The Truth—Mane or Feathers?

The Truth—Mane or Feathers?
正体みたり翼か髪か!? Is Its True Form Wing or Hair!?

Event notification image
Type Story event
First run October 15 to November 2, 2024
Rerun(s) October 18 to November 5, 2025
Featured sync pairs Iono (Fall 2024) & Flutter Mane
Shauntal (Fall 2024) & Froslass
Sync pairs with reward bonus 
1.6× Iono (Fall 2024) & Flutter Mane
Shauntal (Fall 2024) & Froslass 
1.4× Klara & Slowbro
Second run only:
Lacey (Fall 2025) & Whimsicott
Phoebe (Fall 2023) & Cofagrigus
Roxanne (Fall 2023) & Runerigus
Iris (Fall 2022) & Naganadel
Allister (Fall 2022) & Gourgeist
Morty (Fall 2021) & Banette
Caitlin (Fall 2021) & Sableye
Hilbert (Fall 2020) & Mightyena
Acerola (Fall 2020) & Mimikyu
 
Theme skills with 1.2× reward bonus Paldea
Unova

The Truth—Mane or Feathers? (Japanese: 正体みたり翼か髪か!? Is Its True Form Wing or Hair!?) was a story event in Pokémon Masters EX. It was focused on the sync pairs Iono (Fall 2024) & Flutter Mane and Shauntal (Fall 2024) & Froslass.

During this event, players could earn event points by completing battles. Players received rewards based on the number of points accumulated, including Battle Points, 5★ Scout Tickets, a Sprint Move Candy Coin, a 5★ Power-Up, and medals. 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 skills on the team.

First run

The event first ran from October 15 to November 2, 2024. The "Iono Seasonal Scout" gave players an increased chance of recruiting Iono (Fall 2024) & Flutter Mane from the beginning of the event to November 6, 2024, and the "Shauntal Seasonal Scout" gave players an increased chance of recruiting Shauntal (Fall 2024) & Froslass from October 17 to November 6, 2024.

In this run, event point rewards included sync orbs for Iono (Fall 2024) & Flutter Mane, sync orbs for Shauntal (Fall 2024) & Froslass, skill gear, and an exclusive lucky cookie for Caitlin (Fall 2021) & Sableye. Event mission rewards included 5★ Scout Tickets, a 5★ Power-Up, a Tech Move Candy Coin, a Support Move Candy Coin, and Gems.

The player could battle using Iono (Fall 2024) & Flutter Mane or Shauntal (Fall 2024) & Froslass to obtain +0.6× bonus points; Klara & Slowbro to obtain +0.4× bonus points; and any unlisted Paldea or Unova sync pairs to obtain +0.2× bonus points.

Second run

The event reran from October 18 to November 5, 2025. The "Super Spotlight Seasonal Scout" gave players an increased chance of recruiting Iono (Fall 2024) & Flutter Mane, Shauntal (Fall 2024) & Froslass, Phoebe (Fall 2023) & Cofagrigus, Roxanne (Fall 2023) & Runerigus, Iris (Fall 2022) & Naganadel, Allister (Fall 2022) & Gourgeist, Morty (Fall 2021) & Banette, Caitlin (Fall 2021) & Sableye, Hilbert (Fall 2020) & Mightyena, and Acerola (Fall 2020) & Mimikyu for the duration of the event.

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

The player could battle using Iono (Fall 2024) & Flutter Mane or Shauntal (Fall 2024) & Froslass to obtain +0.6× bonus points; Klara & Slowbro, Lacey (Fall 2025) & Whimsicott, Roxanne (Fall 2023) & Runerigus, Phoebe (Fall 2023) & Cofagrigus, Iris (Fall 2022) & Naganadel, Allister (Fall 2022) & Gourgeist, Caitlin (Fall 2021) & Sableye, Morty (Fall 2021) & Banette, Acerola (Fall 2020) & Mimikyu, or Hilbert (Fall 2020) & Mightyena to obtain +0.4× bonus points; and any unlisted Paldea or Unova sync pairs to obtain +0.2× bonus points.

Plot

Area info

Area name Unlock condition Completion rewards
New Outfit Reveal! Available from start Gems ×50
Jumping In as Assistants
Jumping In as Assistants Complete New Outfit Reveal! Gems ×50
Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 1
Uncover the Strange Phenomenon! Complete Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 1 Gems ×50
Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 2
The Great Reveal Complete Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 2 Gems ×50
Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 3
Should This Be Released? Complete Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 3 Gems ×50
Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 4
Daily Extreme Battle 1
Battle Challenge! Round 1

Battles

Name Difficulty Trainer Pokémon Stamina First-Time Rewards Completion Rewards Battle Rewards
Left Middle Right
Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 1 Normal
Preschooler Andrea

Litwick
Weakness:

Drifloon
Weakness:

Gastly
Weakness:
10 Gems ×100
Uncover the Strange Phenomenon!
200 coins
Event Point ×10
Event Point ×1-2
Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 2 Hard 15 Gems ×100
The Great Reveal
Event Point ×18
First run:
600 coins
Second run:
400 coins
Event Point ×1-3
Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 3 Very Hard 15 Gems ×100
Should This Be Released?
600 coins
Event Point ×22
Event Point ×1-3
Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 4 Super Hard 20 Gems ×100 1,500 coins
Event Point ×32
Event Point ×1-4
Daily Extreme Battle 1 Ultra Hard 30 Gems ×100 2,000 coins
Event Point ×200
None
Battle Challenge! Round 1 Super Hard
Klara

Jellicent
Weakness:

Slowbro
Galarian Form
Weakness:

Goodra
Weakness:
Gems ×100
Battle Challenge! Round 2
First run:
3★ Tech Move Candy
Second run:
3★ Support Move Candy
None None
Battle Challenge! Round 2 Ultra Hard Gems ×100
First run:
4★ Strike Move Candy
Second run:
4★ Tech Move Candy
None None

Event missions

October 15 to November 2, 2024

Mission Name Objective Reward
Mission 1 Complete the following area with 1 or fewer sync pairs falling to 0 HP:
Battle Challenge! Round 1
5★ Scout Ticket ×2
Mission 2 Complete the following area with 1 or fewer sync pairs falling to 0 HP:
Battle Challenge! Round 2
5★ Power-Up ×1
Mission 3 Complete Battle Challenge! Round 2
with 1 or more sync pairs that share each of the following themes
and with 1 or fewer sync pairs falling to 0 HP:
• Paldea
• Unova
Field Move Candy Coin
Mission 4 Complete Battle Challenge! Round 2
with 1 or more sync pairs that share each of the following themes
and with 1 or fewer sync pairs falling to 0 HP:
• Ghost
• Ice
Support Move Candy Coin
Reward for completing all missions Gems ×200

October 18 to November 5, 2025

Mission Name Objective Reward
Mission 1 Complete the following area with 1 or fewer sync pairs falling to 0 HP:
Battle Challenge! Round 1
5★ Scout Ticket ×2
Mission 2 Complete the following area with 1 or fewer sync pairs falling to 0 HP:
Battle Challenge! Round 2
5★ Power-Up ×1
Mission 3 Complete Battle Challenge! Round 2
with 1 or more sync pairs that share each of the following themes
and with 1 or fewer sync pairs falling to 0 HP:
• Paldea
• Unova
Gems ×100
Mission 4 Complete Battle Challenge! Round 2
with 1 or more sync pairs that share each of the following themes
and with 1 or fewer sync pairs falling to 0 HP:
• Ghost
• Ice
Gems ×100
Reward for completing all missions 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.

October 15 to November 2, 2024

Total points Item received
100
Gym Leader Notes ×20
200
5-Pack Great Drink Set ×100
300
Battle Points ×50
400
5-Pack Ultra Drink Set ×200
500
3★ Level-Up Manual ×10
600
Elite Four Notes ×15
700
5-Pack Drink + Set ×200
800
3★ Level-Up Manual ×20
900
Ghost Tome, Vol. 1 ×400
1,000
Skip Ticket ×50
1,100
Ice Tome, Vol. 1 ×400
1,200
Battle Points ×100
1,300
3★ Level-Up Manual ×10
1,400
3★ Level-Up Manual ×30
1,500
5-Pack Great Drink + Set ×250
1,600
3★ Level-Up Manual ×30
1,700
Battle Points ×100
1,800
4★ Level-Up Manual ×10
1,900
Skill Sphere ×100
2,000
5★ Scout Ticket ×8
2,100
5-Pack Ultra Drink + Set ×250
2,200
Skip Ticket ×50
2,300
3★ Power-Up ×1
2,400
4★ Level-Up Manual ×20
2,500
1★ The Truth—Mane or Feathers?
2,600
5-Pack Drink ++ Set ×250
2,700
Ghost Codex, Vol. 1 ×400
2,800
Sync Orb ×100
Iono (Fall 2024) & Flutter Mane
2,900
5-Pack Great Drink ++ Set ×100
3,000
Ice Codex, Vol. 1 ×400
3,200
Sync Orb ×100
Shauntal (Fall 2024) & Froslass
3,400
Co-op Sync Orb ×1,000
3,600
4★ Level-Up Manual ×10
3,800
Yellow Skill Feather ×5
4,000
Skill Bracelet ×1
4,200
Special Skill Feather 53 ×1[note 1]
4,400
Skill Bandanna ×1
4,600
Special Skill Feather 54 ×1[note 2]
4,800
3★ Power-Up ×1
5,000
2★ The Truth—Mane or Feathers?
5,200
Skill Pin ×1
5,400
4★ Level-Up Manual ×10
5,600
Co-op Sync Orb ×1,000
5,800
Yellow Skill Feather ×20
6,000
Sprint Move Candy Coin ×1
6,250
Iono (Fall 2024) Lucky Cookie 1 ×1
6,500
Green Skill Feather ×5
6,750
Shauntal (Fall 2024) Lucky Cookie 1 ×1
7,000
4★ Power-Up ×1
7,250
Caitlin (Fall 2021) Lucky Cookie 1 ×1
7,500
3★ The Truth—Mane or Feathers?
7,750
Purple Skill Feather ×5
8,000
5★ Power-Up ×1
8,500
Co-op Sync Orb ×1,000
9,000
Co-op Sync Orb ×1,000
9,500
Co-op Sync Orb ×1,000
10,000
Super Popular Creator Collab!

October 18 to November 5, 2025

Total points Item received
100
Gym Leader Notes ×20
200
5-Pack Great Drink Set ×100
300
Battle Points ×50
400
5-Pack Ultra Drink Set ×200
500
3★ Level-Up Manual ×10
600
Elite Four Notes ×15
700
5-Pack Drink + Set ×200
800
3★ Level-Up Manual ×20
900
Ghost Tome, Vol. 1 ×400
1,000
Skip Ticket ×90
1,100
Ice Tome, Vol. 1 ×400
1,200
Battle Points ×100
1,300
3★ Level-Up Manual ×20
1,400
3★ Level-Up Manual ×30
1,500
5-Pack Great Drink + Set ×250
1,600
3★ Level-Up Manual ×30
1,700
Battle Points ×100
1,800
4★ Level-Up Manual ×10
1,900
3★ Power-Up ×1
2,000
5★ Scout Ticket ×8
2,100
5-Pack Ultra Drink + Set ×250
2,200
Skip Ticket ×90
2,300
3★ Power-Up ×1
2,400
4★ Level-Up Manual ×20
2,500
1★ The Truth—Mane or Feathers?
2,600
5-Pack Drink ++ Set ×250
2,700
Ghost Codex, Vol. 1 ×400
2,800
Yellow Skill Feather ×5
2,900
5-Pack Great Drink ++ Set ×100
3,000
Ice Codex, Vol. 1 ×400
3,200
Yellow Skill Feather ×5
3,400
Co-op Sync Orb ×1,000
3,600
4★ Level-Up Manual ×10
3,800
Yellow Skill Feather ×5
4,000
4★ Power-Up ×1
4,200
Special Skill Feather 53 ×1[note 1]
4,400
4★ Power-Up ×1
4,600
Special Skill Feather 54 ×1[note 2]
4,800
3★ Power-Up ×1
5,000
2★ The Truth—Mane or Feathers?
5,200
4★ Power-Up ×1
5,400
4★ Level-Up Manual ×5
5,600
Co-op Sync Orb ×1,000
5,800
Yellow Skill Feather ×20
6,000
Sprint Move Candy Coin ×1
6,250
Iono (Fall 2024) Lucky Cookie 1 ×1
6,500
Green Skill Feather ×5
6,750
Shauntal (Fall 2024) Lucky Cookie 1 ×1
7,000
4★ Power-Up ×1
7,250
4★ Level-Up Manual ×5
7,500
3★ The Truth—Mane or Feathers?
7,750
Purple Skill Feather ×5
8,000
5★ Power-Up ×1
8,500
Co-op Sync Orb ×1,000
9,000
Co-op Sync Orb ×1,000
9,500
Co-op Sync Orb ×1,000
10,000
Super Popular Creator Collab!

Gallery

Event banner
Medal
1★ The Truth—Mane or Feathers?
Medal
2★ The Truth—Mane or Feathers?
Medal
3★ The Truth—Mane or Feathers?
Medal
Super Popular Creator Collab!
Artwork by namigon

Music

Situation Song key Song name Arrangement
In menu No. 00004 Adventure Awaits Unknown
During battle
(Challenge Pasio's Trainers, Daily Extreme Battle 1)
Uncover the Strange Phenomenon!
When the kids approach
Should This Be Released?
When Iono, Klara, and Shauntal return to the city
No. 00034 The Midnight Parade Unknown
During battle
(Battle Challenge)
Jumping In as Assistants
When Klara approaches Iono
No. 08019 Battle! (Klara)
(Pokémon Masters EX Version)
Unknown
New Outfit Reveal!
While Iono is streaming
Uncover the Strange Phenomenon!
As Shauntal narrates Iono and Klara's adventure
Should This Be Released?
From start
Iono Zone (Part 1) Unknown
Jumping In as Assistants
From start
Uncover the Strange Phenomenon!
From start
No. 00007 Fun with Friends Unknown
Jumping In as Assistants
When Iono interviews Morty, Hilbert, and Roxanne
Iono Zone (Part 2) Unknown
Jumping In as Assistants
When Klara learns Shauntal is an Elite Four member
No. 00015 Shenanigans Unknown
Uncover the Strange Phenomenon!
When Iono, Klara, and Shauntal battle the kids
No. 09009 Battle! (Paldea Gym Leader)
(Pokémon Masters EX Version)
Unknown
Uncover the Strange Phenomenon!
After footage is collected in the cave
The Great Reveal
After the wild Flutter Mane calms down
No. 00009 Island Mysteries Unknown
Uncover the Strange Phenomenon!
When a mysterious cry is heard
The Great Reveal
From start
No. 00014 Lurking Threat Unknown
Song names without a song key listed are unofficial, as they have not been added to the Jukebox.

Script

  • Pokémon Center (event conversation)
Name Text
Iono Hmm, I really need a good hook...
Iono Got any cool stories I could use for my next vid?
Shauntal Let me think... I do have a few ideas I didn't end up using for my novels!
How about a story that can curse everyone who hears about it?
Iono Nope, nope, nope! Can't spread THAT in my vids!


  • New Outfit Reveal!
Name Text
(Cave; a shadow of a Pokémon can be seen on the ground; the Pokémon cries out;
transition to the city, where Iono is on camera, wearing her fall outfit)
Iono 'Ello, 'ello, hola! Ciao and bonjour! Welcome to the Iono Zone!
Guesswhatguesswhat! Today's stream is a special unveiling of my brand-spankin'-new outfit!
Hmmm? Wanna see the whole thing, do ya? Nyahahaha! All righty then!
(Iono twirls, showing off her outfit)
Iono Ta-daaa!
Check me out! I'm reachin' levels of cuteness that shouldn't even be possible!
I'mma rock this outfit for my deep dive into some sweet, spooky content!
All right, listen up! Accordin' to the scuttlebutt goin' around Pasio lately, some weird phenomenon is afoot!
A creeeeepy shadow is ON THE LOOSE at night!
Folks are sayin' this shadow's got a long mane or feathers or somethin'...
Oh, oh! And get this—some even swear they heard a scream that's totally outta this world!
And! So! In today's Iono Zone, we're gonna track down and expose what's REALLY causing all these spooky shenanigans! Here we gooooo!


  • Jumping In as Assistants
Name Text
(City, decorated for the Midnight Parade; Shauntal and Caitlin are wearing their fall outfits)
Shauntal Well, the thing is, I can't think of any good ideas for my next novel...
I joined the Midnight Parade hoping it would spark some inspiration, but I'm still completely stumped...
Caitlin You're in search of something intriguing, correct?
If so, someone over there is investigating a strange phenomenon—or so I've heard.
(Fade to Morty on camera, wearing his fall outfit)
Morty Hmm... Maybe the cause is something otherworldly?
(Fade to Hilbert, wearing his fall outfit)
Hilbert I-it's not a ghost, right?
(Fade to Roxanne, wearing her fall outfit)
Roxanne If stones are involved in whatever's going on, I definitely want them for my collection!
(Fade to Iono)
Iono Wow! Everyone's got a take on this! But what's the real dealio?!
Buckle up, buckaroos! We're divin' even deeper!
(Off camera; Shauntal approaches Iono)
Shauntal Oh, she must be who Caitlin was talking about...
(Shauntal walks up to Iono)
??? Eek! It's Iono! Oh wow, you're sooooo famous!
(Klara runs up to Iono)
Iono Hmmm? A peculiar person appeared!
Klara I'm Klara! I ALWAYS watch your videos...
and I'd absolutely LOVE to help you out!
I used to be a pop singer, y'know. If we collab...
our cuteness could drive your fans Kla-razy, don'tcha think? Hee hee!
Shauntal Oh, um, excuse me!
May I accompany you as well?
Klara (Tsk! Who are YOU? You're taking the attention away from ME!)
Iono Sooooo, you both wanna be my assistant, eh?
Hmm, what should I dooo... I don't want too many helpers, ya know?
Shauntal Could you please reconsider? I'd really love to interview you!
Klara (Ugh, SO annoying! Should I just knock her out nice and cold?)
Iono Oh-ho? Interview? For what?
Shauntal Well, I'm actually a writer, and I'm looking for an idea for my next story!
My name's Shauntal. Have you heard of me?
Iono Ooooh, yes! You're, like, a writer AND one of the Unova Elite Four, yeah?
Klara WHAT?! The Elite Four?!
Shauntal Yes, exactly! I believe I can be of great help to you!
Klara Nooo! Wait! Take me with you, too! Pleeease!
I really want to learn how you make everyone adore you as a Gym Leader!
And I want to be in your videos so more people know about me!
Iono Oh-ho-hooo?
Hopin' to ride my coattails to get some time in the limelight, are ya?
Klara Yikes!
Shauntal It seems that's exactly what she planned to do...
Iono I see, I see! Nothing gets past me!
Klara No no no! Please! Let me explain, Iono!
Iono You've got a real hunger to stand out, no matter what...and I love it!
Klara Huh?
Iono And you! You're an Elite Four member AND a writer? Those are solid credentials for a collab partner!
Mind's made up! You're BOTH comin' with me!
(Klara and Shauntal cheer)


  • Uncover the Strange Phenomenon!
Name Text
Iono OK, Shauntal! I want you to narrate—and make sure you lay on the literary vibes thick!
(Shauntal cheers)
Iono Aaand, as for you, Klara...
Klara Yes! I'm all ears!
??? Fight or fright!
Klara Uaaagh?!
(A Youngster and two Poké Kids approach Klara, Iono, and Shauntal)
Klara Blimey! Who're these bra—I mean, kids?
Iono That reaction's EXACTLY what I was hopin' for!
Your vibe's perfect! And those reactions? Gonna make my vids epic!
Klara Wait, you just want me for my reactions?!
I guess that's fine. Any attention is still attention...
Iono Sooo, what's "fight or fright" mean?
Shauntal You can say that phrase to someone during the Midnight Parade to challenge them to a battle.
If you win, your opponents will give you candy!
Iono Ooooh! That sounds like fun!
Wanna battle together and see if we make an epic team?
Shauntal Sure! Let's have an enjoyable battle!
Klara Hah! I'll do my very best!
We gotta teach these kids how harsh the adult world can be.
(On camera; the kids send out Pikachu, Eevee, and Gastly; the ladies send out Slowbro, Mismagius, and Froslass)
Iono All righty, then! Time for an electrifying battle!
Klara Hah! That's right! Let my poison drive you Kla-razy!
(Klara's Slowbro strikes a powerful blow on the kids' Pokémon)
Shauntal W-wait, Klara!
Don't get too serious! They're children—we should let them win.
Klara Huh? You want me to go easy on 'em?
Iono Ooooh, committin' to the bit to keep the fun goin', are we?
Look at ya, Shauntal! You've got a real knack for driving viewer engagement!
C'mon, you little ragamuffins! You want some candy? Then show us what you got!
(The kids' Pokémon attack and defeat Iono, Klara, and Shauntal's Pokémon; fade to off camera)
Shauntal Well done, all of you!
Here are some sweets to thank you for the battle. Don't forget to share them with each other!
Klara Oh no! They took my candy! Whatever will I do now? Boo-hoo-hoo...
(The kids wave and leave)
Iono Woo! Totally nailed it, you two!
That's what I'm talkin' about! We're gonna make a great research team!
All righty! Let's chill till nightfall, then head out on our spooktacular investigation!
(Klara and Shauntal cheer; fade to black)
As dusk settled in...
(On camera; Iono and Klara walk through a dark cave)
Shauntal "In the darkness of the cave, the intrepid investigators could scarcely see the ground beneath their feet.
"Even so, the team pressed on undeterred."
Iono Hmm, I gotta admit—this place looks like a ghost could pop out any second now!
Klara I know, right? And this darkness is SO extra!
(Iono and Klara walk further in)
Shauntal "The trio ventured deeper into the cave in search of the mysterious shadow.
(Iono and Klara arrive in an area where it's too dark to see their surroundings)
Shauntal "Suddenly, without any warning, they were enveloped in a thick shroud of all-consuming darkness!"
Klara What happened? Why'd it get all pitch black?!
Iono Hmm? Weird. Looks like the light went out.
(Iono and Klara continue walking)
Shauntal "As the group advanced deeper into the cave, they faced numerous challenges.
"Yet with each step forward, they could feel themselves getting closer to uncovering the truth behind the strange phenomenon."
(Off camera; Iono, Shauntal, and Klara are gathered in the cave)
Iono Hot diggity dang! Look how far we've come! And we got SO MUCH footage!
Klara For sure. But my throat is really hoarse now...
Shauntal A lot of strange things have been happening. Maybe the reason is...
(Shauntal's Froslass comes out of its Poké Ball)
Shauntal Froslass senses something... Could it be...
Iono What now? What's up with Froslass?
Shauntal Well, you know how some say Froslass was born from the soul of a woman lost on a snowy mountain?
What if she's sensing a lost soul here?
Oh, this could be excellent material for my next novel!
Iono Niiice! I bet it'll go viral, too!
Klara ...You two are so odd.
(A Pokémon's cry can be heard)
Klara Huuuh?! Wh-what was that?
Shauntal Something's here!
(Iono, Shauntal, and Klara send out their Pokémon as a Pokémon lurks in the darkness in front of them)


  • The Great Reveal
Name Text
(Flutter Mane floats in front of the group and cries out)
Iono Is that the mysterious shadow?
(Flutter Mane attacks Iono, Shauntal, and Klara's Pokémon)
Iono Wha—?!
Shauntal It doesn't seem to understand what we're saying.
Klara We gotta take it on with all we got, then!
Iono You betcha! No holdin' back this time!
(Flutter Mane tries to attack Mismagius; it dodges, and Froslass and Slowbro attack it)
Klara There's something about our teamwork...
Shauntal Yes, it's really come together!
Iono Probably 'cause we've been investigating together, 'eyyy?
(Flutter Mane tries to attack Froslass; it dodges, and Mismagius and Slowbro attack it)
Klara OK! Just a bit more to go!
Shauntal Iono!
Iono All riiiiiight! Let's finish this!
(Mismagius attacks Flutter Mane, and it calms down)
Iono Phew! Calm at last.
(Iono, Shauntal, and Klara recall their Pokémon)
Shauntal "Could this be the truth behind the mysterious shadow that emerged on Pasio?! But...what is it?"
(Iono, Shauntal, and Klara get up close to Flutter Mane)
Iono ...!
Shauntal Is that a Misdreavus?
Klara Awww! You're telling me it was a Pokémon all along?
Iono Not just any ol' Pokémon though...
Shauntal Oh?
(Flutter Mane cries out)
Iono In Paldea, some folks have witnessed a Pokémon called Flutter Mane. It looks a lot like Misdreavus.
Some call it a Paradox Pokémon. There's still a buncha stuff we don't know about 'em, though.
I heard from La Primera that a Paradox Pokémon had appeared on Pasio before.
Who'd have thunk our mysterious shadow would be one, too? Not me, that's for sure!
Klara Isn't this a huge discovery?!
Shauntal If we reveal the truth, it's bound to be a hot topic!
Iono I guess...
That's why I can't keep filmin' it.
Klara Huh?! WHAT?!
Shauntal May I ask why?
Iono It's true that Flutter Mane is a rare Pokémon. If I drop a vid about it, it'll go viral for sure...
But there's so many things we don't know about Paradox Pokémon.
If we start sharing stuff without knowin' all the deets, we'd be spreading false info.
And that might end up hurting this li'l pal.
I wanna ask La Primera and the researchers on Pasio for their takes before introducin' it in one of my vids!
Klara Huh... I didn't realize how much you thought this stuff through.
Iono Sorry, gals. Didn't mean for it to go like this after gettin' your help.
Shauntal No, don't apologize! I understand you perfectly.
I hate endings that leave a bitter taste in one's mouth...
I always hope for a good ending!
Klara Same here!
I think I'm starting to understand what makes you so popular.
Iono Thanks, you two!
Aww, but now we don't have any content for my vid...
Klara Yeah, no one wants a shrug of an ending like, "Welp! Couldn't figure it out after all!"
Shauntal Actually, I have the perfect idea!


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(Cave, on camera; Iono and Klara are looking at Iono's Rotom Phone)
Iono Brrr! It's like a freezer in here!
What's goin' on? It's SO cold all of a sudden!
(Iono's Rotom Phone turns to face the camera)
Iono Look! The temperature's goin' down, down, DOWN!
Klara Whaaaat? That's scary!
I can't stop shivering...
He...he...he...
Iono K-Klara?! Did you get possessed by a ghost or somethin'?
(Iono notices something floating in the distance)
Iono Huh?! Wh-what's that?!
(The camera pans up to reveal Froslass)
Iono Froslass?!
Hmmm? I guess folks did report seeing feathers...
and the sleeves of her kimono do kinda look like them, huh...
Hot diggity dang! Does that mean it was Froslass all along? Case cracked wide open!
Klara Hehe... Achoo!
Iono Fun fact! The temperature of Froslass's breath is said to be -58 degrees Fahrenheit.
Poor Klara probably caught a cold from the icy temps!
Anywho! The spooky shenanigans were all thanks to this Froslass! And with that, we're signing off!
(Froslass cries out, and Iono and Klara shiver; fade to Klara, Shauntal, and Iono off camera)
Klara Ugh... I'm freezing.
Iono Thank you muchly, Klara!
Your script was amaaazing, too, Shauntal!
Shauntal I'm glad I could be of help!
(City; Iono is walking with Flutter Mane and Mismagius, and Shauntal is walking with Froslass)
Iono Now that we're back in the city...
what should I do with this Flutter Mane?
(Flutter Mane cries out happily)
Shauntal It doesn't seem to want to leave your side, does it?
Klara Maybe it really likes you?
(Mismagius cries out happily)
Iono Hmmm... It definitely seems to be gettin' along with Mismagius.
D'ya wanna stick around with me?
(Flutter Mane cries out happily)
Iono Okeydokey! I'll look after you!
Let's get to know each other real good and deepen our bond...
then I'll introduce ya to my viewers! Deal?
Shauntal It seems Iono's discovered something far more significant than her videos!
Klara True...
She's a proper popular Gym Leader, loved by both people and Pokémon...
I ought to get my act together and better myself to be like her!
Iono By the bysies, Shauntal, have you come up with any super cool ideas for your novel?
Shauntal Yes, I did! I have the perfect subject, too!
I'm thinking of writing an incredible story about the bond between a streamer who entertains people all over the world...
and her strong and courageous Pokémon!
(Iono and Flutter Mane cheer)

Trivia

  • The first run of this event was the only time a seasonal event did not give a 1.4× reward bonus to other seasonal sync pairs for the same holiday.
  • This is the only seasonal story event to use a generic banner and thumbnail, instead of a unique banner and thumbnail used for other seasonal story events.

In other languages

Language Title
Japanese 正体みたり翼か髪か!?
Mandarin Chinese 真相是翅膀還是頭髮!?
French Révélation ! Crinière ou plumes ?
German Aufgedeckt! Mähne oder Federn?
Italian Piume o pelliccia?!
Korean 그 정체는 날개인가 머리인가!?
Spanish Misterio melenudo... ¿o plumífero?

Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 Unlocks 70 HP, 60 Attack, 20 Defense, 60 Sp. Atk, 20 Sp. Def, and 20 Speed for the corresponding skill gear. Activated for Ghost, Paldea, and Gym Leader sync pairs. Additional effects are Ghost Moves ↑ 2%, Special S-Moves ↑ 2%, and Dragon P-Move DR & S-Move DR 4%.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Unlocks 70 HP, 60 Attack, 20 Defense, 60 Sp. Atk, 20 Sp. Def, and 20 Speed for the corresponding skill gear. Activated for Ice, Unova, and Elite Four sync pairs. Additional effects are Opp Frozen: Moves ↑ 4%, Ice S-Moves ↑ 2%, and Hail: P-Move DR & S-Move DR 4%.

See also

Neo Champions: Leaders of a New EraFight for the Future TogetherThree Trainers, Three MindsA Pure and Touching HeartA Touching Sepia-Toned SongHoning One's LoveOne More Step to a New PathGoing Beyond Primal NatureShining Sky-High Sync MovesFacing the Future with FightRising Thunder and Flames
Costume events: Poké War Games (Diantha's Battle PrepHilda's Battle PrepGuzma's Battle PrepJasmine's Battle PrepBattle Prep) • Curious Tea Party (Lillie's Party Prep—An Eye for BeautySonia's Party Prep—The Finest TeaIngo's Party Prep—Way of the ButlerEmmet's Party Prep—Heart and SoulSolving Wonderful Mysteries) • Super Tour Guide RosaSolve the Case! (Part 1)Solve the Case! (Part 2)The Power of DanceNew Heroes Are BornInfamous Pokéstar VillainsTrouble at the Alola FairPasio Hot Spring Fever
New Year's events: Season's GreetingsNew Year and New FriendsGather Up! Dream Duo!Rising New Year's ResolutionsFriend-Making BattleFishing Up a Golden New Year
Palentine's events: Baking BuddiesSweet ShenanigansChef's Heartful DeliveryVictor's Cooking Class!Tiny Courage, Big ThanksDressed to Give Thanks
Spring events: Pasio Eggsplorers
Summer events: Summer SuperstarsBeachside RivalrySummer Nights & Wishing StarsTwin Stars Far ApartExciting Treasure HuntHigh-Flying Seaside HolidaySea's Legend and Raging Souls
Fall events: Fight or FrightMidnight Battle BallOtherworldly EncounterThe Haunted MuseumThe Truth—Mane or Feathers?Mischievous Lacey
Holiday events: Rosa's PartyA Special PresentDeck the HallsWinter WishesShine a Gentle LightFocus on the Shining Shot!Joyful Music with EveryoneThe Hottest Present
2019 debut: Reach for the TopThe Girl in Black and WhiteThe Importance of EleganceTwo Champions
2020 debut: The Strongest There IsShining StarTeam Skull Crash CourseThe Star of the ContestSerena's Dessert PartyFamily TiesThe Eccentric ElectricianDazzling Dizzying Battle StageThe Ideal Formula
2021 debut: Champion TimeShining Heart of DragonsTrials on the IsleMasters of Land and SeaAll Aboard the Victory TrainHearts UnitedThe Light Devourer
2022 debut: Pasio FriendiversaryVerdant GuardianA Golden FutureRevel in RivalryThreads of StrengthMelancholy Wally
2023 debut: Galar's Poké Ball EnthusiastTravelers from a Distant PastChase the Northern WindWe Should Battle!Tower Tycoon and Hall MatronTogether in an Unknown LandWho's the Best Singer?Veevee on Pasio!Let's Go In Search of Wonder
2024 debut: The Electrifying InfluencerSub-zero—My Past, My FutureMechanized—Love and SolitudeResearcher and SeekerGood Ol' Rika HereMiddle-Aged OppositesIsle Disciples, Arena TycoonUltra Beast Meet-and-GreetPeculiar Pokémon-Loving PalAncient VisitorFestive Sun and MoonGolden Bonds on PasioSygna Siblings—All AboardMysterious Kalos DuoGuzzling Glutton's Target
2025 debut: Five Friends' Treasure HuntZippity Zappity CollabBlades of the FutureFrom Kitakami—PreludeFrom Kitakami—ContinuedTerastal FestivalPerrin and the Diamond ClanPecharunt Strikes Back
2026 debut: Teal and Indigo FestivalBede and Marnie's PursuitsLeague Club Problem ChildHistory Teacher's Odd Run-Ins
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