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Draft League Season 1 Non Competitive Fixtures

Draft League Season 1 included a number of non-competitive fixtures, beginning with a short preseason programme.

## Preseason

The Pallet Town Punchbags competed in the Draft Wonder Expo which they won 6-0. They played exhibition matches against Draft League franchises, beating the Route 28 Rustbuckets 6-0, losing 6-2 to Whimsicottonopolis and drawing 5-5 after time out with the Old Leaf Pals. Bongo and Pixie Nott were the standout performers in the friendly games, scoring four and three KOs respectively.

## List of non-competitive results

05/01/2020: Draft Wonder Expo (Pallet Town Punchbags 6-0 Wonder League All Stars)

13/01/2020: Friendly (Pallet Town Punchbags 6-0 Route 28 Rustbuckets)

13/01/2020: Friendly (Pallet Town Punchbags 2-6 Whimsicottonopolis)

16/01/2020: Friendly (Pallet Town Punchbags 5-5 Old Leaf Pals)
Marco Bielsprout

Marco Bielsprout is a pokebattler and coach, currently employed as chief scout for Whimsicottonopolis.

## Controversy

Bielsprout and his club were accused of cheating ahead of Draft League Season 2. Bielsprout was spotted in Cherrygrove City during the Season 2 Draft League Combine wearing a false moustache and claiming he was a humble tourist named Barco Mielsprout. The Whimsy later signed Moon Girl and Goo Manchu who had been competing in the supposedly behind closed doors Combine.
Johnny Rapidash

Johnny Rapidash was an Unovan country musician. He is best known for his hits *A Baltoy Named Swablu*and *Fire Spin*.

Rapidash's album *At Saxifrage Prison* remains one of the best-selling live albums of all time.

Rapidash once burned down Viridian Forest in a drunken stupor.

In his later career, he fell on hard times and attempted to earn easy money through novelty songs such as *Doduo in Black*.
Mt Battle Crobats

Mt Battle Crobats is a Pokébattling team located on Mt Battle, Orre. One of the most successful clubs in the region, they have won the Orre Desert Series four times in the past 12 years. They suffer from one of the lowest support bases of any top tier Pokébattling club due to their inaccessible location.
IPF Museum

The IPF Museum is a museum located in Goldenrod housing exhibits on all aspects of the IPF.

There is a shop serving Spinarsnack products as well as memorabilia and educational material.

## Exhibits

### The Mega Super Techno Hall

This houses a number of technological innovations invented and used by the IPF. These include talking robot versions of José Nidorinho and Arsène Gengar (who battle for the entertainment of visitors each day at 11am and 3pm, with an extra 1pm show on Saturdays), Wonder League trade portals and other devices.

### Jean le Brush Exhibition

On permanent display is a gallery dedicated to the artwork of IPF artist Jeanne le Brush.

### Hall of Fame

The museum hosts the IPF Hall of Fame, which honours successful Pokébattlers and managers. Inductees include Alex Furretson, José Nidorinho, Arsène Gengar, Pep Gardevoirla, Glenn Hoddish, Franz Ekansbauer, Brian Cloughairy and Hitmonleeds United legend Norman Haunter.
1929 Grand Prix de l'ACF

Seule course de la saison 1929 du Championnat du Monde des Manufacturiers et seconde grande épreuve de l'année 1929 . La course était ouverte aux voitures de Grand Prix respectant la réglementation du championnat, ce qui offrit un plateau réduit de concurrents.

## Organisation

Traditionnellement, le Grand Prix de l'ACF changeait de lieu tout les ans afin de ne pas avantager un concurrent habitué au circuit. Cette année, c'est le Circuit de la Sarthe qui a été sélectionné.

Le Circuit de la Sarthe était ouvert aux concurrents tout les matins, du 24 au 30 Juin, restant ouvert à la circulation le reste de la journée. Il était cependant possible pour les équipes de faire des essais privé avant. Le Grand Prix ayant lieu le Dimanche 30 Juin.

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Course

## Grille de Départ

Comme il était de coutume à l'époque en Europe, l'ordre des concurrents était déterminé par tirage au sort. La grille étant déterminée en fonction du numéro des voitures. Le voitures étaient disposées pour un départ du type le Mans, mais avec les pilotes déjà en place dans leur voiture.

Raoul de Rovin
 2
Jean Chassagne
 3
Robert Gauthier
 4
Bésaucèle
 5
Robert Sénéchal
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Albert Divo
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Philippe de Rothschild
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André Boillot
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Caberto Conelli
 10
Guy Bouriat
 11
William Grover-Williams
Bugatti

## Championnat

 Peugeot | 2
 Ballot | 5
Litleo King

Litleo King is a show about Safari Zone Joe. He kept exotic Pokemon like Litleo at his home zoo long after the world's Safari Zones were redeveloped in line with anti-cruelty legislation.

His enemy was Carol Basculin, who he accused of having KO'd her own husband.

The show was immensely popular during the Volcaronavirus pandemic.
Keir Starmie

Keir Starmie is a defence lawyer specialising in Pokémon rights issues. He has been a member of the bar since 2002 and has been involved in numerous high profile cases, such as the 2009 Gym Leaders Expenses Scandal and the ongoing case against Combusken's Real Spheal. Starmie has never considered a career in politics.

Starmie's legal approach is said to be robust, diligent and conscientious, although he has attracted ire for what is seen to be an infuriating habit to make puns. He and his partner Pokémon, Tangela, often declare things "legally... Binding"[Citation needed] as well as asking judges for "litigating circumstances".

In January 2020, Starmie was appointed as the IPF's full-time lawyer, as they looked to avoid further legal embarrassment following the series of court cases they were caught in as a result of allegations against their ex-chairman Dwile Flonking. His prompt action in March 2020 helped competition officials avoid a court hearing at the Old Baileys.
Mr. Ducketts Stadium

The Mr. Ducketts Stadium is the home venue of the Malie City Mimikyus. The 7,000 seat arena close to Malie City's seafront was constructed in 2019.

Only Pokémon are allowed to sit down in the stadium. The security staff, consisting of Beedrills, patrol the stadium and sting and poison any humans sitting down.

The identity of Mr. Ducketts is a closely-guarded secret but Malie City officials maintain he is certainly not a Ducklett.
Lucifer

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Lucifer is a Giratina who plays for Sinnoh. He was selected in the squad for the 2020 World Cup.

Lucifer may appear in the World Cup in either his Origin or Alternate form.

At club level, he competes with Jubilife FC in the Sinnoh Coronet League.

## Known Moves

* Thunder Wave
* Hex
* Will-O-Wisp
* Dragon Tail
* Shadow Sneak
Heights of Dragnor

Heights of Dragnor is a Pokébattling club from the Dragnor region in Ransei. They compete in the Ransei Kingdom Conference. They are almost entirely funded by Nobunaga, who also manages the Ransei national team. As a result, a disproportionate number of the team's Pokémon find themselves called up to the national side.

The club plays its home games at the Ryuu Bowl.

## Notable Pokémon

* Lucoa
* Spot
Hoenn National Pokébattling Team

The Hoenn national pokébattling team represents Hoenn in international pokébattling. The team's colours are red, blue and green, and they play at the Rayquaza Stadium in Lilycove City. The Hoennese have won the World Cup three times, most recently in 2012.

They are currently managed by Ricardo Carvanho.

## Current squad

* Fowl Play - Lavaridge Springheads
* Vitamin Sea - Pallet Town Punchbags
* Tohru - Old Leaf Pals
* Ryanair - Petalburg Steelers
* Mr Yeet - Petalburg Steelers
* Neptune - Pacifidlog Pirates
* Icarus - Lavaridge Springheads
* Equilibrium - Pacifidlog Pirates
* Kismet - Saffron Psywave
* Noodles - Slateport Rockruffians

## Recent call ups

* Flygon
* Registeel
* Latias
* Mawile

## Honours

**World Cup**

* **Champions:** 2000 World Cup, 2008 World Cup, 2012 World Cup
* Runners-up: 1992 World Cup, 2014 World Cup
Orre

Orre is a nation located to the north of Johto and to the west of Sinnoh. Despite its location it is predominantly a desert land, with few large population centres due to its harsh, arid climate. Its capital city, Phenac, is located in Orre's harshest environment. There is a lively port to the southwest of Orre, through which it maintains trade connections with other nations. Despite its environmental problems, it is one of the most advanced regions in terms of science and architecture. Orre's largest mountain, Mount Battle, is located in the centre of the country, and has historically served as a hub of Pokébattling within the nation, although since the inception of the Orre Desert Series, the sport has become more widespread.

## Pokébattling

*See Orre National Pokébattling Team, Orre Desert Series*
Jesus Christ Superstaryu

Jesus Christ Superstaryu is a musical show written by Andrew Lloyd Sticky Webber. It is a Rock-type opera musical with no spoken dialogue throughout. It has been performed on Broadway in Nimbasa for over 30 years.

The story is loosely based on the Gospels' accounts of the last week of Jesus' life, beginning with the preparation for the arrival of Jesus and his disciples in Jubilife and ending with the crucifixion. It depicts political and interpersonal struggles between Judas Escavaliot and Jesus that are not present in the Bible.

The show is so wildly popular that no cast is chosen each night, with casting instead being done on curtain up, with roles being allocated to members of the audience.

The scene in which King Herodactyl sends Jesus back to Pontius Piloswine has gathered extreme cult status with the show often delayed by as much as two weeks with the remaining unselected audience members generally staging coups and disrupting the performance entirely. The show tends to end with an entirely different cast to that which started the night, but reviews are always spectacular, and the next performance is a guaranteed sellout.

In 2016, headlines were made when a Staryu was selected to play Jesus Christ for the first time in 15 years.
Kong Fu

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Kong Fu is an Infernape currently competing for Inter Milanturn. In Season 1 of the Draft League, he competed for Whimsicottonopolis. He has the distinction of being their first pick and the 3rd pick overall.

## History

He made his competitive debut in Week 1 against Route 28 Rustbuckets and came in during the endgame to mop up, scoring KOs against Captain Bill and Bourneville.

Kong Fu's first season in the Draft League was overall a success. A record of 13 KOs and only three falls is solid, but at 17 points these numbers were expected. He had a patch of rough form in the middle of the season but finished the competition very strongly, rocketing up the KOs table. His unpredictable movepool and flexibility allowed him to keep defenders on their toes and continue to make an impact for the Whimsy throughout the season.

Following club restructuring, he was released from the Whimsy and subsequently joined Inter Milanturn in the Volcanic League of Kanto.

## Known moves

* Mach Punch
* Flare Blitz
* Earthquake
* Close Combat
* Fake Out
* Shadow Claw
* U-Turn
* Fire Punch
* Thunder Punch
* Will-o-Wisp
* Stealth Rock
* Slack Off

## Trivia

Kong Fu was the most expensive pick chosen by any team in Season 1, at 17 points.
Orre Desert Series

The Orre Desert Series is the top level of competitive Pokébattling in Orre. The competition is largely amateur with a handful of semi-professional competitors, but has produced a number of exciting prospects in recent years who have moved on to play in professional competitions.

Most clubs in the league do not have their own stadium, with games taking place in the region's historic Colosseums.

## Current clubs

* Phenac Crackerjacks
* Deep Trouble
* Agate FC
* Pyrite Pyroars
* Mt Battle Crobats
* Port Gateon
Herman Gioma

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Herman Gioma is an Oddish currently employed as the IPF's head of youth competition. He lives in Pallet Town and works at Oak Field where he runs training camps for up-and-coming young Pokémon. These are combined with educational courses as Gioma believes strongly in the need for a back-up career due to the cut-throat nature of competitive Pokébattling - as few as 4% of Pokémon ever make it to "OU level" battling.

## Career

Gioma started his career hoping to make it as a Pokébattler, but he never evolved and his experience was limited to the odd Little Cup appearance. He remained unsigned but thanks to his education in Celadon he was able to take up a position with the IPF. One of his first acts as head of youth competition was to set up the Pallet Town Punchbags at the newly-built Oak Field in Pallet. He relocated to the town and has lived there ever since. He was also influential in the co-creation of the One Point Cup with Tom Bowler.

Gioma issued a statement when Martin and Beach Face moved from the Punchbags to Draft League sides, saying that this legitimised the project entirely and that he was thrilled to see them move into the professional game. As a result of this he was able to make his dream of a Punchbags B team a reality, signing ten more young competitors with big dreams to the Bags.

## Trivia

Gioma's younger brother Raffles is currently contracted to the Pallet Town Punchbags.

Rumours abound that Gioma has ties to the Pokémon's Republic of Azalea Town, a nation regarded as a terrorist state by Kantoan and Johtoan authorities. While these connections are unconfirmed, Gioma was spotted on holiday in Ilex Forest, territory controlled by the PRAT.
Momelette

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Momelette is a Blissey who plays for the Old Leaf Pals  and the Oblivia national team.

## History

She was selected in the squad for the 2020 World Cup.

At club level, she competed with the Cerulean Soul Sisters prior to signing with the Pals.

She made her competitive debut for the Pals in the first week of Season 3 against Whimsicottonopolis and although she had a poor match up, she managed to provide crucial Wish support to her teammates.

## Known Moves

* Stealth Rock
* Seismic Toss
* Teleport
* Softboiled
* Seismic Toss
* Heal Bell
* Protect
* Wish

## Career Statistics

 Old Leaf Pals | 3 | 3
 Total
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 Oblivia | World Cup 2020 | 3
 **Total** | 3
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Bosch

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Bosch is a Rotom (Wash) who competed for Whimsicottonopolis in Season 2 of the Draft League. It was chosen as their second pick.

## History

Bosch debuted for Whimsicottonopolis in Week 1 of Season 2 against the Old Leaf Pals. Although it did not score any KOs, it dealt decent damage throughout the battle. It was to score its first KO the following week, using Volt Switch to take out Cheesecake.

## Known moves

* Hydro Pump
* Will-O-Wisp
* Volt Switch
* Pain Split
* Hidden Power
* Shadow Ball
* Toxic
* Defog
* Trick
Oricorio (JBC Battle Club)

An Electric-type Oricorio appeared for JBC Battle Club at the Winter Wonder Cup. In the first round, she took two KOs. Using a Choice Scarf she outpaced her opponents and was able to take down Salamence and Decidueye using Air Slash and Revelation Dance before eventually falling to a Probopass at the end of the battle.

Following the tournament, she was offered a production internship at Johto Broadcasting Company.
Nacrene Impact

Nacrene Impact is a pokebattling club based in Nacrene City, Unova. They currently compete in Major League Pokebattling. The club was founded by textile workers and primarily competed in junior pokebattling, but was bought out in 2003 by its current owner, international business consortium, Loyal Corp.
Magnet Youth League

The Magnet Youth League is a development competition for teams in Kanto and Johto. It is named for the Magnet Train which connects the two regions and is often used by teams for transportation.

## History

In its first three seasons, the league ran with six teams. Cerulean Soul Sisters were the most successful team, winning two of three titles, with Inter Milanturn picking up the other. The Sevii Surge were the least successful team, finishing bottom of the league on each occasion.

For its fourth season, the league announced four new teams would be admitted to the league; Cherrygrove Blossoms, Celadon City Academy, Shining Squires and Citrus Seedlings.

## Pokemon

Teams use Pokémon designated as having a one point value, though each squad is permitted one exempt player with a value up to five points.

## Teams

* Blackthorn Rovers 1-P
* Celadon City Academy
* Cerulean Soul Sisters 1-P
* Cherrygrove Blossoms
* Citrus Seedlings
* Goldenrod Athletic Club
* Inter Milanturn Academy
* Route 28 Rustbuckets 1-P
* Sevii Surge
* Shining Squires

## Previous Season

[a] one bonus point is awarded to a losing team that scores 3+ KOs
Len Town Mauves

Len Town Mauves is a Pokébattling club based in Len, Johto. It is one of the smallest clubs ever to compete in the South Johto Combination, having achieved promotion from the Goldenrod and District Premier Division.

Coincidentally, the clubs chairman, manager and physiotherapist are all also called Len Town.
1954 Mille Miglia

Troisième course de la saison 1954 du Championnat du Monde des Voitures de Sport. La course était ouverte aux voitures de sport et de tourismes homologuées pour la route place de 0.7 litres à 8.0 litres.

## Organisation

Le circuit Brescia-Rome-Brescia était si long qu'il restait ouvert à la circulation bien qu'il était fortement recommandé de ne pas entrer dessus durant la course.

Aucun essais, la course a eu lieu le Dimanche 2 Mai bien que les premières voitures soient parties le Samedi soir.

Course

## Grille de Départ

Les concurrents partaient tour-à-tour à la façon des rallyes actuels. Particularité de cette course, les voitures portaient leur heure de départ comme numéro.
1905 Readville 5

Neuvième course de la saison 1905 du AAA National Motor Car Championship. La course était ouverte aux voitures automobiles en tout genre.

## Organisation

Le Readville Trotting Park était un champs de course hippique ouvert en 1896 et fermé en 1926. Il accueillit plusieurs courses et meetings automobile à partir de 1903 jusqu'à sa fermeture mais aussi des meetings d'aviation.

Le circuit étant étroit, la décision a été prise de diviser en deux le nombre de participants afin d'effectuer deux manches qualificatives de 5 miles. le vainqueur de chaque manche étant qualifié pour la course finale.

Les manches qualificatives et la course de 5 miles se sont tenues le Samedi 9 Septembre après plusieurs autres démonstrations et épreuves.

Courses

## Grille de Départ Manche 1

La grille de départ, comme il était de coutume à l'époque dans les course de l'AAA, les voitures étaient alignées de l'intérieur à l'extérieur.

Barney Oldfield
Peerless
Emanuel Cedrino
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## Manche 1

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## Grille de Départ Manche 2

La grille de départ, comme il était de coutume à l'époque dans les course de l'AAA, les voitures étaient alignées de l'intérieur à l'extérieur.

Frank Durbin
Stanley
J.A. Crowell
Stanley

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## Grille de Départ

La grille de départ, comme il était de coutume à l'époque dans les course de l'AAA, les voitures étaient alignées de l'intérieur à l'extérieur.

Barney Oldfield
Peerless
Frank Durbin
Stanley
Emanuel Cedrino
FIAT
Invasion of Cianwood City

In 2020, Cianwood City, an island under the control of the Johto government was invaded and its government imprisoned by unknown forces.

A number of Pokémon, mostly bug and grass types led by mercenary Probopass General Studies, landed on the island, overwhelmed the token garrison and proceeded to Government House where they detained island governor Bob T Dignitary. Dignitary was publicly humiliated, forced to parade through the streets of Cianwood wearing a sign around his neck reading "I hate Pokemon".

A member of the invading party, an ariados, identifying herself as Comrade Webster, later addressed the islanders, claiming Cianwood and the Whirl Islands had been annexed by a "distant, benevolent leader who wishes to wrap this island in a web of love."

The government of Johto were in a poor position to respond due to hosting World Cup 2020. A hastily assembled response force was deployed in a Seagallop Ferry but this was sunk by a Sharpedo off the Seafoam Islands.

Unova subsequently dispatched a special ops force to the island. After a handful of brief skirmishes, the invaders departed the island. While the crisis was resolved without descending into all out war, the incident raised diplomatic tensions between the PRAT and the outside world to boiling point.

## Identity of invaders

The invading army's affiliation is unclear, although their speech seems to indicate they are followers of Mao Bronzong. While some prominent commentators suggested that General Studies was in fact Proletariat in a poor disguise, this claim was debunked when it was revealed Proletariat was in fact competing in a World Cup match at the time of the invasion.

## Reaction

The governments of the Pokémon's Republic of Azalea Town and Socialist Cherrygrove Utopia both praised the invasion, issuing a joint statement condemning Bob T Dignitary's governorship of the island, particularly his policy of banning the reading or distribution of the Little Azalea Book.
Kismet

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Kismet is a Jirachi who plays for Hoenn. She was selected in the squad for the 2020 World Cup where she made two appearances, making four KOs and falling once.

At club level, she competes with Saffron Psywave in the Volcanic League of Kanto after signing from the Petalburg Steelers.

## Known Moves

* Substitute
* Calm Mind
* Psychic
* Iron Head
* U-turn
* Fire Punch
Heahea Heartthrobs

The Heahea Heartthrobs are a pokebattling club based in Heahea City on Akala Island in Alola. They currently compete in the Archipelago League of Alola following promotion from the second tier. Their home ground is Hano Recreation Grounds.

A semi-professional team, they have occasionally recruited Corsola found washed up on Hano Grand Resort beach.
Hank Scorpio

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Hank Scorpio is a Gligar who competed for Whimsicottonopolis in Season 1 of the Draft League. He was their 8th pick and the 22nd pick overall.

## History

He made his competitive debut in week one, falling to Captain Bill and not scoring any KOs, but he still had a major impact on the match using Toxic and Defog to great effect. Hank was knocked out in this first three appearances, but survived the next three games and eventually scored his first KO in week four, as he took RIP 189 out using Earthquake.

Scorpio's excellent defensive and utility performances led to him coming second in the Pokémon of the Season awards. He confounded all expectations in his flexibility, using 12 different moves over the course of the season despite being expected to be primarily a defensive wall and hazard setter. As the squad's only Defog user, he rose to deal with pressure extremely well and took a number of bit hits for the team, being KO'd more than any other member of the Whimsy squad.

Following his departure from the Whimsy, he joined monotype club St Minun.

## Known moves

* Stealth Rock
* Roost
* Earthquake
* Toxic
* Knock Off
* Defog
* U-Turn
* Taunt
* Counter
* Tailwind
* Swords Dance
* Baton Pass

## Trivia

Until week seven, when Yip Jump joined the Rustbuckets, Hank was the only not-fully-evolved pokémon competing in the Draft League.
Littleroot Electykes

Littleroot Electykes is a Pokébattling club based in Littleroot, Hoenn. An unaffiliated youth club, they compete in the Helping Hand League.

They are known for their slapstick antics and ineffective battling style, yet have built a cult following after the Hoenn Evening News described them as "the most adorable team in Pokébattling".
Lil Squish

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Lil Squish is a Lickitung who plays for the Route 28 Rustbuckets in Season 3 of the Draft League. She was brought into the squad at the end of Week 3.

## History

Lil Squish started her career with Egg Boys Burn. She was selected in their squad for the inaugural One Point Cup. She performed well and her points value was recalculated at 2 ahead of Season 3.

She made her Draft League debut in Week 6 of Season 3 against Whimsicottonopolis. Although she did not get on the scoresheet, her performance was praised by pundits, as her bulk allowed her to take several hits for the team.

## Known Moves

* Wish
* Protect
* Knock Off
* Heal Bell
* Dragon Tail

## Career Statistics

 Team
 Route 28 Rustbuckets | 3 | 1
 Total
 Team
 Egg Boys Burn
 **Total** | 4
Happy Eyes

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Happy Eyes is a Dustox competing with the Dewford Islanders.

## Career

Happy Eyes came through the Route 28 Rustbuckets 1-P youth system, competing for the team in the Magnet Youth League and One Point Cup. She earned two KOs across three appearances in the One Point Cup as her team finished bottom of their group. She was the only fully evolved Pokémon on the team.

Following the tournament, she was informed she was not in the Rustbuckets' first team plans. She subsequently joined the Dewford Islanders in Hoenn's second tier.

## Trivia

IPF poet laureate John Wooper Clarke composed a poem about Happy Eyes entitled "If Dustox Had Eyes".

*If Dustox had eyes would they be happier?*

*How do they know they've not fainted?*

*What would last longer in prehistoric pokemon times?*

*A blind man wouldn't stand a chance*

*I'd rather be a blind Dustox*

While the poem was lauded for its form, vision and genius, others criticised the piece, pointing out that Dustox do in fact have eyes and are not blind.

## Known Moves

* Bug Buzz
* Quiver Dance
Johto

Johto is a nation located to the south of Orre and Kalos and Almia and to the west of Kanto. To the south is the Pokémon's Republic of Azalea Town - a part of Johto until the South Johto Civil War. Its history is defined by war and corruption. It is ruled by a somewhat oppressive government and is hyper capitalist in nature.

The Johto region, like its neighboring region, Kanto, has a temperate climate. However, Johto's climate is a bit wetter than that of Kanto's.

Johto is notably more rural than Kanto, which leans more towards to the urban side. The region has an abundance of water to the west and south. To the south-west it claims sovereignty over Cianwood Island and the Whirl Islands despite an invasion by Pokémon's Republic of Azalea Town forces. However, Johto is still dominated by land. The western parts of the region are mainly low-lying and forested and contain most of the region's population. Johto's ultra-modern capital city of Goldenrod is found in the heart of the region, on the coast. It is the technological, industrial, and economic area of the Johto region. Due to its centralized position in the region, many smaller but important cities and towns connect to the city. There is one large mountain range encompassing almost the entire eastern half of the region, which separates Kanto and Johto and contains Mt. Silver.

## Pokébattling

*See Johto National Pokébattling Team Johto Peak League, North Johto Combination, South Johto Combination*
Oreburgh Miners Welfare

Oreburgh Miners Welfare is a Pokébattling club based in Oreburgh, Sinnoh. The team currently competes in the Sinnoh Regional Alliance South. It is by far the smallest club to compete in the Sinnoh Coronet League, having appeared in one season, in which it was immediately relegated. The team currently plays at the Peak Mine Stadium.

The club was established by Oreburgh gym leader and mine safety supervisor Roark, who believed that a Pokébattling team for unionised miners would help morale and spirit underground. The team reaching the top flight has been seen as a quite incredible achievement. Roark lent Pokémon to the squad for the team's sole season in the Coronet League, but the team were outclassed and relegated with three games to go.
1929 24 Heures du Mans

Septième édition des 24 Heures du Mans. La course était ouverte aux voitures de sport et de tourismes homologuées pour la route avec quatre places excepté les moins de 1.1 litre, sans limitation de cylindrée. Les voitures étaient séparées en catégories en fonction de leur cylindrée, les voitures de chaque catégorie devant effectuer un nombre minimum de tours pour pouvoir être classé. Enfin, un poids minimum devait être respecté pour les voitures en fonctions de leur cylindrée.

## Organisation

Les infrastructures routières grandissant dans la banlieue Sud du Mans, le Circuit de la Sarthe s'est vu tronqué du virage de Pontlieue. A la place, deux virages passant par la bien nommée Rue du Circuit complètent la partie Nord du circuit.

Le Circuit de la Sarthe était ouvert seulement la nuit du 14 au 15 Juin pendant huit heures pour permettre aux équipe de tester leurs voitures et leurs pilotes. Il était cependant possible pour les équipes de faire des essais privé avant. La course ayant lieu du Samedi 15 au Dimanche 16 Juin.

Essais
Essais
Course
Course

## Grille de Départ

Comme il était de coutume à l'époque pour les courses de tourisme ou de sport, les voitures étaient placées par ordre décroissant de cylindrée. Comme les années précédentes, et ce pour de nombreuses années à venir, le départ était de type "Le Mans".
Orre National Pokébattling Team

The Orre national Pokébattling team represents Orre in international Pokébattling. The team's colours are purple and black. They play at Falls Arena in Phenac. The Orrens competed in World Cup 2020, marking their World Cup debut. They were eliminated at the quarter final stage by Ransei.

They are managed by Magmartin O'Neill, who joined after an unsuccessful spell managing Sunkernland during their most recent spell in the Galar Premier League.

## Current squad

* Dog Ross - Lake of Rage BC
* Twirlpool - Mt Battle Crobats
* Joules Bird - Phenac Crackerjacks
* Mistral - Mahogany Marauders
* Cleopatra - Cherrygrove PRC
* Bourneville - Goldenrod Golden Knights
* Craterhoof - Veilstone Galaxy
* Bella Ciao - Dragon Shrine
* Stymphalia - Deep Trouble
* Aquifolium - FC Fallarbor

## Recent call ups

* Tyranitar
* Gliscor
Kiki

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Kiki is a Dragonite who plays for Whimsicottonopolis and the Orange Islands national team.

## History

At club level, she previously competed with Valencia CP in the Orange Archipelago League. She was club captain.

She started off playing part time in a local league while running a delivery service, but after leading her team to a shock Orange Islands IPF Cup win against Valencia CP, Shaymin Given was very quick to persuade her to take up full-time Pokebattling.

She was a member of the Orange Islands squad which won the 2020 World Cup.

Kiki made her competitive debut for Whimsicottonopolis in the first week of Season 3, as she was chosen to lead the line. However, she was taken out early on by Dust Devil's Counter attack. She took her first KO in Week 4, using Earthquake to defeat King Smog.

## Known Moves

* Dragon Dance
* Fire Punch
* Outrage
* Extreme Speed
* Earthquake
* Superpower
* Agility
* Roost

## Career Statistics

 Whimsicottonopolis | 3 | 3
 **Total** | 3
 Team
 Orange Islands | World Cup 2020 | 3
 **Total** | 3
North Johto Combination

The North Johto Combination is one of two second tier leagues in Johto. Covering the Northern part of the region, it currently features ten teams. It feeds into the Johto Peak League. Promotion is determined through a series of play offs with the South Johto Combination.

## Current teams

* Dragon Shrine
* Ecruteak Athletic (relegated from Johto Peak League)
* Lake of Rage BC
* Mahogany Marauders
* Maroon Town
* Moomoo Farm
* Olivine Luminescence (relegated from Johto Peak League)
* Rikishii Sumos
* Silver Town Fighting Crew
* Whitestone Canvas
Lilycove Lancers

The Lilycove Lancers is a Pokébattling club based in Lilycove in Hoenn. The club currently competes in the Hoenn Ocean Alliance. Its home stadium is Harbour City Float.

The club has a long running rivalry with Club LaRousse and will play them in the upcoming season for the first time in five seasons.
Orange Islands National Pokébattling Team

The Orange Islands national pokébattling team represents the Orange Islands in international pokébattling. The team's colour is orange. They play matches on Pummelo Island, alternating between the Pummelo Aqua Arena and Fruitcastle. The Islanders made their World Cup debut following the expansion of the tournament ahead of the 2020 edition. Their inclusion has been controversial, as they are legally administrated by Kanto. Against all odds, the team went on to win the tournament despite starting the competition in the lowest group of seeds and being placed in a tough group alongside Alola and Johto. Squad members Harlot, Tortuga and Kiki particularly impressed.

The team are managed by Eddie Glameowe.

## Current squad

* Kiki - Whimsicottonopolis
* Cosmia - Inter Milanturn
* Spliced! - Mauville City
* Carybdis - Cinnabar Roar
* Nüwa - Nacrene Impact
* Harlot - Mandarin Island North Star
* Sister Grimm - Real Ever Grande
* Borealis - Cinnabar Roar
* Vasectomy - Twinleaf Pokésports Union
* Tortuga - Hau'oli Surf

## Honours

**World Cup**

* **Champions:** 2020 World Cup
League of Western Hoenn

The League of Western Hoenn operates as one of the two second level tiers of competitive Pokébattling in Hoenn, level on the pyramid with the League of Eastern Hoenn.

Contested by ten clubs, the top two clubs at the end of each season play against the top two clubs from the Eastern League in a group stage format, with the two teams finishing on top of this group rewarded with promotion to the Hoenn Ocean Alliance.

The league's two lowest-finishing clubs are relegated to either the Petalburg and District League, the Dewford Pokébattling League, the Rustboro Amateur Regional Division, or the Majestic Fallarbor Premier Amateur Pokébattling League, depending on their region.

Petalburg Steelers is the league's most successful club, with four titles.

## Current teams

* Crossgate United
* Devon PA
* Dewford Islanders
* Foothill Rovers
* Littleroot Town
* Oldale Rangers
* PTS Old Boys
* Rinshin Fighting Club
* Rustboro Rascals
* Verdanturf Vigoroths
Oblivia

Oblivia is an island nation located in the western Great Ocean, to the west of Hoenn, to the south of the Orange Islands and north of Unova. It is made up of three main islands: Renbow, Mitonga and Sophian. There are numerous other smaller inhabited islands spread throughout its waters, as well as several mostly uninhabitable atolls. The islands are a popular holiday destination.

The country's main population hub is Renbow, on which its capital city, Cocona, is situated. Renbow Island is connected to Mitonga Island by a bridge which stretches between their coastlines. Renbow is known for its sandy beaches, coral reefs and inland forests. Mitonga to its east is the site of Tilt, a town high in the mountains which overlooks the ocean. The country's largest island, Sophian, is also its least populated. It is not connected to Oblivia's other main two islands.

Dolce Island lies off the south coast of Renbow, across a shallow sea with many reefs and smaller atolls. The island is recovering from years of Unovan nuclear testing, which has almost entirely vaporised the natural environment and depopulated the island. However, a small group of natives continue to live on the island alongside an Oblivian research base.

Faldera Island, to the south-east of the archipelago group, is a long-dormant volcano. It is mountainous and Moltres has been sighted roosting at its peak. At the base of Faldera Volcano, Faldera Town is a quiet unassuming settlement. The fourth largest Oblivian island is Layuda, which is almost entirely jungle. A thin margin of its coastline is inhabited. It lies to the north-east of Renbow.

The smallest inhabited island in Oblivia is Tilikule, located north of Layuda Island. It is a grim, desolate place. The less said about it the better.

The islands are deeply religious, with several important holy sites scattered across the archipelago.

## Pokébattling

*See Oblivia National Pokébattling Team, Oblivia Amateur Association*

Due to its geography and remoteness, Pokébattling in Oblivia remains largely an amateur pursuit. The islands maintain a league, the Oblivia Amateur Association. Despite its amateur league, the country is known for producing talented Pokébattlers. The league is heavily scouted by foreign teams and this is seen as a legitimate route out of poverty by many young Oblivian Pokémon. The national team was the only one at the 2020 World Cup to have no domestic-based Pokémon in its squad.
Mao Bronzong

Chairman Mao Bronzong was a philosopher, politician and activist who served as leader of the Pokémon's Republic of Azalea Town. Characterised by media sources such as the Private Sableye as a ruthless dictator, Bronzong presided over a famine that killed two people, 40% of the republic's population.
 Bronzong gained his name, and rose to power through use of a particularly powerful Bronzong named Proletariat. Bronzong was perhaps best known for employing a squad of Loudred to make noise and prevent Pidgey from landing in crops.

His Little Azalea book, a document containing his political ideology, is often carried by José Nidorinho who was criticised for his vocal support of Bronzong.
New Buddies

New Buddies are a Pokebattling team based in Fortree City, They are the development team of the Old Leaf Pals. They are one of the four founding members of the Helping Hand League. Their home ground is Allotment Park, which was donated to the team by noted author Florges Slowpokewell when the signing of Aspidistra was announced.

The Buddies finished third in the most recent season of the Helping Hand League.

Weav. Bruce is the club's assistant manager. The post of manager is currently vacant.

## One Point Cup

The Buddies were invited to compete in the first One Point Cup, but were eliminated in the group stage.

### One Point Cup Roster

* Hajime
* Tohru
* Durian
* Gearfried
* Aspidistra
* Brick
Ilex Forest Shrine

Ilex Forest Shrine is a Pokébattling club based in Goldenrod, Johto. Named in honour of the shrine of the same name, they play in the Johto Peak League. Their home ground is Celebi Street in the south of the city.

Their main rivals are fellow Goldenrod outfit Goldenrod Golden Knights, while games with JBC Battle Club are also fiery affairs.

## Controversy

The club have a commitment to environmentalism and pokemon rights. They sell only vegan food at their stadium which has proved controversial among some fans who enjoy Cinnabar Volcano burgers and Tauros steaks at games.

In 2017, the club U-turned on a decision to offer former Fuchsia gym leader Koga a coaching position at the club.

IFS's tradition of regularly burning their own stadium to the ground has been said to be at odds with their stated environmental principles.

## Notable Players

* Boss Buggy
* Jurassic Bork
* Shallot
Octavia

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Octavia is an Emolga who plays for St Minun.

## History

Octavia began her career with the Cerulean Soul Sisters 1-P team. She was selected in their squad for the inaugural One Point Cup. Following a relatively disappointing campaign, Octavia briefly turned out for Mahogany Marauders in the North Johto Combination before journeying through hyperspace to play for monotype club St Minun.

## Known Moves

* Taunt
* Volt Switch
* Roost
* Defog
Littleroot Town

Littleroot Town is a Hoennese Pokébattling club from Littleroot. It competes in the League of Western Hoenn. The club has occasionally played in Hoenn's top flight, but typically lacks the resources to remain competitive with other teams. The club plays at Birch Lane.

For the 2020-21 season, Littleroot will be sharing its ground with Crossgate United, new to the League and without a suitable home stadium of its own.
I'm an IPF Member...Get Me Out of Here!

I'm an IPF Member...Get Me Out of Here! is a reality series in which celebrities associated with the IPF compete in a series of challenges while based in a camp hidden deep within Alola's Lush Jungle.

The series is currently hosted by TV presenting duo Durant and Decidueye.

## Series 1

The first series of the reality show featured eight contestants; Jeanne le Brush, Koffing, Dr Hospital, Dermott O'Scopie, Ledian, José Nidorinho, Ian Dusclop and Dwile Flonking.

O'Scopie and Dusclop were both evicted on the first day of filming, after an argument over best journalistic practice turned into a furious non-IPF sanctioned pokébattle. Dusclop sent out a Tyranitar while O'Scopie chose Charizard. The resulting battle almost destroyed the camp and sent Dwile Flonking into a fit of hysteria.

Dr. Hospital and Jeanne le Brush were sent home in the second round after refusing to eat live Wurmple on ethical grounds.

Round three saw Koffing booted out, after a furious rant from José Nidorinho caused him to self-destruct. Ledian was also sent packing, after mass public outrage when she stated that Dwile Flonking was "a crusty old curmudgeon with a heart as black as coal".

In the final, Flonking was crowned "King of Lush Jungle" after beating Nidorinho in an upside-down, five-legged roll race. He won despite clear evidence of cheating, having employed lackeys to restrain his rival, preventing him from racing. Hosts Durant and Decidueye were strongly criticised for failing to maintain a fair competition.

## Series 2

Series 2 again featured eight contestants; Buggy Pustules, Houdini, Mankie, Rational Raichu, Mike Wiscashly, Lil Squish, Gumbo and Beatnik.

This series was filmed on Poni Island. Rational Raichu was originally touted as favourite to win the series after Toteodile made him odds on to take the crown. However, he was removed in the first round for medical reasons after a severe beating from Mankie. Despite witness corroboration of Mankie's defence, that he had been provoked by Raichu claiming Primeape are inferior to all other pokemon and this could be proved with facts and logic, Mankie was ejected from the camp for the assault.

Buggy Pustules fled the camp in round 2 after capturing the wurmple set to be eaten in a trial with a supply of pokeballs which he had smuggled onto the show inside one of his hollowed out pustules.
Pixie Nott

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Pixie Nott is a Sylveon currently playing for the Route 28 Rustbuckets in Season 3 of the Draft League.

He competes for Kalos at international level.

## History

He competed for Whimsicottonopolis in Season 1 . He was their 4th pick and the 10th pick overall.

Pixie Nott impressed in pre-season, bagging three KOs against the Pallet Town Punchbags. He was the last member of the original 30 drafted competitors to make his debut, appearing in week four against the Route 28 Rustbuckets. He took a KO against Captain Bill, who knocked both Pokémon out simultaneously with Double-Edge after Nott's Hyper Voice dealt significant damage.

Going into Week 4, Pixie Nott was the only original member of the Whimsicottonopolis squad not to have made an appearance. This was remedied immediately as he played in both week four fixtures for his team, but he was KO'd in each game.

In week five he scored a hat trick against the Rustbuckets and was awarded Pokémon of the Week. The next week he scored five KOs and became the first competitor to win Pokémon of the Week more than once.

Following club restructuring, Pixie Nott was released from the Whimsy and subsequently joined Hoenn Ocean Alliance champions Mauville City.

Pixie Nott made his competitive debut for the Rustbuckets against the Archipelago All-Stars in Week 1 of Season 3, and was unfortunate to be frozen by an Ice Punch from Good Clean Fun, ruling him out of the rest of the battle. Prior to that, he had ably assisted his teammates with Wishes.

In Week 4, he came the first Pokémon in Draft League history to be awarded Pokémon of the Week three times, after taking four KOs against the Archipelago All-Stars.

## Known moves

* Hyper Voice
* Quick Attack
* Wish
* Heal Bell
* Protect
* Calm Mind
* Facade
* Substitute
* Mystical Fire

## Career Statistics

 Route 28 Rustbuckets
 **Total** | 16
 Kalos | World Cup 2020 | 2
 **Total** | 2
 Team
 Route 28 Rustbuckets
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## Honours

* Pokémon of the Week - Season 1 Week 5
* Pokémon of the Week - Season 1 Week 6
* Pokémon of the Week - Season 3 Week 4
Mausoleum Hills

Mausoleum Hills is a pokebattling stadium in Lavender Town, Kanto, The home of Lavender Spirit, it has a seating capacity of 10,100.

The stadium has sometimes been declared unfit to host competitive pokebattling due to the presence of malicious ghosts in the stand. Mediums recently declared the ground "ghost free" although the club released a statement insisting ghost pokemon were still welcome at the ground.
New Bark Cosmoem

New Bark Cosmoem is a Pokébattling club based in New Bark Town, Johto. They compete in the South Johto Combination. The club are notable for having given Chiaki her first job in professional pokebattling. In the 1980s, Cosmoem were well known for signing high profile competitors from abroad, a practice which ultimately caused severe financial issues and reduced them to their smaller, present day state.
1946 Gran Premio del Valentino

Troisième grande épreuve de l'année 1946. La course était ouverte aux voitures respectant la réglementation de Formule A.

## Organisation

Cette marque un moment important dans l'histoire du sport automobile car il s'agit du tout premier Grand Prix où a été utilisée la réglementation Formule A de la FIA qui donnera 4 ans plus tard la Formule 1.

Le Circuito del Parco del Valentino était situé dans le Parc du Valentino à Turin, les allées du parc devenant ainsi une piste de course. Depuis sa première édition en 1935, le circuit prenait à chaque fois un parcours différent, tout en gardant la même ligne de départ devant l'Orto Botanico. Pour l'édition 1946, le circuit prenait également la Corso Massimo d'Azeglio dans les deux sens, avec une épingle à cheveux très serrée pour revenir.

Le Circuito del Parco del Valentino était ouvert les 30 et 31 Août pour permettre aux pilotes de tester leurs machines et de se qualifier pour la course. Le Grand Prix ayant lieu le Dimanche 1 Septembre.

Qualifications
Qualifications
Course

## Qualifications

Les pilotes avaient deux heure tout les après-midi des Vendredi et Samedi avant la course pour réaliser autant de tours qu'ils le souhaitaient pour réaliser le meilleur temps.

## Grille de Départ

La grille de départ était définie par les temps aux essais, le plus rapide obtenant la première place sur la grille.
King Smog

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King Smog is a Galarian Weezing who competes for the Old Leaf Pals in the Draft League. He was signed as their supplementary transfer in Season 3.

## History

King Smog made his Draft League debut in Week 4 against Whimsicottonopolis. He was deployed in a support role and set Toxic Spikes for his team as well as providing an excellent defensive answer to Silverback. However, he fell early in the match to Kiki.

## Known Moves

* Toxic Spikes
* Strange Steam
* Flamethrower
* Sludge Wave

## Career Statistics

 Old Leaf Pals | 3 | 2
 Total
JBC Battle Club

The JBC Battle Club is a Pokébattling team based in Goldenrod, Johto. Competing in the Johto Peak League, it is funded by the Johto Broadcasting Company and selects players through participation in a television show of the same name.

Critics have complained their match reports show significant bias in Johto media outlets.

Their home ground is the JBC Arena based in a studio behind Goldenrod's radio tower. The arena was previously used to film hit show Porygon Wars.