Three Trainers, Three Minds

	Three Trainers, Three Minds; 三人三色の教え方 Trio's Triple Teachings
	; Event notification image
Type	Neo Champions
First run	August 28 to October 2, 2023
Rerun(s)	December 25, 2024 to January 12, 2025
Featured sync pairs	Red (Champion) & Articuno; Leaf (Champion) & Moltres; Blue (Champion) & Zapdos
Sync pairs with reward bonus
1.6×	Red (Champion) & Articuno; Leaf (Champion) & Moltres; Blue (Champion) & Zapdos
1.4×	Lance & Dragonite; Bede & Hatterene
1.2×	Calem & Espurr/Meowstic; Hop & Zamazenta
Theme skills with 1.2× reward bonus	Kanto

Three Trainers, Three Minds (Japanese: 三人三色の教え方 Trio's Triple Teachings) was a Neo Champions event in Pokémon Masters EX. It was focused on the sync pairs Red (Champion) & Articuno, Leaf (Champion) & Moltres, and Blue (Champion) & Zapdos.

During this event, players could earn 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 Red (Champion) & Articuno, Leaf (Champion) & Moltres, or Blue (Champion) & Zapdos to obtain +0.6× bonus vouchers; Lance & Dragonite or Bede & Hatterene to obtain +0.4× bonus vouchers; and Calem & Espurr/Meowstic, Hop & Zamazenta, or any unlisted Kanto sync pairs 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 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 August 28 to October 2, 2023. The "Red Master Fair Scout" gave players an increased chance of recruiting Red (Champion) & Articuno from the beginning of the event to October 7, 2023. The "Leaf Master Fair Scout" gave players an increased chance of recruiting Leaf (Champion) & Moltres from August 30 to October 7, 2023. The "Blue Master Fair Scout" gave players an increased chance of recruiting Blue (Champion) & Zapdos from September 1 to October 7, 2023.

In this run, the type of voucher that players could earn was Event Voucher I. Event mission rewards included medals, Gems, Battle Points, a Tech Move Candy Coin, and a Support Move Candy Coin.

Alongside the event, a Fire-weak Pasio Special Stadium featuring Red (Champion) & Articuno was available from August 30 to September 15, and the extreme battle event Fight through Kanto's Best! was available from September 1 to 18.

Additionally, the music and artwork on the title screen were different than usual. The title screen artwork depicted Red (Champion) & Articuno, Leaf (Champion) & Moltres, and Blue (Champion) & Zapdos, and the background music was Battle! (Kanto Neo Champion) (Pokémon Masters EX Version). In addition, a special voice-over line of Leaf or Blue saying "Pokémon Masters EX" would play as soon as the game's logo appeared on the title screen, chosen at random each time the title screen was loaded.

Second run

The event reran from December 25, 2024 to January 12, 2025. The "Red Master Fair Scout" gave players an increased chance of recruiting Red (Champion) & Articuno, the "Leaf Master Fair Scout" gave players an increased chance of recruiting Leaf (Champion) & Moltres, and the "Blue Master Fair Scout" gave players an increased chance of recruiting Blue (Champion) & Zapdos. All three of these scouts lasted from the beginning of the event to January 25, 2025.

In this run, the type of voucher that players could earn was Event Voucher N. Event mission rewards were changed to include only medals and Gems.

Alongside the event, a Rock-weak Pasio Special Stadium featuring Blue (Champion) & Zapdos was available from December 26, 2024 to January 6, 2025, and the extreme battle event Fight through Kanto's Best! was available for the duration of the event.

Plot

In Centra City, Professor Oak notices some new Trainers looking glum, recognising that they've set themselves a high goal that's become counterproductive to their growth and wonders what he can do to help. Some time later, Red, Blue and Leaf arrive at the Battle Villa to meet up with him and Lance, where he explains about the upcoming Neo Champion Stadium and requests that the three participate as challengers, much to their shock.

Lance explains that Professor Oak has requested the judging criteria for this round to be 'exemplary leadership', reminding them that Neo Champions are chosen for reasons other than strength. He elaborates that all participants will be mentoring two beginner Trainers and be judged based on their ability to help them grow as well as a written exam on their knowledge, which Oak trusts that, as Pokedex holders, passing on their wealth of should be easy. The three agree after a moment's thought, before Leaf brings up the suggestion of forming new sync pairs after seeing the Galarian Neo Champions, with the three sending out their Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres.

In the Pasio arena, Blue brings in Hop, Calem and Bede as training partners for the pair of Ace Trainers he's mentoring, while in the forest, Leaf encourages a Lass and Rising Star to shower their own Pokemon with affection by hugging her own Moltres. Later, Blue and Leaf meet to exchange details of their progress before wondering how on earth the silent Red is going to teach his pair of beginners. To their shock, they discover Red in the mountains relentlessly beating his Youngster's Ivysaur and his Camper's Wartortle with Articuno even as they beg for surrender. Leaf quickly gives them a Potion to heal up before pulling Red aside to question him, though the two are baffled when Red affirms that that is the reason why he's beating them, which he continues as they leave to return to their own pairs. As the day of the Neo Champion Stadium draws closer, Leaf and Blue are still trying to encourage their students, with Blue privately remarking that it's up to them to showcase the skills they have. Meanwhile, Red's Youngster and Camper encounter Diantha, Alder and Steven and talk to them under Red's watch.

On the day of the tournament, Leaf's team pulls the lead in the written portion of the test, before all three teams score through the practical until Blue's team crushes Leaf's team to face off against Red's. Blue declares he's not losing to Red again, which his students echo, while Red's team remarks on what the battle will be like. During the battle, one of Blue's Ace Trainers start to panic when the Youngster's Ivysaur knocks back her Pidgeot; when her counterpart's Exeggutor knocks out Ivysaur, they falter when the Camper's Wartortle pushes back, and in turn making Blue realise the flaw in his teaching. As he explains to them after Red's Articuno beats his Zapdos, he neglected to teach them how to enjoy battling; by teaching them how to win, they were held back by a fear of losing, while Red's students, having been throughly beaten by his Articuno, learnt to care about the joys of battling instead.

With the tournament over, Lance introduces the newest Neo Champions: Leaf, who taught the importance of loving Pokemon alongside knowing them; Blue, whose coaching helped his team score high marks; and Red, who managed the task of training others to enjoy battling regardless of outcome, even if Oak calls him out for his rough methods. The six Trainers who were mentored thank the three and vow to be as strong as them. Blue and Leaf stop them, telling them to find their own strengths independently from them, so that, as Red says, they can have a fun battle.

Area info

Area name	Unlock condition	Completion rewards
Professor Oak's Request	Available from start	Gems ×10 The Strongest Challengers
The Strongest Challengers	Complete Professor Oak's Request	Gems ×10 Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 1
Different Strokes	Complete Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 1	Gems ×10 Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 2
Red's Intent	Complete Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 2	Gems ×10 Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 3
A Fun Battle!	Complete Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 3	Gems ×10 Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 4 Daily Extreme Battle 1 Battle Challenge! Round 1

Battles

Name	Difficulty	Trainer	Pokémon			Stamina	First-Time Rewards	Completion Rewards	Battle Rewards
Name	Difficulty	Trainer	Left	Middle	Right	Stamina	First-Time Rewards	Completion Rewards	Battle Rewards
Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 1	Normal	Rising Star Holly	Ivysaur Weakness:	Leafeon Weakness:	Wartortle Weakness:	10	Gems ×30 Different Strokes	200 coins Event Voucher I / N ×7	Event Voucher I / N ×1-2
Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 2	Hard					15	Gems ×30 Red's Intent	600 coins Event Voucher I / N ×14	Event Voucher I / N ×1-3
Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 3	Very Hard					15	Gems ×30 A Fun Battle!	600 coins Event Voucher I / N ×16	Event Voucher I / N ×1-3
Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 4	Super Hard					20	Gems ×30	1,500 coins Event Voucher I / N ×26	Event Voucher I / N ×1-4
Daily Extreme Battle 1	Ultra Hard					30	Gems ×30	2,000 coins Event Voucher I / N ×100	None
Battle Challenge! Round 1	Super Hard	Ace Trainer David	Pidgeot Weakness:	Exeggutor Weakness:	Butterfree Weakness:	—	Gems ×100 Battle Challenge! Round 2 First run: 3★ Support Move Candy Second run: 3★ Strike Move Candy	None	None
Battle Challenge! Round 2	Ultra Hard	Ace Trainer David	Pidgeot Weakness:	Exeggutor Weakness:	Butterfree Weakness:	—	Gems ×100 First run: 4★ Strike Move Candy Second run: 4★ Tech Move Candy	None	None

Event missions

August 28 to October 2, 2023

Mission Name	Objective	Reward
Mission 1	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	Gems ×50 Battle Points ×40
Mission 2	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	Gems ×50 Battle Points ×40
Mission 3	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	Gems ×100 Battle Points ×40
Mission 4	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	Gems ×100 Battle Points ×40
Mission 5	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	Gems ×100 Battle Points ×40
Mission 6	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	Gems ×100 Battle Points ×50
Mission 7	Complete the following area ×1 A Fun Battle!	1★ Three Trainers, Three Minds
Mission 8	Complete the following area ×1 Battle Challenge! Round 1	2★ Three Trainers, Three Minds
Mission 9	Complete the following area ×1 Battle Challenge! Round 2	3★ Three Trainers, Three Minds
Mission 10	Complete the following area with 1 or fewer sync pairs falling to 0 HP: Battle Challenge! Round 2	Pallet's Colorful Strength
Mission 11	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: • Kanto	Tech Move Candy Coin
Mission 12	Complete Battle Challenge! Round 2 with 1 or more sync pairs that share each of the following themes and with 1 or fewer sync pairs falling to 0 HP: • Ice • Electric • Fire	Support Move Candy Coin
Reward for completing 10 missions		Gems ×200

December 25, 2024 to January 12, 2025

Mission Name	Objective	Reward
Mission 1	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	Gems ×50
Mission 2	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	Gems ×50
Mission 3	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	Gems ×100
Mission 4	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	Gems ×100
Mission 5	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	Gems ×100
Mission 6	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	Gems ×100
Mission 7	Complete the following area ×1 A Fun Battle!	1★ Three Trainers, Three Minds
Mission 8	Complete the following area ×1 Battle Challenge! Round 1	2★ Three Trainers, Three Minds
Mission 9	Complete the following area ×1 Battle Challenge! Round 2	3★ Three Trainers, Three Minds
Mission 10	Complete the following area with 1 or fewer sync pairs falling to 0 HP: Battle Challenge! Round 2	Pallet's Colorful Strength
Mission 11	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: • Kanto	Gems ×100
Mission 12	Complete Battle Challenge! Round 2 with 1 or more sync pairs that share each of the following themes and with 1 or fewer sync pairs falling to 0 HP: • Ice • Electric • Fire	Gems ×100
Reward for completing 10 missions		Gems ×200

Shop

August 28 to October 2, 2023

Item given		Item received	Max exchanges
Event Voucher I ×400	→	5★ Power-Up ×1	2
Event Voucher I ×400	→	Strike Move Candy Coin ×1	1
Event Voucher I ×200	→	5★ Scout Ticket ×1	8
Event Voucher I ×250	→	4★ Power-Up ×1	3
Event Voucher I ×150	→	3★ Power-Up ×1	3
Event Voucher I ×100	→	Skill Sphere ×10	10
Event Voucher I ×50	→	Co-op Sync Orb ×200	5
Event Voucher I ×50	→	Sync Orb ×50 Red (Champion) & Articuno	2
Event Voucher I ×50	→	Sync Orb ×50 Leaf (Champion) & Moltres	2
Event Voucher I ×50	→	Sync Orb ×50 Blue (Champion) & Zapdos	2
Event Voucher I ×100	→	Ice Codex, Vol. 1 ×10	5
Event Voucher I ×50	→	Ice Tome, Vol. 1 ×10	15
Event Voucher I ×100	→	Fire Codex, Vol. 1 ×10	5
Event Voucher I ×50	→	Fire Tome, Vol. 1 ×10	15
Event Voucher I ×100	→	Electric Codex, Vol. 1 ×10	5
Event Voucher I ×50	→	Electric Tome, Vol. 1 ×10	15
Event Voucher I ×30	→	Elite Four Notes ×10	5
Event Voucher I ×20	→	Gym Leader Notes ×10	5
Event Voucher I ×150	→	3-Pack Great Drink ++ Set ×50	4
Event Voucher I ×100	→	3-Pack Drink ++ Set ×50	4
Event Voucher I ×80	→	3-Pack Ultra Drink + Set ×50	4
Event Voucher I ×60	→	3-Pack Great Drink + Set ×50	4
Event Voucher I ×50	→	4★ Level-Up Manual ×10	3
Event Voucher I ×30	→	Skip Ticket ×10	10
Event Voucher I ×750	→	3★ Power-Up ×1	Unlimited
Event Voucher I ×10	→	3★ Level-Up Manual ×3	Unlimited
Event Voucher I ×10	→	3-Pack Drink + Set ×30	Unlimited
Event Voucher I ×10	→	3-Pack Ultra Drink Set ×40	Unlimited
Event Voucher I ×10	→	3-Pack Great Drink Set ×50	Unlimited

December 25, 2024 to January 12, 2025

Item given		Item received	Max exchanges
Event Voucher N ×400	→	Tech Move Candy Coin ×1	1
Event Voucher N ×400	→	5★ Power-Up ×1	1
Event Voucher N ×200	→	5★ Scout Ticket ×1	8
Event Voucher N ×100	→	Skill Sphere ×10	10
Event Voucher N ×50	→	Co-op Sync Orb ×200	5
Event Voucher N ×100	→	Fire Codex, Vol. 1 ×10	5
Event Voucher N ×50	→	Fire Tome, Vol. 1 ×10	15
Event Voucher N ×100	→	Electric Codex, Vol. 1 ×10	5
Event Voucher N ×50	→	Electric Tome, Vol. 1 ×10	15
Event Voucher N ×100	→	Ice Codex, Vol. 1 ×10	5
Event Voucher N ×50	→	Ice Tome, Vol. 1 ×10	15
Event Voucher N ×30	→	Elite Four Notes ×10	5
Event Voucher N ×20	→	Gym Leader Notes ×10	5
Event Voucher N ×150	→	5-Pack Great Drink ++ Set ×50	4
Event Voucher N ×100	→	5-Pack Drink ++ Set ×50	4
Event Voucher N ×80	→	5-Pack Ultra Drink + Set ×50	4
Event Voucher N ×60	→	5-Pack Great Drink + Set ×50	4
Event Voucher N ×50	→	4★ Level-Up Manual ×10	3
Event Voucher N ×30	→	Skip Ticket ×10	10
Event Voucher N ×750	→	3★ Power-Up ×1	Unlimited
Event Voucher N ×10	→	3★ Level-Up Manual ×3	Unlimited
Event Voucher N ×10	→	5-Pack Drink + Set ×30	Unlimited
Event Voucher N ×10	→	5-Pack Ultra Drink Set ×40	Unlimited
Event Voucher N ×10	→	5-Pack Great Drink Set ×50	Unlimited

Gallery


Event banner

Medal 1★ Three Trainers, Three Minds	Medal 2★ Three Trainers, Three Minds	Medal 3★ Three Trainers, Three Minds	Medal Pallet's Colorful Strength	Title screen artwork (August 28 to October 2, 2023)

Music

Situation	Song key	Song name	Arrangement
In menu	No. 00004	Adventure Awaits	Unknown
During battle (Challenge the Ace Trainers)	No. 00017	Battle! (Sync Pair)	Shota Kageyama
During battle (Daily Extreme Battle 1, Battle Challenge!)	No. 00018	Battle! (Powerful Sync Pair)	Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
Professor Oak's Request From start Different Strokes From start, and when Leaf and Blue meet Red's Intent At the Centra City with Red	No. 00007	Fun with Friends	Unknown
Professor Oak's Request At the Battle Villa The Strongest Challengers From start Red's Intent At the Battle Villa with Leaf and Blue A Fun Battle! From start	No. 00025	Battle Villa	Unknown
The Strongest Challengers After Red, Leaf, and Blue accept Professor Oak's request	No. 01006	Battle! (Red, Blue, and Leaf) (Pokémon Masters EX Version)	Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
Different Strokes At the grassy area with Leaf	No. 00008	Out for a Stroll	Unknown
Different Strokes When Leaf and Blue arrive to see Red's training A Fun Battle! When Red and Blue's team battle	No. 01001	Battle! (Red) (Pokémon Masters EX Version)	Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
Red's Intent From start	No. 00010	Wild Wanderings	Unknown
A Fun Battle! When Blue and Leaf's team are battling at the stadium	No. 01002	Battle! (Blue) (Pokémon Masters EX Version)	Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
A Fun Battle! After Blue defeats Leaf, and when the teams gather together	No. 00002	Pokémon Masters EX Main Theme	Unknown
A Fun Battle! When Red, Leaf, and Blue are presented in their Neo Champion outfits.	No. 01019	Battle! (Kanto Neo Champion) (Pokémon Masters EX Version)	Unknown
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
Blue	We're the best!
Blue	So all three of us became Neo Champions, but... Me and Zapdos are definitely the coolest!
Leaf	Whaaat? That's gotta be me and Moltres!
Red	... ... ...!
Blue	No one's backing down, huh?
Leaf	Should we decide who's the best again?

Professor Oak's Request

Name	Text
(City; Professor Oak sees a Camper and a Youngster)
One day, Professor Oak came across some Trainers who were looking down in the dumps.
Professor Oak	Those Trainers are beginners, if I remember correctly.
Youngster	Ahhh... I lost again...
Camper	Can training like this make me as strong as Red?
Youngster	Maybe I'm not training my Pokémon correctly...
Professor Oak	Hm... They seem to be struggling because they set their goals too high. For new Trainers, setting goals too high can be counterproductive. I wonder if there's anything I could do to help Trainers like them who are just starting out...
(Professor Oak is silent for a moment)
Professor Oak	I know!
(Transition to the Battle Villa; Professor Oak is standing next to Lance)
Professor Oak	The Neo Champion Stadium will be held soon. I'd like you three to participate in it.
Leaf	That's the tournament to decide Pasio's Neo Champion—an example for everyone else to measure up against...right?
Blue	You want us to be the judges or something? I'm not gonna go easy on them, you know!
Lance	Actually, I'd like you all to join as challengers, not judges!
(Leaf, Red, and Blue are shocked)
Red	... ... ...!

The Strongest Challengers

Name	Text
Leaf	We're the challengers?!
Blue	I'm not trying to be cocky, but...are you sure we're allowed to participate?
Lance	You three are already an example for a lot of sync pairs. But for this Neo Champion Stadium, participants will be judged on their "exemplary leadership," at Professor Oak's request. I'd like you all to find new potential within yourselves by coaching new Trainers. After all, Neo Champions aren't chosen solely for their strength!
Blue	That's true...
Lance	Here are the regulations for this round.
(Fantasy of Red facing a Camper and a Youngster)
Lance	Each participant will be teamed up with two beginner Trainers.
(Red turns around and strikes a pose with the two younger Trainers)
Lance	You'll guide them in battle as team leaders—and show us your ability to help them grow!
(Professor Oak walks into the fantasy)
Professor Oak	On top of that, there will be a written exam to test their Pokémon knowledge!
(Back to the villa)
Professor Oak	It's important to know about the Pokémon you're battling alongside! I've entrusted you all with a Pokédex, so I'm sure your Pokémon knowledge is sound. It shouldn't be too hard to pass on that knowledge to younger Trainers, right?
(Blue grimaces)
Blue	Hah, of course not! Well, this gives us a bit of a challenge, then, doesn't it.
Leaf	Yeah! As Lance said, I think it will open up new possibilities for us!
Red	... ... ...!
(Leaf looks thoughtful)
Leaf	Oh yeah! I have a suggestion for you two. What do you think of forming sync pairs with those three?
(Fantasy of Hop, Bede, and Marnie posing in their Neo Champion outfits with Galarian Zapdos, Galarian Articuno, and Galarian Moltres)
Leaf	I was inspired when I saw everyone from Galar battling...
(Back to the villa)
Leaf	And if we form sync pairs with Pokémon we haven't before, they can grow alongside the Trainers we're coaching!
Blue	I don't mind. What about you, Red?
Red	... ... ...!
Blue	It's decided, then.
Leaf	Let's compete to see which of the three of us is best!
(Red, Blue, and Leaf take a step forward and send out Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres)

Different Strokes

Name	Text
(Pasio arena; Blue is talking to a male and a female Ace Trainer)
Blue	All right, you two! You better be ready, 'cause I'm gonna train you up good!
Ace Trainer (1)	Yes, please!
Ace Trainer (2)	Um... Are these our training partners?
(Hop, Calem, and Bede walk up)
Blue	Yep, that's them.
Calem	Nice to meet you. Let's give it our best today.
Bede	You two are lucky you get to train with the most elite Trainer of all. Me!
Hop	Haha... He's like that, but hopefully you'll all get along.
Ace Trainer (1)	But all three of them are Neo Champions!
Blue	They're pretty strong for you two, but don't worry! Once you've a few pointers from me, you'll definitely beat them.
(Forest; Leaf is talking to a Lass and a Rising Star, all with their Pokémon out)
Leaf	Now then, let's get studying!
Lass	I'm ready!
Leaf	Question for you two! What do you think is important for a Pokémon Trainer?
Lass	Umm... Being good at battling?
Rising Star	Knowledge of Pokémon moves and matchups?
Leaf	You're both half correct! The most important thing for a Pokémon Trainer is... your love of Pokémon!
(Leaf walks up to her Moltres)
Leaf	I love the warmth you give off, Moltres. You're the absolute best!
(The Lass and Rising Star are shocked)
Leaf	For starters, you have to get up close to your Pokémon to understand them! Now it's your turn! Let's get to know your partner Pokémon even better! By being friends with your partner, you can learn things about them that aren't in the Pokédex. And sometimes that lets you battle in new ways!
(City; Blue spots Leaf and approaches her)
Blue	Yo, Leaf! Training going all right? It's almost scary how smooth mine is going!
Leaf	Same here! My teammates are quick learners, so they're doing great! By the way, I wonder how Red's doing...
Blue	Yeah. He doesn't talk much, does he. He seemed all in, but I've never seen him teach others.
Leaf	Maybe we should go check on him?
Blue	Yeah... I kinda have a bad feeling...
(Blue and Leaf arrive in the mountains, where Red is facing a Youngster and Camper)
When the two arrived, they saw...
(Red's Articuno attacks the Youngster's Ivysaur and the Camper's Wartortle)
Youngster	Ahhhhhh!
(Articuno attacks the younger Trainers' Pokémon again)
Camper	We give up! We told you, we surrender!
Red	... ... ...!
Red relentlessly beating the new Trainers...

Red's Intent

Name	Text
Red	... ... ...!
Youngster	Oof...
Camper	wheeze cough
Leaf	Are you two OK?
Blue	I see Red challenged you to an all-out battle, huh.
Camper	Y-yeah...
Leaf	I'll give you a Potion so you can heal your Pokémon.
(Ivysaur and Wartortle are happy)
Leaf	Hey, aren't you being a bit rough, Red? You haven't forgotten what we're being judged on, have you?
Red	... ... ...?
Leaf	You're saying that's the reason you're doing this? Are you serious? Your teammates won't keep up with you if you carry on like this.
Blue	Well, don't go overboard with the tough love, Red. Just make sure your teammates don't run away before the judging, OK?
(Blue leaves)
Red	... ... ...
Camper	W-we're already going again?!
Leaf	sigh I gotta leave now, too. Don't push them too hard, all right?
(Leaf leaves)
Red	... ... ...!
Youngster	Eeeeeek!
(Battle Villa; Leaf and Blue are talking to their teammates)
One day, with the Neo Champion Stadium fast approaching...
Ace Trainer (2)	Ahhh...
Blue	Don't be so nervous! Have confidence in yourself! Both of you have already beaten a team of three Neo Champions!
Ace Trainer (2)	B-but...we lost way more times than we won...
Ace Trainer (1)	Just the thought of holding you back is...
Lass	I wonder if I'll be able to battle properly...
Leaf	If you keep worrying, you won't be able to show what you've got! C'mon, let's have fun!
Rising Star	O-OK...
(Blue looks at his disheartened students)
Blue	(They should have the skills, but...) (It's gonna come down to whether they can show them during the assessment.)
(City; Red and his team come across Diantha, Alder, and Steven conversing)
Meanwhile...
Camper	Oh, look! Champions!
Youngster	Yay! What an opportunity! Red, we're gonna ask to battle them!
Red	... ... ...!
(The younger Trainers run up to Diantha, Alder, and Steven and talk to them)
Red	... ... ...

A Fun Battle!

Name	Text
(Battle Villa; Leaf, Blue, Red, and their teams are gathered alongside Professor Oak and Lance)
On the day of the Neo Champion Stadium assessment... The first test—the test of Pokémon knowledge—had been completed...
Professor Oak	Impressive! I'm surprised everyone did so well! But... I can see Leaf's team has a deep knowledge of Pokémon—and love of them.
Lance	Yes. To truly understand Pokémon, it's important to have love, not just knowledge.
Professor Oak	That's why Leaf's team scored the highest on the Pokémon knowledge test!
Leaf	Yay! We did it! And who better to share the joy with than our partner Pokémon!
(Leaf and her team shower their partners with affection)
Leaf	There, there!
Blue	Love and trust in your Pokémon... I didn't think we did too bad, but I guess we can't beat Leaf, huh.
(Red nods; fade to black)
After that was a practical test—on Pokémon battling. The three teams led by Red, Blue, and Leaf kept winning without difficulty.
(Stadium; Leaf and Blue's teams are preparing to battle)
Then, Blue's team and Leaf's team clashed in the semifinals!
Blue	This is it!
(Blue's team defeats Leaf's team)
Leaf	Ahhh!
Lass	I'm sorry, Leaf...
Leaf	Don't worry! You all did so well! That was amazing, Blue. You trained your team so well in such short time! I'd expect no less from the Gym Leader of Viridian City!
Blue	Hehe, of course! Now then, next up is...
(Red's team walks onto the battlefield, and Blue's team lines up to face them)
Blue	I'm not losing to you this time, Red! Let's show them the results of our training, you two!
Ace Trainer (1)	Y-yes, sir!
Ace Trainer (2)	We'll be sure to win for you, Blue!
Camper	Whoa, they look strong as well!
Youngster	I can't wait to see what our battle is like!
Red	... ... ...!
(The female Ace Trainer's Pidgeot attacks the Youngster's Ivysaur)
Youngster	Not bad! How about this?
(Ivysaur knocks Pidgeot back)
Ace Trainer (2)	Gah!
Ace Trainer (1)	I-I won't lose!
(The male Ace Trainer's Exeggutor knocks out Ivysaur)
Youngster	Whoa! Hehe, nice attack! But...
Camper	I'll get you back with this! Here I come!
(The Camper's Wartortle knocks out Exeggutor)
Ace Trainer (1)	Gahhh!
Youngster	All right! We did it!
Blue	Ah, I get it...
Ace Trainer (1)	I-I'm sorry, Blue...
Blue	No, I'm the one who should apologize.
Ace Trainer (1)	Huh?
(Wartortle knocks out Pidgeot)
Ace Trainer (2)	Ahhh!
Red	... ... ...!
(Red's Articuno and Blue's Zapdos clash, but Zapdos faints; the three teams meet up in the center of the battlefield)
Blue	I didn't want to accept it, but...there are things I can improve on. Red. You were right again.
Ace Trainer (2)	What?!
Ace Trainer (1)	You coach just fine, Blue!
Blue	Thanks... But it's true I failed to teach you something. How to enjoy battling. Because I kept on teaching you to win, I made you afraid to lose.
Ace Trainer (1)	Oh...
Leaf	That's why Red was going at them at full strength. So they could battle anyone without being afraid to lose.
(Red nods)
Blue	Of course. If a new Trainer lost to Red over and over again... They wouldn't care if they lost to anyone! All they'd care about is the joy of battling! "Let's enjoy battling together" may be a simple message...but it's very you, Red.
Red	... ... ...
(Evening; Lance and Professor Oak are in the stadium)
Lance	Now, it's time to announce the Neo Champions for this round! The first is Leaf, who taught how important it is to not only have knowledge of Pokémon but love them, too!
(Leaf walks onto the stage in her Neo Champion outfit and poses)
Lance	And that deep knowledge was on full display during battle! But most importantly, to become a first-class Trainer, you have to love Pokémon.
(Leaf cheers)
Lance	And the second is Blue!
(Blue walks onto the stage in his Neo Champion outfit and poses)
Lance	Blue's team scored well on both tests—written and practical. Seeing that, the other judges all praised your coaching. Such leadership is worthy of a Neo Champion title!
Professor Oak	Blue... That was amazing!
(Blue thanks him)
Lance	And the last is Red!
(Red walks onto the stage in his Neo Champion outfit and poses)
Lance	It's hard to train a person to enjoy battling no matter the outcome! But you did so impressively! Your teammates' eyes were strong, sturdy, and unafraid to lose! The same eyes you had the day you beat me on the Indigo Plateau!
(Red smiles)
Professor Oak	Although your methods were a little rough!
(Red laughs nervously)
Camper	Thank you, everyone!
Rising Star	Thanks to you all, we learned so much!
Ace Trainer (1)	We'll keep on getting stronger, and one day, we'll be like you—
Blue	No, that's not good enough. You'll never make it to the top if you're always following in someone's footsteps!
Leaf	That's right. I want each of you to find your own strengths!
Blue	Then, one day, you can try to take us down!
Leaf	And when you do...
Red	... ... ... Let's have a fun battle!

Trivia

The six sync pairs that players can battle in this event are the same six sync pairs that Red, Blue, and Leaf train for the Neo Champion Stadium tournament.

In other languages

Language		Title
Japanese		三人三色の教え方
Mandarin Chinese		三人三樣的教法
French		Trois Dresseurs, trois stratégies
German		Drei Trainer, drei Strategien
Italian		Tre mentori, tre metodi
Korean		삼인삼색 교수법
Spanish		Triunvirato legendario

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August 28 to October 2, 2023

December 25, 2024 to January 12, 2025

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August 28 to October 2, 2023

December 25, 2024 to January 12, 2025

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