Focus on the Shining Shot!

Focus on the Shining Shot! (Japanese: 狙え！キラメキの１枚！ Focus! A Shining Photo!) was a story event in . It was focused on the sync pairs and .
During this event, players could earn two types of tickets 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 tickets were automatically exchanged with coins once the event was finished.
The player could battle using Viola (Holiday 2023) & Vivillon or Sycamore (Holiday 2023) & Gogoat to obtain +0.6× bonus tickets; , , , , , , , or to obtain +0.4× bonus tickets; and any unlisted sync pairs to obtain +0.2× bonus tickets.
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 12 to 27, 2023. The "Viola Seasonal Scout" gave players an increased chance of recruiting Viola (Holiday 2023) & Vivillon for the duration of the event, and the "Sycamore Seasonal Scout" gave players an increased chance of recruiting Sycamore (Holiday 2023) & Gogoat starting on December 14, 2023, and lasting until the end of the event.
In this run, the types of tickets players could earn were Winter Ticket A and Winter Ticket A+. Event rewards included s, s, medals, a Tech Move Candy Coin, and a Field Move Candy Coin.
==Second run==
The event reran from December 17, 2024 to January 4, 2025. The "Super Spotlight Seasonal Scout" gave players an increased chance of recruiting Viola (Holiday 2023) & Vivillon, Sycamore (Holiday 2023) & Gogoat, Jasmine (Holiday 2022) & Ampharos, Whitney (Holiday 2022) & Sawsbuck, 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.
In this run, the types of tickets players could earn were Winter Ticket B and Winter Ticket B+. Event missions were changed to award only medals and Gems.
==Plot==
In a snowy town, Lear announces that there will be a photo contest at this year's winter party. Participants need to take a photo at the party and submit it to him. Since this means attendees can be photographed at any time, he advises that they dress up for the occasion. and are excited to participate in the photo contest, so the two of them both decide to put on special outfits for the party.
On the day of the winter party, Professor Sycamore arrives with , , , , and . Trevor notices looking picturesque with her , so Professor Sycamore tries to take a picture of them, but they walk away before he can get his camera ready. The kids giggle at Professor Sycamore's clumsiness, and Viola snaps a photo of them. Tierno asks Viola for tips on taking a good photo, and she says that the best photos are taken when the photographer and subject are natural. Professor Sycamore asks her for more tips, and she obliges, delighted that everyone is so interested in photography. Viola compliments Professor Sycamore on his outfit, and Shauna adds that she and Serena helped him style his hair. Professor Sycamore compliments Viola on her outfit, and she explains that she got advice from Valerie about what to wear and brought along an that she met a long time ago while taking photos on a snowy mountain. She thinks other people will have brought along different partner Pokémon than usual, too, so she, Professor Sycamore, and the kids get ready to look for the perfect shot.
By the big tree, the group finds , , and struggling to take a good photo, as Jasmine keeps getting nervous on camera and her smile stiffens up. Erika then notices Professor Sycamore's , who greets Whitney's by touching its horns. The group talks about Gogoat for a bit, and when Calem and Serena mention the , Whitney gets the idea to take a picture of Jasmine riding Gogoat. Jasmine agrees to give it a try, but asks Gogoat to go slowly. To her dismay, Gogoat speeds off as soon as she gets on its back.
Elsewhere, takes a photo of himself with , , , , , and , but Sonia gets mad about how it turns out because Raihan's face takes up most of the frame. Viola and the others arrive, and Sonia asks them to take a picture of their whole group so everyone is equally visible. Viola agrees, asking Vivillon to assist her with the lighting. However, after Viola takes the picture, Hop and Nessa realize that they can't submit a photo for the contest that someone else took, so all they've done is taken a group photo together. Later, Viola comes across Professor Sycamore talking to and and snaps a photo of them. Then, , , and Serena are chatting while Tierno dances nearby for Trevor, Shauna, and Calem. Professor Sycamore prepares to take a picture of them, but he's distracted from the photo op by a 's , , and .
Before he can get back to the shot, he smells something pleasant. So, he leads the kids to Lear's villa, where they're giving out coffee. Calem and Serena are impressed that he managed to smell the coffee from so far away, and Professor Sycamore invites them all to take a break. and are among the group of people getting coffee, so Viola starts snapping pictures of them. Professor Sycamore, standing back and watching the scene, remembers Viola's advice about the subject being natural, so he takes a picture of Viola and Vivillon taking pictures together. Days later, the kids congratulate Professor Sycamore on winning the contest with his picture. Viola doesn't know how to feel, since she lost the contest but she was the subject of the winning photo. Valerie says she looked very charming in the photo, and Viola realizes that she doesn't have a lot of experience with having her photo taken. Professor Sycamore says that he wants to keep taking photos of memorable moments in his daily life, and Viola is happy that more people are discovering the joys of photography.
==Area info==
Area name 	Unlock condition 	Completion rewards
The Photo Contest Begins! 	Available from start 	Gems ×10Stylish Professor from Lumiose!
Stylish Professor from Lumiose!	Complete The Photo Contest Begins!	Gems ×10Challenge Siebold: Part 1
Go, Go, Gogoat 	Complete Challenge Siebold: Part 1	Gems ×10Challenge Siebold: Part 2
Photo Ops Around Town 	Complete Challenge Siebold: Part 2	Gems ×10Challenge Siebold: Part 3
A Casual Shot 	Complete Challenge Siebold: Part 3	Gems ×10Challenge Siebold: 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 Siebold: Part 1	Normal 	(Holiday 2019)	Weakness:	Weakness:	Weakness:	10 	Gems ×30Go, Go, Gogoat 	200 coinsFirst run:Winter Ticket A ×5Second run:Winter Ticket B ×5 	None
Challenge Siebold: Part 2	Hard 	(Holiday 2019)	Weakness:	Weakness:	Weakness:	15 	Gems ×30Photo Ops Around Town 	600 coinsFirst run:Winter Ticket A ×8Winter Ticket A+ ×1Second run:Winter Ticket B ×8Winter Ticket B+ ×1 	First run:Winter Ticket A ×1-3Second run:Winter Ticket B ×1-3
Challenge Siebold: Part 3	Very Hard 	(Holiday 2019)	Weakness:	Weakness:	Weakness:	15 	Gems ×30A Casual Shot 	600 coinsFirst run:Winter Ticket A ×12Winter Ticket A+ ×2Second run:Winter Ticket B ×12Winter Ticket B+ ×2 	First run:Winter Ticket A ×1-4Second run:Winter Ticket B ×1-4
Challenge Siebold: Part 4	Super Hard	(Holiday 2019)	Weakness:	Weakness:	Weakness:	20 	Gems ×30 	1,500 coinsFirst run:Winter Ticket A ×18Winter Ticket A+ ×4Second run:Winter Ticket B ×18Winter Ticket B+ ×4 	Winter Ticket A ×1-5Second run:Winter Ticket B ×1-5
Daily Extreme Battle 1 	Ultra Hard	(Holiday 2019)	Weakness:	Weakness:	Weakness:	30 	Gems ×30 	2,000 coinsFirst run:Winter Ticket A ×62Winter Ticket A+ ×45Second run:Winter Ticket B ×62Winter Ticket B+ ×45	None
Battle Challenge! Round 1	Super Hard	(Holiday 2022)	Weakness:	Weakness:	Weakness:	— 	Gems ×100Battle Challenge! Round 23★ Support Move Candy 	None 	None
Battle Challenge! Round 2	Ultra Hard	(Holiday 2022)	Weakness:	Weakness:	Weakness:	— 	Gems ×100First run:4★ Tech Move CandySecond run:4★ Strike Move Candy	None 	None
==Event missions==
===December 12 to 27, 2023===
===December 17, 2024 to January 4, 2025===
==Shop==
===December 12 to 27, 2023===
===December 17, 2024 to January 4, 2025===
==Gallery==
 	 	 	 	
Event banner 	Event banner 	Event banner 	Event banner 	
 	 	 	 	
Medal1★ Focus on the Shining Shot!	Medal2★ Focus on the Shining Shot!	Medal3★ Focus on the Shining Shot!	MedalSnap the Perfect Shot!	Artwork by Shiro KikuyaPokémon Masters EX on Twitter confirming Shiro Kikuya as the artist for the event artwork
==Music==
Situation 	Song key 	Song name 	Arrangement
In menu 	No. 00004 	Adventure Awaits! 	Unknown
During battle(Challenge Siebold, Daily Extreme Battle 1) 	No. 06002 	Battle! (Kalos Elite Four)(Pokémon Masters EX Version) 	Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
During battle(Battle Challenge) 	No. 02001 	Battle! (Johto Gym Leader)(Pokémon Masters EX Version) 	Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
The Photo Contest Begins!When Lear, Rachel, and Sawyer appear 	No. 00032 	Trainers' Eyes Meet (Lear) 	Unknown
The Photo Contest Begins!After Rachel says photography is Lear's new hobby 	No. 00007 	Fun with Friends 	Unknown
Stylish Professor from Lumiose!From startPhoto Ops Around TownWhile Viola goes around taking pictures	No. 00035 	Starlight Party 	Unknown
Go, Go, GogoatFrom startPhoto Ops Around TownFrom start 	No. 00008 	Out for a Stroll 	Unknown
Go, Go, GogoatAfter Whitney suggests that Jasmine rides a Gogoat for a picture 	No. 00015 	Shenanigans 	Unknown
A Casual ShotFrom start 	No. 00012 	Let Your Spirit Soar! 	Unknown
A Casual ShotAfter Professor Sycamore wins the photography contest 	No. 00003 	Taking It Easy 	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
 	Oho, a photo contest!
Professor Sycamore	I'm not used to taking photos...but I enjoy spotting memorable moments! That's something I'm good at!I may not be as good as a professional photographer like you, Viola, but I hope to take some nice pictures!
Viola 	Fantastic! Those feelings are important!Let's do our best! And above all, let's have fun!
* The Photo Contest Begins!
Name 	Text
(Town, covered in snow; Viola is taking a picture of Trevor and Tierno; Professor Sycamore is looking around; Serena, Calem, and Shauna are looking at the tree)	(Town, covered in snow; Viola is taking a picture of Trevor and Tierno; Professor Sycamore is looking around; Serena, Calem, and Shauna are looking at the tree)
During the preparations for the winter party... 	During the preparations for the winter party...
(Lear arrives with Rachel and Sawyer) 	(Lear arrives with Rachel and Sawyer)
Lear 	All of you, hear my words!At this year's winter party, we will be hosting a photo contest!
Shauna 	A photo contest? Are we supposed to take photos?
Lear 	Precisely!Take photos during the event, and send me your best picture that will touch the most hearts!Of course, if you attend the party, that means you agree to have your photo taken!Attendees should dress up and stay focused, as they can be photographed at any time!
Viola 	Fantastic! Just fantastic! It's an event that's perfect for me!
Professor Sycamore 	Photos can capture a moment that shows the bond between a Trainer and Pokémon.As a researcher, I'm very interested in participating.
Calem 	But why did he come up with this idea all of a sudden?
(Rachel and Sawyer approach Calem and Serena) 	(Rachel and Sawyer approach Calem and Serena)
Sawyer 	Well, the thing is...the young master recently bought a high-tech camera.
Rachel 	So he's, like, suuuuper hyped about taking some awesome photos.
Serena 	I see. So, it's his new hobby, huh...
Tierno 	All right! I'll try to get the winning shot with perfect dance moves in the snow!
Trevor 	I'll write a report about the winter party and add a photo to it!
Lear 	I will be looking forward to your best photographs!
Viola 	Ehehe... I can't wait to get to work!
* Stylish Professor from Lumiose!
Name 	Text
(Town, decorated for the winter party; Professor Sycamore, Calem, Serena, Shauna, Trevor, and Tierno arrive in the square, with Professor Sycamore wearing his holiday outfit)	(Town, decorated for the winter party; Professor Sycamore, Calem, Serena, Shauna, Trevor, and Tierno arrive in the square, with Professor Sycamore wearing his holiday outfit)
On the day of the winter party... 	On the day of the winter party...
(Trevor spots Valerie with her Sylveon) 	(Trevor spots Valerie with her Sylveon)
Trevor 	Look, Professor Sycamore! It's a Sylveon!
Shauna 	He looks perfect for the party!
Professor Sycamore 	Nice! Now then, let me just...Oh, wait. I accidentally clicked video mode...
(Valerie and Sylveon walk away) 	(Valerie and Sylveon walk away)
Tierno 	They walked away while you were trying to figure that out.
Calem 	I always thought Professor Sycamore was stylish and mature, but...
Serena 	There are times when he's kind of clumsy.
Shauna 	It's a side of him we don't usually get the chance to see! ♪
(A camera shutter goes off; Shauna turns around to see Viola, wearing her holiday outfit, approaching with her Vivillon) 	(A camera shutter goes off; Shauna turns around to see Viola, wearing her holiday outfit, approaching with her Vivillon)
Serena 	Viola!
Viola 	You all look fantastic! Just fantastic!
Trevor 	I-It's true what they say—you don't let a single smile escape your focus!
Tierno 	Hey, Viola. Do you have any tips for taking a good photo?
Viola 	Hmm... Well, first of all, don't strain yourself to take the best shot.The photographer and the subject both need to be natural. Otherwise, you'll miss your opportunity!
Professor Sycamore 	I see...Oh, I know! Can you teach us more photography tips, Viola?
Viola 	Sure! Ask me anything!I'm happy that everyone's interested in taking photos!
Professor Sycamore 	Thanks! I appreciate your help!
Viola 	I gotta say...you look very fashionable, Professor Sycamore!
Professor Sycamore 	Ahaha, Lear did tell us to be prepared to be photographed at any time.
Shauna 	Serena and I helped the Professor style his hair! ♪
Serena 	He's Lumiose City's stylish Pokémon Professor!We need him to look nice at opportunities like this!
Professor Sycamore 	Yeah, I hadn't planned to style my hair...Thank you both for helping me with that.
Viola 	I see... So that's why.
Professor Sycamore 	By the way, you also look great, Viola.
Viola 	Ehehe, you think?Valerie gave me advice on what to wear!I brought my wonderful partner who's a perfect fit for the winter party, so I'm ready for our photo to be taken!
Shauna 	Oh yeah! She's white as snow!
Viola 	I first met my Vivillon long ago when I was taking photos on a snowy mountain!
Trevor 	The pattern on Vivillon is different depending on the region it's from, right?
Professor Sycamore 	Exactly! Impressive, Trevor!
Viola 	Today's a special day, so some Trainers might've brought partner Pokémon that you don't usually see them with!
Professor Sycamore 	Let's all go find the perfect moment!
* Go, Go, Gogoat
Name 	Text
(Square; Whitney, Jasmine, and Erika are gathered, wearing their holiday outfits) 	(Square; Whitney, Jasmine, and Erika are gathered, wearing their holiday outfits)
Whitney 	C'mon, Jasmine! Give us a flashier smile!
Jasmine 	I-I can't...
(Professor Sycamore, Viola, and the kids arrive) 	(Professor Sycamore, Viola, and the kids arrive)
Viola 	What's the matter? Do you need help with photos?
Erika 	Well, the thing is...
Jasmine 	I-I get nervous when someone points their camera at me...
Erika 	She can't help it, but her smile gets stiff.
Whitney 	It's a shame, 'cause a photo of three pretty girls smiling would definitely win the competition.
Erika 	Oh? That's Professor Sycamore's Gogoat?
(Professor Sycamore's Gogoat approaches Whitney's Sawsbuck, and the two cry at each other)	(Professor Sycamore's Gogoat approaches Whitney's Sawsbuck, and the two cry at each other)
Shauna 	Gogoat is touching Sawsbuck's horns, as if he's saying hello!
Erika 	I've heard that Gogoat can sense the feelings of others with its horns.
Professor Sycamore 	Yeah! He usually helps me out with my research by sensing how other Pokémon or people feel.
Trevor 	And wild Gogoat determine their herd leader by clashing their horns, right?So, to put it another way, their horns can also be their weapon when they fight.
Tierno 	But Professor Sycamore's Gogoat is a gentleman, similar to his Trainer.
Calem 	A gentlemanly Gogoat... That reminds me of the Gogoat Shuttle in Lumiose City.
Whitney 	The Gogoat Shuttle?
Serena 	Lumiose City is big, so Gogoat let people ride them to travel around.
Whitney 	That's it, Jasmine! Why don't you ride on Gogoat?
Jasmine 	What?!
Whitney 	A pretty girl with a Pokémon makes a great picture! Everyone knows that!
Viola 	Fantastic! I'd love to snap that shot!Is it fine for Gogoat, Professor Sycamore?
Professor Sycamore 	Of course! Right, Gogoat?
(Gogoat cries out) 	(Gogoat cries out)
Jasmine 	O-OK... I'll try!Erm, Gogoat... Don't speed up too much when I'm on you, OK?
(Gogoat cries out and trots over to Jasmine; fade to black) 	(Gogoat cries out and trots over to Jasmine; fade to black)
Jasmine 	A-aaaaah! I told you to go slow!
* Photo Ops Around Town
Name 	Text
(Town; Hop, Leon, Sonia, Nessa, Victor, Gloria, and Raihan are posing for a selfie; Leon and Nessa are wearing their holiday outfits)	(Town; Hop, Leon, Sonia, Nessa, Victor, Gloria, and Raihan are posing for a selfie; Leon and Nessa are wearing their holiday outfits)
Raihan 	What do you think? Looks good, right?
Sonia 	Hey! Half of the photo is your face, Raihan!
(Viola, Professor Sycamore, and the kids approach the group) 	(Viola, Professor Sycamore, and the kids approach the group)
Viola 	Hi! Are you all entering the photo contest?
Sonia 	Hey, Viola!Could you take a photo of us so that we're all equally visible, please?
Viola 	Of course! Please assist me, Vivillon!
(Viola takes a picture of Raihan, Sonia, Nessa, Leon, Hop, Victor, and Gloria) 	(Viola takes a picture of Raihan, Sonia, Nessa, Leon, Hop, Victor, and Gloria)
Hop 	Huh? I thought we were taking a photo to submit for the contest...
Nessa 	Are we allowed to submit a photo that someone else took?
Leon 	We ended up just taking a group photo together...
(Town; Professor Sycamore is talking to Professor Oak and Cynthia) 	(Town; Professor Sycamore is talking to Professor Oak and Cynthia)
Viola 	Now that's a rare photo op!Everyone! Can you look this way, please? I'm going to take a photo!
(Professor Sycamore, Professor Oak, and Cynthia turn towards Viola and pose) 	(Professor Sycamore, Professor Oak, and Cynthia turn towards Viola and pose)
(Square; Skyla, Elesa, and Serena are talking; Skyla is wearing her holiday outfit, while Elesa is wearing her Palentine's outfit) 	(Square; Skyla, Elesa, and Serena are talking; Skyla is wearing her holiday outfit, while Elesa is wearing her Palentine's outfit)
Skyla 	Your scarf looks really cute, Elesa!And it looks warm, too. I should've prepared something like that.
Elesa 	Would you like me to lend it to you some day? You could try wearing it with some of your outfits.
(Skyla and Serena smile; nearby, Tierno performs a dance move) 	(Skyla and Serena smile; nearby, Tierno performs a dance move)
Calem 	Did you get better at dancing, Tierno?
Tierno 	Of course! I always practice, whether it rains or snows!
Professor Sycamore 	Everyone is having fun, so this'll be a great shot!I'll do it this time!
(Professor Sycamore hears a cry beside him; he turns to find a Fletchling, Swirlix, and Klefki) 	(Professor Sycamore hears a cry beside him; he turns to find a Fletchling, Swirlix, and Klefki)
Professor Sycamore 	What?!
Youngster 	Hey! Don't disturb him!I'm sorry!
Professor Sycamore 	No, it's totally fine!Ahaha, dear oh dear...Oh? I smell something nice... Where's it coming from?This must be—!
* A Casual Shot
Name 	Text
(Professor Sycamore and the kids arrive in Lear's villa, where a large group of sync pairs are gathered) 	(Professor Sycamore and the kids arrive in Lear's villa, where a large group of sync pairs are gathered)
Calem 	The Professor was right. They're giving out coffee.
Serena 	Wow! The Professor really loves coffee, doesn't he?
Professor Sycamore 	Let's have a small break, everyone! It's my treat!
Shauna 	Yay!
(Rosa, wearing her holiday outfit, chats with a group of sync pairs; Viola snaps a picture of her) 	(Rosa, wearing her holiday outfit, chats with a group of sync pairs; Viola snaps a picture of her)
Rosa 	Wow! Thank you!
(Siebold, wearing his holiday outfit, chats with a group of sync pairs; Viola snaps a picture of him) 	(Siebold, wearing his holiday outfit, chats with a group of sync pairs; Viola snaps a picture of him)
Siebold 	Take a photo of the food instead of me...
Viola 	If cooking is art, a chef deserves to be a part of the artwork! Don't you agree?
Siebold 	O-OK...
Viola 	Vivillon! Can you help me?Yup! Vivillon's wings are reflecting the light, and it looks perfect!
Professor Sycamore 	Hmm...
(Flashback to Lear) 	(Flashback to Lear)
Lear 	If you attend the party, that means you agree to have your photo taken!
(Flashback to Viola) 	(Flashback to Viola)
Viola 	The photographer and the subject both need to be natural. Otherwise, you'll miss your opportunity!
(Back to present) 	(Back to present)
Professor Sycamore 	We need to be natural, right?
(Professor Sycamore walks forward and takes a picture) 	(Professor Sycamore walks forward and takes a picture)
Days later... 	Days later...
(Professor Sycamore, Viola, Valerie, and the kids are gathered in the square, all wearing their normal outfits)	(Professor Sycamore, Viola, Valerie, and the kids are gathered in the square, all wearing their normal outfits)
Shauna 	Congratulations on winning the contest, Professor!
Serena 	They said it was a wonderful photo capturing the natural bond between Viola and Vivillon during the party!
Professor Sycamore 	It's all thanks to Viola's tips!
Viola 	I lost the contest, but I won as the subject...I'm not sure how to feel!
Valerie 	It's all right! You look very pretty in the photo, don't you think?
Viola 	That's because you helped me with my outfit...
Valerie 	No, I see your genuine charm in the photo.
Viola 	Ehehe... Thank you, Valerie!Now that I think about it, that's probably the first time I've experienced what it feels like to have my photo taken...
Professor Sycamore 	I've also become interested in taking photos, thanks to the party!I'd like to continue taking photos of memorable moments I can find in my day-to-day life.
Viola 	That's fantastic! Just fantastic!I hope more and more people discover the joys of photography!
==In other languages==
==Notes==
==References==
==See also==
Category:Story events
de:Fangt den perfekten Moment ein!
ja:狙え! キラメキの1枚!
zh:目標！綻放光彩的照片！