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A '''Tough Contest''' is a category of [[Pokémon Contests|contest]] in which the toughness [[Contest category|condition]] of a [[Pokémon]] is judged. During a Tough Contest, performing a Tough move will excite the crowd.  [[Beauty Contest|Beauty]] and [[Cute Contest|Cute]] moves will not go over well. Many Tough moves are {{t|Normal}}, {{t|Steel}}, {{t|Ground}} or {{type2|Rock}}s, but other types may be Tough as well.
A '''Tough Contest''' is a category of [[Pokémon Contests|contest]] in which the toughness [[Contest category|condition]] of a [[Pokémon]] is judged. Many Tough moves are {{t|Normal}}, {{t|Steel}}, {{t|Ground}} or {{type2|Rock}}s, but other types may be Tough as well. During a Cool Contest, the following moves will excite the crowd:
 
*'''Beauty moves''' - Poor
*'''Cute moves''' - Poor
*'''Smart moves''' - Average
*'''Cool moves''' - Average
*'''Tough moves''' - High


The toughness condition is raised by [[Poffin]] or [[Pokéblocks]] made with sour-flavored [[berries]]. Pokémon with [[natures]] that boost physical defense - Bold, Relaxed, Lax, and Impish - get the most benefit from sour berries, so they will be the easiest to raise for a toughness contest.
The toughness condition is raised by [[Poffin]] or [[Pokéblocks]] made with sour-flavored [[berries]]. Pokémon with [[natures]] that boost physical defense - Bold, Relaxed, Lax, and Impish - get the most benefit from sour berries, so they will be the easiest to raise for a toughness contest.

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A Tough Contest is a category of contest in which the toughness condition of a Pokémon is judged. Many Tough moves are Normal, Steel, Ground or Template:Type2s, but other types may be Tough as well. During a Cool Contest, the following moves will excite the crowd:

  • Beauty moves - Poor
  • Cute moves - Poor
  • Smart moves - Average
  • Cool moves - Average
  • Tough moves - High

The toughness condition is raised by Poffin or Pokéblocks made with sour-flavored berries. Pokémon with natures that boost physical defense - Bold, Relaxed, Lax, and Impish - get the most benefit from sour berries, so they will be the easiest to raise for a toughness contest.

Tough moves

Move Hoenn Appeal Hoenn Jam Hoenn Description Sinnoh Appeal Sinnoh Description Combat Type
Acid Armor 1 0 The user gains a star if their condition is good. 0   Earn double the score in the next turn. Poison
AncientPower 1 0 The user gains a star if their condition is good. 2 ♥♥ Earn +2 if the Pokémon performs last in the turn. Rock
Arm Thrust 2♥♥ 1 ♥♥ Startles the Pokémon that has the judge's attention 2 ♥♥ Allows performance of the same move twice in a row Fighting
Barrage 2♥♥ 0 ♥♥ Works well if it's the same type as the one before. 2 ♥♥ Allows performance of the same move twice in a row Normal
Stone Edge This move did not appear in Hoenn Contests. 2 ♥♥ Earn +2 if the Judge's Voltage goes up. Rock

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