National Ribbon
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
Purify the Shadow Pokémon completely.
Note: Earned automatically upon purification.
Ribbon Master Dossier
Snorlax
Snorlax • Lv. 50 • Pokémon Emerald
Origin: Shadow Pokémon (Lv. 43) → purify • Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
Purify the Shadow Pokémon completely.
Note: Earned automatically upon purification.
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
Clear all 100 trainers of Mt. Battle in one continuous challenge without changing the registered party.
Note: Keep the Ribbon Master in the party for the full challenge.
Ruby / Sapphire / Emerald (or FRLG)
Enter the Hall of Fame after defeating the Pokémon League.
Note: Any Gen III Kanto/Hoenn League win awards the same Champion Ribbon.
Ruby / Sapphire / Emerald
Reach the maximum total EV investment (510 EVs), then speak to the awarding NPC in Slateport City.
Note: This Ribbon is available in later games too; earn it once.
Ruby / Sapphire / Emerald
Win the Normal Rank Cool Contest.
Ruby / Sapphire / Emerald
Win the Super Rank Cool Contest.
Ruby / Sapphire / Emerald
Win the Hyper Rank Cool Contest.
Ruby / Sapphire / Emerald
Win the Master Rank Cool Contest.
Ruby / Sapphire / Emerald
Win the Normal Rank Beauty Contest.
Ruby / Sapphire / Emerald
Win the Super Rank Beauty Contest.
Ruby / Sapphire / Emerald
Win the Hyper Rank Beauty Contest.
Ruby / Sapphire / Emerald
Win the Master Rank Beauty Contest.
Ruby / Sapphire / Emerald
Win the Normal Rank Cute Contest.
Ruby / Sapphire / Emerald
Win the Super Rank Cute Contest.
Ruby / Sapphire / Emerald
Win the Hyper Rank Cute Contest.
Ruby / Sapphire / Emerald
Win the Master Rank Cute Contest.
Ruby / Sapphire / Emerald
Win the Normal Rank Smart Contest.
Ruby / Sapphire / Emerald
Win the Super Rank Smart Contest.
Ruby / Sapphire / Emerald
Win the Hyper Rank Smart Contest.
Ruby / Sapphire / Emerald
Win the Master Rank Smart Contest.
Ruby / Sapphire / Emerald
Win the Normal Rank Tough Contest.
Ruby / Sapphire / Emerald
Win the Super Rank Tough Contest.
Ruby / Sapphire / Emerald
Win the Hyper Rank Tough Contest.
Ruby / Sapphire / Emerald
Win the Master Rank Tough Contest.
Ruby / Sapphire / Emerald
In the Battle Tower, extend the Level 50 streak to 56 wins or more.
Note: CRITICAL: earn this before the Pokémon exceeds Level 50.
Ruby / Sapphire / Emerald
In the Battle Tower, extend the Open Level / Lv.100 streak to 56 wins or more.
Ruby / Sapphire / Emerald
Win a Master Rank Contest with a sufficiently high score to be selected for the Lilycove Museum portrait, then accept the portrait.
Note: Speak to the Museum curator beforehand so portrait offers are enabled.
Diamond / Pearl / Platinum
Defeat the Sinnoh Pokémon League and enter the Hall of Fame.
Diamond / Pearl / Platinum
Speak to Julia in Sunyshore City on Monday with the Ribbon Master first in the party.
Diamond / Pearl / Platinum
Speak to Julia in Sunyshore City on Tuesday with the Ribbon Master first in the party.
Diamond / Pearl / Platinum
Speak to Julia in Sunyshore City on Wednesday with the Ribbon Master first in the party.
Diamond / Pearl / Platinum
Speak to Julia in Sunyshore City on Thursday with the Ribbon Master first in the party.
Diamond / Pearl / Platinum
Speak to Julia in Sunyshore City on Friday with the Ribbon Master first in the party.
Diamond / Pearl / Platinum
Speak to Julia in Sunyshore City on Saturday with the Ribbon Master first in the party.
Diamond / Pearl / Platinum
Speak to Julia in Sunyshore City on Sunday with the Ribbon Master first in the party.
Diamond / Pearl / Platinum
Purchase it for ₽10,000 at the Ribbon Syndicate in the Resort Area.
Diamond / Pearl / Platinum
Purchase it for ₽100,000 at the Ribbon Syndicate in the Resort Area.
Diamond / Pearl / Platinum
Purchase it for ₽999,999 at the Ribbon Syndicate in the Resort Area.
Diamond / Pearl / Platinum
Win the Normal Rank Cool Super Contest in Hearthome City.
Diamond / Pearl / Platinum
Win the Great Rank Cool Super Contest in Hearthome City.
Diamond / Pearl / Platinum
Win the Ultra Rank Cool Super Contest in Hearthome City.
Diamond / Pearl / Platinum
Win the Master Rank Cool Super Contest in Hearthome City.
Diamond / Pearl / Platinum
Win the Normal Rank Beauty Super Contest in Hearthome City.
Diamond / Pearl / Platinum
Win the Great Rank Beauty Super Contest in Hearthome City.
Diamond / Pearl / Platinum
Win the Ultra Rank Beauty Super Contest in Hearthome City.
Diamond / Pearl / Platinum
Win the Master Rank Beauty Super Contest in Hearthome City.
Diamond / Pearl / Platinum
Win the Normal Rank Cute Super Contest in Hearthome City.
Diamond / Pearl / Platinum
Win the Great Rank Cute Super Contest in Hearthome City.
Diamond / Pearl / Platinum
Win the Ultra Rank Cute Super Contest in Hearthome City.
Diamond / Pearl / Platinum
Win the Master Rank Cute Super Contest in Hearthome City.
Diamond / Pearl / Platinum
Win the Normal Rank Smart Super Contest in Hearthome City.
Diamond / Pearl / Platinum
Win the Great Rank Smart Super Contest in Hearthome City.
Diamond / Pearl / Platinum
Win the Ultra Rank Smart Super Contest in Hearthome City.
Diamond / Pearl / Platinum
Win the Master Rank Smart Super Contest in Hearthome City.
Diamond / Pearl / Platinum
Win the Normal Rank Tough Super Contest in Hearthome City.
Diamond / Pearl / Platinum
Win the Great Rank Tough Super Contest in Hearthome City.
Diamond / Pearl / Platinum
Win the Ultra Rank Tough Super Contest in Hearthome City.
Diamond / Pearl / Platinum
Win the Master Rank Tough Super Contest in Hearthome City.
Diamond / Pearl / Platinum
Show the Ribbon Master to Dr. Footstep on Route 213 after meeting the friendship requirement.
Note: Easiest to secure in Gen IV before moving forward.
HeartGold / SoulSilver
Defeat Red at Mt. Silver with the Ribbon Master in the party.
Diamond / Pearl / Platinum / HGSS
Defeat Tower Tycoon Palmer on battle 21 of a Singles streak.
Diamond / Pearl / Platinum / HGSS
Defeat Tower Tycoon Palmer on battle 49 of a Singles streak.
Diamond / Pearl / Platinum / HGSS
Reach 50 consecutive wins in Battle Tower Doubles.
Diamond / Pearl / Platinum / HGSS
Reach 50 consecutive wins in Multi Battles with an NPC partner.
Diamond / Pearl / Platinum / HGSS
Reach 50 consecutive wins in Link Multi Battles with another player.
Diamond / Pearl / Platinum / HGSS
Reach Rank 5 in the Gen IV Wi-Fi Battle Room using the currently available community-run DS Wi-Fi infrastructure.
Note: The original Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection is closed, but the Ribbon remains obtainable in 2026 through community-run DS Wi-Fi infrastructure. Follow the linked SirToastyToes walkthrough; the Casework Resources panel also includes the Hallowed Tower DNS setup guide.
X / Y
Defeat the Kalos Pokémon League and enter the Hall of Fame.
X / Y
Complete all Super Training regimens with the Pokémon, then claim the Ribbon in Lumiose City.
X / Y or Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire
Win battle 20 of a normal Battle Maison challenge and defeat a Battle Chatelaine.
X / Y or Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire
Win battle 50 of a Super Battle Maison challenge and defeat a Battle Chatelaine.
X / Y or Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire
Reach maximum affection/friendship for the applicable game and speak to the Ribbon-awarding NPC.
Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire
Win the Master Rank Cool Pokémon Contest Spectacular.
Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire
Win the Master Rank Beauty Pokémon Contest Spectacular.
Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire
Win the Master Rank Cute Pokémon Contest Spectacular.
Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire
Win the Master Rank Clever/Smart Pokémon Contest Spectacular.
Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire
Win the Master Rank Tough Pokémon Contest Spectacular.
Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire
Earn all five Gen VI Master Contest Ribbons on the same Pokémon.
Note: Awarded automatically after all five Master categories are completed.
Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire
Defeat the Hoenn Pokémon League and enter the Hall of Fame.
Sun / Moon / Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Defeat the Alola Pokémon League and enter the Hall of Fame.
Sun / Moon / Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Win the Master Rank Battle Royal, defeating the Masked Royal.
Sun / Moon / Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Win 20 consecutive regular Battle Tree battles and defeat the Battle Legend.
Sun / Moon / Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Win 50 consecutive Super Battle Tree battles and defeat the Battle Legend.
Sword / Shield
Win the Champion Cup with Snorlax in the party.
Sword / Shield OR Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl
Either defeat Leon at MAX Rank in the Galar Battle Tower, or defeat Palmer at Rank 10 of Master Class in BDSP.
Note: For Snorlax, Sword/Shield is generally the easier route.
Sword / Shield OR Scarlet / Violet
After reaching Master Ball Tier in Ranked Battles, win a Ranked Battle with the Pokémon on your eligible team.
Note: Same Ribbon in both generations; earn it once.
Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl
After having the Contest Star Ribbon, win Master Rank of the Brilliant (BD) or Shining (SP) Contest.
Note: This is the one new BDSP contest Ribbon not already earned earlier.
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Prepare Snorlax for a photograph at Dagero's photography studio in Jubilife Village.
Note: The Ribbon is hidden in PLA and becomes visible in HOME / Gen IX.
Scarlet / Violet
Defeat Geeta with the Pokémon in the party, or later win the Academy Ace Tournament with it in the party.
Pokémon HeartGold / SoulSilver
Collect five Shiny Leaves with this Pokémon, then speak to Ethan/Lyra in New Bark Town. Routes depend on Nature.
Note: This distinction does not transfer beyond HGSS; record it before moving to Generation V.
Pokémon Scarlet / Violet
Reach at least 200 friendship, keep the Pokémon in the party, and walk until the Partner Mark is awarded.
Note: Post-capture Mark; can be earned by an older transferred Ribbon Master.
Pokémon Scarlet / Violet
Eat meals or sandwiches with the Pokémon in the party until the Gourmand Mark is awarded.
Note: Post-capture Mark; can be earned by an older transferred Ribbon Master.
Pokémon Scarlet / Violet
Use Let’s Go mode and have the Pokémon pick up items until the Itemfinder Mark is awarded.
Note: Post-capture Mark; can be earned by an older transferred Ribbon Master.