The heroes went to the part of town that was set to host the Pokéringer contest. The rules were explained about how each Pokémon would try to get the ring and put it on the goal. It was also stated that a local breeder donated an egg as  a prize for the winner. The breeder in question also said that the Pokémon inside was not native to Hoenn. 
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The competition came down to the final eight.

Liam/Pidgeot
RP/ Tailow
RP/ Starly
Winona/Swellow [shiny]
RP/Fearow
RP/Salamance
Shiranui/ Talonflame
RP/Hoothoot
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Liam and Winona beat their opponents with ease. Salamance advanced by knocking its opponent out.

Liam/Pidgeot
[s]RP/ Tailow[/s]
[s]RP/ Starly[/s]
Winona/Swellow [shiny]
[s]RP/Fearow[/s]
RP/Salamance
Shiranui/ Talonflame
RP/Hoothoot