Pokémon Sky Relay
The Pokémon Sky Relay (Japanese: ポケモンスカイリレー Pokémon Sky Relay) is an animated series-exclusive competition that is held annually in a valley at Kalos Route 15. It was featured in A Relay in the Sky!. Ash entered with his Fletchinder, Hawlucha and Noibat, and was able to become second, behind Orson.
Competition
The competition is identical to a regular relay race. It consists of three legs and Trainers enter with three Pokémon that are able to either fly or float. The Pokémon that is flying carries a ribbon it has to hand over to the next Pokémon. Participants command their Pokémon from hot air balloons.
The Pokémon Sky Relay starts in an open area. The first leg goes through a forest and ends at the end of the forest. The Pokémon in the second leg make a circle through the valley, and then pass through a field of towering rocks. At the end of this, the third leg starts. The third leg is straight and relatively easy, allowing inexperienced Pokémon to be able to compete as well. However, it does pass through a valley with strong wind currents. The finish is at the same place as the start. The winner receives a cup.
Known competitors
| Trainer | Place |
|---|---|
| Orson | Winner |
| Ash | Runner-up |
| "Team R" | Disqualified |
Pokémon used in the tournament
Ash Ketchum
 Fletchinder |
 Hawlucha ♂ |
 Noibat ♂ |
"Team R"
 Pumpkaboo ♀ |
 Pelipper* ♂ |
 Inkay ♂ |
Orson
 Staravia ♂ |
 Staraptor ♂ |
 Starly ♂ |
Unknown Trainer
 Ninjask |
 Shedinja |
 Vibrava |
Unknown Trainer
 Swanna |
Honchkrow |
Emolga |
Unknown Trainer
 Hydreigon |
 Masquerain |
 Butterfree |
Unknown Trainer
 Ledyba |
 Hoppip |
Unknown Trainer
 Altaria |
Unknown Trainer
 Combee ♀ |
Other competitors
Crobat |
Swoobat |
Swellow |
Pidgeotto |
Skarmory |
In other languages
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