Winter Wishes

Winter Wishes (Japanese: 変わらない冬のできごと Unchanging Winter Event) was a story event in . It was focused on the sync pairs and . It also marked the debut of as an NPC.
During this event, players could earn Festive Candles and Frosty Snow Globes from battles that could be redeemed in the . All battles could be challenged an unlimited number of times except Daily Extreme Battle 1, which could only be challenged once per day. Extra items were automatically exchanged with coins once the event was finished.
This event featured the Battle Challenge, where players were challenged to defeat a team of strong opponents. Players could complete event missions by clearing these areas with teams using various theme skills, earning s and other rewards.
In addition, players could earn a medal for completing all the story areas in the event.
==First run==
The event first ran from December 16, 2021 to January 1, 2022. The "Leon Seasonal Scout" gave players an increased chance of recruiting for the duration of the event, and the "Nessa Seasonal Scout" gave an increased chance of recruiting starting on December 18, 2021 and lasting until the end of the event.
Players had a chance to obtain access to the special area Ultimate Decoration Collection when completing one of the Decoration Hunting areas or Daily Extreme Battle 1; this area could only be played once before it had to be unlocked again.
The player could battle using Leon (Holiday 2021) & Calyrex or Nessa (Holiday 2021) & Eiscue to obtain +0.6× bonus items; , , , or to obtain +0.4× bonus items; and any unlisted sync pair to obtain +0.2× bonus items.
==Second run==
The event reran from December 19, 2022 to January 5, 2023. The "Super Spotlight Seasonal Scout" gave players an increased chance of recruiting Leon (Holiday 2021) & Calyrex, Nessa (Holiday 2021) & Eiscue, Skyla (Holiday 2020) & Togekiss, Erika (Holiday 2020) & Comfey, Rosa (Holiday 2019) & Delibird, and Siebold (Holiday 2019) & Octillery for the duration of the event.
The player could battle using Leon (Holiday 2021) & Calyrex or Nessa (Holiday 2021) & Eiscue to obtain +0.6× bonus items; Skyla (Holiday 2020) & Togekiss, Erika (Holiday 2020) & Comfey, Rosa (Holiday 2019) & Delibird, Siebold (Holiday 2019) & Octillery, , or to obtain +0.4× bonus items; and any unlisted Ice-type sync pair to obtain +0.2× bonus items.
==Plot==
==Battles==
===Single player===
Name 	Difficulty	Trainer 	Pokémon 	Pokémon 	Pokémon 	Stamina	First-Time Rewards 	Completion Rewards 	Battle Rewards
Name 	Difficulty	Trainer 	Left 	Middle 	Right 	Stamina	First-Time Rewards 	Completion Rewards 	Battle Rewards
Decoration Hunting: Part 1 	Normal 	Melanie 	Weakness:	Weakness:	Weakness:	10 	Gems ×30 	200 coinsFestive Candle / 	None
Decoration Hunting: Part 2 	Hard 	Melanie 	Weakness:	Weakness:	Weakness:	15 	Gems ×30 	600 coinsFestive Candle / Frosty Snow Globe / 	Festive Candle ×1-3
Decoration Hunting: Part 3 	Very Hard 	Melanie 	Weakness:	Weakness:	Weakness:	15 	Gems ×30 	600 coinsFestive Candle / Frosty Snow Globe / 	Festive Candle ×1-4
Decoration Hunting: Part 4 	Super Hard	Melanie 	Weakness:	Weakness:	Weakness:	20 	Gems ×30 	1,500 coinsFestive Candle / Frosty Snow Globe / 	Festive Candle ×1-5
Daily Extreme Battle 1 	Ultra Hard	Melanie 	Weakness:	Weakness:	Weakness:	30 	Gems ×30 	2,000 coinsFestive Candle / Frosty Snow Globe ×45	None
Ultimate Decoration Collection	— 	Martha 	Weakness:	Weakness:	Weakness:	— 	Gems ×30 	Festive Candle ×36Frosty Snow Globe ×10 	None
Battle Challenge! Round 1 	Super Hard	(Holiday 2020)	Weakness:	Weakness:	Weakness:	— 	Gems ×100First run:3★ Strike Move CandyRerun:3★ Tech Move Candy 	None 	None
Battle Challenge! Round 2 	Ultra Hard	(Holiday 2020)	Weakness:	Weakness:	Weakness:	— 	Gems ×100First run:4★ Strike Move CandyRerun:4★ Support Move Candy	None 	None
==Shop==
===December 16, 2021 to January 1, 2022===
Item given 	Item given	Item received 	Max exchanges
Frosty Snow Globe ×300	→ 	Strike Move Candy Coin 	1
Frosty Snow Globe ×300	→ 	Support Move Candy Coin 	1
Frosty Snow Globe ×200	→ 	4★ Tech Move Candy 	1
Frosty Snow Globe ×100	→ 	3★ Tech Move Candy 	1
Frosty Snow Globe ×60 	→ 	3-Pack Great Drink ++ Set ×50 	2
Frosty Snow Globe ×50 	→ 	Ice Codex, Vol. 1 ×10 	4
Frosty Snow Globe ×30 	→ 	Skill Sphere ×10 	10
Festive Candle ×200 	→ 	5★ Scout Ticket 	8
Festive Candle ×200 	→ 	4★ Power-Up 	3
Festive Candle ×100 	→ 	3★ Power-Up 	3
Festive Candle ×80 	→ 	Skip Ticket ×10 	10
Festive Candle ×60 	→ 	Co-op Sync Orb ×200 	10
Festive Candle ×50 	→ 	Sync Orb (Leon (Holiday 2021) & Calyrex) ×50	3
Festive Candle ×50 	→ 	Sync Orb (Nessa (Holiday 2021) & Eiscue) ×50	3
Festive Candle ×40 	→ 	Ice Tome, Vol. 1 ×10 	6
Festive Candle ×90 	→ 	3-Pack Drink ++ Set ×50 	2
Festive Candle ×80 	→ 	3-Pack Ultra Drink + Set ×50 	2
Festive Candle ×70 	→ 	3-Pack Great Drink + Set ×80 	3
Festive Candle ×50 	→ 	3-Pack Drink + Set ×100 	3
Festive Candle ×30 	→ 	Elite Four Notes 	10
Festive Candle ×30 	→ 	Gym Leader Notes ×10 	3
Festive Candle ×30 	→ 	3★ Level-Up Manual ×10 	5
Festive Candle ×60 	→ 	Frosty Snow Globe ×10 	Unlimited
Frosty Snow Globe ×300	→ 	3★ Power-Up 	Unlimited
Frosty Snow Globe ×10 	→ 	3★ Level-Up Manual ×3 	Unlimited
Festive Candle ×30 	→ 	3-Pack Ultra Drink Set ×10 	Unlimited
===December 19, 2022 to January 5, 2023===
Item given 	Item given	Item received 	Max exchanges
Frosty Snow Globe ×300	→ 	Strike Move Candy Coin 	1
Frosty Snow Globe ×300	→ 	Support Move Candy Coin 	1
Frosty Snow Globe ×200	→ 	4★ Strike Move Candy 	1
Frosty Snow Globe ×100	→ 	3★ Support Move Candy 	1
Festive Candle ×200 	→ 	5★ Scout Ticket 	8
Festive Candle ×200 	→ 	4★ Power-Up 	3
Festive Candle ×100 	→ 	3★ Power-Up 	3
Frosty Snow Globe ×30 	→ 	Skill Sphere ×10 	10
Festive Candle ×60 	→ 	Co-op Sync Orb ×200 	10
Frosty Snow Globe ×60 	→ 	3-Pack Great Drink ++ Set ×50	2
Frosty Snow Globe ×50 	→ 	Ice Codex, Vol. 1 ×10 	10
Festive Candle ×40 	→ 	Ice Tome, Vol. 1 ×10 	10
Festive Candle ×80 	→ 	3-Pack Drink ++ Set ×50 	2
Festive Candle ×70 	→ 	3-Pack Ultra Drink + Set ×50 	2
Festive Candle ×60 	→ 	3-Pack Great Drink + Set ×70 	3
Festive Candle ×50 	→ 	3-Pack Drink + Set ×100 	3
Festive Candle ×30 	→ 	Elite Four Notes ×10 	10
Festive Candle ×30 	→ 	Gym Leader Notes ×10 	3
Festive Candle ×30 	→ 	3★ Level-Up Manual ×10 	5
Festive Candle ×30 	→ 	Skip Ticket ×10 	10
Festive Candle ×60 	→ 	Frosty Snow Globe ×10 	Unlimited
Frosty Snow Globe ×300	→ 	3★ Power-Up 	Unlimited
Frosty Snow Globe ×10 	→ 	3★ Level-Up Manual ×3 	Unlimited
Festive Candle ×30 	→ 	3-Pack Ultra Drink Set ×10 	Unlimited
Festive Candle ×30 	→ 	3-Pack Great Drink Set ×20 	Unlimited
==Gallery==
 	 	 	 	 		
Event banner 	Event banner 	Event banner 	Event banner 	 		
 	 	 	 	 		
Medal1★ Winter Wishes	Medal2★ Winter Wishes	Medal3★ Winter Wishes	MedalFestive Friendship	Commemorative postcard artwork		
==Script==
* Pokémon Center
Name 	Text
 	It's winter soiree time!
Nessa	This year, it's our job to deliver everyone's presents!
Leon 	I have to live up to my nickname, the unbeatable Leon, and make sure everything is delivered perfectly!
Nessa	What kind of present would you like, Leon?
Leon 	Hm... What I want the most is to see everyone with champion smiles on their faces!
* 'Tis the Season!
Name 	Text
(Pokémon Center)	(Pokémon Center)
Leon 	<player>! It's almost time for the winter soiree!I hope you're excited! This year, we'll make sure everyone's presents get delivered properly.
Nessa 	I'm known to lose myself in my work, but that aside...Leon, haven't you been overworking yourself lately?You do know that you could enjoy these events every so often instead of helping out, right?
Leon 	Nonsense! As long as there are people expecting my appearance, it's my job to be there for them!
Nessa 	I suppose so. But we haven't had the chance to hang out with Sonia lately, either...Of course, part of that's because she's so busy with all her research.But...I'm just a little worried about that.
* A Lonely Winter
Name 	Text
(Trainers gather in the town) 	(Trainers gather in the town)
Sonia 	Oh, wow! Look at all that snow! Isn't it perfect for the winter soiree?The Trainers and Pokémon here sure have been in high spirits today!What about you, Sonia?: Oh, me? I've been looking forward to today, too!You look pretty happy too, Sonia!: Oh, you can tell? Actually, I was really looking forward to today.You may already know this, but Leon and I are childhood friends. We also met Nessa during our Gym Challenge.We all traveled around Galar at the same time, so it's like we grew up together, really.But we've all been too busy to hang out lately...So I'm looking forward to seeing them today!I was so excited that I left work earlier than usual!
Lear 	OK! I believe we're ready!Let the winter soiree begin!Rejoice in the festivities and Pokémon battles!As for the presents, these sync pairs will be delivering our gifts this year!
(Siebold introduces Erika, Leon, Nessa, Skyla, and Rosa in their winter costumes)	(Siebold introduces Erika, Leon, Nessa, Skyla, and Rosa in their winter costumes)
Leon 	Delivering gifts to everyone on this large island is an important job!I'll be sure to deliver everything safely and bring a smile to everyone's faces!I hope you're all looking forward to it!
Sonia 	Wait, what? I didn't hear about this!
Leon 	Hm? What do you mean?
Sonia 	I didn't know you two were going to be delivering presents for the winter soiree!
Nessa 	Didn't you get the message on your Poryphone?Or maybe you were so engrossed in your research that you didn't have time to read it?
Sonia 	Oh! Actually, now that you say that...
Nessa 	That's exactly what happened, huh.
Leon 	And we didn't have enough time to tell you in person, either...
Sonia 	I suppose that can't be helped.We're all working so hard to make our dreams come true, after all.It's a good thing to be busy with work, especially if it's something you like!I guess it just didn't work out this time.
Nessa 	Sonia...
Leon 	What's wrong, Calyrex? Did you want to get started on delivering presents already?
Nessa 	Yeah, I suppose we should get a move on! See you later, OK, Sonia?
Sonia 	Yeah! Be careful out there!
(Leon and Nessa leave) 	(Leon and Nessa leave)
Sonia 	*sigh* <player>... Looks like I haven't got any plans today after all.And you know what? There's loads of work to get done, so maybe I should just go home already—Whoa! What's up with you all of a sudden, Yamper? Do you wanna play?You're loving the snow, huh. Why don't we go for a nice walk, then?
* Nessa's Memories
Name 	Text
(Sonia and the player in town at night) 	(Sonia and the player in town at night)
??? 	Sonia.
(Nessa appears) 	(Nessa appears)
Sonia 	Nessa? I thought you were still out delivering all those presents.
Nessa 	Yup, I'm still working on that. But don't forget that you get a present, too!
Sonia 	Wow, thanks! Good luck on delivering the rest of them!
Nessa 	Say...do you have any plans after this?
Sonia 	Me? Well, I've still got a lot of research to do, so I was thinking of calling it a day...
Nessa 	I thought you might say that. But I was really hoping to hang out with you and Leon today.
Sonia 	I...I'd like to do that, too!But since you're both busy today, I figured it'd be best not to get in the way...To tell you the truth, I actually am feeling kind of lonely... Because it feels like we all keep drifting further apart.
Nessa 	Um... Actually, I've got a little something for you, too.
Sonia 	Oh, wow! Is this what I think it is?
Nessa 	You remember these Lumiose Galettes?
Sonia 	Of course I do!Every time I lost at Motostoke Gym, we'd head over to the Battle Café, and I'd ask you and Leon for advice!We really ate a lot of these, come to think of it!
Nessa 	I was hoping we could share this one at the winter soiree! With Leon too, of course!Also, we still haven't celebrated you becoming a professor yet!As your best friend, you've got to let me do at least that much, right?
Sonia 	Nessa...Thanks! Let's eat it together, then!By the way...what happened to your partner, Eiscue?
Nessa 	Oh, he's over there.
(Eiscue fishing by the river) 	(Eiscue fishing by the river)
Nessa 	Heeey! We're leaving soon, OK?
Sonia 	Um... Was Eiscue just fishing with the hair on his head?
Nessa 	Uh-huh. Once he starts, he won't budge from that spot, so I figured I'd come talk to you for a bit.
Sonia 	It's so silly, because there aren't any wild Pokémon to fish for here on Pasio!
Nessa 	I told him that myself, but he's so stubborn...
Sonia 	Really, you're the one saying that, now? Didn't you do the exact same thing before, too?
Nessa 	Yeah, I remember that! I kept trying to fish in a spot you told me didn't have any Pokémon!And in the end, I didn't get a single bite. I guess I should've listened to a future Pokémon Professor, huh.Y'know...to be honest, I've been worried about some things, too.I decided that I was going to be equally invested in both modeling and being a Pokémon Trainer.But in the Galar Gym Challenge, my Gym is the second that challengers visit...which means I'm still not as strong as I'd hoped.I still can't seem to beat Leon...and I have to admit, I felt some pressure when I heard you'd already became a Pokémon Professor!
Sonia 	I see...
Nessa 	But right now on Pasio, I'm getting exposure to all sorts of Trainers and experiences!There's other models like Elesa...and Lana likes fishing, too, so we get along quite well.
Sonia 	I totally get that! There's a lot of veteran Pokémon Professors here on Pasio, too!Ever since I got here, I feel like I'm getting back in the groove for battling again!
Nessa 	Oh, really? In that case, I'd love to challenge you to a match as well.Especially with my new partner!
Sonia 	Sure! Once things calm down a bit more, let's have ourselves a nice battle!
(Nessa leaves, Sawyer appears in the distance)	(Nessa leaves, Sawyer appears in the distance)
Sawyer 	Hm... Where on Pasio has Leon gone to deliver those presents?I hope I can find him so I can give him these extra deliveries!
* Champion Responsibility
Name 	Text
(Leon delivers a present to a Youngster, the Youngster leaves)	(Leon delivers a present to a Youngster, the Youngster leaves)
Leon 	Come on, Calyrex! No time to rest—let's deliver the next present!You all right there, mate?I guess we are overdue for a break with how fast we were going.Why don't we head back to where everyone else is?
??? 	There you are!
(Sawyer appears) 	(Sawyer appears)
Sawyer 	No wonder I couldn't find you!
Leon 	I thought I heard someone calling out for me!It's my job as Champion to make an appearance whenever I'm called!Hm? What's wrong, Calyrex? Excited about something?
Sawyer 	That's a fine crown you've got there. Perhaps one day the young master will also have one, too...Hm? Wha—Bwah?!
(Calyrex possesses Sawyer) 	(Calyrex possesses Sawyer)
Sawyer 	Mlerrrgh...
Leon 	A-are you OK, Sawyer?Calyrex? Did you do this?
Sawyer? 	Ah, yes. A sturdy body, just as I expected.I hope he doesn't mind that I make use of it for the time being.
Leon 	Is this voice...Calyrex?
Calyrex 	Verily. I must say that I am impressed at your composure in this situation... Though I suppose that's indeed why you are a Champion.I have borrowed this man's body in order to have a word with you in person...so to speak.Your strength is befitting of a king.However, I do see how such strength may perhaps become a burden to you.
Leon 	What do you mean?
Calyrex 	You always force yourself to live up to the expectations of those around you...and you busy yourself with fulfilling these obligations.This is a remarkable quality of yours—indeed, it is perhaps the reason why you've been a crowned Champion for as long as you have.However, the further you push yourself to greater heights, the harder others will struggle to keep up with you.
Leon 	... ... ...
Calyrex 	You should reflect on this...as once something precious has been lost, it may be too late to get it back.By isolating yourself, you may be making others lonely.It takes a significant amount of time and effort to regain what has once been lost.And remember, it is also possible that something lost may never return.
Leon 	Hm... I see your point.Thanks, Calyrex! You really have been looking out for us all this time, haven't you.It was never my intention to make anyone sad or lonely.But that said, I am a Champion.No matter what happens, that'll never change.So making time for the people important to me is also my duty as Champion!Not to worry. I was thinking of ways to make it work out, too.
Calyrex 	I did notice that you seemed to be in a hurry while delivering your presents.If that is so...Very well. I will do my best to support you in this endeavor.
(Calyrex stops possessing Sawyer) 	(Calyrex stops possessing Sawyer)
Sawyer 	Bwah?!Did I just nod off? Have I been working too much?Sorry 'bout that, Leon. But anyway, could you help us deliver these extra presents, too?I'll see you around.
(Sawyer leaves) 	(Sawyer leaves)
Leon 	OK. Time to show everyone how the unbeatable Leon gets the job done!
* Friends to the End
Name 	Text
(Erika, Skyla and various Trainers gather around a decorated tree in town)	(Erika, Skyla and various Trainers gather around a decorated tree in town)
(Various Trainers gather in the Battle Villa) 	(Various Trainers gather in the Battle Villa)
Bea 	Thank you for joining me today, Sonia. It's a bit embarrassing to eat sweets all by myself...
Sonia 	I don't think it's anything to be embarrassed about, but either way, glad I could help!I'm pretty sure most people just thought I roped you into joining me for some dessert, anyway!
Bea 	I suppose so!
Sonia 	... ... ...
Bea 	Um... If you don't mind me asking, are you thinking about Leon and Nessa?
Sonia 	Huh?! Um, no, it's nothing like that...
Bea 	Once they're done delivering presents, you have plans to meet up with them, right?Don't worry. This is just my intuition speaking, but I'm sure they'll make it in time.
Sonia 	Bea...
??? 	Sorry to keep you waiting, Sonia!
(Leon appears) 	(Leon appears)
Sonia 	L-Leon? You've finished delivering all those presents already?
Leon 	Yeah! Thanks to Calyrex pitching in to help, we've finished in record time!After all, today's a rare chance for all of us to be together!And...well, I've also got this for you.
Sonia 	Oh my gosh! A new lab coat?!
Leon 	I wasn't sure what to get you, but I figured this is something you'll definitely need!Sorry it's late, but congrats on your promotion to Pokémon Professor, Sonia!And also...thanks for always helping me out!
Sonia 	Whoa, what's all this about all of a sudden? You've never done anything like this before!
Leon 	I was thinking of waiting until things calmed down a bit for you, but the way things are going, that doesn't seem likely!So it ended up becoming a winter soiree gift instead, but...You really always helped me out, so I wanted to make sure I could give this to you in person!
Sonia 	Oh...thank you, Leon! This is so thoughtful.We've been busy and haven't been able to hang out lately, but I'm so glad nothing has changed!I...I was so worried!
(Gloria, Hop, and Nessa appear) 	(Gloria, Hop, and Nessa appear)
Nessa 	What, nothing for us?
Leon 	Of course I've got presents for you, too! Every Galar Trainer deserves a little something for the hard work you all do!
Nessa 	Why don't we grab a table and have ourselves a nice, long chat over some tea?We could reminisce about all of the unbeatable Leon's rookie mistakes from back when he was still a bright-eyed Gym Challenger!
==Trivia==
* In this event, takes over 's body to speak with , referencing the way it does the same thing to Peony in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
==In other languages==
==See also==
Category:Story events
de:Das Winterfest
ja:変わらない冬のできごと
zh:不變的冬日裡發生的事