Honing One's Love

Honing One's Love (Japanese: 研鑽を重ねし愛情 Honing One's Love) was a Neo Champions event in . It was focused on the sync pairs and .
The "Geeta Master Fair Scout" gave players an increased chance of recruiting Geeta & Glimmora from the beginning of the event to April 8, 2024, and the "Silver Master Fair Scout" gave players an increased chance of recruiting Silver (Champion) & Tyranitar from March 1 to April 8, 2024.
During this event, players could earn Event Vouchers N 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 Geeta & Glimmora or Silver (Champion) & Tyranitar to obtain +0.6× bonus vouchers; , , or to obtain +0.4× bonus vouchers; and any unlisted Paldea or Johto sync pairs to obtain +0.2× bonus vouchers.
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.
Additionally, the music and artwork on the title screen were different than usual. The title screen artwork depicted Geeta & Glimmora and Silver (Champion) & Tyranitar, and the background music was Battle! (Johto Neo Champion) (Pokémon Masters EX Version). In addition, a special voice-over line of Geeta or Silver saying "Pokémon Masters EX" would play as soon as the game's logo appeared on the title screen, chosen at random each time the title screen was loaded.
==Plot==
==Area info==
Area name 	Unlock condition 	Completion Rewards
The Top Champion's Insight 	Available from start 	Gems ×10Honed Talent
Honed Talent 	Complete The Top Champion's Insight	Gems ×10Challenge Lance: Part 1
Defeat the Caped Dragon Master	Complete Challenge Lance: Part 1 	Gems ×10Challenge Lance: Part 2
Tyranitar's Power 	Complete Challenge Lance: Part 2 	Gems ×10Challenge Lance: Part 3
A Never-ending Dream 	Complete Challenge Lance: Part 3 	Gems ×10Challenge Lance: Part 4Daily Extreme Battle 1Battle Challenge! Round 1
==Battles==
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
Challenge Lance: Part 1 	Normal 	 	Weakness:	Weakness:	Weakness:	10 	Gems ×30Defeat the Caped Dragon Master 	200 coinsEvent Voucher N ×7 	Event Voucher N ×1-2
Challenge Lance: Part 2 	Hard 	 	Weakness:	Weakness:	Weakness:	15 	Gems ×30Tyranitar's Power 	600 coinsEvent Voucher N ×14 	Event Voucher N ×1-3
Challenge Lance: Part 3 	Very Hard 	 	Weakness:	Weakness:	Weakness:	15 	Gems ×30A Never-ending Dream 	600 coinsEvent Voucher N ×16 	Event Voucher N ×1-3
Challenge Lance: Part 4 	Super Hard	 	Weakness:	Weakness:	Weakness:	20 	Gems ×30 	1,500 coinsEvent Voucher N ×26 	Event Voucher N ×1-4
Daily Extreme Battle 1 	Ultra Hard	 	Weakness:	Weakness:	Weakness:	30 	Gems ×30 	2,000 coinsEvent Voucher N ×100	None
Battle Challenge! Round 1	Super Hard	 	Weakness:	Weakness:	Weakness:	— 	Gems ×100Battle Challenge! Round 23★ Support Move Candy	None 	None
Battle Challenge! Round 2	Ultra Hard	 	Weakness:	Weakness:	Weakness:	— 	Gems ×1004★ Strike Move Candy 	None 	None
==Event missions==
==Shop==
==Gallery==
 	 	 	 	
Event banner 	Event banner 	Event banner 	Event banner 	
 	 	 	 	
Medal1★ Honing One's Love	Medal2★ Honing One's Love	Medal3★ Honing One's Love	MedalThose Who Keep Aiming Higher	Title screen artwork
==Music==
Situation 	Song key 	Song name 	Arrangement
In menu 	No. 00004 	Adventure Awaits 	Unknown
During battle(Challenge Lance, Daily Extreme Battle 1)Defeat the Caped Dragon MasterWhen Silver thinks of LanceTyranitar's PowerWhen Silver battles Lance	No. 01004 	Battle! (Lance)(Pokémon Masters EX Version) 	Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
During battle(Battle Challenge!)A Never-ending DreamWhen Geeta challenges Silver 	No. 09004 	Battle! (Geeta)(Pokémon Masters EX Version) 	Unknown
The Top Champion's InsightFrom startHoned TalentFrom start 	No. 00008 	Out for a Stroll 	Unknown
Honed TalentA few days later at the Battle VillaDefeat the Caped Dragon MasterFrom start 	No. 00025 	Battle Villa 	Unknown
Defeat the Caped Dragon MasterWhen Silver is at Centra City 	No. 00007 	Fun with Friends 	Unknown
Defeat the Caped Dragon MasterWhen Silver summons his Tyranitar 	No. 02003 	Battle! (Silver)(Pokémon Masters EX Version) 	Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
Tyranitar's PowerFrom startA Never-ending DreamWhen Geeta announces the result of this Neo Champion Stadium 	No. 00002 	Pokémon Masters EX Main Theme 	Unknown
Tyranitar's PowerFlashback of Silver and his Pokémon 	No. 00011 	The Way Ahead 	Unknown
Tyranitar's PowerWhen Silver's Tyranitar Mega EvolvesA Never-ending DreamFrom start, and when Silver is presented in his Neo Champion outfit 	No. 02016 	Battle! (Johto Neo Champion)(Pokémon Masters EX Version) 	Unknown
A Never-ending DreamAfter Silver defeats Lance 	No. 00012 	Let Your Spirit Soar! 	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
 	Honed strength against honed strength...
Geeta 	Serious battles that push our talents to greater heights are exciting to watch.Such battles will inspire and guide the sync pairs of this island!
Silver	I'm not interested in "guiding" anyone.But...Tyranitar and I are itching for battles against powerful opponents.
* The Top Champion's Insight
Name 	Text
(City; Lear is showing Geeta around) 	(City; Lear is showing Geeta around)
Lear 	...And that concludes our tour of Pasio. What do you think, Chairwoman?
Geeta 	It's absolutely fantastic!I'd say it's an ideal place for sync pairs to hone their strength, skills, and talent.
Lear 	Hahaha! But of course!With me as their king, my subjects work night and day to innovate and—
(They hear a noise in the distance) 	(They hear a noise in the distance)
Geeta 	What was that?
Lear 	It sounded like a Tyranitar.
Geeta 	Please excuse me for a moment.
Lear 	H-hey!
Geeta 	Don't worry, our agenda will proceed as planned.
(Geeta finds Silver training with his Tyranitar and Ho-Oh)	(Geeta finds Silver training with his Tyranitar and Ho-Oh)
Geeta 	I thought so...
(Silver notices Geeta) 	(Silver notices Geeta)
Geeta 	What a wonderful display of talent.
Silver 	...?
* Honed Talent
Name 	Text
(Silver recalls his Pokémon)	(Silver recalls his Pokémon)
Geeta 	I saw your training just now. You've raised your Pokémon extremely well.
Silver 	Who are you, lady?
Geeta 	Oh, I'm sorry. I haven't introduced myself, have I?I am Geeta, chairwoman of the Paldea region's Pokémon League.I am also the Top Champion, the highest-ranking of all Champion Rank Trainers.
Silver 	What's that supposed to mean?
Geeta 	In the Paldea region, we have more than one Champion.Anyone who passes the Champion Assessment can earn the title of Champion.But as for the ultimate judgment of who among the aspiring Champions has what it takes...That duty falls to me, the Top Champion.
Silver 	Oh?
Geeta 	I will also be the judge for the next round of the upcoming Neo Champion Stadium.I was surprised to learn of an assessment challenge so much like the one we hold in Paldea.It allows young, up-and-coming talent to compete with each other...and in doing so, lead one another to greater heights. This system for finding Neo Champions is a marvelous thing, really.
Silver 	Hmph. That has nothing to do with me.
Geeta 	Oh, you don't want to participate? That's a shame.
(Geeta thinks of Nemona) 	(Geeta thinks of Nemona)
Geeta 	Back in Paldea, I met Trainers with rare talent, just like you.You have within you a shine that's similar to what I saw in those young and talented Trainers.I think you'd do quite well, honestly.
Silver 	So basically...you want to make me a Neo Champion?
Geeta 	Well...that, of course, depends on you.I am utterly incapable of holding back when it comes to Pokémon battles.It won't be easy to meet my judging criteria.
Silver 	Well, aren't you confident.I don't care about titles like "Neo Champion"...But I'm starting to think I wouldn't mind taking a big shot like you down a notch or two.
Geeta 	Oh, really? You're very welcome to try.May I ask your name?
Silver 	... ... ...I'm the guy who's going to be the world's greatest Pokémon Trainer.
A few days later... 	A few days later...
Lear 	I am hereby informing you all of the next Neo Champion Stadium!This time, a new judge will be joining us...Geeta, the Top Champion of Paldea!
Geeta 	It's a pleasure to meet you, everyone. I'm Geeta.I spend my time at the Paldea Pokémon League seeking out new talent...And I am very grateful for this opportunity to do so here on Pasio, as well.Now, as you all may already know, the Neo Champion Stadium is a special competition...held to decide who on Pasio can become an example for everyone to measure up against.But no matter how blessed you are with talent, it won't shine beautifully unless it is polished... much like a gemstone.With that in mind, allow me explain the judging criteria for the next Neo Champion Stadium!I am looking for "honed talent!"
* Defeat the Caped Dragon Master
Name 	Text
Geeta 	The rules of this Neo Champion Stadium are quite simple, really...All you have to do is defeat a Champion of your choice in a one-on-one battle!This is a prime opportunity to face off against the Champions who reign over each Pokémon League and battle them with everything you've got!I hope everyone can show off the results of their day-to-day efforts to hone their skills!Of course, you are more than welcome to choose me as your opponent.Here on Pasio, our future Champions will blossom one after another.I look forward to that from the bottom of my heart.
Lance 	If we want battles that'll fully display the skills of our challengers...that will depend on how much we, the Champions, can draw those skills out.So it's not just the quality of the challengers that's being tested here, is it?
Geeta 	A Champion is someone who guides challengers with kindness.Personally, I don't think there should be a single shred of doubt in the duty or strength of a Champion.
Lance 	I see... You're quite strict.
(Cut to outside, Silver is watching a screen) 	(Cut to outside, Silver is watching a screen)
??? 	Hey, Silver!
(Eusine and Morty appear) 	(Eusine and Morty appear)
Morty 	You were really focused on the screens just now... Are you going to give it a go?
Silver 	Yeah, I am.
Eusine 	I see! Then you'll be taking another step towards achieving your dream!
Morty 	But it's a pretty tall order, asking you to beat a Champion...It sounds like you can choose your opponent... Who were you thinking of—?
Silver 	That's a given.The person I need to beat is the Champion of the Indigo Plateau...
(Flashback to Silver being defeated by Lance) 	(Flashback to Silver being defeated by Lance)
Silver 	Lance!And, well... There may be another person I've got in mind...I already know which Pokémon I want to battle with.
(Silver sends out his Tyranitar) 	(Silver sends out his Tyranitar)
Silver 	It'll be this guy.Don't tell me you forgot?
Eusine 	Wait... That Tyranitar hatched from the Egg I gave you back then?
(Flashback to Eusine giving Silver the Pokémon Egg)	(Flashback to Eusine giving Silver the Pokémon Egg)
Eusine 	I see! Wow, it really grew!
Morty 	Why are you battling with Tyranitar instead of one of the Pokémon you usually battle with?
Silver 	... ... ...Because I'll have the advantage if I use tactics I haven't used before on Lance.I'll beat him this time, for sure!
Eusine 	Do show us—and all of Pasio—you and Tyranitar fighting gallantly together!
Morty 	Yeah, we'll be watching you until the end.
Eusine 	We've got high hopes for you.
Silver 	Hmph. Whatever.You'll regret giving me that Pokémon Egg...after you see me and Tyranitar shake things up in the tournament!
* Tyranitar's Power
Name 	Text
On the day of the Neo Champion Stadium...The moment of destiny for Silver and Lance finally arrived...	On the day of the Neo Champion Stadium...The moment of destiny for Silver and Lance finally arrived...
Geeta 	(Now then, Silver... Let me observe your talent.)
Silver 	I've been waiting so long to battle you like this...Today's the day I finally surpass you!
(Silver sends out Tyranitar) 	(Silver sends out Tyranitar)
Lance 	Tyranitar...?
Silver 	Yeah. He's got all the strength I need to beat you.You don't have a clue how we'll battle, do you?
Lance 	(So rather than thinking about his relationship with his Pokémon, he's focusing on winning?)(I thought that maybe he'd changed since coming to Pasio, but it seems he still has a ways to go.)
And now, Silver and Champion Lance...Let the battle begin! 	And now, Silver and Champion Lance...Let the battle begin!
Silver 	Crush them, Tyranitar!
Lance 	(He's avoiding tactics he's shown me before... That in itself isn't a bad idea.)(However!)I, Lance the Dragon Master, won't be taken down so easily!
Silver 	Tsk!
Geeta 	(If his opponent was an average Trainer, the battle would have been over after that first attack. But he's up against the best of the best...)(Silver...is this as far as your talent will take you?)
Lance 	Too bad, Silver.I really thought that you understood what I told you back in Johto...I'm sure there must be Pokémon that you've developed a deep bond with on your journey...Why aren't you battling with them?If you thought you could beat me just because you have a powerful new Pokémon, you made a huge mistake.Let me say this...You still don't have enough love and trust in your Pokémon.Until you understand that—
Silver 	Don't underestimate us.Beating you...and becoming the world's strongest...is OUR dream! All of ours!
(Flashbacks to Silver talking with his team, with his team visibly happy) 	(Flashbacks to Silver talking with his team, with his team visibly happy)
Silver 	I knew from the very start that it wouldn't be easy to beat you...But right now, it's not just me and Tyranitar who're battling!
Lance 	(I see...)(So that Tyranitar is actually battling on behalf of his other Pokémon...)
Silver 	Tsk... You've been like this ever since we met.You're always standing in my way, like a big, dense wall!I've had enough!Today's the day I tear that wall down!Me and my Pokémon... We'll show you our power...as a sync pair!
(Tyranitar Mega Evolves) 	(Tyranitar Mega Evolves)
* A Never-ending Dream
Name 	Text
Silver 	Tyranitar, you—!Hmph. Kinda late to start getting serious!Well, Lance? Hard to tell who's gonna win now, huh?
Lance 	Indeed... My apologies.It seems I underestimated you and your Pokémon.If you've truly learned to trust and love your Pokémon...then you're starting to look like my biggest, strongest opponent yet!There's no need for words now.We will battle to determine which of us is stronger.I, Lance the Dragon Master, accept your challenge!
(The battle begins again) 	(The battle begins again)
Silver 	No way we're losing—we're going to surpass you!
Lance 	Let's do this!
(Fade to a flashback, showing the rest of Silver's team) 	(Fade to a flashback, showing the rest of Silver's team)
Silver 	Sorry... I really wanted to bring all of you to the battle today...But Tyranitar and I are fighting for you, too!Tyranitar, you...You're our dream.
(Fade back to the battle, showing Tyranitar winning) 	(Fade back to the battle, showing Tyranitar winning)
Lance 	...Well done.Thanks, Dragonite. You fought hard.Congratulations, Silver.You've won!
Silver 	We finally did it...After all that, we finally got one win... Give me a break.
(Cut to Eusine and Morty watching from the screens) 	(Cut to Eusine and Morty watching from the screens)
Eusine 	Silver did it!
Morty 	He finally made his dream come true!
Eusine 	Yup! But he's still not done yet!His path will continue...Keep on running until you reach the end of all your dreams, Silver!
(Fade back to the stadium) 	(Fade back to the stadium)
Geeta 	It's time to announce the results of the Neo Champion Stadium.One Trainer who battled against Champion Lance tenaciously continues to hone himself and his opponents to shine ever brighter.This is the potential I see in his future.I now present...Neo Champion Silver!
(Silver walks into the stadium in his Champion outfit with Tyranitar)	(Silver walks into the stadium in his Champion outfit with Tyranitar)
Lance 	A Champion is a role model and a source of inspiration for others aiming for the top.From now on, I want you to guide other Trainers.
Geeta 	This young talent will continue to hone himself against a multitude of rivals.May your future shine brightly, Neo Champion Silver.
Silver 	Hey—don't think I'm gonna let you end this just yet.Now that I'm done with Lance, you're next, Geeta.
Geeta 	Oh? Well, well...
Silver 	My partner's been nagging me for more battles.And like I said earlier...I wouldn't mind bringing a big shot like you down a notch or two.
Geeta 	Very well. I'll take you on, then.
(Geeta sends out Glimmora) 	(Geeta sends out Glimmora)
Lance 	W-wait a second... Geeta?!
Geeta 	As I myself said earlier, I am utterly incapable of holding back when it comes to Pokémon battles.Do keep that in mind.
Silver 	Bring it on! The stronger you are, the more fun we'll have taking you down!Let's do this, Tyranitar!
==In other languages==
==Notes==
==See also==
Category:Neo Champions events
de:Ausgereiftes Talent
ja:研鑽を重ねし愛情
zh:不斷鑽研的情誼