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The '''Lily of the Valley Conference''' (Japanese: ''' | The '''Lily of the Valley Conference''' (Japanese: '''シンオウリーグ・スズラン大会''' ''Sinnoh League {{tt|Suzuran|Lily of the Valley}} Conference'') is the [[Sinnoh League]] general [[Pokémon League Conference|championship competition]]. All [[Pokémon Trainer]]s who have earned eight [[Gym]] [[Badge]]s from the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]] are eligible to enter. It is held annually on [[Lily of the Valley Island]]. Competing Trainers are housed in hotels in small villages similar to previous League locations. It took place from ''[[DP182|An Old Family Blend!]]'' to ''[[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]]''. | ||
It was the first League Conference where a connection was made between the tournament itself and the {{DL|Pokémon League|Champion League}}, which was stated by [[Lucian]] in ''[[DP035|The Elite Meet and Greet!]]''. Although [[Elite Four]] members and {{pkmn|Champion}}s had appeared before that, it was during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'' that conference winners were revealed to earn the right to challenge the Elite Four and Champion. | |||
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==Competition== | ==Competition== | ||
===Opening ceremonies=== | ===Opening ceremonies=== | ||
Although they aren't shown in full detail, the opening ceremonies include a fireworks show and the lighting of the | Although they aren't shown in full detail, the opening ceremonies include a fireworks show and the lighting of the League torch. | ||
===Rounds=== | ===Rounds=== | ||
[[File:Sinnoh League Scoreboard.png|thumb|250px|The scoreboard for the Full Battles]] | [[File:Sinnoh League Scoreboard.png|thumb|250px|The scoreboard for the Full Battles]] | ||
Each battle is fought on a themed battlefield selected at random before the battle starts. | |||
====Screening rounds==== | ====Screening rounds==== | ||
Although not shown, it is assumed that there are some | Although not shown, it is assumed that there are some sorts of screening rounds, as there were many Trainers seen registering for the competition in ''[[DP182|An Old Family Blend!]]'', but not seen in the actual battle round match-ups shown later in the episode, an example being [[Jeffrey]]. | ||
====Preliminary rounds==== | ====Preliminary rounds==== | ||
The Top 64 Trainers | The Top 64 Trainers proceeded to the actual tournament. The first three rounds feature three-on-three matches. The first two rounds are held in the three small arenas of the venue, while the Top 16 matches are held in the main arena. The battles take place on various fields, including a Rock, Grass, Dirt, or Water field. When all three {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} are [[Fainting|unable to battle]], the Trainer is knocked out of the tournament. | ||
====Final rounds==== | ====Final rounds==== | ||
After shuffling the match-ups, the Top 8 Trainers then compete in the center arena in a series of [[Full Battle]]s. When either Trainer has lost their six Pokémon, they are knocked out of the tournament. | After shuffling the match-ups, the Top 8 Trainers then compete in the center arena in a series of [[Full Battle]]s. When either Trainer has lost their six Pokémon, they are knocked out of the tournament. Unlike in the previous League Conferences, no break or field change is had after a Trainer has lost three Pokémon. | ||
===Closing ceremonies=== | ===Closing ceremonies=== | ||
Although they aren't shown in full detail, the closing ceremonies include a fireworks show, the league torch being extinguished, and [[Charles | Although they aren't shown in full detail, the closing ceremonies include a fireworks show, the league torch being extinguished, and [[Charles Goodshow]] and {{an|Cynthia}} presenting the winner with a trophy. | ||
===Battlefields=== | |||
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Lily of the Valley Conference battlefield.png|Dirt battlefield | |||
Lily of the Valley Conference rock battlefield.png|Rock battlefield | |||
Lily of the Valley Conference grass battlefield.png|Grass battlefield | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Known contestants== | ==Known contestants== | ||
[[File:Tobias Winning.png|250px|thumb|Tobias, the winner, with the Lily of the Valley Championship Trophy]] | [[File:Tobias Winning.png|250px|thumb|Tobias, the winner, with the Lily of the Valley Championship Trophy]] | ||
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====Other participants==== | ====Other participants==== | ||
Trainers here participated in the conference before the conference Ash | Trainers here participated in the conference before the conference Ash participated in. | ||
* | * [[Flint]] of [[Sunyshore City]] | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* It was shown multiple times that the use of {{pkmn2|Legendary}} and [[Mythical Pokémon]] is allowed in this tournament, which may be a reference to the change in rules in the [[2010 World Championships|2010 Video Game World Championships]]. However, the real-life championship's rules does not allow Mythical Pokémon, meaning that Tobias's {{p|Darkrai}} would not be permitted. | * It was shown multiple times that the use of {{pkmn2|Legendary}} and [[Mythical Pokémon]] is allowed in this tournament, which may be a reference to the change in rules in the [[2010 World Championships|2010 Video Game World Championships]]. However, the real-life championship's rules does not allow Mythical Pokémon, meaning that {{si|Tobias}}'s {{p|Darkrai}} would not be permitted. | ||
* This is the only | ** This makes this the first [[Pokémon League Conference]] to feature Trainers using Legendary or Mythical Pokémon. | ||
* | * This is the final conference to date that [[Charles Goodshow]] appears in. | ||
* This is the only Pokémon League Conference in which {{Ash}} places in the Top 4. | |||
** It is also the only Pokémon League Conference in which Ash uses Pokémon he caught in previous [[series]] aside from {{AP|Pikachu}} in addition to Pokémon he caught in the concurrent series. | |||
* There are seven named contestants, less than any other League Conference. | |||
* This is the first League Conference where Ash doesn't carry the torch. | |||
* In ''[[JN089|The Gates of Warp!]]'', [[Alternate World Dawn]] was shown to have a trophy for placing second in the Sinnoh League tournament, suggesting that there might be a trophy for second place. | |||
==In other languages== | |||
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[[zh:铃兰大会]] | [[zh:铃兰大会]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:46, 4 September 2024
The Lily of the Valley Conference (Japanese: シンオウリーグ・スズラン大会 Sinnoh League Suzuran Conference) is the Sinnoh League general championship competition. All Pokémon Trainers who have earned eight Gym Badges from the Sinnoh region are eligible to enter. It is held annually on Lily of the Valley Island. Competing Trainers are housed in hotels in small villages similar to previous League locations. It took place from An Old Family Blend! to The Semi-Final Frontier!.
It was the first League Conference where a connection was made between the tournament itself and the Champion League, which was stated by Lucian in The Elite Meet and Greet!. Although Elite Four members and Champions had appeared before that, it was during Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl that conference winners were revealed to earn the right to challenge the Elite Four and Champion.
Competition
Opening ceremonies
Although they aren't shown in full detail, the opening ceremonies include a fireworks show and the lighting of the League torch.
Rounds
Each battle is fought on a themed battlefield selected at random before the battle starts.
Screening rounds
Although not shown, it is assumed that there are some sorts of screening rounds, as there were many Trainers seen registering for the competition in An Old Family Blend!, but not seen in the actual battle round match-ups shown later in the episode, an example being Jeffrey.
Preliminary rounds
The Top 64 Trainers proceeded to the actual tournament. The first three rounds feature three-on-three matches. The first two rounds are held in the three small arenas of the venue, while the Top 16 matches are held in the main arena. The battles take place on various fields, including a Rock, Grass, Dirt, or Water field. When all three Pokémon are unable to battle, the Trainer is knocked out of the tournament.
Final rounds
After shuffling the match-ups, the Top 8 Trainers then compete in the center arena in a series of Full Battles. When either Trainer has lost their six Pokémon, they are knocked out of the tournament. Unlike in the previous League Conferences, no break or field change is had after a Trainer has lost three Pokémon.
Closing ceremonies
Although they aren't shown in full detail, the closing ceremonies include a fireworks show, the league torch being extinguished, and Charles Goodshow and Cynthia presenting the winner with a trophy.
Battlefields
Dirt battlefield
Rock battlefield
Grass battlefield
Known contestants
| Trainer | Place |
|---|---|
| Tobias | Winner |
| Ash | Top 4 |
| Paul | Top 8 |
| Conway | Top 16 |
| Barry | Top 16 |
| Nando | Top 64 |
| Jeffrey | N/A |
Other participants
Trainers here participated in the conference before the conference Ash participated in.
Trivia
- It was shown multiple times that the use of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon is allowed in this tournament, which may be a reference to the change in rules in the 2010 Video Game World Championships. However, the real-life championship's rules does not allow Mythical Pokémon, meaning that Tobias's Darkrai would not be permitted.
- This makes this the first Pokémon League Conference to feature Trainers using Legendary or Mythical Pokémon.
- This is the final conference to date that Charles Goodshow appears in.
- This is the only Pokémon League Conference in which Ash places in the Top 4.
- There are seven named contestants, less than any other League Conference.
- This is the first League Conference where Ash doesn't carry the torch.
- In The Gates of Warp!, Alternate World Dawn was shown to have a trophy for placing second in the Sinnoh League tournament, suggesting that there might be a trophy for second place.
In other languages
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