Winter Wishes

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December 16, 2021 to January 1, 2022

December 19, 2022 to January 5, 2023

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Sync pairs with reward bonus
Winter Wishes 変わらない冬のできごと
Event notification image
Type	Story event
First run	December 16, 2021 to January 1, 2022
Rerun(s)	December 19, 2022 to January 5, 2023
Featured sync pairs	Leon (Holiday 2021) & Calyrex Nessa (Holiday 2021) & Eiscue
1.6×	Leon (Holiday 2021) & Calyrex Nessa (Holiday 2021) & Eiscue
1.4×	Skyla (Holiday 2020) & Togekiss Erika (Holiday 2020) & Comfey Rosa (Holiday 2019) & Delibird Siebold (Holiday 2019) & Octillery Second run only: Jasmine (Holiday 2022) & Ampharos Whitney (Holiday 2022) & Sawsbuck
Theme skills with 1.2× reward bonus	Ice

Winter Wishes (Japanese: 変わらない冬のできごと) was a story event in Pokémon Masters EX. It was focused on the sync pairs Leon (Holiday 2021) & Calyrex and Nessa (Holiday 2021) & Eiscue. It also marked the debut of Sonia as an NPC.

During this event, players could earn Festive Candles and Frosty Snow Globes from battles that could be redeemed in the shop. All battles could be challenged an unlimited number of times except Daily Extreme Battle 1, which could only be challenged once per day. Extra items were automatically exchanged with coins once the event was finished.

This event featured the Battle Challenge, where players were challenged to defeat a team of strong opponents. Players could complete event missions by clearing these areas with teams using various theme skills, earning medals and other rewards.

In addition, players could earn a medal for completing all the story areas in the event.

The event first ran from December 16, 2021 to January 1, 2022. The "Leon Seasonal Scout" gave players an increased chance of recruiting Leon (Holiday 2021) & Calyrex for the duration of the event, and the "Nessa Seasonal Scout" gave an increased chance of recruiting Nessa (Holiday 2021) & Eiscue starting on December 18, 2021 and lasting until the end of the event.

Players had a chance to obtain access to the special area Ultimate Decoration Collection when completing one of the Decoration Hunting areas or Daily Extreme Battle 1; this area could only be played once before it had to be unlocked again.

The player could battle using Leon (Holiday 2021) & Calyrex or Nessa (Holiday 2021) & Eiscue to obtain +0.6× bonus items; Skyla (Holiday 2020) & Togekiss, Erika (Holiday 2020) & Comfey, Rosa (Holiday 2019) & Delibird, or Siebold (Holiday 2019) & Octillery to obtain +0.4× bonus items; and any unlisted Ice-type sync pair to obtain +0.2× bonus items.

The event reran from December 19, 2022 to January 5, 2023. The "Super Spotlight Seasonal Scout" gave players an increased chance of recruiting Leon (Holiday 2021) & Calyrex, Nessa (Holiday 2021) & Eiscue, Skyla (Holiday 2020) & Togekiss, Erika (Holiday 2020) & Comfey, Rosa (Holiday 2019) & Delibird, and Siebold (Holiday 2019) & Octillery for the duration of the event.

The player could battle using Leon (Holiday 2021) & Calyrex or Nessa (Holiday 2021) & Eiscue to obtain +0.6× bonus items; Skyla (Holiday 2020) & Togekiss, Erika (Holiday 2020) & Comfey, Rosa (Holiday 2019) & Delibird, Siebold (Holiday 2019) & Octillery, Jasmine (Holiday 2022) & Ampharos, or Whitney (Holiday 2022) & Sawsbuck to obtain +0.4× bonus items; and any unlisted Ice-type sync pair to obtain +0.2× bonus items.

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Name	Difficulty	Trainer	Pokémon			Stamina	First-Time Rewards	Completion Rewards	Battle Rewards
Name	Difficulty	Trainer	Left	Middle	Right	Stamina	First-Time Rewards	Completion Rewards	Battle Rewards
Decoration Hunting: Part 1	Normal	Preschooler Melanie	Leafeon Weakness:	Tsareena Weakness:	Exeggutor Weakness:	10	Gems ×30	200 coins Festive Candle ×3 / ×5	None
Decoration Hunting: Part 2	Hard					15	Gems ×30	600 coins Festive Candle ×6 / ×10 Frosty Snow Globe ×1 / ×2	Festive Candle ×1-3
Decoration Hunting: Part 3	Very Hard					15	Gems ×30	600 coins Festive Candle ×8 / ×11 Frosty Snow Globe ×2 / ×3	Festive Candle ×1-4
Decoration Hunting: Part 4	Super Hard					20	Gems ×30	1,500 coins Festive Candle ×11 / ×13 Frosty Snow Globe ×3 / ×5	Festive Candle ×1-5
Daily Extreme Battle 1	Ultra Hard					30	Gems ×30	2,000 coins Festive Candle ×54 / ×59 Frosty Snow Globe ×45	None
Ultimate Decoration Collection*	—	Rising Star Martha	Delibird Weakness:	Delibird Weakness:	Delibird Weakness:	—	Gems ×30	Festive Candle ×36 Frosty Snow Globe ×10	None
Battle Challenge! Round 1	Super Hard	Skyla (Holiday 2020)	Dragonite Weakness:	Togekiss Weakness:	Dragonite Weakness:	—	Gems ×100 First run: 3★ Strike Move Candy Rerun: 3★ Tech Move Candy	None	None
Battle Challenge! Round 2	Ultra Hard	Skyla (Holiday 2020)	Dragonite Weakness:	Togekiss Weakness:	Dragonite Weakness:	—	Gems ×100 First run: 4★ Strike Move Candy Rerun: 4★ Support Move Candy	None	None

Item given		Item received	Max exchanges
Frosty Snow Globe ×300	→	Strike Move Candy Coin	1
Frosty Snow Globe ×300	→	Support Move Candy Coin
Frosty Snow Globe ×200	→	4★ Tech Move Candy
Frosty Snow Globe ×100	→	3★ Tech Move Candy
Frosty Snow Globe ×60	→	3-Pack Great Drink ++ Set ×50	2
Frosty Snow Globe ×50	→	Ice Codex, Vol. 1 ×10	4
Frosty Snow Globe ×30	→	Skill Sphere ×10	10
Festive Candle ×200	→	5★ Scout Ticket	8
Festive Candle ×200	→	4★ Power-Up	3
Festive Candle ×100	→	3★ Power-Up	3
Festive Candle ×80	→	Skip Ticket ×10	10
Festive Candle ×60	→	Co-op Sync Orb ×200	10
Festive Candle ×50	→	Sync Orb (Leon (Holiday 2021) & Calyrex) ×50	3
Festive Candle ×50	→	Sync Orb (Nessa (Holiday 2021) & Eiscue) ×50	3
Festive Candle ×40	→	Ice Tome, Vol. 1 ×10	6
Festive Candle ×90	→	3-Pack Drink ++ Set ×50	2
Festive Candle ×80	→	3-Pack Ultra Drink + Set ×50	2
Festive Candle ×70	→	3-Pack Great Drink + Set ×80	3
Festive Candle ×50	→	3-Pack Drink + Set ×100	3
Festive Candle ×30	→	Elite Four Notes	10
Festive Candle ×30	→	Gym Leader Notes ×10	3
Festive Candle ×30	→	3★ Level-Up Manual ×10	5
Festive Candle ×60	→	Frosty Snow Globe ×10	Unlimited
Frosty Snow Globe ×300	→	3★ Power-Up
Frosty Snow Globe ×10	→	3★ Level-Up Manual ×3
Festive Candle ×30	→	3-Pack Ultra Drink Set ×10

Item given		Item received	Max exchanges
Frosty Snow Globe ×300	→	Strike Move Candy Coin	1
Frosty Snow Globe ×300	→	Support Move Candy Coin
Frosty Snow Globe ×200	→	4★ Strike Move Candy
Frosty Snow Globe ×100	→	3★ Support Move Candy
Festive Candle ×200	→	5★ Scout Ticket	8
Festive Candle ×200	→	4★ Power-Up	3
Festive Candle ×100	→	3★ Power-Up	3
Frosty Snow Globe ×30	→	Skill Sphere ×10	10
Festive Candle ×60	→	Co-op Sync Orb ×200	10
Frosty Snow Globe ×60	→	3-Pack Great Drink ++ Set ×50	2
Frosty Snow Globe ×50	→	Ice Codex, Vol. 1 ×10	10
Festive Candle ×40	→	Ice Tome, Vol. 1 ×10	10
Festive Candle ×80	→	3-Pack Drink ++ Set ×50	2
Festive Candle ×70	→	3-Pack Ultra Drink + Set ×50	2
Festive Candle ×60	→	3-Pack Great Drink + Set ×70	3
Festive Candle ×50	→	3-Pack Drink + Set ×100	3
Festive Candle ×30	→	Elite Four Notes ×10	10
Festive Candle ×30	→	Gym Leader Notes ×10	3
Festive Candle ×30	→	3★ Level-Up Manual ×10	5
Festive Candle ×30	→	Skip Ticket ×10	10
Festive Candle ×60	→	Frosty Snow Globe ×10	Unlimited
Frosty Snow Globe ×300	→	3★ Power-Up
Frosty Snow Globe ×10	→	3★ Level-Up Manual ×3
Festive Candle ×30	→	3-Pack Ultra Drink Set ×10
Festive Candle ×30	→	3-Pack Great Drink Set ×20

Pokémon Center

Name	Text
Leon	It's winter soiree time!
Nessa	This year, it's our job to deliver everyone's presents!
Leon	I have to live up to my nickname, the unbeatable Leon, and make sure everything is delivered perfectly!
Nessa	What kind of present would you like, Leon?
Leon	Hm... What I want the most is to see everyone with champion smiles on their faces!

'Tis the Season!

Name	Text
(Pokémon Center)
Leon	<player>! It's almost time for the winter soiree! I hope you're excited! This year, we'll make sure everyone's presents get delivered properly.
Nessa	I'm known to lose myself in my work, but that aside...Leon, haven't you been overworking yourself lately? You do know that you could enjoy these events every so often instead of helping out, right?
Leon	Nonsense! As long as there are people expecting my appearance, it's my job to be there for them!
Nessa	I suppose so. But we haven't had the chance to hang out with Sonia lately, either... Of course, part of that's because she's so busy with all her research. But...I'm just a little worried about that.

A Lonely Winter

Name	Text
(Trainers gather in the town)
Sonia	Oh, wow! Look at all that snow! Isn't it perfect for the winter soiree? The Trainers and Pokémon here sure have been in high spirits today! What about you, Sonia?: Oh, me? I've been looking forward to today, too! You look pretty happy too, Sonia!: Oh, you can tell? Actually, I was really looking forward to today. You may already know this, but Leon and I are childhood friends. We also met Nessa during our Gym Challenge. We all traveled around Galar at the same time, so it's like we grew up together, really. But we've all been too busy to hang out lately... So I'm looking forward to seeing them today! I was so excited that I left work earlier than usual!
Lear	OK! I believe we're ready! Let the winter soiree begin! Rejoice in the festivities and Pokémon battles! As for the presents, these sync pairs will be delivering our gifts this year!
(Siebold introduces Erika, Leon, Nessa, Skyla, and Rosa in their winter costumes)
Leon	Delivering gifts to everyone on this large island is an important job! I'll be sure to deliver everything safely and bring a smile to everyone's faces! I hope you're all looking forward to it!
Sonia	Wait, what? I didn't hear about this!
Leon	Hm? What do you mean?
Sonia	I didn't know you two were going to be delivering presents for the winter soiree!
Nessa	Didn't you get the message on your Poryphone? Or maybe you were so engrossed in your research that you didn't have time to read it?
Sonia	Oh! Actually, now that you say that...
Nessa	That's exactly what happened, huh.
Leon	And we didn't have enough time to tell you in person, either...
Sonia	I suppose that can't be helped. We're all working so hard to make our dreams come true, after all. It's a good thing to be busy with work, especially if it's something you like! I guess it just didn't work out this time.
Nessa	Sonia...
Leon	What's wrong, Calyrex? Did you want to get started on delivering presents already?
Nessa	Yeah, I suppose we should get a move on! See you later, OK, Sonia?
Sonia	Yeah! Be careful out there!
(Leon and Nessa leave)
Sonia	sigh <player>... Looks like I haven't got any plans today after all. And you know what? There's loads of work to get done, so maybe I should just go home already— Whoa! What's up with you all of a sudden, Yamper? Do you wanna play? You're loving the snow, huh. Why don't we go for a nice walk, then?

Nessa's Memories

Name	Text
(Sonia and the player in town at night)
???	Sonia.
(Nessa appears)
Sonia	Nessa? I thought you were still out delivering all those presents.
Nessa	Yup, I'm still working on that. But don't forget that you get a present, too!
Sonia	Wow, thanks! Good luck on delivering the rest of them!
Nessa	Say...do you have any plans after this?
Sonia	Me? Well, I've still got a lot of research to do, so I was thinking of calling it a day...
Nessa	I thought you might say that. But I was really hoping to hang out with you and Leon today.
Sonia	I...I'd like to do that, too! But since you're both busy today, I figured it'd be best not to get in the way... To tell you the truth, I actually am feeling kind of lonely... Because it feels like we all keep drifting further apart.
Nessa	Um... Actually, I've got a little something for you, too.
Sonia	Oh, wow! Is this what I think it is?
Nessa	You remember these Lumiose Galettes?
Sonia	Of course I do! Every time I lost at Motostoke Gym, we'd head over to the Battle Café, and I'd ask you and Leon for advice! We really ate a lot of these, come to think of it!
Nessa	I was hoping we could share this one at the winter soiree! With Leon too, of course! Also, we still haven't celebrated you becoming a professor yet! As your best friend, you've got to let me do at least that much, right?
Sonia	Nessa... Thanks! Let's eat it together, then! By the way...what happened to your partner, Eiscue?
Nessa	Oh, he's over there.
(Eiscue fishing by the river)
Nessa	Heeey! We're leaving soon, OK?
Sonia	Um... Was Eiscue just fishing with the hair on his head?
Nessa	Uh-huh. Once he starts, he won't budge from that spot, so I figured I'd come talk to you for a bit.
Sonia	It's so silly, because there aren't any wild Pokémon to fish for here on Pasio!
Nessa	I told him that myself, but he's so stubborn...
Sonia	Really, you're the one saying that, now? Didn't you do the exact same thing before, too?
Nessa	Yeah, I remember that! I kept trying to fish in a spot you told me didn't have any Pokémon! And in the end, I didn't get a single bite. I guess I should've listened to a future Pokémon Professor, huh. Y'know...to be honest, I've been worried about some things, too. I decided that I was going to be equally invested in both modeling and being a Pokémon Trainer. But in the Galar Gym Challenge, my Gym is the second that challengers visit...which means I'm still not as strong as I'd hoped. I still can't seem to beat Leon...and I have to admit, I felt some pressure when I heard you'd already became a Pokémon Professor!
Sonia	I see...
Nessa	But right now on Pasio, I'm getting exposure to all sorts of Trainers and experiences! There's other models like Elesa... and Lana likes fishing, too, so we get along quite well.
Sonia	I totally get that! There's a lot of veteran Pokémon Professors here on Pasio, too! Ever since I got here, I feel like I'm getting back in the groove for battling again!
Nessa	Oh, really? In that case, I'd love to challenge you to a match as well. Especially with my new partner!
Sonia	Sure! Once things calm down a bit more, let's have ourselves a nice battle!
(Nessa leaves, Sawyer appears in the distance)
Sawyer	Hm... Where on Pasio has Leon gone to deliver those presents? I hope I can find him so I can give him these extra deliveries!

Champion Responsibility

Name	Text
(Leon delivers a present to a Youngster, the Youngster leaves)
Leon	Come on, Calyrex! No time to rest—let's deliver the next present! You all right there, mate? I guess we are overdue for a break with how fast we were going. Why don't we head back to where everyone else is?
???	There you are!
(Sawyer appears)
Sawyer	No wonder I couldn't find you!
Leon	I thought I heard someone calling out for me! It's my job as Champion to make an appearance whenever I'm called! Hm? What's wrong, Calyrex? Excited about something?
Sawyer	That's a fine crown you've got there. Perhaps one day the young master will also have one, too... Hm? Wha— Bwah?!
(Calyrex possesses Sawyer)
Sawyer	Mlerrrgh...
Leon	A-are you OK, Sawyer? Calyrex? Did you do this?
Sawyer?	Ah, yes. A sturdy body, just as I expected. I hope he doesn't mind that I make use of it for the time being.
Leon	Is this voice...Calyrex?
Calyrex	Verily. I must say that I am impressed at your composure in this situation... Though I suppose that's indeed why you are a Champion. I have borrowed this man's body in order to have a word with you in person...so to speak. Your strength is befitting of a king. However, I do see how such strength may perhaps become a burden to you.
Leon	What do you mean?
Calyrex	You always force yourself to live up to the expectations of those around you...and you busy yourself with fulfilling these obligations. This is a remarkable quality of yours—indeed, it is perhaps the reason why you've been a crowned Champion for as long as you have. However, the further you push yourself to greater heights, the harder others will struggle to keep up with you.
Leon	... ... ...
Calyrex	You should reflect on this...as once something precious has been lost, it may be too late to get it back. By isolating yourself, you may be making others lonely. It takes a significant amount of time and effort to regain what has once been lost. And remember, it is also possible that something lost may never return.
Leon	Hm... I see your point. Thanks, Calyrex! You really have been looking out for us all this time, haven't you. It was never my intention to make anyone sad or lonely. But that said, I am a Champion. No matter what happens, that'll never change. So making time for the people important to me is also my duty as Champion! Not to worry. I was thinking of ways to make it work out, too.
Calyrex	I did notice that you seemed to be in a hurry while delivering your presents. If that is so... Very well. I will do my best to support you in this endeavor.
(Calyrex stops possessing Sawyer)
Sawyer	Bwah?! Did I just nod off? Have I been working too much? Sorry 'bout that, Leon. But anyway, could you help us deliver these extra presents, too? I'll see you around.
(Sawyer leaves)
Leon	OK. Time to show everyone how the unbeatable Leon gets the job done!

Friends to the End

Name	Text
(Erika, Skyla and various Trainers gather around a decorated tree in town)
(Various Trainers gather in the Battle Villa)
Bea	Thank you for joining me today, Sonia. It's a bit embarrassing to eat sweets all by myself...
Sonia	I don't think it's anything to be embarrassed about, but either way, glad I could help! I'm pretty sure most people just thought I roped you into joining me for some dessert, anyway!
Bea	I suppose so!
Sonia	... ... ...
Bea	Um... If you don't mind me asking, are you thinking about Leon and Nessa?
Sonia	Huh?! Um, no, it's nothing like that...
Bea	Once they're done delivering presents, you have plans to meet up with them, right? Don't worry. This is just my intuition speaking, but I'm sure they'll make it in time.
Sonia	Bea...
???	Sorry to keep you waiting, Sonia!
(Leon appears)
Sonia	L-Leon? You've finished delivering all those presents already?
Leon	Yeah! Thanks to Calyrex pitching in to help, we've finished in record time! After all, today's a rare chance for all of us to be together! And...well, I've also got this for you.
Sonia	Oh my gosh! A new lab coat?!
Leon	I wasn't sure what to get you, but I figured this is something you'll definitely need! Sorry it's late, but congrats on your promotion to Pokémon Professor, Sonia! And also...thanks for always helping me out!
Sonia	Whoa, what's all this about all of a sudden? You've never done anything like this before!
Leon	I was thinking of waiting until things calmed down a bit for you, but the way things are going, that doesn't seem likely! So it ended up becoming a winter soiree gift instead, but... You really always helped me out, so I wanted to make sure I could give this to you in person!
Sonia	Oh...thank you, Leon! This is so thoughtful. We've been busy and haven't been able to hang out lately, but I'm so glad nothing has changed! I...I was so worried!
(Gloria, Hop, and Nessa appear)
Nessa	What, nothing for us?
Leon	Of course I've got presents for you, too! Every Galar Trainer deserves a little something for the hard work you all do!
Nessa	Why don't we grab a table and have ourselves a nice, long chat over some tea? We could reminisce about all of the unbeatable Leon's rookie mistakes from back when he was still a bright-eyed Gym Challenger!

In this event, Calyrex takes over Sawyer's body to speak with Leon, referencing the way it does the same thing to Peony in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

Event banner

Medal
1★ Winter Wishes

Medal
2★ Winter Wishes

Medal
3★ Winter Wishes

Medal
Festive Friendship

Commemorative postcard artwork

Language		Title
Japanese		変わらない冬のできごと
Mandarin Chinese		不變的冬日裡發生的事
French		Vœux d'hiver
German		Das Winterfest
Italian		Auguri invernali
Korean		변함없었던 겨울의 어느 날
Spanish		Un regalo invernal