Lance's Hardships

We're not done yet! Bring it on!

You can't be serious.

Both you and Dragonite are completely worn out!

Let me tell you something about Red.

Huh?

He apparently put himself through some harsh training atop Mt. Silver.

I still remember how frustrating it was to lose to Red and Blue back in Kanto.

Both Dragonite and I need to approach this like challengers, not Champions...

and go through A LOT more!

... ... ...

Fine, if you insist!

Everyone! Attack Dragonite!

Dragonite!

I can't believe he actually withstood that...

Well done, Lance! I think you've had enough.

No, I'm not done yet.

Then, Alder! Please step in and push us even harder!

Lance, be reasonable!

Understood.

Alder!

...Fine. Do what you want!

Here I come, Lance! Dragonite! Surpass your limits!

OK!

Volcarona, Hyper Beam!

Dragonite, Hyper Beam!

Wh-what's that light?!

You did it!

A few days later...

To all the sync pairs here today, thank you for your patience!

The Arceus Cup, a tournament to showcase the bonds between people and Pokémon for a deity, is finally here!

And with that, we're ready to begin!