[Cilan has two reasons for entering: a few of his friends were taking part in it, including Ash and Trip, and they had wanted to compete with him.
The other reason, however... as much as he hates to even consider this thought, there is a possibility that there might come a day where they meet someone here who might actually try to attack their Pokemon in a not-so friendly fight. Maybe this tournament could be used as practice in a controlled setting to help his Pokemon learn how to defend themselves so that they'll be prepared for that type of situation...]
Scyther? [Hm...] I've heard of it, but I haven't had the chance to see one in person yet.
[They don't have Scythers living in Unova, sad to say...]
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The other reason, however... as much as he hates to even consider this thought, there is a possibility that there might come a day where they meet someone here who might actually try to attack their Pokemon in a not-so friendly fight. Maybe this tournament could be used as practice in a controlled setting to help his Pokemon learn how to defend themselves so that they'll be prepared for that type of situation...]
Scyther? [Hm...] I've heard of it, but I haven't had the chance to see one in person yet.
[They don't have Scythers living in Unova, sad to say...]