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[[File:Lily of the Valley Stadium.png|250px|thumb|The setting for the competition]]
[[File:Lily of the Valley Stadium.png|250px|thumb|The setting for the competition]]
The '''Lily of the Valley Conference''' (Japanese: '''スズラン大会''' ''Suzuran 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!]]''.
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 the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} that conference winners were revealed to earn the right to challenge the Elite Four and Champion.
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 league torch.
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 sort 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]].
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 preceded onto 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 either a Rock, Grass, Water, or Ice field. When all three {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} are [[Fainting|unable to battle]], the Trainer is knocked out of the tournament.
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. Beginning in this league, breaks were not given out to any of the Trainers whose three Pokémon were knocked out.
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 Goodshow|Mr. Goodshow]] and [[Cynthia]] presenting the winner with a trophy.
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===
<gallery>
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==
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====Other participants====
====Other participants====
Trainers here participated in the conference before the conference Ash entered.
Trainers here participated in the conference before the conference Ash participated in.


*{{EF|Flint}}
* [[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 {{si|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 final conference to date in which [[Charles Goodshow]] appears in.
** This makes this the first [[Pokémon League Conference]] to feature Trainers using Legendary or Mythical Pokémon.
* This is the longest [[Pokémon League Conference]] to date, lasting eight episodes.
* 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.
* 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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|de=Sinnoh-Liga
|es=Torneo de la Liga de Sinnoh
|fr=Conférence de l'Île du Lys dans la Vallée
|it=Lega del Giglio della Valle
|pt_br=Conferência do Lírio da Ilha Valley
}}


{{League}}<br>
{{League}}<br>

Latest revision as of 23:46, 4 September 2024

The setting for the competition

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.

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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

The scoreboard for the Full Battles

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

Known contestants

Tobias, the winner, with the Lily of the Valley Championship Trophy
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 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 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 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

Language Title
France Flag.png French Conférence de l'Île du Lys dans la Vallée
Germany Flag.png German Sinnoh-Liga
Italy Flag.png Italian Lega del Giglio della Valle
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Conferência do Lírio da Ilha Valley
Spain Flag.png Spanish Torneo de la Liga de Sinnoh
Pokémon League logo.png The Pokémon League Paldea Gym Logo.png
Participation
TrainerBattleGym Leaders
GymsBadgesReferee
Championship matches
Elite FourOrange League
Champion League
Pokémon League Conferences
IndigoSilverEver GrandeLily of the Valley
VertressLumioseManalo
Regional Pokémon Leagues
IndigoOrange*JohtoHoennSinnoh
Unova (BB) • KalosAlolaGalarPaldea
Areas of jurisdiction
Pokémon League Reception GateHall of Fame
Palace of VictoryCerulean CaveArea Zero
Others
Admissions ExamPokémon Association
PIAWorld Coronation Series
(Masters Eight Tournament)


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Multiregional Grand FestivalPokémon Baccer World CupPokémon League ConferencePokéRingerWallace Cup
World Coronation Series (Masters Eight Tournament)
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Queen of the Princess Festival
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Pokémon Beauty ContestRock and Tumble One-on-One Tauros CompetitionRunning of the Tauros
Seaking Catching CompetitionSilver ConferenceSumo ConferenceSunflora FestivalTour de Alto MareWhirl Cup
Hoenn Battle Frontier Flute CupCrossgate PokéRingerEver Grande ConferenceFriendship FestivalHoenn Grand Festival
Marine Athletic RaceTrick House Contest
Sinnoh Croagunk FestivalFestival Battle ChallengeHearthome City Tag Battle CompetitionHearthome Collection
Lily of the Valley ConferencePokémon Dress-Up ContestPokémon Iceberg RacePokémon Ping Pong Tournament
Pokémon Summer AcademyPokémon TriathlonSinnoh Grand FestivalSinnoh Pokémon HustleSquallville PokéRinger
Unova Club BattleClubsplosionEindoak Harvest FestivalPokémon Performance CompetitionPokémon World Tournament Junior Cup
Pokéstar Studios Film CompetitionSubway Bosses' Stamp RallyVertress ConferenceWishing Bell Festival
Decolore Marine Cup TournamentPokémon Sumo TournamentScalchop King Competition
Kalos Lumiose ConferencePoké Puff ContestPokémon ShowcasePokémon Sky RelayPokémon Summer Camp
Alola Alola Bread FestivalCharjabug raceManalo Conference‎‎Pokémon Catch Adventure RacePokémon Pancake Race
Pokémon Ping-Pong tournamentPokémon Sled Jump GamesVikavolt race
Galar All-Alcremie Decoration Challenge
Paldea Elite Four Tag Battle
Unknown Pigton Town Multi Battle TournamentPokémon Catch Race


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