP Black Star Promos|ennum=025}}
{{card list/release|type=Colorless|jpset=M-P Promotional cards|jpsymbol=SetSymbol SMPromo|jpnum=086/M-P}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{TCG ID|Phantasmal Flames|Mega Heracross ex|4|Mega Heracross}}{{Mega ex}}|type=Grass|newmark=I|rows=2}}
{{card list/release|type=Grass|enset=Phantasmal Flames|enrarity=Double Rare|ennum=004/094|jpset=Inferno X|jprarity=RR|jpnum=004/080}}
{{card list/release|type=Grass|enset=Phantasmal Flames|enrarity=Ultra Rare|ennum=108/094|jpset=Inferno X|jprarity=SR|jpnum=093/080}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{TCG ID|Phantasmal Flames|Mega Charizard X ex|13|Mega Charizard X}}{{Mega ex}}|type=Fire|newmark=I|rows=6}}
{{card list/release|type=Fire|enset=Phantasmal Flames|enrarity=Double Rare|ennum=013/094|jpset=Inferno X|jprarity=RR|jpnum=013/080}}
{{card list/release|type=Fire|enset=Phantasmal Flames|enrarity=Ultra Rare|ennum=109/094|jpset=Inferno X|jprarity=SR|jpnum=094/080}}
{{card list/release|type=Fire|enset=Phantasmal Flames|enrarity=Special Illustration Rare|ennum=125/094|jpset=Inferno X|jprarity=SAR|jpnum=110/080}}
{{card list/release|type=Fire|enset=Phantasmal Flames|enrarity=Mega Hyper Rare|ennum=130/094|jpset=Inferno X|jprarity=MUR|jpnum=116/080}}
{{card list/release|type=Fire|enset=MEP Black Star Promos|ennum=023|jpset=MEGA Dream ex|jprarity=MA|jpnum=223/193}}
{{card list/release|type=Fire|enset=MEP Black Star Promos|ennum=029}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{TCG ID|Phantasmal Flames|Mega Diancie ex|41|Mega Diancie}}{{Mega ex}}|type=Psychic|newmark=I|rows=3}}
{{card list/release|type=Psychic|enset=Phantasmal Flames|enrarity=Double Rare|ennum=041/094|jpset=MEGA Starter Set Mega Diancie ex|jpnum=005/021}}
{{card list/release|type=Psychic|enset=Ascended Heroes|enrarity=Mega Attack Rare|ennum=267/217|jpset=MEGA Dream ex|jprarity=MA|jpnum=227/193}}
{{card list/release|type=Psychic|enset=Ascended Heroes|enrarity=Special Illustration Rare|ennum=282/217|jpset=MEGA Dream ex|jprarity=SAR|jpnum=238/193}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{TCG ID|Phantasmal Flames|Mega Gengar ex|56|Mega Gengar}}{{Mega ex}}|type=Darkness|newmark=I|rows=4}}
{{card list/release|type=Darkness|enset=Phantasmal Flames|enrarity=Double Rare|ennum=056/094|jpset=MEGA Starter Set Mega Gengar ex|jpnum=003/021}}
{{card list/release|type=Darkness|enset=Ascended Heroes|enrarity=Mega Attack Rare|ennum=269/217|jpset=MEGA Dream ex|jprarity=MA|jpnum=230/193}}
{{card list/release|type=Darkness|enset=Ascended Heroes|enrarity=Special Illustration Rare|ennum=284/217|jpset=MEGA Dream ex|jprarity=SAR|jpnum=240/193}}
{{card list/release|type=Darkness|enset=Ascended Heroes|enrarity=Double Rare|ennum=125/217}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{TCG ID|Phantasmal Flames|Mega Sharpedo ex|61|Mega Sharpedo}}{{Mega ex}}|type=Darkness|newmark=I|rows=3}}
{{card list/release|type=Darkness|enset=Phantasmal Flames|enrarity=Double Rare|ennum=061/094|jpset=Inferno X|jprarity=RR|jpnum=051/080}}
{{card list/release|type=Darkness|enset=Phantasmal Flames|enrarity=Ultra Rare|ennum=113/094|jpset=Inferno X|jprarity=SR|jpnum=098/080}}
{{card list/release|type=Darkness|enset=Phantasmal Flames|enrarity=Special Illustration Rare|ennum=127/094|jpset=Inferno X|jprarity=SAR|jpnum=113/080}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{TCG ID|Phantasmal Flames|Mega Lopunny ex|84|Mega Lopunny}}{{Mega ex}}|type=Colorless|newmark=I|rows=3}}
{{card list/release|type=Colorless|enset=Phantasmal Flames|enrarity=Double Rare|ennum=084/094|jpset=Inferno X|jprarity=RR|jpnum=072/080}}
{{card list/release|type=Colorless|enset=Phantasmal Flames|enrarity=Ultra Rare|ennum=115/094|jpset=Inferno X|jprarity=SR|jpnum=100/080}}
{{card list/release|type=Colorless|enset=Phantasmal Flames|enrarity=Special Illustration Rare|ennum=128/094|jpset=Inferno X|jprarity=SAR|jpnum=114/080}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{TCG ID|Ascended Heroes|Mega Meganium ex|10|Mega Meganium}}{{Mega ex}}|type=Grass|newmark=J|rows=3}}
{{card list/release|type=Grass|enset=Ascended Heroes|enrarity=Double Rare|ennum=010/217|jpset=Start Deck 100 Battle Collection|jpnum=018/742}}
{{card list/release|type=Grass|enset=Ascended Heroes|enrarity=Special Illustration Rare|ennum=272/217|jpset=Start Deck 100 Battle Collection|jpnum=761/742}}
{{card list/release|type=Grass|enset=MEP Black Star Promos|ennum=034}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{TCG ID|Ascended Heroes|Mega Charizard Y ex|22|Mega Charizard Y}}{{Mega ex}}|type=Fire|newmark=J|rows=3}}
{{card list/release|type=Fire|enset=Ascended Heroes|enrarity=Double Rare|ennum=022/217|jpset=Start Deck 100 Battle Collection|jpnum=085/742}}
{{card list/release|type=Fire|enset=Ascended Heroes|enrarity=Mega Hyper Rare|ennum=294/217|jpset=Start Deck 100 Battle Collection|jpnum=766/742}}
{{card list/release|type=Fire|enset=MEP Black Star Promos|ennum=030}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{TCG ID|Ascended Heroes|Mega Emboar ex|31|Mega Emboar}}{{Mega ex}}|type=Fire|newmark=J|rows=3}}
{{card list/release|type=Fire|enset=Ascended Heroes|enrarity=Double Rare|ennum=031/217|jpset=Start Deck 100 Battle Collection|jpnum=113/742}}
{{card list/release|type=Fire|enset=Ascended Heroes|enrarity=Special Illustration Rare|ennum=273/217|jpset=Start Deck 100 Battle Collection|jpnum=762/742}}
{{card list/release|type=Fire|enset=MEP Black Star Promos|ennum=035}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{TCG ID|Ascended Heroes|Mega Feraligatr ex|43|Mega Feraligatr}}{{Mega ex}}|type=Water|newmark=J|rows=3}}
{{card list/release|type=Water|enset=Ascended Heroes|enrarity=Double Rare|ennum=043/217|jpset=Start Deck 100 Battle Collection|jpnum=169/742}}
{{card list/release|type=Water|enset=Ascended Heroes|enrarity=Special Illustration Rare|ennum=274/217|jpset=Start Deck 100 Battle Collection|jpnum=763/742}}
{{card list/release|type=Water|enset=MEP Black Star Promos|ennum=036}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{TCG ID|Ascended Heroes|Mega Froslass ex|47|Mega Froslass}}{{Mega ex}}|type=Water|newmark=I|rows=3}}
{{card list/release|type=Water|enset=Ascended Heroes|enrarity=Double Rare|ennum=047/217|jpset=MEGA Dream ex|jprarity=RR|jpnum=036/193}}
{{card list/release|type=Water|enset=Ascended Heroes|enrarity=Mega Attack Rare|ennum=265/217|jpset=MEGA Dream ex|jprarity=MA|jpnum=224/193}}
{{card list/release|type=Water|enset=Ascended Heroes|enrarity=Special Illustration Rare|ennum=275/217|jpset=MEGA Dream ex|jprarity=SAR|jpnum=233/193}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{TCG ID|Ascended Heroes|Mega Eelektross ex|61|Mega Eelektross}}{{Mega ex}}|type=Lightning|newmark=I|rows=3}}
{{card list/release|type=Lightning|enset=Ascended Heroes|enrarity=Double Rare|ennum=061/217|jpset=MEGA Dream ex|jprarity=RR|jpnum=049/193}}
{{card list/release|type=Lightning|enset=Ascended Heroes|enrarity=Mega Attack Rare|ennum=266/217|jpset=MEGA Dream ex|jprarity=MA|jpnum=225/193}}
{{card list/release|type=Lightning|enset=Ascended Heroes|enrarity=Special Illustration Rare|ennum=278/217|jpset=MEGA Dream ex|jprarity=SAR|jpnum=235/193}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{TCG ID|Ascended Heroes|Mega Hawlucha ex|116|Mega Hawlucha}}{{Mega ex}}|type=Fighting|newmark=I|rows=3}}
{{card list/release|type=Fighting|enset=Ascended Heroes|enrarity=Double Rare|ennum=116/217|jpset=MEGA Dream ex|jprarity=RR|jpnum=094/193}}
{{card list/release|type=Fighting|enset=Ascended Heroes|enrarity=Mega Attack Rare|ennum=268/217|jpset=MEGA Dream ex|jprarity=MA|jpnum=229/193}}
{{card list/release|type=Fighting|enset=Ascended Heroes|enrarity=Special Illustration Rare|ennum=283/217|jpset=MEGA Dream ex|jprarity=SAR|jpnum=239/193}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{TCG ID|Ascended Heroes|Mega Scrafty ex|135|Mega Scrafty}}{{Mega ex}}|type=Darkness|newmark=I|rows=3}}
{{card list/release|type=Darkness|enset=Ascended Heroes|enrarity=Double Rare|ennum=135/217|jpset=MEGA Dream ex|jprarity=RR|jpnum=110/193}}
{{card list/release|type=Darkness|enset=Ascended Heroes|enrarity=Mega Attack Rare|ennum=270/217|jpset=MEGA Dream ex|jprarity=MA|jpnum=231/193}}
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==Gallery==
===Artwork===
<gallery>
Mega Charizard X Mega Charizard Y artwork.png|Mega {{p|Charizard}} X and Mega Charizard Y
Mega Charizard X Mega Charizard Y artwork 2.png|Mega Charizard X and Mega Charizard Y
0094Gengar-Mega-Shiny.png|{{Shiny}} Mega {{p|Gengar}} event distribution artwork
Mega Mewtwo vs Mega Lucario.png|Mega {{p|Mewtwo}} Y vs Mega {{p|Lucario}}
Mega Evolutions Hoenn first partner Pokémon.png|Key art of the Mega-Evolved forms of the fully [[Evolution|evolved]] [[Hoenn first partner Pokémon]]
Blaziken Mega Evolution.png|Mega {{p|Blaziken}} key art
Mega Gardevoir Event Artwork.png|Mega {{p|Gardevoir}} event distribution artwork
Steven with Mega Metagross.png|Shiny Mega {{p|Metagross}} with [[Steven]]
0376Metagross-Mega-Shiny.png|Shiny Mega Metagross event distribution artwork
0384Rayquaza-Mega-Shiny.png|Shiny Mega {{p|Rayquaza}} event distribution artwork
Wally with Mega Gallade.png|Mega {{p|Gallade}} with [[Wally]]
Diancie Mega Evolution.png|Mega {{p|Diancie}} key art
UNITE Mega Lucario Artwork.jpg|Mega Lucario promotional artwork for {{g|UNITE}}
Charizard Mega Evolution X.png|Mega Charizard X
Charizard Mega Evolution Y.png|Mega Charizard Y
Kangaskhan Mega Evolution.png|Mega {{p|Kangaskhan}}
Gyarados Mega Evolution.png|Mega {{p|Gyarados}}
Ampharos Mega Evolution.png|Mega {{p|Ampharos}}
Gardevoir Mega Evolution.png|Mega Gardevoir
Sableye Mega Evolution.png|Mega {{p|Sableye}}
Altaria Mega Evolution.png|Mega {{p|Altaria}}
Absol Mega Evolution.png|Mega {{p|Absol}}
Lucario Mega Evolution.png|Mega Lucario
</gallery>

===Concept art===
<gallery>
File:Mega Charizard X XY concept art.jpg|Mega Charizard X
File:Mega Charizard Y XY concept art.jpg|Mega Charizard Y
File:Mega Gyarados XY concept art.jpg|Mega Gyarados
File:Mewtwo X Concept Art XY.jpg|Mega Mewtwo X
File:Mewtwo Y Concept Art XY.jpg|Mega Mewtwo Y
File:Mega Blaziken XY concept art.jpg|Mega Blaziken
File:Mega Gardevoir XY concept art.jpg|Mega Gardevoir
File:Mega Metagross ORAS concept art.jpg|Mega Metagross
File:Mega Lucario XY concept art.jpg|Mega Lucario
File:Mega Gallade ORAS concept art.jpg|Mega Gallade
File:Mega Diancie ORAS concept art.jpg|Mega Diancie
</gallery>

==Trivia==
* There is at least one Mega-Evolved {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} from every [[generation]] and of every [[type]].
** Currently, [[Generation III]] has both the most Mega Evolutions and the most Pokémon capable of Mega Evolving (with 22 and 21, respectively), while [[Generation VIII]] has the fewest overall (with {{p|Falinks|one}}).
** {{t|Dragon}} has the most Mega Evolutions (with 17), while {{t|Rock}} and {{t|Ice}} are tied for having the fewest (with five each).
** No Mega-Evolved Pokémon has {{t|Flying}} as its primary type.
* Only fully evolved Pokémon are capable of Mega Evolution.
** {{p|Floette}} is the only exception to this, though only in its {{form|Floette|Eternal Flower}} form, which is incapable of evolving into or from any Pokémon.
* {{p|Charizard}}, {{p|Raichu}}, {{p|Mewtwo}}, {{p|Absol}}, {{p|Lucario}}, and {{p|Garchomp}} all have more than one Mega Evolution, accessible through distinct [[Mega Stone]]s.
** Similarly, {{p|Magearna}} and {{p|Tatsugiri}} have different appearances while Mega-Evolved depending on their form (Magearna's regular and Original Color forms and Tatsugiri's {{form|Tatsugiri|Curly, Droopy, and Stretchy}} Forms), but are nonetheless considered to have only one Mega Evolution each.
* All Pokémon that evolve with a [[Dawn Stone]] are capable of Mega Evolution.
* 74 Pokémon retain their original type combination upon Mega Evolving.
** {{p|Clefable}}, {{p|Pinsir}}, Mewtwo (into Mega Mewtwo X), {{p|Meganium}}, {{p|Feraligatr}}, {{p|Ampharos}}, {{p|Sceptile}}, Chimecho, {{p|Absol}} (into Mega Absol Z), {{p|Lopunny}}, and {{p|Audino}} all become dual-type upon Mega Evolving.
** {{p|Aggron}} and {{p|Garchomp}} (into Mega Garchomp Z) both become single-type upon Mega Evolving.
** Charizard (into Mega Charizard X), {{p|Gyarados}}, {{p|Altaria}}, {{p|Staraptor}}, {{p|Barbaracle}}, and {{p|Golisopod}} all change one of their types to a new one upon Mega Evolving.
*** Notably, Staraptor is the only such case in which it changes its primary type, rather than its secondary one.
* Mega Feraligatr, Mega Audino, and Mega Golisopod are the only Mega Evolutions that do not share any [[weakness]]es with their normal forms.
* Some Pokémon capable of Mega Evolution also have access to other forms or battle mechanics:
** Raichu and {{p|Slowbro}} are the only Pokémon to have a Mega Evolution and a [[regional form]].
** Raichu, between its Kantonian and [[Alolan form]], is the only Pokémon to have a Mega Evolution and an exclusive [[Z-Move]]: {{m|Stoked Sparksurfer}}.
** The fully evolved [[Kanto first partner Pokémon]] and {{p|Gengar}} are the only Pokémon that can both Mega Evolve and [[Gigantamax]].
* Some Mega-Evolved Pokémon have unique attributes:
** Mega Altaria is the only one with a [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|unique type combination]].
** Mega {{p|Zygarde}} is the only one whose moveset changes upon Mega Evolving, with {{m|Nihil Light}} replacing {{m|Core Enforcer}}.
* {{p|Aerodactyl}} is the only [[Fossil|Fossil Pokémon]] capable of Mega Evolving.
* Rayquaza is the only Pokémon to not have a designated Mega Stone, as it doesn't need one to Mega Evolve in the core series games that include Mega Evolution, instead being required to know {{m|Dragon Ascent}}.
** This makes Rayquaza the only Pokémon that can have a different held item while Mega Evolving, since Mega Stones cannot be taken off their proper holder during battle.
** It is, furthermore, the only Pokémon to lack the message "(The opposing) <Pokémon>'s <Mega Stone> is reacting to its [[Key Stone]]!" when it Mega Evolves, as it has the message "<player>'s fervent wish has reached Rayquaza!" instead.
** In [[Pokémon Shuffle]], Rayquaza needs the player to get the [[Meteorite]] for it to Mega Evolve.

===Designs===
* Design-wise, multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon seem to incorporate traits from their previous [[evolution]]ary stages:
** Mega {{p|Venusaur}} restores patches of dark teal spots on its face, similar to what {{p|Bulbasaur}} and {{p|Ivysaur}} had around its body.
** Continuing the design traits that both {{p|Charmeleon}} and {{p|Charizard}} had, as well as some elements of {{p|Charmander}} before its [[Generation III]] redesign, Mega Charizard Y features numerous spikes and horns along its neck and tail.
** Both of {{p|Raichu}}'s Mega Evolutions have {{p|Pikachu}}-like features:<ref>[https://legends.pokemon.com/en-gb/news/mega-dimension-hoopa The Mythical Pokémon Hoopa Holds the Key to the Story | Pokémon Legends: Z-A]</ref> Mega Raichu X has red cheeks, bright yellow fur, and a forked zig-zag tail, while Mega Raichu Y has Pikachu's body shape, ears, and tail.
** Mega {{p|Clefable}} has dark pink, oval cheek markings resembling those of {{p|Cleffa}} and {{p|Clefairy}}.
** Mega {{p|Dragonite}} gains features distinctive of {{p|Dragonair}}, such as the wings on its head and the pearl on its tail.<ref>[https://legends.pokemon.com/en-us/story-world/pokemon/mega-dragonite Mega Dragonite | Pokémon Legends: Z-A]</ref>
** Mega {{p|Feraligatr}}'s dorsal fin resembles a gigantic {{p|Totodile}}'s head, leading to it being referred to as a "Totodile mask".<ref>[https://legends.pokemon.com/en-us/story-world/pokemon/mega-feraligatr Mega Totodile | Pokémon Legends: Z-A]</ref>
** Mega {{p|Ampharos}}'s tail and head are covered in white fur,<ref>[http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/mega_pokemon/#Ampharos Mega Ampharos | Pokémon X and Pokémon Y] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20150427074403/http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/mega_pokemon/#Ampharos archived])</ref> which is the wool it originally had as a {{p|Mareep}} and {{p|Flaaffy}} that has regrown due to the excess energy from Mega Evolution stimulating its genes.
** Like its base form, Mega {{p|Tyranitar}}'s chest plate, back spikes, and eye-like marking resemble {{p|Pupitar}}.
** Mega {{p|Chimecho}} grows a golden frame with fake eyes and arms reminiscent of {{p|Chingling}}.
** Mega {{p|Metagross}} is said to be the result of one Metagross, one {{p|Metang}}, and two {{p|Beldum}} linking up.
** Mega {{p|Scolipede}}'s lavender-colored armor is reminiscent of {{p|Whirlipede}}.
** Mega {{p|Eelektross}}'s arms are covered by mucus in the shape of {{p|Eelektrik}}, named "false Eelektrik".<ref>[https://legends.pokemon.com/en-us/story-world/pokemon/mega-eelektross Mega Eelektross | Pokémon Legends: Z-A]</ref>
** Mega {{p|Glimmora}}'s main body resembles {{p|Glimmet}}.
* Mega {{p|Rayquaza}} features a {{wp|Delta (letter)|delta}} motif, resembling a triangle. Delta is the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet, resembling a triangle when capitalized. Together with its on going conflict with {{p|Deoxys}}, its design continues a trend of the [[Hoenn]]-based games having an affiliation with triangles.
* In contrast to the other [[Paradox Pokémon]], [[Roaring Moon (Pokémon)|Roaring Moon]] and [[Iron Valiant (Pokémon)|Iron Valiant]] have elements of Mega [[Salamence (Pokémon)|Salamence]] and [[Gardevoir (Pokémon)|Gardevoir]]/[[Gallade (Pokémon)|Gallade]] in their design. {{p|Roaring Moon}} even being based specifically on Mega {{p|Salamence}} rather than regular Salamence.
** Roaring Moon's [[Pokédex entry]] in [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Violet]] makes a reference to Mega Evolution. A copy of {{DL|Magazines in the Pokémon world|Occulture}} magazine in [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Scarlet]] continues the in-universe speculation with Roaring Moon and Mega Salamence; however, it says that it is unknown if there is any connection.
** An article on the English Press Website for [[The Pokémon Company International]] on Pokémon Legends: Z-A's March 2025 [[Nintendo Direct]] trailer accidentally labeled one of the files corresponding to Mega Salamence as "Roaring Moon". This was fixed later that day.<ref>[https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/New-Pokemon-Legends-Z-A-Details-Revealed-During-Nintendo-Direct The Pokémon Company International Official Press Site: New Pokémon Legends: Z-A Details Revealed During Nintendo Direct] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20250327154906/https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/New-Pokemon-Legends-Z-A-Details-Revealed-During-Nintendo-Direct archived])</ref>

===Core series===
* The Japanese and Korean logos for {{g|X and Y}} include the Mega Evolution sigil.
* At least one Mega Evolution of every type was introduced in each core series game that introduced new Mega Evolutions, with the exception of the {{t|Electric}} type in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}.
** If counted on its own, the [[Mega Dimension]] [[Downloadable content|DLC]] for {{g|Legends: Z-A}} also did not introduce a Mega Evolution of each type, with no new Mega-Evolved Pokémon being {{t|Normal}} type. However, counting {{p|Staraptor}} (who loses its {{type|Normal}} typing upon Mega Evolving) at least one Pokémon of every type is given a new Mega Evolution.
* Due to Mega Evolution being absent from {{g|Sword and Shield}} through {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, the status of some {{Abilities}} was affected:
** {{a|Aerilate}}, {{a|Parental Bond}}, and {{a|Delta Stream}} became unusable despite existing in the game data.
** {{a|Refrigerate}}, {{a|Mega Launcher}}, and {{a|Pixilate}} became the current signature Ability of {{p|Amaura}}'s evolutionary line, {{p|Clauncher}}'s evolutionary line, and {{p|Sylveon}}, respectively.
* Mega {{p|Latias}} and Mega {{p|Latios}} are programmed into Pokémon X and Y; as a result, they are not banned by the Kalos rules from battles, and their [[Mega Stone]]s are not banned from trades from Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire to Pokémon X and Y, despite being otherwise unavailable in those games.
* In the Pokémon X and Y demo, the message "''An immense new power has risen in Mewtwo!''" would be displayed before Mega Evolving. In the final game, the message displayed is "''<Pokémon>'s <Mega Stone> is reacting to <Trainer>'s <Key Stone item>!''" Additionally, Mega Mewtwo Y is referred to as simply Mega Mewtwo.
* According to [[Ken Sugimori]] in his interview in the Nintendo Dream magazine, {{p|Flygon}} was intended to get a Mega Evolution in Pokémon X and Y, but the [[List of unused Pokémon and character designs#Pokémon designs|idea was later dropped]] due to him experiencing an artist's block.<ref>[https://www.pokebeach.com/2015/04/mega-flygon-excluded-from-xyoras-because-of-artists-block Mega Flygon Excluded from XY/ORAS Because of Artist's Block | PokeBeach], translation of Nintendo Dream interview scan</ref>

===Animated series===
* If not counting {{pkmn|movie}}s or the [[Mega Evolution Specials]], only 29 out of 93 Mega Evolutions have appeared in the {{pkmn|animated series}}.

** Mega {{p|Dragonite}} is the only Mega-Evolved Pokémon to have debuted in the animated series before the official release of the game it first appears.
** Some Mega-Evolved Pokémon introduced in [[Generation VI]] have only debuted in later series:
*** Mega {{p|Steelix}}, Mega {{p|Aggron}}, and Mega {{p|Kangaskhan}} made their animated series debut in {{aniseries|SM}}.
*** Mega {{p|Venusaur}}, Mega {{p|Alakazam}}, Mega {{p|Slowbro}}, Mega {{p|Camerupt}}, and Mega {{p|Altaria}} made their animated series debut in {{aniseries|JN}}.
*** Mega {{p|Sableye}}, Mega {{p|Tyranitar}}, and Mega {{p|Medicham}} made their animated series debut in {{aniseries|HZ}}.
* In the animated series, all {{pkmn2|Legendary}} and [[Mythical Pokémon]] that are capable of Mega Evolving can do it without the need of a [[Mega Stone]], [[Key Stone]], or {{pkmn|Trainer}}.
* As of ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series'', the animated series has pitted a Mega-Evolved Pokémon against each of the battle mechanics introduced in subsequent generations.
** In ''[[SM043|When Regions Collide!]]'', {{an|Brock}}'s Mega {{TP|Brock|Steelix}} and {{an|Misty}}'s Mega {{TP|Misty|Gyarados}} battled against [[Kiawe's Turtonator]] and [[Ash's Pikachu]], respectively, with their Z-Moves.
** In ''[[JN086|A Battle of Mega Versus Max]]'', {{Ash}}'s Mega {{AP|Lucario}} battled against [[Bea]]'s Gigantamax {{p|Machamp}}.
** In ''[[JN116|Pride of a Champion!]]'', [[Diantha]]'s Mega {{TP|Diantha|Gardevoir}} battled against {{an|Lance}}'s [[Dynamax]] {{TP|Lance|Dragonite}}.
** In ''[[HZ101|Terastallization vs. Mega Evolution!]]'', [[Roy]]'s Mega {{TP|Roy|Lucario}} battled against {{an|Nemona}}'s {{Tera}}stallized {{type|Fighting}} {{p|Pawmot}}.

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HZ121

2025-12-15T06:19:25Z

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(Japanese: '''キャッチャー・イン・ザ・スカイ''' ''The Catcher in the Sky'') is the 121st episode of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', and the 1,353rd episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on December 12, 2025.
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==Plot==
The [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] prepare to welcome [[Friede]] back to the [[Brave Olivine]] as he returns from space, as he communicated to [[Dot]] through her [[Rotom Phone]] in [[HZ120|the previous episode]]. [[Murdock]] makes food with his Pokémon, [[Mollie]] and {{TP|Mollie|Chansey}} prepare to give Friede a medical checkup, and [[Orla]] works with {{p|Slugma}} and {{p|Carkol}} to power the Brave Olivine up in the engine room, while [[Liko]], [[Roy]], and Dot decorate the ship with balloons and a doll of Friede.

Once they're done, [[Ludlow]] explains to the rest of the Rising Volt Tacklers how spaceships work, using footage from a Guy Silver [[Movies in the Pokémon world|movie]] as a visual aid. At first, the movie shows how a rocket launch works, but then the plot of the movie kicks off with a bunch of {{p|Sharpedo}} attacking Guy Silver from the dark side of the [[Moon]], so Ludlow fast-forwards to the end of the movie, which shows how a spaceship lands back on [[Pokémon world|the planet]]'s surface. He explains that spaceships have a Controlled Mode that uses parachutes to slow down the fall and ensure the ship lands safely.

After Ludlow's explanation, the Rising Volt Tacklers get another call from Friede. He reveals that he has a problem as he can't activate Controlled Mode, so he'll land somewhere unexpected. Roy and Liko insist that they still want to go see him land, but they have no idea of where he will land. Dot tries to pinpoint the location Friede will land on through tracking the previous calls from Friede with GPS, but she can't calculate the trajectory of the ship fast enough. This prompts Orla to call out her {{p|Metagross}}, who does the required calculations and shows the Rising Volt Tacklers where Friede's spaceship will land. They thus decide to leave for said location. Orla goes back to the engine room and Roy pilots the ship. They notice that at their current speed, they won't make it in time, so Roy asks Liko to press the emergency button, changing the Brave Olivine to Infinite Rising mode.

Once they arrive at the location of Friede's landing, they receive yet another call from him. This time, he reveals that he can't get the parachutes to work, so he'll freefall to the ground, and leaves it in the hands of the Rising Volt Tacklers to help him. This causes them to start panicking, especially Murdock, who doesn't know what he or anybody else could do to help Friede land safely. He offers to pilot the ship while Mollie, Orla, and Ludlow return to their spots and the kids and [[Captain Pikachu]] think of a plan.

On the outside of the Brave Olivine, standing on the battlefield, Liko, Roy, Dot, and [[Ult]] discuss various ways in which they could help stop the spaceship before it crashes on the ground. First, Liko suggests stopping it with {{TP|Liko|Meowscarada}}'s vines, but she then realizes it won't work because the ship is way too fast. Ult then proposes having his {{p|Dragonite}} grab it, but the others don't think that will work either for the same reason. Roy's suggestion is that Dragonite and {{TP|Roy|Kilowattrel}} try to slow it down by flapping up wind with their wings, an idea that is dismissed as well. [[Dot's Tinkaton]] has an idea too, using her hammer to hit the spaceship before it lands, but Dot points out that they're trying to slow the ship down, not make it crash somewhere else. As the kids discuss their plan, [[Roy's Skeledirge]] almost falls from the edge of the battlefield, but is stopped by the invisible barrier around it.

Finally, Liko has another idea, using her {{TP|Liko|Hatterene}}'s {{m|Confusion}} to try and stop the ship with telekinesis. As she makes this suggestion, the kids spot the spaceship rapidly falling in their direction, so Liko tries to carry her plan out, but it's not enough. She instructs [[Pagogo]] to use {{m|Protect}} and then have Hatterene use the barrier created by Protect to hold the spaceship by moving it with telekinesis. Roy, Dot, Ult, and Liko's other Pokémon help as well by using their [[move]]s on the barrier, managing to hold it and slow the fall down. The plan appears to work at first, but then, the ship suddenly changes course and is once again on course to crash. This causes Cap to panic and use {{m|Volt Tackle}} to try and catch Friede himself. He runs in circles a couple times and then jumps off the Brave Olivine in the direction of Friede's spaceship, but falls short of reaching it. Liko, Roy, and Dot urge him to keep going, and Pagogo fires off a [[Terastal energy]] sphere towards Cap that allows him to {{Tera}}stallize into a {{t|Flying}} [[type]]. This in turn allows him to fly towards Friede and try and catch the spaceship with his hands. Roy, remembering how the invisible barrier of the Brave Olivine caught Skeledirge earlier, takes off on Kilowattrel and helps Cap by redirecting the spaceship right into the barrier. As expected, the barrier stops the ship, ensuring it lands safely on the battlefield of the Brave Olivine.

Now that the spaceship has landed, the rest of the Rising Volt Tacklers go outside to welcome Friede back. The door of the spaceship opens creating smoke that makes seeing difficult. Orla, Friede's childhood friend, runs towards him to hug him, crying. Liko, Roy, and Dot go hug Friede as well, and he comments that they've gotten taller since [[HZ089|the last time he saw them]]. This makes Orla realise that whatever she's hugging is not Friede, as the voice came from elsewhere. The smoke dissipates away, and Orla sees that she was actually hugging a {{me|Starmie}}, which Friede explains is a new friend he made, and that its name is Instructor Starmie.

Cap runs towards Friede with Volt Tackle, smashing him against the invisible barrier. With tears in his eyes, Cap reunites with his {{pkmn|Trainer}} after over a year.

==Major events==

* [[Mollie]] is revealed to have {{pkmn2|caught}} the {{p|Maushold}} on the [[Brave Olivine]].
* [[Captain Pikachu]] {{Tera}}stallizes for the first time, with his Tera Type revealed to be {{t|Flying}}.
* The [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] reunite with [[Friede]], while [[Ult]] meets him for the first time.
* Friede is revealed to have caught a {{p|Starmie}}, [[nickname]]d Instructor Starmie, that is capable of [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]].
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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{me|Starmie}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* [[Liko]]
* [[Roy]]
* [[Friede]]
* [[Orla]]
* [[Ludlow]]
* [[Murdock]]
* [[Mollie]]
* [[Dot]]
* [[Ult]]

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Meowscarada}} ({{OP|Liko|Meowscarada}})
* {{p|Hatterene}} ({{OP|Liko|Hatterene}})
* {{p|Terapagos}} ([[Liko]]'s; [[Pagogo]]; {{form|Terapagos|Normal and Terastal Form}})
* {{p|Charcadet}} ({{OP|Liko|Charcadet}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Liko]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Skeledirge}} ({{OP|Roy|Skeledirge}})
* {{p|Kilowattrel}} ({{OP|Roy|Kilowattrel}})
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Roy|Lucario}}; {{Shiny}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Roy]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Friede|Charizard}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Captain Pikachu]]; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Starmie}} ([[Friede]]'s; Instructor Starmie; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Starmie]])
* {{p|Metagross}} ([[Orla]]'s)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Orla]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Quagsire}} ([[Ludlow]]'s)
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Murdock|Rockruff|Lycanroc}}; {{form|Lycanroc|Midday Form}})
* {{p|Alcremie}} ({{OP|Murdock|Alcremie}}; {{form|Alcremie|Strawberry Ruby Swirl}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Murdock]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Chansey}} ({{OP|Mollie|Chansey}})
* {{p|Maushold}} ([[Mollie]]'s; {{form|Maushold|Family of Four}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Mollie]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Quaxwell}} ({{OP|Dot|Quaxwell}})
* {{p|Tinkaton}} ({{OP|Dot|Tinkaton}})
* {{p|Gholdengo}} ({{OP|Dot|Gimmighoul}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Dot]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Sableye}} ([[Ult]]'s)
* {{p|Dragonite}} ([[Ult]]'s)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Ult]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Pawmi}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Shuckle}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Snorunt}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Carkol}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Slugma}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Muk}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]'; [[Alolan form]])
* {{p|Nosepass}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Tatsugiri}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]'; ×3; {{form|Tatsugiri|Curly, Droopy, and Stretchy forms}})
* {{p|Skiddo}}
* {{p|Gogoat}} (×2)
* {{p|Sharpedo}} (multiple; movie)
* {{p|Feraligatr}} (picture)

==Trivia==
[[File:HZ121 poster JP.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Poster for the episode]]
* [[Mega Nidothing's Mega Mega! Mega Evolution]]: {{p|Starmie}}
* The way [[Ludlow]] and his {{p|Quagsire}} introduces the lesson on spaceships is similar to how [[Friede]] and [[Captain Pikachu]] introduce [[Professor Friede's Pokémon Seminar]].
* The first [[List of Pokémon Horizons: The Series eyecatches|eyecatch]] features [[Liko]] with her {{TP|Liko|Meowscarada}}, {{TP|Liko|Hatterene}}, [[Pagogo]], and {{TP|Liko|Charcadet}}, and the second features [[Roy]] with his {{TP|Roy|Skeledirge}}, {{TP|Roy|Kilowattrel}}, {{TP|Roy|Lucario}}, and Captain Pikachu.
* This is the first episode to air in Japan after the [[Mega Dimension]] storyline was released for [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]].
* As of this episode:
** [[Ult]] has met all the members of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]].
** {{t|Poison}} is the only [[Terastal phenomenon|Tera Type]] to have not appeared in the animated series.
** Every current member of the Rising Volt Tacklers is confirmed to have at least two Pokémon on their team.
* The Japanese episode title may be a reference to the American novel ''{{wp|The Catcher in the Rye}}''.
* Roy, Friede, {{TP|Friede|Charizard}}, and Skeledirge narrate the preview for the [[HZ122|next episode]].
* Cap's Tera Type of Flying could be a reference to the [[Mystery Gift]] [[List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Pikachu]] that was distributed in [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]] from its release on 18 November 2022 to 28 February 2023, which also had a Flying Tera Type.
* [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{p|Starmie}}'s debut episode is the same as its [[National Pokédex]] number, #0121.
** Additionally, the Japanese airdate of this episode (12/12, excluding the year) possibly also references this number in a similar manner.

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KISEKI

2025-10-18T15:34:36Z

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'''KISEKI''' (Japanese: '''KISEKI''') is the ending theme to [[Pokémon X and Y]] and [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]]. An acoustic version of the song is played during the game's credits, with lyrics displayed in multiple languages on the lower screen of the Nintendo 3DS console. The song has separate lyrics in each of the seven languages Pokémon X and Y were released in. In Legends: Z-A, however, no lyrics appear.

When ''KISEKI'' is played in the credits, lyrics to the verses are displayed in two languages. The first is the language the game is played in. If played in English, Japanese, or Korean, the second language is French (referencing the Kalos region's basis, France); if played in Spanish, French, Italian, or German, the second language is Japanese, displayed with [[wp:Kana|kana]]. Lyrics to the chorus are shown simultaneously in all seven languages Pokémon X and Y were released in, with the game language shown at the top.

It was composed and arranged by [[Shota Kageyama]] and written by [[Junichi Masuda]] and Kenji Matsushima. A version with vocals in English was first performed at the [[Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions]] event on August 15, 2014, while a version with vocals in Japanese by [[Shōko Nakagawa]] was released on the Limited Pokémon Edition of the {{single|DreamDream}} single released on February 18, 2015.

The song's title comes from the Japanese word 奇跡 ''kiseki'', meaning miracles.

==Lyrics==
===English===
{{Schemetable|Kalos}}
! English
|-
| <ab>You and I were born
right here in the same world.
For this one brief life,
we're beneath the same sky.

The great flow of time.
The wide expanse of space.
We are lucky enough
to share this lifetime we get.

We can gain more if we give.
By taking, we only lose.

Let us make this a new age
where we show our gratitude.

There's a fragile bud of hope,
blooming in each of our hearts.
Don't you take that away.
Our dreams are meant to be shared.

Let it grow. Let it live.
Let us see what it will bring.
When we share in our love,
we make a beautiful world.

Search it out, and find the way:
the point where we can all meet.
The point where we're all the same.
There it lies: the future we seek.

Start from there, and then we'll forge
a world where all can be free.
Free to dream, and free to smile.
Free to be who we will be.

Let's make sure we create...

A world of our hopes and dreams.

In our brief lives,
we've managed to meet.
Treasure this gift,
this precious time that we have.

In our brief lives,
we've managed to meet.
Treasure this gift,
this precious time that we have.</ab>
|}
|}

===Japanese===
{{Schemetable|Kalos}}
! Kanji
! Kana
! English
|-
| lang="ja" | <ab>{{tt|この星の　同じ時代に|Kono hoshi no onaji jidai ni}}
{{tt|生きる人と　出会うこと|Ikiru hito to deaukoto}}

{{tt|宇宙の　時の　中では|Uchū no toki no naka de wa}}
{{tt|たった　１００年　奇跡の出会い|Tatta hyaku nen kiseki no deai}}

{{tt|相手を包み　感謝しよう|Aite wo tsutsumi kansha shiyō}}

{{tt|ともに　次代を　作っていこう|Tomo ni jidai o tsukutteikō}}

{{tt|小さなつぼみ　奪い合わずに|Chiisa na tsubomi ubai awazu ni}}
{{tt|ともに　守り　育んでいこう|Tomo ni mamori hagukundeikō}}

{{tt|咲いた花に　優しさ　添えて|Saita hana ni yasashisa soete}}
{{tt|贈りあえば　心　つながる|Okuri aeba kokoro tsunagaru}}

{{tt|人と宇宙が　ひとつになれる|Hito to uchū ga hitotsu ni nareru}}
{{tt|軸が交わる　ポイント　探せば|Jiku ga majiwaru pointo sagaseba}}

{{tt|夢が　あふれる　世界　生まれる|Yume ga afureru sekai umareru}}
{{tt|たった　ひとつの　輝く世界|Tatta hitotsu no kagayaku sekai}}

{{tt|感謝　あふれる|Kansha afureru}}

{{tt|未来　作ろう|Mirai tsukurou}}

{{tt|重なる|Kasanaru}}
{{tt|１００年の|hyaku nen no}}
{{tt|出会いが|deai ga}}
{{tt|奇跡を生む|kiseki o umu}}

{{tt|重なる|Kasanaru}}
{{tt|１００年の|hyaku nen no}}
{{tt|出会いが|deai ga}}
{{tt|奇跡を生む|kiseki o umu}}</ab>
| lang="ja" | <ab>このほしの　おなじ　じだいに
いきるひとと　であうこと

うちゅうの　ときの　なかでは
たった　１００ねん　きせきの　であい

あいてを　つつみ　かんしゃしよう

ともに　じだいを　つくっていこう

ちいさなつぼみ　うばいあわずに
ともに　まもり　はぐくんでいこう

さいた　はなに　やさしさ　そえて
おくりあえば　こころ　つながる

ひとと　うちゅうが　ひとつになれる
じくがまじわる　ポイント　さがせば

ゆめが　あふれる　せかい　うまれる
たった　ひとつの　かがやくせかい

かんしゃ　あふれる

みらい　つくろう

かさなる
１００ねんの
であいが
きせきをうむ

かさなる
１００ねんの
であいが
きせきをうむ</ab>
| <ab>In this world and era
lives encounter one another

Throughout all time and space
a miraculous encounter occurs within a mere 100 years

Come together with your companions and give thanks

and build a new era together

Don't fight over the tiny buds
But instead protect them together

Gently support the blooming flowers
By giving the flowers, our hearts become one

People and the universe become one
If you search for the point where the axis aligns

A world of dreams will be born
A single shining world

Let's build a future

where everyone is thankful.

The accumulating
encounters
of a hundred years
give birth to miracles

The accumulating
encounters
of a hundred years
give birth to miracles</ab>
|}
|}

===French===
{{Schemetable|Kalos}}
! French
! English
|-
| lang="fr" | <ab>Si un jour enfin
nous prenions le temps
De voir autrement
la beauté des gens.

D'apprécier la chance
de pouvoir les côtoyer,
Et de vivre ces années
par miracle à leurs côtés.

Construisons tous ensemble
cette époque de nos rêves,

Saisissons notre chance
et pensons à la partager.

Gardons-nous de dérober
ce qu'il faut laisser grandir,
Laissons donc s'épanouir
les fleurs de la bonté.

Offrons tout jusqu'au jour
où chacun pourra s'ouvrir
À un monde où plus personne
ne sera étranger.

Là où nos chemins
se croisaient par pure chance
Peut naître un monde
qui fera toujours sens.

Un monde où la chaleur,
nourrie par la gratitude,
Nous fera tous oublier
les hivers les plus rudes.

Où donner fera battre

Le cœur de l'humanité.

Au fil des vies,
au fond des gens
Dort un futur,
miracle du printemps.

Au fil des vies,
au fond des gens
Dort un futur,
miracle du printemps.</ab>
| <ab>If, finally, one day,
we were to take the time
To see differently
the beauty of people.

To appreciate the chance
to be able to meet them,
And to live these years,
by a miracle, at their sides.

Let us all together construct
this age of our dreams,

Let us seize our chance
and think about sharing it.

Let us beware of stealing
what must be left to grow,
Thus, let us allow
the flowers of kindness to blossom.

Let us offer all until the day
where everyone can open themselves,
To a world where no one
will be a stranger anymore.

There, where our paths
crossed by pure chance
A world can be born
that will always make sense.

A world where heat,
nourished by gratitude,
Will make us all forget
the harshest of winters.

Where giving will make

The heart of humanity beat.

Over the course of lifetimes,
at the essence of people
A future is sleeping,
the miracle of spring.

Over the course of lifetimes,
at the essence of people
A future is sleeping,
the miracle of spring.</ab>
|}
|}

===German===
{{Schemetable|Kalos}}
! German
! English
|-
| lang="de" | <ab>Weit ist unsre Welt
und kurz dort unsere Zeit.
Wie hoch war die Chance,
dass uns das Los vereint?

Am leben zu sein,
schon wie ein Wunder erscheint...
Hundert Jahr' sind ein Tag
im kosmischen Lauf der Zeit!

Reichen wir einander die Hand
voller Dank, dass man sich fand.

Legen wir das Fundament
einer neuen Generation!

Wo das Glück zart Wurzeln schlägt,
wird zu oft auch Neid gesät.
Fasse Mut – Unkraut vergeht,
doch wahre Freundschaft besteht!

Wenn die Blüte dann erwacht,
gib behutsam auf sie Acht.
Zeig der Welt ihre Pracht,
gemeinsam zieht aus ihr Kraft!

Suchen wir, was uns vereint,
das „F“ und „D“ von Freund und Feind,
wo die Einträchtigkeit keimt,
an den Schnittpunkten unsrer Zeit.

Und schon bald wird es geschehen,
eine neue Welt wird entstehen,
in sich eins fast wie im Traum,
unerreicht in Zeit und in Raum.

Lass uns diese Zukunft bauen,

erfüllt von Dank und Vertrauen!

Einhundert Jahr'
hat uns das Leben vereint.
Wunder geschehen,
wenn wir uns nur verstehen.

Einhundert Jahr'
hat uns das Leben vereint.
Wunder geschehen,
wenn wir uns nur verstehen.</ab>
| <ab>Wide is our world
and short our time there.
How high was the chance
that fate would unite us?

Just being alive
appears a miracle...
A hundred years is one day
in the cosmic flow of time!

Let us hold out our hands to each other,
full of gratitude for finding each other.

Let us lay the foundation
of a new generation!

Where happiness tenderly puts down its roots
will also envy too often be sown.
Have courage – a weed wanes,
but true friendship remains!

When the blossoms then wake,
watch them delicately.
Show the world their glory;
together, power flows from them!

Let us seek what unites us,
the 'F' and 'D' in 'friend' and 'foe',{{tt|*|foe is 'Feind' in German}}
where harmony blooms
at the intersection of our time.

And soon it will happen,
a new world will be born,
united almost like in dreams,
unmatched in time and in space.

Let us build this future

filled with gratitude and trust!

For a hundred years
life has united us.
Miracles happen
if we only understand ourselves.

For a hundred years
life has united us.
Miracles happen
if we only understand ourselves.</ab>
|}
|}

===Italian===
{{Schemetable|Kalos}}
! Italian
! English
|-
| lang="it" | <ab>Ho incontrato te
su questo grande pianeta
Un attimo e c'è
prezioso incontro di vita

Miracolo è già
d'eterna immensità
Trovo te, trovi me
ha dell'incredibile!

Forza, dai, vieni con me
ringraziamo il nostro destino

Impegniamoci e vedrai
che il futuro siamo noi!

Rispettiamoci per
condividere il mondo e poi
Aiutiamoci perché
così cresciamo io e te!

L'armonia solo c'è
dove prospera la bontà
Diamoci un dono che
sarà quel che ci unirà!

Noi saremo così
in unione con l'infinità
E s'incrocian diversità
da cui sboccerà l'unità!

Pensa al mondo che nascerà
quanti sogni e desideri
Costruiamo un futuro che
rifletta il possibile!

Costruiamo un futuro di...

Bellezza e felicità!

Nel tempo di...
Questa vita mia...
Incontro la tua...
Un miracolo è già!

Nel tempo di...
Questa vita mia...
Incontro la tua...
Un miracolo è già!</ab>
| <ab>I met you
on this big planet
In a moment, there is
a precious meeting of lives

It's already a miracle
of eternal immensity
I find you, you find me
It's amazing!

Come on, come on, come with me
thank our destiny

Let us commit ourselves and you will see
that we are the future!

Let's respect each other to
share the world and then
Let's help each other because
that's the way we grow!

There's only harmony
where goodness flourishes
Let's give each other a gift that
will be what will unite us!

We will thus be
in union with the infinite
And diversity will cross paths,
from which unity will blossom!

Think of the world that will be born,
how many dreams and desires
We build a future that
reflects the possible!

We build a future of...

Beauty and happiness!

Over the course of...
This life of mine...
I encounter yours...
It is already a miracle!

Over the course of...
This life of mine...
I encounter yours...
It is already a miracle!</ab>
|}
|}

===Korean===
{{Schemetable|Kalos}}
! Korean
! English
|-
| lang="ko" | <ab>{{tt|이 세상에서 같은 시대의 삶을|i sesangeseo gateun sidaeui salmeul}}
{{tt|함께하는 우리의 만남은|hamkkehaneun uriui mannameun}}

{{tt|우주의 한편 그 시간 중심에서|ujuui hanpyeon geu sigan jungsimeseo}}
{{tt|오직 한순간의 기적이라 하겠죠|ojik hansunganui gijeogira hagetjyo}}

{{tt|서로의 손을 잡고 사랑한다 전해요|seoroui soneul japgo saranghanda jeonhaeyo}}

{{tt|모두 함께 시대를 만들어 나아가요|modu hamkke sidaereul mandeureo naagayo}}

{{tt|우리가 공유하는 조그만 꿈의 씨앗|uriga gongyuhaneun jogeuman kkumui ssiat}}
{{tt|이기심 버리고 푸르게 키워봐요|igisim beorigo pureuge kiwobwayo}}

{{tt|서로를 이해하고 진심을 나누며|seororeul ihaehago jinsimeul nanumyeo}}
{{tt|피어난 미래의 꽃 다 함께 가꾸어요|pieonan miraeui kkot da hamkke gakkueoyo}}

{{tt|너와 나 우리가 만나는 그 순간에|neowa na uriga mannaneun geu sungane}}
{{tt|인연이 시작되고 운명이 태어나요|inyeoni sijakdoego unmyeongi taeeonayo}}

{{tt|찰나의 만남이 눈부신 선물 되어|challaui mannami nunbusin seonmul doeeo}}
{{tt|어두운 밤하늘을 찬란하게 밝혀요|eoduun bamhaneureul challanhage bakhyeoyo}}

{{tt|소소한 우연이|sosohan uyeoni}}

{{tt|미래를 만들어요|miraereul mandeureoyo}}

{{tt|흘러가는|heulleoganeun}}
{{tt|이 시간 속에|i sigan soge}}
{{tt|기적이란|gijeogiran}}
{{tt|우리의 만남이죠|uriui mannamijyo}}

{{tt|흘러가는|heulleoganeun}}
{{tt|이 시간 속에|i sigan soge}}
{{tt|기적이란|gijeogiran}}
{{tt|우리의 만남이죠|uriui mannamijyo}}</ab>
|<ab>In this world and generation
our meeting

on one side of the universe, in the center of time,
you can say, is a moment's miracle

Hold each others hands and tell them that you love them

We’ll make this generation together

For our small seed of dreams that we share
remove selfishness and try growing it pure

Understanding each other and sharing truth
Let’s tend the blooming flowers of our future together

During the moment you and I meet
a relationship starts and fate is born

The moment of our encounter becomes a blinding gift
It makes the dark night sky shimmer brightly

A small coincidence

makes a future

In this flowing
time
is the miracle
of our meeting

In this flowing
time
is the miracle
of our meeting</ab>
|}
|}

===Spanish===
{{Schemetable|Kalos}}
! Spanish
! English
|-
| lang="es" | <ab>En el planeta tú y yo
juntos podemos vivir
en armonía y paz
si sabemos compartir.

Maravillas sin par
juntos podemos crear.
Nuestra generación
unida lo logrará.

Ayudando entre todos
y mostrando gratitud

podremos construir
juntos un mundo mejor.

Si cuidamos de una flor
poniendo nuestro corazón,
pronto fruto dará
si no hay envidia o temor.

Comparte con los demás
el fruto de nuestra flor.
Un tesoro será
y forjará nuestra unión.

Ven conmigo a cantar
con la voz del corazón.
No dejes de soñar,
nunca pierdas la ilusión.

Juntos vamos a crear
nuestro mundo de amistad,
un lugar especial,
y tus sueños se cumplirán.

Mostrando gratitud

creamos un mundo mejor.

Una generación
que junta podrá construir
maravillas sin par
si sabemos compartir.

Una generación
que junta podrá construir
maravillas sin par
si sabemos compartir.</ab>
| <ab>Together you and I,
can live on this planet
in harmony and peace
if we know how to share.

Unparalleled wonders
we can create together.
United, our generation
will make it.

Helping between all
and showing gratitude

we would be able to build
a better world together.

If we take care of a flower,
putting our heart into it,
it will soon bloom and give fruit
if there's no envy or fear.

Share with everyone else
the fruit of our flower.
A treasure it will be
and it will forge our union.

Come with me to sing
with the voice of the heart.
Never stop dreaming,
never lose hope.

Together we will create
our world of friendship,
a special place,
and your dreams will all come true.

By showing gratitude

we create a better world.

A generation
that will be able to build
unparalleled wonders
if we know how to share.

A generation
that will be able to build
unparalleled wonders
if we know how to share.</ab>
|}
|}

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[[Category:Songs]]

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KISEKI

2025-10-18T15:29:59Z

ArrowMcLarenSP: /* Intro */

'''KISEKI''' (Japanese: '''KISEKI''') is the ending theme to [[Pokémon X and Y]] and [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]]. An acoustic version of the song is played during the game's credits, with lyrics displayed in multiple languages on the lower screen of the Nintendo 3DS console. The song has separate lyrics in each of the seven languages Pokémon X and Y were released in. In Legends: Z-A, however, no lyrics appear.

When ''KISEKI'' is played in the credits, lyrics to the verses are displayed in two languages. The first is the language the game is played in. If played in English, Japanese, or Korean, the second language is French (referencing the Kalos region's basis, France); if played in Spanish, French, Italian, or German, the second language is Japanese, displayed with [[wp:Kana|kana]]. Lyrics to the chorus are shown simultaneously in all seven languages Pokémon X and Y were released in, with the game language shown at the top. In Legends: Z-A, however, no lyrics appear.

It was composed and arranged by [[Shota Kageyama]] and written by [[Junichi Masuda]] and Kenji Matsushima. A version with vocals in English was first performed at the [[Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions]] event on August 15, 2014, while a version with vocals in Japanese by [[Shōko Nakagawa]] was released on the Limited Pokémon Edition of the {{single|DreamDream}} single released on February 18, 2015.

The song's title comes from the Japanese word 奇跡 ''kiseki'', meaning miracles.

==Lyrics==
===English===
{{Schemetable|Kalos}}
! English
|-
| <ab>You and I were born
right here in the same world.
For this one brief life,
we're beneath the same sky.

The great flow of time.
The wide expanse of space.
We are lucky enough
to share this lifetime we get.

We can gain more if we give.
By taking, we only lose.

Let us make this a new age
where we show our gratitude.

There's a fragile bud of hope,
blooming in each of our hearts.
Don't you take that away.
Our dreams are meant to be shared.

Let it grow. Let it live.
Let us see what it will bring.
When we share in our love,
we make a beautiful world.

Search it out, and find the way:
the point where we can all meet.
The point where we're all the same.
There it lies: the future we seek.

Start from there, and then we'll forge
a world where all can be free.
Free to dream, and free to smile.
Free to be who we will be.

Let's make sure we create...

A world of our hopes and dreams.

In our brief lives,
we've managed to meet.
Treasure this gift,
this precious time that we have.

In our brief lives,
we've managed to meet.
Treasure this gift,
this precious time that we have.</ab>
|}
|}

===Japanese===
{{Schemetable|Kalos}}
! Kanji
! Kana
! English
|-
| lang="ja" | <ab>{{tt|この星の　同じ時代に|Kono hoshi no onaji jidai ni}}
{{tt|生きる人と　出会うこと|Ikiru hito to deaukoto}}

{{tt|宇宙の　時の　中では|Uchū no toki no naka de wa}}
{{tt|たった　１００年　奇跡の出会い|Tatta hyaku nen kiseki no deai}}

{{tt|相手を包み　感謝しよう|Aite wo tsutsumi kansha shiyō}}

{{tt|ともに　次代を　作っていこう|Tomo ni jidai o tsukutteikō}}

{{tt|小さなつぼみ　奪い合わずに|Chiisa na tsubomi ubai awazu ni}}
{{tt|ともに　守り　育んでいこう|Tomo ni mamori hagukundeikō}}

{{tt|咲いた花に　優しさ　添えて|Saita hana ni yasashisa soete}}
{{tt|贈りあえば　心　つながる|Okuri aeba kokoro tsunagaru}}

{{tt|人と宇宙が　ひとつになれる|Hito to uchū ga hitotsu ni nareru}}
{{tt|軸が交わる　ポイント　探せば|Jiku ga majiwaru pointo sagaseba}}

{{tt|夢が　あふれる　世界　生まれる|Yume ga afureru sekai umareru}}
{{tt|たった　ひとつの　輝く世界|Tatta hitotsu no kagayaku sekai}}

{{tt|感謝　あふれる|Kansha afureru}}

{{tt|未来　作ろう|Mirai tsukurou}}

{{tt|重なる|Kasanaru}}
{{tt|１００年の|hyaku nen no}}
{{tt|出会いが|deai ga}}
{{tt|奇跡を生む|kiseki o umu}}

{{tt|重なる|Kasanaru}}
{{tt|１００年の|hyaku nen no}}
{{tt|出会いが|deai ga}}
{{tt|奇跡を生む|kiseki o umu}}</ab>
| lang="ja" | <ab>このほしの　おなじ　じだいに
いきるひとと　であうこと

うちゅうの　ときの　なかでは
たった　１００ねん　きせきの　であい

あいてを　つつみ　かんしゃしよう

ともに　じだいを　つくっていこう

ちいさなつぼみ　うばいあわずに
ともに　まもり　はぐくんでいこう

さいた　はなに　やさしさ　そえて
おくりあえば　こころ　つながる

ひとと　うちゅうが　ひとつになれる
じくがまじわる　ポイント　さがせば

ゆめが　あふれる　せかい　うまれる
たった　ひとつの　かがやくせかい

かんしゃ　あふれる

みらい　つくろう

かさなる
１００ねんの
であいが
きせきをうむ

かさなる
１００ねんの
であいが
きせきをうむ</ab>
| <ab>In this world and era
lives encounter one another

Throughout all time and space
a miraculous encounter occurs within a mere 100 years

Come together with your companions and give thanks

and build a new era together

Don't fight over the tiny buds
But instead protect them together

Gently support the blooming flowers
By giving the flowers, our hearts become one

People and the universe become one
If you search for the point where the axis aligns

A world of dreams will be born
A single shining world

Let's build a future

where everyone is thankful.

The accumulating
encounters
of a hundred years
give birth to miracles

The accumulating
encounters
of a hundred years
give birth to miracles</ab>
|}
|}

===French===
{{Schemetable|Kalos}}
! French
! English
|-
| lang="fr" | <ab>Si un jour enfin
nous prenions le temps
De voir autrement
la beauté des gens.

D'apprécier la chance
de pouvoir les côtoyer,
Et de vivre ces années
par miracle à leurs côtés.

Construisons tous ensemble
cette époque de nos rêves,

Saisissons notre chance
et pensons à la partager.

Gardons-nous de dérober
ce qu'il faut laisser grandir,
Laissons donc s'épanouir
les fleurs de la bonté.

Offrons tout jusqu'au jour
où chacun pourra s'ouvrir
À un monde où plus personne
ne sera étranger.

Là où nos chemins
se croisaient par pure chance
Peut naître un monde
qui fera toujours sens.

Un monde où la chaleur,
nourrie par la gratitude,
Nous fera tous oublier
les hivers les plus rudes.

Où donner fera battre

Le cœur de l'humanité.

Au fil des vies,
au fond des gens
Dort un futur,
miracle du printemps.

Au fil des vies,
au fond des gens
Dort un futur,
miracle du printemps.</ab>
| <ab>If, finally, one day,
we were to take the time
To see differently
the beauty of people.

To appreciate the chance
to be able to meet them,
And to live these years,
by a miracle, at their sides.

Let us all together construct
this age of our dreams,

Let us seize our chance
and think about sharing it.

Let us beware of stealing
what must be left to grow,
Thus, let us allow
the flowers of kindness to blossom.

Let us offer all until the day
where everyone can open themselves,
To a world where no one
will be a stranger anymore.

There, where our paths
crossed by pure chance
A world can be born
that will always make sense.

A world where heat,
nourished by gratitude,
Will make us all forget
the harshest of winters.

Where giving will make

The heart of humanity beat.

Over the course of lifetimes,
at the essence of people
A future is sleeping,
the miracle of spring.

Over the course of lifetimes,
at the essence of people
A future is sleeping,
the miracle of spring.</ab>
|}
|}

===German===
{{Schemetable|Kalos}}
! German
! English
|-
| lang="de" | <ab>Weit ist unsre Welt
und kurz dort unsere Zeit.
Wie hoch war die Chance,
dass uns das Los vereint?

Am leben zu sein,
schon wie ein Wunder erscheint...
Hundert Jahr' sind ein Tag
im kosmischen Lauf der Zeit!

Reichen wir einander die Hand
voller Dank, dass man sich fand.

Legen wir das Fundament
einer neuen Generation!

Wo das Glück zart Wurzeln schlägt,
wird zu oft auch Neid gesät.
Fasse Mut – Unkraut vergeht,
doch wahre Freundschaft besteht!

Wenn die Blüte dann erwacht,
gib behutsam auf sie Acht.
Zeig der Welt ihre Pracht,
gemeinsam zieht aus ihr Kraft!

Suchen wir, was uns vereint,
das „F“ und „D“ von Freund und Feind,
wo die Einträchtigkeit keimt,
an den Schnittpunkten unsrer Zeit.

Und schon bald wird es geschehen,
eine neue Welt wird entstehen,
in sich eins fast wie im Traum,
unerreicht in Zeit und in Raum.

Lass uns diese Zukunft bauen,

erfüllt von Dank und Vertrauen!

Einhundert Jahr'
hat uns das Leben vereint.
Wunder geschehen,
wenn wir uns nur verstehen.

Einhundert Jahr'
hat uns das Leben vereint.
Wunder geschehen,
wenn wir uns nur verstehen.</ab>
| <ab>Wide is our world
and short our time there.
How high was the chance
that fate would unite us?

Just being alive
appears a miracle...
A hundred years is one day
in the cosmic flow of time!

Let us hold out our hands to each other,
full of gratitude for finding each other.

Let us lay the foundation
of a new generation!

Where happiness tenderly puts down its roots
will also envy too often be sown.
Have courage – a weed wanes,
but true friendship remains!

When the blossoms then wake,
watch them delicately.
Show the world their glory;
together, power flows from them!

Let us seek what unites us,
the 'F' and 'D' in 'friend' and 'foe',{{tt|*|foe is 'Feind' in German}}
where harmony blooms
at the intersection of our time.

And soon it will happen,
a new world will be born,
united almost like in dreams,
unmatched in time and in space.

Let us build this future

filled with gratitude and trust!

For a hundred years
life has united us.
Miracles happen
if we only understand ourselves.

For a hundred years
life has united us.
Miracles happen
if we only understand ourselves.</ab>
|}
|}

===Italian===
{{Schemetable|Kalos}}
! Italian
! English
|-
| lang="it" | <ab>Ho incontrato te
su questo grande pianeta
Un attimo e c'è
prezioso incontro di vita

Miracolo è già
d'eterna immensità
Trovo te, trovi me
ha dell'incredibile!

Forza, dai, vieni con me
ringraziamo il nostro destino

Impegniamoci e vedrai
che il futuro siamo noi!

Rispettiamoci per
condividere il mondo e poi
Aiutiamoci perché
così cresciamo io e te!

L'armonia solo c'è
dove prospera la bontà
Diamoci un dono che
sarà quel che ci unirà!

Noi saremo così
in unione con l'infinità
E s'incrocian diversità
da cui sboccerà l'unità!

Pensa al mondo che nascerà
quanti sogni e desideri
Costruiamo un futuro che
rifletta il possibile!

Costruiamo un futuro di...

Bellezza e felicità!

Nel tempo di...
Questa vita mia...
Incontro la tua...
Un miracolo è già!

Nel tempo di...
Questa vita mia...
Incontro la tua...
Un miracolo è già!</ab>
| <ab>I met you
on this big planet
In a moment, there is
a precious meeting of lives

It's already a miracle
of eternal immensity
I find you, you find me
It's amazing!

Come on, come on, come with me
thank our destiny

Let us commit ourselves and you will see
that we are the future!

Let's respect each other to
share the world and then
Let's help each other because
that's the way we grow!

There's only harmony
where goodness flourishes
Let's give each other a gift that
will be what will unite us!

We will thus be
in union with the infinite
And diversity will cross paths,
from which unity will blossom!

Think of the world that will be born,
how many dreams and desires
We build a future that
reflects the possible!

We build a future of...

Beauty and happiness!

Over the course of...
This life of mine...
I encounter yours...
It is already a miracle!

Over the course of...
This life of mine...
I encounter yours...
It is already a miracle!</ab>
|}
|}

===Korean===
{{Schemetable|Kalos}}
! Korean
! English
|-
| lang="ko" | <ab>{{tt|이 세상에서 같은 시대의 삶을|i sesangeseo gateun sidaeui salmeul}}
{{tt|함께하는 우리의 만남은|hamkkehaneun uriui mannameun}}

{{tt|우주의 한편 그 시간 중심에서|ujuui hanpyeon geu sigan jungsimeseo}}
{{tt|오직 한순간의 기적이라 하겠죠|ojik hansunganui gijeogira hagetjyo}}

{{tt|서로의 손을 잡고 사랑한다 전해요|seoroui soneul japgo saranghanda jeonhaeyo}}

{{tt|모두 함께 시대를 만들어 나아가요|modu hamkke sidaereul mandeureo naagayo}}

{{tt|우리가 공유하는 조그만 꿈의 씨앗|uriga gongyuhaneun jogeuman kkumui ssiat}}
{{tt|이기심 버리고 푸르게 키워봐요|igisim beorigo pureuge kiwobwayo}}

{{tt|서로를 이해하고 진심을 나누며|seororeul ihaehago jinsimeul nanumyeo}}
{{tt|피어난 미래의 꽃 다 함께 가꾸어요|pieonan miraeui kkot da hamkke gakkueoyo}}

{{tt|너와 나 우리가 만나는 그 순간에|neowa na uriga mannaneun geu sungane}}
{{tt|인연이 시작되고 운명이 태어나요|inyeoni sijakdoego unmyeongi taeeonayo}}

{{tt|찰나의 만남이 눈부신 선물 되어|challaui mannami nunbusin seonmul doeeo}}
{{tt|어두운 밤하늘을 찬란하게 밝혀요|eoduun bamhaneureul challanhage bakhyeoyo}}

{{tt|소소한 우연이|sosohan uyeoni}}

{{tt|미래를 만들어요|miraereul mandeureoyo}}

{{tt|흘러가는|heulleoganeun}}
{{tt|이 시간 속에|i sigan soge}}
{{tt|기적이란|gijeogiran}}
{{tt|우리의 만남이죠|uriui mannamijyo}}

{{tt|흘러가는|heulleoganeun}}
{{tt|이 시간 속에|i sigan soge}}
{{tt|기적이란|gijeogiran}}
{{tt|우리의 만남이죠|uriui mannamijyo}}</ab>
|<ab>In this world and generation
our meeting

on one side of the universe, in the center of time,
you can say, is a moment's miracle

Hold each others hands and tell them that you love them

We’ll make this generation together

For our small seed of dreams that we share
remove selfishness and try growing it pure

Understanding each other and sharing truth
Let’s tend the blooming flowers of our future together

During the moment you and I meet
a relationship starts and fate is born

The moment of our encounter becomes a blinding gift
It makes the dark night sky shimmer brightly

A small coincidence

makes a future

In this flowing
time
is the miracle
of our meeting

In this flowing
time
is the miracle
of our meeting</ab>
|}
|}

===Spanish===
{{Schemetable|Kalos}}
! Spanish
! English
|-
| lang="es" | <ab>En el planeta tú y yo
juntos podemos vivir
en armonía y paz
si sabemos compartir.

Maravillas sin par
juntos podemos crear.
Nuestra generación
unida lo logrará.

Ayudando entre todos
y mostrando gratitud

podremos construir
juntos un mundo mejor.

Si cuidamos de una flor
poniendo nuestro corazón,
pronto fruto dará
si no hay envidia o temor.

Comparte con los demás
el fruto de nuestra flor.
Un tesoro será
y forjará nuestra unión.

Ven conmigo a cantar
con la voz del corazón.
No dejes de soñar,
nunca pierdas la ilusión.

Juntos vamos a crear
nuestro mundo de amistad,
un lugar especial,
y tus sueños se cumplirán.

Mostrando gratitud

creamos un mundo mejor.

Una generación
que junta podrá construir
maravillas sin par
si sabemos compartir.

Una generación
que junta podrá construir
maravillas sin par
si sabemos compartir.</ab>
| <ab>Together you and I,
can live on this planet
in harmony and peace
if we know how to share.

Unparalleled wonders
we can create together.
United, our generation
will make it.

Helping between all
and showing gratitude

we would be able to build
a better world together.

If we take care of a flower,
putting our heart into it,
it will soon bloom and give fruit
if there's no envy or fear.

Share with everyone else
the fruit of our flower.
A treasure it will be
and it will forge our union.

Come with me to sing
with the voice of the heart.
Never stop dreaming,
never lose hope.

Together we will create
our world of friendship,
a special place,
and your dreams will all come true.

By showing gratitude

we create a better world.

A generation
that will be able to build
unparalleled wonders
if we know how to share.

A generation
that will be able to build
unparalleled wonders
if we know how to share.</ab>
|}
|}

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[[Category:Songs]]

[[de:KISEKI]]
[[ja:KISEKI]]
[[zh:KISEKI]]

KISEKI

2025-10-18T15:27:49Z

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Cherish Ball

2025-04-11T11:51:02Z

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The '''Cherish Ball''' (Japanese: '''プレシャスボール''' ''Precious Ball'') is a type of [[Poké Ball]] introduced in [[Generation IV]]. [[Event Pokémon]] are often contained in a Cherish Ball.

==In the core series games==
From [[Generation IV]] onward, [[event Pokémon]] are usually distributed inside a Cherish Ball, unless they are distributed as {{pkmn|Egg}}s. This is the only way to obtain a Pokémon in a Cherish Ball.

===Price===
{{ItemPrice/head|Poké Balls}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}} {{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}} {{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}} {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}} {{gameabbrev9|SV}}
|N/A|N/A}}
|}
|}

===Effect===
====Manual activation====
The Cherish Ball [[List of unobtainable items|cannot be legitimately obtained]] as an item, so it cannot normally be used. If it were to be obtained, when used from the [[Bag]] in a {{pkmn2|wild}} encounter, it would attempt to catch the wild Pokémon with a [[catch rate]] modifier of 1×.

====As a Pokémon's Poké Ball====
From [[Generation VI]] onward, [[Pokémon breeding|bred]] Pokémon inherit their Poké Ball from their parents. However, the Cherish Ball, [[Master Ball]], and [[Strange Ball]] cannot be passed down via breeding; instead, they act as a regular {{i|Poké Ball}} for inheritance purposes.

===Description===
{{movedesc|Poké Balls}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}} {{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|A quite rare Poké Ball that has been specially crafted to commemorate an occasion of some sort.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}} {{gameabbrev8|SwShBDSPLA}}|A quite rare Poké Ball that has been crafted in order to commemorate a special occasion of some sort.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|A quite rare Poké Ball made to commemorate a special occasion of some sort.}}
|}
|}

===Acquisition===
The Cherish Ball cannot be obtained in any game.

===NPC usage===
====Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl====
{{tc|Ace Trainer}} {{rt|225|Sinnoh|Deanna}} keeps her {{p|Tropius}} in a Cherish Ball. This is a reference to [[Shōko Nakagawa|Shokotan]], who Deanna shares her Japanese name with. [[List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Shokotan Tropius|Shokotan's Tropius]] was the first [[event Pokémon]] distributed in a Cherish Ball.

==Gallery==
===Artwork===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color}}; font-size: 80%"
|-
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:SugimoriCherishBall.png|100px]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Bag Cherish Ball SV Sprite.png|100px]]
|-
| Artwork by {{color2|000|Ken Sugimori}}
| Artwork from {{color2|000|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet and Violet}}
|}

===Sprites===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color}}; font-size: 80%"
|-
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Cherish Ball summary IV.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Cherish Ball battle IV.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Cherish Ball summary PBR.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Cherish Ball battle V.png]]
|-
| Summary sprite from {{color2|000|Generation IV|Generations IV}} and {{color2|000|Generation V|V}}
| In-battle sprite in {{color2|000|Generation IV}}
| Summary sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon Battle Revolution|Battle Revolution}}
| In-battle sprite in {{color2|000|Generation V}}
|}

===Models===
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|-
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Cherish Ball battle 3DS.png|100px]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Cherish Ball PE.png|100px]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Cherish Ball VIII.png|100px]]
|-
| In-battle model from {{color2|000|Pokémon X and Y|X, Y}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}
| Model from {{color2|000|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}}
| Model from {{color2|000|Generation VIII}}
|}

==In the manga==
[[File:Cherish Ball PBW.png|thumb|150px|A Cherish Ball in [[Be the Best! Pokémon B+W]]]]
===Be the Best! Pokémon B+W===
In ''[[PBW7|Victini - A New Friend!]]'', [[Monta]] received a {{p|Victini}} contained in a Cherish Ball as a prize from an {{pkmn2|event}}.
{{-}}

==In the TCG==
[[File:CherishBallUnifiedMinds191.jpg|200px|thumb|Cherish Ball]]
{{main|Cherish Ball (Unified Minds 191)}}
The {{TCG ID|Unified Minds|Cherish Ball|191}}, first found in the Japanese {{TCG|Tag Team GX Starter Sets|Espeon & Deoxys-GX Tag Team GX Starter Set}}, allows the player to search their deck for a {{TCG|Pokémon-GX}}, reveal it, and add it to their hand. The player then shuffles their deck. A {{TCG|Secret card|Secret}} {{TCG|Full Art card}} later appeared in the Japanese {{TCG|Miracle Twin}} expansion; both prints appeared in the English {{TCG|Unified Minds}} expansion, with artwork by [[5ban Graphics]]. An alternate artwork print, illustrated by [[Ryo Ueda]], appeared in the Japanese {{TCG|Alter Genesis}} expansion and as one of the {{TCG|Yellow A Alternate cards}} in English.
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* In {{game|Platinum}}, if the player [[cheating|hacks]] Cherish Balls into the game and uses one to catch the in-game {{p|Regigigas}}, the game considers it having been obtained from an event and thus unlocks the {{si|Rock Peak Ruins|Rock Peak}}, {{si|Iceberg Ruins|Iceberg}}, and {{si|Iron Ruins}}.
* Despite the fact that a hatched Pokémon can never be contained in a Cherish Ball, [[List of local event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Easter Eggs|six Eggs]] containing Pokémon that hatch with Cherish Balls were distributed in Japan and South Korea in 2017.
* The Cherish Ball and [[Park Ball]] are the only Poké Balls introduced in the core series games prior to [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]] that cannot be obtained in {{g|Sword and Shield}}.
* {{p|Pecharunt}} is the only [[Mythical Pokémon]] to have never been made available in a Cherish Ball, as the player can choose whichever ball they want to keep it in, as Pecharunt's battle is scripted so that every Poké Ball has a guaranteed chance of catching it.

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{Poké Balls color light}}|bordercolor={{Poké Balls color}}
|zh_yue=貴重球 ''{{tt|Gwaijuhng Kàuh|Precious Ball}}''
|zh_cmn=貴重球 / 贵重球 ''{{tt|Guìzhòng Qiú|Precious Ball}}'' {{tt|*|Games}} 珍貴球 ''{{tt|Zhēnguì Qiú|Precious Ball}}'' {{tt|*|Events}} 寶物球 ''{{tt|Bǎowù Qiú|Treasure Ball}}'' {{tt|*|Manga}}
|fr=Mémoire Ball
|de=Jubelball
|id=Bola Cherish
|it=Pregio Ball
|ko=프레셔스볼 ''Precious Ball''
|pt_br=Bola Estima
|ru=Драго-Болл ''Drago-Boll''{{tt|*|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon website}} Охраняющий Шар ''Okhranyayushchit Shar''{{tt|*|Sun and Moon website}}
|es=Gloria Ball
|th=พรีเชียสบอล ''Precious Ball''
}}

==Related articles==
{{Poké Balls}} 
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[[Category:Poké Balls]]
[[Category:Unreleased items]]

[[de:Jubelball]]
[[es:Gloria Ball]]
[[fr:Mémoire Ball]]
[[it:Pregio Ball]]
[[ja:プレシャスボール]]
[[zh:贵重球（道具）]]

HZ081

2025-01-25T15:25:41Z

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{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=HZ080 |

nextcode=HZ082 |

series=Pokémon Horizons: The Series |
colorscheme=Paldea}}
{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=HZ081 |
altepcode=EP1313 |
colorscheme=Paldea |
title_en= |
title_ja=大バトル！大地を穿つ炎 |
title_ja_trans=A Great Battle! The Earth-Piercing Flame |
broadcast_jp=January 24, 2025 |
broadcast_us= |
en_op= |
ja_op=[[Only One Story]]|
ja_ed=[[Sparkle!|ピッカーン！]] |
olmteam=Team Kumemura |
scenarion=1 |
scenario=土屋理敬 |
storyboardn=1 |
storyboard=中田誠 |
directorn=1 |
director=住山恭平 |
artn=7 |
art=柳原好貴 |
art2=大西雅也 |
art3=阿部俊成 |
art4=志村泉 |
art5=服部奈津美 |
art6=萩原慶汰 |
art7=高星佑平 |
morecredits=yes |
epstaffpage=HZ081-HZ090 |
footnotes=* {{BMGf|304775|Preview thread on BMGf}} 
* {{BMGf|304994|Original review thread on BMGf}}

}}
(Japanese: '''大バトル！大地を穿つ炎''' ''A Great Battle! The Earth-{{tt|Piercing Flame|Gouging Fire}}'') is the 81st episode of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', and the 1,313th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on January 24, 2025.
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==
{{incomplete plot}}


==Major events==

* [[Liko]], [[Roy]], [[Friede]], and [[Dot]] find [[Lucius]]'s {{p|Entei}}, but discover it is actually a {{p|Gouging Fire}}.
* [[Dot's Quaxwell]] learns {{m|Aqua Cutter}}.
* [[Lucius's Gouging Fire]] goes inside the fifth {{DL|Poké Ball|Ancient Poké Ball}} and is taken under [[Liko]]'s care.
* Lucius's Pokémon summon the [[Black Rayquaza]].
{{animeevents|HZ}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

* {{p|Gouging Fire}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* [[Liko]]
* [[Roy]]
* [[Friede]]




* [[Dot]]



* [[Coral]]
* [[Sidian]]





* [[Rystal]] (flashback/vision)
* [[Lucius]] (flashback/vision)
* [[Briar]]



===Pokémon===
* {{p|Floragato}} ({{OP|Liko|Floragato}}; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Terapagos}} ([[Liko]]'s; [[Pagogo]]; {{form|Terapagos|Normal Form}})
* {{p|Crocalor}} ({{OP|Roy|Crocalor}}; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Captain Pikachu]])
* {{p|Quaxwell}} ({{OP|Dot|Quaxwell}}; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Dot]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Glalie}} ([[Coral]]'s)
* {{p|Scream Tail}} ([[Coral]]'s; Onipurin)
* {{p|Rayquaza}} ([[Lucius]]'s; [[Black Rayquaza]])
* {{p|Arboliva}} ({{OP|Lucius|Arboliva}}; {{pkmn2|giant}})
* {{p|Moltres}} ({{OP|Lucius|Moltres}}; [[Galarian form|Galarian Form]])
* {{p|Lapras}} ({{OP|Lucius|Lapras}}; {{pkmn2|giant}})
* {{p|Kleavor}} ({{OP|Lucius|Kleavor}}; {{pkmn2|giant}})
* {{p|Gouging Fire}} ({{OP|Lucius|Gouging Fire}}; debut)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Briar]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Entei}} (fantasy)

==Trivia==
* The first [[List of Pokémon Horizons: The Series eyecatches|eyecatch]] features [[Friede]] and [[Captain Pikachu]], and the second features [[Briar]].
* This episode marks the {{pkmn|animated series}} debut of the [[Burn Heal]].
* This episode marks the debut of [[Raging Fury (move)|Raging Fury]] in the anime.
* [[Roy]], {{TP|Roy|Crocalor}}, {{TP|Liko|Floragato}}, [[Liko]], [[Pagogo]], [[Dot]], and {{TP|Dot|Quaxwell}} narrate the preview for the [[HZ082|next episode]].
* While the official Japanese Pokémon [[YouTube]] channel releases every episode after its television airing for viewing on YouTube for a limited time in Japan, this episode was not geo-locked to Japan after its release.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20250124114020/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuSGwix71Zo 【公式】アニメ「ポケットモンスター」第81話「大バトル！大地を穿つ炎（ほむら）」（見逃し配信）] - ポケモン公式YouTubeチャンネル</ref>

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Coral

2025-01-17T11:18:52Z

ArrowMcLarenSP: /* Trivia */

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|text=fff
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|jname=サンゴ
|tmname=Sango
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|size=150px
|caption=Coral
|gender=Female
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|region=Unknown
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|debut=''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]''
|enva=[[Lizzie Freeman]]
|jpva=[[Ikue Otani]]
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'''Coral''' (Japanese: '''サンゴ''' ''Sango''<ref>Explorers Original Acrylic Stand</ref>) is one of the admins of the [[Explorers]], and a major antagonist in ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''.

==In animation==
===History===
[[File:Coral.png|250px|left|thumb|Coral]]
Coral first appeared as a hologram in ''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]'', alongside the other [[Explorers]]'s admins. The first time she spoke and was seen clearly was in ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It]]'', taunting [[Spinel]] about his last failure.

She made her physical debut in ''[[HZ024|Reunion at the Ancient Castle!]]''. At [[Hamber]]'s request, Coral and [[Sidian]] accompanied him to the [[Galar]] [[region]]. In the [[HZ025|next episode]], after tracking down [[Amethio]]'s location, the group arrived at the [[old castle]] where [[Diana]] was living at. Despite Hamber ordering them to stay on standby while he secured their target, Coral and Sidian invaded the location and cornered [[Liko]] and [[Roy]], only to be stopped by the sudden arrival of [[Captain Pikachu]]. Once Cap took out Sidian's {{p|Garganacl}}, Coral snapped and recklessly ordered her {{p|Glalie}} to use {{m|Self-Destruct}}, allowing the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] to escape and leaving the old castle in ruins.

In ''[[HZ027|As Long as I'm with My Friends]]'', Coral and the other admins joined in a meeting to discuss the Explorers' next objective. Eventually, they decided to go after the [[Black Rayquaza]].

In ''[[HZ043|A Challenge from the Explorers]]'', Coral and Sidian arrived in a seaside town in [[Paldea]]. Coral had led him there under the guise of finding something important, which was actually some rare Wiglett sweet buns. However, upon finding out they had sold out and that Liko and Roy had managed to get a box without even lining up, she left them a challenge letter on the back of [[Roy's Fuecoco]]. While Coral faced Roy, Sidian stepped in to take Liko on. Despite the rough start, the young Rising Volt Tacklers refused to give up and eventually broke through their foes' strategies. Impressed, the two Explorers decided to stop holding back, but were forced to withdraw after Sidian received a call to take part in mission involving the Black Rayquaza.
[[File:Coral Naranja Academy.png|250px|left|thumb|Coral as Cornbread]]
In ''[[HZ044|The Plan to Capture Rayquaza]]'', Coral, Sidian, and [[Chalce]] summoned the Black Rayquaza near [[Levincia]] by using a machine that generated an energy similar to that {{an|Terapagos}} emitted [[HZ033|previously]] and had their Pokémon battle against the {{pkmn|category|Sky High Pokémon}}. They started strong, unleashing powerful super effective moves, but lost control over Rayquaza once [[Dot]] managed to shut down the machine. Once again, Coral let her temper overcome her better judgment and commanded Glalie to use Self-Destruct, which collided with Rayquaza's {{m|Dragon Pulse}}. The resulting explosion was powerful enough to blast the [[Legendary Pokémon]] directly into the hull of the [[Brave Olivine]].

In ''[[HZ045|From So Far Away]]'', the Explorers were forced to retreat after realizing their attacks failed to any lasting damage to Rayquaza. Later, Coral and the other admins were gathered to have a meeting with [[Gibeon]]. The admins were ordered to allow the Rising Volt Tacklers to keep gathering the [[Six Heroes]] and restore Terapagos's power, as this would benefit the Explorers' plans as well. Gibeon also told them to monitor Liko and Terapagos.

In ''[[HZ046|Welcome to Naranja Academy!]]'', Coral, along with Sidian, enrolled in [[Naranja Academy]] as part of the [[Tera Training]]. Sidian introduced Coral to [[Clavell]] under the name '''Cornbread''' (Japanese: '''サンドイッチ''' ''Sandwich''), much to her amusement.

In ''[[HZ047|Put Your Heart Into It!]]'', Coral was sent to [[Cortondo]] as part of course training. Having heard of Patisserie Soapberry's pastries, Coral was excited to try some. Much to her disdain, upon arriving, she discovered that the shop was out of stock for the day and angrily demanded some. [[Katy]] arrived and when she explained to her and Liko that she only had time for one of them, Coral impulsively demanded a match with Liko. Katy then pointed out that the students are not allowed to use {{Tera}}stallization against each other and suggested a bake-off. In the ensuing bake-off, Coral, being impatient and not knowing how to bake, made a mess and lost the competition. In anger, she had Glalie use {{m|Blizzard}} on the bakery. This caused Katy to glare and address her in a tone intimidating enough for Coral to storm out of the shop.
[[File:Coral and Kofu.png|250px|thumb|Coral and Kofu at the [[Elite Four Tag Battle]]]]
In ''[[HZ050|Trending Terastallization! Dance, Dance, Quaxly!]]'', Coral and Sidian were spying on Liko and Roy when they were approached by Clavell, so he thought the two were only interested in Liko and her group's battles. Clavell suggested them to go together to watch the battle at the [[Gym]]. Soon after, Coral decided to leave Clavell talking alone and went behind a food stall.

Prior to ''[[HZ055|Showdown! The Paldea Elite Four]]'', Coral managed to succeed in a new exam, this time against [[Kofu]]. When the Tera Training students returned, Coral was tasked with battling [[Larry]] alongside Kofu. During the battle, Coral caused all the Pokémon to be knocked out, including her Glalie, using Self-Destruct, thus being defeated in the battle. After being reprimanded for the way she acted, she left the arena in anger.
[[File:Cornbread and Seasoning.png|left|250px|thumb|Coral and Sidian]]
In [[HZ057]], Coral and Sidian were seen with the other students during Clavell's speech that began the second part of the Training. Despite this, her Gym challenge was not revealed.

In [[HZ064]], Coral and Sidian surrounded Roy and Dot on Spinel's orders, abandoning their student disguise. In [[HZ065|the next episode]], Coral and Sidian battled against Roy and Dot to stall them, but before Coral's Glalie could finish off their opponents, they were interrupted by [[Grusha]]'s arrival, so Chalce commanded the two admins to retreat. At their base the Explorers Admins gathered to ask Amethio if he had betrayed the Explorers by helping out Liko in escaping from a cave after seeing the footage recorded by Spinel's {{p|Beheeyem}} and why he did not catch Terapagos when he had the chance. Before Amethio could give a proper explanation, Gibeon arrived and expelled his grandson from the Explorers for helping their enemies.
[[File:Coral Tera Orb.png|250px|thumb|Coral's [[Tera Orb]]]]
In [[HZ066]], while Chalce hacked Naranja Academy's systems to steal data on Terapagos, Coral and Sidian were ordered to prevent anyone from interfering with the mission. Coral later encountered Roy, who had been made aware of the sabotage and went to confront the Explorers. After being lured outside of the academy's hallways, Coral faced Roy in a battle, only to end up defeated. Sidian then arrived and forced Coral to retreat with him, much to her anger. In the [[HZ067|following episode]], dejected over her defeat, Coral was seen enjoying a sandwich with her Glalie alongside Sidian, who had a rice ball.

In [[HZ079]], Hamber ordered Coral and Sidian to follow the Rising Volt Tacklers to [[Area Zero]].

===Character===
[[File:Coral temper.png|250px|left|thumb|Coral's temper]]
Coral appears to have a mostly cheery and playful personality, but likes to disrespectfully poke fun at her allies whenever they fail a mission. Along with [[Sidian]], Coral is considered a troublemaker due to her lack of discipline and reckless behavior in comparison to her fellow admins. Coral appears to have a volatile mood, as she quickly became furious when [[Captain Pikachu]] interrupted the [[Explorers]]' siege on the [[ancient castle]] and commanded her {{p|Glalie}} to {{m|Self-Destruct}} despite Sidian's protests. As seen in ''[[HZ043|A Challenge from the Explorers]]'', she is easily distracted, as she was shown focusing on her [[Rotom Phone]] during her battle with [[Roy]]. She also appears to place great importance on the value of collectible items, a behavior seen when she became angry over [[Liko]] opening a box of Wiglett sweet buns, ruining its pristine condition.
[[File:Liko and Coral rivalry.png|250px|thumb|Coral and Liko's rivalry]]
Coral is also quite childish and vain, occasionally referring to herself in the third-person and openly expressing how cute she is. In the Japanese version, she often uses the prefix '''オニ''' ''oni'' to emphasize her words. She's also quite the loudmouth, openly talking about the Explorers' plans in front of others, even their enemies, as she talked about the organization's intention to summon the [[Black Rayquaza]] in front of Liko and Roy. She also prioritizes dealing with her grudges more than the organization's plans as she refused to leave the battle with Liko and Roy at first, being dragged away by force by Sidian and his {{p|Aerodactyl}}. Ultimately, Coral's temperamental nature and grudges has often caused consequences for herself, such as getting disqualified by [[Katy]] for recklessly destroying the cake and attacking Liko in ''[[HZ047|Put Your Heart Into It!]]''. Keeping in line with her hot-headed nature Coral is also very impatient, to the point of wanting the end battles quickly rather than stall opponents for time as seen in [[HZ065]]. As seen in [[HZ066]] Coral is shown to be a sore loser, as seen when she reacted with anger and frustration after losing to Roy and his Fuecoco in battle.

After the battle at [[Naranja Academy]] in [[HZ067]], Coral began to show a lighter side, reflecting on her time as a student at the institution and sharing her food with Glalie.
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===Pokémon===
This listing is of Coral's {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the {{aniseries|HZ}}:
====On hand====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Coral
|pkmn=Glalie
|type1=Ice
|img=Coral Glalie.png
|gender=
|epnum=HZ024
|epname=Reunion at the Ancient Castle!
|vajp=Tatsuki Kobe
|vaen=Michael Schneider
|desc={{p|Glalie}} is Coral's first known Pokémon as well as her main partner. In addition to using it in battle, Coral uses Glalie as her transportation method.

In ''[[HZ025|Rivals in the Dark of Night!]]'', it was sent to battle [[Liko]] and [[Roy]] alongside [[Sidian]]'s {{p|Garganacl}} at the [[ancient castle]]. Once [[Captain Pikachu]] arrived to aid the young [[Rising Volt Tacklers]], however, Coral recklessly commanded Glalie to use {{m|Self-Destruct}}, which abruptly ended the match.

In ''[[HZ043|A Challenge from the Explorers]]'', it was used to battle against [[Roy's Fuecoco]], though the battle was cut short due to new developments on the [[Explorers]]'s plan to summon the [[Black Rayquaza]], whom Glalie faced off alongside Sidian's Garganacl and [[Chalce]]'s {{p|Medicham}} in the [[HZ044|next episode]].

In ''[[HZ055|Showdown! The Paldea Elite Four]]'', Glalie was used by Coral in a [[Tag Battle]] alongside [[Kofu]] and his {{p|Wugtrio}} against [[Larry]]'s {{p|Flamigo}} and {{p|Oricorio}}. However, Coral caused all the Pokémon to be knocked out, Glalie itself included, by ordering it to use Self-Destruct, thus resulting in her and Kofu's defeat.

In [[HZ064]], Glalie was sent out alongside Sidian's Garganacl to confront Roy and Dot to stall them from rescuing Liko. In [[HZ065|the next episode]], Glalie and Garganacl teamed up yet again against Roy's Fuecoco and [[Dot's Quaxwell]]. The battle remained firmly on Coral and Sidian's side up until [[Grusha]] interfered to protect Roy and Dot from the Explorers duo.

In [[HZ066]], Glalie was used to battle against Roy's Fuecoco, but it was defeated by his {{m|Flamethrower}}. After being [[Fainting|knocked out]], Sidian forced Coral to retreat, so Glalie was [[recall]]ed.

Glalie's known moves are {{m|Blizzard}}, {{m|Self-Destruct}}, {{m|Crunch}}, and {{m|Ice Spinner}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Onipurin
|trainer=Coral
|pkmn=Scream Tail
|type1=Fairy
|type2=Psychic
|img=Coral Onipurin.png
|epnum=HZ080
|epname=
|vajp=Ayane Sakura
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Scream Tail|Onipurin}} (Japanese: '''オニプリン''' ''Onipurin'') is Coral's second known Pokémon. Coral first encountered it whilst exploring [[Area Zero]].

Onipurin's known moves are {{m|Crunch}}, .}}

====Traveling with====
{| width="75%"
| {{ActivePoké|||nick=Rotom Phone|Coral Rotom Phone.png|electric|ghost|link=Rotom Phone}}
|
|}

===Tera Training===
Coral has participated in the [[Tera Training]] of [[Naranja Academy]]. Her evaluation and overall score are:
* [[Katy]] - (Disqualified; ''[[HZ047|Put Your Heart Into It!]]'')
* [[Kofu]] - Battle Exam - Basic; Approved (prior to ''[[HZ055|Showdown! The Paldea Elite Four]]'')

===Extracurricular activities===
As a student at [[Naranja Academy]], Coral participated in the following events:
* [[Elite Four Tag Battle]]: with [[Kofu]] Vs. [[Larry]] (Loss; ''[[HZ055|Showdown! The Paldea Elite Four]]'')

===Voice actresses===
{{vatable|color={{cuteness color}}|bordercolor={{black color dark}}
|ja=大谷育江 ''[[Ikue Otani]]''
|en=[[Lizzie Freeman]]
|de=Constanze Buttmann ([[HZ016]]) Helene Schmitt
|it=Sabrina Bonfitto
|no=Gulla Nordmoen
|pl=Natalia Jankiewicz
|pt_br=Thainá Lana
|fr_eu=Shérine Seyad
|es_la=Paola Echeverría
|es_eu=Irene Valadés
|he=חן סגל ''Chen Segal''|id=Leni M. Tarra
|th=กานต์ชนิต โกศลวัฒนา
}}

===Gallery===
====Artwork====
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|-
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|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{tcg fairy color dark}}; background:#{{cuteness color light}};|[[File:Coral Naranja Academy Concept Art.png|x300px]]
|-
| style="color:#fff" | Coral's Naranja Academy uniform
| style="color:#fff" | Concept art of Coral's Naranja Academy uniform
|}

====Eyecatch====
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|-
|}

====Other====
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|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{cuteness color dark}}; background: #{{cuteness color light}};"| [[File:HZ Coral expression sheet.png|350px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{cuteness color dark}}; background: #{{cuteness color light}};"|[[File:HZ November Calendar.png|150px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{cuteness color dark}}; background: #{{cuteness color light}};"|[[File:HZ024-HZ026 AS.png|110px]]
|- style="color:#fff"
| Concept art from ''{{color2|fff|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
| November 2023 Calendar by {{color2|fff|mojacookie}}<ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1719519635174031786</ref>
| In artwork from "After the story" by {{color2|fff|mojacookie}}
|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{cuteness color dark}}; background: #{{cuteness color light}};"|[[File:Pokémon Fan No. 85 November 2023 Exclusive Art.png|x200px]]
|- style="color:#fff"
|Pokémon Fan No. 85 November 2023 Exclusive Art
|}

==In the manga==
[[File:Explorers HZM.png|thumb|170px|Coral in Pocket Monsters]]
===Pocket Monsters===
Coral briefly appeared in a flashback in [[HZM03]].
====Pokémon====
{| width="50%"
|-
|{{ActivePoké|Coral|Glalie|0362Glalie.png|size=150px|Ice|link=no}}
|
|
|}
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* Coral is the first major recurring [[human]] antagonist to be voiced by [[Ikue Otani]], the voice actress for [[Ash's Pikachu]] and [[Captain Pikachu]].
* Coral capturing [[Scream Tail (Pokémon)|Scream Tail]] in [[HZ080]] makes her the first Trainer in the anime to officially own a [[Paradox Pokémon]].
* In ''[[HZ043|A Challenge from the Explorers]]'', Coral's disguise included the {{DL|List of other event distributions in Generation IX|Terastal Sporty Cap}}.

==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="background: #{{cuteness color}}; border: 3px solid #{{black color dark}}"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|-
| Japanese
| サンゴ ''Sango''
| From 珊瑚 ''sango'' ({{wp|coral}})
|-
| English, Italian, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Dutch, Polish, Swedish, Turkish
| Coral
| From ''coral''
|-
| German
| Coralia Sango{{tt|*|Netflix credits}}
| From ''Koralle'' (coral) Transcription of her Japanese name
|-
| French
| Corail
| From ''corail'' (coral)
|-
| Korean
| 산호 ''Sanho''
| From 산호 (珊瑚) ''sanho'' (coral)
|-
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}})
| 姍瑚 ''Shānhú''
| rowspan="2" | From 珊瑚 ''shānhú / sāanwùh'' (coral)
|-
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 姍瑚 ''Sāanwùh''
|-
| Thai
| ซันโกะ ''Sango''
| Same as her Japanese name
|}

''Cornbread''
{| class="roundtable" style="background: #{{cuteness color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{black color dark}}"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|-
| Japanese
| サンドイッチ ''Sandwich''
| From ''{{wp|sandwich}}''
|-
| English
| Cornbread
| From ''{{wp|cornbread}}''
|-
| French
| Corbeille
| From ''corbeille'' (basket, bin)
|-
| Korean
| 산나물 ''Sannamul''
| From 산나물 ''san-{{wp|namul}}'' (wild greens served as a side dish)

|}
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==References==
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World Championships

2024-10-13T06:16:22Z

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{{samename|{{pkmn|anime}} competition known as the "Pokémon World Championships" in Japanese|World Coronation Series}}
[[File:Pokémon World Championships logo.png|thumb|250px|Logo]]
The '''Pokémon World Championships''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス''' ''Pokémon World Championships'') are an annual event held by the [[Play! Pokémon]] organized play division of [[The Pokémon Company International]]. They function as the finals for both the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] and [[Core series|Video Game]] Championships. Since 2015, the World Championships have also featured events for [[spin-off Pokémon games]], namely [[Pokkén Tournament]], [[Pokémon GO]], and [[Pokémon UNITE]]. The Pokémon World Championships are held annually, occurring every August.

Competitors usually must qualify for the event based on their performance in other events in the same season, such as regional championships, national championships, dedicated qualifying tournaments, or the previous year's World Championships. The exact qualification requirements depend on the year, the region the player is from, and the game in which they are playing.

While the Pokémon World Championships are held as a single unified event featuring multiple different games, each of the games are run as an entirely separate tournament. Competitors compete in only one of the featured games, and the qualification requirements of each are entirely separate. Additionally, competitors usually are separated into one of three age groups, meaning that three world champions are crowned for each game each year.

Minor announcements are usually made during the events, such as upcoming VGC mechanics and variants of TCG cards, the ruleset of the following VGC format, and the city where the next World Championships will be hosted.

==History==
===Predecessors===
Before the introduction of the modern Pokémon World Championships, both the TCG and video games held some international competitions.

For the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the [[Pokémon Tropical Mega Battle]] was an international Pokémon Trading Card Game tournament held annually from 1999 to 2002 in Hawaii by [[Wizards of the Coast]] (the distributor of the Pokémon Trading Card Game in many regions outside of Japan at the time). Players from Canada, Latin America, Europe, the United States, and Japan were invited to the event. After Wizards of the Coast's license to distribute the Pokémon Trading Card Game reverted to The Pokémon Company in 2003, this event was replaced by the Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships.

In September 2000, to coincide with the {{wp|2000 Summer Olympics}} in Sydney, Australia, the [[2000 World Championships|first ever Pokémon World Championship]] was also held in Sydney. Players from Australia, Belgium, {{pmin|France}}, {{pmin|Germany}}, {{pmin|the Netherlands}}, {{pmin|Spain}}, {{pmin|the United Kingdom}}, and {{pmin|the United States}} competed using {{game|Red and Blue|s}} and {{game|Yellow}}. This was a one-time event, with a video game World Championship not being held again until 2009.

===Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships===
In August 2002, Wizards of the Coast held the [[2002 World Championships (TCG)|first Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championship]] in Seattle, Washington in the United States.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20230908043639/https://indexarticles.com/business/business-wire/first-ever-pokemon-trading-card-game-world-champion-titles-won-by-dylan-austin-14-of-ann-arbor-michigan-and-mindy-lambkee-10-of-kent-washington/ First-Ever Pokemon Trading Card Game World Champion Titles Won by Dylan Austin, 14 of Ann Arbor, Michigan and Mindy Lambkee, 10 of Kent, Washington]</ref>

Due to the transfer of the licensing of the Pokémon Trading Card Game from Wizards to Nintendo, no World Championship was held in 2003. Now with control of the Pokémon Trading Card Game licence, [[Pokémon USA]] formed [[Pokémon Organized Play]] to manage Pokémon Trading Card Game events.

In August 2004, Pokémon Organized Play held the {{TCG|2004 World Championships|2004 Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships}}. From 2004 to 2008, the event was titled the Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships, reflecting the fact that it was specifically for the Pokémon Trading Card Game only.

At the {{TCG|2008 World Championships|2008 Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships}}, a special video game event called the [[Pokémon Video Game Showdown 2008]] was held. This event featured players from the United States and Japan competing with {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}. However, since only two countries were involved, the winner was not awarded the title of world champion.

===Pokémon World Championships===
In August 2009, the first unified Pokémon World Championships were held, featuring both the Pokémon Trading Card Game and the Pokémon Video Game Championships. This format has continued until the present.

From 2015 to 2022, [[Pokkén Tournament]] was also featured at the Pokémon World Championships. In 2015, the Pokkén Tournament competition was run as an invitational due to the lack of preliminary events. After the 2022 World Championships, it was announced that Pokkén Tournament would no longer appear at the Pokémon World Championships.

Starting in 2019, [[Pokémon GO]] was added to the Pokémon World Championships. In 2019, the Pokémon GO competition was run as an invitational due to the lack of preliminary events.

Due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], the planned 2020 Pokémon World Championships to be held in London, England were cancelled, and the event also was not held in 2021. The World Championships returned with the [[2022 World Championships|2022 Pokémon World Championships]], held in London, England like the original 2020 plan.

Starting in 2022, [[Pokémon UNITE]] was added to the Pokémon World Championships.

==Events==
Since 2004, the Pokémon World Championships have been held annually, except in 2020 and 2021 due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].

{| class="roundtable" cellpadding="5px" style="background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}"
! Year
! Dates
! Venue
! City
! Region
! Country
! Games
|-
| '''[[2000 World Championships|2000]]'''
| September 22, 2000
| {{wp|University of Sydney}}
| Sydney || New South Wales || [[File:Australia Flag.png|20px]] {{pmin|Australia}}
| VGC
|-
| '''[[2002 World Championships (TCG)|2002]]'''
| August 3 to 4, 2002
| {{wp|Seattle Convention Center}}
| Seattle || Washington || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] {{pmin|United States}}
| TCG
|-
| '''[[2004 World Championships (TCG)|2004]]'''
| August 20 to 22, 2004
| {{wp|Wyndham Palace Resort & Spa}}
| Orlando || Florida || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| '''[[2005 World Championships (TCG)|2005]]'''
| August 19 to 21, 2005
| Town and Country Resort and Convention Center
| San Diego || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| '''[[2006 World Championships (TCG)|2006]]'''
| August 18 to 20, 2006
| {{wp|Hilton Anaheim}}
| Anaheim || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| '''[[2007 World Championships (TCG)|2007]]'''
| August 10 to 12, 2007
| {{wp|Hilton Waikoloa Village}}
| Waikoloa Village || Hawaii || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| '''[[2008 World Championships (TCG)|2008]]'''
| August 15 to 17, 2008
| {{wp|Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista}}
| Orlando || Florida || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| '''[[2009 World Championships|2009]]'''
| August 13 to 15, 2009
| {{wp|Hilton San Diego Bayfront}}
| San Diego || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| '''[[2010 World Championships|2010]]'''
| August 13 to 15, 2010
| Hilton Waikoloa Village
| Waikoloa Village || Hawaii || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| '''[[2011 World Championships|2011]]'''
| August 12 to 14, 2011
| Hilton San Diego Bayfront
| San Diego || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| '''[[2012 World Championships|2012]]'''
| August 13 to 15, 2012
| Hilton Waikoloa Village
| Waikoloa Village || Hawaii || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| '''[[2013 World Championships|2013]]'''
| August 9 to 11, 2013
| {{wp|Vancouver Convention Centre}}
| Vancouver || British Columbia || [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px]] {{pmin|Canada}}
| TCG, VGC
|-
| '''[[2014 World Championships|2014]]'''
| August 15 to 17, 2014
| {{wp|Walter E. Washington Convention Center}}
| colspan=2 | Washington, D.C. || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| '''[[2015 World Championships|2015]]'''
| August 21 to 23, 2015
| {{wp|Hynes Convention Center}}
| Boston || Massachusetts || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén
|-
| '''[[2016 World Championships|2016]]'''
| August 19 to 21, 2016
| {{wp|San Francisco Marriott Marquis}}
| San Francisco || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén
|-
| '''[[2017 World Championships|2017]]'''
| August 18 to 20, 2017
| {{wp|Anaheim Convention Center}}
| Anaheim || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén
|-
| '''[[2018 World Championships|2018]]'''
| August 24 to 26, 2018
| {{wp|Music City Center}}
| Nashville || Tennessee || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén
|-
| '''[[2019 World Championships|2019]]'''
| August 16 to 19, 2019
| Walter E. Washington Convention Center
| colspan=2 | Washington, D.C. || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén, GO
|-
| '''[[2022 World Championships|2022]]'''
| August 18 to 21, 2022
| {{wp|ExCeL London}}
| London || England || [[File:United Kingdom Flag.png|20px]] {{pmin|United Kingdom}}
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén, GO, UNITE
|-
| '''[[2023 Pokémon World Championships|2023]]'''
| August 11 to 13, 2023
| {{wp|Pacifico Yokohama}}
| Yokohama || Kanagawa || [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] {{pmin|Japan}}
| TCG, VGC, GO, UNITE
|-
| '''[[2024 Pokémon World Championships|2024]]'''
| August 16 to 18, 2024
| {{wp|Hawai'i Convention Center}}
| Honolulu || Hawaii || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, GO, UNITE
|-
| '''[[2025 Pokémon World Championships|2025]]'''
| August 15 to 17, 2025
| Anaheim Convention Center
| Anaheim || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TBA
|-
| '''[[2026 Pokémon World Championships|2026]]'''
| August 28 to 30, 2026
| {{wp|Chase Center}}
| San Francisco || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TBA
|}

==Video Game Championship==
The [[core series]] Pokémon games were first featured at a Nintendo-organized World Championship event in 2000 with single battles, and later returning as [[Pokémon Video Game Showdown]] (VGS) in 2008 as a side-event to the [[2008 World Championships (TCG)|2008 Trading Card Game World Championships]] with double battles. Starting in 2009, the events were renamed the Video Game Championships (VGC).

Battles [[Rule variants|use the following rules]] in general:
* The format is [[Double Battle]]s. A player must bring between 4 and 6 Pokémon and select 4 of them just before the battle. In games that use Team Preview ([[Generation V]] onward), this selection is made after viewing the opponent's 6 Pokémon.
* Two Pokémon may not have the same Pokédex number. [[Special Pokémon]], [[Mythical Pokémon]], and [[Ash-Greninja]] are disallowed (but not Dusk Form {{p|Lycanroc}}) unless the format has an exception.
** The [[Soul Dew]] was disallowed until [[Generation VII]], where its effect changed.
** {{pkmn2|Event}}-exclusive [[Event Pokémon#Event-exclusive moves|moves]] and [[event item|items]] are allowed unless the format explicitly says otherwise.
* Between [[Generation VI]] and [[Generation VIII]], Pokémon must have an [[origin mark]] matching the games used for the competition. This may be substituted with the [[battle-ready symbol]].
* Two Pokémon may not have the same [[held item]].
* Pokémon cannot battle above level 50.
** In 2008 and 2009, there was no auto-leveling and Pokémon above level 50 were disallowed outright.
** Between 2010 and 2016, Pokémon above level 50 were auto-leveled down to 50, but Pokémon below level 50 were not auto-leveled up.
** From 2017 onward, all Pokémon are auto-leveled to 50.
* Two Pokémon may not have the same nickname. A Pokémon may not be nicknamed the name of a different Pokémon, and nicknames and Trainer names may not be inappropriate.

===Year-specific formats===
* '''[[Pokémon Video Game Showdown 2008|2008]]''' — {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}
** For this year only, players were only allowed to bring exactly 4 Pokémon, instead of bringing 6 and choosing 4 just before the battle.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080701040211/http://showdown.pokemon.com/rules/qualifier_rules.xhtml Rules- 2008 Pokémon Video Game Showdown Qualifier Regulations] - Pokémon.com</ref>
** {{p|Dragonite}} and {{p|Tyranitar}} were specifically disallowed, preventing players from using the (at the time) Japan-exclusive level 50 Dragonite event. (It was not possible to obtain Tyranitar at or below level 50 until a [[Generation VI]] event.)
** The Japan-only (at the time) [[Micle Berry]], [[Custap Berry]], and {{m|Sketch}}ing {{m|Seed Flare}} were disallowed.
* '''[[2009 World Championships|2009]]''' — {{game|Platinum}}
** Event-exclusive level 50 Dragonite were allowed this year.
** All forms of {{p|Rotom}}, including the normal form, were disallowed.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20090412160033/http://origin.pokemonvgc.com/en/rules/rrg.html Pokémon Video Game Championships 2009 - Rules and Regulations] - PokémonVGC.com</ref>
** The Japan-only (at the time) [[Jaboca Berry]], [[Rowap Berry]], and Sketching {{m|Judgment}} were disallowed. The Custap Berry was also disallowed.
*** The Custap Berry had not yet been distributed to French, German, Italian, or Spanish-language games at the time, though the level 50 Dragonite event was also never distributed in these languages.
* '''[[2010 World Championships|2010]]''' — {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}
** Up to two [[Special Pokémon]] were allowed. Uniquely for this year, a player's team of 6 could list up to 4 Special Pokémon, as long as no more than 2 were chosen before battle.
** The Jaboca Berry was allowed this year despite still being Japan-only at the time.
* '''[[2011 World Championships|2011]]''' — {{game|Black and White|s}}
** Only [[Udex|Unova Pokédex]] Pokémon were allowed. {{m|Sky Drop}} was disallowed due to the [[Sky Drop glitch]].
** ({{p|Zorua}} and {{p|Zoroark}} were allowed both this year and in 2012 despite being event-exclusive at the time, due to not being Mythical).
* '''[[2012 World Championships|2012]]''' — {{game|Black and White|s}}
** Sky Drop and {{m|Dark Void}} were both disallowed.
* '''[[2013 World Championships|2013]]''' — {{B2W2}}
** Sky Drop and {{m|Dark Void}} were both disallowed.
** {{p|Chatot}} was disallowed (for only this year).<ref>[https://assets.pokemon.com/assets/cms/pdf/op/tournaments/2012/pokemon_tournament_rules_11_1_2011.pdf Pokémon Organized Play Tournament Rules] - Revised: November 01, 2011 - Pokémon.com</ref><ref>[https://assets.pokemon.com/assets/cms/pdf/op/tournaments/2013/Play_Pokemon_VG_Rules_and_Formats.pdf Play! Pokémon VG Tournament Rules & Formats] - Revised: February 4, 2013 - Pokémon.com</ref>
* '''[[2014 World Championships|2014]]''' — {{g|X and Y}}
** Only [[List of Pokémon by Kalos Pokédex number|Kalos Pokédex]] Pokémon were allowed. Dark Void once again became allowed.
* '''[[2015 World Championships|2015]]''' — {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
* '''[[2016 World Championships|2016]]''' — {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
** Up to two Special Pokémon were allowed in a team of six.
* '''[[2017 World Championships|2017]]''' — {{g|Sun and Moon}}
** Only [[Adex|Alola Pokédex]] Pokémon were allowed. Kantonian form counterparts to [[Alolan form]]s were '''not''' considered to be part of the Alola Pokédex. [[Mega Stone]]s were disallowed.
* '''[[2018 World Championships|2018]]''' — {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
* '''[[2019 World Championships|2019]]''' — {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
** Up to two Special Pokémon were allowed. In addition, the season was split into three series:
*** Sun Series (Sep 4, 2018 - Jan 7, 2019): Mega Stones, [[Primal Reversion]], {{p|Rayquaza}} with {{m|Dragon Ascent}}, and [[Z-Crystal]]s were disallowed.
*** Moon Series (Jan 8 - Apr 1, 2019): Z-Crystals other than [[Ultranecrozium Z]] became allowed.
*** Ultra Series (Apr 2, 2019 - Jan 3, 2020): All Mega Evolution, Primal Reversion, and Z-Moves became allowed.
* '''[[2022 World Championships|2022]]''' — {{g|Sword and Shield}}
** Due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], the 2020 and 2021 World Championships were canceled and the season was eventually extended to last three years with several different series.
** All Pokémon that were obtainable at the beginning of a series were allowed for that series, including those [[List of Pokémon by Galar Pokédex number#Compatible Pokémon not in any Galar Pokédex|not in any of the Galar Pokédexes]], as long as they met all other requirements (such as having the [[Galar symbol]]/[[battle-ready symbol]] and not being Special/Mythical). As a result:
*** Version 1.1.0 and [[Pokémon HOME]] released before Series 3, [[The Isle of Armor]] released before Series 5, and [[The Crown Tundra]] released before Series 7.
*** Between Series 1 and 2, only [[Gdex|Galar Pokédex]] Pokémon were allowed due to the only obtainable Pokémon outside the Galar Pokédex being {{p|Mew}}. The only non-Galarian forms allowed were Kantonian {{p|Meowth}}, {{p|Persian}}, {{p|Mr. Mime}}, and Unovan {{p|Yamask}} due to those being the only obtainable ones at the time.
*** Between Series 3 and 4, all non-Galarian forms of compatible Pokémon were allowed except three: Alolan {{p|Raichu}} and Kantonian {{p|Weezing}} were not obtainable with the Galar symbol at the time, and Kantonian {{p|Slowpoke}} was not compatible with Sword and Shield at the time (only Galarian Slowpoke was). {{p|Cobalion}}, {{p|Terrakion}}, and {{p|Virizion}} were compatible but disallowed due to the battle-ready symbol not existing at the time.
** List of series:
*** Series 1 (Nov 19 - Dec 31, 2019): All [[Gigantamax]] Pokémon were disallowed.
*** Series 2 (Jan 4 - Feb 29, 2020): Gigantamax Pikachu, Eevee, Butterfree, Drednaw, Corviknight, Sandaconda, Centiskorch, {{a|Blaze}} Charizard, Meowth (event-only), and Snorlax (event-only) became allowed.
*** Series 3 (Mar 1 - Apr 30, 2020): Gigantamax Coalossal, Lapras, Flapple, Appletun, Alcremie, Kingler, Orbeetle, Grimmsnarl, Hatterene, {{a|Solar Power}} Charizard, and Toxtricity (event-only) became allowed.
*** Series 4 (May 1 - Jun 30, 2020): All Gigantamax Pokémon became allowed (the remaining five at the time being Machamp, Gengar, Garbodor, Copperajah, and Duraludon).
*** Series 5 (Jul 1 - Aug 31, 2020)
*** Series 6 (Sep 1 - Oct 31, 2020): The most used Pokémon from the previous series were disallowed: Venusaur, Gyarados, Porygon2, Tyranitar, Torkoal, Hippowdon, Magnezone, Togekiss, Excadrill, Whimsicott, Incineroar, Mimikyu, Rillaboom, Cinderace, Indeedee, and Dragapult.
*** Series 7 (Nov 1, 2020 - Jan 31, 2021): The above 16 Pokémon became re-allowed.
*** Series 8 (Feb 1 - Apr 30, 2021): Up to one Special Pokémon was allowed.
*** Series 9 (May 1 - Jul 31, 2021): No Special Pokémon were allowed. (identical to Series 7)
*** Series 10 (Aug 1 - Oct 31, 2021): Up to one Special Pokémon was allowed. [[Dynamax]] and Gigantamax were disallowed.
*** Series 11 (Nov 1, 2021 - Jan 31, 2022): Up to one Special Pokémon was allowed. Dynamax and Gigantamax became re-allowed. (identical to Series 8)
*** Series 12 (Feb 1 - Aug 31, 2022): Up to two Special Pokémon were allowed.
*** Series 13 (Sep 1 - Oct 31, 2022): Any number of Special Pokémon and any number of Mythical Pokémon were allowed. VGC events taking place during this time period count toward the next year's Championships.<ref>[https://victoryroadvgc.com/2023-season/ 2023 Play! Pokémon Season Structure] - By Alberto Núñez, VictoryRoadVGC.com, September 1, 2022.</ref>
*** Series 14 (Nov 1 - Dec 31, 2022): Up to two Special Pokémon were allowed. Mythical Pokémon were disallowed. (identical to Series 12)
* '''[[2023 Pokémon World Championships|2023]]''' — {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}
** Both players must disclose their team to their opponent (including Tera Type, species, forms, moves, Abilities, and held items, but excluding stats).
** On March 1, 2023, series were renamed Regulation Sets ('''レギュレーション''' ''Regulations''), with Series 1 and Series 2 retroactively renamed. The season was split into the following series:
*** Regulation Set A (Dec 2, 2022 - Jan 31, 2023):<ref>[https://victoryroadvgc.com/2023-tainan/ 2023 Tainan Regionals] - By Alberto Núñez, VictoryRoadVGC.com, December 1, 2022.</ref> Only Pokémon in the [[Pdex|Paldea Pokédex]] were allowed. Pokémon and regional forms not in the Paldea Pokédex, such as {{p|Quagsire}} and Johtonian {{p|Wooper}}, were disallowed. [[Paradox Pokémon]] and the [[treasures of ruin]] were also disallowed.
*** Regulation Set B (Feb 1 - Mar 31, 2023): Paradox Pokémon became allowed.
*** Regulation Set C (Apr 1 - Jun 30, 2023): The treasures of ruin became allowed.
**** Prior to the release of [[Pokémon HOME]] compatibility, the Japanese and Chinese rulesets consistently stated (for all three regulation sets) that a Scarlet and Violet origin mark was required,<ref>https://sv-news.pokemon.co.jp/ja/page/36.html</ref><ref>https://sv-news.pokemon.co.jp/tc/page/36.html</ref> while the English/French/Italian/German/Spanish rulesets consistently stated (for all three regulation sets) that Pokémon transferred from HOME would become allowed when the feature was released.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20230528124948/https://assets.pokemon.com//assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-03252023-en.pdf</ref> (No ruleset was published in Korean due to all Korean Scarlet/Violet tournaments up to that point being conducted online.)
**** When HOME compatibility was released, the English/French/Italian/German/Spanish ruleset was changed to state that a Scarlet and Violet origin mark was required for the rest of the series (with the only competitive effect being to disallow Roaming Form [[Gimmighoul]]).
**** Regardless of these regional inconsistencies and changes, the HOME update also caused [[Plate]]s and six certain [[Egg Move]]s ({{m|Heal Bell}}, {{m|Simple Beam}}, {{m|Cosmic Power}}, {{m|Raging Fury}}, {{m|Barb Barrage}}, and {{m|Psyshield Bash}}<ref>https://sv-news.pokemon.co.jp/ja/page/114.html</ref>) to become newly available and allowed immediately in all regions, at approximately 4pm JST May 30.
**** Players competing in events in Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, South Korea, and Hong Kong between June 3–4, who were required to lock in their teams by 9am May 31, were sent an email at 11:10pm May 30 stating that the newly available Plates and Egg Moves would be disallowed for those events.<ref>[https://victoryroadvgc.com/2023-singapore/ 2023 Singapore National Championships] - By Alberto Núñez, VictoryRoadVGC.com, April 28, 2023.</ref> Players competing in Japan between June 10–11 were sent a similar email on June 1. Events in other locations on the same days were unaffected and Plates/the Egg Moves were allowed.
*** Regulation Set D (Jul 1 - Sep 30, 2023): Pokémon and forms outside the Paldea Pokédex became allowed, except [[Walking Wake]] and [[Iron Leaves]].
**** Before the release of [[The Teal Mask]] on September 13, a "Temporary Post-Release Restriction Clause" was added to the ruleset disallowing any traits exclusive to The Teal Mask for the rest of the series (Pokémon, forms, moves, and items), such as the [[Kee Berry]]. (For example, this applied to the Curitiba Regionals in Brazil on September 23–24.<ref>https://victoryroadvgc.com/2024-curitiba/</ref>)
*** Regulation Set E (Oct 1, 2023 - Jan 3, 2024): Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex]] and Pokémon made [[List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number#Since Version 2.0.1|available]] in the 2.0.1 update became allowed.
**** Before the release of [[The Indigo Disk]] on December 14, a "Temporary Post-Release Restriction Clause" was added to the ruleset disallowing any traits exclusive to The Indigo Disk for the rest of the series (Pokémon, moves, items, and the [[Stellar]] Tera Type). (For example, this applied to the San Antonio Regionals on December 16–17.<ref>https://victoryroadvgc.com/2024-san-antonio/</ref>)
*** Regulation Set F (Jan 4 - Apr 30, 2024): Pokémon in the [[BBdex|Blueberry Pokédex]] and Pokémon made [[List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number#Since Version 3.0.0|available]] in the 3.0.0 update became allowed, including {{p|Walking Wake}} and {{p|Iron Leaves}}.
*** Regulation Set G (May 1 - Aug 31, 2024): Up to one Special Pokémon was allowed.
*** Regulation Set H (September 1, 2024 - January 5, 2025): Legendary and Paradox Pokémon became disallowed.

When series may overlap at the start or end of a year, events may use either of the two formats. For example, the Korean League Season 1 on December 15–16, 2019 used 2020 Series 1 rules, while the Kuala Lumpur Regionals on December 21–22, 2019 used 2019 Ultra Series rules.<ref>[https://victoryroadvgc.com/2020-season-events/ Pokémon VGC events for the 2020 Season] - By Victory Road, VictoryRoadVGC.com, September 6, 2019.</ref>

===Broadcasting===
* In 2008, for at least the semifinals onward, players connected their [[Nintendo DS]]es to a modified, unreleased version of [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]. The modified game featured a unique remix of ''Battle! (Team Galactic Boss)'' seemingly arranged for the event, as well as no region- or language-locking.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fd-KigvdnzM Pokemon TCG Worlds 2008: VG Showdown Juniors Final] - YouTube.com</ref> No Battle Revolution-specific clauses were set.
* In 2009, for at least the semifinals onward, players connected their Nintendo DSes to a modified, unreleased version of Pokémon Battle Revolution. The modified game featured Platinum outfits for {{ga|Dawn}} and {{ga|Lucas}} as well as no region- or language-locking.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICRdjvaUQM8 571 - The VGC 2009 Battle Revolution Platinum mystery + LIVE! Shiny Rotom after 20,948 SRs!] - YouTube.com</ref>
* Between 2010 and 2019, only the top screen of the Nintendo DS or [[Nintendo 3DS]] was broadcast in order to prevent revealing a player's move selections.
* From 2022 onward, a third console is connected to the two competitors' consoles in LAN spectator mode in order to prevent revealing a player's move selections (for western tournaments in [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]], the game is displayed from the perspective of one player's console, but Asian tournaments and the top 16 in the 2023 Pokémon World Championships used the spectator mode).

===World Champions===
As of the 2023 season, 45 champions have been crowned during the core series games' tenure as one of the games in the World Championships roster, with Ray Rizzo being the most successful, winning the title three times.

{| class="roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding="5px"
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Year
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | City
! style="background: #DAA520" | 1st
! style="background: #C0C0C0" | 2nd
! style="background: #C96000" | 3rd
|-
| 2000
| Sydney, Australia
| [[File:United Kingdom Flag.png|20px]] Darryn Van Vuuren
| [[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] Edwin Krause
| [[File:Spain Flag.png|20px]] Sergio García Maroto
|-
| [[Pokémon Video Game Showdown 2008|2008]]
| Orlando, Florida
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Izuru Yoshimura
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yasuhito Kajiwara
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Chris Halordain Tsai
|-
| [[2009 World Championships|2009]]
| San Diego, California
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Kazuyuki Tsuji
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Tasuku Mano
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Grace Beck
|-
| [[2010 World Championships|2010]]
| Waikoloa Village, Hawaii
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Ray Rizzo
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yasuki Tochigi
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Isao Yoshioka
|-
| [[2011 World Championships|2011]]
| San Diego, California
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Ray Rizzo
| [[File:Italy Flag.png|20px]] Matteo Gini
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Matt Coyle
|-
| [[2012 World Championships|2012]]
| Waikoloa Village, Hawaii
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Ray Rizzo
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Wolfe Glick
| [[File:Spain Flag.png|20px]] Abel Martin Sanz
|-
| [[2013 World Championships|2013]]
| Vancouver, Canada
| [[File:Italy Flag.png|20px]] Arash Ommati
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Ryosuke Kosuge
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Aaron Zheng
|-
| [[2014 World Championships|2014]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File:South Korea Flag.png|20px]] Se Jun Park
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jeudy Azzarelli
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Collin Heier
|-
| [[2015 World Championships|2015]]
| Boston, Massachusetts
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Shoma Honami
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Hideyuki Taida
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yosuke Isagi
|-
| [[2016 World Championships|2016]]
| San Francisco, California
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Wolfe Glick
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jonathan Evans
| [[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] Markus Stadter
|-
| [[2017 World Championships|2017]]
| Anaheim, California
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Ryota Otsubo
| [[File:Australia Flag.png|20px]] Sam Pandelis
| [[File:Ecuador Flag.png|20px]] Paul Ruiz
|-
| [[2018 World Championships|2018]]
| Nashville, Tennessee
| [[File:Ecuador Flag.png|20px]] Paul Ruiz
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Emilio Forbes
| [[File:Sweden Flag.png|20px]] Nils Dunlop
|-
| [[2019 World Championships|2019]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Naoto Mizobuchi
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Hirofumi Kimura
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] James Baek
|-
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| London, UK
| [[File:Portugal Flag.png|20px]] Eduardo Cunha
| [[File:Spain Flag.png|20px]] Guillermo Castilla Díaz
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] James Baek
|-
| [[2023 Pokémon World Championships|2023]]
| Yokohama, Japan
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Shohei Kimura
| [[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] Michael Kelsch
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Mao Harada
|}

===In the games===
====In-game effects====
Starting from [[Pokémon Video Game Showdown 2008]] (and excluding VGC 2010), aesthetic changes are made to the link battle arena during the World Championships. These tend to come in the form of a unique battle background made specifically for the event, but can also change the music, either by using a track unique to the World Championships (such as ''Pokémon World Championships Final'', used from [[Generation V]] to [[Generation VII]]) or by locking music selection to a pre-existing track.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{Pokémon color dark}}; border: 3px solid #{{Pokémon color}}"
! style="background:#{{Pokémon color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Year
! style="background:#{{Pokémon color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Game
! style="background:#{{Pokémon color light}}; | Arena
! style="background:#{{Pokémon color light}}; | Picture
! style="background:#{{Pokémon color light}}" | Music
! style="background:#{{Pokémon color light}}" | Differences
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Pokémon Video Game Showdown|VGS '08]]
| rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrevss|PBR}}
| [[Sunset Colosseum]]
| [[File:Sunset Colosseum PBR.png|150px]]
| Orchestral arrangement of ''Battle! ([[Cyrus|Team Galactic Boss]])'' from {{g|Diamond and Pearl}}
| Unique build of Pokémon Battle Revolution that featured a new arrangement of ''Battle! (Team Galactic Boss)'' that appears to have been made specifically for Pokémon Video Game Showdown 2008. Used for at least the semi-finals and finals matches in both Junior and Senior divisions.
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2009 World Championships|VGC '09]]
| [[Waterfall Colosseum]]
| [[File:Waterfall Colosseum PBR.png|150px]]
| [[Mysterial]]'s battle theme
| Unique build of Pokémon Battle Revolution that used the [[Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum]] designs for [[Lucas (game)|Lucas]] and [[Dawn (game)|Dawn]] during DS Multiplayer which are not present in the retail release of Battle Revolution. Additionally, matches played on this build used the battle track that plays when facing Mysterial in [[Stargazer Colosseum]], which is not usually an available music choice for Waterfall Colosseum. Used for at least the semi-finals and finals matches in both Junior and Senior divisions.
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2011 World Championships|VGC '11]]
| rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrev5|BW}}
| rowspan=3 | Link battle room
| rowspan=3 | [[File:Battle terrain Championships B2W2.png|150px]]
| rowspan=3 | ''Battle! (Trainer)''''Pokémon World Championships Final'' (during finals matches)
| rowspan=3 | During [[Generation V]] Regional, National and World Championships events, a unique white link battle background was used. The music track used during these battles was typically ''Battle! (Trainer)''; however, the music changes to ''Pokémon World Championships Final'' during each division's final set at the World Championships. This battle background and the track ''Pokémon World Championships Final'' are not used anywhere else in-game with the exception of several special [[Pokémon World Tournament#Download|Download Tournament]] events in {{B2W2}} based on the World Championships.
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2012 World Championships|VGC '12]]
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2013 World Championships|VGC '13]]
| {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2014 World Championships|VGC '14]]
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| rowspan=3 | Link battle room
| [[File:Battle terrain Championships XY.png|150px]]
| rowspan=3 | ''Battle! (Trainer)''{{sup/6|XY}}''Pokémon World Championships Final'' (during finals matches)
| rowspan=3 | During the 2014 World Championships, a unique rainbow-themed battle background was used. The music track used during the 2014 World Championships battles was typically ''Battle! (Trainer)''; however, the music would change to ''Pokémon World Championships Final'' during each division's final set.A new background was made for {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} that would be used during the 2015 and 2016 World Championships, this time only being used during each division's final set. It adds dark blue flooring, a spinning globe in the background and multicolored spotlights. Both battle backgrounds and the track ''Pokémon World Championships Final'' are not used anywhere else in-game.
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2015 World Championships|VGC '15]]
| rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| rowspan=2 | [[File:Battle terrain Championships ORAS.png|150px]]
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2016 World Championships|VGC '16]]
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2017 World Championships|VGC '17]]
| {{gameabbrev7|SM}}
| rowspan=3 | Link battle room
| rowspan=3 | [[File:Battle terrain Championships USUM.png|150px]]
| rowspan=3 | ''Pokémon World Championships Final''
| rowspan=3 | During each division's final set at [[Generation VII]] World Championships events, a unique battle background with multicolored spotlights and a jumbotron displaying a crown was used. This battle background and the track ''Pokémon World Championships Final'' are not used anywhere else in-game.
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2018 World Championships|VGC '18]]
| rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrev7|USUM}}
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2019 World Championships|VGC '19]]
|-|}
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2022 World Championships|VGC '22]]
| {{gameabbrev8}}
| [[Wyndon Stadium]]
| [[File:Battle Stadium Championships SwSh.png|150px]]
| ''Battle! ([[Leon|Champion Leon]])''
| A unique variation of Wyndon Stadium with the World Championships logo present on the advertising boards and a [[Poké Ball (item)|Poké Ball]] displayed on the jumbotron was used during all 2022 World Championships matches. This battle background is not used anywhere else in-game.
In addition, at the start of every game, there is a unique starting animation: when the League Cards of both players are shown, a unique outer space background with the Earth is used instead of the standard battle start background.
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2023 Pokémon World Championships|VGC '23]]
| rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrev9}}
| rowspan=2 | [[Mesagoza]]
| rowspan=2 | [[File:Mesagoza Championships SV.png|150px]]
| rowspan=2 | ''Battle! ([[Nemona|Champion Nemona]])''
| rowspan=2 | A festival-themed variation of Mesagoza at night was used during the 2023 Pokémon World Championships for top 32 onwards and during the 2024 Pokémon World Championships for each division's final set, adding fireworks, decorations and a large crowd of spectators, along with unique camera angles that would later be used in all online games from version 2.0.1 of {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} onwards. This battle background is not used anywhere else in-game.
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2024 Pokémon World Championships|VGC '24]]
|}

====In-game appearances====
In {{B2W2}}, the top four competitors from each division of the Video Game Championships from the [[2012 World Championships]] were featured in the [[World Championships Tournament]]s in the [[Pokémon World Tournament]]. In the [[Generation VI]] games, {{DL|Pokémon X and Y beta|Battle Maison|unused text}} exists for the top three competitors as opponents in the [[Battle Maison]].

In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, several NPCs at the [[Battle Resort]] mention the Pokémon World Championships.

===Trivia===
* It is possible for moves to become {{pkmn2|event}}-exclusive at a World Championship format despite not being event-exclusive normally. For example, {{m|Bounce}} was an event-exclusive move on {{p|Gyarados}} in VGC 2017 only, as it otherwise needs a [[Move Tutor]] to learn Bounce and so could not have the [[black clover]] at the time.
* The Kalos [[first partner Pokémon]] were effectively event-exclusive between 2023 Regulation Sets D and E, due to being unobtainable in any previous Switch game and requiring an old install of [[Pokémon Bank]].
* While event-exclusive Pokémon, moves, and items have been disallowed, event-exclusive [[Hidden Abilities]] have always been allowed.
* The first half of 2020 is the only time that non-event Pokémon have been disallowed because of rarity. Specifically, Gigantamax Pokémon that were rarely available normally in-game did not become allowed until the start of the first [[Wild Area News]] event that temporarily made them more common. This would become moot with the release of The Isle of Armor, which would make all relevant Gigantamax Pokémon available without relying on rarity.
* Between approximately October 2020 and March 2021, at least the English language rulebook mistakenly implied {{p|Regigigas}} was disallowed (by omitting its National Pokédex number from the list of allowed Pokémon that do not have a Galar/Isle of Armor/Crown Tundra Pokédex number).<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20201027152813/https://assets.pokemon.com//assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-10232020-en.pdf Video Game Rules, Formats & Penalty Guidelines] - Date of last revision: October 23, 2020 - Pokémon.com</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210126052431/https://assets.pokemon.com//assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-01252021-en.pdf Video Game Rules, Formats & Penalty Guidelines] - Date of last revision: January 25, 2021 - Pokémon.com</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210511201450/https://assets.pokemon.com/assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-03292021-en.pdf Video Game Rules, Formats & Penalty Guidelines] - Date of last revision: March 29, 2021 - Pokémon.com</ref> This was fixed sometime in or before February 2022.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20220309173223/https://assets.pokemon.com//assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-02152022-en.pdf Video Game Rules, Formats & Penalty Guidelines] - Date of last revision: February 15, 2022 - Pokémon.com</ref>
* Coincidentally, in the 2022 edition's Masters Division finals for the core series video games, players Eduardo Cunha and Guillermo Castilla Diaz represented the basis of the [[Paldea]] region (the {{wp|Iberian Peninsula}}), the setting of the [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]] games.
* To promote the then-upcoming 2023 World Championships, the [[Battle Stadium]] within [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]] had animated fireworks in its home screen and battle preview. It was later done again for the 2024 tournament.

==Trading Card Game==
All Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championship events are staged utilizing that year's {{TCG|Standard format}}.

The first World Championships for the TCG was held in 2002 by [[Wizards of the Coast]], while subsequent World Championships, starting 2004, are organized by [[The Pokémon Company International]] through their [[Play! Pokémon]] division.

===Year-specific formats===
* '''[[2002 World Championships (TCG)|2002]]''' — {{TCG|Neo Genesis}} to {{TCG|Legendary Collection}}
* '''[[2004 World Championships (TCG)|2004]]''' — {{TCG|Expedition}} to {{TCG|EX Hidden Legends}}
* '''[[2005 World Championships (TCG)|2005]]''' — {{TCG|EX Ruby & Sapphire}} to {{TCG|EX Emerald}}
* '''[[2006 World Championships (TCG)|2006]]''' — {{TCG|EX Hidden Legends}} to {{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}}
* '''[[2007 World Championships (TCG)|2007]]''' — {{TCG|EX Deoxys}} to {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}
* '''[[2008 World Championships (TCG)|2008]]''' — {{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}} to {{TCG|Majestic Dawn}}
* '''[[2009 World Championships|2009]]''' — {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}} to {{TCG|Rising Rivals}}
* '''[[2010 World Championships|2010]]''' — {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}} to {{TCG|Unleashed}}
* '''[[2011 World Championships|2011]]''' — {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} to {{TCG|Black & White}}
* '''[[2012 World Championships|2012]]''' — {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} to {{TCG|Dark Explorers}}
* '''[[2013 World Championships|2013]]''' — {{TCG|Black & White}} to {{TCG|Plasma Freeze}}
* '''[[2014 World Championships|2014]]''' — {{TCG|Next Destinies}} to {{TCG|Flashfire}}
* '''[[2015 World Championships|2015]]''' — {{TCG|Boundaries Crossed}} to {{TCG|Roaring Skies}}
* '''[[2016 World Championships|2016]]''' — {{TCG|XY}} to {{TCG|Steam Siege}}
* '''[[2017 World Championships|2017]]''' — {{TCG|Primal Clash}} to {{TCG|Burning Shadows}}
* '''[[2018 World Championships|2018]]''' — {{TCG|BREAKthrough}} to {{TCG|Celestial Storm}}
* '''[[2019 World Championships|2019]]''' — {{TCG|Ultra Prism}} to {{TCG|Unified Minds}}
* '''[[2022 World Championships|2022]]''' — Regulation marks D, E and F; up to {{TCG|Pokémon GO}}
* '''[[2023 Pokémon World Championships|2023]]''' — Regulation marks E, F and G; up to {{TCG|Paldea Evolved}}
* '''[[2024 Pokémon World Championships|2024]]''' — Regulation marks F, G and H; up to {{TCG|Shrouded Fable}}

===World Champions===
As of 2024, 57 World Champions have been crowned across all three age divisions, with [[Jason Klaczynski]] from the United States being the only player to win the title more than once.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding="5px"
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Year
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | City
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Masters{{tt|*|Age 15 or higher}}
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Seniors{{tt|*|Age 11 to 14}}
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Juniors{{tt|*|Age 10 or lower}}
|-
| [[2002 World Championships (TCG)|2002]]
| Seattle, WA
| —
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Dylan Austin
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Mindy Lambkee
|-
| [[2004 World Championships (TCG)|2004]]
| Orlando, FL
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Tsuguyoshi Yamato
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Takuya Yoneda
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Hayato Sato
|-
| [[2005 World Championships (TCG)|2005]]
| San Diego, CA
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jeremy Maron
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Stuart Benson
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Curran Hill
|-
| [[2006 World Championships (TCG)|2006]]
| Anaheim, CA
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] [[Jason Klaczynski]]
| [[File:Finland Flag.png|20px]] Miska Saari
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Hiroki Yano
|-
| [[2007 World Championships (TCG)|2007]]
| Waikoloa Village, HI
| [[File:Finland Flag.png|20px]] Tom Roos
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jeremy Scharff-Kim
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] [[Jun Hasebe]]
|-
| [[2008 World Championships (TCG)|2008]]
| Orlando, FL
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jason Klaczynski
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Dylan Lefavour
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Tristan Robinson
|-
| [[2009 World Championships|2009]]
| San Diego, CA
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Stephen Silvestro
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Takuto Itagaki
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Tsubasa Nakamura
|-
| [[2010 World Championships|2010]]
| Waikoloa Village, HI
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yuta Komatsuda
| [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px]] Jacob Lesage
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yuka Furusawa
|-
| [[2011 World Championships|2011]]
| San Diego, CA
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] David Cohen
| [[File:Australia Flag.png|20px]] Christopher Kan
| [[File:Brazil Flag.png|20px]] Gustavo Wada
|-
| [[2012 World Championships|2012]]
| Waikoloa Village, HI
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Igor Costa
| [[File:Australia Flag.png|20px]] Chase Moloney
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Shuto Itagaki
|-
| [[2013 World Championships|2013]]
| Vancouver, BC
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jason Klaczynski
| [[File:Australia Flag.png|20px]] Kaiwen Cabbabe
| [[File: The Czech Republic Flag.png|20px]] Ondrej Kujal
|-
| [[2014 World Championships|2014]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px]] Andrew Estrada
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Trent Orndorff
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Haruto Kobayashi
|-
| [[2015 World Championships|2015]]
| Boston, MA
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jacob Van Wagner
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Patrick Martinez
| [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px]] Rowan Stavenow
|-
| [[2016 World Championships|2016]]
| San Francisco, CA
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Shintaro Ito
| [[File:Denmark Flag.png|20px]] Jesper Eriksen
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Shunto Sadahiro
|-
| [[2017 World Championships|2017]]
| Anaheim, CA
| [[File:Argentina Flag.png|20px]] Diego Cassiraga
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Zachary Bokhari
| [[File:Norway Flag.png|20px]] Tobias Strømdahl
|-
| [[2018 World Championships|2018]]
| Nashville, TN
| [[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] Robin Schulz
| [[File:Denmark Flag.png|20px]] Magnus Pedersen
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Naohito Inoue
|-
| [[2019 World Championships|2019]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File:Australia Flag.png|20px]] Henry Brand
| [[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] Kaya Lichtleitner
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Haruki Miyamoto
|-
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| London, UK
| [[File:The Czech Republic Flag.png|20px]] Ondřej Škubal
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Liam Halliburton
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Rikuto Ohashi
|-
| [[2023 Pokémon World Championships|2023]]
| Yokohama, Japan
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Vance Kelley
| [[File:Brazil Flag.png|20px]] Gabriel Fernandez
| [[File:Taiwan Flag.png|20px]] Shao Tong Yen
|-
| [[2024 Pokémon World Championships|2024]]
| Honolulu, HI
| [[File:Chile Flag.png|20px]] Fernando Cifuentes
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Evan Pavelski
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Sakuya Ota
|}

===World Championship decks===
{{main|World Championships Deck (TCG)}}
World Championship decks are purchasable [[Play! Pokémon|non-tournament-legal]] prints of 60-card decks used by World Championship players.

==Pokkén Tournament==
===Games used===
*2015 - [[Pokkén Tournament]] (arcade version, invitational only)
*2016 - Pokkén Tournament
*2017 - Pokkén Tournament
*2018 - Pokkén Tournament DX
*2019 - Pokkén Tournament DX
*2022 - Pokkén Tournament DX

===World Champions===
10 World Champions have been crowned across both age divisions.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding="5px"
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Year
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | City
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Masters{{tt|*|Age 15 or higher}}
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Seniors{{tt|*|Age 11 to 14}}
|-
| [[2015 World Championships|2015]]
| Boston, MA
| Rip
| —
|-
| [[2016 World Championships|2016]]
| San Francisco, CA
| [[File: Japan Flag.png|20px]] Potetin
| [[File: United States Flag.png|20px]] woomy!gun
|-
| [[2017 World Championships|2017]]
| Anaheim, CA
| [[File: Japan Flag.png|20px]] Tonosama
| —
|-
| [[2018 World Championships|2018]]
| Nashville, TN
| [[File: United States Flag.png|20px]] ThankSwalot
| [[File: Japan Flag.png|20px]] kato
|-
| [[2019 World Championships|2019]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File: Japan Flag.png|20px]] Subutan
| [[File: United States Flag.png|20px]] Ashgreninja1
|-
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| London, UK
| [[File: United States Flag.png|20px]] Shadowcat
| [[File: United Kingdom Flag.png|20px]] Fruitprime
|}

==Pokémon GO==
*2019 (invitational only)
** [[Junichi Masuda]] and [[Shigeki Morimoto]] were among the exhibition opponents.
*2022
*2023
*2024

===World Champions===
As of 2023, 5 World Champions have been crowned across both age divisions.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding="5px"
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Year
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | City
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Masters{{tt|*|Age 15 or higher}}
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Seniors{{tt|*|Age 11 to 14}}
|-
| [[2019 World Championships|2019]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px|Canada]] PogoKieng
| —
|-
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| London, UK
| [[File: Germany Flag.png|20px]] DancingRob
| [[File:Switzerland Flag.png|20px|Switzerland]] MEweedle
|-
| [[2023 Pokémon World Championships|2023]]
| Yokohama, Japan
| [[File: United States Flag.png|20px]] ItsAXN
| —
|-
| [[2024 Pokémon World Championships|2024]]
| Honolulu, Hawaii
| [[File: Hong Kong Flag.png|20px]] Yekai0904
| —
|}

==Pokémon UNITE==
*2022
*2023
*2024

===World Champions===
As of the 2024 season, 6 champions teams have been crowned.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding="5px"
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Year
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | City
! style="background: #DAA520" | 1st
! style="background: #C0C0C0" | 2nd
|-
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| London, UK
| BLVKHVND
| Nouns Esports
|-
| [[2023 Pokémon World Championships|2023]]
| Yokohama, Japan
| Luminosity Gaming
| OMO Abyssinian
|-
| [[2024 Pokémon World Championships|2024]]
| Honolulu, Hawaii
| FENNEL
| XoraTigersGaming
|}

==Scheduling and matchups==
{{Outdated|section}}
The Championships are set over three days (four starting with the 2022 event) with a last chance qualifier (known to players as "The Grinder") on the Friday to fill seats left vacant for various reasons (no travel, local qualifiers) until all seats are filled. The second day is limited to Swiss Pairings over a set number of rounds, and the top players (16 each in the Junior and Senior Divisions, as well as the top 32 in the Masters division) move onto the Sunday rounds. The format for this final is single elimination, until the finals, which are a best two matches out of three to decide the World Champion. There are three divisions: Junior (known as the 10 Years Old and Under Division until 2006), Senior (known as the 11 to 14 Year Old Division until 2006) and Masters (called the 15 Years and Older Division until 2006). In 2010, a Last Chance Qualifier was held on Friday to fill all vacant spots. In 2011, a Masters age Division was added to the VGC scene to parallel the TCG. The event format consists of Swiss rounds, followed by a single elimination tournament. In 2009, the top two advanced to play the finals on Sunday, whereas since 2010, the top eight advance to play in a head-to-head single elimination event to decide the World Champions.

==In animation==
===Pokémon animated series===
{{main|World Coronation Series}}
In ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', {{Ash}} participated in the Pokémon World Coronation Series ('''Japanese: ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス''' ''Pokémon World Championships''). In ''[[JN132|Partners in Time!]]'', he became the current World Champion by defeating {{an|Leon}} and becoming the latest Monarch.
===Pokémon: Path to the Peak===
{{merge|Play! Pokémon|section}}
The real World Championships was first mentioned in ''[[PTP01|The Club]]''.

In ''[[PTP02|Regionals]]'', [[Ava]], [[Ava's father|her father]], and [[Celestine]] participated in the [[Play! Pokémon#Regional Championships|regional]] [[Pokémon TCG]] championship. In the first round of competition, players initially face their opponents based on predetermined matches and the tournament follows with the other participants in the elimination round scheme. The final is held with a best of three between the two finalists.

====Notable competitors (Regional)====
[[File:PTP02.png|250px|thumb|Ava and Celestine after the regional championships finals]]
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{normal color}}; border: 3px solid #{{normal color dark}};"
|-
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | Participant
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | Place
|-
| [[Ava]]
| Champion
|-
| [[Celestine]]
| Runner-up
|-
| [[Ava's father]]
| N/A
|-
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" |[[Tonio (Path to the Peak)|Tonio]]
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | N/A
|}

====Notable competitors (Worlds)====
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{normal color}}; border: 3px solid #{{normal color dark}};"
|-
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | Participant
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | Place
|-
| [[Ava]]
| Champion
|-
| [[Edgar Troy]]
| Runner-up
|-
|}
====Gallery====
<gallery>
Ava regional champion.png|Ava winning the regional championship
Ava World Champion.png|Ava as a World [[Champion]]
</gallery>

===Challenge the World!===
[[Challenge the World!]], a trailer for the [[2023 Pokémon World Championships]], shows a fictional version of that event. Each of the events, GO, UNITE, TCG, and VGC, has a sequence in which the battles are presented in animated form. The framing device for this is that each member of a friend group is partaking in one of the events. The main character wins a match as part of the VGC event.

==In other languages==
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|zh_yue=寶可夢世界錦標賽 ''{{tt|Pokémon Saigaai Gámbīuchoi|Pokémon World Championships}}''
|zh_cmn=寶可夢世界錦標賽 / 宝可梦世界锦标赛 ''{{tt|Pokémon Shìjiè Jǐnbiāosài|Pokémon World Championships}}''
|nl=Pokémon Wereldkampioenschap
|fr=Championnats du Monde Pokémon
|de=Pokémon-Weltmeisterschaften
|it=Campionati Mondiali Pokémon
|ko=포켓몬 월드챔피언십 ''Pokémon World Championships''
|pl=Mistrzostwo Świata Pokémon
|pt_br=Campeonato Mundial Pokémon Campeonato Mundial de Pokémon
|pt_eu=Campeonato Mundial de Pokémon
|ru=Чемпионат Мира по игре в Покемон ''Chempionat Mira po igre v Pokémon''
|es=Campeonato Mundial Pokémon
}}

==See also==
* [[Play! Pokémon]]
* [[Pokémon League (TCG)]]
* [[Championship Point]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/pokemon-events/pokemon-tournaments/pokemon-world-championships/ Official website]

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Double Battle

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ArrowMcLarenSP: /* In the games */

{{search|battle variation|the battle mode found in the Pokémon Cable Club in Generation III or the Pokémon Communication Club Colosseum in Generation IV|Double Battle (Battle Mode)}}
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[[File:Double Battle VI.png|thumb|A Double Battle in Generation VI]]
A '''Double Battle''' (Japanese: '''ダブルバトル''' ''Double Battle''), also known as a '''two-on-two battle''', is a [[Pokémon battle]] with each side featuring two {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} at once. Debuting in the games in [[Generation III]], and featuring occasionally in the anime prior to this, they may feature up to four [[Pokémon Trainer]]s. A Double Battle with two Trainers per side who each control one Pokémon is called a [[Multi Battle]].

==In the games==
[[File:Wild double battle BW.png|thumb|220px|A Double Battle in Black and White]]
In a Double Battle, two teams of two Pokémon face each other in battle. One Trainer may control both Pokémon on either side of the battle, or two Trainers may cooperate on one or both sides of the battle, each controlling their own Pokémon (meaning that anywhere from two to four Trainers may take part in a Double Battle).

Some {{cat|Double Battle Trainer classes|specific Trainer classes}}, such as {{tc|Sis & Bro|Sis and Bro}} and {{tc|Teammates|Sr. and Jr.}}, automatically engage the player in Double Battles; in [[Generation III]], they will only battle if the player steps on the tile directly in front of them; from [[Generation IV]] to {{gen|VI}}, they can move towards the player to initiate such battles; and in [[Generation VII]], they can battle the player from afar but remain stationary (like all other Trainer classes in those games). If the player has only one conscious Pokémon, Trainer classes who will only engage the player in Double Battles will ignore the player and comment that the player should bring two Pokémon to battle them with.

From {{game|Emerald}} to [[Generation V]] (as well as in {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}), two independent Trainers who see the player at the same time will engage the player in a Double Battle. If the player has only one conscious Pokémon, the two Trainers who see the player at the same time will take turns battling the player in two Single Battles, with the second Trainer approaching and battling the player immediately after the first Trainer is defeated.

[[File:Double Battle Colo.png|thumb|220px|A Double Battle in Pokémon Colosseum]]
[[File:Double Battle XD.png|thumb|220px|A Double Battle in Pokémon XD]]
In {{g|Colosseum}}, all battles that the player participates in are Double Battles. The only way to engage in a Single Battle in Pokémon Colosseum is to do so in battle mode. However, the player does watch a Single Battle between [[Eagun]] and [[Skrub]].

In {{Pokémon XD}}, the majority of battles are Double Battles, similar to Colosseum. However, the first two battles in the game—against [[Chobin]] and [[Naps]]—are Single Battles, as are all wild battles and one optional battle against a {{tc|Supertrainer}} at the entrance to the [[Pokémon HQ Lab]]. Some Trainers in [[Mt. Battle]] only use one Pokémon, so it is possible to battle them in a Single Battle. The player also watches two Single Battles involving [[Zook]]—one with [[Ardos]] and one with [[Biden]].

From Generation IV onward, moves that target multiple Pokémon resolve in order of the target's respective Speed stats. If a Pokémon faints, it is not replaced until the end of the turn, rather than immediately after the Pokémon is knocked out, making it possible for a Pokémon's move to fail due to a lack of target if both of the opposing Pokémon are knocked out before it attacks.

In [[Generation IV]] and {{gen|V}}, some [[non-player character|NPC]]s (most notably the [[stat Trainers]] in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}) accompany the player while they explore certain areas. In these situations, all wild Pokémon encounters are Double Battles against two Pokémon. In such situations, it is impossible to use a [[Poké Ball]] to capture a Pokémon unless the other is knocked out first. The NPC Trainer will heal the player's team after every battle. The player cannot use movement-based [[field move]]s such as {{m|Surf}} or {{m|Rock Climb}} while accompanied by an NPC.

In [[Generation V]], many routes contain {{DL|Tall grass|dark grass}}, in which the player has the ability to encounter two wild Pokémon at a time, initiating a wild Double Battle. Similar to the wild Double Battles of Generation IV, it is impossible to use a [[Poké Ball]] to catch a Pokémon unless the other Pokémon is knocked out first.

In {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, every Trainer at [[Blueberry Academy]] (excluding the {{DL|League Club Room|Special Coaches}}, aside from [[Ryme]]) is exclusively fought in a Double Battle.

The HP of Pokémon is not displayed numerically on the player's side in Generation III and Generation IV handheld games—only the bar will be shown to save screen space. The numeric amount of HP can be toggled with the Start button.

The Double Battle format is most notably used in official competitive tournaments like the [[World Championships]].

===Effects on moves===
Several different [[move]]s are made specifically for Double Battles, such as {{m|Helping Hand}}. Some others, such as {{m|Surf}}, can have noticeably different effects. In Generation III, if there is more than one target, moves that can hit both foes (but not moves that hit all Pokémon on the field, such as {{m|Earthquake}}) have their damage reduced by 50%. In subsequent games, if there is more than one target, any move that can hit multiple Pokémon has its damage reduced by 25%. This damage reduction only takes effect if there are multiple targets when the move is executed whenever or not they would be hit by it, a slot with no Pokémon in it does not count as a target.

The moves {{m|After You}}, {{m|Quash}}, {{m|Helping Hand}}, {{m|Ally Switch}}, {{m|Follow Me}}, {{m|Rage Powder}}, {{m|Aromatic Mist}}, {{m|Hold Hands}}, and {{m|Spotlight}} have no effect in Single Battles, but do in Double Battles.

The move {{m|Flame Burst}} takes away 1/16th of the maximum HP of the other Pokémon on the same team as the target Pokémon. This damage is not treated as an attack.

The move {{m|Acupressure}}, while in a Double Battle, can target the ally instead of the user.

The moves {{m|Outrage}}, {{m|Petal Dance}}, {{m|Thrash}}, {{m|Uproar}}, and {{m|Raging Fury}} target the user when selected, but are used against one random foe when executed.

This chart displays all moves that work differently in Double Battles.

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===Effects on Abilities===
Many [[Ability|Abilities]] are also adapted especially for Double Battles. These Abilities are:
* {{a|Lightning Rod}} - If a single-target {{type|Electric}} move is used, it will be forced to strike the Pokémon with this Ability, regardless of the Pokémon originally selected as the target and regardless of the move's accuracy. Moves that target multiple Pokémon cannot be redirected. In Generation V and beyond, the move will raise the {{stat|Special Attack}} stat of the Pokémon and deal no damage to it, unless the Pokémon is immune to the attack by nature of being a {{type|Ground}}.
* {{a|Plus}} - If a Pokémon with Plus is in battle on the same side of the field as a Pokémon with Minus, its {{stat|Special Attack}} stat will be boosted by 50%. In Generation V and beyond, the effect is also present if another Pokémon on the same side has Plus.
* {{a|Minus}} - If a Pokémon with Minus is in battle on the same side of the field as a Pokémon with Plus, its {{stat|Special Attack}} stat will be boosted by 50%. In Generation V and beyond, the effect is also present if another Pokémon on the same side has Minus.
* {{a|Storm Drain}} - If a single-target {{type|Water}} move is used, it will be forced to strike the Pokémon with this Ability, regardless of the Pokémon originally selected as the target and regardless of the move's accuracy. Moves which target multiple Pokémon cannot be redirected. In Generation V and beyond, the move will raise the {{stat|Special Attack}} stat of the Pokémon and deal no damage to it.
* {{a|Flower Gift}} - The physical {{stat|Attack}} and {{stat|Special Defense}} stats of Pokémon with this Ability and their ally are increased by 50% during [[harsh sunlight]].
* {{a|Healer}} - At the end of each turn, an ally's [[status condition]] has a 30% chance of being cured.
* {{a|Friend Guard}} - Damage done to allies is reduced by 25%.
* {{a|Telepathy}} - A Pokémon with this Ability will avoid damage from any moves used by its ally, whether they directly target it or target it as well as opponents.
* {{a|Victory Star}} - The accuracy of moves used by Pokémon with this ability and their ally are increased by 10%.
* {{a|Aroma Veil}} - Pokémon with this Ability and their ally cannot be afflicted by {{m|Taunt}}, {{m|Torment}}, {{m|Encore}}, {{m|Disable}}, nor by {{a|Cursed Body}}, {{m|Heal Block}}, and {{status|infatuation}}.
* {{a|Flower Veil}} - Prevents stat drops and status conditions for Pokémon with this Ability (if {{type|Grass}}) and a Grass-type ally.
* {{a|Sweet Veil}} - Pokémon with this Ability and their ally cannot fall {{status|asleep}}.
* {{a|Queenly Majesty}}, {{a|Dazzling}}, {{a|Armor Tail}} - Prevents opponents from using [[priority]] moves against the Pokémon or its allies.
* {{a|Battery}} - The base power of allies' [[special move]]s is increased by 30%.
* {{a|Receiver}} - If an ally faints in battle, Receiver will be replaced by the fainted Pokémon's Ability.
* {{a|Power of Alchemy}} - If an ally faints in battle, Power of Alchemy will be replaced by the fainted Pokémon's Ability.
* {{a|Power Spot}} - The base power of allies' moves is increased by 30%.
* {{a|Steely Spirit}} - The base power of {{type|Steel}} moves used by the Pokémon and its allies is increased by 50%.
* {{a|Commander}} - When a {{p|Tatsugiri}} with this Ability is on the same side of the field as a {{p|Dondozo}}, it will enter the Dondozo's mouth and the latter will have its {{stat|Attack}}, {{stat|Defense}}, {{stat|Special Attack}}, {{stat|Special Defense}}, and {{stat|Speed}} raised by two stages each, at the cost of being unable to switch out. No moves can hit Tatsugiri while it is inside Dondozo's mouth, but the Trainer cannot select any moves for it to execute.
* {{a|Costar}} - When the Pokémon enters a battle, it copies an ally's stat changes.

==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Double Battle anime.png|thumb|250px|A Double Battle in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
====[[Original series]]====
{{TRT}} have been conducting "illegal" Double Battles since [[EP003|the third episode]], long before the concept was introduced to the {{pkmn|games}}.

In ''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]'', the first official Double Battle occurred. In order to win the {{badge|Jade Star}}, Ash had to defeat [[Luana]]'s {{p|Marowak}} and {{p|Alakazam}} in a Double Battle at the [[Kumquat Gym]]. Though [[Ash's Pikachu]] and {{AP|Charizard}} were initially unwilling to cooperate, they eventually overcame their differences in order to win the battle. A notable difference about this Double Battle compared to the ones introduced [[Generation III|later]] is that winning the match requires only defeating one of the opposing Trainer's two Pokémon.

====''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''====
After the release of {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}, Double Battles were seen in the anime more often.

In ''[[AG014|All in a Day's Wurmple]]'', the first Double Battle took place. [[Forrester Franklin]] introduced the concept to Ash, and they had a battle that Ash won.

In ''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]'', Ash's [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} against [[Tate and Liza]] is a Double Battle, just like in the games.

In ''[[AG127|From Brags to Riches]]'' and ''[[AG128|Shocks and Bonds]]'', in order to qualify for the finals of the [[Ever Grande Conference]], competitors must win three Double Battles in the preliminaries.

In ''[[AG153|Tactics Theatrics!!]]'', Ash had a Double Battle against [[Tucker]] at the [[Battle Dome]]. He used his {{AP|Corphish}} and {{AP|Swellow}} against the [[Frontier Brain]]'s {{p|Swampert}} and {{p|Arcanine}} and was able to win the battle, earning the Tactics Symbol, his third [[Symbol]] overall.

From ''[[AG072|The Bicker the Better]]'' onwards, Ash teamed up with other Trainers to conduct [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]]s.

====''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''====
A Double Battle can also be conducted under [[Contest Battle]] rules; more specifically, the battling stage of every [[Grand Festival]] uses the Double Battle style. Additionally, with the introduction of [[Double Performance]]s in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s have to use two Pokémon in both the Performance Stage and the Battle Stage of [[Pokémon Contest]]s following the format.

In ''[[DP138|Strategy Begins at Home!]]'', {{an|Dawn}} challenged her [[mother]], [[Johanna]], to a Double Battle. Despite having developed a strategy which her {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} and {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} managed to pull off during battle, Dawn still had trouble dealing with Johanna's skills as a [[Top Coordinator]] and her well-trained {{TP|Johanna|Glameow}} and {{p|Umbreon}}. As a result, she lost the battle.

In ''[[DP155|Double-Time Battle Training!]]'', Dawn faced off against [[Zoey]] in a Double Battle, using her {{TP|Dawn|Mamoswine}} and {{TP|Dawn|Cyndaquil}} against her [[rival]]'s {{p|Kirlia}} and {{p|Leafeon}}. During the battle, Dawn attempted to use a newly developed [[Contest combination|combination]], but it failed and Zoey emerged victorious.

====''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''====
In ''[[BW065|Battling the Bully!]]'', there was a pretend Double Battle between {{OBP|Mick|BW065}} and [[Glenn]], both using borrowed Pokémon.

In ''[[BW077|Evolution by Fire!]]'', Ash battled [[Shamus]], {{AP|Tepig}}'s [[original Trainer]], in a Double Battle . During the battle, Tepig [[Evolution|evolved]], giving him enough power to earn victory for his new Trainer.

====''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''====
In ''[[XY064|Battling with Elegance and a Big Smile!]]'', {{an|Serena}} battled {{an|Aria}} in a Double Battle . During the battle, Serena's {{p|Fennekin}} evolved into {{TP|Serena|Braixen}}, allowing her and {{TP|Serena|Pancham}} to even the playing field. However, Aria had to cancel the battle because of an urgent phone call.

In ''[[XY093|All Eyes on the Future!]]'', Ash battled [[Olympia]] in a Double Battle at the [[Anistar Gym]]. The battle ended in Ash's victory, earning him the {{badge|Psychic}}.

====''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''====
In ''[[SM036|Trials and Determinations!]]'', Ash's [[Island challenge|grand trial]] battle against [[Olivia]] was a Double Battle. The battle eventually ended in Ash's victory, earning him a [[Rockium Z]].

In ''[[SM049|Mission: Total Recall!]]'', {{an|Gladion}} battled {{an|Faba}} in a Double Battle at a motel. The battle ended in Faba's victory after he defeated both of Gladion's Pokémon and put him asleep with his {{p|Hypno}}'s {{m|Hypnosis}}.

In ''[[SM062|Acting True to Form!]]'', Ash battled {{an|Kiawe}} in a Double Battle at [[Pokémon School]]. However, the battle was called off after [[Ash's Pikachu]] discovered {{MTR}} trying to steal [[Ash's Rowlet]].

In ''[[SM118|Aiming for the Top Floor!]]'', Ash battled [[Ryuki]] in a Double Battle at the [[Kantonian Gym]], eventually emerging victorious.

====''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''====
In ''[[JN044|Sword and Shield: "From Here to Eternatus!"]]'', Ash engaged [[Rose|Chairman Rose]] in a Double Battle at [[Hammerlocke Stadium]] while {{an|Leon}} left to confront {{TP|Goh|Eternatus}}. The battle concluded in [[JN045|the next episode]], with Ash winning thanks to his newly evolved {{AP|Lucario}}.

In ''[[JN103|The Future is Now, Thanks to Strategy!]]'', Ash had a Double Battle with {{an|Clemont}} at the [[Lumiose Gym]] to try out his {{AP|Sirfetch'd}}'s newly learned {{m|Meteor Assault}}. During the battle, [[Ash's Dracovish]] also ended up learning {{m|Dragon Rush}}, earning Ash a swift victory over his former {{ashfr|traveling companion}}.

====''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''====
In ''[[HZ019|The Bittersweet Truth]]'', [[Liko]] and [[Murdock]] had a two-on-one Double Battle against {{OBP|Mitchell|HZ019}} at the [[Motostoke]] [[Battle Café]], with Liko and Murdock using one Pokémon each against Mitchell's two. The battle ended without a clear winner, as Murdock and Mitchell started a bake-off in the middle of the match without ever finishing the battle.

==In the manga==
[[File:Double Battle Adventures.png|thumb|230px|A Double Battle in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Ruby & Sapphire}}====
In ''[[PS198|Adding It Up with Plusle & Minun I]]'', {{adv|Ruby}} challenged a {{TP|Ruby|Plusle}} and a {{TP|Sapphire|Minun}} aboard the [[Abandoned Ship]].

In ''[[PS207|On the Loose and Hyper With Zangoose and Seviper I]]'', Ruby and {{adv|Jack|Swimmer Jack}} battled a wild {{p|Seviper}} and {{p|Zangoose}}.

In ''[[PS258|Rayquaza Redemption I]]'', {{adv|Wally}} faced [[Norman]] in a Double Battle during his training.

In ''[[PS229|You Can Fight Day or Night With Lunatone & Solrock]]'', [[Tate and Liza]] explicitly stated Double Battle tactics during their battle with [[Blaise]], but were overwhelmed by their opponent's illusions.

===={{MangaArc|FireRed & LeafGreen}}====
In ''[[PS273|Red and Blue Make Purple Opponents]]'' and ''[[PS274|Double Dealing with Deoxys]]'', {{adv|Red}} and {{adv|Blue}} were pitted against each other in a Double Battle by [[Ultima]] as her final trial for the two before they could learn her ultimate [[move]]s. While battling, the two Trainers had to travel through a corridor, which had two independently moving sides that changed speed and even direction depending on how much [[damage]] each of them dealt on their opponents. However, Red and Blue managed to reach the end of the corridor simultaneously, meaning the battle ended in a tie.

===={{MangaArc|Emerald}}====
In ''[[PS308|As Luck Would Have It, Kirlia]]'' and ''[[PS309|Moving Past Milotic]]'', {{adv|Emerald}} faced several Double Battles against virtual Trainers during his [[Battle Pike]] challenge.

===={{MangaArc|Diamond & Pearl}}====
In ''[[PS347|Ring Around the Roserade II]]'', {{adv|Platinum}} faced [[Gardenia]] in a Double Battle.

In ''[[PS352|Crowded by Croagunk & Advanced on by Abra I]]'', [[Paka and Uji]] fought in a Double Battle against [[Saturn]]'s Pokémon.

In ''[[PS361|Bombastic Bibarel & Heroic Hippopotas]]'', {{adv|Diamond}} and {{adv|Pearl}} challenged two {{pkmn|Trainers}} in a Double Battle at the [[Seven Stars Restaurant]] in order to win [[prize money]].

In ''[[PS363|Dramatic Drapion & Crafty Kricketune II]]'', Diamond battled two {{tc|Scientist}}s at [[Lake Valor]] to follow through on the promise he made to Paka and Uji to protect Platinum.

===={{MangaArc|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}====
In ''[[PS608|Groudon Returns]]'' and ''[[PS609|Kyogre Returns]]'', {{adv|Sapphire}} briefly engaged [[Zinnia]] in a Double Battle.

In [[PS615]], Ruby and Sapphire faced Zinnia in a Double Battle, with [[Zinnia's Salamence]] teaming up with [[Aster]]'s {{p|Noivern}}.

===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
Similar to the {{pkmn|anime}}, Double Battles appeared in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] before they were formally introduced in the games.

==In the TCG==
A 2-on-2 Battle format used to be listed in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] ruleset during the EX Series as an unofficial game mode [https://web.archive.org/web/20091007030111/http://www.go-pokemon.com/op/tournaments/docs/2009-2010/Official_Formats.pdf ]. Players could have up to two Active Pokémon in play (and four in the Bench), and should have the maximum number of Active Pokémon whenever possible. Only one Pokémon could attack during a player's turn, and players would choose which Active Pokémon would attack, defend or receive the effects of cards that targetted the Active spot. Some cards printed during this period also had effects that targetted both of a player's Active Pokémon for this format.

==In other languages==
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|zh_yue=雙打對戰 ''{{tt|Sēungdá Deuijin|Double Battle}}'' {{tt|*|Games, Anime (DP162, XY065, XY073 & XY093)}} 雙手對戰 ''{{tt|Sēungsáu Deuijin|Double Hand Battle}}'' {{tt|*|Official website (XY093)}} 雙人對戰 ''{{tt|Sēungyàhn Deuijin|Two People Battle}}'' {{tt|*|DP155, BW series & XY038}} 二對二對戰 ''{{tt|Yih-deui-Yih Deuijin|2 vs 2 Battle}}'' {{tt|*|Movie (M12)}} 雙打比賽 ''{{tt|Sēungdá Béichoi|Double Match}}'' {{tt|*|AG127 & Adventures Vol 45}}
|zh_cmn=雙打對戰 / 双打对战 ''{{tt|Shuāngdǎ Duìzhàn|Double Battle}}'' {{tt|*|Games, Anime (Pokémon the Series: XY), & Adventures Vol 47}} 二對二對戰 ''{{tt|Èr-duì-Èr Duìzhàn|2 vs 2 Battle}}'' {{tt|*|BW series}} 雙人對戰 ''{{tt|Shuāngrén Duìzhàn|Two People Battle}}'' {{tt|*|DP155 & Adventures Vol 46}} 雙打比賽 ''{{tt|Shuāngdǎ Bǐsài|Double Match}}'' {{tt|*|AG series & DP162}} 雙重戰鬥 ''{{tt|Shuāngchóng Zhàndòu|Dual Fight}}'' {{tt|*|Manga}}
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|da=Multikamp{{tt|*|Pokémon the Series: XY}} Dobbeltkamp
|nl=Dubbelgevecht Twee-tegen-twee-gevecht{{tt|*|Emerald manual}}
|fi=Tuplaottelu
|fr_ca=Combat double{{tt|*|Diamond manual}}
|fr_eu=Combat Double
|de=Doppelkampf
|it=Lotta in Doppio
|ko=더블배틀 ''Double Battle'' {{tt|*|Games, anime since late AG series}} 이중시합 ''Ijung Sihab'' {{tt|*|early AG}}
|no=Dobbeltkamp{{tt|*|Pokémon the Series: XY}} Tag-kamp{{tt|*|DP029}}
|pl=Podwójna Walka{{tt|*|Advanced, DP049, DP162, DP176-DP177, Rival Destinies onwards}} Podwójna Bitwa{{tt|*|Diamond and Pearl series, SM118}}
|pt_br=Batalha em Dupla Batalha Dupla
|pt_eu=Combate Duplo
|ru=Двойная битва ''Dvoynaya bitva''
|es=Combate Doble
|th=ดับเบิ้ลแบทเทิล ''Double Battle''
|sv=Dubbelstrid
|vi=Thi đấu đôi (Manga) Thi đấu cặp (Anime)
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==See also==
* [[Double Performance]]
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Kieran

2024-07-25T15:45:41Z

ArrowMcLarenSP: /* Trivia */

{{spoilers}}
{{Character Infobox
|color={{Indigo Disk color light}}
|bordercolor={{violet color dark}}
|corecolor={{violet color light}}
|name=Kieran
|jname=スグリ
|tmname=Suguri
|image=Scarlet Violet Kieran.png
|size=150px
|caption=Artwork from Scarlet and Violet DLC
|age=Unconfirmed{{#tag:ref|Carmine says that Kieran is going through "teen angst", implying that he is a teenager;<ref>'''[[Carmine]]''': ''"What's [Kieran's] problem? He's been all bent out of shape since yesterday. [...] Must be teen angst or something. It happens!"'' ({{g|Scarlet and Violet}})</ref> in other languages, Carmine simply attributes his behavior to puberty or adolescence. His actual age is not otherwise known.|group="lower-alpha"}}{{#tag:ref|In the French version of the game, he is explicitly 14 years old.<ref>'''[[Carmine|Roseille]]''': ''"{{tt|Kass|Kiki}} a quatorze ans, alors il aime bien les créatures qui font peur. C’est aussi pour ça qu’il préfère le Monstre aux Adoramis."'' ([[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Écarlate et Violet]])</ref>|group="lower-alpha"}}
|gender=Male
|eyes=Yellow
|hair=Black with mauve underlayer
|hometown=[[Mossui Town]]
|region=[[Kitakami]]
|relatives=[[Carmine]] (older sister) [[Yukito and Hideko|Yukito]] (grandfather) [[Yukito and Hideko|Hideko]] (grandmother) Unnamed great grandfather Unnamed ancestor
}}
{{Character Infobox/Game
|color={{violet color light}}
|gen={{gen|IX}}
|games={{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}}
|trainer=[[Pokémon Trainer]], {{pkmn|Champion|BB League Champion}}
}}
{{Character Infobox/Team
|color={{violet color light}}
|member=[[BB League]]
|rank=Champion
}}
|}

'''Kieran''' (Japanese: '''スグリ''' ''Suguri'') is a [[rival]] character introduced in [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]]. He is originally from [[Kitakami]] and attends [[Blueberry Academy]] as a first-year student with his older sister, [[Carmine]]. He has a quiet, gentle nature, and often hides behind his big sister. He seems to be curious about the {{player}}, though, when they arrive from the [[Paldea]] [[region]].<ref>https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/news/new_characters/</ref> He is the only character in the {{pkmn|games}} to have the {{DL|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer class}} '''BB League Champion''' (Japanese: '''ブルベリーグチャンピオン''' ''Blueberry League Champion'').

He is nicknamed '''Kiki''' (Japanese: '''スグ''' ''Sugu'') by his sister.

==In the core series games==
{{incomplete|section|needs=Personality and design from his concept art.}}
===Pokémon Scarlet and Violet===
{{spoilers}}
====The Teal Mask====
Kieran is a student of [[Blueberry Academy]] native to [[Kitakami]]. He and [[Carmine]] are chosen to accompany the incoming students from [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}} on a cultural tour of the area under the watch of Carmine's teacher [[Briar]]. Kieran is paired up with the [[player character]], and accompanies them around Kitakami as they search for three signposts that tell the story of how the [[Loyal Three]] laid down their lives to protect the land from the evil {{p|Ogerpon}}. During this time, Kieran admits that he actually admires Ogerpon for her strength and independence.

At the end of the first day in Kitakami, the player, Carmine, and Kieran attend the [[Festival of Masks]]. The player and Carmine have a chance encounter with Ogerpon, who flees and drops her Teal Mask. Carmine decides to keep this incident from Kieran, fearing that the knowledge he missed a chance to meet his idol would break his heart. The next day, the player and Carmine learn from the siblings' [[Yukito and Hideko|grandfather]] that the "Loyal" Three were actually a group of bandits who attacked Ogerpon's Trainer and stole three masks made for her by the siblings' distant ancestor; Ogerpon slew the Lousy Three, but the villagers believed she was attacking them and came to fear her. Unbeknownst to them, Kieran overhears their conversation and concludes that they are excluding him out of contempt. While the player and Carmine search for materials to repair the Teal Mask, Kieran steals the mask, accuses them of treating him like an outcast, and demands the player defeat him in a battle to reclaim the mask.

After the player defeats Kieran, he surrenders the mask as agreed. However, the Lousy Three unexpectedly come back to life and are given food and Ogerpon's stolen masks by the ignorant villagers. While the player, Carmine, and Ogerpon pursue and defeat the Lousy Three, Kieran convinces the villagers that the old legend was mistaken and that Ogerpon was innocent all along. With Ogerpon's reputation rehabilitated, the group returns to Ogerpon's mountain home, where Ogerpon chooses the player to be her Trainer. However, a jealous Kieran demands a final battle with the player for the right to take Ogerpon, irrespective of Ogerpon's wishes. The player defeats Kieran, who watches them catch Ogerpon before fleeing home, locking himself in his room, and refusing to come out or see the player off.

After the end of the tour, Kieran and Carmine are to return early to Blueberry Academy due to an unexpected development in the [[Great Crater of Paldea]]. Kieran, now consumed by his resentment towards the player and obsession with strength, vows to become even stronger and ominously declares, "Just you wait" to the player.

====The Indigo Disk====
Upon returning to Blueberry Academy, Kieran, now sporting a new hairstyle and wardrobe, becomes fixated on Pokémon battling, going so far as to rise in the ranks of the school's unofficial League to become Champion. However, Carmine and the BB League's Elite Four, [[Drayton]], [[Lacey]], [[Crispin]], and [[Amarys]] become concerned when he begins using his new authority to bully other students out of the club. Despite Lacey's insistence to keep this as a 'League matter' and have Drayton deal with Kieran himself, Carmine secretly lobbies to have the player brought over to the school under the auspices of wanting to show off her home turf to get them to snap some sense into her brother. Upon discovering the player's arrival at the school, Kieran, against Lacey and Amarys' objections, has the player entered into the BB League at a high stage so he can prove that he is superior to them. However, despite the amount of training he's done, the player's skill as an official League Champion proves too much for Kieran to overcome and he is defeated, causing most of the club to abandon him.

Now humiliated in front of the school, Kieran scrambles to come up with a way to get back at the player. When Briar informs them and Carmine that she's recently gotten permission from Paldea League chairwoman and Top Champion [[Geeta]] to search [[Area Zero]] for a mysterious Pokémon called {{p|Terapagos}}, Kieran sees this as the perfect opportunity and signs up, reasoning that catching and utilizing a Pokémon even the player doesn't know about will give him the edge needed to defeat them. However, upon reaching the furthest point in the [[Area Zero Underdepths]], Terapagos shows more interest in the player than Kieran, forcing him to use a [[Master Ball]] he received during his time as BB League Champion to effectively steal it from them. However, when the player is still able to defeat him, Kieran, under a glory-blinded Briar's instructions, {{Tera}}stallizes Terapagos and demands it battle the player again. This proves ruinous, however, as Terapagos turns on and attacks Kieran, destroying the Master Ball he caught it with and forcing the player to intervene. Terapagos soon proves to be too powerful for the player to battle on their own though, so Carmine and the player convince the guilt-ridden Kieran to help out, ending with it being caught by the player.

The shock of Terapagos attacking him forces Kieran to finally realize the error of his ways, so he resigns from the BB League's rankings and requests that he and the player start over as friends. The player presumably agrees, and they return to Blueberry Academy. Following these events, it is mentioned by an NPC in the [[Terarium]]'s [[Central Plaza]] that Kieran has also begun taking time off from school altogether to try to rebuild his life.

====Mochi Mayhem====
After returning to Kitakami with Carmine, Kieran sends the player a letter, inviting them to visit and catch up. Kieran encourages the player to bring friends with them, so the player invites their schoolmates and friends [[Nemona]], [[Arven]] and [[Penny]] to join them in Kitakami. Once there, Kieran befriends all three schoolmates and is challenged to a battle by Nemona, though he loses. While the group prepares for a welcoming party, Carmine arrives in a trancelike state, dancing and repeating the word "mochi". Kieran states that Carmine has been this way since he sent the player his letter, and fears she has fallen under a curse.

Later, Nemona vanishes from the Kitakami Community Center, so Kieran and the player set out to find her. However, they are confronted by villagers who, like Carmine, are also dancing and saying "mochi". They defeat them in a battle before following Nemona to Kitakami Hall. When they arrive, however, they encounter Kieran's grandmother, also possessed, giving his grandfather a suspicious-looking mochi, which possesses him as well. After defeating them in a battle, Kieran deduces that the mochi is responsible for the unusual behavior of his peers.

Kieran and the player return to Mossui Town to reunite with Arven and Penny, where they encounter a small purple Pokémon who blasts mochi in their direction. Though Kieran and the player avoid being struck by the mochi, Arven and Penny are possessed by the mochi when it lands in their mouths, leaving Kieran and the player to defeat them in battle. Afterwards, they see the mysterious Pokémon again, which they follow to Loyalty Plaza. There, they reunite with Nemona, also possessed, and the Pokémon. Suddenly, the possessed populace of Mossui Town, Arven, and Penny appear from behind. While the players battles Nemona, Kieran volunteers to hold off the possessed townsfolk. After Nemona is defeated, the player is left to battle the mysterious Pokémon, now identified as the [[Mythical Pokémon]] {{p|Pecharunt}}. The player catches Pecharunt, putting an end to the possessions it caused.

Several days later, Kieran and Carmine decide to return to Blueberry Academy to resume their school life, bidding farewell to the player and their friends as they return to Paldea. Kieran quickly takes responsibility for his own actions, apologizing to the BB Elite Four and requesting to be dropped from the League altogether to reassess himself.

===Pokémon===
====First battle====
Winning this fight is not mandatory. The player will not [[black out]] and the story will progress either way.

=====Before completing {{DL|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|The Way Home}}=====
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|prize={{PDollar}}528
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Kieran
|game=SV
|location=Mossui Town
|pokemon=2}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=161
|pokemon=Sentret
|gender=male
|level=12
|type1=Normal
|ability=Run Away
|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Defense Curl|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Quick Attack|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=193
|pokemon=Yanma
|gender=male
|level=12
|type1=Bug
|type2=Flying
|ability=Compound Eyes
|move1=Quick Attack|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Air Cutter|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Special
|move3=Swift|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Special
|move4=Struggle Bug|move4type=Bug|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====After completing The Way Home=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{Indigo Disk color light}}
|bordercolor={{violet color dark}}
|headcolor={{violet color light}}
|sprite=VSKieran.png
|size=x100px|width=160px
|prize={{PDollar}}2,640
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Kieran
|game=SV
|location=Mossui Town
|pokemon=2}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=161
|pokemon=Sentret
|gender=male
|level=59
|type1=Normal
|ability=Frisk
|move1=Quick Attack|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Take Down|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Amnesia|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move4=Dig|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=193
|pokemon=Yanma
|gender=male
|level=60
|type1=Bug
|type2=Flying
|ability=Compound Eyes
|move1=Bug Buzz|move1type=Bug|move1cat=Special
|move2=Air Cutter|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Special
|move3=Quick Attack|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Giga Drain|move4type=Grass|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}

====Second battle====
=====Before completing {{DL|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|The Way Home}}=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{Indigo Disk color light}}
|bordercolor={{violet color dark}}
|headcolor={{violet color light}}
|sprite=VSKieran.png
|size=x100px|width=160px
|prize={{PDollar}}704
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Kieran
|game=SV
|location=Dreaded Den
|pokemon=3}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=060
|pokemon=Poliwag
|gender=male
|level=15
|type1=Water
|ability=Water Absorb
|move1=Water Gun|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special
|move2=Pound|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Haze|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Status
|move4=Mud Shot|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=193
|pokemon=Yanma
|gender=male
|level=16
|type1=Bug
|type2=Flying
|ability=Compound Eyes
|move1=Quick Attack|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Air Cutter|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Special
|move3=Swift|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Special
|move4=Struggle Bug|move4type=Bug|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=162
|pokemon=Furret
|gender=male
|level=16
|type1=Normal
|ability=Run Away
|move1=Dig|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Defense Curl|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Fury Swipes|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====After completing The Way Home=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{Indigo Disk color light}}
|bordercolor={{violet color dark}}
|headcolor={{violet color light}}
|sprite=VSKieran.png
|size=x100px|width=160px
|prize={{PDollar}}2,904
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Kieran
|game=SV
|location=Dreaded Den
|pokemon=3}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=162
|pokemon=Furret
|gender=male
|level=62
|type1=Normal
|ability=Frisk
|move1=Quick Attack|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Double-Edge|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Amnesia|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move4=Dig|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=193
|pokemon=Yanma
|gender=male
|level=62
|type1=Bug
|type2=Flying
|ability=Compound Eyes
|move1=Bug Buzz|move1type=Bug|move1cat=Special
|move2=Air Cutter|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Special
|move3=Giga Drain|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Special
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=061
|pokemon=Poliwhirl
|gender=male
|level=66
|type1=Water
|ability=Water Absorb
|move1=Liquidation|move1type=Water|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Haze|move2type=Ice|move2cat=Status
|move3=Take Down|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Belly Drum|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}

====Third battle====
=====Before completing {{DL|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|The Way Home}}=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{Indigo Disk color light}}
|bordercolor={{violet color dark}}
|headcolor={{violet color light}}
|sprite=VSKieran.png
|size=x100px|width=160px
|prize={{PDollar}}1,100
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Kieran
|game=SV
|location=Paradise Barrens
|pokemon=4}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=193
|pokemon=Yanma
|gender=male
|level=22
|type1=Bug
|type2=Flying
|ability=Compound Eyes
|move1=Quick Attack|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Air Cutter|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Special
|move3=Swift|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Special
|move4=Struggle Bug|move4type=Bug|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=061
|pokemon=Poliwhirl
|gender=male
|level=22
|type1=Water
|ability=Water Absorb
|move1=Water Pulse|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special
|move2=Take Down|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Mud Shot|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Special
|move4=Haze|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Div|color={{Indigo Disk color light}}}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=162
|pokemon=Furret
|gender=male
|level=23
|type1=Normal
|ability=Run Away
|move1=Take Down|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Dig|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Baby-Doll Eyes|move3type=Fairy|move3cat=Status
|move4=Slash|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=1011
|pokemon=Dipplin
|gender=male
|level=25
|type1=Grass
|type2=Dragon
|ability=Supersweet Syrup
|move1=Syrup Bomb|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Special
|move2=Double Hit|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Dragon Breath|move3type=Dragon|move3cat=Special
|move4=Defense Curl|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====After completing The Way Home=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{Indigo Disk color light}}
|bordercolor={{violet color dark}}
|headcolor={{violet color light}}
|sprite=VSKieran.png
|size=x100px|width=160px
|prize={{PDollar}}3,216
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Kieran
|game=SV
|location=Paradise Barrens
|pokemon=4}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=193
|pokemon=Yanma
|gender=male
|level=64
|type1=Bug
|type2=Flying
|ability=Compound Eyes
|move1=Bug Buzz|move1type=Bug|move1cat=Special
|move2=Air Cutter|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Special
|move3=Giga Drain|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Special
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=162
|pokemon=Furret
|gender=male
|level=64
|type1=Normal
|ability=Frisk
|move1=Sucker Punch|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Double-Edge|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Tidy Up|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Super Fang|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{Indigo Disk color light}}}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=062
|pokemon=Poliwrath
|gender=male
|level=66
|type1=Water
|type2=Fighting
|ability=Water Absorb
|move1=Hydro Pump|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special
|move2=Haze|move2type=Ice|move2cat=Status
|move3=Brick Break|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Earth Power|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=1011
|pokemon=Dipplin
|gender=male
|level=67
|type1=Grass
|type2=Dragon
|ability=Supersweet Syrup
|move1=Syrup Bomb|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Special
|move2=Dragon Pulse|move2type=Dragon|move2cat=Special
|move3=Energy Ball|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Special
|move4=Double Hit|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

====Fourth battle====
=====Before completing {{DL|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|The Way Home}}=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{Indigo Disk color light}}
|bordercolor={{violet color dark}}
|headcolor={{violet color light}}
|sprite=VSKieran.png
|size=x100px|width=160px
|prize={{PDollar}}1,232
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Kieran
|game=SV
|location=Loyalty Plaza
|pokemon=5}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=193
|pokemon=Yanma
|gender=male
|level=26
|type1=Bug
|type2=Flying
|ability=Compound Eyes
|move1=Quick Attack|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Air Cutter|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Special
|move3=Swift|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Special
|move4=Bug Buzz|move4type=Bug|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=207
|pokemon=Gligar
|gender=male
|level=25
|type1=Ground
|type2=Flying
|ability=Hyper Cutter
|move1=Aerial Ace|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Bulldoze|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Fury Cutter|move3type=Bug|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=845
|pokemon=Cramorant
|gender=male
|level=25
|type1=Flying
|type2=Water
|ability=Gulp Missile
|move1=Dive|move1type=Water|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Pluck|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Fury Attack|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Surf|move4type=Water|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Div|color={{Indigo Disk color light}}}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=1011
|pokemon=Dipplin
|gender=male
|level=26
|type1=Grass
|type2=Dragon
|ability=Supersweet Syrup
|move1=Syrup Bomb|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Special
|move2=Double Hit|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Dragon Breath|move3type=Dragon|move3cat=Special
|move4=Defense Curl|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=061
|pokemon=Poliwhirl
|gender=male
|level=28
|type1=Water
|ability=Water Absorb
|move1=Liquidation|move1type=Water|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Brick Break|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Take Down|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Mud Shot|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====After completing The Way Home=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{Indigo Disk color light}}
|bordercolor={{violet color dark}}
|headcolor={{violet color light}}
|sprite=VSKieran.png
|size=x100px|width=160px
|prize={{PDollar}}4,260
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Kieran
|game=SV
|location=Loyalty Plaza
|pokemon=5}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=469
|pokemon=Yanmega
|gender=male
|level=68
|type1=Bug
|type2=Flying
|ability=Tinted Lens
|move1=Bug Buzz|move1type=Bug|move1cat=Special
|move2=Air Slash|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Special
|move3=Giga Drain|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Special
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=207
|pokemon=Gligar
|gender=male
|level=66
|type1=Ground
|type2=Flying
|ability=Hyper Cutter
|move1=Earthquake|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Rock Tomb|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Dual Wingbeat|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Physical
|move4=X-Scissor|move4type=Bug|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=845
|pokemon=Cramorant
|gender=male
|level=65
|type1=Flying
|type2=Water
|ability=Gulp Missile
|move1=Dive|move1type=Water|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Air Slash|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Special
|move3=Thrash|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Surf|move4type=Water|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Div|color={{Indigo Disk color light}}}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=1011
|pokemon=Dipplin
|gender=male
|level=69
|type1=Grass
|type2=Dragon
|ability=Supersweet Syrup
|move1=Syrup Bomb|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Special
|move2=Dragon Pulse|move2type=Dragon|move2cat=Special
|move3=Energy Ball|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Special
|move4=Double Hit|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=062
|pokemon=Poliwrath
|gender=male
|level=71
|type1=Water
|type2=Fighting
|ability=Water Absorb
|move1=Hydro Pump|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special
|move2=Haze|move2type=Ice|move2cat=Status
|move3=Brick Break|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Earth Power|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}

====Fifth battle====
=====Before completing {{DL|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|The Way Home}}=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{Indigo Disk color light}}
|bordercolor={{violet color dark}}
|headcolor={{violet color light}}
|sprite=VSKieran 2.png
|size=x100px|width=160px
|prize={{PDollar}}1,672
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Kieran
|game=SV
|location=Dreaded Den
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=275
|pokemon=Shiftry
|gender=male
|level=33
|type1=Grass
|type2=Dark
|ability=Chlorophyll
|move1=Bullet Seed|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Fake Out|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Payback|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Aerial Ace|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=469
|pokemon=Yanmega
|gender=male
|level=37
|type1=Bug
|type2=Flying
|ability=Tinted Lens
|move1=Air Cutter|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Ancient Power|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Special
|move4=Bug Buzz|move4type=Bug|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=1011
|pokemon=Dipplin
|gender=male
|level=36
|type1=Grass
|type2=Dragon
|ability=Supersweet Syrup
|move1=Syrup Bomb|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Special
|move2=Double Hit|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Dragon Breath|move3type=Dragon|move3cat=Special
|move4=Defense Curl|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Div|color={{Indigo Disk color light}}}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=476
|pokemon=Probopass
|gender=male
|level=33
|type1=Rock
|type2=Steel
|ability=Sturdy
|move1=Power Gem|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Special
|move2=Rock Tomb|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Rock Blast|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Spark|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=062
|pokemon=Poliwrath
|gender=male
|level=38
|type1=Water
|type2=Fighting
|ability=Water Absorb
|move1=Brick Break|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Belly Drum|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Liquidation|move3type=Water|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Ice Punch|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=472
|pokemon=Gliscor
|gender=male
|level=37
|type1=Ground
|type2=Flying
|ability=Hyper Cutter
|move1=Aerial Ace|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Bulldoze|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Poison Tail|move3type=Poison|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Harden|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====After completing The Way Home=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{Indigo Disk color light}}
|bordercolor={{violet color dark}}
|headcolor={{violet color light}}
|sprite=VSKieran 2.png
|size=x100px|width=160px
|prize={{PDollar}}5,776
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Kieran
|game=SV
|location=Dreaded Den
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=275
|pokemon=Shiftry
|gender=male
|level=71
|type1=Grass
|type2=Dark
|ability=Wind Rider
|held=Focus Sash
|move1=Fake Out|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Tailwind|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Status
|move3=Leaf Blade|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Dark Pulse|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=469
|pokemon=Yanmega
|gender=male
|level=72
|type1=Bug
|type2=Flying
|ability=Tinted Lens
|held=Kee Berry
|move1=Bug Buzz|move1type=Bug|move1cat=Special
|move2=Air Slash|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Special
|move3=Ancient Power|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Special
|move4=Psychic|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=1011
|pokemon=Dipplin
|gender=male
|level=72
|type1=Grass
|type2=Dragon
|ability=Supersweet Syrup
|held=Leftovers
|move1=Syrup Bomb|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Special
|move2=Double Hit|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Dragon Pulse|move3type=Dragon|move3cat=Special
|move4=Energy Ball|move4type=Grass|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Div|color={{Indigo Disk color light}}}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=476
|pokemon=Probopass
|gender=male
|level=71
|type1=Rock
|type2=Steel
|ability=Sturdy
|held=Petaya Berry
|move1=Power Gem|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Special
|move2=Body Press|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Zap Cannon|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move4=Flash Cannon|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=062
|pokemon=Poliwrath
|gender=male
|level=72
|type1=Water
|type2=Fighting
|ability=Water Absorb
|held=Sitrus Berry
|move1=Close Combat|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Belly Drum|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Liquidation|move3type=Water|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Ice Punch|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=472
|pokemon=Gliscor
|gender=male
|level=76
|type1=Ground
|type2=Flying
|ability=Hyper Cutter
|held=Yache Berry
|move1=Earthquake|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Rock Tomb|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Dual Wingbeat|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Physical
|move4=X-Scissor|move4type=Bug|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

====Sixth battle====
Kieran will {{Tera}}stallize his {{p|Hydrapple}} at the first opportunity.

Kieran has special dialogue if the player uses {{p|Ogerpon}} in this battle.
{{Party/Single
|color={{Indigo Disk color light}}
|bordercolor={{violet color dark}}
|headcolor={{violet color light}}
|sprite=VSKieran 3.png
|size=x100px|width=160px
|prize={{PDollar}}19,680
|class=BB League Champion
|classlink=Pokémon Champion
|name=Kieran
|game=SV
|location=Blueberry Academy
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=149
|pokemon=Dragonite
|gender=male
|level=80
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Flying
|ability=Multiscale
|held=Expert Belt
|move1=Breaking Swipe|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Hurricane|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Special
|move3=Extreme Speed|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Thunder|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=186
|pokemon=Politoed
|gender=male
|level=80
|type1=Water
|ability=Drizzle
|held=Wacan Berry
|move1=Ice Beam|move1type=Ice|move1cat=Special
|move2=Helping Hand|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Weather Ball|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Special
|move4=Psychic|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=474
|pokemon=Porygon-Z
|level=81
|type1=Normal
|ability=Adaptability
|held=Life Orb
|move1=Hyper Beam|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Special
|move2=Shadow Ball|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Special
|move3=Thunderbolt|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move4=Ice Beam|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Div|color={{Indigo Disk color light}}}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=861
|pokemon=Grimmsnarl
|gender=male
|level=81
|type1=Dark
|type2=Fairy
|ability=Prankster
|held=Focus Sash
|move1=Reflect|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Status
|move2=Light Screen|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Status
|move3=Spirit Break|move3type=Fairy|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Sucker Punch|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=727
|pokemon=Incineroar
|gender=male
|level=81
|type1=Fire
|type2=Dark
|ability=Intimidate
|held=Sitrus Berry
|move1=Darkest Lariat|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Flare Blitz|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Fake Out|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Brick Break|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=1019
|pokemon=Hydrapple
|gender=male
|level=82
|type1=Grass|type2=Dragon
|tera=Fighting
|ability=Supersweet Syrup
|held=Assault Vest
|move1=Fickle Beam|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Special
|move2=Tera Blast|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Special
|move3=Earth Power|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Special
|move4=Gyro Ball|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

====Seventh battle====
When Kieran is controlling Terapagos, it is kept in a [[Master Ball]], possesses twice the usual amount of [[HP]], and has a large HP bar at the top of the screen that identifies it as '''Terapagos, the Indigo Disk'''.
{{Party/Single
|color={{Indigo Disk color light}}
|bordercolor={{violet color dark}}
|headcolor={{violet color light}}
|sprite=VSKieran 4.png
|size=x100px|width=160px
|prize=none
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Kieran
|game=SV
|location=Area Zero Underdepths
|pokemon=1}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=1024
|pokemon=Terapagos
|form=-Terastal
|gender=male
|level=85
|type1=Normal
|ability=Tera Shell
|move1=Zen Headbutt|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Earth Power|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Special
|move3=Water Pulse|move3type=Water|move3cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}

====First Multi Battle partner====
Kieran joins the {{player}} as a [[Multi Battle]] partner against {{p|Terapagos}} at [[Area Zero]].
{{Party/Single
|color={{Indigo Disk color light}}
|bordercolor={{violet color dark}}
|headcolor={{violet color light}}
|sprite=VSKieran 3.png
|size=x100px|width=160px
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Kieran
|game=SV
|location=Area Zero Underdepths
|prize=none
|pokemon=5}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=1019
|pokemon=Hydrapple
|gender=male
|level=82
|type1=Grass|type2=Dragon
|ability=Supersweet Syrup
|move1=Syrup Bomb|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Special
|move2=Fickle Beam|move2type=Dragon|move2cat=Special
|move3=Dragon Cheer|move3type=Dragon|move3cat=Status
|move4=Body Press|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=149
|pokemon=Dragonite
|gender=male
|level=80
|type1=Dragon|type2=Flying
|ability=Multiscale
|move1=Hurricane|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Special
|move2=Thunder|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Special
|move3=Extreme Speed|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Breaking Swipe|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=474
|pokemon=Porygon-Z
|level=81
|type1=Normal
|ability=Adaptability
|move1=Hyper Beam|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Special
|move2=Shadow Ball|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Special
|move3=Thunderbolt|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move4=Ice Beam|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Div|color={{Indigo Disk color light}}}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=861
|pokemon=Grimmsnarl
|gender=male
|level=81
|type1=Dark|type2=Fairy
|ability=Prankster
|move1=Sucker Punch|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Spirit Break|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Reflect|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move4=Light Screen|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=727
|pokemon=Incineroar
|gender=male
|level=81
|type1=Fire|type2=Dark
|ability=Intimidate
|move1=Flare Blitz|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Darkest Lariat|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Fake Out|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Brick Break|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

====Second Multi Battle partner====
Kieran joins the {{player}} as a [[Multi Battle]] partner in three battles during [[Mochi Mayhem]].
{{Party/Single
|color={{Indigo Disk color light}}
|bordercolor={{violet color dark}}
|headcolor={{violet color light}}
|sprite=VSKieran 5.png
|size=x100px|width=160px
|prize=none
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Kieran
|game=SV
|location=Mossui Town
|location2=Reveler's Road
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=062
|pokemon=Poliwrath
|gender=male
|level=85
|type1=Water
|type2=Fighting
|ability=Water Absorb
|held=Wacan Berry
|move1=Close Combat|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Belly Drum|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Liquidation|move3type=Water|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Ice Punch|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=149
|pokemon=Dragonite
|gender=male
|level=85
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Flying
|ability=Multiscale
|held=Expert Belt
|move1=Breaking Swipe|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Hurricane|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Special
|move3=Extreme Speed|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Thunder|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=474
|pokemon=Porygon-Z
|level=86
|type1=Normal
|ability=Adaptability
|held=Life Orb
|move1=Hyper Beam|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Special
|move2=Shadow Ball|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Special
|move3=Thunderbolt|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move4=Ice Beam|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Div|color={{Indigo Disk color light}}}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=861
|pokemon=Grimmsnarl
|gender=male
|level=86
|type1=Dark
|type2=Fairy
|ability=Prankster
|held=Focus Sash
|move1=Reflect|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Status
|move2=Light Screen|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Status
|move3=Spirit Break|move3type=Fairy|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Sucker Punch|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=727
|pokemon=Incineroar
|gender=male
|level=86
|type1=Fire
|type2=Dark
|ability=Intimidate
|held=Sitrus Berry
|move1=Darkest Lariat|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Flare Blitz|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Fake Out|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Brick Break|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=1019
|pokemon=Hydrapple
|gender=male
|level=87
|type1=Grass|type2=Dragon
|ability=Supersweet Syrup
|held=Assault Vest
|move1=Fickle Beam|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Special
|move2=Tera Blast|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Special
|move3=Earth Power|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Special
|move4=Gyro Ball|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

====[[League Club Room]]====
Kieran will {{Tera}}stallize his {{p|Hydrapple}} at the first opportunity.

{{Party/Single
|color={{Indigo Disk color light}}
|bordercolor={{violet color dark}}
|headcolor={{violet color light}}
|sprite=VSKieran 5.png
|size=x100px|width=160px
|prize={{PDollar}}20,880
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Kieran
|game=SV
|location=Blueberry Academy
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=186
|pokemon=Politoed
|gender=male
|level=85
|type1=Water
|ability=Drizzle
|held=Wacan Berry
|move1=Ice Beam|move1type=Ice|move1cat=Special
|move2=Weather Ball|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Special
|move3=Psychic|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Special
|move4=Helping Hand|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=149
|pokemon=Dragonite
|gender=male
|level=85
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Flying
|ability=Multiscale
|held=Expert Belt
|move1=Hurricane|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Special
|move2=Thunder|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Special
|move3=Extreme Speed|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Breaking Swipe|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=861
|pokemon=Grimmsnarl
|gender=male
|level=86
|type1=Dark
|type2=Fairy
|ability=Prankster
|held=Focus Sash
|move1=Sucker Punch|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Spirit Break|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Light Screen|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move4=Reflect|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Div|color={{Indigo Disk color light}}}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=474
|pokemon=Porygon-Z
|gender=
|level=86
|type1=Normal
|ability=Adaptability
|held=Life Orb
|move1=Hyper Beam|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Special
|move2=Ice Beam|move2type=Ice|move2cat=Special
|move3=Thunderbolt|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move4=Shadow Ball|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=727
|pokemon=Incineroar
|gender=male
|level=86
|type1=Fire
|type2=Dark
|ability=Intimidate
|held=Sitrus Berry
|move1=Darkest Lariat|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Brick Break|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Flare Blitz|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Fake Out|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=1019
|pokemon=Hydrapple
|gender=male
|level=87
|type1=Grass
|type2=Dragon
|tera=Fighting
|ability=Supersweet Syrup
|held=Assault Vest
|move1=Fickle Beam|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Special
|move2=Gyro Ball|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Tera Blast|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Special
|move4=Earth Power|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}

====Traded to the player====
Upon the third unique interaction with Kieran in the League Club Room, he will trade an Applin to the player in exchange for almost any Pokémon excluding {{Shiny}}, {{pkmn2|Legendary}}, or [[Mythical Pokémon]].

{{G9event/head
|ndex=0840
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Applin
|gender=m
|level=15
|teratype=Dragon
|type=Grass|type2=Dragon
|ot=Kieran
|id=184745
|ability=Bulletproof
|nature=Modest
|met=a Link Trade
|ribbon=Partner
|move1=Withdraw|move1type=Water|move1cat=Status
|move2=Astonish|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Recycle|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Sucker Punch|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
{{G9event/entrybottom|sv|[[In-game trade]]|}}
{{G9event/footer|scale=128}}

==Quotes==
{{main|Kieran/Quotes}}

==In the anime==
[[File:Kieran Carmine Paldean Winds.png|thumb|250px|Kieran in [[Pokémon: Paldean Winds]]]]
===Pokémon: Paldean Winds===
Kieran appeared briefly in ''[[PPW04|Breathe Together]]'', along with [[Carmine]] in [[Blueberry Academy]] as they watch [[Ohara]], [[Aliquis]] and [[Hohma]]'s video from [[Naranja Academy]].
{{-}}

==Gallery==


===Core series game artwork===
This is a selection of artwork featuring Kieran from the core series Pokémon games.

{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{violet color dark}}; background:#{{Indigo Disk color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px; color:white"
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Indigo Disk color dark}}; background:#{{violet color light}}; overflow:hidden" | [[File:The Teal Mask key art.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Indigo Disk color dark}}; background:#{{violet color light}}; overflow:hidden" | [[File:The Indigo Disk key art.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Indigo Disk color dark}}; background:#{{violet color light}}; overflow:hidden" | [[File:The Indigo Disk Key Art 2.png|x150px]]
|-
| '''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}''' {{color2|fff|The Teal Mask}}
| '''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}''' {{color2|fff|The Indigo Disk}}
| '''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}''' {{color2|fff|The Indigo Disk}} final art
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Indigo Disk color dark}}; background:#{{violet color light}}; overflow:hidden" | [[File:Kieran Concept Art.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Indigo Disk color dark}}; background:#{{violet color light}}; overflow:hidden" | [[File:Kieran Concept Art-2.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Indigo Disk color dark}}; background:#{{violet color light}}; overflow:hidden" | [[File:Kieran Concept Art-3.png|x250px]]
|-
| '''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}''' Concept art (The Teal Mask)
| '''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}''' Concept art (Festival of Masks)
| '''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}''' Concept art (The Indigo Disk)
|}
====Translations====
''By @PokeSuutamie:''<ref name=SetteiTranslations>[https://archive.is/aHQLx Translations of concept art by @PokeSuutamie.]</ref>
: '''Top left -''' ''The shoulder bag is an enamel material.''
: '''Bottom left -''' ''He has a tendancy to hold his head in his hands.''
: '''Middle -''' ''Shirt (oversized).''
: '''Middle bottom -''' ''Summer uniform.''
: '''Bottom right -''' ''Loves sweet treats/candy. Has a lot in his bag.''

===Sprites and models===
{{incomplete|section|needs=Multi Battle VS pose when helping the player battle Terapagos; his eyes change back to normal here. Also need his Mochi Mayhem Map icon.}}

{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{violet color dark}}; background: #{{Indigo Disk color light}}; font-size:80%""
|-
| colspan="5" style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Indigo Disk color dark}}; background:#{{Indigo Disk color dark}}; font-size:125%; color:white" | '''{{color2|fff|Generation IX}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{Indigo Disk color dark}}; background: #{{violet color light}};" | [[File:SV Kieran Map Icon.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{Indigo Disk color dark}}; background: #{{violet color light}};" | [[File:Mdl Kieran TTM SV.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{Indigo Disk color dark}}; background: #{{violet color light}};" | [[File:VSKieran.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{Indigo Disk color dark}}; background: #{{violet color light}};" | [[File:VSKieran 2.png|x150px]]
|-
| '''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}''' Map icon
| '''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}''' Model (The Teal Mask)
| '''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}''' Model (VS pose)
| '''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}''' Model (VS pose at the {{color2|000|Dreaded Den}})
|-
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{Indigo Disk color dark}}; background: #{{violet color light}};" | [[File:Mdl Kieran TID SV.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{Indigo Disk color dark}}; background: #{{violet color light}};" | [[File:VSKieran 3.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{Indigo Disk color dark}}; background: #{{violet color light}};" | [[File:VSKieran 4.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{Indigo Disk color dark}}; background: #{{violet color light}};" | [[File:VSKieran 5.png|x150px]]
|-
| '''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}''' Model (The Indigo Disk/Mochi Mayhem)
| '''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}''' Model (VS pose in the {{color2|000|Pokémon Champion|Championship}} match)
| '''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}''' Model (VS pose at the {{color2|000|Area Zero Underdepths}})
| '''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}''' Model (VS pose after {{color2|000|The Indigo Disk}})
|}

==Merchandise==
===Pokémon Trading Card Game===
Kieran has been depicted on a variety of merchandise released exclusively for the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
====Carmine & Kieran====
In Japan, a range of '''Carmine & Kieran''' products was available at Pokémon Centers, on the Pokémon Center Online, and at participating Pokémon Card Gym sites from April 26, 2024.<ref name=CarmineKieranTCGDate>[https://web.archive.org/web/20240413171054/https://www.pokemon-card.com/products/#surroundingGoods The Pokémon Center website, listing the release date of the Carmine & Kieran TCG merch.]</ref> Each utilize artwork created by [[kirisAki]].<ref name=CarmineKieranTCG>[https://twitter.com/kirisAki_29/status/1783692498847904241 kirisAki confirming she drew the Carmine and Kieran TCG art]</ref>

{{MerchGallery2
|background={{Indigo Disk color}}
|border={{Indigo Disk color dark}}
|image1=Carmine Kieran Deck Case Front.jpg
|image2=Carmine Kieran Deck Case Back.jpg
|image3=Carmine Kieran Rubber Playmat.jpg
|size3=200px
|image5=Carmine Kieran Deck Case Dividers.jpg
|image6=Carmine Kieran Sleeves.jpg
|caption1=Deck Case (front)
|caption2=Deck Case (reverse)
|caption3=Rubber Playmat
|caption5=Deck Case Dividers
|caption6=Sleeves
}}

==Music==
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background: #{{Indigo Disk color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Indigo Disk color dark}}"
|- style="background:#{{Indigo Disk color light}}"
! Games
! Location
! Song name (Japanese)
! Song name (English Translation)
! Composition
! Arrangement
|- style="background:#FFF"
! rowspan="14" |{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}
| Talking to Kieran
| スグリと
| With Kieran
| [[Minako Adachi]] [[Hitomi Satō|Hitomi Sato]]
| Hitomi Sato
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Battling Kieran
| 戦闘！スグリ
| Battle! (Kieran)
| Minako Adachi
| Minako Adachi
|- style="background:#FFF"
| When Kieran is frustrated with being left out
| 歪み
| Distortion
| Minako Adachi Hitomi Sato
| Hitomi Sato
|- style="background:#FFF"
| During the final battle against Kieran in The Teal Mask, and when rematching Kieran at Blueberry Academy after beating Mochi Mayhem
| 決戦！スグリ
| Decisive Battle! (Kieran)
| Minako Adachi
| Minako Adachi
|- style="background:#FFF"
| During the final scene of The Teal Mask
| 強くならないと
| I Have to Become Stronger
| Minako Adachi [[Hiromitsu Maeba]]
| Hiromitsu Maeba
|- style="background:#FFF"
| When Kieran is seen kicking a member out of the [[League Club]]
| 不穏な空気
| Unsettling Atmosphere
| Hitomi Sato
| Hitomi Sato
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Just before the battle against Kieran at Blueberry Academy
| 勝負が始まる
| The Battle Begins
| Minako Adachi
| Minako Adachi
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Battling against Kieran at Blueberry Academy
| 戦闘！チャンピオンスグリ
| Battle! (Champion Kieran)
| Minako Adachi
| Minako Adachi
|- style="background:#FFF"
| After beating Kieran at Blueberry Academy and while Drayton chastises Kieran for losing
| 敗北のスグリ
| The Defeated Kieran
| Minako Adachi
| Minako Adachi
|-
| When Terapagos awakens from its gem
| 蘇ったテラパゴス
| Terapagos Comes Back to Life
| [[Toby Fox]] [[Rei Murayama]] [[Gō Ichinose|Go Ichinose]]
| Hiromitsu Maeba
|-
| When battling Kieran's Terapagos in the Underdepths
| 戦闘！テラパゴス
| Battle! (Terapagos)
| Rei Murayama Go Ichinose
| Go Ichinose
|-
| When Briar prompts Kieran to Terastallize Terapagos
| 秘宝の条件
| Conditions of the Hidden Treasure
| Toby Fox
| Hiromitsu Maeba
|-
| When Kieran attempts to recall Terapagos to its Poké Ball
| テラパゴスの暴走
| Terapagos's Rampage
| Toby Fox Rei Murayama Go Ichinose
| Go Ichinose
|-
| When battling Stellar Form Terapagos alongside Kieran
| 戦闘！ゼロの秘宝テラパゴス
| Battle! (Terapagos - The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero)
| Rei Murayama Toby Fox Go Ichinose
|Go Ichinose
|-
|}

==In the TCG==
[[File:KieranTwilightMasquerade218.jpg|200px|thumb|Special illustration rare print of Kieran]]
{{main|Kieran (Twilight Masquerade 154)}}
'''Kieran''' was introduced as a {{TCG|Supporter card}} in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] during the English Scarlet & Violet Series (the Japanese Scarlet & Violet Era). It was first released in the Japanese {{TCG|Transformation Mask}} expansion and the English {{TCG|Twilight Masquerade}} expansion, with artwork by [[GIDORA]]. An {{TCG|ultra rare}} version with artwork by the same illustrator and a {{TCG|special illustration rare}} version of the card illustrated by [[Teeziro]] were released in the same sets. This card has two effects, of which one may be chosen by the player: switching their Active Pokémon with 1 of their Benched Pokémon, or adding an additional 30 damage to attacks used against the opponent's Active {{TCG|Pokémon ex}} and {{TCG|Pokémon V}} (before applying Weakness and Resistance).
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* Carmine's nickname for Kieran, "Kiki", is also the nickname of [[Kiki|a particular]] {{p|Delcatty}} in [[Pokémon Adventures]].
* When Kieran punches the [[Loyal Three]]'s shrine after his third battle, a purple mist can be briefly seen in his fist, possibly indicating that the trio's revival may have something to do with Kieran himself.
* Kieran is the first NPC shown capturing a Pokémon with a [[Master Ball]].
** Kieran's Master Ball is also the first official instance of a Master Ball breaking in the games, though this was not in the context of attempting to catch a wild Pokémon but instead attempting to call back the Pokémon already caught by it.
* Kieran's Dragonite has the {{t|Normal}} Tera Type, which is never seen in normal gameplay. It is also a possible reference to a common strategy in competitive play.
** In addition, his Incineroar's moves and Ability are almost similar to those commonly encountered in competitive play.
* According to Carmine in her League Club conversation with [[Crispin]], Kieran and Crispin are classmates.

==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{Indigo Disk color light}}; border:3px solid #{{violet color dark}}"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|-
| Japanese
| スグリ ''Suguri''
| From 酸塊 ''suguri'' ({{wp|Ribes|currant}})
|-
| English
| Kieran
| From ''currant'' and ''ciar'' (Irish and Scottish Gaelic for dark)
|-
| German
| Jo
| From ''Johannisbeere'' (currant)
|-
| Spanish
| Cass
| From ''cassis'' ({{wp|blackcurrant}})
|-
| French
| Kassis
| From ''cassis'' (blackcurrant)
|-
| Italian
| Riben
| From ''{{wp|Ribes}}'' (genus containing the currant)
|-
| Korean
| 카지 ''Kaji''
| From 까치밥나무 ''kkachibamnamu'' (currant)
|-
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 烏栗 / 乌栗 ''Wūlì''
| rowspan="2" | From 烏 / 乌 ''wū'' (black) and 醋栗 ''cùlì / chouleuht'' (currant)
|-
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 烏栗 ''Wūleuht''
|-
| Indonesian
| Suguri
| From his Japanese name
|-
| Brazilian Portugese
| Kiran
| Similar to his English name
|-
| Thai
| ซุกุริ ''Sukuri''
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|}
{{-}}
;Kiki
{{langtable|color={{Indigo Disk color light}}|bordercolor={{violet color dark}}
|ja=スグ ''Sugu''
|zh_yue=阿栗 ''A Leuht''
|zh_cmn=阿栗 ''Ā Lì''
|fr=Kass
|it=Rirì
|es={{tt|Enano|Kid (colloquial), dwarf}}
}}

==Notes==
<references group="lower-alpha"/>

==References==
<references/>

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{{NPC|Indigo Disk|paldea=yes|kitakami=yes|blueberry=yes}}
{{TrainerNav|Indigo Disk|unova=yes}} 
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{{Champions|Indigo Disk}}
{{Project CharacterDex notice}}

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[[Category:Trainers with Tera Orbs]]
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[[de:Jo]]
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[[it:Riben]]
[[ja:スグリ]]
[[zh:烏栗]]

Fake Out (move)

2024-06-11T07:21:44Z

ArrowMcLarenSP: /* Generation V onwards */

{{MoveInfobox
|n=252
|name=Fake Out
|jname=ねこだまし
|jtranslit=Neko Damashi
|jtrans=Slap Hands
|gameimage=Fake Out IX.png
|gameimagewidth=300px
|type=Normal
|damagecategory=Physical
|basepp=10
|maxpp=16
|power=40
|accuracy=100
|priority=+3{{tt|*|+1 in Generations III-IV}}
|gen=III
|mtxd=yes
|na=no
|category=Cute
|appeal=2
|jam=1
|cdesc=Startles Pokémon that made a same-type appeal.
|appealsc=2
|scdesc=Earn +2 if the Pokémon performs first in the turn.
|appeal6=2
|jam6=3
|cdesc6=Startles the last Pokémon to act before the user.
|touches=yes
|protect=yes
|magiccoat=no
|snatch=no
|mirrormove=yes
|kingsrock=no
|sound=no
|target=anyadjacent
}}
'''Fake Out''' (Japanese: '''ねこだまし''' ''{{wp|Nekodamashi|Slap Hands}}'') is a damage-dealing {{type|Normal}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation III]].

==Effect==
===Generation III===
Fake Out inflicts damage and always makes the target [[flinch]], unless it has the [[Ability]] {{a|Inner Focus}} or {{a|Shield Dust}}. It has a [[priority]] of +1, so is used before all moves that do not have increased priority.

Fake Out will fail if not used on the first turn the user is out. In [[Wild Pokémon|wild battles]], it won't fail if the {{player}}'s Pokémon tries to [[escape]], but fails to do so due to the {{stat|Speed}} difference. Fake Out does not make [[contact]].

Fake Out can be used as the first move of a [[Contest combination|Pokémon Contest combination]], causing {{m|Arm Thrust}}, {{m|Feint Attack|Faint Attack}}, {{m|Knock Off}}, {{m|Seismic Toss}}, and {{m|Vital Throw}} to score double the normal appeal if used in the next turn.

===Generation IV===
Fake Out now makes contact.

===Generation V onwards===
Fake Out now has +3 priority. In a [[Rotation Battle]], Fake Out can be used on the first turn the Pokémon is rotated in—being out of its Poké Ball but currently rotated out does not affect a Pokémon's ability to use Fake Out. Fake Out will fail if called by {{m|Instruct}}, even if it is the first turn the user is on the field.

When used on a [[Dynamax]] or [[Gigantamax]] Pokémon successfully, Fake Out deals damage but will not make the target flinch.

A Pokémon holding the [[Covert Cloak]] cannot be flinched by Fake Out, as the item blocks the secondary effects of moves, which, in the case of Fake Out, is flinching.

==Description==
{{movedesc|Normal}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrevss|Colo}}{{gameabbrevss|XD}}|A 1st-turn, 1st-strike move that causes flinching.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|An attack that hits first and causes flinching. Usable only on 1st turn.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}{{gameabbrevss|PBR}}|An attack that hits first and makes the target flinch. This move works only on the first turn.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|HGSS}} {{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}} {{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|An attack that hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn the user is in battle.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}}|This attack hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn the user is in battle.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev8|SwShBDSPLA}}|This attack hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn each time the user enters battle.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|This attack hits first and makes the target flinch. It works only on the first turn each time the user enters battle.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==Learnset==
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
{{Movehead/Games|Normal|g1=none|g2=none|g7=2|g8=2}}
{{Moveentry/9|0009|Blastoise|type=Water|2|Monster|Water 1|−|−|−|−|−|1|−|−|−}}
{{Moveentry/9|0026|Raichu|type=Electric|2|Field|Fairy|−|−|−|−|−|1|−|−|−}}
{{Moveentry/9|0026|formsig=A|Raichu|type=Electric|type2=Psychic|2|Field|Fairy|form=Alolan Form|||||−|1|−||−}}
{{Moveentry/9|0052|Meowth|type=Normal|1|Field|Field|50{{sup/3|RSE}} 43{{sup/3|FRLG}}|9|9|9|9|1, 6|1|1|1|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/9|0052|formsig=A|Meowth|type=Dark|1|Field|Field|form=Alolan Form|||||9|1, 6|1||1}}
{{Moveentry/9|0052|formsig=G|Meowth|type=Steel|1|Field|Field|form=Galarian Form|||||||1||1}}
{{Moveentry/9|0053|Persian|type=Normal|1|Field|Field|59{{sup/3|RSE}} 55{{sup/3|FRLG}}|1, 9|1, 9|1, 9|1, 9|1, 6|1|1|1|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/9|0053|formsig=A|Persian|type=Dark|1|Field|Field|form=Alolan Form|||||1, 9|1, 6|1||1}}
{{Moveentry/9|0087|Dewgong|type=Water|type2=Ice|2|Water 1|Field|−|−|−|−|−|1||−|−}}
{{Moveentry/9|0106|Hitmonlee|type=Fighting|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|−|−|−|−|−|−|1|1|1}}
{{Moveentry/9|0107|Hitmonchan|type=Fighting|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|−|−|−|−|−|−|1|1|1}}
{{Moveentry/9|0115|Kangaskhan|type=Normal|1|Monster|Monster|19|7|7|7|7|6|8|8|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/9|0236|Tyrogue|type=Fighting|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|−|1|1|1|1||1|1|1}}
{{Moveentry/9|0237|Hitmontop|type=Fighting|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|−|−|−|−|−||1|1|1}}
{{Moveentry/9|0271|Lombre|type=Water|type2=Grass|2|Water 1|Grass|19|11|11|11{{sup/6|XY}} 16{{sup/6|ORAS}}|16||1|1|1}}
{{Moveentry/9|0272|Ludicolo|type=Water|type2=Grass|2|Water 1|Grass|−|−|−|−|−||1|1|1}}
{{Moveentry/9|0274|Nuzleaf|type=Grass|type2=Dark|2|Field|Grass|19|19|19|19{{sup/6|XY}} 12{{sup/6|ORAS}}|12||1|1|1}}
{{Moveentry/9|0275|Shiftry|type=Grass|type2=Dark|2|Field|Grass|−|−|−|−|−||1|1|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}}}
{{Moveentry/9|0296|Makuhita|type=Fighting|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|19|13|13|13{{sup/6|XY}} 10{{sup/6|ORAS}}|10|||10|10}}
{{Moveentry/9|0297|Hariyama|type=Fighting|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|19|13|13|13{{sup/6|XY}} 10{{sup/6|ORAS}}|10|||10|10}}
{{Moveentry/9|0300|Skitty|type=Normal|2|Field|Fairy|−|1|1|1|1|||1|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/9|0301|Delcatty|type=Normal|2|Field|Fairy|−|1|1|1|1|||1|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/9|0302|Sableye|type=Dark|type2=Ghost|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|21|18|18|18{{sup/6|XY}} 21{{sup/6|ORAS}}|21||12|12|12}}
{{Moveentry/9|0431|Glameow|type=Normal|1|Field|Field||1|1|1|1|||1|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/9|0432|Purugly|type=Normal|1|Field|Field||1|1|1|1|||1|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/9|0509|Purrloin|type=Dark|1|Field|Field|||21|21|21||5}}
{{Moveentry/9|0510|Liepard|type=Dark|1|Field|Field|||22|22|22||1}}
{{Moveentry/9|0619|Mienfoo|type=Fighting|2|Field|Human-Like|||13|13|13||5||5}}
{{Moveentry/9|0620|Mienshao|type=Fighting|2|Field|Human-Like|||1, 13|1, 13|1, 13||1||1}}
{{Moveentry/9|0677|Espurr|type=Psychic|1|Field|Field||||19|19||3||3}}
{{Moveentry/9|0678|Meowstic|type=Psychic|1|Field|Field|form=All forms||||19|19||1||1}}
{{Moveentry/9|0807|Zeraora|type=Electric|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|||||22{{sup/7|USUM}}||1}}
{{Moveentry/9|0859|Impidimp|type=Dark|type2=Fairy|2|Fairy|Human-Like|||||||1||1}}
{{Moveentry/9|0860|Morgrem|type=Dark|type2=Fairy|2|Fairy|Human-Like|||||||1||1}}
{{Moveentry/9|0861|Grimmsnarl|type=Dark|type2=Fairy|2|Fairy|Human-Like|||||||1||1}}
{{Moveentry/9|0863|Perrserker|type=Steel|1|Field|Field|||||||1||1}}
{{Moveentry/9|0957|Tinkatink|type=Fairy|type2=Steel|1|Fairy|Fairy|||||||||39}}
{{Moveentry/9|0958|Tinkatuff|type=Fairy|type2=Steel|1|Fairy|Fairy|||||||||39}}
{{Moveentry/9|0959|Tinkaton|type=Fairy|type2=Steel|1|Fairy|Fairy|||||||||39}}
{{Moveentry/9|0992|Iron Hands|type=Fighting|type2=Electric|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|||||||||7}}
{{Moveentry/9|1015|Munkidori|type=Poison|type2=Psychic|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|||||||||1}}
{{Movefoot|Normal|9}}

===By {{pkmn|breeding}}===
{{Movehead/Games|Normal|Egg Move|g1=none|g2=none|g7=1|g7g={{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|g8=2}}
{{Moveentry/8|0007|Squirtle|type=Water|2|Monster|Water 1|−|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/8|0086|Seel|type=Water|2|Water 1|Field|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔||✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/8|0122|Mr. Mime|type=Psychic|type2=Fairy|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/8|0122|formsig=G|Mr. Mime|type=Ice|type2=Psychic|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|form=Galarian Form||||||✔}}
{{Moveentry/8|0172|Pichu|type=Electric|2|Field|Fairy|−|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/8|0190|Aipom|type=Normal|1|Field|Field|−|✔|✔|✔|✔||✔|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/8|0215|Sneasel|type=Dark|type2=Ice|1|Field|Field|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/8|0215|formsig=H|Sneasel|type=Fighting|type2=Poison|1|Field|Field|form=Hisuian Form||||||||✔}}
{{Moveentry/8|0225|Delibird|type=Ice|type2=Flying|2|Water 1|Field|−|✔{{sup/4|HGSS}}|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/8|0238|Smoochum|type=Ice|type2=Psychic|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/8|0300|Skitty|type=Normal|2|Field|Fairy|−|✔|✔|✔|✔||✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/8|0307|Meditite|type=Fighting|type2=Psychic|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔||✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/8|0327|Spinda|type=Normal|2|Field|Human-Like|−|✔|✔|✔|✔||✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/8|0352|Kecleon|type=Normal|1|Field|Field|−|✔|✔|✔|✔||✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/8|0390|Chimchar|type=Fire|2|Field|Human-Like||✔|✔|✔|✔||✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/8|0427|Buneary|type=Normal|2|Field|Human-Like||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/8|0439|Mime Jr.|type=Psychic|type2=Fairy|1|Human-Like|Human-Like||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/8|0453|Croagunk|type=Poison|type2=Fighting|1|Human-Like|Human-Like||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/8|0559|Scraggy|type=Dark|type2=Fighting|2|Field|Dragon|||✔|✔|✔|✔||✔}}
{{Moveentry/8|0574|Gothita|type=Psychic|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|||−|−|−|✔||✔}}
{{Moveentry/8|0725|Litten|type=Fire|1|Field|Field|||||✔|✔||✔}}
{{Moveentry/8|0757|Salandit|type=Poison|type2=Fire|2|Monster|Dragon|||||✔|✔||✔}}
{{Moveentry/8|0777|Togedemaru|type=Electric|type2=Steel|2|Field|Fairy|||||✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/8|0810|Grookey|type=Grass|2|Field|Grass||||||✔||✔}}
{{Moveentry/8|0876|Indeedee|type=Psychic|type2=Normal|1|Fairy|Fairy|form=All forms||||||✔||✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/8|0877|Morpeko|type=Electric|type2=Dark|2|Field|Fairy||||||✔||✔}}
{{Moveentry/8|0921|Pawmi|type=Electric|1|Field|Field||||||||✔}}
{{Movefoot|Normal|8}}

===By [[Move Tutor]]===
{{Movehead/Tutor|Normal|1}}
{{Movehead/Tutor/3|no|no|yes}}
{{Moveentry/1|0151|Mew|type=Psychic|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔}}
{{Movefoot|Normal|1}}

===Special move===
====[[Generation IV]]====
{{Movehead/Special|Normal}}
{{Moveentry/1|0025|Pikachu|type=Electric|2|Field|Fairy|[[Pokéwalker]] - {{pw|Yellow Forest}}}}
{{Movefoot|Normal|1}}

====[[Generation V]]====
{{Movehead/Special|Normal}}
{{Moveentry/1|0190|Aipom|type=Normal|1|Field|Field|{{pkmn|Dream World}} - {{dwa|Dream Park}}|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/1|0327|Spinda|type=Normal|2|Field|Human-Like|{{pkmn|Dream World}} - {{dwa|Rugged Mountain}}|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/1|0427|Buneary|type=Normal|2|Field|Human-Like|{{pkmn|Dream World}} - {{dwa|Pleasant Forest}}|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/1|0559|Scraggy|type=Dark|type2=Fighting|2|Field|Dragon|{{pkmn|Dream World}} - {{dwa|Dream Park}}}}
{{Movefoot|Normal|1}}

====[[Generation VII]]====
{{Movehead/Special|Normal}}
{{Moveentry/1|0727|Incineroar|type=Fire|type2=Dark|1|Field|Field|[[List of game-based Pokémon distributions (Generation VII)#Incineroar|Hidden Ability Pokémon Bank Incineroar]]}}
{{Movefoot|Normal|1}}

====[[Generation VIII]]====
{{Movehead/Special|Normal}}
{{Moveentry/1|0122|Mr. Mime|type=Psychic|type2=Fairy|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|[[In-game trade#The Isle of Armor|Regina's Mr. Mime]] ([[The Isle of Armor]])}}
{{Movefoot|Normal|1}}

====[[Generation IX]]====
{{Movehead/Special|Normal}}
{{Moveentry/1|0757|Salandit|type=Poison|type2=Fire|2|Monster|Dragon|[[Terastal phenomenon|Wild Tera Pokémon]] - [[East Province (Area One)]]{{sup/9|SV}}}}
{{Movefoot|Normal|1}}

===By {{pkmn2|event}}===
====[[Generation IV]]====
{{Movehead/Special|Normal}}
{{Moveentry/1|0461|Weavile|type=Dark|type2=Ice|1|Field|Field|[[2009 World Championships Weavile]]}}
{{Movefoot|Normal|1}}

====[[Generation V]]====
{{Movehead/Special|Normal}}
{{Moveentry/1|0237|Hitmontop|type=Fighting|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|{{DL|List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)|Do Heun's Hitmontop}}}}
{{Moveentry/1|0390|Chimchar|type=Fire|2|Field|Human-Like|{{DL|List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon|Walmart Chimchar}}}}
{{Moveentry/1|0510|Liepard|type=Dark|1|Field|Field|{{DL|List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)|Se Jun's Liepard}}|note=Lv. 20}}
{{Movefoot|Normal|1}}

====[[Generation VI]]====
{{Movehead/Special|Normal}}
{{Moveentry/1|0025|Pikachu|type=Electric|2|Field|Fairy|[[PGL Pikachu]]}}
{{Movefoot|Normal|1}}

====[[Generation VII]]====
{{Movehead/Special|Normal}}
{{Moveentry/1|0758|Salazzle|type=Poison|type2=Fire|2|Monster|Dragon|[[Salazzle (Pokémon)#In events|Clovis Salazzle]]}}
{{Movefoot|Normal|1}}

==In other games==
===[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series]]===
Fake Out inflicts damage and may {{DL|Status condition (Mystery Dungeon)|flinch}} the enemy.

{{Template:MDMoveheader|type=normal}}
{{Template:MDMoveRow|game=RB|pow=8|pp=17|acc=88%|range=2 tiles away|target=Enemy|cuts=Yes}}
{{Template:MDMoveRow|game=TDS|pow=8|pp=12|acc=80%|range=2 tiles away|target=Enemy|cuts=Yes}}
{{Template:MDMoveRow|game=BSL|pow=8|pp=12|acc=80%|range=2 tiles away|target=Enemy|cuts=Yes}}
{{Template:MDMoveRow|game=GTI|pow=2|powmax=99|pp=13|ppmax=50|acc=90%|accmax=98%|range=2 tiles away|target=Enemy|cuts=No}}
{{Template:MDMoveRow|game=SMD|pow=2|powmax=99|pp=13|ppmax=30|acc=90%|accmax=98%|range=2 tiles away|target=Enemy|cuts=No}}
{{Template:MDMovefoot|type=normal|RB=yes|TDS=yes|BSL=yes|GTI=yes|SMD=yes|RTDX=yes}}

==={{g|Rumble Rush}}===
{{RumbleRushPhysicalAttack|move=Fake Out|type=Normal
|stars=1
|pow=11.43263
|charge=0.5
|range=Arc (melee)
|hits=2
|projectiles=1
|crit=1.5
|effect=May flinch the foe}}

==={{g|UNITE}}===
In Pokémon UNITE, Fake Out is {{p|Mr. Mime}}'s first starting move. The user claps; damaging, knocking back, and stunning enemies in a cone for .4s. At level 4, this move is replaced by either {{m|Confusion}} or {{m|Psychic}}.

===Description===
{{movedesc|Normal}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|RB}}|Inflicts damage on the target. It may also make the target cringe. It reaches up to two tiles ahead.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|TDS}}|Inflicts damage on a target up to 2 tiles away. It may also afflict the targeted enemy with a Cringe status condition, making it incapable of attacking or using moves.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|BSL}}|{{tt|てきポケモンにダメージをあたえるしかもいっていのかくりつでひるみじょうたいにかえる２マスまでとどく|Inflicts damage on a target up to 2 tiles away. It may also afflict the targeted enemy with a Cringe status condition, making it incapable of attacking or using moves}}}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|GTI}}|It damages an enemy. It could also cause the Cringe status, which makes the enemy unable to attack or use moves. It reaches up to 2 tiles away.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|SMD}}|It damages an enemy. It reaches up to 2 tiles away. It could also make the enemy flinch.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==In the anime==
{{moveanime|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user generates a shock wave by clapping its hands together. This attack hits first and stops the target's attack.|image1=Zoey Glameow Fake Out.png|image1p=Glameow|image2=Hala Hariyama Fake Out.png|image2p=Hariyama|image3=Zoey Glameow Fake Out close.png|image3p=Closing in}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=431|pkmn=Glameow|method=Glameow gets right in the opponent's face, causing it to flinch. It then claps its paws together, generating a large shock wave of air from them that pushes the opponent back.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Zoey's Glameow|startcode=DP177|startname=A Grand Fight for Winning!|notes=Debut}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Johanna's Glameow|startcode=DPS01}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=297|pkmn=Hariyama|method=Hariyama's hands glow orange as it claps them together. When it claps, a large shock wave of air comes out of them, stopping the opponent's attack.}}
{{movebtm|type=normal|user=Hala|user1=Hala's Hariyama|startcode=SM010|startname=Trial and Tribulation!}}

==In the manga==
===Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!===
{{movemanga|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user claps its hands in front of the opponent, causing the opponent to flinch.|image1=Shin Tyrogue Fake Out PBK.png|image1p=Tyrogue}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=236|pkmn=Tyrogue|method=Tyrogue claps its hands in front of the opponent, causing the opponent to flinch.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=normal|user=Shin (PBK)|user1=Shin's Tyrogue|startcode=PBK7|notes=Debut}}

===Pokémon Adventures===
{{movemanga|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user claps its hands together and fires a beam from them at the opponent, causing it to flinch.|image1=Brawly Hariyama Fake Out Adventures.png|image1p=Hariyama}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=297|pkmn=Hariyama|method=Hariyama claps its hands together and a beam of energy comes out of them and hits the opponent, causing it to flinch.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=normal|user=Brawly's Hariyama|startcode=PS247|startname=The Beginning of the End with Kyogre & Groudon IX|notes=Debut}}

* In ''[[PS557|Noibat Stands in the Way]]'', {{adv|Shauna}} told her {{p|Skitty}}, Kitty, to use Fake Out, but it was unable to hear her and did not perform the move.

==In other generations==
===Core series games===
{{Movegen
|type=Normal
|genIII=Fake Out III
|genIV=Fake Out IV
|genV=Fake Out V
}}
{{Movegen
|type=Normal
|genVI=Fake Out VI
|SMUSUM=Fake Out VII
|LGPE=Fake Out PE
|genVIII=Fake Out VIII
}}

===Side series games===
{{Movegen
|type=Normal
|Colo=Fake Out Colo
|XD=Fake Out XD
|PBR=Fake Out PBR
}}
===Spin-off series games===
{{Movegen
|type=Normal
|PMDRB=Fake Out PMD RB
|PMDGTI=Fake Out PMD GTI
|PSMD=Fake Out PSMD
}}

==Trivia==
* This move is the first [[Generation III]] move in [[List of moves|index number]] order.
* Its Japanese name, ねこだまし ''Neko Damashi'' (Slap Hands), refers to {{wp|Nekodamashi|a sumo technique}} used at the start of a match to make the opponent close their eyes. Its wide distribution among catlike Pokémon is likely a play on this name, as it literally translates to ''cat deception''.
* Fake Out is tied with {{m|Upper Hand}} for the highest [[priority]] of all [[damage]]-dealing moves, excluding {{m|Pursuit}} used against a target being [[Recall|switched out]] and an {{cat|HP-draining moves|HP-draining move}} used by a Pokémon with {{a|Triage}}.
* Excluding {{m|Fling}} with a [[King's Rock]] or [[Razor Fang]], Fake Out and Upper Hand are the only moves with a 100% chance of causing the target to flinch.

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{normal color}}|bordercolor={{normal color light}}
|zh_yue=擊掌奇襲 ''{{tt|Gīkjéung Kèijaahp|Clap Shock}}'' {{tt|*|Games}} 假動作 ''{{tt|Gáduhngjok|False Move}}'' {{tt|*|Anime}}
|zh_cmn=擊掌奇襲 / 击掌奇袭 ''{{tt|Jīzhǎng Qíxí|Clap Shock}}'' {{tt|*|Games}} 假動作 / 假动作 ''{{tt|Jiǎdòngzuò|False Move}}'' {{tt|*|Manga}}
|nl=Misleid
|fr=Bluff
|de=Mogelhieb
|el=Εξαπάτηση
|id=Trik Kucing
|it=Bruciapelo
|ko=속이기 ''{{tt|Sog-igi|Deceiving}}''{{gen|IX}}+ 속이다 ''{{tt|Sog-ida|Deceive}}''{{gen|IV}}–{{gen|VIII}}
|pl=Blef
|pt_br=Fingimento (games, [[SM010]]–present, TCG, manga) Surpresa Desagradável ([[DP177]])
|pt_eu=Assustar
|sr=Odglumljivanje
|es=Sorpresa
|vi=Đập Tay
|ru=Обман ''Obman''
}}
{{-}}
{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}

[[Category:Increased priority moves]]
[[Category:Moves that can cause flinching]]
[[Category:Moves that can fail]]
[[Category:Moves that can jam]]
[[Category:Moves in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]
[[Category:Moves usable in Pokémon Sword and Shield]]
[[Category:Moves usable in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]

[[de:Mogelhieb]]
[[es:Sorpresa]]
[[fr:Bluff]]
[[it:Bruciapelo]]
[[ja:ねこだまし]]
[[zh:击掌奇袭（招式）]]

Lacey

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ArrowMcLarenSP: /* Trivia */

{{Character Infobox
|color={{fairy color}}
|corecolor={{fairy color light}}
|bordercolor={{fairy color dark}}
|name=Lacey
|jname=タロ
|tmname=Taro
|image=Scarlet Violet Lacey.png
|size=150px
|caption=Artwork from Scarlet and Violet DLC
|gender=Female
|hometown=[[Nimbasa City]]<ref>Map Mission Guide: ''From Nimbasa City in Unova.'' (Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: The Indigo Disk)</ref>
|region=[[Unova]]
|relatives=[[Clay]] (father)<ref name="father"/>
|eyes=Yellow
|hair=Light pink
}}
{{Character Infobox/Game
|color={{Indigo Disk color light}}
|gen={{gen|IX}}
|games={{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}}
|trainer=[[Pokémon Trainer]], {{tc|BB League Elite Four}}
}}
{{Character Infobox/Team
|color={{Indigo Disk color light}}
|member={{DL|Blueberry Academy|BB League}}
|rank=Elite Four
|specialty={{t|Fairy}} types
}}
|}

'''Lacey''' (Japanese: '''タロ''' ''Taro'') is a character introduced in [[The Indigo Disk]] in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}. She is a second-year student attending [[Blueberry Academy]], and a member of the {{DL|Blueberry Academy|BB League}} [[Elite Four]]. She uses {{type|Fairy}} Pokémon.

==In the core series games==
Lacey is a girl who likes cute Pokémon, which led to her becoming a Trainer of {{t|Fairy}} types. Her father is [[Driftveil City]] [[Gym Leader]] [[Clay]],<ref name="father">Lacey: ''"You created such a stir, challenging my daddy to a battle right there in your fancy party dress!"'' [[Nemona]]: ''"[...] I’m glad! [[Clay]]’s very kind!"'' ({{g|Scarlet and Violet}}: [[The Indigo Disk]])</ref> with whom she shares the same {{p|Excadrill|ace Pokémon}}. When interacting with [[Nemona]] in the [[League Club Room]], she and Lacey are revealed to know each other, with Nemona having battled her father in the middle of a fancy party.<ref name="father"/> She has a habit of crossing her arms in an X-formation to show her disapproval whenever she disagrees with something. She is ranked as the second-strongest member of the Elite Four at Blueberry Academy, situated at [[Coastal Plaza]].

Lacey is the first person the player meets upon their arrival at Blueberry Academy, giving the player their first battle there and introducing them to the [[Terarium]] and [[Blueberry Quest]]s. Later, she is met at the [[Blueberry Academy Cafeteria]], where she votes against [[Drayton]]'s proposition of letting the player participate in the {{DL|Blueberry Academy|BB League}}, but is ultimately outvoted. Her Elite Trial is a Pokémon quiz consisting of five questions that the player must answer correctly. After the trial has been cleared, Lacey can be battled. She rewards the player with {{TM|227|Alluring Voice}} upon being beaten.

After the player has caught {{p|Terapagos}}, Lacey can occasionally be found in the League Club Room, where she offers to [[rematch]] the player once a day.

===Pokémon===
Lacey keeps her Pokémon in [[Nest Ball]]s.

====First battle====
Winning this fight is not mandatory. The player will not [[black out]] and the story will progress either way.
{{Party/Single
|color={{fairy color}}
|bordercolor={{fairy color dark}}
|headcolor={{fairy color light}}
|sprite=VSLacey.png
|size=x100px|width=160px
|prize={{PDollar}}5,184
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Lacey
|game=SV
|location=Blueberry Academy
|pokemon=3}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=311
|pokemon=Plusle
|gender=male
|level=70
|type1=Electric
|ability=Lightning Rod
|move1=Discharge|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Alluring Voice|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Special
|move3=Grass Knot|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=312
|pokemon=Minun
|gender=female
|level=70
|type1=Electric
|ability=Volt Absorb
|move1=Helping Hand|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Discharge|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Special
|move3=Swift|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=530
|pokemon=Excadrill
|gender=male
|level=70
|type1=Ground
|type2=Steel
|ability=Mold Breaker
|move1=High Horsepower|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Physical
|move2=X-Scissor|move2type=Bug|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Rock Slide|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Iron Head|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

====Subsequent battles====
Lacey uses this team in both her Elite Four battle and when challenged at the [[League Club Room]]. She sends out her {{p|Excadrill}} last and will {{Tera}}stallize it at the first opportunity.
{{Party/Single
|color={{fairy color}}
|bordercolor={{fairy color dark}}
|headcolor={{fairy color light}}
|sprite=VSLacey.png
|size=x100px|width=160px
|prize={{tt|{{PDollar}}12,800|First battle}}/{{tt|{{PDollar}}20,400|League Club Room}}
|class2=of the BB League Elite Four
|classlink2=BB League Elite Four (Trainer class)
|name=Lacey
|game=SV
|location=Blueberry Academy
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=547
|pokemon=Whimsicott
|gender=female
|level={{tt|78|First battle}}/{{tt|83|League Club Room}}
|type1=Grass
|type2=Fairy
|ability=Prankster
|held=Focus Sash
|move1=Light Screen|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Status
|move2=Tailwind|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Status
|move3=Energy Ball|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Special
|move4=Moonblast|move4type=Fairy|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=210
|pokemon=Granbull
|gender=female
|level={{tt|78|First battle}}/{{tt|83|League Club Room}}
|type1=Fairy
|ability=Intimidate
|held=Expert Belt
|move1=Play Rough|move1type=Fairy|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Fire Punch|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Ice Punch|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Stomping Tantrum|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=730
|pokemon=Primarina
|gender=female
|level={{tt|79|First battle}}/{{tt|84|League Club Room}}
|type1=Water
|type2=Fairy
|ability=Liquid Voice
|held=Throat Spray
|move1=Hyper Voice|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special
|move2=Moonblast|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Special
|move3=Ice Beam|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special
|move4=Shadow Ball|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Div|color={{fairy color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=080
|pokemon=Slowbro
|form=-Galar
|gender=female
|level={{tt|79|First battle}}/{{tt|84|League Club Room}}
|type1=Poison
|type2=Psychic
|ability=Quick Draw
|held=Sitrus Berry
|move1=Shell Side Arm|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Special
|move2=Psychic|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special
|move3=Flamethrower|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Special
|move4=Ice Beam|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=869
|pokemon=Alcremie
|img=HOME869RuSB
|gender=female
|level={{tt|79|First battle}}/{{tt|84|League Club Room}}
|type1=Fairy
|ability=Sweet Veil
|held=Leftovers
|move1=Decorate|move1type=Fairy|move1cat=Status
|move2=Recover|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Giga Drain|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Special
|move4=Alluring Voice|move4type=Fairy|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=530
|pokemon=Excadrill
|gender=male
|level={{tt|80|First battle}}/{{tt|85|League Club Room}}
|type1=Ground|type2=Steel
|tera=Fairy
|ability=Mold Breaker
|held=Assault Vest
|move1=Tera Blast|move1type=Fairy|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Iron Head|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Rock Tomb|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=High Horsepower|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

====Traded to the player====
Upon the third unique interaction with Lacey in the League Club Room, she will trade a Snubbull to the player in exchange for almost any Pokémon excluding {{Shiny}}, {{pkmn2|Legendary}}, or [[Mythical Pokémon]].

{{G9event/head
|ndex=0209
|ball=Nest
|pokemon=Snubbull
|gender=m
|level=18
|teratype=Fairy
|type=Fairy
|ot=Lacey
|id=816963
|ability=Intimidate
|nature=Adamant
|met=a Link Trade
|ribbon=Partner
|move1=Ice Fang|move1type=Ice|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Fire Fang|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Bite|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Lick|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Physical}}
{{G9event/entrybottom|sv|[[In-game trade]]|}}
{{G9event/footer|scale=128}}

==Gallery==
===Artwork===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{Indigo Disk color dark}}; background: #{{fairy color}}; font-size:80%""
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background:#{{fairy color light}}" | [[File:Scarlet Violet Lacey.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|2px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background: #{{fairy color light}}; overflow:hidden; width:100px; height:150px"| [[File:The Indigo Disk key art.png|x250px]]
|-
| {{color2|000|The Indigo Disk}}
| In {{color2|000|The Indigo Disk}} key art
|}

===Game assets===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Indigo Disk color dark}}; background: #{{fairy color}}; font-size:80%""
|-
| colspan="5" style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background:#{{fairy color dark}}; font-size:125%; color:white" | '''{{color2|fff|Generation IX}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background: #{{fairy color light}};" | [[File:VSLacey.png|x150px]]
|-
| '''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}''' Model
|}

==Quotes==
{{main|Lacey/Quotes}}

==Music==
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background: #{{fairy color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Indigo Disk color dark}}"
|- style="background:#{{fairy color light}}"
! Games
! Location
! Song name(Japanese)
! Song name(English)
! Composition
! Arrangement
|- style="background:#FFF"
! rowspan="5" |{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}
| When battling Lacey for the first time
| 戦闘！学園のトレーナー
| Battle! (Academy Trainer)
| [[Junichi Masuda]] [[Minako Adachi]]
| Haruka Soeda
|-
| In cutscenes with the BB Elite Four
| 学園の日常
| Daily Life at the Academy
| [[Minako Adachi]] [[Hitomi Satō]]
| [[Hitomi Satō]]
|-
| When clearing Lacey's Elite Trial
| 四天王チャレンジ・クリア！
| You Completed the Elite Trial!
| [[Hitomi Satō]]
| [[Hitomi Satō]]
|-
| When battling Lacey in every other instance
| 戦闘！ブルベリーグ四天王
| Battle! (BB League Elite Four)
| [[Minako Adachi]]
| [[Minako Adachi]]
|-
| When defeating Lacey in every other instance
| ブリベリーグ四天王に勝利！
| Victory! (BB League Elite Four)
| [[Minako Adachi]]
| [[Minako Adachi]]
|}

==Trivia==
* The French official website for {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} misspelled Lacey's French name (Taro) as "Tara" in the subheading for her.<ref>(June 21, 2023). "[https://web.archive.org/web/20230622015245/https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/fr-fr/news/dlc_characters/ Des personnages que vous rencontrerez à l’Institut Myrtille]." Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet Official Website (French) (Archive as of June 22, 2023)</ref><ref>"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZh1GZcHQBg Le trésor enfoui de la Zone Zéro : nouvelle bande-annonce]." [https://www.youtube.com/@PokemonOfficielFR La chaîne officielle Pokémon en français]. ''YouTube''.</ref> This error was fixed as of September 11, 2023.<ref name=SVsiteFR>(June 21, 2023). "[https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/fr-fr/news/dlc_characters/ Des personnages que vous rencontrerez à l’Institut Myrtille]." Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet Official Website (French)</ref>
* Lacey is the first [[Elite Four]] member to specialize in {{type|Fairy}} Pokémon.
* Lacey is the only member of the BB Elite Four whose designated Terastallized Pokémon is not of her specialty type prior to being Terastallized. It is also the only such Pokémon to be [[Pokémon discovery|first discovered]] in [[Unova]].
** Lacey is also the only member of the BB Elite Four to use more than one Pokémon not of her specialty type.
* While Lacey refers to her usage of {{p|Plusle}} and {{p|Minun}} in her first battle as her "Plus-Minus strategy", they each have their {{Hidden Ability|Abilities}} {{a|Lightning Rod}} and {{a|Volt Absorb}} rather than {{a|Plus}} and {{a|Minus}}, respectively, and her strategy relies on using {{m|Discharge}} to trigger them.
* Lacey's [[Rotom Phone]] uses a [[List of clothing (Scarlet and Violet)#Rotom Phone|Fairy Case]].
* Lacey's trial, a Pokémon quiz, is the same as that employed by [[Opal]], the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Ballonlea]] in the Galar region.

==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="float:left; background: #{{fairy color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{Indigo Disk color}}"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|-
| Japanese
| タロ ''Taro''
| From ''{{wp|taro}}'', similar to ヤーコン ''Yakon'' ([[Clay]]) being named after a root vegetable
|-
| English
| Lacey
| From an anagram of ''[[Clay]]'', and ''{{wp|Araceae}}'' (plant family that includes taro) or ''Colocasia violacea'' (synonym for ''Colocasia esculenta'', scientific name of taro)
|-
| German
| Tara
| From ''taro''
|-
| French
| Taro
| From her Japanese name
|-
| Spanish
| Aroa
|From ''Araceae'' (plant family that includes taro) and ''taro''
|-
| Italian
| Rupi
| Possibly from ''purple''
|-
| Korean
| 타로 ''Taro''
| Transcription of her Japanese name
|-
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 紫竽 ''Zǐyú''
| rowspan="2" | From 紫 ''zǐ / jí'' (purple) and 芋 ''yù / yuhk'' (taro)
|-
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 紫竽 ''Jíyùh''
|}
{{-}}

==References==
<references/>
{{-}}

{{BB League}} 
{{Project CharacterDex notice}}

[[Category:Elite Four Trainers]]
[[Category:Trainers with Tera Orbs]]
[[Category:Fairy-type Trainers]]

[[fr:Taro]]
[[de:Tara]]
[[es:Aroa]]
[[it:Rupi]]
[[ja:タロ]]
[[zh:紫竽]]

Lacey

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{{Character Infobox
|color={{fairy color}}
|corecolor={{fairy color light}}
|bordercolor={{fairy color dark}}
|name=Lacey
|jname=タロ
|tmname=Taro
|image=Scarlet Violet Lacey.png
|size=150px
|caption=Artwork from Scarlet and Violet DLC
|gender=Female
|hometown=[[Nimbasa City]]<ref>Map Mission Guide: ''From Nimbasa City in Unova.'' (Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: The Indigo Disk)</ref>
|region=[[Unova]]
|relatives=[[Clay]] (father)<ref name="father"/>
|eyes=Yellow
|hair=Light pink
}}
{{Character Infobox/Game
|color={{Indigo Disk color light}}
|gen={{gen|IX}}
|games={{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}}
|trainer=[[Pokémon Trainer]], {{tc|BB League Elite Four}}
}}
{{Character Infobox/Team
|color={{Indigo Disk color light}}
|member={{DL|Blueberry Academy|BB League}}
|rank=Elite Four
|specialty={{t|Fairy}} types
}}
|}

'''Lacey''' (Japanese: '''タロ''' ''Taro'') is a character introduced in [[The Indigo Disk]] in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}. She is a second-year student attending [[Blueberry Academy]], and a member of the {{DL|Blueberry Academy|BB League}} [[Elite Four]]. She uses {{type|Fairy}} Pokémon.

==In the core series games==
Lacey is a girl who likes cute Pokémon, which led to her becoming a Trainer of {{t|Fairy}} types. Her father is [[Driftveil City]] [[Gym Leader]] [[Clay]],<ref name="father">Lacey: ''"You created such a stir, challenging my daddy to a battle right there in your fancy party dress!"'' [[Nemona]]: ''"[...] I’m glad! [[Clay]]’s very kind!"'' ({{g|Scarlet and Violet}}: [[The Indigo Disk]])</ref> with whom she shares the same {{p|Excadrill|ace Pokémon}}. When interacting with [[Nemona]] in the [[League Club Room]], she and Lacey are revealed to know each other, with Nemona having battled her father in the middle of a fancy party.<ref name="father"/> She has a habit of crossing her arms in an X-formation to show her disapproval whenever she disagrees with something. She is ranked as the second-strongest member of the Elite Four at Blueberry Academy, situated at [[Coastal Plaza]].

Lacey is the first person the player meets upon their arrival at Blueberry Academy, giving the player their first battle there and introducing them to the [[Terarium]] and [[Blueberry Quest]]s. Later, she is met at the [[Blueberry Academy Cafeteria]], where she votes against [[Drayton]]'s proposition of letting the player participate in the {{DL|Blueberry Academy|BB League}}, but is ultimately outvoted. Her Elite Trial is a Pokémon quiz consisting of five questions that the player must answer correctly. After the trial has been cleared, Lacey can be battled. She rewards the player with {{TM|227|Alluring Voice}} upon being beaten.

After the player has caught {{p|Terapagos}}, Lacey can occasionally be found in the League Club Room, where she offers to [[rematch]] the player once a day.

===Pokémon===
Lacey keeps her Pokémon in [[Nest Ball]]s.

====First battle====
Winning this fight is not mandatory. The player will not [[black out]] and the story will progress either way.
{{Party/Single
|color={{fairy color}}
|bordercolor={{fairy color dark}}
|headcolor={{fairy color light}}
|sprite=VSLacey.png
|size=x100px|width=160px
|prize={{PDollar}}5,184
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Lacey
|game=SV
|location=Blueberry Academy
|pokemon=3}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=311
|pokemon=Plusle
|gender=male
|level=70
|type1=Electric
|ability=Lightning Rod
|move1=Discharge|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Alluring Voice|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Special
|move3=Grass Knot|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=312
|pokemon=Minun
|gender=female
|level=70
|type1=Electric
|ability=Volt Absorb
|move1=Helping Hand|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Discharge|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Special
|move3=Swift|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=530
|pokemon=Excadrill
|gender=male
|level=70
|type1=Ground
|type2=Steel
|ability=Mold Breaker
|move1=High Horsepower|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Physical
|move2=X-Scissor|move2type=Bug|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Rock Slide|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Iron Head|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

====Subsequent battles====
Lacey uses this team in both her Elite Four battle and when challenged at the [[League Club Room]]. She sends out her {{p|Excadrill}} last and will {{Tera}}stallize it at the first opportunity.
{{Party/Single
|color={{fairy color}}
|bordercolor={{fairy color dark}}
|headcolor={{fairy color light}}
|sprite=VSLacey.png
|size=x100px|width=160px
|prize={{tt|{{PDollar}}12,800|First battle}}/{{tt|{{PDollar}}20,400|League Club Room}}
|class2=of the BB League Elite Four
|classlink2=BB League Elite Four (Trainer class)
|name=Lacey
|game=SV
|location=Blueberry Academy
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=547
|pokemon=Whimsicott
|gender=female
|level={{tt|78|First battle}}/{{tt|83|League Club Room}}
|type1=Grass
|type2=Fairy
|ability=Prankster
|held=Focus Sash
|move1=Light Screen|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Status
|move2=Tailwind|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Status
|move3=Energy Ball|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Special
|move4=Moonblast|move4type=Fairy|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=210
|pokemon=Granbull
|gender=female
|level={{tt|78|First battle}}/{{tt|83|League Club Room}}
|type1=Fairy
|ability=Intimidate
|held=Expert Belt
|move1=Play Rough|move1type=Fairy|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Fire Punch|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Ice Punch|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Stomping Tantrum|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=730
|pokemon=Primarina
|gender=female
|level={{tt|79|First battle}}/{{tt|84|League Club Room}}
|type1=Water
|type2=Fairy
|ability=Liquid Voice
|held=Throat Spray
|move1=Hyper Voice|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special
|move2=Moonblast|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Special
|move3=Ice Beam|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special
|move4=Shadow Ball|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Div|color={{fairy color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=080
|pokemon=Slowbro
|form=-Galar
|gender=female
|level={{tt|79|First battle}}/{{tt|84|League Club Room}}
|type1=Poison
|type2=Psychic
|ability=Quick Draw
|held=Sitrus Berry
|move1=Shell Side Arm|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Special
|move2=Psychic|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special
|move3=Flamethrower|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Special
|move4=Ice Beam|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=869
|pokemon=Alcremie
|img=HOME869RuSB
|gender=female
|level={{tt|79|First battle}}/{{tt|84|League Club Room}}
|type1=Fairy
|ability=Sweet Veil
|held=Leftovers
|move1=Decorate|move1type=Fairy|move1cat=Status
|move2=Recover|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Giga Drain|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Special
|move4=Alluring Voice|move4type=Fairy|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=530
|pokemon=Excadrill
|gender=male
|level={{tt|80|First battle}}/{{tt|85|League Club Room}}
|type1=Ground|type2=Steel
|tera=Fairy
|ability=Mold Breaker
|held=Assault Vest
|move1=Tera Blast|move1type=Fairy|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Iron Head|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Rock Tomb|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=High Horsepower|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

====Traded to the player====
Upon the third unique interaction with Lacey in the League Club Room, she will trade a Snubbull to the player in exchange for almost any Pokémon excluding {{Shiny}}, {{pkmn2|Legendary}}, or [[Mythical Pokémon]].

{{G9event/head
|ndex=0209
|ball=Nest
|pokemon=Snubbull
|gender=m
|level=18
|teratype=Fairy
|type=Fairy
|ot=Lacey
|id=816963
|ability=Intimidate
|nature=Adamant
|met=a Link Trade
|ribbon=Partner
|move1=Ice Fang|move1type=Ice|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Fire Fang|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Bite|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Lick|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Physical}}
{{G9event/entrybottom|sv|[[In-game trade]]|}}
{{G9event/footer|scale=128}}

==Gallery==
===Artwork===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{Indigo Disk color dark}}; background: #{{fairy color}}; font-size:80%""
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background:#{{fairy color light}}" | [[File:Scarlet Violet Lacey.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|2px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background: #{{fairy color light}}; overflow:hidden; width:100px; height:150px"| [[File:The Indigo Disk key art.png|x250px]]
|-
| {{color2|000|The Indigo Disk}}
| In {{color2|000|The Indigo Disk}} key art
|}

===Game assets===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Indigo Disk color dark}}; background: #{{fairy color}}; font-size:80%""
|-
| colspan="5" style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background:#{{fairy color dark}}; font-size:125%; color:white" | '''{{color2|fff|Generation IX}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background: #{{fairy color light}};" | [[File:VSLacey.png|x150px]]
|-
| '''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}''' Model
|}

==Quotes==
{{main|Lacey/Quotes}}

==Music==
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background: #{{fairy color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Indigo Disk color dark}}"
|- style="background:#{{fairy color light}}"
! Games
! Location
! Song name(Japanese)
! Song name(English)
! Composition
! Arrangement
|- style="background:#FFF"
! rowspan="5" |{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}
| When battling Lacey for the first time
| 戦闘！学園のトレーナー
| Battle! (Academy Trainer)
| [[Junichi Masuda]] [[Minako Adachi]]
| Haruka Soeda
|-
| In cutscenes with the BB Elite Four
| 学園の日常
| Daily Life at the Academy
| [[Minako Adachi]] [[Hitomi Satō]]
| [[Hitomi Satō]]
|-
| When clearing Lacey's Elite Trial
| 四天王チャレンジ・クリア！
| You Completed the Elite Trial!
| [[Hitomi Satō]]
| [[Hitomi Satō]]
|-
| When battling Lacey in every other instance
| 戦闘！ブルベリーグ四天王
| Battle! (BB League Elite Four)
| [[Minako Adachi]]
| [[Minako Adachi]]
|-
| When defeating Lacey in every other instance
| ブリベリーグ四天王に勝利！
| Victory! (BB League Elite Four)
| [[Minako Adachi]]
| [[Minako Adachi]]
|}

==Trivia==
* The French official website for {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} misspelled Lacey's French name (Taro) as "Tara" in the subheading for her.<ref>(June 21, 2023). "[https://web.archive.org/web/20230622015245/https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/fr-fr/news/dlc_characters/ Des personnages que vous rencontrerez à l’Institut Myrtille]." Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet Official Website (French) (Archive as of June 22, 2023)</ref><ref>"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZh1GZcHQBg Le trésor enfoui de la Zone Zéro : nouvelle bande-annonce]." [https://www.youtube.com/@PokemonOfficielFR La chaîne officielle Pokémon en français]. ''YouTube''.</ref> This error was fixed as of September 11, 2023.<ref name=SVsiteFR>(June 21, 2023). "[https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/fr-fr/news/dlc_characters/ Des personnages que vous rencontrerez à l’Institut Myrtille]." Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet Official Website (French)</ref>
* Lacey is the first [[Elite Four]] member to specialize in {{type|Fairy}} Pokémon.
* Lacey is the only member of the BB Elite Four whose designated Terastallized Pokémon is not of her specialty type prior to being Terastallized. It is also the only such Pokémon to be [[Pokémon discovery|first discovered]] in [[Unova]].
** Lacey is also the only member of the BB Elite Four to use more than one Pokémon not of her specialty type.
* While Lacey refers to her usage of {{p|Plusle}} and {{p|Minun}} in her first battle as her "Plus-Minus strategy", they each have their {{Hidden Ability|Abilities}} {{a|Lightning Rod}} and {{a|Volt Absorb}} rather than {{a|Plus}} and {{a|Minus}}, respectively, and her strategy relies on using {{m|Discharge}} to trigger them.
* Lacey's [[Rotom Phone]] uses a [[List of clothing (Scarlet and Violet)#Rotom Phone|Fairy Case]].
* Lacey's trial, a Pokémon quiz, is the same as that employed by [[Opal]] the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Ballonlea]] in the Galar region.

==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="float:left; background: #{{fairy color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{Indigo Disk color}}"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|-
| Japanese
| タロ ''Taro''
| From ''{{wp|taro}}'', similar to ヤーコン ''Yakon'' ([[Clay]]) being named after a root vegetable
|-
| English
| Lacey
| From an anagram of ''[[Clay]]'', and ''{{wp|Araceae}}'' (plant family that includes taro) or ''Colocasia violacea'' (synonym for ''Colocasia esculenta'', scientific name of taro)
|-
| German
| Tara
| From ''taro''
|-
| French
| Taro
| From her Japanese name
|-
| Spanish
| Aroa
|From ''Araceae'' (plant family that includes taro) and ''taro''
|-
| Italian
| Rupi
| Possibly from ''purple''
|-
| Korean
| 타로 ''Taro''
| Transcription of her Japanese name
|-
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 紫竽 ''Zǐyú''
| rowspan="2" | From 紫 ''zǐ / jí'' (purple) and 芋 ''yù / yuhk'' (taro)
|-
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 紫竽 ''Jíyùh''
|}
{{-}}

==References==
<references/>
{{-}}

{{BB League}} 
{{Project CharacterDex notice}}

[[Category:Elite Four Trainers]]
[[Category:Trainers with Tera Orbs]]
[[Category:Fairy-type Trainers]]

[[fr:Taro]]
[[de:Tara]]
[[es:Aroa]]
[[it:Rupi]]
[[ja:タロ]]
[[zh:紫竽]]

JN132

2024-06-06T09:20:05Z

ArrowMcLarenSP: /* Trivia */

{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=JN131 |
prevtitle=Paring Pokémon While Parrying! |
nextcode=JN133 |
nexttitle=The Mew from Here! |
series=Pokémon Journeys: The Series |
colorscheme=Galar}}
{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=JN132 |
altepcode=EP1217 |
colorscheme=Galar |
title_en=Partners in Time! |
title_ja=ファイナルⅣ　「相棒」 |
title_ja_trans=The Finals IV: "Partner" |
broadcast_jp=November 11, 2022 |
broadcast_us=June 23, 2023 |
en_op=[[With You]] |
ja_op=[[One, Two, Three|１・２・３]] |
ja_ed=[[Supereffective Type|バツグンタイプ]] |
olmteam=Team Kato |
scenarion=1 |
scenario=冨岡淳広 |
storyboardn=1 |
storyboard=冨安大貴 |
directorn=2 |
director=大賀まこと |
director2=森山愛弓 |
artn=1 |
art=安田周平 |
morecredits=yes |
epstaffpage=JN131-JN140 |
footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|ss|132}}
* {{BMGf|294801|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|295095|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|296921|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''Partners in Time!''' (Japanese: '''ファイナルⅣ　「相棒」''' ''The Finals IV: "Partner"'') is the 132nd episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and the 1,217th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on November 11, 2022, in Canada on April 8, 2023, in South Africa on April 18, 2023, in Australia on May 8, 2023, and in the United States on June 23, 2023.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==


The final round of the Pokémon World Coronation Series Masters Eight Tournament is roaring along, and the power generated by 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt and G-Max Wildfire causes a storm of Galar particles! But the Legendary Pokémon Eternatus appears, quelling the disturbance and recharging Leon and Ash’s Dynamax bands. Leon Gigantamaxes his Cinderace, and Ash has Pikachu Gigantamax, too. Pikachu wins the matchup, leaving it and Leon’s Charizard to battle to the end. The battle is like nothing anyone has seen before, and all of Ash’s friends and Pokémon show him and Pikachu their support. In the end, Pikachu wins, and Ash becomes the new World Champion!

==Plot==
[[File:Leon Gigantamax Cinderace.png|thumb|left|250px|Leon's Gigantamax Cinderace making its entrance]]
{{TP|Leon|Eternatus}} has appeared above [[Wyndon Stadium]] during the [[Masters Eight Tournament]] finals. Reporting the situation to her grandmother, [[Sonia]] informs [[Professor Magnolia]] of the high activity of [[Galar particle]]s in the area, which is likely the reason why Eternatus was drawn there. With a roar, the [[Legendary Pokémon]] fires a {{m|Dynamax Cannon}} into the sky, causing the dark clouds above the stadium to part and the Galar particles to stabilize, showing that Eternatus had come here to protect [[Galar]]. Following one more roar, Eternatus flies away. {{an|Leon}} thanks Eternatus for protecting them and points out to {{Ash}} that the {{pkmn|category|Gigantic Pokémon}} left them a parting gift in the form of recharged [[Dynamax Band]]s. He [[recall]]s his {{TP|Leon|Charizard}} and uses his rejuvenated Dynamax Band on {{p|Cinderace}}'s {{i|Poké Ball}}, performing his second [[Gigantamax]] in this [[Full Battle]]. Ash decides to respond in kind, loading {{AP|Pikachu}} with power from his own Dynamax Band and tossing him to the battlefield as the Mouse Pokémon Gigantamaxes as well. Both Pokémon launch their respective [[G-Max Move]]s, {{m|G-Max Fireball}} and {{m|G-Max Volt Crash}}. Both attacks land, despite the attempts at holding them back, creating a pair of giant explosions. When the smoke clears, it turns out the extreme power exerted by the two Pokémon has caused them to revert to normal prematurely. Moments later, Cinderace collapses, ending the Gigantamax showdown in Pikachu's victory and leaving both {{pkmn|Trainer}}s with their last Pokémon.
[[File:Misty Blue Bikini.png|thumb|250px|Misty watching the battle]]
Leon sends Charizard back out, preparing for the final clash between two partner Pokémon. Leon thanks Ash for giving him such an exciting {{pkmn|battle}} and resolves to keep doing his best until the very end. Ash is also fired up, declaring the this battle is a culmination of everything he's experienced since [[EP001|he first met Pikachu]], which is why he fully intends to win. Pikachu begins the confrontation with {{m|Quick Attack}}, avoiding an {{m|Ancient Power}} before landing a hit that he tries to follow up with {{m|Iron Tail}}. Charizard pushes Pikachu back with its own tail and then uses {{m|Air Slash}} to bombard both Pikachu and the battlefield around him. A {{m|Fire Blast}} follows, which Pikachu stops with {{m|Electroweb}}, giving him enough time to get out of the blast radius. Next comes a meeting of Fire Blast and {{m|Thunderbolt}}, which pushes both Pokémon back. When Pikachu uses Iron Tail once again, Leon lets Charizard take the hit, leaving Pikachu open for a close-range {{m|Dragon Pulse}} that blows him back, with him only narrowly escaping its full force by blasting it apart with Thunderbolt.
[[File:May Max JN.png|thumb|left|250px|May, Max, and Serena watching the battle]]
Ash and Pikachu are still far from done and express their determination with a grand display of {{t|Electric}} power from Pikachu. Filled with excitement, Leon and Charizard respond in kind with a show of Charizard's {{t|Fire}} power. While Sonia looks down at Leon from the stands and reminisces how much he has grown since she first battled against him as a child, Pikachu strikes Charizard with a blindingly fast Quick Attack. Once more, Charizard uses Ancient Power, which Pikachu evades by jumping from floating rock to another, until he's running upside down along the arc running over the stadium. Charizard pursues Pikachu while using Air Slash, which Pikachu meets with a series of Iron Tails as he drops back down. Dodging Pikachu's last Iron Tail swing, Charizard releases another Fire Blast. Ash calls for a Thunderbolt to stop it, but Pikachu fails to react in time, allowing Charizard's devastating Fire [[move]] to finally make contact. When the smoke clears, it becomes clear that Pikachu has taken heavy [[damage]] from the hit. The entire stadium and all of [[Ash's friends]] watching the battle descend into a deafening silence while Pikachu breathes heavily and struggles to stay conscious. Pikachu's vision grows blurry, and he collapses.
[[File:Ash JN backwards hat.png|thumb|250px|Ash flipping his hat backwards]]
Pikachu recalls Ash's words from the time they first met and how he {{m|Thunder Shock|shocked}} him on sight, before waking up in a white void, with {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, {{AP|Squirtle}}, {{AP|Charizard}}, {{AP|Butterfree}}, and {{AP|Pidgeot}} appearing around him. Looking around, Pikachu sees the rest of Ash's [[Kanto]] Pokémon, as well as his Pokémon friends from [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], [[Sinnoh]], [[Unova]], [[Kalos]], [[Alola]], and the current [[Party|team]], all cheering for him. Finally, Ash himself also appears, telling Pikachu how all of their companions are at their side. With the support of his friends from past and present alike on his side, Pikachu stands back up and releases a massive eruption of electricity, which also occurs in the real world. Flipping his {{AP|hat}} backwards, Ash declares that the next attack will finish it. Leon grows equally excited and tosses his own hat aside to show he's putting everything into his next blow as well. Filled with passion, Ash and Leon order their respective partners to use Thunderbolt and Fire Blast while diving at each other. The two fired-up Pokémon crash into each other in a literal head-to-head collision, putting everything they have into use in order to overpower the other.
[[File:Ash and Pikachu.png|thumb|left|250px|Ash hugging Pikachu]]
Waking up at a [[Pokémon Center]], Pikachu sees Ash and starts recalling how the battle ended. Following the fierce clash, both Pokémon are pushed back. Charizard lets out a determined roar, but then slowly keels over and falls down. The official judgment is made: Charizard is [[Fainting|unable to battle]], meaning that the winner of the Masters Eight Tournament and the new Monarch is Ash. The stadium explodes with cheers at the birth of a new {{pkmn|Champion|World Champion}} and Ash rushes to scoop the thoroughly exhausted Pikachu into his arms for a celebratory hug. Back at the present, Ash congratulates Pikachu for winning the battle as his partner happily jumps into his arms once again. Leon enters the room and thanks Ash for the fun battle before telling him how this match actually reminded him of his first-ever battle against Sonia, which had taught him the excitement of battling and even the frustration of losing. He declares that from now on, he's just another challenger, and both he and Ash promise to battle again someday. They are subsequently joined by {{an|Dawn}} and [[Chloe]], who tell them the awards ceremony is about to begin.

With the whole {{pkmn|world}} watching, Leon presents Ash with a golden trophy, which is so heavy that he needs the support of his team to lift it. At [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]], all of {{cat|Ash's Pokémon}} let off a fireworks display of moves as they joyously celebrate their Trainer's victory. In their skybox, {{an|Cynthia}} and [[Diantha]] are feeling so excited by the battle they just witnessed that they decide to also have one right away. In the stands, {{TRT}} is so caught up in their happiness at Ash winning that they completely forget about their plan to steal his Pokémon. The entire stadium cheers for Ash as he raises the trophy up high and the latest [[World Coronation Series]] season comes to a close.

The next morning, Ash is woken up from his sleep at the {{DL|Wyndon|Rose of the Rondelands}} hotel by a [[JN134|phone call]] from [[Goh]]. Figuring it must be about {{p|Mew}}, Ash wakes Pikachu up and happily responds to the call.

==Major events==

[[File:Ash Monarch.png|thumb|220px|Ash holding the World Championship Trophy]]
* {{TP|Leon|Eternatus}} restores energy to {{an|Leon}} and {{Ash}}'s [[Dynamax Band]]s and returns to the {{pkmn2|wild}}.
* {{an|Brock}} is revealed to have met {{an|Alexa}} and reunited with {{an|Cilan}}.
* {{an|May}} is revealed to have returned to [[Hoenn]], and she and [[Max]] are revealed to have met {{an|Serena}} and [[Lisia]].
* The [[Full Battle]] between Ash and Leon ends in Ash's victory, making him the new Monarch and {{pkmn|Champion|World Champion}}.
* {{an|Dawn}} meets Leon for the first time.
* The [[World Coronation Series|Pokémon World Coronation Series]] [[Masters Eight Tournament]] ends.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* [[Gigantamax]] {{p|Cinderace}}

=====Main series debuts=====
* [[Brock's Blissey]]

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|May}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Iris}}
* {{an|Serena}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* {{Tracey}}
* [[Max]]
* {{an|Cilan}}
* {{an|Clemont}}
* {{an|Bonnie}}
* {{an|Lana}}
* {{an|Kiawe}}
* {{an|Lillie}}
* {{an|Sophocles}}
* {{an|Mallow}}
* [[Goh]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* {{Delia}}
* {{Gary}}
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Todd Snap]]
* {{an|Cynthia}}
* {{an|Alexa}}
* [[Diantha]]
* {{an|Professor Kukui}}
* {{an|Gladion}}
* {{an|Professor Burnet}}
* [[Chloe]]
* {{an|Leon}}
* [[Rose]]
* [[Sonia]]
* [[Horace]]
* [[Lei]]
* [[Oleana]]
* [[Professor Magnolia]]
* [[Lisia]]
* [[Hop]]
* [[Gym guide|Dan]]
* [[Announcer]]
* Crowd

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}}; [[Pikachu in a cap|World Cap]]; [[Gigantamax]])
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Dedenne}} ({{OP|Clemont|Dedenne}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ({{an|Rotom Pokédex}})
* {{p|Butterfree}} ({{OP|Ash|Butterfree}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Pidgeot}} ({{OP|Ash|Pidgeot}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Ash|Charizard}})
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|Ash|Squirtle}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Kingler}} ({{OP|Ash|Kingler}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Primeape}} ({{OP|Ash|Primeape}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Muk}} ({{OP|Ash|Muk}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Tauros}} ({{OP|Ash|Tauros}}; ×30)
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ({{Ash}}'s; [[Mimey]]; fantasy)
* {{p|Lapras}} ({{OP|Ash|Lapras}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Snorlax}} ({{OP|Ash|Snorlax}})
* {{p|Heracross}} ({{OP|Ash|Heracross}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Bayleef}} ({{OP|Ash|Bayleef}})
* {{p|Quilava}} ({{OP|Ash|Quilava}})
* {{p|Totodile}} ({{OP|Ash|Totodile}})
* {{p|Noctowl}} ({{OP|Ash|Noctowl}}; {{Shiny}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Donphan}} ({{OP|Ash|Donphan}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Larvitar}} ({{OP|Ash|Larvitar}}; unofficial; fantasy)
* {{p|Swellow}} ({{OP|Ash|Swellow}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Sceptile}} ({{OP|Ash|Sceptile}})
* {{p|Corphish}} ({{OP|Ash|Corphish}})
* {{p|Torkoal}} ({{OP|Ash|Torkoal}})
* {{p|Glalie}} ({{OP|Ash|Glalie}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Staraptor}} ({{OP|Ash|Staraptor}})
* {{p|Torterra}} ({{OP|Ash|Torterra}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Infernape}} ({{OP|Ash|Infernape}})
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Ash|Buizel}})
* {{p|Gliscor}} ({{OP|Ash|Gliscor}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Gible}} ({{OP|Ash|Gible}})
* {{p|Unfezant}} ({{OP|Ash|Unfezant}}; female; fantasy)
* {{p|Oshawott}} ({{OP|Ash|Oshawott}})
* {{p|Pignite}} ({{OP|Ash|Pignite}})
* {{p|Snivy}} ({{OP|Ash|Snivy}})
* {{p|Scraggy}} ({{OP|Ash|Scraggy}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Leavanny}} ({{OP|Ash|Leavanny}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Palpitoad}} ({{OP|Ash|Palpitoad}})
* {{p|Boldore}} ({{OP|Ash|Boldore}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Krookodile}} ({{OP|Ash|Krookodile}})
* {{p|Greninja}} ({{OP|Ash|Greninja}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Talonflame}} ({{OP|Ash|Talonflame}})
* {{p|Hawlucha}} ({{OP|Ash|Hawlucha}})
* {{p|Goodra}} ({{OP|Ash|Goodra}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Noivern}} ({{OP|Ash|Noivern}})
* {{p|Rowlet}} ({{OP|Ash|Rowlet}})
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Ash|Lycanroc}}; {{form|Lycanroc|Dusk Form}})
* {{p|Incineroar}} ({{OP|Ash|Incineroar}})
* {{p|Solgaleo}} ({{Ash}}'s; {{DL|Nebby|In the anime|Nebby}}; unofficial; fantasy)
* {{p|Naganadel}} ({{OP|Ash|Naganadel}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Melmetal}} ({{OP|Ash|Melmetal}})
* {{p|Dragonite}} ({{OP|Ash|Dragonite}})
* {{p|Gengar}} ({{OP|Ash|Gengar}})
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Ash|Lucario}})
* {{p|Sirfetch'd}} ({{OP|Ash|Sirfetch'd}})
* {{p|Dracovish}} ({{OP|Ash|Dracovish}})
* {{p|Psyduck}} ({{OP|Misty|Psyduck}})
* {{p|Gyarados}} ({{OP|Misty|Gyarados}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Blissey}} ({{OP|Brock|Blissey}})
* {{p|Glaceon}} ({{OP|May|Glaceon}})
* {{p|Ambipom}} ({{OP|Dawn|Ambipom}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Pansage}} ({{OP|Cilan|Pansage}})
* {{p|Sylveon}} ({{OP|Serena|Sylveon}})
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{an|Lana}}'s; [[Sandy]])
* {{p|Turtonator}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Turtonator}})
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; [[Alolan form]]; [[Snowy]])
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Tsareena}} ({{OP|Mallow|Tsareena}})
* {{p|Morpeko}} ({{OP|James|Morpeko}}; {{form|Morpeko|Full Belly Mode and Hangry Mode}})
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{OP|Chloe|Eevee}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Professor Cerise]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Charmander}} ({{OP|Leon|Charizard}}; flashback)
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Leon|Charizard}})
* {{p|Eternatus}} ({{OP|Leon|Eternatus}}; leaves)
* {{p|Cinderace}} ({{an|Leon}}'s; [[Gigantamax]])
* {{p|Helioptile}} ({{an|Alexa}}'s)
* {{p|Altaria}} ([[Lisia]]'s; Ali)
* {{p|Rookidee}} ([[Sonia]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Indeedee}} ([[Nurse Joy]]'s; male)
* {{p|Indeedee}} ([[Nurse Joy]]'s; female)
* {{p|Aegislash}} ([[Gym guide|Dan]]'s)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Team Rocket]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Zigzagoon}} ([[Galarian form|Galarian Form]]; ×3)
* {{p|Manectric}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Meowstic}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Dottler}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Gossifleur}} (×3)
* {{p|Rotom}} ({{DL|Battle judge|Drone Rotom}}; multiple)

==Trivia==
[[File:JN132 AS.png|thumb|220px|The "After the story" artwork for this episode]]
* [[Get Inspired! Let's Solve a Poké Riddle!!]]: {{p|Cinderace}}
* This is the last episode to air in Japan before the release of {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.
* {{Ash}} and {{an|Leon}} read out this episode's title card.
* There are no [[eyecatch]]es in this episode.
* Special screenings of Ash's victory ceremony were held in {{wp|Shibuya}}.<ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1591033678721089536</ref>
* This episode's commercial break does not occur at the halfway point, like it usually does, instead taking place during the final clash of the battle.
* This episode concludes the thirteen-part [[World Coronation Series|Pokémon World Coronation Series]] [[Masters Eight Tournament]] arc.
* [[Shinji Miyazaki]]'s music from ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'', ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'', ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'', and ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' is reused as background music in this episode.
* [[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master]]'s original 1997 version is used as an insert song in the original version, while [[Pokémon Theme#Opening animation: Dub Movie 20 OP|Pokémon Theme (Gotta Catch 'Em All)]] is used in the English dub.
* This episode marks the first physical appearance of multiple [[human]] characters in the {{pkmn|anime}} after long absences:
** [[Todd Snap]], whose last appearance was in ''[[EP189|Freeze Frame]]'', 1,028 episodes earlier.
** {{an|May}} and [[Max]], whose last main series appearance was in ''[[DP079|Strategy with a Smile!]]'', 670 episodes earlier.
*** This is also their only physical appearance in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''.
** {{an|Cilan}}, whose last main series appearance was in ''[[BW141|Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!]]'', 419 episodes earlier.
** {{an|Alexa}}, whose last main series appearance was in ''[[XY132|A Towering Takeover!]]'', 286 episodes earlier.
* As of this episode, every [[human]] main character introduced up to this point has physically appeared during ''Pokémon Journeys: The Series''.
** This episode features twenty human main characters, the highest amount in any episode up to this point.
** As of this episode, {{TP|Misty|Togetic}} is the only main character (human or Pokémon) across the anime up to this point who hasn’t appeared during this series.
** This episode marks the first time outside of openings and endings in which every human main character up to this point has physically appeared since ''[[AG133|The Right Place and the Right Mime]]'', 810 episodes earlier.
* May's physical appearance is updated to match her {{ga|May|game counterpart}}'s design in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} and is shown wearing the [[Contest Costume]] that her counterpart wears, with the costume previously being worn by [[Chloe]] in ''[[JN105|Reuniting for the First Time!]]''.
* This marks the first time outside of openings and endings that every one of {{cat|Ash's Pokémon}} up to this point has appeared in the same episode since ''[[EP013|Mystery at the Lighthouse]]'', 1,204 episodes earlier.
** This episode marks the first appearance of several of Ash's Pokémon after long absences:
*** {{AP|Lapras}}, who last appeared in ''[[EP257|Lapras of Luxury]]'', 960 episodes earlier.
*** {{AP|Pidgeot}} and {{AP|Primeape}}, who both last appeared in ''[[BW116|The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!]]'', 444 episodes earlier.
**** As Ash's Pidgeot was seen as a {{p|Pidgeotto}} in said episode, its last appearance as a {{p|Pidgeot}} was in a flashback in ''[[EP131|Fighting Flyer with Fire]]'', 1,086 episodes earlier.
*** {{AP|Goodra}}, who last appeared in ''[[XY140|Till We Compete Again!]]'', 278 episodes earlier.
*** {{AP|Butterfree}}, {{AP|Squirtle}}, and {{AP|Larvitar}}, who all last appeared in ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', 236 episodes earlier.
** This episode also marks the first time {{TP|Dawn|Ambipom}} is seen since ''[[DP124|To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!]]'', 627 episodes earlier. She, however, was seen as an {{p|Aipom}} in a flashback in ''[[JN114|Friends, Rivals, Lend Me Your Spirit!]]''.
** The only Pokémon Ash has owned which didn't appear in this episode are [[List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Ash Ketchum|ones he owned for less than an episode]] and {{TP|Sabrina|Haunter}} (who was never officially {{pkmn2|caught}}).
* This episode marks the first time that Leon is defeated in an onscreen battle.
** This episode also marks the first time [[Leon's Charizard]] has been knocked out onscreen.
* As of this episode, [[Alder]] is the only [[region]]al {{pkmn|Champion}}, current or former, to have not been defeated in an onscreen battle.
* This episode marks the first appearance of a {{p|Manectric}} and an {{p|Ambipom}} in the anime since ''Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel'', over six years prior.
* This is the first time Pikachu has [[Gigantamax]]ed since his ability to do so was first revealed in ''[[JN013|The Climb to Be the Very Best!]]'', 119 episodes earlier.
* This episode marks the first time a {{pkmn|Trainer}} is seen Gigantamaxing more than one Pokémon in a single battle, as well as the first time a Pokémon is seen using more than a single power-up—in this case, using a [[Z-Move]] and Gigantamaxing—in a single battle.
* Despite being present in all but [[JN127|one episode]] of the arc, this is the first episode in which {{TP|James|Morpeko}} turns into Full Belly Mode during the Masters Eight Tournament. The form change may reflect the conclusion of the tournament.
* Morpeko is seen eating {{p|Darumaka}} box lunches from ''[[M15|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice]]'' in this episode.
* Since {{an|Brock}} and Cilan are shown watching Ash's battle together, it's most likely that they have learned they are both mutual friends of his after failing to do so in [[BWS01]].
* {{TP|Leon|Eternatus}}'s role in this episode is similar to that of the {{an|guardian deities}} in ''[[SM144|From Z to Shining Z!]]'', as they both appear during the last battle of a tournament arc to allow one more use of a power-up in that very battle.
* One of the scenes where {{AP|Pikachu}}'s {{m|Thunderbolt}} and Charizard's {{m|Fire Blast}} collide is remarkably similar to a scene in the third version of [[One, Two, Three]].
* Ash flipping his {{AP|hat}} when he and Pikachu are ready to finish off the battle against Leon is very reminiscent to when he did so when he and Pikachu were battling {{si|Tobias}} and his {{p|Latios}} in ''[[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]]''.
** Furthermore, the animation of Ash flipping his hat is similar to the ones he flipped his hat in the [[original series]] and ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''.
* Pikachu's method of charging in with his final Thunderbolt is very reminiscent of his former use of {{m|Volt Tackle}}. Furthermore, the way his body sparks after finishing the attack is similar to Volt Tackle's [[recoil]] effect.
* The painting on the wall of Ash's hotel room at the end of the episode is similar to "A sailing ship on a high sea by moonlight" by {{wp|Ivan Aivazovsky}}. His greatest work is considered to be a painting called "{{wp|The Ninth Wave}}", making this a potential reference to [[Generation IX]].
* As of this episode, Leon's Charizard has used more [[move]]s than any other individual Pokémon in the anime, with a total of 20, surpassing Ash's Pikachu's record of 19 used moves. It has also used all of them in a single [[series]], unlike Pikachu.
* This episode marks the final appearance of May, Max, {{an|Dawn}}, {{an|Iris}}, {{an|Serena}}, {{an|Clemont}}, {{an|Bonnie}}, {{an|Lana}}, {{an|Kiawe}}, {{an|Lillie}}, {{an|Sophocles}}, {{an|Mallow}}, Todd Snap, {{an|Cynthia}}, Alexa, [[Diantha]], {{an|Professor Kukui}}, {{an|Gladion}}, {{an|Professor Burnet}}, [[Rose]], [[Sonia]], [[Lei]], [[Oleana]], [[Professor Magnolia]], and [[Gym guide|Dan]].
* This episode marks the final physical appearance of [[Ash's Lycanroc]] and {{AP|Melmetal}}.

* [[Unshō Ishizuka]] was added into the credits for this episode, with archived audio of his voice being used for {{AP|Kingler}}, {{AP|Muk}}, {{AP|Swellow}}, and {{AP|Boldore}}.
* The English [[dub]] title is based on the term "partners in crime."
** It may also be a reference to the 2005 [[Nintendo DS]] game, ''{{smw|Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time}}''.
* [[Danika]], Danika's {{p|Azumarill}}, {{Gary}}, [[Goh]], [[Horace]], [[Quillon]], and {{TP|Goh|Grookey}} narrate the preview for the [[JN133|next episode]].

===Errors===
* The English dub's subtitles have several errors during the Pokémon Theme, as well as incorrectly listing one line as "present the best Win exciting battling.s".

===Dub edits===
* The muffling sound effect present when Pikachu is panting heavily and Ash cries out Pikachu's name afterwards is removed in the dub.
* The voices of some of Ash's Pokémon are heard differently between the original and the English dub. For example, Kingler and [[Nebby]]'s voices are heard in the original, while they are silent in the dub. Inversely, Larvitar, Melmetal, and {{AP|Naganadel}}'s voices aren't heard in the original, but are heard in the dub.

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=D5598C|bordercolor=00A1E9
|ar={{tt|!شريكان في الوقت|Partners in Time!}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|決賽篇Ⅳ「搭檔」|The Finals Chapter IV: “Partner”}}
|zh_yue={{tt|決賽篇Ⅳ，搭檔|The Finals Chapter IV, Partner}}
|cs={{tt|Partneři napříč časem!|Partners through time!}}
|nl={{tt|Partners in tijd!|Partners in Time!}}
|fi={{tt|Kumppanit ajassa!|Partners in time!}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Partenaires pour la vie ! |Partners for Life!}}
|it={{tt|Compagni di una vita!|Lifelong companions!}}
|pl={{tt|Partnerzy na zawsze!|Partners forever!}}
|pt_br={{tt|Parceiros para sempre!|Partners forever!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Compañeros a través del tiempo!|Partners through the time!}}
|sv={{tt|Din partner och min partner!|Your partner and my partner!}}
|hi={{tt|पार्टनर, हमेशा के लिए! ''Partner, Humesha ke liye!''|Partners, Always!}}
|ta={{tt|காலம் கடந்த நட்பு!|Friendship by Time!}}
|te={{tt|ఆపదలో మన పార్టనర్ తోడైతే!|Partners after Calamities!}}
|bn={{tt|সবার সাথে একসাথে!|Together with Everyone!}}
}}

==References==
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Leon

2024-06-06T09:13:41Z

ArrowMcLarenSP: /* Trivia */

:''For the [[character of the day]] from [[BW045|Beheeyem, Duosion, and the Dream Thief!]], see [[Leon (BW045)]]. For the Pokémon with the Japanese [[nickname]] of Leon, see [[Sparky]].''
{{Character Infobox
|color=6C62A1
|bordercolor=761724
|corecolor=F7DD98
|name=Leon
|jname=ダンデ
|tmname=Dande
|image=Sword Shield Leon.png
|size=250px
|caption=Artwork from {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}} by [[Ken Sugimori]]<ref>[[a:File:LeonVividVoltage154.jpg|Leon (Vivid Voltage 154)]]</ref>
|age=18+<ref>'''Leon''' ([[Pokémon Sword and Shield]]): ''"It's time we adults started working on improving the here and now, for the sake of all that's to come!"''</ref>
|gender=Male
|eyes=Yellow
|hair=Purple
|hometown=[[Postwick]]
|region=[[Galar]]
|relatives=Unnamed parents [[Hop]] (younger brother)
}}
{{Character Infobox/Game
|color=F7DD98
|gen={{gen|VIII}}, {{gen|IX}}
|counterpart=[[Leon (Masters)]]
|games={{pkmn|Sword and Shield}} {{pkmn|Masters EX}}, {{pkmn|UNITE}}
|trainer={{pkmn|Champion}} [[Pokémon Trainer]]
|enva=Cedric L. Williams<ref name="Cedric L. Williams">[https://twitter.com/cedwilliamsjr/status/1365340131050196993 Cedric L. Williams on Twitter]</ref> ({{pkmn|Masters EX}})
|jpva=[[Takahiro Sakurai]]<ref name="Takahiro Sakurai">[https://twitter.com/pokemas_game/status/1365182305833222144 Pokémon Masters EX Official Japanese profile on Twitter]</ref> ({{pkmn|Masters EX}})
}}
{{Character Infobox/Team
|color=F7DD98
|member=[[Galar League]]
|rank={{pkmn|Champion}}
}}
{{Character Infobox/Anime
|color=F7DD98
|series=''[[Pokémon anime|Pokémon the Series]]'' ''[[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]]'' ''[[Pokémon Evolutions]]''
|counterpart=[[Leon (anime)]]
|debut=''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]'' ([[Pokémon anime|Series]]) ''[[TW04|Early-Evening Waves]]'' ([[Pokémon: Twilight Wings|Twilight Wings]]) ''[[PE01|The Champion]]'' ({{pkmn|Evolutions}})
|enva=[[Alejandro Saab]] ([[Pokémon anime|Series]]) Kai Jordan ([[Pokémon: Twilight Wings|Twilight Wings]]) Aleks Le ({{pkmn|Evolutions}})
|jpva=[[Daisuke Ono]] ([[Pokémon anime|Series]], {{pkmn|Evolutions}}) [[Takahiro Sakurai]] ([[Pokémon: Twilight Wings|Twilight Wings]])
}}
{{Character Infobox/Manga
|color=F7DD98
|series=''[[Pokémon Adventures]]''
|debut=''[[PASS02|Crackle!! Practice Battle]]''
}}
|}

'''Leon''' (Japanese: '''ダンデ''' ''Dande'') is the {{pkmn|Champion}} of the [[Galar]] region's [[Galar League|Pokémon League]] in {{g|Sword and Shield}}.

==In the core series games==
Leon originally started out as a {{pkmn|Trainer}} at the age of 10 with his partner {{p|Charizard}} when he entered the [[Galar League|Gym Challenge]] after he was endorsed by [[Rose]], who saw talent in him.<ref>https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/story/pokemon-league/</ref> He proceeded to win his first-ever Gym Challenge and become the {{pkmn|Champion}} of the Galar League, without losing a single battle. Since then, he and his partner have remained undefeated in every league and exhibition they participated in. He has been referred to as "the unbeatable Champion" and "the greatest Trainer in all of Galar."<ref>https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/people-galar-region/champion-leon/</ref> He is considered a hero to many Trainers in [[Galar]]. However, he is also known for his poor sense of directions. His catchphrase is "Let's have a champion time!". According to [[Mustard]], Leon was once his best student at the [[Master Dojo]], but he was never able to finish his training there, as he never made it to the [[Towers of Two Fists]] due to his horrible sense of direction.

Leon first appears in the games' introduction movie, where he is introduced as [[Galar]]'s undefeated {{pkmn|Champion}} by [[Rose]] at [[Wyndon Stadium]]. He exchanges greetings with his opponent [[Raihan]], who is challenging him with {{p|Duraludon}}, before [[Gigantamax]]ing his {{p|Charizard}}. Their subsequent battle is not shown on-screen, but Leon defeats Raihan to retain his title.

Later, Leon travels via train to [[Wedgehurst]], where he entertains a crowd outside Wedgehurst Station with Charizard until [[Hop]] and the {{player}} meet him. Together, the trio return to Hop and Leon's home in [[Postwick]]. Once there, Leon reveals the gifts he brought for Hop and the player — the [[first partner Pokémon]] {{p|Grookey}}, {{p|Scorbunny}} and {{p|Sobble}}. He allows the player and Hop to choose which of the three Pokémon they want, then adds the remaining Pokémon to his own [[party]]. Leon then watches the battle between the player and Hop before joining in a barbecue dinner he and Hop's mother hosts at their home. Hop also asks Leon to endorse him and the player for the Gym Challenge, but he is initially hesitant to do so because of their inexperience. Later, when Hop and the player run into the [[Slumbering Weald]] to save a {{p|Wooloo}}, Leon eventually runs in and finds them unconscious, and manages to save the Wooloo.

Leon meets Hop and the player again at Professor Magnolia's Laboratory, and after Magnolia encourages him to endorse Hop and the player, he asks them to engage in a battle. After the player defeats Hop in a formal battle, Leon decides to write letters of [[endorsement]], ensuring they are eligible to participate in the Gym Challenge.

Leon appears throughout the player's {{pkmn|journey}}. During the Champion Cup, Leon invites the player and Hop to a dinner after the semifinals, but he ends up late due to having a heated, passionate conversation with Rose about the future of Galar atop Rose Tower. Leon argues that he must fulfill his duty as a Champion primarily before dealing with the distant future. Hop and the player manage to find him after dealing with several Macro Cosmos employees and [[Oleana]]. Later, when the player wins the finals, before they can have a final match with Leon, Rose interrupts the League to announce that he has summoned {{p|Eternatus}} and intends to solve the future energy crisis by bringing about the [[Darkest Day]]. Leon rushes to Hammerlocke Stadium to deal with the situation, and manages to hold off Eternatus until Hop and the player arrive. He is unable to catch Eternatus and is left to take the resulting energy blast from Eternatus breaking out of Leon's Poké Ball. He spends the next few days recovering from his injuries after the player, Hop, {{p|Zacian}}, and {{p|Zamazenta}} successfully stop Eternatus. The player and Leon finally have their grand showdown, which invites an incredibly large amount of fans across Galar. The player prevails over Leon, and becomes the new Champion.

After the events of the main story, Leon succeeds Rose as chairman of the Galar League and owner of [[Rose Tower]], which he has transformed into the {{gal|Battle Tower}}. His reason for this was to fulfill a lifelong dream he had while he was still Champion, where Galarian Trainers can become the strongest in the world. Another reason behind his ownership of the Battle Tower was so that he can never get lost inside it. Some say Leon has become more lively than when he was Champion and is currently having a hard time looking for a new catchphrase to use.

After the player has completed the events of [[The Isle of Armor]] and [[The Crown Tundra]], Leon calls the player and invites them, along with Hop, [[Avery]] or [[Klara]], [[Peony]], and all of the Gym Leaders to participate in the [[Galarian Star Tournament]], an event he created for the Galar League that is focused on [[Multi Battle]]s. After the first Galarian Star Tournament, Leon announces that there will be many more Star Tournaments held in the future. It is later revealed that he received the funding for the tournament from [[Sordward]] and [[Shielbert]] as their way of atoning for the crimes they committed in the postgame.

In the English versions of the games, Hop refers to Leon by the nickname Lee. In all other languages, he is merely referred to as "older brother" or "brother" (Japanese: '''アニキ''' ''big bro'').

===League Cards===
This is a transcript of the back of Leon's [[League Card]]s in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]].
;Normal League Card
:"Leon is known far and wide for taking part in the [[Galar League|Gym Challenge]] at the tender age of 10 years old—and even more so for claiming victory in the Champion Cup on his first attempt. Ever since that victory, he and his partner {{p|Charizard}} have remained unbeaten in both League and exhibition matches. He is called "the unbeatable Champion" and is a hero to many Trainers. He has but one weakness: a dismal sense of direction. But don't worry—wherever he ends up, he makes sure everyone has a champion time!"
;Rare League Card
:"Leon's dream, even when he was still the Champion, was to make [[Galar]]ian Trainers the strongest Trainers in the world. In order to fulfill that dream, he has rebuilt [[Rose Tower]] into the {{gal|Battle Tower}}, a facility dedicated to [[Pokémon battle]]s. People say that he seems even more lively now than he was as Champion. Leon has also commented that another reason he likes the tower so much is that it's impossible to get lost inside. Leon's biggest problem now is coming up with a new signature catchphrase to replace "Let's have a champion time!""

===Pokémon===
===={{g|Sword and Shield}}====
=====Capture tutorial (optional)=====
If the player has already {{pkmn2|caught}} a Pokémon by the time of this encounter, this tutorial will not occur.

{{Party/Single
|color=6C62A1
|bordercolor=761724
|headcolor=F7DD98
|sprite=VSLeon.png
|size=150px
|name=Leon
|prize=none
|game=SwSh
|location=Galar Route 2
|locationname=Route 2
|pokemon=1}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=821
|pokemon=Rookidee
|gender=male
|level=10
|type1=Flying
|ability=Unknown}}
{{Party/Footer}}

======Caught in tutorial======
{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=831
|pokemon=Wooloo
|gender=male
|level=7
|type1=Normal
|ability=Unknown}}

=====Championship Match=====
Leon will [[Gigantamax]] his {{p|Charizard}} at the first opportunity.

{{MSP/8|810|Grookey}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Grookey}}: 
{{Party/Single
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|bordercolor=761724
|headcolor=F7DD98
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|class=Champion
|classlink=Pokémon Champion
|name=Leon
|game=SwSh
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=681
|pokemon=Aegislash
|form=-Shield
|level=62
|gender=male
|type1=Steel|type2=Ghost
|ability=Stance Change
|move1=King's Shield|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Status
|move2=Shadow Ball|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Special
|move3=Sacred Sword|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Flash Cannon|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=887
|pokemon=Dragapult
|level=62
|gender=male
|type1=Dragon|type2=Ghost
|ability=Clear Body
|move1=Shadow Ball|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special
|move2=Flamethrower|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special
|move3=Thunderbolt|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move4=Dragon Breath|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=612
|pokemon=Haxorus
|level=63
|gender=female
|type1=Dragon
|ability=Mold Breaker
|move1=Poison Jab|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Iron Tail|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Outrage|move3type=Dragon|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color=6C62A1}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=537
|pokemon=Seismitoad
|level=64
|gender=female
|type1=Water|type2=Ground
|ability=Water Absorb
|move1=Toxic|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Status
|move2=Drain Punch|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Liquidation|move3type=Water|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=815
|pokemon=Cinderace
|level=64
|gender=male
|type1=Fire
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Pyro Ball|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Feint|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Acrobatics|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8/Dynamax
|game=SwSh
|ndex=006
|pokemon=Charizard
|max=Gigantamax
|level=65
|gender=male
|type1=Fire|type2=Flying
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Fire Blast|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special|maxmove1=G-Max Wildfire
|move2=Air Slash|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Special|maxmove2=Max Airship
|move3=Solar Beam|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Special|maxmove3=Max Overgrowth
|move4=Ancient Power|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Special|maxmove4=Max Rockfall}}
{{Party/Footer}}

{{MSP/8|813|Scorbunny}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Scorbunny}}: 
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|bordercolor=761724
|headcolor=F7DD98
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|game=SwSh
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|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/8
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|pokemon=Aegislash
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|move2=Shadow Ball|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Special
|move3=Sacred Sword|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Flash Cannon|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=887
|pokemon=Dragapult
|level=62
|gender=male
|type1=Dragon|type2=Ghost
|ability=Clear Body
|move1=Shadow Ball|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special
|move2=Flamethrower|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special
|move3=Thunderbolt|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move4=Dragon Breath|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=612
|pokemon=Haxorus
|level=63
|gender=female
|type1=Dragon
|ability=Mold Breaker
|move1=Poison Jab|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Iron Tail|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Outrage|move3type=Dragon|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color=6C62A1}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=866
|pokemon=Mr. Rime
|level=64
|gender=male
|type1=Ice|type2=Psychic
|ability=Tangled Feet
|move1=Teeter Dance|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Psychic|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special
|move3=Freeze-Dry|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special
|move4=Thunderbolt|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=818
|pokemon=Inteleon
|level=64
|gender=male
|type1=Water
|ability=Torrent
|move1=Snipe Shot|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special
|move2=Dark Pulse|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Special
|move3=Mud Shot|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Special
|move4=Tearful Look|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/8/Dynamax
|game=SwSh
|ndex=006
|pokemon=Charizard
|max=Gigantamax
|level=65
|gender=male
|type1=Fire|type2=Flying
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Fire Blast|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special|maxmove1=G-Max Wildfire
|move2=Air Slash|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Special|maxmove2=Max Airship
|move3=Solar Beam|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Special|maxmove3=Max Overgrowth
|move4=Ancient Power|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Special|maxmove4=Max Rockfall}}
{{Party/Footer}}

{{MSP/8|816|Sobble}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Sobble}}: 
{{Party/Single
|color=6C62A1
|bordercolor=761724
|headcolor=F7DD98
|sprite=VSLeon.png|size=150px
|prize={{PDollar}}15,600
|class=Champion
|classlink=Pokémon Champion
|name=Leon
|game=SwSh
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=681
|pokemon=Aegislash
|form=-Shield
|level=62
|gender=male
|type1=Steel|type2=Ghost
|ability=Stance Change
|move1=King's Shield|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Status
|move2=Shadow Ball|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Special
|move3=Sacred Sword|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Flash Cannon|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=887
|pokemon=Dragapult
|level=62
|gender=male
|type1=Dragon|type2=Ghost
|ability=Clear Body
|move1=Shadow Ball|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special
|move2=Flamethrower|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special
|move3=Thunderbolt|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move4=Dragon Breath|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=612
|pokemon=Haxorus
|level=63
|gender=female
|type1=Dragon
|ability=Mold Breaker
|move1=Poison Jab|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Iron Tail|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Outrage|move3type=Dragon|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color=6C62A1}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=464
|pokemon=Rhyperior
|level=64
|gender=male
|type1=Ground|type2=Rock
|ability=Solid Rock
|move1=Earthquake|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Stone Edge|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Megahorn|move3type=Bug|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Heat Crash|move4type=Fire|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=812
|pokemon=Rillaboom
|level=64
|gender=male
|type1=Grass
|ability=Overgrow
|move1=Drum Beating|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Knock Off|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=High Horsepower|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Endeavor|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8/Dynamax
|game=SwSh
|ndex=006
|pokemon=Charizard
|max=Gigantamax
|level=65
|gender=male
|type1=Fire|type2=Flying
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Fire Blast|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special|maxmove1=G-Max Wildfire
|move2=Air Slash|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Special|maxmove2=Max Airship
|move3=Solar Beam|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Special|maxmove3=Max Overgrowth
|move4=Ancient Power|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Special|maxmove4=Max Rockfall}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====Battle Tower=====
{{incomplete|section|Natures and EVs}}
In the Battle Tower, Leon's team is randomly selected each time, but with {{p|Charizard}} guaranteed in the last slot (which he may still switch into at any time). He will [[Gigantamax]] his Charizard at the first opportunity.

======Beginner Tier======
{{Party/Single
|color=6C62A1
|bordercolor=761724
|headcolor=F7DD98
|sprite=VSLeon 2.png
|size=x85px
|name={{color2|000|Leon}}
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|prize=2 {{color2|000|Battle Point|BP}}
|game=SwSh
|location=Battle Tower (Galar)
|locationname=Battle Tower
|pokemon=3}}
|{{lop/facility/head|F7DD98|6C62A1|6C62A1|sortable=no}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|006|Charizard|Charti Berry|Fire Pledge|Fire|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Air Slash|Flying|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|464|Rhyperior|Weakness Policy|Rock Polish|Rock|Rock Blast|Rock|Earthquake|Ground|Dragon Rush|Dragon|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|537|Seismitoad|Damp Rock|Rain Dance|Water|Weather Ball|Normal|Mud Shot|Ground|Gastro Acid|Poison|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|612|Haxorus|Scope Lens|Breaking Swipe|Dragon|Rock Slide|Rock|Leer|Normal|Snarl|Dark|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|681|Aegislash|Sitrus Berry|King's Shield|Steel|Swords Dance|Normal|Shadow Sneak|Ghost|Iron Head|Steel|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|812|Rillaboom|Assault Vest|Grass Pledge|Grass|Earth Power|Ground|Focus Blast|Fighting|Snarl|Dark|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|815|Cinderace|Choice Scarf|Fire Pledge|Fire|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Focus Blast|Fighting|Electro Ball|Electric|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|818|Inteleon|Expert Belt|Water Pledge|Water|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Blizzard|Ice|Mud Shot|Ground|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|866|Mr. Rime|Rocky Helmet|Fake Out|Normal|Slack Off|Normal|Freeze-Dry|Ice|Psychic|Psychic|||||||}}
|}
{{Party/Footer}}

======Poké Ball Tier======
{{Party/Single
|color=6C62A1
|bordercolor=761724
|headcolor=F7DD98
|sprite=VSLeon 2.png
|size=x85px
|name={{color2|000|Leon}}
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|prize=2 {{color2|000|Battle Point|BP}}
|game=SwSh
|location=Battle Tower (Galar)
|locationname=Battle Tower
|pokemon=3}}
|{{lop/facility/head|F7DD98|6C62A1|6C62A1|sortable=no}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|006|Charizard|Charti Berry|Heat Wave|Fire|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Air Slash|Flying|Protect|Normal|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|464|Rhyperior|Weakness Policy|Rock Polish|Rock|Rock Blast|Rock|Earthquake|Ground|Dragon Rush|Dragon|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|464|Rhyperior|Passho Berry|Rock Slide|Rock|High Horsepower|Ground|Ice Punch|Ice|Protect|Normal|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|537|Seismitoad|Damp Rock|Rain Dance|Water|Weather Ball|Normal|Mud Shot|Ground|Gastro Acid|Poison|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|537|Seismitoad|Big Root|Toxic|Poison|Bounce|Flying|Protect|Normal|Drain Punch|Fighting|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|612|Haxorus|Lum Berry|Attract|Normal|Outrage|Dragon|Earthquake|Ground|Poison Jab|Poison|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|612|Haxorus|Scope Lens|Breaking Swipe|Dragon|Rock Slide|Rock|Leer|Normal|Snarl|Dark|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|681|Aegislash|Assault Vest|Shadow Sneak|Ghost|Sacred Sword|Fighting|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Flash Cannon|Steel|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|681|Aegislash|Sitrus Berry|King's Shield|Steel|Swords Dance|Normal|Shadow Sneak|Ghost|Iron Head|Steel|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|812|Rillaboom|Assault Vest|Grass Pledge|Grass|Earth Power|Ground|Focus Blast|Fighting|Snarl|Dark|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|812|Rillaboom|Leftovers|Protect|Normal|Drain Punch|Fighting|Swords Dance|Normal|Leech Seed|Grass|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|815|Cinderace|Choice Scarf|Fire Pledge|Fire|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Focus Blast|Fighting|Electro Ball|Electric|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|815|Cinderace|Focus Sash|Blaze Kick|Fire|Feint|Normal|Focus Energy|Normal|Sucker Punch|Dark|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|818|Inteleon|Expert Belt|Water Pledge|Water|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Blizzard|Ice|Mud Shot|Ground|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|818|Inteleon|Bright Powder|Muddy Water|Water|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Baton Pass|Normal|Double Team|Normal|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|866|Mr. Rime|Terrain Extender|Icy Wind|Ice|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Psychic|Psychic|Psychic Terrain|Psychic|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|866|Mr. Rime|Rocky Helmet|Fake Out|Normal|Slack Off|Normal|Freeze-Dry|Ice|Psychic|Psychic|||||||}}
|}
{{Party/Footer}}

======Great Ball Tier======
{{Party/Single
|color=6C62A1
|bordercolor=761724
|headcolor=F7DD98
|sprite=VSLeon 2.png
|size=x85px
|name={{color2|000|Leon}}
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|prize=2 {{color2|000|Battle Point|BP}}
|game=SwSh
|location=Battle Tower (Galar)
|locationname=Battle Tower
|pokemon=3}}
|{{lop/facility/head|F7DD98|6C62A1|6C62A1|sortable=no}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|006|Charizard|Charti Berry|Fire Pledge|Fire|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Air Slash|Flying|Protect|Normal|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|464|Rhyperior|Passho Berry|Rock Slide|Rock|High Horsepower|Ground|Ice Punch|Ice|Protect|Normal|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|464|Rhyperior|Rindo Berry|Rock Slide|Rock|High Horsepower|Ground|Thunder Punch|Electric|Protect|Normal|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|537|Seismitoad|Big Root|Toxic|Poison|Bounce|Flying|Protect|Normal|Drain Punch|Fighting|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|537|Seismitoad|Rindo Berry|Sludge Wave|Poison|Muddy Water|Water|Focus Blast|Fighting|Earth Power|Ground|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|612|Haxorus|Lum Berry|Attract|Normal|Outrage|Dragon|Earthquake|Ground|Poison Jab|Poison|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|612|Haxorus|Focus Sash|Dragon Dance|Dragon|Dual Chop|Dragon|Reversal|Fighting|Rock Slide|Rock|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|681|Aegislash|Weakness Policy|King's Shield|Steel|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Flash Cannon|Steel|Air Slash|Flying|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|681|Aegislash|Assault Vest|Shadow Sneak|Ghost|Sacred Sword|Fighting|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Flash Cannon|Steel|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|812|Rillaboom|Leftovers|Protect|Normal|Drain Punch|Fighting|Swords Dance|Normal|Leech Seed|Grass|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|812|Rillaboom|Life Orb|Drum Beating|Grass|High Horsepower|Ground|Darkest Lariat|Dark|Body Slam|Normal|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|815|Cinderace|Focus Sash|Blaze Kick|Fire|Feint|Normal|Focus Energy|Normal|Sucker Punch|Dark|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|815|Cinderace|King's Rock|Double Kick|Fighting|Fire Fang|Fire|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Iron Head|Steel|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|818|Inteleon|Bright Powder|Muddy Water|Water|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Baton Pass|Normal|Double Team|Normal|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|818|Inteleon|Assault Vest|Sucker Punch|Dark|Waterfall|Water|Icicle Spear|Ice|Fell Stinger|Bug|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|866|Mr. Rime|Life Orb|Fake Out|Normal|Ice Shard|Ice|Sucker Punch|Dark|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|866|Mr. Rime|Terrain Extender|Icy Wind|Ice|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Psychic|Psychic|Psychic Terrain|Psychic|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|887|Dragapult|Liechi Berry|Dragon Darts|Dragon|Psychic Fangs|Psychic|Sucker Punch|Dark|Acrobatics|Flying|||||||}}
|}
{{Party/Footer}}

======Ultra Ball Tier======
{{Party/Single
|color=6C62A1
|bordercolor=761724
|headcolor=F7DD98
|sprite=VSLeon 2.png
|size=x85px
|name={{color2|000|Leon}}
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|prize=2 {{color2|000|Battle Point|BP}}
|game=SwSh
|location=Battle Tower (Galar)
|locationname=Battle Tower
|pokemon=3}}
|{{lop/facility/head|F7DD98|6C62A1|6C62A1|sortable=no}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|006|Charizard|Charti Berry|Heat Wave|Fire|Solar Beam|Grass|Hurricane|Flying|Hyper Beam|Normal|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|464|Rhyperior|Rindo Berry|Rock Slide|Rock|High Horsepower|Ground|Thunder Punch|Electric|Protect|Normal|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|464|Rhyperior|Assault Vest|Earthquake|Ground|Stone Edge|Rock|Avalanche|Ice|Hammer Arm|Fighting|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|537|Seismitoad|Rindo Berry|Sludge Wave|Poison|Muddy Water|Water|Focus Blast|Fighting|Earth Power|Ground|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|537|Seismitoad|Life Orb|Liquidation|Water|Power Whip|Grass|Earthquake|Ground|Drain Punch|Fighting|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|612|Haxorus|Focus Sash|Dragon Dance|Dragon|Dual Chop|Dragon|Reversal|Fighting|Rock Slide|Rock|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|612|Haxorus|Life Orb|First Impression|Bug|Dual Chop|Dragon|Close Combat|Fighting|Poison Jab|Poison|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|681|Aegislash|Life Orb|King's Shield|Steel|Shadow Sneak|Ghost|Psycho Cut|Psychic|Sacred Sword|Fighting|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|681|Aegislash|Weakness Policy|King's Shield|Steel|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Flash Cannon|Steel|Air Slash|Flying|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|812|Rillaboom|Life Orb|Drum Beating|Grass|High Horsepower|Ground|Darkest Lariat|Dark|Body Slam|Normal|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|812|Rillaboom|Eject Pack|Wood Hammer|Grass|U-turn|Bug|Superpower|Fighting|Fake Out|Normal|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|815|Cinderace|King's Rock|Double Kick|Fighting|Fire Fang|Fire|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Iron Head|Steel|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|815|Cinderace|Life Orb|Double-Edge|Normal|Pyro Ball|Fire|High Jump Kick|Fighting|Sucker Punch|Dark|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|818|Inteleon|Assault Vest|Sucker Punch|Dark|Waterfall|Water|Icicle Spear|Ice|Fell Stinger|Bug|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|818|Inteleon|Focus Sash|Snipe Shot|Water|Air Slash|Flying|Dark Pulse|Dark|Focus Energy|Normal|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|866|Mr. Rime|Expert Belt|Grass Knot|Grass|Psychic|Psychic|Blizzard|Ice|Thunder|Electric|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|866|Mr. Rime|Life Orb|Fake Out|Normal|Ice Shard|Ice|Sucker Punch|Dark|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|887|Dragapult|Eject Button|Dragon Meteor|Dragon|Scald|Water|Shadow Ball|Ghost|U-turn|Bug|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|887|Dragapult|Liechi Berry|Dragon Darts|Dragon|Psychic Fangs|Psychic|Sucker Punch|Dark|Acrobatics|Flying|||||||}}
|}
{{Party/Footer}}

======Master Ball Tier======
{{Party/Single
|color=6C62A1
|bordercolor=761724
|headcolor=F7DD98
|sprite=VSLeon 2.png
|size=x85px
|name={{color2|000|Leon}}
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|prize=2 {{color2|000|Battle Point|BP}}
|game=SwSh
|location=Battle Tower (Galar)
|locationname=Battle Tower
|pokemon=3}}
|{{lop/facility/head|F7DD98|6C62A1|6C62A1|sortable=no}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|006|Charizard|Charti Berry|Fire Blast|Fire|Solar Beam|Grass|Hurricane|Flying|Weather Ball|Normal|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|464|Rhyperior|Weakness Policy|Rock Polish|Rock|Rock Blast|Rock|Earthquake|Ground|Dragon Rush|Dragon|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|464|Rhyperior|Passho Berry|Rock Slide|Rock|High Horsepower|Ground|Ice Punch|Ice|Protect|Normal|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|464|Rhyperior|Rindo Berry|Rock Slide|Rock|High Horsepower|Ground|Thunder Punch|Electric|Protect|Normal|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|464|Rhyperior|Assault Vest|Earthquake|Ground|Stone Edge|Rock|Avalanche|Ice|Hammer Arm|Fighting|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|537|Seismitoad|Damp Rock|Rain Dance|Water|Weather Ball|Normal|Mud Shot|Ground|Gastro Acid|Poison|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|537|Seismitoad|Big Root|Toxic|Poison|Bounce|Flying|Protect|Normal|Drain Punch|Fighting|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|537|Seismitoad|Rindo Berry|Sludge Wave|Poison|Muddy Water|Water|Focus Blast|Fighting|Earth Power|Ground|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|537|Seismitoad|Life Orb|Liquidation|Water|Power Whip|Grass|Earthquake|Ground|Drain Punch|Fighting|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|612|Haxorus|Scope Lens|Breaking Swipe|Dragon|Rock Slide|Rock|Leer|Normal|Snarl|Dark|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|612|Haxorus|Lum Berry|Attract|Normal|Outrage|Dragon|Earthquake|Ground|Poison Jab|Poison|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|612|Haxorus|Focus Sash|Dragon Dance|Dragon|Dual Chop|Dragon|Reversal|Fighting|Rock Slide|Rock|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|612|Haxorus|Life Orb|First Impression|Bug|Dual Chop|Dragon|Close Combat|Fighting|Poison Jab|Poison|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|681|Aegislash|Sitrus Berry|King's Shield|Steel|Swords Dance|Normal|Shadow Sneak|Ghost|Iron Head|Steel|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|681|Aegislash|Assault Vest|Shadow Sneak|Ghost|Sacred Sword|Fighting|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Flash Cannon|Steel|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|681|Aegislash|Weakness Policy|King's Shield|Steel|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Flash Cannon|Steel|Air Slash|Flying|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|681|Aegislash|Life Orb|King's Shield|Steel|Shadow Sneak|Ghost|Psycho Cut|Psychic|Sacred Sword|Fighting|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|812|Rillaboom|Assault Vest|Grass Pledge|Grass|Earth Power|Ground|Focus Blast|Fighting|Snarl|Dark|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|812|Rillaboom|Leftovers|Protect|Normal|Drain Punch|Fighting|Swords Dance|Normal|Leech Seed|Grass|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|812|Rillaboom|Life Orb|Drum Beating|Grass|High Horsepower|Ground|Darkest Lariat|Dark|Body Slam|Normal|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|812|Rillaboom|Eject Pack|Wood Hammer|Grass|U-turn|Bug|Superpower|Fighting|Fake Out|Normal|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|815|Cinderace|Choice Scarf|Fire Pledge|Fire|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Focus Blast|Fighting|Electro Ball|Electric|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|815|Cinderace|Focus Sash|Blaze Kick|Fire|Feint|Normal|Focus Energy|Normal|Sucker Punch|Dark|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|815|Cinderace|King's Rock|Double Kick|Fighting|Fire Fang|Fire|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Iron Head|Steel|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|815|Cinderace|Life Orb|Double-Edge|Normal|Pyro Ball|Fire|High Jump Kick|Fighting|Sucker Punch|Dark|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|818|Inteleon|Expert Belt|Water Pledge|Water|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Blizzard|Ice|Mud Shot|Ground|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|818|Inteleon|Bright Powder|Muddy Water|Water|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Baton Pass|Normal|Double Team|Normal|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|818|Inteleon|Assault Vest|Sucker Punch|Dark|Waterfall|Water|Icicle Spear|Ice|Fell Stinger|Bug|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|818|Inteleon|Focus Sash|Snipe Shot|Water|Air Slash|Flying|Dark Pulse|Dark|Focus Energy|Normal|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|866|Mr. Rime|Rocky Helmet|Fake Out|Normal|Slack Off|Normal|Freeze-Dry|Ice|Psychic|Psychic|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|866|Mr. Rime|Terrain Extender|Icy Wind|Ice|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Psychic|Psychic|Psychic Terrain|Psychic|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|866|Mr. Rime|Life Orb|Fake Out|Normal|Ice Shard|Ice|Sucker Punch|Dark|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|866|Mr. Rime|Expert Belt|Grass Knot|Grass|Psychic|Psychic|Blizzard|Ice|Thunder|Electric|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|887|Dragapult|Liechi Berry|Dragon Darts|Dragon|Psychic Fangs|Psychic|Sucker Punch|Dark|Acrobatics|Flying|||||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=8|887|Dragapult|Eject Button|Dragon Meteor|Dragon|Scald|Water|Shadow Ball|Ghost|U-turn|Bug|||||||}}
|}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====Champion tournaments=====
Leon may reappear at the Champion tournaments in [[Wyndon Stadium]] after receiving his rare [[League Card]] at the Battle Tower. He will [[Gigantamax]] his {{p|Charizard}} at the first opportunity.

{{MSP/8|810|Grookey}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Grookey}}: 
{{Party/Single
|color=6C62A1
|bordercolor=761724
|headcolor=F7DD98
|sprite=VSLeon.png
|size=150px
|prize={{PDollar}}{{tt|16,800|Before Galarian Star Tournament}}/{{tt|19,200|After Galarian Star Tournament}}
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Leon
|game=SwSh
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|pokemon=5}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=681
|pokemon=Aegislash
|form=-Shield
|level={{tt|70|Before Galarian Star Tournament}}/{{tt|80|After Galarian Star Tournament}}
|gender=male
|type1=Steel
|type2=Ghost
|ability=Stance Change
|move1=King's Shield|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Status
|move2=Shadow Ball|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Special
|move3=Sacred Sword|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Steel Beam|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=887
|pokemon=Dragapult
|level={{tt|68|Before Galarian Star Tournament}}/{{tt|78|After Galarian Star Tournament}}
|gender=male
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Ghost
|ability=Clear Body
|move1=Shadow Ball|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special
|move2=Flamethrower|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special
|move3=Thunderbolt|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move4=Draco Meteor|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=537
|pokemon=Seismitoad
|level={{tt|69|Before Galarian Star Tournament}}/{{tt|79|After Galarian Star Tournament}}
|gender=female
|type1=Water
|type2=Ground
|ability=Water Absorb
|move1=Toxic|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Status
|move2=Drain Punch|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Liquidation|move3type=Water|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color=6C62A1}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=815
|pokemon=Cinderace
|level={{tt|70|Before Galarian Star Tournament}}/{{tt|80|After Galarian Star Tournament}}
|gender=male
|type1=Fire
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Pyro Ball|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Feint|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Acrobatics|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/8/Dynamax
|ndex=006
|pokemon=Charizard
|max=Gigantamax
|level={{tt|70|Before Galarian Star Tournament}}/{{tt|80|After Galarian Star Tournament}}
|gender=male
|type1=Fire
|type2=Flying
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Fire Blast|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special|maxmove1=G-Max Wildfire
|move2=Air Slash|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Special|maxmove2=Max Airship
|move3=Solar Beam|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Special|maxmove3=Max Overgrowth
|move4=Ancient Power|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Special|maxmove4=Max Rockfall}}
{{Party/Footer}}

{{MSP/8|813|Scorbunny}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Scorbunny}}: 
{{Party/Single
|color=6C62A1
|bordercolor=761724
|headcolor=F7DD98
|sprite=VSLeon.png
|size=150px
|prize={{PDollar}}{{tt|16,800|Before Galarian Star Tournament}}/{{tt|19,200|After Galarian Star Tournament}}
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Leon
|game=SwSh
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|pokemon=5}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=681
|pokemon=Aegislash
|form=-Shield
|level={{tt|70|Before Galarian Star Tournament}}/{{tt|80|After Galarian Star Tournament}}
|gender=male
|type1=Steel
|type2=Ghost
|ability=Stance Change
|move1=King's Shield|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Status
|move2=Shadow Ball|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Special
|move3=Sacred Sword|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Steel Beam|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=887
|pokemon=Dragapult
|level={{tt|68|Before Galarian Star Tournament}}/{{tt|78|After Galarian Star Tournament}}
|gender=male
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Ghost
|ability=Clear Body
|move1=Shadow Ball|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special
|move2=Flamethrower|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special
|move3=Thunderbolt|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move4=Draco Meteor|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=866
|pokemon=Mr. Rime
|level={{tt|69|Before Galarian Star Tournament}}/{{tt|79|After Galarian Star Tournament}}
|gender=male
|type1=Ice
|type2=Psychic
|ability=Tangled Feet
|move1=Teeter Dance|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Psychic|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special
|move3=Freeze-Dry|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special
|move4=Thunderbolt|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Div|color=6C62A1}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=818
|pokemon=Inteleon
|level={{tt|70|Before Galarian Star Tournament}}/{{tt|80|After Galarian Star Tournament}}
|gender=male
|type1=Water
|ability=Torrent
|move1=Snipe Shot|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special
|move2=Dark Pulse|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Special
|move3=Mud Shot|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Special
|move4=Tearful Look|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/8/Dynamax
|ndex=006
|pokemon=Charizard
|max=Gigantamax
|level={{tt|70|Before Galarian Star Tournament}}/{{tt|80|After Galarian Star Tournament}}
|gender=male
|type1=Fire
|type2=Flying
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Fire Blast|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special|maxmove1=G-Max Wildfire
|move2=Air Slash|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Special|maxmove2=Max Airship
|move3=Solar Beam|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Special|maxmove3=Max Overgrowth
|move4=Ancient Power|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Special|maxmove4=Max Rockfall}}
{{Party/Footer}}

{{MSP/8|816|Sobble}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Sobble}}: 
{{Party/Single
|color=6C62A1
|bordercolor=761724
|headcolor=F7DD98
|sprite=VSLeon.png
|size=150px
|prize={{PDollar}}{{tt|16,800|Before Galarian Star Tournament}}/{{tt|19,200|After Galarian Star Tournament}}
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Leon
|game=SwSh
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|pokemon=5}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=681
|pokemon=Aegislash
|form=-Shield
|level={{tt|70|Before Galarian Star Tournament}}/{{tt|80|After Galarian Star Tournament}}
|gender=male
|type1=Steel
|type2=Ghost
|ability=Stance Change
|move1=King's Shield|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Status
|move2=Shadow Ball|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Special
|move3=Sacred Sword|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Steel Beam|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=887
|pokemon=Dragapult
|level={{tt|68|Before Galarian Star Tournament}}/{{tt|78|After Galarian Star Tournament}}
|gender=male
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Ghost
|ability=Clear Body
|move1=Shadow Ball|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special
|move2=Flamethrower|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special
|move3=Thunderbolt|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move4=Draco Meteor|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=464
|pokemon=Rhyperior
|level={{tt|69|Before Galarian Star Tournament}}/{{tt|79|After Galarian Star Tournament}}
|gender=male
|type1=Ground
|type2=Rock
|ability=Solid Rock
|move1=Earthquake|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Stone Edge|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Megahorn|move3type=Bug|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Heat Crash|move4type=Fire|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color=6C62A1}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=812
|pokemon=Rillaboom
|level={{tt|70|Before Galarian Star Tournament}}/{{tt|80|After Galarian Star Tournament}}
|gender=male
|type1=Grass
|ability=Overgrow
|move1=Drum Beating|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Knock Off|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=High Horsepower|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Endeavor|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/8/Dynamax
|ndex=006
|pokemon=Charizard
|max=Gigantamax
|level={{tt|70|Before Galarian Star Tournament}}/{{tt|80|After Galarian Star Tournament}}
|gender=male
|type1=Fire
|type2=Flying
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Fire Blast|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special|maxmove1=G-Max Wildfire
|move2=Air Slash|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Special|maxmove2=Max Airship
|move3=Solar Beam|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Special|maxmove3=Max Overgrowth
|move4=Ancient Power|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Special|maxmove4=Max Rockfall}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====Galarian Star Tournament=====
{{Party/Single
|color=6C62A1
|bordercolor=761724
|headcolor=F7DD98
|sprite=VSLeon.png
|size=150px
|prize={{PDollar}}19,200
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Leon
|game=SwSh
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|pokemon=3}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=681
|pokemon=Aegislash
|form=-Shield
|level=80
|gender=male
|type1=Steel
|type2=Ghost
|ability=Stance Change
|move1=King's Shield|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Status
|move2=Shadow Ball|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Special
|move3=Sacred Sword|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Steel Beam|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=887
|pokemon=Dragapult
|level=78
|gender=male
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Ghost
|ability=Clear Body
|move1=Shadow Ball|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special
|move2=Flamethrower|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special
|move3=Thunderbolt|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move4=Draco Meteor|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8/Dynamax
|ndex=006
|pokemon=Charizard
|max=Gigantamax
|level=80
|gender=male
|type1=Fire
|type2=Flying
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Fire Blast|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special|maxmove1=G-Max Wildfire
|move2=Air Slash|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Special|maxmove2=Max Airship
|move3=Solar Beam|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Special|maxmove3=Max Overgrowth
|move4=Ancient Power|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Special|maxmove4=Max Rockfall}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====Given to new Trainers=====
Leon gives the player and [[Hop]] their choice of the following [[first partner Pokémon]] in [[Postwick]].
{|
|-
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=810
|pokemon=Grookey
|gender=both
|level=5
|type1=Grass
|ability=Overgrow
|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=813
|pokemon=Scorbunny
|gender=both
|level=5
|type1=Fire
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=816
|pokemon=Sobble
|gender=both
|level=5
|type1=Water
|ability=Torrent
|move1=Pound|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status}}
|}

=====Left for the player=====
Leon will leave a {{i|Poké Ball}}, containing a special {{p|Charmander}} for the player, at his own home in [[Postwick]] after the player defeats him in the Champion Cup. Once evolved into a {{p|Charizard}}, this Pokémon can [[Gigantamax]].

{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=004
|pokemon=Charmander
|level=5
|type1=Fire
|gender=both
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status}}

==In the spin-off games==
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
{{main|Leon (Masters)}}
Leon forms a [[sync pair]] with {{TP|Leon|Charizard}}, {{TP|Leon|Eternatus}}, {{form|Calyrex|Ice Rider}} {{p|Calyrex}}, and {{p|Dragapult}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]. His Charizard is capable of [[Gigantamax]]ing, while his Eternatus is capable of [[Eternamax]]ing, and his Dragapult is capable of [[Dynamax]]ing. Leon became a playable sync pair on February 26, 2021.

Leon has also made notable appearances in the game's Main Stories, [[Legendary Adventures]] and the [[Villain Arc]].

{{PairDex/h|Violet|Yellow}}
{{PairDex|118|Leon|trainerlink=Leon (Masters)#Charizard|trainerimg=Leon|0006|Charizard|gender=male|master=yes|form=[[Gigantamax]]|dynamax=yes|pokemonlink=Leon's Charizard|Fire|Electric|Special Strike|exrole=Support|6|Master Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|118|Leon|trainerlink=Leon (Masters)#Eternatus|trainerimg=Leon Sygna|sygna=[[Sygna suit|Sygna Suit]]|pokemonlink=Leon's Eternatus|0890|Eternatus|dynamax=yes|form={{Form|Eternatus|Eternamax}}|Dragon|Ground|Special Strike|6|Poké Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|118|Leon|trainerlink=Leon (Masters)#Calyrex|trainerimg=Leon Holiday 2021|sygna=Holiday 2021|0898IR|Calyrex|form={{Form|Calyrex|Ice Rider}}|Ice|Bug|Physical Strike|6|Seasonal Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|118|Leon|trainerlink=Leon (Masters)#Dragapult|trainerimg=Leon Alt|sygna=Alt.|0887|Dragapult|gender=male|dynamax=yes|buddy=yes|Dragon|Dark|Tech|6|Poké Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
|}

===[[Pokémon UNITE]]===
Leon and his {{p|Charizard}} appear in [[Pokémon UNITE]] as an enemy Trainer to fight during the Legacy Trainer Showdown event between September 9, 2022 and October 6, 2022. It took place on [[Theia Sky Ruins]]. His Charizard starts the battle as {{p|Charmander}} and can evolve to {{p|Charmeleon}} and then Charizard during the battle. The other members of his team are [[Cynthia]], [[Korrina]], [[Raihan]], and {{ga|Green}}. The event later returned between April 21, 2023 and May 21, 2023.

Leon and his Charizard also appear as an enemy Trainer in the recurring {{DL|Theia Sky Ruins|Solo Challenge}} event. It also takes place on Theia Sky Ruins. This event has Casual, Intermediate, Expert, and Extreme difficulties. The composition of the opposing team varies depending on the event and the difficulty. The full team consists of himself, Cynthia, Raihan, Korrina, and Green. In Cynthia themed events, Leon only appears on the Expert and Extreme difficulties, being replaced by an Ace Trainer on lower difficulties. In a Leon themed event, Leon's team includes Korrina, Raihan, Cynthia, and Green. On the Casual difficulty, all four of the other trainers are replaced by {{tc|Ace Trainer}}s. On the Intermediate difficulty, only Cynthia and Green are replaced by Ace Trainers. In this mode, Leon and his Charizard never use [[Holowear]].

Unlike other Trainers in this game, Leon and the non-Ace Trainer members of her team are represented with two-dimensional artwork instead of three-dimensional models. In the pre-battle splash screen, Leon has a custom Unite Snapshot depicting him and his Charizard with two dimensional artwork. (The normal display of the Unite License/Holowear is not used.) This means his [[list of items (UNITE)#Battle Items|Battle Item]] is not shown. However, he uses [[X Attack]].

Leon appears as a Background element for a Trainer's Unite Snapshot. It is the same background Leon's own Snapshot uses, but it excludes Charizard. Leon's outfit can be worn as a Trainer Outfit by players. (It does not consist of separate items and cannot be worn with any additional items.) This outfit is rendered as a model, unlike Leon. Leon's signature pose is usable as a Trainer's Pose in Unite Snapshot, with the item named after the character.

==Gallery==
===Artwork===
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #761724; background:#6C62A1; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px"
| style="border:2px solid #761724; background:#ecdafb" | [[File:Leon Hop SwSh concept art.jpg|x250px]]
| style="border:2px solid #761724; background:#ecdafb" | [[File:Sword Shield Leon and Charizard artwork.png|x250px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #761724; background: #ecdafb"| [[File:Leon TW.png|x250px]]
|-
| '''{{GameIcon|Sw}}{{GameIcon|Sh}}''' Concept art
| '''{{GameIcon|Sw}}{{GameIcon|Sh}}''' Leon and Charizard
| '''''{{color2|000|Pokémon: Twilight Wings}}'''''
|}

===Sprites===
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #761724; background:#6C62A1; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px"
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #761724; background: #F7DD98"| [[File:GST Leon icon.png|100px]]
|-
|Icon from the {{color2|000|Galarian Star Tournament}} menu
|}

===[[League Card]]s===
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #761724; background:#6C62A1; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px"
| style="border:2px solid #F7DD98; background:#F7DD98" | [[File:League Card Leon.png|x250px]]
| style="border:2px solid #F7DD98; background:#F7DD98" | [[File:League Card Leon rare.png|x250px]]
|-
|Leon's {{color2|000|League Card}} in {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield}}
|Leon's rare {{color2|000|League card}} in {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield}}
|}

==Quotes==
{{main|Leon/Quotes}}

==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Leon anime.png|250px|thumb|Leon in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
{{main|Leon (anime)}}
Leon is a recurring character in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''. He debuted in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]'', where he earned himself the title of Monarch, the strongest [[Pokémon Trainer]] in the {{pkmn|world}}, by winning the finals of the [[World Coronation Series]]. This inspired {{Ash}} to participate in the World Coronation Series as well in the hopes of getting to battle Leon, making him Ash's main [[rival]] for the [[series]].
{{-}}

===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
[[File:Leon Twilight Wings.png|250px|thumb|Leon in [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]]]]
Leon appeared in ''[[TW01|Letter]]'', where he and {{TP|Leon|Charizard}} battled [[Bea]] and her {{p|Machamp}} in a televised battle inside [[Wyndon Stadium]]. The {{pkmn|Champion}} and his partner eventually emerged victorious. He later appeared with his Charizard in a brief flashback [[Rose]] had while meeting {{gal|John}}, a fan of Leon's.

In a fantasy in ''[[TW02|Training]]'', Bea thought she saw Leon in the [[Wild Area]], only to realize it was actually a {{p|Rhydon}}.

In ''[[TW03|Buddy]]'', [[Hop]] watched Leon's match with Bea on television. He reappeared in the same role in ''[[TW04|Early-Evening Waves]]''.

In ''[[TW06|Moonlight]]'', he received John's letter from Chairman Rose while at [[Rose Tower]].

In ''[[TW07|Sky]]'', Leon was walking to the stadium for his match against [[Raihan]] when he got lost along the way on a mountain. Then, he encountered John, who was en route to the stadium in a [[Flying Taxi]] when he spotted him. Realizing they wouldn't reach the stadium on foot in time, Leon flew with John on top of the {{p|Corviknight}} and arrived at the stadium in time for his match. Leon then invited John to watch the match from the field as the match started.

In ''[[TW08|The Gathering of Stars]]'', he was seen flying towards the [[Isle of Armor]] in a Flying Taxi. He battled his master [[Mustard]] before giving him an invitation letter to the [[Galarian Star Tournament]]. He visited and invited various [[Gym Leader]]s for the tournament. Later on, he declared the tournament's commencement at [[Wyndon Stadium]].

====Character====
Leon's presence throughout the miniseries has been shrouded in mystery, with several characters being influenced by the desire to battle him. Leon is also shown to be close to [[Hop]], who looks up to Leon and watches his matches on TV, and [[Sonia]], who is seen talking on the phone with him and attending Leon's exhibition match against [[Raihan]]. Leon's desire to help new Trainers do their best is also seen when he says that the next time he meets John, it will be in a Pokémon battle.

====Pokémon====
=====On hand=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Leon
|pkmn=Charizard [[File:Dynamax icon.png|25px|link=Gigantamax]]
|main=Leon's Charizard
|type1=Fire
|type2=Flying
|img=Leon and Charizard TW.png
|img2=Leon Gigantamax Charizard Twilight Wings.png
|cap2=Leon's Gigantamax Charizard
|epnum=TW01
|epname=Letter
|vajp=
|vaen=Edward Bosco
|desc={{p|Charizard}} is Leon's main Pokémon. It first appeared during his Pokémon League tournament battle against [[Bea]].}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Leon
|pkmn=Aegislash
|type1=Steel
|type2=Ghost
|img=Leon Aegislash Shield Forme TW.png
|img2=Leon Aegislash Blade Forme TW.png
|epnum=TW07
|epname=Sky
|desc=Leon used {{p|Aegislash}} in his battle against [[Raihan]]'s {{p|Goodra}} and managed to defeat it. However, it was then unable to stand up to Raihan's {{p|Flygon}}.

Aegislash's only known move is {{m|Giga Impact}}, and its Ability is {{a|Stance Change}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Leon
|pkmn=Dragapult
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Ghost
|img=Leon Dragapult TW.png
|epnum=TW07
|epname=Sky
|desc=Leon's {{p|Dragapult}} was sent up against Flygon when Aegislash was defeated. It was eventually defeated by a {{m|Draco Meteor}}.

Dragapult's known moves are {{m|Lock-On}} and {{m|Dragon Darts}}.}}

=====Borrowed=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Taxi Driver
|pkmn=Corviknight
|type1=Flying
|type2=Steel
|img=Leon Corviknight TW.png
|epnum=TW01
|epname=Letter
|vajp=
|vajpnote=
|desc={{p|Corviknight}} is a Pokémon owned by a {{tc|Cabbie|Taxi Driver}}. In ''[[TW07|Sky]]'', the Taxi Driver lent Corviknight to Leon and {{gal|John}} so that they could reach [[Wyndon Stadium]] in a timely manner.

None of Corviknight's moves are known.}}

====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color=F7DD98|bordercolor=761724
|ja=櫻井孝宏 ''[[Takahiro Sakurai]]''
|en=Kai Jordan}}

===Pokémon Evolutions===
[[File:Leon Evolutions.png|thumb|250px|Leon in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]]
Leon appeared in ''[[PE01|The Champion]]''. While preparing for his [[Galar League|Championship Match]] against {{ga|Victor}}, he recalled how he had battled against {{p|Eternatus}} during the [[Darkest Day]], but had failed to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} it, leaving it to Victor and [[Hop]] to finish the job with {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}}'s help. This failure had caused Leon to start doubting himself, but his {{p|Charizard}} was able to restore his self confidence. Leon then stepped out into the [[Wyndon Stadium]] battlefield, ready to face Victor.

====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Leon
|pkmn=Aegislash
|type1=Steel
|type2=Ghost
|img=Leon Aegislash Evolutions.png
|epnum=PE01
|epname=The Champion
|desc={{p|Aegislash}} is Leon's first known Pokémon. It was seen in a flashback, being defeated by {{p|Eternatus}}.

None of Aegislash's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Leon
|pkmn=Charizard
|type1=Fire
|type2=Flying
|img=Leon Charizard Evolutions.png
|epnum=PE01
|epname=The Champion
|desc={{p|Charizard}} is Leon's second known Pokémon. It was first seen in a flashback, battling {{p|Eternatus}}. When Leon's attempt to catch Eternatus failed, Charizard shielded {{ga|Victor}} and [[Hop]]. In the present day, it helped Leon to get over his self doubt.}}

====Achievements====
=====Pokémon competitions=====
* [[Galar League|Galar Champion Cup]] - Winner (prior to ''[[PE01|The Champion]]'')

====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color=F7DD98|bordercolor=761724
|ja=小野大輔 ''Daisuke Ono''
|en=Aleks Le
|zh_cmn=于正昇 ''Yú Zhèngshēng''
|nl=Xander Gallois
|fr=Pierre Lognay
|de=Felix Auer
|it=Mattia Bressan
|pt_br=Clécio Souto
|es_la=Alejandro Orozco
|es_eu=Alejandro Veiga}}

===GOTCHA!===
[[File:Leon Party Gotcha.png|thumb|250px|Leon in the [[GOTCHA!]] music video]]
Leon briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]].
{{-}}

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Leon Adventures.png|thumb|270px|Leon in Pokémon Adventures]]
Leon debuted in ''[[PASS02|Crackle!! Practice Battle]]''. He was first seen in the outskirts of [[Wedgehurst]], trying to move a flock of {{p|Wooloo}} off of some train tracks. He was helped by {{Henry}} and {{Casey}}, who drove off the {{p|Obstagoon}} that was terrorizing the Wooloo. After introducing himself to the children, Leon headed off to [[Motostoke]] to appear on a television program, only to get lost on the way there. It was revealed that Leon had decided to [[endorsement|endorse]] the two {{pkmn|Trainer}}s for the [[Galar League|Gym Challenge]] thanks to this experience, just like they had hoped he would. The [[Gym Leader]]s of Galar were surprised by this decision, as Leon had never endorsed two Trainers at the same time before.

In ''[[PASS17|Stealth!! Infiltrate the Energy Plant]]'', after a large earthquake struck [[Hammerlocke]], Leon attempted to get inside the [[Energy Plant]] and see if [[Rose]] was safe. Several {{tc|Macro Cosmos's|Macro Cosmos employees}} blocked his attempt, stating that no one was allowed inside the building. [[Raihan]] arrived and told Leon to go evacuate people with [[Sonia]] while he went inside to check on Rose.

In ''[[PASS22|Grrr!! Noble Kidnappers]]'', Leon received a call from Sonia asking him to join her and Henry's group around [[Spikemuth]]. Along the way, he witnessed Sonia falling to the ground after the [[Flying Taxi]] she was riding in was shot out of the sky. After rescuing Sonia, Leon encountered Raihan and [[Piers]], who were alerted by the noise coming from [[Route 9 Tunnel]]. Leon and Raihan took Sonia and the {{tc|Cabbie}} to a hospital in Hammerlocke. Before leaving, Leon entrusted a camera Sonia was carrying to Piers and told him to deliver it to Casey.

In ''[[PASS24|Unbelievable!! The Shocking Truth]]'', after reconciling with each other at the hospital, Sonia informed Leon that Rose was working together with [[Sordward]] and [[Shielbert]], the pair responsible for her near-crash landing. The Gym Leaders were informed of the situation and agreed to meet at [[Rose Tower]] in order to find out whether Rose intended on bringing harm to Galar. Before Leon, Sonia, Raihan, and [[Nessa]] could leave the city, Rose unleashed {{p|Eternatus}} and brought out the [[Darkest Day]], causing Pokémon to start [[Dynamax]]ing at random. After dealing with some Pokémon, Leon and the others went to check on Rose in the Energy Plant, where they ran into Henry's group. Everyone went into the plant, where they found Rose ecstatic that his plan was a success.

In ''[[PASS27|Shock!! Chairman Rose's Plan]]'', Rose explained he meant no harm to Galar and sent [[Sordward]] and [[Shielbert]] to defeat Eternatus and prevent the Darkest Day from spiraling out of control. Despite their claims of being descendants of the heroes that once stopped the Darkest Day, Sordward and Shielbert were unable to win, forcing Rose to take their place. Oleana explained that Rose's actions were for the benefit of Galar and requested that everyone help stop Eternatus. The group agreed and made their way to the summit, where they found Rose had already been defeated. Leon, Raihan, [[Piers]], [[Hop]], [[Marnie]], Nessa, and [[Melony]] managed to take Eternatus down, only for it to get back up and unleash its Eternamax form.

In [[PASS29]], Eternatus quickly overwhelmed Leon and the others, only for {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}} to appear and assist in the battle against the Gigantic Pokémon. They attempted to wield the [[Rusted Sword]] and [[Rusted Shield|Shield]], but the items and Henry were snatched out of the air by Eternatus. Zacian and Zamazenta struck Eternatus at the same time, creating a massive blast of light. By the time the light cleared, Henry, Zacian, Zamazenta, Eternatus had vanished. Leon and everyone injured during the battle were taken to a hospital to recover from the effects of Eternatus's poison.

In [[PASS35]], after taking special medicine, Leon and the others began to recover from the effects of the poison.

====Pokémon====
=====On hand=====
{{TrainerPoké
|width=77
|trainer=Leon
|pkmn=Charizard [[File:Dynamax icon.png|25px|link=Gigantamax]]
|main=Leon's Charizard
|type1=Fire
|type2=Flying
|img=Leon Charizard Adventures.png
|img2=Leon Gigantamax Charizard Adventures.png
|cap2=Leon's Gigantamax Charizard
|epnum=PASS02
|epname=Crackle!! Practice Battle
|desc={{p|Charizard}} is Leon's first known Pokémon. It was first seen helping Leon herd a flock of {{p|Wooloo}}. Later, he used it to battle [[Dynamax]] Pokémon that were rampaging due to the [[Darkest Day]].}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Leon
|pkmn=Dragapult
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Ghost
|img=Leon Dragapult Adventures.png
|img_size=170px
|epnum=PASS28
|epname=Splash!! The Return of the Two Pokémon
|desc={{p|Dragapult}} is Leon's second known Pokémon. It was first used to battle {{p|Eternatus}} on the Tower Summit.

None of Dragapult's moves are known.}}

=====Borrowed=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Raihan
|pkmn=Flygon
|type1=Ground
|type2=Dragon
|img=Raihan Flygon Adventures.png
|img_size=170px
|epnum=PASS17
|epname=Stealth!! Infiltrate the Energy Plant
|desc={{p|Flygon}} is one of [[Raihan]]'s Pokémon. Leon borrowed it to transport an injured [[Sonia]] to a hospital in [[Hammerlocke]].}}

===Pocket Monsters Aniki===
Leon debuted in the special chapter ''Pocket Monsters Sword and Shield''. He is extremely lazy and lives in Sonia's laboratory, and Pokémon will not listen to him.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Champion Cup logo.png|Leon's logo as the {{pkmn|Champion}}
</gallery>

====Leon's sponsors====
<gallery>
File:Company Icon Yoshida's Coffee.png|[[Battle Café|Yoshida's Coffee]]
File:Company Icon Dream Dairy.png|Dream Dairy
File:Company Icon Galar Taxi.png|[[Flying Taxi|Galar Taxi]]
File:Company Icon Cozy Fried Kitchen.png|Cozy Fried Kitchen
File:Company Icon Bookmark.png|Bookmark
File:Company Icon No. 1 Pharmacy.png|No. 1 Pharmacy
File:Company Icon Pelipper Couriers.png|Pelipper Couriers
File:Company Icon Grow Sures.png|Grow Sures
File:Company Icon Timburr Builders.png|Timburr Builders
File:Company Icon Gramophone Records.png|Gramophone Records
File:Company Icon Game Freak.png|[[Game Freak]]
File:Company Icon Other1.png|Unknown Company
</gallery>

==In the TCG==
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Leon or his Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].

{{cardlist/header|Leon's Pokémon|Fire|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Vivid Voltage|Charizard|25}}|type=Fire|expanded=yes|enset=Vivid Voltage|enrarity=Rare|ennum=025/185|jpset=Amazing Volt Tackle|jprarity=R|jpnum=012/100|enset2=SWSH Black Star Promos|ennum2=SWSH066|jpset2=VMAX Climax|jpnum2=017/184|enset3=Lost Origin|enrarity3=TGH|ennum3=TG03/TG30|jpset3=VMAX Climax|jprarity3=CHR|jpnum3=187/184}}
{{cardlist/div|Other related cards|Fire}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Darkness Ablaze|Cape of Toughness|160}}|type=Item|expanded=yes|enset=Darkness Ablaze|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=160/189|jpset=Infinity Zone|jprarity=U|jpnum=092/100|enset2=Vivid Voltage|enrarity2=Rare Secret|ennum2=200/185|jpset2=Legendary Heartbeat|jprarity2=UR|jpnum2=094/076|jpset3=Shiny Star V|jpnum3=170/190|jpset4=VMAX Climax|jpnum4=143/184}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Vivid Voltage|Leon|154}}|type=Supporter|expanded=yes|enset=Vivid Voltage|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=154/185|jpset=Amazing Volt Tackle|jprarity=R|jpnum=094/100|enset2=Vivid Voltage|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=182/185|jpset2=Amazing Volt Tackle|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=110/100|enset3=Vivid Voltage|enrarity3=Rare Rainbow|ennum3=195/185|jpset3=Amazing Volt Tackle|jprarity3=HR|jpnum3=117/100|jpset4=S-P Promotional cards|jpnum4=165/S-P|jpset5=Sword & Shield Family Pokémon Card Game|jpnum5=049/053|jpset6=VMAX Climax|jpnum6=154/184|enset7=Crown Zenith|enrarity7=Rare Holo|ennum7=134/159|jpset7=S-P Promotional cards|jpnum7=230/S-P}}
{{cardlist/footer|Fire}}

==Trivia==
* Leon's uniform number being just "1" could be a reference to 一番 ''Ichiban'', meaning ''Number One'', but can also mean ''Best''. This can be in reference to his role as champion, thus being the best trainer in all of Galar.
** Leon is also one of two characters to have a single digit uniform number, the other being [[Mustard]].
* Leon's {{pkmn|Champion}} logo is only displayed when the {{player}} enters the center of [[Wyndon Stadium]] before the actual {{pkmn|battle}} with Leon. When the player enters the area before the match that [[Rose]] soon interrupts, the regular Wyndon Stadium logo is displayed instead.
* Leon failed [[Opal]]'s audition, getting only one out of three answers correct. Opal's notes on Leon are: "Your talent in Pokémon battles is beyond anything I've ever seen, but you're rather hard to read..."
* During the [[2022 World Championships]], Leon's battle theme was the standardized battle theme for all qualified video game players. In addition, the victory theme that plays when the player defeats him was also used at the tournament.
* In [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]'s [[The Indigo Disk]] DLC, the player can unlock Leon's signature {{p|Charizard}} Pose as an emote by showing a Pokémon with the [[Mark|Mightiest Mark]] to a [[Blueberry Academy]] {{tc|student}} at the academy's School Store. Moreover, Leon's [[Poké Ball]]-{{OBP|Battle style|game mechanic|throwing style}} can also be learned in the [[League Club Room]] in the same games.

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="background:#F7DD98; border:3px solid #761724"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Japanese
| ダンデ ''Dande''
| From ''{{wp|Taraxacum|dandelion}}''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English, Brazilian Portuguese
| Leon
| From ''dandelion''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| German
| Delion
| From ''dandelion''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Spanish
| Lionel
| From ''dandelion''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| French
| Tarak
| From ''Taraxacum'' (dandelion genus)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Italian
| Dandel
| From ''dandelion''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
| 단델 ''Dandel''
| From ''dandelion''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 丹帝 ''Dāndì''
| rowspan="2" | From the transcription of his Japanese name and 帝 ''dì / dai'' (emperor)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 丹帝 ''Dāandai''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Russian
| Леон ''Leon''
| Transcription of his English name
|}

==See also==
* [[a:Category:Leon|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]

==References==
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KISEKI

2024-04-17T12:32:07Z

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'''KISEKI''' (Japanese: '''KISEKI''') is the ending theme to [[Pokémon X and Y]]. An acoustic version of the song is played during the game's credits, with lyrics displayed in multiple languages on the lower screen of the Nintendo 3DS console. The song has separate lyrics in each of the seven languages Pokémon X and Y were released in.

When ''KISEKI'' is played in the credits, lyrics to the verses are displayed in two languages. The first is the language the game is played in. If played in English, Japanese, or Korean, the second language is French (referencing the Kalos region's basis, France); if played in Spanish, French, Italian, or German, the second language is Japanese, displayed with [[wp:Kana|kana]]. Lyrics to the chorus are shown simultaneously in all seven languages Pokémon X and Y were released in, with the game language shown at the top.

It was composed and arranged by [[Shota Kageyama]] and written by [[Junichi Masuda]] and Kenji Matsushima. A version with vocals in English was first performed at the [[Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions]] event on August 15, 2014, while a version with vocals in Japanese by [[Shōko Nakagawa]] was released on the Limited Pokémon Edition of the {{single|DreamDream}} single released on February 18, 2015.

The song's title comes from the Japanese word 奇跡 ''kiseki'', meaning miracles.

==Lyrics==
===English===
{{Schemetable|Kalos}}
! English
|-
| <ab>You and I were born
right here in the same world.
For this one brief life,
we're beneath the same sky.

The great flow of time.
The wide expanse of space.
We are lucky enough
to share this lifetime we get.

We can gain more if we give.
By taking, we only lose.

Let us make this a new age
where we show our gratitude.

There's a fragile bud of hope,
blooming in each of our hearts.
Don't you take that away.
Our dreams are meant to be shared.

Let it grow. Let it live.
Let us see what it will bring.
When we share in our love,
we make a beautiful world.

Search it out, and find the way:
the point where we can all meet.
The point where we're all the same.
There it lies: the future we seek.

Start from there, and then we'll forge
a world where all can be free.
Free to dream, and free to smile.
Free to be who we will be.

Let's make sure we create...

A world of our hopes and dreams.

In our brief lives,
we've managed to meet.
Treasure this gift,
this precious time that we have.

In our brief lives,
we've managed to meet.
Treasure this gift,
this precious time that we have.</ab>
|}
|}

===Japanese===
{{Schemetable|Kalos}}
! Kanji
! Kana
! English
|-
| lang="ja" | <ab>{{tt|この星の　同じ時代に|Kono hoshi no onaji jidai ni}}
{{tt|生きる人と　出会うこと|Ikiru hito to deaukoto}}

{{tt|宇宙の　時の　中では|Uchū no toki no naka de wa}}
{{tt|たった　１００年　奇跡の出会い|Tatta hyaku nen kiseki no deai}}

{{tt|相手を包み　感謝しよう|Aite wo tsutsumi kansha shiyō}}

{{tt|ともに　次代を　作っていこう|Tomo ni jidai o tsukutteikō}}

{{tt|小さなつぼみ　奪い合わずに|Chiisa na tsubomi ubai awazu ni}}
{{tt|ともに　守り　育んでいこう|Tomo ni mamori hagukundeikō}}

{{tt|咲いた花に　優しさ　添えて|Saita hana ni yasashisa soete}}
{{tt|贈りあえば　心　つながる|Okuri aeba kokoro tsunagaru}}

{{tt|人と宇宙が　ひとつになれる|Hito to uchū ga hitotsu ni nareru}}
{{tt|軸が交わる　ポイント　探せば|Jiku ga majiwaru pointo sagaseba}}

{{tt|夢が　あふれる　世界　生まれる|Yume ga afureru sekai umareru}}
{{tt|たった　ひとつの　輝く世界|Tatta hitotsu no kagayaku sekai}}

{{tt|感謝　あふれる|Kansha afureru}}

{{tt|未来　作ろう|Mirai tsukurou}}

{{tt|重なる|Kasanaru}}
{{tt|１００年の|hyaku nen no}}
{{tt|出会いが|deai ga}}
{{tt|奇跡を生む|kiseki o umu}}

{{tt|重なる|Kasanaru}}
{{tt|１００年の|hyaku nen no}}
{{tt|出会いが|deai ga}}
{{tt|奇跡を生む|kiseki o umu}}</ab>
| lang="ja" | <ab>このほしの　おなじ　じだいに
いきるひとと　であうこと

うちゅうの　ときの　なかでは
たった　１００ねん　きせきの　であい

あいてを　つつみ　かんしゃしよう

ともに　じだいを　つくっていこう

ちいさなつぼみ　うばいあわずに
ともに　まもり　はぐくんでいこう

さいた　はなに　やさしさ　そえて
おくりあえば　こころ　つながる

ひとと　うちゅうが　ひとつになれる
じくがまじわる　ポイント　さがせば

ゆめが　あふれる　せかい　うまれる
たった　ひとつの　かがやくせかい

かんしゃ　あふれる

みらい　つくろう

かさなる
１００ねんの
であいが
きせきをうむ

かさなる
１００ねんの
であいが
きせきをうむ</ab>
| <ab>In this world and era
lives encounter one another

Throughout all time and space
a miraculous encounter occurs within a mere 100 years

Come together with your companions and give thanks

and build a new era together

Don't fight over the tiny buds
But instead protect them together

Gently support the blooming flowers
By giving the flowers, our hearts become one

People and the universe become one
If you search for the point where the axis aligns

A world of dreams will be born
A single shining world

Let's build a future

where everyone is thankful.

The accumulating
encounters
of a hundred years
give birth to miracles

The accumulating
encounters
of a hundred years
give birth to miracles</ab>
|}
|}

===French===
{{Schemetable|Kalos}}
! French
! English
|-
| lang="fr" | <ab>Si un jour enfin
nous prenions le temps
De voir autrement
la beauté des gens.

D'apprécier la chance
de pouvoir les côtoyer,
Et de vivre ces années
par miracle à leurs côtés.

Construisons tous ensemble
cette époque de nos rêves,

Saisissons notre chance
et pensons à la partager.

Gardons-nous de dérober
ce qu'il faut laisser grandir,
Laissons donc s'épanouir
les fleurs de la bonté.

Offrons tout jusqu'au jour
où chacun pourra s'ouvrir
À un monde où plus personne
ne sera étranger.

Là où nos chemins
se croisaient par pure chance
Peut naître un monde
qui fera toujours sens.

Un monde où la chaleur,
nourrie par la gratitude,
Nous fera tous oublier
les hivers les plus rudes.

Où donner fera battre

Le cœur de l'humanité.

Au fil des vies,
au fond des gens
Dort un futur,
miracle du printemps.

Au fil des vies,
au fond des gens
Dort un futur,
miracle du printemps.</ab>
| <ab>If, finally, one day,
we were to take the time
To see differently
the beauty of people.

To appreciate the chance
to be able to meet them,
And to live these years,
by a miracle, at their sides.

Let us all together construct
this age of our dreams,

Let us seize our chance
and think about sharing it.

Let us beware of stealing
what must be left to grow,
Thus, let us allow
the flowers of kindness to blossom.

Let us offer all until the day
where everyone can open themselves,
To a world where no one
will be a stranger anymore.

There, where our paths
crossed by pure chance
A world can be born
that will always make sense.

A world where heat,
nourished by gratitude,
Will make us all forget
the harshest of winters.

Where giving will make

The heart of humanity beat.

Over the course of lifetimes,
at the essence of people
A future is sleeping,
the miracle of spring.

Over the course of lifetimes,
at the essence of people
A future is sleeping,
the miracle of spring.</ab>
|}
|}

===German===
{{Schemetable|Kalos}}
! German
! English
|-
| lang="de" | <ab>Weit ist unsre Welt
und kurz dort unsere Zeit.
Wie hoch war die Chance,
dass uns das Los vereint?

Am leben zu sein,
schon wie ein Wunder erscheint...
Hundert Jahr' sind ein Tag
im kosmischen Lauf der Zeit!

Reichen wir einander die Hand
voller Dank, dass man sich fand.

Legen wir das Fundament
einer neuen Generation!

Wo das Glück zart Wurzeln schlägt,
wird zu oft auch Neid gesät.
Fasse Mut – Unkraut vergeht,
doch wahre Freundschaft besteht!

Wenn die Blüte dann erwacht,
gib behutsam auf sie Acht.
Zeig der Welt ihre Pracht,
gemeinsam zieht aus ihr Kraft!

Suchen wir, was uns vereint,
das „F“ und „D“ von Freund und Feind,
wo die Einträchtigkeit keimt,
an den Schnittpunkten unsrer Zeit.

Und schon bald wird es geschehen,
eine neue Welt wird entstehen,
in sich eins fast wie im Traum,
unerreicht in Zeit und in Raum.

Lass uns diese Zukunft bauen,

erfüllt von Dank und Vertrauen!

Einhundert Jahr'
hat uns das Leben vereint.
Wunder geschehen,
wenn wir uns nur verstehen.

Einhundert Jahr'
hat uns das Leben vereint.
Wunder geschehen,
wenn wir uns nur verstehen.</ab>
| <ab>Wide is our world
and short our time there.
How high was the chance
that fate would unite us?

Just being alive
appears a miracle...
A hundred years is one day
in the cosmic flow of time!

Let us hold out our hands to each other,
full of gratitude for finding each other.

Let us lay the foundation
of a new generation!

Where happiness tenderly puts down its roots
will also envy too often be sown.
Have courage – a weed wanes,
but true friendship remains!

When the blossoms then wake,
watch them delicately.
Show the world their glory;
together, power flows from them!

Let us seek what unites us,
the 'F' and 'D' in 'friend' and 'foe',{{tt|*|foe is 'Feind' in German}}
where harmony blooms
at the intersection of our time.

And soon it will happen,
a new world will be born,
united almost like in dreams,
unmatched in time and in space.

Let us build this future

filled with gratitude and trust!

For a hundred years
life has united us.
Miracles happen
if we only understand ourselves.

For a hundred years
life has united us.
Miracles happen
if we only understand ourselves.</ab>
|}
|}

===Italian===
{{Schemetable|Kalos}}
! Italian
! English
|-
| lang="it" | <ab>Ho incontrato te
su questo grande pianeta
Un attimo e c'è
prezioso incontro di vita

Miracolo è già
d'eterna immensità
Trovo te, trovi me
ha dell'incredibile!

Forza, dai, vieni con me
ringraziamo il nostro destino

Impegniamoci e vedrai
che il futuro siamo noi!

Rispettiamoci per
condividere il mondo e poi
Aiutiamoci perché
così cresciamo io e te!

L'armonia solo c'è
dove prospera la bontà
Diamoci un dono che
sarà quel che ci unirà!

Noi saremo così
in unione con l'infinità
E s'incrocian diversità
da cui sboccerà l'unità!

Pensa al mondo che nascerà
quanti sogni e desideri
Costruiamo un futuro che
rifletta il possibile!

Costruiamo un futuro di...

Bellezza e felicità!

Nel tempo di...
Questa vita mia...
Incontro la tua...
Un miracolo è già!

Nel tempo di...
Questa vita mia...
Incontro la tua...
Un miracolo è già!</ab>
| <ab>I met you
on this big planet
In a moment, there is
a precious meeting of lives

It's already a miracle
of eternal immensity
I find you, you find me
It's amazing!

Come on, come on, come with me
thank our destiny

Let us commit ourselves and you will see
that we are the future!

Let's respect each other to
share the world and then
Let's help each other because
that's the way we grow!

There's only harmony
where goodness flourishes
Let's give each other a gift that
will be what will unite us!

We will thus be
in union with the infinite
And diversity will cross paths,
from which unity will blossom!

Think of the world that will be born,
how many dreams and desires
We build a future that
reflects the possible!

We build a future of...

Beauty and happiness!

Over the course of...
This life of mine...
I encounter yours...
It is already a miracle!

Over the course of...
This life of mine...
I encounter yours...
It is already a miracle!</ab>
|}
|}

===Korean===
{{Schemetable|Kalos}}
! Korean
! English
|-
| lang="ko" | <ab>{{tt|이 세상에서 같은 시대의 삶을|i sesangeseo gateun sidaeui salmeul}}
{{tt|함께하는 우리의 만남은|hamkkehaneun uriui mannameun}}

{{tt|우주의 한편 그 시간 중심에서|ujuui hanpyeon geu sigan jungsimeseo}}
{{tt|오직 한순간의 기적이라 하겠죠|ojik hansunganui gijeogira hagetjyo}}

{{tt|서로의 손을 잡고 사랑한다 전해요|seoroui soneul japgo saranghanda jeonhaeyo}}

{{tt|모두 함께 시대를 만들어 나아가요|modu hamkke sidaereul mandeureo naagayo}}

{{tt|우리가 공유하는 조그만 꿈의 씨앗|uriga gongyuhaneun jogeuman kkumui ssiat}}
{{tt|이기심 버리고 푸르게 키워봐요|igisim beorigo pureuge kiwobwayo}}

{{tt|서로를 이해하고 진심을 나누며|seororeul ihaehago jinsimeul nanumyeo}}
{{tt|피어난 미래의 꽃 다 함께 가꾸어요|pieonan miraeui kkot da hamkke gakkueoyo}}

{{tt|너와 나 우리가 만나는 그 순간에|neowa na uriga mannaneun geu sungane}}
{{tt|인연이 시작되고 운명이 태어나요|inyeoni sijakdoego unmyeongi taeeonayo}}

{{tt|찰나의 만남이 눈부신 선물 되어|challaui mannami nunbusin seonmul doeeo}}
{{tt|어두운 밤하늘을 찬란하게 밝혀요|eoduun bamhaneureul challanhage bakhyeoyo}}

{{tt|소소한 우연이|sosohan uyeoni}}

{{tt|미래를 만들어요|miraereul mandeureoyo}}

{{tt|흘러가는|heulleoganeun}}
{{tt|이 시간 속에|i sigan soge}}
{{tt|기적이란|gijeogiran}}
{{tt|우리의 만남이죠|uriui mannamijyo}}

{{tt|흘러가는|heulleoganeun}}
{{tt|이 시간 속에|i sigan soge}}
{{tt|기적이란|gijeogiran}}
{{tt|우리의 만남이죠|uriui mannamijyo}}</ab>
|<ab>In this world and generation
our meeting

on one side of the universe, in the center of time,
you can say, is a moment's miracle

Hold each others hands and tell them that you love them

We’ll make this generation together

For our small seed of dreams that we share
remove selfishness and try growing it pure

Understanding each other and sharing truth
Let’s tend the blooming flowers of our future together

During the moment you and I meet
a relationship starts and fate is born

The moment of our encounter becomes a blinding gift
It makes the dark night sky shimmer brightly

A small coincidence

makes a future

In this flowing
time
is the miracle
of our meeting

In this flowing
time
is the miracle
of our meeting</ab>
|}
|}

===Spanish===
{{Schemetable|Kalos}}
! Spanish
! English
|-
| lang="es" | <ab>En el planeta tú y yo
juntos podemos vivir
en armonía y paz
si sabemos compartir.

Maravillas sin par
juntos podemos crear.
Nuestra generación
unida lo logrará.

Ayudando entre todos
y mostrando gratitud

podremos construir
juntos un mundo mejor.

Si cuidamos de una flor
poniendo nuestro corazón,
pronto fruto dará
si no hay envidia o temor.

Comparte con los demás
el fruto de nuestra flor.
Un tesoro será
y forjará nuestra unión.

Ven conmigo a cantar
con la voz del corazón.
No dejes de soñar,
nunca pierdas la ilusión.

Juntos vamos a crear
nuestro mundo de amistad,
un lugar especial,
y tus sueños se cumplirán.

Mostrando gratitud

creamos un mundo mejor.

Una generación
que junta podrá construir
maravillas sin par
si sabemos compartir.

Una generación
que junta podrá construir
maravillas sin par
si sabemos compartir.</ab>
| <ab>Together you and I,
can live on this planet
in harmony and peace
if we know how to share.

Unparalleled wonders
we can create together.
United, our generation
will make it.

Helping between all
and showing gratitude

we would be able to build
a better world together.

If we take care of a flower,
putting our heart into it,
it will soon bloom and give fruit
if there's no envy or fear.

Share with everyone else
the fruit of our flower.
A treasure it will be
and it will forge our union.

Come with me to sing
with the voice of the heart.
Never stop dreaming,
never lose hope.

Together we will create
our world of friendship,
a special place,
and your dreams will all come true.

By showing gratitude

we create a better world.

A generation
that will be able to build
unparalleled wonders
if we know how to share.

A generation
that will be able to build
unparalleled wonders
if we know how to share.</ab>
|}
|}

{{-}}
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[[de:KISEKI]]
[[ja:KISEKI]]
[[zh:KISEKI]]

World Championships

2024-04-17T01:28:09Z

ArrowMcLarenSP: /* Trivia */

{{samename|{{pkmn|anime}} competition known as the "Pokémon World Championships" in Japanese|World Coronation Series}}
[[File:Pokémon World Championships logo.png|thumb|250px|Logo]]
The '''Pokémon World Championships''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス''' ''Pokémon World Championships'') are an annual event held by the [[Play! Pokémon]] organized play division of [[The Pokémon Company International]]. They function as the finals for both the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] and [[Core series|Video Game]] Championships. Since 2015, the World Championships have also featured events for [[spin-off Pokémon games]], namely [[Pokkén Tournament]], [[Pokémon GO]], and [[Pokémon UNITE]]. The Pokémon World Championships are held annually, occurring every August.

Competitors usually must qualify for the event based in their performance in other events in the same season, such as regional championships, national championships, dedicated qualifying tournaments, or the previous year's World Championships. The exact qualification requirements depend on the exact year, the region the player is from, and the game in which they are playing.

While the Pokémon World Championships are held as a single unified event featuring multiple different games, each of the games are run as an entirely separate tournament. Competitors compete in only one of the featured games, and the qualification requirements of each are entirely separate. Additionally, competitors usually are separated into one of three age groups, meaning that three world champions are crowned for each game each year.

Minor announcements are usually made during the events, such as upcoming VGC mechanics and variants of TCG cards, the ruleset of the following VGC format, and the city where the next World Championships will be hosted.

==History==
===Predecessors===
Before the introduction of the modern Pokémon World Championships, both the TCG and video games held some international competitions.

For the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the [[Pokémon Tropical Mega Battle]] was an international Pokémon Trading Card Game tournament held annually from 1999 to 2002 in Hawaii by [[Wizards of the Coast]] (the distributor of the Pokémon Trading Card Game in many regions outside of Japan at the time). Players from Canada, Latin America, Europe, the United States, and Japan were invited to the event. After Wizards of the Coast's license to distribute the Pokémon Trading Card Game reverted to The Pokémon Company in 2003, this event was replaced by the Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships.

In September 2000, to coincide with the {{wp|2000 Summer Olympics}} in Sydney, Australia, the [[2000 World Championships|first ever Pokémon World Championship]] was also held in Sydney. Players from Australia, Belgium, {{pmin|France}}, {{pmin|Germany}}, {{pmin|the Netherlands}}, {{pmin|Spain}}, {{pmin|the United Kingdom}}, and {{pmin|the United States}} competed using {{game|Red and Blue|s}} and {{game|Yellow}}. This was a one-time event, with a video game World Championship not being held again until 2009.

===Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships===
In August 2002, Wizards of the Coast held the [[2002 World Championships (TCG)|first Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championship]] in Seattle, Washington in the United States.<ref>[https://indexarticles.com/business/business-wire/first-ever-pokemon-trading-card-game-world-champion-titles-won-by-dylan-austin-14-of-ann-arbor-michigan-and-mindy-lambkee-10-of-kent-washington/ First-Ever Pokemon Trading Card Game World Champion Titles Won by Dylan Austin, 14 of Ann Arbor, Michigan and Mindy Lambkee, 10 of Kent, Washington]</ref>

Due to the transfer of the licensing of the Pokémon Trading Card Game from Wizards to Nintendo, no World Championship was held in 2003. Now with control of the Pokémon Trading Card Game licence, [[Pokémon USA]] formed [[Pokémon Organized Play]] to manage Pokémon Trading Card Game events.

In August 2004, Pokémon Organized Play held the {{TCG|2004 World Championships|2004 Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships}}. From 2004 to 2008, the event was titled the Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships, reflecting the fact that it was specifically for the Pokémon Trading Card Game only.

At the {{TCG|2008 World Championships|2008 Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships}}, a special video game event called the [[Pokémon Video Game Showdown 2008]] was held. This event featured players from the United States and Japan competing with {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}. However, since only two countries were involved, the winner was not awarded the title of world champion.

===Pokémon World Championships===
In August 2009, the first unified Pokémon World Championships were held, featuring both the Pokémon Trading Card Game and the Pokémon Video Game Championships. This format has continued until the present.

From 2015 to 2022, [[Pokkén Tournament]] was also featured at the Pokémon World Championships. In 2015, the Pokkén Tournament competition was run as an invitational due to the lack of preliminary events. After the 2022 World Championships, it was announced that Pokkén Tournament would no longer appear at the Pokémon World Championships.

Starting in 2019, [[Pokémon GO]] was added to the Pokémon World Championships. In 2019, the Pokémon GO competition was run as an invitational due to the lack of preliminary events.

Due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], the planned 2020 Pokémon World Championships to be held in London, England were cancelled, and the event also was not held in 2021. The World Championships returned with the [[2022 World Championships|2022 Pokémon World Championships]], held in London, England like the original 2020 plan.

Starting in 2022, [[Pokémon UNITE]] was added to the Pokémon World Championships.

==Events==
Since 2004, the Pokémon World Championships have been held annually, except in 2020 and 2021 due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].

{| class="roundtable" style="background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}"
! Year
! Dates
! Venue
! City
! Region
! Country
! Games
|-
| [[2000 World Championships|2000]]
| September 22, 2000
| {{wp|University of Sydney}}
| Sydney || New South Wales || [[File:Australia Flag.png|20px]] Australia
| VGC
|-
| [[2002 World Championships (TCG)|2002]]
| August 3 to 4, 2002
| {{wp|Seattle Convention Center}}
| Seattle || Washington || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| [[2004 World Championships (TCG)|2004]]
| August 20 to 22, 2004
| {{wp|Wyndham Palace Resort & Spa}}
| Orlando || Florida || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| [[2005 World Championships (TCG)|2005]]
| August 19 to 21, 2005
| Town and Country Resort and Convention Center
| San Diego || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| [[2006 World Championships (TCG)|2006]]
| August 18 to 20, 2006
| {{wp|Hilton Anaheim}}
| Anaheim || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| [[2007 World Championships (TCG)|2007]]
| August 10 to 12, 2007
| {{wp|Hilton Waikoloa Village}}
| Waikoloa Village || Hawaii || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| [[2008 World Championships (TCG)|2008]]
| August 15 to 17, 2008
| {{wp|Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista}}
| Orlando || Florida || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| [[2009 World Championships|2009]]
| August 13 to 15, 2009
| {{wp|Hilton San Diego Bayfront}}
| San Diego || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| [[2010 World Championships|2010]]
| August 13 to 15, 2010
| {{wp|Hilton Waikoloa Village}}
| Waikoloa Village || Hawaii || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| [[2011 World Championships|2011]]
| August 12 to 14, 2011
| {{wp|Hilton San Diego Bayfront}}
| San Diego || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| [[2012 World Championships|2012]]
| August 13 to 15, 2012
| {{wp|Hilton Waikoloa Village}}
| Waikoloa Village || Hawaii || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| [[2013 World Championships|2013]]
| August 9 to 11, 2013
| {{wp|Vancouver Convention Centre}}
| Vancouver || British Columbia || [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px]] Canada
| TCG, VGC
|-
| [[2014 World Championships|2014]]
| August 15 to 17, 2014
| {{wp|Walter E. Washington Convention Center}}
| colspan=2 | Washington, D.C. || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| [[2015 World Championships|2015]]
| August 21 to 23, 2015
| {{wp|Hynes Convention Center}}
| Boston || Massachusetts || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén
|-
| [[2016 World Championships|2016]]
| August 19 to 21, 2016
| {{wp|San Francisco Marriott Marquis}}
| San Francisco || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén
|-
| [[2017 World Championships|2017]]
| August 18 to 20, 2017
| {{wp|Anaheim Convention Center}}
| Anaheim || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén
|-
| [[2018 World Championships|2018]]
| August 24 to 26, 2018
| {{wp|Music City Center}}
| Nashville || Tennessee || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén
|-
| [[2019 World Championships|2019]]
| August 16 to 19, 2019
| {{wp|Walter E. Washington Convention Center}}
| colspan=2 | Washington, D.C. || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén, GO
|-
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| August 18 to 21, 2022
| {{wp|ExCeL London}}
| London || England || [[File:United Kingdom Flag.png|20px]] United Kingdom
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén, GO, UNITE
|-
| [[2023 World Championships|2023]]
| August 11 to 13, 2023
| {{wp|Pacifico Yokohama}}
| Yokohama || Kanagawa || [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Japan
| TCG, VGC, GO, UNITE
|-
| [[2024 World Championships|2024]]
| ''TBA''
| ''TBA''
| Honolulu || Hawaii || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| ''TBA''
|}

==Video Game Championship==
The [[core series]] Pokémon games were first featured at a Nintendo-organized World Championship event in 2000 with single battles, and later returning as [[Pokémon Video Game Showdown]] (VGS) in 2008 as a side-event to the [[2008 World Championships (TCG)|2008 Trading Card Game World Championships]] with double battles. Starting in 2009, the events were renamed the Video Game Championships (VGC).

Battles [[Rule variants|use the following rules]] in general:
* The format is [[Double Battle]]s. A player must bring between 4 and 6 Pokémon and select 4 of them just before the battle. In games that use Team Preview ([[Generation V]] onward), this selection is made after viewing the opponent's 6 Pokémon.
* Two Pokémon may not have the same Pokédex number. [[Special Pokémon]], [[Mythical Pokémon]], and [[Ash-Greninja]] are disallowed (but not Dusk Form {{p|Lycanroc}}) unless the format has an exception.
** The [[Soul Dew]] was disallowed until [[Generation VII]], where its effect changed.
** {{pkmn2|Event}}-exclusive [[Event Pokémon#Event-exclusive moves|moves]] and [[event item|items]] are allowed unless the format explicitly says otherwise.
* Between [[Generation VI]] and [[Generation VIII]], Pokémon must have an [[origin mark]] matching the games used for the competition. This may be substituted with the [[battle-ready symbol]].
* Two Pokémon may not have the same [[held item]].
* Pokémon cannot battle above level 50.
** In 2008 and 2009, there was no auto-leveling and Pokémon above level 50 were disallowed outright.
** Between 2010 and 2016, Pokémon above level 50 were auto-leveled down to 50, but Pokémon below level 50 were not auto-leveled up.
** From 2017 onward, all Pokémon are auto-leveled to 50.
* Two Pokémon may not have the same nickname. A Pokémon may not be nicknamed the name of a different Pokémon, and nicknames and Trainer names may not be inappropriate.

===Year-specific formats===
* '''[[Pokémon Video Game Showdown 2008|2008]]''' — {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}
** For this year only, players were only allowed to bring exactly 4 Pokémon, instead of bringing 6 and choosing 4 just before the battle.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080701040211/http://showdown.pokemon.com/rules/qualifier_rules.xhtml Rules- 2008 Pokémon Video Game Showdown Qualifier Regulations] - Pokémon.com</ref>
** {{p|Dragonite}} and {{p|Tyranitar}} were specifically disallowed, preventing players from using the (at the time) Japan-exclusive level 50 Dragonite event. (It was not possible to obtain Tyranitar at or below level 50 until a [[Generation VI]] event.)
** The Japan-only (at the time) [[Micle Berry]], [[Custap Berry]], and {{m|Sketch}}ing {{m|Seed Flare}} were disallowed.
* '''[[2009 World Championships|2009]]''' — {{game|Platinum}}
** Event-exclusive level 50 Dragonite were allowed this year.
** All forms of {{p|Rotom}}, including the normal form, were disallowed.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20090412160033/http://origin.pokemonvgc.com/en/rules/rrg.html Pokémon Video Game Championships 2009 - Rules and Regulations] - PokémonVGC.com</ref>
** The Japan-only (at the time) [[Jaboca Berry]], [[Rowap Berry]], and Sketching {{m|Judgment}} were disallowed. The Custap Berry was also disallowed.
*** The Custap Berry had not yet been distributed to French, German, Italian, or Spanish-language games at the time, though the level 50 Dragonite event was also never distributed in these languages.
* '''[[2010 World Championships|2010]]''' — {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}
** Up to two [[Special Pokémon]] were allowed. Uniquely for this year, a player's team of 6 could list up to 4 Special Pokémon, as long as no more than 2 were chosen before battle.
** The Jaboca Berry was allowed this year despite still being Japan-only at the time.
* '''[[2011 World Championships|2011]]''' — {{game|Black and White|s}}
** Only [[Udex|Unova Pokédex]] Pokémon were allowed. {{m|Sky Drop}} was disallowed due to the [[Sky Drop glitch]].
** ({{p|Zorua}} and {{p|Zoroark}} were allowed both this year and in 2012 despite being event-exclusive at the time, due to not being Mythical).
* '''[[2012 World Championships|2012]]''' — {{game|Black and White|s}}
** Sky Drop and {{m|Dark Void}} were both disallowed.
* '''[[2013 World Championships|2013]]''' — {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}
** Sky Drop and {{m|Dark Void}} were both disallowed.
** {{p|Chatot}} was disallowed (for only this year).<ref>[https://assets.pokemon.com/assets/cms/pdf/op/tournaments/2012/pokemon_tournament_rules_11_1_2011.pdf Pokémon Organized Play Tournament Rules] - Revised: November 01, 2011 - Pokémon.com</ref><ref>[https://assets.pokemon.com/assets/cms/pdf/op/tournaments/2013/Play_Pokemon_VG_Rules_and_Formats.pdf Play! Pokémon VG Tournament Rules & Formats] - Revised: February 4, 2013 - Pokémon.com</ref>
* '''[[2014 World Championships|2014]]''' — {{g|X and Y}}
** Only [[List of Pokémon by Kalos Pokédex number|Kalos Pokédex]] Pokémon were allowed. Dark Void once again became allowed.
* '''[[2015 World Championships|2015]]''' — {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
* '''[[2016 World Championships|2016]]''' — {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
** Up to two Special Pokémon were allowed in a team of six.
* '''[[2017 World Championships|2017]]''' — {{g|Sun and Moon}}
** Only [[Adex|Alola Pokédex]] Pokémon were allowed. Kantonian form counterparts to [[Alolan form]]s were '''not''' considered to be part of the Alola Pokédex. [[Mega Stone]]s were disallowed.
* '''[[2018 World Championships|2018]]''' — {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
* '''[[2019 World Championships|2019]]''' — {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
** Up to two Special Pokémon were allowed. In addition, the season was split into three series:
*** Sun Series (Sep 4, 2018 - Jan 7, 2019): Mega Stones, [[Primal Reversion]], {{p|Rayquaza}} with {{m|Dragon Ascent}}, and [[Z-Crystal]]s were disallowed.
*** Moon Series (Jan 8 - Apr 1, 2019): Z-Crystals other than [[Ultranecrozium Z]] became allowed.
*** Ultra Series (Apr 2, 2019 - Jan 3, 2020): All Mega Evolution, Primal Reversion, and Z-Moves became allowed.
* '''[[2022 World Championships|2022]]''' — {{g|Sword and Shield}}
** Due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], the 2020 and 2021 World Championships were canceled and the season was eventually extended to last three years with several different series.
** All Pokémon that were obtainable at the beginning of a series were allowed for that series, including those [[List of Pokémon by Galar Pokédex number#Compatible Pokémon not in any Galar Pokédex|not in any of the Galar Pokédexes]], as long as they met all other requirements (such as having the [[Galar symbol]]/[[battle-ready symbol]] and not being Special/Mythical). As a result:
*** Version 1.1.0 and [[Pokémon HOME]] released before Series 3, [[The Isle of Armor]] released before Series 5, and [[The Crown Tundra]] released before Series 7.
*** Between Series 1 and 2, only [[Gdex|Galar Pokédex]] Pokémon were allowed due to the only obtainable Pokémon outside the Galar Pokédex being {{p|Mew}}. The only non-Galarian forms allowed were Kantonian {{p|Meowth}}, {{p|Persian}}, {{p|Mr. Mime}}, and Unovan {{p|Yamask}} due to those being the only obtainable ones at the time.
*** Between Series 3 and 4, all non-Galarian forms of compatible Pokémon were allowed except three: Alolan {{p|Raichu}} and Kantonian {{p|Weezing}} were not obtainable with the Galar symbol at the time, and Kantonian {{p|Slowpoke}} was not compatible with Sword and Shield at the time (only Galarian Slowpoke was). {{p|Cobalion}}, {{p|Terrakion}}, and {{p|Virizion}} were compatible but disallowed due to the battle-ready symbol not existing at the time.
** List of series:
*** Series 1 (Nov 19 - Dec 31, 2019): All [[Gigantamax]] Pokémon were disallowed.
*** Series 2 (Jan 4 - Feb 29, 2020): Gigantamax Pikachu, Eevee, Butterfree, Drednaw, Corviknight, Sandaconda, Centiskorch, {{a|Blaze}} Charizard, Meowth (event-only), and Snorlax (event-only) became allowed.
*** Series 3 (Mar 1 - Apr 30, 2020): Gigantamax Coalossal, Lapras, Flapple, Appletun, Alcremie, Kingler, Orbeetle, Grimmsnarl, Hatterene, {{a|Solar Power}} Charizard, and Toxtricity (event-only) became allowed.
*** Series 4 (May 1 - Jun 30, 2020): All Gigantamax Pokémon became allowed (the remaining five at the time being Machamp, Gengar, Garbodor, Copperajah, and Duraludon).
*** Series 5 (Jul 1 - Aug 31, 2020)
*** Series 6 (Sep 1 - Oct 31, 2020): The most used Pokémon from the previous series were disallowed: Venusaur, Gyarados, Porygon2, Tyranitar, Torkoal, Hippowdon, Magnezone, Togekiss, Excadrill, Whimsicott, Incineroar, Mimikyu, Rillaboom, Cinderace, Indeedee, and Dragapult.
*** Series 7 (Nov 1, 2020 - Jan 31, 2021): The above 16 Pokémon became re-allowed.
*** Series 8 (Feb 1 - Apr 30, 2021): Up to one Special Pokémon was allowed.
*** Series 9 (May 1 - Jul 31, 2021): No Special Pokémon were allowed. (identical to Series 7)
*** Series 10 (Aug 1 - Oct 31, 2021): Up to one Special Pokémon was allowed. [[Dynamax]] and Gigantamax were disallowed.
*** Series 11 (Nov 1, 2021 - Jan 31, 2022): Up to one Special Pokémon was allowed. Dynamax and Gigantamax became re-allowed. (identical to Series 8)
*** Series 12 (Feb 1 - Aug 31, 2022): Up to two Special Pokémon were allowed.
*** Series 13 (Sep 1 - Oct 31, 2022): Any number of Special Pokémon and any number of Mythical Pokémon were allowed. VGC events taking place during this time period count toward the next year's Championships.<ref>[https://victoryroadvgc.com/2023-season/ 2023 Play! Pokémon Season Structure] - By Alberto Núñez, VictoryRoadVGC.com, September 1, 2022.</ref>
*** Series 14 (Nov 1 - Dec 31, 2022): Up to two Special Pokémon were allowed. Mythical Pokémon were disallowed. (identical to Series 12)
* '''[[2023 World Championships|2023]]''' — {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}
** Both players must disclose their team to their opponent (including Tera Type, species, forms, moves, Abilities, and held items, but excluding stats).
** On March 1, 2023, series were renamed Regulation Sets ('''レギュレーション''' ''Regulations''), with Series 1 and Series 2 retroactively renamed. The season was split into the following series:
*** Regulation Set A (Dec 2, 2022 - Jan 31, 2023):<ref>[https://victoryroadvgc.com/2023-tainan/ 2023 Tainan Regionals] - By Alberto Núñez, VictoryRoadVGC.com, December 1, 2022.</ref> Only Pokémon in the [[Pdex|Paldea Pokédex]] were allowed. Pokémon and regional forms not in the Paldea Pokédex, such as {{p|Quagsire}} and Johtonian {{p|Wooper}}, were disallowed. [[Paradox Pokémon]] and the [[treasures of ruin]] were also disallowed.
*** Regulation Set B (Feb 1 - Mar 31, 2023): Paradox Pokémon became allowed.
*** Regulation Set C (Apr 1 - Jun 30, 2023): The treasures of ruin became allowed.
**** Prior to the release of [[Pokémon HOME]] compatibility, the Japanese and Chinese rulesets consistently stated (for all three regulation sets) that a Scarlet and Violet origin mark was required,<ref>https://sv-news.pokemon.co.jp/ja/page/36.html</ref><ref>https://sv-news.pokemon.co.jp/tc/page/36.html</ref> while the English/French/Italian/German/Spanish rulesets consistently stated (for all three regulation sets) that Pokémon transferred from HOME would become allowed when the feature was released.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20230528124948/https://assets.pokemon.com//assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-03252023-en.pdf</ref> (No ruleset was published in Korean due to all Korean Scarlet/Violet tournaments up to that point being conducted online.)
**** When HOME compatibility was released, the English/French/Italian/German/Spanish ruleset was changed to state that a Scarlet and Violet origin mark was required for the rest of the series (with the only competitive effect being to disallow Roaming Form [[Gimmighoul]]).
**** Regardless of these regional inconsistencies and changes, the HOME update also caused [[Plate]]s and six certain [[Egg Move]]s ({{m|Heal Bell}}, {{m|Simple Beam}}, {{m|Cosmic Power}}, {{m|Raging Fury}}, {{m|Barb Barrage}}, and {{m|Psyshield Bash}}<ref>https://sv-news.pokemon.co.jp/ja/page/114.html</ref>) to become newly available and allowed immediately in all regions, at approximately 4pm JST May 30.
**** Players competing in events in Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, South Korea, and Hong Kong between June 3–4, who were required to lock in their teams by 9am May 31, were sent an email at 11:10pm May 30 stating that the newly available Plates and Egg Moves would be disallowed for those events.<ref>[https://victoryroadvgc.com/2023-singapore/ 2023 Singapore National Championships] - By Alberto Núñez, VictoryRoadVGC.com, April 28, 2023.</ref> Players competing in Japan between June 10–11 were sent a similar email on June 1. Events in other locations on the same days were unaffected and Plates/the Egg Moves were allowed.
*** Regulation Set D (Jul 1 - Sep 30, 2023): Pokémon and forms outside the Paldea Pokédex became allowed, except [[Walking Wake]] and [[Iron Leaves]].
**** Before the release of [[The Teal Mask]] on September 13, a "Temporary Post-Release Restriction Clause" was added to the ruleset disallowing any traits exclusive to The Teal Mask for the rest of the series (Pokémon, forms, moves, and items), such as the [[Kee Berry]]. (For example, this applied to the Curitiba Regionals in Brazil on September 23–24.<ref>https://victoryroadvgc.com/2024-curitiba/</ref>)
*** Regulation Set E (Oct 1, 2023 - Jan 3, 2024): Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex]] and Pokémon made [[List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number#Since Version 2.0.1|available]] in the 2.0.1 update became allowed.
**** Before the release of [[The Indigo Disk]] on December 14, a "Temporary Post-Release Restriction Clause" was added to the ruleset disallowing any traits exclusive to The Indigo Disk for the rest of the series (Pokémon, moves, items, and the [[Stellar]] Tera Type). (For example, this applied to the San Antonio Regionals on December 16–17.<ref>https://victoryroadvgc.com/2024-san-antonio/</ref>)
*** Regulation Set F (Jan 4 - Apr 30, 2024): Pokémon in the [[BBdex|Blueberry Pokédex]] and Pokémon made [[List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number#Since Version 3.0.0|available]] in the 3.0.0 update became allowed, including {{p|Walking Wake}} and {{p|Iron Leaves}}.
*** Regulation Set G (May 1 - Aug 31, 2024): Up to one Special Pokémon was allowed.

When series may overlap at the start or end of a year, events may use either of the two formats. For example, the Korean League Season 1 on December 15–16, 2019 used 2020 Series 1 rules, while the Kuala Lumpur Regionals on December 21–22, 2019 used 2019 Ultra Series rules.<ref>[https://victoryroadvgc.com/2020-season-events/ Pokémon VGC events for the 2020 Season] - By Victory Road, VictoryRoadVGC.com, September 6, 2019.</ref>

===Broadcasting===
* In 2008, for at least the semifinals onward, players connected their [[Nintendo DS]]es to a modified, unreleased version of [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]. The modified game featured a unique remix of ''Battle! (Team Galactic Boss)'' seemingly arranged for the event, as well as no region- or language-locking.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fd-KigvdnzM Pokemon TCG Worlds 2008: VG Showdown Juniors Final] - YouTube.com</ref> No Battle Revolution-specific clauses were set.
* In 2009, for at least the semifinals onward, players connected their Nintendo DSes to a modified, unreleased version of Pokémon Battle Revolution. The modified game featured Platinum outfits for {{ga|Dawn}} and {{ga|Lucas}} as well as no region- or language-locking.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICRdjvaUQM8 571 - The VGC 2009 Battle Revolution Platinum mystery + LIVE! Shiny Rotom after 20,948 SRs!] - YouTube.com</ref>
* Between 2010 and 2019, only the top screen of the Nintendo DS or [[Nintendo 3DS]] was broadcast in order to prevent revealing a player's move selections.
* From 2022 onward, a third console is connected to the two competitors' consoles in LAN spectator mode in order to prevent revealing a player's move selections (for western tournaments in [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]], the game is displayed from the perspective of one player's console, but Asian tournaments and the top 16 in the 2023 World Championships used the spectator mode).

===World Champions===
As of the 2023 season, 45 champions have been crowned during the core series games' tenure as one of the games in the World Championships roster, with Ray Rizzo being the most successful, winning the title three times.

{| class="roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding="5px"
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Year
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | City
! style="background: #DAA520" | 1st
! style="background: #C0C0C0" | 2nd
! style="background: #C96000" | 3rd
|-
| 2000
| Sydney, Australia
| [[File:United Kingdom Flag.png|20px]] Darryn Van Vuuren
| [[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] Edwin Krause
| [[File:Spain Flag.png|20px]] Sergio García Maroto
|-
| [[Pokémon Video Game Showdown 2008|2008]]
| Orlando, Florida
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Izuru Yoshimura
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yasuhito Kajiwara
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Chris Halordain Tsai
|-
| [[2009 World Championships|2009]]
| San Diego, California
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Kazuyuki Tsuji
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Tasuku Mano
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Grace Beck
|-
| [[2010 World Championships|2010]]
| Waikoloa Village, Hawaii
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Ray Rizzo
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yasuki Tochigi
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Isao Yoshioka
|-
| [[2011 World Championships|2011]]
| San Diego, California
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Ray Rizzo
| [[File:Italy Flag.png|20px]] Matteo Gini
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Matt Coyle
|-
| [[2012 World Championships|2012]]
| Waikoloa Village, Hawaii
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Ray Rizzo
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Wolfe Glick
| [[File:Spain Flag.png|20px]] Abel Martin Sanz
|-
| [[2013 World Championships|2013]]
| Vancouver, Canada
| [[File:Italy Flag.png|20px]] Arash Ommati
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Ryosuke Kosuge
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Aaron Zheng
|-
| [[2014 World Championships|2014]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File:South Korea Flag.png|20px]] Se Jun Park
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jeudy Azzarelli
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Collin Heier
|-
| [[2015 World Championships|2015]]
| Boston, Massachusetts
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Shoma Honami
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Hideyuki Taida
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yosuke Isagi
|-
| [[2016 World Championships|2016]]
| San Francisco, California
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Wolfe Glick
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jonathan Evans
| [[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] Markus Stadter
|-
| [[2017 World Championships|2017]]
| Anaheim, California
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Ryota Otsubo
| [[File:Australia Flag.png|20px]] Sam Pandelis
| [[File:Ecuador Flag.png|20px]] Paul Ruiz
|-
| [[2018 World Championships|2018]]
| Nashville, Tennessee
| [[File:Ecuador Flag.png|20px]] Paul Ruiz
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Emilio Forbes
| [[File:Sweden Flag.png|20px]] Nils Dunlop
|-
| [[2019 World Championships|2019]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Naoto Mizobuchi
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Hirofumi Kimura
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] James Baek
|-
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| London, UK
| [[File:Portugal Flag.png|20px]] Eduardo Cunha
| [[File:Spain Flag.png|20px]] Guillermo Castilla Díaz
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] James Baek
|-
| [[2023 World Championships|2023]]
| Yokohama, Japan
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Shohei Kimura
| [[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] Michael Kelsch
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Mao Harada
|}

===In the games===
====In-game effects====
Starting from [[Pokémon Video Game Showdown 2008]] (and excluding VGC 2010), aesthetic changes are made to the link battle arena during the World Championships. These tend to come in the form of a unique battle background made specifically for the event, but can also change the music, either by using a track unique to the World Championships (such as ''Pokémon World Championships Final'', used from [[Generation V]] to [[Generation VII]]) or by locking music selection to a pre-existing track.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{Pokémon color dark}}; border: 3px solid #{{Pokémon color}}"
! style="background:#{{Pokémon color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Year
! style="background:#{{Pokémon color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Game
! style="background:#{{Pokémon color light}}; | Arena
! style="background:#{{Pokémon color light}}; | Picture
! style="background:#{{Pokémon color light}}" | Music
! style="background:#{{Pokémon color light}}" | Differences
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Pokémon Video Game Showdown|VGS '08]]
| rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrevss|PBR}}
| [[Sunset Colosseum]]
| [[File:Sunset Colosseum PBR.png|150px]]
| Orchestral arrangement of ''Battle! ([[Cyrus|Team Galactic Boss]])'' from {{g|Diamond and Pearl}}
| Unique build of Pokémon Battle Revolution that featured a new arrangement of ''Battle! (Team Galactic Boss)'' that appears to have been made specifically for Pokémon Video Game Showdown '08. Used for at least the semi-finals and finals matches in both Junior and Senior divisions.
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2009 World Championships|VGC '09]]
| [[Waterfall Colosseum]]
| [[File:Waterfall Colosseum PBR.png|150px]]
| [[Mysterial]]'s battle theme
| Unique build of Pokémon Battle Revolution that used the [[Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum]] designs for [[Lucas (game)|Lucas]] and [[Dawn (game)|Dawn]] during DS Multiplayer which are not present in the retail release of Battle Revolution. Additionally, matches played on this build used the battle track that plays when facing Mysterial in [[Stargazer Colosseum]], which is not usually an available music choice for Waterfall Colosseum. Used for at least the semi-finals and finals matches in both Junior and Senior divisions.
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2011 World Championships|VGC '11]]
| rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrev5|BW}}
| rowspan=3 | Link battle room
| rowspan=3 | [[File:Battle terrain Championships B2W2.png|150px]]
| rowspan=3 | ''Battle! (Trainer)''''Pokémon World Championships Final'' (during finals matches)
| rowspan=3 | During [[Generation V]] Regional, National and World Championships events, a unique white link battle background was used. The music track used during these battles was typically ''Battle! (Trainer)''; however, the music changes to ''Pokémon World Championships Final'' during each division's final set at the World Championships. This battle background and the track ''Pokémon World Championships Final'' are not used anywhere else in-game with the exception of several special [[Pokémon World Tournament#Download|Download Tournament]] events in {{g|Black 2 and White 2}} based on the World Championships.
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2012 World Championships|VGC '12]]
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2013 World Championships|VGC '13]]
| {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2014 World Championships|VGC '14]]
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| rowspan=3 | Link battle room
| [[File:Battle terrain Championships XY.png|150px]]
| rowspan=3 | ''Battle! (Trainer)''{{sup/6|XY}}''Pokémon World Championships Final'' (during finals matches)
| rowspan=3 | During the 2014 World Championships, a unique rainbow-themed battle background was used. The music track used during the 2014 World Championships battles was typically ''Battle! (Trainer)''; however, the music would change to ''Pokémon World Championships Final'' during each division's final set.A new background was made for {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} that would be used during the 2015 and 2016 World Championships, this time only being used during each division's final set. It adds dark blue flooring, a spinning globe in the background and multicolored spotlights. Both battle backgrounds and the track ''Pokémon World Championships Final'' are not used anywhere else in-game.
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2015 World Championships|VGC '15]]
| rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| rowspan=2 | [[File:Battle terrain Championships ORAS.png|150px]]
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2016 World Championships|VGC '16]]
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2017 World Championships|VGC '17]]
| {{gameabbrev7|SM}}
| rowspan=3 | Link battle room
| rowspan=3 | [[File:Battle terrain Championships USUM.png|150px]]
| rowspan=3 | ''Pokémon World Championships Final''
| rowspan=3 | During each division's final set at [[Generation VII]] World Championships events, a unique battle background with multicolored spotlights and a jumbotron displaying a crown was used. This battle background and the track ''Pokémon World Championships Final'' are not used anywhere else in-game.
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2018 World Championships|VGC '18]]
| rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrev7|USUM}}
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2019 World Championships|VGC '19]]
|-|}
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2022 World Championships|VGC '22]]
| {{gameabbrev8}}
| [[Wyndon Stadium]]
| [[File:Battle Stadium Championships SwSh.png|150px]]
| ''Battle! ([[Leon|Champion Leon]])''
| A unique variation of Wyndon Stadium with the World Championships logo present on the advertising boards and a [[Poké Ball (item)|Poké Ball]] displayed on the jumbotron was used during all 2022 World Championships matches. This battle background is not used anywhere else in-game.
In addition, at the start of every game, there is a unique starting animation: when the League Cards of both players are shown, a unique outer space background with the Earth is used instead of the standard battle start background.
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2023 World Championships|VGC '23]]
| {{gameabbrev9}}
| [[Mesagoza]]
| [[File:Mesagoza Championships SV.png|150px]]
| ''Battle! ([[Nemona|Champion Nemona]])''
| A festival-themed variation of Mesagoza at night was used during the 2023 World Championships for top 32 onwards, adding fireworks, decorations and a large crowd of spectators, along with unique camera angles that would later be used in all online games from version 2.0.1 of {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} onwards. This battle background is not used anywhere else in-game.
|-
|}

====In-game appearances====
In {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}, the top four competitors from each division of the Video Game Championships from the [[2012 World Championships]] were featured in the [[World Championships Tournament]]s in the [[Pokémon World Tournament]]. In the [[Generation VI]] games, {{DL|Pokémon X and Y beta|Battle Maison|unused text}} exists for the top three competitors as opponents in the [[Battle Maison]].

In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, several NPCs at the [[Battle Resort]] mention the Pokémon World Championships.

===Trivia===
* It is possible for moves to become {{pkmn2|event}}-exclusive at a World Championship format despite not being event-exclusive normally. For example, {{m|Bounce}} was an event-exclusive move on {{p|Gyarados}} in VGC 2017 only, as it otherwise needs a [[Move Tutor]] to learn Bounce and so could not have the [[black clover]] at the time.
* The Kalos [[first partner Pokémon]] were effectively event-exclusive between 2023 Regulation Sets D and E, due to being unobtainable in any previous Switch game and requiring an old install of [[Pokémon Bank]].
* While event-exclusive Pokémon, moves, and items have been disallowed, event-exclusive [[Hidden Abilities]] have always been allowed.
* The first half of 2020 is the only time that non-event Pokémon have been disallowed because of rarity. Specifically, Gigantamax Pokémon that were rarely available normally in-game did not become allowed until the start of the first [[Wild Area News]] event that temporarily made them more common. This would become moot with the release of The Isle of Armor, which would make all relevant Gigantamax Pokémon available without relying on rarity.
* Between approximately October 2020 and March 2021, at least the English language rulebook mistakenly implied {{p|Regigigas}} was disallowed (by omitting its National Pokédex number from the list of allowed Pokémon that do not have a Galar/Isle of Armor/Crown Tundra Pokédex number).<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20201027152813/https://assets.pokemon.com//assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-10232020-en.pdf Video Game Rules, Formats & Penalty Guidelines] - Date of last revision: October 23, 2020 - Pokémon.com</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210126052431/https://assets.pokemon.com//assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-01252021-en.pdf Video Game Rules, Formats & Penalty Guidelines] - Date of last revision: January 25, 2021 - Pokémon.com</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210511201450/https://assets.pokemon.com/assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-03292021-en.pdf Video Game Rules, Formats & Penalty Guidelines] - Date of last revision: March 29, 2021 - Pokémon.com</ref> This was fixed sometime in or before February 2022.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20220309173223/https://assets.pokemon.com//assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-02152022-en.pdf Video Game Rules, Formats & Penalty Guidelines] - Date of last revision: February 15, 2022 - Pokémon.com</ref>
* Coincidentally, in the 2022 edition's Masters Division finals for the core series video games, players Eduardo Cunha and Guillermo Castilla Diaz represented the basis of the [[Paldea]] region (the {{wp|Iberian Peninsula}}), the setting of the [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]] games.
* To promote the then-upcoming 2023 World Championsips, the [[Battle Stadium]] within [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]] had animated fireworks in its home screen and battle preview.

==Trading Card Game==
All Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championship events are staged utilizing that year's {{TCG|Standard format}}.

The first World Championships for the TCG was held in 2002 by [[Wizards of the Coast]], while subsequent World Championships, starting 2004, are organized by [[The Pokémon Company International]] through their [[Play! Pokémon]] division.

===Year-specific formats===
* '''[[2002 World Championships (TCG)|2002]]''' — {{TCG|Neo Genesis}} to {{TCG|Legendary Collection}}
* '''[[2004 World Championships (TCG)|2004]]''' — {{TCG|Expedition}} to {{TCG|EX Hidden Legends}}
* '''[[2005 World Championships (TCG)|2005]]''' — {{TCG|EX Ruby & Sapphire}} to {{TCG|EX Emerald}}
* '''[[2006 World Championships (TCG)|2006]]''' — {{TCG|EX Hidden Legends}} to {{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}}
* '''[[2007 World Championships (TCG)|2007]]''' — {{TCG|EX Deoxys}} to {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}
* '''[[2008 World Championships (TCG)|2008]]''' — {{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}} to {{TCG|Majestic Dawn}}
* '''[[2009 World Championships|2009]]''' — {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}} to {{TCG|Rising Rivals}}
* '''[[2010 World Championships|2010]]''' — {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}} to {{TCG|Unleashed}}
* '''[[2011 World Championships|2011]]''' — {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} to {{TCG|Black & White}}
* '''[[2012 World Championships|2012]]''' — {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} to {{TCG|Dark Explorers}}
* '''[[2013 World Championships|2013]]''' — {{TCG|Black & White}} to {{TCG|Plasma Freeze}}
* '''[[2014 World Championships|2014]]''' — {{TCG|Next Destinies}} to {{TCG|Flashfire}}
* '''[[2015 World Championships|2015]]''' — {{TCG|Boundaries Crossed}} to {{TCG|Roaring Skies}}
* '''[[2016 World Championships|2016]]''' — {{TCG|XY}} to {{TCG|Steam Siege}}
* '''[[2017 World Championships|2017]]''' — {{TCG|Primal Clash}} to {{TCG|Burning Shadows}}
* '''[[2018 World Championships|2018]]''' — {{TCG|BREAKthrough}} to {{TCG|Celestial Storm}}
* '''[[2019 World Championships|2019]]''' — {{TCG|Ultra Prism}} to {{TCG|Unified Minds}}
* '''[[2022 World Championships|2022]]''' — Regulation marks D, E and F; up to {{TCG|Pokémon GO}}
* '''[[2023 World Championships|2023]]''' — Regulation marks E, F and G; up to {{TCG|Paldea Evolved}}

===World Champions===
As of 2023, 54 World Champions have been crowned across all three age divisions, with [[Jason Klaczynski]] from the United States being the only player to win the title more than once.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding="5px"
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Year
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | City
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Masters{{tt|*|Age 15 or higher}}
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Seniors{{tt|*|Age 11 to 14}}
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Juniors{{tt|*|Age 10 or lower}}
|-
| [[2002 World Championships (TCG)|2002]]
| Seattle, WA
| —
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Dylan Austin
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Mindy Lambkee
|-
| [[2004 World Championships (TCG)|2004]]
| Orlando, FL
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Tsuguyoshi Yamato
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Takuya Yoneda
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Hayato Sato
|-
| [[2005 World Championships (TCG)|2005]]
| San Diego, CA
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jeremy Maron
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Stuart Benson
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Curran Hill
|-
| [[2006 World Championships (TCG)|2006]]
| Anaheim, CA
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] [[Jason Klaczynski]]
| [[File:Finland Flag.png|20px]] Miska Saari
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Hiroki Yano
|-
| [[2007 World Championships (TCG)|2007]]
| Waikoloa Village, HI
| [[File:Finland Flag.png|20px]] Tom Roos
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jeremy Scharff-Kim
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] [[Jun Hasebe]]
|-
| [[2008 World Championships (TCG)|2008]]
| Orlando, FL
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jason Klaczynski
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Dylan Lefavour
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Tristan Robinson
|-
| [[2009 World Championships|2009]]
| San Diego, CA
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Stephen Silvestro
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Takuto Itagaki
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Tsubasa Nakamura
|-
| [[2010 World Championships|2010]]
| Waikoloa Village, HI
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yuta Komatsuda
| [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px]] Jacob Lesage
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yuka Furusawa
|-
| [[2011 World Championships|2011]]
| San Diego, CA
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] David Cohen
| [[File:Australia Flag.png|20px]] Christopher Kan
| [[File:Brazil Flag.png|20px]] Gustavo Wada
|-
| [[2012 World Championships|2012]]
| Waikoloa Village, HI
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Igor Costa
| [[File:Australia Flag.png|20px]] Chase Moloney
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Shuto Itagaki
|-
| [[2013 World Championships|2013]]
| Vancouver, BC
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jason Klaczynski
| [[File:Australia Flag.png|20px]] Kaiwen Cabbabe
| [[File: The Czech Republic Flag.png|20px]] Ondrej Kujal
|-
| [[2014 World Championships|2014]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px]] Andrew Estrada
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Trent Orndorff
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Haruto Kobayashi
|-
| [[2015 World Championships|2015]]
| Boston, MA
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jacob Van Wagner
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Patrick Martinez
| [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px]] Rowan Stavenow
|-
| [[2016 World Championships|2016]]
| San Francisco, CA
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Shintaro Ito
| [[File:Denmark Flag.png|20px]] Jesper Eriksen
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Shunto Sadahiro
|-
| [[2017 World Championships|2017]]
| Anaheim, CA
| [[File:Argentina Flag.png|20px]] Diego Cassiraga
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Zachary Bokhari
| [[File:Norway Flag.png|20px]] Tobias Strømdahl
|-
| [[2018 World Championships|2018]]
| Nashville, TN
| [[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] Robin Schulz
| [[File:Denmark Flag.png|20px]] Magnus Pedersen
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Naohito Inoue
|-
| [[2019 World Championships|2019]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File:Australia Flag.png|20px]] Henry Brand
| [[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] Kaya Lichtleitner
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Haruki Miyamoto
|-
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| London, UK
| [[File:The Czech Republic Flag.png|20px]] Ondřej Škubal
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Liam Halliburton
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Rikuto Ohashi
|-
| [[2023 World Championships|2023]]
| Yokohama, Japan
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Vance Kelley
| [[File:Brazil Flag.png|20px]] Gabriel Fernandez
| [[File:Taiwan Flag.png|20px]] Shao Tong Yen
|}

===World Championship decks===
{{main|World Championships Deck (TCG)}}
World Championship decks are purchasable [[Play! Pokémon|non-tournament-legal]] prints of 60-card decks used by World Championship players.

==Pokkén Tournament==
===Games used===
*2015 - [[Pokkén Tournament]] (arcade version, invitational only)
*2016 - Pokkén Tournament
*2017 - Pokkén Tournament
*2018 - Pokkén Tournament DX
*2019 - Pokkén Tournament DX
*2022 - Pokkén Tournament DX

===World Champions===
10 World Champions have been crowned across both age divisions.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding="5px"
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Year
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | City
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Masters{{tt|*|Age 15 or higher}}
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Seniors{{tt|*|Age 11 to 14}}
|-
| [[2015 World Championships|2015]]
| Boston, MA
| Rip
| —
|-
| [[2016 World Championships|2016]]
| San Francisco, CA
| [[File: Japan Flag.png|20px]] Potetin
| [[File: United States Flag.png|20px]] woomy!gun
|-
| [[2017 World Championships|2017]]
| Anaheim, CA
| [[File: Japan Flag.png|20px]] Tonosama
| —
|-
| [[2018 World Championships|2018]]
| Nashville, TN
| [[File: United States Flag.png|20px]] ThankSwalot
| [[File: Japan Flag.png|20px]] kato
|-
| [[2019 World Championships|2019]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File: Japan Flag.png|20px]] Subutan
| [[File: United States Flag.png|20px]] Ashgreninja1
|-
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| London, UK
| [[File: United States Flag.png|20px]] Shadowcat
| [[File: United Kingdom Flag.png|20px]] Fruitprime
|}

==Pokémon GO==
*2019 (invitational only)
** [[Junichi Masuda]] and [[Shigeki Morimoto]] were among the exhibition opponents.
*2022
*2023

===World Champions===
As of 2023, 5 World Champions have been crowned across both age divisions.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding="5px"
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Year
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | City
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Masters{{tt|*|Age 15 or higher}}
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Seniors{{tt|*|Age 11 to 14}}
|-
| [[2019 World Championships|2019]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px|Canada]] PogoKieng
| —
|-
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| London, UK
| [[File: Germany Flag.png|20px]] DancingRob
| [[File:Switzerland Flag.png|20px|Switzerland]] MEweedle
|-
| [[2023 World Championships|2023]]
| Yokohama, Japan
| [[File: United States Flag.png|20px]] ItsAXN
| —
|}

==Pokémon UNITE==
*2022
*2023

===World Champions===
As of the 2023 season, 4 champions teams have been crowned.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding="5px"
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Year
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | City
! style="background: #DAA520" | 1st
! style="background: #C0C0C0" | 2nd
|-
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| London, UK
| BLVKHVND
| Nouns Esports
|-
| [[2023 World Championships|2023]]
| Yokohama, Japan
| Luminosity Gaming
| OMO Abyssinian
|}

==Scheduling and matchups==
{{Outdated|section}}
The Championships are set over three days (four starting with the 2022 event) with a last chance qualifier (known to players as "The Grinder") on the Friday to fill seats left vacant for various reasons (no travel, local qualifiers) until all seats are filled. The second day is limited to Swiss Pairings over a set number of rounds, and the top players (16 each in the Junior and Senior Divisions, as well as the top 32 in the Masters division) move onto the Sunday rounds. The format for this final is single elimination, until the finals, which are a best two matches out of three to decide the World Champion. There are three divisions: Junior (known as the 10 Years Old and Under Division until 2006), Senior (known as the 11 to 14 Year Old Division until 2006) and Masters (called the 15 Years and Older Division until 2006). In 2010, a Last Chance Qualifier was held on Friday to fill all vacant spots. In 2011, a Masters age Division was added to the VGC scene to parallel the TCG. The event format consists of Swiss rounds, followed by a single elimination tournament. In 2009, the top two advanced to play the finals on Sunday, whereas since 2010, the top eight advance to play in a head-to-head single elimination event to decide the World Champions.

==In the anime==
===Main series===
{{main|World Coronation Series}}
In ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', {{Ash}} participated in the Pokémon World Coronation Series ('''Japanese: ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス''' ''Pokémon World Championships''). In ''[[JN132|Partners in Time!]]'', he became the current World Champion by defeating {{an|Leon}} and becoming the latest Monarch.
===Pokémon: Path to the Peak===
The real World Championships was first mentioned in ''[[PTP01|The Club]]''.

In ''[[PTP02|Regionals]]'', [[Ava]], [[Ava's father|her father]], and [[Celestine]] participated in the [[Play! Pokémon#Regional Championships|regional]] [[Pokémon TCG]] championship. In the first round of competition, players initially face their opponents based on predetermined matches and the tournament follows with the other participants in the elimination round scheme. The final is held with a best of three between the two finalists.

====Notable competitors (Regional)====
[[File:PTP02.png|250px|thumb|Ava and Celestine after the regional championships finals]]
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{normal color}}; border: 3px solid #{{normal color dark}};"
|-
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | Participant
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | Place
|-
| [[Ava]]
| Champion
|-
| [[Celestine]]
| Runner-up
|-
| [[Ava's father]]
| N/A
|-
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" |[[Tonio (Path to the Peak)|Tonio]]
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | N/A
|}

====Notable competitors (Worlds)====
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{normal color}}; border: 3px solid #{{normal color dark}};"
|-
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | Participant
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | Place
|-
| [[Ava]]
| Champion
|-
| [[Edgar Troy]]
| Runner-up
|-
|}
====Gallery====
<gallery>
Ava regional champion.png|Ava winning the regional championship
Ava World Champion.png|Ava as a World [[Champion]]
</gallery>

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{gold color}}|bordercolor={{gold color dark}}
|zh_yue=寶可夢世界錦標賽 ''{{tt|Pokémon Saigaai Gámbīuchoi|Pokémon World Championships}}''
|zh_cmn=寶可夢世界錦標賽 / 宝可梦世界锦标赛 ''{{tt|Pokémon Shìjiè Jǐnbiāosài|Pokémon World Championships}}''
|nl=Pokémon Wereldkampioenschap
|fr=Championnats du Monde Pokémon
|de=Pokémon-Weltmeisterschaften
|it=Campionati Mondiali Pokémon
|ko=포켓몬 월드챔피언십 ''Pokémon World Championships''
|pl=Mistrzostwo Świata Pokémon
|pt_br=Campeonato Mundial Pokémon Campeonato Mundial de Pokémon
|pt_eu=Campeonato Mundial de Pokémon
|ru=Чемпионат Мира по игре в Покемон ''Chempionat Mira po igre v Pokémon''
|es=Campeonato Mundial Pokémon
}}

==See also==
* [[Play! Pokémon]]
* [[Pokémon League (TCG)]]
* [[Championship Point]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/pokemon-events/pokemon-tournaments/pokemon-world-championships/ Official website]

{{World Championships}}
{{-}}
{{Project Real-Life notice}}

[[Category:Play! Pokémon]]
[[Category:TCG World Championships|*]]
[[Category:Video Game World Championships|*]]
[[Category:Video game tournaments]]
[[Category:TCG tournaments]]

[[de:Pokémon-Weltmeisterschaften]]
[[es:Campeonato Mundial Pokémon]]
[[fr:Championnats du monde]]
[[it:Campionati Mondiali]]
[[ja:ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス]]
[[zh:宝可梦世界锦标赛（现实比赛）]]

Manalo Conference

2024-04-03T02:59:28Z

ArrowMcLarenSP: /* Competition */

[[File:Manalo Stadium.png|thumb|250px|The setting for the competition]]
[[File:Alola League logo.png|thumb|250px|The logo of the competition]]
The '''Manalo Conference'''<ref>[https://pokemon.gamespress.com/ASH-KETCHUM-BECOMES-WORLD-CHAMPION "ASH KETCHUM BECOMES WORLD CHAMPION" - The Pokémon Company International Official Press Site]</ref> (Japanese: '''アローラリーグ・マナーロ大会''' ''Alola League Manalo Conference''), also referred to as the '''Alola Pokémon League''' (Japanese: '''アローラポケモンリーグ''' ''Alola Pokémon League''), is the [[Alola League]] general [[Pokémon League Conference|championship competition]] founded by {{an|Professor Kukui}}. It is intended to be a replacement for an old, abandoned part of the [[island challenge]] ritual in which trial-goers battled at the peak of [[Mount Lanakila]].

It was officially unveiled in ''[[SM115|The Dealer of Destruction!]]'' during a press conference held on [[Aether Paradise]]. The tournament is held at the [[SM127|recently completed]] [[Manalo Stadium]], and is sponsored in part by the four [[island kahuna]]s of [[Alola]] and {{an|Lusamine}}, the president of the [[Aether Foundation]].

Unlike previous League tournaments, in which {{pkmn|Trainer}}s were required to collect a given number of [[Gym]] [[Badge]]s in order to sign up, the Manalo Conference has no entry requirements, meaning that any willing Trainer is allowed to enter.

The tournament began in ''[[SM129|Battle Royal 151!]]'' and concluded in ''[[SM139|Enter the Champion!]]'', with the award ceremony being interrupted by the appearance of three {{p|Guzzlord}}. The winner was declared as the first {{pkmn|Champion}} of Alola. Originally, the winner was meant to battle the Masked Royal in an {{wp|exhibition game|exhibition match}} afterwards, but when the Masked Royal's true identity was exposed to the public, Professor Kukui became the Champion's opponent in the exhibition match instead. The exhibition match started in ''[[SM141|Exhibition Unmasked!]]'' and concluded in ''[[SM144|From Z to Shining Z!]]'', bringing the Manalo Conference to an end.

==Competition==
===Opening ceremonies===
Before the competition starts, a party is held where contestants can interact with one another. Professor Kukui welcomes the participants and shows a video of Masked Royal explaining how the preliminary round works.

===Rounds===
====Preliminaries====
All of the participating Trainers compete in a [[Battle Royal]]. Only the last 16 whose Pokémon remain standing at the end advance to the next round. The battles are [[Battle judge|refereed]] by the four [[island kahuna]]s of [[Alola]]—[[Hala]], [[Olivia]], [[Nanu]], and [[Hapu]].
[[File:Alola League Round 1.png|260px|thumb|The 16 contestants in the first round]]
====Round of 16====
The first round consists of one-on-one {{pkmn|battle|Single Battles}}. The 16 Trainers are randomly matched up by a computer. The winners advance to the quarterfinals. Each of the island kahunas referees two consecutive battles.

====Quarterfinals====
The quarterfinals consist of one-on-one Single Battles. The eight Trainers are randomly matched up by a computer. The winners advance to the semifinals. Each of the island kahunas referees one of the battles.

====Semifinals====
The semifinals consist of two-on-two Single Battles. The four Trainers are randomly matched up by a computer. The winners advance to the finals. A random island kahuna is selected before each battle to referee it.

[[File:Alola League Scoreboard.png|260px|thumb|The scoreboard used during the Exhibition Match]]
====Finals====
The finals consist of a three-on-three Single Battle refereed by {{an|Professor Kukui}}. The winner will be declared the winner of the Manalo Conference and is allowed to have an exhibition battle with the Masked Royal.

====Exhibition Match====
The exhibition battle consists of a [[Full Battle]] between the newly crowned Champion and Professor Kukui (originally planned to be a one-on-one with Kukui appearing as the Masked Royal), refereed by Hala. The result of the battle has no bearing on the winner's status.
{{-}}

==Known contestants==
[[File:Ash winning.png|250px|thumb|Ash, the winner, with the Manalo Championship Trophy]]
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{alola color}}; border: 3px solid #{{alola color dark}}; width: 30%;"
|-
! style="background:#{{alola color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}
! style="background:#{{alola color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Place
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Ash}}
| [[SM139|Winner]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{an|Gladion}}
| [[SM139|Runner-Up]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Guzma]]
| [[SM137|Top 4]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{an|Kiawe}}
| [[SM136|Top 4]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{an|Lana}}
| [[SM134|Top 8]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{an|Sophocles}}
| [[SM134|Top 8]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hau]]
| [[SM133|Top 8]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[James|"Jamesio"]]
| [[SM132|Top 8]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{an|Lillie}}
| [[SM131|Top 16]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Acerola]]
| [[SM131|Top 16]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Jessie|"Jessina"]]
| [[SM131|Top 16]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mina]]
| [[SM131|Top 16]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{an|Mallow}}
| [[SM130|Top 16]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Samson Oak|Samson]]
| [[SM130|Top 16]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Ilima]]
| [[SM129|Top 16]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{an|Faba}}
| [[SM130|Top 16]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kahili]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Oluolu]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Master fisherman]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[DJ Leo]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Plumeria]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Tupp]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Zipp]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Rapp]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mad Magmar]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mr. Electric]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pikala]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Hiroki]]
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | [[SM129|Top 151]]
|}

===Bracket===
{{16TeamBracket
| group1=Round of 16
| group2=Quarterfinals
| group3=Semifinals
| group4=Final
| score-width=150px

| RD1-team01='''{{Ash}}'''
| RD1-score01={{MS/HOME|0808|Ash's Meltan}}
| RD1-team02=''{{an|Faba}}''
| RD1-score02={{MSP/HOME|0097|Hypno}}

| RD1-team03='''[[Hau]]'''
| RD1-score03={{MSP/HOME|0026A|Raichu}}
| RD1-team04=''[[Samson Oak|Samson]]''
| RD1-score04={{MSP/HOME|0103A|Exeggutor}}

| RD1-team05=''[[Ilima]]''
| RD1-score05={{MSP/HOME|0115M|Kangaskhan}}
| RD1-team06='''[[Guzma]]'''
| RD1-score06={{MSP/HOME|0212|Scizor}}

| RD1-team07=''{{an|Mallow}}''
| RD1-score07={{MS/HOME|0763|Mallow's Tsareena}}
| RD1-team08='''{{an|Lana}}'''
| RD1-score08={{MS/HOME|0730|Lana's Primarina}}

| RD1-team09='''{{an|Kiawe}}'''
| RD1-score09={{MS/HOME|0105A|Kiawe's Marowak}}
| RD1-team10=''[[Acerola]]''
| RD1-score10={{MSP/HOME|0094|Gengar}}

| RD1-team11='''{{an|Sophocles}}'''
| RD1-score11={{MS/HOME|0738|Sophocles's Vikavolt}}
| RD1-team12=''[[Mina]]''
| RD1-score12={{MSP/HOME|0743|Ribombee}}

| RD1-team13=''{{an|Lillie}}''
| RD1-score13={{MS/HOME|0037A|Snowy}}
| RD1-team14='''{{an|Gladion}}'''
| RD1-score14={{MS/HOME|0197|Gladion's Umbreon}}

| RD1-team15=''[[Jessie|"Jessina"]]''
| RD1-score15={{MS/HOME|0202|Jessie's Wobbuffet}}
| RD1-team16='''[[James|"Jamesio"]]'''
| RD1-score16={{MS/HOME|0747|James's Mareanie}}

| RD2-team01='''{{Ash}}'''
| RD2-score01={{MS/HOME|0722|Ash's Rowlet}}
| RD2-team02=''[[Hau]]''
| RD2-score02={{MSP/HOME|0724|Decidueye}}

| RD2-team03='''[[Guzma]]'''
| RD2-score03={{MSP/HOME|0768|Golisopod}}
| RD2-team04=''{{an|Lana}}
| RD2-score04={{MS/HOME|0730|Lana's Primarina}}

| RD2-team05='''{{an|Kiawe}}'''
| RD2-score05={{MS/HOME|0006|Kiawe's Charizard}}
| RD2-team06=''{{an|Sophocles}}''
| RD2-score06={{MS/HOME|0738|Sophocles's Vikavolt}}

| RD2-team07='''{{an|Gladion}}'''
| RD2-score07={{MS/HOME|0745Mn|Gladion's Lycanroc}}
| RD2-team08=''[[James|"Jamesio"]]''
| RD2-score08={{MS/HOME|0747|James's Mareanie}}

| RD3-team01='''{{Ash}}'''
| RD3-score01={{MS/HOME|0726|Ash's Torracat}}{{MS/HOME|0025|Ash's Pikachu}}
| RD3-team02=''[[Guzma]]''
| RD3-score02={{MSP/HOME|0212|Scizor}}{{MSP/HOME|0768|Golisopod}}

| RD3-team03=''{{an|Kiawe}}''
| RD3-score03={{MS/HOME|0105A|Kiawe's Marowak}}{{MS/HOME|0776|Kiawe's Turtonator}}
| RD3-team04='''{{an|Gladion}}'''
| RD3-score04={{MS/HOME|0745Mn|Gladion's Lycanroc}}{{MS/HOME|0773Fire|Gladion's Silvally}}

| RD4-team01='''{{Ash}}'''
| RD4-score01={{MS/HOME|0809|Ash's Melmetal}}{{MS/HOME|0025|Ash's Pikachu}}{{MS/HOME|0745D|Ash's Lycanroc}}
| RD4-team02=''{{an|Gladion}}''
| RD4-score02={{MS/HOME|0773Fighting|Gladion's Silvally}}{{MS/HOME|0571|Gladion's Zoroark}}{{MS/HOME|0745Mn|Gladion's Lycanroc}}
|}}

====Exhibition Match====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{colorschemelight|Alola}}; border: 3px solid #{{colorschemedark|Alola}}"
|-
! {{color2|000|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}
! Pokémon
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Result
|-
| style="background:#FFF" | {{Ash}}
| style="background:#FFF" | {{MS/HOME|0726|Ash's Incineroar}} {{tt|→|Evolves}} {{MS/HOME|0727|Ash's Incineroar}}{{MS/HOME|0745D|Ash's Lycanroc}}{{MS/HOME|0722|Ash's Rowlet}}{{MS/HOME|0025A|Ash's Pikachu}}{{MS/HOME|0809|Ash's Melmetal}}{{MS/HOME|0804|Ash's Naganadel}}
| style="background:#FFF" | Win
|-
| style="background:#FFF" | {{an|Professor Kukui|Professor Kukui}}
| style="background:#FFF" | {{MS/HOME|0727|Professor Kukui's Incineroar}}{{MSP/HOME|0628|Braviary}}{{MSP/HOME|0003|Venusaur}}{{MSP/HOME|0395|Empoleon}}{{MSP/HOME|0448|Lucario}}{{MS/HOME|0785|Guardian deities (anime)#Tapu Koko}}{{tt|*|Substitution}}
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Loss
|}

==Trivia==
* This is the only [[Pokémon League Conference]] where:
** Any of [[Ash's friends]], [[Jessie]], [[James]], members of another [[villainous team]], and a [[Pokémon Professor]] have participated.
** Every named participant is a character who debuted before the start of the tournament.
** {{pkmn|Trainer}}s can enter without having to meet any specific requirements.
** The usage of [[wild Pokémon]] is allowed.
** An {{wp|exhibition game|exhibition battle}} is part of the ceremonies.
** [[Full Battle]]s are not featured as a part of the tournament, barring the exhibition match.
** Every {{pkmn|battle}} is at least partially shown.
** {{Ash}} has won.
*** Ash had previously won the [[Orange League]], although it was not a League Conference.
** Ash has had more than one {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} [[Evolution|evolve]] during the course of it.
* The Manalo Conference is the League Conference where Ash has placed the highest, ranking as the winner. This surpasses his preceding runner-up position in the [[Lumiose Conference]].
* This tournament has 27 named contestants, more than any other Pokémon League Conference.
* The Manalo Conference having a total of 151 competitors could be a reference to the {{cat|Generation I Pokémon|original 151 Pokémon}} of [[Generation I]].
* The fake names and [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|disguises]] Jessie and James use while participating in the tournament are based on [[Sina]] and [[Dexio]]'s names and designs from the [[Alola]]-based [[Generation VII]] games.
* This is the longest Pokémon League Conference to date, lasting 16 episodes (11 if the post-finals episodes aren't counted).
* The exhibition match against Professor Kukui is a [[List of cross-canon references|reference]] to the {{pkmn|Champion}} battle from [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]], where [[Professor Kukui]] serves as the {{player}}'s final opponent at the {{al|Pokémon League}}. Also, {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}}'s participation in the battle could be a reference to the battle against it in the same games.
* This is the final League Conference to date where Ash participates in.

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{alola color}}|bordercolor={{alola color light}}
|de=Alola-Liga
|es=Liga Pokémon de Alola
|fr=Ligue d'Alola
|he=וועידת מנלאו ''V’eedat Manalo''
|it=Lega Pokémon di Alola
|nl=Manalo Conference
|pl=Konferencji Manalo
|pt_br=Conferência de Manalo
|pt_eu=Manalo Conference
|sv=Manalo-konferensen
|tr=Manalo Konferansı
}}

==See also==
* [[National Ash Ketchum Day]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{league}} 
{{anime competitions|alola}} 
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

[[Category:Pokémon League Conferences]]
[[Category:Alola competitions]]

[[de:Alola-Liga]]
[[es:Liga de Alola]]
[[it:Lega Pokémon di Alola (serie animata)]]
[[ja:アローラリーグ・マナーロ大会]]
[[zh:玛纳罗大会]]

World Championships

2024-04-02T03:00:05Z

ArrowMcLarenSP: /* Year-specific formats */

{{samename|{{pkmn|anime}} competition known as the "Pokémon World Championships" in Japanese|World Coronation Series}}
[[File:Pokémon World Championships logo.png|thumb|250px|Logo]]
The '''Pokémon World Championships''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス''' ''Pokémon World Championships'') are an annual event held by the [[Play! Pokémon]] organized play division of [[The Pokémon Company International]]. They function as the finals for both the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] and [[Core series|Video Game]] Championships. Since 2015, the World Championships have also featured events for [[spin-off Pokémon games]], namely [[Pokkén Tournament]], [[Pokémon GO]], and [[Pokémon UNITE]]. The Pokémon World Championships are held annually, occurring every August.

Competitors usually must qualify for the event based in their performance in other events in the same season, such as regional championships, national championships, dedicated qualifying tournaments, or the previous year's World Championships. The exact qualification requirements depend on the exact year, the region the player is from, and the game in which they are playing.

While the Pokémon World Championships are held as a single unified event featuring multiple different games, each of the games are run as an entirely separate tournament. Competitors compete in only one of the featured games, and the qualification requirements of each are entirely separate. Additionally, competitors usually are separated into one of three age groups, meaning that three world champions are crowned for each game each year.

Minor announcements are usually made during the events, such as upcoming VGC mechanics and variants of TCG cards, the ruleset of the following VGC format, and the city where the next World Championships will be hosted.

==History==
===Predecessors===
Before the introduction of the modern Pokémon World Championships, both the TCG and video games held some international competitions.

For the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the [[Pokémon Tropical Mega Battle]] was an international Pokémon Trading Card Game tournament held annually from 1999 to 2002 in Hawaii by [[Wizards of the Coast]] (the distributor of the Pokémon Trading Card Game in many regions outside of Japan at the time). Players from Canada, Latin America, Europe, the United States, and Japan were invited to the event. After Wizards of the Coast's license to distribute the Pokémon Trading Card Game reverted to The Pokémon Company in 2003, this event was replaced by the Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships.

In September 2000, to coincide with the {{wp|2000 Summer Olympics}} in Sydney, Australia, the [[2000 World Championships|first ever Pokémon World Championship]] was also held in Sydney. Players from Australia, Belgium, {{pmin|France}}, {{pmin|Germany}}, {{pmin|the Netherlands}}, {{pmin|Spain}}, {{pmin|the United Kingdom}}, and {{pmin|the United States}} competed using {{game|Red and Blue|s}} and {{game|Yellow}}. This was a one-time event, with a video game World Championship not being held again until 2009.

===Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships===
In August 2002, Wizards of the Coast held the [[2002 World Championships (TCG)|first Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championship]] in Seattle, Washington in the United States.<ref>[https://indexarticles.com/business/business-wire/first-ever-pokemon-trading-card-game-world-champion-titles-won-by-dylan-austin-14-of-ann-arbor-michigan-and-mindy-lambkee-10-of-kent-washington/ First-Ever Pokemon Trading Card Game World Champion Titles Won by Dylan Austin, 14 of Ann Arbor, Michigan and Mindy Lambkee, 10 of Kent, Washington]</ref>

Due to the transfer of the licensing of the Pokémon Trading Card Game from Wizards to Nintendo, no World Championship was held in 2003. Now with control of the Pokémon Trading Card Game licence, [[Pokémon USA]] formed [[Pokémon Organized Play]] to manage Pokémon Trading Card Game events.

In August 2004, Pokémon Organized Play held the {{TCG|2004 World Championships|2004 Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships}}. From 2004 to 2008, the event was titled the Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships, reflecting the fact that it was specifically for the Pokémon Trading Card Game only.

At the {{TCG|2008 World Championships|2008 Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships}}, a special video game event called the [[Pokémon Video Game Showdown 2008]] was held. This event featured players from the United States and Japan competing with {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}. However, since only two countries were involved, the winner was not awarded the title of world champion.

===Pokémon World Championships===
In August 2009, the first unified Pokémon World Championships were held, featuring both the Pokémon Trading Card Game and the Pokémon Video Game Championships. This format has continued until the present.

From 2015 to 2022, [[Pokkén Tournament]] was also featured at the Pokémon World Championships. In 2015, the Pokkén Tournament competition was run as an invitational due to the lack of preliminary events. After the 2022 World Championships, it was announced that Pokkén Tournament would no longer appear at the Pokémon World Championships.

Starting in 2019, [[Pokémon GO]] was added to the Pokémon World Championships. In 2019, the Pokémon GO competition was run as an invitational due to the lack of preliminary events.

Due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], the planned 2020 Pokémon World Championships to be held in London, England were cancelled, and the event also was not held in 2021. The World Championships returned with the [[2022 World Championships|2022 Pokémon World Championships]], held in London, England like the original 2020 plan.

Starting in 2022, [[Pokémon UNITE]] was added to the Pokémon World Championships.

==Events==
Since 2004, the Pokémon World Championships have been held annually, except in 2020 and 2021 due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].

{| class="roundtable" style="background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}"
! Year
! Dates
! Venue
! City
! Region
! Country
! Games
|-
| [[2000 World Championships|2000]]
| September 22, 2000
| {{wp|University of Sydney}}
| Sydney || New South Wales || [[File:Australia Flag.png|20px]] Australia
| VGC
|-
| [[2002 World Championships (TCG)|2002]]
| August 3 to 4, 2002
| {{wp|Seattle Convention Center}}
| Seattle || Washington || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| [[2004 World Championships (TCG)|2004]]
| August 20 to 22, 2004
| {{wp|Wyndham Palace Resort & Spa}}
| Orlando || Florida || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| [[2005 World Championships (TCG)|2005]]
| August 19 to 21, 2005
| Town and Country Resort and Convention Center
| San Diego || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| [[2006 World Championships (TCG)|2006]]
| August 18 to 20, 2006
| {{wp|Hilton Anaheim}}
| Anaheim || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| [[2007 World Championships (TCG)|2007]]
| August 10 to 12, 2007
| {{wp|Hilton Waikoloa Village}}
| Waikoloa Village || Hawaii || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| [[2008 World Championships (TCG)|2008]]
| August 15 to 17, 2008
| {{wp|Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista}}
| Orlando || Florida || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| [[2009 World Championships|2009]]
| August 13 to 15, 2009
| {{wp|Hilton San Diego Bayfront}}
| San Diego || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| [[2010 World Championships|2010]]
| August 13 to 15, 2010
| {{wp|Hilton Waikoloa Village}}
| Waikoloa Village || Hawaii || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| [[2011 World Championships|2011]]
| August 12 to 14, 2011
| {{wp|Hilton San Diego Bayfront}}
| San Diego || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| [[2012 World Championships|2012]]
| August 13 to 15, 2012
| {{wp|Hilton Waikoloa Village}}
| Waikoloa Village || Hawaii || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| [[2013 World Championships|2013]]
| August 9 to 11, 2013
| {{wp|Vancouver Convention Centre}}
| Vancouver || British Columbia || [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px]] Canada
| TCG, VGC
|-
| [[2014 World Championships|2014]]
| August 15 to 17, 2014
| {{wp|Walter E. Washington Convention Center}}
| colspan=2 | Washington, D.C. || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| [[2015 World Championships|2015]]
| August 21 to 23, 2015
| {{wp|Hynes Convention Center}}
| Boston || Massachusetts || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén
|-
| [[2016 World Championships|2016]]
| August 19 to 21, 2016
| {{wp|San Francisco Marriott Marquis}}
| San Francisco || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén
|-
| [[2017 World Championships|2017]]
| August 18 to 20, 2017
| {{wp|Anaheim Convention Center}}
| Anaheim || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén
|-
| [[2018 World Championships|2018]]
| August 24 to 26, 2018
| {{wp|Music City Center}}
| Nashville || Tennessee || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén
|-
| [[2019 World Championships|2019]]
| August 16 to 19, 2019
| {{wp|Walter E. Washington Convention Center}}
| colspan=2 | Washington, D.C. || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén, GO
|-
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| August 18 to 21, 2022
| {{wp|ExCeL London}}
| London || England || [[File:United Kingdom Flag.png|20px]] United Kingdom
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén, GO, UNITE
|-
| [[2023 World Championships|2023]]
| August 11 to 13, 2023
| {{wp|Pacifico Yokohama}}
| Yokohama || Kanagawa || [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Japan
| TCG, VGC, GO, UNITE
|-
| [[2024 World Championships|2024]]
| ''TBA''
| ''TBA''
| Honolulu || Hawaii || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| ''TBA''
|}

==Video Game Championship==
The [[core series]] Pokémon games were first featured at a Nintendo-organized World Championship event in 2000 with single battles, and later returning as [[Pokémon Video Game Showdown]] (VGS) in 2008 as a side-event to the [[2008 World Championships (TCG)|2008 Trading Card Game World Championships]] with double battles. Starting in 2009, the events were renamed the Video Game Championships (VGC).

Battles [[Rule variants|use the following rules]] in general:
* The format is [[Double Battle]]s. A player must bring between 4 and 6 Pokémon and select 4 of them just before the battle. In games that use Team Preview ([[Generation V]] onward), this selection is made after viewing the opponent's 6 Pokémon.
* Two Pokémon may not have the same Pokédex number. [[Special Pokémon]], [[Mythical Pokémon]], and [[Ash-Greninja]] are disallowed (but not Dusk Form {{p|Lycanroc}}) unless the format has an exception.
** The [[Soul Dew]] was disallowed until [[Generation VII]], where its effect changed.
** {{pkmn2|Event}}-exclusive [[Event Pokémon#Event-exclusive moves|moves]] and [[event item|items]] are allowed unless the format explicitly says otherwise.
* Between [[Generation VI]] and [[Generation VIII]], Pokémon must have an [[origin mark]] matching the games used for the competition. This may be substituted with the [[battle-ready symbol]].
* Two Pokémon may not have the same [[held item]].
* Pokémon cannot battle above level 50.
** In 2008 and 2009, there was no auto-leveling and Pokémon above level 50 were disallowed outright.
** Between 2010 and 2016, Pokémon above level 50 were auto-leveled down to 50, but Pokémon below level 50 were not auto-leveled up.
** From 2017 onward, all Pokémon are auto-leveled to 50.
* Two Pokémon may not have the same nickname. A Pokémon may not be nicknamed the name of a different Pokémon, and nicknames and Trainer names may not be inappropriate.

===Year-specific formats===
* '''[[Pokémon Video Game Showdown 2008|2008]]''' — {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}
** For this year only, players were only allowed to bring exactly 4 Pokémon, instead of bringing 6 and choosing 4 just before the battle.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080701040211/http://showdown.pokemon.com/rules/qualifier_rules.xhtml Rules- 2008 Pokémon Video Game Showdown Qualifier Regulations] - Pokémon.com</ref>
** {{p|Dragonite}} and {{p|Tyranitar}} were specifically disallowed, preventing players from using the (at the time) Japan-exclusive level 50 Dragonite event. (It was not possible to obtain Tyranitar at or below level 50 until a [[Generation VI]] event.)
** The Japan-only (at the time) [[Micle Berry]], [[Custap Berry]], and {{m|Sketch}}ing {{m|Seed Flare}} were disallowed.
* '''[[2009 World Championships|2009]]''' — {{game|Platinum}}
** Event-exclusive level 50 Dragonite were allowed this year.
** All forms of {{p|Rotom}}, including the normal form, were disallowed.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20090412160033/http://origin.pokemonvgc.com/en/rules/rrg.html Pokémon Video Game Championships 2009 - Rules and Regulations] - PokémonVGC.com</ref>
** The Japan-only (at the time) [[Jaboca Berry]], [[Rowap Berry]], and Sketching {{m|Judgment}} were disallowed. The Custap Berry was also disallowed.
*** The Custap Berry had not yet been distributed to French, German, Italian, or Spanish-language games at the time, though the level 50 Dragonite event was also never distributed in these languages.
* '''[[2010 World Championships|2010]]''' — {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}
** Up to two [[Special Pokémon]] were allowed. Uniquely for this year, a player's team of 6 could list up to 4 Special Pokémon, as long as no more than 2 were chosen before battle.
** The Jaboca Berry was allowed this year despite still being Japan-only at the time.
* '''[[2011 World Championships|2011]]''' — {{game|Black and White|s}}
** Only [[Udex|Unova Pokédex]] Pokémon were allowed. {{m|Sky Drop}} was disallowed due to the [[Sky Drop glitch]].
** ({{p|Zorua}} and {{p|Zoroark}} were allowed both this year and in 2012 despite being event-exclusive at the time, due to not being Mythical).
* '''[[2012 World Championships|2012]]''' — {{game|Black and White|s}}
** Sky Drop and {{m|Dark Void}} were both disallowed.
* '''[[2013 World Championships|2013]]''' — {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}
** Sky Drop and {{m|Dark Void}} were both disallowed.
** {{p|Chatot}} was disallowed (for only this year).<ref>[https://assets.pokemon.com/assets/cms/pdf/op/tournaments/2012/pokemon_tournament_rules_11_1_2011.pdf Pokémon Organized Play Tournament Rules] - Revised: November 01, 2011 - Pokémon.com</ref><ref>[https://assets.pokemon.com/assets/cms/pdf/op/tournaments/2013/Play_Pokemon_VG_Rules_and_Formats.pdf Play! Pokémon VG Tournament Rules & Formats] - Revised: February 4, 2013 - Pokémon.com</ref>
* '''[[2014 World Championships|2014]]''' — {{g|X and Y}}
** Only [[List of Pokémon by Kalos Pokédex number|Kalos Pokédex]] Pokémon were allowed. Dark Void once again became allowed.
* '''[[2015 World Championships|2015]]''' — {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
* '''[[2016 World Championships|2016]]''' — {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
** Up to two Special Pokémon were allowed in a team of six.
* '''[[2017 World Championships|2017]]''' — {{g|Sun and Moon}}
** Only [[Adex|Alola Pokédex]] Pokémon were allowed. Kantonian form counterparts to [[Alolan form]]s were '''not''' considered to be part of the Alola Pokédex. [[Mega Stone]]s were disallowed.
* '''[[2018 World Championships|2018]]''' — {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
* '''[[2019 World Championships|2019]]''' — {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
** Up to two Special Pokémon were allowed. In addition, the season was split into three series:
*** Sun Series (Sep 4, 2018 - Jan 7, 2019): Mega Stones, [[Primal Reversion]], {{p|Rayquaza}} with {{m|Dragon Ascent}}, and [[Z-Crystal]]s were disallowed.
*** Moon Series (Jan 8 - Apr 1, 2019): Z-Crystals other than [[Ultranecrozium Z]] became allowed.
*** Ultra Series (Apr 2, 2019 - Jan 3, 2020): All Mega Evolution, Primal Reversion, and Z-Moves became allowed.
* '''[[2022 World Championships|2022]]''' — {{g|Sword and Shield}}
** Due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], the 2020 and 2021 World Championships were canceled and the season was eventually extended to last three years with several different series.
** All Pokémon that were obtainable at the beginning of a series were allowed for that series, including those [[List of Pokémon by Galar Pokédex number#Compatible Pokémon not in any Galar Pokédex|not in any of the Galar Pokédexes]], as long as they met all other requirements (such as having the [[Galar symbol]]/[[battle-ready symbol]] and not being Special/Mythical). As a result:
*** Version 1.1.0 and [[Pokémon HOME]] released before Series 3, [[The Isle of Armor]] released before Series 5, and [[The Crown Tundra]] released before Series 7.
*** Between Series 1 and 2, only [[Gdex|Galar Pokédex]] Pokémon were allowed due to the only obtainable Pokémon outside the Galar Pokédex being {{p|Mew}}. The only non-Galarian forms allowed were Kantonian {{p|Meowth}}, {{p|Persian}}, {{p|Mr. Mime}}, and Unovan {{p|Yamask}} due to those being the only obtainable ones at the time.
*** Between Series 3 and 4, all non-Galarian forms of compatible Pokémon were allowed except three: Alolan {{p|Raichu}} and Kantonian {{p|Weezing}} were not obtainable with the Galar symbol at the time, and Kantonian {{p|Slowpoke}} was not compatible with Sword and Shield at the time (only Galarian Slowpoke was). {{p|Cobalion}}, {{p|Terrakion}}, and {{p|Virizion}} were compatible but disallowed due to the battle-ready symbol not existing at the time.
** List of series:
*** Series 1 (Nov 19 - Dec 31, 2019): All [[Gigantamax]] Pokémon were disallowed.
*** Series 2 (Jan 4 - Feb 29, 2020): Gigantamax Pikachu, Eevee, Butterfree, Drednaw, Corviknight, Sandaconda, Centiskorch, {{a|Blaze}} Charizard, Meowth (event-only), and Snorlax (event-only) became allowed.
*** Series 3 (Mar 1 - Apr 30, 2020): Gigantamax Coalossal, Lapras, Flapple, Appletun, Alcremie, Kingler, Orbeetle, Grimmsnarl, Hatterene, {{a|Solar Power}} Charizard, and Toxtricity (event-only) became allowed.
*** Series 4 (May 1 - Jun 30, 2020): All Gigantamax Pokémon became allowed (the remaining five at the time being Machamp, Gengar, Garbodor, Copperajah, and Duraludon).
*** Series 5 (Jul 1 - Aug 31, 2020)
*** Series 6 (Sep 1 - Oct 31, 2020): The most used Pokémon from the previous series were disallowed: Venusaur, Gyarados, Porygon2, Tyranitar, Torkoal, Hippowdon, Magnezone, Togekiss, Excadrill, Whimsicott, Incineroar, Mimikyu, Rillaboom, Cinderace, Indeedee, and Dragapult.
*** Series 7 (Nov 1, 2020 - Jan 31, 2021): The above 16 Pokémon became re-allowed.
*** Series 8 (Feb 1 - Apr 30, 2021): Up to one Special Pokémon was allowed.
*** Series 9 (May 1 - Jul 31, 2021): No Special Pokémon were allowed. (identical to Series 7)
*** Series 10 (Aug 1 - Oct 31, 2021): Up to one Special Pokémon was allowed. [[Dynamax]] and Gigantamax were disallowed.
*** Series 11 (Nov 1, 2021 - Jan 31, 2022): Up to one Special Pokémon was allowed. Dynamax and Gigantamax became re-allowed. (identical to Series 8)
*** Series 12 (Feb 1 - Aug 31, 2022): Up to two Special Pokémon were allowed.
*** Series 13 (Sep 1 - Oct 31, 2022): Any number of Special Pokémon and any number of Mythical Pokémon were allowed. VGC events taking place during this time period count toward the next year's Championships.<ref>[https://victoryroadvgc.com/2023-season/ 2023 Play! Pokémon Season Structure] - By Alberto Núñez, VictoryRoadVGC.com, September 1, 2022.</ref>
*** Series 14 (Nov 1 - Dec 31, 2022): Up to two Special Pokémon were allowed. Mythical Pokémon were disallowed. (identical to Series 12)
* '''[[2023 World Championships|2023]]''' — {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}
** Both players must disclose their team to their opponent (including Tera Type, species, forms, moves, Abilities, and held items, but excluding stats).
** On March 1, 2023, series were renamed Regulation Sets ('''レギュレーション''' ''Regulations''), with Series 1 and Series 2 retroactively renamed. The season was split into the following series:
*** Regulation Set A (Dec 2, 2022 - Jan 31, 2023):<ref>[https://victoryroadvgc.com/2023-tainan/ 2023 Tainan Regionals] - By Alberto Núñez, VictoryRoadVGC.com, December 1, 2022.</ref> Only Pokémon in the [[Pdex|Paldea Pokédex]] were allowed. Pokémon and regional forms not in the Paldea Pokédex, such as {{p|Quagsire}} and Johtonian {{p|Wooper}}, were disallowed. [[Paradox Pokémon]] and the [[treasures of ruin]] were also disallowed.
*** Regulation Set B (Feb 1 - Mar 31, 2023): Paradox Pokémon became allowed.
*** Regulation Set C (Apr 1 - Jun 30, 2023): The treasures of ruin became allowed.
**** Prior to the release of [[Pokémon HOME]] compatibility, the Japanese and Chinese rulesets consistently stated (for all three regulation sets) that a Scarlet and Violet origin mark was required,<ref>https://sv-news.pokemon.co.jp/ja/page/36.html</ref><ref>https://sv-news.pokemon.co.jp/tc/page/36.html</ref> while the English/French/Italian/German/Spanish rulesets consistently stated (for all three regulation sets) that Pokémon transferred from HOME would become allowed when the feature was released.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20230528124948/https://assets.pokemon.com//assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-03252023-en.pdf</ref> (No ruleset was published in Korean due to all Korean Scarlet/Violet tournaments up to that point being conducted online.)
**** When HOME compatibility was released, the English/French/Italian/German/Spanish ruleset was changed to state that a Scarlet and Violet origin mark was required for the rest of the series (with the only competitive effect being to disallow Roaming Form [[Gimmighoul]]).
**** Regardless of these regional inconsistencies and changes, the HOME update also caused [[Plate]]s and six certain [[Egg Move]]s ({{m|Heal Bell}}, {{m|Simple Beam}}, {{m|Cosmic Power}}, {{m|Raging Fury}}, {{m|Barb Barrage}}, and {{m|Psyshield Bash}}<ref>https://sv-news.pokemon.co.jp/ja/page/114.html</ref>) to become newly available and allowed immediately in all regions, at approximately 4pm JST May 30.
**** Players competing in events in Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, South Korea, and Hong Kong between June 3–4, who were required to lock in their teams by 9am May 31, were sent an email at 11:10pm May 30 stating that the newly available Plates and Egg Moves would be disallowed for those events.<ref>[https://victoryroadvgc.com/2023-singapore/ 2023 Singapore National Championships] - By Alberto Núñez, VictoryRoadVGC.com, April 28, 2023.</ref> Players competing in Japan between June 10–11 were sent a similar email on June 1. Events in other locations on the same days were unaffected and Plates/the Egg Moves were allowed.
*** Regulation Set D (Jul 1 - Sep 30, 2023): Pokémon and forms outside the Paldea Pokédex became allowed, except [[Walking Wake]] and [[Iron Leaves]].
**** Before the release of [[The Teal Mask]] on September 13, a "Temporary Post-Release Restriction Clause" was added to the ruleset disallowing any traits exclusive to The Teal Mask for the rest of the series (Pokémon, forms, moves, and items), such as the [[Kee Berry]]. (For example, this applied to the Curitiba Regionals in Brazil on September 23–24.<ref>https://victoryroadvgc.com/2024-curitiba/</ref>)
*** Regulation Set E (Oct 1, 2023 - Jan 3, 2024): Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex]] and Pokémon made [[List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number#Since Version 2.0.1|available]] in the 2.0.1 update became allowed.
**** Before the release of [[The Indigo Disk]] on December 14, a "Temporary Post-Release Restriction Clause" was added to the ruleset disallowing any traits exclusive to The Indigo Disk for the rest of the series (Pokémon, moves, items, and the [[Stellar]] Tera Type). (For example, this applied to the San Antonio Regionals on December 16–17.<ref>https://victoryroadvgc.com/2024-san-antonio/</ref>)
*** Regulation Set F (Jan 4 - Apr 30, 2024): Pokémon in the [[BBdex|Blueberry Pokédex]] and Pokémon made [[List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number#Since Version 3.0.0|available]] in the 3.0.0 update became allowed, including {{p|Walking Wake}} and {{p|Iron Leaves}}.
*** Regulation Set G (May 1 - Aug 31, 2024): Up to one Special Pokémon was allowed.

When series may overlap at the start or end of a year, events may use either of the two formats. For example, the Korean League Season 1 on December 15–16, 2019 used 2020 Series 1 rules, while the Kuala Lumpur Regionals on December 21–22, 2019 used 2019 Ultra Series rules.<ref>[https://victoryroadvgc.com/2020-season-events/ Pokémon VGC events for the 2020 Season] - By Victory Road, VictoryRoadVGC.com, September 6, 2019.</ref>

===Broadcasting===
* In 2008, for at least the semifinals onward, players connected their [[Nintendo DS]]es to a modified, unreleased version of [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]. The modified game featured a unique remix of ''Battle! (Team Galactic Boss)'' seemingly arranged for the event, as well as no region- or language-locking.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fd-KigvdnzM Pokemon TCG Worlds 2008: VG Showdown Juniors Final] - YouTube.com</ref> No Battle Revolution-specific clauses were set.
* In 2009, for at least the semifinals onward, players connected their Nintendo DSes to a modified, unreleased version of Pokémon Battle Revolution. The modified game featured Platinum outfits for {{ga|Dawn}} and {{ga|Lucas}} as well as no region- or language-locking.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICRdjvaUQM8 571 - The VGC 2009 Battle Revolution Platinum mystery + LIVE! Shiny Rotom after 20,948 SRs!] - YouTube.com</ref>
* Between 2010 and 2019, only the top screen of the Nintendo DS or [[Nintendo 3DS]] was broadcast in order to prevent revealing a player's move selections.
* From 2022 onward, a third console is connected to the two competitors' consoles in LAN spectator mode in order to prevent revealing a player's move selections (for western tournaments in [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]], the game is displayed from the perspective of one player's console, but Asian tournaments and the top 16 in the 2023 World Championships used the spectator mode).

===World Champions===
As of the 2023 season, 45 champions have been crowned during the core series games' tenure as one of the games in the World Championships roster, with Ray Rizzo being the most successful, winning the title three times.

{| class="roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding="5px"
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Year
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | City
! style="background: #DAA520" | 1st
! style="background: #C0C0C0" | 2nd
! style="background: #C96000" | 3rd
|-
| 2000
| Sydney, Australia
| [[File:United Kingdom Flag.png|20px]] Darryn Van Vuuren
| [[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] Edwin Krause
| [[File:Spain Flag.png|20px]] Sergio García Maroto
|-
| [[Pokémon Video Game Showdown 2008|2008]]
| Orlando, Florida
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Izuru Yoshimura
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yasuhito Kajiwara
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Chris Halordain Tsai
|-
| [[2009 World Championships|2009]]
| San Diego, California
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Kazuyuki Tsuji
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Tasuku Mano
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Grace Beck
|-
| [[2010 World Championships|2010]]
| Waikoloa Village, Hawaii
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Ray Rizzo
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yasuki Tochigi
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Isao Yoshioka
|-
| [[2011 World Championships|2011]]
| San Diego, California
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Ray Rizzo
| [[File:Italy Flag.png|20px]] Matteo Gini
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Matt Coyle
|-
| [[2012 World Championships|2012]]
| Waikoloa Village, Hawaii
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Ray Rizzo
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Wolfe Glick
| [[File:Spain Flag.png|20px]] Abel Martin Sanz
|-
| [[2013 World Championships|2013]]
| Vancouver, Canada
| [[File:Italy Flag.png|20px]] Arash Ommati
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Ryosuke Kosuge
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Aaron Zheng
|-
| [[2014 World Championships|2014]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File:South Korea Flag.png|20px]] Se Jun Park
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jeudy Azzarelli
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Collin Heier
|-
| [[2015 World Championships|2015]]
| Boston, Massachusetts
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Shoma Honami
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Hideyuki Taida
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yosuke Isagi
|-
| [[2016 World Championships|2016]]
| San Francisco, California
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Wolfe Glick
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jonathan Evans
| [[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] Markus Stadter
|-
| [[2017 World Championships|2017]]
| Anaheim, California
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Ryota Otsubo
| [[File:Australia Flag.png|20px]] Sam Pandelis
| [[File:Ecuador Flag.png|20px]] Paul Ruiz
|-
| [[2018 World Championships|2018]]
| Nashville, Tennessee
| [[File:Ecuador Flag.png|20px]] Paul Ruiz
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Emilio Forbes
| [[File:Sweden Flag.png|20px]] Nils Dunlop
|-
| [[2019 World Championships|2019]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Naoto Mizobuchi
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Hirofumi Kimura
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] James Baek
|-
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| London, UK
| [[File:Portugal Flag.png|20px]] Eduardo Cunha
| [[File:Spain Flag.png|20px]] Guillermo Castilla Díaz
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] James Baek
|-
| [[2023 World Championships|2023]]
| Yokohama, Japan
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Shohei Kimura
| [[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] Michael Kelsch
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Mao Harada
|}

===In the games===
====In-game effects====
Starting from [[Pokémon Video Game Showdown 2008]] (and excluding VGC 2010), aesthetic changes are made to the link battle arena during the World Championships. These tend to come in the form of a unique battle background made specifically for the event, but can also change the music, either by using a track unique to the World Championships (such as ''Pokémon World Championships Final'', used from [[Generation V]] to [[Generation VII]]) or by locking music selection to a pre-existing track.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{Pokémon color dark}}; border: 3px solid #{{Pokémon color}}"
! style="background:#{{Pokémon color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Year
! style="background:#{{Pokémon color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Game
! style="background:#{{Pokémon color light}}; | Arena
! style="background:#{{Pokémon color light}}; | Picture
! style="background:#{{Pokémon color light}}" | Music
! style="background:#{{Pokémon color light}}" | Differences
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Pokémon Video Game Showdown|VGS '08]]
| rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrevss|PBR}}
| [[Sunset Colosseum]]
| [[File:Sunset Colosseum PBR.png|150px]]
| Orchestral arrangement of ''Battle! ([[Cyrus|Team Galactic Boss]])'' from {{g|Diamond and Pearl}}
| Unique build of Pokémon Battle Revolution that featured a new arrangement of ''Battle! (Team Galactic Boss)'' that appears to have been made specifically for Pokémon Video Game Showdown '08. Used for at least the semi-finals and finals matches in both Junior and Senior divisions.
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2009 World Championships|VGC '09]]
| [[Waterfall Colosseum]]
| [[File:Waterfall Colosseum PBR.png|150px]]
| ''Battle! (Pokétopia Master [[Mysterial]])''
| Unique build of Pokémon Battle Revolution that used the [[Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum]] designs for [[Lucas (game)|Lucas]] and [[Dawn (game)|Dawn]] during DS Multiplayer which are not present in the retail release of Battle Revolution. Additionally, matches played on this build used the battle track that plays when facing Mysterial in [[Stargazer Colosseum]], which is not usually an available music choice for Waterfall Colosseum. Used for at least the semi-finals and finals matches in both Junior and Senior divisions.
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2011 World Championships|VGC '11]]
| rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrev5|BW}}
| rowspan=3 | Link battle room
| rowspan=3 | [[File:Battle terrain Championships B2W2.png|150px]]
| rowspan=3 | ''Battle! (Trainer)''''Pokémon World Championships Final'' (during finals matches)
| rowspan=3 | During [[Generation V]] Regional, National and World Championships events, a unique white link battle background was used. The music track used during these battles was typically ''Battle! (Trainer)''; however, the music changes to ''Pokémon World Championships Final'' during each division's final set at the World Championships. This battle background and the track ''Pokémon World Championships Final'' are not used anywhere else in-game with the exception of several special [[Pokémon World Tournament#Download|Download Tournament]] events in {{g|Black 2 and White 2}} based on the World Championships.
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2012 World Championships|VGC '12]]
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2013 World Championships|VGC '13]]
| {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2014 World Championships|VGC '14]]
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| rowspan=3 | Link battle room
| [[File:Battle terrain Championships XY.png|150px]]
| rowspan=3 | ''Battle! (Trainer)''{{sup/6|XY}}''Pokémon World Championships Final'' (during finals matches)
| rowspan=3 | During the 2014 World Championships, a unique rainbow-themed battle background was used. The music track used during the 2014 World Championships battles was typically ''Battle! (Trainer)''; however, the music would change to ''Pokémon World Championships Final'' during each division's final set.A new background was made for {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} that would be used during the 2015 and 2016 World Championships, this time only being used during each division's final set. It adds dark blue flooring, a spinning globe in the background and multicolored spotlights. Both battle backgrounds and the track ''Pokémon World Championships Final'' are not used anywhere else in-game.
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2015 World Championships|VGC '15]]
| rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| rowspan=2 | [[File:Battle terrain Championships ORAS.png|150px]]
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2016 World Championships|VGC '16]]
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2017 World Championships|VGC '17]]
| {{gameabbrev7|SM}}
| rowspan=3 | Link battle room
| rowspan=3 | [[File:Battle terrain Championships USUM.png|150px]]
| rowspan=3 | ''Pokémon World Championships Final''
| rowspan=3 | During each division's final set at [[Generation VII]] World Championships events, a unique battle background with multicolored spotlights and a jumbotron displaying a crown was used. This battle background and the track ''Pokémon World Championships Final'' are not used anywhere else in-game.
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2018 World Championships|VGC '18]]
| rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrev7|USUM}}
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2019 World Championships|VGC '19]]
|-|}
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2022 World Championships|VGC '22]]
| {{gameabbrev8}}
| [[Wyndon Stadium]]
| [[File:Battle Stadium Championships SwSh.png|150px]]
| ''Battle! ([[Leon|Champion Leon]])''
| A unique variation of Wyndon Stadium with the World Championships logo present on the advertising boards and a [[Poké Ball (item)|Poké Ball]] displayed on the jumbotron was used during all 2022 World Championships matches. This battle background is not used anywhere else in-game.
In addition, at the start of every game, there is a unique starting animation: when the League Cards of both players are shown, a unique outer space background with the Earth is used instead of the standard battle start background.
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2023 World Championships|VGC '23]]
| {{gameabbrev9}}
| [[Mesagoza]]
| [[File:Mesagoza Championships SV.png|150px]]
| ''Battle! ([[Nemona|Champion Nemona]])''
| A festival-themed variation of Mesagoza at night was used during the 2023 World Championships for top 32 onwards, adding fireworks, decorations and a large crowd of spectators, along with unique camera angles that would later be used in all online games from version 2.0.1 of {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} onwards. This battle background is not used anywhere else in-game.
|-
|}

====In-game appearances====
In {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}, the top four competitors from each division of the Video Game Championships from the [[2012 World Championships]] were featured in the [[World Championships Tournament]]s in the [[Pokémon World Tournament]]. In the [[Generation VI]] games, {{DL|Pokémon X and Y beta|Battle Maison|unused text}} exists for the top three competitors as opponents in the [[Battle Maison]].

In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, several NPCs at the [[Battle Resort]] mention the Pokémon World Championships.

===Trivia===
* It is possible for moves to become {{pkmn2|event}}-exclusive at a World Championship format despite not being event-exclusive normally. For example, {{m|Bounce}} was an event-exclusive move on {{p|Gyarados}} in VGC 2017 only, as it otherwise needs a [[Move Tutor]] to learn Bounce and so could not have the [[black clover]] at the time.
* The Kalos [[first partner Pokémon]] were effectively event-exclusive between 2023 Regulation Sets D and E, due to being unobtainable in any previous Switch game and requiring an old install of [[Pokémon Bank]].
* While event-exclusive Pokémon, moves, and items have been disallowed, event-exclusive [[Hidden Abilities]] have always been allowed.
* The first half of 2020 is the only time that non-event Pokémon have been disallowed because of rarity. Specifically, Gigantamax Pokémon that were rarely available normally in-game did not become allowed until the start of the first [[Wild Area News]] event that temporarily made them more common. This would become moot with the release of The Isle of Armor, which would make all relevant Gigantamax Pokémon available without relying on rarity.
* Between approximately October 2020 and March 2021, at least the English language rulebook mistakenly implied {{p|Regigigas}} was disallowed (by omitting its National Pokédex number from the list of allowed Pokémon that do not have a Galar/Isle of Armor/Crown Tundra Pokédex number).<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20201027152813/https://assets.pokemon.com//assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-10232020-en.pdf Video Game Rules, Formats & Penalty Guidelines] - Date of last revision: October 23, 2020 - Pokémon.com</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210126052431/https://assets.pokemon.com//assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-01252021-en.pdf Video Game Rules, Formats & Penalty Guidelines] - Date of last revision: January 25, 2021 - Pokémon.com</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210511201450/https://assets.pokemon.com/assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-03292021-en.pdf Video Game Rules, Formats & Penalty Guidelines] - Date of last revision: March 29, 2021 - Pokémon.com</ref> This was fixed sometime in or before February 2022.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20220309173223/https://assets.pokemon.com//assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-02152022-en.pdf Video Game Rules, Formats & Penalty Guidelines] - Date of last revision: February 15, 2022 - Pokémon.com</ref>
* Coincidentally, in the 2022 edition's Masters Division finals for the core series video games, players Eduardo Cunha and Guillermo Castilla Diaz represented the basis of the [[Paldea]] region (the {{wp|Iberian Peninsula}}), the setting of the [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]] games.

==Trading Card Game==
All Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championship events are staged utilizing that year's {{TCG|Standard format}}.

The first World Championships for the TCG was held in 2002 by [[Wizards of the Coast]], while subsequent World Championships, starting 2004, are organized by [[The Pokémon Company International]] through their [[Play! Pokémon]] division.

===Year-specific formats===
* '''[[2002 World Championships (TCG)|2002]]''' — {{TCG|Neo Genesis}} to {{TCG|Legendary Collection}}
* '''[[2004 World Championships (TCG)|2004]]''' — {{TCG|Expedition}} to {{TCG|EX Hidden Legends}}
* '''[[2005 World Championships (TCG)|2005]]''' — {{TCG|EX Ruby & Sapphire}} to {{TCG|EX Emerald}}
* '''[[2006 World Championships (TCG)|2006]]''' — {{TCG|EX Hidden Legends}} to {{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}}
* '''[[2007 World Championships (TCG)|2007]]''' — {{TCG|EX Deoxys}} to {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}
* '''[[2008 World Championships (TCG)|2008]]''' — {{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}} to {{TCG|Majestic Dawn}}
* '''[[2009 World Championships|2009]]''' — {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}} to {{TCG|Rising Rivals}}
* '''[[2010 World Championships|2010]]''' — {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}} to {{TCG|Unleashed}}
* '''[[2011 World Championships|2011]]''' — {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} to {{TCG|Black & White}}
* '''[[2012 World Championships|2012]]''' — {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} to {{TCG|Dark Explorers}}
* '''[[2013 World Championships|2013]]''' — {{TCG|Black & White}} to {{TCG|Plasma Freeze}}
* '''[[2014 World Championships|2014]]''' — {{TCG|Next Destinies}} to {{TCG|Flashfire}}
* '''[[2015 World Championships|2015]]''' — {{TCG|Boundaries Crossed}} to {{TCG|Roaring Skies}}
* '''[[2016 World Championships|2016]]''' — {{TCG|XY}} to {{TCG|Steam Siege}}
* '''[[2017 World Championships|2017]]''' — {{TCG|Primal Clash}} to {{TCG|Burning Shadows}}
* '''[[2018 World Championships|2018]]''' — {{TCG|BREAKthrough}} to {{TCG|Celestial Storm}}
* '''[[2019 World Championships|2019]]''' — {{TCG|Ultra Prism}} to {{TCG|Unified Minds}}
* '''[[2022 World Championships|2022]]''' — Regulation marks D, E and F; up to {{TCG|Pokémon GO}}
* '''[[2023 World Championships|2023]]''' — Regulation marks E, F and G; up to {{TCG|Paldea Evolved}}

===World Champions===
As of 2023, 54 World Champions have been crowned across all three age divisions, with [[Jason Klaczynski]] from the United States being the only player to win the title more than once.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding="5px"
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Year
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | City
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Masters{{tt|*|Age 15 or higher}}
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Seniors{{tt|*|Age 11 to 14}}
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Juniors{{tt|*|Age 10 or lower}}
|-
| [[2002 World Championships (TCG)|2002]]
| Seattle, WA
| —
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Dylan Austin
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Mindy Lambkee
|-
| [[2004 World Championships (TCG)|2004]]
| Orlando, FL
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Tsuguyoshi Yamato
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Takuya Yoneda
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Hayato Sato
|-
| [[2005 World Championships (TCG)|2005]]
| San Diego, CA
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jeremy Maron
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Stuart Benson
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Curran Hill
|-
| [[2006 World Championships (TCG)|2006]]
| Anaheim, CA
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] [[Jason Klaczynski]]
| [[File:Finland Flag.png|20px]] Miska Saari
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Hiroki Yano
|-
| [[2007 World Championships (TCG)|2007]]
| Waikoloa Village, HI
| [[File:Finland Flag.png|20px]] Tom Roos
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jeremy Scharff-Kim
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] [[Jun Hasebe]]
|-
| [[2008 World Championships (TCG)|2008]]
| Orlando, FL
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jason Klaczynski
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Dylan Lefavour
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Tristan Robinson
|-
| [[2009 World Championships|2009]]
| San Diego, CA
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Stephen Silvestro
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Takuto Itagaki
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Tsubasa Nakamura
|-
| [[2010 World Championships|2010]]
| Waikoloa Village, HI
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yuta Komatsuda
| [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px]] Jacob Lesage
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yuka Furusawa
|-
| [[2011 World Championships|2011]]
| San Diego, CA
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] David Cohen
| [[File:Australia Flag.png|20px]] Christopher Kan
| [[File:Brazil Flag.png|20px]] Gustavo Wada
|-
| [[2012 World Championships|2012]]
| Waikoloa Village, HI
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Igor Costa
| [[File:Australia Flag.png|20px]] Chase Moloney
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Shuto Itagaki
|-
| [[2013 World Championships|2013]]
| Vancouver, BC
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jason Klaczynski
| [[File:Australia Flag.png|20px]] Kaiwen Cabbabe
| [[File: The Czech Republic Flag.png|20px]] Ondrej Kujal
|-
| [[2014 World Championships|2014]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px]] Andrew Estrada
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Trent Orndorff
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Haruto Kobayashi
|-
| [[2015 World Championships|2015]]
| Boston, MA
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jacob Van Wagner
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Patrick Martinez
| [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px]] Rowan Stavenow
|-
| [[2016 World Championships|2016]]
| San Francisco, CA
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Shintaro Ito
| [[File:Denmark Flag.png|20px]] Jesper Eriksen
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Shunto Sadahiro
|-
| [[2017 World Championships|2017]]
| Anaheim, CA
| [[File:Argentina Flag.png|20px]] Diego Cassiraga
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Zachary Bokhari
| [[File:Norway Flag.png|20px]] Tobias Strømdahl
|-
| [[2018 World Championships|2018]]
| Nashville, TN
| [[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] Robin Schulz
| [[File:Denmark Flag.png|20px]] Magnus Pedersen
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Naohito Inoue
|-
| [[2019 World Championships|2019]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File:Australia Flag.png|20px]] Henry Brand
| [[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] Kaya Lichtleitner
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Haruki Miyamoto
|-
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| London, UK
| [[File:The Czech Republic Flag.png|20px]] Ondřej Škubal
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Liam Halliburton
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Rikuto Ohashi
|-
| [[2023 World Championships|2023]]
| Yokohama, Japan
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Vance Kelley
| [[File:Brazil Flag.png|20px]] Gabriel Fernandez
| [[File:Taiwan Flag.png|20px]] Shao Tong Yen
|}

===World Championship decks===
{{main|World Championships Deck (TCG)}}
World Championship decks are purchasable [[Play! Pokémon|non-tournament-legal]] prints of 60-card decks used by World Championship players.

==Pokkén Tournament==
===Games used===
*2015 - [[Pokkén Tournament]] (arcade version, invitational only)
*2016 - Pokkén Tournament
*2017 - Pokkén Tournament
*2018 - Pokkén Tournament DX
*2019 - Pokkén Tournament DX
*2022 - Pokkén Tournament DX

===World Champions===
10 World Champions have been crowned across both age divisions.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding="5px"
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Year
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | City
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Masters{{tt|*|Age 15 or higher}}
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Seniors{{tt|*|Age 11 to 14}}
|-
| [[2015 World Championships|2015]]
| Boston, MA
| Rip
| —
|-
| [[2016 World Championships|2016]]
| San Francisco, CA
| [[File: Japan Flag.png|20px]] Potetin
| [[File: United States Flag.png|20px]] woomy!gun
|-
| [[2017 World Championships|2017]]
| Anaheim, CA
| [[File: Japan Flag.png|20px]] Tonosama
| —
|-
| [[2018 World Championships|2018]]
| Nashville, TN
| [[File: United States Flag.png|20px]] ThankSwalot
| [[File: Japan Flag.png|20px]] kato
|-
| [[2019 World Championships|2019]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File: Japan Flag.png|20px]] Subutan
| [[File: United States Flag.png|20px]] Ashgreninja1
|-
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| London, UK
| [[File: United States Flag.png|20px]] Shadowcat
| [[File: United Kingdom Flag.png|20px]] Fruitprime
|}

==Pokémon GO==
*2019 (invitational only)
** [[Junichi Masuda]] and [[Shigeki Morimoto]] were among the exhibition opponents.
*2022
*2023

===World Champions===
As of 2023, 5 World Champions have been crowned across both age divisions.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding="5px"
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Year
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | City
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Masters{{tt|*|Age 15 or higher}}
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Seniors{{tt|*|Age 11 to 14}}
|-
| [[2019 World Championships|2019]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px|Canada]] PogoKieng
| —
|-
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| London, UK
| [[File: Germany Flag.png|20px]] DancingRob
| [[File:Switzerland Flag.png|20px|Switzerland]] MEweedle
|-
| [[2023 World Championships|2023]]
| Yokohama, Japan
| [[File: United States Flag.png|20px]] ItsAXN
| —
|}

==Pokémon UNITE==
*2022
*2023

===World Champions===
As of the 2023 season, 4 champions teams have been crowned.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding="5px"
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Year
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | City
! style="background: #DAA520" | 1st
! style="background: #C0C0C0" | 2nd
|-
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| London, UK
| BLVKHVND
| Nouns Esports
|-
| [[2023 World Championships|2023]]
| Yokohama, Japan
| Luminosity Gaming
| OMO Abyssinian
|}

==Scheduling and matchups==
{{Outdated|section}}
The Championships are set over three days (four starting with the 2022 event) with a last chance qualifier (known to players as "The Grinder") on the Friday to fill seats left vacant for various reasons (no travel, local qualifiers) until all seats are filled. The second day is limited to Swiss Pairings over a set number of rounds, and the top players (16 each in the Junior and Senior Divisions, as well as the top 32 in the Masters division) move onto the Sunday rounds. The format for this final is single elimination, until the finals, which are a best two matches out of three to decide the World Champion. There are three divisions: Junior (known as the 10 Years Old and Under Division until 2006), Senior (known as the 11 to 14 Year Old Division until 2006) and Masters (called the 15 Years and Older Division until 2006). In 2010, a Last Chance Qualifier was held on Friday to fill all vacant spots. In 2011, a Masters age Division was added to the VGC scene to parallel the TCG. The event format consists of Swiss rounds, followed by a single elimination tournament. In 2009, the top two advanced to play the finals on Sunday, whereas since 2010, the top eight advance to play in a head-to-head single elimination event to decide the World Champions.

==In the anime==
===Main series===
{{main|World Coronation Series}}
In ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', {{Ash}} participated in the Pokémon World Coronation Series ('''Japanese: ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス''' ''Pokémon World Championships''). In ''[[JN132|Partners in Time!]]'', he became the current World Champion by defeating {{an|Leon}} and becoming the latest Monarch.
===Pokémon: Path to the Peak===
The real World Championships was first mentioned in ''[[PTP01|The Club]]''.

In ''[[PTP02|Regionals]]'', [[Ava]], [[Ava's father|her father]], and [[Celestine]] participated in the [[Play! Pokémon#Regional Championships|regional]] [[Pokémon TCG]] championship. In the first round of competition, players initially face their opponents based on predetermined matches and the tournament follows with the other participants in the elimination round scheme. The final is held with a best of three between the two finalists.

====Notable competitors (Regional)====
[[File:PTP02.png|250px|thumb|Ava and Celestine after the regional championships finals]]
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{normal color}}; border: 3px solid #{{normal color dark}};"
|-
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | Participant
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | Place
|-
| [[Ava]]
| Champion
|-
| [[Celestine]]
| Runner-up
|-
| [[Ava's father]]
| N/A
|-
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" |[[Tonio (Path to the Peak)|Tonio]]
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | N/A
|}

====Notable competitors (Worlds)====
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{normal color}}; border: 3px solid #{{normal color dark}};"
|-
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | Participant
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | Place
|-
| [[Ava]]
| Champion
|-
| [[Edgar Troy]]
| Runner-up
|-
|}
====Gallery====
<gallery>
Ava regional champion.png|Ava winning the regional championship
Ava World Champion.png|Ava as a World [[Champion]]
</gallery>

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{gold color}}|bordercolor={{gold color dark}}
|zh_yue=寶可夢世界錦標賽 ''{{tt|Pokémon Saigaai Gámbīuchoi|Pokémon World Championships}}''
|zh_cmn=寶可夢世界錦標賽 / 宝可梦世界锦标赛 ''{{tt|Pokémon Shìjiè Jǐnbiāosài|Pokémon World Championships}}''
|nl=Pokémon Wereldkampioenschap
|fr=Championnats du Monde Pokémon
|de=Pokémon-Weltmeisterschaften
|it=Campionati Mondiali Pokémon
|ko=포켓몬 월드챔피언십 ''Pokémon World Championships''
|pl=Mistrzostwo Świata Pokémon
|pt_br=Campeonato Mundial Pokémon Campeonato Mundial de Pokémon
|pt_eu=Campeonato Mundial de Pokémon
|ru=Чемпионат Мира по игре в Покемон ''Chempionat Mira po igre v Pokémon''
|es=Campeonato Mundial Pokémon
}}

==See also==
* [[Play! Pokémon]]
* [[Pokémon League (TCG)]]
* [[Championship Point]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/pokemon-events/pokemon-tournaments/pokemon-world-championships/ Official website]

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{{samename|{{pkmn|anime}} competition known as the "Pokémon World Championships" in Japanese|World Coronation Series}}
[[File:Pokémon World Championships logo.png|thumb|250px|Logo]]
The '''Pokémon World Championships''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス''' ''Pokémon World Championships'') are an annual event held by the [[Play! Pokémon]] organized play division of [[The Pokémon Company International]]. They function as the finals for both the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] and [[Core series|Video Game]] Championships. Since 2015, the World Championships have also featured events for [[spin-off Pokémon games]], namely [[Pokkén Tournament]], [[Pokémon GO]], and [[Pokémon UNITE]]. The Pokémon World Championships are held annually, occurring every August.

Competitors usually must qualify for the event based in their performance in other events in the same season, such as regional championships, national championships, dedicated qualifying tournaments, or the previous year's World Championships. The exact qualification requirements depend on the exact year, the region the player is from, and the game in which they are playing.

While the Pokémon World Championships are held as a single unified event featuring multiple different games, each of the games are run as an entirely separate tournament. Competitors compete in only one of the featured games, and the qualification requirements of each are entirely separate. Additionally, competitors usually are separated into one of three age groups, meaning that three world champions are crowned for each game each year.

Minor announcements are usually made during the events, such as upcoming VGC mechanics and variants of TCG cards, the ruleset of the following VGC format, and the city where the next World Championships will be hosted.

==History==
===Predecessors===
Before the introduction of the modern Pokémon World Championships, both the TCG and video games held some international competitions.

For the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the [[Pokémon Tropical Mega Battle]] was an international Pokémon Trading Card Game tournament held annually from 1999 to 2002 in Hawaii by [[Wizards of the Coast]] (the distributor of the Pokémon Trading Card Game in many regions outside of Japan at the time). Players from Canada, Latin America, Europe, the United States, and Japan were invited to the event. After Wizards of the Coast's license to distribute the Pokémon Trading Card Game reverted to The Pokémon Company in 2003, this event was replaced by the Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships.

In September 2000, to coincide with the {{wp|2000 Summer Olympics}} in Sydney, Australia, the [[2000 World Championships|first ever Pokémon World Championship]] was also held in Sydney. Players from Australia, Belgium, {{pmin|France}}, {{pmin|Germany}}, {{pmin|the Netherlands}}, {{pmin|Spain}}, {{pmin|the United Kingdom}}, and {{pmin|the United States}} competed using {{game|Red and Blue|s}} and {{game|Yellow}}. This was a one-time event, with a video game World Championship not being held again until 2009.

===Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships===
In August 2002, Wizards of the Coast held the [[2002 World Championships (TCG)|first Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championship]] in Seattle, Washington in the United States.<ref>[https://indexarticles.com/business/business-wire/first-ever-pokemon-trading-card-game-world-champion-titles-won-by-dylan-austin-14-of-ann-arbor-michigan-and-mindy-lambkee-10-of-kent-washington/ First-Ever Pokemon Trading Card Game World Champion Titles Won by Dylan Austin, 14 of Ann Arbor, Michigan and Mindy Lambkee, 10 of Kent, Washington]</ref>

Due to the transfer of the licensing of the Pokémon Trading Card Game from Wizards to Nintendo, no World Championship was held in 2003. Now with control of the Pokémon Trading Card Game licence, [[Pokémon USA]] formed [[Pokémon Organized Play]] to manage Pokémon Trading Card Game events.

In August 2004, Pokémon Organized Play held the {{TCG|2004 World Championships|2004 Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships}}. From 2004 to 2008, the event was titled the Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships, reflecting the fact that it was specifically for the Pokémon Trading Card Game only.

At the {{TCG|2008 World Championships|2008 Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships}}, a special video game event called the [[Pokémon Video Game Showdown 2008]] was held. This event featured players from the United States and Japan competing with {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}. However, since only two countries were involved, the winner was not awarded the title of world champion.

===Pokémon World Championships===
In August 2009, the first unified Pokémon World Championships were held, featuring both the Pokémon Trading Card Game and the Pokémon Video Game Championships. This format has continued until the present.

From 2015 to 2022, [[Pokkén Tournament]] was also featured at the Pokémon World Championships. In 2015, the Pokkén Tournament competition was run as an invitational due to the lack of preliminary events. After the 2022 World Championships, it was announced that Pokkén Tournament would no longer appear at the Pokémon World Championships.

Starting in 2019, [[Pokémon GO]] was added to the Pokémon World Championships. In 2019, the Pokémon GO competition was run as an invitational due to the lack of preliminary events.

Due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], the planned 2020 Pokémon World Championships to be held in London, England were cancelled, and the event also was not held in 2021. The World Championships returned with the [[2022 World Championships|2022 Pokémon World Championships]], held in London, England like the original 2020 plan.

Starting in 2022, [[Pokémon UNITE]] was added to the Pokémon World Championships.

==Events==
Since 2004, the Pokémon World Championships have been held annually, except in 2020 and 2021 due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].

{| class="roundtable" style="background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}"
! Year
! Dates
! Venue
! City
! Region
! Country
! Games
|-
| [[2000 World Championships|2000]]
| September 22, 2000
| {{wp|University of Sydney}}
| Sydney || New South Wales || [[File:Australia Flag.png|20px]] Australia
| VGC
|-
| [[2002 World Championships (TCG)|2002]]
| August 3 to 4, 2002
| {{wp|Seattle Convention Center}}
| Seattle || Washington || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| [[2004 World Championships (TCG)|2004]]
| August 20 to 22, 2004
| {{wp|Wyndham Palace Resort & Spa}}
| Orlando || Florida || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| [[2005 World Championships (TCG)|2005]]
| August 19 to 21, 2005
| Town and Country Resort and Convention Center
| San Diego || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| [[2006 World Championships (TCG)|2006]]
| August 18 to 20, 2006
| {{wp|Hilton Anaheim}}
| Anaheim || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| [[2007 World Championships (TCG)|2007]]
| August 10 to 12, 2007
| {{wp|Hilton Waikoloa Village}}
| Waikoloa Village || Hawaii || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| [[2008 World Championships (TCG)|2008]]
| August 15 to 17, 2008
| {{wp|Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista}}
| Orlando || Florida || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| [[2009 World Championships|2009]]
| August 13 to 15, 2009
| {{wp|Hilton San Diego Bayfront}}
| San Diego || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| [[2010 World Championships|2010]]
| August 13 to 15, 2010
| {{wp|Hilton Waikoloa Village}}
| Waikoloa Village || Hawaii || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| [[2011 World Championships|2011]]
| August 12 to 14, 2011
| {{wp|Hilton San Diego Bayfront}}
| San Diego || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| [[2012 World Championships|2012]]
| August 13 to 15, 2012
| {{wp|Hilton Waikoloa Village}}
| Waikoloa Village || Hawaii || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| [[2013 World Championships|2013]]
| August 9 to 11, 2013
| {{wp|Vancouver Convention Centre}}
| Vancouver || British Columbia || [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px]] Canada
| TCG, VGC
|-
| [[2014 World Championships|2014]]
| August 15 to 17, 2014
| {{wp|Walter E. Washington Convention Center}}
| colspan=2 | Washington, D.C. || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| [[2015 World Championships|2015]]
| August 21 to 23, 2015
| {{wp|Hynes Convention Center}}
| Boston || Massachusetts || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén
|-
| [[2016 World Championships|2016]]
| August 19 to 21, 2016
| {{wp|San Francisco Marriott Marquis}}
| San Francisco || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén
|-
| [[2017 World Championships|2017]]
| August 18 to 20, 2017
| {{wp|Anaheim Convention Center}}
| Anaheim || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén
|-
| [[2018 World Championships|2018]]
| August 24 to 26, 2018
| {{wp|Music City Center}}
| Nashville || Tennessee || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén
|-
| [[2019 World Championships|2019]]
| August 16 to 19, 2019
| {{wp|Walter E. Washington Convention Center}}
| colspan=2 | Washington, D.C. || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén, GO
|-
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| August 18 to 21, 2022
| {{wp|ExCeL London}}
| London || England || [[File:United Kingdom Flag.png|20px]] United Kingdom
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén, GO, UNITE
|-
| [[2023 World Championships|2023]]
| August 11 to 13, 2023
| {{wp|Pacifico Yokohama}}
| Yokohama || Kanagawa || [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Japan
| TCG, VGC, GO, UNITE
|-
| [[2024 World Championships|2024]]
| ''TBA''
| ''TBA''
| Honolulu || Hawaii || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| ''TBA''
|}

==Video Game Championship==
The [[core series]] Pokémon games were first featured at a Nintendo-organized World Championship event in 2000 with single battles, and later returning as [[Pokémon Video Game Showdown]] (VGS) in 2008 as a side-event to the [[2008 World Championships (TCG)|2008 Trading Card Game World Championships]] with double battles. Starting in 2009, the events were renamed the Video Game Championships (VGC).

Battles [[Rule variants|use the following rules]] in general:
* The format is [[Double Battle]]s. A player must bring between 4 and 6 Pokémon and select 4 of them just before the battle. In games that use Team Preview ([[Generation V]] onward), this selection is made after viewing the opponent's 6 Pokémon.
* Two Pokémon may not have the same Pokédex number. [[Special Pokémon]], [[Mythical Pokémon]], and [[Ash-Greninja]] are disallowed (but not Dusk Form {{p|Lycanroc}}) unless the format has an exception.
** The [[Soul Dew]] was disallowed until [[Generation VII]], where its effect changed.
** {{pkmn2|Event}}-exclusive [[Event Pokémon#Event-exclusive moves|moves]] and [[event item|items]] are allowed unless the format explicitly says otherwise.
* Between [[Generation VI]] and [[Generation VIII]], Pokémon must have an [[origin mark]] matching the games used for the competition. This may be substituted with the [[battle-ready symbol]].
* Two Pokémon may not have the same [[held item]].
* Pokémon cannot battle above level 50.
** In 2008 and 2009, there was no auto-leveling and Pokémon above level 50 were disallowed outright.
** Between 2010 and 2016, Pokémon above level 50 were auto-leveled down to 50, but Pokémon below level 50 were not auto-leveled up.
** From 2017 onward, all Pokémon are auto-leveled to 50.
* Two Pokémon may not have the same nickname. A Pokémon may not be nicknamed the name of a different Pokémon, and nicknames and Trainer names may not be inappropriate.

===Year-specific formats===
* '''[[Pokémon Video Game Showdown 2008|2008]]''' — {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}
** For this year only, players were only allowed to bring exactly 4 Pokémon, instead of bringing 6 and choosing 4 just before the battle.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080701040211/http://showdown.pokemon.com/rules/qualifier_rules.xhtml Rules- 2008 Pokémon Video Game Showdown Qualifier Regulations] - Pokémon.com</ref>
** {{p|Dragonite}} and {{p|Tyranitar}} were specifically disallowed, preventing players from using the (at the time) Japan-exclusive level 50 Dragonite event. (It was not possible to obtain Tyranitar at or below level 50 until a [[Generation VI]] event.)
** The Japan-only (at the time) [[Micle Berry]], [[Custap Berry]], and {{m|Sketch}}ing {{m|Seed Flare}} were disallowed.
* '''[[2009 World Championships|2009]]''' — {{game|Platinum}}
** Event-exclusive level 50 Dragonite were allowed this year.
** All forms of {{p|Rotom}}, including the normal form, were disallowed.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20090412160033/http://origin.pokemonvgc.com/en/rules/rrg.html Pokémon Video Game Championships 2009 - Rules and Regulations] - PokémonVGC.com</ref>
** The Japan-only (at the time) [[Jaboca Berry]], [[Rowap Berry]], and Sketching {{m|Judgment}} were disallowed. The Custap Berry was also disallowed.
*** The Custap Berry had not yet been distributed to French, German, Italian, or Spanish-language games at the time, though the level 50 Dragonite event was also never distributed in these languages.
* '''[[2010 World Championships|2010]]''' — {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}
** Up to two [[Special Pokémon]] were allowed. Uniquely for this year, a player's team of 6 could list up to 4 Special Pokémon, as long as no more than 2 were chosen before battle.
** The Jaboca Berry was allowed this year despite still being Japan-only at the time.
* '''[[2011 World Championships|2011]]''' — {{game|Black and White|s}}
** Only [[Udex|Unova Pokédex]] Pokémon were allowed. {{m|Sky Drop}} was disallowed due to the [[Sky Drop glitch]].
** ({{p|Zorua}} and {{p|Zoroark}} were allowed both this year and in 2012 despite being event-exclusive at the time, due to not being Mythical).
* '''[[2012 World Championships|2012]]''' — {{game|Black and White|s}}
** Sky Drop and {{m|Dark Void}} were both disallowed.
* '''[[2013 World Championships|2013]]''' — {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}
** Sky Drop and {{m|Dark Void}} were both disallowed.
** {{p|Chatot}} was disallowed (for only this year).<ref>[https://assets.pokemon.com/assets/cms/pdf/op/tournaments/2012/pokemon_tournament_rules_11_1_2011.pdf Pokémon Organized Play Tournament Rules] - Revised: November 01, 2011 - Pokémon.com</ref><ref>[https://assets.pokemon.com/assets/cms/pdf/op/tournaments/2013/Play_Pokemon_VG_Rules_and_Formats.pdf Play! Pokémon VG Tournament Rules & Formats] - Revised: February 4, 2013 - Pokémon.com</ref>
* '''[[2014 World Championships|2014]]''' — {{g|X and Y}}
** Only [[List of Pokémon by Kalos Pokédex number|Kalos Pokédex]] Pokémon were allowed. Dark Void once again became allowed.
* '''[[2015 World Championships|2015]]''' — {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
* '''[[2016 World Championships|2016]]''' — {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
** Up to two Special Pokémon were allowed in a team of six.
* '''[[2017 World Championships|2017]]''' — {{g|Sun and Moon}}
** Only [[Adex|Alola Pokédex]] Pokémon were allowed. Kantonian form counterparts to [[Alolan form]]s were '''not''' considered to be part of the Alola Pokédex. [[Mega Stone]]s were disallowed.
* '''[[2018 World Championships|2018]]''' — {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
* '''[[2019 World Championships|2019]]''' — {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
** Up to two Special Pokémon were allowed. In addition, the season was split into three series:
*** Sun Series (Sep 4, 2018 - Jan 7, 2019): Mega Stones, [[Primal Reversion]], {{p|Rayquaza}} with {{m|Dragon Ascent}}, and [[Z-Crystal]]s were disallowed.
*** Moon Series (Jan 8 - Apr 1, 2019): Z-Crystals other than [[Ultranecrozium Z]] became allowed.
*** Ultra Series (Apr 2, 2019 - Jan 3, 2020): All Mega Evolution, Primal Reversion, and Z-Moves became allowed.
* '''[[2022 World Championships|2022]]''' — {{g|Sword and Shield}}
** Due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], the 2020 and 2021 World Championships were canceled and the season was eventually extended to last three years with several different series.
** All Pokémon that were obtainable at the beginning of a series were allowed for that series, including those [[List of Pokémon by Galar Pokédex number#Compatible Pokémon not in any Galar Pokédex|not in any of the Galar Pokédexes]], as long as they met all other requirements (such as having the [[Galar symbol]]/[[battle-ready symbol]] and not being Special/Mythical). As a result:
*** Version 1.1.0 and [[Pokémon HOME]] released before Series 3, [[The Isle of Armor]] released before Series 5, and [[The Crown Tundra]] released before Series 7.
*** Between Series 1 and 2, only [[Gdex|Galar Pokédex]] Pokémon were allowed due to the only obtainable Pokémon outside the Galar Pokédex being {{p|Mew}}. The only non-Galarian forms allowed were Kantonian {{p|Meowth}}, {{p|Persian}}, {{p|Mr. Mime}}, and Unovan {{p|Yamask}} due to those being the only obtainable ones at the time.
*** Between Series 3 and 4, all non-Galarian forms of compatible Pokémon were allowed except three: Alolan {{p|Raichu}} and Kantonian {{p|Weezing}} were not obtainable with the Galar symbol at the time, and Kantonian {{p|Slowpoke}} was not compatible with Sword and Shield at the time (only Galarian Slowpoke was). {{p|Cobalion}}, {{p|Terrakion}}, and {{p|Virizion}} were compatible but disallowed due to the battle-ready symbol not existing at the time.
** List of series:
*** Series 1 (Nov 19 - Dec 31, 2019): All [[Gigantamax]] Pokémon were disallowed.
*** Series 2 (Jan 4 - Feb 29, 2020): Gigantamax Pikachu, Eevee, Butterfree, Drednaw, Corviknight, Sandaconda, Centiskorch, {{a|Blaze}} Charizard, Meowth (event-only), and Snorlax (event-only) became allowed.
*** Series 3 (Mar 1 - Apr 30, 2020): Gigantamax Coalossal, Lapras, Flapple, Appletun, Alcremie, Kingler, Orbeetle, Grimmsnarl, Hatterene, {{a|Solar Power}} Charizard, and Toxtricity (event-only) became allowed.
*** Series 4 (May 1 - Jun 30, 2020): All Gigantamax Pokémon became allowed (the remaining five at the time being Machamp, Gengar, Garbodor, Copperajah, and Duraludon).
*** Series 5 (Jul 1 - Aug 31, 2020)
*** Series 6 (Sep 1 - Oct 31, 2020): The most used Pokémon from the previous series were disallowed: Venusaur, Gyarados, Porygon2, Tyranitar, Torkoal, Hippowdon, Magnezone, Togekiss, Excadrill, Whimsicott, Incineroar, Mimikyu, Rillaboom, Cinderace, Indeedee, and Dragapult.
*** Series 7 (Nov 1, 2020 - Jan 31, 2021): The above 16 Pokémon became re-allowed.
*** Series 8 (Feb 1 - Apr 30, 2021): Up to one Special Pokémon was allowed.
*** Series 9 (May 1 - Jul 31, 2021): No Special Pokémon were allowed. (identical to Series 7)
*** Series 10 (Aug 1 - Oct 31, 2021): Up to one Special Pokémon was allowed. [[Dynamax]] and Gigantamax were disallowed.
*** Series 11 (Nov 1, 2021 - Jan 31, 2022): Up to one Special Pokémon was allowed. Dynamax and Gigantamax became re-allowed. (identical to Series 8)
*** Series 12 (Feb 1 - Aug 31, 2022): Up to two Special Pokémon were allowed.
*** Series 13 (Sep 1 - Oct 31, 2022): Any number of Special Pokémon and any number of Mythical Pokémon were allowed. VGC events taking place during this time period count toward the next year's Championships.<ref>[https://victoryroadvgc.com/2023-season/ 2023 Play! Pokémon Season Structure] - By Alberto Núñez, VictoryRoadVGC.com, September 1, 2022.</ref>
*** Series 14 (Nov 1 - Dec 31, 2022): Up to two Special Pokémon were allowed. Mythical Pokémon were disallowed. (identical to Series 12)
* '''[[2023 World Championships|2023]]''' — {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}
** Both players must disclose their team to their opponent (including Tera Type, species, forms, moves, Abilities, and held items, but excluding stats).
** On March 1, 2023, series were renamed Regulation Sets ('''レギュレーション''' ''Regulations''), with Series 1 and Series 2 retroactively renamed. The season was split into the following series:
*** Regulation Set A (Dec 2, 2022 - Jan 31, 2023):<ref>[https://victoryroadvgc.com/2023-tainan/ 2023 Tainan Regionals] - By Alberto Núñez, VictoryRoadVGC.com, December 1, 2022.</ref> Only Pokémon in the [[Pdex|Paldea Pokédex]] were allowed. Pokémon and regional forms not in the Paldea Pokédex, such as {{p|Quagsire}} and Johtonian {{p|Wooper}}, were disallowed. [[Paradox Pokémon]] and the [[treasures of ruin]] were also disallowed.
*** Regulation Set B (Feb 1 - Mar 31, 2023): Paradox Pokémon became allowed.
*** Regulation Set C (Apr 1 - Jun 30, 2023): The treasures of ruin became allowed.
**** Prior to the release of [[Pokémon HOME]] compatibility, the Japanese and Chinese rulesets consistently stated (for all three regulation sets) that a Scarlet and Violet origin mark was required,<ref>https://sv-news.pokemon.co.jp/ja/page/36.html</ref><ref>https://sv-news.pokemon.co.jp/tc/page/36.html</ref> while the English/French/Italian/German/Spanish rulesets consistently stated (for all three regulation sets) that Pokémon transferred from HOME would become allowed when the feature was released.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20230528124948/https://assets.pokemon.com//assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-03252023-en.pdf</ref> (No ruleset was published in Korean due to all Korean Scarlet/Violet tournaments up to that point being conducted online.)
**** When HOME compatibility was released, the English/French/Italian/German/Spanish ruleset was changed to state that a Scarlet and Violet origin mark was required for the rest of the series (with the only competitive effect being to disallow Roaming Form [[Gimmighoul]]).
**** Regardless of these regional inconsistencies and changes, the HOME update also caused [[Plate]]s and six certain [[Egg Move]]s ({{m|Heal Bell}}, {{m|Simple Beam}}, {{m|Cosmic Power}}, {{m|Raging Fury}}, {{m|Barb Barrage}}, and {{m|Psyshield Bash}}<ref>https://sv-news.pokemon.co.jp/ja/page/114.html</ref>) to become newly available and allowed immediately in all regions, at approximately 4pm JST May 30.
**** Players competing in events in Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, South Korea, and Hong Kong between June 3–4, who were required to lock in their teams by 9am May 31, were sent an email at 11:10pm May 30 stating that the newly available Plates and Egg Moves would be disallowed for those events.<ref>[https://victoryroadvgc.com/2023-singapore/ 2023 Singapore National Championships] - By Alberto Núñez, VictoryRoadVGC.com, April 28, 2023.</ref> Players competing in Japan between June 10–11 were sent a similar email on June 1. Events in other locations on the same days were unaffected and Plates/the Egg Moves were allowed.
*** Regulation Set D (Jul 1 - Sep 30, 2023): Pokémon and forms outside the Paldea Pokédex became allowed, except [[Walking Wake]] and [[Iron Leaves]].
**** Before the release of [[The Teal Mask]] on September 13, a "Temporary Post-Release Restriction Clause" was added to the ruleset disallowing any traits exclusive to The Teal Mask for the rest of the series (Pokémon, forms, moves, and items), such as the [[Kee Berry]]. (For example, this applied to the Curitiba Regionals in Brazil on September 23–24.<ref>https://victoryroadvgc.com/2024-curitiba/</ref>)
*** Regulation Set E (Oct 1, 2023 - Jan 3, 2024): Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex]] and Pokémon made [[List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number#Since Version 2.0.1|available]] in the 2.0.1 update became allowed.
**** Before the release of [[The Indigo Disk]] on December 14, a "Temporary Post-Release Restriction Clause" was added to the ruleset disallowing any traits exclusive to The Indigo Disk for the rest of the series (Pokémon, moves, items, and the [[Stellar]] Tera Type). (For example, this applied to the San Antonio Regionals on December 16–17.<ref>https://victoryroadvgc.com/2024-san-antonio/</ref>)
*** Regulation Set F (Jan 4 - Apr 30, 2024): Pokémon in the [[BBdex|Blueberry Pokédex]] and Pokémon made [[List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number#Since Version 3.0.0|available]] in the 3.0.0 update became allowed, including {{p|Walking Wake}} and {{p|Iron Leaves}}.

When series may overlap at the start or end of a year, events may use either of the two formats. For example, the Korean League Season 1 on December 15–16, 2019 used 2020 Series 1 rules, while the Kuala Lumpur Regionals on December 21–22, 2019 used 2019 Ultra Series rules.<ref>[https://victoryroadvgc.com/2020-season-events/ Pokémon VGC events for the 2020 Season] - By Victory Road, VictoryRoadVGC.com, September 6, 2019.</ref>

===Broadcasting===
* In 2008, for at least the semifinals onward, players connected their [[Nintendo DS]]es to a modified, unreleased version of [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]. The modified game featured a unique remix of ''Battle! (Team Galactic Boss)'' seemingly arranged for the event, as well as no region- or language-locking.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fd-KigvdnzM Pokemon TCG Worlds 2008: VG Showdown Juniors Final] - YouTube.com</ref> No Battle Revolution-specific clauses were set.
* In 2009, for at least the semifinals onward, players connected their Nintendo DSes to a modified, unreleased version of Pokémon Battle Revolution. The modified game featured Platinum outfits for {{ga|Dawn}} and {{ga|Lucas}} as well as no region- or language-locking.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICRdjvaUQM8 571 - The VGC 2009 Battle Revolution Platinum mystery + LIVE! Shiny Rotom after 20,948 SRs!] - YouTube.com</ref>
* Between 2010 and 2019, only the top screen of the Nintendo DS or [[Nintendo 3DS]] was broadcast in order to prevent revealing a player's move selections.
* From 2022 onward, a third console is connected to the two competitors' consoles in LAN spectator mode in order to prevent revealing a player's move selections (for western tournaments in [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]], the game is displayed from the perspective of one player's console, but Asian tournaments and the top 16 in the 2023 World Championships used the spectator mode).

===World Champions===
As of the 2023 season, 45 champions have been crowned during the core series games' tenure as one of the games in the World Championships roster, with Ray Rizzo being the most successful, winning the title three times.

{| class="roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding="5px"
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Year
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | City
! style="background: #DAA520" | 1st
! style="background: #C0C0C0" | 2nd
! style="background: #C96000" | 3rd
|-
| 2000
| Sydney, Australia
| [[File:United Kingdom Flag.png|20px]] Darryn Van Vuuren
| [[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] Edwin Krause
| [[File:Spain Flag.png|20px]] Sergio García Maroto
|-
| [[Pokémon Video Game Showdown 2008|2008]]
| Orlando, Florida
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Izuru Yoshimura
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yasuhito Kajiwara
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Chris Halordain Tsai
|-
| [[2009 World Championships|2009]]
| San Diego, California
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Kazuyuki Tsuji
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Tasuku Mano
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Grace Beck
|-
| [[2010 World Championships|2010]]
| Waikoloa Village, Hawaii
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Ray Rizzo
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yasuki Tochigi
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Isao Yoshioka
|-
| [[2011 World Championships|2011]]
| San Diego, California
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Ray Rizzo
| [[File:Italy Flag.png|20px]] Matteo Gini
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Matt Coyle
|-
| [[2012 World Championships|2012]]
| Waikoloa Village, Hawaii
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Ray Rizzo
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Wolfe Glick
| [[File:Spain Flag.png|20px]] Abel Martin Sanz
|-
| [[2013 World Championships|2013]]
| Vancouver, Canada
| [[File:Italy Flag.png|20px]] Arash Ommati
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Ryosuke Kosuge
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Aaron Zheng
|-
| [[2014 World Championships|2014]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File:South Korea Flag.png|20px]] Se Jun Park
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jeudy Azzarelli
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Collin Heier
|-
| [[2015 World Championships|2015]]
| Boston, Massachusetts
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Shoma Honami
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Hideyuki Taida
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yosuke Isagi
|-
| [[2016 World Championships|2016]]
| San Francisco, California
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Wolfe Glick
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jonathan Evans
| [[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] Markus Stadter
|-
| [[2017 World Championships|2017]]
| Anaheim, California
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Ryota Otsubo
| [[File:Australia Flag.png|20px]] Sam Pandelis
| [[File:Ecuador Flag.png|20px]] Paul Ruiz
|-
| [[2018 World Championships|2018]]
| Nashville, Tennessee
| [[File:Ecuador Flag.png|20px]] Paul Ruiz
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Emilio Forbes
| [[File:Sweden Flag.png|20px]] Nils Dunlop
|-
| [[2019 World Championships|2019]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Naoto Mizobuchi
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Hirofumi Kimura
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] James Baek
|-
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| London, UK
| [[File:Portugal Flag.png|20px]] Eduardo Cunha
| [[File:Spain Flag.png|20px]] Guillermo Castilla Díaz
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] James Baek
|-
| [[2023 World Championships|2023]]
| Yokohama, Japan
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Shohei Kimura
| [[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] Michael Kelsch
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Mao Harada
|}

===In the games===
====In-game effects====
Starting from [[Pokémon Video Game Showdown 2008]] (and excluding VGC 2010), aesthetic changes are made to the link battle arena during the World Championships. These tend to come in the form of a unique battle background made specifically for the event, but can also change the music, either by using a track unique to the World Championships (such as ''Pokémon World Championships Final'', used from [[Generation V]] to [[Generation VII]]) or by locking music selection to a pre-existing track.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{Pokémon color dark}}; border: 3px solid #{{Pokémon color}}"
! style="background:#{{Pokémon color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Year
! style="background:#{{Pokémon color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Game
! style="background:#{{Pokémon color light}}; | Arena
! style="background:#{{Pokémon color light}}; | Picture
! style="background:#{{Pokémon color light}}" | Music
! style="background:#{{Pokémon color light}}" | Differences
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Pokémon Video Game Showdown|VGS '08]]
| rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrevss|PBR}}
| [[Sunset Colosseum]]
| [[File:Sunset Colosseum PBR.png|150px]]
| Orchestral arrangement of ''Battle! ([[Cyrus|Team Galactic Boss]])'' from {{g|Diamond and Pearl}}
| Unique build of Pokémon Battle Revolution that featured a new arrangement of ''Battle! (Team Galactic Boss)'' that appears to have been made specifically for Pokémon Video Game Showdown '08. Used for at least the semi-finals and finals matches in both Junior and Senior divisions.
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2009 World Championships|VGC '09]]
| [[Waterfall Colosseum]]
| [[File:Waterfall Colosseum PBR.png|150px]]
| ''Battle! (Pokétopia Master [[Mysterial]])''
| Unique build of Pokémon Battle Revolution that used the [[Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum]] designs for [[Lucas (game)|Lucas]] and [[Dawn (game)|Dawn]] during DS Multiplayer which are not present in the retail release of Battle Revolution. Additionally, matches played on this build used the battle track that plays when facing Mysterial in [[Stargazer Colosseum]], which is not usually an available music choice for Waterfall Colosseum. Used for at least the semi-finals and finals matches in both Junior and Senior divisions.
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2011 World Championships|VGC '11]]
| rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrev5|BW}}
| rowspan=3 | Link battle room
| rowspan=3 | [[File:Battle terrain Championships B2W2.png|150px]]
| rowspan=3 | ''Battle! (Trainer)''''Pokémon World Championships Final'' (during finals matches)
| rowspan=3 | During [[Generation V]] Regional, National and World Championships events, a unique white link battle background was used. The music track used during these battles was typically ''Battle! (Trainer)''; however, the music changes to ''Pokémon World Championships Final'' during each division's final set at the World Championships. This battle background and the track ''Pokémon World Championships Final'' are not used anywhere else in-game with the exception of several special [[Pokémon World Tournament#Download|Download Tournament]] events in {{g|Black 2 and White 2}} based on the World Championships.
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2012 World Championships|VGC '12]]
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2013 World Championships|VGC '13]]
| {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2014 World Championships|VGC '14]]
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| rowspan=3 | Link battle room
| [[File:Battle terrain Championships XY.png|150px]]
| rowspan=3 | ''Battle! (Trainer)''{{sup/6|XY}}''Pokémon World Championships Final'' (during finals matches)
| rowspan=3 | During the 2014 World Championships, a unique rainbow-themed battle background was used. The music track used during the 2014 World Championships battles was typically ''Battle! (Trainer)''; however, the music would change to ''Pokémon World Championships Final'' during each division's final set.A new background was made for {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} that would be used during the 2015 and 2016 World Championships, this time only being used during each division's final set. It adds dark blue flooring, a spinning globe in the background and multicolored spotlights. Both battle backgrounds and the track ''Pokémon World Championships Final'' are not used anywhere else in-game.
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2015 World Championships|VGC '15]]
| rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| rowspan=2 | [[File:Battle terrain Championships ORAS.png|150px]]
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2016 World Championships|VGC '16]]
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2017 World Championships|VGC '17]]
| {{gameabbrev7|SM}}
| rowspan=3 | Link battle room
| rowspan=3 | [[File:Battle terrain Championships USUM.png|150px]]
| rowspan=3 | ''Pokémon World Championships Final''
| rowspan=3 | During each division's final set at [[Generation VII]] World Championships events, a unique battle background with multicolored spotlights and a jumbotron displaying a crown was used. This battle background and the track ''Pokémon World Championships Final'' are not used anywhere else in-game.
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2018 World Championships|VGC '18]]
| rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrev7|USUM}}
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2019 World Championships|VGC '19]]
|-|}
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2022 World Championships|VGC '22]]
| {{gameabbrev8}}
| [[Wyndon Stadium]]
| [[File:Battle Stadium Championships SwSh.png|150px]]
| ''Battle! ([[Leon|Champion Leon]])''
| A unique variation of Wyndon Stadium with the World Championships logo present on the advertising boards and a [[Poké Ball (item)|Poké Ball]] displayed on the jumbotron was used during all 2022 World Championships matches. This battle background is not used anywhere else in-game.
In addition, at the start of every game, there is a unique starting animation: when the League Cards of both players are shown, a unique outer space background with the Earth is used instead of the standard battle start background.
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2023 World Championships|VGC '23]]
| {{gameabbrev9}}
| [[Mesagoza]]
| [[File:Mesagoza Championships SV.png|150px]]
| ''Battle! ([[Nemona|Champion Nemona]])''
| A festival-themed variation of Mesagoza at night was used during the 2023 World Championships for top 32 onwards, adding fireworks, decorations and a large crowd of spectators, along with unique camera angles that would later be used in all online games from version 2.0.1 of {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} onwards. This battle background is not used anywhere else in-game.
|-
|}

====In-game appearances====
In {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}, the top four competitors from each division of the Video Game Championships from the [[2012 World Championships]] were featured in the [[World Championships Tournament]]s in the [[Pokémon World Tournament]]. In the [[Generation VI]] games, {{DL|Pokémon X and Y beta|Battle Maison|unused text}} exists for the top three competitors as opponents in the [[Battle Maison]].

In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, several NPCs at the [[Battle Resort]] mention the Pokémon World Championships.

===Trivia===
* It is possible for moves to become {{pkmn2|event}}-exclusive at a World Championship format despite not being event-exclusive normally. For example, {{m|Bounce}} was an event-exclusive move on {{p|Gyarados}} in VGC 2017 only, as it otherwise needs a [[Move Tutor]] to learn Bounce and so could not have the [[black clover]] at the time.
* The Kalos [[first partner Pokémon]] were effectively event-exclusive between 2023 Regulation Sets D and E, due to being unobtainable in any previous Switch game and requiring an old install of [[Pokémon Bank]].
* While event-exclusive Pokémon, moves, and items have been disallowed, event-exclusive [[Hidden Abilities]] have always been allowed.
* The first half of 2020 is the only time that non-event Pokémon have been disallowed because of rarity. Specifically, Gigantamax Pokémon that were rarely available normally in-game did not become allowed until the start of the first [[Wild Area News]] event that temporarily made them more common. This would become moot with the release of The Isle of Armor, which would make all relevant Gigantamax Pokémon available without relying on rarity.
* Between approximately October 2020 and March 2021, at least the English language rulebook mistakenly implied {{p|Regigigas}} was disallowed (by omitting its National Pokédex number from the list of allowed Pokémon that do not have a Galar/Isle of Armor/Crown Tundra Pokédex number).<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20201027152813/https://assets.pokemon.com//assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-10232020-en.pdf Video Game Rules, Formats & Penalty Guidelines] - Date of last revision: October 23, 2020 - Pokémon.com</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210126052431/https://assets.pokemon.com//assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-01252021-en.pdf Video Game Rules, Formats & Penalty Guidelines] - Date of last revision: January 25, 2021 - Pokémon.com</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210511201450/https://assets.pokemon.com/assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-03292021-en.pdf Video Game Rules, Formats & Penalty Guidelines] - Date of last revision: March 29, 2021 - Pokémon.com</ref> This was fixed sometime in or before February 2022.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20220309173223/https://assets.pokemon.com//assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-02152022-en.pdf Video Game Rules, Formats & Penalty Guidelines] - Date of last revision: February 15, 2022 - Pokémon.com</ref>
* Coincidentally, in the 2022 edition's Masters Division finals for the core series video games, players Eduardo Cunha and Guillermo Castilla Diaz represented the basis of the [[Paldea]] region (the {{wp|Iberian Peninsula}}), the setting of the [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]] games.

==Trading Card Game==
All Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championship events are staged utilizing that year's {{TCG|Standard format}}.

The first World Championships for the TCG was held in 2002 by [[Wizards of the Coast]], while subsequent World Championships, starting 2004, are organized by [[The Pokémon Company International]] through their [[Play! Pokémon]] division.

===Year-specific formats===
* '''[[2002 World Championships (TCG)|2002]]''' — {{TCG|Neo Genesis}} to {{TCG|Legendary Collection}}
* '''[[2004 World Championships (TCG)|2004]]''' — {{TCG|Expedition}} to {{TCG|EX Hidden Legends}}
* '''[[2005 World Championships (TCG)|2005]]''' — {{TCG|EX Ruby & Sapphire}} to {{TCG|EX Emerald}}
* '''[[2006 World Championships (TCG)|2006]]''' — {{TCG|EX Hidden Legends}} to {{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}}
* '''[[2007 World Championships (TCG)|2007]]''' — {{TCG|EX Deoxys}} to {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}
* '''[[2008 World Championships (TCG)|2008]]''' — {{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}} to {{TCG|Majestic Dawn}}
* '''[[2009 World Championships|2009]]''' — {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}} to {{TCG|Rising Rivals}}
* '''[[2010 World Championships|2010]]''' — {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}} to {{TCG|Unleashed}}
* '''[[2011 World Championships|2011]]''' — {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} to {{TCG|Black & White}}
* '''[[2012 World Championships|2012]]''' — {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} to {{TCG|Dark Explorers}}
* '''[[2013 World Championships|2013]]''' — {{TCG|Black & White}} to {{TCG|Plasma Freeze}}
* '''[[2014 World Championships|2014]]''' — {{TCG|Next Destinies}} to {{TCG|Flashfire}}
* '''[[2015 World Championships|2015]]''' — {{TCG|Boundaries Crossed}} to {{TCG|Roaring Skies}}
* '''[[2016 World Championships|2016]]''' — {{TCG|XY}} to {{TCG|Steam Siege}}
* '''[[2017 World Championships|2017]]''' — {{TCG|Primal Clash}} to {{TCG|Burning Shadows}}
* '''[[2018 World Championships|2018]]''' — {{TCG|BREAKthrough}} to {{TCG|Celestial Storm}}
* '''[[2019 World Championships|2019]]''' — {{TCG|Ultra Prism}} to {{TCG|Unified Minds}}
* '''[[2022 World Championships|2022]]''' — Regulation marks D, E and F; up to {{TCG|Pokémon GO}}
* '''[[2023 World Championships|2023]]''' — Regulation marks E, F and G; up to {{TCG|Paldea Evolved}}

===World Champions===
As of 2023, 54 World Champions have been crowned across all three age divisions, with [[Jason Klaczynski]] from the United States being the only player to win the title more than once.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding="5px"
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Year
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | City
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Masters{{tt|*|Age 15 or higher}}
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Seniors{{tt|*|Age 11 to 14}}
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Juniors{{tt|*|Age 10 or lower}}
|-
| [[2002 World Championships (TCG)|2002]]
| Seattle, WA
| —
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Dylan Austin
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Mindy Lambkee
|-
| [[2004 World Championships (TCG)|2004]]
| Orlando, FL
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Tsuguyoshi Yamato
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Takuya Yoneda
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Hayato Sato
|-
| [[2005 World Championships (TCG)|2005]]
| San Diego, CA
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jeremy Maron
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Stuart Benson
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Curran Hill
|-
| [[2006 World Championships (TCG)|2006]]
| Anaheim, CA
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] [[Jason Klaczynski]]
| [[File:Finland Flag.png|20px]] Miska Saari
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Hiroki Yano
|-
| [[2007 World Championships (TCG)|2007]]
| Waikoloa Village, HI
| [[File:Finland Flag.png|20px]] Tom Roos
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jeremy Scharff-Kim
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] [[Jun Hasebe]]
|-
| [[2008 World Championships (TCG)|2008]]
| Orlando, FL
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jason Klaczynski
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Dylan Lefavour
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Tristan Robinson
|-
| [[2009 World Championships|2009]]
| San Diego, CA
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Stephen Silvestro
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Takuto Itagaki
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Tsubasa Nakamura
|-
| [[2010 World Championships|2010]]
| Waikoloa Village, HI
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yuta Komatsuda
| [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px]] Jacob Lesage
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yuka Furusawa
|-
| [[2011 World Championships|2011]]
| San Diego, CA
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] David Cohen
| [[File:Australia Flag.png|20px]] Christopher Kan
| [[File:Brazil Flag.png|20px]] Gustavo Wada
|-
| [[2012 World Championships|2012]]
| Waikoloa Village, HI
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Igor Costa
| [[File:Australia Flag.png|20px]] Chase Moloney
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Shuto Itagaki
|-
| [[2013 World Championships|2013]]
| Vancouver, BC
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jason Klaczynski
| [[File:Australia Flag.png|20px]] Kaiwen Cabbabe
| [[File: The Czech Republic Flag.png|20px]] Ondrej Kujal
|-
| [[2014 World Championships|2014]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px]] Andrew Estrada
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Trent Orndorff
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Haruto Kobayashi
|-
| [[2015 World Championships|2015]]
| Boston, MA
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jacob Van Wagner
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Patrick Martinez
| [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px]] Rowan Stavenow
|-
| [[2016 World Championships|2016]]
| San Francisco, CA
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Shintaro Ito
| [[File:Denmark Flag.png|20px]] Jesper Eriksen
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Shunto Sadahiro
|-
| [[2017 World Championships|2017]]
| Anaheim, CA
| [[File:Argentina Flag.png|20px]] Diego Cassiraga
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Zachary Bokhari
| [[File:Norway Flag.png|20px]] Tobias Strømdahl
|-
| [[2018 World Championships|2018]]
| Nashville, TN
| [[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] Robin Schulz
| [[File:Denmark Flag.png|20px]] Magnus Pedersen
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Naohito Inoue
|-
| [[2019 World Championships|2019]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File:Australia Flag.png|20px]] Henry Brand
| [[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] Kaya Lichtleitner
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Haruki Miyamoto
|-
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| London, UK
| [[File:The Czech Republic Flag.png|20px]] Ondřej Škubal
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Liam Halliburton
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Rikuto Ohashi
|-
| [[2023 World Championships|2023]]
| Yokohama, Japan
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Vance Kelley
| [[File:Brazil Flag.png|20px]] Gabriel Fernandez
| [[File:Taiwan Flag.png|20px]] Shao Tong Yen
|}

===World Championship decks===
{{main|World Championships Deck (TCG)}}
World Championship decks are purchasable [[Play! Pokémon|non-tournament-legal]] prints of 60-card decks used by World Championship players.

==Pokkén Tournament==
===Games used===
*2015 - [[Pokkén Tournament]] (arcade version, invitational only)
*2016 - Pokkén Tournament
*2017 - Pokkén Tournament
*2018 - Pokkén Tournament DX
*2019 - Pokkén Tournament DX
*2022 - Pokkén Tournament DX

===World Champions===
10 World Champions have been crowned across both age divisions.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding="5px"
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Year
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | City
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Masters{{tt|*|Age 15 or higher}}
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Seniors{{tt|*|Age 11 to 14}}
|-
| [[2015 World Championships|2015]]
| Boston, MA
| Rip
| —
|-
| [[2016 World Championships|2016]]
| San Francisco, CA
| [[File: Japan Flag.png|20px]] Potetin
| [[File: United States Flag.png|20px]] woomy!gun
|-
| [[2017 World Championships|2017]]
| Anaheim, CA
| [[File: Japan Flag.png|20px]] Tonosama
| —
|-
| [[2018 World Championships|2018]]
| Nashville, TN
| [[File: United States Flag.png|20px]] ThankSwalot
| [[File: Japan Flag.png|20px]] kato
|-
| [[2019 World Championships|2019]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File: Japan Flag.png|20px]] Subutan
| [[File: United States Flag.png|20px]] Ashgreninja1
|-
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| London, UK
| [[File: United States Flag.png|20px]] Shadowcat
| [[File: United Kingdom Flag.png|20px]] Fruitprime
|}

==Pokémon GO==
*2019 (invitational only)
** [[Junichi Masuda]] and [[Shigeki Morimoto]] were among the exhibition opponents.
*2022
*2023

===World Champions===
As of 2023, 5 World Champions have been crowned across both age divisions.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding="5px"
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Year
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | City
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Masters{{tt|*|Age 15 or higher}}
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Seniors{{tt|*|Age 11 to 14}}
|-
| [[2019 World Championships|2019]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px|Canada]] PogoKieng
| —
|-
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| London, UK
| [[File: Germany Flag.png|20px]] DancingRob
| [[File:Switzerland Flag.png|20px|Switzerland]] MEweedle
|-
| [[2023 World Championships|2023]]
| Yokohama, Japan
| [[File: United States Flag.png|20px]] ItsAXN
| —
|}

==Pokémon UNITE==
*2022
*2023

===World Champions===
As of the 2023 season, 4 champions teams have been crowned.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding="5px"
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Year
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | City
! style="background: #DAA520" | 1st
! style="background: #C0C0C0" | 2nd
|-
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| London, UK
| BLVKHVND
| Nouns Esports
|-
| [[2023 World Championships|2023]]
| Yokohama, Japan
| Luminosity Gaming
| OMO Abyssinian
|}

==Scheduling and matchups==
{{Outdated|section}}
The Championships are set over three days (four starting with the 2022 event) with a last chance qualifier (known to players as "The Grinder") on the Friday to fill seats left vacant for various reasons (no travel, local qualifiers) until all seats are filled. The second day is limited to Swiss Pairings over a set number of rounds, and the top players (16 each in the Junior and Senior Divisions, as well as the top 32 in the Masters division) move onto the Sunday rounds. The format for this final is single elimination, until the finals, which are a best two matches out of three to decide the World Champion. There are three divisions: Junior (known as the 10 Years Old and Under Division until 2006), Senior (known as the 11 to 14 Year Old Division until 2006) and Masters (called the 15 Years and Older Division until 2006). In 2010, a Last Chance Qualifier was held on Friday to fill all vacant spots. In 2011, a Masters age Division was added to the VGC scene to parallel the TCG. The event format consists of Swiss rounds, followed by a single elimination tournament. In 2009, the top two advanced to play the finals on Sunday, whereas since 2010, the top eight advance to play in a head-to-head single elimination event to decide the World Champions.

==In the anime==
===Main series===
{{main|World Coronation Series}}
In ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', {{Ash}} participated in the Pokémon World Coronation Series ('''Japanese: ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス''' ''Pokémon World Championships''). In ''[[JN132|Partners in Time!]]'', he became the current World Champion by defeating {{an|Leon}} and becoming the latest Monarch.
===Pokémon: Path to the Peak===
The real World Championships was first mentioned in ''[[PTP01|The Club]]''.

In ''[[PTP02|Regionals]]'', [[Ava]], [[Ava's father|her father]], and [[Celestine]] participated in the [[Play! Pokémon#Regional Championships|regional]] [[Pokémon TCG]] championship. In the first round of competition, players initially face their opponents based on predetermined matches and the tournament follows with the other participants in the elimination round scheme. The final is held with a best of three between the two finalists.

====Notable competitors (Regional)====
[[File:PTP02.png|250px|thumb|Ava and Celestine after the regional championships finals]]
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{normal color}}; border: 3px solid #{{normal color dark}};"
|-
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | Participant
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | Place
|-
| [[Ava]]
| Champion
|-
| [[Celestine]]
| Runner-up
|-
| [[Ava's father]]
| N/A
|-
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" |[[Tonio (Path to the Peak)|Tonio]]
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | N/A
|}

====Notable competitors (Worlds)====
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{normal color}}; border: 3px solid #{{normal color dark}};"
|-
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | Participant
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | Place
|-
| [[Ava]]
| Champion
|-
| [[Edgar Troy]]
| Runner-up
|-
|}
====Gallery====
<gallery>
Ava regional champion.png|Ava winning the regional championship
Ava World Champion.png|Ava as a World [[Champion]]
</gallery>

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{gold color}}|bordercolor={{gold color dark}}
|zh_yue=寶可夢世界錦標賽 ''{{tt|Pokémon Saigaai Gámbīuchoi|Pokémon World Championships}}''
|zh_cmn=寶可夢世界錦標賽 / 宝可梦世界锦标赛 ''{{tt|Pokémon Shìjiè Jǐnbiāosài|Pokémon World Championships}}''
|nl=Pokémon Wereldkampioenschap
|fr=Championnats du Monde Pokémon
|de=Pokémon-Weltmeisterschaften
|it=Campionati Mondiali Pokémon
|ko=포켓몬 월드챔피언십 ''Pokémon World Championships''
|pl=Mistrzostwo Świata Pokémon
|pt_br=Campeonato Mundial Pokémon Campeonato Mundial de Pokémon
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|ru=Чемпионат Мира по игре в Покемон ''Chempionat Mira po igre v Pokémon''
|es=Campeonato Mundial Pokémon
}}

==See also==
* [[Play! Pokémon]]
* [[Pokémon League (TCG)]]
* [[Championship Point]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/pokemon-events/pokemon-tournaments/pokemon-world-championships/ Official website]

{{World Championships}}
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[[Category:TCG World Championships|*]]
[[Category:Video Game World Championships|*]]
[[Category:Video game tournaments]]
[[Category:TCG tournaments]]

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Manalo Conference

2024-02-29T12:42:10Z

ArrowMcLarenSP: /* Bracket */

[[File:Manalo Stadium.png|thumb|250px|The setting for the competition]]
[[File:Alola League logo.png|thumb|250px|The logo of the competition]]
The '''Manalo Conference'''<ref>[https://pokemon.gamespress.com/ASH-KETCHUM-BECOMES-WORLD-CHAMPION "ASH KETCHUM BECOMES WORLD CHAMPION" - The Pokémon Company International Official Press Site]</ref> (Japanese: '''アローラリーグ・マナーロ大会''' ''Alola League Manalo Conference''), also referred to as the '''Alola Pokémon League''' (Japanese: '''アローラポケモンリーグ''' ''Alola Pokémon League''), is the [[Alola League]] general [[Pokémon League Conference|championship competition]] founded by {{an|Professor Kukui}}. It is intended to be a replacement for an old, abandoned part of the [[island challenge]] ritual in which trial-goers battled at the peak of [[Mount Lanakila]].

It was officially unveiled in ''[[SM115|The Dealer of Destruction!]]'' during a press conference held on [[Aether Paradise]]. The tournament is held at the [[SM127|recently completed]] [[Manalo Stadium]], and is sponsored in part by the four [[island kahuna]]s of [[Alola]] and {{an|Lusamine}}, the president of the [[Aether Foundation]].

Unlike previous League tournaments, in which {{pkmn|Trainer}}s were required to collect a given number of [[Gym]] [[Badge]]s in order to sign up, the Manalo Conference has no entry requirements, meaning that any willing Trainer is allowed to enter.

The tournament began in ''[[SM129|Battle Royal 151!]]'' and concluded in ''[[SM139|Enter the Champion!]]'', with the award ceremony being interrupted by the appearance of three {{p|Guzzlord}}. The winner was declared as the first {{pkmn|Champion}} of Alola. Originally, the winner was meant to battle the Masked Royal in an {{wp|exhibition game|exhibition match}} afterwards, but when the Masked Royal's true identity was exposed to the public, Professor Kukui became the Champion's opponent in the exhibition match instead. The exhibition match started in ''[[SM141|Exhibition Unmasked!]]'' and concluded in ''[[SM144|From Z to Shining Z!]]'', bringing the Manalo Conference to an end.

==Competition==
===Opening ceremonies===
Before the competition starts, a party is held where contestants can interact with one another. Professor Kukui welcomes the participants and shows a video of Masked Royal explaining how the preliminary round works.

===Rounds===
====Preliminaries====
All of the participating Trainers compete in a [[Battle Royal]]. Only the last 16 whose Pokémon remain standing at the end advance to the next round. The battles are [[Battle judge|refereed]] by the four [[island kahuna]]s of [[Alola]]—[[Hala]], [[Olivia]], [[Nanu]], and [[Hapu]].
[[File:Alola League Round 1.png|260px|thumb|The 16 contestants in the first round]]
====Round of 16====
The first round consists of one-on-one {{pkmn|battle|Single Battles}}. The 16 Trainers are randomly matched up by a computer. The winners advance to the quarterfinals. Each of the island kahunas referees two consecutive battles.

====Quarterfinals====
The quarterfinals consist of one-on-one Single Battles. The eight Trainers are randomly matched up by a computer. The winners advance to the semifinals. Each of the island kahunas referees one of the battles.

====Semifinals====
The semifinals consist of two-on-two Single Battles. The four Trainers are randomly matched up by a computer. The winners advance to the finals. A random island kahuna is selected before each battle to referee it.

[[File:Alola League Scoreboard.png|260px|thumb|The scoreboard used during the Exhibition Match]]
====Finals====
The finals consist of a three-on-three Single Battle refereed by {{an|Professor Kukui}}. The winner will be declared the winner of the Manalo Conference and is allowed to have an exhibition battle with the Masked Royal.

====Exhibition Match====
The exhibition battle consists of a [[Full Battle]] between the newly crowned Champion and Professor Kukui (originally planned to be a one-on-one with Kukui appearing as the Masked Royal), refereed by Hala. The result of the battle has no bearing on the winner's status.
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==Known contestants==
[[File:Ash winning.png|250px|thumb|Ash, the winner, with the Manalo Championship Trophy]]
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{alola color}}; border: 3px solid #{{alola color dark}}; width: 30%;"
|-
! style="background:#{{alola color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}
! style="background:#{{alola color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Place
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Ash}}
| [[SM139|Winner]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{an|Gladion}}
| [[SM139|Runner-Up]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Guzma]]
| [[SM137|Top 4]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{an|Kiawe}}
| [[SM136|Top 4]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{an|Lana}}
| [[SM134|Top 8]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{an|Sophocles}}
| [[SM134|Top 8]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hau]]
| [[SM133|Top 8]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[James|"Jamesio"]]
| [[SM132|Top 8]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{an|Lillie}}
| [[SM131|Top 16]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Acerola]]
| [[SM131|Top 16]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Jessie|"Jessina"]]
| [[SM131|Top 16]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mina]]
| [[SM131|Top 16]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{an|Mallow}}
| [[SM130|Top 16]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Samson Oak|Samson]]
| [[SM130|Top 16]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Ilima]]
| [[SM129|Top 16]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{an|Faba}}
| [[SM130|Top 16]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kahili]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Oluolu]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Master fisherman]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[DJ Leo]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Plumeria]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Tupp]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Zipp]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Rapp]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mad Magmar]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mr. Electric]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pikala]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Hiroki]]
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | [[SM129|Top 151]]
|}

===Bracket===
{{16TeamBracket
| group1=Round of 16
| group2=Quarterfinals
| group3=Semifinals
| group4=Final
| score-width=150px

| RD1-team01='''{{Ash}}'''
| RD1-score01={{MS/HOME|0808|Ash's Meltan}}
| RD1-team02=''{{an|Faba}}''
| RD1-score02={{MSP/HOME|0097|Hypno}}

| RD1-team03='''[[Hau]]'''
| RD1-score03={{MSP/HOME|0026A|Raichu}}
| RD1-team04=''[[Samson Oak|Samson]]''
| RD1-score04={{MSP/HOME|0103A|Exeggutor}}

| RD1-team05=''[[Ilima]]''
| RD1-score05={{MSP/HOME|0115M|Kangaskhan}}
| RD1-team06='''[[Guzma]]'''
| RD1-score06={{MSP/HOME|0212|Scizor}}

| RD1-team07=''{{an|Mallow}}''
| RD1-score07={{MS/HOME|0763|Mallow's Tsareena}}
| RD1-team08='''{{an|Lana}}'''
| RD1-score08={{MS/HOME|0730|Lana's Primarina}}

| RD1-team09='''{{an|Kiawe}}'''
| RD1-score09={{MS/HOME|0105A|Kiawe's Marowak}}
| RD1-team10=''[[Acerola]]''
| RD1-score10={{MSP/HOME|0094|Gengar}}

| RD1-team11='''{{an|Sophocles}}'''
| RD1-score11={{MS/HOME|0738|Sophocles's Vikavolt}}
| RD1-team12=''[[Mina]]''
| RD1-score12={{MSP/HOME|0743|Ribombee}}

| RD1-team13=''{{an|Lillie}}''
| RD1-score13={{MS/HOME|0037A|Snowy}}
| RD1-team14='''{{an|Gladion}}'''
| RD1-score14={{MS/HOME|0197|Gladion's Umbreon}}

| RD1-team15=''[[Jessie|"Jessina"]]''
| RD1-score15={{MS/HOME|0202|Jessie's Wobbuffet}}
| RD1-team16='''[[James|"Jamesio"]]'''
| RD1-score16={{MS/HOME|0747|James's Mareanie}}

| RD2-team01='''{{Ash}}'''
| RD2-score01={{MS/HOME|0722|Ash's Rowlet}}
| RD2-team02=''[[Hau]]''
| RD2-score02={{MSP/HOME|0724|Decidueye}}

| RD2-team03='''[[Guzma]]'''
| RD2-score03={{MSP/HOME|0768|Golisopod}}
| RD2-team04=''{{an|Lana}}
| RD2-score04={{MS/HOME|0730|Lana's Primarina}}

| RD2-team05='''{{an|Kiawe}}'''
| RD2-score05={{MS/HOME|0006|Kiawe's Charizard}}
| RD2-team06=''{{an|Sophocles}}''
| RD2-score06={{MS/HOME|0738|Sophocles's Vikavolt}}

| RD2-team07='''{{an|Gladion}}'''
| RD2-score07={{MS/HOME|0745Mn|Gladion's Lycanroc}}
| RD2-team08=''[[James|"Jamesio"]]''
| RD2-score08={{MS/HOME|0747|James's Mareanie}}

| RD3-team01='''{{Ash}}'''
| RD3-score01={{MS/HOME|0726|Ash's Torracat}}{{MS/HOME|0025|Ash's Pikachu}}
| RD3-team02=''[[Guzma]]''
| RD3-score02={{MSP/HOME|0212|Scizor}}{{MSP/HOME|0768|Golisopod}}

| RD3-team03=''{{an|Kiawe}}''
| RD3-score03={{MS/HOME|0105A|Kiawe's Marowak}}{{MS/HOME|0776|Kiawe's Turtonator}}
| RD3-team04='''{{an|Gladion}}'''
| RD3-score04={{MS/HOME|0745Mn|Gladion's Lycanroc}}{{MS/HOME|0773Fire|Gladion's Silvally}}

| RD4-team01='''{{Ash}}'''
| RD4-score01={{MS/HOME|0809|Ash's Melmetal}}{{MS/HOME|0025|Ash's Pikachu}}{{MS/HOME|0745D|Ash's Lycanroc}}
| RD4-team02=''{{an|Gladion}}''
| RD4-score02={{MS/HOME|0773Fighting|Gladion's Silvally}}{{MS/HOME|0571|Gladion's Zoroark}}{{MS/HOME|0745Mn|Gladion's Lycanroc}}
|Round of 16}}

====Exhibition Match====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{colorschemelight|Alola}}; border: 3px solid #{{colorschemedark|Alola}}"
|-
! {{color2|000|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}
! Pokémon
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Result
|-
| style="background:#FFF" | {{Ash}}
| style="background:#FFF" | {{MS/HOME|0726|Ash's Incineroar}} {{tt|→|Evolves}} {{MS/HOME|0727|Ash's Incineroar}}{{MS/HOME|0745D|Ash's Lycanroc}}{{MS/HOME|0722|Ash's Rowlet}}{{MS/HOME|0025A|Ash's Pikachu}}{{MS/HOME|0809|Ash's Melmetal}}{{MS/HOME|0804|Ash's Naganadel}}
| style="background:#FFF" | Win
|-
| style="background:#FFF" | {{an|Professor Kukui|Professor Kukui}}
| style="background:#FFF" | {{MS/HOME|0727|Professor Kukui's Incineroar}}{{MSP/HOME|0628|Braviary}}{{MSP/HOME|0003|Venusaur}}{{MSP/HOME|0395|Empoleon}}{{MSP/HOME|0448|Lucario}}{{MS/HOME|0785|Guardian deities (anime)#Tapu Koko}}{{tt|*|Substitution}}
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Loss
|}

==Trivia==
* This is the only [[Pokémon League Conference]] where:
** Any of [[Ash's friends]], [[Jessie]], [[James]], members of another [[villainous team]], and a [[Pokémon Professor]] have participated.
** Every named participant is a character who debuted before the start of the tournament.
** {{pkmn|Trainer}}s can enter without having to meet any specific requirements.
** The usage of [[wild Pokémon]] is allowed.
** An {{wp|exhibition game|exhibition battle}} is part of the ceremonies.
** [[Full Battle]]s are not featured as a part of the tournament, barring the exhibition match.
** Every {{pkmn|battle}} is at least partially shown.
** {{Ash}} has won.
*** Ash had previously won the [[Orange League]], although it was not a League Conference.
** Ash has had more than one {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} [[Evolution|evolve]] during the course of it.
* The Manalo Conference is the League Conference where Ash has placed the highest, ranking as the winner. This surpasses his preceding runner-up position in the [[Lumiose Conference]].
* This tournament has 27 named contestants, more than any other Pokémon League Conference.
* The Manalo Conference having a total of 151 competitors could be a reference to the {{cat|Generation I Pokémon|original 151 Pokémon}} of [[Generation I]].
* The fake names and [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|disguises]] Jessie and James use while participating in the tournament are based on [[Sina]] and [[Dexio]]'s names and designs from the [[Alola]]-based [[Generation VII]] games.
* This is the longest Pokémon League Conference to date, lasting 16 episodes (11 if the post-finals episodes aren't counted).
* The exhibition match against Professor Kukui is a [[List of cross-canon references|reference]] to the {{pkmn|Champion}} battle from [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]], where [[Professor Kukui]] serves as the {{player}}'s final opponent at the {{al|Pokémon League}}. Also, {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}}'s participation in the battle could be a reference to the battle against it in the same games.
* This is the final League Conference to date where Ash participates in.

==In other languages==
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|de=Alola-Liga
|es=Liga Pokémon de Alola
|fr=Ligue d'Alola
|he=וועידת מנלאו ''V’eedat Manalo''
|it=Lega Pokémon di Alola
|nl=Manalo Conference
|pl=Konferencji Manalo
|pt_br=Conferência de Manalo
|pt_eu=Manalo Conference
|sv=Manalo-konferensen
|tr=Manalo Konferansı
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==See also==
* [[National Ash Ketchum Day]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

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[[Category:Pokémon League Conferences]]
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Captain Pikachu

2024-02-21T02:51:55Z

ArrowMcLarenSP: /* Intro */

{{samename|TCG card of the same name|Captain Pikachu (Pokémon Center promo)}}
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|nickname=Captain Pikachu
|jnickname=キャプテンピカチュウ
|tmnickname=Captain Pikachu
|pokemonname=Pikachu
|image=[[File:Friede Captain Pikachu.png|250px]]
|caption=Friede's Pikachu
|gender=Male<ref>Confirmed via [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|gender differences]].</ref>
|ability=Unknown
|location=[[Paldea]]
|type1=Electric
|epnum=HZ002
|epname=The Pendant That Starts It All: Part Two
|prevonum=025
|current=[[Party|With Friede]]
|java1=[[Ikue Otani]]
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'''Captain Pikachu''' (Japanese: '''キャプテンピカチュウ''' ''Captain Pikachu''), also referred to simply as '''Cap''' (Japanese: '''キャップ''' ''Cap''), is [[Friede]]'s partner Pokémon and his second known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. He sits in the chair on the bridge of the [[Brave Olivine]], the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]' ship, and is responsible for navigating it when Friede is not present. He is also co-leader of the Pokémon who belong to Friede's teammates and the group that live on the Brave Olivine. Captain Pikachu is usually seen [[Walking Pokémon|outside]] his [[Poké Ball]]. He is a founding member of the Rising Volt Tacklers in which is named after his [[Volt Tackle|signature move]].

==In the anime==
===History===
====Pre-series====
As revealed in ''[[HZ018|Flying Pikachu, Rising Higher and Higher!]]'', Captain Pikachu was living in the [[Paldea]] region, but dreamt of flying and kept trying to do so using his {{m|Volt Tackle}}. One day, Pikachu met [[Friede]], who offered his friendship, but Pikachu didn't accept it. However, Pikachu changed his mind when Friede offered food and help in making his dream come true. After being able to fly successfully, Captain Pikachu accepted Friede's request to be his partner and was caught. Captain Pikachu's dream of flying using Volt Tackle inspired Friede to approach [[Ludlow]] and [[Orla]] about constructing the [[Brave Olivine]] and forming the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] to fly around and explore the world, with Captain Pikachu being one of its founding members.

====''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''====
[[File:Friede and Captain Pikachu.png|thumb|left|250px|Captain Pikachu and Friede]]
In ''[[HZ002|The Pendant That Starts It All: Part Two]]'', Friede used Captain Pikachu to battle against [[Amethio]] after he and [[Explorers|his group]] had boarded the [[Brave Olivine]] to coerce [[Liko]] to come with them. He battled against {{TP|Amethio|Ceruledge}}, but the battle was ultimately halted by Liko, who felt responsible for all the trouble happening around her. In the [[HZ003|next episode]], he once went up against Amethio's Ceruledge. This time, however, it was merely a distraction so that Liko could sneak around the Explorers's hideout for the moment and find her {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}}, who had been taken hostage by the group. Once they reunited, the battle ended with Friede and Captain Pikachu making their escape.

In ''[[HZ007|Special Training with Cap!]]'', Captain Pikachu partook in a training battle against [[Roy]] and Liko, going up against {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}} and Sprigatito. By using {{m|Double Team}}, Captain Pikachu avoided getting hit as his opponents attacked his duplicates, tiring themselves out in the process until they became unable to battle.

In ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It!]]'', Captain Pikachu battled against a {{OBP|Trainer|HZ016}}'s {{p|Bisharp}} aboard a ferry. He and Friede were looking for [[Spinel]] and Liko's pendant when this Trainer recognized and challenged them. Despite this, the two Rising Volt Tacklers did not take long to figure out that this Trainer and the one they were looking for were not one in the same, and Captain Pikachu finished off his opponent quickly.

In [[HZ022]], Captain Pikachu participated in a battle against the Explorers. However, when a {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Moltres}} that had an Ancient Poké Ball appeared, Captain Pikachu battled it, but got injured. Fortunately, Captain Pikachu was rescued by Liko and Roy and left the [[Galar Mine]] in order for him to recover, while his Trainer and Charizard stayed behind to battle the Explorers. In the [[HZ023|next episode]], Captain Pikachu meet up with Friede at the [[Motostoke]] [[Pokémon Center]], after recovering from his battle with Moltres. Captain Pikachu then battled Moltres again in order to calm it down, which they were able to do and the Legendary Pokémon return it to its Ancient Poké Ball.
[[File:Friede Charizard and Captain Pikachu.png|thumb|250px|Captain Pikachu and Charizard]]
In [[HZ024]], Captain Pikachu stayed behind to guard the Brave Olivine while his Trainer, Liko, and Roy went to an [[Old castle‎|old castle]] in [[Hammerlocke]]. In the [[HZ025|following episode]], he and the rest of the group arrived at the castle after Friede called upon them. Cap briefly battled [[Onyx]]'s {{p|Garganacl}} and set off [[Sango]]'s fury, which resulted in her commanding her {{p|Glalie}} to use {{m|Self-Destruct}}. He and his Trainer managed to barely escape the explosion and reunited with the rest of the Rising Volt Tacklers.

In [[HZ030]], Captain Pikachu noticed an odd Pokémon, as he saw a strange purple goo on the battlefield during his training with Roy's Fuecoco and Liko's Sprigatito. Later, Captain Pikachu found the Pokémon and discovered it to be a wild {{p|Polteageist}}. Hearing that Polteageist wanted to battle {{p|Shuckle}}, Captain Pikachu let them and invited some of the other Pokémon, including [[Murdock]]'s {{p|Rockruff}} and {{an|Terapagos}}, to watch. However, the battle was called off, but Captain Pikachu and his friends welcomed Polteageist to the group, as they were joined by Fuecoco, Sprigatito, and [[Dot's Quaxly]] in the celebration.

===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:Captain Pikachu allergy.png|thumb|left|250px|Captain Pikachu's "allergy" to being called cute]]
Captain Pikachu is often seen with [[Friede]] and shares a close bond with him. However, the two can disagree at times, which has led them to clash and butt heads with each other. Despite this, Captain Pikachu and Friede trust each other enough to know their intentions, as they would devise a plan, even though they would sometimes ad lib the plan. In addition to Friede, Captain Pikachu seems to be great friends with {{TP|Friede|Charizard}}, as he enjoys hanging out with it and would usually train with it whenever they could.

Captain Pikachu is shown to be diligent and responsible, as he seems to take his position of captain seriously, being easily distinguished from the rest of his {{p|Pikachu|species}} for wearing a captain's beret outside of battles. Captain Pikachu is also intelligent and powerful, and has been shown to battle on equal terms with [[Amethio's Ceruledge]] several times. In ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It!]]'', his intelligence was at full display, as Captain Pikachu managed to figure out from the battle style alone that his opponent was not the one he and Friede were looking for. Pikachu has also been shown to be independent, capable of battling competently without the need of a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s commands. However, despite this, Captain Pikachu has shown to be friendly with both people and Pokémon.

As co-leader of both the Pokémon that belong to Friede's teammates and the group that live on the [[Brave Olivine]], Captain Pikachu usually keeps things in order with both groups. Also, he is welcoming to new members, as shown in [[HZ030]], when he with the Pokémon living on the Brave Olivine and some of his Trainer's teammates Pokémon welcome a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Polteageist}} to the group. In addition, Captain Pikachu is protective of the airship, as seen in ''[[HZ005|Found You, Fuecoco!]]'', when he attacked [[Roy]] after he caught him sneaking around it.

Captain Pikachu has a habit of standing on his tail, especially when he is sitting on the chair at the captain's deck. As revealed in [[HZ035]], Captain Pikachu has a kind of "allergy" when he is called "cute" or when this characteristic is noticed, where he starts sneezing and even ends up losing focus on what he was doing.

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|electric||Captain Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Double Team|1=Thunder Punch|2=Volt Tackle|3=Thunderbolt}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Double Team|1=Thunder Punch|2=Volt Tackle|3=Thunderbolt}}}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder Punch|HZ002|The Pendant That Starts It All: Part Two}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|HZ002|The Pendant That Starts It All: Part Two}}
{{anmov|electric|Volt Tackle|HZ002|The Pendant That Starts It All: Part Two}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunderbolt|HZ018|Flying Pikachu, Rising Higher and Higher!}}
{{anmov/f|electric}}

===Artwork===
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| style="{{roundy|2px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Captain Pikachu Pokemon 2023 Expression Sheet.png|200px]]
| style="{{roundy|2px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Captain Pikachu.png|200px]]
|-
| Concept art of Captain Pikachu from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20230224120210/https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1629070129874227202 Captain Pikachu concept art]</ref>
| Art of Captain Pikachu from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
|}

==In the manga==
[[File:Friede Captain Pikachu HZM.png|170px|thumb|Captain Pikachu in Pocket Monsters]]
===Pocket Monsters===
Captain Pikachu was first seen in [[HZM1]], He was first seen on the [[Brave Olivine]] shortly after Friede and [[Liko]] boarded the vessel.
{{-}}

===Pocket Monsters ~ Liko's Treasure ~===
[[File:Captain Pikachu PMLT.png|thumb|150px|right|Captain Pikachu and Friede in Pocket Monsters ~ Liko's Treasure ~]]
Captain Pikachu appears in the manga [[Pocket Monsters ~ Liko's Treasure ~]]
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==In the games==
[[File:Charizard 4-1-024.png|250px|thumb|Captain Pikachu on Friede's shoulder on Charizard's disk]]
====[[Pokémon Mezastar]]====
Captain Pikachu appears alongside Friede and his Charizard in the [[Charizard (4-1-024)]] disk.
{{-}}

==Names==
{{langtable|color={{electric color light}}|bordercolor={{electric color dark}}
|ja=キャプテンピカチュウ ''Captain Pikachu''
|zh_yue=
|zh_cmn=船長皮卡丘 ''{{tt|Chuánzhǎng Píkǎqiū|Captain Pikachu}}''
|nl=Kapitein Pikachu
|fr=Capitaine Pikachu
|de=Flugkapitän Pikachu
|it=Capitan Pikachu
|ko=캡틴 피카츄 ''Captain Pikachu''
|pl=Kapitan Pikachu
|pt=Capitão Pikachu
|es=Capitán Pikachu
|se=Kapten Pikachu
}}

==References==
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==Related articles==
{{animespecies|Pikachu}}
{{-}}
{{Friede's Pokémon|electric}} 
{{Pokémon Horizons characters|electric}} 
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

[[Category:Friede's Pokémon|Pikachu]]
[[Category:Male characters (Pokémon)|Pikachu]]
[[Category:Nicknamed Pokémon]]

[[es:Capitán Pikachu]]
[[fr:Pikachu de Friede]]
[[it:Capitan Pikachu]]
[[ja:キャプテンピカチュウ]]
[[zh:船長皮卡丘]]

Wyndon Stadium

2024-02-16T13:18:59Z

ArrowMcLarenSP: /* Trivia */

{{Town infobox
|name=Wyndon Stadium
|jpname=シュートスタジアム
|jptrans=Shoot Stadium
|region=Galar
|south=Wyndon
|image=Wyndon Stadium SwSh.png
|colordark={{Galar color dark}}
|colormed={{Galar color}}
|colorlight={{Galar color light}}
|generation=8
|map=Galar Wyndon Map.png
|mapsize=250px
}}
'''Wyndon Stadium''' (Japanese: '''シュートスタジアム''' ''Shoot Stadium'') is the official [[Gym|Stadium]] of [[Wyndon]]. The largest stadium in [[Galar]], Wyndon Stadium serves as the venue for the [[Galar League]]'s Champion Cup. It later becomes the site of the [[Galarian Star Tournament]].

==Items==
{{Itlisth|building}}
{{Itemlist|Dream Ball|From the [[Ball Guy]]|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{Itemlist|None|sprite=Galar Champion Ribbon VIII|size=30|Given to each Pokémon in the [[party]] upon entering the [[Hall of Fame]]|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display={{DL|List of Ribbons in the games|Galar Champion Ribbon}}}}
{{Itemlist|None|From the receptionist after winning the [[Galarian Star Tournament]] for the first time|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display={{pdollar}}1,000,000}}
{{Itlistfoot|building}}

===Ball Guy's rewards===
Each time the {{player}} wins a Champion Cup tournament or a [[Galarian Star Tournament]] during the post-game, the Ball Guy will give them one of the following rewards.

{{Itlisth|building}}
{{Itemlist|Wishing Piece|From the Ball Guy after the day's first tournament win|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Poké Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display={{i|Poké Ball}} ×100}}
{{Itemlist|Great Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display=[[Great Ball]] ×5}}
{{Itemlist|Ultra Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display=[[Ultra Ball]] ×5}}
{{Itemlist|Fast Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Level Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Lure Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Heavy Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Love Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Friend Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Moon Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Net Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display=[[Net Ball]] ×3}}
{{Itemlist|Nest Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display=[[Nest Ball]] ×3}}
{{Itemlist|Repeat Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display=[[Repeat Ball]] ×3}}
{{Itemlist|Timer Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display=[[Timer Ball]] ×3}}
{{Itemlist|Luxury Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display=[[Luxury Ball]] ×3}}
{{Itemlist|Dive Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display=[[Dive Ball]] ×3}}
{{Itemlist|Dusk Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display=[[Dusk Ball]] ×3}}
{{Itemlist|Heal Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display=[[Heal Ball]] ×3}}
{{Itemlist|Quick Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display=[[Quick Ball]] ×3}}
{{Itemlist|Beast Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Rare Candy|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display=[[Rare Candy]] ×1-3}}
{{Itemlist|Life Orb|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Toxic Orb|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Flame Orb|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Iron Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Nugget|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display=[[Nugget]] ×1-3}}
{{Itemlist|Big Nugget|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{Itlistfoot|building}}

===Gentleman's gifts===
A {{tc|Gentleman}} will appear here after paying him {{PDollar}}3,000 at the [[Fields of Honor]] station and will gift the player clothing if they own a {{p|Regidrago}} and/or {{p|Regieleki}}.

====Male clothing====
{{Clothing/8/header|scheme=Sword}}
{{Fashion/l2|Outerwear|Hoodie|Company Icon LASS|C × L|{{tt|0|Receive from a NPC in Wyndon Stadium After rescuing him at the Isle of Armor station}}}}
{{Fashion/l2|Legwear|Patterned Tights|Company Icon LASS|C × L|{{tt|0|Receive from a NPC in Wyndon Stadium After rescuing him at the Isle of Armor station}}}}
{{Fashion/l2|Outerwear|Hoodie|Company Icon LASS|Legendary R-D|{{tt|0|Receive from a NPC in Wyndon Stadium After if you own a Regidrago}}}}
{{Fashion/l2|Outerwear|Hoodie|Company Icon LASS|Legendary R-E|{{tt|0|Receive from a NPC in Wyndon Stadium After if you own a Regieleki}}}}
{{Fashion/footer|scheme=sword}}

====Female clothing====
{{Clothing/8/header|scheme=Shield}}
{{Fashion/l2|Outerwear|Hoodie|Company Icon LASS|C × L|{{tt|0|Receive from a NPC in Wyndon Stadium After rescuing him at the Isle of Armor station}}}}
{{Fashion/l2|Legwear|Patterned Tights|Company Icon LASS|C × L|{{tt|0|Receive from a NPC in Wyndon Stadium After rescuing him at the Isle of Armor station}}}}
{{Fashion/l2|Outerwear|Hoodie|Company Icon LASS|Legendary R-D|{{tt|0|Receive from a NPC in Wyndon Stadium After if you own a Regidrago}}}}
{{Fashion/l2|Outerwear|Hoodie|Company Icon LASS|Legendary R-E|{{tt|0|Receive from a NPC in Wyndon Stadium After if you own a Regieleki}}}}
{{Fashion/footer|scheme=shield}}

==Trainers==
===Champion Cup===
Rather than facing an [[Elite Four]] like in other [[region]]s, the Champion Cup is a single-elimination tournament that determines who is eligible to challenge the {{pkmn|Champion}} for the title.

====Semifinals====
=====Round 1: Marnie=====
Marnie will [[Gigantamax]] her {{p|Grimmsnarl}} at the first opportunity.

{{Party/Single
|color={{dark color}}
|headcolor={{hall color light}}
|bordercolor={{dark color dark}}
|sprite=VSMarnie 2.png|size=150px
|prize={{PDollar}}7,840
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name={{color2|000|Marnie}}
|game=SwSh
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|pokemon=5}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=510
|pokemon=Liepard
|gender=female
|level=47
|type1=Dark
|ability=Prankster
|move1=Fake Out|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Torment|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Status
|move3=Nasty Plot|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Status
|move4=Snarl|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=454
|pokemon=Toxicroak
|gender=female
|level=47
|type1=Poison|type2=Fighting
|ability=Dry Skin
|move1=Venoshock|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Special
|move2=Sucker Punch|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Swagger|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=560
|pokemon=Scrafty
|gender=female
|level=47
|type1=Dark|type2=Fighting
|ability=Shed Skin
|move1=Swagger|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Scary Face|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Brick Break|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Crunch|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{dark color}}}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=877
|pokemon=Morpeko
|form=-Full
|gender=female
|level=48
|type1=Electric|type2=Dark
|ability=Hunger Switch
|move1=Bullet Seed|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Torment|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Status
|move3=Spark|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Bite|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=861
|pokemon=Grimmsnarl
|form=-Gigantamax
|gender=male
|level=49
|type1=Dark|type2=Fairy
|ability=Prankster
|move1=Spirit Break|move1type=Fairy|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Darkest Lariat|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Bulk Up|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Status
|move4=Torment|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====Round 2: Hop=====
Hop will [[Dynamax]] his [[starter Pokémon]] at the first opportunity.

{{MSP/8c|810|Grookey}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Grookey}}: 
{{Party/Single
|color={{sword color}}
|bordercolor={{sword color dark}}
|headcolor={{sword color dark}}
|sprite=VSHop 3.png
|size=150px
|prize={{pdollar}}5,880
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name={{color2|000|Hop}}
|game=SwSh
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|pokemon=5}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=832
|pokemon=Dubwool
|gender=male
|level=48
|type1=Normal
|ability=Steadfast
|move1=Cotton Guard|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Status
|move2=Reversal|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Body Slam|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Zen Headbutt|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=823
|pokemon=Corviknight
|gender=male
|level=48
|type1=Flying
|type2=Steel
|ability=Unnerve
|move1=Steel Wing|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Drill Peck|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Scary Face|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Swagger|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=871
|pokemon=Pincurchin
|gender=female
|level=47
|type1=Electric
|ability=Lightning Rod
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Poison Jab|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Curse|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Status}}
{{Party/Div|color={{sword color}}}}
| style="margin:auto" | {{Pokémon/8
|ndex=143
|pokemon=Snorlax
|gender=male
|level=47
|type1=Normal
|ability=Thick Fat
|move1=Heavy Slam|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=High Horsepower|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Hammer Arm|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=818
|pokemon=Inteleon
|gender=male
|level=49 {{color2|000|Dynamax}}
|type1=Water
|ability=Torrent
|move1=Snipe Shot|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special
|move2=Mud Shot|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Special
|move3=Icy Wind|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special
|move4=Dark Pulse|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}

{{MSP/8c|813|Scorbunny}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Scorbunny}}: 
{{Party/Single
|color={{sword color}}
|bordercolor={{sword color dark}}
|headcolor={{sword color dark}}
|sprite=VSHop 3.png
|size=150px
|prize={{pdollar}}5,880
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name={{color2|000|Hop}}
|game=SwSh
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|pokemon=5}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=832
|pokemon=Dubwool
|gender=male
|level=48
|type1=Normal
|ability=Steadfast
|move1=Cotton Guard|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Status
|move2=Reversal|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Body Slam|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Zen Headbutt|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=823
|pokemon=Corviknight
|gender=male
|level=48
|type1=Flying
|type2=Steel
|ability=Unnerve
|move1=Steel Wing|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Drill Peck|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Scary Face|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Swagger|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=871
|pokemon=Pincurchin
|gender=female
|level=47
|type1=Electric
|ability=Lightning Rod
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Poison Jab|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Curse|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Status}}
{{Party/Div|color={{sword color}}}}
| style="margin:auto" | {{Pokémon/8
|ndex=143
|pokemon=Snorlax
|gender=male
|level=47
|type1=Normal
|ability=Thick Fat
|move1=Heavy Slam|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=High Horsepower|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Hammer Arm|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=812
|pokemon=Rillaboom
|gender=male
|level=49 {{color2|000|Dynamax}}
|type1=Grass
|ability=Overgrow
|move1=Drum Beating|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Physical
|move2=High Horsepower|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Snarl|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Special
|move4=Uproar|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}

{{MSP/8c|816|Sobble}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Sobble}}: 
{{Party/Single
|color={{sword color}}
|bordercolor={{sword color dark}}
|headcolor={{sword color dark}}
|sprite=VSHop 3.png
|size=150px
|prize={{pdollar}}5,880
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name={{color2|000|Hop}}
|game=SwSh
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|pokemon=5}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=832
|pokemon=Dubwool
|gender=male
|level=48
|type1=Normal
|ability=Steadfast
|move1=Cotton Guard|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Status
|move2=Reversal|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Body Slam|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Zen Headbutt|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=823
|pokemon=Corviknight
|gender=male
|level=48
|type1=Flying
|type2=Steel
|ability=Unnerve
|move1=Steel Wing|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Drill Peck|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Scary Face|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Swagger|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=871
|pokemon=Pincurchin
|gender=female
|level=47
|type1=Electric
|ability=Lightning Rod
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Poison Jab|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Curse|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Status}}
{{Party/Div|color={{sword color}}}}
| style="margin:auto" | {{Pokémon/8
|ndex=143
|pokemon=Snorlax
|gender=male
|level=47
|type1=Normal
|ability=Thick Fat
|move1=Heavy Slam|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=High Horsepower|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Hammer Arm|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=815
|pokemon=Cinderace
|gender=male
|level=49 {{color2|000|Dynamax}}
|type1=Fire
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Pyro Ball|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Counter|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Gunk Shot|move3type=Poison|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Bounce|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

====Finals====
The Finals is a single-elimination tournament of the eight finalists: the player and all the Gym Leaders, minus [[Opal]]. All Trainers battled during the Finals will [[Gigantamax]] their last Pokémon at the first opportunity.

=====Bede=====
Before the Finals officially commence, Bede will suddenly enter the stadium and challenge the player.

{{Party/Single
|color={{fairy color}}
|headcolor={{fairy color light}}
|bordercolor={{fairy color dark}}
|sprite=VSBede 2.png|size=150px
|prize={{PDollar}}8,480
|class=Gym Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name={{color2|000|Bede}}
|game=SwSh
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|pokemon=4}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=303
|pokemon=Mawile
|gender=female
|level=51
|type1=Steel|type2=Fairy
|ability=Intimidate
|move1=Play Rough|move1type=Fairy|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Iron Head|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Crunch|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=282
|pokemon=Gardevoir
|gender=female
|level=51
|type1=Psychic|type2=Fairy
|ability=Synchronize
|move1=Dazzling Gleam|move1type=Fairy|move1cat=Special
|move2=Psychic|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special
|move3=Calm Mind|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move4=Wish|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Div|color={{fairy color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=078
|pokemon=Rapidash
|form=-Galar
|gender=male
|level=52
|type1=Psychic|type2=Fairy
|ability=Pastel Veil
|move1=Psycho Cut|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Take Down|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Dazzling Gleam|move3type=Fairy|move3cat=Special
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=858
|pokemon=Hatterene
|form=-Gigantamax
|gender=female
|level=53
|type1=Psychic|type2=Fairy
|ability=Anticipation
|move1=Psychic|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Special
|move2=Dazzling Gleam|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Special
|move3=Calm Mind|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move4=Mystical Fire|move4type=Fire|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====Round 1: Nessa=====
The player will battle Nessa during the first round. In addition, the following battles also take place:
* {{gameabbrev8|Sw}}: [[Bea]] vs. [[Gordie]] — Winner: Bea
* {{gameabbrev8|Sh}}: [[Allister]] vs. [[Melony]] — Winner: Allister
* [[Piers]] vs. [[Kabu]] — Winner: Piers
* [[Milo]] vs. [[Raihan]] — Winner: Raihan

{{Party/Single
|color={{water color}}
|bordercolor={{water color dark}}
|headcolor={{water color light}}
|sprite=VSNessa.png
|size=150px
|prize={{PDollar}}8,480
|class=Gym Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name={{color2|000|Nessa}}
|game=SwSh
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|pokemon=5}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=768
|pokemon=Golisopod
|gender=male
|level=51
|type1=Bug
|type2=Water
|ability=Emergency Exit
|move1=First Impression|move1type=Bug|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Liquidation|move2type=Water|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Swords Dance|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Shadow Claw|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=279
|pokemon=Pelipper
|gender=male
|level=51
|type1=Water
|type2=Flying
|ability=Drizzle
|move1=Roost|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Status
|move2=Air Slash|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Special
|move3=Water Pulse|move3type=Water|move3cat=Special
|move4=Tailwind|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=847
|pokemon=Barraskewda
|gender=female
|level=52
|type1=Water
|ability=Swift Swim
|move1=Liquidation|move1type=Water|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Throat Chop|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Ice Fang|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Drill Run|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{water color}}}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=119
|pokemon=Seaking
|gender=female
|level=52
|type1=Water
|ability=Swift Swim
|move1=Smart Strike|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Megahorn|move2type=Bug|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Aqua Ring|move3type=Water|move3cat=Status
|move4=Waterfall|move4type=Water|move4cat=Physical}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=834
|pokemon=Drednaw
|form=-Gigantamax
|gender=female
|level=53
|type1=Water
|type2=Rock
|ability=Shell Armor
|move1=Liquidation|move1type=Water|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Jaw Lock|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Rock Tomb|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Crunch|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====Round 2: Bea{{sup/8|Sw}}/Allister{{sup/8|Sh}}=====
The player will battle Bea{{sup/8|Sw}}/Allister{{sup/8|Sh}} during the second round. In addition, the following battle also takes place:
* [[Piers]] vs. [[Raihan]] — Winner: Raihan

{{Party/Single
|color={{fighting color}}
|bordercolor={{fighting color dark}}
|headcolor={{fighting color light}}
|sprite=VSBea.png
|size=150px
|prize={{PDollar}}8,640
|class=Gym Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name={{color2|000|Bea}}
|game=Sw
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|pokemon=5}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=701
|pokemon=Hawlucha
|gender=male
|level=52
|type1=Fighting
|type2=Flying
|ability=Limber
|move1=Flying Press|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=High Jump Kick|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Bounce|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=853
|pokemon=Grapploct
|gender=male
|level=52
|type1=Fighting
|ability=Limber
|move1=Octolock|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Status
|move2=Submission|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Bind|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Mega Punch|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=865
|pokemon=Sirfetch'd
|gender=male
|level=53
|type1=Fighting
|ability=Steadfast
|move1=Leaf Blade|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Slam|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Brick Break|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Brutal Swing|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{fighting color}}}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=870
|pokemon=Falinks
|gender=
|level=53
|type1=Fighting
|ability=Battle Armor
|move1=No Retreat|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Status
|move2=Bulk Up|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Status
|move3=Close Combat|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Rock Tomb|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=068
|pokemon=Machamp
|form=-Gigantamax
|gender=female
|level=54
|type1=Fighting
|ability=Guts
|move1=Cross Chop|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Revenge|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Fire Punch|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Strength|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}
{{-}}
{{Party/Single
|color={{ghost color}}
|bordercolor={{ghost color dark}}
|headcolor={{ghost color light}}
|sprite=VSAllister.png
|size=150px
|prize={{PDollar}}8,640
|class=Gym Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name={{color2|000|Allister}}
|game=Sh
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|pokemon=5}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=477
|pokemon=Dusknoir
|gender=male
|level=52
|type1=Ghost
|ability=Pressure
|move1=Shadow Punch|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Thunder Punch|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Rock Tomb|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Disable|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=609
|pokemon=Chandelure
|gender=male
|level=52
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Fire
|ability=Flash Fire
|move1=Shadow Ball|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special
|move2=Mystical Fire|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special
|move3=Will-O-Wisp|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=864
|pokemon=Cursola
|gender=male
|level=53
|type1=Ghost
|ability=Weak Armor
|move1=Hex|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special
|move2=Strength Sap|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Status
|move3=Ancient Power|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Special
|move4=Amnesia|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Div|color={{ghost color}}}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=855
|pokemon=Polteageist
|level=53
|type1=Ghost
|ability=Weak Armor
|move1=Shadow Ball|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special
|move2=Protect|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Nasty Plot|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Status
|move4=Giga Drain|move4type=Grass|move4cat=Special}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=094
|pokemon=Gengar
|form=-Gigantamax
|gender=male
|level=54
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Poison
|ability=Cursed Body
|move1=Shadow Ball|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special
|move2=Sludge Bomb|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Special
|move3=Dark Pulse|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Special
|move4=Hypnosis|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====Round 3: Raihan=====
The player will battle Raihan in the third round for the chance to challenge Leon for his Champion title.

{{Party/Single
|color={{dragon color}}
|headcolor={{dragon color light}}
|bordercolor={{dragon color dark}}
|sprite=VSRaihan.png
|size=150px
|class=Gym Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name={{color2|000|Raihan}}
|prize={{pdollar}}8,800
|game=SwSh
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|pokemon=5}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=324
|pokemon=Torkoal
|gender=male
|level=53
|type1=Fire
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|move1=Lava Plume|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special
|move2=Body Press|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Solar Beam|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Special
|move4=Yawn|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=706
|pokemon=Goodra
|gender=female
|level=54
|type1=Dragon
|ability=Sap Sipper
|move1=Rain Dance|move1type=Water|move1cat=Status
|move2=Surf|move2type=Water|move2cat=Special
|move3=Thunder|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move4=Muddy Water|move4type=Water|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=776
|pokemon=Turtonator
|gender=male
|level=54
|type1=Fire
|type2=Dragon
|ability=Shell Armor
|move1=Sunny Day|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Status
|move2=Dragon Pulse|move2type=Dragon|move2cat=Special
|move3=Shell Trap|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Special
|move4=Fire Blast|move4type=Fire|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Div|color={{dragon color}}}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=330
|pokemon=Flygon
|gender=male
|level=54
|type1=Ground
|type2=Dragon
|ability=Levitate
|move1=Sandstorm|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Status
|move2=Dragon Claw|move2type=Dragon|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Crunch|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=884
|pokemon=Duraludon
|form=-Gigantamax
|gender=male
|level=55
|type1=Steel
|type2=Dragon
|ability=Light Metal
|move1=Dragon Claw|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Body Press|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Stone Edge|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Iron Head|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

====Championship Match====
Before the Champion Match between the player and [[Leon]] begins, [[Rose]] will suddenly interrupt the tournament via a broadcast, announcing that he has brought about the [[Darkest Day]]. The battle against Leon will recommence after the player has defeated {{p|Eternatus}}.

{{MSP/8c|810|Grookey}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Grookey}}: 
{{Party/Single
|color=6C62A1
|bordercolor=761724
|headcolor=F7DD98
|sprite=VSLeon.png|size=150px
|prize={{PDollar}}15,600
|class=Champion
|classlink=Pokémon Champion
|name={{color2|000|Leon}}
|game=SwSh
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=681
|pokemon=Aegislash
|form=-Shield
|level=62
|gender=male
|type1=Steel|type2=Ghost
|ability=Stance Change
|move1=King's Shield|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Status
|move2=Shadow Ball|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Special
|move3=Sacred Sword|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Flash Cannon|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=887
|pokemon=Dragapult
|level=62
|gender=male
|type1=Dragon|type2=Ghost
|ability=Clear Body
|move1=Shadow Ball|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special
|move2=Flamethrower|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special
|move3=Thunderbolt|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move4=Dragon Breath|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=612
|pokemon=Haxorus
|level=63
|gender=female
|type1=Dragon
|ability=Mold Breaker
|move1=Poison Jab|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Iron Tail|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Outrage|move3type=Dragon|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color=6C62A1}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=537
|pokemon=Seismitoad
|level=64
|gender=female
|type1=Water|type2=Ground
|ability=Water Absorb
|move1=Toxic|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Status
|move2=Drain Punch|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Liquidation|move3type=Water|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=815
|pokemon=Cinderace
|level=64
|gender=male
|type1=Fire
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Pyro Ball|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Feint|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Acrobatics|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=006
|pokemon=Charizard
|form=-Gigantamax
|level=65
|gender=male
|type1=Fire|type2=Flying
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Fire Blast|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special
|move2=Air Slash|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Special
|move3=Solar Beam|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Special
|move4=Ancient Power|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}

{{MSP/8c|813|Scorbunny}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Scorbunny}}: 
{{Party/Single
|color=6C62A1
|bordercolor=761724
|headcolor=F7DD98
|sprite=VSLeon.png|size=150px
|prize={{PDollar}}15,600
|class=Champion
|classlink=Pokémon Champion
|name={{color2|000|Leon}}
|game=SwSh
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=681
|pokemon=Aegislash
|form=-Shield
|level=62
|gender=male
|type1=Steel|type2=Ghost
|ability=Stance Change
|move1=King's Shield|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Status
|move2=Shadow Ball|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Special
|move3=Sacred Sword|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Flash Cannon|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=887
|pokemon=Dragapult
|level=62
|gender=male
|type1=Dragon|type2=Ghost
|ability=Clear Body
|move1=Shadow Ball|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special
|move2=Flamethrower|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special
|move3=Thunderbolt|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move4=Dragon Breath|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=612
|pokemon=Haxorus
|level=63
|gender=female
|type1=Dragon
|ability=Mold Breaker
|move1=Poison Jab|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Iron Tail|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Outrage|move3type=Dragon|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color=6C62A1}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=866
|pokemon=Mr. Rime
|level=64
|gender=male
|type1=Ice|type2=Psychic
|ability=Tangled Feet
|move1=Teeter Dance|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Psychic|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special
|move3=Freeze-Dry|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special
|move4=Thunderbolt|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=818
|pokemon=Inteleon
|level=64
|gender=male
|type1=Water
|ability=Torrent
|move1=Snipe Shot|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special
|move2=Dark Pulse|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Special
|move3=Mud Shot|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Special
|move4=Tearful Look|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=006
|pokemon=Charizard
|form=-Gigantamax
|level=65
|gender=male
|type1=Fire|type2=Flying
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Fire Blast|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special
|move2=Air Slash|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Special
|move3=Solar Beam|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Special
|move4=Ancient Power|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}

{{MSP/8c|816|Sobble}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Sobble}}: 
{{Party/Single
|color=6C62A1
|bordercolor=761724
|headcolor=F7DD98
|sprite=VSLeon.png|size=150px
|prize={{PDollar}}15,600
|class=Champion
|classlink=Pokémon Champion
|name={{color2|000|Leon}}
|game=SwSh
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|pokemon=6}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=681
|pokemon=Aegislash
|form=-Shield
|level=62
|gender=male
|type1=Steel|type2=Ghost
|ability=Stance Change
|move1=King's Shield|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Status
|move2=Shadow Ball|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Special
|move3=Sacred Sword|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Flash Cannon|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=887
|pokemon=Dragapult
|level=62
|gender=male
|type1=Dragon|type2=Ghost
|ability=Clear Body
|move1=Shadow Ball|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special
|move2=Flamethrower|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special
|move3=Thunderbolt|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move4=Dragon Breath|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=612
|pokemon=Haxorus
|level=63
|gender=female
|type1=Dragon
|ability=Mold Breaker
|move1=Poison Jab|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Iron Tail|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Outrage|move3type=Dragon|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color=6C62A1}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=464
|pokemon=Rhyperior
|level=64
|gender=male
|type1=Ground|type2=Rock
|ability=Solid Rock
|move1=Earthquake|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Stone Edge|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Megahorn|move3type=Bug|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Heat Crash|move4type=Fire|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=812
|pokemon=Rillaboom
|level=64
|gender=male
|type1=Grass
|ability=Overgrow
|move1=Drum Beating|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Knock Off|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=High Horsepower|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Endeavor|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=006
|pokemon=Charizard
|form=-Gigantamax
|level=65
|gender=male
|type1=Fire|type2=Flying
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Fire Blast|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special
|move2=Air Slash|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Special
|move3=Solar Beam|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Special
|move4=Ancient Power|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}

===Champion tournaments===
{{main|Wyndon Stadium/Champion tournaments}}
After completing the post-game story, the player can participate in Champion tournaments any time they want. In addition to various NPCs the player has met during the main game, several minor {{tc|Gym Challenger}}s also take part in these tournaments.

===Galarian Star Tournament===
{{main|Galarian Star Tournament}}
After completing both [[The Isle of Armor]] and [[The Crown Tundra]] stories, the player is allowed to compete in the Galarian Star Tournament at Wyndon Stadium, which consists of a [[Multi Battle]] elimination tournament with NPCs that the player has already met.

==In the spin-off games==
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
Artwork depicting Wyndon Stadium is seen in {{mas|Leon}} and {{mas|Gloria}}'s mindscapes.
{| style="background: #7B30B2; {{roundy}}; border: #7B30B2;"
|
{| style="background: #AB60E2; {{roundy}}; border: #AB60E2;"
|- style="text-align:center"
|
{| style="background: #{{fire color light}}; {{roundy}}; border: #{{fire color light}}; padding: 0px 5px 5px 5px"
|-
|<big>'''{{color2|000|Leon (Masters)#Charizard|Leon & Charizard}}'''</big>
|-
| [[File:Leon Mindscape.png|200px]]
|}
|
{| style="background: #AB60E2; {{roundy}}; border: #AB60E2;"
|- style="text-align:center"
|
{| style="background: #{{fire color light}}; {{roundy}}; border: #{{fire color light}}; padding: 0px 5px 5px 5px"
|-
|<big>'''{{color2|000|Gloria (Masters)#Cinderace|Gloria (Alt. 2) & Cinderace}}'''</big>
|-
| [[File:Gloria Alt 2 Mindscape.png|200px]]
|}
|}
|}
|}

==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Wyndon Stadium anime.png|thumb|250px|Wyndon Stadium in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
Wyndon Stadium first appeared in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]'', where it hosted the [[World Coronation Series]] {{pkmn|battle}} between [[Lance]] and {{an|Leon}}. {{Ash}}, [[Goh]], and {{TRT}} were in the audience and watched as Leon won the match with his {{TP|Leon|Charizard}}. After the battle, Team Rocket spotted a {{OBP|Drednaw|recurring}} outside the stadium and tried to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} it, only for it to suddenly [[Gigantamax]] and start attacking the stadium.

In the [[JN013|next episode]], Ash and Goh tried to battle the Drednaw, but their attacks were ineffective against it. However, after {{AP|Pikachu}} unexpectedly Gigantamaxed and Leon gave Ash advice, Drednaw was defeated and returned to its normal size. The next day, Leon invited Ash to a battle at the stadium, like he had requested earlier. The clash between Ash's Gigantamax Pikachu and Leon's Gigantamax Charizard ended in Leon's victory. Afterwards, Leon promised Ash that they'd have an official rematch one day.

In ''[[JN027|Toughing It Out!]]'', Ash and Goh returned to Wyndon Stadium to watch a World Coronation Series battle between Leon and [[Raihan]]. After Leon won the battle, Ash reiterated his goal to one day battle him. [[Rose|Chairman Rose]] was also present at the stadium for the match.

In ''[[JN099|Battling Turned Up to Eleven!]]'', Ash was designated to have a World Coronation Series match with [[Marnie]] at Wyndon Stadium. Although [[Team Yell]] initially fooled Ash into going to [[Spikemuth]] instead, [[Piers]] managed to take him to the stadium in time. While the battle between [[Ash's Gengar]] and Marnie's {{p|Grimmsnarl}} eventually ended in Ash's victory, Marnie's battle skills still impressed the audience and thus provided help in revitalizing her dilapidated hometown.

In ''[[JN100|Meeting Up with the Monarch!]]'', Ash visited Wyndon Stadium to watch a World Coronation Series match between Leon and [[Flint]]. After Leon had won the battle, Ash met up with him, and he invited Ash to come {{pkmn|training}} with him, which he happily accepted.

From ''[[JN115|Curtain Up! Fight the Fights!]]'' until ''[[JN132|Partners in Time!]]'', Wyndon Stadium served as the site of the [[Masters Eight Tournament]]. The tournament concluded with Ash triumphing over Leon in the finals, ending the Galar {{pkmn|Champion}}'s winning streak and making Ash the new Monarch.

===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
[[File:Wyndon Stadium TW.png|thumb|250px|Wyndon Stadium in [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]]]]
Wyndon Stadium first appeared in ''[[TW01|Letter]]'', where a battle between [[Bea]] and [[Leon]] was broadcast. After the battle ended in Leon's victory, [[Rose]] and [[Oleana]] took a [[Flying Taxi]] found outside the stadium and used it to travel from to a children's hospital.

In ''[[TW04|Early-Evening Waves]]'', [[Nessa]] was confronted by Rose in the stadium's locker room after losing a match against [[Milo]].

In ''[[TW05|Assistant]]'', Rose and Oleana flew over the stadium in a Flying Taxi while a battle between [[Gordie]] and [[Melony]] was taking place there.

In ''[[TW07|Sky]]'', Leon had an {{wp|Exhibition game|exhibition match}} with [[Raihan]] at Wyndon Stadium. {{gal|John}}, who had come to the stadium with Leon, was enthralled to witness Leon battling live, like he had always wanted, and decided to become a [[Pokémon Trainer]] himself one day.

In ''[[TW08|The Gathering of Stars]]'', Leon declared the commencement of the [[Galarian Star Tournament]] at Wyndon Stadium.

===Pokémon Evolutions===
[[File:Wyndon Stadium Evolutions.png|thumb|250px|Wyndon Stadium in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]]
Wyndon Stadium appeared in ''[[PE01|The Champion]]'', where [[Leon]] prepared for his Championship Match against {{ga|Victor}}. While in the locker room, Leon was doubting himself after having failed to stop the [[Darkest Day]], but his {{TP|Leon|Charizard}} managed to encourage him to step out onto the field.
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Wyndon Stadium Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Wyndon Stadium in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Sword & Shield}}====
Wyndon Stadium first appeared in ''[[PASS25|Rumble!! The Horrific Darkest Day]]'', being one of the {{cat|Power Spots}} reacting to [[Rose|Chairman Rose]] starting the [[Darkest Day]].

In [[PASS43]], a few months after the Darkest Day had been stopped, the [[Galar League|Champion Cup]] semi-finals were underway at Wyndon Stadium, with [[Hop]] and [[Marnie]] competing for the right to battle [[Leon]]. The match ended soon after Marnie [[Gigantamax]]ed her {{p|Grimmsnarl}}, but the end result was not revealed.
{{-}}

==In the TCG==
The following is a list of cards mentioning or featuring Wyndon Stadium in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
{{cardlist/header|Wyndon Stadium|Rainbow|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Vivid Voltage|League Staff|153}}|type=Supporter|standard=yes|enset=Vivid Voltage|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum= 153/185|jpset=Amazing Volt Tackle|jprarity=U|jpnum=095/100}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Vivid Voltage|Leon|154}}|type=Supporter|standard=yes|enset=Vivid Voltage|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=154/185|jpset=Amazing Volt Tackle|jprarity=R|jpnum=094/100|enset2=Vivid Voltage|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=182/185|jpset2=Amazing Volt Tackle|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=110/100}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Vivid Voltage|Wyndon Stadium|161}}|type=Stadium|standard=yes|enset=Vivid Voltage|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum= 161/185|jpset=Amazing Volt Tackle|jprarity=U|jpnum=098/100}}
{{cardlist/footer|Rainbow}}

==Trivia==
* Wyndon Stadium appears to be based on {{wikipedia|Wembley Stadium}}, the stadium of the England national football team. Wyndon Stadium's design incorporates the Wembley Arch, a landmark of the stadium.
* [[File:SwSh World Championship Day 1.png|alt=Wyndon Stadium during the Pokémon World Championships|thumb|Wyndon Stadium as it appears during the Pokémon World Championships]]A special variant of Wyndon Stadium was used for the [[2022 World Championships]]. This variant differs from the normal Wyndon Stadium due to the presence of [[Game Freak]] logos beneath the side {{wp|jumbotron}}s and World Championship logos on either side of the pitch and the walls, replacing the Galar League logo. In addition, the Galar League logos on the jumbotrons are replaced with the [[Poké Ball]] icons from the normal online battle background, with the coloration of the walls becoming red and white instead of the usual blue and red.

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{{Project Locations notice}}

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[[zh:宮門競技場]]

World Coronation Series

2024-02-16T13:11:17Z

ArrowMcLarenSP: /* Trivia */

[[File:World Coronation Series logo anime.png|thumb|250px|The World Coronation Series logo]]
The '''Pokémon World Coronation Series''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス''' ''Pokémon World Championships'') is an {{pkmn|anime}}-exclusive tournament. It is a competition held to determine the strongest {{pkmn|Trainer}} in the {{pkmn|world}}. It first appeared in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]'', where the previous annual championship season ended. The latest season started in ''[[JN018|Destination: Coronation!]]'' and concluded in ''[[JN132|Partners in Time!]]''.

==Registration==
To compete in the tournament, participants must register themselves online first. The latest season received more than 10,000 entrants.

Each entrant generates a profile and a score according to the registration position.

==Rules==
[[File:World Coronation Series ranks.png|thumb|250px|WCS ranks]]
Trainers are divided into four classes based on their win/loss ratio. Each class is represented by a different type of [[Poké Ball]]:

* '''Normal Class''' (ノーマルクラス ''Normal Class'')
* '''Great Class''' (スーパークラス ''Super Class'')
* '''Ultra Class''' (ハイパークラス ''Hyper Class'')
* '''Master Class''' (マスタークラス ''Master Class'')

The battles are all judged by the {{DL|Battle judge|Drone Rotom}}, which updates the rankings after each battle. In the event of a draw, no change happens, regardless of the difference between the contestants' rankings.

Trainers can usually only battle against other Trainers in the same class. However, the top-ranked Trainer of the Ultra Class can only advance to the Master Class by defeating the lowest-ranked member of the Masters Eight for their position in a special '''entrance battle''' (Japanese: '''入れ替え戦''' ''Promotion Match'').

On occasion, one-day events called '''Battle Festival Challenges''' (Japanese: '''バトルフェス''' ''Battle Festivals'') are held where many participants can gather to compete with each other at will. These events are held at stadiums and other such venues, and are open for the public to watch.
{{-}}

===Normal Class===
[[File:JN018 Ash VS Visquez.png|thumb|250px|The scoreboard used during World Coronation Series matches]]
All first-time participants are automatically put into this class, regardless of any previous championships or statuses. The challenger must seek out opposing Trainers in nearby areas, and both must agree to battle.

Battles in Normal Class follow the following rules.

* Both challengers must be of the same class.
* Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time.
* It consists of battles with one or two Pokémon for each Trainer.
* Both challengers can switch their Pokémon at any time.

The class is represented by a normal {{i|Poké Ball}}.

===Great Class===
[[File:Shalour City Battle Festival Challenge.png|thumb|250px|The venue of the [[Shalour City]] Battle Festival Challenge]]
Trainers reach this class after Normal Class. They must be between 999th and 100th place to advance to Great Class. The battle rules remain the same as in the Normal Class.

The class is represented by a [[Great Ball]].

===Ultra Class===
Trainers reach this class after Great Class. They must be between 99th and ninth place to advance to Ultra Class. Unlike in the two previous classes, battles in Ultra Class are pre-scheduled, and each participant's opponent is decided for them. Battles in Ultra Class are usually broadcast worldwide, held in stadiums and other such venues, and have commentators apart from the evaluation of the Drone Rotom.

Battles in Ultra Class follow the following rules:

* Both challengers must be of the same class.
* Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time.
* It consists of battles with one to three Pokémon for each Trainer.
* Both challengers can switch their Pokémon at any time.
* Each challenger can only use one of the following techniques per match: [[Mega Evolution]], [[Z-Move]]s, or [[Dynamax]].

The class is represented by an [[Ultra Ball]].

The highest ranked Trainer of this class must defeat the lowest ranked member of the Masters Eight for their position in the Master Class.

===Master Class===
[[File:Wyndon Stadium anime.png|thumb|250px|Wyndon Stadium]]
The Master Class consists of the eight Trainers who are at the top of the world ranking. They are called the '''Masters Eight''' (Japanese: '''マスターズエイト''' ''Masters Eight'') and are certified by the '''Pokémon Battle Commission''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン・バトル・コミッション''' ''Pokémon Battle Commission''). Commission members are responsible for evaluating and accepting any temporary changes to the rules of an official battle that is agreed between both Trainers.

They battle each other at the end of the season in a single-elimination tournament called the [[Masters Eight Tournament]], where the winner becomes the '''Monarch''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|王者|おうじゃ}}''' ''Monarch''). The tournament is held at the [[Wyndon Stadium]]. During the tournament, battles are refereed by [[Gym guide|Dan]] as opposed to Drone Rotom.

Outside the Masters Eight Tournament, a member of the Masters Eight may request a battle against other members in the same class. The battle rules remain the same as in the Ultra Class.

The class is represented by a [[Master Ball]].
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==Ranking==
[[File:World Coronation Series ranking.png|thumb|250px|Profile of a registered Trainer]]
The following is a list of named participants in the latest season of the World Coronation Series by ranking as of ''[[JN132|Partners in Time!]]''. The Master Class is ordered by the results of the [[Masters Eight Tournament]]:

↓ - ''Indicates an unspecified rank drop due to a loss.''

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|-
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}; background: #{{water color light}}" | Trainer
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Class
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Ranking
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}; background: #{{water color light}}" | Additional note
|- style="background: #FFF"
| {{Ash}}
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master
| 8{{tt|*|Prior to the start of the Masters Eight Tournament}}
| style="text-align: left;" | [[JN132|Monarch]].
|- style="background: #FFF"
| {{an|Leon}}
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master
| 1{{tt|*|Prior to the start of the Masters Eight Tournament}}
| style="text-align: left;" | [[JN132|Runner-Up]] - Lost against Ash.
|- style="background: #FFF"
| {{an|Cynthia}}
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master
| 2{{tt|*|Prior to the start of the Masters Eight Tournament}}
| style="text-align: left;" | [[JN125|Top 4]] - Lost against Ash.
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[Diantha]]
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master
| 5{{tt|*|Prior to the start of the Masters Eight Tournament}}
| style="text-align: left;" | [[JN122|Top 4]] - Lost against Leon.
|- style="background: #FFF"
| {{an|Steven Stone}}
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master
| 3{{tt|*|Prior to the start of the Masters Eight Tournament}}
| style="text-align: left;" | [[JN118|Top 8]] - Lost against Ash.
|- style="background: #FFF"
| {{an|Lance}}
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master
| 4{{tt|*|Prior to the start of the Masters Eight Tournament}}
| style="text-align: left;" | [[JN116|Top 8]] - Lost against Diantha.
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[Alain]]
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master
| 6{{tt|*|Prior to the start of the Masters Eight Tournament}}
| style="text-align: left;" | [[JN115|Top 8 ]]- Lost against Leon.
|- style="background: #FFF"
| {{an|Iris}}
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master
| 7{{tt|*|Prior to the start of the Masters Eight Tournament}}
| style="text-align: left;" | [[JN117|Top 8]] - Lost against Cynthia.
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[Raihan]]
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra
| {{color2|000|JN109|9}}
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank swapped with Ash after losing an entrance battle.
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[Drasna]]
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra
| {{color2|000|JN104|12↓}}
| style="text-align: left;" |
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[Volkner]]
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra
| {{color2|000|JN077|27↓}}
| style="text-align: left;" |
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[Marnie]]
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra
| {{color2|000|JN099|29↓}}
| style="text-align: left;" |
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[Bea]]
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra
| {{color2|000|JN086|30↓}}
| style="text-align: left;" |
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[Flint]]
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra
| {{color2|000|JN109|Unknown↓}}
| style="text-align: left;" | Knocked out of the Masters Eight off-screen.
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[Kricketina Kylie|Kricketina]]
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great
| {{color2|000|JN033|895↓}}
| style="text-align: left;" |
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[Rinto]]
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great
| {{color2|000|JN060|Unknown↓}}
| style="text-align: left;" |
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[Dozer]]
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great
| {{color2|000|JN051|Unknown↓}}
| style="text-align: left;" |
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[Steve and Tony|Tony]]
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great
| {{color2|000|JN030|Unknown↓}}
| style="text-align: left;" |
|- style="background: #FFF"
| {{an|Korrina}}
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal
| {{color2|000|JN025|1,001↓}}
| style="text-align: left;" |
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[Hayden]]
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal
| {{color2|000|JN021|1,024↓}}
| style="text-align: left;" |
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[Visquez]]
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal
| {{color2|000|JN018|2,109↓}}
| style="text-align: left;" |
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[Lob]]
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal
| {{color2|000|JN025|Unknown↓}}
| style="text-align: left;" |
|- style="background: #FFF"
| {{OBP|Oliver|JN020}}
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal
| {{color2|000|JN020|Unknown↓}}
| style="text-align: left;" |
|-
| class="roundybottom" style="background: #{{water color light}}" colspan="5" |
|}

====Masters Eight====
[[File:Masters Eight anime.png|thumb|250px|The current Masters Eight]]
{{main|Masters Eight Tournament}}
This group consists of the eight best [[Pokémon Trainer]]s in the world. It consists of Elite Trainers who have won other championships and competitions around the world.

The previous season's Masters Eight Tournament ended in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]''; the latest season's tournament began in ''[[JN115|Curtain Up! Fight the Fights!]]'' and ended in ''[[JN132|Partners in Time!]]''.

=====Gallery=====
<gallery widths="150">
Leon Lance Monarch.png|Leon being crowned the Monarch of the World Coronation Series in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]''
Ash Monarch.png|Ash being crowned the Monarch of the World Coronation Series in ''[[JN132|Partners in Time!]]''
</gallery>

==Trivia==
* In Japanese, the World Coronation Series shares its name with a [[Pokémon World Championships|real life event]].
* The ranking and progression system of the competition is similar to the operation of the {{gal|Battle Tower}} and [[Battle Stadium]] in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]], as well as in [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]].
* The {{pkmn|Trainer}}s' profiles follow a visual pattern similar to that of [[Pokémon GO]].
* {{Ash}}'s first battles in the Normal, Great, and Ultra Classes were all against {{type|Electric}} [[Type expert|users]].
* [[Hoenn]] and [[Alola]] are the only [[region]]s to not have featured any World Coronation Series battles onscreen.
** While Ash represents the Alola region as its regional Champion, no Trainers actually native to said region are known to have participated in the World Coronation Series.
* Ash is the only known competitor in the World Coronation Series shown to use [[Z-Move]]s.
* In regard to the members of the current Masters Eight:
** [[Alain]] is the only one who is not a {{pkmn|Champion}}.
** {{an|Iris}} is the only one who is not known to utilize [[Mega Evolution]], Z-Moves, or [[Dynamax]], while Ash is the only one to use all three.
** {{an|Steven Stone|Steven}} is the only member to not use a {{t|Flying}}- or {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon, including type changes via Mega Evolution.

==In other languages==
{|
|- style="vertical-align:top"
|
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}
|zh_cmn=寶可夢世界錦標賽 ''{{tt|Bǎokěmèng Shìjiè Jǐnbiāosài|Pokémon World Championship}}''
|da=Verden's Kroning Serien
|fi=Maailman Kruunajaissarja
|fr=Tournoi du Couronnement Mondial
|es=Serie Mundial de Coronación
|id=Kejuaraan Dunia Pokémon
|it=Torneo Mondiale per l'Incoronazione
|de=Krönungs-Weltmeisterschaften
|ko=포켓몬 월드 챔피언십 ''Pokémon World Championship''
|no=Kroningsverdenscupen
|pl=Światowa Korona Bitew
|pt=Campeonato da Coroação Mundial
|ru=Кубок Коронаций
|sv=Kröningsvärldscupen
|tr=Dünya Taç Giyme Serisi
|vi=Giải vô địch Pokémon Thế giới
}}
|
|}
{|
|- style="vertical-align:top"
|
''Battle Festival Challenge''
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}
|da=Kamp Festival Udfordringen
|fi=Ottelujuhlahaaste
|fr=Festival des Combats
|es_la=Reto del Festival de Batallas
|es_eu=Festival Desafío de Combate
|it=Festival delle sfide Pokémon
|de=Kampf-Festival-Herausforderung
|pl=Wyzwanie Festiwalu Bitew
|pt_br=Desafio do Festival de Batalhas
|pt_eu=Desafio do Festival de Combates
}}
|
''Pokémon Battle Commission''
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}
|da=Pokémon Kamp Provision
|fi=Pokémon-ottelukomissio
|fr=Commission des Combats Pokémon
|es_la=Comisión de Batallas Pokémon
|es_eu=Comité de Combates Pokémon
|id=Komisi Pertarungan Pokémon
|it=Commissione Lotte Pokémon
|de=Pokémon Kampf Kommission
|pl=Komisja Bitew Pokémonów
|pt_br=Comissão de Batalha Pokémon
|pt_eu=Comissão de Combates Pokémon
}}
|
|}
{|
|- style="vertical-align:top"
|
''Normal Class''
{{Langtable|color={{blue color}}|bordercolor={{blue color dark}}
|da=Normal Klassen
|fi=Perusluokka
|fr=Normal Class
|es=Clase Normal
|id=Kelas Normal
|it=Classe Base
|de=Regulärklasse
|pl=Klasa Podstawowa
|pt=Classe Normal
|tr=Normal Sınıf
}}
|
''Great Class''
{{Langtable|color={{green color}}|bordercolor={{green color dark}}
|da=Great Klassen
|fi=Teholuokka
|fr=Super Class
|es_la=Clase Superior
|es_eu=Clase Excelente
|id=Kelas Super
|it=Classe Mega
|de=Superklasse
|pl=Superklasa
|pt=Classe Grande
|tr=Harika Sınıf
}}
|
''Ultra Class''
{{Langtable|color={{yellow color}}|bordercolor={{yellow color dark}}
|da=Ultra Klassen
|fi=Ultraluokka
|fr=Hyper Class
|es_la=Clase Ultra
|es_eu=Clase Superior
|id=Kelas Ultra
|it=Classe Ultra
|de=Hyperklasse
|pl=Ultraklasa
|pt=Classe Ultra
|tr=Ultra Sınıf
}}
|
''Master Class''
{{Langtable|color={{red color}}|bordercolor={{red color dark}}
|da=Mester Klassen
|fi=Mestariluokka
|fr=Master Class
|es=Clase Maestra
|id=Kelas Master
|it=Classe Master
|de=Meisterklasse
|pl=Klasa Mistrzów
|pt_br=Classe Mestre
|pt_eu=Classe Mestra
|tr=Usta Sınıf
}}
|
|}
{|
|- style="vertical-align:top"
|
''Masters Eight''
{{Langtable|color={{red color}}|bordercolor={{red color dark}}
|da=De Otte Mestre
|fi=Mestarikahdeksikko
|fr=Huit Maîtres
|es=Ocho Maestros
|id=Delapan Master
|it=Otto Professionisti
|de=Acht Meister
|pl=Mistrzowska Ósemka
|pt_br=Oito Mestres
|pt_eu=Oito Magistrais
|tr=Usta Sekizli
}}
|
''Monarch''
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}
|da=Monark
|fi=Monarkki
|fr=Monarque
|no=Monark
|es=Monarca
|it=Monarca
|de=Monarchen
|pl=Monarcha
|pt=Monarca
|tr=Hükümdar
}}
|}

==See also==
* [[World Championships]]
* {{cat|Episodes with World Coronation Series matches}}
* {{cat|World Coronation Series participants}}

{{League}} 
{{anime competitions|Galar}} 
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

[[Category:Multiregional competitions]]

[[de:Krönungs-Weltmeisterschaften]]
[[es:Serie Mundial de Coronación]]
[[fr:Tournoi du Couronnement Mondial]]
[[it:Torneo mondiale per l'incoronazione]]
[[zh:宝可梦世界锦标赛（动画）]]

Manalo Conference

2024-02-16T13:08:25Z

ArrowMcLarenSP: /* Bracket */

Kieran

2024-01-22T14:01:58Z

ArrowMcLarenSP: /* Trivia */

{{spoilers}}
{{Character Infobox
|color={{factory color}}
|bordercolor={{violet color dark}}
|corecolor={{violet color light}}
|name=Kieran
|jname=スグリ
|tmname=Suguri
|image=Scarlet Violet Kieran.png
|size=150px
|caption=Artwork from Scarlet and Violet DLC
|age=Unconfirmed{{#tag:ref|Carmine says that Kieran is going through "teen angst", implying that he is a teenager;<ref>'''[[Carmine]]''': ''"What's [Kieran's] problem? He's been all bent out of shape since yesterday. [...] Must be teen angst or something. It happens!"'' ({{g|Scarlet and Violet}})</ref> in other languages, Carmine simply attributes his behavior to puberty or adolescence. His actual age is not otherwise known.|group="lower-alpha"}}{{#tag:ref|In the French version of the game, he is explicitly 14 years old.<ref>'''[[Carmine|Roseille]]''': ''"{{tt|Kass|Kiki}} a quatorze ans, alors il aime bien les créatures qui font peur. C’est aussi pour ça qu’il préfère le Monstre aux Adoramis."'' ([[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Écarlate et Violet]])</ref>|group="lower-alpha"}}
|gender=Male
|eyes=Yellow
|hair=Black with mauve underlayer
|hometown=[[Mossui Town]]
|region=[[Kitakami]]
|relatives=[[Carmine]] (older sister) [[Yukito and Hideko|Yukito]] (grandfather) [[Yukito and Hideko|Hideko]] (grandmother) Unnamed great grandfather Unnamed ancestor
}}
{{Character Infobox/Game
|color={{violet color light}}
|gen={{gen|IX}}
|games={{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}}
|trainer=[[Pokémon Trainer]], {{pkmn|Champion|BB League Champion}}
}}
{{Character Infobox/Team
|color={{violet color light}}
|member=[[BB League]]
|rank=Champion
}}
|}

'''Kieran''' (Japanese: '''スグリ''' ''Suguri'') is a [[rival]] character introduced in [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]]. He is originally from [[Kitakami]] and attends [[Blueberry Academy]] as a first-year student with his older sister, [[Carmine]]. He has a quiet, gentle nature, and often hides behind his big sister. He seems to be curious about the {{player}}, though, when they arrive from the [[Paldea]] [[region]].<ref>https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/news/new_characters/</ref> He is the only character in the {{pkmn|games}} to have the {{DL|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer class}} '''BB League Champion''' (Japanese: '''ブルベリーグチャンピオン''' ''Blueberry League Champion'').

He is nicknamed '''Kiki''' (Japanese: '''スグ''' ''Sugu'') by his sister.

==In the core series games==
===Pokémon Scarlet and Violet===
{{spoilers}}
====The Teal Mask====
Kieran is a student of [[Blueberry Academy]] native to [[Kitakami]]. He and [[Carmine]] are chosen to accompany the incoming students from [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}} on a cultural tour of the area under the watch of Carmine's teacher [[Briar]]. Kieran is paired up with the [[player character]], and accompanies them around Kitakami as they search for three signposts that tell the story of how the [[Loyal Three]] laid down their lives to protect the land from the evil {{p|Ogerpon}}. During this time, Kieran admits that he actually admires Ogerpon for her strength and independence.

At the end of the first day in Kitakami, the player, Carmine, and Kieran attend the [[Festival of Masks]]. The player and Carmine have a chance encounter with Ogerpon, who flees and drops her Teal Mask. Carmine decides to keep this incident from Kieran, fearing that the knowledge he missed a chance to meet his idol would break his heart. The next day, the player and Carmine learn from the siblings' [[Yukito and Hideko|grandfather]] that the "Loyal" Three were actually a group of bandits who attacked Ogerpon's Trainer and stole three masks made for her by the siblings' distant ancestor; Ogerpon slew the Lousy Three, but the villagers believed she was attacking them and came to fear her. Unbeknownst to them, Kieran overhears their conversation and concludes that they are excluding him out of contempt. While the player and Carmine search for materials to repair the Teal Mask, Kieran steals the mask, accuses them of treating him like an outcast, and demands the player defeat him in a battle to reclaim the mask.

After the player defeats Kieran, he surrenders the mask as agreed. However, the Lousy Three unexpectedly come back to life and are given food and Ogerpon's stolen masks by the ignorant villagers. While the player, Carmine, and Ogerpon pursue and defeat the Lousy Three, Kieran convinces the villagers that the old legend was mistaken and that Ogerpon was innocent all along. With Ogerpon's reputation rehabilitated, the group returns to Ogerpon's mountain home, where Ogerpon chooses the player to be her Trainer. However, a jealous Kieran demands a final battle with the player for the right to take Ogerpon, irrespective of Ogerpon's wishes. The player defeats Kieran, who watches them catch Ogerpon before fleeing home, locking himself in his room, and refusing to come out or see the player off.

After the end of the tour, Kieran and Carmine are to return early to Blueberry Academy due to an unexpected development in the [[Great Crater of Paldea]]. Kieran, now consumed by his resentment towards the player and obsession with strength, vows to become even stronger and ominously declares, "Just you wait" to the player.

====The Indigo Disk====
Upon returning to Blueberry Academy, Kieran, now sporting a new hairstyle and wardrobe, becomes fixated on Pokémon battling, going so far as to rise in the ranks of the school's unofficial League to become Champion. However, Carmine and the BB League's Elite Four, [[Drayton]], [[Lacey]], [[Crispin]], and [[Amarys]] become concerned when he begins using his new authority to bully other students out of the club. Despite Lacey's insistence to keep this as a 'League matter' and have Drayton deal with Kieran himself, Carmine secretly lobbies to have the player brought over to the school under the auspices of wanting to show off her home turf to get them to snap some sense into her brother. Upon discovering the player's arrival at the school, Kieran, against Lacey and Amarys' objections, has the player entered into the BB League at a high stage so he can prove that he is superior to them. However, despite the amount of training he's done, the player's skill as an official League Champion proves too much for Kieran to overcome and he is defeated, causing most of the club to abandon him.

Now humiliated in front of the school, Kieran scrambles to come up with a way to get back at the player. When Briar informs them and Carmine that she's recently gotten permission from Paldea League chairwoman and Top Champion [[Geeta]] to search [[Area Zero]] for a mysterious Pokémon called {{p|Terapagos}}, Kieran sees this as the perfect opportunity and signs up, reasoning that catching and utilizing a Pokémon even the player doesn't know about will give him the edge needed to defeat them. However, upon reaching the furthest point in the [[Area Zero Underdepths]], Terapagos shows more interest in the player than Kieran, forcing him to use a [[Master Ball]] he received during his time as BB League Champion to effectively steal it from them. However, when the player is still able to defeat him, Kieran, under a glory-blinded Briar's instructions, {{Tera}}stallizes Terapagos and demands it battle the player again. This proves ruinous, however, as Terapagos turns on and attacks Kieran, destroying the Master Ball he caught it with and forcing the player to intervene. Terapagos soon proves to be too powerful for the player to battle on their own though, so Carmine and the player convince the guilt-ridden Kieran to help out, ending with it being caught by the player.

The shock of Terapagos attacking him forces Kieran to finally realize the error of his ways, so he resigns from the BB League's rankings and requests that he and the player start over as friends. The player presumably agrees, and they return to Blueberry Academy. Following these events, it is mentioned by an NPC in the [[Terarium]]'s [[Central Plaza]] that Kieran has also begun taking time off from school altogether to try to rebuild his life.

====Mochi Mayhem====
After returning to Kitakami with Carmine, Kieran sends the player a letter, inviting them to visit and catch up. Kieran encourages the player to bring friends with them, so the player invites their schoolmates and friends [[Nemona]], [[Arven]] and [[Penny]] to join them in Kitakami. Once there, Kieran befriends all three schoolmates and is challenged to a battle by Nemona, though he loses. While the group prepares for a welcoming party, Carmine arrives in a trancelike state, dancing and repeating the word "mochi". Kieran states that Carmine has been this way since he sent the player his letter, and fears she has fallen under a curse.

Later, Nemona vanishes from the Kitakami Community Center, so Kieran and the player set out to find her. However, they are confronted by villagers who, like Carmine, are also dancing and saying "mochi". They defeat them in a battle before following Nemona to Kitakami Hall. When they arrive, however, they encounter Kieran's grandmother, also possessed, giving his grandfather a suspicious-looking mochi, which possesses him as well. After defeating them in a battle, Kieran deduces that the mochi is responsible for the unusual behavior of his peers.

Kieran and the player return to Mossui Town to reunite with Arven and Penny, where they encounter a small purple Pokémon who blasts mochi in their direction. Though Kieran and the player avoid being struck by the mochi, Arven and Penny are possessed by the mochi when it lands in their mouths, leaving Kieran and the player to defeat them in battle. Afterwards, they see the mysterious Pokémon again, which they follow to Loyalty Plaza. There, they reunite with Nemona, also possessed, and the Pokémon. Suddenly, the possessed populace of Mossui Town, Arven, and Penny appear from behind. While the players battles Nemona, Kieran volunteers to hold off the possessed townsfolk. After Nemona is defeated, the player is left to battle the mysterious Pokémon, now identified as the [[Mythical Pokémon]] {{p|Pecharunt}}. The player catches Pecharunt, putting an end to the possessions it caused.

Several days later, Kieran and Carmine decide to return to Blueberry Academy to resume their school life, bidding farewell to the player and their friends as they return to Paldea.

===Pokémon===
====First battle====
Winning this fight is not mandatory. The player will not [[black out]] and the story will progress either way.

=====Before completing {{DL|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|The Way Home}}=====
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====Second battle====
=====Before completing {{DL|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|The Way Home}}=====
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|{{Pokémon/9
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|{{Pokémon/9
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|{{Pokémon/9
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====Third battle====
=====Before completing {{DL|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|The Way Home}}=====
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{{Party/Footer}}

====Fourth battle====
=====Before completing {{DL|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|The Way Home}}=====
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|{{Pokémon/9
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|{{Pokémon/9
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| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/9
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{{Party/Footer}}

=====After completing The Way Home=====
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{{Party/Footer}}

====Fifth battle====
=====Before completing {{DL|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|The Way Home}}=====
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{{Party/Footer}}

=====After completing The Way Home=====
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|{{Pokémon/9
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|{{Pokémon/9
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|ability=Supersweet Syrup
|held=Leftovers
|move1=Syrup Bomb|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Special
|move2=Double Hit|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Dragon Pulse|move3type=Dragon|move3cat=Special
|move4=Energy Ball|move4type=Grass|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Div|color={{factory color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=476
|pokemon=Probopass
|gender=male
|level=71
|type1=Rock
|type2=Steel
|ability=Sturdy
|held=Petaya Berry
|move1=Power Gem|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Special
|move2=Body Press|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Zap Cannon|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move4=Flash Cannon|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=062
|pokemon=Poliwrath
|gender=male
|level=72
|type1=Water
|type2=Fighting
|ability=Water Absorb
|held=Sitrus Berry
|move1=Close Combat|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Belly Drum|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Liquidation|move3type=Water|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Ice Punch|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=472
|pokemon=Gliscor
|gender=male
|level=76
|type1=Ground
|type2=Flying
|ability=Hyper Cutter
|held=Yache Berry
|move1=Earthquake|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Rock Tomb|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Dual Wingbeat|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Physical
|move4=X-Scissor|move4type=Bug|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

====Sixth battle====
Kieran will {{Tera}}stallize his {{p|Hydrapple}} at the first opportunity.

Kieran has special dialogue if the player uses {{p|Ogerpon}} in this battle.
{{Party/Single
|color={{factory color}}
|bordercolor={{violet color dark}}
|headcolor={{violet color light}}
|sprite=VSKieran 3.png
|size=x100px|width=160px
|prize={{PDollar}}19,680
|class=BB League Champion
|classlink=Pokémon Champion
|name=Kieran
|game=SV
|location=Blueberry Academy
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=149
|pokemon=Dragonite
|gender=male
|level=80
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Flying
|ability=Multiscale
|held=Expert Belt
|move1=Breaking Swipe|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Hurricane|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Special
|move3=Extreme Speed|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Thunder|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=186
|pokemon=Politoed
|gender=male
|level=80
|type1=Water
|ability=Drizzle
|held=Wacan Berry
|move1=Ice Beam|move1type=Ice|move1cat=Special
|move2=Helping Hand|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Weather Ball|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Special
|move4=Psychic|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=474
|pokemon=Porygon-Z
|level=81
|type1=Normal
|ability=Adaptability
|held=Life Orb
|move1=Hyper Beam|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Special
|move2=Shadow Ball|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Special
|move3=Thunderbolt|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move4=Ice Beam|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Div|color={{factory color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=861
|pokemon=Grimmsnarl
|gender=male
|level=81
|type1=Dark
|type2=Fairy
|ability=Prankster
|held=Focus Sash
|move1=Reflect|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Status
|move2=Light Screen|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Status
|move3=Spirit Break|move3type=Fairy|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Sucker Punch|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=727
|pokemon=Incineroar
|gender=male
|level=81
|type1=Fire
|type2=Dark
|ability=Intimidate
|held=Sitrus Berry
|move1=Darkest Lariat|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Flare Blitz|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Fake Out|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Brick Break|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=1019
|pokemon=Hydrapple
|gender=male
|level=82
|type1=Grass|type2=Dragon
|tera=Fighting
|ability=Supersweet Syrup
|held=Assault Vest
|move1=Fickle Beam|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Special
|move2=Tera Blast|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Special
|move3=Earth Power|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Special
|move4=Gyro Ball|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

====Seventh battle====
When Kieran is controlling Terapagos, it is kept in a [[Master Ball]], possesses twice the usual amount of [[HP]], and has a large HP bar at the top of the screen that identifies it as '''Terapagos, the Indigo Disk'''.
{{Party/Single
|color={{factory color}}
|bordercolor={{violet color dark}}
|headcolor={{violet color light}}
|sprite=VSKieran 4.png
|size=x100px|width=160px
|prize=none
|class=Pokemon Trainer
|classlink=Pokemon Trainer
|name=Kieran
|game=SV
|location=Area Zero Underdepths
|pokemon=1}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=1024
|pokemon=Terapagos
|form=-Terastal
|gender=male
|level=85
|type1=Normal
|ability=Tera Shell
|move1=Zen Headbutt|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Earth Power|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Special
|move3=Water Pulse|move3type=Water|move3cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}

====First Multi Battle partner====
Kieran joins the {{player}} as a [[Multi Battle]] partner against {{p|Terapagos}} at [[Area Zero]].
{{Party/Single
|color={{factory color}}
|bordercolor={{violet color dark}}
|headcolor={{violet color light}}
|sprite=VSKieran 3.png
|size=x100px|width=160px
|class=Pokemon Trainer
|classlink=Pokemon Trainer
|name=Kieran
|game=SV
|location=Area Zero Underdepths
|prize=none
|pokemon=5}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=1019
|pokemon=Hydrapple
|gender=male
|level=82
|type1=Grass|type2=Dragon
|ability=Supersweet Syrup
|move1=Syrup Bomb|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Special
|move2=Fickle Beam|move2type=Dragon|move2cat=Special
|move3=Dragon Cheer|move3type=Dragon|move3cat=Status
|move4=Body Press|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=149
|pokemon=Dragonite
|gender=male
|level=80
|type1=Dragon|type2=Flying
|ability=Multiscale
|move1=Hurricane|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Special
|move2=Thunder|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Special
|move3=Extreme Speed|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Breaking Swipe|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=474
|pokemon=Porygon-Z
|level=81
|type1=Normal
|ability=Adaptability
|move1=Hyper Beam|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Special
|move2=Shadow Ball|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Special
|move3=Thunderbolt|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move4=Ice Beam|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Div|color={{factory color}}}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=861
|pokemon=Grimmsnarl
|gender=male
|level=81
|type1=Dark|type2=Fairy
|ability=Prankster
|move1=Sucker Punch|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Spirit Break|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Reflect|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move4=Light Screen|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=727
|pokemon=Incineroar
|gender=male
|level=81
|type1=Fire|type2=Dark
|ability=Intimidate
|move1=Flare Blitz|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Darkest Lariat|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Fake Out|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Brick Break|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

====Second Multi Battle partner====
Kieran joins the {{player}} as a [[Multi Battle]] partner in three battles during [[Mochi Mayhem]].
{{Party/Single
|color={{factory color}}
|bordercolor={{violet color dark}}
|headcolor={{violet color light}}
|sprite=VSKieran 5.png
|size=x100px|width=160px
|prize=none
|class=Pokemon Trainer
|classlink=Pokemon Trainer
|name=Kieran
|game=SV
|location=Mossui Town
|location2=Kitakami Hall
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=062
|pokemon=Poliwrath
|gender=male
|level=85
|type1=Water
|type2=Fighting
|ability=Water Absorb
|held=Wacan Berry
|move1=Close Combat|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Belly Drum|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Liquidation|move3type=Water|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Ice Punch|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=149
|pokemon=Dragonite
|gender=male
|level=85
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Flying
|ability=Multiscale
|held=Expert Belt
|move1=Breaking Swipe|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Hurricane|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Special
|move3=Extreme Speed|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Thunder|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=474
|pokemon=Porygon-Z
|level=86
|type1=Normal
|ability=Adaptability
|held=Life Orb
|move1=Hyper Beam|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Special
|move2=Shadow Ball|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Special
|move3=Thunderbolt|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move4=Ice Beam|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Div|color={{factory color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=861
|pokemon=Grimmsnarl
|gender=male
|level=86
|type1=Dark
|type2=Fairy
|ability=Prankster
|held=Focus Sash
|move1=Reflect|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Status
|move2=Light Screen|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Status
|move3=Spirit Break|move3type=Fairy|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Sucker Punch|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=727
|pokemon=Incineroar
|gender=male
|level=86
|type1=Fire
|type2=Dark
|ability=Intimidate
|held=Sitrus Berry
|move1=Darkest Lariat|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Flare Blitz|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Fake Out|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Brick Break|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=1019
|pokemon=Hydrapple
|gender=male
|level=87
|type1=Grass|type2=Dragon
|ability=Supersweet Syrup
|held=Assault Vest
|move1=Fickle Beam|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Special
|move2=Tera Blast|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Special
|move3=Earth Power|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Special
|move4=Gyro Ball|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

====[[League Club Room]]====
Kieran will {{Tera}}stallize his {{p|Hydrapple}} at the first opportunity.

{{Party/Single
|color={{factory color}}
|bordercolor={{violet color dark}}
|headcolor={{violet color light}}
|sprite=VSKieran 5.png
|size=x100px|width=160px
|prize={{PDollar}}20,880
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Kieran
|game=SV
|location=Blueberry Academy
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=186
|pokemon=Politoed
|gender=male
|level=85
|type1=Water
|ability=Drizzle
|held=Wacan Berry
|move1=Ice Beam|move1type=Ice|move1cat=Special
|move2=Weather Ball|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Special
|move3=Psychic|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Special
|move4=Helping Hand|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=149
|pokemon=Dragonite
|gender=male
|level=85
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Flying
|ability=Multiscale
|held=Expert Belt
|move1=Hurricane|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Special
|move2=Thunder|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Special
|move3=Extreme Speed|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Breaking Swipe|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=861
|pokemon=Grimmsnarl
|gender=male
|level=86
|type1=Dark
|type2=Fairy
|ability=Prankster
|held=Focus Sash
|move1=Sucker Punch|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Spirit Break|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Light Screen|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move4=Reflect|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Div|color={{blueberry color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=474
|pokemon=Porygon-Z
|gender=
|level=86
|type1=Normal
|ability=Adaptability
|held=Life Orb
|move1=Hyper Beam|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Special
|move2=Ice Beam|move2type=Ice|move2cat=Special
|move3=Thunderbolt|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move4=Shadow Ball|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=727
|pokemon=Incineroar
|gender=male
|level=86
|type1=Fire
|type2=Dark
|ability=Intimidate
|held=Sitrus Berry
|move1=Darkest Lariat|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Brick Break|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Flare Blitz|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Fake Out|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|ndex=1019
|pokemon=Hydrapple
|gender=male
|level=87
|type1=Grass
|type2=Dragon
|tera=Fighting
|ability=Supersweet Syrup
|held=Assault Vest
|move1=Fickle Beam|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Special
|move2=Gyro Ball|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Tera Blast|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Special
|move4=Earth Power|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}

====Traded to the player====
Upon the third unique interaction with Kieran in the League Club Room, he will trade an Applin to the player in exchange for almost any Pokémon excluding {{Shiny}}, {{pkmn2|Legendary}}, or [[Mythical Pokémon]].

{{G9event/head
|ndex=0840
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Applin
|gender=m
|level=15
|teratype=Dragon
|type=Grass|type2=Dragon
|ot=Kieran
|id=184745
|ability=Bulletproof
|nature=Modest
|met=a Link Trade
|ribbon=Partner
|move1=Withdraw|move1type=Water|move1cat=Status
|move2=Astonish|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Recycle|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Sucker Punch|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
{{G9event/entrybottom|sv|[[In-game trade]]|}}
{{G9event/footer|scale=128}}

==Quotes==
{{main|Kieran/Quotes}}

==In the anime==
[[File:Kieran Carmine Paldean Winds.png|thumb|250px|Kieran in [[Pokémon: Paldean Winds]]]]
===Pokémon: Paldean Winds===
Kieran appeared briefly in ''[[PPW04|Breathe Together]]'', along with [[Carmine]] in [[Blueberry Academy]] as they watch [[Ohara]], [[Aliquis]] and [[Hohma]]'s video from [[Naranja Academy]].
{{-}}

==Gallery==
===Core series game artwork===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{violet color dark}}; background: #{{factory color}}; font-size:80%""
| style="{{roundy|2px}} border: 2px solid #{{factory color dark}}; background:#{{factory color light}}" | [[File:The Teal Mask key art.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|2px}} border: 2px solid #{{factory color dark}}; background:#{{factory color light}}" | [[File:The Indigo Disk key art.png|x200px]]
|-
| '''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}''' {{color2|000|The Teal Mask}} key visual
| '''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}''' {{color2|000|The Indigo Disk}} key visual
|-
| colspan="2" style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{factory color dark}}; background: #{{factory color light}}; width:100px; height:150px"| [[File:The Indigo Disk Key Art 2.png|x200px]]
|-
| colspan=2 | '''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}''' {{color2|000|The Indigo Disk}} final visual
|-
|}

===Sprites and models===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{violet color dark}}; background: #{{factory color}}; font-size:80%""
|-
| colspan="5" style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{factory color dark}}; background:#{{factory color dark}}; font-size:125%; color:white" | '''{{color2|fff|Generation IX}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{factory color dark}}; background: #{{factory color light}};" | [[File:SV Kieran Map Icon.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{factory color dark}}; background: #{{factory color light}};" | [[File:Mdl Kieran TTM SV.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{factory color dark}}; background: #{{factory color light}};" | [[File:VSKieran.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{factory color dark}}; background: #{{factory color light}};" | [[File:VSKieran 2.png|x150px]]
|-
| '''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}''' Map icon
| '''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}''' Model (The Teal Mask)
| '''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}''' Model (VS pose)
| '''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}''' Model (VS pose at the {{color2|000|Dreaded Den}})
|-
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{factory color dark}}; background: #{{factory color light}};" | [[File:Mdl Kieran TID SV.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{factory color dark}}; background: #{{factory color light}};" | [[File:VSKieran 3.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{factory color dark}}; background: #{{factory color light}};" | [[File:VSKieran 4.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{factory color dark}}; background: #{{factory color light}};" | [[File:VSKieran 5.png|x150px]]
|-
| '''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}''' Model (The Indigo Disk/Mochi Mayhem)
| '''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}''' Model (VS pose in the {{color2|000|Pokémon Champion|Championship}} match)
| '''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}''' Model (VS pose at the {{color2|000|Area Zero Underdepths}})
| '''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}''' Model (VS pose after {{color2|000|The Indigo Disk}})
|}

==Music==
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background: #{{factory color}}; border: 3px solid #{{factory color dark}}"
|- style="background:#{{factory color light}}"
! Games
! Location
! Song name
! Composition
! Arrangement
|- style="background:#FFF"
! rowspan="14" |{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}
| Talking to Kieran
| Kieran*
| Unknown
| Unknown
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Battling Kieran
| Battle! (Kieran)*
| Unknown
| Unknown
|- style="background:#FFF"
| When Kieran is frustrated with being left out
| Kieran's Frustration*
| Unknown
| Unknown
|- style="background:#FFF"
| During the final battle against Kieran in The Teal Mask, and when rematching Kieran at Blueberry Academy after beating Mochi Mayhem
| Decisive Battle! (Kieran)*
| Unknown
| Unknown
|- style="background:#FFF"
| During the final scene of The Teal Mask
| To Be Continued...*
| Unknown
| Unknown
|- style="background:#FFF"
| When Kieran is seen kicking a member out of the [[League Club]]
| Tension*
| Unknown
| Unknown
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Battling against Kieran at Blueberry Academy
| Decisive Battle! (Champion Kieran)*
| Unknown
| Unknown
|- style="background:#FFF"
| After beating Kieran at Blueberry Academy
| A Crushing Defeat*
| Unknown
| Unknown
|- style="background:#FFF"
| When Drayton chastises Kieran for losing
| Too Bad, ex-Champion...*
| Unknown
| Unknown
|-
|-
| When Terapagos awakens from its gem
| Terapagos Awakens*
| Unknown
| Unknown
|-
| When battling Kieran's Terapagos in the Underdepths
| Battle! (The Indigo Disk)*
| Unknown
| Unknown
|-
| When Briar prompts Kieran to Terastalize Terapagos
| The Hidden Treasure Within*
| Unknown
| Unknown
|-
| When Kieran attempts to recall Terapagos to its Poké Ball
| Come back, Terapagos!*
| Unknown
| Unknown
|-
| When battling Stellar Form Terapagos alongside Kieran
| Battle! (Stellar Form Terapagos)*
| Unknown
| Unknown
|-
| class="roundybottom" style="background: #{{factory color}}" colspan="5" | '''Song names marked with an asterisk are unofficial, as they have not received a soundtrack release.'''
|}

==Trivia==
* Carmine's nickname for Kieran, "Kiki", is also the nickname of [[Kiki|a particular]] {{p|Delcatty}} in [[Pokémon Adventures]].
* When Kieran punches the [[Loyal Three]]'s shrine after his third battle, a purple mist can be briefly seen in his fist, implying the trio's revival may have something to do with Kieran himself. Kieran also has the same purple in his hair during [[The Teal Mask]] as the color of the {{a|Toxic Chain}}, further implying some sort of connection.
* Kieran is the first NPC shown capturing a Pokémon with a Master Ball.
** Kieran's Master Ball is also the first official instance of a Master Ball breaking in the games, though this was not in the context of attempting to catch a wild Pokémon but instead attempting to call back the Pokémon already caught by it.
* Kieran's Dragonite has the Tera Normal type, which will never be seen in normal gameplay. His team has elements of common strategies seen in VGC, like his Incineroar having Intimidate and Fake Out, and his Grimmsnarl being able to set up both Light Screen and Reflect.
* According to Carmine in her League Club conversation with [[Crispin]], Kieran and Crispin are classmates.

==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{factory color light}}; border:3px solid #{{violet color dark}}"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|-
| Japanese
| スグリ ''Suguri''
| From 酸塊 ''suguri'' ({{wp|Ribes|currant}})
|-
| English
| Kieran
| From ''currant'' and ''ciar'' (Irish and Scottish Gaelic for dark)
|-
| German
| Jo
| From ''Johannisbeere'' (currant)
|-
| Spanish
| Cass
| From ''cassis'' ({{wp|blackcurrant}})
|-
| French
| Kassis
| From ''cassis'' (blackcurrant)
|-
| Italian
| Riben
| From ''{{wp|Ribes}}'' (genus containing the currant)
|-
| Korean
| 카지 ''Kaji''
| From 까치밥나무 ''kkachibamnamu'' (currant)
|-
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 烏栗 / 乌栗 ''Wūlì''
| rowspan="2" | From 烏 / 乌 ''wū'' (black) and 醋栗 ''cùlì / chouleuht'' (currant)
|-
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 烏栗 ''Wūleuht''
|}
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|ja=スグ ''Sugu''
|zh_yue=阿栗 ''A Leuht''
|zh_cmn=阿栗 ''Ā Lì''
|fr=Kass
|it=Rirì
|es={{tt|Enano|Kid (colloquial), dwarf}}
}}

==Notes==
<references group="lower-alpha"/>

==References==
<references/>

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Manalo Conference

2024-01-17T03:42:11Z

ArrowMcLarenSP: /* Bracket */

[[File:Manalo Stadium.png|thumb|250px|The setting for the competition]]
[[File:Alola League logo.png|thumb|250px|The logo of the competition]]
The '''Manalo Conference'''<ref>[https://pokemon.gamespress.com/ASH-KETCHUM-BECOMES-WORLD-CHAMPION "ASH KETCHUM BECOMES WORLD CHAMPION" - The Pokémon Company International Official Press Site]</ref> (Japanese: '''アローラリーグ・マナーロ大会''' ''Alola League Manalo Conference''), also referred to as the '''Alola Pokémon League''' (Japanese: '''アローラポケモンリーグ''' ''Alola Pokémon League''), is the [[Alola League]] general [[Pokémon League Conference|championship competition]] founded by {{an|Professor Kukui}}. It is intended to be a replacement for an old, abandoned part of the [[island challenge]] ritual in which trial-goers battled at the peak of [[Mount Lanakila]].

It was officially unveiled in ''[[SM115|The Dealer of Destruction!]]'' during a press conference held on [[Aether Paradise]]. The tournament is held at the [[SM127|recently completed]] [[Manalo Stadium]], and is sponsored in part by the four [[island kahuna]]s of [[Alola]] and {{an|Lusamine}}, the president of the [[Aether Foundation]].

Unlike previous League tournaments, in which {{pkmn|Trainer}}s were required to collect a given number of [[Gym]] [[Badge]]s in order to sign up, the Manalo Conference has no entry requirements, meaning that any willing Trainer is allowed to enter.

The tournament began in ''[[SM129|Battle Royal 151!]]'' and concluded in ''[[SM139|Enter the Champion!]]'', with the award ceremony being interrupted by the appearance of three {{p|Guzzlord}}. The winner was declared as the first {{pkmn|Champion}} of Alola. Originally, the winner was meant to battle the Masked Royal in an {{wp|exhibition game|exhibition match}} afterwards, but when the Masked Royal's true identity was exposed to the public, Professor Kukui became the Champion's opponent in the exhibition match instead. The exhibition match started in ''[[SM141|Exhibition Unmasked!]]'' and concluded in ''[[SM144|From Z to Shining Z!]]'', bringing the Manalo Conference to an end.

==Competition==
===Opening ceremonies===
Before the competition starts, a party is held where contestants can interact with one another. Professor Kukui welcomes the participants and shows a video of Masked Royal explaining how the preliminary round works.

===Rounds===
====Preliminaries====
All of the participating Trainers compete in a [[Battle Royal]]. Only the last 16 whose Pokémon remain standing at the end advance to the next round. The battles are [[Battle judge|refereed]] by the four [[island kahuna]]s of [[Alola]]—[[Hala]], [[Olivia]], [[Nanu]], and [[Hapu]].
[[File:Alola League Round 1.png|260px|thumb|The 16 contestants in the first round]]
====Round of 16====
The first round consists of one-on-one {{pkmn|battle|Single Battles}}. The 16 Trainers are randomly matched up by a computer. The winners advance to the quarterfinals. Each of the island kahunas referees two consecutive battles.

====Quarterfinals====
The quarterfinals consist of one-on-one Single Battles. The eight Trainers are randomly matched up by a computer. The winners advance to the semifinals. Each of the island kahunas referees one of the battles.

====Semifinals====
The semifinals consist of two-on-two Single Battles. The four Trainers are randomly matched up by a computer. The winners advance to the finals. A random island kahuna is selected before each battle to referee it.

[[File:Alola League Scoreboard.png|260px|thumb|The scoreboard used during the Exhibition Match]]
====Finals====
The finals consist of a three-on-three Single Battle refereed by {{an|Professor Kukui}}. The winner will be declared the winner of the Manalo Conference and is allowed to have an exhibition battle with the Masked Royal.

====Exhibition Match====
The exhibition battle consists of a [[Full Battle]] between the newly crowned Champion and Professor Kukui (originally planned to be a one-on-one with Kukui appearing as the Masked Royal), refereed by Hala. The result of the battle has no bearing on the winner's status.
{{-}}

==Known contestants==
[[File:Ash winning.png|250px|thumb|Ash, the winner, with the Manalo Championship Trophy]]
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{alola color}}; border: 3px solid #{{alola color dark}}; width: 30%;"
|-
! style="background:#{{alola color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}
! style="background:#{{alola color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Place
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Ash}}
| [[SM139|Winner]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{an|Gladion}}
| [[SM139|Runner-Up]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Guzma]]
| [[SM137|Top 4]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{an|Kiawe}}
| [[SM136|Top 4]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{an|Lana}}
| [[SM134|Top 8]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{an|Sophocles}}
| [[SM134|Top 8]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hau]]
| [[SM133|Top 8]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[James|"Jamesio"]]
| [[SM132|Top 8]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{an|Lillie}}
| [[SM131|Top 16]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Acerola]]
| [[SM131|Top 16]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Jessie|"Jessina"]]
| [[SM131|Top 16]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mina]]
| [[SM131|Top 16]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{an|Mallow}}
| [[SM130|Top 16]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Samson Oak|Samson]]
| [[SM130|Top 16]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Ilima]]
| [[SM129|Top 16]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{an|Faba}}
| [[SM130|Top 16]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kahili]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Oluolu]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Master fisherman]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[DJ Leo]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Plumeria]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Tupp]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Zipp]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Rapp]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mad Magmar]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mr. Electric]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pikala]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Hiroki]]
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | [[SM129|Top 151]]
|}

===Bracket===
{{16TeamBracket
| group1=Round of 16
| group2=Quarterfinals
| group3=Semifinals
| group4=Finals
| score-width=150px

| RD1-team01='''{{Ash}}'''
| RD1-score01={{MS/HOME|0808|Ash's Meltan}}
| RD1-team02=''{{an|Faba}}''
| RD1-score02={{MSP/HOME|0097|Hypno}}

| RD1-team03='''[[Hau]]'''
| RD1-score03={{MSP/HOME|0026A|Raichu}}
| RD1-team04=''[[Samson Oak|Samson]]''
| RD1-score04={{MSP/HOME|0103A|Exeggutor}}

| RD1-team05=''[[Ilima]]''
| RD1-score05={{MSP/HOME|0115M|Kangaskhan}}
| RD1-team06='''[[Guzma]]'''
| RD1-score06={{MSP/HOME|0212|Scizor}}

| RD1-team07=''{{an|Mallow}}''
| RD1-score07={{MS/HOME|0763|Mallow's Tsareena}}
| RD1-team08='''{{an|Lana}}'''
| RD1-score08={{MS/HOME|0730|Lana's Primarina}}

| RD1-team09='''{{an|Kiawe}}'''
| RD1-score09={{MS/HOME|0105A|Kiawe's Marowak}}
| RD1-team10=''[[Acerola]]''
| RD1-score10={{MSP/HOME|0094|Gengar}}

| RD1-team11='''{{an|Sophocles}}'''
| RD1-score11={{MS/HOME|0738|Sophocles's Vikavolt}}
| RD1-team12=''[[Mina]]''
| RD1-score12={{MSP/HOME|0743|Ribombee}}

| RD1-team13=''{{an|Lillie}}''
| RD1-score13={{MS/HOME|0037A|Snowy}}
| RD1-team14='''{{an|Gladion}}'''
| RD1-score14={{MS/HOME|0197|Gladion's Umbreon}}

| RD1-team15=''[[Jessie|"Jessina"]]''
| RD1-score15={{MS/HOME|0202|Jessie's Wobbuffet}}
| RD1-team16='''[[James|"Jamesio"]]'''
| RD1-score16={{MS/HOME|0747|James's Mareanie}}

| RD2-team01='''{{Ash}}'''
| RD2-score01={{MS/HOME|0722|Ash's Rowlet}}
| RD2-team02=''[[Hau]]''
| RD2-score02={{MSP/HOME|0724|Decidueye}}

| RD2-team03='''[[Guzma]]'''
| RD2-score03={{MSP/HOME|0768|Golisopod}}
| RD2-team04=''{{an|Lana}}
| RD2-score04={{MS/HOME|0730|Lana's Primarina}}

| RD2-team05='''{{an|Kiawe}}'''
| RD2-score05={{MS/HOME|0006|Kiawe's Charizard}}
| RD2-team06=''{{an|Sophocles}}''
| RD2-score06={{MS/HOME|0738|Sophocles's Vikavolt}}

| RD2-team07='''{{an|Gladion}}'''
| RD2-score07={{MS/HOME|0745Mn|Gladion's Lycanroc}}
| RD2-team08=''[[James|"Jamesio"]]''
| RD2-score08={{MS/HOME|0747|James's Mareanie}}

| RD3-team01='''{{Ash}}'''
| RD3-score01={{MS/HOME|0726|Ash's Torracat}}{{MS/HOME|0025|Ash's Pikachu}}
| RD3-team02=''[[Guzma]]''
| RD3-score02={{MSP/HOME|0212|Scizor}}{{MSP/HOME|0768|Golisopod}}

| RD3-team03=''{{an|Kiawe}}''
| RD3-score03={{MS/HOME|0105A|Kiawe's Marowak}}{{MS/HOME|0776|Kiawe's Turtonator}}
| RD3-team04='''{{an|Gladion}}'''
| RD3-score04={{MS/HOME|0745Mn|Gladion's Lycanroc}}{{MS/HOME|0773Fire|Gladion's Silvally}}

| RD4-team01='''{{Ash}}'''
| RD4-score01={{MS/HOME|0809|Ash's Melmetal}}{{MS/HOME|0025|Ash's Pikachu}}{{MS/HOME|0745D|Ash's Lycanroc}}
| RD4-team02=''{{an|Gladion}}''
| RD4-score02={{MS/HOME|0773Fighting|Gladion's Silvally}}{{MS/HOME|0571|Gladion's Zoroark}}{{MS/HOME|0745Mn|Gladion's Lycanroc}}
|}}

====Exhibition Match====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{colorschemelight|Alola}}; border: 3px solid #{{colorschemedark|Alola}}"
|-
! {{color2|000|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}
! Pokémon
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Result
|-
| style="background:#FFF" | {{Ash}}
| style="background:#FFF" | {{MS/HOME|0726|Ash's Incineroar}} {{tt|→|Evolves}} {{MS/HOME|0727|Ash's Incineroar}}{{MS/HOME|0745D|Ash's Lycanroc}}{{MS/HOME|0722|Ash's Rowlet}}{{MS/HOME|0025A|Ash's Pikachu}}{{MS/HOME|0809|Ash's Melmetal}}{{MS/HOME|0804|Ash's Naganadel}}
| style="background:#FFF" | Win
|-
| style="background:#FFF" | {{an|Professor Kukui|Professor Kukui}}
| style="background:#FFF" | {{MS/HOME|0727|Professor Kukui's Incineroar}}{{MSP/HOME|0628|Braviary}}{{MSP/HOME|0003|Venusaur}}{{MSP/HOME|0395|Empoleon}}{{MSP/HOME|0448|Lucario}}{{MS/HOME|0785|Guardian deities (anime)#Tapu Koko}}{{tt|*|Substitution}}
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Loss
|}

==Trivia==
* This is the only [[Pokémon League Conference]] where:
** Any of [[Ash's friends]], [[Jessie]], [[James]], members of another [[villainous team]], and a [[Pokémon Professor]] have participated.
** Every named participant is a character who debuted before the start of the tournament.
** {{pkmn|Trainer}}s can enter without having to meet any specific requirements.
** The usage of [[wild Pokémon]] is allowed.
** An {{wp|exhibition game|exhibition battle}} is part of the ceremonies.
** [[Full Battle]]s are not featured as a part of the tournament, barring the exhibition match.
** Every {{pkmn|battle}} is at least partially shown.
** {{Ash}} has won.
*** Ash had previously won the [[Orange League]], although it was not a League Conference.
** Ash has had more than one {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} [[Evolution|evolve]] during the course of it.
* The Manalo Conference is the League Conference where Ash has placed the highest, ranking as the winner. This surpasses his preceding runner-up position in the [[Lumiose Conference]].
* This tournament has 27 named contestants, more than any other Pokémon League Conference.
* The Manalo Conference having a total of 151 competitors could be a reference to the {{cat|Generation I Pokémon|original 151 Pokémon}} of [[Generation I]].
* The fake names and [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|disguises]] Jessie and James use while participating in the tournament are based on [[Sina]] and [[Dexio]]'s names and designs from the [[Alola]]-based [[Generation VII]] games.
* This is the longest Pokémon League Conference to date, lasting 16 episodes (11 if the post-finals episodes aren't counted).
* The exhibition match against Professor Kukui is a [[List of cross-canon references|reference]] to the {{pkmn|Champion}} battle from [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]], where [[Professor Kukui]] serves as the {{player}}'s final opponent at the {{al|Pokémon League}}. Also, {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}}'s participation in the battle could be a reference to the battle against it in the same games.
* This is the final League Conference to date where Ash participates in.

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{alola color}}|bordercolor={{alola color light}}
|de=Alola-Liga
|es=Liga Pokémon de Alola
|fr=Ligue d'Alola
|he=וועידת מנלאו ''V’eedat Manalo''
|it=Lega Pokémon di Alola
|nl=Manalo Conference
|pl=Konferencji Manalo
|pt_br=Conferência de Manalo
|pt_eu=Manalo Conference
|sv=Manalo-konferensen
|tr=Manalo Konferansı
}}

==See also==
* [[National Ash Ketchum Day]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

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{{Project Anime notice|no}}

[[Category:Pokémon League Conferences]]
[[Category:Alola competitions]]

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[[it:Lega Pokémon di Alola (serie animata)]]
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[[zh:玛纳罗大会]]

Manalo Conference

2024-01-17T03:39:49Z

ArrowMcLarenSP: /* First round */

[[File:Manalo Stadium.png|thumb|250px|The setting for the competition]]
[[File:Alola League logo.png|thumb|250px|The logo of the competition]]
The '''Manalo Conference'''<ref>[https://pokemon.gamespress.com/ASH-KETCHUM-BECOMES-WORLD-CHAMPION "ASH KETCHUM BECOMES WORLD CHAMPION" - The Pokémon Company International Official Press Site]</ref> (Japanese: '''アローラリーグ・マナーロ大会''' ''Alola League Manalo Conference''), also referred to as the '''Alola Pokémon League''' (Japanese: '''アローラポケモンリーグ''' ''Alola Pokémon League''), is the [[Alola League]] general [[Pokémon League Conference|championship competition]] founded by {{an|Professor Kukui}}. It is intended to be a replacement for an old, abandoned part of the [[island challenge]] ritual in which trial-goers battled at the peak of [[Mount Lanakila]].

It was officially unveiled in ''[[SM115|The Dealer of Destruction!]]'' during a press conference held on [[Aether Paradise]]. The tournament is held at the [[SM127|recently completed]] [[Manalo Stadium]], and is sponsored in part by the four [[island kahuna]]s of [[Alola]] and {{an|Lusamine}}, the president of the [[Aether Foundation]].

Unlike previous League tournaments, in which {{pkmn|Trainer}}s were required to collect a given number of [[Gym]] [[Badge]]s in order to sign up, the Manalo Conference has no entry requirements, meaning that any willing Trainer is allowed to enter.

The tournament began in ''[[SM129|Battle Royal 151!]]'' and concluded in ''[[SM139|Enter the Champion!]]'', with the award ceremony being interrupted by the appearance of three {{p|Guzzlord}}. The winner was declared as the first {{pkmn|Champion}} of Alola. Originally, the winner was meant to battle the Masked Royal in an {{wp|exhibition game|exhibition match}} afterwards, but when the Masked Royal's true identity was exposed to the public, Professor Kukui became the Champion's opponent in the exhibition match instead. The exhibition match started in ''[[SM141|Exhibition Unmasked!]]'' and concluded in ''[[SM144|From Z to Shining Z!]]'', bringing the Manalo Conference to an end.

==Competition==
===Opening ceremonies===
Before the competition starts, a party is held where contestants can interact with one another. Professor Kukui welcomes the participants and shows a video of Masked Royal explaining how the preliminary round works.

===Rounds===
====Preliminaries====
All of the participating Trainers compete in a [[Battle Royal]]. Only the last 16 whose Pokémon remain standing at the end advance to the next round. The battles are [[Battle judge|refereed]] by the four [[island kahuna]]s of [[Alola]]—[[Hala]], [[Olivia]], [[Nanu]], and [[Hapu]].
[[File:Alola League Round 1.png|260px|thumb|The 16 contestants in the first round]]
====Round of 16====
The first round consists of one-on-one {{pkmn|battle|Single Battles}}. The 16 Trainers are randomly matched up by a computer. The winners advance to the quarterfinals. Each of the island kahunas referees two consecutive battles.

====Quarterfinals====
The quarterfinals consist of one-on-one Single Battles. The eight Trainers are randomly matched up by a computer. The winners advance to the semifinals. Each of the island kahunas referees one of the battles.

====Semifinals====
The semifinals consist of two-on-two Single Battles. The four Trainers are randomly matched up by a computer. The winners advance to the finals. A random island kahuna is selected before each battle to referee it.

[[File:Alola League Scoreboard.png|260px|thumb|The scoreboard used during the Exhibition Match]]
====Finals====
The finals consist of a three-on-three Single Battle refereed by {{an|Professor Kukui}}. The winner will be declared the winner of the Manalo Conference and is allowed to have an exhibition battle with the Masked Royal.

====Exhibition Match====
The exhibition battle consists of a [[Full Battle]] between the newly crowned Champion and Professor Kukui (originally planned to be a one-on-one with Kukui appearing as the Masked Royal), refereed by Hala. The result of the battle has no bearing on the winner's status.
{{-}}

==Known contestants==
[[File:Ash winning.png|250px|thumb|Ash, the winner, with the Manalo Championship Trophy]]
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{alola color}}; border: 3px solid #{{alola color dark}}; width: 30%;"
|-
! style="background:#{{alola color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}
! style="background:#{{alola color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Place
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Ash}}
| [[SM139|Winner]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{an|Gladion}}
| [[SM139|Runner-Up]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Guzma]]
| [[SM137|Top 4]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{an|Kiawe}}
| [[SM136|Top 4]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{an|Lana}}
| [[SM134|Top 8]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{an|Sophocles}}
| [[SM134|Top 8]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hau]]
| [[SM133|Top 8]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[James|"Jamesio"]]
| [[SM132|Top 8]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{an|Lillie}}
| [[SM131|Top 16]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Acerola]]
| [[SM131|Top 16]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Jessie|"Jessina"]]
| [[SM131|Top 16]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mina]]
| [[SM131|Top 16]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{an|Mallow}}
| [[SM130|Top 16]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Samson Oak|Samson]]
| [[SM130|Top 16]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Ilima]]
| [[SM129|Top 16]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{an|Faba}}
| [[SM130|Top 16]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kahili]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Oluolu]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Master fisherman]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[DJ Leo]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Plumeria]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Tupp]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Zipp]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Rapp]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mad Magmar]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mr. Electric]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pikala]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Hiroki]]
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | [[SM129|Top 151]]
|}

===Bracket===
{{16TeamBracket
| group1=First Round
| group2=Quarterfinals
| group3=Semifinals
| group4=Finals
| score-width=150px

| RD1-team01='''{{Ash}}'''
| RD1-score01={{MS/HOME|0808|Ash's Meltan}}
| RD1-team02=''{{an|Faba}}''
| RD1-score02={{MSP/HOME|0097|Hypno}}

| RD1-team03='''[[Hau]]'''
| RD1-score03={{MSP/HOME|0026A|Raichu}}
| RD1-team04=''[[Samson Oak|Samson]]''
| RD1-score04={{MSP/HOME|0103A|Exeggutor}}

| RD1-team05=''[[Ilima]]''
| RD1-score05={{MSP/HOME|0115M|Kangaskhan}}
| RD1-team06='''[[Guzma]]'''
| RD1-score06={{MSP/HOME|0212|Scizor}}

| RD1-team07=''{{an|Mallow}}''
| RD1-score07={{MS/HOME|0763|Mallow's Tsareena}}
| RD1-team08='''{{an|Lana}}'''
| RD1-score08={{MS/HOME|0730|Lana's Primarina}}

| RD1-team09='''{{an|Kiawe}}'''
| RD1-score09={{MS/HOME|0105A|Kiawe's Marowak}}
| RD1-team10=''[[Acerola]]''
| RD1-score10={{MSP/HOME|0094|Gengar}}

| RD1-team11='''{{an|Sophocles}}'''
| RD1-score11={{MS/HOME|0738|Sophocles's Vikavolt}}
| RD1-team12=''[[Mina]]''
| RD1-score12={{MSP/HOME|0743|Ribombee}}

| RD1-team13=''{{an|Lillie}}''
| RD1-score13={{MS/HOME|0037A|Snowy}}
| RD1-team14='''{{an|Gladion}}'''
| RD1-score14={{MS/HOME|0197|Gladion's Umbreon}}

| RD1-team15=''[[Jessie|"Jessina"]]''
| RD1-score15={{MS/HOME|0202|Jessie's Wobbuffet}}
| RD1-team16='''[[James|"Jamesio"]]'''
| RD1-score16={{MS/HOME|0747|James's Mareanie}}

| RD2-team01='''{{Ash}}'''
| RD2-score01={{MS/HOME|0722|Ash's Rowlet}}
| RD2-team02=''[[Hau]]''
| RD2-score02={{MSP/HOME|0724|Decidueye}}

| RD2-team03='''[[Guzma]]'''
| RD2-score03={{MSP/HOME|0768|Golisopod}}
| RD2-team04=''{{an|Lana}}
| RD2-score04={{MS/HOME|0730|Lana's Primarina}}

| RD2-team05='''{{an|Kiawe}}'''
| RD2-score05={{MS/HOME|0006|Kiawe's Charizard}}
| RD2-team06=''{{an|Sophocles}}''
| RD2-score06={{MS/HOME|0738|Sophocles's Vikavolt}}

| RD2-team07='''{{an|Gladion}}'''
| RD2-score07={{MS/HOME|0745Mn|Gladion's Lycanroc}}
| RD2-team08=''[[James|"Jamesio"]]''
| RD2-score08={{MS/HOME|0747|James's Mareanie}}

| RD3-team01='''{{Ash}}'''
| RD3-score01={{MS/HOME|0726|Ash's Torracat}}{{MS/HOME|0025|Ash's Pikachu}}
| RD3-team02=''[[Guzma]]''
| RD3-score02={{MSP/HOME|0212|Scizor}}{{MSP/HOME|0768|Golisopod}}

| RD3-team03=''{{an|Kiawe}}''
| RD3-score03={{MS/HOME|0105A|Kiawe's Marowak}}{{MS/HOME|0776|Kiawe's Turtonator}}
| RD3-team04='''{{an|Gladion}}'''
| RD3-score04={{MS/HOME|0745Mn|Gladion's Lycanroc}}{{MS/HOME|0773Fire|Gladion's Silvally}}

| RD4-team01='''{{Ash}}'''
| RD4-score01={{MS/HOME|0809|Ash's Melmetal}}{{MS/HOME|0025|Ash's Pikachu}}{{MS/HOME|0745D|Ash's Lycanroc}}
| RD4-team02=''{{an|Gladion}}''
| RD4-score02={{MS/HOME|0773Fighting|Gladion's Silvally}}{{MS/HOME|0571|Gladion's Zoroark}}{{MS/HOME|0745Mn|Gladion's Lycanroc}}
|}}

====Exhibition Match====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{colorschemelight|Alola}}; border: 3px solid #{{colorschemedark|Alola}}"
|-
! {{color2|000|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}
! Pokémon
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Result
|-
| style="background:#FFF" | {{Ash}}
| style="background:#FFF" | {{MS/HOME|0726|Ash's Incineroar}} {{tt|→|Evolves}} {{MS/HOME|0727|Ash's Incineroar}}{{MS/HOME|0745D|Ash's Lycanroc}}{{MS/HOME|0722|Ash's Rowlet}}{{MS/HOME|0025A|Ash's Pikachu}}{{MS/HOME|0809|Ash's Melmetal}}{{MS/HOME|0804|Ash's Naganadel}}
| style="background:#FFF" | Win
|-
| style="background:#FFF" | {{an|Professor Kukui|Professor Kukui}}
| style="background:#FFF" | {{MS/HOME|0727|Professor Kukui's Incineroar}}{{MSP/HOME|0628|Braviary}}{{MSP/HOME|0003|Venusaur}}{{MSP/HOME|0395|Empoleon}}{{MSP/HOME|0448|Lucario}}{{MS/HOME|0785|Guardian deities (anime)#Tapu Koko}}{{tt|*|Substitution}}
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Loss
|}

==Trivia==
* This is the only [[Pokémon League Conference]] where:
** Any of [[Ash's friends]], [[Jessie]], [[James]], members of another [[villainous team]], and a [[Pokémon Professor]] have participated.
** Every named participant is a character who debuted before the start of the tournament.
** {{pkmn|Trainer}}s can enter without having to meet any specific requirements.
** The usage of [[wild Pokémon]] is allowed.
** An {{wp|exhibition game|exhibition battle}} is part of the ceremonies.
** [[Full Battle]]s are not featured as a part of the tournament, barring the exhibition match.
** Every {{pkmn|battle}} is at least partially shown.
** {{Ash}} has won.
*** Ash had previously won the [[Orange League]], although it was not a League Conference.
** Ash has had more than one {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} [[Evolution|evolve]] during the course of it.
* The Manalo Conference is the League Conference where Ash has placed the highest, ranking as the winner. This surpasses his preceding runner-up position in the [[Lumiose Conference]].
* This tournament has 27 named contestants, more than any other Pokémon League Conference.
* The Manalo Conference having a total of 151 competitors could be a reference to the {{cat|Generation I Pokémon|original 151 Pokémon}} of [[Generation I]].
* The fake names and [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|disguises]] Jessie and James use while participating in the tournament are based on [[Sina]] and [[Dexio]]'s names and designs from the [[Alola]]-based [[Generation VII]] games.
* This is the longest Pokémon League Conference to date, lasting 16 episodes (11 if the post-finals episodes aren't counted).
* The exhibition match against Professor Kukui is a [[List of cross-canon references|reference]] to the {{pkmn|Champion}} battle from [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]], where [[Professor Kukui]] serves as the {{player}}'s final opponent at the {{al|Pokémon League}}. Also, {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}}'s participation in the battle could be a reference to the battle against it in the same games.
* This is the final League Conference to date where Ash participates in.

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{alola color}}|bordercolor={{alola color light}}
|de=Alola-Liga
|es=Liga Pokémon de Alola
|fr=Ligue d'Alola
|he=וועידת מנלאו ''V’eedat Manalo''
|it=Lega Pokémon di Alola
|nl=Manalo Conference
|pl=Konferencji Manalo
|pt_br=Conferência de Manalo
|pt_eu=Manalo Conference
|sv=Manalo-konferensen
|tr=Manalo Konferansı
}}

==See also==
* [[National Ash Ketchum Day]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{league}} 
{{anime competitions|alola}} 
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

[[Category:Pokémon League Conferences]]
[[Category:Alola competitions]]

[[de:Alola-Liga]]
[[es:Liga de Alola]]
[[it:Lega Pokémon di Alola (serie animata)]]
[[ja:アローラリーグ・マナーロ大会]]
[[zh:玛纳罗大会]]

Wyndon Stadium

2023-12-13T10:28:06Z

ArrowMcLarenSP: /* Trivia */

{{Town infobox
|name=Wyndon Stadium
|jpname=シュートスタジアム
|jptrans=Shoot Stadium
|region=Galar
|south=Wyndon
|image=Wyndon Stadium SwSh.png
|colordark={{Galar color dark}}
|colormed={{Galar color}}
|colorlight={{Galar color light}}
|generation=8
|map=Galar Wyndon Map.png
|mapsize=250px
}}
'''Wyndon Stadium''' (Japanese: '''シュートスタジアム''' ''Shoot Stadium'') is the official [[Gym|Stadium]] of [[Wyndon]]. The largest stadium in [[Galar]], Wyndon Stadium serves as the venue for the [[Galar League]]'s Champion Cup. It later becomes the site of the [[Galarian Star Tournament]].

==Items==
{{Itlisth|building}}
{{Itemlist|Dream Ball|From the [[Ball Guy]]|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{Itemlist|None|sprite=Galar Champion Ribbon VIII|size=30|Given to each Pokémon in the [[party]] upon entering the [[Hall of Fame]]|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display={{DL|List of Ribbons in the games|Galar Champion Ribbon}}}}
{{Itemlist|None|From the receptionist after winning the [[Galarian Star Tournament]] for the first time|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display={{pdollar}}1,000,000}}
{{Itlistfoot|building}}

===Ball Guy's rewards===
Each time the {{player}} wins a Champion Cup tournament or a [[Galarian Star Tournament]] during the post-game, the Ball Guy will give them one of the following rewards.

{{Itlisth|building}}
{{Itemlist|Wishing Piece|From the Ball Guy after the day's first tournament win|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Poké Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display={{i|Poké Ball}} ×100}}
{{Itemlist|Great Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display=[[Great Ball]] ×5}}
{{Itemlist|Ultra Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display=[[Ultra Ball]] ×5}}
{{Itemlist|Fast Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Level Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Lure Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Heavy Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Love Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Friend Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Moon Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Net Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display=[[Net Ball]] ×3}}
{{Itemlist|Nest Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display=[[Nest Ball]] ×3}}
{{Itemlist|Repeat Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display=[[Repeat Ball]] ×3}}
{{Itemlist|Timer Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display=[[Timer Ball]] ×3}}
{{Itemlist|Luxury Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display=[[Luxury Ball]] ×3}}
{{Itemlist|Dive Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display=[[Dive Ball]] ×3}}
{{Itemlist|Dusk Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display=[[Dusk Ball]] ×3}}
{{Itemlist|Heal Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display=[[Heal Ball]] ×3}}
{{Itemlist|Quick Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display=[[Quick Ball]] ×3}}
{{Itemlist|Beast Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Rare Candy|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display=[[Rare Candy]] ×1-3}}
{{Itemlist|Life Orb|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Toxic Orb|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Flame Orb|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Iron Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Nugget|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display=[[Nugget]] ×1-3}}
{{Itemlist|Big Nugget|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{Itlistfoot|building}}

===Gentleman's gifts===
A {{tc|Gentleman}} will appear here after paying him {{PDollar}}3,000 at the [[Fields of Honor]] station and will gift the player clothing if they own a {{p|Regidrago}} and/or {{p|Regieleki}}.

====Male clothing====
{{Clothing/8/header|scheme=Sword}}
{{Fashion/l2|Outerwear|Hoodie|Company Icon LASS|C × L|{{tt|0|Receive from a NPC in Wyndon Stadium After rescuing him at the Isle of Armor station}}}}
{{Fashion/l2|Legwear|Patterned Tights|Company Icon LASS|C × L|{{tt|0|Receive from a NPC in Wyndon Stadium After rescuing him at the Isle of Armor station}}}}
{{Fashion/l2|Outerwear|Hoodie|Company Icon LASS|Legendary R-D|{{tt|0|Receive from a NPC in Wyndon Stadium After if you own a Regidrago}}}}
{{Fashion/l2|Outerwear|Hoodie|Company Icon LASS|Legendary R-E|{{tt|0|Receive from a NPC in Wyndon Stadium After if you own a Regieleki}}}}
{{Fashion/footer|scheme=sword}}

====Female clothing====
{{Clothing/8/header|scheme=Shield}}
{{Fashion/l2|Outerwear|Hoodie|Company Icon LASS|C × L|{{tt|0|Receive from a NPC in Wyndon Stadium After rescuing him at the Isle of Armor station}}}}
{{Fashion/l2|Legwear|Patterned Tights|Company Icon LASS|C × L|{{tt|0|Receive from a NPC in Wyndon Stadium After rescuing him at the Isle of Armor station}}}}
{{Fashion/l2|Outerwear|Hoodie|Company Icon LASS|Legendary R-D|{{tt|0|Receive from a NPC in Wyndon Stadium After if you own a Regidrago}}}}
{{Fashion/l2|Outerwear|Hoodie|Company Icon LASS|Legendary R-E|{{tt|0|Receive from a NPC in Wyndon Stadium After if you own a Regieleki}}}}
{{Fashion/footer|scheme=shield}}

==Trainers==
===Champion Cup===
Rather than facing an [[Elite Four]] like in other [[region]]s, the Champion Cup is a single-elimination tournament that determines who is eligible to challenge the {{pkmn|Champion}} for the title.

====Semifinals====
=====Round 1: Marnie=====
Marnie will [[Gigantamax]] her {{p|Grimmsnarl}} at the first opportunity.

{{Party/Single
|color={{dark color}}
|headcolor={{hall color light}}
|bordercolor={{dark color dark}}
|sprite=VSMarnie 2.png|size=150px
|prize={{PDollar}}7,840
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name={{color2|000|Marnie}}
|game=SwSh
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|pokemon=5}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=510
|pokemon=Liepard
|gender=female
|level=47
|type1=Dark
|ability=Prankster
|move1=Fake Out|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Torment|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Status
|move3=Nasty Plot|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Status
|move4=Snarl|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=454
|pokemon=Toxicroak
|gender=female
|level=47
|type1=Poison|type2=Fighting
|ability=Dry Skin
|move1=Venoshock|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Special
|move2=Sucker Punch|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Swagger|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=560
|pokemon=Scrafty
|gender=female
|level=47
|type1=Dark|type2=Fighting
|ability=Shed Skin
|move1=Swagger|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Scary Face|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Brick Break|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Crunch|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{dark color}}}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=877
|pokemon=Morpeko
|form=-Full
|gender=female
|level=48
|type1=Electric|type2=Dark
|ability=Hunger Switch
|move1=Bullet Seed|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Torment|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Status
|move3=Spark|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Bite|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=861
|pokemon=Grimmsnarl
|form=-Gigantamax
|gender=male
|level=49
|type1=Dark|type2=Fairy
|ability=Prankster
|move1=Spirit Break|move1type=Fairy|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Darkest Lariat|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Bulk Up|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Status
|move4=Torment|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====Round 2: Hop=====
Hop will [[Dynamax]] his [[starter Pokémon]] at the first opportunity.

{{MSP/8c|810|Grookey}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Grookey}}: 
{{Party/Single
|color={{sword color}}
|bordercolor={{sword color dark}}
|headcolor={{sword color dark}}
|sprite=VSHop 3.png
|size=150px
|prize={{pdollar}}5,880
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name={{color2|000|Hop}}
|game=SwSh
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|pokemon=5}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=832
|pokemon=Dubwool
|gender=male
|level=48
|type1=Normal
|ability=Steadfast
|move1=Cotton Guard|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Status
|move2=Reversal|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Body Slam|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Zen Headbutt|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=823
|pokemon=Corviknight
|gender=male
|level=48
|type1=Flying
|type2=Steel
|ability=Unnerve
|move1=Steel Wing|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Drill Peck|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Scary Face|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Swagger|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=871
|pokemon=Pincurchin
|gender=female
|level=47
|type1=Electric
|ability=Lightning Rod
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Poison Jab|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Curse|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Status}}
{{Party/Div|color={{sword color}}}}
| style="margin:auto" | {{Pokémon/8
|ndex=143
|pokemon=Snorlax
|gender=male
|level=47
|type1=Normal
|ability=Thick Fat
|move1=Heavy Slam|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=High Horsepower|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Hammer Arm|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=818
|pokemon=Inteleon
|gender=male
|level=49 {{color2|000|Dynamax}}
|type1=Water
|ability=Torrent
|move1=Snipe Shot|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special
|move2=Mud Shot|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Special
|move3=Icy Wind|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special
|move4=Dark Pulse|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}

{{MSP/8c|813|Scorbunny}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Scorbunny}}: 
{{Party/Single
|color={{sword color}}
|bordercolor={{sword color dark}}
|headcolor={{sword color dark}}
|sprite=VSHop 3.png
|size=150px
|prize={{pdollar}}5,880
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name={{color2|000|Hop}}
|game=SwSh
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|pokemon=5}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=832
|pokemon=Dubwool
|gender=male
|level=48
|type1=Normal
|ability=Steadfast
|move1=Cotton Guard|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Status
|move2=Reversal|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Body Slam|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Zen Headbutt|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=823
|pokemon=Corviknight
|gender=male
|level=48
|type1=Flying
|type2=Steel
|ability=Unnerve
|move1=Steel Wing|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Drill Peck|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Scary Face|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Swagger|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=871
|pokemon=Pincurchin
|gender=female
|level=47
|type1=Electric
|ability=Lightning Rod
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Poison Jab|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Curse|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Status}}
{{Party/Div|color={{sword color}}}}
| style="margin:auto" | {{Pokémon/8
|ndex=143
|pokemon=Snorlax
|gender=male
|level=47
|type1=Normal
|ability=Thick Fat
|move1=Heavy Slam|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=High Horsepower|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Hammer Arm|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=812
|pokemon=Rillaboom
|gender=male
|level=49 {{color2|000|Dynamax}}
|type1=Grass
|ability=Overgrow
|move1=Drum Beating|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Physical
|move2=High Horsepower|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Snarl|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Special
|move4=Uproar|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}

{{MSP/8c|816|Sobble}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Sobble}}: 
{{Party/Single
|color={{sword color}}
|bordercolor={{sword color dark}}
|headcolor={{sword color dark}}
|sprite=VSHop 3.png
|size=150px
|prize={{pdollar}}5,880
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name={{color2|000|Hop}}
|game=SwSh
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|pokemon=5}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=832
|pokemon=Dubwool
|gender=male
|level=48
|type1=Normal
|ability=Steadfast
|move1=Cotton Guard|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Status
|move2=Reversal|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Body Slam|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Zen Headbutt|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=823
|pokemon=Corviknight
|gender=male
|level=48
|type1=Flying
|type2=Steel
|ability=Unnerve
|move1=Steel Wing|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Drill Peck|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Scary Face|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Swagger|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=871
|pokemon=Pincurchin
|gender=female
|level=47
|type1=Electric
|ability=Lightning Rod
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Poison Jab|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Curse|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Status}}
{{Party/Div|color={{sword color}}}}
| style="margin:auto" | {{Pokémon/8
|ndex=143
|pokemon=Snorlax
|gender=male
|level=47
|type1=Normal
|ability=Thick Fat
|move1=Heavy Slam|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=High Horsepower|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Hammer Arm|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=815
|pokemon=Cinderace
|gender=male
|level=49 {{color2|000|Dynamax}}
|type1=Fire
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Pyro Ball|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Counter|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Gunk Shot|move3type=Poison|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Bounce|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

====Finals====
The Finals is a single-elimination tournament of the eight finalists: the player and all the Gym Leaders, minus [[Opal]]. All Trainers battled during the Finals will [[Gigantamax]] their last Pokémon at the first opportunity.

=====Bede=====
Before the Finals officially commence, Bede will suddenly enter the stadium and challenge the player.

{{Party/Single
|color={{fairy color}}
|headcolor={{fairy color light}}
|bordercolor={{fairy color dark}}
|sprite=VSBede 2.png|size=150px
|prize={{PDollar}}8,480
|class=Gym Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name={{color2|000|Bede}}
|game=SwSh
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|pokemon=4}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=303
|pokemon=Mawile
|gender=female
|level=51
|type1=Steel|type2=Fairy
|ability=Intimidate
|move1=Play Rough|move1type=Fairy|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Iron Head|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Crunch|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=282
|pokemon=Gardevoir
|gender=female
|level=51
|type1=Psychic|type2=Fairy
|ability=Synchronize
|move1=Dazzling Gleam|move1type=Fairy|move1cat=Special
|move2=Psychic|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special
|move3=Calm Mind|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move4=Wish|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Div|color={{fairy color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=078
|pokemon=Rapidash
|form=-Galar
|gender=male
|level=52
|type1=Psychic|type2=Fairy
|ability=Pastel Veil
|move1=Psycho Cut|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Take Down|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Dazzling Gleam|move3type=Fairy|move3cat=Special
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=858
|pokemon=Hatterene
|form=-Gigantamax
|gender=female
|level=53
|type1=Psychic|type2=Fairy
|ability=Anticipation
|move1=Psychic|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Special
|move2=Dazzling Gleam|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Special
|move3=Calm Mind|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move4=Mystical Fire|move4type=Fire|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====Round 1: Nessa=====
The player will battle Nessa during the first round. In addition, the following battles also take place:
* {{gameabbrev8|Sw}}: [[Bea]] vs. [[Gordie]] — Winner: Bea
* {{gameabbrev8|Sh}}: [[Allister]] vs. [[Melony]] — Winner: Allister
* [[Piers]] vs. [[Kabu]] — Winner: Piers
* [[Milo]] vs. [[Raihan]] — Winner: Raihan

{{Party/Single
|color={{water color}}
|bordercolor={{water color dark}}
|headcolor={{water color light}}
|sprite=VSNessa.png
|size=150px
|prize={{PDollar}}8,480
|class=Gym Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name={{color2|000|Nessa}}
|game=SwSh
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|pokemon=5}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=768
|pokemon=Golisopod
|gender=male
|level=51
|type1=Bug
|type2=Water
|ability=Emergency Exit
|move1=First Impression|move1type=Bug|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Liquidation|move2type=Water|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Swords Dance|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Shadow Claw|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=279
|pokemon=Pelipper
|gender=male
|level=51
|type1=Water
|type2=Flying
|ability=Drizzle
|move1=Roost|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Status
|move2=Air Slash|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Special
|move3=Water Pulse|move3type=Water|move3cat=Special
|move4=Tailwind|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=847
|pokemon=Barraskewda
|gender=female
|level=52
|type1=Water
|ability=Swift Swim
|move1=Liquidation|move1type=Water|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Throat Chop|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Ice Fang|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Drill Run|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{water color}}}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=119
|pokemon=Seaking
|gender=female
|level=52
|type1=Water
|ability=Swift Swim
|move1=Smart Strike|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Megahorn|move2type=Bug|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Aqua Ring|move3type=Water|move3cat=Status
|move4=Waterfall|move4type=Water|move4cat=Physical}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=834
|pokemon=Drednaw
|form=-Gigantamax
|gender=female
|level=53
|type1=Water
|type2=Rock
|ability=Shell Armor
|move1=Liquidation|move1type=Water|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Jaw Lock|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Rock Tomb|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Crunch|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====Round 2: Bea{{sup/8|Sw}}/Allister{{sup/8|Sh}}=====
The player will battle Bea{{sup/8|Sw}}/Allister{{sup/8|Sh}} during the second round. In addition, the following battle also takes place:
* [[Piers]] vs. [[Raihan]] — Winner: Raihan

{{Party/Single
|color={{fighting color}}
|bordercolor={{fighting color dark}}
|headcolor={{fighting color light}}
|sprite=VSBea.png
|size=150px
|prize={{PDollar}}8,640
|class=Gym Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name={{color2|000|Bea}}
|game=Sw
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|pokemon=5}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=701
|pokemon=Hawlucha
|gender=male
|level=52
|type1=Fighting
|type2=Flying
|ability=Limber
|move1=Flying Press|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=High Jump Kick|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Bounce|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=853
|pokemon=Grapploct
|gender=male
|level=52
|type1=Fighting
|ability=Limber
|move1=Octolock|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Status
|move2=Submission|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Bind|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Mega Punch|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=865
|pokemon=Sirfetch'd
|gender=male
|level=53
|type1=Fighting
|ability=Steadfast
|move1=Leaf Blade|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Slam|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Brick Break|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Brutal Swing|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{fighting color}}}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=870
|pokemon=Falinks
|gender=
|level=53
|type1=Fighting
|ability=Battle Armor
|move1=No Retreat|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Status
|move2=Bulk Up|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Status
|move3=Close Combat|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Rock Tomb|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=068
|pokemon=Machamp
|form=-Gigantamax
|gender=female
|level=54
|type1=Fighting
|ability=Guts
|move1=Cross Chop|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Revenge|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Fire Punch|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Strength|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}
{{-}}
{{Party/Single
|color={{ghost color}}
|bordercolor={{ghost color dark}}
|headcolor={{ghost color light}}
|sprite=VSAllister.png
|size=150px
|prize={{PDollar}}8,640
|class=Gym Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name={{color2|000|Allister}}
|game=Sh
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|pokemon=5}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=477
|pokemon=Dusknoir
|gender=male
|level=52
|type1=Ghost
|ability=Pressure
|move1=Shadow Punch|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Thunder Punch|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Rock Tomb|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Disable|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=609
|pokemon=Chandelure
|gender=male
|level=52
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Fire
|ability=Flash Fire
|move1=Shadow Ball|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special
|move2=Mystical Fire|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special
|move3=Will-O-Wisp|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=864
|pokemon=Cursola
|gender=male
|level=53
|type1=Ghost
|ability=Weak Armor
|move1=Hex|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special
|move2=Strength Sap|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Status
|move3=Ancient Power|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Special
|move4=Amnesia|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Div|color={{ghost color}}}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=855
|pokemon=Polteageist
|level=53
|type1=Ghost
|ability=Weak Armor
|move1=Shadow Ball|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special
|move2=Protect|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Nasty Plot|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Status
|move4=Giga Drain|move4type=Grass|move4cat=Special}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=094
|pokemon=Gengar
|form=-Gigantamax
|gender=male
|level=54
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Poison
|ability=Cursed Body
|move1=Shadow Ball|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special
|move2=Sludge Bomb|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Special
|move3=Dark Pulse|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Special
|move4=Hypnosis|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====Round 3: Raihan=====
The player will battle Raihan in the third round for the chance to challenge Leon for his Champion title.

{{Party/Single
|color={{dragon color}}
|headcolor={{dragon color light}}
|bordercolor={{dragon color dark}}
|sprite=VSRaihan.png
|size=150px
|class=Gym Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name={{color2|000|Raihan}}
|prize={{pdollar}}8,800
|game=SwSh
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|pokemon=5}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=324
|pokemon=Torkoal
|gender=male
|level=53
|type1=Fire
|ability=Drought
|move1=Lava Plume|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special
|move2=Body Press|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Solar Beam|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Special
|move4=Yawn|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=706
|pokemon=Goodra
|gender=female
|level=54
|type1=Dragon
|ability=Sap Sipper
|move1=Rain Dance|move1type=Water|move1cat=Status
|move2=Surf|move2type=Water|move2cat=Special
|move3=Thunder|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move4=Muddy Water|move4type=Water|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=776
|pokemon=Turtonator
|gender=male
|level=54
|type1=Fire
|type2=Dragon
|ability=Shell Armor
|move1=Sunny Day|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Status
|move2=Dragon Pulse|move2type=Dragon|move2cat=Special
|move3=Shell Trap|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Special
|move4=Fire Blast|move4type=Fire|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Div|color={{dragon color}}}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=330
|pokemon=Flygon
|gender=male
|level=54
|type1=Ground
|type2=Dragon
|ability=Levitate
|move1=Sandstorm|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Status
|move2=Dragon Claw|move2type=Dragon|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Crunch|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=884
|pokemon=Duraludon
|form=-Gigantamax
|gender=male
|level=55
|type1=Steel
|type2=Dragon
|ability=Light Metal
|move1=Dragon Claw|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Body Press|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Stone Edge|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Iron Head|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

====Championship Match====
Before the Champion Match between the player and [[Leon]] begins, [[Rose]] will suddenly interrupt the tournament via a broadcast, announcing that he has brought about the [[Darkest Day]]. The battle against Leon will recommence after the player has defeated {{p|Eternatus}}.

{{MSP/8c|810|Grookey}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Grookey}}: 
{{Party/Single
|color=6C62A1
|bordercolor=761724
|headcolor=F7DD98
|sprite=VSLeon.png|size=150px
|prize={{PDollar}}15,600
|class=Champion
|classlink=Pokémon Champion
|name={{color2|000|Leon}}
|game=SwSh
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=681
|pokemon=Aegislash
|form=-Shield
|level=62
|gender=male
|type1=Steel|type2=Ghost
|ability=Stance Change
|move1=King's Shield|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Status
|move2=Shadow Ball|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Special
|move3=Sacred Sword|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Flash Cannon|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=887
|pokemon=Dragapult
|level=62
|gender=male
|type1=Dragon|type2=Ghost
|ability=Clear Body
|move1=Shadow Ball|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special
|move2=Flamethrower|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special
|move3=Thunderbolt|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move4=Dragon Breath|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=612
|pokemon=Haxorus
|level=63
|gender=female
|type1=Dragon
|ability=Mold Breaker
|move1=Poison Jab|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Iron Tail|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Outrage|move3type=Dragon|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color=6C62A1}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=537
|pokemon=Seismitoad
|level=64
|gender=female
|type1=Water|type2=Ground
|ability=Water Absorb
|move1=Toxic|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Status
|move2=Drain Punch|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Liquidation|move3type=Water|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=815
|pokemon=Cinderace
|level=64
|gender=male
|type1=Fire
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Pyro Ball|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Feint|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Acrobatics|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=006
|pokemon=Charizard
|form=-Gigantamax
|level=65
|gender=male
|type1=Fire|type2=Flying
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Fire Blast|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special
|move2=Air Slash|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Special
|move3=Solar Beam|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Special
|move4=Ancient Power|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}

{{MSP/8c|813|Scorbunny}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Scorbunny}}: 
{{Party/Single
|color=6C62A1
|bordercolor=761724
|headcolor=F7DD98
|sprite=VSLeon.png|size=150px
|prize={{PDollar}}15,600
|class=Champion
|classlink=Pokémon Champion
|name={{color2|000|Leon}}
|game=SwSh
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=681
|pokemon=Aegislash
|form=-Shield
|level=62
|gender=male
|type1=Steel|type2=Ghost
|ability=Stance Change
|move1=King's Shield|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Status
|move2=Shadow Ball|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Special
|move3=Sacred Sword|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Flash Cannon|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=887
|pokemon=Dragapult
|level=62
|gender=male
|type1=Dragon|type2=Ghost
|ability=Clear Body
|move1=Shadow Ball|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special
|move2=Flamethrower|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special
|move3=Thunderbolt|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move4=Dragon Breath|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=612
|pokemon=Haxorus
|level=63
|gender=female
|type1=Dragon
|ability=Mold Breaker
|move1=Poison Jab|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Iron Tail|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Outrage|move3type=Dragon|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color=6C62A1}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=866
|pokemon=Mr. Rime
|level=64
|gender=male
|type1=Ice|type2=Psychic
|ability=Tangled Feet
|move1=Teeter Dance|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Psychic|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special
|move3=Freeze-Dry|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special
|move4=Thunderbolt|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=818
|pokemon=Inteleon
|level=64
|gender=male
|type1=Water
|ability=Torrent
|move1=Snipe Shot|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special
|move2=Dark Pulse|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Special
|move3=Mud Shot|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Special
|move4=Tearful Look|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=006
|pokemon=Charizard
|form=-Gigantamax
|level=65
|gender=male
|type1=Fire|type2=Flying
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Fire Blast|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special
|move2=Air Slash|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Special
|move3=Solar Beam|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Special
|move4=Ancient Power|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}

{{MSP/8c|816|Sobble}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Sobble}}: 
{{Party/Single
|color=6C62A1
|bordercolor=761724
|headcolor=F7DD98
|sprite=VSLeon.png|size=150px
|prize={{PDollar}}15,600
|class=Champion
|classlink=Pokémon Champion
|name={{color2|000|Leon}}
|game=SwSh
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|pokemon=6}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=681
|pokemon=Aegislash
|form=-Shield
|level=62
|gender=male
|type1=Steel|type2=Ghost
|ability=Stance Change
|move1=King's Shield|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Status
|move2=Shadow Ball|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Special
|move3=Sacred Sword|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Flash Cannon|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=887
|pokemon=Dragapult
|level=62
|gender=male
|type1=Dragon|type2=Ghost
|ability=Clear Body
|move1=Shadow Ball|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special
|move2=Flamethrower|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special
|move3=Thunderbolt|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move4=Dragon Breath|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=612
|pokemon=Haxorus
|level=63
|gender=female
|type1=Dragon
|ability=Mold Breaker
|move1=Poison Jab|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Iron Tail|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Outrage|move3type=Dragon|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color=6C62A1}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=464
|pokemon=Rhyperior
|level=64
|gender=male
|type1=Ground|type2=Rock
|ability=Solid Rock
|move1=Earthquake|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Stone Edge|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Megahorn|move3type=Bug|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Heat Crash|move4type=Fire|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=812
|pokemon=Rillaboom
|level=64
|gender=male
|type1=Grass
|ability=Overgrow
|move1=Drum Beating|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Knock Off|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=High Horsepower|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Endeavor|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=006
|pokemon=Charizard
|form=-Gigantamax
|level=65
|gender=male
|type1=Fire|type2=Flying
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Fire Blast|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special
|move2=Air Slash|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Special
|move3=Solar Beam|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Special
|move4=Ancient Power|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}

===Champion tournaments===
{{main|Wyndon Stadium/Champion tournaments}}
After completing the post-game story, the player can participate in Champion tournaments any time they want. In addition to various NPCs the player has met during the main game, several minor {{tc|Gym Challenger}}s also take part in these tournaments.

===Galarian Star Tournament===
{{main|Galarian Star Tournament}}
After completing both [[The Isle of Armor]] and [[The Crown Tundra]] stories, the player is allowed to compete in the Galarian Star Tournament at Wyndon Stadium, which consists of a [[Multi Battle]] elimination tournament with NPCs that the player has already met.

==In the spin-off games==
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
Artwork depicting Wyndon Stadium is seen in {{mas|Leon}} and {{mas|Gloria}}'s mindscapes.
{| style="background: #7B30B2; {{roundy}}; border: #7B30B2;"
|
{| style="background: #AB60E2; {{roundy}}; border: #AB60E2;"
|- style="text-align:center"
|
{| style="background: #{{fire color light}}; {{roundy}}; border: #{{fire color light}}; padding: 0px 5px 5px 5px"
|-
|<big>'''{{color2|000|Leon (Masters)#Charizard|Leon & Charizard}}'''</big>
|-
| [[File:Leon Mindscape.png|200px]]
|}
|
{| style="background: #AB60E2; {{roundy}}; border: #AB60E2;"
|- style="text-align:center"
|
{| style="background: #{{fire color light}}; {{roundy}}; border: #{{fire color light}}; padding: 0px 5px 5px 5px"
|-
|<big>'''{{color2|000|Gloria (Masters)#Cinderace|Gloria (Alt. 2) & Cinderace}}'''</big>
|-
| [[File:Gloria Alt 2 Mindscape.png|200px]]
|}
|}
|}
|}

==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Wyndon Stadium anime.png|thumb|250px|Wyndon Stadium in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
Wyndon Stadium first appeared in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]'', where it hosted the [[World Coronation Series]] {{pkmn|battle}} between [[Lance]] and {{an|Leon}}. {{Ash}}, [[Goh]], and {{TRT}} were in the audience and watched as Leon won the match with his {{TP|Leon|Charizard}}. After the battle, Team Rocket spotted a {{OBP|Drednaw|recurring}} outside the stadium and tried to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} it, only for it to suddenly [[Gigantamax]] and start attacking the stadium.

In the [[JN013|next episode]], Ash and Goh tried to battle the Drednaw, but their attacks were ineffective against it. However, after {{AP|Pikachu}} unexpectedly Gigantamaxed and Leon gave Ash advice, Drednaw was defeated and returned to its normal size. The next day, Leon invited Ash to a battle at the stadium, like he had requested earlier. The clash between Ash's Gigantamax Pikachu and Leon's Gigantamax Charizard ended in Leon's victory. Afterwards, Leon promised Ash that they'd have an official rematch one day.

In ''[[JN027|Toughing It Out!]]'', Ash and Goh returned to Wyndon Stadium to watch a World Coronation Series battle between Leon and [[Raihan]]. After Leon won the battle, Ash reiterated his goal to one day battle him. [[Rose|Chairman Rose]] was also present at the stadium for the match.

In ''[[JN099|Battling Turned Up to Eleven!]]'', Ash was designated to have a World Coronation Series match with [[Marnie]] at Wyndon Stadium. Although [[Team Yell]] initially fooled Ash into going to [[Spikemuth]] instead, [[Piers]] managed to take him to the stadium in time. While the battle between [[Ash's Gengar]] and Marnie's {{p|Grimmsnarl}} eventually ended in Ash's victory, Marnie's battle skills still impressed the audience and thus provided help in revitalizing her dilapidated hometown.

In ''[[JN100|Meeting Up with the Monarch!]]'', Ash visited Wyndon Stadium to watch a World Coronation Series match between Leon and [[Flint]]. After Leon had won the battle, Ash met up with him, and he invited Ash to come {{pkmn|training}} with him, which he happily accepted.

From ''[[JN115|Curtain Up! Fight the Fights!]]'' until ''[[JN132|Partners in Time!]]'', Wyndon Stadium served as the site of the [[Masters Eight Tournament]]. The tournament concluded with Ash triumphing over Leon in the finals, ending the Galar {{pkmn|Champion}}'s winning streak and making Ash the new Monarch.

===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
[[File:Wyndon Stadium TW.png|thumb|250px|Wyndon Stadium in [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]]]]
Wyndon Stadium first appeared in ''[[TW01|Letter]]'', where a battle between [[Bea]] and [[Leon]] was broadcast. After the battle ended in Leon's victory, [[Rose]] and [[Oleana]] took a [[Flying Taxi]] found outside the stadium and used it to travel from to a children's hospital.

In ''[[TW04|Early-Evening Waves]]'', [[Nessa]] was confronted by Rose in the stadium's locker room after losing a match against [[Milo]].

In ''[[TW05|Assistant]]'', Rose and Oleana flew over the stadium in a Flying Taxi while a battle between [[Gordie]] and [[Melony]] was taking place there.

In ''[[TW07|Sky]]'', Leon had an {{wp|Exhibition game|exhibition match}} with [[Raihan]] at Wyndon Stadium. {{gal|John}}, who had come to the stadium with Leon, was enthralled to witness Leon battling live, like he had always wanted, and decided to become a [[Pokémon Trainer]] himself one day.

In ''[[TW08|The Gathering of Stars]]'', Leon declared the commencement of the [[Galarian Star Tournament]] at Wyndon Stadium.

===Pokémon Evolutions===
[[File:Wyndon Stadium Evolutions.png|thumb|250px|Wyndon Stadium in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]]
Wyndon Stadium appeared in ''[[PE01|The Champion]]'', where [[Leon]] prepared for his Championship Match against {{ga|Victor}}. While in the locker room, Leon was doubting himself after having failed to stop the [[Darkest Day]], but his {{TP|Leon|Charizard}} managed to encourage him to step out onto the field.
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==In the manga==
[[File:Wyndon Stadium Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Wyndon Stadium in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Sword & Shield}}====
Wyndon Stadium first appeared in ''[[PASS25|Rumble!! The Horrific Darkest Day]]'', being one of the {{cat|Power Spots}} reacting to [[Rose|Chairman Rose]] starting the [[Darkest Day]].

In [[PASS43]], a few months after the Darkest Day had been stopped, the [[Galar League|Champion Cup]] semi-finals were underway at Wyndon Stadium, with [[Hop]] and [[Marnie]] competing for the right to battle [[Leon]]. The match ended soon after Marnie [[Gigantamax]]ed her {{p|Grimmsnarl}}, but the end result was not revealed.
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==In the TCG==
The following is a list of cards mentioning or featuring Wyndon Stadium in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
{{cardlist/header|Wyndon Stadium|Rainbow|char=yes}}
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{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Vivid Voltage|Leon|154}}|type=Supporter|standard=yes|enset=Vivid Voltage|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=154/185|jpset=Amazing Volt Tackle|jprarity=R|jpnum=094/100|enset2=Vivid Voltage|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=182/185|jpset2=Amazing Volt Tackle|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=110/100}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Vivid Voltage|Wyndon Stadium|161}}|type=Stadium|standard=yes|enset=Vivid Voltage|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum= 161/185|jpset=Amazing Volt Tackle|jprarity=U|jpnum=098/100}}
{{cardlist/footer|Rainbow}}

==Trivia==
* Wyndon Stadium appears to be based on {{wikipedia|Wembley Stadium}}, the stadium of the England national football team. Wyndon Stadium's design incorporates the Wembley Arch, a landmark of the stadium.
* A special variant of Wyndon Stadium was used for the [[2022 World Championships]]. This variant differs from the normal Wyndon Stadium due to the presence of [[Game Freak]] logos beneath the side {{wp|jumbotron}}s and World Championship logos on either side of the pitch and the walls, replacing the Galar League logo. In addition, the Galar League logos on the jumbotrons are replaced with the [[Poké Ball]] icons from the normal online battle background, with the coloration of the walls becoming red and white instead of the usual blue and red.

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'''Breathe In''' (Japanese: '''息をのむ''' ''Breathe In'') is the second episode of [[Pokémon: Paldean Winds]]. It was first released on [[The Pokémon Company]]'s official Japanese YouTube channel, [[The Pokémon Company International]]'s official English {{wp|YouTube}} channel on October 18, 2023.
{{spoilers}}
==Blurb==
==Plot==
==Major events==
==Characters==
===Humans===
*[[Ohara]]
*[[Aliquis]]
*[[Hohma]]
*[[Nemona]]
*[[Iono]] (cameo)
*Aliquis's older brother

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Fuecoco}} ([[Ohara]]'s)
* {{p|Meowscarada}} ([[Aliquis]]'s)
* {{p|Quaxly}} ([[Hohma]]'s)
* {{p|Kilowattrel}} ([[Nemona]]'s)
==Trivia==
*Hohma telling Aliquis that Meowscarada toughed out the attack so he wouldn't feel sad is a reference to the line seen in the core series games when the player's Pokémon at max [[Friendship|friendship]] survives an attack on 1 HP.
===Errors===

==In other languages==
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'''Breathe In''' (Japanese: '''息をのむ''' ''Breathe In'') is the second episode of [[Pokémon: Paldean Winds]]. It was first released on [[The Pokémon Company]]'s official Japanese YouTube channel, [[The Pokémon Company International]]'s official English {{wp|YouTube}} channel on October 18, 2023.
{{spoilers}}
==Blurb==
==Plot==
==Major events==
==Characters==
===Humans===
*[[Ohara]]
*[[Aliquis]]
*[[Hohma]]
*[[Nemona]]
*[[Iono]] (cameo)
*Aliquis's older brother

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Fuecoco}} ([[Ohara]]'s)
* {{p|Meowscarada}} ([[Aliquis]]'s)
* {{p|Quaxly}} ([[Hohma]]'s)
* {{p|Kilowattrel}} ([[Nemona]]'s)
==Trivia==
*Hohma telling Aliquis that Meowscarada toughed out the attack so he wouldn't feel said is a reference to the line seen in the core series games when the player's Pokémon at max [[Friendship|friendship]] survives an attack on 1 HP.
===Errors===

==In other languages==
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'''Breathe In''' (Japanese: '''息をのむ''' ''Breathe In'') is the second episode of [[Pokémon: Paldean Winds]]. It was first released on [[The Pokémon Company]]'s official Japanese YouTube channel, [[The Pokémon Company International]]'s official English {{wp|YouTube}} channel on October 18, 2023.
{{spoilers}}
==Blurb==
==Plot==
==Major events==
==Characters==
===Humans===
*[[Ohara]]
*[[Aliquis]]
*[[Hohma]]
*[[Nemona]]
*[[Iono]] (cameo)
*Aliquis's older brother

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Fuecoco}} ([[Ohara]]'s)
* {{p|Meowscarada}} ([[Aliquis]]'s)
* {{p|Quaxly}} ([[Hohma]]'s)
* {{p|Kilowattrel}} ([[Nemona]]'s)
==Trivia==
===Errors===

==In other languages==
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'''Mesagoza''' (Japanese: '''テーブルシティ''' ''Table City'') is the largest city in the [[Paldea]] [[region]], located in its geographical center. It is part of the {{DL|Paldea|South Province}}.

==Places of interest==
===Naranja Academy{{sup/9|S}}===
{{main|Naranja Academy}}
Naranja Academy is a school exclusive to {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Scarlet}}.

===Uva Academy{{sup/9|V}}===
{{main|Uva Academy}}
Uve Academy is a school exclusive to {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Violet}}.

===Chains===
====Artisan Bakery====
{{main|Artisan Bakery}}
Artisan Bakery is a chain store that sells various [[sandwich]] [[ingredient]]s and picks. It has three locations in Mesagoza: one is a across from the Mesagoza West Gate, one is southwest of the Mesagoza (West) [[Pokémon Center]], and one is north of the Mesagoza (West) Pokémon Center slightly across the flight of stairs.

====Bagin's====
{{main|Bagin's}}
Bagin's is a clothing retailer that specializes in selling [[Trainer customization|backpacks]]. It has one location in Mesagoza, at the northwest corner of the central plaza battle court.

====Barato's====
{{main|Barato's}}
Barato's is a restaurant chain that sells sweet and savory foods which provide {{DL|Sandwich|Meal Powers|Meal Powers}}. It has three locations in Mesagoza: one southwest of the Mesagoza (West) [[Pokémon Center]], one north of the Mesagoza (West) Pokémon Center up the flight of stairs, and one northwest of the Mesagoza (East) Pokémon Center at the base of a hill.

====Capbourg====
{{main|Capbourg}}
Capbourg is a clothing retailer that sells various types of [[Trainer customization|headwear]]. It has one location in Mesagoza, at the northeast corner of the central plaza battle court.

====Chansey Supply====
{{main|Chansey Supply}}
Chansey Supply is a chain store that sells {{DL|Item|Medicine|medicines}}, [[battle item]]s, and [[mint]]s. It has two locations in Mesagoza: one at the southeast corner of the central plaza battle court, and one west of the Mesagoza (East) [[Pokémon Center]].

====Chic Kebab====
{{main|Chic Kebab}}
Chic Kebab is a vending cart chain that sells grilled foods which provide {{DL|Sandwich|Meal Powers|Meal Powers}}. It has two locations in Mesagoza, one on either side of southern entrance to the central plaza battle court.

====Deli Cioso====
{{main|Deli Cioso}}
Deli Cioso is a chain store that sells various [[sandwich]] [[ingredient]]s. It has three locations in Mesagoza: one southeast of the Mesagoza West Gate, one southwest of the Mesagoza (West) [[Pokémon Center]], and one slightly northeast of the Mesagoza main entrance at the mouth of a street.

====Delibird Presents====
{{main|Delibird Presents}}
Delibird Presents is a chain store that sells [[battle item]]s, [[Poké Ball]]s, and certain [[evolution item]]s. It has three locations in Mesagoza: one northeast of the Mesagoza West Gate, one southeast of the Mesagoza West Gate, and one slightly northeast of the Mesagoza main entrance.

====Every Wich Way====
{{main|Every Wich Way}}
Every Wich Way is a restaurant chain that sells [[sandwich]]es which provide {{DL|Sandwich|Meal Powers|Meal Powers}}. It has five locations in Mesagoza:
*One northwest of the Mesagoza main entrance
*One next to the entrance to the [[Pokémon League (Paldea)|Pokémon League]]
*One northwest of the Mesagoza (East) [[Pokémon Center]], at the top of a hill
*Two northeast of the Mesagoza main entrance, one hidden in a plaza and one outside the same plaza

====Go-For-Broke Grill====
{{main|Go-For-Broke Grill}}
Go-For-Broke Grill is a restaurant chain that sells various savory dishes which provide {{DL|Sandwich|Meal Powers|Meal Powers}}. It has seven locations in Mesagoza:
*Three southwest of the Mesagoza (West) [[Pokémon Center]], one hidden in an alley, one overlooking the western battle court, and one in front of the southwestern park
*Two side-by-side along the eastern row of buildings before the southern entrance of the central plaza battle court
*One outside the eastern entrance to the central plaza battle court
*One northwest of the Mesagoza (East) Pokémon Center, at the base of a hill

====Kanto Crepes====
{{main|Kanto Crepes}}
Kanto Crepes is a vending cart chain that sells sweet crepes which provide {{DL|Sandwich|Meal Powers|Meal Powers}}. It has five locations in Mesagoza:
*Two at the southern entrance of the central plaza battle court, one on either side
*One behind the staircase to Naranja{{sup/9|S}}/Uva{{sup/9|V}} Academy
*One northwest of the Mesagoza (East) [[Pokémon Center]], at the top of a hill
*One west of the Mesagoza (East) Pokémon Center, in a park

====Picnic-Knacks====
{{main|Picnic-Knacks}}
Picnic-Knacks is a chain store that sells various [[picnic]] items and accessories. It has one location in Mesagoza, at the northwest corner of the central plaza battle court.

====Rough & Tough====
{{main|Rough & Tough}}
Rough & Tough is a clothing retailer that sells a wide variety of [[Trainer customization|clothing items]]. It has one location in Mesagoza, at the southeast corner of the central plaza battle court.

====Salon Renacer====
{{main|Salon Renacer}}
Salon Renacer is a barbershop franchise that offers [[Trainer customization|hairstyle changes]] for the {{player}}. It has one location in Mesagoza, at the northwest corner of the central plaza battle court.

====Seabreeze Café====
{{main|Seabreeze Café}}
Seabreeze Café is a restaurant chain that sells light fare which provide {{DL|Sandwich|Meal Powers|Meal Powers}}. It has nine locations in Mesagoza:
*Three close to the Mesagoza main entrance, two to the northwest and one to the northeast
*One just south of the Mesagoza (West) [[Pokémon Center]]
*Three in the central plaza battle court, two at the southwest corner and one at the southeast corner
*Two at the base of the staircase to Naranja{{sup/9|S}}/Uva{{sup/9|V}} Academy, one on either side

====Seafood Fresco====
{{main|Seafood Fresco}}
Seafood Fresco is a restaurant chain that mostly sells various seafood dishes which provide {{DL|Sandwich|Meal Powers|Meal Powers}}. It has four locations in Mesagoza: one southwest of the Mesagoza (West) [[Pokémon Center]], and three side-by-side along the western row of buildings before the southern entrance of the central plaza battle court.

====Smoochurro====
{{main|Smoochurro}}
Smoochurro is a vending cart chain that sells different types of churros which provide {{DL|Sandwich|Meal Powers|Meal Powers}}. It has one location in Mesagoza, south of the Mesagoza (East) [[Pokémon Center]].

====Sock Quarter====
{{main|Sock Quarter}}
Sock Quarter is a clothing retailer that sells different types of [[Trainer customization|socks and legwear]]. It has one location in Mesagoza, at the northeast corner of the central plaza battle court.

====Spec Shack====
{{main|Spec Shack}}
Spec Shack is a clothing retailer that specializes in selling [[Trainer customization|eyeglasses]]. It has one location in Mesagoza, at the northeast corner of the central plaza battle court.

====Sugar-N-Ice====
{{main|Sugar-N-Ice}}
Sugar-N-Ice is a vending cart chain that sells ice cream cones of various flavors which provide {{DL|Sandwich|Meal Powers|Meal Powers}}. It has seven locations in Mesagoza:
*One northwest of the Mesagoza main entrance
*One northwest of the Mesagoza (West) [[Pokémon Center]], next to the top of the stairs
*Two side-by-side before the southern entrance of the central plaza battle court
*Two northwest of the Mesagoza (East) Pokémon Center, at the top of a hill
*One southwest of the Mesagoza (East) Pokémon Center, in a park

====Sure Cans====
{{main|Sure Cans}}
Sure Cans is a chain store that sells [[sandwich]] [[ingredient]]s, mostly fruits and vegetables. It has two locations in Mesagoza: one west of the Mesagoza (West) [[Pokémon Center]], and one west of the Mesagoza (East) Pokémon Center.

====Zapaldea Footwear====
{{main|Zapaldea Footwear}}
Zapaldea Footwear is a clothing retailer that sells different types of [[Trainner customization|shoes]]. It has one location in Mesagoza, at the northeast corner of the central plaza battle court.

===Vending Machines===
There are several [[Vending Machine]]s located across the city:
*Slightly southwest of the western battle court
*At the base of another staircase east of the staircase to Naranja{{sup/9|S}}/Uva{{sup/9|V}} Academy
*Northwest of the Mesagoza (East) [[Pokémon Center]], at the top of a hill
{{shop|Vending Machines}}
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==Poké Mart==
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{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Great Ball|600|7=SV|size=40px|note=1 Badge}}|{{shopitem|Ultra Ball|800|7=SV|size=40px|note=5 Badges}}}}
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{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Repeat Ball|1,000|7=SV|size=40px|note=3 Badges}}|{{shopitem|Nest Ball|1,000|7=SV|size=40px|note=3 Badges}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Luxury Ball|3,000|7=SV|size=40px|note=4 Badges}}|{{shopitem|Dive Ball|1,000|7=SV|size=40px|note=5 Badges}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Quick Ball|1,000|7=SV|size=40px|note=6 Badges}}|{{shopitem|Dusk Ball|1,000|7=SV|size=40px|note=7 Badges}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Timer Ball|1,000|7=SV|size=40px|note=8 Badges}}|{{shopitem|Antidote|200|7=SV|size=40px}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Burn Heal|200|7=SV|size=40px}}|{{shopitem|Ice Heal|200|7=SV|size=40px}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Awakening|200|7=SV|size=40px}}|{{shopitem|Paralyze Heal|200|7=SV|size=40px}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Full Heal|400|7=SV|size=40px|note=7 Badges}}|{{shopitem|Revive|2,000|7=SV|size=40px}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Poké Doll|300|7=SV|size=40px}}}}
{{shopfooter}}



==Trainers==
===First visit===
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===After becoming {{pkmn|Champion}}===
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|move2=Drill Run|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Stone Edge|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Stealth Rock|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|game=SV
|ndex=706
|pokemon=Goodra
|level=65
|gender=female
|type1=Dragon
|ability=Sap Sipper
|move1=Dragon Pulse|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Special
|move2=Muddy Water|move2type=Water|move2cat=Special
|move3=Ice Beam|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special
|move4=Sludge Bomb|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|game=SV
|ndex=982
|pokemon=Dudunsparce
|img=HOME0982Th
|level=65
|gender=male
|type1=Normal
|ability=Serene Grace
|move1=Hyper Drill|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Drill Run|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Dragon Rush|move3type=Dragon|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Coil|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Div|color={{scarlet color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|game=SV
|ndex=968
|pokemon=Orthworm
|level=65
|gender=male
|type1=Steel
|ability=Earth Eater
|move1=Iron Tail|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Body Press|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Rock Blast|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|game=SV
|ndex=923
|pokemon=Pawmot
|level=65
|gender=male
|type1=Electric|type2=Fighting
|ability=Volt Absorb
|move1=Double Shock|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Close Combat|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Ice Punch|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|game=SV
|ndex=914
|pokemon=Quaquaval
|level=66
|gender=male
|type1=Water|type2=Fighting
|tera=Water
|ability=Torrent
|move1=Aqua Step|move1type=Water|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Brick Break|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Aerial Ace|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Ice Spinner|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

{{MSP/9|0909|Fuecoco}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Fuecoco}}: 
{{Party/Single
|color={{scarlet color}}
|bordercolor={{scarlet color dark}}
|headcolor={{scarlet color light}}
|sprite=VSNemona 2 S.png
|size=x100px
|prize=none
|class=Champion
|classlink=Pokémon Champion
|name=Nemona
|game=SV
|location=Mesagoza
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|game=SV
|ndex=745
|pokemon=Lycanroc
|level=65
|gender=female
|type1=Rock
|ability=Sand Rush
|move1=Accelerock|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Drill Run|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Stone Edge|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Stealth Rock|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|game=SV
|ndex=706
|pokemon=Goodra
|level=65
|gender=female
|type1=Dragon
|ability=Sap Sipper
|move1=Dragon Pulse|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Special
|move2=Muddy Water|move2type=Water|move2cat=Special
|move3=Ice Beam|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special
|move4=Sludge Bomb|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|game=SV
|ndex=982
|pokemon=Dudunsparce
|img=HOME0982Th
|level=65
|gender=male
|type1=Normal
|ability=Serene Grace
|move1=Hyper Drill|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Drill Run|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Dragon Rush|move3type=Dragon|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Coil|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Div|color={{scarlet color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|game=SV
|ndex=968
|pokemon=Orthworm
|level=65
|gender=male
|type1=Steel
|ability=Earth Eater
|move1=Iron Tail|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Body Press|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Rock Blast|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|game=SV
|ndex=923
|pokemon=Pawmot
|level=65
|gender=male
|type1=Electric|type2=Fighting
|ability=Volt Absorb
|move1=Double Shock|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Close Combat|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Ice Punch|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|game=SV
|ndex=908
|pokemon=Meowscarada
|level=66
|gender=male
|type1=Grass|type2=Dark
|tera=Grass
|ability=Overgrow
|move1=Flower Trick|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Thunder Punch|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Shadow Claw|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Play Rough|move4type=Fairy|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

{{MSP/9|0912|Quaxly}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Quaxly}}: 
{{Party/Single
|color={{scarlet color}}
|bordercolor={{scarlet color dark}}
|headcolor={{scarlet color light}}
|sprite=VSNemona 2 S.png
|size=x100px
|prize=none
|class=Champion
|classlink=Pokémon Champion
|name=Nemona
|game=SV
|location=Mesagoza
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|game=SV
|ndex=745
|pokemon=Lycanroc
|level=65
|gender=female
|type1=Rock
|ability=Sand Rush
|move1=Accelerock|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Drill Run|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Stone Edge|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Stealth Rock|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|game=SV
|ndex=706
|pokemon=Goodra
|level=65
|gender=female
|type1=Dragon
|ability=Sap Sipper
|move1=Dragon Pulse|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Special
|move2=Muddy Water|move2type=Water|move2cat=Special
|move3=Ice Beam|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special
|move4=Sludge Bomb|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|game=SV
|ndex=982
|pokemon=Dudunsparce
|img=HOME0982Th
|level=65
|gender=male
|type1=Normal
|ability=Serene Grace
|move1=Hyper Drill|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Drill Run|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Dragon Rush|move3type=Dragon|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Coil|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Div|color={{scarlet color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|game=SV
|ndex=968
|pokemon=Orthworm
|level=65
|gender=male
|type1=Steel
|ability=Earth Eater
|move1=Iron Tail|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Body Press|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Rock Blast|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|game=SV
|ndex=923
|pokemon=Pawmot
|level=65
|gender=male
|type1=Electric|type2=Fighting
|ability=Volt Absorb
|move1=Double Shock|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Close Combat|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Ice Punch|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|game=SV
|ndex=911
|pokemon=Skeledirge
|level=66
|gender=male
|type1=Fire|type2=Ghost
|tera=Fire
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Torch Song|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special
|move2=Earth Power|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Special
|move3=Shadow Ball|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Special
|move4=Snarl|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}

===Academy Ace Tournament===
{{main|Academy Ace Tournament#List of Trainers|Academy Ace Tournament → Trainers}}
[[Nemona]], [[Arven]], [[Penny]], and multiple Academy staff members can be battled in the [[Academy Ace Tournament]].

==In the anime==
[[File:Mesagoza anime.png|thumb|250px|Mesagoza in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
Mesagoza appeared in [[HZ009]], where [[Liko]], [[Roy]], [[Friede]], [[Orla]], and [[Mollie]] did some exploration and shopping in the city.

===Gallery===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #AD1519; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #630b57"
|- style="background:#FABD00"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Naranja Academy}}
| '''{{color2|000|Spec Shack}}'''
| '''{{color2|000|Zapaldea Footwear}}'''
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Sugar-N-Ice}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Naranja Academy anime.png|x130px]]
| [[File:Spec Shack anime.png|x130px]]
| [[File:Mesagoza Zapaldea Footwear anime.png|x130px]]
| [[File:Mesagoza Sugar N Ice anime.png|x130px]]
|}

==In the TCG==
[[File:MesagozaScarletViolet178.jpg|thumb|200px|Mesagoza in the TCG]]
{{main|Mesagoza (Scarlet & Violet 178)}}
'''Mesagoza''' was introduced as a {{TCG|Stadium card}} in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] during the English Scarlet & Violet Series (the Japanese Scarlet & Violet Era). It was first released in the Japanese {{TCG|Violet ex}} expansion and the English {{TCG|Scarlet & Violet}} expansion, with artwork by [[Oswaldo KATO]]. It allows players to flip a coin once during their turn. If heads, the player searches their deck for a Pokémon, reveals it, and puts it into their hand. Then, the player shuffles their deck.
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* Mesagoza is the most populous city currently known in the Pokémon world, with a population of 756.
* For the Video Game Championships division of the [[2023 World Championships]], a special variation of Mesagoza was used from the top 32 onwards. This special variation is festival themed, with the battles taking place at the city's battle court. Fireworks can be seen erupting from behind the school, and the Worlds exclusive battlefield features new camera shots specifically for the tournament. The camera shots introduced for the World Championships would later be added to regular online games in version 2.0.1.

===Origin===
{{main|Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Paldea|Pokémon world in relation to the real world → Paldea}}
Mesagoza looks like a combination of several Spanish cities and {{wp|Lisbon}}. Geographically, it is based on {{wp|Toledo, Spain|Toledo}} or {{wp|Madrid}}, two major cities in the center of Spain. The English name also references the city of {{wp|Zaragoza}}. It draws heavy inspiration from {{wp|Barcelona}}, notably with the similarities between [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}} and the {{wp|Sagrada Família}}, as well as several parts of the city being based on {{wp|Park Güell}} and its {{wp|Trencadís}} mosaics. The bridges that lead to the city resemble the {{wp|Puente de Alcántara}}, over the {{wp|Tagus}} river. The central plaza, architecture, pavement and streets around it seem to be inspired by Madrid, Lisbon, as well as the old towns of Toledo and Zaragoza.

====Name origin====
{| class="roundy" style="background: #FABD00; border: 3px solid #AD1519"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Japanese
| テーブルシティ ''Table City''
| From ''table''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English
| Mesagoza
| From ''{{wp|mesa}}'' (flat-topped rock formation; Spanish and Portuguese for table) and ''{{wp|Zaragoza}}''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| German
| Mesalona City
| From ''mesa'' and ''{{wp|Barcelona}}''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Spanish
| Ciudad Meseta
| From ''meseta'' (plateau) and ''{{wp|Meseta Central}}''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| French, Brazilian Portuguese
| Mesaledo
| From ''mesa'' and ''{{wp|Toledo, Spain|Toledo}}''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Italian
| Mesapoli
| From ''mesa'' and the suffix ''-poli'' (city)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
| 테이블시티 ''Table City''
| From its Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 桌台市 ''Zhuōtái Shì''
| rowspan="2" | From 桌 ''zhuō / cheuk'' (table), 台 ''tái / tòih'' (table; desk; platform), and 台地 ''táidì / tòihdeih'' ({{wp|Table (landform)|tableland}})
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 桌台市 ''Cheuktòih Síh''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Indonesian
| Kota Mesa
| From ''mesa''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Thai
| เทเบิลซิตี้ ''Table City''
| Transcription of its Japanese name
|}
{{-}}
{{Paldea}} 
{{Project Cities and Towns notice}}

[[Category:Paldea locations]]
[[Category:Scarlet and Violet locations]]
[[Category:Cities]]

[[de:Mesalona City]]
[[es:Ciudad Meseta]]
[[fr:Mesaledo]]
[[it:Mesapoli]]
[[ja:テーブルシティ]]
[[zh:桌台市]]

Wyndon Stadium

2023-09-14T02:08:30Z

ArrowMcLarenSP: /* Trivia */

{{Town infobox
|name=Wyndon Stadium
|jpname=シュートスタジアム
|jptrans=Shoot Stadium
|region=Galar
|south=Wyndon
|image=Wyndon Stadium SwSh.png
|colordark={{Galar color dark}}
|colormed={{Galar color}}
|colorlight={{Galar color light}}
|generation=8
|map=Galar Wyndon Map.png
|mapsize=250px
}}
'''Wyndon Stadium''' (Japanese: '''シュートスタジアム''' ''Shoot Stadium'') is the official [[Gym|Stadium]] of [[Wyndon]]. The largest stadium in [[Galar]], Wyndon Stadium serves as the venue for the [[Galar League]]'s Champion Cup. It later becomes the site of the [[Galarian Star Tournament]].

==Items==
{{Itlisth|building}}
{{Itemlist|Dream Ball|From the [[Ball Guy]]|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{Itemlist|None|sprite=Galar Champion Ribbon VIII|size=30|Given to each Pokémon in the [[party]] upon entering the [[Hall of Fame]]|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display={{DL|List of Ribbons in the games|Galar Champion Ribbon}}}}
{{Itemlist|None|From the receptionist after winning the [[Galarian Star Tournament]] for the first time|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display={{pdollar}}1,000,000}}
{{Itlistfoot|building}}

===Ball Guy's rewards===
Each time the {{player}} wins a Champion Cup tournament or a [[Galarian Star Tournament]] during the post-game, the Ball Guy will give them one of the following rewards.

{{Itlisth|building}}
{{Itemlist|Wishing Piece|From the Ball Guy after the day's first tournament win|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Poké Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display={{i|Poké Ball}} ×100}}
{{Itemlist|Great Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display=[[Great Ball]] ×5}}
{{Itemlist|Ultra Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display=[[Ultra Ball]] ×5}}
{{Itemlist|Fast Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Level Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Lure Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Heavy Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Love Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Friend Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Moon Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Net Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display=[[Net Ball]] ×3}}
{{Itemlist|Nest Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display=[[Nest Ball]] ×3}}
{{Itemlist|Repeat Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display=[[Repeat Ball]] ×3}}
{{Itemlist|Timer Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display=[[Timer Ball]] ×3}}
{{Itemlist|Luxury Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display=[[Luxury Ball]] ×3}}
{{Itemlist|Dive Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display=[[Dive Ball]] ×3}}
{{Itemlist|Dusk Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display=[[Dusk Ball]] ×3}}
{{Itemlist|Heal Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display=[[Heal Ball]] ×3}}
{{Itemlist|Quick Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display=[[Quick Ball]] ×3}}
{{Itemlist|Beast Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Rare Candy|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display=[[Rare Candy]] ×1-3}}
{{Itemlist|Life Orb|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Toxic Orb|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Flame Orb|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Iron Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Nugget|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display=[[Nugget]] ×1-3}}
{{Itemlist|Big Nugget|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{Itlistfoot|building}}

===Gentleman's gifts===
A {{tc|Gentleman}} will appear here after paying him {{PDollar}}3,000 at the [[Fields of Honor]] station and will gift the player clothing if they own a {{p|Regidrago}} and/or {{p|Regieleki}}.

====Male clothing====
{{Clothing/8/header|scheme=Sword}}
{{Fashion/l2|Outerwear|Hoodie|Company Icon LASS|C × L|{{tt|0|Receive from a NPC in Wyndon Stadium After rescuing him at the Isle of Armor station}}}}
{{Fashion/l2|Legwear|Patterned Tights|Company Icon LASS|C × L|{{tt|0|Receive from a NPC in Wyndon Stadium After rescuing him at the Isle of Armor station}}}}
{{Fashion/l2|Outerwear|Hoodie|Company Icon LASS|Legendary R-D|{{tt|0|Receive from a NPC in Wyndon Stadium After if you own a Regidrago}}}}
{{Fashion/l2|Outerwear|Hoodie|Company Icon LASS|Legendary R-E|{{tt|0|Receive from a NPC in Wyndon Stadium After if you own a Regieleki}}}}
{{Fashion/footer|scheme=sword}}

====Female clothing====
{{Clothing/8/header|scheme=Shield}}
{{Fashion/l2|Outerwear|Hoodie|Company Icon LASS|C × L|{{tt|0|Receive from a NPC in Wyndon Stadium After rescuing him at the Isle of Armor station}}}}
{{Fashion/l2|Legwear|Patterned Tights|Company Icon LASS|C × L|{{tt|0|Receive from a NPC in Wyndon Stadium After rescuing him at the Isle of Armor station}}}}
{{Fashion/l2|Outerwear|Hoodie|Company Icon LASS|Legendary R-D|{{tt|0|Receive from a NPC in Wyndon Stadium After if you own a Regidrago}}}}
{{Fashion/l2|Outerwear|Hoodie|Company Icon LASS|Legendary R-E|{{tt|0|Receive from a NPC in Wyndon Stadium After if you own a Regieleki}}}}
{{Fashion/footer|scheme=shield}}

==Trainers==
===Champion Cup===
Rather than facing an [[Elite Four]] like in other [[region]]s, the Champion Cup is a single-elimination tournament that determines who is eligible to challenge the {{pkmn|Champion}} for the title.

====Semifinals====
=====Round 1: Marnie=====
Marnie will [[Gigantamax]] her {{p|Grimmsnarl}} at the first opportunity.

{{Party/Single
|color={{dark color}}
|headcolor={{hall color light}}
|bordercolor={{dark color dark}}
|sprite=VSMarnie 2.png|size=150px
|prize={{PDollar}}7,840
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name={{color2|000|Marnie}}
|game=SwSh
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|pokemon=5}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=510
|pokemon=Liepard
|gender=female
|level=47
|type1=Dark
|ability=Prankster
|move1=Fake Out|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Torment|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Status
|move3=Nasty Plot|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Status
|move4=Snarl|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=454
|pokemon=Toxicroak
|gender=female
|level=47
|type1=Poison|type2=Fighting
|ability=Dry Skin
|move1=Venoshock|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Special
|move2=Sucker Punch|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Swagger|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=560
|pokemon=Scrafty
|gender=female
|level=47
|type1=Dark|type2=Fighting
|ability=Shed Skin
|move1=Swagger|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Scary Face|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Brick Break|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Crunch|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{dark color}}}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=877
|pokemon=Morpeko
|form=-Full
|gender=female
|level=48
|type1=Electric|type2=Dark
|ability=Hunger Switch
|move1=Bullet Seed|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Torment|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Status
|move3=Spark|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Bite|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=861
|pokemon=Grimmsnarl
|form=-Gigantamax
|gender=male
|level=49
|type1=Dark|type2=Fairy
|ability=Prankster
|move1=Spirit Break|move1type=Fairy|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Darkest Lariat|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Bulk Up|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Status
|move4=Torment|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====Round 2: Hop=====
Hop will [[Dynamax]] his [[starter Pokémon]] at the first opportunity.

{{MSP/8|810|Grookey}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Grookey}}: 
{{Party/Single
|color={{sword color}}
|bordercolor={{sword color dark}}
|headcolor={{sword color dark}}
|sprite=VSHop 3.png
|size=150px
|prize={{pdollar}}5,880
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name={{color2|000|Hop}}
|game=SwSh
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|pokemon=5}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=832
|pokemon=Dubwool
|gender=male
|level=48
|type1=Normal
|ability=Steadfast
|move1=Cotton Guard|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Status
|move2=Reversal|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Body Slam|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Zen Headbutt|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=823
|pokemon=Corviknight
|gender=male
|level=48
|type1=Flying
|type2=Steel
|ability=Unnerve
|move1=Steel Wing|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Drill Peck|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Scary Face|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Swagger|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=871
|pokemon=Pincurchin
|gender=female
|level=47
|type1=Electric
|ability=Lightning Rod
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Poison Jab|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Curse|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Status}}
{{Party/Div|color={{sword color}}}}
| style="margin:auto" | {{Pokémon/8
|ndex=143
|pokemon=Snorlax
|gender=male
|level=47
|type1=Normal
|ability=Thick Fat
|move1=Heavy Slam|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=High Horsepower|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Hammer Arm|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=818
|pokemon=Inteleon
|gender=male
|level=49 {{color2|000|Dynamax}}
|type1=Water
|ability=Torrent
|move1=Snipe Shot|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special
|move2=Mud Shot|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Special
|move3=Icy Wind|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special
|move4=Dark Pulse|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}

{{MSP/8|813|Scorbunny}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Scorbunny}}: 
{{Party/Single
|color={{sword color}}
|bordercolor={{sword color dark}}
|headcolor={{sword color dark}}
|sprite=VSHop 3.png
|size=150px
|prize={{pdollar}}5,880
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name={{color2|000|Hop}}
|game=SwSh
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|pokemon=5}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=832
|pokemon=Dubwool
|gender=male
|level=48
|type1=Normal
|ability=Steadfast
|move1=Cotton Guard|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Status
|move2=Reversal|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Body Slam|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Zen Headbutt|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=823
|pokemon=Corviknight
|gender=male
|level=48
|type1=Flying
|type2=Steel
|ability=Unnerve
|move1=Steel Wing|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Drill Peck|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Scary Face|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Swagger|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=871
|pokemon=Pincurchin
|gender=female
|level=47
|type1=Electric
|ability=Lightning Rod
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Poison Jab|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Curse|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Status}}
{{Party/Div|color={{sword color}}}}
| style="margin:auto" | {{Pokémon/8
|ndex=143
|pokemon=Snorlax
|gender=male
|level=47
|type1=Normal
|ability=Thick Fat
|move1=Heavy Slam|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=High Horsepower|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Hammer Arm|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=812
|pokemon=Rillaboom
|gender=male
|level=49 {{color2|000|Dynamax}}
|type1=Grass
|ability=Overgrow
|move1=Drum Beating|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Physical
|move2=High Horsepower|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Snarl|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Special
|move4=Uproar|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}

{{MSP/8|816|Sobble}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Sobble}}: 
{{Party/Single
|color={{sword color}}
|bordercolor={{sword color dark}}
|headcolor={{sword color dark}}
|sprite=VSHop 3.png
|size=150px
|prize={{pdollar}}5,880
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name={{color2|000|Hop}}
|game=SwSh
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|pokemon=5}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=832
|pokemon=Dubwool
|gender=male
|level=48
|type1=Normal
|ability=Steadfast
|move1=Cotton Guard|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Status
|move2=Reversal|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Body Slam|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Zen Headbutt|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=823
|pokemon=Corviknight
|gender=male
|level=48
|type1=Flying
|type2=Steel
|ability=Unnerve
|move1=Steel Wing|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Drill Peck|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Scary Face|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Swagger|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=871
|pokemon=Pincurchin
|gender=female
|level=47
|type1=Electric
|ability=Lightning Rod
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Poison Jab|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Curse|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Status}}
{{Party/Div|color={{sword color}}}}
| style="margin:auto" | {{Pokémon/8
|ndex=143
|pokemon=Snorlax
|gender=male
|level=47
|type1=Normal
|ability=Thick Fat
|move1=Heavy Slam|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=High Horsepower|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Hammer Arm|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=815
|pokemon=Cinderace
|gender=male
|level=49 {{color2|000|Dynamax}}
|type1=Fire
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Pyro Ball|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Counter|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Gunk Shot|move3type=Poison|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Bounce|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

====Finals====
The Finals is a single-elimination tournament of the eight finalists: the player and all the Gym Leaders, minus [[Opal]]. All Trainers battled during the Finals will [[Gigantamax]] their last Pokémon at the first opportunity.

=====Bede=====
Before the Finals officially commence, Bede will suddenly enter the stadium and challenge the player.

{{Party/Single
|color={{fairy color}}
|headcolor={{fairy color light}}
|bordercolor={{fairy color dark}}
|sprite=VSBede 2.png|size=150px
|prize={{PDollar}}8,480
|class=Gym Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name={{color2|000|Bede}}
|game=SwSh
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|pokemon=4}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=303
|pokemon=Mawile
|gender=female
|level=51
|type1=Steel|type2=Fairy
|ability=Intimidate
|move1=Play Rough|move1type=Fairy|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Iron Head|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Crunch|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=282
|pokemon=Gardevoir
|gender=female
|level=51
|type1=Psychic|type2=Fairy
|ability=Synchronize
|move1=Dazzling Gleam|move1type=Fairy|move1cat=Special
|move2=Psychic|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special
|move3=Calm Mind|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move4=Wish|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Div|color={{fairy color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=078
|pokemon=Rapidash
|form=-Galar
|gender=male
|level=52
|type1=Psychic|type2=Fairy
|ability=Pastel Veil
|move1=Psycho Cut|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Take Down|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Dazzling Gleam|move3type=Fairy|move3cat=Special
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=858
|pokemon=Hatterene
|form=-Gigantamax
|gender=female
|level=53
|type1=Psychic|type2=Fairy
|ability=Anticipation
|move1=Psychic|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Special
|move2=Dazzling Gleam|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Special
|move3=Calm Mind|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move4=Mystical Fire|move4type=Fire|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====Round 1: Nessa=====
The player will battle Nessa during the first round. In addition, the following battles also take place:
* {{gameabbrev8|Sw}}: [[Bea]] vs. [[Gordie]] — Winner: Bea
* {{gameabbrev8|Sh}}: [[Allister]] vs. [[Melony]] — Winner: Allister
* [[Piers]] vs. [[Kabu]] — Winner: Piers
* [[Milo]] vs. [[Raihan]] — Winner: Raihan

{{Party/Single
|color={{water color}}
|bordercolor={{water color dark}}
|headcolor={{water color light}}
|sprite=VSNessa.png
|size=150px
|prize={{PDollar}}8,480
|class=Gym Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name={{color2|000|Nessa}}
|game=SwSh
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|pokemon=5}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=768
|pokemon=Golisopod
|gender=male
|level=51
|type1=Bug
|type2=Water
|ability=Emergency Exit
|move1=First Impression|move1type=Bug|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Liquidation|move2type=Water|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Swords Dance|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Shadow Claw|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=279
|pokemon=Pelipper
|gender=male
|level=51
|type1=Water
|type2=Flying
|ability=Drizzle
|move1=Roost|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Status
|move2=Air Slash|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Special
|move3=Water Pulse|move3type=Water|move3cat=Special
|move4=Tailwind|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=847
|pokemon=Barraskewda
|gender=female
|level=52
|type1=Water
|ability=Swift Swim
|move1=Liquidation|move1type=Water|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Throat Chop|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Ice Fang|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Drill Run|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{water color}}}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=119
|pokemon=Seaking
|gender=female
|level=52
|type1=Water
|ability=Swift Swim
|move1=Smart Strike|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Megahorn|move2type=Bug|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Aqua Ring|move3type=Water|move3cat=Status
|move4=Waterfall|move4type=Water|move4cat=Physical}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=834
|pokemon=Drednaw
|form=-Gigantamax
|gender=female
|level=53
|type1=Water
|type2=Rock
|ability=Shell Armor
|move1=Liquidation|move1type=Water|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Jaw Lock|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Rock Tomb|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Crunch|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====Round 2: Bea{{sup/8|Sw}}/Allister{{sup/8|Sh}}=====
The player will battle Bea{{sup/8|Sw}}/Allister{{sup/8|Sh}} during the second round. In addition, the following battle also takes place:
* [[Piers]] vs. [[Raihan]] — Winner: Raihan

{{Party/Single
|color={{fighting color}}
|bordercolor={{fighting color dark}}
|headcolor={{fighting color light}}
|sprite=VSBea.png
|size=150px
|prize={{PDollar}}8,640
|class=Gym Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name={{color2|000|Bea}}
|game=Sw
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|pokemon=5}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=701
|pokemon=Hawlucha
|gender=male
|level=52
|type1=Fighting
|type2=Flying
|ability=Limber
|move1=Flying Press|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=High Jump Kick|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Bounce|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=853
|pokemon=Grapploct
|gender=male
|level=52
|type1=Fighting
|ability=Limber
|move1=Octolock|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Status
|move2=Submission|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Bind|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Mega Punch|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=865
|pokemon=Sirfetch'd
|gender=male
|level=53
|type1=Fighting
|ability=Steadfast
|move1=Leaf Blade|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Slam|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Brick Break|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Brutal Swing|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{fighting color}}}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=870
|pokemon=Falinks
|gender=
|level=53
|type1=Fighting
|ability=Battle Armor
|move1=No Retreat|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Status
|move2=Bulk Up|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Status
|move3=Close Combat|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Rock Tomb|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=068
|pokemon=Machamp
|form=-Gigantamax
|gender=female
|level=54
|type1=Fighting
|ability=Guts
|move1=Cross Chop|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Revenge|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Fire Punch|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Strength|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}
{{-}}
{{Party/Single
|color={{ghost color}}
|bordercolor={{ghost color dark}}
|headcolor={{ghost color light}}
|sprite=VSAllister.png
|size=150px
|prize={{PDollar}}8,640
|class=Gym Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name={{color2|000|Allister}}
|game=Sh
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|pokemon=5}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=477
|pokemon=Dusknoir
|gender=male
|level=52
|type1=Ghost
|ability=Pressure
|move1=Shadow Punch|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Thunder Punch|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Rock Tomb|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Disable|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=609
|pokemon=Chandelure
|gender=male
|level=52
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Fire
|ability=Flash Fire
|move1=Shadow Ball|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special
|move2=Mystical Fire|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special
|move3=Will-O-Wisp|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=864
|pokemon=Cursola
|gender=male
|level=53
|type1=Ghost
|ability=Weak Armor
|move1=Hex|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special
|move2=Strength Sap|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Status
|move3=Ancient Power|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Special
|move4=Amnesia|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Div|color={{ghost color}}}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=855
|pokemon=Polteageist
|level=53
|type1=Ghost
|ability=Weak Armor
|move1=Shadow Ball|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special
|move2=Protect|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Nasty Plot|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Status
|move4=Giga Drain|move4type=Grass|move4cat=Special}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=094
|pokemon=Gengar
|form=-Gigantamax
|gender=male
|level=54
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Poison
|ability=Cursed Body
|move1=Shadow Ball|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special
|move2=Sludge Bomb|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Special
|move3=Dark Pulse|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Special
|move4=Hypnosis|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====Round 3: Raihan=====
The player will battle Raihan in the third round for the chance to challenge Leon for his Champion title.

{{Party/Single
|color={{dragon color}}
|headcolor={{dragon color light}}
|bordercolor={{dragon color dark}}
|sprite=VSRaihan.png
|size=150px
|class=Gym Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name={{color2|000|Raihan}}
|prize={{pdollar}}8,800
|game=SwSh
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|pokemon=5}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=324
|pokemon=Torkoal
|gender=male
|level=53
|type1=Fire
|ability=Drought
|move1=Lava Plume|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special
|move2=Body Press|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Solar Beam|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Special
|move4=Yawn|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=706
|pokemon=Goodra
|gender=female
|level=54
|type1=Dragon
|ability=Sap Sipper
|move1=Rain Dance|move1type=Water|move1cat=Status
|move2=Surf|move2type=Water|move2cat=Special
|move3=Thunder|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move4=Muddy Water|move4type=Water|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=776
|pokemon=Turtonator
|gender=male
|level=54
|type1=Fire
|type2=Dragon
|ability=Shell Armor
|move1=Sunny Day|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Status
|move2=Dragon Pulse|move2type=Dragon|move2cat=Special
|move3=Shell Trap|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Special
|move4=Fire Blast|move4type=Fire|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Div|color={{dragon color}}}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=330
|pokemon=Flygon
|gender=male
|level=54
|type1=Ground
|type2=Dragon
|ability=Levitate
|move1=Sandstorm|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Status
|move2=Dragon Claw|move2type=Dragon|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Crunch|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=884
|pokemon=Duraludon
|form=-Gigantamax
|gender=male
|level=55
|type1=Steel
|type2=Dragon
|ability=Light Metal
|move1=Dragon Claw|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Body Press|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Stone Edge|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Iron Head|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

====Championship Match====
Before the Champion Match between the player and [[Leon]] begins, [[Rose]] will suddenly interrupt the tournament via a broadcast, announcing that he has brought about the [[Darkest Day]]. The battle against Leon will recommence after the player has defeated {{p|Eternatus}}.

{{MSP/8|810|Grookey}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Grookey}}: 
{{Party/Single
|color=6C62A1
|bordercolor=761724
|headcolor=F7DD98
|sprite=VSLeon.png|size=150px
|prize={{PDollar}}15,600
|class=Champion
|classlink=Pokémon Champion
|name={{color2|000|Leon}}
|game=SwSh
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=681
|pokemon=Aegislash
|form=-Shield
|level=62
|gender=male
|type1=Steel|type2=Ghost
|ability=Stance Change
|move1=King's Shield|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Status
|move2=Shadow Ball|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Special
|move3=Sacred Sword|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Flash Cannon|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=887
|pokemon=Dragapult
|level=62
|gender=male
|type1=Dragon|type2=Ghost
|ability=Clear Body
|move1=Shadow Ball|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special
|move2=Flamethrower|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special
|move3=Thunderbolt|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move4=Dragon Breath|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=612
|pokemon=Haxorus
|level=63
|gender=female
|type1=Dragon
|ability=Mold Breaker
|move1=Poison Jab|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Iron Tail|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Outrage|move3type=Dragon|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color=6C62A1}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=537
|pokemon=Seismitoad
|level=64
|gender=female
|type1=Water|type2=Ground
|ability=Water Absorb
|move1=Toxic|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Status
|move2=Drain Punch|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Liquidation|move3type=Water|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=815
|pokemon=Cinderace
|level=64
|gender=male
|type1=Fire
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Pyro Ball|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Feint|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Acrobatics|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=006
|pokemon=Charizard
|form=-Gigantamax
|level=65
|gender=male
|type1=Fire|type2=Flying
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Fire Blast|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special
|move2=Air Slash|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Special
|move3=Solar Beam|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Special
|move4=Ancient Power|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}

{{MSP/8|813|Scorbunny}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Scorbunny}}: 
{{Party/Single
|color=6C62A1
|bordercolor=761724
|headcolor=F7DD98
|sprite=VSLeon.png|size=150px
|prize={{PDollar}}15,600
|class=Champion
|classlink=Pokémon Champion
|name={{color2|000|Leon}}
|game=SwSh
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=681
|pokemon=Aegislash
|form=-Shield
|level=62
|gender=male
|type1=Steel|type2=Ghost
|ability=Stance Change
|move1=King's Shield|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Status
|move2=Shadow Ball|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Special
|move3=Sacred Sword|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Flash Cannon|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=887
|pokemon=Dragapult
|level=62
|gender=male
|type1=Dragon|type2=Ghost
|ability=Clear Body
|move1=Shadow Ball|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special
|move2=Flamethrower|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special
|move3=Thunderbolt|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move4=Dragon Breath|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=612
|pokemon=Haxorus
|level=63
|gender=female
|type1=Dragon
|ability=Mold Breaker
|move1=Poison Jab|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Iron Tail|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Outrage|move3type=Dragon|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color=6C62A1}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=866
|pokemon=Mr. Rime
|level=64
|gender=male
|type1=Ice|type2=Psychic
|ability=Tangled Feet
|move1=Teeter Dance|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Psychic|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special
|move3=Freeze-Dry|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special
|move4=Thunderbolt|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=818
|pokemon=Inteleon
|level=64
|gender=male
|type1=Water
|ability=Torrent
|move1=Snipe Shot|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special
|move2=Dark Pulse|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Special
|move3=Mud Shot|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Special
|move4=Tearful Look|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=006
|pokemon=Charizard
|form=-Gigantamax
|level=65
|gender=male
|type1=Fire|type2=Flying
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Fire Blast|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special
|move2=Air Slash|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Special
|move3=Solar Beam|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Special
|move4=Ancient Power|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}

{{MSP/8|816|Sobble}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Sobble}}: 
{{Party/Single
|color=6C62A1
|bordercolor=761724
|headcolor=F7DD98
|sprite=VSLeon.png|size=150px
|prize={{PDollar}}15,600
|class=Champion
|classlink=Pokémon Champion
|name={{color2|000|Leon}}
|game=SwSh
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|pokemon=6}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=681
|pokemon=Aegislash
|form=-Shield
|level=62
|gender=male
|type1=Steel|type2=Ghost
|ability=Stance Change
|move1=King's Shield|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Status
|move2=Shadow Ball|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Special
|move3=Sacred Sword|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Flash Cannon|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=887
|pokemon=Dragapult
|level=62
|gender=male
|type1=Dragon|type2=Ghost
|ability=Clear Body
|move1=Shadow Ball|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special
|move2=Flamethrower|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special
|move3=Thunderbolt|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move4=Dragon Breath|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=612
|pokemon=Haxorus
|level=63
|gender=female
|type1=Dragon
|ability=Mold Breaker
|move1=Poison Jab|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Iron Tail|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Outrage|move3type=Dragon|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color=6C62A1}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=464
|pokemon=Rhyperior
|level=64
|gender=male
|type1=Ground|type2=Rock
|ability=Solid Rock
|move1=Earthquake|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Stone Edge|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Megahorn|move3type=Bug|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Heat Crash|move4type=Fire|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=812
|pokemon=Rillaboom
|level=64
|gender=male
|type1=Grass
|ability=Overgrow
|move1=Drum Beating|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Knock Off|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=High Horsepower|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Endeavor|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=006
|pokemon=Charizard
|form=-Gigantamax
|level=65
|gender=male
|type1=Fire|type2=Flying
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Fire Blast|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special
|move2=Air Slash|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Special
|move3=Solar Beam|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Special
|move4=Ancient Power|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}

===Champion tournaments===
{{main|Wyndon Stadium/Champion tournaments}}
After completing the post-game story, the player can participate in Champion tournaments any time they want. In addition to various NPCs the player has met during the main game, several minor {{tc|Gym Challenger}}s also take part in these tournaments.

===Galarian Star Tournament===
{{main|Galarian Star Tournament}}
After completing both [[The Isle of Armor]] and [[The Crown Tundra]] stories, the player is allowed to compete in the Galarian Star Tournament at Wyndon Stadium, which consists of a [[Multi Battle]] elimination tournament with NPCs that the player has already met.

==In the spin-off games==
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
Artwork depicting Wyndon Stadium is seen in {{mas|Leon}} and {{mas|Gloria}}'s mindscapes.
{| style="background: #7B30B2; {{roundy}}; border: #7B30B2;"
|
{| style="background: #AB60E2; {{roundy}}; border: #AB60E2;"
|- style="text-align:center"
|
{| style="background: #{{fire color light}}; {{roundy}}; border: #{{fire color light}}; padding: 0px 5px 5px 5px"
|-
|<big>'''{{color2|000|Leon (Masters)#Charizard|Leon & Charizard}}'''</big>
|-
| [[File:Leon Mindscape.png|200px]]
|}
|
{| style="background: #AB60E2; {{roundy}}; border: #AB60E2;"
|- style="text-align:center"
|
{| style="background: #{{fire color light}}; {{roundy}}; border: #{{fire color light}}; padding: 0px 5px 5px 5px"
|-
|<big>'''{{color2|000|Gloria (Masters)#Cinderace|Gloria (Alt. 2) & Cinderace}}'''</big>
|-
| [[File:Gloria Alt 2 Mindscape.png|200px]]
|}
|}
|}
|}

==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Wyndon Stadium anime.png|thumb|250px|Wyndon Stadium in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
Wyndon Stadium first appeared in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]'', where it hosted the [[World Coronation Series]] {{pkmn|battle}} between [[Lance]] and {{an|Leon}}. {{Ash}}, [[Goh]], and {{TRT}} were in the audience and watched as Leon won the match with his {{p|Charizard}}. After the battle, Team Rocket spotted a {{OBP|Drednaw|recurring}} outside the stadium and tried to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} it, only for it to suddenly [[Gigantamax]] and start attacking the stadium.

In the [[JN013|next episode]], Ash and Goh tried to battle the Drednaw, but their attacks were ineffective against it. However, after {{AP|Pikachu}} unexpectedly Gigantamaxed and Leon gave Ash advice, Drednaw was defeated and returned to its normal size. The next day, Leon invited Ash to a battle at the stadium, like he had requested earlier. The clash between Ash's Gigantamax Pikachu and Leon's Gigantamax Charizard ended in Leon's victory. Afterwards, Leon promised Ash that they'd have an official rematch one day.

In ''[[JN027|Toughing It Out!]]'', Ash and Goh returned to Wyndon Stadium to watch a World Coronation Series battle between Leon and [[Raihan]]. After Leon won the battle, Ash reiterated his goal to one day battle him. [[Rose|Chairman Rose]] was also present at the stadium for the match.

In ''[[JN099|Battling Turned Up to Eleven!]]'', Ash was designated to have a World Coronation Series match with [[Marnie]] at Wyndon Stadium. Although [[Team Yell]] initially fooled Ash into going to [[Spikemuth]] instead, [[Piers]] managed to take him to the stadium in time. While the battle between [[Ash's Gengar]] and Marnie's {{p|Grimmsnarl}} eventually ended in Ash's victory, Marnie's battle skills still impressed the audience and thus provided help in revitalizing her dilapidated hometown.

In ''[[JN100|Meeting Up with the Monarch!]]'', Ash visited Wyndon Stadium to watch a World Coronation Series match between Leon and {{EF|Flint}}. After Leon had won the battle, Ash met up with him, and he invited Ash to come {{pkmn|training}} with him, which he happily accepted.

From ''[[JN115|Curtain Up! Fight the Fights!]]'' until ''[[JN132|Partners in Time!]]'', Wyndon Stadium served as the site of the [[Masters Eight Tournament]]. The tournament concluded with Ash triumphing over Leon in the finals, ending the Galar {{pkmn|Champion}}'s winning streak and making Ash the new Monarch.

===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
[[File:Wyndon Stadium TW.png|thumb|250px|Wyndon Stadium in [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]]]]
Wyndon Stadium first appeared in ''[[TW01|Letter]]'', where a battle between [[Bea]] and [[Leon]] was broadcast. After the battle ended in Leon's victory, [[Rose]] and [[Oleana]] took a [[Flying Taxi]] found outside the stadium and used it to travel from to a children's hospital.

In ''[[TW04|Early-Evening Waves]]'', [[Nessa]] was confronted by Rose in the stadium's locker room after losing a match against [[Milo]].

In ''[[TW05|Assistant]]'', Rose and Oleana flew over the stadium in a Flying Taxi while a battle between [[Gordie]] and [[Melony]] was taking place there.

In ''[[TW07|Sky]]'', Leon had an {{wp|Exhibition game|exhibition match}} with [[Raihan]] at Wyndon Stadium. {{gal|John}}, who had come to the stadium with Leon, was enthralled to witness Leon battling live, like he had always wanted, and decided to become a [[Pokémon Trainer]] himself one day.

In ''[[TW08|The Gathering of Stars]]'', Leon declared the commencement of the [[Galarian Star Tournament]] at Wyndon Stadium.

===Pokémon Evolutions===
[[File:Wyndon Stadium Evolutions.png|thumb|250px|Wyndon Stadium in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]]
Wyndon Stadium appeared in ''[[PE01|The Champion]]'', where [[Leon]] prepared for his Championship Match against {{ga|Victor}}. While in the locker room, Leon was doubting himself after having failed to stop the [[Darkest Day]], but his {{p|Charizard}} managed to encourage him to step out onto the field.
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Wyndon Stadium Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Wyndon Stadium in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{chap|Sword & Shield}}====
Wyndon Stadium first appeared in [[PASS25]], being one of the {{cat|Power Spots}} reacting to [[Rose|Chairman Rose]] starting the [[Darkest Day]].

In [[PASS43]], a few months after the Darkest Day had been stopped, the [[Galar League|Champion Cup]] semi-finals were underway at Wyndon Stadium, with [[Hop]] and [[Marnie]] competing for the right to battle [[Leon]]. The match ended soon after Marnie [[Gigantamax]]ed her {{p|Grimmsnarl}}, but the end result was not revealed.
{{-}}

==In the TCG==
The following is a list of cards mentioning or featuring Wyndon Stadium in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
{{cardlist/header|Wyndon Stadium|Rainbow|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Vivid Voltage|League Staff|153}}|type=Supporter|standard=yes|enset=Vivid Voltage|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum= 153/185|jpset=Amazing Volt Tackle|jprarity=U|jpnum=095/100}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Vivid Voltage|Leon|154}}|type=Supporter|standard=yes|enset=Vivid Voltage|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=154/185|jpset=Amazing Volt Tackle|jprarity=R|jpnum=094/100|enset2=Vivid Voltage|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=182/185|jpset2=Amazing Volt Tackle|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=110/100}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Vivid Voltage|Wyndon Stadium|161}}|type=Stadium|standard=yes|enset=Vivid Voltage|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum= 161/185|jpset=Amazing Volt Tackle|jprarity=U|jpnum=098/100}}
{{cardlist/footer|Rainbow}}

==Trivia==
* Wyndon Stadium appears to be based on {{wikipedia|Wembley Stadium}}, the stadium of the England national football team. Wyndon Stadium's design incorporates the Wembley Arch, a landmark of the stadium.
* A special variant of Wyndon Stadium was used for the [[2022 World Championships]]. This variant differs from the normal Wyndon Stadium due to the presence of [[Game Freak]] logos beneath the side {{wp|jumbotron}}s and World Championship logos on either side of the pitch and the walls, replacing the Galar League logo. In addition, the Galar League logos on the jumbotrons are replaced with the [[Poké Ball]] icons from the normal online battle background.

{{-}}
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{{Town infobox
|name=Wyndon Stadium
|jpname=シュートスタジアム
|jptrans=Shoot Stadium
|region=Galar
|south=Wyndon
|image=Wyndon Stadium SwSh.png
|colordark={{Galar color dark}}
|colormed={{Galar color}}
|colorlight={{Galar color light}}
|generation=8
|map=Galar Wyndon Map.png
|mapsize=250px
}}
'''Wyndon Stadium''' (Japanese: '''シュートスタジアム''' ''Shoot Stadium'') is the official [[Gym|Stadium]] of [[Wyndon]]. The largest stadium in [[Galar]], Wyndon Stadium serves as the venue for the [[Galar League]]'s Champion Cup. It later becomes the site of the [[Galarian Star Tournament]].

==Items==
{{Itlisth|building}}
{{Itemlist|Dream Ball|From the [[Ball Guy]]|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{Itemlist|None|sprite=Galar Champion Ribbon VIII|size=30|Given to each Pokémon in the [[party]] upon entering the [[Hall of Fame]]|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display={{DL|List of Ribbons in the games|Galar Champion Ribbon}}}}
{{Itemlist|None|From the receptionist after winning the [[Galarian Star Tournament]] for the first time|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display={{pdollar}}1,000,000}}
{{Itlistfoot|building}}

===Ball Guy's rewards===
Each time the {{player}} wins a Champion Cup tournament or a [[Galarian Star Tournament]] during the post-game, the Ball Guy will give them one of the following rewards.

{{Itlisth|building}}
{{Itemlist|Wishing Piece|From the Ball Guy after the day's first tournament win|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Poké Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display={{i|Poké Ball}} ×100}}
{{Itemlist|Great Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display=[[Great Ball]] ×5}}
{{Itemlist|Ultra Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display=[[Ultra Ball]] ×5}}
{{Itemlist|Fast Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Level Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Lure Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Heavy Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Love Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Friend Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Moon Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Net Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display=[[Net Ball]] ×3}}
{{Itemlist|Nest Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display=[[Nest Ball]] ×3}}
{{Itemlist|Repeat Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display=[[Repeat Ball]] ×3}}
{{Itemlist|Timer Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display=[[Timer Ball]] ×3}}
{{Itemlist|Luxury Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display=[[Luxury Ball]] ×3}}
{{Itemlist|Dive Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display=[[Dive Ball]] ×3}}
{{Itemlist|Dusk Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display=[[Dusk Ball]] ×3}}
{{Itemlist|Heal Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display=[[Heal Ball]] ×3}}
{{Itemlist|Quick Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display=[[Quick Ball]] ×3}}
{{Itemlist|Beast Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Rare Candy|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display=[[Rare Candy]] ×1-3}}
{{Itemlist|Life Orb|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Toxic Orb|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Flame Orb|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Iron Ball|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Nugget|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display=[[Nugget]] ×1-3}}
{{Itemlist|Big Nugget|From the Ball Guy after winning a tournament|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{Itlistfoot|building}}

===Gentleman's gifts===
A {{tc|Gentleman}} will appear here after paying him {{PDollar}}3,000 at the [[Fields of Honor]] station and will gift the player clothing if they own a {{p|Regidrago}} and/or {{p|Regieleki}}.

====Male clothing====
{{Clothing/8/header|scheme=Sword}}
{{Fashion/l2|Outerwear|Hoodie|Company Icon LASS|C × L|{{tt|0|Receive from a NPC in Wyndon Stadium After rescuing him at the Isle of Armor station}}}}
{{Fashion/l2|Legwear|Patterned Tights|Company Icon LASS|C × L|{{tt|0|Receive from a NPC in Wyndon Stadium After rescuing him at the Isle of Armor station}}}}
{{Fashion/l2|Outerwear|Hoodie|Company Icon LASS|Legendary R-D|{{tt|0|Receive from a NPC in Wyndon Stadium After if you own a Regidrago}}}}
{{Fashion/l2|Outerwear|Hoodie|Company Icon LASS|Legendary R-E|{{tt|0|Receive from a NPC in Wyndon Stadium After if you own a Regieleki}}}}
{{Fashion/footer|scheme=sword}}

====Female clothing====
{{Clothing/8/header|scheme=Shield}}
{{Fashion/l2|Outerwear|Hoodie|Company Icon LASS|C × L|{{tt|0|Receive from a NPC in Wyndon Stadium After rescuing him at the Isle of Armor station}}}}
{{Fashion/l2|Legwear|Patterned Tights|Company Icon LASS|C × L|{{tt|0|Receive from a NPC in Wyndon Stadium After rescuing him at the Isle of Armor station}}}}
{{Fashion/l2|Outerwear|Hoodie|Company Icon LASS|Legendary R-D|{{tt|0|Receive from a NPC in Wyndon Stadium After if you own a Regidrago}}}}
{{Fashion/l2|Outerwear|Hoodie|Company Icon LASS|Legendary R-E|{{tt|0|Receive from a NPC in Wyndon Stadium After if you own a Regieleki}}}}
{{Fashion/footer|scheme=shield}}

==Trainers==
===Champion Cup===
Rather than facing an [[Elite Four]] like in other [[region]]s, the Champion Cup is a single-elimination tournament that determines who is eligible to challenge the {{pkmn|Champion}} for the title.

====Semifinals====
=====Round 1: Marnie=====
Marnie will [[Gigantamax]] her {{p|Grimmsnarl}} at the first opportunity.

{{Party/Single
|color={{dark color}}
|headcolor={{hall color light}}
|bordercolor={{dark color dark}}
|sprite=VSMarnie 2.png|size=150px
|prize={{PDollar}}7,840
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name={{color2|000|Marnie}}
|game=SwSh
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|pokemon=5}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=510
|pokemon=Liepard
|gender=female
|level=47
|type1=Dark
|ability=Prankster
|move1=Fake Out|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Torment|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Status
|move3=Nasty Plot|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Status
|move4=Snarl|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=454
|pokemon=Toxicroak
|gender=female
|level=47
|type1=Poison|type2=Fighting
|ability=Dry Skin
|move1=Venoshock|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Special
|move2=Sucker Punch|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Swagger|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=560
|pokemon=Scrafty
|gender=female
|level=47
|type1=Dark|type2=Fighting
|ability=Shed Skin
|move1=Swagger|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Scary Face|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Brick Break|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Crunch|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{dark color}}}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=877
|pokemon=Morpeko
|form=-Full
|gender=female
|level=48
|type1=Electric|type2=Dark
|ability=Hunger Switch
|move1=Bullet Seed|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Torment|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Status
|move3=Spark|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Bite|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=861
|pokemon=Grimmsnarl
|form=-Gigantamax
|gender=male
|level=49
|type1=Dark|type2=Fairy
|ability=Prankster
|move1=Spirit Break|move1type=Fairy|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Darkest Lariat|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Bulk Up|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Status
|move4=Torment|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====Round 2: Hop=====
Hop will [[Dynamax]] his [[starter Pokémon]] at the first opportunity.

{{MSP/8|810|Grookey}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Grookey}}: 
{{Party/Single
|color={{sword color}}
|bordercolor={{sword color dark}}
|headcolor={{sword color dark}}
|sprite=VSHop 3.png
|size=150px
|prize={{pdollar}}5,880
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name={{color2|000|Hop}}
|game=SwSh
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|pokemon=5}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=832
|pokemon=Dubwool
|gender=male
|level=48
|type1=Normal
|ability=Steadfast
|move1=Cotton Guard|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Status
|move2=Reversal|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Body Slam|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Zen Headbutt|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=823
|pokemon=Corviknight
|gender=male
|level=48
|type1=Flying
|type2=Steel
|ability=Unnerve
|move1=Steel Wing|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Drill Peck|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Scary Face|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Swagger|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=871
|pokemon=Pincurchin
|gender=female
|level=47
|type1=Electric
|ability=Lightning Rod
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Poison Jab|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Curse|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Status}}
{{Party/Div|color={{sword color}}}}
| style="margin:auto" | {{Pokémon/8
|ndex=143
|pokemon=Snorlax
|gender=male
|level=47
|type1=Normal
|ability=Thick Fat
|move1=Heavy Slam|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=High Horsepower|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Hammer Arm|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=818
|pokemon=Inteleon
|gender=male
|level=49 {{color2|000|Dynamax}}
|type1=Water
|ability=Torrent
|move1=Snipe Shot|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special
|move2=Mud Shot|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Special
|move3=Icy Wind|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special
|move4=Dark Pulse|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}

{{MSP/8|813|Scorbunny}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Scorbunny}}: 
{{Party/Single
|color={{sword color}}
|bordercolor={{sword color dark}}
|headcolor={{sword color dark}}
|sprite=VSHop 3.png
|size=150px
|prize={{pdollar}}5,880
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name={{color2|000|Hop}}
|game=SwSh
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|pokemon=5}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=832
|pokemon=Dubwool
|gender=male
|level=48
|type1=Normal
|ability=Steadfast
|move1=Cotton Guard|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Status
|move2=Reversal|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Body Slam|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Zen Headbutt|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=823
|pokemon=Corviknight
|gender=male
|level=48
|type1=Flying
|type2=Steel
|ability=Unnerve
|move1=Steel Wing|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Drill Peck|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Scary Face|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Swagger|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=871
|pokemon=Pincurchin
|gender=female
|level=47
|type1=Electric
|ability=Lightning Rod
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Poison Jab|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Curse|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Status}}
{{Party/Div|color={{sword color}}}}
| style="margin:auto" | {{Pokémon/8
|ndex=143
|pokemon=Snorlax
|gender=male
|level=47
|type1=Normal
|ability=Thick Fat
|move1=Heavy Slam|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=High Horsepower|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Hammer Arm|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=812
|pokemon=Rillaboom
|gender=male
|level=49 {{color2|000|Dynamax}}
|type1=Grass
|ability=Overgrow
|move1=Drum Beating|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Physical
|move2=High Horsepower|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Snarl|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Special
|move4=Uproar|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}

{{MSP/8|816|Sobble}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Sobble}}: 
{{Party/Single
|color={{sword color}}
|bordercolor={{sword color dark}}
|headcolor={{sword color dark}}
|sprite=VSHop 3.png
|size=150px
|prize={{pdollar}}5,880
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name={{color2|000|Hop}}
|game=SwSh
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|pokemon=5}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=832
|pokemon=Dubwool
|gender=male
|level=48
|type1=Normal
|ability=Steadfast
|move1=Cotton Guard|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Status
|move2=Reversal|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Body Slam|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Zen Headbutt|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=823
|pokemon=Corviknight
|gender=male
|level=48
|type1=Flying
|type2=Steel
|ability=Unnerve
|move1=Steel Wing|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Drill Peck|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Scary Face|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Swagger|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=871
|pokemon=Pincurchin
|gender=female
|level=47
|type1=Electric
|ability=Lightning Rod
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Poison Jab|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Curse|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Status}}
{{Party/Div|color={{sword color}}}}
| style="margin:auto" | {{Pokémon/8
|ndex=143
|pokemon=Snorlax
|gender=male
|level=47
|type1=Normal
|ability=Thick Fat
|move1=Heavy Slam|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=High Horsepower|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Hammer Arm|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=815
|pokemon=Cinderace
|gender=male
|level=49 {{color2|000|Dynamax}}
|type1=Fire
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Pyro Ball|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Counter|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Gunk Shot|move3type=Poison|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Bounce|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

====Finals====
The Finals is a single-elimination tournament of the eight finalists: the player and all the Gym Leaders, minus [[Opal]]. All Trainers battled during the Finals will [[Gigantamax]] their last Pokémon at the first opportunity.

=====Bede=====
Before the Finals officially commence, Bede will suddenly enter the stadium and challenge the player.

{{Party/Single
|color={{fairy color}}
|headcolor={{fairy color light}}
|bordercolor={{fairy color dark}}
|sprite=VSBede 2.png|size=150px
|prize={{PDollar}}8,480
|class=Gym Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name={{color2|000|Bede}}
|game=SwSh
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|pokemon=4}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=303
|pokemon=Mawile
|gender=female
|level=51
|type1=Steel|type2=Fairy
|ability=Intimidate
|move1=Play Rough|move1type=Fairy|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Iron Head|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Crunch|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=282
|pokemon=Gardevoir
|gender=female
|level=51
|type1=Psychic|type2=Fairy
|ability=Synchronize
|move1=Dazzling Gleam|move1type=Fairy|move1cat=Special
|move2=Psychic|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special
|move3=Calm Mind|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move4=Wish|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Div|color={{fairy color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=078
|pokemon=Rapidash
|form=-Galar
|gender=male
|level=52
|type1=Psychic|type2=Fairy
|ability=Pastel Veil
|move1=Psycho Cut|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Take Down|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Dazzling Gleam|move3type=Fairy|move3cat=Special
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=858
|pokemon=Hatterene
|form=-Gigantamax
|gender=female
|level=53
|type1=Psychic|type2=Fairy
|ability=Anticipation
|move1=Psychic|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Special
|move2=Dazzling Gleam|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Special
|move3=Calm Mind|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move4=Mystical Fire|move4type=Fire|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====Round 1: Nessa=====
The player will battle Nessa during the first round. In addition, the following battles also take place:
* {{gameabbrev8|Sw}}: [[Bea]] vs. [[Gordie]] — Winner: Bea
* {{gameabbrev8|Sh}}: [[Allister]] vs. [[Melony]] — Winner: Allister
* [[Piers]] vs. [[Kabu]] — Winner: Piers
* [[Milo]] vs. [[Raihan]] — Winner: Raihan

{{Party/Single
|color={{water color}}
|bordercolor={{water color dark}}
|headcolor={{water color light}}
|sprite=VSNessa.png
|size=150px
|prize={{PDollar}}8,480
|class=Gym Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name={{color2|000|Nessa}}
|game=SwSh
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|pokemon=5}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=768
|pokemon=Golisopod
|gender=male
|level=51
|type1=Bug
|type2=Water
|ability=Emergency Exit
|move1=First Impression|move1type=Bug|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Liquidation|move2type=Water|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Swords Dance|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Shadow Claw|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=279
|pokemon=Pelipper
|gender=male
|level=51
|type1=Water
|type2=Flying
|ability=Drizzle
|move1=Roost|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Status
|move2=Air Slash|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Special
|move3=Water Pulse|move3type=Water|move3cat=Special
|move4=Tailwind|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=847
|pokemon=Barraskewda
|gender=female
|level=52
|type1=Water
|ability=Swift Swim
|move1=Liquidation|move1type=Water|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Throat Chop|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Ice Fang|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Drill Run|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{water color}}}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=119
|pokemon=Seaking
|gender=female
|level=52
|type1=Water
|ability=Swift Swim
|move1=Smart Strike|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Megahorn|move2type=Bug|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Aqua Ring|move3type=Water|move3cat=Status
|move4=Waterfall|move4type=Water|move4cat=Physical}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=834
|pokemon=Drednaw
|form=-Gigantamax
|gender=female
|level=53
|type1=Water
|type2=Rock
|ability=Shell Armor
|move1=Liquidation|move1type=Water|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Jaw Lock|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Rock Tomb|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Crunch|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====Round 2: Bea{{sup/8|Sw}}/Allister{{sup/8|Sh}}=====
The player will battle Bea{{sup/8|Sw}}/Allister{{sup/8|Sh}} during the second round. In addition, the following battle also takes place:
* [[Piers]] vs. [[Raihan]] — Winner: Raihan

{{Party/Single
|color={{fighting color}}
|bordercolor={{fighting color dark}}
|headcolor={{fighting color light}}
|sprite=VSBea.png
|size=150px
|prize={{PDollar}}8,640
|class=Gym Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name={{color2|000|Bea}}
|game=Sw
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|pokemon=5}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=701
|pokemon=Hawlucha
|gender=male
|level=52
|type1=Fighting
|type2=Flying
|ability=Limber
|move1=Flying Press|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=High Jump Kick|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Bounce|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=853
|pokemon=Grapploct
|gender=male
|level=52
|type1=Fighting
|ability=Limber
|move1=Octolock|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Status
|move2=Submission|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Bind|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Mega Punch|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=865
|pokemon=Sirfetch'd
|gender=male
|level=53
|type1=Fighting
|ability=Steadfast
|move1=Leaf Blade|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Slam|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Brick Break|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Brutal Swing|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{fighting color}}}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=870
|pokemon=Falinks
|gender=
|level=53
|type1=Fighting
|ability=Battle Armor
|move1=No Retreat|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Status
|move2=Bulk Up|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Status
|move3=Close Combat|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Rock Tomb|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=068
|pokemon=Machamp
|form=-Gigantamax
|gender=female
|level=54
|type1=Fighting
|ability=Guts
|move1=Cross Chop|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Revenge|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Fire Punch|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Strength|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}
{{-}}
{{Party/Single
|color={{ghost color}}
|bordercolor={{ghost color dark}}
|headcolor={{ghost color light}}
|sprite=VSAllister.png
|size=150px
|prize={{PDollar}}8,640
|class=Gym Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name={{color2|000|Allister}}
|game=Sh
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|pokemon=5}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=477
|pokemon=Dusknoir
|gender=male
|level=52
|type1=Ghost
|ability=Pressure
|move1=Shadow Punch|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Thunder Punch|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Rock Tomb|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Disable|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=609
|pokemon=Chandelure
|gender=male
|level=52
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Fire
|ability=Flash Fire
|move1=Shadow Ball|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special
|move2=Mystical Fire|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special
|move3=Will-O-Wisp|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=864
|pokemon=Cursola
|gender=male
|level=53
|type1=Ghost
|ability=Weak Armor
|move1=Hex|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special
|move2=Strength Sap|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Status
|move3=Ancient Power|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Special
|move4=Amnesia|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Div|color={{ghost color}}}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=855
|pokemon=Polteageist
|level=53
|type1=Ghost
|ability=Weak Armor
|move1=Shadow Ball|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special
|move2=Protect|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Nasty Plot|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Status
|move4=Giga Drain|move4type=Grass|move4cat=Special}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=094
|pokemon=Gengar
|form=-Gigantamax
|gender=male
|level=54
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Poison
|ability=Cursed Body
|move1=Shadow Ball|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special
|move2=Sludge Bomb|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Special
|move3=Dark Pulse|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Special
|move4=Hypnosis|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====Round 3: Raihan=====
The player will battle Raihan in the third round for the chance to challenge Leon for his Champion title.

{{Party/Single
|color={{dragon color}}
|headcolor={{dragon color light}}
|bordercolor={{dragon color dark}}
|sprite=VSRaihan.png
|size=150px
|class=Gym Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name={{color2|000|Raihan}}
|prize={{pdollar}}8,800
|game=SwSh
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|pokemon=5}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=324
|pokemon=Torkoal
|gender=male
|level=53
|type1=Fire
|ability=Drought
|move1=Lava Plume|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special
|move2=Body Press|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Solar Beam|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Special
|move4=Yawn|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=706
|pokemon=Goodra
|gender=female
|level=54
|type1=Dragon
|ability=Sap Sipper
|move1=Rain Dance|move1type=Water|move1cat=Status
|move2=Surf|move2type=Water|move2cat=Special
|move3=Thunder|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move4=Muddy Water|move4type=Water|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=776
|pokemon=Turtonator
|gender=male
|level=54
|type1=Fire
|type2=Dragon
|ability=Shell Armor
|move1=Sunny Day|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Status
|move2=Dragon Pulse|move2type=Dragon|move2cat=Special
|move3=Shell Trap|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Special
|move4=Fire Blast|move4type=Fire|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Div|color={{dragon color}}}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=330
|pokemon=Flygon
|gender=male
|level=54
|type1=Ground
|type2=Dragon
|ability=Levitate
|move1=Sandstorm|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Status
|move2=Dragon Claw|move2type=Dragon|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Crunch|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=884
|pokemon=Duraludon
|form=-Gigantamax
|gender=male
|level=55
|type1=Steel
|type2=Dragon
|ability=Light Metal
|move1=Dragon Claw|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Body Press|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Stone Edge|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Iron Head|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

====Championship Match====
Before the Champion Match between the player and [[Leon]] begins, [[Rose]] will suddenly interrupt the tournament via a broadcast, announcing that he has brought about the [[Darkest Day]]. The battle against Leon will recommence after the player has defeated {{p|Eternatus}}.

{{MSP/8|810|Grookey}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Grookey}}: 
{{Party/Single
|color=6C62A1
|bordercolor=761724
|headcolor=F7DD98
|sprite=VSLeon.png|size=150px
|prize={{PDollar}}15,600
|class=Champion
|classlink=Pokémon Champion
|name={{color2|000|Leon}}
|game=SwSh
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=681
|pokemon=Aegislash
|form=-Shield
|level=62
|gender=male
|type1=Steel|type2=Ghost
|ability=Stance Change
|move1=King's Shield|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Status
|move2=Shadow Ball|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Special
|move3=Sacred Sword|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Flash Cannon|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=887
|pokemon=Dragapult
|level=62
|gender=male
|type1=Dragon|type2=Ghost
|ability=Clear Body
|move1=Shadow Ball|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special
|move2=Flamethrower|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special
|move3=Thunderbolt|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move4=Dragon Breath|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=612
|pokemon=Haxorus
|level=63
|gender=female
|type1=Dragon
|ability=Mold Breaker
|move1=Poison Jab|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Iron Tail|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Outrage|move3type=Dragon|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color=6C62A1}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=537
|pokemon=Seismitoad
|level=64
|gender=female
|type1=Water|type2=Ground
|ability=Water Absorb
|move1=Toxic|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Status
|move2=Drain Punch|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Liquidation|move3type=Water|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=815
|pokemon=Cinderace
|level=64
|gender=male
|type1=Fire
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Pyro Ball|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Feint|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Acrobatics|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=006
|pokemon=Charizard
|form=-Gigantamax
|level=65
|gender=male
|type1=Fire|type2=Flying
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Fire Blast|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special
|move2=Air Slash|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Special
|move3=Solar Beam|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Special
|move4=Ancient Power|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}

{{MSP/8|813|Scorbunny}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Scorbunny}}: 
{{Party/Single
|color=6C62A1
|bordercolor=761724
|headcolor=F7DD98
|sprite=VSLeon.png|size=150px
|prize={{PDollar}}15,600
|class=Champion
|classlink=Pokémon Champion
|name={{color2|000|Leon}}
|game=SwSh
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=681
|pokemon=Aegislash
|form=-Shield
|level=62
|gender=male
|type1=Steel|type2=Ghost
|ability=Stance Change
|move1=King's Shield|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Status
|move2=Shadow Ball|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Special
|move3=Sacred Sword|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Flash Cannon|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=887
|pokemon=Dragapult
|level=62
|gender=male
|type1=Dragon|type2=Ghost
|ability=Clear Body
|move1=Shadow Ball|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special
|move2=Flamethrower|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special
|move3=Thunderbolt|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move4=Dragon Breath|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=612
|pokemon=Haxorus
|level=63
|gender=female
|type1=Dragon
|ability=Mold Breaker
|move1=Poison Jab|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Iron Tail|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Outrage|move3type=Dragon|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color=6C62A1}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=866
|pokemon=Mr. Rime
|level=64
|gender=male
|type1=Ice|type2=Psychic
|ability=Tangled Feet
|move1=Teeter Dance|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Psychic|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special
|move3=Freeze-Dry|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special
|move4=Thunderbolt|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=818
|pokemon=Inteleon
|level=64
|gender=male
|type1=Water
|ability=Torrent
|move1=Snipe Shot|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special
|move2=Dark Pulse|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Special
|move3=Mud Shot|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Special
|move4=Tearful Look|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=006
|pokemon=Charizard
|form=-Gigantamax
|level=65
|gender=male
|type1=Fire|type2=Flying
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Fire Blast|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special
|move2=Air Slash|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Special
|move3=Solar Beam|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Special
|move4=Ancient Power|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}

{{MSP/8|816|Sobble}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Sobble}}: 
{{Party/Single
|color=6C62A1
|bordercolor=761724
|headcolor=F7DD98
|sprite=VSLeon.png|size=150px
|prize={{PDollar}}15,600
|class=Champion
|classlink=Pokémon Champion
|name={{color2|000|Leon}}
|game=SwSh
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|pokemon=6}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=681
|pokemon=Aegislash
|form=-Shield
|level=62
|gender=male
|type1=Steel|type2=Ghost
|ability=Stance Change
|move1=King's Shield|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Status
|move2=Shadow Ball|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Special
|move3=Sacred Sword|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Flash Cannon|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=887
|pokemon=Dragapult
|level=62
|gender=male
|type1=Dragon|type2=Ghost
|ability=Clear Body
|move1=Shadow Ball|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special
|move2=Flamethrower|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special
|move3=Thunderbolt|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move4=Dragon Breath|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=612
|pokemon=Haxorus
|level=63
|gender=female
|type1=Dragon
|ability=Mold Breaker
|move1=Poison Jab|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Iron Tail|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Outrage|move3type=Dragon|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color=6C62A1}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=464
|pokemon=Rhyperior
|level=64
|gender=male
|type1=Ground|type2=Rock
|ability=Solid Rock
|move1=Earthquake|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Stone Edge|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Megahorn|move3type=Bug|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Heat Crash|move4type=Fire|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=812
|pokemon=Rillaboom
|level=64
|gender=male
|type1=Grass
|ability=Overgrow
|move1=Drum Beating|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Knock Off|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=High Horsepower|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Endeavor|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|game=SwSh
|ndex=006
|pokemon=Charizard
|form=-Gigantamax
|level=65
|gender=male
|type1=Fire|type2=Flying
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Fire Blast|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special
|move2=Air Slash|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Special
|move3=Solar Beam|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Special
|move4=Ancient Power|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}

===Champion tournaments===
{{main|Wyndon Stadium/Champion tournaments}}
After completing the post-game story, the player can participate in Champion tournaments any time they want. In addition to various NPCs the player has met during the main game, several minor {{tc|Gym Challenger}}s also take part in these tournaments.

===Galarian Star Tournament===
{{main|Galarian Star Tournament}}
After completing both [[The Isle of Armor]] and [[The Crown Tundra]] stories, the player is allowed to compete in the Galarian Star Tournament at Wyndon Stadium, which consists of a [[Multi Battle]] elimination tournament with NPCs that the player has already met.

==In the spin-off games==
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
Artwork depicting Wyndon Stadium is seen in {{mas|Leon}} and {{mas|Gloria}}'s mindscapes.
{| style="background: #7B30B2; {{roundy}}; border: #7B30B2;"
|
{| style="background: #AB60E2; {{roundy}}; border: #AB60E2;"
|- style="text-align:center"
|
{| style="background: #{{fire color light}}; {{roundy}}; border: #{{fire color light}}; padding: 0px 5px 5px 5px"
|-
|<big>'''{{color2|000|Leon (Masters)#Charizard|Leon & Charizard}}'''</big>
|-
| [[File:Leon Mindscape.png|200px]]
|}
|
{| style="background: #AB60E2; {{roundy}}; border: #AB60E2;"
|- style="text-align:center"
|
{| style="background: #{{fire color light}}; {{roundy}}; border: #{{fire color light}}; padding: 0px 5px 5px 5px"
|-
|<big>'''{{color2|000|Gloria (Masters)#Cinderace|Gloria (Alt. 2) & Cinderace}}'''</big>
|-
| [[File:Gloria Alt 2 Mindscape.png|200px]]
|}
|}
|}
|}

==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Wyndon Stadium anime.png|thumb|250px|Wyndon Stadium in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
Wyndon Stadium first appeared in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]'', where it hosted the [[World Coronation Series]] {{pkmn|battle}} between [[Lance]] and {{an|Leon}}. {{Ash}}, [[Goh]], and {{TRT}} were in the audience and watched as Leon won the match with his {{p|Charizard}}. After the battle, Team Rocket spotted a {{OBP|Drednaw|recurring}} outside the stadium and tried to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} it, only for it to suddenly [[Gigantamax]] and start attacking the stadium.

In the [[JN013|next episode]], Ash and Goh tried to battle the Drednaw, but their attacks were ineffective against it. However, after {{AP|Pikachu}} unexpectedly Gigantamaxed and Leon gave Ash advice, Drednaw was defeated and returned to its normal size. The next day, Leon invited Ash to a battle at the stadium, like he had requested earlier. The clash between Ash's Gigantamax Pikachu and Leon's Gigantamax Charizard ended in Leon's victory. Afterwards, Leon promised Ash that they'd have an official rematch one day.

In ''[[JN027|Toughing It Out!]]'', Ash and Goh returned to Wyndon Stadium to watch a World Coronation Series battle between Leon and [[Raihan]]. After Leon won the battle, Ash reiterated his goal to one day battle him. [[Rose|Chairman Rose]] was also present at the stadium for the match.

In ''[[JN099|Battling Turned Up to Eleven!]]'', Ash was designated to have a World Coronation Series match with [[Marnie]] at Wyndon Stadium. Although [[Team Yell]] initially fooled Ash into going to [[Spikemuth]] instead, [[Piers]] managed to take him to the stadium in time. While the battle between [[Ash's Gengar]] and Marnie's {{p|Grimmsnarl}} eventually ended in Ash's victory, Marnie's battle skills still impressed the audience and thus provided help in revitalizing her dilapidated hometown.

In ''[[JN100|Meeting Up with the Monarch!]]'', Ash visited Wyndon Stadium to watch a World Coronation Series match between Leon and {{EF|Flint}}. After Leon had won the battle, Ash met up with him, and he invited Ash to come {{pkmn|training}} with him, which he happily accepted.

From ''[[JN115|Curtain Up! Fight the Fights!]]'' until ''[[JN132|Partners in Time!]]'', Wyndon Stadium served as the site of the [[Masters Eight Tournament]]. The tournament concluded with Ash triumphing over Leon in the finals, ending the Galar {{pkmn|Champion}}'s winning streak and making Ash the new Monarch.

===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
[[File:Wyndon Stadium TW.png|thumb|250px|Wyndon Stadium in [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]]]]
Wyndon Stadium first appeared in ''[[TW01|Letter]]'', where a battle between [[Bea]] and [[Leon]] was broadcast. After the battle ended in Leon's victory, [[Rose]] and [[Oleana]] took a [[Flying Taxi]] found outside the stadium and used it to travel from to a children's hospital.

In ''[[TW04|Early-Evening Waves]]'', [[Nessa]] was confronted by Rose in the stadium's locker room after losing a match against [[Milo]].

In ''[[TW05|Assistant]]'', Rose and Oleana flew over the stadium in a Flying Taxi while a battle between [[Gordie]] and [[Melony]] was taking place there.

In ''[[TW07|Sky]]'', Leon had an {{wp|Exhibition game|exhibition match}} with [[Raihan]] at Wyndon Stadium. {{gal|John}}, who had come to the stadium with Leon, was enthralled to witness Leon battling live, like he had always wanted, and decided to become a [[Pokémon Trainer]] himself one day.

In ''[[TW08|The Gathering of Stars]]'', Leon declared the commencement of the [[Galarian Star Tournament]] at Wyndon Stadium.

===Pokémon Evolutions===
[[File:Wyndon Stadium Evolutions.png|thumb|250px|Wyndon Stadium in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]]
Wyndon Stadium appeared in ''[[PE01|The Champion]]'', where [[Leon]] prepared for his Championship Match against {{ga|Victor}}. While in the locker room, Leon was doubting himself after having failed to stop the [[Darkest Day]], but his {{p|Charizard}} managed to encourage him to step out onto the field.
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Wyndon Stadium Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Wyndon Stadium in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{chap|Sword & Shield}}====
Wyndon Stadium first appeared in [[PASS25]], being one of the {{cat|Power Spots}} reacting to [[Rose|Chairman Rose]] starting the [[Darkest Day]].

In [[PASS43]], a few months after the Darkest Day had been stopped, the [[Galar League|Champion Cup]] semi-finals were underway at Wyndon Stadium, with [[Hop]] and [[Marnie]] competing for the right to battle [[Leon]]. The match ended soon after Marnie [[Gigantamax]]ed her {{p|Grimmsnarl}}, but the end result was not revealed.
{{-}}

==In the TCG==
The following is a list of cards mentioning or featuring Wyndon Stadium in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
{{cardlist/header|Wyndon Stadium|Rainbow|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Vivid Voltage|League Staff|153}}|type=Supporter|standard=yes|enset=Vivid Voltage|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum= 153/185|jpset=Amazing Volt Tackle|jprarity=U|jpnum=095/100}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Vivid Voltage|Leon|154}}|type=Supporter|standard=yes|enset=Vivid Voltage|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=154/185|jpset=Amazing Volt Tackle|jprarity=R|jpnum=094/100|enset2=Vivid Voltage|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=182/185|jpset2=Amazing Volt Tackle|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=110/100}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Vivid Voltage|Wyndon Stadium|161}}|type=Stadium|standard=yes|enset=Vivid Voltage|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum= 161/185|jpset=Amazing Volt Tackle|jprarity=U|jpnum=098/100}}
{{cardlist/footer|Rainbow}}

==Trivia==
* Wyndon Stadium appears to be based on {{wikipedia|Wembley Stadium}}, the stadium of the England national football team. Wyndon Stadium's design incorporates the Wembley Arch, a landmark of the stadium.
* A special variant of Wyndon Stadium was used for the [[2022 World Championships]]. This variant differs from the normal Wyndon Stadium due to the presence of [[Game Freak]] logos beneath the side {{wp|Jumbotron|jumbotrons}} and World Championship logos on either side of the pitch and the walls replacing the Galar League logo. In addition, the Game Freak logos on the jumbotrons are replaced with the Poké Ball icons from the normal online battle background.

{{-}}
{{League locations|Galar}}
{{Galar}} 
{{Project Locations notice}}

[[Category:Galar Stadiums and Gyms]]
[[Category:Power Spots]]

[[de:Score-Stadion]]
[[es:Estadio de Puntera]]
[[fr:Stade de Winscor]]
[[it:Stadio di Goalwick]]
[[ja:シュートスタジアム]]
[[zh:宮門競技場]]

Cabo Poco

2023-08-25T14:26:24Z

ArrowMcLarenSP: /* Private beach */

{{Town infobox
|name=Cabo Poco
|jpname=コサジタウン
|jptrans=Kosaji Town
|image=Cabo Poco SV.png
|region=Paldea
|generation=9
|slogan=
|north=Poco Path
|south=South Province (Area One)
|east=South Paldean Sea
|west=South Province (Area One)
|colordark=2e0005
|colormed=77210a
|colorlight=a40d14
|mapsize=250px
}}

'''Cabo Poco''' (Japanese: '''コサジタウン''' ''Kosaji Town'') is a small town on a cape in the south of the [[Paldea]] region. It is the [[hometown]] of the {{player}} and their [[rival]], [[Nemona]], in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}. It connects to [[Poco Path]] to the north.

==Places of interest==
[[File:Cabo Poco Player house SV.png|250px|thumb|left|The [[player's house]]]]
===Player's house===
The {{player}} starts the game in [[Player's house|their house]], having recently moved to [[Paldea]].

The player can obtain two [[sandwich]] recipes at the house over the course of the game's story. Talking to {{pal|Mom}} will give the player the ability to use the recipes. The first one is unlocked after earning three [[Badge|Gym Badges]], while the other one is available after becoming a {{pkmn|Champion}}.

===Nemona's house===
[[Nemona]]'s house is located down a path from the player's house. The player chooses their [[starter Pokémon]] in front of it.

===Private beach===
There's a beach located behind Nemona's house. On it lies a battlefield, where the player and Nemona have their first battle. It is also a random battle background for Ranked Battles.

==Demographics==
===Pokémon Scarlet and Violet===
Cabo Poco has a population of 9 (not counting the {{player}} and [[Nemona]]), making it the least populated town in [[Paldea]].

==Items==
===Gifts===
{{itlisth}}
{{itemlist|Rotom Phone|From {{pal|Mom}} outside the player's house|Sc=yes|V=yes}}
{{itemlist|None|sprite=0931Squawkabilly|Automatically unlocked when obtaining the Rotom Phone|Sc=yes|V=yes|display=[[Flying Taxi]]}}
{{itemlist|None|From [[Nemona]] after battling her|Sc=yes|V=yes|display=[[Pokédex]]}}
{{itemlist|Sandwich|From Mom at the stairs to Nemona's house, after battling Nemona|Sc=yes|V=yes|display={{i|Sandwich}}}}
{{itemlist|None|From Mom at the stairs to Nemona's house, after battling Nemona|Sc=yes|V=yes|display={{PDollar}}10,000}}
{{itemlist|Potion SV|From Mom at the stairs to Nemona's house, after battling Nemona|Sc=yes|V=yes|display=[[Potion]] ×5}}
{{itemlist|TM Fire SV|On top of the player's house (requires {{ga|Koraidon}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{ga|Miraidon}}{{sup/9|V}} with upgraded jump)|Sc=yes|V=yes|display={{TM|049|Sunny Day}}}}
{{itlistfoot}}

===On the ground===
{{itlisth}}
{{itemlist|Antidote SV|South of [[Player's house|Your House]]|Sc=yes|V=yes|display=[[Antidote]]}}
{{itemlist|Potion SV|Against the west wall of Your House|Sc=yes|V=yes|display=[[Potion]]}}
{{itemlist|Poké Ball SV|At the foot of a cliff north of Your House|Sc=yes|V=yes|display={{i|Poké Ball}}}}
{{itemlist|Poké Ball SV|North of the stairs leading to Nemona's house|Sc=yes|V=yes|display={{i|Poké Ball}}}}
{{itemlist|Potion SV|Outside Nemona's house, south of the private beach entrance|Sc=yes|V=yes|display=[[Potion]]}}
{{itemlist|Potion SV|By fence next to Nemona's house|Sc=yes|V=yes|display=[[Potion]]}}
{{itemlist|Poké Ball SV|At the end of ravine north of Nemona's house|Sc=yes|V=yes|display={{i|Poké Ball}}}}
{{itemlist|Potion SV|At the north end of the private beach behind Nemona's house|Sc=yes|V=yes|display=[[Potion]]}}
{{itemlist|Poké Ball SV|At the south end of the private beach behind Nemona's house|Sc=yes|V=yes|display={{i|Poké Ball}}}}
{{itemlist|Antidote SV|Against the north wall of Nemona's house|Sc=yes|V=yes|display=[[Antidote]]}}
{{itemlist|Potion SV|Next to a palm tree north of Nemona's house|Sc=yes|V=yes|display=[[Potion]]}}
{{itemlist|Great Ball SV|On top of a hill south of Nemona's house|Sc=yes|V=yes|display=[[Great Ball]]}}
{{itlistfoot}}

===Gimmighoul===
{{p|Gimmighoul}} that drop Gimmighoul Coins when interacted with can be found in this area.

{{itlisth}}
{{itemlist|Gimmighoul Coin|On a small island in the water to the right of the fence with a rock in it; halfway on the path between the player and Nemona's house|Sc=yes|V=yes}}
{{itemlist|Gimmighoul Coin|On a hill south of Nemona's house, on the right side of the private beach; on the side facing the water|Sc=yes|V=yes}}
{{itlistfoot}}

==Pokémon==
{{Catch/header|road|no}}
{{Catch/div|road|Starter Pokémon}}
{{Catch/entry9/special|0906|Sprigatito|yes|yes|Starter|5|Only one|type1=grass}}
{{Catch/entry9/special|0909|Fuecoco|yes|yes|Starter|5|Only one|type1=fire}}
{{Catch/entry9/special|0912|Quaxly|yes|yes|Starter|5|Only one|type1=water}}
{{Catch/footer|road}}

==Trainers==
{{MSP/9|906|Sprigatito}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Sprigatito}}: 
{{Party/Single
|color={{scarlet color}}
|headcolor={{scarlet color light}}
|bordercolor={{scarlet color dark}}
|sprite=VSNemona S.png
|size=x100px
|prize={{PDollar}}300
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name={{color2|000|Nemona}}
|game=SV
|location=Cabo Poco
|pokemon=1}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/9
|game=SV
|ndex=912
|pokemon=Quaxly
|gender=male
|level=5
|type1=Water
|ability=Torrent
|move1=Pound|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Water Gun|move3type=Water|move3cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}

{{MSP/9|909|Fuecoco}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Fuecoco}}: 
{{Party/Single
|color={{scarlet color}}
|headcolor={{scarlet color light}}
|bordercolor={{scarlet color dark}}
|sprite=VSNemona S.png
|size=x100px
|prize={{PDollar}}300
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name={{color2|000|Nemona}}
|game=SV
|location=Cabo Poco
|pokemon=1}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/9
|game=SV
|ndex=906
|pokemon=Sprigatito
|gender=male
|level=5
|type1=Grass
|ability=Overgrow
|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Leafage|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}

{{MSP/9|912|Quaxly}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Quaxly}}: 
{{Party/Single
|color={{scarlet color}}
|headcolor={{scarlet color light}}
|bordercolor={{scarlet color dark}}
|sprite=VSNemona S.png
|size=x100px
|prize={{PDollar}}300
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name={{color2|000|Nemona}}
|game=SV
|location=Cabo Poco
|pokemon=1}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/9
|game=SV
|ndex=909
|pokemon=Fuecoco
|gender=male
|level=5
|type1=Fire
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Leer|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Ember|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}

==In the anime==
[[File:Cabo Paco anime.png|thumb|250px|Liko's home in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
Cabo Poco is the [[hometown]] of [[Liko]], her father {{OBP|Alex|Horizons}}, and her mother [[Lucca]]. It first appeared in [[HZ009]], where Liko returned home after visiting [[Mesagoza]], accompanied by [[Roy]] and [[Friede]]. After getting her father's permission to continue traveling with the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]], Liko left home once more.
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* In Nemona's house in Cabo Poco, there is a painting that appears to reference {{p|Greninja|Ash-Greninja}}, even though Ash-Greninja is not present in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet due to a change in the way its {{a|Battle Bond}} [[Ability]] works.

==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#a40d14; border:3px solid #77210a"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|-
| Japanese
| コサジタウン ''Kosaji Town''
| From 小匙 ''kosaji'' (teaspoon)
|-
| English
| Cabo Poco
| From ''cabo'' (Spanish for cape and handle) and ''poco'' (little)
|-
| German
| Cucharico
| From ''cucharita'' (Spanish for teaspoon) and ''rico'' (Spanish for rich)
|-
| Spanish
| Pueblo Cahíz
| From ''cahíz'' (dry measure of 666 litres or 18.5 bushels) and possibly ''{{wp|Cádiz}}''
|-
| French
| Cuchalaga
| From ''cuchara'' (Spanish for spoon) and possibly ''{{wp|Málaga}}''
|-
| Italian
| Dosilla
| From ''dosis'' (Spanish for dose), ''-illa'' (Spanish diminutive suffix), and possibly ''{{wp|Seville|Sevilla}}''
|-
| Korean
| 티스푼마을 ''Teaspoon Maeul''
| From ''teaspoon''
|-
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 小匙鎮 / 小匙镇 ''Xiǎochí Zhèn''
| rowspan="2" | From 小匙 ''xiǎochí / síuchìh'' (small spoon)
|-
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 小匙鎮 ''Síuchìh Jan''
|}
{{-}}
{{Paldea}} 
{{Project Locations notice}}

[[Category:Paldea locations]]
[[Category:Scarlet and Violet locations]]
[[Category:Towns]]
[[Category:Hometowns]]

[[de:Cucharico]]
[[es:Pueblo Cahíz]]
[[fr:Cuchalaga]]
[[it:Dosilla]]
[[ja:コサジタウン]]
[[zh:小匙鎮]]

PTP03

2023-08-25T12:29:43Z

ArrowMcLarenSP: /* Plot */

{{EpicodePrevNext
|prevcode=PTP02
|prevtitle=Regionals
|nextcode=PTP04
|nexttitle=Worlds
|series=Pokémon: Path to the Peak
|colorscheme=bulba}}
{{EpisodeInfobox
|epcode=PTP03
|colorscheme=bulba
|title_en=Internationals
|title_ja=第3話
|title_ja_trans=Episode 3
|screen=hd
|release_method=Web release
|broadcast_jp=N/A
|broadcast_us=August 23, 2023
|en_op=None
|ja_op=None
|ja_ed=None
|olmteam=TAIKO Studios
|scenario=Benjamin Townsend
|storyboard=Ian Mutchler
|director=Shaofu Zhang
|art=Qinghui Lü
|morecredits=no
|epstaffpage=PTP01-PTP04
|footnotes=* ''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DzYtJ6w3Ys Internationals]'' on [[The Pokémon Company International]]'s official English {{wp|YouTube}} channel.
* {{BMGf|298414|Review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''Internationals''' is the third episode of [[Pokémon: Path to the Peak]]. It was first released on [[The Pokémon Company International]]'s official English {{wp|YouTube}} channel on August 23, 2023.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==
After a major upset at Regionals, Ava continues her journey on the path of the Pokémon Championship Series at International Championships.

==Plot==
In the weeks since [[Ava]]'s [[Regional Championships]] win, she draws massive attention online, and receives coaching from {{OBP|Joshua|Path to the Peak}} and [[Celestine]]. After several tournaments, she qualifies for the [[International Championships]], and travels there along with [[Ava's father|her father]], Joshua, and Celestine.

Soon after arriving at the venue, a hotel, Ava's group encounters [[Team Falinks]]: a group of five top TCG players in the league, headed by [[Edgar Troy]], the reigning world champion.

The next day, Ava, Joshua, and Celestine split up to compete in their matches. Ava manages to reach top cut, but Joshua and Celestine are quickly defeated by members of Team Falinks, much to Ava's worry. To help calm Ava's nerves, Joshua and Celestine take her to a windy garden on the roof of the hotel. Ava brings her shoebox of cards along and leaves them on a bench, but the wind causes almost all of her cards to blow away - leaving one copy of her Oddish as the sole surviving card. Ava is devastated, and unable to sleep.

The next morning, Joshua and Celestine hatch a plan: by trading away their own cards, they can reconstruct Ava's deck such that it matches what she registered for the competition. The plan is successful, but Joshua and Celestine's card binders are completely emptied by the end of it.

Ava climbs the ranks and makes it to the championship match against Edgar Troy, defeating the four lower members of Team Falinks in the process. Ava begins the first game strong by playing her Darkrai, but Edgar concedes the game immediately afterwards. Edgar then wins the second game, leaving the match up to the final game. Ava manages to gain an advantage, with only one prize card left to win - but Edgar disrupts her strategy by playing a card that [[Iono (Paldea Evolved 185)|shuffles all of Ava's hand back into her deck]]. Edgar follows up by evolving his {{p|Riolu}} into {{p|Lucario}}, giving it a Defiance Band, and using it to defeat several of Ava's Pokémon over the next few turns. Edgar eventually draws his last prize card, and wins the game and the match.

Ava maintains her composure to shake Edgar's hand, but leaves the stage distressed to have let down her friends and supporters.

==Major events==
* Team Falinks is introduced.
* Ava loses almost all of her original cards, save one copy of her Oddish, to the wind.
* Joshua and Celestine trade away all of their cards to restore Ava's deck.
* Ava is defeated by Edgar Troy in the championship match.

==Characters==
===Humans===
* [[Ava]]
* [[Ava's father]]
* [[Ava's mother]]
* {{OBP|Joshua|Path to the Peak}}
* [[Celestine]]
* [[Team Falinks]]
** [[Edgar Troy]]
* {{OBP|Mother and daughter|Path to the Peak}}

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Oddish}}
* {{p|Tropius}}
* {{p|Roselia}}
* {{p|Spoink}}
* {{p|Scyther}}
* {{p|Darkrai}}
* {{p|Falinks}}
* {{p|Machop}}
* {{p|Passimian}}
* {{p|Machoke}} (mentioned)

====Appearing on merchandise====
* {{p|Bulbasaur}}
* {{p|Charmander}}
* {{p|Squirtle}}
* {{p|Arbok}}
* {{p|Pikachu}}
* {{p|Vulpix}}
* {{p|Poliwrath}}
* {{p|Victreebel}}
* {{p|Rapidash}}
* {{p|Lapras}}
* {{p|Jolteon}}
* {{p|Snorlax}}
* {{p|Chikorita}}
* {{p|Cyndaquil}}
* {{p|Totodile}}
* {{p|Marill}}
* {{p|Teddiursa}}
* {{p|Delibird}}
* {{p|Celebi}}
* {{p|Pelipper}}
* {{p|Sableye}}
* {{p|Aggron}}
* {{p|Duskull}}
* {{p|Mismagius}}
* {{p|Chatot}}
* {{p|Audino}}
* {{p|Beartic}}
* {{p|Heatmor}}
* {{p|Gogoat}}
* {{p|Dedenne}}
* {{p|Klefki}}
* {{p|Falinks}}
* {{p|Lechonk}}
* {{p|Miraidon}}

==Cards featured==

Ava's cards
* Oddish (currently has no real-TCG equivalent)
* [[Gloom (Lost Origin 2)]]
* Vileplume (currently has no real-TCG equivalent)
* Spoink (currently has no real-TCG equivalent)
* [[Tropius (Scarlet & Violet 7)]]
* [[Bounsweet (Chilling Reign 13)]]
* [[Steenee (Chilling Reign 14)]]
* [[Tsareena (Chilling Reign 15)]]
* [[Turtwig (Brilliant Stars 6)]]
* [[Scyther (Astral Radiance 5)]]
* Darkrai ex (currently has no real-TCG equivalent)
* [[Grotle (Brilliant Stars 7)]]
* Bellossom ex (currently has no real-TCG equivalent)
* [[Roselia (Sword & Shield 3)]]
* [[Defiance Band (Scarlet & Violet 169)]]
* [[Galar Mine (Rebel Clash 160)]]
* [[Battle VIP Pass (Fusion Strike 225)]]
* [[Nest Ball (Scarlet & Violet 181)]]
* [[Professor's Research (Scarlet & Violet 190)]]
* [[Rare Candy (Scarlet & Violet 191)]]
* [[Ultra Ball (Scarlet & Violet 196)]]
* [[Grass Energy]]

Joshua's cards:
* [[Pikachu (Paldea Evolved 62)]] (x4)
* [[Jolteon ex (EX Delta Species 109)]] (x4)
* [[Charizard (Base Set 4)]]
* [[Meganium ex (EX Unseen Forces 106)]]
* [[Dialga LV.X (DP Promo 17)]]
* [[Butterfree (Rebel Clash 3)]]
* [[Dusknoir (Plasma Blast 104)]]
* [[Chaos Gym (Gym Challenge 102)]]
* [[Lightning Energy]]

Celestine's cards:
* [[Misdreavus (Paldea Evolved 87)]] (x2)
* Mismagius ex (currently has no real-TCG equivalent) (x4)
* [[Shuppet (Scarlet & Violet 87)]]
* [[Duskull (Brilliant Stars 60)]]
* [[Dusclops (Brilliant Stars 61)]] (x2)
* [[Dusknoir (Plasma Blast 104)]]
* [[Sableye (Lost Origin 70)]]
* [[Meowth (Noble Victories 102)]]

Edgar Troy and Team Falinks' cards:
* Falinks ex (currently has no real-TCG equivalent)
* [[Machop (Lost Origin 86)]]
* Machoke (not shown)
* Passimian (not shown)
* [[Drilbur (Fusion Strike 147)]]
* Groudon (currently has no real-TCG equivalent)
* [[Riolu (Scarlet & Violet 113)]]
* [[Lucario (Scarlet & Violet 114)]]
* [[Iono (Paldea Evolved 185)]]
* [[Defiance Band (Scarlet & Violet 169)]]
* [[Fighting Energy]]

Misc players' cards:
* [[Comfey (Lost Origin 79)]]

==TCG mechanics==
Some mechanics from the real-life [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] are applied during this episode's matches. This section explains them in-depth, to help give context to certain scenes.

The overall rules of the TCG can be found here: {{DL|Pokémon Trading Card Game|How to Play}}.

===Edgar's "set-up"===
In the final game of the championship match, Edgar plays [[Iono (Paldea Evolved 185)]]. This card makes both players shuffle their hand, and then put the cards at the bottom of their deck. If this effect causes either player to put cards at the bottom of their deck, then each player draws cards equal to the amount of prize cards they have left.
* By playing this card when Ava had 1 prize card left but Edgar had multiple prize cards left, Edgar effectively throws away Ava's entire hand, puts those cards at the bottom of her deck where she cannot reach them for a while, and reduces her hand to 1 card. Meanwhile, Edgar's large amount of remaining prize cards means he gets to draw a fresh hand of multiple cards.
* Effectively, the "set-up" is that Edgar intentionally let Ava claim multiple prize cards and build up a plan of attack, so he could then disarm her offense at the last minute and make a counterattack.
* Joshua states that Ava has to "shuffle her entire hand into her deck" - this is technically not true, as the hand is shuffled first and then put at the bottom of the deck, rather than putting the cards into the deck and then shuffling the deck. The former case is worse for Ava, as it means she cannot re-draw the cards from her old hand by random chance.

===Misc errors===
* In the picture Joshua shares of a practice match with Ava, Ava's Vileplume does not have a Gloom and Oddish under it, implying it was played directly. This is illegal - that Vileplume is not classified as a Basic Pokémon, thus it cannot be played directly like that.
* In Ava's match against a player using a Comfey, the Pokémon are able to damage each other despite neither having any Energy attached to them. This should not be possible, as the damaging moves on both Pokémon require Energy.

==Trivia==
* The video-sharing site shown during the episode's opening has a thumbnail of [[Bidoof's Big Stand]], an animated short also produced by TAIKO Studios.
* The song that Ava's father plays in the car is the extended version of {{so|Pokémon World}}.
** In the Japanese dub of this episode, the beat of the song was kept and the lyrics were dubbed into Japanese. This was done instead of replacing the song with the corresponding Japanese ending themes for [[EP081]] to [[EP116]], which would have been [[Type: Wild]] or [[Riding on Lapras]].
* The {{OBP|mother and daughter|Path to the Peak}} pair seen in this episode bear a striking resemblance to a [[mother and daughter|similar pair]] that have made cameos in several [[Pokémon movie]]s.
* In the scene where Ava shuffles her deck before her first match, her Oddish card is the only card that is upside-down.
* This is the first episode of ''Path to the Peak'' to show prints of cards from the Wizards of the Coast Expansions.
* Joshua has a [[Charizard (Base Set 4)]], which is famously one of the most sought-after cards in the Pokémon TCG.

==In other languages==

{{-}}
{{DoubleProjectTag|Anime|TCG}}

[[Category:Pokémon: Path to the Peak episodes|03]]

PTP03

2023-08-25T12:27:16Z

ArrowMcLarenSP: /* Plot */

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|art=Qinghui Lü
|morecredits=no
|epstaffpage=PTP01-PTP04
|footnotes=* ''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DzYtJ6w3Ys Internationals]'' on [[The Pokémon Company International]]'s official English {{wp|YouTube}} channel.
* {{BMGf|298414|Review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''Internationals''' is the third episode of [[Pokémon: Path to the Peak]]. It was first released on [[The Pokémon Company International]]'s official English {{wp|YouTube}} channel on August 23, 2023.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==
After a major upset at Regionals, Ava continues her journey on the path of the Pokémon Championship Series at International Championships.

==Plot==
In the weeks since [[Ava]]'s [[Regional Championships]] win, she draws massive attention online, and receives coaching from {{OBP|Joshua|Path to the Peak}} and [[Celestine]]. After several tournaments, she qualifies for the [[International Championships]], and travels there along with [[Ava's father|her father]], Joshua, and Celestine.

Soon after arriving at the venue, a hotel, Ava's group encounters [[Team Falinks]]: a group of five top TCG players in the league, headed by [[Edgar Troy]], the reigning world champion.

The next day, Ava, Joshua, and Celestine split up to compete in their matches. Ava manages to reach top cut, but Joshua and Celestine are quickly defeated by members of Team Falinks, much to Ava's worry. To help calm Ava's nerves, Joshua and Celestine take her to a windy garden on the roof of the hotel. Ava brings her shoebox of cards along and leaves them on a bench, but the wind causes almost all of her cards to blow away - leaving one copy of her Oddish as the sole surviving card. Ava is devastated, and unable to sleep.

The next morning, Joshua and Celestine hatch a plan: by trading away their own cards, they can reconstruct Ava's deck such that it matches what she registered for the competition. The plan is successful, but Joshua and Celestine's card binders are completely emptied by the end of it.

Ava climbs the ranks and makes it to the championship match against Edgar Troy, defeating the four lower members of Team Falinks in the process. Ava begins the first game strong by playing her Darkrai, but Edgar concedes the game immediately afterwards. Edgar then wins the second game, leaving the match up to the final game. Ava manages to gain an advantage, with only one prize card left to win - but Edgar disrupts her strategy by playing a card that [[Iono|shuffles all of Ava's hand back into her deck]]. Edgar follows up by evolving his {{p|Riolu}} into {{p|Lucario}}, giving it a Defiance Band, and using it to defeat several of Ava's Pokémon over the next few turns. Edgar eventually draws his last prize card, and wins the game and the match.

Ava maintains her composure to shake Edgar's hand, but leaves the stage distressed to have let down her friends and supporters.

==Major events==
* Team Falinks is introduced.
* Ava loses almost all of her original cards, save one copy of her Oddish, to the wind.
* Joshua and Celestine trade away all of their cards to restore Ava's deck.
* Ava is defeated by Edgar Troy in the championship match.

==Characters==
===Humans===
* [[Ava]]
* [[Ava's father]]
* [[Ava's mother]]
* {{OBP|Joshua|Path to the Peak}}
* [[Celestine]]
* [[Team Falinks]]
** [[Edgar Troy]]
* {{OBP|Mother and daughter|Path to the Peak}}

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Oddish}}
* {{p|Tropius}}
* {{p|Roselia}}
* {{p|Spoink}}
* {{p|Scyther}}
* {{p|Darkrai}}
* {{p|Falinks}}
* {{p|Machop}}
* {{p|Passimian}}
* {{p|Machoke}} (mentioned)

====Appearing on merchandise====
* {{p|Bulbasaur}}
* {{p|Charmander}}
* {{p|Squirtle}}
* {{p|Arbok}}
* {{p|Pikachu}}
* {{p|Vulpix}}
* {{p|Poliwrath}}
* {{p|Victreebel}}
* {{p|Rapidash}}
* {{p|Lapras}}
* {{p|Jolteon}}
* {{p|Snorlax}}
* {{p|Chikorita}}
* {{p|Cyndaquil}}
* {{p|Totodile}}
* {{p|Marill}}
* {{p|Teddiursa}}
* {{p|Delibird}}
* {{p|Celebi}}
* {{p|Pelipper}}
* {{p|Sableye}}
* {{p|Aggron}}
* {{p|Duskull}}
* {{p|Mismagius}}
* {{p|Chatot}}
* {{p|Audino}}
* {{p|Beartic}}
* {{p|Heatmor}}
* {{p|Gogoat}}
* {{p|Dedenne}}
* {{p|Klefki}}
* {{p|Falinks}}
* {{p|Lechonk}}
* {{p|Miraidon}}

==Cards featured==

Ava's cards
* Oddish (currently has no real-TCG equivalent)
* [[Gloom (Lost Origin 2)]]
* Vileplume (currently has no real-TCG equivalent)
* Spoink (currently has no real-TCG equivalent)
* [[Tropius (Scarlet & Violet 7)]]
* [[Bounsweet (Chilling Reign 13)]]
* [[Steenee (Chilling Reign 14)]]
* [[Tsareena (Chilling Reign 15)]]
* [[Turtwig (Brilliant Stars 6)]]
* [[Scyther (Astral Radiance 5)]]
* Darkrai ex (currently has no real-TCG equivalent)
* [[Grotle (Brilliant Stars 7)]]
* Bellossom ex (currently has no real-TCG equivalent)
* [[Roselia (Sword & Shield 3)]]
* [[Defiance Band (Scarlet & Violet 169)]]
* [[Galar Mine (Rebel Clash 160)]]
* [[Battle VIP Pass (Fusion Strike 225)]]
* [[Nest Ball (Scarlet & Violet 181)]]
* [[Professor's Research (Scarlet & Violet 190)]]
* [[Rare Candy (Scarlet & Violet 191)]]
* [[Ultra Ball (Scarlet & Violet 196)]]
* [[Grass Energy]]

Joshua's cards:
* [[Pikachu (Paldea Evolved 62)]] (x4)
* [[Jolteon ex (EX Delta Species 109)]] (x4)
* [[Charizard (Base Set 4)]]
* [[Meganium ex (EX Unseen Forces 106)]]
* [[Dialga LV.X (DP Promo 17)]]
* [[Butterfree (Rebel Clash 3)]]
* [[Dusknoir (Plasma Blast 104)]]
* [[Chaos Gym (Gym Challenge 102)]]
* [[Lightning Energy]]

Celestine's cards:
* [[Misdreavus (Paldea Evolved 87)]] (x2)
* Mismagius ex (currently has no real-TCG equivalent) (x4)
* [[Shuppet (Scarlet & Violet 87)]]
* [[Duskull (Brilliant Stars 60)]]
* [[Dusclops (Brilliant Stars 61)]] (x2)
* [[Dusknoir (Plasma Blast 104)]]
* [[Sableye (Lost Origin 70)]]
* [[Meowth (Noble Victories 102)]]

Edgar Troy and Team Falinks' cards:
* Falinks ex (currently has no real-TCG equivalent)
* [[Machop (Lost Origin 86)]]
* Machoke (not shown)
* Passimian (not shown)
* [[Drilbur (Fusion Strike 147)]]
* Groudon (currently has no real-TCG equivalent)
* [[Riolu (Scarlet & Violet 113)]]
* [[Lucario (Scarlet & Violet 114)]]
* [[Iono (Paldea Evolved 185)]]
* [[Defiance Band (Scarlet & Violet 169)]]
* [[Fighting Energy]]

Misc players' cards:
* [[Comfey (Lost Origin 79)]]

==TCG mechanics==
Some mechanics from the real-life [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] are applied during this episode's matches. This section explains them in-depth, to help give context to certain scenes.

The overall rules of the TCG can be found here: {{DL|Pokémon Trading Card Game|How to Play}}.

===Edgar's "set-up"===
In the final game of the championship match, Edgar plays [[Iono (Paldea Evolved 185)]]. This card makes both players shuffle their hand, and then put the cards at the bottom of their deck. If this effect causes either player to put cards at the bottom of their deck, then each player draws cards equal to the amount of prize cards they have left.
* By playing this card when Ava had 1 prize card left but Edgar had multiple prize cards left, Edgar effectively throws away Ava's entire hand, puts those cards at the bottom of her deck where she cannot reach them for a while, and reduces her hand to 1 card. Meanwhile, Edgar's large amount of remaining prize cards means he gets to draw a fresh hand of multiple cards.
* Effectively, the "set-up" is that Edgar intentionally let Ava claim multiple prize cards and build up a plan of attack, so he could then disarm her offense at the last minute and make a counterattack.
* Joshua states that Ava has to "shuffle her entire hand into her deck" - this is technically not true, as the hand is shuffled first and then put at the bottom of the deck, rather than putting the cards into the deck and then shuffling the deck. The former case is worse for Ava, as it means she cannot re-draw the cards from her old hand by random chance.

===Misc errors===
* In the picture Joshua shares of a practice match with Ava, Ava's Vileplume does not have a Gloom and Oddish under it, implying it was played directly. This is illegal - that Vileplume is not classified as a Basic Pokémon, thus it cannot be played directly like that.
* In Ava's match against a player using a Comfey, the Pokémon are able to damage each other despite neither having any Energy attached to them. This should not be possible, as the damaging moves on both Pokémon require Energy.

==Trivia==
* The video-sharing site shown during the episode's opening has a thumbnail of [[Bidoof's Big Stand]], an animated short also produced by TAIKO Studios.
* The song that Ava's father plays in the car is the extended version of {{so|Pokémon World}}.
** In the Japanese dub of this episode, the beat of the song was kept and the lyrics were dubbed into Japanese. This was done instead of replacing the song with the corresponding Japanese ending themes for [[EP081]] to [[EP116]], which would have been [[Type: Wild]] or [[Riding on Lapras]].
* The {{OBP|mother and daughter|Path to the Peak}} pair seen in this episode bear a striking resemblance to a [[mother and daughter|similar pair]] that have made cameos in several [[Pokémon movie]]s.
* In the scene where Ava shuffles her deck before her first match, her Oddish card is the only card that is upside-down.
* This is the first episode of ''Path to the Peak'' to show prints of cards from the Wizards of the Coast Expansions.
* Joshua has a [[Charizard (Base Set 4)]], which is famously one of the most sought-after cards in the Pokémon TCG.

==In other languages==

{{-}}
{{DoubleProjectTag|Anime|TCG}}

[[Category:Pokémon: Path to the Peak episodes|03]]

Pokémon Horizons: The Series

2023-08-19T12:23:16Z

ArrowMcLarenSP: /* Trivia */

{{DISPLAYTITLE:''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''}}
{{Search|anime series based on [[Generation IX]]|the manga series|Pokémon Horizon}}
[[File:Season 26 logo.png|thumb|English logo]]
[[File:Pocket Monsters 2023 logo.png|thumb|Japanese logo for ''Pocket Monsters'']]
'''''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスター''' ''Pocket Monsters'') is the eighth [[series]] of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It succeeds ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''. It premiered on April 14, 2023 in Japan with a one-hour special.

The series features dual protagonists [[Liko]] and [[Roy]], who join together with a group of adventurers known as the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] and set out to travel the [[Pokémon world]] with them, visiting all the [[region]]s introduced in the [[core series]] from [[Kanto]] to [[Paldea]]. Liko also finds herself targeted by the mysterious [[Explorers]] organization, which is after her equally mysterious pendant. For the first time in Pokémon anime history, ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series'' features an all-new cast of characters and a more linear plot without many ties to previous anime series.

Episodes in ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series'' are numbered with {{bp|Epicode|the prefix}} '''HZ''' on [[Bulbapedia]]. For a complete episode listing, see the [[list of Pokémon Horizons: The Series episodes]].

==Japanese seasons==
''Pokémon Horizons: The Series'' will be divided into multiple arcs in the Japanese release, with each part of the story given its own subtitle:

* ''Liko and Roy's Departure'' (リコとロイの旅立ち) ([[HZ001]] - Ongoing)

<gallery>
Pocket Monsters 2023 logo 2.png|''Pocket Monsters: Liko and Roy's Departure'' logo
</gallery>

==Gallery==
===Promotional artwork===
<gallery>
Pokemon 2023 Anime Promo Artwork.png|Announcement artwork of [[Liko]] and [[Roy]]
Pokemon 2023 Airdate Promo Artwork.png|Air date reveal artwork of Liko and Roy<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20230210105649/https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1623996700208812034</ref>
</gallery>

===Posters===
<gallery>
Pokemon 2023 First Broadcast Poster.jpg|First Japanese poster
Pokemon Horizon Promotional Poster 2.jpg|Second Japanese poster
Horizons poster.png|First English poster
</gallery>

===Characters===
====Protagonists====
<gallery>
Liko anime 2.png|[[Liko]]
Roy anime.png|[[Roy]]
</gallery>

====Antagonists====
=====[[Explorers]]=====
<gallery>
Amethio anime.png|[[Amethio]]
Zirc anime.png|[[Zirc]]
Onia anime.png|[[Onia]]
Spinel anime.png|[[Spinel]]
Agate anime.png|[[Agate]]
Onyx anime.png|[[Onyx]]
Sango anime.png|[[Sango]]
</gallery>

====Supporting characters====
=====[[Rising Volt Tacklers]]=====
<gallery>
Professor Friede 2023 Artwork.png|[[Friede]]
Captain Pikachu.png|[[Captain Pikachu]]
Orla anime.png|[[Orla]]
Mollie anime.png|[[Mollie]]
Murdock anime.png|[[Murdock]]
Ludlow anime.png|[[Ludlow]]
Dot anime.png|[[Dot]]
</gallery>

====Others====
<gallery>
Nidothing.png|[[Dot|Nidothing]]
Nemona anime 2.png|[[Nemona]]
</gallery>

=====Gym Leaders=====
<gallery>
Brassius anime 2.png|[[Brassius]]
Iono anime 2.png|[[Iono]]
</gallery>

==Staff==
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* [[Satoshi Tajiri]]
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* 田尻智
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! Production supervisor スーパーバイザー
|
* [[Tsunekazu Ishihara]]
| lang="ja" |
* 石原恒和
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! Associate producers アソシエイトプロデューサー
|
* Yoshitaka Fujiwara
* Shun Ōhinata ([[HZ001]] - [[HZ009]])
* Yoshiyuki Koie (from [[HZ010]] on)
| lang="ja" |
* 藤原良尭
* 大日向俊
* 古家嘉之
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! Published by 掲載
|
* [[Shogakukan]]
** {{jwp|ちゃお|Ciao}}
** {{jwp|ぷっちぐみ|Pucchigumi}}
** [[CoroCoro Comics]]
** {{jwp|コロコロイチバン!|CoroCoro Ichiban!}}
** {{jwp|ポケモンファン|Pokémon Fan}}
** {{jwp|てれびくん|Televi-Kun}}
** {{jwp|小学一年生|Shogaku Ichinensei}}
** {{jwp|幼稚園 (雑誌)|Youchien}}
| lang="ja" |
* 小学館
** ちゃお
** ぷっちぐみ
** コロコロコミック
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** ポケモンファン
** てれびくん
** 小学一年生
** 幼稚園
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! Series composition シリーズ構成
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* {{wp|Dai Satō}}
| lang="ja" |
* 佐藤大
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! Animation coordinator アニメーションコーディネーター
|
* Kotarō Sakamoto
| lang="ja" |
* 坂本鼓太郎
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! Script coordinator シナリオコーディネーター
|
* {{jwp|松澤くれは|Kureha Matsuzawa}}
| lang="ja" |
* 松澤くれは
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! Character design キャラクターデザイン
|
* Rei Yamazaki
| lang="ja" |
* 山崎玲愛
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! Sub-character design サブキャラクターデザイン
|
* Kyōko Itō
| lang="ja" |
* 伊藤京子
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! Action director アクションディレクター
|
* {{jwp|矢嶋哲生|Tetsuo Yajima}}
| lang="ja" |
* 矢嶋哲生
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! Art director 美術監督
|
* Masatoshi Mutō
| lang="ja" |
* 武藤正敏
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! Color keys 色彩設計
|
* Chie Tanimoto
* Noriyuki Yoshino
| lang="ja" |
* 谷本千絵
* 吉野記通
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! Director of photography 撮影監督
|
* Hiromichi Suzuki
| lang="ja" |
* 鈴木大倫
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! Editor 編集
|
* Hitoshi Nogawa
| lang="ja" |
* 野川仁
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! Sound director 音響監督
|
* {{jwp|三間雅文|Masafumi Mima}}
| lang="ja" |
* 三間雅文
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! Music 音楽
|
* {{jwp|コーニッシュ (日本のミュージシャン)|Conisch}}
| lang="ja" |
* コーニッシュ
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! Music collaboration 音楽協力
|
* {{jwp|テレビ東京ミュージック|TV Tokyo Music}}
* {{jwp|小学館ミュージック&デジタルエンタテイメント|Shogakukan Music & Digital Entertainment}}
* [[The Pokémon Company]]
| lang="ja" |
* テレビ東京ミュージック
* 小学館ミュージック&デジタルエンタテイメント
* The Pokémon Company
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! Collaboration 協力
|
* {{jwp|ジェイアール東日本企画|East Japan Marketing & Communications}}
| lang="ja" |
* ジェイアール東日本企画
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! Animation producer アニメーションプロデューサー
|
* [https://twitter.com/kato_olm Hiroyuki Katō]
| lang="ja" |
* 加藤浩幸
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! Line producer ラインプロデューサー
|
* Makoto Kumemura
| lang="ja" |
* 久米村誠
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! Producers プロデューサー
|
* Ayaka Sekiguchi (TV Tokyo)
* Yūsuke Kudō
* Tomoya Negishi
| lang="ja" |
* 關口彩香 (テレビ東京)
* 工藤雄介
* 根岸智也
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! Creative director クリエイティブディレクター
|
* {{jwp|冨安大貴|Daiki Tomiyasu}}
| lang="ja" |
* 冨安大貴
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! Directed by 監督
|
* Saori Den
| lang="ja" |
* でんさおり
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! Setting assistance 設定協力
|
* [[Game Freak|GAME FREAK]]
* [[The Pokémon Company]]
| lang="ja" |
* GAME FREAK inc.
* The Pokémon Company
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! Creative assistance 原案協力
|
* [[Shigeru Ohmori|Shigeru Ōmori]]
| lang="ja" |
* 大森滋
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! Character concept キャラクター設定
|
* [[Kenji Matsushima]]
* [[Toshinobu Matsumiya]]
* Yū Nakatsui
* Chihiro Hayashi
| lang="ja" |
* 松島賢二
* 松宮稔展
* 中津井優
* 林千尋
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! Conceptual character artists キャラクター原案
|
* [[Ken Sugimori]]
* Tomomi Kaneko
* [[Hironobu Yoshida]]
* [[Emi Ando|Emi Andō]]
* Kyōko Abe
* Fumie Hashitaka
* Misaki Hashimoto
* Yūki Yamamoto
* [[Takao Unno]]
* Tzuen Huang
* Akira Katsuta
* Seimi Ōshiro
* Daiki Sato
* [[James Turner]]
* Sakiko Maeda
* Hiroto Itō
* [https://twitter.com/ryosiro Ryōsuke Ōshiro]
* [[Yusuke Ohmura|Yūsuke Ōmura]]
* [[Hitoshi Ariga]]
* [[Motofumi Fujiwara]]
* [[Atsuko Nishida]]
* [[Yusuke Kozaki|Yūsuke Kozaki]]
* [[take]]
* Ami
* [[Megumi Mizutani]]
* {{jwp|市川春子|Haruko Ichikawa}}
* [[Tomohiro Kitakaze]]
* [[Kazuyuki Kurashima]]
* Mari Shimazaki
* & All the conceptual character artists for the "[[Pokémon|Pocket Monsters]]" video game series
| lang="ja" |
* 杉森建
* 金子智美
* 吉田宏信
* 安藤絵美
* 阿部杏子
* 橋髙文美恵
* 橋本美咲
* 山本裕輝
* 海野隆雄
* 黄資恩
* 勝田聡
* 大城聖未
* 里大樹
* ジェイムスターナー
* 前田咲子
* 伊藤博人
* 大城良輔
* 大村祐介
* ありがひとし
* 藤原基史
* にしだあつこ
* コザキユースケ
* 竹
* 網
* 水谷恵
* 市川春子
* 北風友裕
* 倉島一幸
* 島崎麻里
* ＆すべての『ポケットモンスター』シリーズのキャラクター原案スタッフ
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! {{anchor|Written by}}Written by 脚本
|
* {{wp|Dai Satō}} ([[HZ001]] - [[HZ002]], [[HZ004]], [[HZ009]])
* {{jwp|永川成基|Naruki Nagakawa}} ([[HZ003]], [[HZ008]], [[HZ011]], [[HZ016]], [[HZ021]])
* [https://storyriders.net/?page_id=2001 Muga Takeda] ([[HZ005]], [[HZ010]], [[HZ014]])
* {{jwp|松澤くれは|Kureha Matsuzawa}} ([[HZ006]] - [[HZ007]], [[HZ012]] - [[HZ013]], [[HZ018]])
* {{jwp|土屋理敬|Michihiro Tsuchiya}} ([[HZ017]], [[HZ020]])
* {{jwp|三重野瞳|Deko Akao}} ([[HZ019]])
| lang="ja" |
* 佐藤大
* 永川成基
* 武田無我
* 松澤くれは
* 土屋理敬
* 赤尾でこ
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! {{anchor|Executive animation directors}}Executive animation directors 総作画監督
|
* Rei Yamazaki (odd numbered episodes up to [[HZ013]], [[HZ012]], [[HZ016]] - [[HZ017]])
* Kyōko Itō (even numbered episodes up to [[HZ014]], [[HZ013]], [[HZ015]], [[HZ018]])
| lang="ja" |
* 山崎玲愛
* 伊藤京子
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! {{anchor|Main animator}}Main animator メインアニメーター
|
* [https://twitter.com/mochomocho1020 Yusuke Oshida] ([[HZ001]], [[HZ005]], [[HZ007]] - [[HZ010]], [[HZ012]] - [[HZ014]], [[HZ018]])
| lang="ja" |
* 忍田雄介
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! Picture book design 絵本デザイン
|
* [http://barnstorm-design-labo.com/ Barnstorm Design Labo] ([[HZ009]], [[HZ012]])
** [http://barnstorm-design-labo.com/member/miyao.html Yoshikazu Miyao] ([[HZ009]], [[HZ012]])
| lang="ja" |
* バーンストーム・デザインラボ
** 宮尾佳和
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! Anime Pokémon design アニメポケモンデザイン
|
* [[Sayuri Ichiishi]]
* {{jwp|松原徳弘|Tokuhiro Matsubara}}
* {{jwp|安田周平|Shūhei Yasuda}}
* Rei Yamazaki
* Yoshitaka Yanagihara
* Hiromi Sakai
* Saki Ebisawa
* Sachiko Tsuji
* Shin’ichi Yoshino
* Kyōko Itō
| lang="ja" |
* 一石小百合
* 松原徳弘
* 安田周平
* 山崎玲愛
* 柳原好貴
* 酒井裕未
* 海老沢咲希
* 辻早智子
* 吉野真一
* 伊藤京子
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! Airship design 飛行船デザイン
|
* [http://barnstorm-design-labo.com/ Barnstorm Design Labo]
** [http://barnstorm-design-labo.com/member/yuri.html Satoshi Yuri]
| lang="ja" |
* バーンストーム・デザインラボ
** 由利聡
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! Design collaboration デザイン協力
|
* [https://twitter.com/_otumami_ Otumami] (up to [[HZ013]])
| lang="ja" |
* おつまみ
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! Screenplay collaboration 脚本協力
|
* Daichi Kagawa ([[HZ013]])
| lang="ja" |
* 加川大地
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! Color script カラースクリプト
|
* [https://twitter.com/_otumami_ Otumami] ([[HZ018]])
| lang="ja" |
* おつまみ
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! Casting assistance キャスティング協力
|
* {{wp|81 Produce}}
| lang="ja" |
* 81プロデュース
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! Photography{{tt|*|Varying name order per episode}} 撮影
|
* Aya Aoshima
* Shōgo Tomatsuri
* Risako Ōno
* Yūka Matoba
* Sayoko Iwata
* Ayana Mizukoshi (from [[HZ003]] on)
* Manaka Wada (from [[HZ003]] on)
* Mizuki Aburaza ([[HZ013]], from [[HZ015]] on)
| lang="ja" |
* 青島彩
* 戸祭彰悟
* 大野莉紗子
* 的場優花
* 岩田紗代子
* 水越彩那
* 和田真菜佳
* 油座美月
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! Line photography 線撮影
|
* Ai Suzuki
* Hiroshi Tanigaki
* Miyuki Hirama
* Ayako Miura
* [http://trpd.co.jp/ Tripod] ([[HZ010]], [[HZ016]], [[HZ018]])
| lang="ja" |
* 鈴木愛
* 谷垣宏
* 平間美幸
* 三浦亜矢子
* トライパッド
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! 3DCGI 3DCGI
|
* [[OLM Incorporated|OLM]] Digital
| lang="ja" |
* OLM Digital
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! CGI supervisor CGIスーパーバイザー
|
* Futoshi Seo (from [[HZ002]] on)
| lang="ja" |
* 瀬尾太
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! CGI director CGIディレクター
|
* Takayoshi Kawasaki (from [[HZ002]] on)
| lang="ja" |
* 川崎崇由
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! CGI designer CGIデザイナー
|
* Ryōta Itō ([[HZ002]] - [[HZ008]])
* Akika Kumazawa ([[HZ010]])
* Chinae Nakajima ([[HZ017]])
| lang="ja" |
* 伊藤良太
* 熊澤明花
* 中島知奈絵
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! CGI cooperation CGI協力
|
* [https://www.contorno.co.jp/ CONTORNO] ([[HZ017]])
** Chie Sakurai ([[HZ017]])
** Marie Tanaka ([[HZ017]])
| lang="ja" |
* CONTORNO
** 櫻井智瑛
** 田中毬瑛
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! Modelling supervisor モデリングスーパーバイザー
|
* Naoto Ishida ([[HZ002]] - [[HZ014]])
| lang="ja" |
* 石田直人
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! Modelling モデリング
|
* Shun Takahashi (from [[HZ002]] on)
* Yūjin Uetani (from [[HZ002]] on)
* Takumi Ihara (from [[HZ002]] on)
| lang="ja" |
* 高橋峻
* 上谷悠仁
* 井原拓望
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! Modelling coordinator モデリングコーディネーター
|
* Ayumi Nakamura (from [[HZ002]] on)
| lang="ja" |
* 中村あゆみ
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! Rigging supervisor リギングスーパーバイザー
|
* Yūki Yabuse (from [[HZ013]] on)
| lang="ja" |
* 矢伏勇貴
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! Rigging coordinators リギングコーディネーター
|
* Kaori Nagai (from [[HZ013]] on)
* Yūto Funamizu (from [[HZ013]] on)
| lang="ja" |
* 永井香織
* 船水悠斗
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! CGI production coordinator CGIプロダクションコーディネーター
|
* Saori Tanizaki (from [[HZ002]] on)
| lang="ja" |
* 谷﨑咲織
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! CGI producer{{tt|*|Credited under 3DCGI up to HZ008 instead}} CGIプロデューサー
|
* Noriyuki Ashida
| lang="ja" |
* 芦田徳之
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! 3D art 3D美術
|
* [https://twitter.com/z_takao Katsumi Takao]
* Yūme Kurihara
* Minayo Shimoda
* Yūko Yamauchi ([[HZ001]])
* Chihiro Suzuki ([[HZ001]])
* Mimori Matsuse ([[HZ017]])
| lang="ja" |
* 高尾克己
* 栗原優芽
* 下田美那代
* 山内優子
* 鈴木千尋
* 松瀬美萌里
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! Editing assistants 編集助手
|
* {{jwp|ジェイ・フィルム|JAY FILM}}
** Kōhei Kanamaru
| lang="ja" |
* JAY FILM
** 金丸紘平
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! Video editing ビデオ編集
|
* {{jwp|IMAGICAエンタテインメントメディアサービス|IMAGICA Entertainment Media Services}}
** Ryō Naitō
** Takayuki Miyai ([[HZ001]] - [[HZ002]])
** Ayane Kogaya (from [[HZ003]] on)
* Iku Nishibe
| lang="ja" |
* Imagica EMS
** 内藤亮
** 宮井堂行
** 小萱彩音
* 西部育
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! Original score (partial) 一部原曲・作曲
|
* [[Gō Ichinose]]
* [[Minako Adachi]]
* [[Jun'ichi Masuda|Jun’ichi Masuda]]
* [[Toby Fox]]
| lang="ja" |
* 一之瀬剛
* 足立美奈子
* 増田順一
* Toby Fox
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! Sound producers 音響プロデューサー
|
* Michiyoshi Minamisawa
* Takeshi Nishina
| lang="ja" |
* 南沢道義
* 西名武
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! Sound production manager 音響制作担当
|
* Daisuke Ihara
| lang="ja" |
* 井原大輔
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! Sound mixer サウンドミキサー
|
* Nobuhira Hirano
| lang="ja" |
* 平野延平
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! Sound editors サウンドエディター
|
* Naotsugu Uchida
* Akane Sango
| lang="ja" |
* 内田直継
* 山後茜
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! Sound effects engineer 音響効果技師
|
* Daisuke Jinbo
* Kenji Koyama
| lang="ja" |
* 神保大介
* 小山健二
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! Sound production 音響制作
|
* {{jwp|HALF H・P STUDIO}}
| lang="ja" |
* HALF H・P STUDIO
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! Assistant producers アシスタントプロデューサー
|
* Kōhei Fukuda (TV Tokyo)
* Kōhei Momose
| lang="ja" |
* 福田浩平 (テレビ東京)
* 百瀬康平
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! Broadcast advancement 放送進行
|
* Ayaho Matsumoto (TV Tokyo)
* Kōhei Ogura (TV Tokyo)
* Hina Tabata
| lang="ja" |
* 松本彩歩 (テレビ東京)
* 小椋康平 (テレビ東京)
* 田畑比菜
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! Program business 番組事業
|
* Osamu Nishimura (TV Tokyo)
| lang="ja" |
* 西村修 (テレビ東京)
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! Business manager 事業管理
|
* Nobuhide Matsuo (TV Tokyo)
| lang="ja" |
* 松尾信秀 (テレビ東京)
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! Globalization グローバライズ
|
* Eriko Suzuki ([[HZ001]] - [[HZ009]])
* Yoshino Hasegawa ([[HZ001]] - [[HZ009]])
* Hirotaka Ishikawa (from [[HZ010]] on)
| lang="ja" |
* 鈴木英里子
* 長谷川よし乃
* 石川洋生
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! Program publicity 番組宣伝
|
* Yūka Shiozuka (TV Tokyo)
* Shinji Yamamoto
| lang="ja" |
* 塩塚優香 (テレビ東京)
* 山本愼仁
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! Publicity collaboration 宣伝協力
|
* Jushiro Kitamura
* Hirotaka Ishikawa ([[HZ001]] - [[HZ009]])
* Sana Makino (from [[HZ010]] on)
* Yoshino Hasegawa (from [[HZ010]] on)
| lang="ja" |
* 北村壽四郎
* 石川洋生
* 牧野沙南
* 長谷川よし乃
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! Animation production アニメーション制作
|
* [[OLM, Inc.|OLM]] Team Kato
| lang="ja" |
* OLM TEAM KATO
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! Production desk 制作デスク
|
* Shōhei Yoshida
| lang="ja" |
* 吉田昌平
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! Staging production 設定制作
|
* Hanami Hiranuma
| lang="ja" |
* 平沼花観
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! 3D production 3D制作
|
* Chisato Yazaki
| lang="ja" |
* 矢﨑千聖
|- style="vertical-align: middle; background:#fff"
! style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | Executive production 製作
| style="background:#fff" |
* [[TV Tokyo]]
* <sc>{{jwp|テレビ東京メディアネット|MediaNet}}</sc>
* [[Shogakukan|ShoPro]]
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" lang="ja" |
* TV TOKYO
* MEDIANET
* ShoPro
|}

==Trivia==
* In English pre-release material, this series was referred to as the "new Pokémon animated series".<ref>https://press.pokemon.com/en/products/New-Pokemon-Animated-Series</ref>
* This is the second series to feature the 2D "Pocket Monster" logo, though with a new design.
** Both the Japanese logo and the English logo have a split color design, with blue and red coloring. The Japanese and Korean logo is split horizontally, with blue on the top half and red on the bottom half, and the English logo is split vertically, with blue on the left half and red on the right half.
* With the appearance of [[Naranja Academy]], this would indicate that the series is set in the universe of [[Pokémon Scarlet]].
* This is the first [[series]]:
** To not feature [[Ash Ketchum]] and {{AP|Pikachu}} as protagonists.
** To not feature the [[Team Rocket trio]] as antagonists.
** To not have a [[narrator]] (with the exception of the "World of Pokémon" intro at the beginning of [[HZ001]]).
** To feature a female and male duo.
** To have both a Creative and Action Director as a staff position.
** To feature main characters on the series title.
** Since the [[original series]] where the series does not premiere within the same month of the newly released [[core series]] games.
** Since ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'' to retain the art style from the previous series.
** In which no main character is based on a game character.
** In which a main character has a {{type|Grass}} {{pkmn2|starter}} as their first Pokémon.
** In which the [[Generation IX|concurrent generation]]'s {{type|Water}} {{pkmn2|starter}} is not owned by a main character.
** To feature human characters that are not part of the main cast in the [[eyecatch]].
* Like Ash in the [[original series]] through ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', Liko reads the episode title.
** Liko also replaced the role of the narrator from previous series, similar to Ash and {{an|Lillie}} in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''.
* Much like ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'' and ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'', three of the characters, main or recurring, have one of the concurrent starter Pokémon each. However, the genders are reversed.

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color={{colorschemedark|Paldea}}|bordercolor={{colorschemelight|Paldea}}
|nl=Pokémon Horizons: De serie
|fr_eu=La série : Pokémon, les horizons
|de=Pokémon Horizonte: Die Serie
|it=Orizzonti Pokémon
|ko=포켓몬스터 : 리코와 로드의 모험 ''Pocket Monsters: Riko-wa Rodeu-ui Moheom''
|pl=Pokémon Horyzonty: Seria
|pt_br=Pokémon: Horizontes
|pt_eu=A série Pokémon: Horizontes
|es_la=Horizontes Pokémon
|es_eu=Horizontes Pokémon
|sv=Pokémon Horisonter: Serien
}}

==External links==
* [https://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/pocketmonster2023/ Official site] (Japanese)

==References==
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{{Town infobox
|name=Mesagoza
|jpname=テーブルシティ
|jptrans=Table City
|image=SV Prerelease Mesagoza.png
|size=300
|region=Paldea
|generation=9
|slogan=
|north=Naranja Academy
|north2=Uva Academy
|south=South Province (Area One)
|west=South Province (Area Two)
|east=South Province (Area Three)
|mapsize=250px
|colordark=630b57
|colormed=FABD00
|colorlight=AD1519
}}
'''Mesagoza''' (Japanese: '''テーブルシティ''' ''Table City'') is the largest city in the [[Paldea]] [[region]], located in its geographical center. It is part of the {{DL|Paldea|South Province}}.

==Places of interest==
===Naranja Academy{{sup/9|S}}===
{{main|Naranja Academy}}
Naranja Academy is a school exclusive to {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Scarlet}}.

===Uva Academy{{sup/9|V}}===
{{main|Uva Academy}}
Uve Academy is a school exclusive to {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Violet}}.

===Chains===
====Artisan Bakery====
{{main|Artisan Bakery}}
Artisan Bakery is a chain store that sells various [[sandwich]] [[ingredient]]s and picks. It has three locations in Mesagoza: one is a across from the Mesagoza West Gate, one is southwest of the Mesagoza (West) [[Pokémon Center]], and one is north of the Mesagoza (West) Pokémon Center slightly across the flight of stairs.

====Bagin's====
{{main|Bagin's}}
Bagin's is a clothing retailer that specializes in selling [[Trainer customization|backpacks]]. It has one location in Mesagoza, at the northwest corner of the central plaza battle court.

====Barato's====
{{main|Barato's}}
Barato's is a restaurant chain that sells sweet and savory foods which provide {{DL|Sandwich|Meal Powers|Meal Powers}}. It has three locations in Mesagoza: one southwest of the Mesagoza (West) [[Pokémon Center]], one north of the Mesagoza (West) Pokémon Center up the flight of stairs, and one northwest of the Mesagoza (East) Pokémon Center at the base of a hill.

====Capbourg====
{{main|Capbourg}}
Capbourg is a clothing retailer that sells various types of [[Trainer customization|headwear]]. It has one location in Mesagoza, at the northeast corner of the central plaza battle court.

====Chansey Supply====
{{main|Chansey Supply}}
Chansey Supply is a chain store that sells {{DL|Item|Medicine|medicines}}, [[battle item]]s, and [[mint]]s. It has two locations in Mesagoza: one at the southeast corner of the central plaza battle court, and one west of the Mesagoza (East) [[Pokémon Center]].

====Chic Kebab====
{{main|Chic Kebab}}
Chic Kebab is a vending cart chain that sells grilled foods which provide {{DL|Sandwich|Meal Powers|Meal Powers}}. It has two locations in Mesagoza, one on either side of southern entrance to the central plaza battle court.

====Deli Cioso====
{{main|Deli Cioso}}
Deli Cioso is a chain store that sells various [[sandwich]] [[ingredient]]s. It has three locations in Mesagoza: one southeast of the Mesagoza West Gate, one southwest of the Mesagoza (West) [[Pokémon Center]], and one slightly northeast of the Mesagoza main entrance at the mouth of a street.

====Delibird Presents====
{{main|Delibird Presents}}
Delibird Presents is a chain store that sells [[battle item]]s, [[Poké Ball]]s, and certain [[evolution item]]s. It has three locations in Mesagoza: one northeast of the Mesagoza West Gate, one southeast of the Mesagoza West Gate, and one slightly northeast of the Mesagoza main entrance.

====Every Wich Way====
{{main|Every Wich Way}}
Every Wich Way is a restaurant chain that sells [[sandwich]]es which provide {{DL|Sandwich|Meal Powers|Meal Powers}}. It has five locations in Mesagoza:
*One northwest of the Mesagoza main entrance
*One next to the entrance to the [[Pokémon League (Paldea)|Pokémon League]]
*One northwest of the Mesagoza (East) [[Pokémon Center]], at the top of a hill
*Two northeast of the Mesagoza main entrance, one hidden in a plaza and one outside the same plaza

====Go-For-Broke Grill====
{{main|Go-For-Broke Grill}}
Go-For-Broke Grill is a restaurant chain that sells various savory dishes which provide {{DL|Sandwich|Meal Powers|Meal Powers}}. It has seven locations in Mesagoza:
*Three southwest of the Mesagoza (West) [[Pokémon Center]], one hidden in an alley, one overlooking the western battle court, and one in front of the southwestern park
*Two side-by-side along the eastern row of buildings before the southern entrance of the central plaza battle court
*One outside the eastern entrance to the central plaza battle court
*One northwest of the Mesagoza (East) Pokémon Center, at the base of a hill

====Kanto Crepes====
{{main|Kanto Crepes}}
Kanto Crepes is a vending cart chain that sells sweet crepes which provide {{DL|Sandwich|Meal Powers|Meal Powers}}. It has five locations in Mesagoza:
*Two at the southern entrance of the central plaza battle court, one on either side
*One behind the staircase to Naranja{{sup/9|S}}/Uva{{sup/9|V}} Academy
*One northwest of the Mesagoza (East) [[Pokémon Center]], at the top of a hill
*One west of the Mesagoza (East) Pokémon Center, in a park

====Picnic-Knacks====
{{main|Picnic-Knacks}}
Picnic-Knacks is a chain store that sells various [[picnic]] items and accessories. It has one location in Mesagoza, at the northwest corner of the central plaza battle court.

====Rough & Tough====
{{main|Rough & Tough}}
Rough & Tough is a clothing retailer that sells a wide variety of [[Trainer customization|clothing items]]. It has one location in Mesagoza, at the southeast corner of the central plaza battle court.

====Salon Renacer====
{{main|Salon Renacer}}
Salon Renacer is a barbershop franchise that offers [[Trainer customization|hairstyle changes]] for the {{player}}. It has one location in Mesagoza, at the northwest corner of the central plaza battle court.

====Seabreeze Café====
{{main|Seabreeze Café}}
Seabreeze Café is a restaurant chain that sells light fare which provide {{DL|Sandwich|Meal Powers|Meal Powers}}. It has nine locations in Mesagoza:
*Three close to the Mesagoza main entrance, two to the northwest and one to the northeast
*One just south of the Mesagoza (West) [[Pokémon Center]]
*Three in the central plaza battle court, two at the southwest corner and one at the southeast corner
*Two at the base of the staircase to Naranja{{sup/9|S}}/Uva{{sup/9|V}} Academy, one on either side

====Seafood Fresco====
{{main|Seafood Fresco}}
Seafood Fresco is a restaurant chain that mostly sells various seafood dishes which provide {{DL|Sandwich|Meal Powers|Meal Powers}}. It has four locations in Mesagoza: one southwest of the Mesagoza (West) [[Pokémon Center]], and three side-by-side along the western row of buildings before the southern entrance of the central plaza battle court.

====Smoochurro====
{{main|Smoochurro}}
Smoochurro is a vending cart chain that sells different types of churros which provide {{DL|Sandwich|Meal Powers|Meal Powers}}. It has one location in Mesagoza, south of the Mesagoza (East) [[Pokémon Center]].

====Sock Quarter====
{{main|Sock Quarter}}
Sock Quarter is a clothing retailer that sells different types of [[Trainer customization|socks and legwear]]. It has one location in Mesagoza, at the northeast corner of the central plaza battle court.

====Spec Shack====
{{main|Spec Shack}}
Spec Shack is a clothing retailer that specializes in selling [[Trainer customization|eyeglasses]]. It has one location in Mesagoza, at the northeast corner of the central plaza battle court.

====Sugar-N-Ice====
{{main|Sugar-N-Ice}}
Sugar-N-Ice is a vending cart chain that sells ice cream cones of various flavors which provide {{DL|Sandwich|Meal Powers|Meal Powers}}. It has seven locations in Mesagoza:
*One northwest of the Mesagoza main entrance
*One northwest of the Mesagoza (West) [[Pokémon Center]], next to the top of the stairs
*Two side-by-side before the southern entrance of the central plaza battle court
*Two northwest of the Mesagoza (East) Pokémon Center, at the top of a hill
*One southwest of the Mesagoza (East) Pokémon Center, in a park

====Sure Cans====
{{main|Sure Cans}}
Sure Cans is a chain store that sells [[sandwich]] [[ingredient]]s, mostly fruits and vegetables. It has two locations in Mesagoza: one west of the Mesagoza (West) [[Pokémon Center]], and one west of the Mesagoza (East) Pokémon Center.

====Zapaldea Footwear====
{{main|Zapaldea Footwear}}
Zapaldea Footwear is a clothing retailer that sells different types of [[Trainner customization|shoes]]. It has one location in Mesagoza, at the northeast corner of the central plaza battle court.

===Vending Machines===
There are several [[Vending Machine]]s located across the city:
*Slightly southwest of the western battle court
*At the base of another staircase east of the staircase to Naranja{{sup/9|S}}/Uva{{sup/9|V}} Academy
*Northwest of the Mesagoza (East) [[Pokémon Center]], at the top of a hill
{{shop|Vending Machines}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Fresh Water|200|7=SV|size=40px}}|{{shopitem|Soda Pop|300|7=SV|size=40px}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Lemonade|350|7=SV|size=40px}}}}
{{shopfooter}}


==Poké Mart==
{{shop|Poké Mart Cashier}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Potion|200|7=SV|size=40px}}|{{shopitem|Super Potion|700|7=SV|size=40px|note=1 Gym Badge}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Hyper Potion|1,500|7=SV|size=40px|note=4 Gym Badges}}|{{shopitem|Max Potion|2,500|7=SV|size=40px|note=7 Gym Badges}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Full Restore|3,000|7=SV|size=40px|note=8 Gym Badges}}|{{shopitem|Poké Ball (item)|200|5=Poké Ball|display=Poké Ball|7=SV|size=40px}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Great Ball|600|7=SV|size=40px|note=1 Gym Badge}}|{{shopitem|Ultra Ball|800|7=SV|size=40px|note=5 Gym Badges}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Heal Ball|300|7=SV|size=40px|note=1 Gym Badge}}|{{shopitem|Net Ball|1,000|7=SV|size=40px|note=2 Gym Badges}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Repeat Ball|1,000|7=SV|size=40px|note=3 Gym Badges}}|{{shopitem|Nest Ball|1,000|7=SV|size=40px|note=3 Gym Badges}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Luxury Ball|3,000|7=SV|size=40px|note=4 Gym Badges}}|{{shopitem|Dive Ball|1,000|7=SV|size=40px|note=5 Gym Badges}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Quick Ball|1,000|7=SV|size=40px|note=6 Gym Badges}}|{{shopitem|Dusk Ball|1,000|7=SV|size=40px|note=7 Gym Badges}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Timer Ball|1,000|7=SV|size=40px|note=8 Gym Badges}}|{{shopitem|Antidote|200|7=SV|size=40px}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Burn Heal|200|7=SV|size=40px}}|{{shopitem|Ice Heal|200|7=SV|size=40px}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Awakening|200|7=SV|size=40px}}|{{shopitem|Paralyze Heal|200|7=SV|size=40px}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Full Heal|400|7=SV|size=40px|note=7 Gym Badges}}|{{shopitem|Revive|2,000|7=SV|size=40px}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Poké Doll|300|7=SV|size=40px}}}}
{{shopfooter}}



==Trainers==
===First visit===
{{trainerheader|city}}
{{Trainerentry|VSTeam Star Grunt F 1 V.png{{!}}x100px|game=9|Team Star Grunt||416|1|0944|Shroodle|♀|8|None}}
{{trainerdiv|city}}
{{Trainerentry|VSTeam Star Grunt M 1 S.png{{!}}x100px|game=9|Team Star Grunt||468|1|0734|Yungoos|♂|9|None}}
{{trainerfooter|city|9}}

===After becoming {{pkmn|Champion}}===
{{MSP/9|0906|Sprigatito}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Sprigatito}}: {{Party/Single
|color={{violet color}}
|bordercolor={{violet color dark}}
|headcolor={{violet color light}}
|sprite=VSNemona 2 V.png
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|prize=none
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|classlink=Pokémon Champion
|name=Nemona
|game=SV
|location=Mesagoza
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/9
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|pokemon=Lycanroc
|level=65
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|type1=Rock
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|move1=Accelerock|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Drill Run|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Stone Edge|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Stealth Rock|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|game=SV
|ndex=706
|pokemon=Goodra
|level=65
|gender=female
|type1=Dragon
|ability=Sap Sipper
|move1=Dragon Pulse|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Special
|move2=Muddy Water|move2type=Water|move2cat=Special
|move3=Ice Beam|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special
|move4=Sludge Bomb|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|game=SV
|ndex=982
|pokemon=Dudunsparce
|img=HOME0982Th
|level=65
|gender=male
|type1=Normal
|ability=Serene Grace
|move1=Hyper Drill|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Drill Run|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Dragon Rush|move3type=Dragon|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Coil|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Div|color={{violet color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|game=SV
|ndex=968
|pokemon=Orthworm
|level=65
|gender=male
|type1=Steel
|ability=Earth Eater
|move1=Iron Tail|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Body Press|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Rock Blast|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|game=SV
|ndex=923
|pokemon=Pawmot
|level=65
|gender=male
|type1=Electric|type2=Fighting
|ability=Volt Absorb
|move1=Double Shock|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Close Combat|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Ice Punch|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|game=SV
|ndex=914
|pokemon=Quaquaval
|level=66
|gender=male
|type1=Water|type2=Fighting
|tera=Water
|ability=Torrent
|move1=Aqua Step|move1type=Water|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Brick Break|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Aerial Ace|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Ice Spinner|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

{{MSP/9|0909|Fuecoco}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Fuecoco}}: 
{{Party/Single
|color={{violet color}}
|bordercolor={{violet color dark}}
|headcolor={{violet color light}}
|sprite=VSNemona 2 V.png
|size=x100px
|prize=none
|class=Champion
|classlink=Pokémon Champion
|name=Nemona
|game=SV
|location=Mesagoza
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|game=SV
|ndex=745
|pokemon=Lycanroc
|level=65
|gender=female
|type1=Rock
|ability=Sand Rush
|move1=Accelerock|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Drill Run|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Stone Edge|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Stealth Rock|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|game=SV
|ndex=706
|pokemon=Goodra
|level=65
|gender=female
|type1=Dragon
|ability=Sap Sipper
|move1=Dragon Pulse|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Special
|move2=Muddy Water|move2type=Water|move2cat=Special
|move3=Ice Beam|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special
|move4=Sludge Bomb|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|game=SV
|ndex=982
|pokemon=Dudunsparce
|img=HOME0982Th
|level=65
|gender=male
|type1=Normal
|ability=Serene Grace
|move1=Hyper Drill|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Drill Run|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Dragon Rush|move3type=Dragon|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Coil|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Div|color={{violet color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|game=SV
|ndex=968
|pokemon=Orthworm
|level=65
|gender=male
|type1=Steel
|ability=Earth Eater
|move1=Iron Tail|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Body Press|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Rock Blast|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|game=SV
|ndex=923
|pokemon=Pawmot
|level=65
|gender=male
|type1=Electric|type2=Fighting
|ability=Volt Absorb
|move1=Double Shock|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Close Combat|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Ice Punch|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|game=SV
|ndex=908
|pokemon=Meowscarada
|level=66
|gender=male
|type1=Grass|type2=Dark
|tera=Grass
|ability=Overgrow
|move1=Flower Trick|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Thunder Punch|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Shadow Claw|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Play Rough|move4type=Fairy|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

{{MSP/9|0912|Quaxly}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Quaxly}}: 
{{Party/Single
|color={{violet color}}
|bordercolor={{violet color dark}}
|headcolor={{violet color light}}
|sprite=VSNemona 2 V.png
|size=x100px
|prize=none
|class=Champion
|classlink=Pokémon Champion
|name=Nemona
|game=SV
|location=Mesagoza
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|game=SV
|ndex=745
|pokemon=Lycanroc
|level=65
|gender=female
|type1=Rock
|ability=Sand Rush
|move1=Accelerock|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Drill Run|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Stone Edge|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Stealth Rock|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|game=SV
|ndex=706
|pokemon=Goodra
|level=65
|gender=female
|type1=Dragon
|ability=Sap Sipper
|move1=Dragon Pulse|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Special
|move2=Muddy Water|move2type=Water|move2cat=Special
|move3=Ice Beam|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special
|move4=Sludge Bomb|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|game=SV
|ndex=982
|pokemon=Dudunsparce
|img=HOME0982Th
|level=65
|gender=male
|type1=Normal
|ability=Serene Grace
|move1=Hyper Drill|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Drill Run|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Dragon Rush|move3type=Dragon|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Coil|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Div|color={{violet color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|game=SV
|ndex=968
|pokemon=Orthworm
|level=65
|gender=male
|type1=Steel
|ability=Earth Eater
|move1=Iron Tail|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Body Press|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Rock Blast|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|game=SV
|ndex=923
|pokemon=Pawmot
|level=65
|gender=male
|type1=Electric|type2=Fighting
|ability=Volt Absorb
|move1=Double Shock|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Close Combat|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Ice Punch|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/9
|game=SV
|ndex=911
|pokemon=Skeledirge
|level=66
|gender=male
|type1=Fire|type2=Ghost
|tera=Fire
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Torch Song|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special
|move2=Earth Power|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Special
|move3=Shadow Ball|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Special
|move4=Snarl|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}

===Academy Ace Tournament===
{{main|Academy Ace Tournament#List of Trainers|Academy Ace Tournament → Trainers}}
[[Nemona]], [[Arven]], [[Penny]], and multiple Academy staff members can be battled in the [[Academy Ace Tournament]].

==In the anime==
[[File:Mesagoza anime.png|thumb|250px|Mesagoza in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
Mesagoza appeared in [[HZ009]], where [[Liko]], [[Roy]], [[Friede]], [[Orla]], and [[Mollie]] did some exploration and shopping in the city.

===Gallery===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #AD1519; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #630b57"
|- style="background:#FABD00"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Naranja Academy}}
| '''{{color2|000|Spec Shack}}'''
| '''{{color2|000|Zapaldea Footwear}}'''
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Sugar-N-Ice}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Naranja Academy anime.png|x130px]]
| [[File:Spec Shack anime.png|x130px]]
| [[File:Mesagoza Zapaldea Footwear anime.png|x130px]]
| [[File:Mesagoza Sugar N Ice anime.png|x130px]]
|}

==In the TCG==
[[File:MesagozaScarletViolet178.jpg|thumb|200px|Mesagoza in the TCG]]
{{main|Mesagoza (Scarlet & Violet 178)}}
'''Mesagoza''' was introduced as a {{TCG|Stadium card}} in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] during the English Scarlet & Violet Series (the Japanese Scarlet & Violet Era). It was first released in the Japanese {{TCG|Violet ex}} expansion and the English {{TCG|Scarlet & Violet}} expansion, with artwork by [[Oswaldo KATO]]. It allows players to flip a coin once during their turn. If heads, the player searches their deck for a Pokémon, reveals it, and puts it into their hand. Then, the player shuffles their deck.
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* Mesagoza is the most populous city currently known in the Pokémon world, with a population of 756.
* For the [[2023 World Championships]], a special variation of Mesagoza was used from the top 32 onwards. This special variation is festival themed, with the battles taking place at the city's battle court. Fireworks can be seen erupting from behind the school, and the Worlds exclusive battlefield features new camera shots specifically for the tournament.

===Origin===
{{main|Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Paldea|Pokémon world in relation to the real world → Paldea}}
Mesagoza looks like a combination of several Spanish cities and {{wp|Lisbon}}. Geographically, it is based on {{wp|Toledo, Spain|Toledo}} or {{wp|Madrid}}, two major cities in the center of Spain. The English name also references the city of {{wp|Zaragoza}}. It draws heavy inspiration from {{wp|Barcelona}}, notably with the similarities between [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}} and the {{wp|Sagrada Família}}, as well as several parts of the city being based on {{wp|Park Güell}} and its {{wp|Trencadís}} mosaics. The bridges that lead to the city resemble the {{wp|Puente de Alcántara}}, over the {{wp|Tagus}} river. The central plaza, architecture, pavement and streets around it seem to be inspired by Madrid, Lisbon, as well as the old towns of Toledo and Zaragoza.

====Name origin====
{| class="roundy" style="background: #FABD00; border: 3px solid #AD1519"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Japanese
| テーブルシティ ''Table City''
| From ''table''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English
| Mesagoza
| From ''{{wp|mesa}}'' (flat-topped rock formation; Spanish and Portuguese for table) and ''{{wp|Zaragoza}}''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| German
| Mesalona City
| From ''mesa'' and ''{{wp|Barcelona}}''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Spanish
| Ciudad Meseta
| From ''meseta'' (plateau) and ''{{wp|Meseta Central}}''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| French, Brazilian Portuguese
| Mesaledo
| From ''mesa'' and ''{{wp|Toledo, Spain|Toledo}}''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Italian
| Mesapoli
| From ''mesa'' and the suffix ''-poli'' (city)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
| 테이블시티 ''Table City''
| From its Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
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World Championships

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{{samename|{{pkmn|anime}} competition known as the "Pokémon World Championships" in Japanese|World Coronation Series}}
[[File:Pokémon World Championships logo.png|thumb|250px|Logo]]
The '''Pokémon World Championships''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス''' ''Pokémon World Championships'') are an annual event held by the [[Play! Pokémon]] organized play division of [[The Pokémon Company International]]. They function as the finals for both the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] and [[Video Game Championships]]. Since 2015, the World Championships have also featured events for additional Pokémon video games, including [[Pokkén Tournament]], [[Pokémon GO]], and [[Pokémon UNITE]]. The Pokémon World Championships are held annually, occurring every August.

Competitors usually must qualify for the event based in their performance in other events in the same season, such as regional championships, national championships, dedicated qualifying tournaments, or the previous year's World Championships. The exact qualification requirements depend on the exact year, the region the player is from, and the game in which they are playing.

While the Pokémon World Championships are held as a single unified event featuring multiple different games, each of the games are run as an entirely separate tournament. Competitors compete in only one of the featured games, and the qualification requirements of each are entirely separate. Additionally, competitors usually are separated into one of three age groups, meaning that three world champions are crowned for each game each year.

Minor announcements are usually revealed during the events, such as upcoming types of TCG cards, the ruleset of the following VGC format, and the city where the next World Championships will be hosted.

==History==
===Predecessors===
Before the introduction of the modern Pokémon World Championships, both the TCG and video games held some international competitions.

For the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the [[Pokémon Tropical Mega Battle]] was an international Pokémon Trading Card Game tournament held annually from 1999 to 2002 in Hawaii by [[Wizards of the Coast]] (the distributor of the Pokémon Trading Card Game in many regions outside of Japan at the time). Players from Canada, Latin America, Europe, the United States, and Japan were invited to the event. After Wizards of the Coast's license to distribute the Pokémon Trading Card Game reverted to The Pokémon Company in 2003, this event was replaced by the Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships.

In September 2000, the coincide with the {{wp|2000 Summer Olympics}} in Sydney, Australia, the [[2000 World Championships|first ever Pokémon World Championship]] was also held in Sydney. Players from Australia, Belgium, {{pmin|France}}, {{pmin|Germany}}, {{pmin|the Netherlands}}, {{pmin|Spain}}, {{pmin|the United Kingdom}}, and {{pmin|the United States}} competed using {{game|Red and Blue|s}} and {{game|Yellow}}. This was a one-time event, with a video game World Championship not being held again until 2009.

===Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships===
In August 2002, Wizards of the Coast held the [[2002 World Championships (TCG)|first Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championship]] in Seattle, Washington in the United States.<ref>[https://indexarticles.com/business/business-wire/first-ever-pokemon-trading-card-game-world-champion-titles-won-by-dylan-austin-14-of-ann-arbor-michigan-and-mindy-lambkee-10-of-kent-washington/ First-Ever Pokemon Trading Card Game World Champion Titles Won by Dylan Austin, 14 of Ann Arbor, Michigan and Mindy Lambkee, 10 of Kent, Washington]</ref>

Due to the transfer of the licensing of the Pokémon Trading Card Game from Wizards to Nintendo, no World Championship was held in 2003. Now with control of the Pokémon Trading Card Game licence, [[Pokémon USA]] formed [[Pokémon Organized Play]] to manage Pokémon Trading Card Game events.

In August 2004, Pokémon Organized Play held the {{TCG|2004 World Championships|2004 Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships}}. From 2004 to 2008, the event was titled the Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships, reflecting the fact that it was specifically for the Pokémon Trading Card Game only.

At the {{TCG|2008 World Championships|2008 Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships}}, a special video game event called the [[Pokémon Video Game Showdown 2008]] was held. This event featured players from the United States and Japan competing with {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}. However, since only two countries were involved, the winner was not awarded the title of world champion.

===Pokémon World Championships===
In August 2009, the first unified Pokémon World Championships were held, featuring both the Pokémon Trading Card Game and the Pokémon Video Game Championships. This format has continued until the present.

From 2015 to 2022, [[Pokkén Tournament]] was also featured at the Pokémon World Championships. In 2015, the Pokkén Tournament competition was run as an invitational due to the lack of preliminary events. After the 2022 World Championships, it was announced that Pokkén Tournament would no longer appear at the Pokémon World Championships.

Starting in 2019, [[Pokémon GO]] was added to the Pokémon World Championships. In 2019, the Pokémon GO competition was run as an invitational due to the lack of preliminary events.

Due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], the planned [[2020 World Championships|2020 Pokémon World Championships]] to be held in London, England were cancelled, and were not held in 2021. The World Championships returned with the [[2022 World Championships|2022 Pokémon World Championships]], held in London, England like the original 2020 plan.

Starting in 2022, [[Pokémon UNITE]] was added to the Pokémon World Championships.

==Events==
Since 2004, the Pokémon World Championships have been held annually, except in 2020 and 2021 due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].

{| class="roundtable" style="background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}"
! Year
! Dates
! Venue
! City
! Region
! Country
! Games
|-
| [[2000 World Championships|2000]]
| September 22, 2002
| {{wp|University of Sydney}}
| Sydney || New South Wales || [[File:Australia Flag.png|20px]] Australia
| VGC
|-
| [[2002 World Championships (TCG)|2002]]
| August 3 to 4, 2002
| {{wp|Seattle Convention Center}}
| Seattle || Washington || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| [[2004 World Championships (TCG)|2004]]
| August 20 to 22, 2004
| {{wp|Wyndham Palace Resort & Spa}}
| Orlando || Florida || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| [[2005 World Championships (TCG)|2005]]
| August 19 to 21, 2005
| Town and Country Resort and Convention Center
| San Diego || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| [[2006 World Championships (TCG)|2006]]
| August 18 to 20, 2006
| {{wp|Hilton Anaheim}}
| Anaheim || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| [[2007 World Championships (TCG)|2007]]
| August 10 to 12, 2007
| {{wp|Hilton Waikoloa Village}}
| Waikoloa Village || Hawaii || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| [[2008 World Championships (TCG)|2008]]
| August 15 to 17, 2008
| {{wp|Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista}}
| Orlando || Florida || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| [[2009 World Championships|2009]]
| August 13 to 15, 2009
| {{wp|Hilton San Diego Bayfront}}
| San Diego || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| [[2010 World Championships|2010]]
| August 13 to 15, 2010
| {{wp|Hilton Waikoloa Village}}
| Waikoloa Village || Hawaii || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| [[2011 World Championships|2011]]
| August 12 to 14, 2011
| {{wp|Hilton San Diego Bayfront}}
| San Diego || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| [[2012 World Championships|2012]]
| August 13 to 15, 2012
| {{wp|Hilton Waikoloa Village}}
| Waikoloa Village || Hawaii || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| [[2013 World Championships|2013]]
| August 9 to 11, 2013
| {{wp|Vancouver Convention Centre}}
| Vancouver || British Columbia || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| [[2014 World Championships|2014]]
| August 15 to 17, 2014
| {{wp|Walter E. Washington Convention Center}}
| colspan=2 | Washington, D.C. || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| [[2015 World Championships|2015]]
| August 21 to 23, 2015
| {{wp|Hynes Convention Center}}
| Boston || Massachusetts || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén
|-
| [[2016 World Championships|2016]]
| August 19 to 21, 2016
| {{wp|San Francisco Marriott Marquis}}
| San Francisco || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén
|-
| [[2017 World Championships|2017]]
| August 18 to 20, 2017
| {{wp|Anaheim Convention Center}}
| Anaheim || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén
|-
| [[2018 World Championships|2018]]
| August 24 to 26, 2018
| {{wp|Music City Center}}
| Nashville || Tennessee || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén
|-
| [[2019 World Championships|2019]]
| August 16 to 19, 2019
| {{wp|Walter E. Washington Convention Center}}
| colspan=2 | Washington, D.C. || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén, GO
|-
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| August 18 to 21, 2022
| {{wp|ExCeL London}}
| London || England || [[File:United Kingdom Flag.png|20px]] United Kingdom
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén, GO, UNITE
|-
| [[2023 World Championships|2023]]
| August 11 to 13, 2023
| {{wp|Pacifico Yokohama}}
| Yokohama || Kanagawa || [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Japan
| TCG, VGC, GO, UNITE
|-
| [[2024 World Championships|2024]]
| ''TBA''
| ''TBA''
| Honolulu || Hawaii || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| ''TBA''
|}

==Video Game Championship==
The [[core series]] Pokémon games were first featured at a Nintendo-organized World Championship event in 2000 with single battles, and later returning as [[Pokémon Video Game Showdown]] (VGS) in 2008 as a side-event to the [[2008 World Championships (TCG)|2008 Trading Card Game World Championships]] with double battles. Starting in 2009, the events were renamed the Video Game Championships (VGC).

Battles [[Rule variants|use the following rules]] in general:
* The format is [[Double Battle]]s. A player must bring between 4 and 6 Pokémon and select 4 of them just before the battle. In games that use Team Preview ([[Generation V]] onward), this selection is made after viewing the opponent's 6 Pokémon.
* Two Pokémon may not have the same Pokédex number. [[Special Pokémon]], [[Mythical Pokémon]], and [[Ash-Greninja]] are disallowed (but not Dusk Form {{p|Lycanroc}}) unless the format has an exception.
** The [[Soul Dew]] was disallowed until [[Generation VII]], where its effect changed.
** {{pkmn2|Event}}-exclusive [[Event_Pokémon#Event-exclusive_moves|moves]] and [[event item|items]] are allowed unless the format explicitly says otherwise.
* Between [[Generation VI]] and [[Generation VIII]], Pokémon must have an [[origin mark]] matching the games used for the competition. This may be substituted with the [[battle-ready symbol]].
* Two Pokémon may not have the same [[held item]].
* Pokémon cannot battle above level 50.
** In 2008 and 2009, there was no auto-leveling and Pokémon above level 50 were disallowed outright.
** Between 2010 and 2016, Pokémon above level 50 were auto-leveled down to 50, but Pokémon below level 50 were not auto-leveled up.
** From 2017 onward, all Pokémon are auto-leveled to 50.
* Two Pokémon may not have the same nickname. A Pokémon may not be nicknamed the name of a different Pokémon, and nicknames and Trainer names may not be inappropriate.

===Year-specific formats===
* '''[[Pokémon Video Game Showdown 2008|2008]]''' — {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}
** For this year only, players were only allowed to bring exactly 4 Pokémon, instead of bringing 6 and choosing 4 just before the battle.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080701040211/http://showdown.pokemon.com/rules/qualifier_rules.xhtml Rules- 2008 Pokémon Video Game Showdown Qualifier Regulations] - Pokémon.com</ref>
** {{p|Dragonite}} and {{p|Tyranitar}} were specifically disallowed, preventing players from using the (at the time) Japan-exclusive level 50 Dragonite event. (It was not possible to obtain Tyranitar at or below level 50 until a [[Generation VI]] event.)
** The Japan-only (at the time) [[Micle Berry]], [[Custap Berry]], and {{m|Sketch}}ing {{m|Seed Flare}} were disallowed.
* '''[[2009 World Championships|2009]]''' — {{game|Platinum}}
** Event-exclusive level 50 Dragonite were allowed this year.
** All forms of {{p|Rotom}}, including the normal form, were disallowed.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20090412160033/http://origin.pokemonvgc.com/en/rules/rrg.html Pokémon Video Game Championships 2009 - Rules and Regulations] - PokémonVGC.com</ref>
** The Japan-only (at the time) [[Jaboca Berry]], [[Rowap Berry]], and Sketching {{m|Judgment}} were disallowed. The Custap Berry was also disallowed.
*** The Custap Berry had not yet been distributed to French, German, Italian, or Spanish-language games at the time, though the level 50 Dragonite event was also never distributed in these languages.
* '''[[2010 World Championships|2010]]''' — {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}
** Up to two [[Special Pokémon]] were allowed. Uniquely for this year, a player's team of 6 could list up to 4 Special Pokémon, as long as no more than 2 were chosen before battle.
** The Jaboca Berry was allowed this year despite still being Japan-only at the time.
* '''[[2011 World Championships|2011]]''' — {{game|Black and White|s}}
** Only [[Udex|Unova Pokédex]] Pokémon were allowed. {{m|Sky Drop}} was disallowed due to the [[Sky Drop glitch]].
** ({{p|Zorua}} and {{p|Zoroark}} were disallowed both this year and in 2012 despite being event-exclusive at the time, due to not being Mythical).
* '''[[2012 World Championships|2012]]''' — {{game|Black and White|s}}
** Sky Drop and {{m|Dark Void}} were both disallowed.
* '''[[2013 World Championships|2013]]''' — {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}
** Sky Drop and {{m|Dark Void}} were both disallowed.
** {{p|Chatot}} was disallowed (for only this year).<ref>[https://assets.pokemon.com/assets/cms/pdf/op/tournaments/2012/pokemon_tournament_rules_11_1_2011.pdf Pokémon Organized Play Tournament Rules] - Revised: November 01, 2011 - Pokémon.com</ref><ref>[https://assets.pokemon.com/assets/cms/pdf/op/tournaments/2013/Play_Pokemon_VG_Rules_and_Formats.pdf Play! Pokémon VG Tournament Rules & Formats] - Revised: February 4, 2013 - Pokémon.com</ref>
* '''[[2014 World Championships|2014]]''' — {{g|X and Y}}
** Only [[List of Pokémon by Kalos Pokédex number|Kalos Pokédex]] Pokémon were allowed. Dark Void once again became allowed.
* '''[[2015 World Championships|2015]]''' — {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
* '''[[2016 World Championships|2016]]''' — {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
** Up to two Special Pokémon were allowed in a team of six.
* '''[[2017 World Championships|2017]]''' — {{g|Sun and Moon}}
** Only [[Adex|Alola Pokédex]] Pokémon were allowed. Kantonian form counterparts to {{rf|Alolan|Form}}s were '''not''' considered to be part of the Alola Pokédex. [[Mega Stone]]s were disallowed.
* '''[[2018 World Championships|2018]]''' — {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
* '''[[2019 World Championships|2019]]''' — {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
** Up to two Special Pokémon were allowed. In addition, the season was split into three series:
*** Sun Series (Sep 4, 2018 - Jan 7, 2019): Mega Stones, [[Primal Reversion]], {{p|Rayquaza}} with {{m|Dragon Ascent}}, and [[Z-Crystal]]s were disallowed.
*** Moon Series (Jan 8 - Apr 1, 2019): Z-Crystals other than [[Ultranecrozium Z]] became allowed.
*** Ultra Series (Apr 2, 2019 - Jan 3, 2020): All Mega Evolution, Primal Reversion, and Z-Moves became allowed.
* '''[[2022 World Championships|2022]]''' — {{g|Sword and Shield}}
** Due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], the 2020 and 2021 World Championships were canceled and the season was eventually extended to last three years with several different series.
** All Pokémon that were obtainable at the beginning of a series were allowed for that series, including those [[List of Pokémon by Galar Pokédex number#Compatible Pokémon not in any Galar Pokédex|not in any of the Galar Pokédexes]], as long as they met all other requirements (such as having the [[Galar symbol]]/[[battle-ready symbol]] and not being Special/Mythical). As a result:
*** Version 1.1.0 and [[Pokémon HOME]] released before Series 3, [[The Isle of Armor]] released before Series 5, and [[The Crown Tundra]] released before Series 7.
*** Between Series 1 and 2, only [[Gdex|Galar Pokédex]] Pokémon were allowed due to the only obtainable Pokémon outside the Galar Pokédex being {{p|Mew}}. The only non-Galarian forms allowed were Kantonian {{p|Meowth}}, {{p|Persian}}, {{p|Mr. Mime}}, and Unovan {{p|Yamask}} due to those being the only obtainable ones at the time.
*** Between Series 3 and 4, all non-Galarian forms of compatible Pokémon were allowed except three: Alolan {{p|Raichu}} and Kantonian {{p|Weezing}} were not obtainable with the Galar symbol at the time, and Kantonian {{p|Slowpoke}} was not compatible with Sword and Shield at the time (only Galarian Slowpoke was). {{p|Cobalion}}, {{p|Terrakion}}, and {{p|Virizion}} were compatible but disallowed due to the battle-ready symbol not existing at the time.
** List of series:
*** Series 1 (Nov 19 - Dec 31, 2019): All [[Gigantamax]] Pokémon were disallowed.
*** Series 2 (Jan 4 - Feb 29, 2020): Gigantamax Pikachu, Eevee, Butterfree, Drednaw, Corviknight, Sandaconda, Centiskorch, {{a|Blaze}} Charizard, Meowth (event-only), and Snorlax (event-only) became allowed.
*** Series 3 (Mar 1 - Apr 30, 2020): Gigantamax Coalossal, Lapras, Flapple, Appletun, Alcremie, Kingler, Orbeetle, Grimmsnarl, Hatterene, {{a|Solar Power}} Charizard, and Toxtricity (event-only) became allowed.
*** Series 4 (May 1 - Jun 30, 2020): All Gigantamax Pokémon became allowed (the remaining five at the time being Machamp, Gengar, Garbodor, Copperajah, and Duraludon).
*** Series 5 (Jul 1 - Aug 31, 2020)
*** Series 6 (Sep 1 - Oct 31, 2020): The most used Pokémon from the previous series were disallowed: Venusaur, Gyarados, Porygon2, Tyranitar, Torkoal, Hippowdon, Magnezone, Togekiss, Excadrill, Whimsicott, Incineroar, Mimikyu, Rillaboom, Cinderace, Indeedee, and Dragapult.
*** Series 7 (Nov 1, 2020 - Jan 31, 2021): The above 16 Pokémon became re-allowed.
*** Series 8 (Feb 1 - Apr 30, 2021): Up to one Special Pokémon was allowed.
*** Series 9 (May 1 - Jul 31, 2021): No Special Pokémon were allowed. (identical to Series 7)
*** Series 10 (Aug 1 - Oct 31, 2021): Up to one Special Pokémon was allowed. [[Dynamax]] and Gigantamax were disallowed.
*** Series 11 (Nov 1, 2021 - Jan 31, 2022): Up to one Special Pokémon was allowed. Dynamax and Gigantamax became re-allowed. (identical to Series 8)
*** Series 12 (Feb 1 - Aug 31, 2022): Up to two Special Pokémon were allowed.
*** Series 13 (Sep 1 - Oct 31, 2022): Any number of Special Pokémon and any number of Mythical Pokémon were allowed. VGC events taking place during this time period count toward the next year's Championships.<ref>[https://victoryroadvgc.com/2023-season/ 2023 Play! Pokémon Season Structure] - By Alberto Núñez, VictoryRoadVGC.com, September 1, 2022.</ref>
*** Series 14 (Nov 1 - Dec 31, 2022): Up to two Special Pokémon were allowed. Mythical Pokémon were disallowed. (identical to Series 12)
* '''[[2023 World Championships|2023]]''' — {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}
** Both players must disclose their team to their opponent (including Tera Type, species, forms, moves, Abilities, and held items, but excluding stats).
** On March 1, 2023, series were renamed Regulation Sets ('''レギュレーション''' ''Regulations''), with Series 1 and Series 2 retroactively renamed. The season was split into the following series:
*** Regulation Set A (Dec 2, 2022 - Jan 31, 2023):<ref>[https://victoryroadvgc.com/2023-tainan/ 2023 Tainan Regionals] - By Alberto Núñez, VictoryRoadVGC.com, December 1, 2022.</ref> Only Pokémon in the [[Pdex|Paldea Pokédex]] were allowed. Pokémon and regional forms not in the Paldea Pokédex, such as {{p|Quagsire}} and Johtonian {{p|Wooper}}, were disallowed. [[Paradox Pokémon]] and the [[Treasures of Ruin]] were also disallowed.
*** Regulation Set B (Feb 1 - Mar 31, 2023): Paradox Pokémon became allowed.
*** Regulation Set C (Apr 1 - Jun 30, 2023): The Treasures of Ruin became allowed.
**** Prior to the release of [[Pokémon HOME]] compatibility, the rules stated that Pokémon transferred from HOME would become allowed when the feature was released.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20230528124948/https://assets.pokemon.com//assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-03252023-en.pdf</ref> At this point, none of the three regulation sets stated that a Scarlet and Violet origin mark was required.
**** When HOME compatibility was released on May 30 after 4pm JST, the rules were changed to state that a Scarlet and Violet origin mark was required for the rest of the series (with the only competitive effect being to disallow Roaming Form [[Gimmighoul]]).
**** Regardless of the above requirement, the HOME update also caused [[Plate]]s and certain [[Egg Move]]s to become newly available and allowed immediately.
**** Players competing in events in Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, South Korea, and Hong Kong between June 3-4, who were required to lock in their teams by 9am May 31, were sent an email at 11:10pm May 30 stating that the newly available Plates and Egg moves would be disallowed for those events.<ref>[https://victoryroadvgc.com/2023-singapore/ 2023 Singapore National Championships] - By Alberto Núñez, VictoryRoadVGC.com, April 28, 2023.</ref> Players competing in Japan between June 10-11 were sent a similar email on June 1. Events in other locations on the same days were unaffected and Plates/the Egg Moves were allowed.
*** Regulation Set D (Jul 1 - Sep 30, 2023): Pokémon and forms outside the Paldea Pokédex became allowed, except [[Walking Wake]] and [[Iron Leaves]].

When series may overlap at the start or end of a year, events may use either of the two formats. For example, the Korean League Season 1 on December 15-16, 2019 used 2020 Series 1 rules, while the Kuala Lumpur Regionals on December 21-22, 2019 used 2019 Ultra Series rules.<ref>[https://victoryroadvgc.com/2020-season-events/ Pokémon VGC events for the 2020 Season] - By Victory Road, VictoryRoadVGC.com, September 6, 2019.</ref>

===Broadcasting===
* In 2008, for at least the semifinals onward, players connected their [[Nintendo DS]]es to [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]. No Battle Revolution-specific clauses were set.
* In 2009, for at least the semifinals onward, players connected their Nintendo DSes to a modified, unreleased version of Pokémon Battle Revolution. The modified game featured Platinum outfits for {{ga|Dawn}} and {{ga|Lucas}} as well as no region- or language-locking.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICRdjvaUQM8 571 - The VGC 2009 Battle Revolution Platinum mystery + LIVE! Shiny Rotom after 20,948 SRs!] - YouTube.com</ref>
* Between 2010 and 2019, only the top screen of the Nintendo DS or [[Nintendo 3DS]] was broadcast in order to prevent revealing a player's move selections.
* From 2022 onward, a third console is connected to the two competitors' consoles in LAN spectator mode in order to prevent revealing a player's move selections (for western tournaments in [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]], the game is displayed from the perspective of one player's console, but Asian tournaments and the top 16 in the 2023 World Championships used the spectator mode).

===World Champions===
As of the 2023 season, 45 champions have been crowned during the core series games' tenure as one of the games in the World Championships roster, with Ray Rizzo being the most successful, winning the title three times.

{| class="roundy" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding=5px
|-
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}; background: #{{water color light}}" | Year
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | City
! style="background: #DAA520"}} | 1st
! style="background: #C0C0C0"}} | 2nd
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}; background: #C96000"}} | 3rd
|- style="background: #FFF"
| 2000
| Sydney
| [[File: United_Kingdom_Flag.png|20px]] Darryn Van Vuuren
| [[File: Germany_Flag.png|20px]] Edwin Krause
| [[File: Spain_Flag.png|20px]] Sergio García Maroto
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[Pokémon Video Game Showdown 2008|2008]]
| Orlando
| [[File: Japan_Flag.png|20px]] Izuru Yoshimura
| [[File: Japan_Flag.png|20px]] Yasuhito Kajiwara
| [[File: Japan_Flag.png|20px]] Hideaki Shimizu
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[2009 World Championships|2009]]
| San Diego
| [[File: Japan_Flag.png|20px]] Kazuyuki Tsuji
| [[File: Japan_Flag.png|20px]] Tasuku Mano
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] Steven Wasserloos
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[2010 World Championships|2010]]
| Hawaii
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] Ray Rizzo
| [[File: Japan_Flag.png|20px]] Yasuki Tochigi
| [[File: Japan_Flag.png|20px]] Isao Yoshioka
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[2011 World Championships|2011]]
| San Diego
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] Ray Rizzo
| [[File: Italy_Flag.png|20px]] Matteo Gini
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] Matt Coyle
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[2012 World Championships|2012]]
| Hawaii
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] Ray Rizzo
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] Wolfe Glick
| [[File: Spain_Flag.png|20px]] Abel Martin Sanz
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[2013 World Championships|2013]]
| Vancouver
| [[File: Italy_Flag.png|20px]] Arash Ommati
| [[File: Japan_Flag.png|20px]] Ryosuke Kosuge
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] Aaron Zheng
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[2014 World Championships|2014]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File: South_Korea_Flag.png|20px]] Se Jun Park
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] Jeudy Azzarelli
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] Collin Heier
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[2015 World Championships|2015]]
| Boston
| [[File: Japan_Flag.png|20px]] Shoma Honami
| [[File: Japan_Flag.png|20px]] Hideyuki Taida
| [[File: Japan_Flag.png|20px]] Yosuke Isagi
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[2016 World Championships|2016]]
| San Francisco
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] Wolfe Glick
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] Jonathan Evans
| [[File: Germany_Flag.png|20px]] Markus Stadter
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[2017 World Championships|2017]]
| Anaheim
| [[File: Japan_Flag.png|20px]] Ryota Otsubo
| [[File: Australia_Flag.png|20px]] Sam Pandelis
| [[File: Ecuador_Flag.png|20px]] Paul Ruiz
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[2018 World Championships|2018]]
| Nashville
| [[File: Ecuador_Flag.png|20px]] Paul Ruiz
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] Emilio Forbes
| [[File: Sweden_Flag.png|20px]] Nils Dunlop
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[2019 World Championships|2019]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File: Japan_Flag.png|20px]] Naoto Mizobuchi
| [[File: Japan_Flag.png|20px]] Hirofumi Kimura
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] James Baek
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| London
| [[File: Portugal_Flag.png|20px]] Eduardo Cunha
| [[File: Spain_Flag.png|20px]] Guillermo Castilla Díaz
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] James Baek
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[2023 World Championships|2023]]
| Yokohama
| Shohei Kimura
| Michael Kelsch
| Mao Harada
| class="roundybottom" style="background: #{{water color light}}" colspan="5" |
|}

===In the games===
In {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}, the top four competitors from each division of the Video Game Championships from the [[2012 World Championships]] were featured in the [[World Championships Tournament]]s in the [[Pokémon World Tournament]]. In the [[Generation VI]] games, {{DL|Pokémon X and Y beta|Battle Maison|unused text}} exists for the top three competitors as opponents in the [[Battle Maison]].

In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, several NPCs at the [[Battle Resort]] mention the Pokémon World Championships.

===In the anime===
{{main|World Coronation Series}}

===Trivia===
* It is possible for moves to become {{pkmn2|event}}-exclusive at a World Championship format despite not being event-exclusive normally. For example, {{m|Bounce}} was an event-exclusive move on {{p|Gyarados}} in VGC 2017 only, as it otherwise needs a [[Move Tutor]] to learn Bounce and so could not have the [[black clover]] at the time.
* While event-exclusive Pokémon, moves, and items have been disallowed, event-exclusive [[Hidden Abilities]] have always been allowed.
* The first half of 2020 is the only time that non-event Pokémon have been disallowed because of rarity. Specifically, Gigantamax Pokémon that were rarely available normally in-game did not become allowed until the start of the first [[Wild Area News]] event that temporarily made them more common. This would become moot with the release of The Isle of Armor, which would make all relevant Gigantamax Pokémon available without relying on rarity.
* Between approximately October 2020 and March 2021, the published rulebook mistakenly implied {{p|Regigigas}} was disallowed (by omitting its National Pokédex number from the list of allowed Pokémon that do not have a Galar/Isle of Armor/Crown Tundra Pokédex number).<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20201027152813/https://assets.pokemon.com//assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-10232020-en.pdf Video Game Rules, Formats & Penalty Guidelines] - Date of last revision: October 23, 2020 - Pokémon.com</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210126052431/https://assets.pokemon.com//assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-01252021-en.pdf Video Game Rules, Formats & Penalty Guidelines] - Date of last revision: January 25, 2021 - Pokémon.com</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210511201450/https://assets.pokemon.com/assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-03292021-en.pdf Video Game Rules, Formats & Penalty Guidelines] - Date of last revision: March 29, 2021 - Pokémon.com</ref> This was fixed sometime in or before February 2022.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20220309173223/https://assets.pokemon.com//assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-02152022-en.pdf Video Game Rules, Formats & Penalty Guidelines] - Date of last revision: February 15, 2022 - Pokémon.com</ref>
* Coincidentally, in the 2022 edition's Masters Division finals for the core series video games, players Eduardo Cunha and Guillermo Castilla Diaz represented the basis of the [[Paldea]] region (the {{wp|Iberian Peninsula}}), the setting of the [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]] games.
* Hidden in the code within every core series game (from [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]] onwards) is a special battlefield that is only activated for either the entire tournament or only for players who have reached the latter stages (Top 32, Top 16, etc.). Notable battlefields include a custom-made [[Wyndon Stadium]] for [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] and a festive [[Mesagoza]] in [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]].

==Trading Card Game==
All Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championship events are staged utilizing that year's {{TCG|Standard format}}.

The first World Championships for the TCG was held in 2002 by [[Wizards of the Coast]], while subsequent World Championships, starting 2004, are organized by [[The Pokémon Company International]] through their [[Play! Pokémon]] division.

===Year-specific formats===
* '''[[2002 World Championships (TCG)|2002]]''' — {{TCG|Neo Genesis}} to {{TCG|Legendary Collection}}
* '''[[2004 World Championships (TCG)|2004]]''' — {{TCG|Expedition}} to {{TCG|EX Hidden Legends}}
* '''[[2005 World Championships (TCG)|2005]]''' — {{TCG|EX Ruby & Sapphire}} to {{TCG|EX Emerald}}
* '''[[2006 World Championships (TCG)|2006]]''' — {{TCG|EX Hidden Legends}} to {{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}}
* '''[[2007 World Championships (TCG)|2007]]''' — {{TCG|EX Deoxys}} to {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}
* '''[[2008 World Championships (TCG)|2008]]''' — {{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}} to {{TCG|Majestic Dawn}}
* '''[[2009 World Championships|2009]]''' — {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}} to {{TCG|Rising Rivals}}
* '''[[2010 World Championships|2010]]''' — {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}} to {{TCG|Unleashed}}
* '''[[2011 World Championships|2011]]''' — {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} to {{TCG|Black & White}}
* '''[[2012 World Championships|2012]]''' — {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} to {{TCG|Dark Explorers}}
* '''[[2013 World Championships|2013]]''' — {{TCG|Black & White}} to {{TCG|Plasma Freeze}}
* '''[[2014 World Championships|2014]]''' — {{TCG|Next Destinies}} to {{TCG|Flashfire}}
* '''[[2015 World Championships|2015]]''' — {{TCG|Boundaries Crossed}} to {{TCG|Roaring Skies}}
* '''[[2016 World Championships|2016]]''' — {{TCG|XY}} to {{TCG|Steam Siege}}
* '''[[2017 World Championships|2017]]''' — {{TCG|Primal Clash}} to {{TCG|Burning Shadows}}
* '''[[2018 World Championships|2018]]''' — {{TCG|BREAKthrough}} to {{TCG|Celestial Storm}}
* '''[[2019 World Championships|2019]]''' — {{TCG|Ultra Prism}} to {{TCG|Unified Minds}}
* '''[[2022 World Championships|2022]]''' — Regulation marks D, E and F; up to {{TCG|Pokémon GO}}
* '''[[2023 World Championships|2023]]''' — Regulation marks E, F and G; up to {{TCG|Paldea Evolved}}

===World Champions===
As of 2022, 51 World Champions have been crowned across all three age divisions, with [[Jason Klaczynski]] from the United States being the only player to win the title more than once.
{| class="roundy" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding=5px
|-
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}; background: #{{water color light}}" | Year
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | City
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Masters{{tt|*|Age 15 or higher}}
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Seniors{{tt|*|Age 11 to 14}}
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Juniors{{tt|*|Age 10 or lower}}
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[2002 World Championships (TCG)|2002]]
| Seattle, WA
| —
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] Dylan Austin
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] Mindy Lambkee
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[2004 World Championships (TCG)|2004]]
| Orlando, FL
| [[File: Japan_Flag.png|20px]] Tsuguyoshi Yamato
| [[File: Japan_Flag.png|20px]] Takuya Yoneda
| [[File: Japan_Flag.png|20px]] Hayato Sato
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[2005 World Championships (TCG)|2005]]
| San Diego, CA
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] Jeremy Maron
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] Stuart Benson
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] Curran Hill
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[2006 World Championships (TCG)|2006]]
| Anaheim, CA
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] [[Jason Klaczynski]]
| [[File: Finland_Flag.png|20px]] Miska Saari
| [[File: Japan_Flag.png|20px]] Hiroki Yano
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[2007 World Championships (TCG)|2007]]
| Waikoloa Village, HI
| [[File: Finland_Flag.png|20px]] Tom Roos
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] Jeremy Scharff-Kim
| [[File: Japan_Flag.png|20px]] [[Jun Hasebe]]
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[2008 World Championships (TCG)|2008]]
| Orlando, FL
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] Jason Klaczynski
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] Dylan Lefavour
| [[File: United States_Flag.png|20px]] Tristan Robinson
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[2009 World Championships|2009]]
| San Diego, CA
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] Stephen Silvestro
| [[File: Japan_Flag.png|20px]] Takuto Itagaki
| [[File: Japan_Flag.png|20px]] Tsubasa Nakamura
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[2010 World Championships|2010]]
| Waikoloa Village, HI
| [[File: Japan_Flag.png|20px]] Yuta Komatsuda
| [[File: Canada_Flag.png|20px]] Jacob Lesage
| [[File: Japan_Flag.png|20px]] Yuka Furusawa
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[2011 World Championships|2011]]
| San Diego, CA
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] David Cohen
| [[File: Australia_Flag.png|20px]] Christopher Kan
| [[File: Brazil_Flag.png|20px]] Gustavo Wada
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[2012 World Championships|2012]]
| Waikoloa Village, HI
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] Igor Costa
| [[File: Australia_Flag.png|20px]] Chase Moloney
| [[File: Japan_Flag.png|20px]] Shuto Itagaki
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[2013 World Championships|2013]]
| Vancouver, BC
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] Jason Klaczynski
| [[File: Australia_Flag.png|20px]] Kaiwen Cabbabe
| [[File: The Czech Republic Flag.png|20px]] Ondrej Kujal
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[2014 World Championships|2014]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File: Canada_Flag.png|20px]] Andrew Estrada
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] Trent Orndorff
| [[File: Japan_Flag.png|20px]] Haruto Kobayashi
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[2015 World Championships|2015]]
| Boston, MA
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] Jacob Van Wagner
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] Patrick Martinez
| [[File: Canada_Flag.png|20px]] Rowan Stavenow
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[2016 World Championships|2016]]
| San Francisco, CA
| [[File: Japan_Flag.png|20px]] Shintaro Ito
| [[File: Denmark_Flag.png|20px]] Jesper Eriksen
| [[File: Japan_Flag.png|20px]] Shunto Sadahiro
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[2017 World Championships|2017]]
| Anaheim, CA
| [[File: Argentina_Flag.png|20px]] Diego Cassiraga
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] Zachary Bokhari
| [[File: Norway_Flag.png|20px]] Tobias Strømdahl
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[2018 World Championships|2018]]
| Nashville, TN
| [[File: Germany_Flag.png|20px]] Robin Schulz
| [[File: Denmark_Flag.png|20px]] Magnus Pedersen
| [[File: Japan_Flag.png|20px]] Naohito Inoue
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[2019 World Championships|2019]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File: Australia_Flag.png|20px]] Henry Brand
| [[File: Germany_Flag.png|20px]] Kaya Lichtleitner
| [[File: Japan_Flag.png|20px]] Haruki Miyamoto
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| London, UK
| [[File: The Czech Republic Flag.png|20px]] Ondřej Škubal
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] Liam Halliburton
| [[File: Japan_Flag.png|20px]] Rikuto Ohashi
|- style="background: #FFF"
|-
| class="roundybottom" style="background: #{{water color light}}" colspan="5" |
|}

===World Championship decks===
{{main|World Championships Deck (TCG)}}
World Championship decks are purchasable [[Play! Pokémon|non-tournament-legal]] prints of 60-card decks used by World Championship players.

==Pokkén Tournament==
===Games used===
*2015 - [[Pokkén Tournament]] (arcade version, invitational only)
*2016 - Pokkén Tournament
*2017 - Pokkén Tournament
*2018 - Pokkén Tournament DX
*2019 - Pokkén Tournament DX
*2022 - Pokkén Tournament DX

==Pokémon GO==
*2019 (invitational only)
** [[Junichi Masuda]] and [[Shigeki Morimoto]] were among the exhibition opponents.
*2022

==Pokémon UNITE==
*2022

==Scheduling and matchups==
{{Outdated|section}}
The Championships are set over three days (four starting with the 2022 event) with a last chance qualifier (known to players as "The Grinder") on the Friday to fill seats left vacant for various reasons (no travel, local qualifiers) until all seats are filled. The second day is limited to Swiss Pairings over a set number of rounds, and the top players (16 each in the Junior and Senior Divisions, as well as the top 32 in the Masters division) move onto the Sunday rounds. The format for this final is single elimination, until the finals, which are a best two matches out of three to decide the World Champion. There are three divisions: Junior (known as the 10 Years Old and Under Division until 2006), Senior (known as the 11 to 14 Year Old Division until 2006) and Masters (called the 15 Years and Older Division until 2006). In 2010, a Last Chance Qualifier was held on Friday to fill all vacant spots. In 2011, a Masters age Division was added to the VGC scene to parallel the TCG. The event format consists of Swiss rounds, followed by a single elimination tournament. In 2009, the top two advanced to play the finals on Sunday, whereas since 2010, the top eight advance to play in a head-to-head single elimination event to decide the World Champions.

==In the anime==
===Main series===
{{main|World Coronation Series}}
In ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', {{Ash}} participated in the Pokémon World Coronation Series ('''Japanese: ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス''' ''Pokémon World Championships''). In ''[[JN132|Partners in Time!]]'', he became the current World Champion by defeating {{an|Leon}} and becoming the latest Monarch.
===Pokémon: Path to the Peak===
The real World Championships was first mentioned in ''[[PTP01|The Club]]''.
==In other languages==
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|fr=Championnats du Monde Pokémon
|de=Pokémon-Weltmeisterschaften
|it=Campionati Mondiali Pokémon
|ko=포켓몬 월드챔피언십 ''Pokémon World Championships''
|pl=Mistrzostwo Świata Pokémon
|pt_br=Campeonato Mundial Pokémon Campeonato Mundial de Pokémon
|pt_eu=Campeonato Mundial de Pokémon
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==See also==
* [[Play! Pokémon]]
* [[Pokémon League (TCG)]]
* [[Championship Point]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/pokemon-events/pokemon-tournaments/pokemon-world-championships/ Official website]

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World Championships

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{{samename|{{pkmn|anime}} competition known as the "Pokémon World Championships" in Japanese|World Coronation Series}}
[[File:Pokémon World Championships logo.png|thumb|250px|Logo]]
The '''Pokémon World Championships''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス''' ''Pokémon World Championships'') are an annual event held by the [[Play! Pokémon]] organized play division of [[The Pokémon Company International]]. They function as the finals for both the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] and [[Video Game Championships]]. Since 2015, the World Championships have also featured events for additional Pokémon video games, including [[Pokkén Tournament]], [[Pokémon GO]], and [[Pokémon UNITE]]. The Pokémon World Championships are held annually, occurring every August.

Competitors usually must qualify for the event based in their performance in other events in the same season, such as regional championships, national championships, dedicated qualifying tournaments, or the previous year's World Championships. The exact qualification requirements depend on the exact year, the region the player is from, and the game in which they are playing.

While the Pokémon World Championships are held as a single unified event featuring multiple different games, each of the games are run as an entirely separate tournament. Competitors compete in only one of the featured games, and the qualification requirements of each are entirely separate. Additionally, competitors usually are separated into one of three age groups, meaning that three world champions are crowned for each game each year.

Minor announcements are usually revealed during the events, such as upcoming types of TCG cards, the ruleset of the following VGC format, and the city where the next World Championships will be hosted.

==History==
===Predecessors===
Before the introduction of the modern Pokémon World Championships, both the TCG and video games held some international competitions.

For the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the [[Pokémon Tropical Mega Battle]] was an international Pokémon Trading Card Game tournament held annually from 1999 to 2002 in Hawaii by [[Wizards of the Coast]] (the distributor of the Pokémon Trading Card Game in many regions outside of Japan at the time). Players from Canada, Latin America, Europe, the United States, and Japan were invited to the event. After Wizards of the Coast's license to distribute the Pokémon Trading Card Game reverted to The Pokémon Company in 2003, this event was replaced by the Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships.

In September 2000, the coincide with the {{wp|2000 Summer Olympics}} in Sydney, Australia, the [[2000 World Championships|first ever Pokémon World Championship]] was also held in Sydney. Players from Australia, Belgium, {{pmin|France}}, {{pmin|Germany}}, {{pmin|the Netherlands}}, {{pmin|Spain}}, {{pmin|the United Kingdom}}, and {{pmin|the United States}} competed using {{game|Red and Blue|s}} and {{game|Yellow}}. This was a one-time event, with a video game World Championship not being held again until 2009.

===Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships===
In August 2002, Wizards of the Coast held the [[2002 World Championships (TCG)|first Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championship]] in Seattle, Washington in the United States.<ref>[https://indexarticles.com/business/business-wire/first-ever-pokemon-trading-card-game-world-champion-titles-won-by-dylan-austin-14-of-ann-arbor-michigan-and-mindy-lambkee-10-of-kent-washington/ First-Ever Pokemon Trading Card Game World Champion Titles Won by Dylan Austin, 14 of Ann Arbor, Michigan and Mindy Lambkee, 10 of Kent, Washington]</ref>

Due to the transfer of the licensing of the Pokémon Trading Card Game from Wizards to Nintendo, no World Championship was held in 2003. Now with control of the Pokémon Trading Card Game licence, [[Pokémon USA]] formed [[Pokémon Organized Play]] to manage Pokémon Trading Card Game events.

In August 2004, Pokémon Organized Play held the {{TCG|2004 World Championships|2004 Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships}}. From 2004 to 2008, the event was titled the Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships, reflecting the fact that it was specifically for the Pokémon Trading Card Game only.

At the {{TCG|2008 World Championships|2008 Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships}}, a special video game event called the [[Pokémon Video Game Showdown 2008]] was held. This event featured players from the United States and Japan competing with {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}. However, since only two countries were involved, the winner was not awarded the title of world champion.

===Pokémon World Championships===
In August 2009, the first unified Pokémon World Championships were held, featuring both the Pokémon Trading Card Game and the Pokémon Video Game Championships. This format has continued until the present.

From 2015 to 2022, [[Pokkén Tournament]] was also featured at the Pokémon World Championships. In 2015, the Pokkén Tournament competition was run as an invitational due to the lack of preliminary events. After the 2022 World Championships, it was announced that Pokkén Tournament would no longer appear at the Pokémon World Championships.

Starting in 2019, [[Pokémon GO]] was added to the Pokémon World Championships. In 2019, the Pokémon GO competition was run as an invitational due to the lack of preliminary events.

Due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], the planned [[2020 World Championships|2020 Pokémon World Championships]] to be held in London, England were cancelled, and were not held in 2021. The World Championships returned with the [[2022 World Championships|2022 Pokémon World Championships]], held in London, England like the original 2020 plan.

Starting in 2022, [[Pokémon UNITE]] was added to the Pokémon World Championships.

==Events==
Since 2004, the Pokémon World Championships have been held annually, except in 2020 and 2021 due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].

{| class="roundtable" style="background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}"
! Year
! Dates
! Venue
! City
! Region
! Country
! Games
|-
| [[2000 World Championships|2000]]
| September 22, 2002
| {{wp|University of Sydney}}
| Sydney || New South Wales || [[File:Australia Flag.png|20px]] Australia
| VGC
|-
| [[2002 World Championships (TCG)|2002]]
| August 3 to 4, 2002
| {{wp|Seattle Convention Center}}
| Seattle || Washington || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| [[2004 World Championships (TCG)|2004]]
| August 20 to 22, 2004
| {{wp|Wyndham Palace Resort & Spa}}
| Orlando || Florida || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| [[2005 World Championships (TCG)|2005]]
| August 19 to 21, 2005
| Town and Country Resort and Convention Center
| San Diego || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| [[2006 World Championships (TCG)|2006]]
| August 18 to 20, 2006
| {{wp|Hilton Anaheim}}
| Anaheim || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| [[2007 World Championships (TCG)|2007]]
| August 10 to 12, 2007
| {{wp|Hilton Waikoloa Village}}
| Waikoloa Village || Hawaii || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| [[2008 World Championships (TCG)|2008]]
| August 15 to 17, 2008
| {{wp|Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista}}
| Orlando || Florida || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| [[2009 World Championships|2009]]
| August 13 to 15, 2009
| {{wp|Hilton San Diego Bayfront}}
| San Diego || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| [[2010 World Championships|2010]]
| August 13 to 15, 2010
| {{wp|Hilton Waikoloa Village}}
| Waikoloa Village || Hawaii || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| [[2011 World Championships|2011]]
| August 12 to 14, 2011
| {{wp|Hilton San Diego Bayfront}}
| San Diego || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| [[2012 World Championships|2012]]
| August 13 to 15, 2012
| {{wp|Hilton Waikoloa Village}}
| Waikoloa Village || Hawaii || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| [[2013 World Championships|2013]]
| August 9 to 11, 2013
| {{wp|Vancouver Convention Centre}}
| Vancouver || British Columbia || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| [[2014 World Championships|2014]]
| August 15 to 17, 2014
| {{wp|Walter E. Washington Convention Center}}
| colspan=2 | Washington, D.C. || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| [[2015 World Championships|2015]]
| August 21 to 23, 2015
| {{wp|Hynes Convention Center}}
| Boston || Massachusetts || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén
|-
| [[2016 World Championships|2016]]
| August 19 to 21, 2016
| {{wp|San Francisco Marriott Marquis}}
| San Francisco || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén
|-
| [[2017 World Championships|2017]]
| August 18 to 20, 2017
| {{wp|Anaheim Convention Center}}
| Anaheim || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén
|-
| [[2018 World Championships|2018]]
| August 24 to 26, 2018
| {{wp|Music City Center}}
| Nashville || Tennessee || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén
|-
| [[2019 World Championships|2019]]
| August 16 to 19, 2019
| {{wp|Walter E. Washington Convention Center}}
| colspan=2 | Washington, D.C. || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén, GO
|-
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| August 18 to 21, 2022
| {{wp|ExCeL London}}
| London || England || [[File:United Kingdom Flag.png|20px]] United Kingdom
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén, GO, UNITE
|-
| [[2023 World Championships|2023]]
| August 11 to 13, 2023
| {{wp|Pacifico Yokohama}}
| Yokohama || Kanagawa || [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Japan
| TCG, VGC, GO, UNITE
|-
| [[2024 World Championships|2024]]
| ''TBA''
| ''TBA''
| Honolulu || Hawaii || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| ''TBA''
|}

==Video Game Championship==
The [[core series]] Pokémon games were first featured at a Nintendo-organized World Championship event in 2000 with single battles, and later returning as [[Pokémon Video Game Showdown]] (VGS) in 2008 as a side-event to the [[2008 World Championships (TCG)|2008 Trading Card Game World Championships]] with double battles. Starting in 2009, the events were renamed the Video Game Championships (VGC).

Battles [[Rule variants|use the following rules]] in general:
* The format is [[Double Battle]]s. A player must bring between 4 and 6 Pokémon and select 4 of them just before the battle. In games that use Team Preview ([[Generation V]] onward), this selection is made after viewing the opponent's 6 Pokémon.
* Two Pokémon may not have the same Pokédex number. [[Special Pokémon]], [[Mythical Pokémon]], and [[Ash-Greninja]] are disallowed (but not Dusk Form {{p|Lycanroc}}) unless the format has an exception.
** The [[Soul Dew]] was disallowed until [[Generation VII]], where its effect changed.
** {{pkmn2|Event}}-exclusive [[Event_Pokémon#Event-exclusive_moves|moves]] and [[event item|items]] are allowed unless the format explicitly says otherwise.
* Between [[Generation VI]] and [[Generation VIII]], Pokémon must have an [[origin mark]] matching the games used for the competition. This may be substituted with the [[battle-ready symbol]].
* Two Pokémon may not have the same [[held item]].
* Pokémon cannot battle above level 50.
** In 2008 and 2009, there was no auto-leveling and Pokémon above level 50 were disallowed outright.
** Between 2010 and 2016, Pokémon above level 50 were auto-leveled down to 50, but Pokémon below level 50 were not auto-leveled up.
** From 2017 onward, all Pokémon are auto-leveled to 50.
* Two Pokémon may not have the same nickname. A Pokémon may not be nicknamed the name of a different Pokémon, and nicknames and Trainer names may not be inappropriate.

===Year-specific formats===
* '''[[Pokémon Video Game Showdown 2008|2008]]''' — {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}
** For this year only, players were only allowed to bring exactly 4 Pokémon, instead of bringing 6 and choosing 4 just before the battle.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080701040211/http://showdown.pokemon.com/rules/qualifier_rules.xhtml Rules- 2008 Pokémon Video Game Showdown Qualifier Regulations] - Pokémon.com</ref>
** {{p|Dragonite}} and {{p|Tyranitar}} were specifically disallowed, preventing players from using the (at the time) Japan-exclusive level 50 Dragonite event. (It was not possible to obtain Tyranitar at or below level 50 until a [[Generation VI]] event.)
** The Japan-only (at the time) [[Micle Berry]], [[Custap Berry]], and {{m|Sketch}}ing {{m|Seed Flare}} were disallowed.
* '''[[2009 World Championships|2009]]''' — {{game|Platinum}}
** Event-exclusive level 50 Dragonite were allowed this year.
** All forms of {{p|Rotom}}, including the normal form, were disallowed.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20090412160033/http://origin.pokemonvgc.com/en/rules/rrg.html Pokémon Video Game Championships 2009 - Rules and Regulations] - PokémonVGC.com</ref>
** The Japan-only (at the time) [[Jaboca Berry]], [[Rowap Berry]], and Sketching {{m|Judgment}} were disallowed. The Custap Berry was also disallowed.
*** The Custap Berry had not yet been distributed to French, German, Italian, or Spanish-language games at the time, though the level 50 Dragonite event was also never distributed in these languages.
* '''[[2010 World Championships|2010]]''' — {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}
** Up to two [[Special Pokémon]] were allowed. Uniquely for this year, a player's team of 6 could list up to 4 Special Pokémon, as long as no more than 2 were chosen before battle.
** The Jaboca Berry was allowed this year despite still being Japan-only at the time.
* '''[[2011 World Championships|2011]]''' — {{game|Black and White|s}}
** Only [[Udex|Unova Pokédex]] Pokémon were allowed. {{m|Sky Drop}} was disallowed due to the [[Sky Drop glitch]].
** ({{p|Zorua}} and {{p|Zoroark}} were disallowed both this year and in 2012 despite being event-exclusive at the time, due to not being Mythical).
* '''[[2012 World Championships|2012]]''' — {{game|Black and White|s}}
** Sky Drop and {{m|Dark Void}} were both disallowed.
* '''[[2013 World Championships|2013]]''' — {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}
** Sky Drop and {{m|Dark Void}} were both disallowed.
** {{p|Chatot}} was disallowed (for only this year).<ref>[https://assets.pokemon.com/assets/cms/pdf/op/tournaments/2012/pokemon_tournament_rules_11_1_2011.pdf Pokémon Organized Play Tournament Rules] - Revised: November 01, 2011 - Pokémon.com</ref><ref>[https://assets.pokemon.com/assets/cms/pdf/op/tournaments/2013/Play_Pokemon_VG_Rules_and_Formats.pdf Play! Pokémon VG Tournament Rules & Formats] - Revised: February 4, 2013 - Pokémon.com</ref>
* '''[[2014 World Championships|2014]]''' — {{g|X and Y}}
** Only [[List of Pokémon by Kalos Pokédex number|Kalos Pokédex]] Pokémon were allowed. Dark Void once again became allowed.
* '''[[2015 World Championships|2015]]''' — {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
* '''[[2016 World Championships|2016]]''' — {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
** Up to two Special Pokémon were allowed in a team of six.
* '''[[2017 World Championships|2017]]''' — {{g|Sun and Moon}}
** Only [[Adex|Alola Pokédex]] Pokémon were allowed. Kantonian form counterparts to {{rf|Alolan|Form}}s were '''not''' considered to be part of the Alola Pokédex. [[Mega Stone]]s were disallowed.
* '''[[2018 World Championships|2018]]''' — {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
* '''[[2019 World Championships|2019]]''' — {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
** Up to two Special Pokémon were allowed. In addition, the season was split into three series:
*** Sun Series (Sep 4, 2018 - Jan 7, 2019): Mega Stones, [[Primal Reversion]], {{p|Rayquaza}} with {{m|Dragon Ascent}}, and [[Z-Crystal]]s were disallowed.
*** Moon Series (Jan 8 - Apr 1, 2019): Z-Crystals other than [[Ultranecrozium Z]] became allowed.
*** Ultra Series (Apr 2, 2019 - Jan 3, 2020): All Mega Evolution, Primal Reversion, and Z-Moves became allowed.
* '''[[2022 World Championships|2022]]''' — {{g|Sword and Shield}}
** Due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], the 2020 and 2021 World Championships were canceled and the season was eventually extended to last three years with several different series.
** All Pokémon that were obtainable at the beginning of a series were allowed for that series, including those [[List of Pokémon by Galar Pokédex number#Compatible Pokémon not in any Galar Pokédex|not in any of the Galar Pokédexes]], as long as they met all other requirements (such as having the [[Galar symbol]]/[[battle-ready symbol]] and not being Special/Mythical). As a result:
*** Version 1.1.0 and [[Pokémon HOME]] released before Series 3, [[The Isle of Armor]] released before Series 5, and [[The Crown Tundra]] released before Series 7.
*** Between Series 1 and 2, only [[Gdex|Galar Pokédex]] Pokémon were allowed due to the only obtainable Pokémon outside the Galar Pokédex being {{p|Mew}}. The only non-Galarian forms allowed were Kantonian {{p|Meowth}}, {{p|Persian}}, {{p|Mr. Mime}}, and Unovan {{p|Yamask}} due to those being the only obtainable ones at the time.
*** Between Series 3 and 4, all non-Galarian forms of compatible Pokémon were allowed except three: Alolan {{p|Raichu}} and Kantonian {{p|Weezing}} were not obtainable with the Galar symbol at the time, and Kantonian {{p|Slowpoke}} was not compatible with Sword and Shield at the time (only Galarian Slowpoke was). {{p|Cobalion}}, {{p|Terrakion}}, and {{p|Virizion}} were compatible but disallowed due to the battle-ready symbol not existing at the time.
** List of series:
*** Series 1 (Nov 19 - Dec 31, 2019): All [[Gigantamax]] Pokémon were disallowed.
*** Series 2 (Jan 4 - Feb 29, 2020): Gigantamax Pikachu, Eevee, Butterfree, Drednaw, Corviknight, Sandaconda, Centiskorch, {{a|Blaze}} Charizard, Meowth (event-only), and Snorlax (event-only) became allowed.
*** Series 3 (Mar 1 - Apr 30, 2020): Gigantamax Coalossal, Lapras, Flapple, Appletun, Alcremie, Kingler, Orbeetle, Grimmsnarl, Hatterene, {{a|Solar Power}} Charizard, and Toxtricity (event-only) became allowed.
*** Series 4 (May 1 - Jun 30, 2020): All Gigantamax Pokémon became allowed (the remaining five at the time being Machamp, Gengar, Garbodor, Copperajah, and Duraludon).
*** Series 5 (Jul 1 - Aug 31, 2020)
*** Series 6 (Sep 1 - Oct 31, 2020): The most used Pokémon from the previous series were disallowed: Venusaur, Gyarados, Porygon2, Tyranitar, Torkoal, Hippowdon, Magnezone, Togekiss, Excadrill, Whimsicott, Incineroar, Mimikyu, Rillaboom, Cinderace, Indeedee, and Dragapult.
*** Series 7 (Nov 1, 2020 - Jan 31, 2021): The above 16 Pokémon became re-allowed.
*** Series 8 (Feb 1 - Apr 30, 2021): Up to one Special Pokémon was allowed.
*** Series 9 (May 1 - Jul 31, 2021): No Special Pokémon were allowed. (identical to Series 7)
*** Series 10 (Aug 1 - Oct 31, 2021): Up to one Special Pokémon was allowed. [[Dynamax]] and Gigantamax were disallowed.
*** Series 11 (Nov 1, 2021 - Jan 31, 2022): Up to one Special Pokémon was allowed. Dynamax and Gigantamax became re-allowed. (identical to Series 8)
*** Series 12 (Feb 1 - Aug 31, 2022): Up to two Special Pokémon were allowed.
*** Series 13 (Sep 1 - Oct 31, 2022): Any number of Special Pokémon and any number of Mythical Pokémon were allowed. VGC events taking place during this time period count toward the next year's Championships.<ref>[https://victoryroadvgc.com/2023-season/ 2023 Play! Pokémon Season Structure] - By Alberto Núñez, VictoryRoadVGC.com, September 1, 2022.</ref>
*** Series 14 (Nov 1 - Dec 31, 2022): Up to two Special Pokémon were allowed. Mythical Pokémon were disallowed. (identical to Series 12)
* '''[[2023 World Championships|2023]]''' — {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}
** Both players must disclose their team to their opponent (including Tera Type, species, forms, moves, Abilities, and held items, but excluding stats).
** On March 1, 2023, series were renamed Regulation Sets ('''レギュレーション''' ''Regulations''), with Series 1 and Series 2 retroactively renamed. The season was split into the following series:
*** Regulation Set A (Dec 2, 2022 - Jan 31, 2023):<ref>[https://victoryroadvgc.com/2023-tainan/ 2023 Tainan Regionals] - By Alberto Núñez, VictoryRoadVGC.com, December 1, 2022.</ref> Only Pokémon in the [[Pdex|Paldea Pokédex]] were allowed. Pokémon and regional forms not in the Paldea Pokédex, such as {{p|Quagsire}} and Johtonian {{p|Wooper}}, were disallowed. [[Paradox Pokémon]] and the [[Treasures of Ruin]] were also disallowed.
*** Regulation Set B (Feb 1 - Mar 31, 2023): Paradox Pokémon became allowed.
*** Regulation Set C (Apr 1 - Jun 30, 2023): The Treasures of Ruin became allowed.
**** Prior to the release of [[Pokémon HOME]] compatibility, the rules stated that Pokémon transferred from HOME would become allowed when the feature was released.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20230528124948/https://assets.pokemon.com//assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-03252023-en.pdf</ref> At this point, none of the three regulation sets stated that a Scarlet and Violet origin mark was required.
**** When HOME compatibility was released on May 30 after 4pm JST, the rules were changed to state that a Scarlet and Violet origin mark was required for the rest of the series (with the only competitive effect being to disallow Roaming Form [[Gimmighoul]]).
**** Regardless of the above requirement, the HOME update also caused [[Plate]]s and certain [[Egg Move]]s to become newly available and allowed immediately.
**** Players competing in events in Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, South Korea, and Hong Kong between June 3-4, who were required to lock in their teams by 9am May 31, were sent an email at 11:10pm May 30 stating that the newly available Plates and Egg moves would be disallowed for those events.<ref>[https://victoryroadvgc.com/2023-singapore/ 2023 Singapore National Championships] - By Alberto Núñez, VictoryRoadVGC.com, April 28, 2023.</ref> Players competing in Japan between June 10-11 were sent a similar email on June 1. Events in other locations on the same days were unaffected and Plates/the Egg Moves were allowed.
*** Regulation Set D (Jul 1 - Sep 30, 2023): Pokémon and forms outside the Paldea Pokédex became allowed, except [[Walking Wake]] and [[Iron Leaves]].

When series may overlap at the start or end of a year, events may use either of the two formats. For example, the Korean League Season 1 on December 15-16, 2019 used 2020 Series 1 rules, while the Kuala Lumpur Regionals on December 21-22, 2019 used 2019 Ultra Series rules.<ref>[https://victoryroadvgc.com/2020-season-events/ Pokémon VGC events for the 2020 Season] - By Victory Road, VictoryRoadVGC.com, September 6, 2019.</ref>

===Broadcasting===
* In 2008, for at least the semifinals onward, players connected their [[Nintendo DS]]es to [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]. No Battle Revolution-specific clauses were set.
* In 2009, for at least the semifinals onward, players connected their Nintendo DSes to a modified, unreleased version of Pokémon Battle Revolution. The modified game featured Platinum outfits for {{ga|Dawn}} and {{ga|Lucas}} as well as no region- or language-locking.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICRdjvaUQM8 571 - The VGC 2009 Battle Revolution Platinum mystery + LIVE! Shiny Rotom after 20,948 SRs!] - YouTube.com</ref>
* Between 2010 and 2019, only the top screen of the Nintendo DS or [[Nintendo 3DS]] was broadcast in order to prevent revealing a player's move selections.
* From 2022 onward, a third console is connected to the two competitors' consoles in LAN spectator mode in order to prevent revealing a player's move selections (for western tournaments in [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]], the game is displayed from the perspective of one player's console, but Asian tournaments and the top 32 in the 2023 World Championships used the spectator mode).

===World Champions===
As of the 2023 season, 45 champions have been crowned during the core series games' tenure as one of the games in the World Championships roster, with Ray Rizzo being the most successful, winning the title three times.

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|-
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}; background: #{{water color light}}" | Year
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | City
! style="background: #DAA520"}} | 1st
! style="background: #C0C0C0"}} | 2nd
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}; background: #C96000"}} | 3rd
|- style="background: #FFF"
| 2000
| Sydney
| [[File: United_Kingdom_Flag.png|20px]] Darryn Van Vuuren
| [[File: Germany_Flag.png|20px]] Edwin Krause
| [[File: Spain_Flag.png|20px]] Sergio García Maroto
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[Pokémon Video Game Showdown 2008|2008]]
| Orlando
| [[File: Japan_Flag.png|20px]] Izuru Yoshimura
| [[File: Japan_Flag.png|20px]] Yasuhito Kajiwara
| [[File: Japan_Flag.png|20px]] Hideaki Shimizu
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[2009 World Championships|2009]]
| San Diego
| [[File: Japan_Flag.png|20px]] Kazuyuki Tsuji
| [[File: Japan_Flag.png|20px]] Tasuku Mano
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] Steven Wasserloos
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[2010 World Championships|2010]]
| Hawaii
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] Ray Rizzo
| [[File: Japan_Flag.png|20px]] Yasuki Tochigi
| [[File: Japan_Flag.png|20px]] Isao Yoshioka
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[2011 World Championships|2011]]
| San Diego
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] Ray Rizzo
| [[File: Italy_Flag.png|20px]] Matteo Gini
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] Matt Coyle
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[2012 World Championships|2012]]
| Hawaii
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] Ray Rizzo
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] Wolfe Glick
| [[File: Spain_Flag.png|20px]] Abel Martin Sanz
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[2013 World Championships|2013]]
| Vancouver
| [[File: Italy_Flag.png|20px]] Arash Ommati
| [[File: Japan_Flag.png|20px]] Ryosuke Kosuge
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] Aaron Zheng
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[2014 World Championships|2014]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File: South_Korea_Flag.png|20px]] Se Jun Park
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] Jeudy Azzarelli
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] Collin Heier
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[2015 World Championships|2015]]
| Boston
| [[File: Japan_Flag.png|20px]] Shoma Honami
| [[File: Japan_Flag.png|20px]] Hideyuki Taida
| [[File: Japan_Flag.png|20px]] Yosuke Isagi
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[2016 World Championships|2016]]
| San Francisco
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] Wolfe Glick
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] Jonathan Evans
| [[File: Germany_Flag.png|20px]] Markus Stadter
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[2017 World Championships|2017]]
| Anaheim
| [[File: Japan_Flag.png|20px]] Ryota Otsubo
| [[File: Australia_Flag.png|20px]] Sam Pandelis
| [[File: Ecuador_Flag.png|20px]] Paul Ruiz
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[2018 World Championships|2018]]
| Nashville
| [[File: Ecuador_Flag.png|20px]] Paul Ruiz
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] Emilio Forbes
| [[File: Sweden_Flag.png|20px]] Nils Dunlop
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[2019 World Championships|2019]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File: Japan_Flag.png|20px]] Naoto Mizobuchi
| [[File: Japan_Flag.png|20px]] Hirofumi Kimura
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] James Baek
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| London
| [[File: Portugal_Flag.png|20px]] Eduardo Cunha
| [[File: Spain_Flag.png|20px]] Guillermo Castilla Díaz
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] James Baek
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[2023 World Championships|2023]]
| Yokohama
| Shohei Kimura
| Michael Kelsch
| Mao Harada
| class="roundybottom" style="background: #{{water color light}}" colspan="5" |
|}

===In the games===
In {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}, the top four competitors from each division of the Video Game Championships from the [[2012 World Championships]] were featured in the [[World Championships Tournament]]s in the [[Pokémon World Tournament]]. In the [[Generation VI]] games, {{DL|Pokémon X and Y beta|Battle Maison|unused text}} exists for the top three competitors as opponents in the [[Battle Maison]].

In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, several NPCs at the [[Battle Resort]] mention the Pokémon World Championships.

===In the anime===
{{main|World Coronation Series}}

===Trivia===
* It is possible for moves to become {{pkmn2|event}}-exclusive at a World Championship format despite not being event-exclusive normally. For example, {{m|Bounce}} was an event-exclusive move on {{p|Gyarados}} in VGC 2017 only, as it otherwise needs a [[Move Tutor]] to learn Bounce and so could not have the [[black clover]] at the time.
* While event-exclusive Pokémon, moves, and items have been disallowed, event-exclusive [[Hidden Abilities]] have always been allowed.
* The first half of 2020 is the only time that non-event Pokémon have been disallowed because of rarity. Specifically, Gigantamax Pokémon that were rarely available normally in-game did not become allowed until the start of the first [[Wild Area News]] event that temporarily made them more common. This would become moot with the release of The Isle of Armor, which would make all relevant Gigantamax Pokémon available without relying on rarity.
* Between approximately October 2020 and March 2021, the published rulebook mistakenly implied {{p|Regigigas}} was disallowed (by omitting its National Pokédex number from the list of allowed Pokémon that do not have a Galar/Isle of Armor/Crown Tundra Pokédex number).<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20201027152813/https://assets.pokemon.com//assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-10232020-en.pdf Video Game Rules, Formats & Penalty Guidelines] - Date of last revision: October 23, 2020 - Pokémon.com</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210126052431/https://assets.pokemon.com//assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-01252021-en.pdf Video Game Rules, Formats & Penalty Guidelines] - Date of last revision: January 25, 2021 - Pokémon.com</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210511201450/https://assets.pokemon.com/assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-03292021-en.pdf Video Game Rules, Formats & Penalty Guidelines] - Date of last revision: March 29, 2021 - Pokémon.com</ref> This was fixed sometime in or before February 2022.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20220309173223/https://assets.pokemon.com//assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-02152022-en.pdf Video Game Rules, Formats & Penalty Guidelines] - Date of last revision: February 15, 2022 - Pokémon.com</ref>
* Coincidentally, in the 2022 edition's Masters Division finals for the core series video games, players Eduardo Cunha and Guillermo Castilla Diaz represented the basis of the [[Paldea]] region (the {{wp|Iberian Peninsula}}), the setting of the [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]] games.
* Hidden in the code within every core series game (from [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]] onwards) is a special battlefield that is only activated for either the entire tournament or only for players who have reached the latter stages (Top 32, Top 16, etc.). Notable battlefields include a custom-made [[Wyndon Stadium]] for [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] and a festive [[Mesagoza]] in [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]].

==Trading Card Game==
All Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championship events are staged utilizing that year's {{TCG|Standard format}}.

The first World Championships for the TCG was held in 2002 by [[Wizards of the Coast]], while subsequent World Championships, starting 2004, are organized by [[The Pokémon Company International]] through their [[Play! Pokémon]] division.

===Year-specific formats===
* '''[[2002 World Championships (TCG)|2002]]''' — {{TCG|Neo Genesis}} to {{TCG|Legendary Collection}}
* '''[[2004 World Championships (TCG)|2004]]''' — {{TCG|Expedition}} to {{TCG|EX Hidden Legends}}
* '''[[2005 World Championships (TCG)|2005]]''' — {{TCG|EX Ruby & Sapphire}} to {{TCG|EX Emerald}}
* '''[[2006 World Championships (TCG)|2006]]''' — {{TCG|EX Hidden Legends}} to {{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}}
* '''[[2007 World Championships (TCG)|2007]]''' — {{TCG|EX Deoxys}} to {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}
* '''[[2008 World Championships (TCG)|2008]]''' — {{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}} to {{TCG|Majestic Dawn}}
* '''[[2009 World Championships|2009]]''' — {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}} to {{TCG|Rising Rivals}}
* '''[[2010 World Championships|2010]]''' — {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}} to {{TCG|Unleashed}}
* '''[[2011 World Championships|2011]]''' — {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} to {{TCG|Black & White}}
* '''[[2012 World Championships|2012]]''' — {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} to {{TCG|Dark Explorers}}
* '''[[2013 World Championships|2013]]''' — {{TCG|Black & White}} to {{TCG|Plasma Freeze}}
* '''[[2014 World Championships|2014]]''' — {{TCG|Next Destinies}} to {{TCG|Flashfire}}
* '''[[2015 World Championships|2015]]''' — {{TCG|Boundaries Crossed}} to {{TCG|Roaring Skies}}
* '''[[2016 World Championships|2016]]''' — {{TCG|XY}} to {{TCG|Steam Siege}}
* '''[[2017 World Championships|2017]]''' — {{TCG|Primal Clash}} to {{TCG|Burning Shadows}}
* '''[[2018 World Championships|2018]]''' — {{TCG|BREAKthrough}} to {{TCG|Celestial Storm}}
* '''[[2019 World Championships|2019]]''' — {{TCG|Ultra Prism}} to {{TCG|Unified Minds}}
* '''[[2022 World Championships|2022]]''' — Regulation marks D, E and F; up to {{TCG|Pokémon GO}}
* '''[[2023 World Championships|2023]]''' — Regulation marks E, F and G; up to {{TCG|Paldea Evolved}}

===World Champions===
As of 2022, 51 World Champions have been crowned across all three age divisions, with [[Jason Klaczynski]] from the United States being the only player to win the title more than once.
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|-
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}; background: #{{water color light}}" | Year
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | City
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Masters{{tt|*|Age 15 or higher}}
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Seniors{{tt|*|Age 11 to 14}}
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Juniors{{tt|*|Age 10 or lower}}
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[2002 World Championships (TCG)|2002]]
| Seattle, WA
| —
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] Dylan Austin
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] Mindy Lambkee
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[2004 World Championships (TCG)|2004]]
| Orlando, FL
| [[File: Japan_Flag.png|20px]] Tsuguyoshi Yamato
| [[File: Japan_Flag.png|20px]] Takuya Yoneda
| [[File: Japan_Flag.png|20px]] Hayato Sato
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[2005 World Championships (TCG)|2005]]
| San Diego, CA
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] Jeremy Maron
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] Stuart Benson
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] Curran Hill
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[2006 World Championships (TCG)|2006]]
| Anaheim, CA
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] [[Jason Klaczynski]]
| [[File: Finland_Flag.png|20px]] Miska Saari
| [[File: Japan_Flag.png|20px]] Hiroki Yano
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[2007 World Championships (TCG)|2007]]
| Waikoloa Village, HI
| [[File: Finland_Flag.png|20px]] Tom Roos
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] Jeremy Scharff-Kim
| [[File: Japan_Flag.png|20px]] [[Jun Hasebe]]
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[2008 World Championships (TCG)|2008]]
| Orlando, FL
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] Jason Klaczynski
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] Dylan Lefavour
| [[File: United States_Flag.png|20px]] Tristan Robinson
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[2009 World Championships|2009]]
| San Diego, CA
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] Stephen Silvestro
| [[File: Japan_Flag.png|20px]] Takuto Itagaki
| [[File: Japan_Flag.png|20px]] Tsubasa Nakamura
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[2010 World Championships|2010]]
| Waikoloa Village, HI
| [[File: Japan_Flag.png|20px]] Yuta Komatsuda
| [[File: Canada_Flag.png|20px]] Jacob Lesage
| [[File: Japan_Flag.png|20px]] Yuka Furusawa
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[2011 World Championships|2011]]
| San Diego, CA
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] David Cohen
| [[File: Australia_Flag.png|20px]] Christopher Kan
| [[File: Brazil_Flag.png|20px]] Gustavo Wada
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[2012 World Championships|2012]]
| Waikoloa Village, HI
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] Igor Costa
| [[File: Australia_Flag.png|20px]] Chase Moloney
| [[File: Japan_Flag.png|20px]] Shuto Itagaki
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[2013 World Championships|2013]]
| Vancouver, BC
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] Jason Klaczynski
| [[File: Australia_Flag.png|20px]] Kaiwen Cabbabe
| [[File: The Czech Republic Flag.png|20px]] Ondrej Kujal
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[2014 World Championships|2014]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File: Canada_Flag.png|20px]] Andrew Estrada
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] Trent Orndorff
| [[File: Japan_Flag.png|20px]] Haruto Kobayashi
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[2015 World Championships|2015]]
| Boston, MA
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] Jacob Van Wagner
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] Patrick Martinez
| [[File: Canada_Flag.png|20px]] Rowan Stavenow
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[2016 World Championships|2016]]
| San Francisco, CA
| [[File: Japan_Flag.png|20px]] Shintaro Ito
| [[File: Denmark_Flag.png|20px]] Jesper Eriksen
| [[File: Japan_Flag.png|20px]] Shunto Sadahiro
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[2017 World Championships|2017]]
| Anaheim, CA
| [[File: Argentina_Flag.png|20px]] Diego Cassiraga
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] Zachary Bokhari
| [[File: Norway_Flag.png|20px]] Tobias Strømdahl
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[2018 World Championships|2018]]
| Nashville, TN
| [[File: Germany_Flag.png|20px]] Robin Schulz
| [[File: Denmark_Flag.png|20px]] Magnus Pedersen
| [[File: Japan_Flag.png|20px]] Naohito Inoue
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[2019 World Championships|2019]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File: Australia_Flag.png|20px]] Henry Brand
| [[File: Germany_Flag.png|20px]] Kaya Lichtleitner
| [[File: Japan_Flag.png|20px]] Haruki Miyamoto
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| London, UK
| [[File: The Czech Republic Flag.png|20px]] Ondřej Škubal
| [[File: United_States_Flag.png|20px]] Liam Halliburton
| [[File: Japan_Flag.png|20px]] Rikuto Ohashi
|- style="background: #FFF"
|-
| class="roundybottom" style="background: #{{water color light}}" colspan="5" |
|}

===World Championship decks===
{{main|World Championships Deck (TCG)}}
World Championship decks are purchasable [[Play! Pokémon|non-tournament-legal]] prints of 60-card decks used by World Championship players.

==Pokkén Tournament==
===Games used===
*2015 - [[Pokkén Tournament]] (arcade version, invitational only)
*2016 - Pokkén Tournament
*2017 - Pokkén Tournament
*2018 - Pokkén Tournament DX
*2019 - Pokkén Tournament DX
*2022 - Pokkén Tournament DX

==Pokémon GO==
*2019 (invitational only)
** [[Junichi Masuda]] and [[Shigeki Morimoto]] were among the exhibition opponents.
*2022

==Pokémon UNITE==
*2022

==Scheduling and matchups==
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The Championships are set over three days (four starting with the 2022 event) with a last chance qualifier (known to players as "The Grinder") on the Friday to fill seats left vacant for various reasons (no travel, local qualifiers) until all seats are filled. The second day is limited to Swiss Pairings over a set number of rounds, and the top players (16 each in the Junior and Senior Divisions, as well as the top 32 in the Masters division) move onto the Sunday rounds. The format for this final is single elimination, until the finals, which are a best two matches out of three to decide the World Champion. There are three divisions: Junior (known as the 10 Years Old and Under Division until 2006), Senior (known as the 11 to 14 Year Old Division until 2006) and Masters (called the 15 Years and Older Division until 2006). In 2010, a Last Chance Qualifier was held on Friday to fill all vacant spots. In 2011, a Masters age Division was added to the VGC scene to parallel the TCG. The event format consists of Swiss rounds, followed by a single elimination tournament. In 2009, the top two advanced to play the finals on Sunday, whereas since 2010, the top eight advance to play in a head-to-head single elimination event to decide the World Champions.

==In the anime==
===Main series===
{{main|World Coronation Series}}
In ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', {{Ash}} participated in the Pokémon World Coronation Series ('''Japanese: ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス''' ''Pokémon World Championships''). In ''[[JN132|Partners in Time!]]'', he became the current World Champion by defeating {{an|Leon}} and becoming the latest Monarch.
===Pokémon: Path to the Peak===
The real World Championships was first mentioned in ''[[PTP01|The Club]]''.
==In other languages==
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|zh_yue=寶可夢世界錦標賽 ''{{tt|Pokémon Saigaai Gámbīuchoi|Pokémon World Championships}}''
|zh_cmn=寶可夢世界錦標賽 / 宝可梦世界锦标赛 ''{{tt|Pokémon Shìjiè Jǐnbiāosài|Pokémon World Championships}}''
|nl=Pokémon Wereldkampioenschap
|fr=Championnats du Monde Pokémon
|de=Pokémon-Weltmeisterschaften
|it=Campionati Mondiali Pokémon
|ko=포켓몬 월드챔피언십 ''Pokémon World Championships''
|pl=Mistrzostwo Świata Pokémon
|pt_br=Campeonato Mundial Pokémon Campeonato Mundial de Pokémon
|pt_eu=Campeonato Mundial de Pokémon
|ru=Чемпионат Мира по игре в Покемон ''Chempionat Mira po igre v Pokémon''
|es=Campeonato Mundial Pokémon
}}

==See also==
* [[Play! Pokémon]]
* [[Pokémon League (TCG)]]
* [[Championship Point]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/pokemon-events/pokemon-tournaments/pokemon-world-championships/ Official website]

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