The Girl in Black and White

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The Girl in Black and White
黒白の情熱ガール
Masters The Girl in Black and White.png
Event notification image
Type Story event
First run September 30 to October 17, 2019
Rerun(s) September 3 to 17, 2021
Featured sync pairs Hilda & Tepig

The Girl in Black and White (Japanese: 黒白の情熱ガール) was a story event in Pokémon Masters EX. It was focused on the sync pair Hilda & Tepig.

First run

The event first ran from September 30 to October 17, 2019. The "Hilda Spotlight Scout" gave players an increased chance of recruiting Hilda & Tepig for the duration of the event.

In this run, players could complete co-op battles to earn Vouchers E, which could be redeemed in the shop. Extra vouchers were automatically exchanged with coins once the event was finished.

Second run

The event reran from September 3 to 17, 2021 as a part of the Two-Year Anniversary Rerun Event. This run only contained the story areas and the battles between them; the "Unite with Hilda" battles, co-op battles, and exchange shop did not return.

Plot

At a sweets festival, the player, Hilda and Roxanne are in a queue for Casteliacones. Roxanne is eager to learn about Casteliacones and explains the importance of learning, such as knowing Pokémon battles. Hilda believes that actually tasting a Casteliacone would be the best way to learn than simply describing one.

At that moment, a Masked Woman cuts in front of them. Hilda, Roxanne and the player defeat the Masked Woman in battle, forcing her to line up from the back of the queue.

Roxanne acknowledges Hilda's power in battle but states that her style is a little reckless. Hilda rebuts saying that a Trainer needs to jump in to know what is going to work or not and that stopping and thinking might cost the Trainer a chance. Hilda believes that taking action is the most important, while Roxanne believes thorough planning is crucial.

A Pokémon Ranger who witnessed their previous battle then asks them for a battle. After defeating her, Roxanne realizes that despite having opposing battle styles they were still able to win.

Soon, there is an announcement that Casteliacones had been sold out and the team walk away disappointed.

They are next met by Thorton who has also been intrigued by their battle and would like to analyze their Pokémon. Roxanne points out that Thorton has bought four Casteliacones and Thorton agrees to give them the ice cream if they battle him.

After the defeat, Thorton finds out that his data analysis was insufficient to keep up with the movements and commands of the team. Hilda and Roxanne both realize that they are in sync as a team despite their differences in battle style.

Once they receive the Casteliacones, they find that they have now melted. Hilda and Roxanne plan to come again tomorrow to buy Casteliacones.

Battles

Single player

Name Trainer Pokémon
Left Middle Right
First-Time Team-Up  
Masked Woman
 
Pidgey
Weakness:  
 
Whirlipede
Weakness:  
 
Venonat
Weakness:  
Sync or Swim!  
Pokémon Ranger Nora
 
Bellsprout
Weakness:  
 
Beautifly
Weakness:  
 
Nuzleaf
Weakness:  
Initiate Data Collection!  
Thorton
 
Snorunt
Weakness:  
 
Bronzong
Weakness:  
 
Togedemaru
Weakness:  
Unite with Hilda: Round 1  
Camper Benedict
 
Beedrill
Weakness:  

 
Slugma
Weakness:  
 
Weepinbell
Weakness:  
 
Delibird
Weakness:  

 
Starly
Weakness:  
Unite with Hilda: Round 2  
Ace Trainer Mirabelle
 
Spheal
Weakness:  

 
Klink
Weakness:  
 
Roserade
Weakness:  
 
Zubat
Weakness:  

 
Dustox
Weakness:  

September 3 to 17, 2021

Name Trainer Pokémon First-Time Rewards
Left Middle Right
First-Time Team-Up  
Masked Woman
 
Pidgey
Weakness:  
 
Whirlipede
Weakness:  
 
Venonat
Weakness:  
 Gems ×100
 4★ Level-Up Manual ×5
 3-Pack Great Drink ++ Set ×10
 3-Pack Drink ++ Set ×15
 3-Pack Ultra Drink + Set ×20
 3-Pack Great Drink + Set ×30
 3-Pack Drink + Set ×40
 3-Pack Ultra Drink Set ×50
 3-Pack Great Drink Set ×60
Sync or Swim!  
Pokémon Ranger Nora
 
Bellsprout
Weakness:  
 
Beautifly
Weakness:  
 
Nuzleaf
Weakness:  
 Gems ×100
 4★ Level-Up Manual ×5
 3-Pack Great Drink ++ Set ×10
 3-Pack Drink ++ Set ×15
 3-Pack Ultra Drink + Set ×20
 3-Pack Great Drink + Set ×30
 3-Pack Drink + Set ×40
 3-Pack Ultra Drink Set ×50
 3-Pack Great Drink Set ×60
Initiate Data Collection!  
Thorton
 
Snorunt
Weakness:  
 
Bronzong
Weakness:  
 
Togedemaru
Weakness:  
 Gems ×100
 4★ Level-Up Manual ×5
 3-Pack Great Drink ++ Set ×10
 3-Pack Drink ++ Set ×15
 3-Pack Ultra Drink + Set ×20
 3-Pack Great Drink + Set ×30
 3-Pack Drink + Set ×40
 3-Pack Ultra Drink Set ×50
 3-Pack Great Drink Set ×60

Co-op

September 30 to October 17, 2019

Name Difficulty Trainers Pokémon Completion Rewards
Left Middle Right
Take Down Hilda: Round 1 Normal  
Roxanne
 
Hilda
 
Thorton
 
Probopass
Weakness:  
 
Emboar
Weakness:  
 
Bronzong
Weakness:  
 400 coins
 Voucher E ×11
Take Down Hilda: Round 2 Hard  1,500 coins
 Voucher E ×13

Shop

September 30 to October 17, 2019

Item given Item received Max exchanges
 
Voucher E ×300
 
Limited-Time 5★ Power-Up
3
 
Voucher E ×50
 
2★ Level-Up Manual
 
Voucher E ×10
 
10,000 coins
 
Voucher E ×30
 
1★ Level-Up Manual ×5
5
 
Voucher E ×100
 
Replay Ticket
1

Gallery

 
Event banner (Initial run)
 
Event banner (Two-Year Anniversary Rerun)

Script

  • Pokémon Center (intro)
Name Text
Hilda Come on, <player>! Let's go! Time to get our team in perfect sync, and battle it out nonstop!


  • Pokémon Center (event conversation)
Name Text
Hilda I'm totally craving a Casteliacone...
Hilda Having different battle styles means you can cover each other's weak points! It's part of what makes battling on a team so great!


  • The Sweets Festival!
Name Text
A sweets festival had taken over the city for the day.
A long line of eager customers queued up in front of one of the festival's best sellers, the famous Casteliacone from Castelia City.
Hilda Just a little farther, <player>! We're almost to the front! It's been ages since I've had a Casteliacone. I'm so excited!
Roxanne Are they really that good?
Hilda They really, really are! Watch, one bite and you'll be addicted!
Plus, they're made to look like Vanillite, so they're really cute, too!
Roxanne Oh, I already know what they look like! I did some research before coming here today.
I want to know how they taste. What about the texture? Are they more creamy or airy? What do you like most about Casteliacones?
Hilda Wow, I didn't realize you were that interested! Why the sudden curiosity about Casteliacones?
Roxanne I want to figure out why certain things become popular. What is it about them that makes so many people go crazy?
It's important to be eager to learn, no matter what the topic is. The same goes for applying that knowledge to your Pokémon battles.
Hilda You really love learning, huh! As for Casteliacones, I think tasting one for yourself will be a lot more helpful than asking me to describe them.
Plus, it'll be more fun that way! Am I right?
Roxanne I...suppose that's true. All right, then! I'll look forward to tasting one myself!
(Team Break appears)
Masked Woman Hehe! Look, a gap in the line just for me! Guess today's my lucky day!
Roxanne Excuse me! What do you think you're doing? Cutting in line is against the rules.
Masked Woman Who cares! What's the big deal, anyways? You can't expect me to wait in line for hours just for some dumb ice cream.
Hilda D-dumb ice cream? Dumb ice cream?!
Casteliacones are famous! They always sell out immediately, even in Castelia City, where they're originally from!
Waiting in line for hours to get your hands on one is part of what makes it so delicious! You really don't get it at all, do you?!
Masked Woman Sheesh! Somebody woke up on the wrong side of bed this morning...
Roxanne Regardless, I won't tolerate rule-breaking! Now march yourself right to the back of the line.


  • Plan vs. Action
Name Text
Masked Woman Ugh! Fine then! I'll go to the back of the dumb line. Happy?!
(Team Break leaves)
Roxanne The two of you are quite strong, aren't you... I'm impressed!
Although...your battle style is a bit on the reckless side.
Hilda What?! I wouldn't call it reckless. How will you know if something's gonna work or not if you don't jump in there and give it a try?
Traveling around the Unova region taught me to take the initiative.
If you stop and think for too long, sometimes you end up missing your chance.
What I'm trying to say is that it's good to take action! You can always reflect on things later.
That's how I intend to raise my Tepig—from now until she evolves into a fiery Emboar!
Roxanne Interesting... I guess I've never really thought of it that way.
Hilda What's your stance, <player>?
I prefer to take action!: I thought you'd say that! I've always felt like we were pretty similar in that regard!
Roxanne I prefer to think first, act later!: I knew you'd say that! Great minds think alike, <player>.
??? Pardon me...
(A Pokémon Ranger appears)
Pokémon Ranger If you're not busy at the moment, do you want to have a Pokémon battle?
I was watching you battle earlier, and now I'm itching to fight!
Roxanne Oh, really? Well, maybe another battle will help Hilda see sense when it comes to the importance of good planning.
Hilda Or it'll help Roxanne realize that taking action is more important than planning everything out!
You're on!


  • Thorton's Proposal
Name Text
Hilda That was awesome, <player>! Another win for us!
Roxanne My thorough planning and calm, cool analysis seem to have done the trick.
Hilda And I knocked down the competition with brute strength!
Roxanne When it comes to battle style, we really are complete opposites, aren't we...
But we managed to win despite that. I don't understand—
Attention all customers currently in line for a Casteliacone!
Thank you for waiting, but we've just sold our last cone for the day! We are now sold out!
Hilda What?! H-how could they sell out so soon?!
Roxanne But we've waited all this time! I can't believe we missed out.
Hilda Shoot! I was really looking forward to having a Casteliacone today.
??? Bzweeeeep!
Roxanne Um, can I help you with something?
(Thorton appears)
Thorton Oh, don't mind me.
I just thought I'd take this opportunity to perform an analysis on your Pokémon. Your battle earlier has me quite intrigued.
Hilda Huh?! Analysis? You didn't even ask us first!
Roxanne Hey, look! He's got four Casteliacones!
Hilda WHAT?!
Thorton Oh, these? I bought them for an experiment. I plan to feed them to Pokémon and observe their responses.
Why, do you want them? I guess I could let them go if you agree to battle me instead.
Hilda Are you serious?!
Thorton Collecting data from your Pokémon is worth more to me than a few ice cream cones.
This will be fun. I look forward to analyzing all of the data later.


  • Synergy beyond Analysis?!
Name Text
Thorton Whoa! Whoa! You're even more impressive than I thought!
Roxanne We did it! That was some excellent teamwork!
Hilda It's like we were totally in sync! We make such an awesome team!
The question is how, though, right? Our battle styles are still polar opposites.
Thorton Hmm, this can't be right... My data-interpreting machine was just reading at 78% a moment ago.
Oh, don't mind me! Just mumbling to myself... You can just ignore that number.
It seems my data analysis was insufficient to keep up with the movements and commands of you three and your Pokémon.
A sub-optimal performance indeed... I stand defeated.
Hilda Wait, are you saying we were so in sync that we broke your machine? How awesome is that!
Roxanne Our styles may be totally different, but when we were battling together, it felt like something just clicked.
Thorton I'd have to collect a lot more data to be sure. I think there's something else at work here...something that can't be expressed in numbers.
Ah, that reminds me. Four Casteliacones in exchange for a battle, as promised.
Hilda Woo-hoo! Finally!
Roxanne Thank you, Thorton!
Wait... Oh no!
Hilda NOOO! They're totally melted!
Thorton Oh. Well, that's unfortunate. Though that is to be expected with ice cream.
Roxanne I can't believe this... After all that buildup, I don't even get to taste one?
Wait—pause! Melted or not, the ingredients are all still there. Melting shouldn't change the flavor, right?!
Hilda I...guess so? Maybe? Why don't we just come back again tomorrow and wait in line for a good, not-melted one?
We'll have plenty of time to chat while we wait. Maybe we can get to know each other a little better!
Roxanne That's not a bad idea. Like you said before, waiting in line is part of what makes Casteliacones delicious, right?
I'm sure they'll taste even more amazing after spending all that time with you and <player>!

In other languages

Language Title
  Japanese 黒白の情熱ガール
Mandarin Chinese 黑白世界的熱情少女
  French La fille en noir et blanc !
  German Das Mädchen in Schwarzweiß
  Italian La ragazza in bianco e nero
  Korean 흑백의 정열소녀
  Spanish La chica de negro y blanco

See also



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Palentine's events: Baking BuddiesSweet ShenanigansChef's Heartful DeliveryVictor's Cooking Class!
Spring events: Pasio Eggsplorers
Summer events: Summer SuperstarsBeachside RivalrySummer Nights & Wishing StarsTwin Stars Far Apart
Fall events: Fight or FrightMidnight SpookfestOtherworldly EncounterThe Haunted Museum
Holiday events: Rosa's PartyA Special PresentDeck the HallsWinter WishesShine a Gentle LightFocus on the Shining Shot!
2019 debut: Reach for the TopThe Girl in Black and WhiteThe Importance of EleganceTwo Champions
2020 debut: The Strongest There IsShining StarTeam Skull Crash CourseThe Star of the ContestSerena's Dessert PartyFamily TiesThe Eccentric ElectricianDazzling Dizzying Battle StageThe Ideal Formula
2021 debut: Champion TimeShining Heart of DragonsTrials on the IsleMasters of Land and SeaAll Aboard the Victory TrainHearts UnitedThe Light Devourer
2022 debut: Pasio FriendiversaryVerdant GuardianA Golden FutureRevel in RivalryThreads of StrengthMelancholy Wally
2023 debut: Galar's Poké Ball EnthusiastTravelers from a Distant PastChase the Northern WindWe Should Battle!Tower Tycoon and Hall MatronTogether in an Unknown LandWho's the Best Singer?Veevee on Pasio!Let's Go in Search of Wonder
2024 debut: The Electrifying InfluencerSub-zero—My Past, My FutureMechanized—Love and Solitude


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