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For the ribbons in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series, see Sun Ribbon and Lunar Ribbon.

A Ribbon is a special item which can be awarded to a Pokémon for a variety of reasons. Ribbons stay on a Pokémon permanently and can be checked in different ways depending on the game version.

In the games

Ribbons were introduced in Generation III, where they primarily serve as rewards for competing in Pokémon Contests, though certain ribbons are obtainable by defeating the Elite Four or from special events, among others. They are viewable from the PokéNav in Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald. While in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen they aren't visible, their data is still kept, and the correct ribbons appear on a Pokémon if transfered to the Hoenn games or those from the following generation. In Generation IV, more ribbons were introduced, where they are viewable in the Pokémon's summary screen.

In Generation V, ribbons are kept, and though they aren't obtainable anywhere in-game, they can still be seen in the summary screen if obtained in Generation IV or from an event. Pokémon Black and White introduced a new categorization scheme, separating them as League, Contest, Tower, Memorial, and Gift Ribbons.

League Ribbons

League Ribbons are awarded to every Pokémon in the player's current party when he or she defeats the Elite Four in Generation III or in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum. There are two distinct League Ribbons.

Champion Ribbon ??? ??? INTRODUCED IN GEN III
Description III Unknown IV Unknown V Ribbon for clearing the Pokémon League and entering the Hall of Fame in another region. VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown		Locations III Ever Grande CityWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. or Indigo PlateauWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. IV Unknown V Unknown VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown
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File:Sinnoh Champ Ribbon VIII.png Sinnoh Champ Ribbon ??? ??? INTRODUCED IN GEN III
Description III Unknown IV Unknown V Ribbon awarded for beating the Sinnoh Champion and entering the Hall of Fame. VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown		Locations III Unknown IV Pokémon League V Unknown VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown
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Contest Ribbons

Contest Ribbons are awarded to the winning Pokémon in any of Hoenn's Contests and Sinnoh's Super Contests. A different ribbon is awarded for winning in each of the four ranks of the five different categories (Cool, Beauty, Cute, Smart, and Tough), making a total of 20 ribbons. As those awarded in Contests and Super Contests are considered separate, there are a total of 40 contest-related ribbons obtainable in the games.

In Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, the Normal Rank ribbons for all five Hoenn Contests can be obtained at the Verdanturf Town Contest Hall; the Super Rank ribbons, at Fallarbor Town; the Hyper Rank ribbons, at Slateport City; and the Master Rank ribbons at Lilycove City. In Emerald, all are obtained at Lilycove City.

In Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, all 20 ribbons for the four ranks of Super Contest (Normal, Great, Ultra, and Master) are obtained at the Hearthome City Contest Hall.

Cool Ribbon ??? ??? INTRODUCED IN GEN III
Description III Unknown IV Unknown V Hoenn Cool Contest Normal Rank winner! VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown		Locations III Verdanturf TownWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. or Lilycove CityWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. IV Unknown V Unknown VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown
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File:Cool Ribbon Super VIII.png Cool Ribbon Super ??? ??? INTRODUCED IN GEN III
Description III Unknown IV Unknown V Hoenn Cool Contest Super Rank winner! VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown		Locations III Fallarbor TownWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. or Lilycove CityWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. IV Unknown V Unknown VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown
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File:Cool Ribbon Hyper VIII.png Cool Ribbon Hyper ??? ??? INTRODUCED IN GEN III
Description III Unknown IV Unknown V Hoenn Cool Contest Hyper Rank winner! VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown		Locations III Slateport CityWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. or Lilycove CityWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. IV Unknown V Unknown VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown
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Cool Ribbon Master ??? ??? INTRODUCED IN GEN III
Description III Unknown IV Unknown V Hoenn Cool Contest Master Rank winner! VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown		Locations III Lilycove City IV Unknown V Unknown VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown
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Beauty Ribbon ??? ??? INTRODUCED IN GEN III
Description III Unknown IV Unknown V Hoenn Beauty Contest Normal Rank winner! VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown		Locations III Verdanturf TownWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. or Lilycove CityWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. IV Unknown V Unknown VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown
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File:Beauty Ribbon Super VIII.png Beauty Ribbon Super ??? ??? INTRODUCED IN GEN III
Description III Unknown IV Unknown V Hoenn Beauty Contest Super Rank winner! VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown		Locations III Fallarbor TownWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. or Lilycove CityWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. IV Unknown V Unknown VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown
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File:Beauty Ribbon Hyper VIII.png Beauty Ribbon Hyper ??? ??? INTRODUCED IN GEN III
Description III Unknown IV Unknown V Hoenn Beauty Contest Hyper Rank winner! VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown		Locations III Slateport CityWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. or Lilycove CityWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. IV Unknown V Unknown VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown
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Beauty Ribbon Master ??? ??? INTRODUCED IN GEN III
Description III Unknown IV Unknown V Hoenn Beauty Contest Master Rank winner! VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown		Locations III Lilycove City IV Unknown V Unknown VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown
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Cute Ribbon ??? ??? INTRODUCED IN GEN III
Description III Unknown IV Unknown V Hoenn Cute Contest Normal Rank winner! VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown		Locations III Verdanturf TownWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. or Lilycove CityWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. IV Unknown V Unknown VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown
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File:Cute Ribbon Super VIII.png Cute Ribbon Super ??? ??? INTRODUCED IN GEN III
Description III Unknown IV Unknown V Hoenn Cute Contest Super Rank winner! VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown		Locations III Fallarbor TownWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. or Lilycove CityWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. IV Unknown V Unknown VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown
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File:Cute Ribbon Hyper VIII.png Cute Ribbon Hyper ??? ??? INTRODUCED IN GEN III
Description III Unknown IV Unknown V Hoenn Cute Contest Hyper Rank winner! VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown		Locations III Slateport CityWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. or Lilycove CityWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. IV Unknown V Unknown VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown
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Cute Ribbon Master ??? ??? INTRODUCED IN GEN III
Description III Unknown IV Unknown V Hoenn Cute Contest Master Rank winner! VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown		Locations III Lilycove City IV Unknown V Unknown VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown
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Smart Ribbon ??? ??? INTRODUCED IN GEN III
Description III Unknown IV Unknown V Hoenn Smart Contest Normal Rank winner! VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown		Locations III Verdanturf TownWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. or Lilycove CityWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. IV Unknown V Unknown VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown
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File:Smart Ribbon Super VIII.png Smart Ribbon Super ??? ??? INTRODUCED IN GEN III
Description III Unknown IV Unknown V Hoenn Smart Contest Super Rank winner! VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown		Locations III Fallarbor TownWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. or Lilycove CityWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. IV Unknown V Unknown VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown
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File:Smart Ribbon Hyper VIII.png Smart Ribbon Hyper ??? ??? INTRODUCED IN GEN III
Description III Unknown IV Unknown V Hoenn Smart Contest Hyper Rank winner! VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown		Locations III Slateport CityWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. or Lilycove CityWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. IV Unknown V Unknown VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown
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Smart Ribbon Master ??? ??? INTRODUCED IN GEN III
Description III Unknown IV Unknown V Hoenn Smart Contest Master Rank winner! VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown		Locations III Lilycove City IV Unknown V Unknown VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown
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Tough Ribbon ??? ??? INTRODUCED IN GEN III
Description III Unknown IV Unknown V Hoenn Tough Contest Normal Rank winner! VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown		Locations III Verdanturf TownWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. or Lilycove CityWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. IV Unknown V Unknown VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown
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File:Tough Ribbon Super VIII.png Tough Ribbon Super ??? ??? INTRODUCED IN GEN III
Description III Unknown IV Unknown V Hoenn Tough Contest Super Rank winner! VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown		Locations III Fallarbor TownWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. or Lilycove CityWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. IV Unknown V Unknown VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown
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File:Tough Ribbon Hyper VIII.png Tough Ribbon Hyper ??? ??? INTRODUCED IN GEN III
Description III Unknown IV Unknown V Hoenn Tough Contest Hyper Rank winner! VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown		Locations III Slateport CityWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. or Lilycove CityWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. IV Unknown V Unknown VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown
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Tough Ribbon Master ??? ??? INTRODUCED IN GEN III
Description III Unknown IV Unknown V Hoenn Tough Contest Master Rank winner! VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown		Locations III Lilycove City IV Unknown V Unknown VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown
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Cool Ribbon ??? ??? INTRODUCED IN GEN IV
Description III Unknown IV Unknown V Super Contest Cool Category Normal Rank winner! VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown		Locations III Unknown IV Hearthome Super Contest Hall V Unknown VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown
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File:Cool Ribbon Great VIII.png Cool Ribbon Great ??? ??? INTRODUCED IN GEN IV
Description III Unknown IV Unknown V Super Contest Cool Category Great Rank winner! VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown		Locations III Unknown IV Hearthome Super Contest Hall V Unknown VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown
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File:Cool Ribbon Ultra VIII.png Cool Ribbon Ultra ??? ??? INTRODUCED IN GEN IV
Description III Unknown IV Unknown V Super Contest Cool Category Ultra Rank winner! VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown		Locations III Unknown IV Hearthome Super Contest Hall V Unknown VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown
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Cool Ribbon Master ??? ??? INTRODUCED IN GEN IV
Description III Unknown IV Unknown V Super Contest Cool Category Master Rank winner! VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown		Locations III Unknown IV Hearthome Super Contest Hall V Unknown VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown
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Beauty Ribbon ??? ??? INTRODUCED IN GEN IV
Description III Unknown IV Unknown V Super Contest Beauty Category Normal Rank winner! VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown		Locations III Unknown IV Hearthome Super Contest Hall V Unknown VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown
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File:Beauty Ribbon Great VIII.png Beauty Ribbon Great ??? ??? INTRODUCED IN GEN IV
Description III Unknown IV Unknown V Super Contest Beauty Category Great Rank winner! VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown		Locations III Unknown IV Hearthome Super Contest Hall V Unknown VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown
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File:Beauty Ribbon Ultra VIII.png Beauty Ribbon Ultra ??? ??? INTRODUCED IN GEN IV
Description III Unknown IV Unknown V Super Contest Beauty Category Ultra Rank winner! VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown		Locations III Unknown IV Hearthome Super Contest Hall V Unknown VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown
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Beauty Ribbon Master ??? ??? INTRODUCED IN GEN IV
Description III Unknown IV Unknown V Super Contest Beauty Category Master Rank winner! VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown		Locations III Unknown IV Hearthome Super Contest Hall V Unknown VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown
Title None
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Cute Ribbon ??? ??? INTRODUCED IN GEN IV
Description III Unknown IV Unknown V Super Contest Cute Category Normal Rank winner! VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown		Locations III Unknown IV Hearthome Super Contest Hall V Unknown VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown
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File:Cute Ribbon Great VIII.png Cute Ribbon Great ??? ??? INTRODUCED IN GEN IV
Description III Unknown IV Unknown V Super Contest Cute Category Great Rank winner! VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown		Locations III Unknown IV Hearthome Super Contest Hall V Unknown VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown
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File:Cute Ribbon Ultra VIII.png Cute Ribbon Ultra ??? ??? INTRODUCED IN GEN IV
Description III Unknown IV Unknown V Super Contest Cute Category Ultra Rank winner! VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown		Locations III Unknown IV Hearthome Super Contest Hall V Unknown VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown
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Cute Ribbon Master ??? ??? INTRODUCED IN GEN IV
Description III Unknown IV Unknown V Super Contest Cute Category Master Rank winner! VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown		Locations III Unknown IV Hearthome Super Contest Hall V Unknown VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown
Title None
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Smart Ribbon ??? ??? INTRODUCED IN GEN IV
Description III Unknown IV Unknown V Super Contest Smart Category Normal Rank winner! VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown		Locations III Unknown IV Hearthome Super Contest Hall V Unknown VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown
Title None
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File:Smart Ribbon Great VIII.png Smart Ribbon Great ??? ??? INTRODUCED IN GEN IV
Description III Unknown IV Unknown V Super Contest Smart Category Great Rank winner! VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown		Locations III Unknown IV Hearthome Super Contest Hall V Unknown VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown
Title None
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File:Smart Ribbon Ultra VIII.png Smart Ribbon Ultra ??? ??? INTRODUCED IN GEN IV
Description III Unknown IV Unknown V Super Contest Smart Category Ultra Rank winner! VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown		Locations III Unknown IV Hearthome Super Contest Hall V Unknown VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown
Title None
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Smart Ribbon Master ??? ??? INTRODUCED IN GEN IV
Description III Unknown IV Unknown V Super Contest Smart Category Master Rank winner! VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown		Locations III Unknown IV Hearthome Super Contest Hall V Unknown VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown
Title None
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Tough Ribbon ??? ??? INTRODUCED IN GEN IV
Description III Unknown IV Unknown V Super Contest Tough Category Normal Rank winner! VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown		Locations III Unknown IV Hearthome Super Contest Hall V Unknown VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown
Title None
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File:Tough Ribbon Great VIII.png Tough Ribbon Great ??? ??? INTRODUCED IN GEN IV
Description III Unknown IV Unknown V Super Contest Tough Category Great Rank winner! VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown		Locations III Unknown IV Hearthome Super Contest Hall V Unknown VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown
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File:Tough Ribbon Ultra VIII.png Tough Ribbon Ultra ??? ??? INTRODUCED IN GEN IV
Description III Unknown IV Unknown V Super Contest Tough Category Ultra Rank winner! VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown		Locations III Unknown IV Hearthome Super Contest Hall V Unknown VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown
Title None
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Tough Ribbon Master ??? ??? INTRODUCED IN GEN IV
Description III Unknown IV Unknown V Super Contest Tough Category Master Rank winner! VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown		Locations III Unknown IV Hearthome Super Contest Hall V Unknown VI Unknown VII Unknown VIII Unknown IX Unknown
Title None
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Tower Ribbons

Tower Ribbons are awarded to Pokémon used to complete certain challenges in any of Hoenn's, Sinnoh's, or Johto's Battle Towers.

There are two Ribbons from the Battle Tower found in Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald. The first (Winning Ribbon) is awarded for clearing the Lv50 Battle Tower, the second (Victory Ribbon) for the Lv100 Battle Tower in Ruby and Sapphire, or Open Level Battle Tower in Emerald. Ribbons are awarded to party Pokémon upon completion of the 8th consecutive Battle Tower challenge (defeat 56 trainers in a row) and each challenge thereafter if a Pokémon does not already have a ribbon. Defeating 50 trainers in a row but losing before 56 does not award any ribbons.

In Generation IV, the Ability Ribbon and Great Ability Ribbon are awarded to Pokémon that have managed to defeat Palmer in the Battle Tower. The Double Ability Ribbon is from winning 50 times in the Double Battles while the Multi Ability Ribbon is gained after winning 50 battles against the CPU in Multi Battles. The Pair Ability Ribbon is from winning 50 battles in Multi Battles with someone. The World Ability Ribbon is gained by reaching Rank 5 in the Wifi mode.

Memory Ribbons

Effort Ribbon

The Effort Ribbon is awarded to a Pokémon who has 510 effort values. The Effort Ribbon is given by a woman at the Slateport City marketplace in Generation III, at Sunyshore Market in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, and in Blackthorn City in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver. A level 100 Pokémon that is denied an Effort Ribbon cannot earn any more effort values in Generation III or IV, the only generations this ribbon is obtainable in, and thus it will never be eligible for such a distinction.

Portrait Ribbon

File:RibbonPortrait.png This Ribbon is given to a Pokémon that has its portrait put in Lilycove's museum. This is achieved by winning the Master Rank Contest by a huge amount of points.

Weekday Ribbons

Each day of the week, the woman in the top-right house in Sunyshore, Julia, will give players a Ribbon when she is told a story. In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, they are given out by the Week Siblings instead, after the player has obtained all of their items.

• Monday - Alert Ribbon
• Tuesday - Shock Ribbon
• Wednesday - Downcast Ribbon
• Thursday - Careless Ribbon
• Friday - Relax Ribbon
• Saturday - Snooze Ribbon
• Sunday - Smile Ribbon

Footprint Ribbon

File:RibbonFootprint.png If a Pokémon is happy with its trainer, the footprint inspector on Route 213, Dr. Footstep, will give it a Footprint Ribbon.

Resort Area Ribbons

If a Pokémon in a player's party has a combined total of 10 or more unique Ribbons, their trainer can get into the Ribbon Syndicate. Here, more Ribbons can be purchased for the Pokémon:

• Gorgeous Ribbon - $10000
• Royal Ribbon - $100000
• Gorgeous Royal Ribbon - $999999

Legend Ribbon

The Legend Ribbon is awarded to every Pokémon in the player's team after defeating Red in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.

Gift Ribbons

Orre

National Ribbon

File:RibbonPurified.png A Ribbon is "awarded for clearing all difficulties" when a Shadow Pokémon has been purified.

Earth Ribbon

File:RibbonEarth.png A "100-straight Win Commemorative" Ribbon is awarded upon completion of Mt. Battle from beginning to end.

Other Gift Ribbons

There are "Pokémon Event" and "Pokémon Festival" Ribbons which may have been distributed at Pokémon events and festivals in Japan. They are: Red Ribbon, Green Ribbon, Blue Ribbon, Festival Ribbon, Carnival Ribbon, and Premier Ribbon. The description of these Ribbons is "A commemorative Ribbon obtained at a mystery location." if the player has yet to obtain a Pokémon with one of these ribbons themselves from an event - only obtaining a Pokémon with one from a trade.

• File:RibbonClassic.png Classic Ribbon (Japanese: クラッシックリボン Classic Ribbon): This ribbon is attached to several event Pokémon, and prevents trading the Pokémon on the Global Trade Station. Normal wireless and Wi-Fi trading and battling are not prevented. The description is "A Ribbon that proclaims love for Pokémon."
• File:RibbonPremier.png Premier Ribbon (Japanese: プレミアリボン Premier Ribbon): This is similar to the Classic Ribbon that is attached to an event Pokémon, and prevents trading the Pokémon on the Global Trade Station. Normal wireless and Wi-Fi trading and battling are not prevented. Currently, only one Pokémon has it: a Mew given out for the 10th Anniversary of Pokémon Gold and Silver. The description is "Special Holiday Ribbon."
• File:RibbonSouvenir.png Souvenir Ribbon (Japanese: ??? ???): This ribbon is attached to several event Pokémon, and prevents trading the Pokémon on the Global Trade Station. Normal wireless and Wi-Fi trading and battling are not prevented. The description is "A Ribbon to cherish a special memory." Prior to Generation V, this was known as the Festival Ribbon.
• File:RibbonBirthday.png Birthday Ribbon (Japanese: ??? Birthday Ribbon): This ribbon is attached to event Pokémon given to players on their birthdays in Japanese Pokémon Center stores, beginning with Audino given out from November 2010 to November 2011, and prevents trading the Pokémon on the Global Trade Station. Normal wireless and Wi-Fi trading and battling are not prevented. The description is "A Ribbon to celebrate a birthday."
• File:RibbonWishing.png Wishing Ribbon (Japanese: ??? Wish Ribbon): This ribbon is attached to several event Pokémon, and prevents trading the Pokémon on the Global Trade Station. Normal wireless and Wi-Fi trading and battling are not prevented. The description is "A Ribbon said to make your wish come true." Prior to Generation V, this was known as the Carnival Ribbon.

Other Ribbons

Tournament Ribbons

Some of these Ribbons may have been awarded to players who won tournaments at Pokémon events in Japan. Other Ribbons were never handed out.

There are Ribbons for Regional, National, and Global tournaments for 2003, 2004, and 2005. Each has a Champion Ribbon, a Runner-Up Ribbon, and a Semifinalist Ribbon.

Additional Ribbons are:

• Pokémon Battle Cup Participation Ribbon
• Pokémon League Advance Cup
• Pokémon Tournament Participation Ribbon

Pokémon Center Ribbons

There are Ribbons for the Pokémon Centers in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and New York.

Holiday Ribbons

• Summer Holidays Ribbon
• Winter Holidays Ribbon
• Spring Holidays Ribbon
• Evergreen Ribbon
• Special Holiday Ribbon

Tower Ribbons

• Darkness Tower Clear
• Red Tower Clear
• Blackiron Tower Clear
• Final Tower Clear

In the anime

Unlike the games, ribbons are not attached to individual Pokémon. Instead, they are more akin to badges earned at gyms. They are considered proof that a Coordinator has won a particular Contest. Unlike badges, Coordinators only get a single chance of earning a particular ribbon in a certain Contest. They also must compete with other Coordinators to earn it.

Once a Coordinator earns five ribbons, they are able to enter and compete in the Grand Festival, the Contest equivalent of the Pokémon League. Ribbons also do not expire, and multiple years can be used to collect the five needed ribbons for the Grand Festival. However, after competing in the Festival, the five cannot be used in another competition.

Kanto

• Saffron City Ribbon
• Silver Town Ribbon
• Wisteria Town Ribbon
• Chrysanthemum Island Ribbon
• Gardenia Town Ribbon
• Mulberry Town Ribbon

Johto

• Three Ribbons (Contest locations unknown)

Hoenn

• Rustboro City Ribbon
• Slateport City Ribbon
• Fallarbor Town Ribbon
• Rubello Town Ribbon
• Verdanturf Town Ribbon
• Lilycove City Ribbon
• Izabe Island Ribbon
• Pacifidlog Town Ribbon

Sinnoh

• Floaroma Town Ribbon
• Jubilife City Ribbon
• Alamos Town Ribbon
• Solaceon Town Ribbon
• Sage Town Ribbon
• Hearthome City Ribbon
• Celestic Town Ribbon

• Majolica Town Ribbon
• Gerbera Town Ribbon
• Beach Rose Town Ribbon
• Chocovine Town Ribbon
• Sandalstraw Town Ribbon
• Lilypad Town Ribbon
• Brussel Town Ribbon
• Daybreak Town Ribbon
• Neighborly Town Ribbon
• Arrowroot Town Ribbon

Others

• Aqua Ribbon

The Aqua Ribbon is an anime-exclusive prize which is given upon winning the Wallace Cup. It can be used for entering the Grand Festival in any region if it is won.

• Terracotta Ribbon

The Terracotta Town Ribbon is a commemorative ribbon awarded to the winner of the unofficial annual Contest in Terracotta Town. It cannot be used to enter a Grand Festival.

See also

• List of Ribbons

	Pokémon Contests
	Necessary Spoils Pokéblocks • Poffins Contest Categories Cool • Beautiful • Cute • Clever • Tough Rounds Appeal • Battle • Dance • Visual	Participation Contest • Super Contest • Contest Show Coordinator • Contest Hall • Contest Pass The Grand Festival Kanto • Hoenn • Sinnoh Top Coordinator • Ribbon Cup
	Others Combinations • Opponents (III • IV • VI • VIII) • Double Performance • Jamming Ribbons (list) • Stickers • Ball Capsules • Ranks • Judges • Announcers • Wallace Cup