used Oh? So, you are?!\nYou’re Buck’s friend, yes!\rI’ve heard about you from both Buck\nand Wake.\rWell, my young friend, you’re always\nwelcome here from now on!\rThis is a private club for only Sinnoh’s\nGym Leaders, or those vouched for by\fthose selfsame Gym Leaders.\rIt’s a place where the best seek to\nbetter themselves.\rWelcome to the Battleground! used What should we talk about today?\n...Ah, I know.\rLet me tell you about the volcano named\nStark Mountain.\rThat volcano dates to when Sinnoh was\nmade by the melding of time and space.\rFiery lava spilled out and pooled, and\nthen it became a Pokémon.\rIt’s said the Magma Stone was used\nto keep the Pokémon pinned down.\rIt kept the Pokémon from rampaging\nand the volcano from erupting. used Welcome to the Battleground!\nMake yourself at home like always. garbage XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX garbage XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX used Buck: My place is open only to the\ntoughest Trainers--I’m serious.\rYou’re supposed to be introduced by\na Gym Leader, but you’re special.\rWell, I’m off to the Battle Frontier.\rI feel like seeing how far I can go up\nthe Tower.\r garbage XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX garbage XXXXXXXXXXXXXX garbage XXXXXXXXXXXXXX garbage XXXXXXXXXXXXXX garbage XXXXXXXXXXXXXX garbage XXXXXXXXXXXXXX used Roark: I went down to the Underground\nevery day.\rI toughened up my Pokémon by digging\nup Fossils nonstop.\rCould I show you how tough I made them\nin a battle? used Roark: Here goes! These are my rocking\nPokémon, my pride and joy!\r used Roark: This is another topic, but you\nknow those Spheres you can dig up?\rYes, those Spheres.\nThe ones in the Underground.\rWhy do you suppose Spheres grow if\nyou leave them buried?\rIt’s not a huge issue or anything, but\ndoesn’t it strike you as odd? used Roark: Look, can I have some time?\rI feel lucky to have run into you here,\nso can I challenge you to a battle? used Roark: ...We lost control there.\rNext time, I’d like to challenge you to\na Fossil-digging race underground. used Roark: Would you like to battle?\rYou’ll get to see a different me than\nyou saw at my Gym. used Roark: I’ve got a TYRANITAR I’m going\nto send out.\rIt’s tougher than even my dad’s\nAGGRON!\r used Roark: Hmm...\nThat’s a heartbreaking answer. used Roark: Oh, you do want to battle? used Roark: Pokémon from ancient\ntimes...\rFossils that are yet to be\ndiscovered...\rI wonder if I can find new Fossils if\nI dig all over Sinnoh? used Roark: When I became a Gym Leader,\nI finally realized how great my dad is.\rNot that I’d ever admit that to him,\nof course. used Gardenia: Hi, have you been keeping\nwell?\rLet’s cut to the good stuff!\nLet’s get down to battle! used Gardenia: Yes, that’s right!\rA battle will tell you if someone you\nhaven’t seen’s been keeping well!\r used Gardenia: You won’t battle?\nYou’re not in the mood, huh?\rWell, why not polish your Badges, then?\nThat might put a shine on your day, too. used Gardenia: Oh?\nYou do want a battle? used Gardenia: Out of the Gym, a Gym Leader\nis just another Trainer.\rBut wherever I go, I still try to be as\ntough as I can.\rIt’s not fair to my Pokémon if we were\nto lose because of me. used Gardenia: My Grass-type Pokémon are\ngrowing good and strong.\rI’m kind of interested in what Pokémon\nyou have, too.\rWant to battle?\nA real quick one? used Gardenia: I can’t deny that Grass-type\nPokémon have many weak points.\rBut I’ll show you that’s not the only\nfactor in deciding who wins!\r used Gardenia: Aww, really?\rMy grass Pokémon are growing good\nand strong, too... used Gardenia: My Grass-type Pokémon are\ngrowing good and strong.\rCome on, let’s battle!\nA real quick one, OK? used Gardenia: By the way...\nHave you been to the Old Chateau?\rMe? Uh, well, you know, I have my Gym\nLeader job and all, so...\rWell, actually, I’m here training...\n...I’m here just for fun...\rAhahaha!\nDon’t mind me! used Fantina: Finally, you have arrived!\rSo, you shall challenge me.\nAnd I shall win.\rYou will be startled by how much\nstronger I have become! used {SIZE 200}Ohohoho!!{SIZE 100}\r used Fantina: You... You disappoint me.\nIt is very sad.\rBut, realize, you have not beaten me\nif you refuse. used Fantina: This time, you shall challenge\nme, yes?\rBut I shall win.\rYou will be startled by how much\nstronger I have become! used Fantina: You are an amazing person!\nTrès fantastique!\rI am delighted--for now I have a\npurpose!\rMy purpose, it is to defeat you!\nIt is a gift from you to me! used Fantina: Oh? It is you?\nAre you not taking part in Contests?\rSince you are involving yourself in\nContests, you should challenge me. used Fantina: Pokémon battles, they are fun,\nalways without fail.\rWhy, you ask? Because, in those\nmoments, we are at our most serious.\r used Fantina: No?\nWell, that is OK, also.\rJust seeing your face, it has made me\nhappy. used Fantina: Yes, what is it?\nI accept your challenge if you give it! used Fantina: I wish to battle as if I were\ndancing. used Maylene: I think it’s OK if I were to\nkeep losing to the same Trainer.\rBattling that person tells me how much\nmy Pokémon and I have changed.\rThat’s why I would like to challenge\nyou for a rematch now, {STRVAR_1 3, 0, 0}. used Maylene: OK! Rei!\nOh, that’s my bow before a match.\r{STRVAR_1 3, 0, 0}, I’m throwing everything\nI have at you!\r used Maylene: Sigh...\rI braced myself for a battle.\nThis is a little deflating... used Maylene: Yes, what is it, {STRVAR_1 3, 0, 0}?\nWould you maybe like a battle? used Maylene: I love visiting here.\rBuck’s grandpa cooks for us, and it’s\nall delicious.\rThat’s not all! We can eat all we want.\nIsn’t that amazing, {STRVAR_1 3, 0, 0}? used Maylene: Being together with Pokémon\ngave me the strength to keep going.\rPlease, {STRVAR_1 3, 0, 0}, accept my\nchallenge! used Maylene: OK, here we come,\n{STRVAR_1 3, 0, 0}!\r used Maylene: OK! Got it!\rWe’ll train much harder so we can\nbattle with you, {STRVAR_1 3, 0, 0}. used Maylene: {STRVAR_1 3, 0, 0}!\nI know I’m being a pest, but please,\faccept our challenge! used Maylene: Hello, {STRVAR_1 3, 0, 0}!\rI’ve heard that it’s more healthy to\ngo barefoot.\rCome to think of it, the Pokémon are\nall barefooted. used Wake: What’s there to do for Trainers\nhere?\rSeems to me there’s nothing to do but\nbattle! used Wake: My Pokémon have new Water-type\nmoves under their belts!\rLet’s see how you bear up under them!\r used Wake: Then, you get my song instead!\nEr-hem!\rThe ring is my roiling sea. ♫\nThe towering waves shaped me.\rCrash! Crash! Crasher Wake!\nCrash! Crash! Crasher Wake!\rI’m the tidal wave of power to wash\nyou away!\rPut out the fire, Crasher Wake!\nRun from electricity, Crasher Wake!\rAh, ah, aaaah!\nThe ring is my sea. ♫ used Wake: Words aren’t needed.\rWe understand each other through\nbattle!\rThat’s what makes us Trainers! used Wake: Battles that end with both sides\nenjoying the experience without caring\fabout the winner or loser...\rThat’s what I strive for.\rOne of these days, I hope to battle\neveryone in the world...\rIsn’t that right, {STRVAR_1 3, 0, 0}?! used Wake: All right!\nHow’s it going?\rMy Pokémon were toughened up by\nstormy white waters!\rThey’ll take everything you can throw\nat them and then pull you under!\rVictory will be ours!\nCome on, let’s get it done! used Wake: That’s the spirit!\nBring it on!\r used Wake: Whoops!\rYou’re giving me the slip?\nYou’re a slick one, {STRVAR_1 3, 0, 0}! used Wake: So, what’s the story?\nAre we gonna battle? used Wake: For all the training I do, there\nare still plenty tougher than me.\rThe stronger I get, the farther away\nthe goal seems to be.\rThe road is harsh and long.\nThere’s no end to it.\rBut beside me always are my Pokémon.\nEvery inch of the way! used Byron: I’ve faced many a challenger at\nmy Gym.\rI trained on Iron Island while\ncontemplating my worth for days...\rI have the confidence now to batter\ndown your defenses.\rCould I ask you for a rematch? used Byron: We are tempered and honed by\nbattling the strong.\rHere’s to our showdown!\r used Byron: When you came to the Gym, you\nhad a glint that’s dulled now. used Byron: I have the confidence now to\nbatter down your defenses.\rCould I ask you for a rematch? used Byron: I trained by pummeling steel\ncontinuously on Iron Island alongside\fPokémon...\rGwahahahaha!\nI could still use more toughening up! used Byron: Since we last lost to you, we’ve\nbeen in training.\rI think we’ve addressed our\nshortcomings.\rCould I ask you for another rematch? used Byron: Thank you!\rLike me, my Pokémon were longing for\nanother chance to battle with you!\r used Byron: Gwahahaha!\nThat’s disappointing, but all right!\rThere’s a lot to be learned by battling\nyou. We had our hopes up. used Byron: Could I ask you for another\nrematch? used Byron: Argh...\nCame up short again...\rDo I talk to my son Roark to train\ntogether...?\rNo, that’s too embarrassing...\nHmm... This is a dilemma... used Byron: ...That Roark thinks he can show\nup his old man?\rMy act needs polishing still, I fear...\rAh, it’s you!\nDon’t mind me. Make yourself at home. used Candice: Hiya!\nWhat’s up?\rI bet you can’t tell what I’m thinking!\rI’ll give the answer away.\nI want to battle with you! used Candice: This time, Candice is going to\npush through on willpower!\r used Candice: Oh...\nDid my willpower intimidate you? used Candice: Listen, listen.\nYou’ll battle Candice, won’t you? used Candice: Oh, wow, your scarf is totally\nin fashion.\rI wish I had one like that. used Candice: Candice is on fire!\rI’m blazing hot!\rHot enough to melt Ice-type Pokémon!\rI need a battle to cool me down! used Candice: OK! I’ll show you how good\nCandice...\rI mean, how good my Pokémon can be!\r used Candice: Awww! used Candice: You really want to battle\nwith me, don’t you? used Candice: Awww!\nThat’s it!\rI’m going to train so I can throw a\nFocus Punch myself! used Volkner: Your Pokémon...\nI can feel their power!\rOf course, you can sense the power of\nmy Pokémon, can’t you?\rLet us battle with you! used Volkner: Yeah! It’s electric, this\nfeeling of anticipation!\rLet’s do it!\nWe’re going to make some sparks fly!\r used Volkner: Aww, come on now.\nDon’t disappoint me... used Volkner: Hm? What’s up?\nYou do want to battle? used Volkner: Winning makes me happy, and\nlosing leaves me angry...\rThat’s no great revelation, but it’s\nwhat makes me stronger. used Volkner: My ELECTIVIRE demands tough\nopponents.\rI’m willing to beg.\nLet’s battle! used Volkner: You! And me!\nLet’s make some sparks fly!\r used Volkner: Well, yeah, an ELECTIVIRE is\nintimidating. I hear you... used Volkner: Hm? What’s up?\nYou’re willing to face my ELECTIVIRE?\fAnd help toughen up my Pokémon? used Volkner: Some Trainers have Pokémon\nthey just have to have in their party.\rFor me, ELECTIVIRE is that Pokémon... used Cheryl: Oh, hello, {STRVAR_1 3, 0, 0}.\nYou’re my opponent of the day? used Cheryl: My Pokémon have been itching\nfor a battle.\r used Cheryl: Oh, but my Pokémon were itching\nfor a battle... used Cheryl: {STRVAR_1 3, 0, 0}, may I ask you for\na battle? used Cheryl: Thank you, {STRVAR_1 3, 0, 0}!\rThanks to you, my adorable Pokémon\nbecame a little tougher. used Cheryl: It’s been a long time...\nHasn’t it?\rWould you care to have a battle with\nme? used Cheryl: I should warn you, my Pokémon\ncan be quite rambunctious.\r used Cheryl: Giggle...\rPokémon would get worn out if we\nbattled all the time, wouldn’t they? used Cheryl: ...Yes?\nWould you like to battle after all? used Cheryl: Being a Trainer isn’t easy.\rThe more you battle, the more you\ndiscover.\rBut, you know?\nI love Pokémon for that, too! used Mira: {STRVAR_1 3, 0, 0}!\nPlease teach Mira about Pokémon! used Mira: {STRVAR_1 3, 0, 0}!\rMira will show you that Mira doesn’t get\nlost anymore, {STRVAR_1 3, 0, 0}!\r used Mira: Mira is a little sad...\nMira’s Pokémon are stronger now. used Mira: {STRVAR_1 3, 0, 0}, please?\nPlease teach Mira about Pokémon! used Mira: {STRVAR_1 3, 0, 0}, please teach Mira\nabout Pokémon again!\rMira wants to get a lot, lot stronger,\nlike {STRVAR_1 3, 0, 0}! used Mira: {STRVAR_1 3, 0, 0}!\nMira is stronger now!\fPlease! Battle with Mira! used Mira: {STRVAR_1 3, 0, 0} will be shocked by\nMira!\r used Mira: Mira really did get stronger.\nMira wanted {STRVAR_1 3, 0, 0} to see. used Mira: You will battle Mira? used Mira: {STRVAR_1 3, 0, 0}, you are always with\nyour Pokémon.\rThat’s how you got to be so strong.\nMira is beginning to understand! used Riley: You and I, we’re both Trainers.\rLet’s forego the small talk and proceed\nright to battle.\rThat’s my style! used Riley: Battling is our way of greeting!\r used Riley: All right, then.\nSo, what’ve you got to tell me? used Riley: See? It just doesn’t feel right\nif we don’t battle, does it? used Riley: Know your enemy.\rIf you know your opponent’s Pokémon\nand what moves they use...\rIf you have intelligence like that, your\nchances of winning are much improved. used Riley: Hi. Long time, no see.\rIf it’s all right with you, I’d like to\nchallenge you to a battle right now. used Riley: We’re pulling out all the stops\nto put your Pokémon down.\r used Riley: Oh, all right.\nThen we’ll wait till you’re ready. used Riley: That look you have...\nI take it you’re ready for our battle? used Riley: If I weren’t on Iron Island\nthen...\rIf you hadn’t arrived on Iron Island\nthen...\rPerhaps we would have never met.\nOr, would we have met elsewhere? used Marley: I...\nIs it OK to battle? used Marley: ...OK.\nI’ll do my best.\r used Marley: ...Oh?\n...You can be that mean? used Marley: ...So?\nAre we battling? used Marley: ...You’re so strong.\nIt makes me feel happy.\r...I don’t know why.\nThis is a strange feeling... used Marley: ...Oh?\nA battle? With me? used Marley: ...OK.\nI...won’t lose...!\r used Marley: ...Oh, you.\nI’m getting to dislike you a little. used Marley: ...If you won’t battle, I might\nnot come back... used Marley: ...I might like battling with\nyou.\r...Just a little.\nOnly a little tiny bit. used Buck: Ehehehe! You’re here at last!\nLet’s not waste time! Let’s do this! used Buck: ...I’m telling you right now.\nI’m seriously tough. Act surprised!\r used Buck: Huh, what?\nThat takes the wind out of my sails.\rWell, since you’re here, kick back,\nmake yourself at home, and all that. used Buck: What? What?!\nSo we are going to battle? used Buck: Fweh! Too much!\rI guess I’ll better my team\nat the Battle Tower. used Buck: One, there’s no shortcuts in\nthe way of Pokémon!\rTwo...\nNever mind that, let’s do this! used Buck: I can feel my Pokémon shivering\ninside their Poké Balls!\rIt’s out of anticipation, not fear!\r used Buck: Hey! This place! It’s named\nthe Battleground for a reason! used Buck: So?\nDo you feel like battling now? used Buck: Fweh! Too much!\rI guess I’ll better my team on\nStark Mountain!