Threads of Strength
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Threads of Strength 紡がれる最強の物語 The Strongest Story Ever Told | |
Event notification image | |
Type | Story event |
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First run | August 30 to October 3, 2022 |
Rerun(s) | September 6 to 22, 2024 |
Featured sync pairs | Sygna Suit Cynthia (Aura) & Lucario Sygna Suit Red (Thunderbolt) & Pikachu |
Sync pairs with reward bonus | |
1.6× | First run only: Sygna Suit Cynthia (Aura) & Lucario Sygna Suit Red (Thunderbolt) & Pikachu |
1.4× | First run only: Blue & Pidgeot Lucas & Dialga Kris & Totodile/Croconaw/Feraligatr |
1.2× | First run only: Hop & Zamazenta Professor Oak & Mew Scottie/Bettie & Pikachu Scottie/Bettie & Torchic |
Theme skills with 1.2× reward bonus | First run only: Electric Fighting |
Threads of Strength (Japanese: 紡がれる最強の物語 The Strongest Story Ever Told) was a story event in Pokémon Masters EX. It was focused on the sync pairs Sygna Suit Cynthia (Aura) & Lucario and Sygna Suit Red (Thunderbolt) & Pikachu.
First run
The event first ran from August 30 to October 3, 2022. The "Sygna Suit Cynthia Master Fair Scout" gave players an increased chance of recruiting Sygna Suit Cynthia (Aura) & Lucario for the duration of the event, and the "Sygna Suit Red Master Fair Scout" gave players an increased chance of recruiting Sygna Suit Red (Thunderbolt) & Pikachu starting on September 1, 2022, and lasting until the end of the event.
In this run, players could earn Event Vouchers V 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 Sygna Suit Cynthia (Aura) & Lucario or Sygna Suit Red (Thunderbolt) & Pikachu to obtain +0.6× bonus vouchers; Blue & Pidgeot, Lucas & Dialga, or Kris & Totodile/Croconaw/Feraligatr to obtain +0.4× bonus vouchers; and Hop & Zamazenta, Professor Oak & Mew, Scottie/Bettie & Pikachu, Scottie/Bettie & Torchic, or any unlisted Electric- or Fighting-type sync pairs to obtain +0.2× bonus vouchers.
This run 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.
Second run
The event reran from September 6 to 22, 2024 as a part of the Five-Year Anniversary Rerun Event. This run only contained the story areas; the vouchers and battle areas did not return. In addition, no missions were available, and no medals could be earned.
Plot
Area info
Battles
August 30 to October 3, 2022
Name | Difficulty | Trainers | Pokémon | Stamina | First-Time Rewards | Completion Rewards | Battle Rewards | ||||
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Left | Middle | Right | |||||||||
Challenge the Rocket Grunts: Part 1 | Normal | Team Rocket Grunt |
Raticate Weakness: |
Golbat Weakness: |
Fearow Weakness: |
10 | Gems ×30 Red and Cynthia |
200 coins Event Voucher V ×7 |
Event Voucher V ×1-2 | ||
Challenge the Rocket Grunts: Part 2 | Hard | 15 | Gems ×30 The Admired Hero |
600 coins Event Voucher V ×14 |
Event Voucher V ×1-3 | ||||||
Challenge the Rocket Grunts: Part 3 | Very Hard | 15 | Gems ×30 The Stage is Ready... |
600 coins Event Voucher V ×16 |
Event Voucher V ×1-3 | ||||||
Challenge the Rocket Grunts: Part 4 | Super Hard | 20 | Gems ×30 | 1,500 coins Event Voucher V ×25 |
Event Voucher V ×1-4 | ||||||
Daily Extreme Battle 1 | Ultra Hard | 30 | Gems ×30 | 2,000 coins Event Voucher V ×100 |
None | ||||||
Battle Challenge! Round 1 | Super Hard | Hop |
Kris |
Lucas |
Zamazenta Crowned Shield Weakness: |
Feraligatr Weakness: |
Dialga Weakness: |
— | Gems ×100 3★ Tech Move Candy Battle Challenge! Round 2 |
None | None |
Battle Challenge! Round 2 | Ultra Hard | — | Gems ×100 4★ Strike Move Candy |
None | None |
Event missions
August 30 to October 3, 2022
Shop
August 30 to October 3, 2022
Gallery
Event banner | ||||
Medal 1★ Threads of Strength |
Medal 2★ Threads of Strength |
Medal 3★ Threads of Strength |
Medal Strongest of the Strong |
Title screen artwork (August 28 to October 3, 2022) |
Music
Script
- Pokémon Center (event conversation)
Name | Text |
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Cynthia | Isn't this exciting?! |
Cynthia | When the opportunity to throw myself into battle against a fierce opponent presents itself... I feel happiness swell up from the bottom of my heart. I'm sure you understand, don't you? |
Red | ... ... ... |
- Aura of the Mightiest
Name | Text |
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(Mountains; Cynthia is facing her Lucario, wearing her aura sygna suit) | |
Cynthia | Calm your heart and focus your mind... |
(Cynthia focuses on Lucario) | |
Cynthia | Sense your opponent's presence, and predict their movements... |
(Lucario turns away from Cynthia, and Cynthia walks up beside it) | |
Cynthia | Are you sensing a strong aura? |
(Lucario cries out) | |
Cynthia | I may not be able to sense auras like you... but even I can feel this strong presence. If it's someone with a presence this powerful... it must be our opponent for the upcoming event— Red! |
(Field; Ethan and Typhlosion are battling Red and Pikachu; Red is wearing his thunderbolt sygna suit) | |
Ethan | I-I admit defeat... Darn, I really thought I was going to win today. |
Red | ... ... ... |
(Red notices something, turns around, and grunts) |
- Preparing for Battle
Name | Text |
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(City; Cynthia and Lucario approach a Street Thug and a female Ace Trainer who are chatting) | |
Street Thug | I heard Red drove away the Team Rocket grunts who were causing trouble in town! |
Ace Trainer | I heard that, too! As long as Red is around, Team Rocket will be kept in check! |
Cynthia | Under normal conditions, defeating Red would be very difficult. I need to learn more about him. |
(Cynthia and Lucario walk away; the Ace Trainer notices them) | |
Ace Trainer | Is that... |
Street Thug | Isn't that Cynthia? The one who'll be battling Red at the Pasio Festival? |
Ace Trainer | Yeah! I can't wait for the festival to start! |
(Red and Pikachu are training in a clearing in the forest; Blue approaches them) | |
Blue | Yo! It's been a while since I've seen you train this seriously. Do you think the Sinnoh Champion is that powerful of an opponent? |
(Red doesn't react) | |
Blue | I know how you are... Even if this is just a match for the festival, you're still gonna go for the win. I'll be looking forward to your match against the Sinnoh Champion. |
(Blue turns to leave) | |
Blue | Just remember... It looks like I won't have the chance this time, but the next time we battle, I'LL be the one to defeat YOU. And the same goes for Cynthia, too. Anyway, break a leg! |
(Blue leaves; transition to a group of Team Rocket Grunts in a cave) | |
Team Rocket Grunt (1) | That meddling Red! He's ruined our plans again! |
Team Rocket Grunt (2) | One day, we'll show him. |
Team Rocket Grunt (3) | Speaking of Red, there's a rumor going around... |
(Fade to black; fade back in on the first grunt) | |
Team Rocket Grunt (1) | Now that's something we can use... |
- Red and Cynthia
Name | Text |
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(Laboratory; Professor Oak is talking to Kris, Lucas, and Hop; Cynthia arrives) | |
Professor Oak | Oh, it's you! Thanks for coming. |
Lucas | Cynthia! |
Cynthia | Oh? Were you all visiting the professor as well? |
Kris | Yeah! We all get together like this once in a while. We're studying together under Professor Oak! |
Hop | We were just sharing our thoughts on a recent discovery! |
Cynthia | You're so kind to young Trainers. Professor Rowan is the same. |
Professor Oak | They are the future, after all. Now then, what was it you wanted to talk about? |
Cynthia | Well, I was hoping you could tell me about Red... |
Professor Oak | Red? Oh yes, I heard the two of you will be battling against each other soon. |
Kris | We'll be over there if you need us. |
Hop | Yeah. |
(Kris, Hop, and Lucas walk a short distance away) | |
Cynthia | I heard that you were the one who gave Red his Pokédex and sent him on his adventure. |
Professor Oak | He traveled with his Pokémon and grew even more than I could imagine. |
(Flashback to Red in his normal outfit) | |
Professor Oak | Red doesn't speak much, but he more than makes up for it through his actions. His passion for battle burns brighter than anyone else's. You can see it in his eyes. |
(Back to present) | |
Professor Oak | I think the two of you might be quite similar in some ways. Not just in your passion for battles... but also in the way you trust and cherish Pokémon. Professor Rowan always told me that you're one of his brightest students. |
Cynthia | Professor Rowan said that? |
Professor Oak | Red is never satisfied with how strong he is. He's always looking for new ways to grow as a Trainer and bring out the potential of his Pokémon. |
Cynthia | I'm starting to understand the kind of Trainer Red is. Thank you. This has been very helpful. I apologize for showing up unannounced. I'll be on my way now. |
(Cynthia turns to leave) | |
Lucas | Cynthia! Are you heading out to go train? Could we help you? |
(Lucas, Kris, and Hop approach Cynthia) | |
Hop | Tell us what to do! We want to help! |
(Transition to Lucas, Kris, Hop, Cynthia, and Lucario in the forest) | |
Kris | Everyone's looking forward to the match between you and Red! |
Lucas | And not just that—I heard the rest of the event is going to be spectacular, too! The whole island is talking about the Pasio Festival! |
Hop | The festival is drawing everyone's attention. Looks like Lear's plan was a success! |
Cynthia | I'm glad that my match has everyone on Pasio so excited. A battle against Red... I won't lose! |
Lucas | Wow, Cynthia's so fierce! |
Hop | A Champion's fighting spirit is something else! |
??? | Wow! You really are friends with Red! |
(The group turns around to see Red, wearing his normal sygna suit, with a Camper, a Youngster, and a Lass) | |
Cynthia | Red? |
- The Admired Hero
Name | Text |
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(Cynthia, Kris, Lucas, and Hop approach Red, the Camper, the Youngster, and the Lass; the Lass notices Cynthia, making Red and the Camper turn around, and Cynthia waves) | |
Lass | Cynthia! I'll be cheering for you during your battle against Red! |
Cynthia | Thank you. Is that person over there... |
(Red doesn't react; the Youngster walks up beside him) | |
Youngster | Yeah, it's Red! It turns out this guy is friends with Red! |
(The Camper looks nervous) | |
Camper | Um, yeah... |
Cynthia | It appears so. |
Youngster | Oh, look at the time! I gotta go! |
Lass | Good luck to both of you at the Pasio Festival! |
(The Lass and Youngster leave; Cynthia and the Camper wave goodbye) | |
Cynthia | Why are you lying about being Red's friend? |
(The Camper turns around nervously) | |
Camper | L-lying? |
(Cynthia just looks at him) | |
Camper | That's amazing. You saw right through us with just a quick glance. |
("Red" turns back into a Ditto) | |
Camper | I once saw Red take down Team Rocket. He was so strong and cool. I wanted to be just like him. My friends and I got so excited talking about Red that I just sort of blurted out that I was his friend. Once I said that, I couldn't just take it back, so I had Ditto transform to fake it. |
(Ditto cries out) | |
Camper | I'm sorry I lied! |
Cynthia | It's admirable that you want to be strong like Red, but lying isn't OK. Lying will only run you into a corner, like what happened to you today. Also, I'm not the one you should be apologizing to... Right? |
Camper | R-right! I need to tell everyone the truth! |
(The Camper and Ditto walk away) | |
Kris | He couldn't help fudging the truth a little to impress his friends, huh... |
Hop | I get it, though. I really admire Champions, too! |
(Lucas laughs; Cynthia notices Lucario is sensing something) | |
Cynthia | What's wrong? Are you sensing a strong aura like Red's again? Or do you sense a bad presence? |
(Lucario cries out; transition to another part of the forest, where the Team Rocket Grunts have captured the Lass and the Youngster) | |
Lass | Waaaaaah! |
Youngster | Hey! Cut it out! |
Camper | Ugh... |
Team Rocket Grunt | So, you're a friend of Red's? If we take you hostage, Red won't be able to lay a finger on us. |
Camper | C-Cynthia was right... This is all because of my stupid lie... |
Team Rocket Grunt | What are you mumbling about? Shut your mouth and sit still! |
(The grunt sends out a Raticate) | |
Camper | H-help... |
(Raticate attacks) | |
Camper | Help us, Red! |
(An electric shock stops Raticate's attack, and Red appears) | |
Team Rocket Grunt | R-Red?! You showed up sooner than expected. But not even you can battle while protecting this many people on your own! |
??? | Who said he was on his own? |
(Cynthia appears, and her Lucario gets the Lass and Youngster away from the other two grunts) | |
Team Rocket Grunt | Y-you're...the Sinnoh Champion, Cynthia! |
Cynthia | Now, shall we save your friend, Red? |
(Red nods) |
- The Stage Is Ready...
Name | Text |
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(Red and Cynthia's Pokémon knock out the Team Rocket Grunts' Pokémon) | |
Team Rocket Grunt (1) | Gwah! |
Team Rocket Grunt (2) | Y-you foiled our plans once again! |
Team Rocket Grunt (1) | One day... One day! We'll teach both of you a lesson! |
(The grunts run away) | |
Camper | That was amazing! Red! Cynthia! Thank you both for saving— |
Kris | Whoa, wait a sec... |
(Cynthia and Red are staring each other down while the Camper, the Youngster, the Lass, Kris, Hop, and Lucas watch) | |
Cynthia | You're even stronger than I imagined. |
(Red grunts) | |
Lucas | Seriously, you two? |
Kris | They're preparing an entire festival for you to battle! There's no reason for you to battle here! |
Cynthia | Yes, I understand that. But in this moment, we're both feeling the burning desire to battle. There's no stopping what our hearts desire! Let's see who the stronger Trainer is, Red... Right here, right now! |
(Red grunts, and he and Cynthia begin to battle) | |
Cynthia | I won't let this end yet! This battle is too fun to end this easily! |
(Red smiles; Lucas, Hop, and Cynthia cheer as Professor Oak walks up) | |
Professor Oak | I came to see how her training was going, but it looks like she's already battling Red! |
Kris | Professor Oak! |
(Pikachu chases after Lucario) | |
Lucas | I've never seen such an intense battle! |
Hop | The world of Pokémon battles is larger than I imagined... |
Kris | You're right. I wonder how far it goes. |
Professor Oak | Pokémon... Mysterious creatures that can fit in the palm of your hand... As Trainers and Pokémon come together, a story is woven. There are as many tales as there are people and Pokémon. And if you consider the different combinations of people and Pokémon, the possibilities are— |
(A sync stone glows) | |
Lucas | Whoa! |
Cynthia | Lucario! |
Red | Pikachu! |
(Lucario and Pikachu collide, and Mew twirls across the sky; fade to white) | |
With all these combinations of people and Pokémon... and all the sync pairs that can form teams with each other... this world will always be expanding with unlimited potential! |
Trivia
- This event's English title may be a play on the word "threads", which can refer either to clothes or to a theme running throughout a situation or piece of writing.
- This is one of only two story events in which the player can battle a villainous team other than Team Break, the other event being A Golden Future.
In other languages
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See also
This article is part of Project Sidegames, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on the Pokémon Sidegames. |