A few rounds later, Daniel was declared the winner of the first battle, thanks to Plusle's stunning combination of thunderpunch, with the opposing gorebyss' aurora beam. The ice had shattered on impact with Plusle's fists, causing the tiny pokemon to be showered with rainbow shards.
After a particularly tough match, against another boy, and his meowstic, Daniel managed to win the contest, thanks to Mightyena's ice fang. The other coordinators were called out to congratulate him, as the judges shook his hand.
"Our winner for today is Daniel Diaz, from Accumula Town!" the presenter announced, giving the boy his ribbon.
Daniel held it up for the crowd to see, as was customary, for the winner of a contest. Hau'Oli City's ribbon was a light blue, like the waves on its beach front, with a silver crest, and a large baroque pearl, which hung from the centre.