Melancholy Wally

Melancholy Wally
緑髪の貴公子の憂鬱 Melancholy of the Green-Haired Nobleman
Masters Melancholy Wally.png
Event notification image
Type Story event
First run September 28 to October 17, 2022
Rerun(s) July 26 to August 9, 2023
Featured sync pairs Sygna Suit Wally & Gardevoir
Sync pairs with reward bonus 
1.6× Sygna Suit Wally & Gardevoir 
1.4× Wally & Gallade
Diantha & Gardevoir 
Theme skills with 1.2× reward bonus Theme skill icon type.png Fairy

Melancholy Wally (Japanese: 緑髪の貴公子の憂鬱 Melancholy of the Green-Haired Nobleman) was a story event in Pokémon Masters EX. It was focused on the sync pair Sygna Suit Wally & Gardevoir.

During this event, players could earn Prize Coins from battles that could be used to draw items from a prize box pool. All battles could be challenged an unlimited number of times except Daily Extreme Battle 1, which could only be challenged once per day. 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.

The player could battle using Sygna Suit Wally & Gardevoir to earn +0.6× bonus Prize Coins; Wally & Gallade or Diantha & Gardevoir to earn +0.4× bonus Prize Coins; and any unlisted Fairy-type sync pairs to earn +0.2× bonus Prize Coins.

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 medals and other rewards.

In addition, players could earn a medal for completing all the story areas in the event.

First run

The event first ran from September 28 to October 17, 2022. The "Sygna Suit Wally Poké Fair Scout" gave players an increased chance of recruiting Sygna Suit Wally & Gardevoir from the beginning of the event to October 31, 2022.

In this run, the grand prizes in the prize box included area info for event story areas, 5★ Scout Tickets, Power-Up items, Skill Spheres, a 4★ Tech Move Candy, a Tech Move Candy Coin, and a Strike Move Candy Coin. Players could earn Gems and Battle Points as rewards for completing event missions.

The Daily Battle event Challenge from Wally ran alongside the event as a tie-in.

Second run

The event reran from July 26 to August 9, 2023. The "Sygna Suit Wally Poké Fair Scout" gave players an increased chance of recruiting Sygna Suit Wally & Gardevoir for the duration of the event.

In this run, the grand prizes in the prize box included area info for event story areas, 5★ Scout Tickets, Power-Up items, Skill Spheres, and a Tech Move Candy Coin. Event missions were changed to award only Gems.

Plot

Wally is training on the beach with his new partner, a Shiny Gardevoir. He thinks they are ready for the next competition, and now they just need a team. Having come up with a strategy that involves two Gardevoir, he decides to go find Diantha and ask her to team up with him. However, she declines, stating that he lacks something; when he figures out what that is, he is welcome to come find her again. Wally believes Diantha is talking about his strength, so he decides to go do more training with Gardevoir so he can gain Diantha's approval.

Wally fights his way through the Battle Villa, stoic and serious. Eventually, he loses to Noland. When Noland asks him why he lost and Wally blames his lack of strength, Noland says he is not getting it—what he really needs is to rest and have a bit of fun with his partner. Wally insists that he does not have time to rest, and he heads back to the beach where he and Gardevoir were training earlier. As he brainstorms ideas for what he can do to get stronger, he suddenly realizes that his Gardevoir has disappeared.

Wally runs around town, looking for Gardevoir, wondering if it got tired of battling with him because he was too weak. He spots Noland talking to a group of kids in the plaza and wonders why he is wasting time with that instead of preparing for the competition. He watches Noland challenge one of the kids to battle—a Youngster who has never battled before. Noland encourages him to try anyways, and he defeats the Youngster soundly. However, the Youngster says he had a lot of fun even though he lost, and he did not realize Pokémon battles could be this fun. Wally thinks about how happy the kid looks even though he lost, and he remembers that he used to be like that, too. But now he is so focused on winning or losing that he just is not enjoying battles anymore. He cannot even remember the last time he had fun with Gardevoir, and he resolves to apologize to it for how horribly he treated it.

In the forest, Diantha stumbles upon Wally, who is looking for his Gardevoir. He explains that Gardevoir disappeared because he was not being considerate of Gardevoir, and Diantha agrees that that is the flaw she saw with him the other day. She asks him what he is going to do now, and he says he is not going to participate in the competition—he needs to apologize to Gardevoir and do what Gardevoir wants to do, so he can build a better friendship with it. Diantha says he should join the competition in that case, since Gardevoir is clearly eager to battle. Wally turns around and realizes that Gardevoir has returned, and he quickly runs up to it and apologizes for how he treated it. Gardevoir forgives him, and Wally once again asks Diantha to join his team. To his shock, she declines again because she wants to battle against him and Gardevoir rather than with them.

When the competition arrives, Wally's team, consisting of him, Noland, and Thorton, makes it to the finals. Diantha's team, consisting of her, Calem, and Korrina, also makes it to the finals. The two teams exchange words before beginning the battle. Immediately, Wally, Noland, and Thorton's Pokémon surround Korrina's Lucario and take it out. Diantha and Calem are impressed by their strategy, but they keep fighting. Eventually, everyone's Pokémon are knocked out besides the two Gardevoir. Diantha and Wally both Mega Evolve their Gardevoir, but Wally's Gardevoir is ultimately victorious. After the battle, Wally thanks Diantha and Noland for helping him remember how fun battles are, and he starts to ask Diantha a question. She guesses that he wants to talk about teaming up again, so she extends the offer of joining up and forming a team. Wally agrees and says they should go to a café to strengthen their bond as a team, and they look forward to having fun together.

Area info

Area name Unlock condition Completion Rewards
Masters Area Info.pngSomething That I Lack Available from start Masters Gem.pngGems ×10
Masters Area Info.pngHearts Unaligned Pull from the prize box (Pool 1) Masters Gem.pngGems ×10
Masters Area Info.pngA Forgotten Feeling Pull from the prize box (Pool 2) Masters Gem.pngGems ×10
Masters Area Info.pngSmile Again Pull from the prize box (Pool 3) Masters Gem.pngGems ×10
Masters Area Info.pngTwo Gardevoir Trainers Pull from the prize box (Pool 4) Masters Gem.pngGems ×10

Battles

Name Difficulty Trainers Pokémon Stamina First-Time Rewards Completion Rewards
Left Middle Right
Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 1 Normal VSBlack Belt Masters.png
Black Belt Tyrone
Masters0067.png
Machoke
Weakness: FairyIC Masters.png
Masters0237.png
Hitmontop
Weakness: FairyIC Masters.png
Masters0057.png
Primeape
Weakness: FairyIC Masters.png
10 Masters Gem.pngGems ×30 Masters Coin.png200 coins
Masters Prize Coin.pngPrize Coins ×14
Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 2 Hard 15 Masters Gem.pngGems ×30 Masters Coin.png400 coins
Masters Prize Coin.pngPrize Coins ×22
Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 3 Very Hard 15 Masters Gem.pngGems ×30 Masters Coin.png1,000 coins
Masters Prize Coin.pngPrize Coins ×28
Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 4 Super Hard 20 Masters Gem.pngGems ×30 Masters Coin.png1,500 coins
Masters Prize Coin.pngPrize Coins ×45
Daily Extreme Battle 1 Ultra Hard VSCalem Masters.png
Calem
VSDiantha Masters.png
Diantha
VSKorrina Masters.png
Korrina
Masters0678.png
Meowstic
Weakness: BugIC Masters.png
Masters0282.png
Gardevoir
Weakness: PoisonIC Masters.png
Masters0448.png
Lucario
Weakness: GroundIC Masters.png
30 Masters Gem.pngGems ×30 Masters Coin.png2,000 coins
Masters Prize Coin.pngPrize Coins ×215
Battle Challenge! Round 1 Super Hard VSBlack Belt Masters.png
Black Belt Rocky
Masters0373.png
Salamence
Weakness: FairyIC Masters.png
Masters0784.png
Kommo-o
Weakness: FairyIC Masters.png
Masters0635.png
Hydreigon
Weakness: FairyIC Masters.png
Masters Gem.pngGems ×100
Masters Area Info.pngBattle Challenge! Round 2
First run:
Masters 3 Star Tech Move Candy.png3★ Tech Move Candy
Second run:
Masters 3 Star Strike Move Candy.png3★ Strike Move Candy
None
Battle Challenge! Round 2 Ultra Hard Masters Gem.pngGems ×100
First run:
Masters 4 Star Strike Move Candy.png4★ Strike Move Candy
Second run:
Masters 4 Star Support Move Candy.png4★ Support Move Candy
None

Event missions

September 28 to October 17, 2022

Mission Name Objective Reward
Mission 1 Complete the following area ×1
Hearts Unaligned
Masters Co-op Sync Orb.pngCo-op Sync Orb ×200
Mission 2 Complete the following area ×1
A Forgotten Feeling
Masters Co-op Sync Orb.pngCo-op Sync Orb ×200
Mission 3 Complete the following area ×1
Smile Again
Masters Co-op Sync Orb.pngCo-op Sync Orb ×200
Mission 4 Complete the following area ×1
Two Gardevoir Trainers
Masters Medal 1-Star Melancholy Wally.png1★ Melancholy Wally
Mission 5 Complete any of the following areas ×3
• Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 1
• Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 2
• Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 3
• Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 4
• Daily Extreme Battle 1
Masters Gem.pngGems ×50
Masters Battle Point.pngBattle Points ×40
Mission 6 Complete any of the following areas ×10
• Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 1
• Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 2
• Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 3
• Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 4
• Daily Extreme Battle 1
Masters Gem.pngGems ×50
Masters Battle Point.pngBattle Points ×40
Mission 7 Complete any of the following areas ×20
• Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 1
• Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 2
• Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 3
• Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 4
• Daily Extreme Battle 1
Masters Gem.pngGems ×100
Masters Battle Point.pngBattle Points ×40
Mission 8 Complete any of the following areas ×30
• Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 1
• Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 2
• Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 3
• Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 4
• Daily Extreme Battle 1
Masters Gem.pngGems ×100
Masters Battle Point.pngBattle Points ×40
Mission 9 Complete any of the following areas ×40
• Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 1
• Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 2
• Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 3
• Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 4
• Daily Extreme Battle 1
Masters Gem.pngGems ×100
Masters Battle Point.pngBattle Points ×40
Mission 10 Complete any of the following areas ×50
• Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 1
• Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 2
• Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 3
• Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 4
• Daily Extreme Battle 1
Masters Gem.pngGems ×100
Masters Battle Point.pngBattle Points ×50
Mission 11 Complete the following area ×1
Battle Challenge! Round 1
Masters Medal 2-Star Melancholy Wally.png2★ Melancholy Wally
Mission 12 Complete the following area ×1
Battle Challenge! Round 2
Masters Medal 3-Star Melancholy Wally.png3★ Melancholy Wally
Mission 13 Complete the following area with 1 or fewer sync pairs falling to 0 HP:
Battle Challenge! Round 2
Masters Medal Ill Be Your Guide.pngI'll Be Your Guide
Mission 14 Complete Battle Challenge! Round 2
with 3 or more sync pairs that share the following theme
and with 1 or fewer sync pairs falling to 0 HP:
• Hoenn
Masters Tech Move Candy Coin.pngTech Move Candy Coin
Reward for completing 13 missions Masters Gem.pngGems ×200

July 26 to August 9, 2023

Mission Name Objective Reward
Mission 1 Complete the following area ×1
Hearts Unaligned
Masters Co-op Sync Orb.pngCo-op Sync Orb ×200
Mission 2 Complete the following area ×1
A Forgotten Feeling
Masters Co-op Sync Orb.pngCo-op Sync Orb ×200
Mission 3 Complete the following area ×1
Smile Again
Masters Co-op Sync Orb.pngCo-op Sync Orb ×200
Mission 4 Complete the following area ×1
Two Gardevoir Trainers
Masters Medal 1-Star Melancholy Wally.png1★ Melancholy Wally
Mission 5 Complete any of the following areas ×3
• Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 1
• Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 2
• Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 3
• Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 4
• Daily Extreme Battle 1
Masters Gem.pngGems ×50
Mission 6 Complete any of the following areas ×10
• Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 1
• Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 2
• Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 3
• Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 4
• Daily Extreme Battle 1
Masters Gem.pngGems ×50
Mission 7 Complete any of the following areas ×20
• Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 1
• Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 2
• Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 3
• Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 4
• Daily Extreme Battle 1
Masters Gem.pngGems ×100
Mission 8 Complete any of the following areas ×30
• Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 1
• Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 2
• Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 3
• Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 4
• Daily Extreme Battle 1
Masters Gem.pngGems ×100
Mission 9 Complete any of the following areas ×40
• Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 1
• Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 2
• Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 3
• Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 4
• Daily Extreme Battle 1
Masters Gem.pngGems ×100
Mission 10 Complete any of the following areas ×50
• Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 1
• Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 2
• Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 3
• Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 4
• Daily Extreme Battle 1
Masters Gem.pngGems ×100
Mission 11 Complete the following area ×1
Battle Challenge! Round 1
Masters Medal 2-Star Melancholy Wally.png2★ Melancholy Wally
Mission 12 Complete the following area ×1
Battle Challenge! Round 2
Masters Medal 3-Star Melancholy Wally.png3★ Melancholy Wally
Mission 13 Complete the following area with 1 or fewer sync pairs falling to 0 HP:
Battle Challenge! Round 2
Masters Medal Ill Be Your Guide.pngI'll Be Your Guide
Mission 14 Complete Battle Challenge! Round 2
with 3 or more sync pairs that share the following theme
and with 1 or fewer sync pairs falling to 0 HP:
• Hoenn
Masters Gem.pngGems ×100
Reward for completing 13 missions Masters Gem.pngGems ×200

Prize box

September 28 to October 17, 2022

Prize Pool Grand Prize
1 Masters Area Info.pngHearts Unaligned
2 Masters Area Info.pngA Forgotten Feeling
3 Masters Area Info.pngSmile Again
4 Masters Area Info.pngTwo Gardevoir Trainers
5 Masters 5 Star Scout Ticket.png5★ Scout Ticket ×2
6 Masters 4 Star Power-Up.png4★ Power-Up ×3
7 Masters 5 Star Scout Ticket.png5★ Scout Ticket ×2
8 Masters 4 Star Power-Up.png4★ Power-Up ×3
9 Masters Skill Sphere.pngSkill Sphere ×200
10 Masters 5 Star Scout Ticket.png5★ Scout Ticket ×2
11 Masters 4 Star Power-Up.png4★ Power-Up ×3
12 Masters 4 Star Tech Move Candy.png4★ Tech Move Candy ×1
13 Masters Skill Sphere.pngSkill Sphere ×200
14 Masters 5 Star Scout Ticket.png5★ Scout Ticket ×2
15 Masters 5 Star Power-Up.png5★ Power-Up ×1
16 Masters Strike Move Candy Coin.pngStrike Move Candy Coin ×1
17 Masters 5 Star Power-Up.png5★ Power-Up ×1
18 Masters Tech Move Candy Coin.pngTech Move Candy Coin ×1
19 Masters 3 Star Power-Up.png3★ Power-Up ×1

July 26 to August 9, 2023

Prize Pool Grand Prize
1 Masters Area Info.pngHearts Unaligned
2 Masters Area Info.pngA Forgotten Feeling
3 Masters Area Info.pngSmile Again
4 Masters Area Info.pngTwo Gardevoir Trainers
5 Masters 5 Star Scout Ticket.png5★ Scout Ticket ×2
6 Masters 3 Star Power-Up.png3★ Power-Up ×3
7 Masters 5 Star Scout Ticket.png5★ Scout Ticket ×2
8 Masters 4 Star Power-Up.png4★ Power-Up ×3
9 Masters Skill Sphere.pngSkill Sphere ×200
10 Masters 5 Star Scout Ticket.png5★ Scout Ticket ×2
11 Masters 4 Star Power-Up.png4★ Power-Up ×3
12 Masters 5 Star Scout Ticket.png5★ Scout Ticket ×2
13 Masters Skill Sphere.pngSkill Sphere ×200
14 Masters Tech Move Candy Coin.pngTech Move Candy Coin ×1
15 Masters 3 Star Power-Up.png3★ Power-Up ×1

Gallery

Masters Melancholy Wally banner.png
Event banner
Masters Medal 1-Star Melancholy Wally.png Masters Medal 2-Star Melancholy Wally.png Masters Medal 3-Star Melancholy Wally.png Masters Medal Ill Be Your Guide.png
Medal
1★ Melancholy Wally
Medal
2★ Melancholy Wally
Medal
3★ Melancholy Wally
Medal
I'll Be Your Guide

Music

Situation Song key Song name Arrangement
In menu Masters Song Key.pngNo. 00004 Adventure Awaits! Unknown
During battle
(Challenge Pasio's Trainers)
A Forgotten Feeling
While Noland battles the Youngster
Masters Song Key.pngNo. 00017 Battle! (Sync Pair) Shota Kageyama
During battle
(Daily Extreme Battle 1)
Smile Again
After Diantha chooses to battle against Wally in the competition
Two Gardevoir Trainers
When Wally's team and Diantha's team begin to battle
Masters Song Key.pngNo. 06004 Battle! (Diantha)
(Pokémon Masters EX Version)
Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
During battle
(Battle Challenge)
Masters Song Key.pngNo. 00018 Battle! (Powerful Sync Pair) Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
Something That I Lack
From start
Hearts Unaligned
When Wally arrives at the beach
A Forgotten Feeling
When Noland asks the crowd members to battle
Smile Again
From start
Masters Song Key.pngNo. 00008 Out for a Stroll Unknown
Something That I Lack
When Wally meets Diantha in town
Masters Song Key.pngNo. 00007 Fun with Friends Unknown
Hearts Unaligned
From start
Masters Song Key.pngNo. 00024 Battle! (Battle Villa Milestone) Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
Hearts Unaligned
After Wally defeats the Trainers in the Battle Villa
Masters Song Key.pngNo. 00025 Battle Villa Unknown
Hearts Unaligned
While Wally and Noland battle
Masters Song Key.pngNo. 03004 Battle! (Hoenn Frontier Brain)
(Pokémon Masters EX Version)
Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
A Forgotten Feeling
From start
Masters Song Key.pngNo. 00019 A Melancholy Moment Unknown
A Forgotten Feeling
When Wally realizes how he's treated Gardevoir
Smile Again
When Diantha convinces Wally to stay in the competition
Masters Song Key.pngNo. 00013 A Somber Moment Unknown
Smile Again
When Diantha encounters Wally in the forest
Masters Song Key.pngNo. 00014 Lurking Threat Unknown
Smile Again
When Wally's Gardevoir reappears
Masters Song Key.pngNo. 00011 The Way Ahead Unknown
Two Gardevoir Trainers
From start
Masters Song Key.pngNo. 00002 Pokémon Masters EX Main Theme Unknown
Two Gardevoir Trainers
When Wally Mega Evolves his Gardevoir
Masters Song Key.pngNo. 03006 Battle! (Wally)
(Pokémon Masters EX Version)
Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
Two Gardevoir Trainers
After Wally wins the battle
Masters Song Key.pngNo. 00012 Let Your Spirit Soar! Unknown
Song names without a song key listed are unofficial, as they have not been added to the Jukebox.

Script

  • Pokémon Center
Name Text
Wally We’ve got to win!
Wally Pokémon gave me my strength and courage.
That’s why I want to win—for my Pokémon’s sake!
I won’t lose to you either, <player>!


  • Something That I Lack
Name Text
(Beach; Wally's Gardevoir destroys a rock)
Wally Great work, Gardevoir! I’m happy we trained well today!
We’ll definitely win the next competition.
All that’s left is to figure out what to do about our team. I think we should consider our strongest moves’ balance...
Or...maybe teaming up with a Trainer who has the same partner Pokémon could help.
Someone with the same partner Pokémon... Oh, of course! I know just the person! If we team up with them, we’re bound to win!
I’ll lead the way, Gardevoir!
(Wally's Gardevoir watches him leave thoughtfully)
(Transition to Diantha talking to her Gardevoir in the plaza)
Wally Diantha!
(Wally appears and waves)
Diantha Hello there, Wally. What’s the matter?
Wally Um... W-would you join my team?
I thought up a great battle strategy we could try that uses two Gardevoir!
Diantha You have a Gardevoir, too?
Wally Yes! He’s my new partner Pokémon!
(Wally pauses for a few moments until Gardevoir appears)
Wally If we work together, I’m sure we can win!
(Diantha looks thoughtfully at Wally and his Gardevoir, which is looking away from him)
Diantha ... ... ...
I’m sorry, but I have to decline.
Wally What?
Diantha Sorry if this comes off the wrong way...
but right now, I don’t feel enough of a shine from the two of you.
Wally O-oh... OK... I understand.
(Diantha turns around)
Diantha You lack something.
When you understand what that is, come back to me.
Wally OK...
(Diantha leaves)
Wally I lack something... I bet she’s talking about my strength...
Let’s go, Gardevoir.
I have to get stronger—strong enough to gain Diantha’s approval!


  • Hearts Unaligned
Name Text
(Battle Villa; Wally and Gardevoir defeat a Collector and an Ace Trainer)
Collector Argh! I lost!
Ace Trainer What’s up with that guy and his Gardevoir?! They’re so strong!
Wally ... ... ...
(Wally and Gardevoir silently head to the next room)
??? Hey, hey!
(Noland appears)
Noland How’s it going? You keeping up with your studies?
Wally Y-yes...
Noland What’s wrong? You don’t look too happy.
Wally Erm... Could you battle me?
Noland Sure, of course!
(Noland sends out his Pinsir)
Noland Get that knowledge of yours ready, and show me what you got!
(Wally's Gardevoir and Noland's Pinsir exchange blows; Gardevoir is eventually defeated)
Wally I admit defeat... Thank you for battling me.
I guess we need stronger moves. Or maybe we should work on our speed instead...
Noland Hold that thought!
Do you know why you lost?
Wally It’s because I’m not strong enough.
Noland You really don’t get it, do you.
You’re too worked up. You don’t need more training—you need to get some rest.
Come and join me! Let’s go grab some nice grub and have a bit of fun with Gardevoir—
Wally I don’t have time to rest!
(Wally runs off)
Noland H-hey!
(Transition to Wally and Gardevoir on the beach)
Wally I can’t be like this. I need to get stronger...
There’s no way I can win as I am now...
Hey, Gardevoir, what can I do to get stronger?
(Wally realizes that the beach is empty aside from him)
Wally Huh?


  • A Forgotten Feeling
Name Text
(Plaza)
Wally Gardevoir, where did you go?!
Is it because I’m weak?
Do you not like battling with me anymore?
(Wally notices Noland talking to a group of kids)
Wally Is that...Noland?
Is he teaching them how to battle?
We don’t have much time until the competition. He doesn’t have time to—
(Noland looks around at all the kids)
Noland OK then, who’s my next opponent?
Preschooler Me! Me!
Camper It’s my turn!
Noland No need to be so hasty. I’ll battle each and every one of ya!
Hey, you there! You’re up next!
Youngster M-me? B-but this is my first time battling...
Noland Hey, hey! Get a move on!
Youngster O-OK!
(The Youngster sends out his Beautifly, which is promptly defeated by Noland's Pinsir)
Noland That’s good for your first try! You battled well!
Youngster Even though I lost, I still had a blast! I didn’t realize Pokémon battles could be so much fun!
(The Youngster sends his Beautifly back out)
Noland See, you get it!
If you’re already thinking like that, then you’re a great sync pair!
Youngster Thank you! I’ll try to get stronger with my partner Pokémon!
Wally Although he lost the battle...he looks so happy...
It’s all coming back to me...
(Wally thinks about Brendan and Treecko)
Wally I was once like him...
And it was so much fun.
But now, all I think about is winning or losing...
(Brendan laughs)
Wally And I’m not enjoying Pokémon battles like I used to...
(Back to present)
Wally ... ... ...
Now that I think about it, when was the last time I had fun with Gardevoir?
I should apologize...
I was horrible to Gardevoir!


  • Smile Again
Name Text
(Diantha is walking through the forest when she spots Wally looking around)
Diantha Is that...Wally?
(Wally turns around and runs into Diantha, who was approaching him)
Wally Whoa!
I’m sorry!
Diantha Why are you in such a hurry?
Wally Diantha, have you seen my Gardevoir?
Diantha Did something happen?
Wally My Gardevoir disappeared.
I think it’s because I wasn’t considerate enough...
I ignored the bond we share—I only cared about winning. I’m such a terrible partner...
(Diantha looks thoughtful for a moment before sending out her own Gardevoir)
Diantha When it comes to sync pairs...
both the Trainer and Pokémon need to work together, hand in hand.
When I met you the other day, you weren’t seeing your Gardevoir properly.
Wally You’re right...
That’s why Gardevoir disappeared.
Diantha What are you going to do about the competition?
Wally I won’t be joining.
I need to apologize to Gardevoir...
Then, I want to do what Gardevoir wants to do—and I want to do it together!
Because...building a friendship with your Pokémon isn’t just about battling all the time.
Diantha If that’s how you feel, you should join the competition.
You want to do what Gardevoir wants to do, right?
Your partner seems eager to battle.
(Wally's Gardevoir appears behind him, and he turns around)
Wally Gardevoir!
(Wally runs over to Gardevoir)
Wally I’m so sorry, Gardevoir!
I wasn’t thinking enough about your feelings...
I-I...
(Gardevoir laughs)
Wally Gardevoir, will you forgive me?
Thank you!
Diantha I’m glad you worked things out.
Wally Yes!
We’ll join the competition, Diantha.
This will be my first time joining a competition with Gardevoir, and I want to enjoy every part of it.
So, please let me ask you again.
Would you join our team?
Diantha I’m sorry, but I can’t.
(Wally looks distraught)
Diantha Because if we’re on the same team...
I won’t be able to battle you!
(Wally looks shocked)
Diantha I feel such a strong, shining spirit coming from the two of you right now.
And I want you to show that to me!
Wally Diantha!
Understood! We’ll show you just how strong we are!
We’re gonna make this competition the best one yet! And we’re gonna have fun while we do it!


  • Two Gardevoir Trainers
Name Text
(Wally, wearing his sygna suit, arrives in the arena with Noland and Thorton)
On the day of the competition, Wally’s team made it to the finals.
(Diantha, Calem, and Korrina arrive on the other side of the arena)
Diantha I knew you’d win your way up the ranks.
Wally Yes!
I can feel your strength, Diantha! It’s so thrilling!
Noland Ooh, interesting! Now this is a match I can look forward to!
Thorton Bzweeeeep!
Hmm...let’s see. Looks like...50%?
Diantha Calem! Korrina! Let’s show them our shine!
Calem Of course! I’m going all out!
Korrina Let’s give it all we’ve got!
Diantha Let’s battle!
Wally Come on, everyone!
Noland! Thorton! Let’s do this!
(Wally, Noland, and Thorton's Pokémon all surround Korrina's Lucario)
Korrina Wha—?!
Calem Lucario’s fast, so they used all three Pokémon to stop it in its tracks!
Wally Yeah! Our strategy worked!
Diantha They’re strong!
But...we’re not done yet!
(Diantha and Calem's Pokémon take out Thorton's Bronzong, and Noland's Pinsir takes out Calem's Meowstic)
Calem So this is it...
(Diantha's Gardevoir takes out Noland's Pinsir)
Noland It’s all up to you, kid! The other team’s Pokémon seem tired, too!
Wally Yes!
Diantha We’ll finish this off with Mega Evolution! Let’s go, Gardevoir!
(Diantha's Gardevoir Mega Evolves; Wally's Gardevoir turns around to face him)
Wally There’s no way I’ll let it end here...
Let’s do this together, Gardevoir!
(Wally's Gardevoir Mega Evolves)
(Transition to the arena at sunset, where Wally, Noland, and Thorton are quite proud)
Diantha Congratulations on the win, Wally! I’m impressed!
Wally Thank you for the great battle, too!
Calem I can’t believe you had your attack planned out from the moment we started that battle.
That was a wonderful plan—and great teamwork.
Korrina You were able to tear right through our coordinated plan!
Diantha We had you on the ropes at the end, but even then, both you and Gardevoir were smiling, Wally.
It shows how aligned your hearts were—and proves just how much you enjoyed the battle!
Wally Thanks to my team, I could battle until the end.
And I was able to remember how fun battles are...
All thanks to you, Diantha and Noland!
Noland You’re still so stiff and serious! You won the battle. You can celebrate a little more!
Wally And...erm... Diantha.
Diantha Could it be you want to talk about teaming up again?
(Diantha's Gardevoir cries out and approaches Wally's Gardevoir; Diantha laughs)
Diantha Actually, my Gardevoir seems to like the both of you, so...
I’d like to extend the offer this time. Let’s join up and form a team together!
Wally Yes, of course!
First, we need to strengthen our bond as a team.
Would you like to go to a café with both of our Gardevoir?
Diantha That’d be fantastic! I bet it’ll be fun!
Wally Gardevoir!
Let’s continue to enjoy a lot together!
(Wally and his Gardevoir laugh together)

In other languages

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese 緑髪の貴公子の憂鬱
Mandarin Chinese 綠髮貴公子的憂鬱
France Flag.png French La nostalgie de Timmy
Germany Flag.png German Gewinnen ist nicht alles
Italy Flag.png Italian La malinconia di Lino
South Korea Flag.png Korean 녹색 머리 귀공자의 우울
Spain Flag.png Spanish La melancolía de Blasco

See also

Neo Champions: Leaders of a New EraFight for the Future TogetherThree Trainers, Three MindsA Pure and Touching HeartA Touching Sepia-Toned SongHoning One's LoveOne More Step to a New Path
Costume events: Poké War Games (Diantha's Battle PrepHilda's Battle PrepGuzma's Battle PrepJasmine's Battle PrepBattle Prep) • Curious Tea Party (Lillie's Party Prep—An Eye for BeautySonia's Party Prep—The Finest TeaIngo's Party Prep—Way of the ButlerEmmet's Party Prep—Heart and SoulSolving Wonderful Mysteries) • Super Tour Guide RosaSolve the Case! (Part 1)Solve the Case! (Part 2)The Power of DanceNew Heroes Are BornInfamous Pokéstar Villains
New Year's events: Season's GreetingsNew Year and New FriendsGather Up! Dream Duo!Rising New Year's Resolutions
Palentine's events: Baking BuddiesSweet ShenanigansChef's Heartful DeliveryVictor's Cooking Class!
Spring events: Pasio Eggsplorers
Summer events: Summer SuperstarsBeachside RivalrySummer Nights & Wishing StarsTwin Stars Far ApartExciting Treasure Hunt
Fall events: Fight or FrightMidnight Battle BallOtherworldly EncounterThe Haunted MuseumThe Truth—Mane or Feathers?
Holiday events: Rosa's PartyA Special PresentDeck the HallsWinter WishesShine a Gentle LightFocus on the Shining Shot!Joyful Music with Everyone
2019 debut: Reach for the TopThe Girl in Black and WhiteThe Importance of EleganceTwo Champions
2020 debut: The Strongest There IsShining StarTeam Skull Crash CourseThe Star of the ContestSerena's Dessert PartyFamily TiesThe Eccentric ElectricianDazzling Dizzying Battle StageThe Ideal Formula
2021 debut: Champion TimeShining Heart of DragonsTrials on the IsleMasters of Land and SeaAll Aboard the Victory TrainHearts UnitedThe Light Devourer
2022 debut: Pasio FriendiversaryVerdant GuardianA Golden FutureRevel in RivalryThreads of StrengthMelancholy Wally
2023 debut: Galar's Poké Ball EnthusiastTravelers from a Distant PastChase the Northern WindWe Should Battle!Tower Tycoon and Hall MatronTogether in an Unknown LandWho's the Best Singer?Veevee on Pasio!Let's Go In Search of Wonder
2024 debut: The Electrifying InfluencerSub-zero—My Past, My FutureMechanized—Love and SolitudeResearcher and SeekerGood Ol' Rika HereMiddle-Aged OppositesIsle Disciples, Arena TycoonUltra Beast Meet-and-GreetPeculiar Pokémon-Loving PalAncient VisitorFestive Sun and MoonGolden Bonds on PasioSygna Siblings—All AboardMysterious Kalos Duo
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