Strong AND Amazing

Strong AND Amazing (Japanese: つよくてすごいのです！ Strong and Amazing!) was a time trial event in . It was focused on the sync pair .
The "Poppy Poké Fair Scout" gave players an increased chance of recruiting Poppy & Tinkaton from the beginning of the event to June 5, 2024.
During this event, players could challenge battles 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, including 5★ Scout Tickets and a 5★ Power-Up. A special story area could be unlocked after accumulating 10,000 points.
Event s could be completed by clearing the battles in a certain amount of time, as well as clearing the battles quickly while using sync pairs with certain theme skills. Completing these awarded players with various rewards, such as s, s, and Yellow Skill Feathers.
Initially, only four missions were available; additional missions were added over the first seven days of the event. Several of these could only be completed by clearing Challenge Raihan, which was unlocked on May 20, 2024. The 3★ and 4★ medals for this event could only be obtained after this battle was unlocked.
In addition, the music and artwork on the title screen were different than usual. The title screen artwork depicted Poppy & Tinkaton and , and the background music was Battle! (Paldea Elite Four: Poppy) (Pokémon Masters EX Version). In addition, a special voice-over line of Poppy or Rika saying "Pokémon Masters EX" would play as soon as the game's logo appeared on the title screen, chosen at random each time the game was loaded.
==Plot==
The and several other Trainers who are competing in Pasio's time trials, including , are checking the rankings. They discover that the person in first place right now is a Trainer named , whom no one knows much about. Raihan notices that second place is , making him realize Poppy must be strong if they're able to beat a member of the Paldea Elite Four. Raihan and wonders what Poppy is like, and the player suggests they're a muscled body builder like or a seasoned veteran like Opal. Suddenly, a young girl appears who says she knows Poppy, and Raihan asks if she can get him a battle with Poppy. She agrees and leads Raihan and the player to a field, where they can battle without damaging any of the surroundings. The girl then says she's gonna show him what she's all about and sends out her to battle.
Letting his guard down because she's a kid, Raihan is defeated by the young girl. He's frustrated to lose, but he's finally realized that this girl is Poppy. arrives, calling out to Poppy, and reveals that Poppy is also a member of the Elite Four and possibly even stronger than Rika herself. Raihan says he felt that strength firsthand. Rika tells Poppy that they need to leave because is looking for them, so Poppy says good-bye to the player and Raihan and hopes they can play again sometime. As the two leave, Raihan vows that he won't lose next time and observes that they've got another strong Trainer to contend with.
==Area info==
Area name 	Unlock condition 	Completion rewards
A Super Strong Mystery Trainer	Available from start	Gems ×10
The Girl's True Identity 	Obtain 10,000 points	Gems ×10
==Battles==
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 	Points Earned
Challenge Pasio's Trainers 	Super Hard 	Drago 	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	Gems ×30 	Under 3:00 	S 	1,500
Challenge Pasio's Trainers 	Super Hard 	Drago 	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	Gems ×30 	Under 3:30 	A 	900
Challenge Pasio's Trainers 	Super Hard 	Drago 	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	Gems ×30 	Under 4:30 	B 	700
Challenge Pasio's Trainers 	Super Hard 	Drago 	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	Gems ×30 	4:30 or longer 	C 	400
Available starting May 20, 2024	Available starting May 20, 2024	Available starting May 20, 2024	Available starting May 20, 2024	Available starting May 20, 2024	Available starting May 20, 2024	Available starting May 20, 2024	Available starting May 20, 2024	Available starting May 20, 2024	Available starting May 20, 2024
Challenge Raihan 	Ultra Hard 	 	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	Gems ×30 	Under 3:00 	S 	3,000
Challenge Raihan 	Ultra Hard 	 	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	Gems ×30 	Under 3:30 	A 	1,800
Challenge Raihan 	Ultra Hard 	 	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	Gems ×30 	Under 4:30 	B 	1,400
Challenge Raihan 	Ultra Hard 	 	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	Gems ×30 	4:30 or longer 	C 	800
==Event missions==
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==Event rewards==
Total Points	Item received
500 	Skip Ticket ×100
1,000 	Gym Leader Notes ×50
1,500 	Elite Four Notes ×50
2,000 	Sync Orb ×50(Poppy & Tinkaton)
2,500 	5-Pack Great Drink + Set ×100
3,000 	5-Pack Ultra Drink + Set ×100
3,500 	Skill Sphere ×50
4,000 	Steel Tome, Vol. 1 ×150
4,500 	5-Pack Drink ++ Set ×100
5,000 	5-Pack Great Drink ++ Set ×100
5,500 	Co-op Sync Orb ×200
6,000 	Steel Codex, Vol. 1 ×50
6,500 	5-Pack Great Drink + Set ×100
7,000 	5-Pack Ultra Drink + Set ×100
7,500 	Poppy Lucky Cookie 1 ×1
8,000 	5★ Scout Ticket ×8
8,500 	5-Pack Drink ++ Set ×100
9,000 	5-Pack Great Drink ++ Set ×100
9,500 	Co-op Sync Orb ×300
10,000 	The Girl's True Identity
11,000 	Skill Sphere ×50
12,000 	Co-op Sync Orb ×500
13,000 	5★ Power-Up ×1
For every 1,000 points earned past 13,000 points (14,000 points, 15,000 points, etc.), the player earned one 4★ Level-Up Manual.
==Gallery==
 	 	 	 	
Event banner 	Event banner 	Event banner 	Event banner 	
 	 	 	 	
Medal1★ Strong AND Amazing	Medal2★ Strong AND Amazing	Medal3★ Strong AND Amazing	MedalYaaay! You Did It!	Title screen artwork
==Music==
Situation 	Song key 	Song name 	Arrangement
In menu 	No. 00004 	Adventure Awaits 	Unknown
During battle(Challenge Pasio's Trainers, Challenge Raihan) 	No. 00052 	Battle! (Ranking Battle) 	Unknown
A Super Strong Mystery TrainerFrom start 	No. 00007 	Fun with Friends 	Unknown
A Super Strong Mystery TrainerWhen the group arrives in the fieldThe Girl's True IdentityAfter the battle is over	No. 00008 	Out for a Stroll 	Unknown
A Super Strong Mystery TrainerWhen Poppy reveals who she isThe Girl's True IdentityFrom start 	No. 09007 	Battle! (Paldea Elite Four: Poppy)(Pokémon Masters EX Version) 	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 (event conversation)
Name 	Text
 	I'm the most amazing one here!
Poppy	I won't lose—no matter who my opponent is!My bond with my Pokémon is tougher than steel! Nothing can stop us!
* A Super Strong Mystery Trainer
Name 	Text
(City; the player and Raihan are looking at a screen) 	(City; the player and Raihan are looking at a screen)
<player> and some other Trainers competing in the time trials were checking their rankings...	<player> and some other Trainers competing in the time trials were checking their rankings...
Raihan 	Let's see... Who's number one right now?
Ace Trainer (1) 	That "Poppy" person in first place...I hear they're really strong.
Ace Trainer (2) 	Yeah, I've heard rumors that their Pokémon is super powerful.
Raihan 	Poppy, huh...? Never heard of 'em.Looks like Rika is in second. Wow, the rumors about Poppy must be true if they're able to beat a member of the Paldea Elite Four!I wonder what they're like?Must be someone like Bruno...: Hahaha! Yeah, maybe this Poppy's got some steel-hard muscles too!A seasoned veteran, maybe?: Heh, yeah, must be an oldster like Opal...
??? 	Excuse me... Did I hear right? You're looking for Poppy?
(Poppy appears behind the player and Raihan, and they turn around to face her) 	(Poppy appears behind the player and Raihan, and they turn around to face her)
Raihan 	Oh hey, kiddo. You know Poppy?
??? 	Do I know Poppy? Of course! How could I not?
Raihan 	Cool! Then can I ask you a favor?We're itching for a battle! Could you hook us up?
??? 	Okey dokey! Just follow me, then!
(Poppy walks away) 	(Poppy walks away)
Raihan 	All right, <player>!Looks like we'll get to see Poppy's talent with our own eyes!
(Poppy, Raihan, and the player arrive in a field) 	(Poppy, Raihan, and the player arrive in a field)
Raihan 	Uh...is this where we're gonna battle Poppy?
??? 	Yep!We'd probably break a bunch of stuff if we battled in town!Now...I'm gonna show you what I'm all about!
(Poppy pulls out a Poké Ball and sends out Tinkaton, shocking Raihan and the player) 	(Poppy pulls out a Poké Ball and sends out Tinkaton, shocking Raihan and the player)
* The Girl's True Identity
Name 	Text
(Field; Poppy and Tinkaton are battling Raihan and Duraludon) 	(Field; Poppy and Tinkaton are battling Raihan and Duraludon)
Raihan 	I let my guard down 'cause she's just a kid... This isn't looking good!The dragon roars! Let's do it, Duraludon!
(Duraludon attacks Tinkaton) 	(Duraludon attacks Tinkaton)
??? 	Your Pokémon might be tough, mister...but my Pokémon is even tougher—your attacks are gonna bounce right off!Knock 'em down, Tinkie!
(Tinkaton attacks Duraludon, knocking it out) 	(Tinkaton attacks Duraludon, knocking it out)
Raihan 	Are you serious?!
(Cut to after the battle) 	(Cut to after the battle)
Raihan 	In the aftermath of a furious battle, I feel as pure and refreshed as when the sky clears after a storm.Ah, who am I kidding?!So...I think it's safe to assume that—
??? 	Hey, Poppy! Looks like you got <player> to play with you, eh?
(Rika appears) 	(Rika appears)
Raihan 	You must be...
Rika 	Hey hey! Rika here, at your service!
Raihan 	I figured!Anyways...Yep, I guess this kid really is that "Poppy" we've been hearing about.
Poppy 	I thought I'd made that clear...
Raihan 	Ah, you probably did. Sorry we didn't pick up on it, Poppy!
Rika 	She might be little, but she's a member of the Elite Four.In fact, she may even be stronger than me.
Poppy 	You bet I am!
Raihan 	Haha... I definitely felt that strength firsthand!
Rika 	All right, Poppy, let's head back. The boss wants to see us.
Poppy 	OK!Bye-bye, you two! I had sooo much fun!Hope we get to play again!
(Rika and Poppy leave, and Raihan and the player wave after them)	(Rika and Poppy leave, and Raihan and the player wave after them)
Raihan 	Yeah! I won't lose next time!Looks like we've got another strong Trainer on our hands, huh, <player>?
(The player strikes a confident pose) 	(The player strikes a confident pose)
==Trivia==
* The center foe in Challenge Pasio's Trainers has the same Trainer class and Pokémon as the center foe in , 's debut event.
==In other languages==
==Notes==
==Related articles==
Category:Time trial events
de:Ich bin bestimmt viel besser!
ja:つよくてすごいのです!
zh:又強又厲害！