Victory Road (Masters)

Victory Road (Japanese: チャンピオンロード Champion Road) is an area in Pokémon Masters EX that serves as a guide for challenging Hard mode in the Champion Stadium. The player, accompanied by Rosa and Lillie, advances through story areas where various Champions teach them about basic and advanced battle mechanics. Each lesson also includes a battle using a set team, where the player must demonstrate their understanding of the mechanics in order to win.

Commemorative artwork by Rokoh Hashibi

Players receive various rewards for completing Victory Road, including Gems, 5★ Scout Tickets, and items for training sync pairs. Completing all battles rewards the player with a One-Time-Only 5★-Select Scout Ticket, which can be used in the One-Time-Only 5★-Select Ticket Scout. This scout lets players recruit 11 sync pairs and then choose to team up with either Sygna Suit Red & Charizard, Sygna Suit Leaf & Venusaur, or Sygna Suit Blue & Blastoise.

Victory Road was introduced on February 24, 2022. It can be played after completing Kanto Challenge: Normal in the Champion Stadium.

Plot

Area info

Area name Unlock condition Completion rewards
Masters Area Info.pngThe Road to Hard Mode Available from start Masters Gem.pngGems ×100
Masters Area Info.pngRoles and Tactics: Part 1
Masters Area Info.pngRoles and Tactics: Part 1 Complete The Road to Hard Mode Masters Gem.pngGems ×100
Masters Area Info.pngChallenge N
Masters Area Info.pngRoles and Tactics: Part 2 Complete Challenge N Masters Gem.pngGems ×100
Masters Area Info.pngSync Buffs: Part 1
Masters Area Info.pngSync Buffs: Part 1 Complete Roles and Tactics: Part 2 Masters Gem.pngGems ×100
Masters Area Info.pngChallenge Lance
Masters Area Info.pngSync Buffs: Part 2 Complete Challenge Lance Masters Gem.pngGems ×100
Masters Area Info.pngAttack and Sp. Atk: Part 1
Masters Area Info.pngAttack and Sp. Atk: Part 1 Complete Sync Buffs: Part 2 Masters Gem.pngGems ×100
Masters Area Info.pngChallenge Steven
Masters Area Info.pngAttack and Sp. Atk: Part 2 Complete Challenge Steven Masters Gem.pngGems ×100
Masters Area Info.pngDefense and Sp. Def: Part 1
Masters Area Info.pngDefense and Sp. Def: Part 1 Complete Attack and Sp. Atk: Part 2 Masters Gem.pngGems ×100
Masters Area Info.pngChallenge Wallace
Masters Area Info.pngDefense and Sp. Def: Part 2 Complete Challenge Wallace Masters Gem.pngGems ×100
Masters Area Info.pngCritical Hits: Part 1
Masters Area Info.pngCritical Hits: Part 1 Complete Defense and Sp. Def: Part 2 Masters Gem.pngGems ×100
Masters Area Info.pngCritical Hits: Part 2
Masters Area Info.pngCritical Hits: Part 2 Complete Critical Hits: Part 1 Masters Gem.pngGems ×100
Masters Area Info.pngChallenge Leon
Masters Area Info.pngCritical Hits: Part 3 Complete Challenge Leon Masters Gem.pngGems ×100
Masters Area Info.pngPassive Skills: Part 1
Masters Area Info.pngPassive Skills: Part 1 Complete Critical Hits: Part 3 Masters Gem.pngGems ×100
Masters Area Info.pngChallenge Cynthia
Masters Area Info.pngPassive Skills: Part 2 Complete Challenge Cynthia Masters Gem.pngGems ×100
Masters Lucky Scroll.pngLucky Scroll ×50
Masters 3 Star Lucky Cookie Pack.png3★ Lucky Cookie Pack ×5
Masters Area Info.pngThe Ultimate Graduation Test: Part 1
Masters Area Info.pngThe Ultimate Graduation Test: Part 1 Complete Passive Skills: Part 2 Masters Gem.pngGems ×100
Masters Area Info.pngChallenge Sygna Suit Red
Masters Area Info.pngThe Ultimate Graduation Test: Part 2 Complete Challenge Sygna Suit Red Masters Gem.pngGems ×100
Masters One-Time-Only 5-Star-Select Scout Ticket.pngOne-Time-Only 5★-Select Scout Ticket
Masters Song Key.pngSong Key No. 01006
Masters Area Info.pngYou Did It!
Masters Area Info.pngYou Did It! Complete The Ultimate Graduation Test: Part 2 Masters Gem.pngGems ×300
Masters Tome Set Vol 1.pngTome Set, Vol. 1 ×200
Masters Area Info.pngSync Grids Are the Key
Masters Area Info.pngSync Grids Are the Key Complete You Did It! Masters Gem.pngGems ×1000
Masters Co-op Sync Orb.pngCo-op Sync Orb ×7,500
Masters Song Key.pngSong Key No. 00028

Battles

Name Team Trainers Pokémon First-time Rewards
Left Middle Right
Challenge N Set VSN Masters.png
N
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Scolipede
Weakness: FlyingIC Masters.png
Masters Gem.pngGems ×300
Masters 5 Star Scout Ticket.png5★ Scout Ticket ×5
Masters 4 Star Level-Up Manual.png4★ Level-Up Manual ×100
Masters 3 Star Level-Up Manual.png3★ Level-Up Manual ×300
Masters 3-Pack Great Drink Set.png3-Pack Great Drink Set ×900
Masters 3-Pack Ultra Drink Set.png3-Pack Ultra Drink Set ×460
Masters Gym Leader Notes.pngGym Leader Notes ×30
Masters Area Info.pngRoles and Tactics: Part 2
Challenge Lance Set VSDiantha Masters.png
Diantha
VSLance Masters.png
Lance
VSIris Champion Masters.png
Iris
(Alt.)
Masters0699.png
Aurorus
Weakness: GrassIC Masters.png
Masters0160.png
Feraligatr
Weakness: GrassIC Masters.png
Masters0131.png
Lapras
Weakness: GrassIC Masters.png
Masters Gem.pngGems ×300
Masters 5 Star Scout Ticket.png5★ Scout Ticket ×5
Masters 4 Star Level-Up Manual.png4★ Level-Up Manual ×100
Masters 3 Star Level-Up Manual.png3★ Level-Up Manual ×300
Masters 3-Pack Ultra Drink Set.png3-Pack Ultra Drink Set ×1500
Masters 3-Pack Drink + Set.png3-Pack Drink + Set ×800
Masters Gym Leader Notes.pngGym Leader Notes ×70
Masters Elite Four Notes.pngElite Four Notes ×20
Masters Area Info.pngSync Buffs: Part 2
Challenge Steven Set VSSteven Masters.png
Steven
Masters0142.png
Aerodactyl
Weakness: ElectricIC Masters.png
Masters Gem.pngGems ×300
Masters 5 Star Scout Ticket.png5★ Scout Ticket ×5
Masters 4 Star Level-Up Manual.png4★ Level-Up Manual ×100
Masters 3 Star Level-Up Manual.png3★ Level-Up Manual ×300
Masters 3-Pack Drink + Set.png3-Pack Drink + Set ×1200
Masters 3-Pack Great Drink + Set.png3-Pack Great Drink + Set ×600
Masters Elite Four Notes.pngElite Four Notes ×50
Masters Area Info.pngAttack and Sp. Atk: Part 2
Challenge Wallace Set VSWallace Masters.png
Wallace
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Milotic
Weakness: GrassIC Masters.png
Masters Gem.pngGems ×300
Masters 5 Star Scout Ticket.png5★ Scout Ticket ×5
Masters 4 Star Level-Up Manual.png4★ Level-Up Manual ×100
Masters 3 Star Level-Up Manual.png3★ Level-Up Manual ×300
Masters 3-Pack Great Drink + Set.png3-Pack Great Drink + Set ×1600
Masters 3-Pack Ultra Drink + Set.png3-Pack Ultra Drink + Set ×800
Masters Area Info.pngDefense and Sp. Def: Part 2
Critical Hits: Part 1 Set VSLeon Masters.png
Leon
Masters0537.png
Seismitoad
Weakness: GrassIC Masters.png
Masters Gem.pngGems ×100
Masters Area Info.pngCritical Hits: Part 2
Challenge Leon Set Masters Gem.pngGems ×300
Masters 5 Star Scout Ticket.png5★ Scout Ticket ×5
Masters 4 Star Level-Up Manual.png4★ Level-Up Manual ×100
Masters 3 Star Level-Up Manual.png3★ Level-Up Manual ×300
Masters 3-Pack Ultra Drink + Set.png3-Pack Ultra Drink + Set ×1600
Masters 3-Pack Drink ++ Set.png3-Pack Drink ++ Set ×800
Masters Area Info.pngCritical Hits: Part 3
Challenge Cynthia Set VSCynthia Masters.png
Cynthia
Masters0448.png
Lucario
Weakness: GroundIC Masters.png
Masters Gem.pngGems ×300
Masters 5 Star Scout Ticket.png5★ Scout Ticket ×5
Masters Area Info.pngPassive Skills: Part 2
Challenge Sygna Suit Red Set VSLeaf Sygna Masters.png
Leaf
Sygna Suit
VSRed Sygna Masters.png
Red
Sygna Suit
VSBlue Sygna Masters.png
Blue
Sygna Suit
Masters0003.png
Venusaur
Weakness: PsychicIC Masters.png
Masters0006.png
Charizard
Weakness: RockIC Masters.png
Masters0009.png
Blastoise
Weakness: ElectricIC Masters.png
Masters Gem.pngGems ×300
Masters Area Info.pngThe Ultimate Graduation Test: Part 2

Set teams

Music

Situation Song key Song name Arrangement
In menu Masters Song Key.pngNo. 00028 Pasio Victory Road Unknown
The Road to Hard Mode
From start
Masters Song Key.pngNo. 00007 Fun with Friends Unknown
The Road to Hard Mode
After Blue and the Indigo Elite Four appear
Sync Grids Are the Key
After Blue starts talking to the player
Masters Song Key.pngNo. 01021 Trainers' Eyes Meet (Blue)
(Pokémon Masters EX Version)
Unknown
Roles and Tactics: Part 1
From start
Roles and Tactics: Part 2
From start
Sync Buffs: Part 1
From start
Sync Buffs: Part 2
From start
Attack and Sp. Atk: Part 1
From start
Attack and Sp. Atk: Part 2
From start
The Ultimate Graduation Test: Part 1
From start
Sync Grids Are the Key
From start
Masters Song Key.pngNo. 00010 Wild Wanderings Unknown
Roles and Tactics: Part 1
After N notices the player
During battle
(Challenge N)
Masters Song Key.pngNo. 05002 Battle! (N)
(Pokémon Masters EX Version)
Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
Sync Buffs: Part 1
After Iris, Diantha, and Lance notice the player
During battle
(Challenge Lance)
Masters Song Key.pngNo. 01004 Battle! (Lance)
(Pokémon Masters EX Version)
Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
Roles and Tactics: Part 1
After Steven notices the player
During battle
(Challenge Steven)
Masters Song Key.pngNo. 03001 Battle! (Steven)
(Pokémon Masters EX Version)
Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
Defense and Sp. Def: Part 1
From start
Defense and Sp. Def: Part 2
From start
Critical Hits: Part 1
From start
Critical Hits: Part 2
From start
Critical Hits: Part 3
From start
Passive Skills: Part 1
From start
Passive Skills: Part 2
From start
Masters Song Key.pngNo. 00009 Island Mysteries Unknown
Defense and Sp. Def: Part 1
After Wallace notices the player
During battle
(Challenge Wallace)
Masters Song Key.pngNo. 03005 Battle! (Wallace)
(Pokémon Masters EX Version)
Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
Critical Hits: Part 1
After Leon notices the player
During battle
(Challenge Leon)
Masters Song Key.pngNo. 08003 Battle! (Leon)
(Pokémon Masters EX Version)
Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
Passive Skills: Part 1
After Cynthia notices the player
During battle
(Challenge Cynthia)
Masters Song Key.pngNo. 04001 Battle! (Cynthia)
(Pokémon Masters EX Version)
Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
The Ultimate Graduation Test: Part 1
After Red, Blue, and Leaf notice the player
Masters Song Key.pngNo. 01001 Battle! (Red)
(Pokémon Masters EX Version)
Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
During battle
(Challenge Sygna Suit Red)
Masters Song Key.pngNo. 01006 Battle! (Red, Blue, and Leaf)
(Pokémon Masters EX Version)
Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
The Ultimate Graduation Test: Part 2
After Blue tells the player they passed
Masters Song Key.pngNo. 00012 Let Your Spirit Soar! Unknown
You Did It!
From start
Masters Song Key.pngNo. 01012 Welcome to the Hall of Fame Unknown
Song names without a song key listed are unofficial, as they have not been added to the Jukebox.

Script

  • The Road to Hard Mode
Name Text
(City; the player, Lillie, and Rosa are talking)
<player> and his/her team beat the Champion Stadium and got into the Hall of Fame.
Rosa We did it, <player>!
Lillie When we give it our all, we can battle on par with members of the Elite Four—and even Champions!
??? It's still too early to celebrate!
(Blue, Lorelei, Agatha, Bruno, and Lance appear)
Blue The real challenge starts with Hard mode!
Rosa Blue! And the Indigo Elite Four!
Lillie But what do you mean by Hard mode?
Bruno Exactly what you think!
In the Champion Stadium, Normal mode is just a gateway to even tougher challenges!
Lorelei More and more sync pairs have been coming to challenge us here at the Champion Stadium.
Lance The stronger our challengers, the more experience we gain from battling them!
We learn from this experience, and we use it to fine-tune our skills even further!
Agatha That's how we're able to make things even more challenging for you in Hard mode! We're not fond of losing, either, you know!
Rosa I... I see.
Lillie We only barely beat them on Normal mode... Will we even stand a chance?
Blue Yeah, it'll be tough unless you really understand the ins and outs of Pasio's three-on-three battles!
But y'know what? Pasio's also got the perfect training ground for super champions...
Victory Road!
Lillie What?!
Blue There, you can really get a good understanding of how battles work... So maybe you should give it a shot!
I'm looking forward to another match with you all once you've upped your game even more!
(Blue and the others leave)
Rosa All right, <player>! Since we've made it this far, why don't we make beating Champion Stadium's Hard mode our next goal?
Lillie Yeah! Let's head over to Victory Road and start training more!
(Lillie and Rosa cheer)


  • Roles and Tactics: Part 1
Name Text
(Mountain; N is looking around, then notices the player's group)
N Hi. Are you all here to train, too?
Rosa Yup! We just beat the Champion Stadium for the first time!
N I see. If you want a few pointers, I'd be happy to share what I've learned. How about we train together?
Lillie Sure! That'd be great!
N It might be easier to understand three-on-three battles with rental Pokémon.
They're the right fit for this training, and they're happy to help out!
(N sends out a Scolipede)
N *chuckle* What a lively friend.
I can teach you about sync pair roles and tactics—and by "tactics" I mean the order in which your opponent will target sync pairs on your team.
First, roles describe what a sync pair does. Let me break them down for you.
Strike sync pairs are great at attacking, but they also take a lot of damage when they're hit.
Support sync pairs are great at strengthening allies and restoring HP. They're able to take hits, but they're not so great at attacking.
There's also tech sync pairs. They can do all sorts of things, from inflicting status conditions to changing the weather.
The best way to optimize these roles is to keep them in mind when selecting your tactics—the order in which your sync pairs will get attacked!
For example, even if you have a sync pair with a powerful attack, they won't be able to use it as much if they're the first on your team to get KO'd.
Rosa Ohhh, I get it! So it's probably best to have a support sync pair get targeted first, because they're better suited for taking hits!
N Correct. Why don't we put it into practice and learn a bit about strike and support sync pairs in a battle?
As you're putting your team together, try thinking about a strategy for who gets targeted in what order!


  • Roles and Tactics: Part 2
Name Text
N Great. You've done well to consider roles and tactics in battle. Why don't you go on ahead? You might learn even more!
Rosa Thanks, N! You sure taught us a lot!
Lillie Thank you, too, Scolipede!
Let's keep going, shall we?


  • Sync Buffs: Part 1
Name Text
(Further up the mountain; Lance, Diantha, and Iris are talking, but Iris notices the player's group and waves)
Iris Heeeey! Over here!
Lance We were waiting for you! We can teach you about the importance of using sync moves.
Rosa Oh, I know all about that! Sync moves are a lot more powerful than regular moves!
Diantha It's not just that they're powerful.
Iris Yeah! Right after you use a sync move, you get this cool thing called a sync buff!
Lillie A sync buff?
Diantha That's right! Every time you use a sync move, your team's attacks will become more powerful! That's what a sync buff is!
Lance The more sync buffs you get, the stronger your team will be!
Diantha But remember, your opponents get sync buffs when they use their sync moves, too.
That's why it's important to use a lot of moves as quickly as you can to reduce your sync move countdown.
Lillie But using moves depletes your move gauge, so you have to get creative about how to battle without running out of move gauge slots!
Iris Yep! Trainer moves don't use up any slots, and they still count toward your sync move countdown!
Rosa Oh, really? Then maybe it's a good idea to use a lot of Trainer moves!
Lance OK! Let's test that out in battle!


  • Sync Buffs: Part 2
Name Text
Lance Great! You had your entire team use a lot of moves quickly so you could use your sync move!
Diantha See how much of an advantage you get if you build up your sync buffs faster than your opponent?
Lillie Yes! Thank you so much, everyone!
Iris You've totally got this! I'm rooting for you!


  • Attack and Sp. Atk: Part 1
Name Text
(Further up the mountain, near a waterfall; Steven notices the player's group and waves)
Steven Hey there! I bet you're here to learn something new!
Lillie Yup! We're training to become super champions!
Steven Sounds great! Well then, I suppose I could give you a tip or two...
You know about moves that can strengthen a Pokémon's stats, right?
There's a lot to choose from, but ones that can raise your Pokémon's Attack or Sp. Atk are important, as they help you deal more damage!
One thing to watch out for is how moves are categorized. That determines which stat you should focus on raising!
The Attack stat strengthens physical attack moves, while Sp. Atk strengthens special attack moves.
You can tell which category a move falls under by the icon shown next to it.
Before you head out to battle, it's always a good idea to check which categories your team's moves fall under!
Rosa Got it!
Steven OK, let's jump right into some practice! Think you can rack up some damage even with a rental Pokémon?


  • Attack and Sp. Atk: Part 2
Name Text
Steven Awesome! You've got it down pat!
By focusing on raising either Attack or Sp. Atk, you can find efficient ways to deal more damage with your attack moves!
I think I saw Wallace up ahead. I bet he'd have a few pointers for you as well!
Lillie Thank you so much, Steven!


  • Defense and Sp. Def: Part 1
Name Text
(Cave; Wallace notices the player's group)
Wallace I see you've come for some training! How marvelous to see Trainers working so hard to be their best selves!
Perhaps I can be of some help. You've already spoken with Steven, right?
Rosa Yup! He taught us all about Attack and Sp. Atk!
Wallace Great. Then I can teach you a few things about Defense and Sp. Def.
These two stats determine how much damage is reduced when your Pokémon is hit by an opponent's attack move, much like a shield.
And just like with Attack and Sp. Atk, the amount of damage a move deals can change depending on which category the move falls under.
Defense reduces damage from physical attack moves, while Sp. Def reduces damage from special attack moves.
If you're struggling with a tough opponent, it may be because you need to raise the stat that's strong against the category of the moves they're using.
There are also certain moves that can raise your allies' Defense and Sp. Def!
In fact, lots of support sync pairs can use Trainer moves that do just that!
Lillie Moves that can protect your allies? How lovely!
Wallace OK, time to give it a go. Try to defend yourself against my attacks!


  • Defense and Sp. Def: Part 2
Name Text
Wallace How wonderful! And elegant—infuriatingly so!
You can better protect your team by knowing which stat to raise—Defense or Sp. Def!
I wish you the best on your journey to become super champions!
Rosa Thanks a bunch, Wallace!


  • Critical Hits: Part 1
Name Text
(Deeper in the cave; Leon notices the player's group and waves)
Leon Hey, <player>! I was waiting for you lot to show up!
Rosa Are you training here, too, Leon?
Leon Actually, I was going to ask Blue and his team for a battle...
But I heard all about what you're doing, and I decided to help you out instead!
After all, my dream is for everyone to get stronger together!
First, let's have ourselves a battle!
(Rosa and Lillie are shocked, but Lillie recovers and looks determined)
Leon I'll figure out what I can teach you from how you battle!
(Leon and the player battle; after the player attacks him three times, he interrupts the battle)
Leon That's all for now! You won't be beating me with attacks like that!
(The battle ends; Leon looks determined, and Seismitoad cries out)
Rosa Aw... No way!
Lillie <player>'s attacks weren't dealing much damage...


  • Critical Hits: Part 2
Name Text
Leon I see! I know exactly what I can teach you, then!
I'll explain how to use critical hits!
Lillie What're those?
Leon When you land a critical hit, it increases the amount of damage you deal to your opponent.
But that's not all! Even if your opponent tries to raise their Defense or Sp. Def, it won't affect your critical-hit damage!
Critical hits also ignore other field effects that reduce physical or special damage!
In other words, you can use a critical hit to deal significant damage despite almost anything your opponent does to strengthen their defenses!
Lillie But how do we even land a critical hit to begin with?
Leon Essentially, what you can do is use a Trainer move that raises your critical-hit rate!
You can only raise your critical-hit rate by up to three ranks, but that should be plenty!
If you're able to do that, most of your attacks will be critical hits!
Why don't you take this? It's a Trainer move that can raise your critical-hit rate!
<player> learned Dire Hit +!
Leon In this next battle, try focusing on landing critical hits!


  • Critical Hits: Part 3
Name Text
Leon Yes, those were some excellent attacks!
Use this in Hard mode in the Champion Stadium, and your attacks will really pack a punch!
Er...but don't forget—your opponents can also use critical hits against you, too!
If your opponent tries to land critical hits on you, you can try recovering HP before they come at you with a big attack!
Rosa I see... So we need to keep an eye on our opponent's critical-hit rate, too!
Lillie Thank you, Leon!


  • Passive Skills: Part 1
Name Text
(Deeper in the cave; Cynthia notices the player's group and waves)
Cynthia Oh! Hi there! Are you here for training, too?
Rosa We sure are! We're learning a lot from all the experienced Trainers here!
Cynthia I can tell just by the looks on your faces that you've learned quite a bit.
How's your knowledge of passive skills?
Lillie Um... I'm not so confident when it comes to those.
Cynthia Passive skills are skills that automatically activate when certain conditions are met during battle. They have all sorts of effects!
It's probably easiest to understand the passive skills that activate when you either attack or are attacked by an opponent.
Lillie Now that I think about it...
Sometimes in battle, I see Pokémon undergoing all sorts of changes that aren't always moves or field effects!
Cynthia You might say that passive skills are the biggest traits a sync pair can possess.
Optimize your team with strategies that use passive skills to your advantage!
OK, that should be enough of a lecture for now.
Let's have a battle and put these passive skills to the test!


  • Passive Skills: Part 2
Name Text
Cynthia Great! You pulled that off very well.
There are passive skills that you may already know as a sync pair...
But you can also learn extra passive skills from lucky skills!
Here. I have an item you can use to learn a lucky skill.
Lillie Thanks!
Rosa Oh, I know about these! When you break open these lucky cookies, you'll find a random skill inside that you can learn!
Cynthia Best of luck. I know you can do it!


  • The Ultimate Graduation Test: Part 1
Name Text
(Back on the mountain path; Red, Blue, and Leaf, wearing their sygna suits, notice the player)
Blue Yo! You finally made it!
Rosa Blue?!
Lillie Red and Leaf are here, too! But why?
Blue Heh. We're gonna see how much you've learned here on Victory Road!
Think of it as a graduation test of sorts!
On top of facing challengers, I gotta make sure the younger Trainers are getting better, too.
Man, it sure is a lot of work, being a genius like me!
Leaf Oh, is that so?
Red and I were totally fine coming here by ourselves, but I seem to recall someone just BEGGING us to let him in on this, no?
(Red nods)
Blue A-anyway!
Why don't you show us what you've learned! Give us all you've got!
I'm sure you're already aware, but we're not gonna go easy on ya!
(Blue sends out Blastoise, Leaf sends out Venusaur, and Red sends out Charizard)


  • The Ultimate Graduation Test: Part 2
Name Text
Blue ...Heh.
(Red, Blue, and Leaf smile)
Blue Well done! You pass with flying colors!
Rosa We did it, <player>!
Blue I'm sure you'll do just fine in Hard mode!
Leaf We'll help you out, too, as a little present for completing this training!
Blue Who you choose is up to you!
(Red nods)
Lillie Really? That's amazing!
(Red and the others notice something)
Blue Whoa. Looks like we've got ourselves quite the celebration party!


  • You Did It!
Name Text
(The eight people who helped the player's group train emerge from the cave and stand in a circle)
Lance Congratulations! There's no need for words now. I have nothing left to teach you.
All that's left is to battle to determine who is the strongest of all!
Wallace That was superb work, how you took in everything we taught you!
We ourselves also learned many things from all of you.
The Champion Stadium is where your achievements are put to the test against what others like you have achieved.
Steven Has training here awoken something inside you? I want you to come at me with all that you've learned. My Pokémon and I will respond in turn with all that we know!
Cynthia Together, you and your Pokémon overcame all the challenges you faced, however difficult. The power you learned... I can feel it from you.
As Sinnoh's Pokémon League Champion, I await your challenge!
Iris Know what? I really look forward to having serious battles at the Champion Stadium!
I mean, come on! The Trainers who make it there are Trainers who desire victory with every fiber of their being!
If I battle with people like that, we'll only get stronger, and we'll get to know each other even better, too!
N I'm sure your training here has allowed you to understand your Pokémon and teammates on a deeper level.
I hope we've provided you with a beautiful formula that will lead you to victory.
Diantha Battling against you and your team, all of you brimming with hope for the future...
Honestly, it just fills me up with the energy I need to keep facing each new day! It does!
Leon Yeah! Champions show their strength by drawing out the strength of their greatest challengers, then crushing them to the dirt!
(Leon strikes a Charizard pose)
Leon Got it, <player>? We're gonna have an absolutely champion time in Hard mode!


  • Sync Grids Are the Key
Name Text
(Dusk; the player, Lillie, and Rosa chat with Red, Blue, and Leaf; Lillie, Rosa, Red, and Leaf leave, but Blue stops the player from leaving)
Blue Congrats again, <player>. Actually, there's something I wanted to tell you.
In order to beat the Champion Stadium in Hard mode, there are other things you can try out aside from what we taught you today.
For example, you can check out your sync grid skills!
Unlocking skills on your sync grid can open up all sorts of different battle strategies for you to try!
When you get the chance to expand your sync grid, it's a good idea to check what kinds of skills are on there!
You'll need items called sync orbs to unlock those skills. Here, I'll give you some of mine.
Keep up the good work, rookie champ! Smell ya later!

Trivia

  • All the Trainers battled on Victory Road have served as the player's final Pokémon League opponent in a core series game except Red and Leaf.
  • The dialogue in You Did It! paraphrases each character's dialogue before battling the player for the first time in the core series games in which they are Champion except for Diantha, who instead paraphrases her dialogue before having a rematch with the player.
    • N, who never officially accepts the Champion title, does not paraphrase any dialogue from the core series games.

In other languages

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese チャンピオンロード
Mandarin Chinese 冠軍之路
France Flag.png French Route Victoire
Germany Flag.png German Siegesstraße
Italy Flag.png Italian Via Vittoria
South Korea Flag.png Korean 챔피언로드
Spain Flag.png Spanish Calle Victoria
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