Victor's Cooking Class!

Victor's Cooking Class! (Japanese: マサルのお料理教室！ Cooking Class!) 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.
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, completing the final story area of the event would earn players a medal and allow them to exchange for a special piece of artwork for the Trainer Lodge.
==First run==
The event first ran from February 9 to 26, 2024. The "Victor Seasonal Scout" gave players an increased chance of recruiting Victor (Palentine's 2024) & Greedent from the beginning of the event to February 27, 2024, and the "Candice Seasonal Scout" gave players an increased chance of recruiting Candice (Palentine's 2024) & Darmanitan from February 11 to 27, 2024.
In this run, the two types of tickets that players could earn were Sweet Ticket A and Sweet Ticket A+. The player could battle using Victor (Palentine's 2024) & Greedent or Candice (Palentine's 2024) & Darmanitan to obtain +0.6× bonus tickets; , , , , , or to obtain +0.4× bonus tickets; and any unlisted sync pairs with the Galar or Sinnoh theme skills to earn +0.2× bonus tickets.
Event mission rewards included medals, s, s, a Strike Move Candy Coin, and a Field Move Candy Coin.
==Second run==
The event reran from February 4 to 22, 2025. The "Super Spotlight Seasonal Scout" gave players an increased chance of recruiting Victor (Palentine's 2024) & Greedent, Candice (Palentine's 2024) & Darmanitan, Mallow (Palentine's 2023) & Appletun, Elesa (Palentine's 2023) & Togetic, Marnie (Palentine's 2022) & Mawile, Bea (Palentine's 2022) & Vanilluxe, Serena (Palentine's 2021) & Whimsicott, and Dawn (Palentine's 2021) & Alcremie for the duration of the event.
In this run, the two types of tickets that players could earn were Sweet Ticket B and Sweet Ticket B+. The player could battle using Victor (Palentine's 2024) & Greedent or Candice (Palentine's 2024) & Darmanitan to obtain +0.6× bonus tickets; Mallow (Palentine's 2023) & Appletun, Elesa (Palentine's 2023) & Togetic, Marnie (Palentine's 2022) & Mawile, Bea (Palentine's 2022) & Vanilluxe, Serena (Palentine's 2021) & Whimsicott, Dawn (Palentine's 2021) & Alcremie, , or to obtain +0.4× bonus tickets; and any unlisted sync pairs with the Galar or Sinnoh theme skills to earn +0.2× bonus tickets.
Event missions were changed to award only medals and Gems.
==Plot==
As Palentine's Day approaches, , , , and come to and ask for cooking advice so they can show gratitude to the special people in their lives. This leads Victor to give everyone a cooking lesson. In a large kitchen, Victor has each of his cooking students set up in front of a stove. He asks them questions about who they would like to show gratitude to, and helps them choose a dish to make based on that information. For Koga's gift to , Victor suggests he makes a box lunch, and for Caitlin's gift to , Victor suggests making some complex sweets. When Gordie explains he wants to give something to his fans, Victor suggests making a bunch of easy-to-make sweets. Standing next to a Galarian , Candice tells Victor that she'd like to cook up a feast for , who has always helped her with her training. Gordie and Victor begin to ask about the Darmanitan, but are interrupted by entering the room.
When Melony walks over to check in on Darmanitan, Candice reveals that the former had given her the Pokémon as an Egg. Melony mentions that she wanted to pass down her techniques to another Trainer who specializes in Pokémon, teasing Gordie for only focusing on types. She eventually leaves to allow the others to cook. Later, as Victor's students begin to finish cooking their food, he stops to review each of their dishes. Victor offers some advice to Koga and Caitlin, then helps out Gordie, who reveals he wants to bake a few cookies that stand out among the rest he is making. Victor then stops by Candice, but is shocked to see that she has cooked an exuberant amount of food.
Victor encourages Candice to prioritize Maylene's feelings over sheer abundance while cooking. Candice decides to try to learn more about Maylene's food preferences, but worries about all of the dishes she cooked going to waste. Telling Candice not to worry, Victor sends out his , which proceeds to devour everything in front of it. After Victor advises Candice to change from her cooking clothes into her everyday clothes, she sets off to meet Maylene.
While Maylene is training at the mountain, she is surprised to see Candice come over to bring her a snack. Candice tries to casually ask Maylene if she has a favorite food, but she simply says she likes anything made by Candice because it creates a memory for her. Candice lingers on the idea of memories. Later, Candice arrives in town to ask a bunch of Trainers if they can train with Maylene at a specific spot on Palentine's Day.
The holiday soon arrives, and Koga and Caitlin give their gifts to Janine and Darach respectively. Both recipients are grateful, and Darach is so touched that he is at a loss for words. Nearby, Gordie's fans are pleased with his gifts, but they are shocked to see him suddenly turn away from them and rush off in another direction. As Melony walks through the plaza, Gordie runs up to her and gives her some specially made cookies, saying it is because she was his first fan. Meanwhile, as Maylene and a few others are training with each other at the glacier, Candice and Victor show up with a large bowl of stew. Maylene recognizes the stew as something Candice had made her before when she was training on a cold day. She is overjoyed, and gladly begins to eat. As everyone enjoys the stew, Maylene laments already finishing her portion. Candice happily serves her more, and Victor enthuses about the way cooking brings happiness to everyone.
==Area info==
Area name 	Unlock condition 	Completion rewards
A Request from Candice and Friends	Available from start 	Gems ×10Everyone's Dishes
Everyone's Dishes 	Complete A Request from Candice and Friends	Gems ×10Challenge Mallow: Part 1
Too Much Focus? 	Complete Challenge Mallow: Part 1 	Gems ×10Challenge Mallow: Part 2
What Maylene Likes 	Complete Challenge Mallow: Part 2 	Gems ×10Challenge Mallow: Part 3
Relishing Heartwarming Memories 	Complete Challenge Mallow: Part 3 	Gems ×10Challenge Mallow: 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 Mallow: Part 1 	Normal 	(Palentine's 2023)	Weakness:	Weakness:	Weakness:	10 	Gems ×30Too Much Focus? 	200 coinsFirst run:Sweet Ticket A ×5Second run:Sweet Ticket B ×5 	None
Challenge Mallow: Part 2 	Hard 	(Palentine's 2023)	Weakness:	Weakness:	Weakness:	15 	Gems ×30What Maylene Likes 	600 coinsFirst run:Sweet Ticket A ×8Sweet Ticket A+ ×2Second run:Sweet Ticket B ×8Sweet Ticket B+ ×2 	First run:Sweet Ticket A ×1-3Second run:Sweet Ticket B ×1-3
Challenge Mallow: Part 3 	Very Hard 	(Palentine's 2023)	Weakness:	Weakness:	Weakness:	15 	Gems ×30Relishing Heartwarming Memories 	600 coinsFirst run:Sweet Ticket A ×12Sweet Ticket A+ ×4Second run:Sweet Ticket B ×12Sweet Ticket B+ ×4 	First run:Sweet Ticket A ×1-4Second run:Sweet Ticket B ×1-4
Challenge Mallow: Part 4 	Super Hard	(Palentine's 2023)	Weakness:	Weakness:	Weakness:	20 	Gems ×30 	1,500 coinsFirst run:Sweet Ticket A ×18Sweet Ticket A+ ×6Second run:Sweet Ticket B ×18Sweet Ticket B+ ×6 	First run:Sweet Ticket A ×1-5Second run:Sweet Ticket B ×1-5
Daily Extreme Battle 1 	Ultra Hard	(Palentine's 2023)	Weakness:	Weakness:	Weakness:	30 	Gems ×30 	2,000 coinsFirst run:Sweet Ticket A ×62Sweet Ticket A+ ×45Second run:Sweet Ticket B ×62Sweet Ticket B+ ×45	None
Battle Challenge! Round 1	Super Hard	 	Weakness:	Weakness:	Weakness:	— 	Gems ×1003★ Support Move CandyBattle Challenge! Round 2 	None 	None
Battle Challenge! Round 2	Ultra Hard	 	Weakness:	Weakness:	Weakness:	— 	Gems ×100First run:4★ Strike Move CandySecond run:4★ Tech Move Candy	None 	None
==Event missions==
===February 9 to 26, 2024===
===February 4 to 22, 2025===
==Shop==
Players could only exchange for the artwork of Victor and Candice after completing the final story area of the event, Relishing Heartwarming Memories. All other items were exchangeable from the start.
===February 9 to 26, 2024===
===February 4 to 22, 2025===
==Gallery==
 	 	 	 	
Event banner 	Event banner 	Event banner 	Event banner 	
 	 	 	 	
Medal1★ Victor's Cooking Class!	Medal2★ Victor's Cooking Class!	Medal3★ Victor's Cooking Class!	MedalWith All My Heart Dynamax!	Artwork from the story areaRelishing Heartwarming Memories
==Music==
==Script==
* Pokémon Center (event conversation)
Name 	Text
 	Cooking with focus!
Candice	Any dish will turn out perfect if it's made with focus and love!
Victor 	With focus and love... That's a nice phrase!I'll do my best to support you so you can convey those feelings!
* A Request from Candice and Friends
Name 	Text
(City) 	(City)
Palentine's Day was around the corner...A sweet scent soon started to drift around town.	Palentine's Day was around the corner...A sweet scent soon started to drift around town.
(Pan to Candice, Caitlin, Koga, and Gordie talking to Victor) 	(Pan to Candice, Caitlin, Koga, and Gordie talking to Victor)
Victor 	I see...You want to show your gratitude to people precious to you for Palentine's Day.
Candice 	That's right!But we don't usually cook much... What should we do?
Victor 	Got it! If that's the case, let me help!Let's work together so we can express our gratitude through tasty dishes!
(Candice cheers) 	(Candice cheers)
* Everyone's Dishes
Name 	Text
(Candice, Caitlin, Koga, and Gordie are gathered in the kitchen with Victor; Victor and Candice are wearing their Palentine's outfits)	(Candice, Caitlin, Koga, and Gordie are gathered in the kitchen with Victor; Victor and Candice are wearing their Palentine's outfits)
Victor 	Now then, let's begin our cooking lesson!To start, I'd like everyone to tell me what kind of feelings you'd like to express through your cooking and to whom.The dish and the advice I suggest will change depending on what you answer!
Koga 	I would like to express my gratitude to my daughter Janine.She always brought me my box lunch when I was busy.
Victor 	So why don't we make a box lunch for Janine that's full of love?
Koga 	Yes, excellent idea!
Caitlin 	I would like to give Darach some sweets for always helping me.But not just any sweets will do.They must be so perfect, they'll take Darach's breath away...
Victor 	I see... Understood!For you, let's try and make sweets that are a bit more complex, Caitlin!
Caitlin 	Yes, that would be wonderful.
Gordie 	I'd like to express my gratitude to the many fans who always support me.
Victor 	Then for you, Gordie, let's try sweets that are easy to make in large amounts!
Gordie 	Sure, good idea.
Candice 	Guess I'm up last!Maylene always helps me train, and since she's a growing girl...I'd like to prepare her an extraordinary feast!
Victor 	So you've already decided what you want to make?
Candice 	Yup! I really want to do well, so I even prepared this outfit!Gotta start with the look!
Victor 	Definitely looks like you're ready to go!By the way, I noticed that partner Pokémon of yours.
Gordie 	Yeah. Caught my eye as well.That's a Galarian Darmanitan, isn't it?
Candice 	Oh yeah, actually...
??? 	How's your partner Pokémon, Candice?
(Melony arrives in the doorway and waves) 	(Melony arrives in the doorway and waves)
Melony 	I just wanted to check in!
* Too Much Focus?
Name 	Text
(Melony approaches Candice) 	(Melony approaches Candice)
Melony 	Oh, she's grown into a healthy Darmanitan. I knew you could do it.
Candice 	Really? I'm so happy!
Victor 	Does that mean...?
Candice 	Yup! I raised Darmanitan from an Egg I got from Melony!
Melony 	Since we're both Ice-type users, we get along well.I just wanted to pass down the techniques and Pokémon I'm so proud of...since a certain someone is too busy with Rock types...
Gordie 	... ... ...
(Koga laughs awkwardly) 	(Koga laughs awkwardly)
Melony 	You're all practicing cooking, right? Do your best so your feelings reach those who are special to you!
Victor 	Would you be able to help me teach everyone, Melony?
Melony 	I wouldn't ask me that if I were you! My teaching style is very strict!Now, I should get going so I don't get in the way.See you!
(Melony leaves) 	(Melony leaves)
Candice 	Later, Melony!
Gordie 	Jeez... Don't know why she decided to show up...
(Fade to black) 	(Fade to black)
The group set their goals, and the cooking lesson officially began...	The group set their goals, and the cooking lesson officially began...
(Fade to Koga concentrating on his dish) 	(Fade to Koga concentrating on his dish)
Koga 	How's this?
Victor 	It-it's all dried food...
Koga 	It has the bare minimum nutrition needed and can be stored for a long time! A perfect meal for a ninja!
Victor 	But there's more to a box lunch than just dried food, Koga...Try to remember the box lunch Janine made for you.Let's work on making it tastier and more colorful!
(Fade to Caitlin concentrating on her dish) 	(Fade to Caitlin concentrating on her dish)
Caitlin 	I am going to make the finest sweets...which is why I brought ingredients of the highest quality.I wanted to create flavors as elegant as the sweets Darach always prepares for me.
Victor 	I see...But the most important thing is your feelings, Caitlin. Not the price of the ingredients.There have to be flavors that only you can create since you know Darach so well. That's the key!
Caitlin 	That's true...Instead of trying to copy commercial products, I will aim to create a flavor to Darach's liking.
(Fade to Gordie concentrating on his dish) 	(Fade to Gordie concentrating on his dish)
Gordie 	How's this?
Victor 	Wow, Gordie! As skillful as expected! These cookies are so tasty!I don't think there's much more I can teach—
Gordie 	Well then, I have another question.I wanted to make a few special ones as a surprise.I'd appreciate it if you had any good ideas...
Victor 	OK, how about this...
(Fade to black) 	(Fade to black)
Victor 	Only Candice left...Wh-what is this?!
(Fade to Victor and Candice looking up at Candice's dish) 	(Fade to Victor and Candice looking up at Candice's dish)
Victor 	Is this meal Dynamaxed or something?!
* What Maylene Likes
Name 	Text
Candice 	I just made as many dishes as I could!Darmanitan's fire and ice moves helped me! I saved a lot of time!
(Darmanitan cries out) 	(Darmanitan cries out)
Candice 	I want Maylene to eat a lot!
Victor 	Hmm...If it makes Maylene happy, this might work, but...If you just want to fill her stomach, couldn't she just go to an all-you-can-eat restaurant?
Candice 	Th-that's true...
Victor 	Why don't we think a little more about the feelings that only you can show to Maylene?
Candice 	Hmm...Maybe I could subtly ask what Maylene likes to eat?
Victor 	Nice! A simple but effective method!
Candice 	But what should I do with all this food?
Victor 	Don't worry! No food will go to waste!Counting on you, Greedent!
(Victor sends out his Greedent, and it starts chowing down) 	(Victor sends out his Greedent, and it starts chowing down)
Candice 	W-wow... It disappeared in no time!
Victor 	Greedent always taste-tests my cooking, so I know that no matter how much food there is, he can eat everything.Now then, shall we go to where Maylene—Actually, wait... Maybe you should change into normal clothes before you go?
Candice 	Heh, good idea.
(Transition to Maylene focusing on a mountain; Candice approaches her wearing her normal outfit)	(Transition to Maylene focusing on a mountain; Candice approaches her wearing her normal outfit)
Candice 	Maylene! I got you a snack!
Maylene 	Wow, thanks! I was just getting hungry!
Candice 	H-hey, Maylene!
Maylene 	Yes?
Candice 	You're not picky... You seem to find any kind of food tasty, don't you?
Maylene 	Yes!
Candice 	So, do you have a favorite food?
Maylene 	Hmm... I don't really have a particular favorite...Oh, but I like anything if it's made by you!
Candice 	I-I see...
Maylene 	Yes! Each dish you've made me has become a special memory for me!
Candice 	(Memory...)Got it! Thank you Maylene!
(Town; Candice is talking to a group of Fighting-type specialists) 	(Town; Candice is talking to a group of Fighting-type specialists)
Candice 	I want to ask everyone for a favor!I'd like you all to train with Maylene at a specific place on Palentine's Day.
* Relishing Heartwarming Memories
Name 	Text
(City) 	(City)
On Palentine's Day... 	On Palentine's Day...
(Transition to Koga and Janine) 	(Transition to Koga and Janine)
Koga 	Janine, this is for you.
Janine 	Did you make this, Father?!
Koga 	Y-yes... It's not much, but I wanted to show my gratitude for all that you do...
Janine 	Wow! Thank you, Father!
(Transition to Caitlin and Darach) 	(Transition to Caitlin and Darach)
Caitlin 	I hope this is made to your satisfaction.Thank you for everything that you do, Darach.
(Darach shakes his head wordlessly) 	(Darach shakes his head wordlessly)
Caitlin 	Darach?
Darach 	Apologies, Lady Caitlin...My heart is so full, and...I'm at a loss for words...
(Transition to Gordie surrounded by a crowd of his fans; he notices Melony walking a short distance away) 	(Transition to Gordie surrounded by a crowd of his fans; he notices Melony walking a short distance away)
Gordie 	Excuse me...
(Gordie leaves and catches up to Melony) 	(Gordie leaves and catches up to Melony)
Melony 	Oh? What's up?
Gordie 	This is for you. It's special.
Melony 	For me?
Gordie 	You're technically the first member of my fan club, remember?I giving this to you as my number one fan, not as my mother.
(Gordie turns around and pushes his sunglasses up on his face) 	(Gordie turns around and pushes his sunglasses up on his face)
Gordie 	So don't get the wrong idea...
(Gordie runs off) 	(Gordie runs off)
Melony 	Thank you, Gordie.
(Glacier; Maylene is training with Korrina, Bruno, Brawly, Marshal, Chuck, and Bea; Bea is wearing her Palentine's outfit)	(Glacier; Maylene is training with Korrina, Bruno, Brawly, Marshal, Chuck, and Bea; Bea is wearing her Palentine's outfit)
Candice 	I brought food for everyone!
(Candice and Victor arrive in their Palentine's outfits with a big pot of stew) 	(Candice and Victor arrive in their Palentine's outfits with a big pot of stew)
Candice 	Please eat this and warm up!
(Maylene and the others approach the pot) 	(Maylene and the others approach the pot)
Maylene 	This... You made this for me before!
Candice 	Yup! It's Candice's special stew!
Maylene 	Once, when I was training on a cold day...You brought this stew for me as a gift.I remember how much it warmed both my body and my spirit...and it tasted so good!
Candice 	I also remember how happily you ate it up!Since today is Palentine's Day, I wanted to give you a taste from your memories!
Maylene 	I'm...I'm so happy! Thank you!
Candice 	No, thank YOU as well for always helping me train...and for being a friend!
(The group stands around chatting and eating the stew) 	(The group stands around chatting and eating the stew)
Maylene 	Aww... I feel so sad now that I'm almost finished eating this...
(Victor and Candice laugh) 	(Victor and Candice laugh)
Candice 	No need to worry! There's plenty more!
Maylene 	R-really? Thank you!
Victor 	Seeing people smile when they eat your food is the best kind of happiness.That's why cooking is so fun!
==Trivia==
* This was the only Palentine's event where:
** A sync pair including a male Trainer was featured.
** No additional story areas could be unlocked by completing missions.
** The was not involved in the event.
==In other languages==
==Notes==
==See also==
Category:Story events
de:Victors Kochkurs!
zh:小勝的料理教室！