Honing One's Love

Sync pairs with reward bonus
Honing One's Love 研鑽を重ねし愛情 Honing One's Love
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Type	Neo Champions
First run	February 28 to March 16, 2024
Featured sync pairs	Geeta & Glimmora Silver (Champion) & Tyranitar
1.6×	Geeta & Glimmora Silver (Champion) & Tyranitar
1.4×	Lance & Dragonite Eusine & Suicune Morty & Drifblim
Theme skills with 1.2× reward bonus	Paldea Johto

Honing One's Love (Japanese: 研鑽を重ねし愛情 Honing One's Love) was a Neo Champions event in Pokémon Masters EX. It was focused on the sync pairs Geeta & Glimmora and Silver (Champion) & Tyranitar.

The "Geeta Master Fair Scout" gave players an increased chance of recruiting Geeta & Glimmora from the beginning of the event to April 8, 2024, and the "Silver Master Fair Scout" gave players an increased chance of recruiting Silver (Champion) & Tyranitar from March 1 to April 8, 2024.

During this event, players could earn Event Vouchers N 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 Geeta & Glimmora or Silver (Champion) & Tyranitar to obtain +0.6× bonus vouchers; Lance & Dragonite, Eusine & Suicune, or Morty & Drifblim to obtain +0.4× bonus vouchers; and any unlisted Paldea or Johto 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.

Additionally, the music and artwork on the title screen were different than usual. The title screen artwork depicted Geeta & Glimmora and Silver (Champion) & Tyranitar, and the background music was Battle! (Johto Neo Champion) (Pokémon Masters EX Version). In addition, a special voice-over line of Geeta and Silver saying "Pokémon Masters EX" would play as soon as the game's logo appeared on the title screen.

Plot

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Area info

Area name	Unlock condition	Completion Rewards
The Top Champion's Insight	Available from start	Gems ×10 Honed Talent
Honed Talent	Complete The Top Champion's Insight	Gems ×10 Challenge Lance: Part 1
Defeat the Caped Dragon Master	Complete Challenge Lance: Part 1	Gems ×10 Challenge Lance: Part 2
Tyranitar's Power	Complete Challenge Lance: Part 2	Gems ×10 Challenge Lance: Part 3
A Never-ending Dream	Complete Challenge Lance: Part 3	Gems ×10 Challenge Lance: 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 Lance: Part 1	Normal	Lance	Gardevoir Weakness:	Dragonite Weakness:	Granbull Weakness:	10	Gems ×30 Defeat the Caped Dragon Master	200 coins Event Voucher N ×7	Event Voucher N ×1-2
Challenge Lance: Part 2	Hard					15	Gems ×30 Tyranitar's Power	600 coins Event Voucher N ×14	Event Voucher N ×1-3
Challenge Lance: Part 3	Very Hard					15	Gems ×30 A Never-ending Dream	600 coins Event Voucher N ×16	Event Voucher N ×1-3
Challenge Lance: Part 4	Super Hard					20	Gems ×30	1,500 coins Event Voucher N ×26	Event Voucher N ×1-4
Daily Extreme Battle 1	Ultra Hard					30	Gems ×30	2,000 coins Event Voucher N ×100	None
Battle Challenge! Round 1	Super Hard	Geeta	Abomasnow Weakness:	Avalugg Weakness:	Glalie Weakness:	—	Gems ×100 Battle Challenge! Round 2 3★ Support Move Candy	None	None
Battle Challenge! Round 2	Ultra Hard	Geeta	Abomasnow Weakness:	Avalugg Weakness:	Glalie Weakness:	—	Gems ×100 4★ Strike Move Candy	None	None

Event missions

Mission Name	Objective	Reward
Mission 1	Complete any of the following areas ×3 • Challenge Lance: Part 1 • Challenge Lance: Part 2 • Challenge Lance: Part 3 • Challenge Lance: Part 4 • Daily Extreme Battle 1	Gems ×50 Battle Points ×40
Mission 2	Complete any of the following areas ×10 • Challenge Lance: Part 1 • Challenge Lance: Part 2 • Challenge Lance: Part 3 • Challenge Lance: Part 4 • Daily Extreme Battle 1	Gems ×50 Battle Points ×40
Mission 3	Complete any of the following areas ×20 • Challenge Lance: Part 1 • Challenge Lance: Part 2 • Challenge Lance: Part 3 • Challenge Lance: Part 4 • Daily Extreme Battle 1	Gems ×100 Battle Points ×40
Mission 4	Complete any of the following areas ×30 • Challenge Lance: Part 1 • Challenge Lance: Part 2 • Challenge Lance: Part 3 • Challenge Lance: Part 4 • Daily Extreme Battle 1	Gems ×100 Battle Points ×40
Mission 5	Complete any of the following areas ×40 • Challenge Lance: Part 1 • Challenge Lance: Part 2 • Challenge Lance: Part 3 • Challenge Lance: Part 4 • Daily Extreme Battle 1	Gems ×100 Battle Points ×40
Mission 6	Complete any of the following areas ×50 • Challenge Lance: Part 1 • Challenge Lance: Part 2 • Challenge Lance: Part 3 • Challenge Lance: Part 4 • Daily Extreme Battle 1	Gems ×100 Battle Points ×50
Mission 7	Complete the following area ×1 A Never-ending Dream	1★ Honing One's Love
Mission 8	Complete the following area ×1 Battle Challenge! Round 1	2★ Honing One's Love
Mission 9	Complete the following area ×1 Battle Challenge! Round 2	3★ Honing One's Love
Mission 10	Complete the following area with 1 or fewer sync pairs falling to 0 HP: Battle Challenge! Round 2	Those Who Keep Aiming Higher
Mission 11	Complete Battle Challenge! Round 2 with 2 or more sync pairs that share the following theme and with 1 or fewer sync pairs falling to 0 HP: • Champion	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: • Rock • Poison	Field Move Candy Coin
Reward for completing 10 missions		Gems ×200

Shop

Item given		Item received	Max exchanges
Event Voucher N ×500	→	Ever Pin ×1	1
Event Voucher N ×400	→	Strike Move Candy Coin ×1	1
Event Voucher N ×400	→	5★ Power-Up ×1	1
Event Voucher N ×100	→	Geeta Lucky Cookie 1 ×1	1
Event Voucher N ×100	→	Silver (Champion) Lucky Cookie 1 ×1	1
Event Voucher N ×100	→	Lance Lucky Cookie 1 ×1	1
Event Voucher N ×400	→	Special Skill Feather 21^{[note 1]} ×1	1
Event Voucher N ×400	→	Special Skill Feather 22^{[note 2]} ×1	1
Event Voucher N ×200	→	Skill Bracelet ×1	1
Event Voucher N ×200	→	Skill Bandanna ×1	1
Event Voucher N ×200	→	Skill Pin ×1	1
Event Voucher N ×200	→	5★ Scout Ticket ×1	4
Event Voucher N ×50	→	Sync Orb ×50 Geeta & Glimmora	2
Event Voucher N ×50	→	Sync Orb ×50 Silver (Champion) & Tyranitar	2
Event Voucher N ×30	→	Purple Skill Feather ×1	5
Event Voucher N ×15	→	Yellow Skill Feather ×1	20
Event Voucher N ×100	→	Skill Sphere ×10	10
Event Voucher N ×50	→	Co-op Sync Orb ×200	5
Event Voucher N ×100	→	Rock Codex, Vol. 1 ×10	5
Event Voucher N ×50	→	Rock Tome, Vol. 1 ×10	15
Event Voucher N ×100	→	Poison Codex, Vol. 1 ×10	5
Event Voucher N ×50	→	Poison 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★ Honing One's Love	Medal 2★ Honing One's Love	Medal 3★ Honing One's Love	Medal Those Who Keep Aiming Higher	Title screen artwork

Music

Situation	Song key	Song name	Arrangement
In menu	No. 00004	Adventure Awaits	Unknown
During battle (Challenge Lance, Daily Extreme Battle 1) Defeat the Caped Dragon Master When Silver thinks of Lance Tyranitar's Power When Silver battles Lance	No. 01004	Battle! (Lance) (Pokémon Masters EX Version)	Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
During battle (Battle Challenge!) A Never-ending Dream When Geeta challenges Silver	No. 09004	Battle! (Geeta) (Pokémon Masters EX Version)	Unknown
The Top Champion's Insight From start Honed Talent From start	No. 00008	Out for a Stroll	Unknown
Honed Talent A few days later at the Battle Villa Defeat the Caped Dragon Master From start	No. 00025	Battle Villa	Unknown
Defeat the Caped Dragon Master When Silver is at Centra City	No. 00007	Fun with Friends	Unknown
Defeat the Caped Dragon Master When Silver summons his Tyranitar	No. 02003	Battle! (Silver) (Pokémon Masters EX Version)	Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
Tyranitar's Power From start A Never-ending Dream When Geeta announces the result of this Neo Champion Stadium	No. 00002	Pokémon Masters EX Main Theme	Unknown
Tyranitar's Power Flashback of Silver and his Pokémon	No. 00011	The Way Ahead	Unknown
Tyranitar's Power When Silver's Tyranitar Mega Evolves A Never-ending Dream From start, and when Silver is presented in his Neo Champion outfit	No. 02016	Battle! (Johto Neo Champion) (Pokémon Masters EX Version)	Unknown
A Never-ending Dream After Silver defeats Lance	No. 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 (event conversation)

Name	Text
Geeta	Honed strength against honed strength...
Geeta	Serious battles that push our talents to greater heights are exciting to watch. Such battles will inspire and guide the sync pairs of this island!
Silver	I'm not interested in "guiding" anyone. But... Tyranitar and I are itching for battles against powerful opponents.

The Top Champion's Insight

Name	Text
(City; Lear is showing Geeta around)
Lear	...And that concludes our tour of Pasio. What do you think, Chairwoman?
Geeta	It's absolutely fantastic! I'd say it's an ideal place for sync pairs to hone their strength, skills, and talent.
Lear	Hahaha! But of course! With me as their king, my subjects work night and day to innovate and—
(They hear a noise in the distance)
Geeta	What was that?
Lear	It sounded like a Tyranitar.
Geeta	Please excuse me for a moment.
Lear	H-hey!
Geeta	Don't worry, our agenda will proceed as planned.
(Geeta finds Silver training with his Tyranitar and Ho-Oh)
Geeta	I thought so...
(Silver notices Geeta)
Geeta	What a wonderful display of talent.
Silver	...?

Honed Talent

Name	Text
(Silver recalls his Pokémon)
Geeta	I saw your training just now. You've raised your Pokémon extremely well.
Silver	Who are you, lady?
Geeta	Oh, I'm sorry. I haven't introduced myself, have I? I am Geeta, chairwoman of the Paldea region's Pokémon League. I am also the Top Champion, the highest-ranking of all Champion Rank Trainers.
Silver	What's that supposed to mean?
Geeta	In the Paldea region, we have more than one Champion. Anyone who passes the Champion Assessment can earn the title of Champion. But as for the ultimate judgment of who among the aspiring Champions has what it takes... That duty falls to me, the Top Champion.
Silver	Oh?
Geeta	I will also be the judge for the next round of the upcoming Neo Champion Stadium. I was surprised to learn of an assessment challenge so much like the one we hold in Paldea. It allows young, up-and-coming talent to compete with each other... and in doing so, lead one another to greater heights. This system for finding Neo Champions is a marvelous thing, really.
Silver	Hmph. That has nothing to do with me.
Geeta	Oh, you don't want to participate? That's a shame.
(Geeta thinks of Nemona)
Geeta	Back in Paldea, I met Trainers with rare talent, just like you. You have within you a shine that's similar to what I saw in those young and talented Trainers. I think you'd do quite well, honestly.
Silver	So basically...you want to make me a Neo Champion?
Geeta	Well...that, of course, depends on you. I am utterly incapable of holding back when it comes to Pokémon battles. It won't be easy to meet my judging criteria.
Silver	Well, aren't you confident. I don't care about titles like "Neo Champion"... But I'm starting to think I wouldn't mind taking a big shot like you down a notch or two.
Geeta	Oh, really? You're very welcome to try. May I ask your name?
Silver	... ... ... I'm the guy who's going to be the world's greatest Pokémon Trainer.
A few days later...
Lear	I am hereby informing you all of the next Neo Champion Stadium! This time, a new judge will be joining us... Geeta, the Top Champion of Paldea!
Geeta	It's a pleasure to meet you, everyone. I'm Geeta. I spend my time at the Paldea Pokémon League seeking out new talent... And I am very grateful for this opportunity to do so here on Pasio, as well. Now, as you all may already know, the Neo Champion Stadium is a special competition... held to decide who on Pasio can become an example for everyone to measure up against. But no matter how blessed you are with talent, it won't shine beautifully unless it is polished... much like a gemstone. With that in mind, allow me explain the judging criteria for the next Neo Champion Stadium! I am looking for "honed talent!"

Defeat the Caped Dragon Master

Name	Text
Geeta	The rules of this Neo Champion Stadium are quite simple, really... All you have to do is defeat a Champion of your choice in a one-on-one battle! This is a prime opportunity to face off against the Champions who reign over each Pokémon League and battle them with everything you've got! I hope everyone can show off the results of their day-to-day efforts to hone their skills! Of course, you are more than welcome to choose me as your opponent. Here on Pasio, our future Champions will blossom one after another. I look forward to that from the bottom of my heart.
Lance	If we want battles that'll fully display the skills of our challengers... that will depend on how much we, the Champions, can draw those skills out. So it's not just the quality of the challengers that's being tested here, is it?
Geeta	A Champion is someone who guides challengers with kindness. Personally, I don't think there should be a single shred of doubt in the duty or strength of a Champion.
Lance	I see... You're quite strict.
(Cut to outside, Silver is watching a screen)
???	Hey, Silver!
(Eusine and Morty appear)
Morty	You were really focused on the screens just now... Are you going to give it a go?
Silver	Yeah, I am.
Eusine	I see! Then you'll be taking another step towards achieving your dream!
Morty	But it's a pretty tall order, asking you to beat a Champion... It sounds like you can choose your opponent... Who were you thinking of—?
Silver	That's a given. The person I need to beat is the Champion of the Indigo Plateau...
(Flashback to Silver being defeated by Lance)
Silver	Lance! And, well... There may be another person I've got in mind... I already know which Pokémon I want to battle with.
(Silver sends out his Tyranitar)
Silver	It'll be this guy. Don't tell me you forgot?
Eusine	Wait... That Tyranitar hatched from the Egg I gave you back then?
(Flashback to Eusine giving Silver the Pokémon Egg)
Eusine	I see! Wow, it really grew!
Morty	Why are you battling with Tyranitar instead of one of the Pokémon you usually battle with?
Silver	... ... ... Because I'll have the advantage if I use tactics I haven't used before on Lance. I'll beat him this time, for sure!
Eusine	Do show us—and all of Pasio—you and Tyranitar fighting gallantly together!
Morty	Yeah, we'll be watching you until the end.
Eusine	We've got high hopes for you.
Silver	Hmph. Whatever. You'll regret giving me that Pokémon Egg... after you see me and Tyranitar shake things up in the tournament!

Tyranitar's Power

Name	Text
On the day of the Neo Champion Stadium... The moment of destiny for Silver and Lance finally arrived...
Geeta	(Now then, Silver... Let me observe your talent.)
Silver	I've been waiting so long to battle you like this... Today's the day I finally surpass you!
(Silver sends out Tyranitar)
Lance	Tyranitar...?
Silver	Yeah. He's got all the strength I need to beat you. You don't have a clue how we'll battle, do you?
Lance	(So rather than thinking about his relationship with his Pokémon, he's focusing on winning?) (I thought that maybe he'd changed since coming to Pasio, but it seems he still has a ways to go.)
And now, Silver and Champion Lance... Let the battle begin!
Silver	Crush them, Tyranitar!
Lance	(He's avoiding tactics he's shown me before... That in itself isn't a bad idea.) (However!) I, Lance the Dragon Master, won't be taken down so easily!
Silver	Tsk!
Geeta	(If his opponent was an average Trainer, the battle would have been over after that first attack. But he's up against the best of the best...) (Silver...is this as far as your talent will take you?)
Lance	Too bad, Silver. I really thought that you understood what I told you back in Johto... I'm sure there must be Pokémon that you've developed a deep bond with on your journey... Why aren't you battling with them? If you thought you could beat me just because you have a powerful new Pokémon, you made a huge mistake. Let me say this... You still don't have enough love and trust in your Pokémon. Until you understand that—
Silver	Don't underestimate us. Beating you...and becoming the world's strongest... is OUR dream! All of ours!
(Flashbacks to Silver talking with his team, with his team visibly happy)
Silver	I knew from the very start that it wouldn't be easy to beat you... But right now, it's not just me and Tyranitar who're battling!
Lance	(I see...) (So that Tyranitar is actually battling on behalf of his other Pokémon...)
Silver	Tsk... You've been like this ever since we met. You're always standing in my way, like a big, dense wall! I've had enough! Today's the day I tear that wall down! Me and my Pokémon... We'll show you our power...as a sync pair!
(Tyranitar Mega Evolves)

A Never-ending Dream

Name	Text
Silver	Tyranitar, you—! Hmph. Kinda late to start getting serious! Well, Lance? Hard to tell who's gonna win now, huh?
Lance	Indeed... My apologies. It seems I underestimated you and your Pokémon. If you've truly learned to trust and love your Pokémon... then you're starting to look like my biggest, strongest opponent yet! There's no need for words now. We will battle to determine which of us is stronger. I, Lance the Dragon Master, accept your challenge!
(The battle begins again)
Silver	No way we're losing—we're going to surpass you!
Lance	Let's do this!
(Fade to a flashback, showing the rest of Silver's team)
Silver	Sorry... I really wanted to bring all of you to the battle today... But Tyranitar and I are fighting for you, too! Tyranitar, you... You're our dream.
(Fade back to the battle, showing Tyranitar winning)
Lance	...Well done. Thanks, Dragonite. You fought hard. Congratulations, Silver. You've won!
Silver	We finally did it... After all that, we finally got one win... Give me a break.
(Cut to Eusine and Morty watching from the screens)
Eusine	Silver did it!
Morty	He finally made his dream come true!
Eusine	Yup! But he's still not done yet! His path will continue... Keep on running until you reach the end of all your dreams, Silver!
(Fade back to the stadium)
Geeta	It's time to announce the results of the Neo Champion Stadium. One Trainer who battled against Champion Lance tenaciously continues to hone himself and his opponents to shine ever brighter. This is the potential I see in his future. I now present... Neo Champion Silver!
(Silver walks into the stadium in his Champion outfit with Tyranitar)
Lance	A Champion is a role model and a source of inspiration for others aiming for the top. From now on, I want you to guide other Trainers.
Geeta	This young talent will continue to hone himself against a multitude of rivals. May your future shine brightly, Neo Champion Silver.
Silver	Hey—don't think I'm gonna let you end this just yet. Now that I'm done with Lance, you're next, Geeta.
Geeta	Oh? Well, well...
Silver	My partner's been nagging me for more battles. And like I said earlier... I wouldn't mind bringing a big shot like you down a notch or two.
Geeta	Very well. I'll take you on, then.
(Geeta sends out Glimmora)
Lance	W-wait a second... Geeta?!
Geeta	As I myself said earlier, I am utterly incapable of holding back when it comes to Pokémon battles. Do keep that in mind.
Silver	Bring it on! The stronger you are, the more fun we'll have taking you down! Let's do this, Tyranitar!

In other languages

Language		Title
Japanese		研鑽を重ねし愛情
Mandarin Chinese		不斷鑽研的情誼
French		Affiner sa passion
German		Ausgereiftes Talent
Italian		Affetto diligente e costante
Korean		연마를 거듭하는 애정
Spanish		Amor, confianza y talento refinado

Notes

↑ Unlocks 70 HP, 60 Attack, 20 Defense, 60 Sp. Atk, 20 Sp. Def, and 20 Speed for the corresponding skill gear. Activated for Poison, Paldea, and Champion sync pairs. Additional effects are Opp Poisoned: Moves ↑ 4%, Poison Zone: Moves ↑ 3%, and S-Move DR 2%.
↑ Unlocks 70 HP, 60 Attack, 20 Defense, 60 Sp. Atk, 20 Sp. Def, and 20 Speed for the corresponding skill gear. Activated for Rock, Johto, and Champion sync pairs. Additional effects are Sandstorm: Moves ↑ 3%, Opp Flinching: S-Moves ↑ 4%, and Healthy Benefits 4%.

Honing One's Love

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