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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|animated series}}-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}}-[[type expert]]s held once every three years. Trainers from all over the world come to the [[Whirl Islands]] in the [[Johto|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]]. 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 fierce battles seen during the competition represent the {{pkmn|Trainer}}s' love and appreciation for these Pokémon.


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 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 Water Pokémon Alpha Omega (also called '''Sea Heroes''' (Japanese: '''海の勇者''' ''Heroes of the Sea'')) were expert {{cat|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 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 them 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."
 
==Location==
[[File:Whirl Cup Colosseum.png|thumb|250px|The Whirl Cup Colosseum]]
The main competition is held in the Whirl Cup Colosseum. It is a large coliseum whose central arena is filled with water. One side is open to the sea and spanned by large arches. A high point opposite the open side hosts the seat from which Maya observes the competition. A large screen behind this seat also shows the match-ups and results during the competition. The rest of the outer coliseum is dedicated to rows of audience seating. During the opening and closing ceremonies, contestants are gathered in the arena on gondolas.
 
The arena features one modest island of flat stone in the middle with four pillars and several small platforms arrayed around it. The [[battle judge]] has a stand located below Maya's seat, while the battling Trainers have platforms across from each other below the audience seating.
 
Inside of the structure, behind the audience seating, there are also consession stands serving food.


==Competition==
==Competition==
The Whirl Cup is broken into two parts: the preliminary rounds and the World Cup Competition, also known as the final rounds.
The Whirl Cup is divided into two parts: the preliminary rounds and the final rounds, also known as the Whirl 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.
The preliminary rounds weed out inexperienced Trainers; only 64 contestants can progress to the final rounds. In this way, the qualifying rounds are not considered part of the actual competition. The number of preliminary rounds depends on the total number of contestants, 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 consist of 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 and third rounds====
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, where each Trainer is allowed to use two Pokémon. The first Trainer to knock out both opposing Pokémon is deemed the winner of the match. 16 Trainers advance to the third round, where the battles continue in a similar fashion as the second round. The victors move on to the semifinals.
 
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====
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====
====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.
The semifinals of the Whirl Cup are essentially the fourth and fifth rounds. It is unknown how many Pokémon are used in these rounds and the final.


==Known competitors==
==Pokémon entered in the tournament==
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{water color dark}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color}}; width: 30%;"
[[File:Trinity Whirl Cup closure.png|220px|thumb|The finalists of the competition]]
{| class="roundy" width="300px" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}"
|-
|-
! style="background:#{{water color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{water color dark}}|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}
! style="background:#{{water color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}
! style="background:#{{water color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color|{{water color dark}}|Place}}
! style="background:#{{water color light}};" colspan="2" | {{color2|000|Pokémon (species)|Pokémon}}
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
! style="background:#{{water color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Place
| [[Whirl Cup winner]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| width="25%" |  ''[[Whirl Cup winner|Unnamed]]''
| width="25%" | {{MSP/HOME|0160|Feraligatr}}
| width="25%" | {{p|Feraligatr}}
| [[EP217|Winner]]
| [[EP217|Winner]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Trinity]]
| [[Trinity]]
| {{MSP/HOME|0130|Gyarados}}{{MSP/HOME|0170|Chinchou}}{{MSP/HOME|0055|Golduck}}
| {{p|Gyarados}}, {{p|Chinchou}}, & {{p|Golduck}}
| [[EP217|Runner-up]]
| [[EP217|Runner-up]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{an|Misty}}
| {{an|Misty}}
| [[EP217|Top 4]]*
| {{MSP/HOME|0061|Poliwhirl}}{{MSP/HOME|0222|Corsola}}{{MSP/HOME|0054|Psyduck}}
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| {{TP|Misty|Poliwhirl}}, {{TP|Misty|Corsola}}, & {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}}
| [[EP217|Top 8/Top 16]]{{tt|*|Due to inconsistencies in dialogue, either ranking could be correct}}
|-
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{Ash}}
| {{Ash}}
| [[EP217|Top 8]]*
| {{MSP/HOME|0158|Totodile}}{{MSP/HOME|0099|Kingler}}
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| {{AP|Totodile}} & {{AP|Kingler}}
| {{OBP|Harrison|Whirl Cup}}
| [[EP217|Top 16/Top 32]]{{tt|*|Due to inconsistencies in dialogue, either ranking could be correct}}
|-
|-
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{OBP|Harrison|EP216}}
| {{MSP/HOME|0211|Qwilfish}}
| {{p|Qwilfish}}
| [[EP216|Top 64]]
| [[EP216|Top 64]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|-
| {{jo|Christopher}}
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{OBP|Christopher|EP216}}
| {{MSP/HOME|0230|Kingdra}}
| {{p|Kingdra}}
| [[EP216|Top 64]]
| [[EP216|Top 64]]
|- align="center"
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Marcellus]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[EP215|Preliminaries]]
| [[Marcellus]]
|}{{-}}
| {{MSP/HOME|0224|Octillery}}
| {{p|Octillery}}
| [[EP215|Preliminaries]]
|-
! style="background:#{{water color light}};" colspan="5" | Other Pokémon
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{MSP/HOME|0086|Seel}}<br>{{p|Seel}}
| {{MSP/HOME|0129|Magikarp}}<br>{{p|Magikarp}}
| {{MSP/HOME|0090|Shellder}}<br>{{p|Shellder}}
| {{MSP/HOME|0119|Seaking}}<br>{{p|Seaking}}
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{MSP/HOME|0183|Marill}}<br>{{p|Marill}}
| {{MSP/HOME|0060|Poliwag}}<br>{{p|Poliwag}}
| {{MSP/HOME|0061|Poliwhirl}}<br>{{p|Poliwhirl}}
| {{MSP/HOME|0194|Wooper}}<br>{{p|Wooper}}
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{MSP/HOME|0099|Kingler}}<br>{{p|Kingler}}
| {{MSP/HOME|0055|Golduck}}<br>{{p|Golduck}}
| {{MSP/HOME|0007|Squirtle}}<br>{{p|Squirtle}}
| {{MSP/HOME|0008|Wartortle}}<br>{{p|Wartortle}}
|-
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{MSP/HOME|0054|Psyduck}}<br>{{p|Psyduck}}
| {{MSP/HOME|0073|Tentacruel}}<br>{{p|Tentacruel}}
| {{MSP/HOME|0120|Staryu}}<br>{{p|Staryu}}
| {{MSP/HOME|0079|Slowpoke}}<br>{{p|Wartortle}}
|-
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{MSP/HOME|0130|Gyarados}}<br>{{p|Gyarados}}
| {{MSP/HOME|0131|Lapras}}<br>{{p|Lapras}}
| {{MSP/HOME|0148|Dragonair}}<br>{{p|Dragonair}}
| {{MSP/HOME|0184|Azumarill}}<br>{{p|Azumarill}}
|-
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{MSP/HOME|0195|Quagsire}}<br>{{p|Quagsire}}
| style="background: #fff" | {{MSP/HOME|0223|Remoraid}}<br>{{p|Remoraid}}
|}


''* The episodes 217 and 226 indicated that Misty and Ash won Top 16 and Top 32 and/or Top 8 and Top 16, respectively. However, the standard measures of elimination would instead imply that Misty and Ash got Top 4 and Top 8, respectively.''
==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{water color light}}|bordercolor={{water color dark}}
|zh_cmn=漩渦列島大賽 ''Whirlpool Cup''
|de=Strudel-Cup
|es=Copa Remolino
|fr=Tournoi Tourbillon
|it=Coppa Vortice
|ko={{tt|소용돌이컵|Whirl Cup}} ''Soyongdori Cup''
|pl=Puchar Wirów{{tt|*|EP214-EP216, EP226}}<br>Puchar Wiru{{tt|*|EP210-EP213, EP216-EP218}}
|pt_br=Copa Redemoinho
}}
<br>
==Trivia==
* This is the first major battle tournament that {{Ash}} has entered with one of {{ashfr}} ({{an|Misty}}, in this case).
** It is also the first major battle tournament in which he is outlasted by one of his friends.




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[[Category:Pokémon competitions]]
[[Category:Johto competitions]]


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[[de:Strudel-Cup]]
[[es:Copa Remolino]]
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Latest revision as of 19:31, 17 September 2024

A poster for the Whirl Cup

The Whirl Cup (Japanese: うずまきカップ Whirlpool Cup) is an animated series-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 fierce battles seen during the competition represent the Trainers' love and appreciation for these Pokémon.

All the islands in the archipelago prepare months in advance for the 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 Water Pokémon Alpha Omega (also called Sea Heroes (Japanese: 海の勇者 Heroes of the Sea)) 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 them 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."

Location

The Whirl Cup Colosseum

The main competition is held in the Whirl Cup Colosseum. It is a large coliseum whose central arena is filled with water. One side is open to the sea and spanned by large arches. A high point opposite the open side hosts the seat from which Maya observes the competition. A large screen behind this seat also shows the match-ups and results during the competition. The rest of the outer coliseum is dedicated to rows of audience seating. During the opening and closing ceremonies, contestants are gathered in the arena on gondolas.

The arena features one modest island of flat stone in the middle with four pillars and several small platforms arrayed around it. The battle judge has a stand located below Maya's seat, while the battling Trainers have platforms across from each other below the audience seating.

Inside of the structure, behind the audience seating, there are also consession stands serving food.

Competition

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

Preliminary rounds

The preliminary rounds weed out inexperienced Trainers; only 64 contestants can progress to the final rounds. In this way, the qualifying rounds are not considered part of the actual competition. The number of preliminary rounds depends on the total number of contestants, and take place in several different small stadiums, on a combination of land and water battlefields.

Final rounds

The final rounds consist of 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 and third rounds

The winners of the first round are shuffled and randomly paired for the second round, where each Trainer is allowed to use two Pokémon. The first Trainer to knock out both opposing Pokémon is deemed the winner of the match. 16 Trainers advance to the third round, where the battles continue in a similar fashion as the second round. The victors move on to the semifinals.

Semifinals and final

The semifinals of the Whirl Cup are essentially the fourth and fifth rounds. It is unknown how many Pokémon are used in these rounds and the final.

Pokémon entered in the tournament

The finalists of the competition
Trainer Pokémon Place
Unnamed Feraligatr Feraligatr Winner
Trinity GyaradosChinchouGolduck Gyarados, Chinchou, & Golduck Runner-up
Misty PoliwhirlCorsolaPsyduck Poliwhirl, Corsola, & Psyduck Top 8/Top 16*
Ash TotodileKingler Totodile & Kingler Top 16/Top 32*
Harrison Qwilfish Qwilfish Top 64
Christopher Kingdra Kingdra Top 64
Marcellus Octillery Octillery Preliminaries
Other Pokémon
Seel
Seel 		Magikarp
Magikarp 		Shellder
Shellder 		Seaking
Seaking
Marill
Marill 		Poliwag
Poliwag 		Poliwhirl
Poliwhirl 		Wooper
Wooper
Kingler
Kingler 		Golduck
Golduck 		Squirtle
Squirtle 		Wartortle
Wartortle
Psyduck
Psyduck 		Tentacruel
Tentacruel 		Staryu
Staryu 		Slowpoke
Wartortle
Gyarados
Gyarados 		Lapras
Lapras 		Dragonair
Dragonair 		Azumarill
Azumarill
Quagsire
Quagsire 		Remoraid
Remoraid

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
Poland Flag.png Polish Puchar Wirów*
Puchar Wiru*
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Copa Redemoinho
Spain Flag.png Spanish Copa Remolino


Trivia

  • This is the first major battle tournament that Ash has entered with one of his friends (Misty, in this case).
    • It is also the first major battle tournament in which he is outlasted by one of his friends.


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Pokémon Beauty Contest • Rock and Tumble One-on-One Tauros Competition • Running of the Tauros
Seaking Catching Competition • Silver Conference • Sumo Conference • Sunflora Festival • Tour de Alto Mare • Whirl Cup
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Marine Athletic Race • Trick House Contest
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Pokémon Summer Academy • Pokémon Triathlon • Sinnoh Grand Festival • Sinnoh Pokémon Hustle • Squallville PokéRinger
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