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Since ancient times, the Whirl Islands have been home to many different {{t|Water}} | Since ancient times, the Whirl Islands have been home to many different {{t|Water}} Pokémon, and the fiery battles seen during the competition represent the trainers' love and appreciation for all the creatures of the sea. | ||
The rituals associated with the competition are kept vital and alive and are taught by [[Maya]], the Sea Priestess. | The rituals associated with the competition are kept vital and alive and are taught by [[Maya]], the Sea Priestess. | ||
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The Whirl Cup Competition (Japanese: うずまきカップ Whirlpool Cup), better known as simply the Whirl Cup, is a tournament between Water Pokémon trainers held once every three years. Trainers from all over the world come to the Whirl Islands in the Johto region to compete. All Pokémon used in Whirl Cup matches must be of the Water type.
Trainers register for the Whirl Cup on Blue Point Isle, but the competition itself is held on Red Rock Isle.
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.
The rituals associated with the competition are kept vital and alive and are taught by Maya, the Sea Priestess.
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 blue sea shell is the symbol for the Whirl Cup.
Opening Ceremony
Maya begins the competition by evoking the Sea Spirit Union, which brings together the energy from all Water Pokémon.
Closing Ceremony
After the final round, 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."
Competition
The Whirl Cup Competition is filled with six days of continuous battling.
Rounds
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 continue the fight.
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 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 semifinals.
Semifinals
Finals
Trainers who have participated in the Whirl Cup
The winning trainer is given a Mystic Water pendant and earns the prestigious title of Water Pokémon Alpha Omega.
