TheCharjabug race (Japanese:デンヂムシレースDendimushi Race) is ananimated series-exclusive competition that is held annually onMelemele Island,Alola. It consists of a race usingCharjabug placed inside a Charjabug-powered Charjabug Racer. The indoor track traverses several terrains as well as obstacles placed by variousPokémon.

There appear to be multiple cups in whichTrainers can compete, including theKoko Cup (Japanese:コケコカップKokeko Cup).Ash,Sophocles, andKiawe participated in the 25th annual edition of this cup. It was featured inMounting an Electrifying Charge! and hosted byAnna.

Competition

Although there appear to be cups focusing on just one Trainer and their Charjabug in the race, the Koko Cup has participants enter in teams of three. Each member of the team fulfills a different role, with the roles being:

• The director, who gives instructions to their teammates from a tower through an ear piece.
• The mechanic, who performs maintenance on the Charjabug Car and switches the tires.
• The support runner, who runs alongside the Charjabug and helps it overcome obstacles.

During the episode, the terrains and Pokémon that appeared were:

• Rock Country terrain:Boldore created columns of rocks as obstacles
• Desert terrain:Sandygast created aSandstorm, making it difficult to see
• Cityscape terrain:Castform changed the weather fromRain toHail, making the track slippery

Before each area are pit stops, where the tires on the Charjabug Racer can be changed and the Charjabug can rest, eat or drink. Changing tires outside of these pits is not allowed.

The support runner of the team is not allowed to help the Charjabug by pushing the car, as doing so will result in disqualification. Using moves to impede other Pokémon also results in a disqualification. However, using moves such asString Shot on the Charjabug Racer's tires to overcome slippery terrain is allowed.

The winner receives a year's supply of Charjabug-themed products. These include Charjabug Racer tires, notebooks, and pillows.

Known competitors in the Koko Cup

Pokémon used in the Koko Cup

Sophocles Lab

Charjabug

Bewear Max

Meowth* ♂

Red Comet

Charjabug

Electric Princess

Charjabug

Twin Starmie

Charjabug

Science Speed

Charjabug

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