Gym Challenger Exhibition Tournament (Ultra)

The Gym Challenger Exhibition Tournament is a tournament held in Motostoke Stadium at the start of the Galar Gym Challenge in Pokémon Ultra. Its purpose is meant to display some of the power and strategies of the year’s Gym Challengers, as well as serve as a taste of the Champion Cup for the Gym Challengers. The tournament is hosted and MCed by Galar champion Leon and the Pokémon Association Chairman.

Competition
The tournament begins with an exhibition match between Leon and Hammerlocke Gym Leader Raihan. The winner receives a trophy and a supply of Great Balls. Participants are randomly chosen by a computer from that year’s Gym Challengers, and battle in Single Battles with up to three Pokémon allowed.

Contestants
In the tournament occuring during the series, Erick, Hop, Bede, and Marnie are chosen as participants.