--------------- Spark --------------- Chicago Expert Timed Research 1/3: "Alright, %PLAYERNAME%, listen up. Things are about to pop off! You know how some Trainers are just good, and then some Trainers are, like, REALLY good? We’re about to find out which one you are! There are four challenges in different areas of the city just waiting for you to tackle them. The areas are called City Districts, and the challenges for Trainers are called—get this—Trainer Challenges. Each challenge tests something totally different, so follow your instinct and go after the ones that excite you. You just need to complete two, but you can do more! Let’s see what you’ve got, %PLAYERNAME%! Those challenges are shaking in their boots!" 2/3: "Okay %PLAYERNAME%, I need you to take a breath because we’re about to get to the GOOD part! You brought your whole self to those challenges, and now here we are. One step away from an extra-special challenge! Get out there and show me what you’ve got!" 2.5 (choice of Mewtwo Mega Evolution): "Well hello there, you Pokémon expert you! This proves you’re ready for, drumroll please, Mewtwo and its Mega Evolutions! You heard me right—that overachiever has MULTIPLE Mega Evolutions: Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y. Both are incredibly powerful, and both are absolutely awesome! So tell me, %PLAYERNAME%. Which form are you feeling? Trust those instincts!" 3/3: "NICE choice! I like it! You know, I had a hunch you’d go that way, and I’ve learned to never doubt my hunches. I also have no doubt that you and Mewtwo are going to make a mega-powerful duo. You’ve earned this moment, %PLAYERNAME%. Every challenge, every step, and every decision brought you right here. Now get out there and make it LEGENDARY!" --------------- Chicago Collection District --------------- Complete: "You finished the Collection District challenge! Look at you go! There are SO many different Pokémon out there, and you just went and found them like it was nothing. And it was NOT nothing! Every Pokémon you collect is a new connection—a new buddy who’s part of your journey. You’ve got a gift for this, %PLAYERNAME%. Congrats!" --------------- Chicago Friendship District --------------- Complete: "You finished the Friendship District challenge! Look at you go! Connections are everything as a Trainer. Bonds with the people around you, your Pokémon, and the whole community out there. A Trainer with a big heart is unstoppable. From what I saw today, %PLAYERNAME%, your heart is as big as they come." --------------- Chicago Investigation District --------------- Complete: "You finished the Investigation District challenge, and you nailed it! I’m the kind of person to follow my instinct and act quick, but watching you dig in and figure things out? That was really cool. Don’t ever lose that stellar curiosity, %PLAYERNAME%. Congrats!" --------------- Chicago Scouting District --------------- Complete: "The Scouting District challenge is DONE! Trainers like you make discoveries happen. That energy is everything! You were born for this, %PLAYERNAME%. Congrats!" --------------- Chicago Complete note: the recruitment texts for all 3 team leaders are labeled "extra" in the datamine -- do they only appear if you're not on their team when you complete the research? --------------- 1/2: "%PLAYERNAME%! You completed ALL FOUR Trainer Challenges?! Okay, that is genuinely incredible. But I’m gonna need to put the party on pause—something big just came up. Team GO Rocket Leader Sierra has shown up in the area. She’s here for Mewtwo. And who better to take her down than the expert Trainer right in front of me! Trust those instincts, %PLAYERNAME%. Find Sierra and shut this down. I believe in you!" 2/2: "Seriously, %PLAYERNAME%, thank you. And I’m just gonna put this out there—if your instincts ever lead you to the team that’s made for ’em, Team Instinct would be lucky to have you!" --------------- Chicago Park Research --------------- Intro: "%PLAYERNAME%, you made it! This place is amazing, right?! Every single zone is totally different, so you’ve gotta explore ALL of ’em! And hey, trust your instincts. They’ll let you know when something good’s nearby. Oh, but heads up! Team GO Rocket is here, and they are definitely plotting something. No idea what it is yet, but y’know, just watch yourself. Don’t let ’em slow you down, though. Just have fun, stay alert, and keep exploring!" Act 1: "Hey, %PLAYERNAME%! Buckle up—you are NOT gonna believe this. I’ve been digging into what Team GO Rocket’s been so interested in...and it’s Mewtwo! Wild, right?! Out of all the Pokémon they could mess with! My intuition doesn’t miss—I knew something big was coming, and here it is! A Pokémon that legendary deserves to be protected, not messed with. We need a plan and we need to act, like, yesterday! You in?" Act 2: "Okay, %PLAYERNAME%, no time to waste. Team GO Rocket is making their move, and it’s nothing good. Not gonna lie, their nonsense has me totally charged up. I am ready to GO! I was thinking about confronting them on my own, but then I remembered we’re way stronger together! So here’s my thinking: You trust your gut, I trust mine, and together, there’s no way we can lose. Whaddaya say? Let’s save Mewtwo!" Act 3: "%PLAYERNAME%! You did it! Mewtwo is safe—and I KNOW Team GO Rocket didn’t see THAT coming! But here’s the thing now: Mewtwo wants to battle you, and I think a Mega Evolution is on the horizon. No flying solo on this one. A Pokémon that powerful needs all hands on deck! Round up every Trainer you can find. The more the merrier, and trust me, you aren’t gonna regret the backup. This is a once-in-a-lifetime thing, %PLAYERNAME%. Don’t miss it! GO! GO! GO!" Act 4: "%PLAYERNAME%! You actually defeated a Mega-Evolved Mewtwo! Once again, my gut was totally right. I knew you could pull it off! Honestly, I need a sec. My heart’s still RACING. You’re incredible, %PLAYERNAME%. Seriously, I mean it. Now go celebrate! A win this big deserves an equally huge snack!" ---------------------------------- Blanche --------------- Tokyo Expert Timed Research 1/3: "%PLAYERNAME%. I’m glad you’re here. What lies ahead is not a simple task. It’s an opportunity to demonstrate that you possess the full breadth of skills that a true expert Trainer requires. You will find a series of four challenges located in different areas of the city. Each of these Trainer Challenges is designed to test an essential competency. I have assessed these City Districts and their challenges carefully. You will need to complete at least two. I advise against approaching this carelessly. Each challenge demands focus and intentionality. When you are ready, %PLAYERNAME%, you may begin. I will be watching your progress with great interest." 2/3: "You’ve done what was required, and you’ve done it well. Every challenge you completed was designed to test a specific dimension of what it truly means to be a capable Trainer. You have proven yourself, and now it’s time for the final step. One last challenge remains. I’m convinced you are ready for it." 2.5 (choice of Mewtwo Mega Evolution): "Now that you have proven yourself a true expert, I have information to share about Mewtwo and Mega Evolution. Mewtwo is a Pokémon of extraordinary power, and only a Trainer of your caliber is equipped to handle it. It has two Mega Evolutions: Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y. I will ask you once, and I expect you to consider carefully. Which form do you wish to encounter?" 3/3: "A thoughtful choice. I admit that I had my own hypothesis about which you would select. I can tell you this with confidence: You and Mewtwo are well matched. The potential for something truly extraordinary between a Trainer of your talent and a Pokémon of that power is not insignificant. Go on, %PLAYERNAME%. I am most interested to see what you accomplish together." --------------- Tokyo Collection District --------------- Complete: "The Collection District challenge is complete. To collect is not merely to accumulate. A Trainer who seeks out different Pokémon and strives to understand what makes each one unique shows they are genuinely engaged with the world around them. You approached this challenge with that understanding, %PLAYERNAME%, and it shows. Congratulations." --------------- Tokyo Friendship District --------------- Intro: Complete: "The Friendship District challenge is complete. The data is clear: Trainers who forge meaningful connections—with other people and with their Pokémon—consistently perform at a higher level. Trust and bonds matter. That’s just science. You’ve demonstrated that you understand this, %PLAYERNAME%, and I respect that more than you might expect. Congratulations." --------------- Tokyo Investigation District --------------- Complete: "The Investigation District challenge is complete. Research and inquiry are the foundations upon which all true knowledge of Pokémon is built. You have shown that you seek to understand, not merely observe. That discipline will serve you well, %PLAYERNAME%. Congratulations." --------------- Tokyo Scouting District --------------- Complete: "You have completed the Scouting District challenge. Well done. A Trainer who does not move does not discover. Exploration and travel are how we expand our understanding of the world and the Pokémon in it. You have demonstrated a willingness to venture beyond the familiar, %PLAYERNAME%, and for that I offer my congratulations." --------------- Tokyo Complete --------------- 1/2: "%PLAYERNAME%, you have completed all four Trainer Challenges. The results speak for themselves. Every challenge was built to measure a specific capability. By completing all of them, you have demonstrated exactly the level of precision I need right now. My intelligence has identified Team GO Rocket Leader Cliff operating in this area. His presence is directly tied to their plans to capture Mewtwo. Find Cliff. Stop him. I will be monitoring the situation closely." 2/2: "You have my genuine gratitude, %PLAYERNAME%. I will note, as a matter of record, that should you ever find yourself reconsidering your allegiances…a Trainer of your caliber would find a worthy home in Team Mystic." --------------- Tokyo Park Research Intro: "%PLAYERNAME%, I see you have arrived. Welcome. Know that each zone here exhibits distinct properties, and thus offers excellent potential for data collection. However, there is one matter that requires our attention before we can explore. Team GO Rocket has been sighted within the grounds, and I’m sure you know that’s unlikely to be a coincidence. Proceed carefully, %PLAYERNAME%. I will continue to monitor the situation closely." Act 1: "%PLAYERNAME%, I’ve completed a preliminary analysis of the situation. Team GO Rocket’s activities here are oriented toward a single objective: capturing Mewtwo. In their hands, Pokémon with its capabilities could prove catastrophic. I have been cross-referencing Team GO Rocket’s patterns of behavior to attempt to predict their next move. Will you assist me in uncovering their plan, %PLAYERNAME%?" Act 2: "%PLAYERNAME%. There have been unfavorable developments. Analysis alone will not be enough to resolve the threat posed by Team GO Rocket’s current activities. To that end, while it may require us to grapple with potential unknowns, I’ve identified what I believe to be the most efficient course of action. I’m not accustomed to relying on factors that fall outside the scope of my analysis—yet the situation demands it. Together, we can dismantle their operation. I suggest we waste no time." Act 3: "%PLAYERNAME%, you stopped Team GO Rocket and saved Mewtwo. I did not predict it would Mega Evolve, however. A lone Trainer is ill-suited to the battle to come. There are simply too many significant variables to account for. Seek out others to join you in this challenge. Coordination will be essential for what comes next. You have proven yourself capable, but this is not a moment for hesitation—you’ll need allies." Act 4: "I see that you return successful, %PLAYERNAME%. Defeating a Mega-Evolved Mewtwo is no trivial achievement. I intend to document all that I observed here today, as it will prove invaluable to our research. You’ve done well, %PLAYERNAME%." ---------------------------------- Candela --------------- Copenhagen Expert Timed Research 1/3: "%PLAYERNAME%! Good, you’re here. I’ve got something big lined up, and I need someone who can handle it! This isn’t just any mission. This is your shot to prove you’re the real deal. A bona fide Pokémon expert. The city is divided into four areas, called City Districts, and there are challenges waiting for you in all of ’em. Each Trainer Challenge is designed to test a different skill. You’ll need to complete at least two, so pick the ones that fire you up and go all in! No holding back. I want to see everything you’ve got out there! Show me what you’re made of, %PLAYERNAME%. Let’s GO!" 2/3: "Look at you, %PLAYERNAME%! You’ve really brought the heat! Those challenges weren’t easy, but you took them on anyway and came out stronger for it. That’s exactly the kind of Trainer I knew you were! Now it's time to get ready for the final step. Everything you worked for is waiting—now go get it!" 2.5 (choice of Mewtwo Mega Evolution): "I knew it—an expert through and through! Hard-won and well deserved. But here’s where things get really exciting. Now you're ready for Mewtwo and its Mega Evolutions! That’s right, Mewtwo has two Mega Evolutions: Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y. Each one is powerful in its own right. So tell me, %PLAYERNAME%. Which form are you gonna face? Choose wisely, and choose with confidence!" 3/3: "Ha. Good choice, %PLAYERNAME%. I respect it! That’s exactly the kind of decision-making I’d expect from an expert Trainer. Whatever lies ahead, I have no doubt that you and Mewtwo are going to bring out the best in each other. This is the moment, %PLAYERNAME%. Go show the world what you’re made of. I'll be cheering you on every step of the way!" --------------- Copenhagen Collection District --------------- Complete: "The Collection District challenge is done! There’s something I really admire about a Trainer who seeks out different Pokémon and wants to understand what makes each one special. Every great Trainer I’ve ever met had fire AND curiosity driving them on. Today you showed me you’ve got both, %PLAYERNAME%. Congratulations!" --------------- Copenhagen Friendship District --------------- Complete: "The Friendship District challenge is done! This one means a lot to me. The connections you build—with your Pokémon and with other Trainers—THAT’S real strength. The warmhearted ones always go the furthest, %PLAYERNAME%. Congratulations!" --------------- Copenhagen Investigation District --------------- Complete: "You’ve wrapped the Investigation District challenge, %PLAYERNAME%! Investigation takes patience, and patience is hard when you’re fired up and ready to battle. Every great Trainer needs to understand their Pokémon deeply if they want to bring out their true power. And you’re one of those great Trainers, %PLAYERNAME%. Congratulations!" --------------- Copenhagen Scouting District --------------- Complete: "The Scouting District challenge is complete! It takes real drive to get out there, keep moving, and not quit until you’ve found what you’re looking for. Exploration and discovery are essential, and you just proved you can handle both. Congratulations, and don’t you dare slow down now!" --------------- Copenhagen Complete --------------- 1/2: "All four Trainer Challenges. Every single one. I knew you had it in you! But I need you to stay sharp, because we’ve got a situation on our hands. Team GO Rocket Leader Arlo has been spotted in the area, and I'm not buying that it’s a coincidence. This has to be connected to capturing Mewtwo. You’ve proven that you’re exactly the kind of Trainer who can handle something like this. Don’t hold back. Find Arlo and stop him. I’ve got your back!" 2/2: "Thank you, %PLAYERNAME%. I mean that with everything I’ve got. You’ve proven yourself an unparalleled Trainer. If you ever feel like channeling that fire into Team Valor, we’d welcome you with open arms!" --------------- Copenhagen Park Research Intro: "Hey hey, %PLAYERNAME%! Now we’re really getting started! Every zone out here’s different, so be sure to explore. No hanging around in one spot! One more thing. Team GO Rocket decided to crash the party. Surprise, surprise. I don’t know what they’re planning yet, but whatever it is, we’re not letting it slide. Get moving and see what each zone has to offer. You never know what you might discover out there—just watch out for those troublemakers." Act 1: "Okay %PLAYERNAME%, things just got complicated. We’ve been tracking Team GO Rocket’s moves, and we finally figured out what they’re after. It’s Mewtwo. I’ll be honest with you, that burns me up. Team GO Rocket thinks they can just grab a Pokémon like Mewtwo? No chance. Ponyta and I are ready to crash the party. So tell me, %PLAYERNAME%, are you in? Because I need someone I can count on for this one." Act 2: "Alright, %PLAYERNAME%. No more waiting around. It’s time to move. Team GO Rocket is making their play, and you know I don’t do “standing around.” Could I charge in solo? Yeah, probably. But probably isn’t good enough this time. I’m not too proud to say that this one calls for a team effort. So let’s get moving and take ’em down! Those Team GO Rocket punks don’t stand a chance if we work together." Act 3: "%PLAYERNAME%! You beat Team GO Rocket and freed Mewtwo! And now it’s going to Mega Evolve before taking you on? Oh, I love this. But listen. We’re talking Mega-Evolved Mewtwo here. This is going to be a heck of a challenge, so you’re going to need backup. Don’t even think about going alone. Rally every Trainer you can find and head into battle together. The more, the better. This is the big one. Go give Mewtwo the battle it’s looking for!" Act 4: "Yes! %PLAYERNAME%, that’s what I’m talking about! You just defeated Mega-Evolved Mewtwo. I knew right from the start that you had it in you. Watching that battle reminded me why I love being a Pokémon Trainer. The fire, the focus... I live for it. What you showed out there is exactly what I mean when I talk about real strength. Go rest up—but not for too long. That battle got me all fired up, and now I want a go!"