Shining Heart of Dragons

Shining Heart of Dragons (Japanese: パシオに輝く竜の新星 The Rising Dragon Star Shining in Pasio) was a story event in . It was focused on the sync pair . It also marked the debut of as an NPC.
The "Iris Poké Fair Scout" gave players an increased chance of recruiting Iris (Alt.) & Hydreigon for the duration of the event.
During this event, players could earn Prize Coins from battles that could be used to draw items from a prize box pool. If the grand prize was drawn from the prize box, players could advance to the next prize pool. Extra Prize Coins were automatically exchanged with coins once the event was finished.
This event featured the Full-Force Battle, where players were challenged to defeat a large group of strong opponents. Similar to the Legendary Arena, players could use multiple teams with a limited number of total sync pairs, with the opponents' health carrying over between rounds and with previously used pairs unable to be used again until the challenge is reset. s could be earned by completing specific s.
In addition, players could earn a medal for completing all the story areas in the event.
==First run==
The event first ran from March 18 to April 2, 2021. The grand prizes in the prize box included area info for event story areas, 5★ Scout Tickets, Power-Up items, Skill Spheres, a Support Move Candy Coin, and a Tech Move Candy Coin. Event mission rewards included medals, s, and sync orbs for .
All battles could be challenged an unlimited number of times except Challenge the Dragon Sync Pairs, which could only be challenged once per day. The player could battle using Iris (Alt.) & Hydreigon to obtain +0.6× bonus Prize Coins; /Dewott/Samurott or to obtain +0.4× bonus Prize Coins; and , , /Servine/Serperior, or to obtain +0.2× bonus Prize Coins. 
==Second run==
The event reran from March 10 to 24, 2022. The grand prizes from the prize box included area info for event story areas, Power-Up items, 5★ Unova Scout Tickets, Skill Spheres, and a Support Move Candy Coin. Event mission rewards included medals, Gems, co-op sync orbs, and a Tech Move Candy Coin.
Challenge the Dragon Sync Pairs could still only be challenged once per day. The player could battle using Iris (Alt.) & Hydreigon to obtain +0.6× bonus Prize Coins; Hilbert & Oshawott/Dewott/Samurott or Caitlin & Reuniclus to obtain +0.4× bonus Prize Coins; and any other sync pair with the Unova theme skill to obtain +0.2× bonus Prize Coins. 
==Third run==
The event reran again from November 6 to 20, 2023. Event mission rewards included medals, Gems, and co-op sync orbs. Challenge the Dragon Sync Pairs was renamed to Challenge the Dragon Types, but could still only be challenged once per day. Everything else was the same as the previous run.
==Plot==
 and greet the in the Pokémon Center to let them know that an event called the Festival of s is being held to celebrate all the Champions on Pasio. The event will feature exhibition matches between the Champions, and , wearing her Champion outfit, is going to represent Unova in these battles.
As the Champions assemble, Iris is excited to greet all the fans. To her disappointment, though, the fans pass her by to fawn over other Champions like and . Fortunately, two kids show up and say that Iris is their favorite Champion because she's a kid like them, and she starts talking to them eagerly. Meanwhile, and approach Iris. Hilbert introduces Diantha and Iris to each other, and they chat a little bit before Iris has to run off and get ready for her exhibition match against . As she is getting ready, though, she overhears some people saying that they think Iris is too young and inexperienced to stand a chance against Lance, so she's sure to lose and be an embarrassment to Unova. This makes her even more determined to win and make everyone proud. 
As soon as the match begins, however, Iris's suddenly loses control and starts rampaging around the arena. She does not know what is happening, so Lance and Diantha step in and calm it down. Since the damage was minimal, the staff let her off with a warning. However, she still cannot explain why Hydreigon went on a rampage like that. Lance reminds her that she is a representative of Unova and a role model to others, so she has to conduct herself accordingly, and she leaves to go mull things over. She changes out of her Champion outfit and goes to an isolated place, but Diantha followers her. She offers to lend a listening ear, so Iris vents to Diantha about what happened before the match. She says she does not think she is good enough to be a Champion, but Diantha says that instead of comparing herself to other Champions, Iris should think about what they have in common instead. Diantha leaves to let Iris ponder her words, while Lance and watch from afar.
The next day, Iris is still nervous about her next match. On the other side of the arena, Lance and Diantha tell Hilbert that they are both concerned about Iris and want to see her become her best self. Suddenly, a handful of Pokémon around the arena start rampaging, just like Hydreigon did the day before. Some members of Team Break appear and reveal that the rampaging is caused by a machine they created that incites the urge to battle in Pokémon with wild, aggressive natures. More Pokémon start rampaging, including Iris's Hydreigon. Lance tries to attack one of them with to stop its rampage, but its protests that she does not want him to hurt her Pokémon, so they have to figure out a less aggressive method of restraining the Pokémon. Hilbert suggests that Iris use Haxorus to stop Hydreigon, but Alder calls out to her and tells her to look into her partner's eyes.
Taking his advice, Iris decides not to bring out Hydreigon and instead senses Hydreigon's feelings, calling out to her that she believes in her. Through the power of friendship, Hydreigon breaks out from the machine's control and destroys it, freeing the other Pokémon from its control as well. Diantha and Lance intimidate Team Break into submission, and Iris promises Lance that she will make sure to pay attention to her Pokémon's feelings from now on. Diantha and Lance marvel at her growth, and Diantha comments that she enjoys the feeling of helping someone else improve and wants to do it more. Later, Iris and Diantha prepare to fight each other in an exhibition match, and the people who were disparaging her the day before are now enthusiastically cheering her on.
==Area info==
Area name 	Unlock condition 	Completion Rewards
Festival of Champions 	First run:Plays automatically on log-in 	None
Festival of Champions 	Second and third runs:Available from start	Gems ×10
The Champions Assemble	Pull from the prize box (Pool 1) 	Gems ×10
What Makes a Champion 	Pull from the prize box (Pool 2) 	Gems ×10
Hydreigon's Heart 	Pull from the prize box (Pool 3) 	Gems ×10
The Rising Champion 	Pull from the prize box (Pool 4) 	Gems ×10
==Battles==
===Single player===
Name 	Difficulty	Trainer	Pokémon 	Pokémon 	Pokémon 	Stamina	First-Time Rewards 	Completion Rewards
Name 	Difficulty	Trainer	Left 	Middle 	Right 	Stamina	First-Time Rewards 	
Challenge Iris: Part 1 	Normal 	(Alt.) 	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	10 	Gems ×30 	200 coinsPrize Coins ×12
Challenge Iris: Part 2 	Hard 	(Alt.) 	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	15 	Gems ×30 	Prize Coins ×23First/third runs:450 coinsSecond run:400 coins
Challenge Iris: Part 3 	Very Hard 	(Alt.) 	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	15 	Gems ×30 	1,000 coinsPrize Coins ×29
Challenge Iris: Part 4 	Super Hard	(Alt.) 	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	20 	Gems ×30 	1,500 coinsPrize Coins ×50
/ 	Ultra Hard	Luca 	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	30 	Gems ×30 	2,000 coinsPrize Coins ×225
Full-Force Battle! Round 1	Super Hard	 	Weakness: ↓Weakness: ↓Weakness:	Weakness: ↓Weakness: ↓Weakness:	Weakness: ↓Weakness: ↓Weakness:	— 	Gems ×1003★ Support Move CandyFull-Force Battle! Round 2 	None
Full-Force Battle! Round 2	Ultra Hard	 	Weakness: ↓Weakness: ↓Weakness:	Weakness: ↓Weakness: ↓Weakness:	Weakness: ↓Weakness: ↓Weakness:	— 	Gems ×100First run:4★ Tech Move CandySecond/third runs:4★ Strike Move Candy	None
==Event missions==
===March 18 to April 2, 2021===
===March 10 to 24, 2022===
===November 6 to 20, 2023===
==Prize box==
===March 18 to April 2, 2021===
Prize Pool	Grand Prize
1 	The Champions Assemble
2 	What Makes a Champion
3 	Hydreigon's Heart
4 	The Rising Champion
5 	5★ Scout Ticket ×2
6 	4★ Power-Up ×3
7 	5★ Scout Ticket ×2
8 	4★ Power-Up ×3
9 	5★ Scout Ticket ×2
10 	Skill Sphere ×200
11 	4★ Power-Up ×3
12 	Skill Sphere ×200
13 	5★ Scout Ticket ×2
14 	Support Move Candy Coin
15 	Tech Move Candy Coin
16 	3★ Power-Up ×1
===March 10 to 24, 2022 and November 6 to 20, 2023===
Prize Pool	Grand Prize
1 	The Champions Assemble
2 	What Makes a Champion
3 	Hydreigon's Heart
4 	The Rising Champion
5 	3★ Power-Up ×3
6 	5★ Unova Scout Ticket ×2
7 	3★ Power-Up ×3
8 	5★ Unova Scout Ticket ×2
9 	Skill Sphere ×200
10 	4★ Power-Up ×3
11 	Skill Sphere ×200
12 	Support Move Candy Coin
13 	3★ Power-Up ×1
==Gallery==
 	 	 	
Event banner 	Event banner 	Event banner 	Event banner
 	 	 	
Medal1★ Shining Heartof Dragons	Medal2★ Shining Heartof Dragons	Medal3★ Shining Heartof Dragons	MedalHeart of a Dragon
==Music==
Situation 	Song key 	Song name 	Arrangement
In menu 	No. 00004 	Adventure Awaits! 	Unknown
During battle(Challenge Iris)The Rising ChampionAs Iris gets pumped up 	No. 05005 	Battle! (Champion Iris)(Pokémon Masters EX Version) 	Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
During battle(Challenge the Dragon Sync Pairs / Challenge the Dragon Types) 	No. 00018 	Battle! (Powerful Sync Pair) 	Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
During battle(Full-Force Battle) 	No. 01004 	Battle! (Lance)(Pokémon Masters EX Version) 	Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
Festival of ChampionsFrom start 	— 	Pokémon Center(Pokémon Masters EX Version) 	Unknown
The Champions AssembleFrom start 	No. 00002 	Pokémon Masters EX Main Theme 	Unknown
The Champions AssembleAfter Iris hears people talking about her skill 	No. 00014 	Lurking Threat 	Unknown
The Champions AssembleWhen Iris's Hydreigon goes rogueHydreigon's HeartWhile other Trainers' Pokémon go rogue	No. 00005 	Danger! 	Unknown
What Makes a ChampionFrom startThe Rising ChampionWhen the Masked Man attempts to attack Iris 	No. 00023 	Battle! (Team Break) 	Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
What Makes a ChampionWhile Lance consoles IrisThe Rising ChampionWhile Iris talks to Hydreigon 	No. 00013 	A Somber Moment 	Unknown
What Makes a ChampionWhile Iris spends time with Haxorus 	No. 00019 	A Melancholy Moment 	Unknown
What Makes a ChampionWhile Iris and Diantha converse in the mountains 	No. 00010 	Wild Wanderings 	Unknown
Hydreigon's HeartFrom startThe Rising ChampionAfter the machine has been destroyed 	No. 00003 	Taking It Easy 	Unknown
The Rising ChampionAfter Hydreigon protects Iris 	No. 00011 	The Way Ahead 	Unknown
The Rising ChampionAs Iris and Diantha begin to battle 	No. 06004 	Battle! (Diantha)(Pokémon Masters EX Version) 	Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
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
 	Gotta dress to impress!
Iris	I can't wait to chat with everyone! I'm gonna make sure this the funnest festival ever!And I'll be the brightest Champion in the bunch! Just you wait—the crowds will be so hyped up, they won't know what to do with themselves!
* Festival of Champions
Name 	Text
(Pokémon Center)	(Pokémon Center)
Iris 	Oh, there you are! You've gotta hear about the super-amazing event happening right now, <player>!
Brycen 	Indeed! As you know, Pasio is host to Champions from all over the world.To celebrate this monumental gathering, there's going to be an event called the Festival of Champions right here on the island!
Iris 	I've already signed up to participate as the Champion of Unova!I can't wait to put on a show for all of the fans!You'll come and watch, won't you? I hope to see you there!
* The Champions Assemble
Name 	Text
The Festival of Champions took over Pasio as fans celebrated the gathering of Champions from all over the world.At the event arena, many people were enjoying the chance to meet and greet the Champions.	The Festival of Champions took over Pasio as fans celebrated the gathering of Champions from all over the world.At the event arena, many people were enjoying the chance to meet and greet the Champions.
Brycen 	Look at this crowd!I suppose we should have expected this, given all the star power gathered in one place!Now, where is our Unova Champion?
??? 	Heeey! Over here!
(Iris appears in her Champion outfit) 	(Iris appears in her Champion outfit)
Brycen 	That outfit!
Iris 	Tee-hee! Check out these frills! Aren't they amazing?Hydreigon and I are gonna make this event so much fun for everyone here!
Brycen 	Indeed! Hydreigon is looking very tough! And that outfit looks great on you, Iris.Remember, today you'll have to be on your best behavior, as you're representing all of Unova.
Camper 	Look! The Champions have arrived!
Iris 	All right! The fans are here!
Lass 	Oh my gosh! It's Leon!
Camper 	Miss Cynthia! Can I shake your hand?
Iris 	Heeey... I'm a Champion, too, y'know!
Brycen 	D-don't worry too much about that!
??? 	Iris!
(A Preschooler and Youngster appear) 	(A Preschooler and Youngster appear)
Preschooler 	You're the best, b'cause you're still a kid but you're Champion, too!
Youngster 	Hydreigon's one of the most brutal Pokémon ever, right? It's so cool that you partnered up with one!
Iris 	You think so? Thanks!Let's keep the talk coming! Feel free to ask me any questions!
(Diantha and Hilbert watch from afar) 	(Diantha and Hilbert watch from afar)
??? 	Oh, that girl... Is that her?
Hilbert 	Yeah, I can introduce you. Let's go!
Iris 	Hey, Hilbert! And this is...?
Brycen 	Whoa!It's Diantha!
Diantha 	Nice to make your acquaintance, everyone from Unova!And you must be <player>?It's such a pleasure to meet you!: What a bright greeting!Nice to meet you!: Nice to meet you, too!
Hilbert 	We were just talking, and you came up in our conversation, Iris!Diantha was saying that as a fellow Champion, she wanted to meet you in person!
Iris 	Really? Wait, she's a Champion, too?!
Brycen 	You didn't know? Diantha is the Champion of the Kalos region.And she's more than that. She's also a world-famous actress!I've learned a lot from her acting!
Diantha 	*chuckle* What an honor to hear those words from Brycen-Man himself!
Brycen 	My! I had no idea you were familiar with my work!
Diantha 	Let's have a chat together sometime!Now, I suppose this is your partner, Hydreigon?
(Hydreigon roars) 	(Hydreigon roars)
Iris 	Ah! Hey!
Diantha 	It's OK. It just shows how excited she is!I can see you've taken good care of her.
Iris 	Th-thank you!
Hilbert 	Hm? Iris, are you nervous or something?
Iris 	It's just...Diantha is so pretty, calm, and mature...
Diantha 	*chuckle* Well, thank you!
May I have your attention, please. Exhibition matches between the Champions will commence shortly. 	May I have your attention, please. Exhibition matches between the Champions will commence shortly.
Iris 	Exhibition matches...Oh, that's right! I signed up for that! I should get going!
(Iris leaves) 	(Iris leaves)
Hilbert 	Iris is still Iris, even when she's the Champion, huh?
Diantha 	So that child is the young rising Champion of Unova...
(Transition to Iris alone) 	(Transition to Iris alone)
Iris 	Diantha is amazing...I wanna be that elegant and cool when I grow up, too.
??? 	Man, I'm kinda bummed out about this exhibition match now.
Iris 	Huh?
Street Thug 	I mean, Lance is awesome. But Iris...
Collector 	I could give her a break for not emanating poise and grandeur like the other Champions do, but the gap in experience is too huge.That difference between them is going to be painfully obvious on the battlefield.
Hiker 	High-stakes matches like this tend to happen a lot on Pasio, huh.Heh. Bet it's gonna be pretty embarrassing to be a Trainer from Unova for a while after Iris's match.
Iris 	Is he saying...I'd be an embarrassment to Unova?
Street Thug 	Well, hopefully it'll be a good match in any case.
Iris 	... ... ...I've gotta win this.I'm the Champion of Unova... I've gotta make my people proud.
(Iris and Lance face-off) 	(Iris and Lance face-off)
Lance 	Wow. Listen to that crowd!Let's give them a good match.
Iris 	Lance, I...I won't lose to you!
Lance 	Hm?
Iris 	Come on, Hydreigon! We're gonna—Huh?What's wrong? We haven't even started yet...Hydreigon? Wha—?!
(Hydreigon goes on a rampage) 	(Hydreigon goes on a rampage)
* What Makes a Champion
Name 	Text
Brycen 	What's going on over there?!
Hilbert 	Settle down, Hydreigon!
??? 	It appears the trial run was a success... I can't wait to see what happens tomorrow.
Iris 	Cut it out, Hydreigon! What's gotten into you today?
Lance 	What is going on?!
Iris 	I—I don't know! I don't know!
Diantha 	Go, Gardevoir!
Iris 	Diantha!
Diantha 	Sorry, Iris, but we need to stop Hydreigon right now before anything else happens.Lance, can you give me a hand?
Lance 	It looks like I don't have a choice!
(Lance's Dragonite and Diantha's Gardevoir calm Hydreigon down, Iris calls Hydreigon back)	(Lance's Dragonite and Diantha's Gardevoir calm Hydreigon down, Iris calls Hydreigon back)
Iris 	Hydreigon... Why...
(Transition to night) 	(Transition to night)
Pokémon Ranger 	Please be sure this doesn't happen again at tomorrow's matches.
Diantha 	Fortunately, we were able to keep the damage to a minimum.
Hilbert 	Still, I wonder why Hydreigon acted out like that...
Brycen 	Iris, you understand dragons the best of us all. Maybe you can tell us why?
Iris 	Um...
Brycen 	Please, tell us why Hydreigon went on that rampage!
Iris 	Well...uh...
??? 	So you're not sure.
(Lance appears) 	(Lance appears)
Hilbert 	Lance...
Lance 	I noticed you weren't your usual self right before our match.It was almost as if you were so worked up, you couldn't tell what was happening with your partner.Iris, you must remember that you're no ordinary Pokémon Trainer.You are a role model to others, and you represent Unova as Champion.I hope you can understand that and conduct yourself accordingly.
(Lance leaves) 	(Lance leaves)
Iris 	... ... ...
Hilbert 	Iris...
Iris 	Sorry, everyone. Just like Lance said, I have no idea what's going on with Hydreigon.I...I'm gonna think back on today and try to talk to her to figure out what's wrong...and I'll do my best tomorrow! Bye!
(Iris leaves) 	(Iris leaves)
Hilbert 	Is she gonna be OK?
Brycen 	Hmmm...
Diantha 	... ... ...
(Transition to Iris on the mountain) 	(Transition to Iris on the mountain)
Iris 	Sorry, Haxorus. Thanks for coming all the way here with me.Hydreigon just won't come out of her Poké Ball.I bet she hates me now...Because I'm not good enough...
(Diantha appears) 	(Diantha appears)
??? 	Oh, if it isn't Iris!
Iris 	Diantha...
Diantha 	Isn't it a little lonely to be at a place like this, just the two of you?
Iris 	... ... ...
Diantha 	You don't have to bottle up your feelings, you know.
Iris 	Huh?
Diantha 	I don't know the hearts of dragons like you do...But I might know a little about the hearts of Champions.Or perhaps...the hearts of other girls?
Iris 	... ... ...I wanted to make sure people knew me...and accepted me...I just wanted to make everyone happy.I wanted them to know that I'm the proud Champion of Unova...But...but...*sob sob*
Diantha 	I see... So you overheard some mean comments about you before your match. People sure can say the rudest things.Do you feel a little better now after talking it out?
Iris 	I guess...You know, when Grandpa Drayden gave me my Champion outfit...I remember thinking I'd become a great Champion, just like Alder was!But I don't think I can do it anymore...I don't have the experience...and I'm just a kid...
Diantha 	You know, the same thing happens to me with my acting.
Iris 	Huh?
Diantha 	When I compare myself to other actors, I end up fixating on how different we are, and it's just not a nice feeling.It affects how I feel about acting sometimes...and I imagine that's how you're feeling about yourself right now.
Iris 	... ... ...
Diantha 	But...maybe you can try to look for what you have in common instead!There's something within you that other Champions also have!A special quality that every Champion shares.
Iris 	A special quality?
Diantha 	That's about all the advice I can give you tonight. The rest, you'll have to figure out for yourself!I know you'll get it. You are a Champion, too, after all!
(Diantha leaves) 	(Diantha leaves)
Iris 	An important quality for a Champion to have...
(Lance watches from afar) 	(Lance watches from afar)
Lance 	So it's come to this...
??? 	Who knew this would happen while I was taking my time traveling around Pasio!
Lance 	Oh, it's you!
(Alder appears) 	(Alder appears)
??? 	Hmmm...
* Hydreigon's Heart
Name 	Text
Excited crowds returned to the arena as day two of Pasio's Festival of Champions kicked off.But one Trainer didn't seem quite as eager as the others...	Excited crowds returned to the arena as day two of Pasio's Festival of Champions kicked off.But one Trainer didn't seem quite as eager as the others...
Preschooler 	Tch! What's so great about those other Champions anyway?
Youngster 	Hydreigon, come play with us!Ugh... Whatever.
Brycen 	You must find a way to shake this off, Iris. You have a match to win later today.
Iris 	I know...
Brycen 	Sorry, little ones. Iris isn't feeling very well right now.Oh, I know! Why don't we play pretend? I'll be Brycen-Man, and you can all be my minions!
(Lance watches from afar, Diantha, Hilbert, and the player appear) 	(Lance watches from afar, Diantha, Hilbert, and the player appear)
Diantha 	You're worried about her, aren't you.
Lance 	Ah, it's you three.
Hilbert 	Lance, yesterday may have been a big mess, but Iris is still an amazing Champion. You'll see!Don't lose hope in her just yet, OK?
Lance 	Oh? What makes you think I'm losing hope?
Hilbert 	You're...not?
Diantha 	I'd say he thinks quite highly of Iris, actually.So much so that he even went to check on her last night to see if she was OK.
Lance 	You saw that?!What are you talking about?: Don't worry about it.Wait, was Iris OK?: You should probably ask Diantha that question...
Diantha 	Sorry I stole your thunder.
Lance 	It's fine. The job was probably better left in your hands anyway.In any case, it seems I'm not alone in my concern for Iris. You obviously wanted to help her, too.
Diantha 	It's true...I want to be there to witness it—the moment when Iris discovers who she truly is for the first time.
(Transition to a Collector and Street Thug's Pokémon going on a rampage) 	(Transition to a Collector and Street Thug's Pokémon going on a rampage)
Street Thug 	Gah!What's the matter, buddy?!
Collector 	Calm down right this instant!
Brycen 	Wh-what's going on now?! On second thought, let's worry about that later. Come on, Cryogonal! We have to stop this!
Iris 	This looks like what happened yesterday...
??? 	A resounding success!
(Team Break appears) 	(Team Break appears)
Iris 	Team Break?! Don't tell me you're the ones behind this...
Masked Man 	Why, of course we are! All thanks to this ingenious machine of mine!It emits a specialized signal that incites the thrill of battle in its targets!Pokémon with wild, aggressive natures are simply unable to resist it!
Iris 	That's horrible!
Masked Man 	Oho! It would be unwise to pick a fight with me right now, little girl.
Iris 	Hydreigon...
(The Preschooler's Sharpedo goes on a rampage) 	(The Preschooler's Sharpedo goes on a rampage)
Lance 	This is bad. We need to stop them immediately!Dragonite, Hyper Be—
Preschooler 	Nooo! Don't hurt my Pokémon!
Lance 	Hold them down then! We can't let them put anyone else in danger!
Diantha 	This could take a while.
Hilbert 	Iris! Send out your Haxorus to stop Hydreigon!
Iris 	R-right. Good idea.Haxorus, I need you to—
??? 	Iris, look at your partner! Look into her eyes!
Iris 	That sounded like...Hmm...Hydreigon, you...
* The Rising Champion
Name 	Text
Masked Man 	What are you doing, Hydreigon?!
Brycen 	Hurry, Iris! Use Haxorus and calm Hydreigon down!
Iris 	Hydreigon...I can feel your pain!You're fighting so hard against yourself.I bet you were fighting super hard yesterday, too...but you were frustrated because you couldn't control yourself...Now isn't the time to call out Haxorus. This is between you and me, Hydreigon.Listen—you can fight this! Don't let that stupid machine control you!
Masked Man 	Give it up! There's nothing you can say that'll get through to your little dragon!
Iris 	That's why I HAVE to say this!I know her heart! So I'm gonna use my words to get through to her!Hydreigon, I believe in you!We're the same! We both hate to lose, and we fought a lot in the past. But I know how strong you are!I know you can do this!Because I'm Iris, Champion of Unova, and you're my partner!
Masked Man 	The NERVE of this brat!Shut her up!
(The Masked Man sends out a Scyther, Hydreigon fights back) 	(The Masked Man sends out a Scyther, Hydreigon fights back)
Brycen 	Oh, my!
Hilbert 	Look at that!
Iris 	I knew you could do it!Hydreigon!
Masked Man 	What?! That Pokémon isn't responding to my machine anymore?!
Iris 	Hydreigon would never let herself be controlled by your silly little toy!Uh-oh! Looks like she's raring to go now, thanks to that machine!Let's use that rage to protect everyone!Feel free to cut loose, Hydreigon!
(Hydreigon destroys the machine) 	(Hydreigon destroys the machine)
Masked Man 	Ack! My machine!Time to beat a hasty retreat...
Diantha 	Stop right there.
(Diantha and Lance appear, the Collector and Street Thug's Pokémon have calmed down)	(Diantha and Lance appear, the Collector and Street Thug's Pokémon have calmed down)
Masked Man 	Wait...the other Pokémon aren't affected by the machine, either?
Street Thug 	Yeah! Thanks to Iris bustin' it up!
Lance 	You underestimate the power of sync pairs.
Diantha 	We're stronger than you think!Our bonds with our partners are too strong to be broken by some machine!
Iris 	Now let's hear an apology for what you did!
Masked Man 	I-I'm sorry!
Lance 	Sounds like we're back on schedule with the exhibition matches.
Iris 	Lance...Even though Team Break caused Hydreigon to lose control, it doesn't change the fact that I still wasn't paying her enough attention.I'm so sorry for what happened.And also...No matter what happens from now on, I'm gonna make sure my heart is bound to my Pokémon!I promise to always do that—as Champion!
Lance 	You have a lot of resolve for someone so young. If a certain someone had met you when he was younger, you would've run circles around him!I see now why he said we should just be patient and watch over you.
Iris 	Huh?
Lance 	Oh, nothing. Let's continue to aim for higher goals!Together—as Champions!
Iris 	OK!
(Iris leaves) 	(Iris leaves)
Diantha 	How marvelous it is to see someone grow right before your eyes...I think I understand now why Champions are the ones who guide younger Trainers!
Lance 	Feels good, doesn't it?
Diantha 	I always worked hard to improve myself as a Champion and actress, but I never really gave much thought to helping others improve...Now, I think that's something I should have done more.It feels like a whole new world has opened up to me!
Lance 	It's never too late. You can start with whoever needs you most.
Diantha 	I guess that's true!
(Diantha and Iris face-off) 	(Diantha and Iris face-off)
Brycen 	So Iris's next opponent is Diantha.
Hilbert 	In terms of the matchup, Iris is at a disadvantage.
Lance 	But you never know what might happen in a Pokémon battle...Especially for someone in the midst of tremendous growth.
Iris 	Diantha! I think I figured out what that special quality is. The one you said all Champions share!I used to say it a lot, too..."Be considerate toward your Pokémon, and give them your whole heart!"That kind of kindness is something I know I have!
Diantha 	How wonderful! Your light is shining even brighter than before!You've truly proven yourself, Iris. I feel like I can put my all into this battle!
Hiker 	You can do it, Iris!
Collector 	Thanks for saving everyone!
Street Thug 	Show 'em how strong you are, Champion of Unova!
Iris 	Everyone...
Alder 	Onward and forward, new Champion!
Iris 	Thanks so much for all your help, Diantha!But I'm just getting started! And I'm gonna aim to be even better than the best!I'm Iris, the Pokémon League Champion of Unova!And I'm going to defeat you!
==Trivia==
* During the first two runs of this event, Iris (Alt.) was known as Iris (Champion).
* All non-player character s in the core series games at the time of this event appeared in it except and .
==In other languages==
==See also==
Category:Story events
de:Draht zu Drachen
ja:パシオに輝く竜の新星
zh:在帕希歐閃耀的龍之新星