Fight or Fright

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Fight or Fright トリック　オア　バトル
Event notification image
Type	Story event
First run	October 15 to November 2, 2020
Rerun(s)	October 20 to November 4, 2021
Featured sync pairs	Acerola (Fall 2020) & Mimikyu Hilbert (Fall 2020) & Mightyena
Sync pairs with reward bonus
1.6×	Acerola (Fall 2020) & Mimikyu Hilbert (Fall 2020) & Mightyena
1.4×	Morty & Drifblim Fantina & Mismagius
1.2×	Shauntal & Chandelure Agatha & Gengar Acerola & Palossand Scottie/Bettie & Pikachu Scottie/Bettie & Torchic

Fight or Fright (Japanese: トリック　オア　バトル) was a story event in Pokémon Masters EX. It was focused on the sync pairs Acerola (Fall 2020) & Mimikyu and Hilbert (Fall 2020) & Mightyena.

During this event, players could earn Parade Gumballs, Parade Wafers, Parade Truffles, and Parade Sweets Bags from battles that could be redeemed in the shop. All battles could be challenged an unlimited number of times except for one, which could only be challenged once per day. Extra sweets were automatically exchanged with coins once the event was finished.

The player could battle using Acerola (Fall 2020) & Mimikyu or Hilbert (Fall 2020) & Mightyena to obtain +0.6× bonus sweets; Morty & Drifblim or Fantina & Mismagius to obtain +0.4× bonus sweets; and Shauntal & Chandelure, Agatha & Gengar, Acerola & Palossand, Scottie/Bettie & Pikachu, or Scottie/Bettie & Torchic to obtain +0.2× bonus sweets.

This event featured the Full-Force Battle, where players were challenged to defeat a large group of strong opponents. Similar to the Legendary Arena, players could use multiple teams with a limited number of total sync pairs, with the opponents' health carrying over between rounds and with previously used pairs unable to be used again until the challenge was reset.

Event mission rewards included Gems and medals for completing story and battle areas in the event.

First run

The event first ran from October 15 to November 2, 2020. The "Acerola Seasonal Scout" gave players an increased chance of recruiting Acerola (Fall 2020) & Mimikyu for the duration of the event, while the "Hilbert Seasonal Scout" gave players an increased chance of recruiting Hilbert (Fall 2020) & Mightyena for the duration of the event.

In this run, the battle that could only be challenged once per day was called Fight or Fright! Round 8.

Second run

The event reran from October 20 to November 4, 2021. The "Acerola and Hilbert Seasonal Scout" gave players an increased chance of recruiting Acerola (Fall 2020) & Mimikyu and Hilbert (Fall 2020) & Mightyena for the duration of the event.

In this run, the battle that could only be challenged once per day was called Daily Extreme Battle 1 (which was identical to Fight or Fright! Round 8 from the first run).

Plot

At the Pokémon Center, Acerola surprises Hilbert and the player by calling out, "Fight or fright." Hilbert is startled, which causes Acerola to apologize to him. Hilbert tells the player that he and Acerola are about to leave to go trick-or-treating. Acerola explains that there is a rule on Pasio for Trainers who go trick-or-treating—they have to say "Fight or fright," and have a Pokémon battle. Whoever loses the battle must give the winner some of their candy. Suspecting the player to wonder about her costume, Acerola explains that she is wearing it to make the experience more fun for the children who go trick-or-treating on Pasio. She and Hilbert invite the player to join them, making a plan to meet up later.

Entering the town at night, the player sees many Trainers having battles. The player's Pikachu notices a Mimikyu nearby, which approaches it. Nearby, Acerola and Hilbert are relieved to see Mimikyu, explaining that it had just run off from them. Hilbert notes that Mimikyu disguise themselves as Pikachu to be accepted by people and Pokémon, then points out that Pikachu has been looking at Mimikyu since it came over. Acerola remembers that Pikachu had been staring at Mimikyu in the Pokémon Center earlier, and speculates that he wants to become friends with it. Acerola and Hilbert make a plan to win as much candy as possible while trick-or-treating so they can share it with Palossand and Oshawott, who are busy playing at the beach.

Across the town, Acerola, Hilbert, and the player face off against other Trainers, winning candy for themselves. While they celebrate their wins, a voice calls out to them. They turn to see Hilda, who challenges Hilbert to a battle. Hilbert asks Hilda if she knows what is happening at the town tonight, and she misunderstands, explaining that she is always around wherever there are Pokémon battles. When Acerola explains that there is a special rule, Hilda laughs and tells her that she already knows the rule that two Trainers have to battle when they make eye contact. Hilbert tries to explain that is not what they were talking about, but Hilda has already sent out her Tepig for a battle. After the battle, an exhausted Hilbert finally alleviates the confusion, telling Hilda about the rule of "fight or fright." Hilda is embarrassed, then informs the group of some Trainers she had recently battled who had given her candy.

Following Hilda's directions, Hilbert, Acerola, and the player look for the Trainers at a forest. Acerola announces to the group that she recognizes the area, and that Ghost-type Pokémon like to visit it. A Gengar appears from behind a tree, and Acerola is delighted. A shuffling sound is then heard, and Hilbert becomes startled and ready to protect the others. A Drifblim can soon be seen, and Acerola invites it to play. Purple flames suddenly appear from behind a tree, then quickly disappear, scaring Hilbert even more. When Acerola tells the others that she sees something, Hilbert prepares his Mightyena to attack. A Chandelure descends from the sky, and Hilbert pauses, feeling as though he has seen the three Ghost-type Pokémon together before. A voice complains from the forest, which Acerola recognizes.

The group comes across Shauntal, who writes down a line about a knight protecting a princess with his "dark powers" and fangs. She tells the two that they have inspired her more than anything else has in weeks. Hilbert and Acerola are happy that their costumes have given so much joy to Shauntal. When the player begins to ask Shauntal a question, Agatha and Morty enter, wondering where she had gone. Shauntal explains to them that she was looking for Pokémon when she found Acerola and the others. She gushes about their costumes and the way they have influenced her writing. Acerola asks Shauntal, Agatha, and Morty if they are at the forest to win candy, but they explain that they are there for the Midnight Parade, where Ghost-type Trainers march through the town. Acerola eagerly asks to join them, and they tell her that if she and the others can defeat them, they will give them some candy and let them march in the parade.

After Acerola, Hilbert, and the player win the battle, Shauntal and the others compliment their skill. The group leaves together to begin the parade. All over town, Trainers are surprised and intrigued by the Ghost-type Pokémon of those marching through the Midnight Parade. Two young Trainers enthuse over Mimikyu and Mightyena, then ask to battle them. Hilbert and Acerola happily accept. As they begin their battle, Shauntal, Agatha, and Morty watch from nearby with smiles on their faces.

Area info

Both runs included an introductory story area that played automatically upon log-in and could not be replayed. This area was never given a name.

Area name	Unlock condition	Completion Rewards
Trick or Treat!	Available from start	Fight or Fright! Round 1 Gems ×10
Frightful Festivities	Complete	Fight or Fright! Round 2 Gems ×10
Halt! Who Goes There?!	Complete	Fight or Fright! Round 3 Gems ×10
Off to Find Some Candy!	Complete	Fight or Fright! Round 4 Gems ×10
The Midnight Parade	Complete	Fight or Fright! Round 5 Fight or Fright! Round 6 Fight or Fright! Round 7 Fight or Fright! Round 8 / Daily Extreme Battle 1 Full-Force Battle! Round 1 Gems ×10

Battles

Name	Difficulty	Trainer	Pokémon			Stamina	First-Time Rewards	Completion Rewards	Battle Rewards
			Left	Middle	Right
Fight or Fright! Round 1	Normal	Lass Jean	Exeggcute Weakness:	Sigilyph Weakness:	Raichu Alolan form Weakness:	First run: 20 Second run: 10	Frightful Festivities Gems ×30	Parade Gumball ×2 Parade Wafer ×2 Parade Truffle ×2 First run: 400 coins Second run: 200 coins	None
Fight or Fright! Round 2	Hard	Scientist Bentley	Dusknoir Weakness:	Grumpig Weakness:	Meowstic Weakness:	First run: 20 Second run: 15	Halt! Who Goes There?! Gems ×30	600 coins Parade Gumball ×10	Parade Wafer ×12
Fight or Fright! Round 3	Hard	Lass Jean	Exeggcute Weakness:	Sigilyph Weakness:	Raichu Alolan form Weakness:	First run: 20 Second run: 15	Off to Find Some Candy! Gems ×30	600 coins Parade Wafer ×10	Parade Truffle ×12
Fight or Fright! Round 4	Hard	Punk Girl Hailey	Solrock Weakness:	Bronzong Weakness:	Lunatone Weakness:	First run: 20 Second run: 15	The Midnight Parade Gems ×30	600 coins Parade Truffle ×10	Parade Gumball ×12
Fight or Fright! Round 5	Super Hard	Scientist Bentley	Dusknoir Weakness:	Grumpig Weakness:	Meowstic Weakness:	20	Gems ×30	1,500 coins Parade Gumball ×12 Parade Sweets Bag ×6	Parade Wafer ×30
Fight or Fright! Round 6	Super Hard	Lass Jean	Exeggcute Weakness:	Sigilyph Weakness:	Raichu Alolan form Weakness:	20	Gems ×30	1,500 coins Parade Wafer ×12 Parade Sweets Bag ×6	Parade Truffle ×30
Fight or Fright! Round 7	Super Hard	Punk Girl Hailey	Solrock Weakness:	Bronzong Weakness:	Lunatone Weakness:	20	Gems ×30	1,500 coins Parade Truffle ×12 Parade Sweets Bag ×6	Parade Gumball ×30
Fight or Fright! Round 8 / Daily Extreme Battle 1	Ultra Hard	Scientist Oscar	Rotom Weakness:	Xatu Weakness:	Meowstic Weakness:	First run: 20 Second run: 30	Gems ×30	2,000 coins Parade Gumball ×12 Parade Wafer ×12 Parade Truffle ×12 Parade Sweets Bag ×30	None
Full-Force Battle! Round 1	Super Hard	Masked Man	Dusknoir Weakness: ↓ Bronzong Weakness: ↓ Medicham Weakness:	Mismagius Weakness: ↓ Xatu Weakness: ↓ Gallade Weakness:	Gengar Weakness: ↓ Sigilyph Weakness: ↓ Drifblim Weakness:	—	Gems ×100 Full-Force Battle! Round 2 First run: 3★ Support Move Candy Second run: 3★ Tech Move Candy	None	None
Full-Force Battle! Round 2	Ultra Hard					—	Gems ×100 4★ Strike Move Candy	None	None

Event missions

October 15 to November 2, 2020

Mission Name	Objective	Reward
Mission 1	Complete any of the following areas ×3 • Fight or Fright! Round 1 • Fight or Fright! Round 2 • Fight or Fright! Round 3 • Fight or Fright! Round 4 • Fight or Fright! Round 5 • Fight or Fright! Round 6 • Fight or Fright! Round 7 • Fight or Fright! Round 8	Gems ×50
Mission 2	Complete any of the following areas ×5 • Fight or Fright! Round 1 • Fight or Fright! Round 2 • Fight or Fright! Round 3 • Fight or Fright! Round 4 • Fight or Fright! Round 5 • Fight or Fright! Round 6 • Fight or Fright! Round 7 • Fight or Fright! Round 8	Gems ×50
Mission 3	Complete any of the following areas ×10 • Fight or Fright! Round 1 • Fight or Fright! Round 2 • Fight or Fright! Round 3 • Fight or Fright! Round 4 • Fight or Fright! Round 5 • Fight or Fright! Round 6 • Fight or Fright! Round 7 • Fight or Fright! Round 8	Gems ×100
Mission 4	Complete any of the following areas ×25 • Fight or Fright! Round 1 • Fight or Fright! Round 2 • Fight or Fright! Round 3 • Fight or Fright! Round 4 • Fight or Fright! Round 5 • Fight or Fright! Round 6 • Fight or Fright! Round 7 • Fight or Fright! Round 8	Gems ×100
Mission 5	Complete any of the following areas ×50 • Fight or Fright! Round 1 • Fight or Fright! Round 2 • Fight or Fright! Round 3 • Fight or Fright! Round 4 • Fight or Fright! Round 5 • Fight or Fright! Round 6 • Fight or Fright! Round 7 • Fight or Fright! Round 8	Gems ×100
Mission 6	Complete the following area ×1 The Midnight Parade	Medal 1★ Fight or Fright
Mission 7	Complete the following area ×1 Full-Force Battle! Round 1	Medal 2★ Fight or Fright
Mission 8	Complete the following area ×1 Full-Force Battle! Round 2	Medal 3★ Fight or Fright
Mission 9	Complete the following area with 6 or fewer sync pairs falling to 0 HP: Full-Force Battle! Round 2	Battle Trickster
Reward for completing all missions		Gems ×200

October 20 to November 4, 2021

Mission Name	Objective	Reward
Mission 1	Complete any of the following areas ×3 • Fight or Fright! Round 1 • Fight or Fright! Round 2 • Fight or Fright! Round 3 • Fight or Fright! Round 4 • Fight or Fright! Round 5 • Fight or Fright! Round 6 • Fight or Fright! Round 7 • Daily Extreme Battle 1	Gems ×50
Mission 2	Complete any of the following areas ×5 • Fight or Fright! Round 1 • Fight or Fright! Round 2 • Fight or Fright! Round 3 • Fight or Fright! Round 4 • Fight or Fright! Round 5 • Fight or Fright! Round 6 • Fight or Fright! Round 7 • Daily Extreme Battle 1	Gems ×50
Mission 3	Complete any of the following areas ×10 • Fight or Fright! Round 1 • Fight or Fright! Round 2 • Fight or Fright! Round 3 • Fight or Fright! Round 4 • Fight or Fright! Round 5 • Fight or Fright! Round 6 • Fight or Fright! Round 7 • Daily Extreme Battle 1	Gems ×100
Mission 4	Complete any of the following areas ×25 • Fight or Fright! Round 1 • Fight or Fright! Round 2 • Fight or Fright! Round 3 • Fight or Fright! Round 4 • Fight or Fright! Round 5 • Fight or Fright! Round 6 • Fight or Fright! Round 7 • Daily Extreme Battle 1	Gems ×100
Mission 5	Complete any of the following areas ×50 • Fight or Fright! Round 1 • Fight or Fright! Round 2 • Fight or Fright! Round 3 • Fight or Fright! Round 4 • Fight or Fright! Round 5 • Fight or Fright! Round 6 • Fight or Fright! Round 7 • Daily Extreme Battle 1	Gems ×100
Mission 6	Complete the following area ×1 The Midnight Parade	Medal 1★ Fight or Fright
Mission 7	Complete the following area ×1 Full-Force Battle! Round 1	Medal 2★ Fight or Fright
Mission 8	Complete the following area ×1 Full-Force Battle! Round 2	Medal 3★ Fight or Fright
Mission 9	Complete the following area with 6 or fewer sync pairs falling to 0 HP: Full-Force Battle! Round 2	Battle Trickster
Reward for completing all missions		Gems ×200

Shop

October 15 to November 2, 2020

Item given		Item received	Max exchanges
Parade Sweets Bag ×200	→	Strike Move Candy Coin ×1	1
Parade Sweets Bag ×200	→	Support Move Candy Coin ×1
Parade Sweets Bag ×30	→	Skill Sphere ×10	6
Parade Sweets Bag ×30	→	Ghost Tome, Vol. 1 ×10	5
Parade Sweets Bag ×30	→	Dark Tome, Vol. 1 ×10
Parade Sweets Bag ×20	→	Great Buff Blend + ×50	3
Parade Sweets Bag ×20	→	Great Tech Tonic + ×50
Parade Sweets Bag ×20	→	Great Aid Ade + ×50
Parade Truffle ×40 Parade Wafer ×20	→	4★ Power-Up ×1
Parade Truffle ×30 Parade Gumball ×25	→	3★ Power-Up ×1
Parade Truffle ×20 Parade Gumball ×5	→	3★ Level-Up Manual ×10
Parade Wafer ×30 Parade Gumball ×20	→	Co-op Sync Orb ×200	5
Parade Wafer ×20 Parade Truffle ×20	→	Skip Ticket ×25	4
Parade Wafer ×20 Parade Truffle ×10	→	Elite Four Notes ×1	10
Parade Wafer ×10 Parade Gumball ×10	→	Gym Leader Notes ×10	5
Parade Gumball ×60 Parade Truffle ×50	→	5★ Scout Ticket ×1	4
Parade Gumball ×15 Parade Wafer ×7	→	Buff Blend + ×80	3
Parade Gumball ×15 Parade Wafer ×7	→	Tech Tonic + ×80
Parade Gumball ×15 Parade Wafer ×7	→	Aid Ade + ×80
Parade Gumball ×10 Parade Wafer ×5	→	Ultra Buff Blend ×100	5
Parade Gumball ×10 Parade Wafer ×5	→	Ultra Tech Tonic ×100
Parade Gumball ×10 Parade Wafer ×5	→	Ultra Aid Ade ×100
Parade Sweets Bag ×10	→	Skill Sphere ×1	Unlimited
Parade Sweets Bag ×10	→	3★ Level-Up Manual ×3
Parade Gumball ×50 Parade Wafer ×50 Parade Truffle ×50	→	Elite Four Notes ×1
Parade Truffle ×10	→	Great Buff Blend ×10
Parade Wafer ×10	→	Great Tech Tonic ×10
Parade Gumball ×10	→	Great Aid Ade ×10

October 20 to November 4, 2021

Item given		Item received	Max exchanges
Parade Sweets Bag ×200	→	Strike Move Candy Coin ×1	1
Parade Sweets Bag ×200	→	Tech Move Candy Coin ×1
Parade Sweets Bag ×30	→	Skill Sphere ×10	6
Parade Sweets Bag ×30	→	Ghost Codex, Vol. 1 ×10	5
Parade Sweets Bag ×30	→	Dark Codex, Vol. 1 ×10
Parade Sweets Bag ×30	→	3-Pack Great Drink ++ Set ×50	2
Parade Truffle ×100 Parade Gumball ×100	→	5★ Scout Ticket ×1	4
Parade Truffle ×40 Parade Wafer ×20	→	4★ Power-Up ×1	3
Parade Truffle ×30 Parade Gumball ×25	→	3★ Power-Up ×1
Parade Truffle ×20 Parade Gumball ×5	→	3★ Level-Up Manual ×10
Parade Wafer ×30 Parade Gumball ×20	→	Co-op Sync Orb ×200	5
Parade Wafer ×20 Parade Truffle ×20	→	Skip Ticket ×25	4
Parade Wafer ×20 Parade Truffle ×10	→	Elite Four Notes ×1	10
Parade Wafer ×10 Parade Gumball ×10	→	Gym Leader Notes ×10	5
Parade Gumball ×60 Parade Wafer ×50	→	3-Pack Drink ++ Set ×50	2
Parade Gumball ×50 Parade Wafer ×40	→	3-Pack Ultra Drink + Set ×50
Parade Gumball ×40 Parade Wafer ×30	→	3-Pack Great Drink + Set ×80	3
Parade Gumball ×30 Parade Wafer ×20	→	3-Pack Drink + Set ×100
Parade Sweets Bag ×10	→	Skill Sphere ×1	Unlimited
Parade Sweets Bag ×10	→	3★ Level-Up Manual ×3
Parade Gumball ×50 Parade Wafer ×50 Parade Truffle ×50	→	Elite Four Notes ×1
Parade Gumball ×10 Parade Wafer ×10 Parade Truffle ×10	→	3-Pack Ultra Drink Set ×30

Gallery

Event banner
Medal 1★ Fight or Fright	Medal 2★ Fight or Fright	Medal 3★ Fight or Fright	Medal Battle Trickster	Artwork by kingin

Script

• Pokémon Center (event conversation)

Name	Text
Acerola	We're going to get soooo much candy!
Acerola	Fight or friiiiight! Tee-hee! Acerola here, ready for some trick-or-treating!
Hilbert	I'm all set, too! I can't wait to get out there and see what sort of battles await us tonight!

• Intro

Name	Text
(Pokémon Center)
Acerola	Fight or fright! Face me in a Pokémon battle, or I'll play a scary trick on yooou! Tee-hee!
Hilbert	Wahh! Acerola, I told you not to sneak up on me like that! We said we weren't gonna start any of that until we go out later tonight, remember?
Acerola	Oops! Sorry, Hilbert! I guess I just got a little too excited...
Hilbert	Sorry about that, <player>. We're actually getting ready to do some trick-or-treating in town tonight.
Acerola	Yeah! Only on Pasio, there's a special rule: you have to say “Fight or fright!” and have a Pokémon battle! Then when the battle is over, the loser has to give the winner some of their candy. Tee-hee! Oh! Were you wondering about my costume? I thought dressing up would make trick-or-treating more fun for all the tiny tots out there tonight! What do you think, <player>? Wanna come with us and get some candy?!
Hilbert	Yeah, why don't you join us? It'll be fun!
Acerola	We'll probably head over soon, but you can meet up with us later when you're ready, OK? See you there!

• Trick or Treat!

Name	Text
(Town, decorated for the holiday)
Youngster	Fight or fright! If I win, you have to give me your candy!
Preschooler	Fight or fwight! Don't go easy on me just b'cause I'm wittle!
Player	I wonder where Acerola and Hilbert are... Wow, the city's all decked out!
Pikachu spotted a Mimikyu nearby. Something about it seemed oddly familiar...
Acerola	Oh, <player>! It's you! Looks like you found my Mimikyu!
Hilbert	We were a little worried at first since he bolted all of a sudden. Glad you found each other!
Acerola	He must have run off when he spotted you and Pikachu!
Hilbert	Y'know, I think I read somewhere that Mimikyu disguise themselves as Pikachu to get close to people and other Pokémon... Have you noticed that your Pikachu hasn't stopped staring at Acerola's Mimikyu since you arrived? Maybe Mimikyu's disguise is making him curious.
Acerola	Now that you mention it, I think I saw Pikachu staring at Mimikyu while we were in the Pokémon Center, too! If he's giving you this much attention, he must really want to be your friend, Mimikyu! Isn't that great? That reminds me... Where's Palossand?: Oh, she's not here today! She and Oshawott are playing with some kids at the beach.
Hilbert	Are you with Mightyena, Hilbert?: Yeah! He and I are partners tonight. Oshawott is over at the beach playing with Acerola's Palossand. We didn't want to disturb all the fun they were having, so we let them stay and play.
Acerola	Yep! I'm gonna collect a whooole bunch of candy tonight so I can share it with everyone back at the beach!
Hilbert	In that case, you'd better get your special shout ready! We've got a bunch of battles to win!
Acerola	You got it! Mimikyu and I will be scooping up all the competition tonight!

• Frightful Festivities

Name	Text
Acerola	Fight or fright! I hope you accept my challenge, because if you don't... Tee-hee! You'll have to face my bag of tricks instead!
(Acerola challenges a Punk Girl)
Hilbert	Fight or fright! I don't know about you, but I prefer Pokémon battling to getting the pants scared off of me!
(Hilbert challenges a Street Thug)
(The player challenges a Collector)
Acerola	Woo-hoo! Look at all the candy I won!
Hilbert	Nice! Looks like you've already got a pretty good stash. This is just the beginning, though!
???	Yep! The real battles are just getting started! Halt! Who goes there?!: Haha! Aren't you funny tonight! 'Tis I, a worthy challenger! I recognize that voice...: Haha! I thought I could surprise you, but you're too quick for me, <player>!
(Hilda appears)
Hilda	Come on, let's have a Pokémon battle! Hilbert, I challenge you!
Hilbert	Hang on a sec! Challenging me to a battle is totally fine, but...you do know what's going on tonight, right?!
Hilda	Of course! Wherever the Pokémon battles are, that's where I'm gonna be. No one loves battling more than me!
Hilbert	Right... But we're not just battling tonight. There's candy and...
Acerola	If you want to challenge somebody to a battle, there's a special rule you have to remember!
Hilda	Ohhh, I know what you're talking about! Haha! OK!
Hilbert	Wait, you DO know about the special rule then? Phew, that's good...
Hilda	Duh! "If two Trainers' eyes meet, they've got to have a Pokémon battle!" Come on, let's go! I'm coming at you with everything I've got!
Hilbert	Huh? No, no! That's not the rule we're talking about, Hilda!
(Transition to after the battle)
Hilbert	All right, the battle's over now, Hilda. *sigh* This is getting exhausting...
Hilda	Exhausted already? You're just getting lazy now, Hilbert. Remember how hard we used to fight on the Battle Subway?
Hilbert	Yeah, of course I do. But battling isn't what's making me exhausted... Listen, Hilda. I think you're confused.
Hilda	Huh? What are you talking about?
(Screen fades to black, then back)
Hilda	Ohhh... Fight or fright, huh? Why didn't you just tell me all of that in the first place?
Hilbert	Acerola tried, but you rushed us into a battle before she could finish explaining...
Hilda	Whoops! Hehe... We can just, y'know, forget all that happened, though, right? Besides, if you're looking for candy, I think I might have a lead for you! The people I battled earlier actually gave me some!
Acerola	Really?! Can you tell us where they are?
Hilda	Sure! After such a great battle with you guys, it's the least I could do!

• Halt! Who goes there?!

Name	Text
(Forest)
Hilbert	I'm pretty sure this is the spot Hilda mentioned...
Acerola	There's nobody here.: I know this spot! Ghost Pokémon love to lurk around in places like this! I think this forest is haunted...: Tee-hee! I know this spot! Ghost Pokémon love to lurk around in places like this! I wonder if there are any cuties floating around the forest now.
Hilbert	Now that you mention it...this place does kind of give me the heebie-jeebies. (If anything happens, it'll be up to me to protect everyone!)
(A Gengar appears)
Acerola	Oh my gosh! What a cutie! Where did you come from, buddy?
Hilbert	It couldn't be a wild Pokémon, could it? There aren't supposed to be any on Pasio... Wait, I think something else is hiding over there! Everyone, get behind me!
(A Drifblim appears, then disappears)
Acerola	Yay! It's another Ghost Pokémon! Tonight must be my lucky night, you guys! And where did you come from, cutie pie? Wanna come play in the forest with us?
Hilbert	Something's not right here... That's the second Pokémon we've encountered without its Trainer tonight...
Hilbert	I saw something in the bushes!/Maybe this forest IS haunted?!: *gulp* Y-you don't think that was a...a...
Acerola	Hilbert, <player>! There's something over there!
Hilbert	All right! Let's do this, Mightyena!
(A Chandelure appears)
Acerola	Oh my gosh! It's a Chandelure! Look how cute it is! Ahhhh!
Hilbert	Wait a sec... I feel like I've seen these three Pokémon together somewhere before...
???	Wahh! Are you kidding me?!
Acerola	Huh? I think I recognize that voice...

• Off to Find Some Candy!

Name	Text
Shauntal	"The knight stood bravely in front of the beautiful princess, ready to protect her from harm... "He had no choice but to unleash the dark powers sealed within him. Fangs bared, he leaped at the enemy!" Oh my goodness, you two are simply perfect! Yes...I haven't felt this inspired in weeks!
Hilbert	I didn't think I could make someone so happy just by wearing a costume! I'm glad I dressed up.
Acerola	Me too! The look on Shauntal's face alone makes all the effort worth it. She looks so happy!
(Agatha and Morty appear)
Morty	What brings you here, Shauntal?: Ahh, there you are, Shaunt— Wait, what's going on here?
Agatha	Did you come here alone?: Ahh, we were wondering where you ran off to, Shauntal... What's all this, then, hm?
Shauntal	I came this way looking for our Pokémon, but I ended up finding Acerola and the others, too! We were just chatting a bit!
Morty	A bit, huh? All of that fresh ink in your notebook seems to suggest otherwise.
Shauntal	Oh, how could I NOT write, Morty? Have you seen the wonderful costumes these two are wearing tonight?! Acerola looks like the spitting image of Mimikyu in that adorable hood, doesn't she? It's like she used Disguise herself! And Hilbert looks just like a Mightyena lurking in the shadows, waiting for the perfect opportunity to leap out and catch his prey! With such perfect muses right before my eyes, this novel is practically writing itself!
Agatha	That's all fine and dandy, as long as you haven't forgotten the reason we came here in the first place.
Acerola	Wait a minute... Did you three come here to get candy, too?!
Agatha	Candy? Ah, you mean that "fight or fright" thing... Sorry, child. That's not why we're here.
Morty	We've all gathered here for the Midnight Parade. We Ghost-type users are going to march through town with our Pokémon while all of the spooky decorations are on display.
Shauntal	The magical, mysterious atmosphere downtown inspired us to do something extra special! We're hoping that other Ghost-type users will come and enjoy the parade with us as well.
Acerola	The Midnight Parade?! That sounds so amazing! Can I march, too? I want to be in the parade!
Agatha	Me too!: I had a feeling you'd say that. What do you think, Morty? Shauntal? That sounds like fun!: Do you want to join in, too, then? Morty, Shauntal, what do you think?
Shauntal	I would love to have all of you join the parade! But first, we'll need to make sure you're apt to participate, right, Morty?
Morty	That's right. If you can prove your knowledge of Ghost-type Pokémon by defeating us in a battle, you can join us in the parade. And as long as you say the magic words, we'll throw some candy in as well.
Acerola	Really?! You'll give us candy, too?! In that case, I'll give this battle everything I've got! No holding back! Come on, guys! That candy is as good as ours! Fight or fright!

• The Midnight Parade

Name	Text
Shauntal	"The three challengers fought tooth and nail to earn the right to march in the Midnight Parade... "And when the battle ended, they smiled in triumph, knowing they had proven themselves worthy of the honor." What a magnificent battle! I'm sure you'll do wonderfully in the parade!
Morty	Agreed. You three did impressively well. I almost want to ask for a rematch just so that we can continue training together... But I suppose that can wait for another time.
Agatha	Oh ho! I think that would be wise, Morty! Best you save that secret training of yours for another day. Now, then! I think it's time we show Pasio just how magnificent we Ghost-type users can be.
(Transition to Agatha, Morty, and Shauntal's Pokémon gathering Trainers for the Midnight Parade)
Preschooler	Yay, yay! Sooo many ghooosts! Look, it's Mimikyu! Cuuuute!
Acerola	Tee-hee! Mimikyu's probably so happy to have fans who think he's cute!
Youngster	Whoa! Where did you get that costume, Bro?! You look so cooool!
Hilbert	Thanks! Mightyena and I are twins today!
Youngster	Mightyena looks so cool, toooo! Can we have a battle?! I wanna see you guys fight together!
Acerola	Did I hear something about a battle? Don't forget about me!
Preschooler	Me too! Me too! I wanna battle, too! Fight or fwight!
Morty	It looks like the Ghost Pokémon are a hit.
Shauntal	They all look happier than a hero in a fairy tale!
Agatha	I guess it's good to do something festive every now and again, eh?
Acerola	You're on, kids! Bet you can't beat meee!
Hilbert	Haha! I don't plan on losing, either! Come on, <player>! Let's do this!
Youngster	Your candy is gonna be all mine! Haha! Here I go! Fight or fright!
Hilbert	Fight or friiight!: Nice one! Let's give these kids a run for their candy! No way! Your candy is ours!: All right, then! It's time to fight or fright!
Acerola	We're gonna scoop up this battle and scoot away with all your candy! Tee-hee!

In other languages

Language Title Japanese トリック　オア　バトル Mandarin Chinese 不對戰就搗蛋 French Des friandises ou un sort ! German Kämpfen oder Saures! Italian Lotta o scherzetto? Korean 트릭 오어 배틀 Spanish Combate o travesura

See also

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