Verdant Guardian

Verdant Guardian (Japanese: 深緑の監視者 Dark Green Watcher) was a story event in . It was focused on the sync pair .
The "Sygna Suit Serena Master Fair Scout" gave players an increased chance of recruiting Sygna Suit Serena & Zygarde from the beginning of the event to April 14, 2022.
During this event, players could earn Event Vouchers O 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 Sygna Suit Serena & Zygarde to obtain +0.6× bonus vouchers; or to obtain +0.4× bonus vouchers; and , , or any other sync pair with the Kalos theme skill 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.
In addition, players could earn a medal for completing the first five story areas in the event.
While most story areas in the event were unlocked by completing the preceding battle, the story area Guardian of the Ecosystem could only be unlocked by collecting 10 Zygarde Cells in the other story areas.
The special event was a prelude to this event.
==Plot==
==Area info==
Area name 	Unlock condition 	Completion Rewards
Sycamore's Suspicion 	Available from start 	Gems ×10The Third Legendary
The Third Legendary 	Complete Sycamore's Suspicion 	Gems ×10Challenge Team Break: Part 1
The Search for Cells 	Complete Challenge Team Break: Part 1	Gems ×10Challenge Team Break: Part 2
Misguided Methods 	Complete Challenge Team Break: Part 2	Gems ×10Challenge Team Break: Part 3
Together with You 	Complete Challenge Team Break: Part 3	Gems ×10Challenge Team Break: Part 4
Guardian of the Ecosystem	Complete Mission 7 	Gems ×10Daily Extreme Battle 1Battle Challenge! Round 1
==Battles==
Name 	Difficulty	Trainers	Trainers	Trainers	Pokémon 	Pokémon 	Pokémon 	Stamina	First-Time Rewards 	Completion Rewards 	Battle Rewards
Name 	Difficulty	Trainers	Trainers	Trainers	Left 	Middle 	Right 	Stamina	First-Time Rewards 	Completion Rewards 	Battle Rewards
Challenge Team Break: Part 1	Normal 	 	 	 	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	Weakness:	10 	Gems ×30The Search for Cells 	200 coinsEvent Voucher O ×7 	Event Voucher O ×1-2
Challenge Team Break: Part 2	Hard 	 	 	 	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	Weakness:	15 	Gems ×30Misguided Methods 	400 coinsEvent Voucher O ×14 	Event Voucher O ×1-3
Challenge Team Break: Part 3	Very Hard 	 	 	 	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	Weakness:	15 	Gems ×30Together with You 	1,000 coinsEvent Voucher O ×16 	Event Voucher O ×1-3
Challenge Team Break: Part 4	Super Hard	 	 	 	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	Weakness:	20 	Gems ×30Together with You 	1,500 coinsEvent Voucher O ×26 	Event Voucher O ×1-4
Daily Extreme Battle 1 	Ultra Hard	 	 	 	Weakness: 	Weakness: 	Weakness:	30 	Gems ×30 	2,000 coinsEvent Voucher O ×100	None
Battle Challenge! Round 1 	Super Hard	 	 	 	Crowned ShieldWeakness:	Midday FormWeakness:	Weakness:	— 	Gems ×1003★ Support Move CandyBattle Challenge! Round 2	None 	None
Battle Challenge! Round 2 	Ultra Hard	 	 	 	Crowned ShieldWeakness:	Midday FormWeakness:	Weakness:	— 	Gems ×1004★ Tech Move Candy 	None 	None
==Event missions==
==Shop==
==Gallery==
 	 	 	 	
Event banner 	Event banner 	Event banner 	Event banner 	
 	 	 	 	
Medal1★ Verdant Guardian	Medal2★ Verdant Guardian	Medal3★ Verdant Guardian	MedalPlanet Protectors	Splash screen artwork
==Music==
Situation 	Song key 	Song name 	Arrangement
In menu 	No. 00004 	Adventure Awaits! 	Unknown
During battle(Challenge Team Break)Misguided MethodsWhen the Scientist attacksGuardian of the EcosystemWhen Zygarde discovers Team Break 	No. 00023 	Battle! (Team Break) 	Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
During battle(Daily Extreme Battle 1)Together with YouFrom start 	No. 00044 	Battle! (Powerful Team Break) 	Unknown
During battle(Battle Challenge) 	No. 07023 	Battle! (Professor Kukui)(Pokémon Masters EX Version) 	Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
Sycamore's SuspicionFrom startThe Third LegendaryFrom startThe Third LegendaryWhen Calem, Serena, and the player meet Professor Sycamore in the labThe Search for CellsWhen Calem and Serena encounter Hop and Kukui	No. 00008 	Out for a Stroll 	Unknown
The Third LegendaryWhen Zygarde appearsGuardian of the EcosystemWhen Zygarde transforms into Complete Form 	No. 00022 	Legendary Face-Off 	Unknown
The Third LegendaryWhen Professor Sycamore wonders why Zygarde is on PasioThe Third LegendaryAs Professor Sycamore talks about Zyagrde's cellsGuardian of the EcosystemWhen Zygarde discovers an injured Hiker 	No. 00014 	Lurking Threat 	Unknown
The Third LegendaryWhen Calem, Serena, and the player meet in townThe Search for CellsFrom startGuardian of the EcosystemFrom start 	No. 00007 	Fun with Friends 	Unknown
The Search for CellsWhen Kukui says he knows of a Zygarde research on PasioMisguided MethodsFrom start 	No. 00016 	Sneaking Suspicion 	Unknown
Misguided MethodsWhile exploring the ruinsTogether with YouAfter the group defeats Team Break 	No. 00010 	Wild Wanderings 	Unknown
Together with YouWhen Serena forms a sync pair with Zygarde 	No. 06005 	Battle! (Kalos Trainer)(Pokémon Masters EX Version) 	Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
Together with YouWhen the group encounters Hoopa on their walk 	No. 00003 	Taking It Easy 	Unknown
Together with YouWhen Zygarde decides to stay on Pasio 	No. 00012 	Let Your Spirit Soar! 	Unknown
Guardian of the EcosystemAfter Zygarde defeats Team Break 	No. 00009 	Island Mysteries 	Unknown
Guardian of the EcosystemAt the Pokémon Center 	— 	Pokémon Center(Pokémon Masters EX Version) 	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
Name 	Text
 	Look for those green sparkles!
Serena	This hunt is gonna have us searching all over Pasio!Keep your eyes peeled so you don't miss any green sparkles!
* Sycamore's Suspicion
Name 	Text
(Forest) 	(Forest)
Professor Sycamore 	Hey there! Thanks for showing up!The reason why I called you here is because I need your help searching for something!Take a look at this strange specimen that was delivered to the Pokémon Center.Doesn't it look a bit like a cell? I'm thinking it might be part of a Pokémon.
Serena 	Oh, it's green and sparkly. And also a bit squishy!
Professor Sycamore 	Fascinating, right? I think we should do more investigating to figure out what it is!This may have something to do with the rumor that Hoopa has brought Pokémon to Pasio.
Serena 	We're on it! Let's split up and look for more of them!
(Zygarde appears and watches from afar)	(Zygarde appears and watches from afar)
* The Third Legendary
Name 	Text
(Forest) 	(Forest)
(When talking to Serena) 	(When talking to Serena)
Serena 	Let's have a look around the area!
(When talking to the Youngster) 	(When talking to the Youngster)
Youngster 	Hey! You haven't seen a Growlithe around here, have you?I can't find him anywhere! If you see him, let me know, OK?
Serena 	Sure! We can keep an eye out for you. I'll let you know if we find him!Come on, let's help search for Growlithe!
Professor Sycamore 	Certainly! We can look for the lost Pokémon while we search for the sparkly green things.
(When talked to again) 	(When talked to again)
Youngster 	Where'd my Growlithe run off to?
(When talking to the Rising Star) 	(When talking to the Rising Star)
Rising Star 	A Growlithe? I think I did hear some growling noises nearby...
(When talking to the Collector) 	(When talking to the Collector)
Collector 	I found a green, sparkly thing on the ground a moment ago... It looked like the sort of thing that would make my Altaria even more gorgeous.But I guess I'll never know—a Growlithe ran past me and carried it off!
(When tapping on a tree) 	(When tapping on a tree)
??? 	Hey! Is there a Growlithe hiding over there?
Serena 	Oh, are you looking for Growlithe, too?
??? 	N-no! Hoping I don't run into it, actually...
(When tapping on the tree again) 	(When tapping on the tree again)
??? 	Hey! Is there a Growlithe hiding over there?
Serena 	Nope, doesn't look like it.
Masked Woman 	Phew... That's good. This crazy Growlithe's been chasing me all over the place!
Serena 	Oh! You're part of Team Break? Maybe he was chasing you because of your mask.
Professor Sycamore 	If you're smart, you'll learn from this lesson and leave Team Break for good.
Masked Woman 	Sh-shut up!Like I'd actually leave Team Break just because one little Growlithe scared me—Eeeeek! It saw me! You said it wasn't here, you big liaaaars!
(When talking to the Youngster again) 	(When talking to the Youngster again)
Youngster 	Look! My Growlithe came back!
Serena 	Glad you found each other again!
Youngster 	Me too! He was carrying this in his mouth... Do any of you know what it is?
Serena 	*gasp* Look, Professor!
Professor Sycamore 	It seems Growlithe found what we've been searching for.
Serena 	Yeah!It's got some drool on it now, but that's OK!
(When finished searching) 	(When finished searching)
Professor Sycamore 	We found another one of these sparkly green things...No doubt about it. This must be—
Serena 	Whoa... Is that what I think it is?
Professor Sycamore 	Zygarde?!Doesn't look like it wants to attack us.
Serena 	What should we do, Professor?
Professor Sycamore 	It's not aggressive... And the fact that it's not leaving your side must mean it wants to follow you.Why don't we head back into town for now?
(Serena and the player leave with Zygarde) 	(Serena and the player leave with Zygarde)
Professor Sycamore 	Zygarde...First, Xerneas and Yveltal showed up on Pasio, and now Zygarde's here.That makes the third Legendary Pokémon from Kalos...
A few days later, Professor Sycamore called Serena, Calem, and <player> together to meet up with him again.	A few days later, Professor Sycamore called Serena, Calem, and <player> together to meet up with him again.
??? 	Did I keep you two waiting?
(Serena appears in her sygna suit) 	(Serena appears in her sygna suit)
Serena 	Sorry I'm late. I was walking here with Zygarde, but it kept getting distracted.
Calem 	I don't think I've seen you wear that outfit before, Serena. Is it new?
Serena 	Yeah! I thought I'd change things up since I'm hanging out with Zygarde!I even did my hair a little different, to look more grown-up!
Calem 	It looks really cool on you. And I think it all comes together really well!
Serena 	*chuckle* Thanks!All right! Shall we go meet up with the professor?
(Transition to Professor Bellis's Lab) 	(Transition to Professor Bellis's Lab)
Professor Sycamore 	Hi! Thanks for coming.There are a few new things I've learned about Zygarde that I'd like to share with you.Those sparkly green things we were looking for are actually cells. They come together to form Zygarde’s body.
Serena 	Really?!
Professor Sycamore 	Depending on the number of cells it has collected within its body, it can transform into different forms.So if we're able to collect more of its cells than it has now, that should theoretically give Zygarde an immense amount of power!I'm talking even more power than Xerneas and Yveltal!
Calem 	Seriously? Even more power than those two?
Professor Sycamore 	According to legend, Zygarde monitors the ecosystem, neutralizing those who harm it.I suspect that's why it needs so much power—so it can ward off those threats.
Calem 	Oh. But if its cells are scattered right now, that means its power is incomplete, right?
Professor Sycamore 	Not exactly. In a pinch, it's able to gather its cells together if it needs to.
Serena 	There must be a reason why it scattered its cells all over Pasio, then.If that's the case, I can help find all of Zygarde's cells, Professor!Maybe it's sick and can't call its cells together or something...If that's why Zygarde's sticking with me, then I can't just ignore it!
Professor Sycamore 	Hm... Like I said earlier, Zygarde is a Pokémon that has great power hidden within itself.I'm not sure what would happen if it did collect all of its cells together in one place...
Serena 	Please, Professor? If anything happens, I promise I'll calm it down!
Calem 	We'll help her out, too, Professor. It'll be safer with three of us around, right?
Serena 	Thanks, Calem! <player>!
Professor Sycamore 	All right. I can see how determined you are.I'll leave figuring out what Zygarde wants to do to you three.As for me, I'll stay here and try to find as much info as I can!
Serena 	Thanks, Professor!
Professor Sycamore 	I'll ask some Champion-class Trainers for their help, too, just in case something does happen.But I believe in you three! Just be sure to stay safe, all right?
Serena 	Yes, sir!OK! Let’s head out and find the rest of Zygarde's cells!
* The Search for Cells
Name 	Text
(Town) 	(Town)
Beauty 	Sparkly and green? Yeah, I saw something like that over there.
Serena 	Really? Thanks!There's a surprisingly large number of people saying they've seen those cells!If we keep this up, we'll have this wrapped up in no time!
(Transition to the field)	(Transition to the field)
Serena 	We didn’t find a single one!
Calem 	This might be harder than we originally thought...
??? 	Yo! What're you lot up to?
(Hop appears) 	(Hop appears)
Calem 	We're looking for something. Y'see, there's these things all over Pasio that—
Serena 	Wait! What's that you're holding?
Hop 	Oh, this? I picked it up over there.Don't see something like this every day, right? I was gonna take it home and research it!
Calem 	That's actually part of a Pokémon called Zygarde.
Hop 	Zygarde? Oh! You mean that one right there?
Serena 	Yup! Professor Sycamore asked us to help him conduct some research on it.
Hop 	Zygarde's a Pokémon that's made up of a bunch of cells, right?I'd heard rumors that it's been spotted in the Crown Tundra before, but this the first time I've actually seen one of its cells in person!
Serena 	Oh, so you already knew all about it! No wonder you're Professor Sonia's assistant!Do you happen to know anything else?
Hop 	Well...not really.But if Zygarde is a Legendary Pokémon that's shown up in Kalos, Alola, and even Galar...maybe a Pokémon Professor from Galar or Alola would know something about it!Er...Sonia's busy doing talks and presentations on her research, though.''
Calem 	Why don't we find a professor from Alola and ask them about it?
Hop 	Yeah! Let me come with you!I'm happy to help Professor Sycamore with his investigation!
(Transition to the beach)	(Transition to the beach)
Kukui 	Zygarde, huh?Sorry! I'd love to help you out, but I don't know much more than you do.
Hop 	Aw, really?
Serena 	Do you know anyone else who might know more about Zygarde?
Kukui 	Oh! Now that you mention it, I do!Hm...but I dunno about that guy...
Calem 	So you do know someone?
Kukui 	Well, just a rumor. I hear there's a guy who's researching Zygarde on Pasio.But...I also heard he's a bit overzealous with his research methods.I'm not sure if I wanna introduce you to him.
Calem 	Could you do it anyway? Please?
Serena 	Please introduce us, Professor!
Kukui 	Well...OK. I'll get in contact and let him know you're researching Zygarde.
Serena 	Yay! Thank you!
Kukui 	... ... ...
* Misguided Methods
Name 	Text
(Town) 	(Town)
Scientist 	Ah, hello there. I heard about you from Professor Kukui.I hear you've been struggling with something related to Zygarde?It's a Pokémon chock-full of mysteries to solve, after all. That's what makes it such an interesting specimen!If you're struggling to collect the cells, I can teach you a shortcut.Follow me.
Serena 	Thank you!
(Ruins) 	(Ruins)
Hop 	Look at all the cells around here!
Serena 	Let's gather them up, everyone!Let's collect Zygarde's cells!
(When talking to Hop) 	(When talking to Hop)
Hop 	Hehe! Look what I found!
(When talking to the Preschooler) 	(When talking to the Preschooler)
Preschooler 	Umm, are you looking for something? Is it green and, um, sparkly?I found it! Do you want it? Um, I can give it to you.I'm so thirsty. Do you have any drinks?I've got some Soda Pop.: Oooh! I love sweet drinks! I can drink them now because I'm four!Here's some Fresh Water.: Water? I guess that's OK... You don't have anything else?If only you had Soda Pop... I need some sugar in my life.
(When talking to the Calem) 	(When talking to the Calem)
Calem 	My search has been going pretty well!
(When talking to the Lass) 	(When talking to the Lass)
Lass 	Hm? You're looking for something? I haven't seen anything around here.
(When talked to again) 	(When talked to again)
Lass 	... ... ...
(When talked to again) 	(When talked to again)
Lass 	Huh? You think there's something behind me?
(When talked to again) 	(When talked to again)
Lass 	You just don't give up, do you...
(When talked to again) 	(When talked to again)
Lass 	Could you leave me alone? Do your searching somewhere else!
(When talked to again) 	(When talked to again)
Lass 	Ugh! Fine! I'll move out of your way, all right?!All I wanted to do was take a cute selfie with this sparkly stuff in the background! Jeez...
(When finished searching) 	(When finished searching)
Serena 	Ready to finish up here? Did we find enough Zygarde cells?I want to keep looking.: OK! Let's go search for some more!I think we're done.: OK! Let's catch up with the rest of the group.
Hop 	Look, I got some!
Calem 	We just gathered them up like usual, though... What was that shortcut you were talking about?
Scientist 	Oh, of course. I can show you a much faster way to find these cells than going around collecting them...Watch and learn!
(The Scientist's Dragalge attacks Zygarde)	(The Scientist's Dragalge attacks Zygarde)
Serena 	What?
Calem 	What do you think you're doing?!
Scientist 	Hehehe! When Zygarde's strength is compromised, it has the ability to call its cells to come together!So there's really no reason for you to waste time walking around searching for them!
(The Scientist puts on a Team Break mask) 	(The Scientist puts on a Team Break mask)
Masked Man 	Hehehehe!
* Together with You
Name 	Text
Masked Man 	Why are you disrupting my research?!If Zygarde feels that its life is in danger...it might just bring all of its cells together in one place on its own!
Serena 	That doesn't make it OK! Hurting Pokémon is wrong!
Masked Man 	Wrong? Preposterous! If the ends justify the means, then nothing is off the table.
Calem 	Now I get what Professor Kukui meant by overzealous...
Hop 	We can't let him get away with this!
Serena 	I'm sorry, Zygarde...We never should've rushed the investigation... We should have stuck by you, step by step.Can you forgive us? And maybe give us another chance?
Masked Man 	I assure you, there won't be another chance!Ack! Wh-what's that light?!
Serena 	Zygarde! You'll lend us your power?
Masked Man 	I won't let you have Zygarde! It's MY research subject! I've claimed it!
Serena 	Pokémon aren't tools or research subjects to be claimed! They're our precious partners!The way you view Pokémon is just wrong! It's absolutely unacceptable!
(Serena defeats Team Break) 	(Serena defeats Team Break)
Masked Man 	Drat! I was so close!
(Team Break leaves, Kukui appears) 	(Team Break leaves, Kukui appears)
Kukui 	Hey! You all OK over there?I got worried, so I came to check on how things were going.
Serena 	Professor!
Kukui 	I saw that scientist running away.I never realized he was part of Team Break...I'm sorry for putting you through that, kids.
Serena 	No, Professor! It wasn't your fault!
Hop 	Yeah! We're the ones who pushed you to introduce us to him, even though you didn't want to.
Kukui 	Well, I'm glad you're all OK.That said, now we're back to square one.
Serena 	It's OK!We'll collect all of the cells ourselves, one by one!And we'll do it together with Zygarde!
Kukui 	Well, that's quite the endeavor. But I'm sure you can do it!I'm rooting for you!
(Transition to the group walking through the field, Hoopa appears)	(Transition to the group walking through the field, Hoopa appears)
Calem 	Is that...Hoopa?
Hop 	What's it doing with that ring? Whoa!
Kukui 	I think it warped space to create a path that connects to somewhere else!
Calem 	What do you think Hoopa is trying to do?
Kukui 	I wonder if it's trying to help Zygarde get back home.
Serena 	Zygarde...
(Hoopa leaves) 	(Hoopa leaves)
Hop 	Huh?! Hoopa’s gone now!
Serena 	Are you sure about this, Zygarde?
Kukui 	Zygarde decided to stay on Pasio, then! Guess we should respect that, yeah?It could be that Zygarde has some unfinished business on Pasio.For example...maybe it wants to do even more exploring with you!
Serena 	Maybe!I'm not sure what you wanna do here, Zygarde...But I'll stay with you till you finish it!
* Guardian of the Ecosystem
Name 	Text
(Town) 	(Town)
Serena 	Here you go, Zygarde! These are all the cells I've found!
Calem 	Whoa. That was bright! What just happened?
Professor Sycamore 	Looks like you were able to collect quite a number of cells!
Serena 	We never did figure out why you're here, Zygarde. But it seems like this is the last—
Professor Sycamore 	Oh my. It went and scattered its cells again.
Serena 	What in the world?!What are you doing? We worked so hard to collect those for you, you know.
(Zygarde leaves) 	(Zygarde leaves)
Calem 	Whoa, what now?
Serena 	You want us to go with you somewhere?
Professor Sycamore 	I'm not entirely sure, but why don't we follow it?
(Forest) 	(Forest)
Hiker 	*sob* It hurts...
Serena 	Oh no! Man down!
Calem 	Let's take him to the Pokémon Center!
(Zygarde leaves) 	(Zygarde leaves)
Serena 	Wait—you want to go somewhere else now?
Professor Sycamore 	You can go with Zygarde. I'll take care of things here.
Serena 	OK! Thank you, Professor!
(Team Break Hideout) 	(Team Break Hideout)
Masked Man (1) 	Wh-who are you?!
Masked Man (2) 	How did you even find us?!
Calem 	Team Break? Oh, and look over there!
Serena 	That Pokémon looks hurt!
Masked Man (2) 	Gah! Well, if our cover's busted, we've got no choice!
Masked Man (1) 	What're those green sparkly things?! They're all going to that Pokémon...
(Zygarde transforms into its Complete Forme)	(Zygarde transforms into its Complete Forme)
Serena 	Oh, I get it! Count me in, Zygarde! I'm ready!
(Serena battles and defeats Team Break) 	(Serena battles and defeats Team Break)
Masked Man (2) 	Drat!
(Team Break leaves) 	(Team Break leaves)
Serena 	C'mon! We have to get this Pokémon to the Pokémon Center!
(Pokémon Center) 	(Pokémon Center)
Professor Sycamore 	Both the Pokémon and its Trainer are in good hands now.
Serena 	I'm so glad to hear that!
??? 	Oh! Were you the ones who helped him, Professor?
(Looker appears) 	(Looker appears)
Serena 	Looker!
Looker 	I've been searching for a Trainer reported as missing for a while now. I'm glad you found him!From what I hear, he did everything he could to protect his Pokémon from Team Break...But he got injured and couldn't walk!
Calem 	Oh! So that means...
Looker 	Yeah. That Pokémon you saved from Team Break was his partner.
Serena 	Thanks, Zygarde. You're the one that found them, aren’t you.
Professor Sycamore 	Huh. That must be why Zygarde sent its cells all over Pasio again! It was looking for that Trainer and his Pokémon!A human tried to protect his partner Pokémon, and a Pokémon worried more about its partner than its own well-being...As the guardian of the ecosystem, Zygarde must have realized how much they cared for each other.
Serena 	I feel like I've learned yet another new thing about Zygarde!
Professor Sycamore 	True. You've learned from Zygarde what it means to be strong enough to protect others...And I'm sure Zygarde learned from your compassion and willingness to help others, Serena!In collecting all of Zygarde's cells, you earned more than just a glimpse at its complete form...It brought your hearts together.
Serena 	It really did!Zygarde, I hope you'll continue to lend me your power!Together, we can protect everyone around us!
==In other languages==
==See also==
Category:Story events
de:Wächter des Grüns
ja:深緑の監視者
zh:深绿的监视者