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[[File:Wallace Cup.png|thumb|250px|Wallace and Milotic with the Aqua Ribbon]]
[[File:Wallace Cup.png|thumb|250px|[[Wallace]] and {{p|Milotic}} presenting the {{DL|Ribbon|Aqua Ribbon}}]]
The '''Wallace Cup''' (Japanese: '''ミクリカップ''' ''{{tt|Mikuri|Wallace}} Cup'') is an {{pkmn|anime}}-exclusive tournament that is held in several places worldwide. It is hosted and judged by {{pkmn|Contest}} Master [[Wallace]].
The '''Wallace Cup''' (Japanese: '''ミクリカップ''' ''{{tt|Mikuri|Wallace}} Cup'') is an {{pkmn|animated series}}-exclusive {{cat|Pokémon competitions|tournament}} that is held once a year at a different location, with the host city alternating between several places {{pkmn|world}}wide. It is a [[Region|multiregional]] [[Pokémon Contest]] that attracts [[Pokémon Coordinator]]s from all around the globe, since its prize, the prestigious {{DL|Ribbon|Aqua Ribbon}}, can be used to enter every known [[Grand Festival]]. It is promoted and judged by Contest Master [[Wallace]], hence its name.


The Wallace Cup in [[Sinnoh]] was announced in ''[[DP075|Our Cup Runneth Over!]]'' on ''[[Sinnoh Now]]'', where {{an|Dawn}} found out about it and became excited. Eventually, she, {{Ash}}, and {{an|Brock}} ran into Wallace himself, who was relaxing with his {{p|Milotic}} in a lake; Ash was convinced to enter the Contest with his {{AP|Buizel}}, which he used in the three rounds he competed in before losing.
The Wallace Cup in [[Sinnoh]] was announced on ''[[Sinnoh Now]]'' in ''[[DP075|Our Cup Runneth Over!]]'', where {{an|Dawn}} found out about it and decided to participate, making it her comeback to the Pokémon Contest circuit after a time mourning her two consecutive losses. Eventually, she and {{ashfr|her friends}} ran into Wallace himself, who was relaxing with his {{p|Milotic}} at a lake, where Wallace convinced {{Ash}} to enter the tournament with his {{AP|Buizel}} after witnessing a practice [[Contest Battle]] between Dawn and Ash.


In ''[[BW093|Goodbye, Junior Cup - Hello Adventure!]]'', Dawn announced she intended to compete in the Wallace Cup again, this time held in [[Johto]].
In ''[[BW093|Goodbye, Junior Cup - Hello Adventure!]]'', Dawn announced she intended to compete in the Wallace Cup again, this time held in [[Johto]].
In ''[[JN105|Reuniting for the First Time!]]'', Ash met up with Wallace in [[Lilycove City]], where the latter referenced the Wallace Cup, which Ash competed in with {{an|May}} and Dawn.


==Competition==
==Competition==
The Wallace Cup is a special [[Pokémon Contest]] that is hosted at various locations throughout the [[Pokémon world]], with the prize being the {{DL|Ribbon|Aqua Ribbon}}, a unique {{pkmn|Contest}} [[Ribbon]] that counts towards any [[region]]'s [[Grand Festival]], not merely that of the region it is won in. For this reason, [[Pokémon Coordinator]]s migrate from all around the {{pkmn|nation}} to compete in it.
The Wallace Cup is a special, annual [[Pokémon Contest]] that is hosted at various locations throughout the [[Pokémon world]], with the prize being the {{DL|Ribbon|Aqua Ribbon}}, a unique {{pkmn|Contest}} [[Ribbon]] that counts towards the [[Grand Festival]] of each [[region]] known to host Pokémon Contests. For this reason, [[Pokémon Coordinator]]s migrate from all around the world to participate in the event. The competition is promoted by [[Wallace]], a well-known Contest Master who regularly travels all over the world holding the Wallace Cup.


In the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]], the Wallace Cup was held in the [[Contest Hall]] located at [[Lake Valor]]. The competition started in ''[[DP077|Staging a Heroes' Welcome!]]'' and ended in ''[[DP079|Strategy with a Smile!]]''. Like all Sinnoh Pokémon Contests, [[Marian]] was the [[Contest announcer|announcer]]. [[Jessie|Jessadia]] also hosted the Wallace Cup with Marian, interviewing the contestants in between rounds.
In the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]], the Wallace Cup was held in the [[Contest Hall]] located on the shores of [[Lake Valor]]. The competition was featured from ''[[DP077|Staging a Heroes' Welcome!]]'' to ''[[DP079|Strategy with a Smile!]]''. During the competition, Coordinators stayed at the [[Hotel Grand Lake|Lakeside Resort]]. Like all Sinnoh Pokémon Contests, [[Marian]] was the [[Contest announcer|announcer]]. [[Jessie|Jessadia]] also hosted the Wallace Cup with Marian, interviewing the contestants in between rounds.


{{an|May}} traveled all the way from [[Johto]] to compete in this Contest, but she lost to {{an|Dawn}} in the final round.
{{an|May}} traveled all the way from [[Johto]] to compete in the Wallace Cup in Sinnoh, but she lost to {{an|Dawn}} in the final round.


==Rounds==
==Rounds==
Each round is judged by a panel of four individuals. They include [[Raoul Contesta]], [[Mr. Sukizo]], a [[Nurse Joy]] from the [[Sinnoh]] region and the Contest Master, [[Wallace]].
[[File:Wallace Cup Judges.png|thumb|250px|The panel of judges]]
Each round is judged by a panel of four individuals: the Chief of the [[Pokémon Activities Committee]], [[Raoul Contesta|Mr. Contesta]]; the [[Pokémon Fan Club Chairman|Head]] of the [[Pokémon Fan Club]], [[Mr. Sukizo]]; the [[Pokémon Center lady|operator]] of the local [[Pokémon Center]], [[Nurse Joy]]; and the event's titular main promoter, [[Wallace]].


===Appeals===
===Appeals===
Just like regular Contests, the first round is the [[Appeal|appeals stage]]. Coordinators have their Pokémon perform various [[move]]s in order to impress the judges. Once everyone had appealed, the 16 top scoring Coordinators progressed to the second round.
In the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]] of the Wallace Cup, {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s have to show off their {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}'s style in a visually impressive manner, displaying their [[move]]s and skills in order to appeal to the judges just like in regular [[Pokémon Contest]]s. The stage has a gigantic {{wp|swimming pool}} which contestants can use to their advantage, especially those who use {{type|Water}} Pokémon. Each performance is carefully evaluated, and after the judges' deliberation, the 16 top scoring Coordinators advance to the second round.


===Battles===
===Battles===
The second stage marks the beginning of the Wallace Cup's [[Contest Battle|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 Wallace Cup.
The second stage marks the beginning of the Wallace Cup's [[Contest Battle]]s. All Coordinators are matched-up randomly by a computer up to the semifinals, which is the last round that the computer will choose a random match-up. The contestants move up the brackets in {{wp|Single-elimination tournament|single-elimination style}}. Those who run out of points, have the least amount of points at the end of the five-minute time limit, or have their Pokémon [[Fainting|knocked out]] over the course of a battle are automatically eliminated from the competition. After a winner is decided, Wallace presents them with the {{DL|Ribbon|Aqua Ribbon}}.


==Known contestants==
==Known contestants==
[[File:Dawn Aqua Ribbon.png|thumb|220px|Dawn, the winner, with the Aqua Ribbon]]
[[File:Dawn Aqua Ribbon.png|thumb|220px|Dawn with the Aqua Ribbon]]
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==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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Latest revision as of 19:30, 17 September 2024

Wallace and Milotic presenting the Aqua Ribbon

The Wallace Cup (Japanese: ミクリカップ Mikuri Cup) is an animated series-exclusive tournament that is held once a year at a different location, with the host city alternating between several places worldwide. It is a multiregional Pokémon Contest that attracts Pokémon Coordinators from all around the globe, since its prize, the prestigious Aqua Ribbon, can be used to enter every known Grand Festival. It is promoted and judged by Contest Master Wallace, hence its name.

The Wallace Cup in Sinnoh was announced on Sinnoh Now in Our Cup Runneth Over!, where Dawn found out about it and decided to participate, making it her comeback to the Pokémon Contest circuit after a time mourning her two consecutive losses. Eventually, she and her friends ran into Wallace himself, who was relaxing with his Milotic at a lake, where Wallace convinced Ash to enter the tournament with his Buizel after witnessing a practice Contest Battle between Dawn and Ash.

In Goodbye, Junior Cup - Hello Adventure!, Dawn announced she intended to compete in the Wallace Cup again, this time held in Johto.

In Reuniting for the First Time!, Ash met up with Wallace in Lilycove City, where the latter referenced the Wallace Cup, which Ash competed in with May and Dawn.

Competition

The Wallace Cup is a special, annual Pokémon Contest that is hosted at various locations throughout the Pokémon world, with the prize being the Aqua Ribbon, a unique Contest Ribbon that counts towards the Grand Festival of each region known to host Pokémon Contests. For this reason, Pokémon Coordinators migrate from all around the world to participate in the event. The competition is promoted by Wallace, a well-known Contest Master who regularly travels all over the world holding the Wallace Cup.

In the Sinnoh region, the Wallace Cup was held in the Contest Hall located on the shores of Lake Valor. The competition was featured from Staging a Heroes' Welcome! to Strategy with a Smile!. During the competition, Coordinators stayed at the Lakeside Resort. Like all Sinnoh Pokémon Contests, Marian was the announcer. Jessadia also hosted the Wallace Cup with Marian, interviewing the contestants in between rounds.

May traveled all the way from Johto to compete in the Wallace Cup in Sinnoh, but she lost to Dawn in the final round.

Rounds

The panel of judges

Each round is judged by a panel of four individuals: the Chief of the Pokémon Activities Committee, Mr. Contesta; the Head of the Pokémon Fan Club, Mr. Sukizo; the operator of the local Pokémon Center, Nurse Joy; and the event's titular main promoter, Wallace.

Appeals

In the Performance Stage of the Wallace Cup, Coordinators have to show off their Pokémon's style in a visually impressive manner, displaying their moves and skills in order to appeal to the judges just like in regular Pokémon Contests. The stage has a gigantic swimming pool which contestants can use to their advantage, especially those who use Water-type Pokémon. Each performance is carefully evaluated, and after the judges' deliberation, the 16 top scoring Coordinators advance to the second round.

Battles

The second stage marks the beginning of the Wallace Cup's Contest Battles. All Coordinators are matched-up randomly by a computer up to the semifinals, which is the last round that the computer will choose a random match-up. The contestants move up the brackets in single-elimination style. Those who run out of points, have the least amount of points at the end of the five-minute time limit, or have their Pokémon knocked out over the course of a battle are automatically eliminated from the competition. After a winner is decided, Wallace presents them with the Aqua Ribbon.

Known contestants

Dawn with the Aqua Ribbon
Coordinator Place
Dawn Winner
May Runner-Up
Zoey Top 4
Kyle Top 4
Ash Top 8
Jessilina Appeals
Ursula Appeals

In other languages

Language Title
The Czech Republic Flag.png Czech Wallacův pohár
Finland Flag.png Finnish Wallace Cup
France Flag.png French Coupe Marc
Germany Flag.png German Wassili-Cup
Italy Flag.png Italian Coppa Adriano
South Korea Flag.png Korean 윤진 컵 Yunjin Cup
Norway Flag.png Norwegian Wallace-cupen
Poland Flag.png Polish Puchar Wallace'a
Portugal Flag.png Portuguese Copa Wallace
Russia Flag.png Russian Кубок Уоллеса Kubok Uollesa
Spanish CELAC Flag.png Latin America Copa Wallace
Spain Flag.png Spain Copa Plubio


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