Blue vs. Giovanni!

You're participating in the Arceus Cup, I hear. How do you feel?

My Pokémon and I are ready!

We could battle now, if we had to!

Yes, I suppose so!

I also hear you're battling to protect other sync pairs from being attacked by Team Rocket?

Who told you? Elaine and Chase?

I just want to battle Giovanni, personally.

Oho! Is that so?

You've gotten stronger, Blue! I can tell, because of all the people and Pokémon who respect you.

I'm different from before.

I'm not the same guy I was when I lost to Red at the Indigo Pokémon League.

I'm who I am today because I lost to him back then.

And it's not just Red. All the people and Pokémon I've met have made me stronger.

My Pokémon believed in me every step of the way.

I've gotta step it up and get stronger so I don't embarrass them!

Well said!

I'll be cheering you on tomorrow!

Thanks, Gramps! You've got nothing to worry about!

We're gonna take that jerk Giovanni and blast him away!

On the day of the Arceus Cup...

I can't believe we extended an invitation to him, of all people.

Something wrong, Prince Lear?

A lot, actually. Blue's heard my complaints already.

But we've come this far, I suppose.

It's time to start another Arceus Cup! Show us your bonds!

You ready, Giovanni?

We'll give you a taste of our power!

Hmph. Let's see what you can do.

The fight is on! Neither side is yielding a single inch!

Blue told us not to get involved, but do you think he's gonna be OK?

Giovanni IS pretty strong, after all.

It certainly won't be easy, that's for sure.

It's a double knockout! This could still be anyone's match!

... ... ...

Oh, wow! What a great battle!

Giovanni actually is a strong Trainer in his own right.

I hate to admit it, but his bonds of evil are also quite strong...

Both competitors are down to their last Pokémon!

I must admit, I didn't expect you to push me this far.

I suppose it makes sense Red acknowledged you as his rival.

WE'RE gonna win in the end!

C'mon, Pidgeot! Mega Evolve!

We'll end this battle once and for all!

'Bout time you threw in the towel, Giovanni!

Hm... Yes, if this continues, it would be quite inconvenient for me.

How about this, then?

Hey, cut it out! You're hurting him!

That said, my Pokémon believes in me, and has accepted the power, has it not?

THESE are the bonds of evil!

Look how delighted the crowd is.

This kind of raw, overwhelming power is what people are drawn to!

(It's about time...)

Behold my power!

Wh-what?!

Are you two OK?!

Yes, thank you!

It's just like Blue said! I'm glad we kept an eye out!

Sorry to burst your bubble, Giovanni. What was that you were saying about power?

Rrrrgh! Of all the impudent...