Neo Champions: Difference between revisions

'''Neo Champions''' (Japanese: '''ネオ・チャンピオン''' ''Neo Champions'') is a type of [[story event]] in {{g|Masters EX}}. These events revolve around the Neo Champion Stadium, a recurring in-universe event that allows Trainers on [[Pasio]] to earn the title of {{pkmn|Champion|Neo Champion}}. These events focus on two or three characters from a certain region  and their journeys to becoming Neo Champions. So far, every tournament to date has featured only [[player character]]s and [[rival]]s.

[[File:Masters Calem Serena Champion artwork.png|thumb|300px|Splash screen artwork]]

This event ran from November 30 to December 19, 2022. It was focused on {{mas|Serena}} and {{mas|Calem}}. The "Serena Master Fair Scout" gave players an increased chance of recruiting Serena (Champion) and {{p|Greninja}} during the duration of the event, and the "Calem Master Fair Scout" gave an increased chance of recruiting Calem (Champion) and Greninja starting December 2, 2022.

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[[File:Masters EX Neo Champions of Galar Artwork.png|thumb|300px|Splash screen artwork]]

This event ran from February 28 to March 25, 2023. It was focused on {{mas|Marnie}}, {{mas|Hop}}, and {{mas|Bede}}. The "Marnie Master Fair Scout" gave players an increased chance of recruiting Marnie (Champion) and {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Moltres}} from the beginning of the event through April 9, 2023, the "Hop Master Fair Scout" gave an increased chance of recruiting Hop (Champion) and Galarian {{p|Zapdos}} starting March 2, 2023, and the "Bede Master Fair Scout" gave an increased chance of recruiting Bede (Champion) and Galarian {{p|Articuno}} starting March 4, 2022.

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[[File:Masters EX Neo Champions of Kanto artwork.png|thumb|300px|Title screen artwork]]

This event ran from August 28 to October 2, 2023. It was focused on {{mas|Red}}, {{mas|Blue}}, and {{mas|Leaf}}. The "Red Master Fair Scout" gave players an increased chance of recruiting Red (Champion) and {{p|Articuno}} from the beginning of the event to October 7, 2023. The "Leaf Master Fair Scout" gave an increased chance of recruiting Leaf (Champion) and {{p|Moltres}} from August 30 to October 7, 2023. The "Blue Master Fair Scout" gave an increased chance of recruiting Blue (Champion) and {{p|Zapdos}} from August 30 to October 7, 2023.

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[[File:Masters Nate Champion Artwork.png|thumb|300px|Title screen artwork]]

This event ran from November 30 to December 31, 2023. It was focused on {{mas|Nate}}. The "Nate Master Fair Scout" gave players an increased chance of recruiting Nate (Champion) and {{p|Haxorus}} from the beginning of the event to January 11, 2024.

Additionally, the music and artwork on the title screen were different than usual. The title screen artwork depicted Nate (Champion) and Haxorus, and the background music was [[File:Masters Song Key.png|30px|link=Jukebox (Masters)]]Battle! (Unova Neo Champion) (Pokémon Masters EX Version). In addition, a special voice-over line of Nate saying "Pokémon Masters EX" would play as soon as the game's logo appeared on the title screen.

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[[File:Masters Nate Rosa Champion Artwork.png|thumb|300px|Title screen artwork]]

This event ran from December 25, 2023 to January 14, 2024. It was focused on {{mas|Rosa}}. The "Rosa Master Fair Scout" gave players an increased chance of recruiting Rosa (Champion) and {{p|Meloetta}} from the beginning of the event to January 29, 2024.

Additionally, the music and artwork on the title screen were different than usual. The title screen artwork depicted Nate (Champion) and Haxorus and Rosa (Champion) and Meloetta, and the background music was [[File:Masters Song Key.png|30px|link=Jukebox (Masters)]]Battle! (Unova Neo Champion) (Pokémon Masters EX Version). In addition, a special voice-over line of Nate or Rosa saying "Pokémon Masters EX" would play as soon as the game's logo appeared on the title screen. However, when players updated to version 2.40.0 (released on December 26, 2023), the music and artwork returned to normal, though Nate or Rosa's special voice-over line still played until January 12, 2024.

While {{mas|Nate}} is competing in the Neo Champion Stadium, {{mas|Rosa}}'s {{p|Meloetta}} is practicing its singing in a cave with Rosa and {{mas|Hugh}} watching. Hugh and Rosa think it's ready to sing in front of a crowd, but Meloetta isn't feeling confident enough yet. Rosa wants to help Meloetta feel more confident, but Hugh recommends that they take it easy for the rest of the day so they don't push themselves too hard and get sick. The pair head back to town, where they learn that Nate has just been announced as Pasio's latest Neo Champion. After the announcement, {{mas|Colress}} and {{mas|Iris}} comment that the power to touch the hearts of others can be expressed in many ways, not just through Pokémon battles. So, Iris announces that they'll be holding a second part of this Neo Champion Stadium. Lear is annoyed that Iris and Colress did this without consulting him, but he allows them to go through with it. Iris explains that like in the first part, [[sync pair]]s will need to be nominated in order to participate, but this time they'll be judged on a performance that they give instead of their battling skills.

That evening, Iris announces Rosa as the winner of the Neo Champion Stadium and invites her to come out, wearing her Champion outfit. Rosa says that her voice is feeling better because she got to rest for a bit, and then Nate comes out, also wearing his Champion outfit. Rosa congratulates him on becoming Neo Champion, as she never got to congratulate him after he first earned the title. Nate is happy to hear that, and he congratulates her on becoming Neo Champion, too. The crowd cheers as the two new Neo Champions smile at each other.

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