The Gym Leader Tournament

On the day of the Arceus Cup...

I hereby announce that the Arceus Cup is under way!

This time, as previously announced, we are holding a tournament just for Gym Leaders!

We chose these eight Gym Leaders from a pool of eligible Trainers!

Trainers will compete in two tournament blocks!

Furthermore, to prevent competitors from learning their opponents' strategies before battle...

we'll be holding matches simultaneously in separate venues!

Competitors must choose just one Pokémon to battle with, one they have the strongest bond with!

Without further ado, allow me to introduce the competitors who'll be showing Arceus their bonds!

Let's start with block A!

Brock, from Kanto's Pewter City!

Roark, from Sinnoh's Oreburgh City!

Milo, from Galar's Turffield!

And Katy, from Paldea's Cortondo!

And next, block B!

Misty, from Kanto's Cerulean City!

Whitney, from Johto's Goldenrod City!

Nessa, from Galar's Hulbury!

And Brassius, from Paldea's Artazon!

These are our eight contestants!

Contestants! I wish you the best!

Sweet, everyone's so excited!

Hey, Red! Who do you think's gonna win?

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Brock and Misty, huh?

Didja just choose them 'cause they're Kanto Gym Leaders?

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Yeah, I agree!

They were the first two big obstacles of our journeys.

I guess they left a strong impression on you, huh, Red?

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Hahaha! What's wrong?

Attacks like that'll never knock out my Onix!

Oh? Looks like you've trained your Pokémon well.

But you're no match for me and my Starmie!

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Yeah. They were strong all right.

We've gotten stronger since then, and that's why we know...

Brock and Onix, as well as Misty and Starmie... Their bonds and strength are the real deal.

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They're also Kanto Trainers like us, so let's show them our support!

... ... ... You can do it!