Pokéathlon
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Pokéthlon (Japanese: ポケスロン Pokéthlon) is a type of competition involving Pokémon racing and similar athletic competitions in the manner of Olympic track and field competitions. It was introduced in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver. The Pokéthlon building is north of Goldenrod City, next to National Park.
The Pokéthlon is handled similarly to Pokémon Super Contests from Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, as a sidequest to complete while the player challenges the gyms and the Pokémon League. Like the Contests, four competitors participate at once but they use a team of Pokémon instead of a single Pokémon. The Pokémon that take part are known as "Pokéthletes".
Like the five statistics introduced for Pokémon Contests, each Pokémon has special attributes just for the Pokéthlon: Speed, Power, Technique, Stamina, and Jump. Each of the statistics is measured by stars, and can be increased by consuming a drink made out of Apricorns. Some have different maximum values than others.
By winning events in the Pokéthlon, the participating Pokémon will earn medals.
Events
Dash Hurdle
(Japanese:ダッシュハードル Dash Hurdle) The Dash Hurdle are based on hurdle races. In this event, the selected Pokémon run around a track. By tapping the Nintendo DS's touch screen with the stylus, the player can make them jump over hurdles. If the Pokémon waits until just before colliding with the hurdle to jump, they can receive a speed boost. The score is based on the sum of all three Pokémon's times.
Pokéthlon stats used: Speed, Jump, Technique
Category: Speed and Jump course
| Performance | Effect |
|---|---|
| Speed | Movement speed |
| Jump | Length of jump |
| Technique | Acceleration |
Ring-Out Fight
(Japanese:リングアウトファイト Ring-Out Fight) In this competition based on Sumo wrestling, four Pokémon enter a ring at a time and attempt to shove the others out with only tackles, done by flicking the stylus with the Pokémon selected. A tackle performed coming out of a jump is called a press. If a Pokémon falls out, their teammate will replace them.
Pokéthlon stats used: Power, Stamina, Jump, Speed
Category: Stamina course
| Performance | Effect |
|---|---|
| Stamina | Endurance to attacks |
| Jump | Distance when jumping and press power |
| Power | Tackle power |
| Speed | Movement speed |
Shooting Snow
(Japanese:シューティングスノー Shooting Snow) Shooting Snow is a combination of dodgeball and a snowball fight. Four teams of Pokémon engage in a snowball fight. If a Pokémon is hit by a snowball, they get stunned. The team that hits the most Pokémon wins. To create a snowball, rapidly tap on whichever Pokémon a snowball is wanted from. Flick the snowball with the touchscreen to throw it.
Pokéthlon stats used: Power, Technique, Stamina
Category: Technique course
| Performance | Effect |
|---|---|
| Technique | Accuracy of throw |
| Stamina | Ability to withstand blacking out when hit |
| Power | Ability to black out opponent on hit |
Bound Field
(Japanese:バウンドフィールド Bound Field) A game similar to pachinko. With the touch screen, the Trainer taps his or her Pokémon and drags them into the floor. When the player releases, it will slingshot the Pokémon into the air. Points are rewarded based on how many lamps said Pokémon hits while in that jump. Stats seem negligible and are more oriented on how far down the player drags and how quickly they release.
Pokéthlon stats used: Technique, Jump, Power, Stamina
Category: Jump course
| Performance | Effect |
|---|---|
| Jump | Height of jump |
| Technique | Skill when jumping |
| Power | Collision reflect-distance |
| Stamina | Speed of recovery after black out |
Change Relay
(Japanese:チェンジリレー Change Relay) The player drags their Pokémon as fast as they can with the touchscreen around the track to do as many laps as they can within the time limit. To run, repeatedly flick the Pokémon. Colliding into another Pokémon will stop the player's Pokémon dead in their tracks for a second. If the Pokémon who was struck is suffering from fatigue, it will stun them as well. Running into an obstacle will slightly push the player back. After a while, the Pokémon will become fatigued and will need to switch out to the next one to take its place.
Pokéthlon stats used: Speed, Stamina, Technique, Power
Category: Speed and Stamina course
| Performance | Effect |
|---|---|
| Speed | Movement speed |
| Stamina | Running endurance |
| Technique | Acceleration of dash |
| Power | Lower opponents Stamina upon collision |
Break Block
(Japanese:ブレイクブロック Break Block) Break Block is a minigame where a selected Pokémon breaks blocks using its hand or appendage-like body part. It is controlled by tapping the blocks with the touchscreen. Each block have cracks, which when hit will cause a critical-hit. The Pokémon will become tired from breaking a certain amount of blocks and will need to switch out with a partner Pokémon.
Pokéthlon stats used: Power, Stamina, Technique
Category: Power and Stamina course
| Performance | Effect |
|---|---|
| Power | Amount of blocks broken with one touch |
| Stamina | Block breaking endurance |
| Technique | Easiness of hitting cracks |
Push Circle
(Japanese:プッシュサークル Push Circle) A minigame similar to Ring-Out Fight but the player controls all three Pokémon at once. The goal is to stay in the glowing circles when the time runs out to get points. Points are awarded based on the size of the circle one is standing in at the end. Drag the Pokémon with the stylus to move them. This lasts for 6 rounds.
Pokéthlon stats used: Speed, Power, Stamina
Category: Power course
| Performance | Effect |
|---|---|
| Power | Difficulty of pushing opponents |
| Stamina | Push duration |
| Speed | Movement speed |
Catch Saucer
(Japanese:キャッチソーサー Catch Saucer) A minigame where three Pokémon are controlled against opponent Pokémon to catch objects discs through the air. Depending on where the Pokémon is standing when it breaks the saucer, the more points it will get. Falling off the map will cause that Pokémon to disappear for a few seconds before respawning. Tap the Pokémon to make them leap up.
Pokéthlon stats used: Power, Jump, Speed
Category: Jump course
| Performance | Effect |
|---|---|
| Jump | Height and duration of jump |
| Power | Difficulty of pushing opponents |
| Speed | Movement speed |
Steal Flag
(Japanese:スティールフラッグ Steal Flag) A minigame where a Pokémon is controlled around a course with various obstacles and has to collect as many flags as possible. The player can ram opponents to take some of their flags. Flick the stylus with a Pokémon highlighted to move.
Pokéthlon stats used: Speed, Technique, Stamina, Power
Category: Speed and Technique course
| Performance | Effect |
|---|---|
| Speed | Movement speed |
| Technique | Turning difficulty |
| Power | Ability of blacking out opponents |
| Stamina | Ability to withstand blacking out |
Smash Goal
(Japanese:スマッシュゴール Smash Goal) In this event, each team is placed in a corner in a soccer-like game. The player controls three Pokémon at once as he or she tries to score on opponents. Drag the Pokémon to move it, or flick it to make the Pokémon charge and launch the ball in the projected direction, going through opponents until it hits a wall. Score by being the last one to hit the ball before it enters a goal. 1 Point for a white ball and 2 Points for a gold one. A player who is scored upon loses a point. In the beginning, only one ball will be on the field. But after a while, a second one appears. A Pokémon can get fatigued from moving too much and cannot launch the ball. Any Pokémon struck by a launched ball will be stunned for a few seconds.
Pokéthlon stats used: Power, Technique, Stamina, Speed
Category: Power and Technique course
| Performance | Effect |
|---|---|
| Technique | Ability to dribble and range of shots |
| Power | Power of ball when kicked |
| Stamina | Ability to withstand fatigue when hit |
| Speed | Movement speed |
Gallery
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Dash Hurdle -
Ring-Out Fight -
Shooting Snow -
Bound Field -
Change Relay -
Break Block -
Push Circle
Trivia
- All of the Pokéthlon events require two of the five stats except for Shooting Snow and Steal Flag; where both require three stats.
- Since Diglett and Dugtrio are incapable of jumping; on Bound Field they can't move at all, on Catch Saucer they can only move around, and on Dash Hurdle they dig under the hurdles.
