Two Champions

Two Champions (Japanese: ふたりの王者 Two Monarchs) was a story event in . It was focused on the sync pairs and .
==First run==
The event first ran from December 26, 2019, to January 22, 2020. The "Lance Spotlight Poké Fair Scout" allowed players to recruit for the duration of the event, and the "Cynthia Spotlight Poké Fair Scout" allowed players to recruit starting on January 1, 2020, and lasting until the end of the event.
In this run, players could earn Vouchers L from co-op battles that could be redeemed in the . Extra vouchers were automatically exchanged with coins once the event was finished.
==Second run==
The event reran from May 25 to June 8, 2021. The "Super Spotlight Poké Fair Scout" allowed players to recruit , , Cynthia & Garchomp, and Lance & Dragonite for the duration of the event.
In this run, players could earn Event Vouchers G from single-player "Challenge Clair" battles that could be redeemed in the . All battles could be challenged an unlimited number of times except Challenge Clair: Part 4, 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 Cynthia & Garchomp or Lance & Dragonite to obtain +0.6× bonus vouchers; or /Servine/Serperior to obtain +0.4× bonus vouchers; and or to obtain +0.2× bonus vouchers.
Players would receive a for completing all the story areas in the event.
==Third run==
The event reran from September 2 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==
The meets on the streets of Pasio where many people are talking excitedly about the arrival of . They overhear a conversation between a and regarding who is the stronger Champion—Lance or . At that moment, Cynthia shows up and the Rising Star comes over to see her hero. The Scientist, adamant that Lance is stronger, declares that he can prove to them this fact. However, Cynthia defeats him in battle and the flustered Scientist leaves. Rosa then asks Cynthia about who is the stronger master. Though Cynthia is curious, she remains cool and nonchalant about being "the greatest".
The player and Rosa then find Lance and training at a beach. After a brief battle against some of Lance's fans, Rosa asks Lance who he believes is the greatest Dragon-type master. Unlike Clair's overconfident statement that she is in fact the strongest, Lance remains nonchalant about the question much like Cynthia.
The two Champions then bump into each other on the streets of Pasio, where they decide to battle. However, before they can, an challenges them to a battle with his own Dragon-type Pokémon. After defeat, the Ace Trainer exclaims that Lance and Cynthia should battle at the stadium up ahead.
At the stadium, the Champions are getting ready for a battle when they are again interrupted. This time, Clair and challenge them to a battle for the title of the greatest Dragon-type master. After defeating the pair, Lance and Cynthia note that they will need to delay their battle against each other as their Pokémon have over-exerted themselves already. The two then later promise to battle each other in the PML finals.
==Area info==
During the first two runs of this event, the first story area played automatically upon log-in and could not be replayed. It was not given a name until the third run.
Area name 	Unlock condition 	Unlock condition 	Completion rewards 	Completion rewards 	Completion rewards 	Completion rewards
Area name 	First and second runs 	Third run 	First run 	Second run 	Third run 	
Champions, Side by Side!	Plays automatically on log-in 	Available from start 	None 	None 	Gems ×10Abuzz about Champions	
Abuzz about Champions 	Available from start 	Complete Champions, Side by Side!	Gems ×10Cynthia's Eminence 	Gems ×10Cynthia's Eminence 	Gems ×10Cynthia's Perspective	
Cynthia's Perspective 	Complete Cynthia's Eminence 	Complete Abuzz about Champions 	Gems ×10Lance's Excellence 	Gems ×10Lance's Excellence 	Gems ×10Lance's Perspective 	
Lance's Perspective 	Complete Lance's Excellence 	Complete Cynthia's Perspective 	Gems ×10Battle of the Dragons! 	Gems ×10Battle of the Dragons! 	Gems ×10Surprise Entrance 	
Surprise Entrance 	Complete Battle of the Dragons! 	Complete Lance's Perspective 	Gems ×10Clash of the Dragon Masters! 	Gems ×10Clash of the Dragon Masters!	Gems ×10At Long Last... 	
At Long Last... 	Complete Clash of the Dragon Masters!	Complete Surprise Entrance 	Gems ×10Unite with Cynthia & Lance! Round 1	Gems ×10 	Gems ×10 	
==Battles==
===December 26, 2019 to January 22, 2020===
====Single-player====
Name 	Team	Trainer(s)	Trainer(s)	Trainer(s)	Pokémon 	Pokémon 	Pokémon 	First-Time Rewards
Name 	Team	Trainer(s)	Trainer(s)	Trainer(s)	Left 	Middle 	Right 	First-Time Rewards
Cynthia's Eminence 	 	Theo 	Theo 	Theo 	Weakness:	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	Gems ×30Cynthia's Perspective
Lance's Excellence 	 	Miley 	Miley 	Miley 	Weakness:	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	Gems ×30Lance's Perspective
Battle of the Dragons! 	 	Roger 	Roger 	Roger 	Weakness:	Weakness: ↓Weakness:	Weakness: ↓Weakness:	Gems ×30Surprise Entrance
Clash of the Dragon Masters! 	 	 	 	 	Weakness:	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	Gems ×30At Long Last...
Unite with Cynthia & Lance! Round 1	 	 	 	 	Weakness:	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	Gems ×30Unite with Cynthia & Lance! Round 2
Unite with Cynthia & Lance! Round 2	 	 	 	 	Weakness:	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	Gems ×30
====Co-op====
The exact amounts and types of items received as battle rewards is unknown, as this data was not displayed in-game.
Name 	Difficulty	Trainer	Pokémon 	Pokémon 	Pokémon 	First-Time Rewards 	Completion Rewards 	Battle Rewards
Name 	Difficulty	Trainer	Left 	Middle 	Right 	First-Time Rewards 	Completion Rewards 	Battle Rewards
Take Down Cynthia! 	Normal 	 	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	Gems ×30Take Down Lance! 	400 coinsVoucher L ×6 	Voucher L ×1Buff Blend ×1Tech Tonic ×1Aid Ade ×1Great Buff Blend ×1Great Tech Tonic ×1-2Great Aid Ade ×1Super Training Machine ×1-2
Take Down Lance! 	Hard 	 	Weakness: ↓Weakness:	Weakness: 	Weakness: ↓Weakness:	Gems ×30Take Down Cynthia & Lance! Round 1	1,500 coinsVoucher L ×8 	Voucher L ×1Buff Blend ×3Tech Tonic ×1-3Aid Ade ×1Great Buff Blend ×1Great Aid Ade ×1Ultra Buff Blend ×1Ultra Tech Tonic ×1Ultra Aid Ade ×1Skill Capsule ×1
Take Down Cynthia & Lance! Round 1	Very Hard 	↓ 	Weakness: 	Weakness: ↓Weakness:	Weakness: 	Gems ×30Take Down Cynthia & Lance! Round 2	1,900 coinsVoucher L ×10	Voucher L ×3Buff Blend ×2Tech Tonic ×2Aid Ade ×2Great Tech Tonic ×1Great Aid Ade ×1Ultra Buff Blend ×2Ultra Tech Tonic ×2Ultra Aid Ade ×2Super Training Machine ×1Skill Capsule ×1Gym Leader Notes ×1
Take Down Cynthia & Lance! Round 2	Super Hard	↓ 	Weakness: 	Weakness: ↓Weakness:	Weakness: 	Gems ×30 	2,400 coinsVoucher L ×18	Voucher L ×1-4Buff Blend ×1-3Tech Tonic ×1-3Aid Ade ×1-3Great Buff Blend ×1-2Great Tech Tonic ×1-2Great Aid Ade ×1-2Ultra Buff Blend ×1-2Ultra Tech Tonic ×1-2Ultra Aid Ade ×1-2Super Training Machine ×1Skill Capsule ×1Gym Leader Notes ×1
====Set teams====
===May 25 to June 8, 2021===
====Single-player====
Name 	Difficulty	Team	Trainer(s)	Trainer(s)	Trainer(s)	Pokémon 	Pokémon 	Pokémon 	Stamina	First-Time Rewards 	Completion Rewards 	Battle Rewards
Name 	Difficulty	Team	Trainer(s)	Trainer(s)	Trainer(s)	Left 	Middle 	Right 	Stamina	First-Time Rewards 	Completion Rewards 	Battle Rewards
Cynthia's Eminence 	Normal 	Any 	Theo 	Theo 	Theo 	Weakness:	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	— 	Gems ×30Cynthia's Perspective	None 	None
Lance's Excellence 	Hard 	Any 	Miley 	Miley 	Miley 	Weakness:	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	— 	Gems ×30Lance's Perspective 	None 	None
Battle of the Dragons! 	Very Hard 	Any 	Roger 	Roger 	Roger 	Weakness:	Weakness: ↓Weakness:	Weakness: ↓Weakness:	— 	Gems ×30Surprise Entrance 	None 	None
Clash of the Dragon Masters!	Super Hard	 	 	 	 	Weakness:	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	— 	Gems ×30At Long Last... 	None 	None
Challenge Clair: Part 1 	Normal 	Any 	 	 	 	Weakness:	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	10 	Gems ×30 	200 coinsEvent Voucher G ×4 	Event Voucher G ×1-2
Challenge Clair: Part 2 	Hard 	Any 	 	 	 	Weakness:	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	15 	Gems ×30 	600 coinsEvent Voucher G ×12 	Event Voucher G ×1-3
Challenge Clair: Part 3 	Very Hard 	Any 	 	 	 	Weakness:	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	20 	Gems ×30 	1,500 coinsEvent Voucher G ×22 	Event Voucher G ×1-4
Challenge Clair: Part 4 	Super Hard	Any 	 	 	 	Weakness:	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	30 	Gems ×30 	2,000 coinsEvent Voucher G ×100	None
====Set teams====
==Event missions==
===December 26, 2019 to January 22, 2020===
===May 25 to June 8, 2021===
==Shop==
===December 26, 2019 to January 22, 2020===
===May 25 to June 8, 2021===
==Gallery==
 	
Event banner	Medal1★ Two Champions
==Music==
Situation 	Song key 	Song name 	Arrangement
In menu 	No. 00004 	Adventure Awaits 	Unknown
During battle(Cynthia's Eminence, Lance's Excellence, Battle of the Dragons) 	No. 00017 	Battle! (Sync Pair) 	Shota Kageyama
During battle(Clash of the Dragon Masters!, Unite with Cynthia and Lance!, Challenge Clair) 	No. 02001 	Battle! (Johto Gym Leader)(Pokémon Masters EX Version) 	Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
During battle(Take Down Cynthia!) 	No. 04001 	Battle! (Cynthia)(Pokémon Masters EX Version) 	Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
During battle(Take Down Lance!, Take Down Cynthia & Lance!) 	No. 01004 	Battle! (Lance)(Pokémon Masters EX Version) 	Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
Abuzz about ChampionsFrom startCynthia's PerspectiveFrom startLance's PerspectiveAt Centra City with Rosa, Lance, and CynthiaSurprise EntranceFrom start	No. 00007 	Fun with Friends 	Unknown
Abuzz about ChampionsWhen the Scientist challenges Cynthia 	— 	Trainers' Eyes Meet (Maniac) 	Unknown
Cynthia's PerspectiveAt the beach area with Rosa, Lance, and ClairLance's PerspectiveFrom start 	No. 00008 	Out for a Stroll 	Unknown
Lance's PerspectiveWhen the Ace Trainer challenges Rosa, Lance, and Cynthia 	— 	Trainers' Eyes Meet (Ace Trainer) 	Unknown
Surprise EntranceAt the stadium with Lance and CynthiaAt Long Last...From start 	No. 00002 	Pokémon Masters EX Main Theme 	Unknown
Surprise EntranceWhen Clair and Iris approach 	No. 00011 	The Way Ahead 	Unknown
At Long Last...Lance and Cynthia at the stadium during the nighttime 	No. 00013 	A Somber Moment 	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
 	What should I do today...research or battle?
Cynthia	Seeking to better myself is much more important to me than being the strongest. And having fun while battling is the most important of all!
* Pokémon Center (event conversation)
Name 	Text
 	Right, then... Time for our daily training session.
Lance	Seeking to be the greatest and most powerful sounds like seeking perfection... But the truth is, we always have room to grow and improve.
* Champions, Side by Side!
Name 	Text
Lance 	I'm Lance, dragon master and Champion of the Indigo League! I never refuse a challenge!
Cynthia	I'm Cynthia, Champion of the Sinnoh region. It sounds like I have some interesting battles to look forward to!
* Abuzz about Champions
Name 	Text
Not long ago, news began to spread that the famed Indigo League Champion Lance had made his way to Pasio.As one might expect, the arrival of yet another Champion instantly became the hottest topic on the island.Lance's arrival was being heatedly discussed by excited passersby as <player> and / friends were walking through town.	Not long ago, news began to spread that the famed Indigo League Champion Lance had made his way to Pasio.As one might expect, the arrival of yet another Champion instantly became the hottest topic on the island.Lance's arrival was being heatedly discussed by excited passersby as <player> and / friends were walking through town.
Scientist 	When it comes to dragon masters, Lance is number one. It's simply indisputable! He's the most powerful Trainer on the Indigo Plateau!No one can block his Dragonite's Hyper Beam! It's a proven fact!
Rising Star 	Nuh-uh! It's Cynthia who's number one! She's not limited to Dragon types like Lance. She can triumph with Pokémon of ANY type!Her Garchomp is a Dragon type, sure, but it's also an ultrapowerful Ground-type Pokémon!
Scientist 	That's preposterous! Come, child—just accept the fact that Lance is the greatest!
Cynthia 	No way! Cynthia is the best! Nothing you say is gonna convince me otherwise, OK?!
Rosa 	It's crazy how many people are obsessing over Lance and Cynthia right now... Champions sure know how to create a buzz!Seems like everyone on Pasio is talking about them. You heard about Lance's arrival, too, didn't you, <player>?Lance and Cynthia...two Champions...both with Dragon-type Pokémon as their partners.You have to admit, they make a pretty exciting matchup. I mean, who wouldn't be curious to see who'd win in a battle between them?What's your stance, <player>? Which Champion do you think is stronger?Lance, for sure.: Lance, huh? Interesting... He's definitely made a name for himself as a dragon master, and he's good at what he does.But Cynthia's no pushover! She's a master when it comes to unleashing the full strength of her Pokémon, regardless of type!Definitely Cynthia.: Cynthia, huh? They say she's a master when it comes to unleashing the full strength of her Pokémon, regardless of type.But Lance is no pushover! He's made a name for himself as a dragon master. I hear he and his Dragonite do superintensive training!I'm so curious... Which one of them is actually the strongest?
??? 	Ah, so that's what all the ruckus is about.
(Cynthia appears) 	(Cynthia appears)
Rosa 	Cynthia!
Cynthia 	I've been feeling eyes on me wherever I go recently... At first I thought there must be some kind of hideous rumor going around about me.But I suppose Lance's arrival solves that mystery. I'll admit, I'd be interested in meeting him, if the opportunity presents itself.
Rosa 	Really?! Well then, why don't we—
Rising Star 	*gasp* Oh my gosh! It's C-Cynthia!E-excuse me! Cynthia! Hi! Oh my gosh, I'm your biggest fan!I'll believe in you no matter what! I'm totally, absolutely, positively sure that you're stronger than Lance!
Scientist 	Lies! Utter nonsense! It is Lance who is the strongest, mightiest dragon master!I can prove it to you right now! I may look like just another scientist, but I have faced the great Lance in battle before!
Cynthia 	All right, then. Why don't you team up with your friends over there? <player>...you and Rosa can fight with me. Let's do our best to get in sync with one another. It's our first time teaming up like this, after all.
Rosa 	You got it! We'll give it our best shot!
* Cynthia's Perspective
Name 	Text
Scientist 	H-how is it possible that you're this strong?! Champions must be on an entirely different level...
Rising Star 	See? I told you Cynthia is the greatest dragon master ever!
Scientist 	B-but I...No! Not enough evidence! Please stand by—I must research this matter further!
(The Scientist and Rising Star leave)	(The Scientist and Rising Star leave)
Rosa 	There they go... It seems like everyone on Pasio is laser focused on you and Lance right now, Cynthia.
Cynthia 	It certainly seems that way. As long as this whole debate leads to a fun battle between us, that's good enough for me.
Rosa 	Doesn't all of this make you curious, though? About who's really the greatest?
Cynthia 	Well...I'd be lying if I said I wasn't curious. I've just never placed much importance on earning titles like "the greatest."
Rosa 	Seriously?! But people call you the greatest all the time, Cynthia!
Cynthia 	I know. I do hear that a lot. But as far as I'm concerned, the goal in all this isn't to compare myself to others.Working hard with Garchomp to grow stronger each day, to excel beyond our limits... That personal growth is more important to me.And that's why, to be honest, I don't really care how the rest of the world perceives me.
Rosa 	Mhmm... Wow, it must be nice not to care what people think. I wish I could be that cool!
Cynthia 	*chuckle* Did that come off a bit too high and mighty? Let's just forget I said anything, all right?Well, I should get going. Places to go, people to see...
(Cynthia leaves) 	(Cynthia leaves)
Rosa 	I love how cool and nonchalant Cynthia is about her fame and power. I wonder...Hey, <player>! Wanna go talk to Lance? I think I know where he's training right now!I wonder what Lance thinks about all of this... I'm so curious!
(Iris watches from afar) 	(Iris watches from afar)
Iris 	The greatest dragon master, huh?Sounds like something right up my alley! Now I'm curious, too!
(Transition to the beach) 	(Transition to the beach)
Rosa 	I've seen him training in this area before. He should be around here somewhere...
??? 	Dragonite, Hyper Beam!
Rosa 	Bingo! Sounds like he's just over there!
(Clair and Lance training) 	(Clair and Lance training)
Clair 	Y-you just got to Pasio, and you're already able to give me a run for my money?I guess I shouldn't be surprised! You are my cousin, after all!
Lance 	I doubt it has anything to do with us being cousins, Clair. But thank you for helping me get accustomed to the battle style of this place.
Rosa 	Lance!
Lance 	Well, well, who do we have here? Training with <player> again today, Rosa?
Rosa 	Yep! Actually, we have something we want to ask you about—
??? 	Yes! We finally found you! Oh my gosh, can you believe THE Lance is standing right in front of us?! *squeal*
(A Beauty and Swimmer appear) 	(A Beauty and Swimmer appear)
Beauty 	Lance! We're your biggest fans!
Swimmer 	Will you pleeease have a battle with us, Lance? I want to hold this memory in my heart forever!
Lance 	Sorry, Rosa. Can it wait until after this battle? I can't let my fans down.Come on, Clair. Let's do this.
Clair 	N-no way! Did you forget about that Hyper Beam you just pummeled Kingdra with? We're in no shape to fight right now.
Lance 	Ah, that's right. I guess that leaves you two. Rosa, <player>, let's team up.I suppose this is as good a chance as any to see exactly what you're capable of. Give these fans everything you've got!
* Lance's Perspective
Name 	Text
Beauty 	Ahhh, I can die a happy woman! Never in a million years did I think I'd get the chance to face Lance in battle...
Swimmer 	Wow, I'll never forget the way I felt when I saw Dragonite's Hyper Beam in real life!
(The Beauty and Swimmer leave) 	(The Beauty and Swimmer leave)
Lance 	I think I'm starting to like the battle style here on Pasio. It lends itself to different strategies than I'm used to elsewhere.Now then, you mentioned you had something you wanted to ask me before?
Rosa 	Oh, right. Well, we were wondering...
(Screen fades to black, then back) 	(Screen fades to black, then back)
Lance 	I see... Who's the greatest dragon master, me or Cynthia? Interesting question.And you say the whole island's been talking about this? I had no idea.
Clair 	Hmph. Sounds like a pointless debate, if you ask me. The answer is obvious.
Rosa 	What?! How do you know?!
Clair 	It's simple. I know who the strongest dragon master is...because it's me—Clair!
Lance 	... ... ...
Rosa 	Ohhh, of course! You're a dragon master, too! I hadn't even thought about that.
Lance 	It's true that you're strong, Clair. And it's good to have confidence in your own abilities...but there's a limit to what's good and what's not. Too much pride can make you overconfident, and overconfidence can make you vulnerable.
Clair 	...
Lance 	To get back to your question, Rosa, I think I share Cynthia's feelings about the title of who's "the greatest."I know the vanity that title holds.
Rosa 	Vanity? What do you mean?
Lance 	A long time ago, when I was a member of the Elite Four but not Champion, I was defeated by a Trainer.He claimed to be the greatest of all, and he had the strength and skill to back it up.But eventually, a stronger Trainer came along, and even he was defeated... It was then that I realized something.That title—"the greatest"—can inflate your ego, but it doesn't really mean anything. It's an illusion, there one minute and gone the next...The way I see it, seeking to grow and improve yourself is far more worthwhile than chasing a fleeting illusion of greatness.
Rosa 	Mhmm... Wow, that's so deep. You Champions really are on a whole different level. I should be taking notes!
Lance 	*chuckle* Glad I could bring a bit of perspective.Well, if you'll excuse me, I've been meaning to take a stroll around the city sometime today.
Rosa 	Oh! If that's where you're headed, I can give you a tour! I know the city like the back of my hand!
Lance 	Thanks. I'd appreciate that.
(Lance, Rosa, and the player leave) 	(Lance, Rosa, and the player leave)
Clair 	Hmph! Why is everyone so stuck on Cynthia and Lance, anyway? I don't get it!I'll show them... Get ready, Pasio, because I'm about to prove that I, Clair, and my Kingdra are the greatest of all!
(Transition to Lance, Rosa, and the player in the city)	(Transition to Lance, Rosa, and the player in the city)
Rosa 	This part of the city is where it gets the busiest! If you like shopping, like I do, you'll find plenty of spots to check out here!
Lance 	Interesting. I wonder if they have any good capes for sale around here...Hm?
Rosa 	What is it? Is something wrong?*gasp*
(Cynthia appears) 	(Cynthia appears)
Cynthia 	We seem to keep running into each other today, Rosa, <player>.And...I see you've brought a new friend with you this time. Nice to see you, Lance.
Lance 	And you, Cynthia. You seem to be keeping yourself busy here on Pasio.
Rosa 	Whoa...it actually happened! The world's two greatest dragon masters—the hottest topic on Pasio—just bumped into each other right here!
Lance 	We seem to have become one of the island's biggest attractions.
Cynthia 	Receiving so much attention is certainly an honor and a privilege.However...... ... ...
Lance 	... ... ...
Rosa 	Hey, are you two OK? If this is some kind of staring contest, then—
Cynthia 	There's been so much gossip about us Champions and our dragon Pokémon... About who is really the greatest of all...I thought I could simply ignore it and move on...but now that you're right here in front of me, I can't help but feel that itch.
Rosa 	Wait! Do you mean—
Lance 	Heh, you took the words right out of my mouth.We may be Champions in title, but we're still Pokémon Trainers first and foremost, just like anyone else.When our eyes meet...
Cynthia 	Naturally, we have to—
??? 	I challenge you to a battle!
(An Ace Trainer (1) appears) 	(An Ace Trainer (1) appears)
Ace Trainer (1) 	Who decided that Lance and Cynthia are the only ones in the running for greatest dragon master of all time, huh? Sure wasn't me!My team and I fight with dragon Pokémon, too! And we're seriously strong!
Rosa 	Uhh, this is not where I thought this was going!
Lance 	It's fine by me. I never refuse a challenge.No matter who the challenger may be.
Cynthia 	Thank you. My thoughts exactly.
Ace Trainer (1) 	Yoo-hoo, over here... Last I checked, we're the ones who challenged you to a battle, so...
Lance 	Well, <player>? Will you lend us your strength? Our challengers are a team of three, so it would only be fair.
Cynthia 	Shall we begin?
* Surprise Entrance
Name 	Text
Ace Trainer (2) 	H-how...? We were no match for you at all! I thought I'd be crushed if you beat us...
Ace Trainer (1) 	but now that we've battled each other, I'm just curious! Who really IS the greatest dragon master?! I have to know!What about the stadium just up the road? Trainers are allowed to use it whenever we want! You two could battle it out there!
Ace Trainer (2) 	Yeah! You'd have way more space to unleash your attacks at the stadium. Come on! Please? I've gotta have front-row seats for this!
(Transition to Cynthia and Lance facing-off at the arena)	(Transition to Cynthia and Lance facing-off at the arena)
Rosa 	Umm, s-so I feel like this situation just keeps escalating, and I don't know what's going on...I mean, how'd we end up in a place like this, with an audience like this?
Scientist 	Yes! The time has come at last! Who is the greatest dragon master of all?! Is it Cynthia? Or is it Lance?
Rising Star 	It's Cynthia, duh!
Scientist 	No, it's not! It's most definitely Lance, I assure you!
Rising Star 	Nuh-uh! Cynthia's the best!
Scientist 	No, Lance is the best!
Rosa 	Sounds like the crowd's getting pretty antsy... In a few minutes, they'll finally get an answer to their big debate!So...who do you think it's gonna be, <player>?
Cynthia 	Cynthia!: Well, I can't let you down now, can I?I'll give this battle everything I've got, and I promise you, I will win!Well...shall we get started, Lance?I'd like to see with my own two eyes what you and Dragonite are truly capable of!
Lance 	Lance!: Thank you, <player>. I'm glad you have confidence in me.Watch—I will win this battle! I stake my title of Lance, master of dragons, on my victory!Well...shall we begin, Cynthia?Time for you and Garchomp to show me the full extent of your power!
??? 	Hold it right there!
(Clair and Iris appear) 	(Clair and Iris appear)
Iris 	Yay! We made it just in time, Clair!
Clair 	E-exactly as I planned it! The star of the show must have a dramatic entrance!Lance! Cynthia! Iris and I have come to challenge you to a battle!If you want to claim the title of greatest dragon master as your own, you'll have to defeat us first!
Lance 	Clair... You never give up, do you?
Cynthia 	Quite the enthusiastic cousin you have there, Lance.No objection from me. I've actually been curious about them for a while now—both Clair and the young Champion from Unova.
Iris 	You mean me? Woo-hoo! I've been wanting to battle against you and your cute Garchomp for so long!
Clair 	If we're all in agreement here, can we hurry up and get this battle started already?
Iris 	Yeah! Let's do our best, Clair!
Lance 	Fine...but if this is going to be a team battle, let's play by the rules.<player>, will you lend me your strength one more time?
Iris 	If you get /, then we get Rosa! Come on over! We're gonna be the greatest dragon masters ever!
Rosa 	M-me? Are you serious?! If you're sure...I promise to do my best and help you two however I can!
Cynthia 	It sounds like everything is in order...Well? Are you ready to battle against Cynthia, Champion of the Sinnoh League...
Lance 	and Lance, Champion of the Indigo League?Here we come!
* At Long Last...
Name 	Text
Iris 	Aww, they beat us! I thought we'd have a chance since I'm a Champion, too.Oh well! At least we had fun, right? I hope we can all battle again someday!
Clair 	I...I can't believe this... This shouldn't have happened...Kingdra...I-I'm sorry I let you down...I wanted to prove that I'm the greatest dragon master...that I'm worthy of being your Trainer.I guess, as it turns out, I'm nowhere near that level... I need to get stronger...You were brilliant, though, Kingdra. You fought hard, and your moves were all fantastic.
Cynthia 	You have a kind heart, Clair.
Clair 	What?
Cynthia 	You staked your pride on this battle to prove yourself to the Pokémon you love, and despite being defeated, you refuse to give up.You still strive to grow and improve yourself, and that is admirable. As a fellow Trainer, I really respect that!
Clair 	Cynthia...
Lance 	You can be a little impulsive sometimes, Clair...but that earnest, straightforward attitude of yours is one of your greatest strengths as well. If you can learn to hone that, the sky is the limit!Come and find me whenever you want to battle! I'll accept your challenge anytime, anywhere!
Clair 	Lance...Hmph! Of course I will! I'm not going to let one tiny loss stop me from becoming the greatest dragon master of all time!Come on, Iris! Let's let Kingdra and the others rest for a bit, but then it's right back to training!
Iris 	You got it! See you later, everyone!
Clair 	Lance, Cynthia...thank you.
(Clair and Iris leave)	(Clair and Iris leave)
Rosa 	Can you believe you just beat Clair and Iris? What an awesome battle!But now it's time for the grand finale! Which one of you is gonna come out of this battle as the greatest dragon master of all?
Lance 	About that...Sorry to disappoint you all, but I think I'm going to need a rain check. Cynthia and I will have to battle another time!
Rosa 	WHAT?! But why?
Cynthia 	We've faced some tough opponents today... Garchomp and Dragonite have really had to push themselves in these last few battles.Our Pokémon are our partners, and we care a lot about them, which means it's our duty to make sure their needs are taken care of.
Lance 	Right. That's just basic Pokémon training protocol. You have to make sure your Pokémon are all right before jumping into a battle situation with them...even if it means having others tease you or accuse you of running away from a challenge.
Rosa 	O-of course. You're right. I'm sorry... I guess I just got a little carried away.
Lance 	No, it's all right. I'm sorry to have to let you all down today.But as long as we're on Pasio, there will be endless opportunities for us to battle!Now you've got something to look forward to! Right, everyone?
(Transition to night) 	(Transition to night)
Cynthia 	I'm glad all of our fans were so understanding.
Lance 	Everyone here loves Pokémon as much as we do. I knew they would understand.Besides...I can think of a much better place for our ultimate battle together.The PML finals seem like a perfectly appropriate platform to me...
Cynthia 	So in other words...we should save the fun for later?All right, then. I can't say I care much about the title of greatest dragon master, but if it means I get to battle against you, I'm definitely in!I look forward to the day we can finally unleash our full power on the battlefield.
Lance 	That sounds like a promise. I'll climb through the ranks and make sure it's me standing across from you on that battlefield at the finals!Someday soon, we will have our ultimate showdown!
==Trivia==
* This was the first story event in which the player character could be seen in any of its story areas.
==In other languages==
==See also==
Category:Story events