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The '''Kanto Grand Festival''' (Japanese: '''カントーグランドフェスティバル''' ''Kanto Grand Festival'') is an {{pkmn|anime}}-exclusive event during the {{series|Advanced Generation}}. All [[Pokémon Coordinator]]s who earn five {{pkmn|Contest}} [[Ribbon]]s from the [[Kanto]] region are eligible to enter.
The '''Kanto Grand Festival''' (Japanese: '''カントーグランドフェスティバル''' ''Kanto Grand Festival'') is an {{pkmn|anime}}-exclusive event during the {{series|Advanced Generation}}. All [[Pokémon Coordinator]]s who earn five {{pkmn|Contest}} [[Ribbon]]s from the [[Kanto]] region are eligible to enter.


The competition is held at the [[Indigo Plateau]], which is also the location of the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]].
The competition is held at [[Indigo Plateau]], which is also the location of the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]].


==Competition==
==Competition==
[[File:Kanto Grand Festival Coordinators.png|thumb|250px|A selection of the participants]]
The Kanto Grand Festival started in ''[[AG180|May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!]]'' and ended in ''[[AG182|Channeling the Battle Zone!]]''. Like all [[Kanto]] [[Pokémon Contest]]s, [[Lilian Meridian]] is the announcer. During the Grand Festival, 270 participants were entered.
The Kanto Grand Festival started in ''[[AG180|May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!]]'' and ended in ''[[AG182|Channeling the Battle Zone!]]''. Like all [[Kanto]] [[Pokémon Contest]]s, [[Lilian Meridian]] is the announcer. During the Grand Festival, 270 participants were entered.


Apart from the usual panel of judges, made of [[Raoul Contesta]], [[Mr. Sukizo]] and a [[Nurse Joy]], the host of the [[Hoenn]] region Contests, [[Vivian Meridian]], was also a guest judge, while three other [[Nurse Joy]]s gave the scores. [[Jessie|Jessadia]], who was Jessie in disguise, also hosted the Grand Festival with [[Lilian Meridian|Lilian]]. Jessadia had [[James]], {{MTR}} and {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} as her crew.
Apart from the usual panel of judges, made of [[Raoul Contesta]], [[Mr. Sukizo]] and a [[Nurse Joy]], the host of the [[Hoenn]] region Contests, [[Vivian Meridian]], was also a guest judge, while three other [[Nurse Joy]]s gave the scores. [[Jessie|Jessadia]], who was Jessie in disguise, also hosted the Grand Festival with [[Lilian Meridian|Lilian]]. Jessadia had [[James]], {{MTR}} and {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} as her crew.


The winner of the Kanto Grand Festival receives the [[Ribbon Cup]] as their prize and becomes [[Top Coordinator]].
The winner of the Kanto Grand Festival receives the [[Ribbon Cup]] as their prize and becomes {{DL|Grand Festival|Top Coordinator}}.


==Rounds==
==Rounds==
Each round is judged by a panel of four individuals. They include [[Raoul Contesta]], [[Mr. Sukizo]], a [[Nurse Joy]] from the [[Kanto]] region and the [[Contest announcer]] in [[Hoenn]], [[Vivian Meridian]].
===Appeals===
The [[Appeal|Performance Stage]] of the Kanto Grand Festival is divided in two rounds. In the preliminary round, {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s have to display their {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}'s style and skill using only one [[move]], while in the main round they are allowed to use as many moves as necessary to show off their Pokémon.
 
Due to the large number of contestants, the preliminary round takes place on two separate stadiums. In one of them, [[Raoul Contesta|Mr. Contesta]], [[Mr. Sukizo]], one [[Nurse Joy]], and [[Vivian Meridian|Vivian]] are responsible for evaluating the performances, while [[Lilian Meridian|Lilian]] gives a running commentary. In the other stadium, three Nurse Joy assign scores to the competing Coordinators, and [[Jessie|Jessedia]] serves as the [[Contest announcer|emcee]].
 
The scores given by the trio of Nurse Joy are then conferred by Mr. Contesta and the other judges. After that, they determine the 64 Coordinators who will proceed to the main round. The main round is held in a single stadium, with the trio of Nurse Joy no longer acting as judges and Jessedia interviewing the remaining Coordinators backstage.


===Appeals===
The 16 top scoring Coordinators from the main round move on to the Battle Stage.
In the [[appeals round|appeals stage]] of Kanto Grand Festival, there are two rounds to appeal. In the first round, Coordinators have their Pokémon perform with just one [[move]]. Only 64 Coordinators proceed to the next round. The second round is a full appeal round like regular Contests; Coordinators have their Pokémon use as many moves as necessary. The 32 top scoring Coordinators from this round move on to the next stage.
 
===Battles===
The [[Contest Battle|Battle Stage]] of the Kanto Grand Festival consists of four rounds and maintains the same panel of judges from the main round of the Performance Stage. All of the battles are conducted in the [[Double Battle]] style and the contestants are randomly matched-up by a computer up until the semifinals.


===Double-battles===
Coordinators must face each other in a five-minute match while displaying their Pokémon's best qualities. Contestants who have their points completely depleted, their Pokémon [[Fainting|knocked out]], or the least amount of points once the time runs out are eliminated from the competition. The winner of the last round receives the [[Ribbon Cup]] and is counted among the {{DL|Grand Festival|Top Coordinator}}s.
The third stage marks the beginning of the Grand Festival's [[battle round]]s and shows how skilled Coordinators and their Pokémon are when put into battle. All Coordinators are matched-up randomly by computer up to the semi-finals, which is the last round that computer will choose a random match-up. Coordinators who ran out of points, had their Pokémon [[fainting|knocked out]] or had the least amount of points once the time ran out were eliminated from the Grand Festival.


==Known contestants==
==Known contestants==
[[File:Solidad Ribbon Cup.png|thumb|Solidad, the winner, with the Kanto Ribbon Cup]]
[[File:Solidad Ribbon Cup.png|thumb|220px|Solidad with the Kanto Ribbon Cup]]


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! style="background:#{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Place
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==See also==
* [[Indigo Plateau Conference]]
 
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[[Category:Pokémon competitions]]
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Revision as of 08:02, 17 May 2017

The setting for the competition

The Kanto Grand Festival (Japanese: カントーグランドフェスティバル Kanto Grand Festival) is an anime-exclusive event during the Advanced Generation series. All Pokémon Coordinators who earn five Contest Ribbons from the Kanto region are eligible to enter.

The competition is held at Indigo Plateau, which is also the location of the Indigo Plateau Conference.

Competition

A selection of the participants

The Kanto Grand Festival started in May, We Harley Drew'd Ya! and ended in Channeling the Battle Zone!. Like all Kanto Pokémon Contests, Lilian Meridian is the announcer. During the Grand Festival, 270 participants were entered.

Apart from the usual panel of judges, made of Raoul Contesta, Mr. Sukizo and a Nurse Joy, the host of the Hoenn region Contests, Vivian Meridian, was also a guest judge, while three other Nurse Joys gave the scores. Jessadia, who was Jessie in disguise, also hosted the Grand Festival with Lilian. Jessadia had James, Meowth and Wobbuffet as her crew.

The winner of the Kanto Grand Festival receives the Ribbon Cup as their prize and becomes Top Coordinator.

Rounds

Appeals

The Performance Stage of the Kanto Grand Festival is divided in two rounds. In the preliminary round, Coordinators have to display their Pokémon's style and skill using only one move, while in the main round they are allowed to use as many moves as necessary to show off their Pokémon.

Due to the large number of contestants, the preliminary round takes place on two separate stadiums. In one of them, Mr. Contesta, Mr. Sukizo, one Nurse Joy, and Vivian are responsible for evaluating the performances, while Lilian gives a running commentary. In the other stadium, three Nurse Joy assign scores to the competing Coordinators, and Jessedia serves as the emcee.

The scores given by the trio of Nurse Joy are then conferred by Mr. Contesta and the other judges. After that, they determine the 64 Coordinators who will proceed to the main round. The main round is held in a single stadium, with the trio of Nurse Joy no longer acting as judges and Jessedia interviewing the remaining Coordinators backstage.

The 16 top scoring Coordinators from the main round move on to the Battle Stage.

Battles

The Battle Stage of the Kanto Grand Festival consists of four rounds and maintains the same panel of judges from the main round of the Performance Stage. All of the battles are conducted in the Double Battle style and the contestants are randomly matched-up by a computer up until the semifinals.

Coordinators must face each other in a five-minute match while displaying their Pokémon's best qualities. Contestants who have their points completely depleted, their Pokémon knocked out, or the least amount of points once the time runs out are eliminated from the competition. The winner of the last round receives the Ribbon Cup and is counted among the Top Coordinators.

Known contestants

Solidad with the Kanto Ribbon Cup
Coordinator Place
Solidad Winner
May Top 4
Drew Top 8
Harley Top 16


See also


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


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