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{{MastersEventInfobox
|type=ground
|titlecolor=white
|name=Friend-Making Battle
|jname=ともだち作り対決！？
|jtrans=Friend-Making Showdown!?
|image=Masters Friend-Making Battle.png
|size=250px
|caption=Event notification image
|etype=Story event
|first=January 3 to 21, 2025
|rerun=January 5 to 23, 2026
|feat={{sync|Raihan|Sandaconda|New Year's 2025}}<br>{{sync|Poppy|Steelix|New Year's 2025}}
|spbon1={{sync|Raihan|Sandaconda|New Year's 2025}}<br>{{sync|Poppy|Steelix|New Year's 2025}}
|spbon2={{sync|Blossom|Kirlia|Furisode Girl}}<br>{{sync|Clair|Drampa|New Year's 2024}}<br>{{sync|Wallace|Blacephalon|New Year's 2024}}<br>{{sync|Lisia|Rapidash|New Year's 2023}}<br>{{sync|Dawn|Oricorio|New Year's 2023}}<br>{{sync|Volkner|Electivire|New Year's 2022}}<br>{{sync|Sabrina|Chingling|New Year's 2022}}<br>{{sync|Lance|Gyarados|New Year's 2021}}<br>{{sync|Lillie|Ribombee|New Year's 2021}}<hr>''Second run only:<br>{{sync|Lana|Dondozo|New Year's 2026}}''
|skillrbon=[[File:Theme skill icon region.png|20px]] [[Galar]]<br>[[File:Theme skill icon region.png|20px]] [[Paldea]]
}}
'''Friend-Making Battle''' (Japanese: '''ともだち作り対決！？''' ''Friend-Making Showdown!?'') was a [[story event]] in {{g|Masters EX}}. It was focused on the [[sync pair]]s {{sync|Raihan|Sandaconda|New Year's 2025}}, {{sync|Poppy|Steelix|New Year's 2025}}, and {{sync|Blossom|Kirlia|Furisode Girl}}.

Players could team up with Blossom (Furisode Girl) & Kirlia by completing the final story area of the event, ''Breadth and Depth of Friendships''.

During this event, players could earn event points by completing battles. Players received rewards based on the number of points accumulated, including {{mas|Battle Point}}s, 5★ Scout Tickets, a Sprint Move Candy Coin, a 5★ Power-Up, and {{mas|medal}}s. All battles could be challenged an unlimited number of times except Daily Extreme Battle 1, which could only be challenged once per day.

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 one or fewer sync pairs fainting and sync pairs with specific [[theme skill]]s on the team.

==First run==
The event first ran from January 3 to 21, 2025. The "Raihan Seasonal Scout" gave players an increased chance of recruiting Raihan (New Year's 2025) & Sandaconda for the duration of the event, and the "Poppy Seasonal Scout" gave players an increased chance of recruiting Poppy (New Year's 2025) & Steelix starting on January 5, 2025 and lasting until the end of the event.

In this run, event point rewards included sync orbs for Raihan (New Year's 2025) & Sandaconda, sync orbs for Poppy (New Year's 2025) & Steelix, and skill gear. Event mission rewards included 5★ Scout Tickets, a 5★ Power-Up, a Support Move Candy Coin, a Sprint Move Candy Coin, and Gems.

The player could battle using Raihan (New Year's 2025) & Sandaconda or Poppy (New Year's 2025) & Steelix to obtain +0.6× bonus points; {{sync|Blossom|Kirlia|Furisode Girl}}, {{sync|Clair|Drampa|New Year's 2024}}, {{sync|Wallace|Blacephalon|New Year's 2024}}, {{sync|Lisia|Rapidash|New Year's 2023}}, {{sync|Dawn|Oricorio|New Year's 2023}}, {{sync|Volkner|Electivire|New Year's 2022}}, {{sync|Sabrina|Chingling|New Year's 2022}}, {{sync|Lance|Gyarados|New Year's 2021}}, or {{sync|Lillie|Ribombee|New Year's 2021}} to obtain +0.4× bonus points; and any unlisted sync pairs with the [[File:Theme skill icon region.png|20px]] [[Galar]] or [[File:Theme skill icon region.png|20px]] [[Paldea]] [[theme skill]]s to obtain +0.2× bonus points.

==Second run==
The event reran from January 5 to 23, 2026. The "Super Spotlight Seasonal Scout" gave players an increased chance of recruiting Raihan (New Year's 2025) & Sandaconda, Poppy (New Year's 2025) & Steelix, Wallace (New Year's 2024) & Blacephalon, Clair (New Year's 2024) & Drampa, Dawn (New Year's 2023) & Oricorio, Lisia (New Year's 2023) & Rapidash, Volkner (New Year's 2022) & Electivire, Sabrina (New Year's 2022) & Chingling, Lillie (New Year's 2021) & Ribombee, and Lance (New Year's 2021) & Gyarados for the duration of the event.

In this run, the sync orbs were replaced with Yellow Skill Feathers, and the skill gear was replaced with 4★ Power-Ups. Event missions were changed to award only 5★ Scout Tickets, a 5★ Power-Up, and Gems.

The player could battle using Raihan (New Year's 2025) & Sandaconda or Poppy (New Year's 2025) & Steelix to obtain +0.6× bonus points; Blossom (Furisode Girl) & Kirlia, {{sync|Lana|Dondozo|New Year's 2026}}, Clair (New Year's 2024) & Drampa, Wallace (New Year's 2024) & Blacephalon, Lisia (New Year's 2023) & Rapidash, Dawn (New Year's 2023) & Oricorio, Volkner (New Year's 2022) & Electivire, Sabrina (New Year's 2022) & Chingling, Lance (New Year's 2021) & Gyarados, or Lillie (New Year's 2021) & Ribombee to obtain +0.4× bonus points; and any unlisted sync pairs with the [[File:Theme skill icon region.png|20px]] [[Galar]] or [[File:Theme skill icon region.png|20px]] [[Paldea]] [[theme skill]]s to obtain +0.2× bonus points.

==Plot==
{{mas|Raihan}} and {{mas|Poppy}} have just finished a battle when {{mas|Geeta}} and {{mas|Rika}} walk up to them, commenting that Raihan must be strong to defeat Poppy, who they find challenging to battle. Poppy challenges Raihan to a "friend-making battle," a competition to see who can make the most friends.

Poppy and Rika go off on their own, unsure of who to talk to. A voice startles them, saying that someone is super cute. {{mas|Blossom}} walks up to them, and at first, Rika thinks the stranger is talking about her before realizing she meant Poppy. Blossom introduces herself and brings up {{mas|Valerie}}, whom she is apprenticing under in fashion design. She asks Poppy if she would try on a new outfit that she made. Poppy excitedly accepts and asks if they can be friends, which Blossom happily agrees to.

Elsewhere, Raihan wonders what it actually means to make friends. Feeling lost, he decides to take a {{wp|selfie}}. {{mas|Adaman}} notices this and comes over, questioning why people on Pasio take so many pictures of themselves. Raihan explains that your expression during an experience can't be replicated and Adaman comes to the understanding that it helps preserve memories and emotions. Adaman feels like they'll get along and Raihan introduces himself, recognizing that Adaman is from [[Sinnoh]]'s distant past. Adaman is happy that he doesn't have to explain this and time passes as the two continue talking. Adaman comments that he learned some ninja tricks and new recipes from [[Beni|someone]], and Raihan responds that he wants to hear more stories from that person and battle someone from [[Hisui]]. He asks if Adaman wants to be his friend and Adaman emphatically responds that he does. They agree to a battle, and Raihan introduces his {{p|Sandaconda}}, explaining his {{weather|sandstorm}}-based battle strategy. Adaman then asks if they can go to a souvenir shop to get Raihan a new outfit he saw that he thinks would fit him perfectly.

Back with Poppy, Rika and her walk up to {{mas|Jasmine}} and her {{p|Steelix}}. Poppy startles her by commenting on her Steelix's toughness and suddenly asking if she wants to be friends. Jasmine starts to introduce herself as a [[Steel-type]] [[Gym Leader]] before being interrupted by Poppy exclaiming that she also uses Steel-types. Jasmine agrees that Steel-types are great and says she'd love to be friends.

Later, Raihan is now dressed in his [[Raihan_(Masters)#Sandaconda|new outfit]], which has accents resembling Sandaconda. Adaman comments that he knew it would suit him, especially after seeing Sandaconda. The two enthusiastically start a battle. Meanwhile, Poppy is also happy to have a [[Poppy_(Masters)#Steelix|new outfit]] and thanks Blossom. As a sign of friendship, Jasmine decides to entrust Poppy with a Pokémon. Post-battle, Raihan realizes that he's been spending all day with Adaman instead of making more friends. He explains that he's in a competition to make the most friends and Adaman offers to introduce him to some people, but Raihan declines, saying he doesn't want to cheat.

The two groups meet back up the next morning. Poppy introduces her new friends, including the [[shiny]] Steelix that Jasmine gifted her. Raihan briefly comments on the Steelix's different color before Poppy pipes up that Steelix and her outfit are tokens of friendship. Raihan is disappointed but impressed, and admits that Adaman is the only new friend he made. Poppy is declared the winner and Adaman consoles Raihan, who suggests they should take a selfie to commemorate the moment. Poppy feels like Raihan won in a different way by forming a deeper friendship than her; she vows to get closer with her own friends and have more battles with Raihan. Raihan then takes the group selfie.

==Area info==
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{ground color}}; border:3px solid #{{ground color dark}}; text-align:center"
|- style="background-color:#{{ground color light}}"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Area name
! Unlock condition
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Completion rewards
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Masters Area Info.png|40px]]A New Challenge!
| Available from start
| [[File:Masters Gem.png|40px]]Gems ×50<br>[[File:Masters Area Info.png|40px]]Challenge Adaman: Part 1
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Masters Area Info.png|40px]]Just Like a Bunch of Dolls!
| Complete Challenge Adaman: Part 1
| [[File:Masters Gem.png|40px]]Gems ×50<br>[[File:Masters Area Info.png|40px]]Challenge Adaman: Part 2
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Masters Area Info.png|40px]]Snap the Moment!
| Complete Challenge Adaman: Part 2
| [[File:Masters Gem.png|40px]]Gems ×50<br>[[File:Masters Area Info.png|40px]]Challenge Adaman: Part 3
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | [[File:Masters Area Info.png|40px]]Breadth and Depth of Friendships
| Complete Challenge Adaman: Part 3
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{MastersIcon/Table|trainer=Blossom|alt=Furisode Girl|filename=Furisode Girl 3|pokemon=Kirlia|pokemonnum=0281}}<br>[[File:Masters Gem.png|40px]]Gems ×50<br>[[File:Masters Area Info.png|40px]]Challenge Adaman: Part 4<br>[[File:Masters Area Info.png|40px]]Daily Extreme Battle 1<br>[[File:Masters Area Info.png|40px]]Battle Challenge! Round 1
|}

==Battles==
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{ground color}}; border:3px solid #{{ground color dark}}; text-align:center"
|- style="background-color:#{{ground color light}}" 
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" rowspan=2 | Name
! rowspan=2 | Difficulty
! rowspan=2 | Trainer
! colspan=3 | Pokémon
! rowspan=2 | Stamina
! rowspan=2 | First-Time Rewards
! rowspan=2 | Completion Rewards
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" rowspan=2 | Battle Rewards
|- style="background-color:#{{grey color light}}"
! Left
! Middle
! Right
|- style="background:#fff"
| Challenge Adaman: Part 1
| Normal
| rowspan=5 | [[File:VSAdaman Masters.png|80px]]<br>{{mas|Adaman}}
| rowspan=5 | [[File:Masters0409.png|80px]]<br>{{p|Rampardos}}<br><span style=font-size:80%>Weakness: [[File:SteelIC Masters.png|15px]]</span>
| rowspan=5 | [[File:Masters0470.png|80px]]<br>{{p|Leafeon}}<br><span style=font-size:80%>Weakness: [[File:FlyingIC Masters.png|15px]]</span>
| rowspan=5 | [[File:Masters0478.png|80px]]<br>{{p|Froslass}}<br><span style=font-size:80%>Weakness: [[File:SteelIC Masters.png|15px]]</span>
| 10
| [[File:Masters Gem.png|30px]]Gems ×100<br>[[File:Masters Area Info.png|30px]]Just Like a Bunch of Dolls!
| [[File:Masters Coin.png|30px]]200 coins<br>[[File:Masters Event Point.png|30px]]Event Point ×10
| [[File:Masters Event Point.png|30px]]Event Point ×1-2
|- style="background:#fff"
| Challenge Adaman: Part 2
| Hard
| 15
| [[File:Masters Gem.png|30px]]Gems ×100<br>[[File:Masters Area Info.png|30px]]Snap the Moment!
| [[File:Masters Coin.png|30px]]600 coins<br>[[File:Masters Event Point.png|30px]]Event Point ×18
| [[File:Masters Event Point.png|30px]]Event Point ×1-3
|- style="background:#fff"
| Challenge Adaman: Part 3
| Very Hard
| 15
| [[File:Masters Gem.png|30px]]Gems ×100<br>[[File:Masters Area Info.png|30px]]Breadth and Depth of Friendships
| [[File:Masters Coin.png|30px]]600 coins<br>[[File:Masters Event Point.png|30px]]Event Point ×22
| [[File:Masters Event Point.png|30px]]Event Point ×1-3
|- style="background:#fff"
| Challenge Adaman: Part 4
| Super Hard
| 20
| [[File:Masters Gem.png|30px]]Gems ×100
| [[File:Masters Coin.png|30px]]1,500 coins<br>[[File:Masters Event Point.png|30px]]Event Point ×32
| [[File:Masters Event Point.png|30px]]Event Point ×1-4
|- style="background:#fff"
| Daily Extreme Battle 1
| Ultra Hard
| 30
| [[File:Masters Gem.png|30px]]Gems ×100
| [[File:Masters Coin.png|30px]]2,000 coins<br>[[File:Masters Event Point.png|30px]]Event Point ×200
| None
|- style="background:#fff"
| Battle Challenge! Round 1
| Super Hard
| rowspan=2 | [[File:VSFurisode Girl 3 Masters.png|80px]]<br>{{mas|Blossom}}
| rowspan=2 | [[File:Masters0685.png|80px]]<br>{{p|Slurpuff}}<br><span style=font-size:80%>Weakness: [[File:SteelIC Masters.png|15px]]</span>
| rowspan=2 | [[File:Masters0281.png|80px]]<br>{{p|Kirlia}}<br><span style=font-size:80%>Weakness: [[File:SteelIC Masters.png|15px]]</span>
| rowspan=2 | [[File:Masters0210.png|80px]]<br>{{p|Granbull}}<br><span style=font-size:80%>Weakness: [[File:SteelIC Masters.png|15px]]</span>
| —
| [[File:Masters Gem.png|30px]]Gems ×100<br>[[File:Masters Area Info.png|30px]]Battle Challenge! Round 2<br>'''First run:'''<br>[[File:Masters 3 Star Tech Move Candy.png|30px]]3★ Tech Move Candy<br>'''Second run:'''<br>[[File:Masters 3 Star Strike Move Candy.png|30px]]3★ Strike Move Candy
| None
| None
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Battle Challenge! Round 2
| Ultra Hard
| —
| [[File:Masters Gem.png|30px]]Gems ×100<br>'''First run:'''<br>[[File:Masters 4 Star Support Move Candy.png|30px]]4★ Support Move Candy<br>'''Second run:'''<br>[[File:Masters 4 Star Strike Move Candy.png|30px]]4★ Strike Move Candy
| None
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | None
|}

==Event missions==
===January 3 to 21, 2025===
{{MastersMissionTable|format=begin|color=ground|class=roundy mw-collapsible mw-collapsed}}
{{MastersMissionTable|1|completebcnofaint|num=1|5 Star Scout Ticket|5★ Scout Ticket|rew1amt=×2}}
{{MastersMissionTable|2|completebcnofaint|5 Star Power-Up|5★ Power-Up|rew1amt=×1}}
{{MastersMissionTable|3|completebc2theme|theme1=Galar|theme2=Paldea|Support Move Candy Coin|Support Move Candy Coin}}
{{MastersMissionTable|4|completebc2theme|theme1=Ground|theme2=Steel|Sprint Move Candy Coin|Sprint Move Candy Coin}}
{{MastersMissionTable|format=end|color=ground|all|Gem|Gems|200}}

===January 5 to 23, 2026===
{{MastersMissionTable|format=begin|color=ground|class=roundy mw-collapsible}}
{{MastersMissionTable|1|completebcnofaint|num=1|5 Star Scout Ticket|5★ Scout Ticket|rew1amt=×2}}
{{MastersMissionTable|2|completebcnofaint|5 Star Power-Up|5★ Power-Up|rew1amt=×1}}
{{MastersMissionTable|3|completebc2theme|theme1=Galar|theme2=Paldea|Gem|Gems|rew1amt=×100}}
{{MastersMissionTable|4|completebc2theme|theme1=Ground|theme2=Steel|Gem|Gems|rew1amt=×100}}
{{MastersMissionTable|format=end|color=ground|all|Gem|Gems|200}}

==Event rewards==
In both runs, for every 1,000 points earned past 10,000 points (11,000 points, 12,000 points, etc.), the player earned ten 4★ Level-Up Manuals.

===January 3 to 21, 2025===
{| class="roundy mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="margin:auto; background:#{{ground color}}; border:3px solid #{{ground color dark}}; text-align:center"
|- style="background-color:#{{ground color light}}"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Total points
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Item received
|- style="background:#fff"
| 100
| [[File:Masters Gym Leader Notes.png|60px]]<br>Gym Leader Notes ×20
|- style="background:#fff"
| 200
| [[File:Masters Battle Point.png|60px]]<br>Battle Points ×50
|- style="background:#fff"
| 300
| [[File:Masters Elite Four Notes.png|60px]]<br>Elite Four Notes ×15
|- style="background:#fff"
| 400
| [[File:Masters 5-Pack Drink + Set.png|60px]]<br>5-Pack Drink + Set ×200
|- style="background:#fff"
| 500
| {{MastersIcon/Table|trainer=Blossom|alt=Furisode Girl|filename=Furisode Girl 3|pokemon=Kirlia|pokemonnum=0281}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| 600
| [[File:Masters 3 Star Level-Up Manual.png|60px]]<br>3★ Level-Up Manual ×20
|- style="background:#fff"
| 700
| [[File:Masters Skip Ticket.png|60px]]<br>Skip Ticket ×50
|- style="background:#fff"
| 800
| [[File:Masters Battle Point.png|60px]]<br>Battle Points ×100
|- style="background:#fff"
| 900
| [[File:Masters Ground Tome, Vol. 1.png|60px]]<br>Ground Tome, Vol. 1 ×400
|- style="background:#fff"
| 1,000
| {{MastersIcon/Table|trainer=Blossom|alt=Furisode Girl|filename=Furisode Girl 3|pokemon=Kirlia|pokemonnum=0281}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| 1,100
| [[File:Masters Steel Tome, Vol. 1.png|60px]]<br>Steel Tome, Vol. 1 ×400
|- style="background:#fff"
| 1,200
| [[File:Masters 3 Star Level-Up Manual.png|60px]]<br>3★ Level-Up Manual ×30
|- style="background:#fff"
| 1,300
| [[File:Masters 5-Pack Great Drink + Set.png|60px]]<br>5-Pack Great Drink + Set ×250
|- style="background:#fff"
| 1,400
| [[File:Masters 3 Star Level-Up Manual.png|60px]]<br>3★ Level-Up Manual ×30
|- style="background:#fff"
| 1,500
| [[File:Masters 3 Star Power-Up.png|60px]]<br>Custom ★ Power-Up ×20<br><small>Blossom (Furisode Girl) & Kirlia</small>
|- style="background:#fff"
| 1,600
| [[File:Masters Battle Point.png|60px]]<br>Battle Points ×100
|- style="background:#fff"
| 1,700
| [[File:Masters 4 Star Level-Up Manual.png|60px]]<br>4★ Level-Up Manual ×10
|- style="background:#fff"
| 1,800
| [[File:Masters Skill Sphere.png|60px]]<br>Skill Sphere ×100
|- style="background:#fff"
| 1,900
| [[File:Masters 5 Star Scout Ticket.png|60px]]<br>5★ Scout Ticket ×8
|- style="background:#fff"
| 2,000
| {{MastersIcon/Table|trainer=Blossom|alt=Furisode Girl|filename=Furisode Girl 3|pokemon=Kirlia|pokemonnum=0281}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| 2,100
| [[File:Masters 5-Pack Ultra Drink + Set.png|60px]]<br>5-Pack Ultra Drink + Set ×250
|- style="background:#fff"
| 2,200
| [[File:Masters Skip Ticket.png|60px]]<br>Skip Ticket ×50
|- style="background:#fff"
| 2,300
| [[File:Masters Ground Codex, Vol. 1.png|60px]]<br>Ground Codex, Vol. 1 ×400
|- style="background:#fff"
| 2,400
| [[File:Masters 4 Star Level-Up Manual.png|60px]]<br>4★ Level-Up Manual ×20
|- style="background:#fff"
| 2,500
| [[File:Masters Medal 1-Star Friend-Making Battle.png|60px]]<br>1★ Friend-Making Battle
|- style="background:#fff"
| 2,600
| [[File:Masters 5-Pack Drink ++ Set.png|60px]]<br>5-Pack Drink ++ Set ×250
|- style="background:#fff"
| 2,700
| [[File:Masters 4 Star Power-Up.png|60px]]<br>Custom ★ Power-Up ×20<br><small>Blossom (Furisode Girl) & Kirlia</small>
|- style="background:#fff"
| 2,800
| [[File:Masters Sync Orb.png|60px]]<br>Sync Orb ×100<br><small>Raihan (New Year's 2025) & Sandaconda</small>
|- style="background:#fff"
| 2,900
| [[File:Masters 5-Pack Great Drink ++ Set.png|60px]]<br>5-Pack Great Drink ++ Set ×100
|- style="background:#fff"
| 3,000
| {{MastersIcon/Table|trainer=Blossom|alt=Furisode Girl|filename=Furisode Girl 3|pokemon=Kirlia|pokemonnum=0281}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| 3,200
| [[File:Masters Steel Codex, Vol. 1.png|60px]]<br>Steel Codex, Vol. 1 ×400
|- style="background:#fff"
| 3,400
| [[File:Masters Sync Orb.png|60px]]<br>Sync Orb ×100<br><small>Poppy (New Year's 2025) & Steelix</small>
|- style="background:#fff"
| 3,600
| [[File:Masters Sync Orb.png|60px]]<br>Sync Orb ×750<br><small>Blossom (Furisode Girl) & Kirlia</small>
|- style="background:#fff"
| 3,800
| [[File:Masters Co-op Sync Orb.png|60px]]<br>Co-op Sync Orb ×1,000
|- style="background:#fff"
| 4,000
| [[File:Masters Skill Bracelet.png|60px]]<br>Skill Bracelet ×1
|- style="background:#fff"
| 4,200
| [[File:Masters Special Skill Feather.png|60px]]<br>Special Skill Feather 67 ×1<ref name="Raihan Skill Feather" group="note">Unlocks 70 HP, 60 Attack, 20 Defense, 60 Sp. Atk, 20 Sp. Def, and 20 Speed for the corresponding skill gear. Activated for Ground, Galar, and Gym Leader sync pairs. Additional effects are Opp Paralyzed: Moves ↑ 4%, Ground S-Moves ↑ 2%, and Physical S-Move DR 3%.</ref>
|- style="background:#fff"
| 4,400
| [[File:Masters Skill Bandanna.png|60px]]<br>Skill Bandanna ×1
|- style="background:#fff"
| 4,600
| [[File:Masters Special Skill Feather.png|60px]]<br>Special Skill Feather 68 ×1<ref name="Poppy Skill Feather" group="note">Unlocks 70 HP, 60 Attack, 20 Defense, 60 Sp. Atk, 20 Sp. Def, and 20 Speed for the corresponding skill gear. Activated for Steel, Paldea, and Elite Four sync pairs. Additional effects are Physical Moves ↑ 2%, Steel Zone: S-Moves ↑ 3%, and Healthy Benefits 4%.</ref>
|- style="background:#fff"
| 4,800
| [[File:Masters 3 Star Power-Up.png|60px]]<br>3★ Power-Up ×1
|- style="background:#fff"
| 5,000
| [[File:Masters Medal 2-Star Friend-Making Battle.png|60px]]<br>2★ Friend-Making Battle
|- style="background:#fff"
| 5,200
| [[File:Masters Skill Pin.png|60px]]<br>Skill Pin ×1
|- style="background:#fff"
| 5,400
| [[File:Masters 4 Star Level-Up Manual.png|60px]]<br>4★ Level-Up Manual ×20
|- style="background:#fff"
| 5,600
| [[File:Masters Co-op Sync Orb.png|60px]]<br>Co-op Sync Orb ×1,000
|- style="background:#fff"
| 5,800
| [[File:Masters Yellow Skill Feather.png|60px]]<br>Yellow Skill Feather ×20
|- style="background:#fff"
| 6,000
| [[File:Masters Sprint Move Candy Coin.png|60px]]<br>Sprint Move Candy Coin ×1
|- style="background:#fff"
| 6,250
| [[File:Masters Guaranteed Lucky Cookie.png|60px]]<br>Raihan (New Year's 2025) Lucky Cookie 1 ×1
|- style="background:#fff"
| 6,500
| [[File:Masters White Skill Feather.png|60px]]<br>White Skill Feather ×5
|- style="background:#fff"
| 6,750
| [[File:Masters Guaranteed Lucky Cookie.png|60px]]<br>Poppy (New Year's 2025) Lucky Cookie 1 ×1
|- style="background:#fff"
| 7,000
| [[File:Masters 4 Star Power-Up.png|60px]]<br>4★ Power-Up ×1
|- style="background:#fff"
| 7,250
| [[File:Masters Guaranteed Lucky Cookie.png|60px]]<br>Adaman Lucky Cookie 1 ×1
|- style="background:#fff"
| 7,500
| [[File:Masters Medal 3-Star Friend-Making Battle.png|60px]]<br>3★ Friend-Making Battle
|- style="background:#fff"
| 7,750
| [[File:Masters Green Skill Feather.png|60px]]<br>Green Skill Feather ×5
|- style="background:#fff"
| 8,000
| [[File:Masters 5 Star Power-Up.png|60px]]<br>5★ Power-Up ×1
|- style="background:#fff"
| 8,500
| [[File:Masters Co-op Sync Orb.png|60px]]<br>Co-op Sync Orb ×1,000
|- style="background:#fff"
| 9,000
| [[File:Masters Co-op Sync Orb.png|60px]]<br>Co-op Sync Orb ×1,000
|- style="background:#fff"
| 9,500
| [[File:Masters Co-op Sync Orb.png|60px]]<br>Co-op Sync Orb ×1,000
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | 10,000
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | [[File:Masters Medal Growing Circle of Friends.png|60px]]<br>Growing Circle of Friends
|}

===January 5 to 23, 2026===
{| class="roundy mw-collapsible" style="margin:auto; background:#{{ground color}}; border:3px solid #{{ground color dark}}; text-align:center"
|- style="background-color:#{{ground color light}}"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Total points
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Item received
|- style="background:#fff"
| 100
| [[File:Masters Gym Leader Notes.png|60px]]<br>Gym Leader Notes ×20
|- style="background:#fff"
| 200
| [[File:Masters Battle Point.png|60px]]<br>Battle Points ×50
|- style="background:#fff"
| 300
| [[File:Masters Elite Four Notes.png|60px]]<br>Elite Four Notes ×15
|- style="background:#fff"
| 400
| [[File:Masters 5-Pack Drink + Set.png|60px]]<br>5-Pack Drink + Set ×200
|- style="background:#fff"
| 500
| {{MastersIcon/Table|trainer=Blossom|alt=Furisode Girl|filename=Furisode Girl 3|pokemon=Kirlia}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| 600
| [[File:Masters 3 Star Level-Up Manual.png|60px]]<br>3★ Level-Up Manual ×20
|- style="background:#fff"
| 700
| [[File:Masters Skip Ticket.png|60px]]<br>Skip Ticket ×50
|- style="background:#fff"
| 800
| [[File:Masters Battle Point.png|60px]]<br>Battle Points ×100
|- style="background:#fff"
| 900
| [[File:Masters Ground Tome, Vol. 1.png|60px]]<br>Ground Tome, Vol. 1 ×400
|- style="background:#fff"
| 1,000
| {{MastersIcon/Table|trainer=Blossom|alt=Furisode Girl|filename=Furisode Girl 3|pokemon=Kirlia}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| 1,100
| [[File:Masters Steel Tome, Vol. 1.png|60px]]<br>Steel Tome, Vol. 1 ×400
|- style="background:#fff"
| 1,200
| [[File:Masters 3 Star Level-Up Manual.png|60px]]<br>3★ Level-Up Manual ×30
|- style="background:#fff"
| 1,300
| [[File:Masters 5-Pack Great Drink + Set.png|60px]]<br>5-Pack Great Drink + Set ×250
|- style="background:#fff"
| 1,400
| [[File:Masters 3 Star Level-Up Manual.png|60px]]<br>3★ Level-Up Manual ×30
|- style="background:#fff"
| 1,500
| [[File:Masters 3 Star Power-Up.png|60px]]<br>Custom ★ Power-Up ×20<br><small>Blossom (Furisode Girl) & Kirlia</small>
|- style="background:#fff"
| 1,600
| [[File:Masters Battle Point.png|60px]]<br>Battle Points ×100
|- style="background:#fff"
| 1,700
| [[File:Masters 4 Star Level-Up Manual.png|60px]]<br>4★ Level-Up Manual ×10
|- style="background:#fff"
| 1,800
| [[File:Masters 3 Star Power-Up.png|60px]]<br>3★ Power-Up ×1
|- style="background:#fff"
| 1,900
| [[File:Masters 5 Star Scout Ticket.png|60px]]<br>5★ Scout Ticket ×8
|- style="background:#fff"
| 2,000
| {{MastersIcon/Table|trainer=Blossom|alt=Furisode Girl|filename=Furisode Girl 3|pokemon=Kirlia}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| 2,100
| [[File:Masters 5-Pack Ultra Drink + Set.png|60px]]<br>5-Pack Ultra Drink + Set ×250
|- style="background:#fff"
| 2,200
| [[File:Masters Skip Ticket.png|60px]]<br>Skip Ticket ×50
|- style="background:#fff"
| 2,300
| [[File:Masters Ground Codex, Vol. 1.png|60px]]<br>Ground Codex, Vol. 1 ×400
|- style="background:#fff"
| 2,400
| [[File:Masters 4 Star Level-Up Manual.png|60px]]<br>4★ Level-Up Manual ×20
|- style="background:#fff"
| 2,500
| [[File:Masters Medal 1-Star Friend-Making Battle.png|60px]]<br>1★ Friend-Making Battle
|- style="background:#fff"
| 2,600
| [[File:Masters 5-Pack Drink ++ Set.png|60px]]<br>5-Pack Drink ++ Set ×250
|- style="background:#fff"
| 2,700
| [[File:Masters 4 Star Power-Up.png|60px]]<br>Custom ★ Power-Up ×20<br><small>Blossom (Furisode Girl) & Kirlia</small>
|- style="background:#fff"
| 2,800
| [[File:Masters Yellow Skill Feather.png|60px]]<br>Yellow Skill Feather ×20
|- style="background:#fff"
| 2,900
| [[File:Masters 5-Pack Great Drink ++ Set.png|60px]]<br>5-Pack Great Drink ++ Set ×100
|- style="background:#fff"
| 3,000
| {{MastersIcon/Table|trainer=Blossom|alt=Furisode Girl|filename=Furisode Girl 3|pokemon=Kirlia}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| 3,200
| [[File:Masters Steel Codex, Vol. 1.png|60px]]<br>Steel Codex, Vol. 1 ×400
|- style="background:#fff"
| 3,400
| [[File:Masters Yellow Skill Feather.png|60px]]<br>Yellow Skill Feather ×20
|- style="background:#fff"
| 3,600
| [[File:Masters Sync Orb.png|60px]]<br>Sync Orb ×750<br><small>Blossom (Furisode Girl) & Kirlia</small>
|- style="background:#fff"
| 3,800
| [[File:Masters Co-op Sync Orb.png|60px]]<br>Co-op Sync Orb ×1,000
|- style="background:#fff"
| 4,000
| [[File:Masters 4 Star Power-Up.png|60px]]<br>4★ Power-Up ×1
|- style="background:#fff"
| 4,200
| [[File:Masters Special Skill Feather.png|60px]]<br>Special Skill Feather 67 ×1<ref name="Raihan Skill Feather" group="note"/>
|- style="background:#fff"
| 4,400
| [[File:Masters 4 Star Power-Up.png|60px]]<br>4★ Power-Up ×1
|- style="background:#fff"
| 4,600
| [[File:Masters Special Skill Feather.png|60px]]<br>Special Skill Feather 68 ×1<ref name="Poppy Skill Feather" group="note"/>
|- style="background:#fff"
| 4,800
| [[File:Masters 3 Star Power-Up.png|60px]]<br>3★ Power-Up ×1
|- style="background:#fff"
| 5,000
| [[File:Masters Medal 2-Star Friend-Making Battle.png|60px]]<br>2★ Friend-Making Battle
|- style="background:#fff"
| 5,200
| [[File:Masters 4 Star Power-Up.png|60px]]<br>4★ Power-Up ×1
|- style="background:#fff"
| 5,400
| [[File:Masters 4 Star Level-Up Manual.png|60px]]<br>4★ Level-Up Manual ×20
|- style="background:#fff"
| 5,600
| [[File:Masters Co-op Sync Orb.png|60px]]<br>Co-op Sync Orb ×1,000
|- style="background:#fff"
| 5,800
| [[File:Masters Yellow Skill Feather.png|60px]]<br>Yellow Skill Feather ×20
|- style="background:#fff"
| 6,000
| [[File:Masters Sprint Move Candy Coin.png|60px]]<br>Sprint Move Candy Coin ×1
|- style="background:#fff"
| 6,250
| [[File:Masters Guaranteed Lucky Cookie.png|60px]]<br>Raihan (New Year's 2025) Lucky Cookie 1 ×1
|- style="background:#fff"
| 6,500
| [[File:Masters White Skill Feather.png|60px]]<br>White Skill Feather ×5
|- style="background:#fff"
| 6,750
| [[File:Masters Guaranteed Lucky Cookie.png|60px]]<br>Poppy (New Year's 2025) Lucky Cookie 1 ×1
|- style="background:#fff"
| 7,000
| [[File:Masters 4 Star Power-Up.png|60px]]<br>4★ Power-Up ×1
|- style="background:#fff"
| 7,250
| [[File:Masters Guaranteed Lucky Cookie.png|60px]]<br>Adaman Lucky Cookie 1 ×1
|- style="background:#fff"
| 7,500
| [[File:Masters Medal 3-Star Friend-Making Battle.png|60px]]<br>3★ Friend-Making Battle
|- style="background:#fff"
| 7,750
| [[File:Masters Green Skill Feather.png|60px]]<br>Green Skill Feather ×5
|- style="background:#fff"
| 8,000
| [[File:Masters 5 Star Power-Up.png|60px]]<br>5★ Power-Up ×1
|- style="background:#fff"
| 8,500
| [[File:Masters Co-op Sync Orb.png|60px]]<br>Co-op Sync Orb ×1,000
|- style="background:#fff"
| 9,000
| [[File:Masters Co-op Sync Orb.png|60px]]<br>Co-op Sync Orb ×1,000
|- style="background:#fff"
| 9,500
| [[File:Masters Co-op Sync Orb.png|60px]]<br>Co-op Sync Orb ×1,000
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | 10,000
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | [[File:Masters Medal Growing Circle of Friends.png|60px]]<br>Growing Circle of Friends
|}

==Gallery==
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{ground color dark}}; background:#{{ground color}}; font-size:80%; color:#fff"
| colspan=4 style="{{roundy|14px}} border:2px solid #{{ground color dark}}; background:#{{ground color light}}" | [[File:Masters Friend-Making Battle banner.png]]
| rowspan=3 style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{ground color dark}}; background:#{{ground color light}}" | [[File:Masters Friend-Making Battle artwork.png|x250px]]
|-
| colspan=4 | Event banner
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{ground color dark}}; background:#{{ground color light}}" width=120px | [[File:Masters Medal 1-Star Friend-Making Battle.png|120px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{ground color dark}}; background:#{{ground color light}}" width=120px | [[File:Masters Medal 2-Star Friend-Making Battle.png|120px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{ground color dark}}; background:#{{ground color light}}" width=120px | [[File:Masters Medal 3-Star Friend-Making Battle.png|120px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{ground color dark}}; background:#{{ground color light}}" width=120px | [[File:Masters Medal Growing Circle of Friends.png|120px]]
|-
| Medal<br>1★ Friend-Making Battle
| Medal<br>2★ Friend-Making Battle
| Medal<br>3★ Friend-Making Battle
| Medal<br>Growing Circle of Friends
| Artwork by Tika Matsuno<ref>[https://x.com/PokemonMasters/status/1875233306020569130 Post about the Friend-Making Battle art]</ref>
|}

==Music==
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background: #{{ground color}}; border: 3px solid #{{ground color dark}}"
|- style="background:#{{ground color light}}"
! Situation
! Song key
! Song name
! Arrangement
|-
| In menu
| [[File:Masters Song Key.png|40px|link=Jukebox (Masters)]]No. 00004
| Adventure Awaits!
| Unknown
|-
| During battle<br>(Challenge Adaman, Daily Extreme Battle 1)
| [[File:Masters Song Key.png|40px|link=Jukebox (Masters)]]No. 04021
| Battle! (Hisui Warden)<br>(Pokémon Masters EX Version)
| Unknown
|-
| During battle<br>(Battle Challenge)
| [[File:Masters Song Key.png|40px|link=Jukebox (Masters)]]No. 06005
| Battle! (Kalos Trainer)<br>(Pokémon Masters EX Version)
| Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
|-
| ''A New Challenge!''<br>From start<hr>''Just Like a Bunch of Dolls!''<br>From start
| [[File:Masters Song Key.png|40px|link=Jukebox (Masters)]]No. 00008
| Out for a Stroll
| Unknown
|-
| ''Just Like a Bunch of Dolls!''<br>While Rika and Poppy explore the city<hr>''Snap the Moment!''<br>From start<hr>''Breadth and Depth of Friendships''<br>When Poppy shows off her outfit from Blossom
| [[File:Masters Song Key.png|40px|link=Jukebox (Masters)]]No. 00007
| Fun with Friends
| Unknown
|-
| ''Breadth and Depth of Friendships''<br>From start
| [[File:Masters Song Key.png|40px|link=Jukebox (Masters)]]No. 08005
| Battle! (Galar Gym Leader)<br>(Pokémon Masters EX Version)
| Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
|-
| ''Breadth and Depth of Friendships''<br>After Raihan and Adaman's battle
| [[File:Masters Song Key.png|40px|link=Jukebox (Masters)]]No. 00003
| Taking It Easy
| Unknown
|-
| ''Breadth and Depth of Friendships''<br>When Raihan and Poppy reunite
| [[File:Masters Song Key.png|40px|link=Jukebox (Masters)]]No. 00012
| Let Your Spirit Soar!
| Unknown
|-
| class="roundybottom" style="background: #{{ground color light}}" colspan=4 | <small>'''Song names without a song key listed are unofficial, as they have not been added to the Jukebox.'''</small>
|}

==Script==
* Pokémon Center (event conversation)
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{black color}}; border:3px solid #{{black color}}"
!  style="background:#FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}"| Name
!  style="background:#FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}"| Text
|-
|{{tt|Poppy|Blurb}}
|''Time for a super serious battle!''
|-
|Poppy
|''Do you have a lot of online friends?''
|-
|Raihan
|''You mean my social media followers?<br>They're not exactly my friends—more like my fans! But they sure know how to keep things exciting.''
|-
|Poppy
|''When I grow up, I want a ton of followers, too!''
|}


* A New Challenge!
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{black color}}; border:3px solid #{{black color}}"
! style="background:#FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}"| Name
! style="background:#FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}"| Text
|-
|Raihan
|''See ya later, Poppy!''
|-
|Poppy
|''Mmmuuuggghhh... I couldn't beat you today...''
|-
| colspan=2 class="c" | (Rika and Geeta walking up to them)
|-
|Rika
|''Oh hey, Raihan. Were you battling Poppy?''
|-
|Raihan
|''Yep! Got my revenge from some time ago!''
|-
|Geeta
|''Impressive. Your talent is clearly comparable to the Elite Four's. You may even be as strong as a Champion.<br>Even we can't let our guard down when battling Poppy.''
|-
|Poppy
|''Um, um!<br>There's actually another kind of battle I wanna have with you!''
|-
|Raihan
|''Oh? What is it? Just so you know, Double Battles are the great Raihan's expertise!''
|-
|Poppy
|''No, the battle I want is...<br>a friend-making battle!''
|}


* Just Like a Bunch of Dolls!
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{black color}}; border:3px solid #{{black color}}"
! style="background:#FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}"| Name
! style="background:#FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}"| Text
|-
|Raihan
|''A friend-making battle?''
|-
|Poppy
|''My New Year's resolution is to make more friends!<br>So I wanna see which of us can make the most!''
|-
|Raihan
|''Huh, I see.<br>I'm game, but you know I won't go easy on you, right?''
|-
|Poppy
|''Yeah! Bring it on!<br>It'll be our very own serious battle!''
|-
| colspan=2 class="c" | (Rika and Poppy walking and looking around)
|-
|Poppy
|''All kinds of people are here!<br>But...''
|-
|Rika
|''I guess we can't just randomly make friends with people.''
|-
|???
|''Hi there! You look super cute! Mind if I ask you something?''
|-
| colspan=2 class="c" | (Blossom and her Kirlia coming up to them)
|-
|Rika
|''Hm? What's up?''
|-
|???
|''Oh, I wasn't talking to you.''
|-
|Rika
|''Wait...you weren't?<br>Guess you wanted something from Poppy?''
|-
|Poppy
|''Um...who are you?''
|-
|Blossom
|''Sorry, I should have introduced myself. I'm Blossom.<br>I'm an apprentice of Valerie's. She's a Gym Leader from Kalos.''
|-
|Rika
|''Valerie, huh. She's a famous fashion designer, right?''
|-
|Blossom
|''Indeed! I'm also studying fashion design.<br>And a thought came to mind when I saw you, because you're as cute as a doll!<br>Would you mind trying on an outfit I made?''
|-
|Poppy
|''Wooow! A new outfit?!<br>Of course! I'd love to get all dressed up!''
|-
|Blossom
|''Really?! Thank you!''
|-
|Rika
|''How exciting, Poppy!''
|-
|Poppy
|''U-um...<br>I wanna ask you something, too.''
|-
|Blossom
|''What is it?''
|-
|Poppy
|''Can we be friends?''
|-
|Blossom
|''Sure, I'd love to!''
|}


* Snap the Moment!
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{black color}}; border:3px solid #{{black color}}"
! style="background:#FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}"| Name
! style="background:#FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}"| Text
|-
| colspan=2 class="c" | (Raihan walking with his Sandaconda)
|-
|Raihan
|''New friends, huh.<br>I usually have no trouble chatting with people, but...<br>Come to think of it, what does it really mean to be friends with someone?<br>I might feel lost, but I still look good. Maybe I should snap a quick selfie.''
|-
| colspan=2 class="c" | (Adaman noticing Raihan taking pictures with his phone, then walking over to him alongside his Leafeon)
|-
|Adaman
|''Hey, you! Got a minute?''
|-
|Raihan
|''Who are you?''
|-
|Adaman
|''I'm Adaman, leader of the Diamond Clan!<br>I don't want to waste my time, so I'll just cut to the chase!<br>Why do people take so many pictures of themselves?<br>Everyone on Pasio seems to. It's not like your face looks any different, so what's the point?''
|-
|Raihan
|''Hmm. That might be true, but only to an extent.<br>When you experience something, your expression in the moment can't be replicated!''
|-
|Adaman
|''I see. I guess as time passes, your emotions and memories start to fade, huh.<br>I get it now! Thanks!<br>I have feeling we'd get along.{{sic}} What's your name?''
|-
|Raihan
|''I'm Raihan, a Gym Leader from Galar!<br>And I just remembered! You're that guy from Sinnoh from a long time ago.''
|-
|Adaman
|''Ah! Saves me time explaining things! I knew we'd get along. So...''
|-
|colspan=2 class="c" | (Time passes)
|-
|Adaman
|''And so I got to learn some ninja tricks-and a few new recipes, too.''
|-
|Raihan
|''Wow! You've done a lot of cool stuff!<br>Hmm, I'd love to hear more of his stories.<br>And I wanna battle someone from Hisui.<br>Hey, Adaman! I wanna ask you something!<br>Wanna be my friend?''
|-
|Adaman
|''Sure, of course!<br>It's been great hanging out with you!''
|-
|Raihan
|''All right! How about a battle, then?''
|-
|Adaman
|''Sure!<br>By the way, I've never seen that Pokémon in Hisui.''
|-
|Raihan
|''This is Sandaconda! He's great at creating sandstorms and stirring up battles.<br>With Sandaconda's sandstorm, you could definitely hide like a ninja!''
|-
|Adaman
|''Oh yeah! Before we battle, do you want to stop by the souvenir shop?<br>They've an outfit that'd suit you and Sandaconda perfectly!''
|-
|colspan=2 class="c" | (Rika and Poppy walking up to Jasmine and her Steelix)
|-
|Poppy
|''Whoaaa! She looks tougher than steel!<br>Umm... Hi, miss! Wanna be my friend?''
|-
|Jasmine
|''Huh? Y-your friend?''
|-
|Rika
|''Poppy, you confused her by asking out of nowhere like that.<br>You should tell her about your friend-making battle.''
|-
|Poppy
|''Oh, you're right! Sorry, Rika!''
|-
|Jasmine
|''Rika? Are you that person Whitney was talking about?''
|-
|Rika
|''Oh, you know Whitney?''
|-
|Jasmine
|''Yes, she's my friend!<br>I'm also a Gym Leader from Johto. My name's Jasmine.<br>I'm a Steel-type user and-''
|-
|Poppy
|''Yaaay! Same as me!''
|-
|Jasmine
|''*chuckle* Steel-type Pokémon are great, aren't they?<br>So, um...about being your friend...<br>I'd love to!
|}


* Breadth and Depth of Friendships
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{black color}}; border:3px solid #{{black color}}"
! style="background:#FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}"| Name
! style="background:#FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}"| Text
|-
| colspan=2 class="c" | (Raihan in his new outfit)
|- 
|Adaman
|''That outfit caught my eye a while back.<br>And when I saw you and Sandaconda, I knew it'd be perfect for you!''
|-
|Raihan
|''Yeah, I love it!<br>I like the ninja-like design. It matches Sandaconda!<br>Sandaconda! Let's give Adaman and Leafeon a taste of our teamwork!''
|-
|Adaman
|''We won't lose, either! Let's do to this, Leafeon!{{sic}}''
|-
|Raihan
|''Let the winds blow! Stream forward, Sandstorm!''
|-
| colspan=2 class="c" | (Poppy in her new outfit)
|-
|Poppy
|''Yaaay! I have a new outfit!<br>Thanks, Blossom!''
|-
|Blossom
|''You're welcome. I'm glad I got to create some quality work, too.<br>You really do look as cute as a doll in that outfit, Poppy!''
|-
|Poppy
|''Heheheh! I'm more than just cute, you know!''
|-
|Jasmine
|''Um, Poppy.<br>As a sign of our friendship, there's a Pokémon I'd like to entrust you with.<br>I'm sure you'd take great care of her!''
|-
| colspan=2 class="c" | (Raihan and Adaman after their battle)
|-
|Raihan
|''Taking on a powerhouse opponent is great, but there's something special about battling a friend!<br>I hope we can battle more and-<br>Wait, what am I doing?!''
|-
|Adaman
|''H-huh? What's wrong?''
|-
|Raihan
|''So...I've been competing with someone to see who can make the most friends.<br>But I was having so much fun chatting and battling, I totally forgot!''
|-
|Adaman
|''So basically, you haven't made any friends other than me.<br>Want me to introduce you to some people?''
|-
|Raihan
|''Thanks, but I can't accept that.<br>This is a serious battle. I don't wanna cheat.<br>Besides...<br>You shouldn't force new friendships. That's something I've learned from all this.<br>I might've lost...but I'm gonna be honest about what happened!''
|-
| colspan=2 class="c" | (The whole group meeting up, alongside of a shiny Steelix)<br>The next morning...
|-
|Poppy
|''Ta-da! Here are all my new friends!''
|-
|Raihan
|''A different-colored Steelix?! Is she...''
|-
|Poppy
|''Uh-huh! She's also my new friend!<br>I got this outfit as a symbol of friendship, too!''
|-
|Raihan
|''I'm impressed! Didn't think you'd do so well!<br>Adaman's the only new friend I made!<br>I also got a cool new outfit, but I guess you did, too.''
|-
|Rika
|''So that means...''
|-
|Geeta
|''Poppy wins this battle.''
|-
|Raihan
|''Looks like! I am a little disappointed...but congrats, Poppy!''
|-
|Adaman
|''Sorry you lost, Raihan!<br>But I'm sure the time spent wasn't a waste.''
|-
|Raihan
|''You're right!<br>Hey, we gotta capture this moment. Wanna snap a pic together, Adaman?''
|-
|Poppy
|''Oh, um!<br>I'm the winner of making the most friends...<br>but when it comes to making deep friends, I think I lost!''
|-
|Rika
|''Deep?''
|-
|Poppy
|''Yeah! The two of them became suuuch good friends, I feel a little jealous!''
|-
|Geeta
|''Yes, it's hard to believe they met only yesterday.''
|-
|Poppy
|''But my friends and I will keep getting closer!<br>And I hope we get to have more and more battles, Raihan!''
|-
|Raihan
|''Of course!<br>I'm always ready for a challenge from you, Poppy.<br>Let's keep having serious battles!''
|-
|Poppy
|''Yeah!''
|-
|Raihan
|''All right. Now that we've all these new friends, let's celebrate with a photo!<br>Everyone, look at the camera! Ready? One, two, three!''
|-
| colspan=2 class="c" | (A photo featuring everybody smiling, with Raihan prominently in the foreground)
|}

==Trivia==
* This was the only New Year's seasonal event to: 
** not debut on January 1. It debuted on January 3, 2025 instead.
** award players with a sync pair that, on its rerun, did not offer a way for players to exchange the pair's custom items for non-custom ones.
** allow players to recruit a {{tc|Furisode Girl}}, but not feature said Furisode Girl ({{mas|Blossom}}) in its event notification image since their introduction in [[Gather Up! Dream Duo!]].
*The Pokémon used by the opponents in the Battle Challenges are all Pokémon used by Trainers at the [[Laverre Gym]]: Blossom herself uses {{p|Kirlia}} and {{p|Granbull}}, while {{mas|Katherine}} uses {{p|Slurpuff}}.
* Raihan getting "revenge from some time ago" on Poppy is a reference to [[Strong AND Amazing]], when Poppy defeated Raihan before he knew she was a member of the [[Paldea]] [[Elite Four]].
* Jasmine hearing about Rika from {{mas|Whitney}} is a reference to [[Good Ol' Rika Here]], when Rika and Whitney competed to see whose Pokémon would be the mascot of [[Pasio]]'s new local specialty.
* Adaman says he learned ninja tricks and new recipes from someone, alluding to [[Beni]] from [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]].

==In other languages==
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|ja=ともだち作り対決！？
|fr=Combat de l'amitié
|it=Una sfida... trovamici?!
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|es=Amiguitos de Año Nuevo
|ko=친구 만들기 대결!?
|zh_cmn=交朋友對決！？
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==Notes==
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==References==
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==See also==

{{Story events}}
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[[Category:Story events]]

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