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[[File:Whirl Cup poster.png|thumb|right|250px|A poster for the Whirl Cup]]
[[File:Whirl Cup poster.png|thumb|250px|A poster for the Whirl Cup]]
[[File:Whirl Cup Colosseum.png|thumb|right|250px|The setting for the competition]]
The '''Whirl Cup''' (Japanese: '''うずまきカップ''' ''Whirlpool Cup'') is an {{pkmn|anime}}-exclusive tournament between {{type|Water}} [[Type expert|specialists]] held once every three years. {{pkmn|Trainer}}s from all over the {{pkmn|world}} come to the [[Whirl Islands]] in the [[Johto]] [[region]] to compete.
The '''Whirl Cup''' (Japanese: '''うずまきカップ''' ''Whirlpool Cup'') is an anime tournament between {{t|Water}} [[Pokémon Trainer]]s held once every three years. Trainers from all over the world come to the [[Whirl Islands]] in the [[Johto|Johto region]] to compete. All {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} used in Whirl Cup [[Pokémon battle|matches]] must be of the {{type|Water}}.


Trainers register for the Whirl Cup on [[Blue Point Isle]], but the competition itself is held on [[Red Rock Isle]]. In the {{pkmn|anime}}, the Whirl Cup was featured from ''[[EP215|Octillery The Outcast]]'' to ''[[EP217|The Perfect Match!]]''.
Trainers register for the Whirl Cup in [[Inland City]] on [[Blue Point Isle]], but the competition itself is held in [[Scarlet City]] on [[Red Rock Isle]]. The Whirl Cup was featured from ''[[EP215|Octillery The Outcast]]'' to ''[[EP217|The Perfect Match!]]''.


==Tradition==
==Tradition==
Since ancient times, the Whirl Islands have been home to many different Water Pokémon, and the fiery battles seen during the competition represent the Trainers' love and appreciation for all the creatures of the sea.
Since ancient times, the Whirl Islands have been home to many different {{type|Water}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, and the fiery battles seen during the competition represent the Trainers' love and appreciation for all the creatures of the sea.


All the islands in the Whirlpool Archipelago prepare months in advance for the Whirl Cup Competition. Celebrations are often held on each island. The Whirl Cup is probably the biggest attraction to the Whirl Islands. A spiral sea shell, either red or blue, is the symbol for the Whirl Cup.
All the islands in the archipelago prepare months in advance for the Whirl Cup competition. Celebrations are often held on each island. The Whirl Cup is probably the biggest attraction to the Whirl Islands. A spiral sea shell, either red or blue, is the symbol for the Whirl Cup.


===The legend===
===The legend===
It is said that long ago the '''Sea Heroes''' (Japanese: '''海の勇者'''; also, Water Pokémon Alpha Omega) were expert Water Pokémon Trainers. They lived under the sea and understood the hearts of water Pokémon. In addition to earning a powerful {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Mystic Water}} pendant, the winning Trainers of the Whirl Cup earn this same prestigious title.
It is said that long ago the '''Sea Heroes''' (Japanese: '''海の勇者''' ''Heroes of the Sea''; also called Water Pokémon Alpha Omega) were expert {{cat|Water-type Trainers}}. They lived under the sea and understood the hearts of aquatic Pokémon. In addition to earning a powerful {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Mystic Water}} pendant, the winning Trainers of the Whirl Cup earn this same prestigious title.


The rituals associated with the competition are kept vital and alive and are taught by {{jo|Maya}}, the Sea Priestess, who wields the [[Sea Spirit|Great Sea Spirit Sapphire]], which supposedly enables communication between Water Pokémon and humans.
The rituals associated with the competition are considered vital and kept alive to this day. They are taught by {{jo|Maya}}, the Sea Priestess, who wields the [[Sea Spirit|Great Sea Spirit Sapphire]], which supposedly enables communication between Water-type Pokémon and [[human]]s.


===Opening ceremony===
===Opening ceremony===
Maya begins the Whirl Cup Competition by evoking the Sea Spirit Union, which brings together the energy from all Water Pokémon.
Maya begins the Whirl Cup by evoking the Sea Spirit Union, which brings together the energy from all Water-type Pokémon.


===Closing ceremony===
===Closing ceremony===
After six days of battling, Maya presents a Mystic Water pendant to the winning Trainer and declares him or her a new Sea Hero. The Whirl Cup Competition ends when Maya says the following words: "O, Great Sea Spirit and past Heroes of the Sea, continue to watch over the Whirl Cup Competition and safeguard the harmony of all humans and Pokémon alike."
After six days of battling, Maya presents a Mystic Water pendant to the winning Trainer and declares him or her a new Sea Hero. The Whirl Cup ends when Maya says the following words: "O, Great Sea Spirit and past Heroes of the Sea, continue to watch over the Whirl Cup competition and safeguard the harmony of all humans and Pokémon alike."


==Competition==
==Competition==
The Whirl Cup is broken into two parts: the preliminary rounds and the World Cup Competition, also known as the final rounds.
[[File:Whirl Cup Colosseum.png|thumb|250px|The setting for the competition]]
The Whirl Cup is broken into two parts: the preliminary rounds and the final rounds, also known as the World Cup Competition.


===Preliminary rounds===
===Preliminary rounds===
In place of a qualifier such as a collection of [[Badge|Gym Badges]], the preliminary rounds weed out weak Trainers; only 64 Trainers can progress to the actual Competition. In this way, the qualifying rounds are not considered part of the actual Whirl Cup Competition. The number of preliminary rounds depends on the number of total entering Trainers, and take place in several different small stadiums, on a combination of land and water battlefields.
In place of a qualifier such as a collection of [[Gym]] [[Badge]]s, the preliminary rounds weed out weak Trainers; only 64 Trainers can progress to the actual competition. In this way, the qualifying rounds are not considered part of the actual Whirl Cup competition. The number of preliminary rounds depends on the number of total entering Trainers, and take place in several different small stadiums, on a combination of land and water battlefields.


===Final rounds===
===Final rounds===
The final rounds are all held in the majestic [[Whirl Cup Colosseum]]. This part of the Whirl Cup is filled with six days of continuous battling.
The final rounds are all held in the [[Whirl Cup Colosseum]]. This part of the Whirl Cup is filled with six days of continuous battling.


====First round====
====First round====
The sudden-death opening matches last for two days. Trainers choose one Pokémon each and the winner is decided when one opponent's Pokémon is unable to battle.
The sudden-death opening matches last for two days. Trainers choose one Pokémon each and the winner is decided when the opponent's Pokémon is [[Fainting|unable to battle]].


====Second round====
====Second round====
The winners of the first round are shuffled and randomly paired for the second round.
The winners of the first round are shuffled and randomly paired for the second round. In the second round, each Trainer is allowed to use two Pokémon, and the first Trainer to knock out both opposing Pokémon will continue to the next round.
 
In the second round, each Trainer is allowed two Pokémon, and the first Trainer to knock out both opposing Pokémon will continue to the next round.


====Third round====
====Third round====
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==Known competitors==
==Known competitors==
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| [[EP217|Winner]]
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| [[Trinity]]
| [[Trinity]]
| [[EP217|Runner-up]]
| [[EP217|Runner-up]]
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| {{an|Misty}}
| {{an|Misty}}
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| {{Ash}}
| {{Ash}}
| [[EP217|Top 32]]
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|- style="background:#fff"
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| {{OBP|Harrison|EP216}}
| [[EP216|Top 64]]
| [[EP216|Top 64]]
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| {{OBP|Christopher|EP216}}
| [[EP216|Top 64]]
| [[EP216|Top 64]]
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==In other languages==
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|de=Strudel-Cup
|es=Copa Remolino
|fr=Tournoi Tourbillon
|it=Coppa Vortice
|ko={{tt|소용돌이컵|Whirl Cup}} ''Soyongdori Cup''
|pt_br=Copa Redemoinho
}}
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[[Category:Pokémon competitions]]


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Revision as of 01:33, 21 July 2017

A poster for the Whirl Cup

The Whirl Cup (Japanese: うずまきカップ Whirlpool Cup) is an anime-exclusive tournament between Water-type specialists held once every three years. Trainers from all over the world come to the Whirl Islands in the Johto region to compete.

Trainers register for the Whirl Cup in Inland City on Blue Point Isle, but the competition itself is held in Scarlet City on Red Rock Isle. The Whirl Cup was featured from Octillery The Outcast to The Perfect Match!.

Tradition

Since ancient times, the Whirl Islands have been home to many different Water-type Pokémon, and the fiery battles seen during the competition represent the Trainers' love and appreciation for all the creatures of the sea.

All the islands in the archipelago prepare months in advance for the Whirl Cup competition. Celebrations are often held on each island. The Whirl Cup is probably the biggest attraction to the Whirl Islands. A spiral sea shell, either red or blue, is the symbol for the Whirl Cup.

The legend

It is said that long ago the Sea Heroes (Japanese: 海の勇者 Heroes of the Sea; also called Water Pokémon Alpha Omega) were expert Water-type Trainers. They lived under the sea and understood the hearts of aquatic Pokémon. In addition to earning a powerful Mystic Water pendant, the winning Trainers of the Whirl Cup earn this same prestigious title.

The rituals associated with the competition are considered vital and kept alive to this day. They are taught by Maya, the Sea Priestess, who wields the Great Sea Spirit Sapphire, which supposedly enables communication between Water-type Pokémon and humans.

Opening ceremony

Maya begins the Whirl Cup by evoking the Sea Spirit Union, which brings together the energy from all Water-type Pokémon.

Closing ceremony

After six days of battling, Maya presents a Mystic Water pendant to the winning Trainer and declares him or her a new Sea Hero. The Whirl Cup ends when Maya says the following words: "O, Great Sea Spirit and past Heroes of the Sea, continue to watch over the Whirl Cup competition and safeguard the harmony of all humans and Pokémon alike."

Competition

The setting for the competition

The Whirl Cup is broken into two parts: the preliminary rounds and the final rounds, also known as the World Cup Competition.

Preliminary rounds

In place of a qualifier such as a collection of Gym Badges, the preliminary rounds weed out weak Trainers; only 64 Trainers can progress to the actual competition. In this way, the qualifying rounds are not considered part of the actual Whirl Cup competition. The number of preliminary rounds depends on the number of total entering Trainers, and take place in several different small stadiums, on a combination of land and water battlefields.

Final rounds

The final rounds are all held in the Whirl Cup Colosseum. This part of the Whirl Cup is filled with six days of continuous battling.

First round

The sudden-death opening matches last for two days. Trainers choose one Pokémon each and the winner is decided when the opponent's Pokémon is unable to battle.

Second round

The winners of the first round are shuffled and randomly paired for the second round. In the second round, each Trainer is allowed to use two Pokémon, and the first Trainer to knock out both opposing Pokémon will continue to the next round.

Third round

With the competition down to only 16 Trainers, the battles continue in a similar fashion as the second round. The victors move on to the next round.

Semifinals and final

The semifinals of the Whirl Cup are essentially the fourth and fifth rounds. It's not known how many Pokémon are used in these rounds and the final, although Trainers most likely use three.

Known competitors

Trainer Place
Whirl Cup winner Winner
Trinity Runner-up
Misty Top 4/Top 16*
Ash Top 8/Top 32*
Harrison Top 64
Christopher Top 64
Marcellus Preliminaries


In other languages

Language Title
Mandarin Chinese 漩渦列島大賽 Whirlpool Cup
France Flag.png French Tournoi Tourbillon
Germany Flag.png German Strudel-Cup
Italy Flag.png Italian Coppa Vortice
South Korea Flag.png Korean 소용돌이컵 Soyongdori Cup
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Copa Redemoinho
Spain Flag.png Spanish Copa Remolino


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