Threads of Strength

Threads of Strength (Japanese: 紡がれる最強の物語 The Strongest Story Ever Told) was a story event in . It was focused on the sync pairs and .
==First run==
The event first ran from August 30 to October 3, 2022. The "Sygna Suit Cynthia Master Fair Scout" gave players an increased chance of recruiting Sygna Suit Cynthia (Aura) & Lucario for the duration of the event, and the "Sygna Suit Red Master Fair Scout" gave players an increased chance of recruiting Sygna Suit Red (Thunderbolt) & Pikachu starting on September 1, 2022, and lasting until the end of the event.
In this run, players could earn Event Vouchers V 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 vouchers were automatically exchanged with coins once the event was finished.
The player could battle using Sygna Suit Cynthia (Aura) & Lucario or Sygna Suit Red (Thunderbolt) & Pikachu to obtain +0.6× bonus vouchers; , , or /Croconaw/Feraligatr to obtain +0.4× bonus vouchers; and , , , , or any unlisted - or sync pairs to obtain +0.2× bonus vouchers.
This run 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.
==Second run==
The event reran from September 6 to 22, 2024 as a part of the Five-Year Anniversary Rerun Event. This run only contained the story areas; the vouchers and battle areas did not return. In addition, no missions were available, and no medals could be earned.
==Plot==
==Area info==
Area name 	Unlock condition 	Unlock condition 	Completion rewards 	Completion rewards
Area name 	First run 	Second run 	First run 	Second run
Aura of the Mightiest	Available from start 	Available from start 	Gems ×10Preparing for Battle 	Gems ×10Preparing for Battle
Preparing for Battle 	Complete Aura of the Mightiest 	Complete Aura of the Mightiest	Gems ×10Challenge the Rocket Grunts: Part 1 	Gems ×10Red and Cynthia
Red and Cynthia 	Complete Challenge the Rocket Grunts: Part 1	Complete Preparing for Battle 	Gems ×10Challenge the Rocket Grunts: Part 2 	Gems ×10The Admired Hero
The Admired Hero 	Complete Challenge the Rocket Grunts: Part 2	Complete Red and Cynthia 	Gems ×10Challenge the Rocket Grunts: Part 3 	Gems ×10The Stage Is Ready...
The Stage is Ready...	Complete Challenge the Rocket Grunts: Part 3	Complete The Admired Hero 	Gems ×10Challenge the Rocket Grunts: Part 4Daily Extreme Battle 1Battle Challenge! Round 1	Gems ×10
==Battles==
===August 30 to October 3, 2022===
Name 	Difficulty	Trainers	Trainers	Trainers	Pokémon 	Pokémon 	Pokémon 	Stamina	First-Time Rewards 	Completion Rewards 	Battle Rewards
Name 	Difficulty	Trainers	Trainers	Trainers	Left 	Middle 	Right 	Stamina	First-Time Rewards 	Completion Rewards 	Battle Rewards
Challenge the Rocket Grunts: Part 1	Normal 	 	 	 	Weakness:	Weakness:	Weakness:	10 	Gems ×30Red and Cynthia 	200 coinsEvent Voucher V ×7 	Event Voucher V ×1-2
Challenge the Rocket Grunts: Part 2	Hard 	 	 	 	Weakness:	Weakness:	Weakness:	15 	Gems ×30The Admired Hero 	600 coinsEvent Voucher V ×14 	Event Voucher V ×1-3
Challenge the Rocket Grunts: Part 3	Very Hard 	 	 	 	Weakness:	Weakness:	Weakness:	15 	Gems ×30The Stage is Ready... 	600 coinsEvent Voucher V ×16 	Event Voucher V ×1-3
Challenge the Rocket Grunts: Part 4	Super Hard	 	 	 	Weakness:	Weakness:	Weakness:	20 	Gems ×30 	1,500 coinsEvent Voucher V ×25 	Event Voucher V ×1-4
Daily Extreme Battle 1 	Ultra Hard	 	 	 	Weakness:	Weakness:	Weakness:	30 	Gems ×30 	2,000 coinsEvent Voucher V ×100	None
Battle Challenge! Round 1 	Super Hard	 	 	 	Weakness:	Weakness:	Weakness:	— 	Gems ×1003★ Tech Move CandyBattle Challenge! Round 2	None 	None
Battle Challenge! Round 2 	Ultra Hard	 	 	 	Weakness:	Weakness:	Weakness:	— 	Gems ×1004★ Strike Move Candy 	None 	None
==Event missions==
===August 30 to October 3, 2022===
==Shop==
===August 30 to October 3, 2022===
==Gallery==
 	 	 	 	
Event banner 	Event banner 	Event banner 	Event banner 	
 	 	 	 	
Medal1★ Threads of Strength	Medal2★ Threads of Strength	Medal3★ Threads of Strength	MedalStrongest of the Strong	Title screen artwork(August 28 to October 3, 2022)
==Music==
Situation 	Song key 	Song name 	Arrangement
In menu 	No. 00004 	Adventure Awaits! 	Unknown
During battle(Challenge the Rocket Grunts, Daily Extreme Battle 1) 	No. 01016 	Battle! (Team Rocket)(Pokémon Masters EX Version) 	Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
During battle(Battle Challenge) 	No. 02009 	Battle! (Johto Trainer)(Pokémon Masters EX Version) 	Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
Aura of the MightiestWhile Red is battling Ethan 	No. 01001 	Battle! (Red)(Pokémon Masters EX Version) 	Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
Aura of the MightiestAfter Red defeats EthanPreparing for BattleWhile Red is training in the forestRed and CynthiaFrom start, and after Cynthia leaves the labThe Admired HeroFrom startThe Stage is Ready...After the Team Rocket Grunts are defeated	No. 00008 	Out for a Stroll 	Unknown
Preparing for BattleFrom start 	No. 00007 	Fun with Friends 	Unknown
Preparing for BattleWhile the Team Rocket Grunts plot in the caveThe Stage is Ready...When Cynthia and Red prepare to battle 	No. 00014 	Lurking Threat 	Unknown
Red and CynthiaWhen Professor Oak greets Cynthia 	No. 01025 	Professor Oak's Laboratory(Pokémon Masters EX Version) 	Unknown
Red and CynthiaWhen Professor Oak and Cynthia talk about Red 	— 	Trainers' Eyes Meet (Serious) 	Unknown
The Admired HeroWhen the camper explains why his Ditto transforms into Red 	No. 00013 	A Somber Moment 	Unknown
The Admired HeroWhen the Team Rocket Grunts arrive at the forestThe Stage is Ready...From start 	No. 02017 	Trainers' Eyes Meet (Team Rocket)(Pokémon Masters EX Version) 	Unknown
The Admired HeroWhen Cynthia assists Red 	No. 04001 	Battle! (Cynthia)(Pokémon Masters EX Version) 	Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
The Stage is Ready...While Red and Cynthia battle 	No. 00028 	Pasio Victory Road 	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
 	Isn't this exciting?!
Cynthia	When the opportunity to throw myself into battle against a fierce opponent presents itself...I feel happiness swell up from the bottom of my heart.I'm sure you understand, don't you?
Red 	... ... ...
* Aura of the Mightiest
Name 	Text
(Mountains; Cynthia is facing her Lucario, wearing her aura sygna suit) 	(Mountains; Cynthia is facing her Lucario, wearing her aura sygna suit)
Cynthia 	Calm your heart and focus your mind...
(Cynthia focuses on Lucario) 	(Cynthia focuses on Lucario)
Cynthia 	Sense your opponent's presence, and predict their movements...
(Lucario turns away from Cynthia, and Cynthia walks up beside it) 	(Lucario turns away from Cynthia, and Cynthia walks up beside it)
Cynthia 	Are you sensing a strong aura?
(Lucario cries out) 	(Lucario cries out)
Cynthia 	I may not be able to sense auras like you...but even I can feel this strong presence.If it's someone with a presence this powerful...it must be our opponent for the upcoming event—Red!
(Field; Ethan and Typhlosion are battling Red and Pikachu; Red is wearing his thunderbolt sygna suit)	(Field; Ethan and Typhlosion are battling Red and Pikachu; Red is wearing his thunderbolt sygna suit)
Ethan 	I-I admit defeat...Darn, I really thought I was going to win today.
Red 	... ... ...
(Red notices something, turns around, and grunts) 	(Red notices something, turns around, and grunts)
* Preparing for Battle
Name 	Text
(City; Cynthia and Lucario approach a Street Thug and a female Ace Trainer who are chatting)	(City; Cynthia and Lucario approach a Street Thug and a female Ace Trainer who are chatting)
Street Thug 	I heard Red drove away the Team Rocket grunts who were causing trouble in town!
Ace Trainer 	I heard that, too!As long as Red is around, Team Rocket will be kept in check!
Cynthia 	Under normal conditions, defeating Red would be very difficult.I need to learn more about him.
(Cynthia and Lucario walk away; the Ace Trainer notices them) 	(Cynthia and Lucario walk away; the Ace Trainer notices them)
Ace Trainer 	Is that...
Street Thug 	Isn't that Cynthia? The one who'll be battling Red at the Pasio Festival?
Ace Trainer 	Yeah! I can't wait for the festival to start!
(Red and Pikachu are training in a clearing in the forest; Blue approaches them) 	(Red and Pikachu are training in a clearing in the forest; Blue approaches them)
Blue 	Yo!It's been a while since I've seen you train this seriously.Do you think the Sinnoh Champion is that powerful of an opponent?
(Red doesn't react) 	(Red doesn't react)
Blue 	I know how you are...Even if this is just a match for the festival, you're still gonna go for the win.I'll be looking forward to your match against the Sinnoh Champion.
(Blue turns to leave) 	(Blue turns to leave)
Blue 	Just remember...It looks like I won't have the chance this time, but the next time we battle, I'LL be the one to defeat YOU.And the same goes for Cynthia, too.Anyway, break a leg!
(Blue leaves; transition to a group of Team Rocket Grunts in a cave) 	(Blue leaves; transition to a group of Team Rocket Grunts in a cave)
Team Rocket Grunt (1) 	That meddling Red! He's ruined our plans again!
Team Rocket Grunt (2) 	One day, we'll show him.
Team Rocket Grunt (3) 	Speaking of Red, there's a rumor going around...
(Fade to black; fade back in on the first grunt) 	(Fade to black; fade back in on the first grunt)
Team Rocket Grunt (1) 	Now that's something we can use...
* Red and Cynthia
Name 	Text
(Laboratory; Professor Oak is talking to Kris, Lucas, and Hop; Cynthia arrives) 	(Laboratory; Professor Oak is talking to Kris, Lucas, and Hop; Cynthia arrives)
Professor Oak 	Oh, it's you! Thanks for coming.
Lucas 	Cynthia!
Cynthia 	Oh? Were you all visiting the professor as well?
Kris 	Yeah! We all get together like this once in a while.We're studying together under Professor Oak!
Hop 	We were just sharing our thoughts on a recent discovery!
Cynthia 	You're so kind to young Trainers. Professor Rowan is the same.
Professor Oak 	They are the future, after all.Now then, what was it you wanted to talk about?
Cynthia 	Well, I was hoping you could tell me about Red...
Professor Oak 	Red?Oh yes, I heard the two of you will be battling against each other soon.
Kris 	We'll be over there if you need us.
Hop 	Yeah.
(Kris, Hop, and Lucas walk a short distance away) 	(Kris, Hop, and Lucas walk a short distance away)
Cynthia 	I heard that you were the one who gave Red his Pokédex and sent him on his adventure.
Professor Oak 	He traveled with his Pokémon and grew even more than I could imagine.
(Flashback to Red in his normal outfit) 	(Flashback to Red in his normal outfit)
Professor Oak 	Red doesn't speak much, but he more than makes up for it through his actions.His passion for battle burns brighter than anyone else's. You can see it in his eyes.
(Back to present) 	(Back to present)
Professor Oak 	I think the two of you might be quite similar in some ways.Not just in your passion for battles...but also in the way you trust and cherish Pokémon.Professor Rowan always told me that you're one of his brightest students.
Cynthia 	Professor Rowan said that?
Professor Oak 	Red is never satisfied with how strong he is.He's always looking for new ways to grow as a Trainer and bring out the potential of his Pokémon.
Cynthia 	I'm starting to understand the kind of Trainer Red is.Thank you. This has been very helpful.I apologize for showing up unannounced. I'll be on my way now.
(Cynthia turns to leave) 	(Cynthia turns to leave)
Lucas 	Cynthia! Are you heading out to go train? Could we help you?
(Lucas, Kris, and Hop approach Cynthia) 	(Lucas, Kris, and Hop approach Cynthia)
Hop 	Tell us what to do! We want to help!
(Transition to Lucas, Kris, Hop, Cynthia, and Lucario in the forest) 	(Transition to Lucas, Kris, Hop, Cynthia, and Lucario in the forest)
Kris 	Everyone's looking forward to the match between you and Red!
Lucas 	And not just that—I heard the rest of the event is going to be spectacular, too!The whole island is talking about the Pasio Festival!
Hop 	The festival is drawing everyone's attention. Looks like Lear's plan was a success!
Cynthia 	I'm glad that my match has everyone on Pasio so excited.A battle against Red... I won't lose!
Lucas 	Wow, Cynthia's so fierce!
Hop 	A Champion's fighting spirit is something else!
??? 	Wow! You really are friends with Red!
(The group turns around to see Red, wearing his normal sygna suit, with a Camper, a Youngster, and a Lass)	(The group turns around to see Red, wearing his normal sygna suit, with a Camper, a Youngster, and a Lass)
Cynthia 	Red?
* The Admired Hero
Name 	Text
(Cynthia, Kris, Lucas, and Hop approach Red, the Camper, the Youngster, and the Lass;the Lass notices Cynthia, making Red and the Camper turn around, and Cynthia waves)	(Cynthia, Kris, Lucas, and Hop approach Red, the Camper, the Youngster, and the Lass;the Lass notices Cynthia, making Red and the Camper turn around, and Cynthia waves)
Lass 	Cynthia! I'll be cheering for you during your battle against Red!
Cynthia 	Thank you.Is that person over there...
(Red doesn't react; the Youngster walks up beside him) 	(Red doesn't react; the Youngster walks up beside him)
Youngster 	Yeah, it's Red!It turns out this guy is friends with Red!
(The Camper looks nervous) 	(The Camper looks nervous)
Camper 	Um, yeah...
Cynthia 	It appears so.
Youngster 	Oh, look at the time! I gotta go!
Lass 	Good luck to both of you at the Pasio Festival!
(The Lass and Youngster leave; Cynthia and the Camper wave goodbye) 	(The Lass and Youngster leave; Cynthia and the Camper wave goodbye)
Cynthia 	Why are you lying about being Red's friend?
(The Camper turns around nervously) 	(The Camper turns around nervously)
Camper 	L-lying?
(Cynthia just looks at him) 	(Cynthia just looks at him)
Camper 	That's amazing. You saw right through us with just a quick glance.
("Red" turns back into a Ditto) 	("Red" turns back into a Ditto)
Camper 	I once saw Red take down Team Rocket.He was so strong and cool. I wanted to be just like him.My friends and I got so excited talking about Red that I just sort of blurted out that I was his friend.Once I said that, I couldn't just take it back, so I had Ditto transform to fake it.
(Ditto cries out) 	(Ditto cries out)
Camper 	I'm sorry I lied!
Cynthia 	It's admirable that you want to be strong like Red, but lying isn't OK.Lying will only run you into a corner, like what happened to you today.Also, I'm not the one you should be apologizing to...Right?
Camper 	R-right!I need to tell everyone the truth!
(The Camper and Ditto walk away) 	(The Camper and Ditto walk away)
Kris 	He couldn't help fudging the truth a little to impress his friends, huh...
Hop 	I get it, though. I really admire Champions, too!
(Lucas laughs; Cynthia notices Lucario is sensing something) 	(Lucas laughs; Cynthia notices Lucario is sensing something)
Cynthia 	What's wrong? Are you sensing a strong aura like Red's again?Or do you sense a bad presence?
(Lucario cries out; transition to another part of the forest, where the Team Rocket Grunts have captured the Lass and the Youngster) 	(Lucario cries out; transition to another part of the forest, where the Team Rocket Grunts have captured the Lass and the Youngster)
Lass 	Waaaaaah!
Youngster 	Hey! Cut it out!
Camper 	Ugh...
Team Rocket Grunt 	So, you're a friend of Red's?If we take you hostage, Red won't be able to lay a finger on us.
Camper 	C-Cynthia was right...This is all because of my stupid lie...
Team Rocket Grunt 	What are you mumbling about?Shut your mouth and sit still!
(The grunt sends out a Raticate) 	(The grunt sends out a Raticate)
Camper 	H-help...
(Raticate attacks) 	(Raticate attacks)
Camper 	Help us, Red!
(An electric shock stops Raticate's attack, and Red appears) 	(An electric shock stops Raticate's attack, and Red appears)
Team Rocket Grunt 	R-Red?!You showed up sooner than expected.But not even you can battle while protecting this many people on your own!
??? 	Who said he was on his own?
(Cynthia appears, and her Lucario gets the Lass and Youngster away from the other two grunts) 	(Cynthia appears, and her Lucario gets the Lass and Youngster away from the other two grunts)
Team Rocket Grunt 	Y-you're...the Sinnoh Champion, Cynthia!
Cynthia 	Now, shall we save your friend, Red?
(Red nods) 	(Red nods)
* The Stage Is Ready...
Name 	Text
(Red and Cynthia's Pokémon knock out the Team Rocket Grunts' Pokémon) 	(Red and Cynthia's Pokémon knock out the Team Rocket Grunts' Pokémon)
Team Rocket Grunt (1) 	Gwah!
Team Rocket Grunt (2) 	Y-you foiled our plans once again!
Team Rocket Grunt (1) 	One day... One day! We'll teach both of you a lesson!
(The grunts run away) 	(The grunts run away)
Camper 	That was amazing!Red! Cynthia! Thank you both for saving—
Kris 	Whoa, wait a sec...
(Cynthia and Red are staring each other down while the Camper, the Youngster, the Lass, Kris, Hop, and Lucas watch) 	(Cynthia and Red are staring each other down while the Camper, the Youngster, the Lass, Kris, Hop, and Lucas watch)
Cynthia 	You're even stronger than I imagined.
(Red grunts) 	(Red grunts)
Lucas 	Seriously, you two?
Kris 	They're preparing an entire festival for you to battle! There's no reason for you to battle here!
Cynthia 	Yes, I understand that.But in this moment, we're both feeling the burning desire to battle.There's no stopping what our hearts desire!Let's see who the stronger Trainer is, Red...Right here, right now!
(Red grunts, and he and Cynthia begin to battle) 	(Red grunts, and he and Cynthia begin to battle)
Cynthia 	I won't let this end yet! This battle is too fun to end this easily!
(Red smiles; Lucas, Hop, and Cynthia cheer as Professor Oak walks up) 	(Red smiles; Lucas, Hop, and Cynthia cheer as Professor Oak walks up)
Professor Oak 	I came to see how her training was going, but it looks like she's already battling Red!
Kris 	Professor Oak!
(Pikachu chases after Lucario) 	(Pikachu chases after Lucario)
Lucas 	I've never seen such an intense battle!
Hop 	The world of Pokémon battles is larger than I imagined...
Kris 	You're right. I wonder how far it goes.
Professor Oak 	Pokémon...Mysterious creatures that can fit in the palm of your hand...As Trainers and Pokémon come together, a story is woven.There are as many tales as there are people and Pokémon.And if you consider the different combinations of people and Pokémon, the possibilities are—
(A sync stone glows) 	(A sync stone glows)
Lucas 	Whoa!
Cynthia 	Lucario!
Red 	Pikachu!
(Lucario and Pikachu collide, and Mew twirls across the sky; fade to white) 	(Lucario and Pikachu collide, and Mew twirls across the sky; fade to white)
With all these combinations of people and Pokémon...and all the sync pairs that can form teams with each other...this world will always be expanding with unlimited potential!	With all these combinations of people and Pokémon...and all the sync pairs that can form teams with each other...this world will always be expanding with unlimited potential!
==Trivia==
* This event's English title may be a play on the word "threads", which can refer either to clothes or to a theme running throughout a situation or piece of writing.
* This is one of only two story events in which the player can battle a villainous team other than Team Break, the other event being A Golden Future.
==In other languages==
==See also==
Category:Story events