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Contest: Any points you get next time are increased by 2x
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl

Contest: Any points you get next time are increased by 2x

Learn how to win Pokémon Contests in Diamond and Pearl, including tips for increasing your points and choosing the best moves for each category.

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Learn how to win Pokémon Contests in Diamond and Pearl, including tips for increasing your points and choosing the best moves for each category.

The Contest Halls in Hearthome City are where you can enter your Pokémon into contests to earn ribbons. There are four categories: Cool, Beauty, Cute, Cute, and Smart. Each contest has five ranks: Normal, Super, Hyper, and Master. The higher the rank, the harder the contest and the better the rewards.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Enter the Contest Hall in Hearthome City.
  2. 2
    Choose your Pokémon and the contest category (Cool, Beauty, Cute, or Smart).
  3. 3
    Select four moves for your Pokémon to use during the contest.
  4. 4
    The contest proceeds in turns, with each Pokémon performing a move. Your goal is to impress the judges and the audience.
  5. 5
    Moves have different effects: some increase your appeal, some make other Pokémon nervous, and some can make the audience excited.
  6. 6
    Pay attention to the "acting" phase, where you can choose to excite the audience, make others nervous, or simply appeal to the judges.
  7. 7
    The Pokémon with the highest score at the end of the contest wins.
Tips
  • Choose Pokémon with naturally high stats in the contest category you are entering.
  • Use moves that match the contest category. For example, use moves like "Flamethrower" for Cool contests, "Attract" for Beauty contests, "Sweet Kiss" for Cute contests, and "Psychic" for Smart contests.
  • Consider moves that have secondary effects, such as making other Pokémon nervous or exciting the audience, as these can significantly boost your score.
  • Items like "Scarves" can boost a specific stat, making your Pokémon more likely to win in that category.
  • Practice makes perfect! Experiment with different Pokémon and move combinations to find what works best for you.
  • The "acting" phase is crucial. Use it strategically to either boost your own score or hinder opponents.
  • Any points you get next time are increased by 2x. This is a temporary boost that can be very helpful in difficult rounds.

Winning contests earns you Ribbons, which are displayed on your Pokémon's summary screen. Higher ranks and more wins result in more prestigious Ribbons. You can also receive items from the "Master of Ceremonies" after winning a Master Rank contest.

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