55th Trainer's Tournament

The 55th Trainer's Tournament took place 3 years prior to the start of the story. This tournament was won by Rosaline, who later went on to apply for the last spot in the PAL Elite Four with her chosen types. 
However, she lost to Jude really badly because of the type match up, which was scorned by the stronger members (Phillip and Amethyst), as they believed type disadvantages do not matter in Pokemon battles. Also, they were critical of the fact that Rosaline depended on her Gardevoir during the battle. 
The three of them had reviewed her, and agreed that Rosaline didn't make the cut of an ideal PAL Elite member, as she wasn't even a Hunter (Rosaline did not read the small print that in order to apply, she needed to be a Hunter, and when she realized it, she was horrified she had overlooked it. Amethyst criticized Rosaline, saying as a psychic, she should know.) 
What was more, she had never killed before, which made them sure she is not ready to even apply for the last spot, and she immediately applied after winning, which was what a PAL Elite applicant would never do, due to the extremely strict requirements needed in an applicant, which made Amethyst realize Rosaline treated them as an ordinary Elite challenge, and wondered why Rosaline would even bother applying here instead of the other regions. 
Rosaline, wanting the last spot very badly, begged fervently for another chance, which Amethyst reluctantly agreed, in the condition that in three weeks, she must pass the Hunter Exam, the Hunter's Association entrance exam, and the department exam. 
It is safe to assume that Rosaline had succeeded as the last spot was taken by her.
In Heartsong Symphony, Ash will compete in this tournament. 
== Trivia ==
* This is the first time the three of them gave someone another chance to try for the Elite spot. 
* In the FS, this is known as the 30th Trainer's Tournament
Category:PAL Competitions