Eternal Rivals

Eternal Rivals (Japanese: 王者に挑み続ける者 The One who Continues to Challenge the Monarch) was a time trial event in . It was focused on the sync pair .
The "Raihan Poké Fair Scout" gave players an increased chance of recruiting Raihan & Duraludon from the beginning of the event to May 31, 2021.
During this event, players could challenge a battle that had a timer to try to achieve the fastest possible time. They would receive a grade based on how quickly the battle was completed, and each grade awarded a different number of points. Players could earn various rewards based on the total number of points accumulated. Players were granted three attempts per day to clear any of the main time trial battles; any unused attempts were rolled over to subsequent days. In addition to the main time trial battles, a Practice Match (Japanese: エキシビションマッチ) was also offered; this battle could be challenged an unlimited number of times and did not consume any .
Event s could be completed by clearing the battles in a certain amount of time. Completing these awarded players with new story areas and s. Additional missions were added over the first week of the event's run, which awarded s for completing the battle quickly using sync pairs with certain theme skills.
 received a ×2 bonus multiplier to all of their stats except HP when used in a time trial battle, and a ×2 bonus multiplier would be applied to the points earned upon completing a battle with them on the team.
==Plot==
With the onset of a new time trial event on the horizon, expresses his excitement to the about the event and the prospect of beating 's high score. Raihan hones his 's skills against the player's to prepare for the event. and cross paths with Raihan and the player and offer to help each other train. Amazed by Duraludon's speed, Gloria and Piers suggest that Raihan continue to draw out its potential by setting it up against its natural rival—. The group seeks the one they know with a Tyranitar, , for assistance. When they reach him, he is seen training with and her , likewise giving her advice on her partner Pokémon. Brock and Raihan intitiate a battle with one another, and Raihan once again shows off Duraludon's excellent dodging abilities much to the surprise of Brock. The group stays and continues their training up to the day of the time trial event. In the city, Gloria and the player overhear Raihan complaining about losing his newly-earned record to Leon. Raihan vows to Leon and Gloria that he will continue to usurp any records that beat his, excited by the challenge behind it.
==Area info==
Area name 	Unlock condition 	Completion rewards
A Rival to Beat 	Complete Mission 1	Gems ×10
Duraludon's Rival	Complete Mission 2	Gems ×10
Hear Me Roar! 	Complete Mission 3	Gems ×10
Someday, Somehow!	Complete Mission 4	Gems ×10
==Battles==
Name 	Difficulty	Trainer	Pokémon 	Pokémon 	Pokémon 	Stamina	First-Time Rewards	Completion Rewards	Time Trial Info	Time Trial Info	Time Trial Info
Name 	Difficulty	Trainer	Left 	Middle 	Right 	Stamina	First-Time Rewards	Completion Rewards	Time 	Grade 	Points Earned
Time Trial: Round 1	Normal 	Nob 	Weakness:	Weakness:	Weakness:	20 	Gems ×30 	600 coins 	Under 3:30 	S 	700
Time Trial: Round 1	Normal 	Nob 	Weakness:	Weakness:	Weakness:	20 	Gems ×30 	600 coins 	Under 4:00 	A 	560
Time Trial: Round 1	Normal 	Nob 	Weakness:	Weakness:	Weakness:	20 	Gems ×30 	600 coins 	Under 5:00 	B 	470
Time Trial: Round 1	Normal 	Nob 	Weakness:	Weakness:	Weakness:	20 	Gems ×30 	600 coins 	5:00 or longer 	C 	350
Time Trial: Round 2	Hard 	Nob 	Weakness:	Weakness:	Weakness:	20 	Gems ×30 	1,000 coins 	Under 3:30 	S 	1,000
Time Trial: Round 2	Hard 	Nob 	Weakness:	Weakness:	Weakness:	20 	Gems ×30 	1,000 coins 	Under 4:00 	A 	800
Time Trial: Round 2	Hard 	Nob 	Weakness:	Weakness:	Weakness:	20 	Gems ×30 	1,000 coins 	Under 5:00 	B 	670
Time Trial: Round 2	Hard 	Nob 	Weakness:	Weakness:	Weakness:	20 	Gems ×30 	1,000 coins 	5:00 or longer 	C 	500
Time Trial: Round 3	Very Hard 	Nob 	Weakness:	Weakness:	Weakness:	20 	Gems ×30 	2,000 coins 	Under 3:30 	S 	2,000
Time Trial: Round 3	Very Hard 	Nob 	Weakness:	Weakness:	Weakness:	20 	Gems ×30 	2,000 coins 	Under 4:00 	A 	1,600
Time Trial: Round 3	Very Hard 	Nob 	Weakness:	Weakness:	Weakness:	20 	Gems ×30 	2,000 coins 	Under 5:00 	B 	1,330
Time Trial: Round 3	Very Hard 	Nob 	Weakness:	Weakness:	Weakness:	20 	Gems ×30 	2,000 coins 	5:00 or longer 	C 	1,000
===Practice Match===
Name 	Difficulty	Trainer	Pokémon 	Pokémon 	Pokémon 	First-Time Rewards	Time Trial Info	Time Trial Info	Time Trial Info
Name 	Difficulty	Trainer	Left 	Middle 	Right 	First-Time Rewards	Time 	Grade 	
Speed Challenge	Very Hard 	Nob 	Weakness:	Weakness:	Weakness:	Gems ×30 	Under 3:30 	S 	
Speed Challenge	Very Hard 	Nob 	Weakness:	Weakness:	Weakness:	Gems ×30 	Under 4:00 	A 	
Speed Challenge	Very Hard 	Nob 	Weakness:	Weakness:	Weakness:	Gems ×30 	Under 5:00 	B 	
Speed Challenge	Very Hard 	Nob 	Weakness:	Weakness:	Weakness:	Gems ×30 	5:00 or longer 	C 	
==Event missions==
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! colspan=3 | Available starting May 5, 2021
==Event rewards==
Every 1,000 points after reaching 90,000 earned the player three 4★ Level-Up Manuals.
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Total Points	Item received
100 	3★ Level-Up Manual ×10
200 	3-Pack Great Drink Set ×100
500 	Skip Ticket ×5
1,000 	3★ Level-Up Manual ×10
1,500 	3-Pack Great Drink Set ×100
2,000 	Skip Ticket ×5
3,000 	5★ Scout Ticket ×1
4,000 	Gym Leader Notes ×5
5,000 	3-Pack Great Drink Set ×100
6,000 	5★ Scout Ticket ×1
7,000 	3★ Level-Up Manual ×15
8,000 	3-Pack Ultra Drink Set ×100
9,000 	Co-op Sync Orb ×2000
10,000 	5★ Scout Ticket ×1
11,500 	Gym Leader Notes ×10
13,000 	3-Pack Ultra Drink Set ×100
14,500 	Skip Ticket ×5
16,000 	3-Pack Ultra Drink Set ×100
17,500 	5★ Scout Ticket ×1
19,000 	Skip Ticket ×10
20,500 	3-Pack Drink + Set ×250
==Gallery==
 	 	 	
Event banner 	Event banner 	Event banner 	Event banner
 	 	 	
Practice Match banner 	Practice Match banner 	Practice Match banner 	Practice Match banner
 	 	 	
Medal1★ Eternal Rivals	Medal2★ Eternal Rivals	Medal3★ Eternal Rivals	MedalBest Selfie
==Music==
Situation 	Song key 	Song name 	Arrangement
In menu 	No. 00004 	Adventure Awaits! 	Unknown
During battle 	No. 00052 	Battle! (Ranking Battle) 	Unknown
A Rival to BeatFrom startDuraludon's RivalWhile Raihan and the player battle Piers and GloriaHear Me Roar!When Brock challenges Raihan to battleSomeday, Somehow!From start	No. 08005 	Battle! (Galar Gym Leader)(Pokémon Masters EX Version) 	Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
A Rival to BeatAfter Raihan and the player's battleDuraludon's RivalFrom start 	No. 00008 	Out for a Stroll 	Unknown
Duraludon's RivalDuring Piers's flashback 	No. 00013 	A Somber Moment 	Unknown
Hear Me Roar!From start 	No. 02001 	Battle! (Johto Gym Leader)(Pokémon Masters EX Version) 	Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
Hear Me Roar!After Brock and Jasmine's battle 	No. 00010 	Wild Wanderings 	Unknown
Someday, Somehow!In the city, after Raihan trains with Brock 	No. 00007 	Fun with Friends 	Unknown
Song names without a song key listed are unofficial, as they have not been added to the Jukebox. 	Song names without a song key listed are unofficial, as they have not been added to the Jukebox.	Song names without a song key listed are unofficial, as they have not been added to the Jukebox.	Song names without a song key listed are unofficial, as they have not been added to the Jukebox.
==Script==
* Pokémon Center (intro)
Name 	Text
Raihan 	Hey, I heard about something called a "time trial" while I was wandering around town. Do you know what that's all about?I see. I've never heard of battles like that before.While we're on the subject, do you happen to know who has the best time right now?
(Raihan and the player check the leaderboard)	(Raihan and the player check the leaderboard)
Raihan 	What?! Leon?!If he's the one at the top of the leaderboard, I guess I'm going to have to get involved in this time trial thing myself.This must be fate! Let's see... What was your name again?
(The player tells Raihan their name) 	(The player tells Raihan their name)
Raihan 	Ah, right! <player>! How about joining me for some training?I'm pretty good at team battles, but I think I need a little practice to get used to battles where speed is key.Anyway, give me a shout whenever you're up for it!
* Pokémon Center (event conversation)
Name 	Text
 	Leon... I won't lose to you!
Raihan	I'll beat him! The battle format doesn't matter! I have to beat Leon!You've got someone you absolutely don't want to lose to, either, right? Let's show our rivals what we're made of!
* A Rival to Beat
Name 	Text
(Forest; Raihan and the player battle) 	(Forest; Raihan and the player battle)
Raihan 	Bring the storm! My partner Pokémon will send everyone in the time trial flying!
(Raihan knocks out the player's Pikachu)	(Raihan knocks out the player's Pikachu)
Raihan 	All right! Looks like I'm getting better at this timed battle thing!I bet you two are tired, too, huh. Let's take a little break, then.You were really fired up!: I was, wasn't I! I suppose I couldn't help myself, what with Leon in the top spot and all.You were like a dragon yourself!: You think so? I suppose I did get a little fired up, but I'm rather serious about beating Leon.He's not just the Champion of Galar–he's also my rival.Well, I call him my rival, but I've never actually beaten him in an official match back in Galar.All my selfies after we've battled are just pictures of me losing. What a drag, eh? Wanna see some of them?
(Raihan shows the player some pictures) 	(Raihan shows the player some pictures)
Raihan 	What do you think? I still look good even when I lose, don't I?But you beat most other people!: Yeah! Awesome, isn't it? They don't call me the strongest Gym Leader in Galar for nothing!Leon's the only one you can't beat?: Well, to tell you the truth, there is one other Trainer I can't beat. She's a Gym Leader who uses Ice types...Anyway, I've never been able to beat Leon in an official battle back in Galar.But I'll definitely take him down here in Pasio's time trials!It also seems like Leon's got something new in the works these days...I don't know the details, but I do know that he's hoping to use his experience here on Pasio to do something new back in Galar.That's why I've decided to give it my all here, too. Whatever he tries to do, I've gotta do even better!I'm cheering for you!: Hey, thanks! Let's snap a quick selfie together to commemorate my newest fan...You'll have to get a good time, then!: You've got that right. I can't just give this a halfhearted attempt. I've got to give it my all!Right! I suppose it's about time to get back to training. Next up...''
??? 	Hey! Raihan!
Raihan 	Hm? I know that voice...
* Duraludon's Rival
Name 	Text
Raihan 	Gloria! I knew it was you! And you've also got Piers with you? What brings you two here?
Gloria 	Same thing as you, Raihan! We're training for the time trials!
Piers 	I actually invited Marnie to train with me, but...
Raihan 	Why the long face? Something happen with Marnie?
Piers 	Oh, no. She just turned me down is all.
(Flashback; at the glaciers)	(Flashback; at the glaciers)
Piers 	It's all right. I'll just keep singin'. Singin' my humble songs...
Gloria 	Uhh...Piers? You OK?
Piers 	Oh... Hello, Gloria.Let me sing you a new song. I call it "Ballad of the Sad Older Brother."
(Return to present) 	(Return to present)
Piers 	As I sang my sad song, Gloria offered to come out and train with me.
Raihan 	Dramatic as ever, I see.But great timing! Why don't you two join us?
Gloria 	Really?! We'd love to!
Piers 	I'd rather not show my hand if I can help it, but I guess we've got no choice, huh.
(The four begin to battle) 	(The four begin to battle)
Gloria 	Go get 'em, Zacian!
Raihan 	You've gotta be faster than that, Gloria!
Gloria 	Wha–?!
Piers 	Gloria!
Raihan 	You don't have time to be worrying about your teammate, Piers!
(Raihan wins the battle) 	(Raihan wins the battle)
Piers 	Tch... Guess I wasn't able to defend in time.Sheesh. You beat me yet again.Duraludon was so fast!: Indeed. These two make it rather clear that you can't judge anyone by appearances.
Raihan 	That was even faster than our battle!: It looks like Duraludon may be getting pretty good at these time trial battles himself!
Gloria 	Duraludon's way lighter than it appears!It only weighs 88.2 pounds!
Raihan 	Nice one, Gloria! I can see you've really been studying your Pokédex!
Gloria 	Hehe!
Piers 	Let me teach you a little somethin' as well while we're at it.I hear that the Duraludon in Galar often fight with the Tyranitar that inhabit the same territory.Guess you could say they're rivals. It might be worthwhile to have your Duraludon battle a Tyranitar for a little experience.
Raihan 	Hey, that's not a bad idea. You might be onto something there, Piers.Do you know of any high-profile sync pairs on Pasio with a Tyranitar for a partner?I do!: Really? Great!
Gloria 	A sync pair with a Tyranitar...: Hmm... How about that one fellow who has rock-hard willpower?
Piers 	Sounds like you've got someone in mind. <player>, lead the way.
Raihan 	I can't wait for this battle!
* Hear Me Roar!
Name 	Text
(Volcano; Brock and Jasmine battle)	(Volcano; Brock and Jasmine battle)
Brock 	I guess Tyranitar is a better training partner for Steelix than Onix after all.It seems like Steelix is better at taking hits and counterattacking than trying to quickly dodge them.
Jasmine 	Yes! Even though Steelix evolves from Onix, the fighting styles that suit them are different.
Brock 	If we can train your Steelix to withstand Tyranitar's attacks, you'll be able to go toe-to-toe with any opponent!
Raihan 	Well said! That's the sort of measured, intelligent commentary I'd expect from one of Kanto's Gym Leaders.
Brock 	Uh... Who are you again?
Raihan 	The name's Raihan. I'm a Gym Leader from Galar who uses Dragon-type Pokémon.I've actually come to see if my Duraludon can spar with your Tyranitar to train for the time trials.<player> here has told me all about you.
Brock 	Ah, I see.Well then, let me formally introduce myself! I'm Brock, a Rock-type Gym Leader!Were you training with Jasmine?: Yeah, we're training for the time trials, too! I'll let my training partner here introduce herself.What about Jasmine?: Whoops! You're right. She needs to introduce herself, too!
Jasmine 	Hello. I'm a Gym Leader from Johto. My specialty Pokémon type is...Clang!The Steel type!
Raihan 	Whoa. What was that all about?Actually, could you do that again? I've gotta snap a selfie to remember that by!
Jasmine 	Wha–?! N-no! Absolutely not!
Raihan 	Camera shy, huh? Shame.
Brock 	All right, Raihan. Shall we get started?Tyranitar is unusually worked up right now. I haven't seen him like this in a while.
Raihan 	That's great! My own partner's been nagging me to hurry this along and let him battle since we got here!
(Raihan sends out Duraludon) 	(Raihan sends out Duraludon)
Gloria 	Wow! Both Pokémon are really eager to battle each other!
Raihan 	In Galar, these two Pokémon are rivals in the wild, Brock! Let's have them cut loose!
Brock 	My Tyranitar isn't from Galar, though. I guess it's just the nature of our Pokémon!Here we go, Tyranitar!
* Someday, Somehow!
Name 	Text
(Raihan and Brock begin to battle) 	(Raihan and Brock begin to battle)
Brock 	He's fast... Slow him down with rocks!
Raihan 	Bring the storm! My Duraludon will send you and your rocks flying!
Brock 	You're not getting away that easily! Bombard the area with rocks, Tyranitar!
Raihan 	That was close...but we dodged your rocks!
Brock 	What?!
Raihan 	Let's do it... The dragon roars! Time for our sync move!
(Raihan and Duraludon unleash their sync move, defeating Brock's Tyranitar)	(Raihan and Duraludon unleash their sync move, defeating Brock's Tyranitar)
Brock 	Well done! I can tell you've been training for speed!
Raihan 	That was a close one! We were getting rather desperate there towards the end!What a great battle! Let's snag a sweet selfie together to commemorate this, Brock!
Brock 	Sure thing!
(Raihan takes a selfie with Brock) 	(Raihan takes a selfie with Brock)
Brock 	Hey, I have an idea. Why don't you battle Jasmine next?
Gloria 	Jasmine is a Steel-type Pokémon expert!
Piers 	She may be able to teach you a thing or two about trainin' your Duraludon more effectively.
Raihan 	I was just thinking the same thing! How about it, Jasmine?
Jasmine 	S-sure! But first, I have something I'd like to ask of you...
Raihan 	What is it?
Jasmine 	P-please let me polish your Duraludon!
Raihan 	What? That's all? Of course you can! Give him a good shine!He's had a lot of battles today and got a little dirty. I'm sure he'd love a good polish.
Jasmine 	Thank you! Hold still, Duraludon. I'll get you polished up right away!
(Training ensues) 	(Training ensues)
Raihan 	Hey, everybody! Let's take a selfie together to commemorate this training session!
(Raihan snaps a selfie) 	(Raihan snaps a selfie)
Raihan 	All right! I got a good one!I hope this training pays off for you!: Me too! The great Raihan's gotta blast past Leon's record!Do you think you can beat Leon?: That's the plan!Now, all that's left to do is to take on the time trials for real. I'm coming for you, Leon!
(In the city, after some time) 	(In the city, after some time)
Gloria 	Hey, <player>! Did you hear? Raihan beat Leon's record!When we all return to Galar, we may finally be entering the era of Champion Raihan!
Raihan 	Wh-what?!
Gloria 	Was that Raihan just now?
(Gloria and the player catch up to Leon and Raihan) 	(Gloria and the player catch up to Leon and Raihan)
Raihan 	You've gotta be kidding! That's way too fast! It's unreal!
Leon 	Charizard and I got really fired up when we heard that you'd beaten our record!Thanks, though! That made the time trials even more fun!
Gloria 	Raihan, don't tell me...
Raihan 	Yeah, Leon went and beat my record.
Gloria 	Oh no...W-well, I hope you don't get too down about it–
Raihan 	Heh...Hahahaha!
Gloria 	Wh-what?! What happened, Raihan?!
Raihan 	This is great! Just great! It wouldn't be any fun if you let me beat you THAT easily!I'll just have to beat your record again! I'll do it as many times as it takes!Prepare yourself for a real challenge, Leon!
Leon 	I'm looking forward to it, Raihan!
Gloria 	We've got to work hard as well so we can catch up with those two!
==In other languages==
;Eternal Rivals
;Practice Match
==See also==
Category:Time trial events