How to Defeat a Champion

We're down to the last few battles in the PML. Next up are the quarterfinals.

And our opponent is Cynthia, the Champion of Sinnoh...

Cynthia is really strong! She practically mopped the floor with Team Break at one of their hideouts all by herself!

I can't wait to battle her!

Don't get me wrong. I'm excited to battle her, too...

I just can't help feeling a little anxious about our chances. This is THE Cynthia, after all...

Oh? You two have very different expressions on your faces even though you're talking about the same person. How fascinating!

It's a picture-perfect contrast! Fantastic!

V-Viola! Don't take my picture when I look this worried! It's embarrassing!

What about you, Scottie? Are you excited? Or are you a little worried, too?

Right? I'm so ready for this battle!

That's some great energy you two have.

But I do understand why Rosa is anxious. We'll need to come up with a solid plan if we want to beat Cynthia!

Right? We've had plenty of chances to see for ourselves just how strong Cynthia is...

Come on, Rosa and Scottie! Don't look so down!

Hau's right. Let's think positive! We'll look better in pictures if we keep smiles on our faces!

Besides, if you're anxious about battling Cynthia, we should come up with a solid plan to beat her!

A plan?

Yeah! Let me think...

I know! What if we battle against a bunch of strong sync pairs? That should give us experience and build up our confidence, don't you think?

Oh! That's a great plan!

Wait, the quarterfinals are tomorrow! We don't have much time to prepare...

Can we really find a bunch of strong sync pairs in such a short amount of time?

Oh? Who do we have here?

Bonjour, Scottie and friends!

Oh, Professor Bellis! Alola!

Alola! I see you're as energetic as ever today, Hau.

Hmm. Rosa, on the other hand, looks quite préoccupée about something. What's wrong, dear?

Well...

I see, I see.

So you want to battle as many sync pairs as possible in the short time before your match with Cynthia's team?

Yeah. But I guess that's not a very practical plan, is it?

You'd think so, wouldn't you?

But don't worry, gute Kinder! I have a great idea that might be just what the professor ordered!

What? Really?!

Yes! We'll just need a little help from some special someones!

Now, without further ado, let's vámonos to my lab!