Battle Prep

Battle Prep 決戦に向けて Towards the Decisive Battle
Event banner
Type	Costume event
First run	September 8 to October 3, 2022
Rerun(s)	December 12 to 30, 2024
Featured sync pairs	Diantha (Special Costume) & Keldeo Hilda (Special Costume) & Diancie Guzma (Special Costume) & Buzzwole Jasmine (Special Costume) & Celesteela
Sync pairs with reward bonus
1.6×	Diantha (Special Costume) & Keldeo Hilda (Special Costume) & Diancie Guzma (Special Costume) & Buzzwole Jasmine (Special Costume) & Celesteela
1.4×	Grimsley (Kimono) & Bisharp Fantina & Mismagius Glacia & Glalie Falkner & Swellow
1.2×	Lt. Surge & Voltorb/Electrode Koga & Crobat Janine & Ariados Erika & Vileplume
Theme skills with 1.2× reward bonus	Johto Unova Kalos Alola

Battle Prep (Japanese: 決戦に向けて Towards the Decisive Battle) was a costume event in Pokémon Masters EX, and a group of sub-stories of the costume event Poké War Games. It was focused on the sync pairs Diantha (Special Costume) & Keldeo, Hilda (Special Costume) & Diancie, Guzma (Special Costume) & Buzzwole, and Jasmine (Special Costume) & Celesteela.

The "Super Spotlight Costume Scout" gave players an increased chance of recruiting Diantha (Special Costume) & Keldeo, Hilda (Special Costume) & Diancie, Guzma (Special Costume) & Buzzwole, and Jasmine (Special Costume) & Celesteela for the duration of the event.

During this event, players could earn event vouchers from battles that could be redeemed in the shop. 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 Diantha (Special Costume) & Keldeo, Hilda (Special Costume) & Diancie, Guzma (Special Costume) & Buzzwole, or Jasmine (Special Costume) & Celesteela to obtain +0.6× bonus vouchers; Grimsley (Kimono) & Bisharp, Fantina & Mismagius, Glacia & Glalie or Falkner & Swellow to obtain +0.4× bonus vouchers; and Lt. Surge & Voltorb/Electrode, Koga & Crobat, Janine & Ariados, Erika & Vileplume, or any unlisted sync pairs with the Johto, Unova, Kalos or Alola theme skills to obtain +0.2× bonus vouchers.

This event was a combination of the sub-stories Diantha's Battle Prep, Hilda's Battle Prep, Guzma's Battle Prep, and Jasmine's Battle Prep from the initial run of Poké War Games.

First run

The event first ran from September 8 to October 3, 2022, alongside the second run of Poké War Games. In this run, the type of voucher that players could earn was the themeless Event Voucher X.

Second run

The event reran from December 12 to 30, 2024, alongside the third run of Poké War Games. In this run, the type of voucher that players could earn was the Fighting-themed Event Voucher J.

Area info

Area name	Unlock condition	Completion rewards
A Knight's Duel	Available from start	Gems ×10
The Role of Lady Diantha	Complete Mission 7	Gems ×10
Pokéstar Pro Advice	Available from start	Gems ×10
Princess vs. Princess	Complete Mission 8	Gems ×10
Cut from the Same Cloth	Available from start	Gems ×10
Bring Out the Best	Complete Mission 9	Gems ×10
Ultra Steel	Available from start	Gems ×10
A Launching Friendship	Complete Mission 10	Gems ×10

Battles

Name	Difficulty	Trainer		Pokémon			Stamina	First-Time Rewards	Completion Rewards	Battle Rewards
				Left	Middle	Right
Challenge Hilda: Part 1	Normal	Hilda (Special Costume)		Jigglypuff Weakness:	Diancie Weakness:	Glalie Weakness:	10	Gems ×30	200 coins First run: Event Voucher X ×9 Second run: Event Voucher J ×9	First run: Event Voucher X ×1-2 Second run: Event Voucher J ×1-2
Challenge Hilda: Part 2	Hard						15	Gems ×30	600 coins First run: Event Voucher X ×15 Second run: Event Voucher J ×15	First run: Event Voucher X ×1-3 Second run: Event Voucher J ×1-3
Challenge Diantha: Part 1	Normal	Diantha (Special Costume)		Lapras Weakness:	Keldeo Resolute Form Weakness:	Sandslash Alolan Form Weakness:	10	Gems ×30	200 coins First run: Event Voucher X ×9 Second run: Event Voucher J ×9	First run: Event Voucher X ×1-2 Second run: Event Voucher J ×1-2
Challenge Diantha: Part 2	Hard						15	Gems ×30	600 coins First run: Event Voucher X ×15 Second run: Event Voucher J ×15	First run: Event Voucher X ×1-3 Second run: Event Voucher J ×1-3
Challenge Jasmine: Part 1	Normal	Jasmine (Special Costume)		Skiploom Weakness:	Celesteela Weakness:	Leavanny Weakness:	10	Gems ×30	200 coins First run: Event Voucher X ×9 Second run: Event Voucher J ×9	First run: Event Voucher X ×1-2 Second run: Event Voucher J ×1-2
Challenge Jasmine: Part 2	Hard						15	Gems ×30	600 coins First run: Event Voucher X ×15 Second run: Event Voucher J ×15	First run: Event Voucher X ×1-3 Second run: Event Voucher J ×1-3
Challenge Guzma: Part 1	Normal	Guzma (Special Costume)		Absol Weakness:	Buzzwole Weakness:	Mightyena Weakness:	10	Gems ×30	200 coins First run: Event Voucher X ×9 Second run: Event Voucher J ×9	First run: Event Voucher X ×1-2 Second run: Event Voucher J ×1-2
Challenge Guzma: Part 2	Hard						15	Gems ×30	600 coins First run: Event Voucher X ×15 Second run: Event Voucher J ×15	First run: Event Voucher X ×1-3 Second run: Event Voucher J ×1-3
Daily Extreme Battle 1	Ultra Hard	Lusamine	Steven	Gardevoir Weakness:	Bewear Weakness:	Archeops Weakness:	30	Gems ×30	2000 coins First run: Event Voucher X ×100 Second run: Event Voucher J ×100	None

Event missions

Mission Name	Objective	Reward
Mission 1	Complete any of the following areas ×3 • Challenge Guzma: Part 1 • Challenge Guzma: Part 2 • Challenge Jasmine: Part 1 • Challenge Jasmine: Part 2 • Challenge Diantha: Part 1 • Challenge Diantha: Part 2 • Challenge Hilda: Part 1 • Challenge Hilda: Part 2 • Daily Extreme Battle 1	Gems ×50
Mission 2	Complete any of the following areas ×10 • Challenge Guzma: Part 1 • Challenge Guzma: Part 2 • Challenge Jasmine: Part 1 • Challenge Jasmine: Part 2 • Challenge Diantha: Part 1 • Challenge Diantha: Part 2 • Challenge Hilda: Part 1 • Challenge Hilda: Part 2 • Daily Extreme Battle 1	Gems ×50
Mission 3	Complete any of the following areas ×20 • Challenge Guzma: Part 1 • Challenge Guzma: Part 2 • Challenge Jasmine: Part 1 • Challenge Jasmine: Part 2 • Challenge Diantha: Part 1 • Challenge Diantha: Part 2 • Challenge Hilda: Part 1 • Challenge Hilda: Part 2 • Daily Extreme Battle 1	Gems ×100
Mission 4	Complete any of the following areas ×30 • Challenge Guzma: Part 1 • Challenge Guzma: Part 2 • Challenge Jasmine: Part 1 • Challenge Jasmine: Part 2 • Challenge Diantha: Part 1 • Challenge Diantha: Part 2 • Challenge Hilda: Part 1 • Challenge Hilda: Part 2 • Daily Extreme Battle 1	Gems ×100
Mission 5	Complete any of the following areas ×40 • Challenge Guzma: Part 1 • Challenge Guzma: Part 2 • Challenge Jasmine: Part 1 • Challenge Jasmine: Part 2 • Challenge Diantha: Part 1 • Challenge Diantha: Part 2 • Challenge Hilda: Part 1 • Challenge Hilda: Part 2 • Daily Extreme Battle 1	Gems ×100
Mission 6	Complete any of the following areas ×50 • Challenge Guzma: Part 1 • Challenge Guzma: Part 2 • Challenge Jasmine: Part 1 • Challenge Jasmine: Part 2 • Challenge Diantha: Part 1 • Challenge Diantha: Part 2 • Challenge Hilda: Part 1 • Challenge Hilda: Part 2 • Daily Extreme Battle 1	Gems ×100
Mission 7	Complete any of the following areas ×20 • Challenge Guzma: Part 1 • Challenge Guzma: Part 2 • Daily Extreme Battle 1	The Role of Lady Diantha
Mission 8	Complete any of the following areas ×20 • Challenge Jasmine: Part 1 • Challenge Jasmine: Part 2 • Daily Extreme Battle 1	Princess vs. Princess
Mission 9	Complete any of the following areas ×20 • Challenge Diantha: Part 1 • Challenge Diantha: Part 2 • Daily Extreme Battle 1	Bring Out the Best
Mission 10	Complete any of the following areas ×20 • Challenge Hilda: Part 1 • Challenge Hilda: Part 2 • Daily Extreme Battle 1	A Launching Friendship
Reward for completing all missions		Gems ×200

Shop

September 8 to October 3, 2022

Item given		Item received	Max exchanges
Event Voucher X ×400	→	Strike Move Candy Coin ×1	1
Event Voucher X ×200	→	5★ Scout Ticket ×1	4
Event Voucher X ×250	→	4★ Power-Up ×1	3
Event Voucher X ×150	→	3★ Power-Up ×1	3
Event Voucher X ×100	→	Skill Sphere ×10	10
Event Voucher X ×50	→	Co-op Sync Orb ×200	5
Event Voucher X ×100	→	Fighting Codex, Vol. 1 ×10	5
Event Voucher X ×50	→	Fighting Tome, Vol. 1 ×10	15
Event Voucher X ×100	→	Rock Codex, Vol. 1 ×10	5
Event Voucher X ×50	→	Rock Tome, Vol. 1 ×10	15
Event Voucher X ×100	→	Steel Codex, Vol. 1 ×10	5
Event Voucher X ×50	→	Steel Tome, Vol. 1 ×10	15
Event Voucher X ×30	→	Elite Four Notes ×10	5
Event Voucher X ×20	→	Gym Leader Notes ×10	5
Event Voucher X ×150	→	3-Pack Great Drink ++ Set ×50	4
Event Voucher X ×100	→	3-Pack Drink ++ Set ×50	4
Event Voucher X ×60	→	3-Pack Ultra Drink + Set ×50	4
Event Voucher X ×50	→	3-Pack Great Drink + Set ×50	4
Event Voucher X ×50	→	4★ Level-Up Manual ×10	3
Event Voucher X ×30	→	Skip Ticket ×10	5
Event Voucher X ×750	→	3★ Power-Up ×1	Unlimited
Event Voucher X ×10	→	3-Pack Drink + Set ×30	Unlimited
Event Voucher X ×10	→	3★ Level-Up Manual ×3	Unlimited
Event Voucher X ×10	→	3-Pack Ultra Drink Set ×40	Unlimited
Event Voucher X ×10	→	3-Pack Great Drink Set ×50	Unlimited

December 12 to 30, 2024

Item given		Item received	Max exchanges
Event Voucher J ×400	→	Strike Move Candy Coin ×1	1
Event Voucher J ×200	→	5★ Scout Ticket ×1	8
Event Voucher J ×250	→	4★ Power-Up ×1	3
Event Voucher J ×150	→	3★ Power-Up ×1	3
Event Voucher J ×100	→	Skill Sphere ×10	10
Event Voucher J ×50	→	Co-op Sync Orb ×200	5
Event Voucher J ×100	→	Fighting Codex, Vol. 1 ×10	5
Event Voucher J ×50	→	Fighting Tome, Vol. 1 ×10	15
Event Voucher J ×100	→	Rock Codex, Vol. 1 ×10	5
Event Voucher J ×50	→	Rock Tome, Vol. 1 ×10	15
Event Voucher J ×100	→	Steel Codex, Vol. 1 ×10	5
Event Voucher J ×50	→	Steel Tome, Vol. 1 ×10	15
Event Voucher J ×30	→	Elite Four Notes ×10	5
Event Voucher J ×20	→	Gym Leader Notes ×10	5
Event Voucher J ×150	→	5-Pack Great Drink ++ Set ×50	4
Event Voucher J ×100	→	5-Pack Drink ++ Set ×50	4
Event Voucher J ×60	→	5-Pack Ultra Drink + Set ×50	4
Event Voucher J ×50	→	5-Pack Great Drink + Set ×50	4
Event Voucher J ×50	→	4★ Level-Up Manual ×10	3
Event Voucher J ×30	→	Skip Ticket ×10	10
Event Voucher J ×750	→	3★ Power-Up ×1	Unlimited
Event Voucher J ×10	→	3★ Level-Up Manual ×3	Unlimited
Event Voucher J ×10	→	5-Pack Drink + Set ×30	Unlimited
Event Voucher J ×10	→	5-Pack Ultra Drink Set ×40	Unlimited
Event Voucher J ×10	→	5-Pack Great Drink Set ×50	Unlimited

Music

Situation	Song key	Song name	Arrangement
In menu	No. 00004	Adventure Awaits!	Unknown
During battle (Challenge Hilda, Diantha, Jasmine, Guzma) Pokéstar Pro Advice From start	No. 00038	Fantastic Carnival	Unknown
During battle (Daily Extreme Battle 1)	No. 07007	Battle! (Lusamine) (Pokémon Masters EX Version)	Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
A Knight's Duel When Wikstrom and Diantha are battling	No. 06004	Battle! (Diantha) (Pokémon Masters EX Version)	Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
A Knight's Duel After Wikstrom and Diantha's battle Cut from the Same Cloth When Plumeria says they need a break Ultra Steel From start	No. 00007	Fun with Friends	Unknown
Cut from the Same Cloth From start	No. 07003	Battle! (Plumeria) (Pokémon Masters EX Version)	Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
Ultra Steel When Hilda challenges Jasmine to battle	No. 00021	Battle! (Region's Best)	Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
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
Hilda	We'll definitely make this event a success!
Diantha	As a leader and an actress, I'll do everything I can to show off Pasio's charm! My job is to make this fun for everyone involved!
Hilda	I'm not just gonna win—I'm gonna make winning look good!

• Pokémon Center (event conversation)

Name	Text
Guzma	This event is the perfect chance to beat down some punks!
Guzma	I don't care who's on the other team. I'm gonna crush 'em all! Buzzwole and I are gonna show 'em who's boss!
Jasmine	Celesteela and I will protect our team with everything we've got!

• A Knight's Duel

Name	Text
A few days before the day of the Battle of the Golden Spheres...
Wikstrom	This may just be practice for the Battle of the Golden Spheres, but a duel is a duel! We'll be coming at you with no holds barred. Are you sure this is what you want?
Diantha	Of course! We're ready to take you on!
Wikstrom	Very well! Then let us begin!
Kukui	Whoa, two knights are battling it out! So Diantha's with Keldeo and Wikstrom's using Aegislash? I can tell this is gonna be an exciting battle!
Wikstrom	You are formidable, but victory shall be ours!
Diantha	Keldeo and I will unleash our moves with a force unrivaled! En garde!
Ace Trainer	Look at Diantha! She's so cool!
Preschooler	Good luck, both of you!
Wikstrom	Never surrender! Our true power only starts here! Aegislash! Swing thy blade with all the strength you can muster!
Diantha	Counter their attack, Keldeo! Victory will be ours to claim!
(The battle ends)
Diantha	Phew! I suppose we can end it here.
Wikstrom	That was a fantastic battle! Your attacks still resonate through my soul!
Diantha	Your teamwork with Aegislash was very impressive, too! Thank you so much for joining me in this practice session!
Kukui	Hey! Those were some sweet moves you had going on there! And not just your battling moves... Your acting was really amazing, too! What a performance!
Diantha	Why, thank you for your kind words, Professor!
Wikstrom	Did we really have to act throughout this battle, though? It's not as if we're on camera or stage...
Diantha	Well, since we're wearing costumes for this event, I figure it's best to let everyone enjoy it, right? Especially if our goal is to promote Pasio. I hope that I can get even more people to watch my battles...not just as a Champion but as an actress, too!
Kukui	Based on the looks on everyone's faces now, I'd say you’re right on track to do just that!
Diantha	I sure hope so! We still have some time before the event. I'll keep polishing up my moves until then!
Wikstrom	What a hardworking lass you are!
Diantha	Oh! I may have spotted a worthy opponent!
(Guzma walks by)
Diantha	Ahem. You, sir, in the armor! Are you not a warrior of the mightiest caliber? I challenge you to a duel! Why not test your strength against mine?
Guzma	What did you just say?!
Collector	*gasp* Oh, what a treat! Another chance to watch Diantha battle!
Hiker	Diantha! You're the best!
Guzma	Hmph. As if I'd back down from you callin' me out in front of all these people! I accept this battle! Bring it on!
Diantha	You have my gratitude. Are you ready?

• The Role of Lady Diantha

Name	Text
Wikstrom	That's the match! It's Diantha's win.
Guzma	Guzma! What is wrong with you?! You should've let Buzzwole cut loose and destroy everything! Argh, a loss is a loss. I gotta admit, you won this round. But you'd better be prepared for us to crush you at the event!
Diantha	Of course. I'll remember that.
(Guzma leaves)
Hiker	Now that's what I call a battle!
Beauty	Diantha, you were absolutely stunning!
Wikstrom	The audience seems even more hyped up than when we have battles at the Pokémon League!
Diantha	I suppose that makes sense. Battling as Champion can sometimes stifle the flair of things, as there's a certain way we're expected to act.
Kukui	Ah, I think I understand what you mean! Wearing different hats can be tough, yeah!
Diantha	Hm? How would you know that, Professor?
Kukui	Uh...I mean, I'm a Professor...but also a Trainer, yeah? So it's like I have to live a double life!
Diantha	Oh, I see. I suppose you're right!
Kukui	Are you gonna be acting as a knight until the event starts?
Diantha	*chuckle* That would be a bit much, even for me! I'll make sure that Diantha the Knight shows up again at just the right moment!
Wikstrom	That seems like an excellent plan.
Diantha	That way, on the day of the event, I can show everyone the finest acting and battling I have to offer!

• Pokéstar Pro Advice

Name	Text
A few days before the day of the Battle of the Golden Spheres...
Hilda	Wait—I have to battle in this?
Jasmine	Mine is hard to walk in...
Rosa	Well, we are trying to put on showy battles to promote Pasio, right? More importantly, we've gotta make this fun for everyone watching the livestream!
Hilda	Hmm... I wonder how I can make it fun for everyone watching.
Rosa	Battling in costumes is a little uncomfortable at first, but you get used to it over time!
Jasmine	So you've done something like this before, Rosa?
Rosa	Yup! Back in Unova, I got cast in some movies at Pokéstar Studios!
Hilda	Pokéstar Studios? That does sound familiar...
Jasmine	What kind of place is that?
Rosa	Well...it's this studio where they make movies, and I got scouted to act in some films they were making!
Jasmine	Wow! You acted in movies?
Hilda	You're practically a superstar!
Rosa	N-not at all! I'm nowhere near star status!
Hilda	But if you have experience in show biz, maybe you can give us some pointers on how to show off our battles on camera!
Rosa	Wh-why so serious all of a sudden?
Hilda	Well, this is something I've been thinking after seeing Diantha's battles and Lisia's performances... But I hope I can be like them and really make my battles something fun for everyone to watch!
Rosa	Hmm... This is just my own opinion, but... I think the most important thing to remember when being filmed is to have lots of fun while you're at it!
Hilda	So I should just...enjoy it?
Rosa	Of course, acting technique and expressing yourself are important, too! But having fun is number one on my list!
Hilda	Y'know, I can see that! Diantha and Lisia always seem like they're having a lot of fun, too!
Rosa	Yeah! Why don't you give it a try with a friendly battle?
Jasmine	Really?! You mean, right here and now?
Rosa	Uh-huh! The best way to learn is to jump right in and give it a go!
Hilda	Gotcha! In that case...Jasmine, would you like to have a battle with me? I'm feeling fired up and ready for a battle now!
Jasmine	S-sure! I accept!

• Princess vs. Princess

Name	Text
Rosa	Aaaand cut! The winner of this battle is...Hilda!
Hilda	Phew... That was a close one!
Jasmine	Aw, we lost...
Hilda	I did squeeze out a win, but just barely... I gotta keep practicing for the event!
Jasmine	Um...I'll also train very hard with Celesteela so we can win at the event, too!
Rosa	Awesome! I'll be rooting for you both!
???	That was an excellent battle.
(Sabrina appears)
Sabrina	And those princess costumes look so nice on you two.
Hilda	Th-thank you!
Sabrina	You've both been chosen as leaders for the Battle of the Golden Spheres, right? Wearing different clothes can make you feel like a different person. I'm a little envious that you get to do that.
(Sabrina leaves)
Hilda	You know what? That makes sense! I do feel like a different person!
Jasmine	Same here. I feel like I can do so many new things because of this costume!
Rosa	Hmmm...
Hilda	What's up?
Rosa	Huh?! Oh! Nothing! I hope you have loads of fun at the event, just like we did today! I'll be cheering for you both!
Hilda	Thanks, Rosa!
Jasmine	I-I'm looking forward to battling with you again soon.
Hilda	Right back at ya! Let's make it fun for all the spectators, too!

• Cut from the Same Cloth

Name	Text
A few days before the day of the Battle of the Golden Spheres...
Guzma	Heh! Keep beating 'em down, Buzzwole!
Plumeria	Ugh... What an annoying attack. They aren't called Ultra Beasts for nothing, huh.
Guzma	Yeah, or so I've heard.
Plumeria	So you've heard? I thought that Pokémon was your partner. I can't believe you're battling with a Pokémon that you don't even know anything about.
Guzma	Hey, gimme some credit. I did ask Madam Prez about 'em, OK? Buncha complicated stuff, if you ask me, but in short, Ultra Beasts are rad Pokémon from another dimension, yeah? That's all I have to know! My partner's my partner, no matter what it is or where it came from! All that matters is that anyone who crosses us gets a good beatdown!
Plumeria	Must be nice, having such a one-track mind.
Guzma	All right, let's go again, Buzzwole! Time to destroy 'em even more!
Plumeria	W-wait a sec! We need a break.
Guzma	Hmph. Pathetic. We're just getting started!
Plumeria	Ugh... Not all of us have endless stamina like you two. Why are you so gung ho about this, anyway? It's not like you. When did you start taking events seriously?
Guzma	Hmph! As if. I'm not training for the event... I'm doing it for my partner.
Plumeria	You mean Buzzwole?
Guzma	Yeah. Buzzwole's like us, y'know... An outcast.
Plumeria	I guess that makes sense.
Guzma	We're similar, so I figured we should team up. And we're gonna prove we're the baddest sync pair there ever was! This Battle of the Golden Spheres thing is the perfect stage to do just that!
???	Oho! So you're going to work together with your partner, are you?
(Diantha and Hala appear)
Guzma	What do you want, old geezer?
Diantha	Hello there! Sorry to interrupt, but I've been looking for a training partner to prepare for the upcoming event! If you don't mind, would you care to battle us?
Hala	Ho! A battle between you two promising Trainers would be a sight to see indeed! Surely, the great leader of Team Skull wouldn't shrink from a challenge, would he?
Guzma	Tch. Fine.
Plumeria	Heh. What happened to all that gusto you had earlier, huh?
Guzma	I said fine! If we're doin' this, I'm gonna beat you down! You'd best be ready to get crushed!
Diantha	Sorry, but I don't plan on losing to you, either!
Guzma	Let's go, Buzzwole! We're gonna obliterate 'em!

• Bring Out the Best

Name	Text
Diantha	Wow! It's hard to believe you still had so much energy to battle after all that training you did! We'll have to train even harder, won't we, Keldeo?
Guzma	Look who's talkin'! You're the one pushin' us to the limit here! We still gotta work out more if this is all we can do.
Diantha	Really? It seemed your Buzzwole had enough leisure time to flex and pose during that battle, no?
Guzma	Nah, that ain't it. Flexing's just Buzzwole's thing. It's not like it was having an easy time in battle. No matter what I say, that's the one thing it just won't stop doing, even when it's in battle. It can be a pain sometimes, but if Buzzwole's not gonna budge, I just gotta go with it.
Hala	I see! So you've decided to bring out the best in your partner!
Guzma	That ain't it, old man! If you're done here, buzz off!
Hala	Ah, I'm not done yet, actually. Crabominable was watching your battle just now, and it seems like he wants to challenge you, too! Why don't you show us more of what you and your partner can do!
Guzma	Heh, bring it on! Time for another beatdown, Buzzwole!
Plumeria	Ugh, seriously? You still have the energy for another round?
Diantha	Did something happen in the past with those two?
Plumeria	Hmph. They're just a pair of clumsy numskulls.
Hala	Make them holler, Crabominable!
Guzma	That all you got, old man? Smash 'em, Buzzwole!

• Ultra Steel

Name	Text
A few days before the day of the Battle of the Golden Spheres...
Jasmine	Um... I was thinking of practicing some moves with Steelix for a bit, and I was wondering...
(Celesteela cries out happily)
Jasmine	Whoa! Ah, you seem excited...but how do I—
(Hilda calls out to Jasmine, waves, and approaches her)
Hilda	Hey! Whatcha doin'?
Jasmine	Oh! Hi there, Hilda! I was thinking of doing some extra training with my Pokémon. But apparently, Celesteela is what they call an Ultra Beast? So I'm not quite sure what to do...
Hilda	I see... So you're not sure how you should battle together, huh. Hold on a sec. I've got an idea!
Jasmine	H-Hilda? Where are you going?
(Hilda leaves and returns with Lusamine and Steven)
Hilda	If you wanna learn more about Ultra Beasts, maybe we can get some advice from Lusamine!
Lusamine	It's a pleasure to meet you, Jasmine. If there's anything I can do, I'd be more than happy to help!
Steven	I hope you don't mind that I tagged along. I'm always curious to hear more about rare Pokémon!
Jasmine	O-of course! I'd love to have your input, too!
Steven	Oh...that pink shine really is something. No wonder they say it's the loveliest sight in the whole world.
(Diancie cries out happily)
Hilda	Er...actually, the Pokémon we'd like to talk about is that one over there!
Steven	Oh, sorry! I was completely captivated by your Diancie!
Lusamine	Tell me, do you think that your Celesteela is different from other Pokémon?
Jasmine	Um... Well...
Lusamine	It is true that Ultra Beasts have tremendous power, which can be dangerous. But really, that can be said for most other Pokémon, too. There's no need to be scared.
Steven	It's good to adapt to what's best for your partner Pokémon, but you shouldn't take it too far. You don't have to focus solely on training Celesteela to get better at its strengths. It's also important to teach Celesteela the style of battle that you're good at, too.
(Jasmine turns around and looks at Celesteela thoughtfully)
Jasmine	... ... ...
Steven	So really, the answer is quite simple.
Lusamine	It doesn't really matter if that Pokémon is an Ultra Beast or not...because it's your precious partner Pokémon!
Jasmine	You know what? You're so right! Celesteela is Celesteela. I should be up-front and direct about what I'd like to do, too!
Hilda	It looks like you've figured it out!
Jasmine	Yes! Thank you for the advice, everyone!
Hilda	No prob! Actually...how about we test that out in battle right now?
Jasmine	Sure! Let's do it!

• A Launching Friendship

Name	Text
Jasmine	Yay! We did it, Celesteela!
Hilda	Aw, we lost! Oof... I may have created a beast!
Steven	*chuckle* Looks like your advice might've made your rival even stronger!
Hilda	Yeah, seems so! But I'm still grateful for your help! Battles are more fun when your opponent is strong and worry-free anyway!
Steven	Haha! Yeah, I think so, too!
Lusamine	I hope you and Celesteela can continue to foster your friendship together. Next time we see each other, I'd love to see just how strong your bond has become!
Jasmine	Yes! Thank you so much for all the advice! Oh, and Celesteela! Thanks for battling with me! It looks like you've got a few scuffs... How about I give you a good polishing? After that, we can all get back to training for the event!

Trivia

• Grimsley (Kimono) & Bisharp were the only sync pair to be given an individual reward bonus for this event that had not received a reward bonus in Diantha's Battle Prep, Hilda's Battle Prep, Guzma's Battle Prep, or Jasmine's Battle Prep. This is because the pair was not made playable until November 26, 2021, well after Poké War Games and its sub-stories began.

In other languages

Language Title Japanese 決戦に向けて Mandarin Chinese 邁向決戰 French Vers le combat final German Kampfvorbereitungen Italian Riscaldamento Korean 결전의 날 준비 Spanish Preparativos finales

See also

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