The evil team seeking cosmic energy to create a new world. This is every Team Galactic-related quote that
appears in Platinum in chronological order.
This page includes not just quotes from Team Galactic members, but also townspeople commenting on Team Galactic.
I also include screenshots and videos of events
in order to show environmental storytelling and stage direction. The goal of this page is to be a one-stop-shop
on all Team Galactic-related text in the games.
This page currently covers from the very first appearance in Lake Verity to returning from the Distortion World
and some post-game content. Further screenshots and
videos are still coming. I'm also working on tagging every grunt with their sex, as well as adding the Stark
Mountain text.
Cyrus: "...The flowing time...
The expanding space... I will make it all mine one day... Cyrus is
my name. Remember it... Until then, sleep while you can, legendary
Pokémon of the lake bed...."
Cyrus: "Allow me to pass. Step
aside."
Barry: What was that about? Weird guy...
Jubilife
Dawn: That man... What is he doing?
Dawn: Um...
Lucas: That guy... What’s he doing?
Lucas: Uh, excuse...
Mysterious man: WHAAAT?!
Mysterious man: ...How did you know? How did you
unmask me as a member of the International Police?!
Dawn: Huh? What? I beg your pardon? I was just
making conversation...
Lucas: Huh? What? Are you kidding? I was just
making small talk...
Shady man: ...Heh. You claim you were only making
conversation, do you? But, I know better not to believe that. No,
no, no. You recognized right away that I was someone extraordinary.
That is why you spoke to me, is it not? Your power of observation is
fearsome! Quite admirable, you are!
Now that my cover has been blown, let me introduce myself. I am a
globe-trotting elite of the International Police. My name... Ah, no,
I shall inform you only of my code name. My code name, it is Looker.
It is what they all call me. Incidentally, is the saying, “Don’t be
a thief!” familiar to you?
Looker: Yes, that is correct. Taking what belongs
to others is wrong.
Looker: No? You claim to not know it? How could
that be? Perhaps your mama has said it, but you have forgotten it,
like usual? Now listen, my friends. It is wrong to take what belongs
to others.
Unfortunately, there are apparently those who do not heed those
words. In Sinnoh, in fact, there are criminals stealing the Pokémon
of others. I have, therefore, been on the lookout for characters
arousing my suspicion. Incidentally, you are Trainers, yes? Perhaps
you can make use of this?
That Vs. Recorder, it is a nifty device for recording a match. I
obtained it because it is quite popular these days. But myself, I do
not do Pokémon battling very often. It will be in better hands with
you.
Looker: Also, I have a request. If you were to see
me again, I ask that you not talk to me, for I am on duty.
...Actually, yes, yes, you may speak to me. You must. Not because I
am lonely, no, no! You must inform me of bad guys! You must inform
me of any happenings!
Oreburgh
Man in Pokemon Center: Hmmm! What, or who, is this Team Galactic?!
They make wonderful claims of a dream energy source on one hand...
But rumor has it, they steal Pokémon from others by force. It’s a
mystery! They’re mysterious! Isn’t anyone investigating them?
Jubilife (part 2)
Looker: Tell me, have you not obtained a Pal Pad?
Is not a Pal Pad free to anyone visiting the Pokémon Center’s
basement?
Looker: Ah, yes. I see that you have obtained it, a
Pal Pad for yourself. I myself, a member of the International
Police, the fighters of crime around the world, have one also. For
it is what one must have to trade Pokémon with Trainers around the
world. Take that Pal Pad to the Global Terminal for trading on an
international level!
Looker: Anyway, there appears to be no one shady in
this Jubilife City. I shall therefore take my investigation
elsewhere. But, my friend, I suggest you remain vigilant for shady
grown-ups!
[north exit of Jubilife]
Mystery man: Now, now, now, now, now! Professor
Rowan, you must comply. Hand over all your research findings. For
free, naturally. Failure to comply will result in a painful time for
your assistant.
Rowan: Ah, … Well? How is the Pokédex progressing?
Hm! That’s Oreburgh’s Gym Badge, I see. But hadn’t I given you your
first Pokémon only recently...? Perhaps being a Trainer is like
second nature to you.
Mystery man: Oh, professor of Pokémon, must you be
so difficult? We are speaking to you on business. Because this is
work for us. What we’re saying is—we demand you comply with our
demands.
Rowan: Quiet, you lot! Why must you be such a
nuisance? Let me list some lessons you still need to learn. #1:
Don’t loiter about for no good reason. #2: Don’t interrupt others
while they are attempting to converse. #3: If you don’t get your
way, don’t raise your voice to be intimidating. #4: Don’t think
you’ve grown strong just because you’re in a group. #5: What is with
those outlandish outfits you have on?
My goodness... You call yourselves adults? You kids, don’t grow up
to be like these sorry specimens.
Mystery man: Eeeeeh! You had to make this personal!
You have forced our hand into making a show of force! We will make
you regret insulting Team Galactic!
Rowan: You kids, give these thugs a lesson in
civility, please.
Dawn: Let’s battle together!
Lucas: Join me and battle these guys!
Grunt: [after defeat] How is this madness possible?
The two of us, losing to children?
Grunt: This won’t do... Time to retreat. This
mission is a failure.
Grunt 1: [after battle] You leave us no option. We
will retreat for now. We shall do so because Team Galactic is
benevolent to all.
Rowan: That lot... They called themselves Team
Galactic. When Pokémon evolve, they seem to release some type of
energy... However, I believe that it’s a mystic power far beyond our
control. But Team Galactic seems to be studying that power’s
potential. They want to know if it can be used as energy for
something...
Dawn: Did you know? The professor studies the
evolution of Pokémon, too. According to his research, 90% of all
Pokémon are somehow tied to evolution! Well, maybe that’s the reason
those people tried to take the professor’s research data by force.
That’s really unforgivable!
Lucas: Did you know about this? The professor
studies the evolution of Pokémon, too. According to his research,
90% of all Pokémon are somehow tied to evolution! Maybe that’s the
reason those goons tried to take the professor’s research data.
They’re not allowed to do that!
Rowan: It’s all over, so you can relax now. Still,
thanks to you two, nothing came of that situation. I appreciate
that. Incidentally... Kudos to you for your battling skill. It got
me thinking. Why don’t you collect all the Gym Badges of Sinnoh?
Doing so, you will be sure to encounter lots of Pokémon. That, of
course, means your Pokédex pages will continuously fill up. In other
words, it will be of great help to my research. That said, I’ve
given you your first Pokémon and Pokédex as yours to keep. You’re
free to do with them as you wish. Take care now.
Floaroma
Woman at Pokémon Center: There’ve been problems
with the electric power lately. Is there some trouble at the Valley
Windworks?
Woman in town: I wanted to get some flowers from
the Floaroma Meadow... But some Team Galactic guys in snazzy outfits
came along... Those Galactic guys went to the meadow past these
flowers here...
Grunt 1 (blocking the path): Aren’t we Team
Galactic? And we’re assigned here? Standing around among flowers...
This doesn’t seem all that cool.
Grunt 2: Hey now! Don’t complain. This is a pretty
decent assignment. But Bug- and Grass-type Pokémon so creep me
out... I don’t like being here either.
Little Girl: Help, help, Trainer! Please, I want to
see my papa. My papa and I lived at the Valley Windworks. But then a
whole bunch of people dressed like spacemen came... They kicked me
out, and they’re making my papa do something. Please, Trainer! I
miss my papa!
Valley Windworks
Grunt outside: Don’t you dare go into the Valley
Windworks. I got ordered to keep everyone out if they’re not part of
Team Galactic. You’re giving me a look that makes me think you’re
gonna try to get in. OK, then. You’ll have to battle me for it!
Grunt (after defeat): Yeah, like I’m really
supposed to win with a Pokémon like this...
Grunt (after battle): Isn’t that just great.
Getting owned by some kid. But you can’t do a thing if I lock myself
in with my Works Key! That’s right, the other Works Key’s not here!
My cohorts in the flower patch have the only other one! Hahaha! In
that sense, I’m no longer the loser!
Floaroma (part 2)
Grunt 1: Enough arguing! Hand over that sweet
Honey!
Grunt 2: Do as we say! Team Galactic will have that
Honey! We must have it to attract Pokémon in great numbers!
Grunt 1: Hey! This kid is a witness! What’ll we do?
Grunt 2: We don’t need the brat running off to get
help... The solution’s simple! We ensure the brat stays quiet!
[after defeat] Grunt 1: ...This is why I’m gonna be
stuck as a grunt forever...
Grunt 1: This is so lame... They’re going to dock
my pay!
Grunt 2: I’m up next! Heheheh... Battling you right
after my cohort weakened you gives me the edge!
[after defeat] Grunt 2:...I want a promotion so I
can get some tougher Pokémon...
Grunt 1: This brat’s tough! Like, really, really
tough! Tougher than I can put into words, and I know a lot of words!
We’re done for here... Let’s get back to the Valley Windworks.
Man: Oh, what’s this thing? They seem to have
forgotten it... It’s a Works Key... It must be for the Valley
Windworks! It’s of no use to me. You may as well have it.
Man: Thank you! You surely saved me. Those goons
were trying to rob me of my sweet, sweet Honey. They sure were
weird, though. You saw how they were dressed. What they were saying
didn’t make a whole lot of sense, either. Oh! I need to thank you!
This sweet, sweet Honey! Go on, take a whole lot!
Valley Windworks (part 2)
Grunt: What?! No way! You have the key? Locking the
door was meaningless! I am the loser in this after all! This is no
time for self-pity! I’ve got to alert the Commander!
Grunt: Oi! This is no fun and games! This is proper
work, I tell you!
Grunt (after defeat): What...?! Some brat messed up
my job...
Grunt (after battle): Team Galactic needs
electricity for doing something big!
Grunt: Collecting electricity from the Valley
Windworks... That’s our mission.
Grunt (after defeat): I really don’t like kids who
also happen to be tough Trainers...
Grunt (after battle): You don’t have an inkling of what Team
Galactic is trying to achieve! Of course, they don’t tell a grunt
like me anything, either... But still!
Grunt: My Pokémon can’t battle anymore. They’re
gonna take away my Pokémon for messing this one up... Humph! Just
you wait! Our Commander will smoosh you!
Mars: I’m one of Team Galactic’s three Commanders.
...No, wait. That’s one of four Commanders. My name is Mars! We’ve
been trying to create a new world that’s better than this one... But
people have shown little understanding about what we do. You don’t
understand either, do you? It’s a little saddening... So, let’s have
a battle to decide what we should do next. If I win, you leave. If
you win, we, Team Galactic, will leave!
Mars (mid battle): What do you think you’re doing
to my Pokémon?!
Mars (after defeat): This can’t be?! I lost?!
You...you uppity brat!
Mars: Oops! I messed that one up! That’s all right,
though. I quite enjoyed our battle.
Charon: My, my. Lose to a child, will you? But, no
matter. We’ve collected plenty of electricity. With the power we
obtained, we can do something quite spectacular. It seems quite
obvious to me, Charon, the genius even the boss recognizes. Now,
Mars, we should be going.
Mars: Will you shut it! The boss is the only person
in the world who’s allowed to order me around! You can keep quiet
around me! You only joined us recently. Don’t think you’re
important!
Mars (to player): I guess it’s time to say good-bye
and leave for the time being!
Reading the PCs reveals some text.
PC: The bringer of wars...Your target is the energy of the power
plant. The bringer of contentment... Your target is the Pokémon statue
of Eterna City. The bringer of aging... Your target is the Pokémon
that sleeps on today. The dream energy. Team Galactic
The PC screen is filled with numbers upon numbers. Better not disturb
it.
The man you rescue:
Papa: Team Galactic... They were saying they had to gather Pokémon
and energy no matter what. It was for creating a new universe, or so
they claimed. Nothing they said made any sort of sense to me. I
can’t tell you how grateful I am for you saving me. I can finally
see my little daughter again!
Little girl: Papa! Yuck! Papa, you’re stinky! Go
shower now, stinky!
Papa: Oh, sorry! Ahaha! They had me working
nonstop!
Looker: Ah, yes. It is you, yes. I have heard that
the Team Galactic appeared at this power plant. I have, therefore,
come running. So, the Team Galactic. Where are they? ... You have
run them off, you say? You are a Trainer, but...? Very well! I shall
go investigate inside!
Looker: Magnificent! Yes, it is! What you have
said, it is all true! Superb! Though you are young, you are a
Trainer through and through! Very well! I shall pursue the culprits!
I have received tips that the Team Galactic hideout is in Eterna
City. To there, I must be off!
Eterna Forest
Cheryl: Hello, my name’s Cheryl. And you are...?
OK, so your name is [PLAYER]. I’m sincerely glad to meet you.
[PLAYER], may I ask a big favor of you? I want to get through this
forest, but I’m afraid of doing it alone. I’ve heard that there is a
sinister group of people called Team Galactic about. I think there’d
be safety in numbers. Please, may I go through with you?
Eterna City
Grunt: Hey! You there, kid! Stay away from that
Pokémon statue! Team Galactic is conducting an official
investigation here!
Grunt: Hey, you! Yeah, you, Trainer! Errr... It’s
OK. Never mind. You look tough. I won’t take... Um, I’ll just let
you keep your Pokémon. Carry on!
Grunt: Have you seen our building? Team Galactic is
so stinking rich that we can have one built instantly!
Citizen: Since that Team Galactic building went up,
the city’s atmosphere has gotten all creepy and tense. I don’t know
what those people are doing up in that place...
Citizen: My friend said Team Galactic took his
favorite Pokémon away. I don’t think he’s telling the truth. Team
Galactic looks so cool. They don’t look like common thugs.
Bike shop worker: The manager’s gone off to the
Team Galactic building and hasn’t returned. I wonder what’s holding
him up?
Barry: Hey, [PLAYER]! You came to see the Pokémon
statue, right? I’ll take you there!
Barry: What the...
Cyrus: ...So, this is Eterna’s Pokémon statue...
Shaping our world are time and space in an intertwining spiral.
Revered in Sinnoh are the Pokémon of time and space... Sinnoh’s
myth... Its truth needs investigation...
Cyrus: ...Pardon me. Stand aside.
Cynthia: Here in Eterna City, there is a statue of
an ancient Pokémon. Have you seen it already? According to myth, it
was an extremely powerful Pokémon. Who knows? You may encounter
something like it while you’re traveling with your Pokédex. Oh, I
know! Try using this. It should be helpful.
Cynthia: Remember, the hidden move Cut can be used
in the field. It will let you go places that were previously
inaccessible to you. That’s important for filling up your Pokédex,
right? Then luck be with you, young Trainer! Oh, there’s one last
thing! Please give my regards to Prof. Rowan.
Sign: Team Galactic Eterna Building — We Want Your
Pokémon!
Eterna City Statue: It’s Eterna City’s Pokémon
statue. There seems to have been a descriptive plate, but it appears
it was torn off.
Eterna City Building
Looker: Hello! It is me! Me! Hahaha! I have
startled you, yes? I am, after all, an officer of the International
Police. It is only natural that I be a master of disguise.
...Incidentally, you are a first-rate Trainer. Of that, I am very
aware. I therefore think you will be OK, but I must warn you to be
careful anyway. Also, a word of advice. This building, it has two
stairs. One of them, a trap it must be. But the crooks of Team
Galactic, they do not appear, how shall I say, smart. There should
be an easy way to tell the stairs apart!
Looker: Now, I have been conducting my
investigation into Team Galactic. But I have no clue as to who they
are or what it is they wish to do. The minions, they appear ignorant
of the intentions of their boss. Also, a word of advice. This
building, it has two stairs. One of them, a trap it must be. But the
crooks of Team Galactic, they do not appear, how shall I say, smart.
There should be an easy way to tell the stairs apart!
Grunt: Welcome to Team Galactic. Are you here to
donate your Pokémon? What? You’re not? Then kindly get off our
property! Do we have to bring the pain like we did with the Cycle
Shop manager?
Grunt: As a group, Team Galactic has its sights set
on the stars, not on this world!
Grunt: We are acquiring Pokémon for a most
astonishing undertaking! Your meddling won’t be tolerated!
Grunt (after defeat): I feel like I got meddled
with...
Grunt (after battle): Our astonishing undertaking
is most certainly breathtaking. If you ever hope to see its glorious
unveiling, then don’t meddle with us!
Grunt: So sorry, sweetie. Team Galactic has no room
for kiddies!
Grunt (after defeat): B-but, deary, you’re just a
kid!
Grunt (after battle): You wanted to go up? Well,
why didn’t you?
Grunt: Our objectives are incredible! Too
incredible for me to understand! I’ll fight blindly to defend them,
and your intrusion won’t be forgiven!
Grunt (after defeat): What was I fighting for,
again?
Grunt (after battle): What do you have against
taking Pokémon from others? Look in any field or forest! Those
things aren’t exactly rare!
Sign for right staircase:The path you chose leads
to glory.
Middle floor of Galactic Eterna building.
Team Galactic is working hard to find new energy sources for the
future!
Grunt: Let’s see how good this Pokémon is! I stole
it from some weak Trainer.
Grunt (after defeat): What is this?!
Grunt (after battle): Wimpy little Pokémon... When
I get promoted, I’ll demand better stolen Pokémon.
We are conducting research on new forms of energy! We want to
harness the mysterious power of Pokémon and use it as energy!
Grunt: Why, thank you! We love it when people come
to us to donate their Pokémon!
Grunt (after defeat): What do you think you’re
doing?!
Grunt (after battle): You can catch Pokémon
anywhere. What’s so special about them? Trainers that lose theirs
should quit whining and catch some more!
Sign: Let us make progress together!
Team Galactic
Scientist Travon: Our mission is to implement our
operations without question. It is all for the new world order that
our boss will lead!
Scientist Travon (after defeat): This won’t go
unpunished...
Scientist Travon (after battle): I’m willing to do
anything to get ahead in Team Galactic. One day you’ll see what we
are all about. It’s wonder, compassion, splendor, humor, power, awe,
and tragedy!
Ordinary people like you can’t understand Team Galactic’s grand
designs! Come to think of it... I don’t even know what’s going on...
Sign: Question not and follow this path! The road to success!
Working for world peace.
Team Galactic
Top floor of Eterna building shows sparkly wallpaper.
What is it with this Team Galactic? Why did they take our Pokémon?
What are they trying to accomplish?
CLEFAIRY: Pi...
BUNEARY: Myun...
(there is an Up-Grade here)
Jupiter: Eh? Did you want something? How silly of
me to even ask. You want to free the Pokémon. Fine! I, Jupiter, will
deal with you.
Jupiter: How insolent. Take a bite of this, child!
Jupiter: Losing to some child...Being careless cost
me too much.
Jupiter: Well, aren’t you tough...? It’s OK,
though. Our official Pokémon-statue investigation is finished. Mars
has collected energy from the Valley Windworks. We’re pretty much
finished here. I’ll let you in on one little thing. Our boss is
researching the myths of ancient Pokémon. With the power of mythical
Pokémon, he will become the ruler of Sinnoh... I suggest you keep
out of Team Galactic’s affairs from now on. This is your last
warning!
I got my CLEFAIRY back, and it’s all thanks to you! But that Team
Galactic... They said, “CLEFAIRY came from space. Hand it over!”
Their logic baffles me still. It’s like they are from space! Anyway,
they’re gone now. Thank you very much! I can’t thank you enough
right now, but cruise by my Cycle Shop, OK?
Eterna City (part 2)
Citizen: With Team Galactic gone, what’s going to
happen to their building?
Bike shop worker: What was Team Galactic trying to
do with other people’s Pokémon?
Cynthia: Oh, there you are! I was looking for you.
I’ve got something nice. I wanted you to have this Pokémon Egg. Will
you accept it?
Cynthia: That’s wonderful! The Pokémon inside the
Egg is happy, too. I’m sure of it!
Cynthia: Oh? You have six Pokémon with you already.
You don’t have room for this Egg. You’ll have to store a Pokémon in
a PC Box at the Pokémon Center first. I’ll give you this Egg when
you’ve made room for it. I’ll be waiting right here.
Cynthia: Oh...? You don’t need to feel obligated.
It’s hard filling the pages of the Pokédex, isn’t it? I only want to
lend you a little hand, that’s all.
Cynthia: Oh, wait! Don’t leave without this Pokémon
Egg. Please? I want you to have it.
Cynthia: Well? Will you accept this Pokémon Egg?
Cynthia: Keep that Egg with you in your party of
Pokémon. A Pokémon will hatch from it while you are traveling. I
would be happy to know that it will help fill another page of your
Pokédex. See you again!
Mt. Coronet
Cyrus appears out of nowhere in Mt. Coronet and drops his speech. He looks off into the distance,
then at you, then brushes past you.
Cyrus: "According to one
theory, Mt. Coronet is where the Sinnoh region began. In a newly
created world... A world where only time flowed and space
expanded... There should have been no strife. But what became of the
world? Because the human spirit is weak and incomplete, strife has
spread... This world is being ruined by it... I find this state of
affairs deplorable..."
Solaceon Town (Lost Tower)
Roughneck Kirby: My Pokémon were taken from me... Team Galactic did it... Ever since, I’ve
never forgiven their faces...
Roughneck Kirby (after defeat): Gwaaaaaah!
Roughneck Kirby (after battle): I’m not doing my Pokémon any favors by ruining its memory
like this... I can’t be wallowing around forever. I gotta move on and turn the page.
Veilstone City (part 1)
Woman: Those thorny things on the building... The
way it moves meaninglessly... I don’t understand their idea of
“awesomely fashionable” at all. Still, Team Galactic does seem to
have a huge supply of energy.
Man: Team Galactic’s building bugs me so much, I
can’t sleep well. It’s so bizarre, like a robot that’s about to
start moving.
Man: You’re a Trainer, aren’t you? You see, there’s
this Pokémon I’d like someone to look after. It’s a Pokémon called
PORYGON. I found it near Team Galactic’s building. I’m no Trainer,
so can you take it off my hands?
Man: Excellent! Thanks! That’ll make the PORYGON
happy, too. I suspect it ran away from those Team Galactic goons.
Looker (at the Game Corner): Ah, it is you, yes. Examine,
if you will, the reels. The Team Galactic logo, it is here. Further
investigation is needed, and I am just the man to do it. Also, where
the masses gather, so too does information. ...Ack. My streak is
broken.
The reels have the Team Galactic logo.
Man: Yeah, Team Galactic is hiding all sorts of
good stuff in their warehouse. I hear they even have a Hidden
Machine in there!
Grunt: We have the Hidden Machine that teaches Fly
stored in the warehouse. They said I can use it if I show them that
I deserve it.
Grunt 1: Hey, you! Yeah, you! This is Team
Galactic’s warehouse! It ain’t no playground for kids!
Grunt 2: This is the awesome Team Galactic’s
awesome warehouse! A little kid like you should be playing at the
Pokémon Gym. After all, the Gym Leader happens to be a kid just like
you!
Dawn: Hi, [PLAYER]! Please, can you help me? Some
Team Galactic goons took my Pokédex away from me. I need your help
to get it back. I’ll be waiting in front of the warehouses. Please
come!
Lucas: Hey! [PLAYER]! Listen, I need your help...
Some Team Galactic goons grabbed my Pokédex and won’t give it back.
I sure could use your help. I’ll be waiting in front of the
warehouses. Please come!
Lucas: Hey! PLAYER! Listen, I need your help...
Remember those Team Galactic goons? The guys who tried to take Prof.
Rowan’s research results in Jubilife? I ran into them, and they
ripped off my Pokédex! Will you team up with me to take them on?
Dawn: Hi, PLAYER! Please, can you help me? Do you
remember Team Galactic? Those horrible people? They tried to steal
Prof. Rowan’s research results in Jubilife, remember? I ran into
them, and they took away my Pokédex. Please, I need your help. Team
up and battle with me!
Lucas (if no): I’ll be waiting! Get ready and come
quick!
Dawn (if no): I’ll be waiting. Please get ready and
come quickly.
Grunt 1: What? Now you’ve brought your buddy along
so you can get your Pokédex back? We’ll be just as happy to send
both of you crying home to your mommies!
Grunt 2: You’re trying to get the Pokédex back from
us? Not when we, Team Galactic, can make so much better use of it!
But, OK, guarding the warehouse does get boring! We’ll take you on
two-on-two!
Lucas: You and your Pokémon together with me and my
Pokémon... Our dream team’s not going to lose. Not with the way we
work together! I’m not letting those criminals get away with this!
Dawn: You and your Pokémon together with me and my
Pokémon... United like this, our dream team has no chance of losing!
I’m not letting those bad people get away with their dirty deeds!
Grunt (after defeat): Done in by two kids?! This
isn’t right!
Grunt (after defeat): I should have kept my head
down and just watched our warehouse...
Grunt 1: Aww, that stinks! Our Pokémon are chumps!
We should get new ones from headquarters. Humph! Who cares about
some Pokédex anyway? Team Galactic’s going to own all the Pokémon in
the world... No, in the universe!
There! Take it! Take your Pokédex! (runs away to the warehouse)
Grunt 2: Those things we had in the warehouse’ve
already been moved to Pastoria City anyway... So, we’ll say “You’ll
get yours!” And run like the grunts we are. (runs away to the
warehouse)
Lucas: What’s going on here? Why is Team Galactic
out in the streets like they own the place?
Dawn: What’s going on? Why is Team Galactic out in
the streets like they own the place?
Lucas: PLAYER, thanks, honestly. I’m useless
without my Pokédex. I have to have it for helping Prof. Rowan with
his studies. So, PLAYER, what are your plans now? I think I’m off to
the Pokémon Mansion on Route 212. They say they show off rare
Pokémon to visitors.
Dawn: PLAYER, thank you, sincerely. I would’ve been
lost without my Pokédex. It’s indispensable for helping Prof. Rowan
with his studies. So, PLAYER, what are you going to do now? I’m
thinking of going to the Pokémon Mansion on Route 212. I hear they
show rare Pokémon to visitors there.
Looker: Have no fear, I have come running. I heard
of children feuding with the Team Galactic. It turns out, of course,
to be you.
Dawn: Oh... It’s that funny man from Jubilife...
Lucas: Hey... It’s that weirdo from Jubilife.
Looker: You insult me to my face? How very uncouth
of you.
Dawn: I’m terribly sorry. Team Galactic took my
Pokédex, so I was very irritated... I just blurted it out... I
should be going now. Be wary of Team Galactic.
Lucas: Oh, sorry. Honestly. I was upset from having
my Pokédex ripped off by Team Galactic. I didn’t even think when I
spoke up. I’ll be going now. Uh... Watch out for Team Galactic.
Looker: It is of no matter. Of more interest is the
criminal behavior of the Team Galactic. They attempt to steal the
belongings of a child? The scale of their criminality, it seems
rather minuscule. The triviality of their action makes them more
sinister, perhaps. Their warehouse needs investigation. Come with
me, and we’ll take a look!
[inside the warehouse]
Looker: Hmm... A key is necessary for us to go on.
For the time being, we cannot give chase to those who run away.
Looker: Ah, this Hidden Machine... It is of the
hidden move Fly. [PLAYER], this, you should be keeping. It will not
do to leave this item here to be used by the Team Galactic.
Looker: So, we did not learn very much from this
exercise... No matter. What concerns me is what I have overheard in
the Game Corner. The Team Galactic has transported something to
Pastoria City. What they are up to, I do not know, but I have bad
feelings about it.
Looker: I am concerned over what I have overheard
in the Game Corner. The Team Galactic has transported something to
Pastoria City. What they are up to, I do not know, but I have bad
feelings about it.
Door: The rust-encrusted door is locked. It appears
to take a special key.
Pastoria City
Grunt: Grr... The package hasn’t arrived from the
Veilstone warehouse yet... I have to wait here until then? I’m going
batty from this wait... Oh, man, I wish I could do something that
involved lots of explosives! Yup, this is going to be a smashing job
for Team Galactic...
Grunt: Grr... This is so annoying... What is it,
you? Oh, some kid with only three Gym Badges. Little rascals like
you should know to stay out of Team Galactic’s way! ...Now, this
package from Veilstone... Where should I set it off...? Yup, this is
going to be a smashing job for Team Galactic...
Barry: Oh, hey! You got the Gym Badge here, huh?
What’d I tell you? Mr. Wake--I mean, the master--is pretty awesome,
hey?
Wake: What’s this racket, then? Oh, it’s you two.
Barry: Oh, Master!
Wake: ...Listen, kid. I know your father. I won’t
deny that. But I don’t recall ever taking you on as an apprentice.
Not in the least.
Wake: Besides, you two don’t need me. You can
become strong on your own without being my apprentice.
Barry: It doesn’t matter. I made you my master! I
decided! But forget that! There’s trouble brewing! There’s a Team
Galactic goon in front of the Observatory Gate. He said something
about using a bomb!
Wake: WHAAAAT?! No one messes with Pastoria! Not on
my watch!
Barry: Hey! Master! Wait!
[...]
Barry: Hey! What am I, chopped liver? Don’t forget
I’m here, too!
Wake: So, where’s this Galac...
Explosion: DDDOOOMMM!!
Grunt: Fweh! That was rough.
Wake: YOU! What’ve you done?!
Grunt: What’ve I done, you’re asking? Well,
technically speaking, it wasn’t me. The package that arrived, see,
that was a bomb, named the Galactic Bomb. Me, I was told to push the
button. So I did. Like, “Poink!” Oh, that’s right! Mustn’t forget!
The test results need reporting! Cheerio, then! You daft codger,
your mask’s absurd!
Wake: The Great Marsh is invaluable...
Wake: You two! Do NOT follow me! Don’t let anyone
else in, either! There’d be big trouble if there’s any of that bomb
left!
Barry: Hey! You go after that Galactic goon! I’m
staying here like Master said! Gotta keep others from going in!
Don’t let that Galactic guy get away!
Barry: What’s the matter?! Why aren’t you gone
already?! Go after that Galactic goon!
Grunt: What’s with you? Stop chasing after me, you.
I’ve half a mind to pulverize you with my Pokémon! But I have to be
on my way to the lake ASAP! So, you’re lucky! I’m out! All right, do
I make myself clear? Don’t you dare follow me!
Grunt: We needed the energy from the Valley
Windworks to make this... It would take a scientific genius to make
something like this... Therefore, our boss, who made this, is a
scientific mechanical genius!
Grunt: Graw! You were eavesdropping! I was just
thinking out loud! But I’m not going to waste my energy knocking you
around...
Grunt: But, boy, this Galactic Bomb packs a pretty
big wallop. With this baby here there’s not much we can’t blow up. I
wonder what they have planned for this?
Grunt: Graw! You were eavesdropping! I was just
thinking out loud! You’re a persistent pest... I’m getting tired of
running away... But I’m not going to waste my energy knocking you
around...
Looker: Hello, my friend! The cargo that the Team
Galactic brought is worrisome, so I have come. You say the cargo—it
was a bomb? And there was an explosion? The explosion was at the
Great Marsh? Furthermore, you are pursuing a man... A man with funny
bowl-cut hair. In an outfit that is very strange? In other words,
that is Team Galactic!
Looker: Oh, no, no, no! How did I miss it? Ah,
Looker, this time you have made a mistake of the ages! The man who I
have seen running away—he was the bearer of the bomb!
Looker: Ach! This will not do! Wait! Wait, I say!
Looker: Ah, my friend, it is you! Yes, I am at this
hotel now. I am interviewing the people to see if they have seen
anyone suspicious. I would like your assistance. Go search outside,
if you will. The suspect, he may have already slipped away ahead
unnoticed.
Looker: Is that so? The champion of Hoenn has
stayed here? But that is of no importance! A suspicion-arousing
character, yes, but your bragging is not necessary!
Looker: Inside the hotel, I will search. You, I ask
to search outside. The suspect, he may have already slipped away
ahead unnoticed.
Grunt: ...Pant...pant... Why am I running like this
anyway?! That new world... The new universe that our boss was
talking about... It’s making me giddy thinking about it... When we
use this thing...
Grunt: Gweh! You were eavesdropping! I was only
talking to myself! You’re persistent, too... I’m pooped out from all
the running... But, I’m not... Going to battle you...
Grunt: Aww, no... You’re still on my tail...? The
lake’s within sight... You leave me no choice... My Pokémon will KO
you...
Grunt (after defeat): Fweh... If I didn’t run... I
could’ve...battled harder...
Grunt (after battle): I can’t battle anymore... I’m running on
fumes... I’ll have to give this to the Commander... I wish... I got
to use it at the lake...
Cynthia: (walks down, looks back in the grunt's
direction, keeps walking down) Oh, hello, long time no see! How is
your Pokédex filling up? I came to research the folklore about the
lake, but... Well, it doesn’t appear as if the lake is open to the
public now. Have you heard the folklore about it? They say there is
an island inside the lake. And inside that island is a mirage of a
Pokémon. No one must enter the chamber of that Pokémon... Oh, that’s
right! I had to talk to you about something else...
Barry: Hey, PLAYER! Where’d that Galactic goon run
off to?
Barry: Huh? Is this your older sister? No? She
isn’t? Oh, OK.
Barry: That explosion in the Great Marsh? It wasn’t
anything serious. Mr. Wake told me to tell you that. But that Team
Galactic... Wow! Are they out of control or what? Next time I see
them, I’ll teach them a lesson they won’t forget! See you around!
Cynthia: He’s your friend? He’s more impatient than
he is energetic, isn’t he?
Celestic Town
Man: Mt. Coronet towers at the center of Sinnoh. In
a way, it’s the closest place to the sky, and to space, in this
region.
Old Woman: There’s an odd spaceman in front of the ruins. There
isn’t anything there, but that only seemed to make him get angry.
He’s saying he will blow the town up with a bomb... The nerve of it
all... If only I were younger, I’d punish that spaceman with my
Pokémon...
Grunt: This town is insignificant! There’s nothing
of value here. It doesn’t need to exist, so I’ll blow it up with a
Galactic Bomb! If you try to mess with me, I’ll shut you down with a
Pokémon battle. So, what’s it going to be? Are you going to mess
with me?
Grunt: You dare to oppose Team Galactic? That means
you’re taking on the world... No, the universe, even!
Grunt: That’s right! Very smart! You know what’s
good for you! Team Galactic has come out to the boonies like this
for everyone’s sake. Your cooperation is appreciated. Now, where is
my partner...?
Grunt (after defeat): I just got worked over! And
by a kid no less...
Grunt (after battle): Too much to handle... I can’t do anything
here... This place is nothing! I’ll be happily rid of this place!
Elder: Oh, you were magnificent! Aren’t you quite
the Trainer? As the elder of Celestic Town, I give you my thanks.
Oh? That Old Charm... May I see that, dear? ... What’s that? You say
Cynthia entrusted you with it to deliver to me? That Cynthia...
She’s my granddaughter.
PLAYER handed over the
Old Charm to the elder.
This Old Charm is something made in Celestic Town long, long ago. It
was made in honor of a mythical deity said to have created Sinnoh.
These Old Charms are still discovered now and again. Since you’re in
Celestic Town, why not look around inside the ruins?
You’ve gone to the trouble of visiting Celestic Town. Why not take a
little more time to examine the ruins?
Description: [PLAYER] examined the ancient cave
painting. Mysterious designs cover a whole section of the wall.
There are three strange things forming a triangle. In the middle of
them, a shining sphere? What is this all about?
Elder Woman: "The cave
painting's meaning seems to be this... There existed beings...
Beings so powerful, they were considered deities at the time. There
were three Pokémon with power to match either being. The three kept
balance with either being, as if they formed a pyramid. It's an
ancient legend of Sinnoh that is still told in Celestic Town."
Cyrus: "I would like to know
more about that legend, if you will."
Elder Woman: "Who might you
be?"
Cyrus: "My name is Cyrus. I
want to put an end to pointless strife and hostility. I am seeking
the power to create the ideal world. Thus, I want you to answer. The
world today can't change because the three Pokémon keep it in
balance. Is that what you are saying?"
Elder Woman "I wouldn't
know. I do know the world is in balance. I'm quite satisfied with
the world the way it is. I'm not interested in your question."
Cyrus: "...Plead ignorance,
will you? What a pointless attitude. You fail to appreciate that the
world is incomplete. I will change the world. As the first step, I
will destroy this cave painting that you've protected all these
years. A new legend of a new world will take its place. Am I wrong?
If you feel that way, challenge me."
Cyrus if player says no:
"...You chose to be a coward. How sensible of you. Stand aside
and watch as I change the world."
If you say no to Cyrus, he pushes you out of the way to get closer to the mural.
Elder Woman if talked to after refusing to battle: "That cave painting
isn't protected simply because it's old.
We've preserved it because we value the memories that it represents.
It is a legacy of people and Pokémon beyond measure. A man who fails
to understand that... What world could he dream of?"
Cyrus if player says yes:
"...I know you, Trainer. We've met at Mt. Coronet. Why would
you want to protect this incomplete world? As the boss of Team
Galactic, I will show you the error of your ways."
Cyrus (after last Pokemon):
"You've forced my hand this time!"
Cyrus (after defeat):
"Impressive. Your prowess is notable."
Cyrus (after battle):
"...Remarkable. But, Elder, your attitude told me what I needed
to know. If the beings of time and space are brought together, they
can't be stopped..."
Elder Woman: Elder After
defeating Cyrus: "Such a strange, strange man. Spouting such
nonsense. The time and space of Sinnoh are filled with memories and
thoughts of countless people and Pokémon. This is a wonderful world.
What need is there to change it? Oh, yes. I found something useful.
You should take this. It belonged to my granddaughter, but she
doesn't use it anymore. If a Pokémon learns Surf, it can carry you
across water and the sea. You've been a great help. That's my thanks
for it."
Cynthia: Was everything all right here? You saw
those strange people with a Galactic Bomb, didn’t you?
Cynthia: But those Team Galactic people...! I
thought they were harmless. The bizarre ways they dress, and all
their wild claims about making a new universe... I thought it was
just silly talk. Nothing to take seriously. But they’re surprisingly
more trouble than expected. Trying to monopolize Pokémon just isn’t
acceptable!
Canalave City
Rival's father: [PLAYER], long time, no see! Oh?
You look puzzled. You’re wondering who I am. I’m Professor Rowan’s
assistant and [RIVAL]’s father. The professor asked that I upgrade
your Pokédex, you see. So I’d chosen this spot on a hunch that you’d
pass through. [PLAYER], may I have your Pokédex for a moment?
Rival's father: Let’s see... Was I supposed to put
in the software here...? Ka-chunk. Ka-chunk! All done! I’ve upgraded
your Pokédex! I should explain how it’s been upgraded, shouldn’t I?
It can now display images of male and female Pokémon. OK, I’ll leave
you to carry on with your project for the professor... ...May I also
ask you to keep an eye on Team Galactic? The professor is concerned
about what happened in Jubilife City... It’s probably nothing to
worry over! I’ll be on my way now.
Iron Island
Riley: I get it now. You’re responsible for
agitating the Pokémon. I don’t care what good reason you may have,
but I don’t want you bringing any trouble into the mine.
Grunt 1: We’re Team Galactic! We’ll take all the
Pokémon we want! Isn’t that right, partner?
Grunt 2: You said it, brother! So that’s what we’re
gonna do! We’re abducting all the Pokémon from this rusted-out Iron
Island!
Riley: To share in all the joys and all the
sorrows... That is how all the Trainers and Pokémon live in Sinnoh!
I won’t allow anyone to defy that code of ethics! Come on, [PLAYER]!
This is one battle we can’t lose!
Grunt 1 (after defeat): I want to cry... My heart
is shattered...
Grunt 2 (after defeat): They’re too tough to
handle! What a combination!
Grunt 1: Stop! I said stop! Your combination is so
sick! The both of you, and your Pokémon... Let’s beat it, partner!
Grunt 2: You said it, brother! We don’t even know
what Team Galactic’s big plan is anyway!
Riley: Thanks. You really helped me out. Listen, I
have a Pokémon Egg here. Would you take it with you?
Riley: Thanks! I’d like you to show the Pokémon
that’s inside the Egg all sorts of new places.
Riley: Thank you... But you don’t have room to take
another Pokémon. All right, then. I’ll wait here for you.
Riley: I hope you’ll accept it as a token of our
friendship.
Riley: Spending time with you was very enjoyable. I
intend to test my skills in other places from now on. Let’s meet
again! Take care on the way out.
Canalave Library
Barry: Hey! That’s the Mine Badge! Good going!
You’re tough enough to consider becoming the Pokémon Champ. Of
course, I’m tougher, so it’s not going to actually happen. Anyway,
[RIVAL], come with me to the library.
Barry: Hey, you’re here! Finally! Oh, but what
the... Aww, you haven’t gone to Iron Island, have you? You didn’t
get the HM Strength, did you? Aww, sheesh! I’ll wait here for you!
Hurry up and go already!
Barry: Too slow! Come on! Let’s move it!
Barry: Hey, [RIVAL]! Over here! This way!
Barry: OK, gramps! I brought [PLAYER] like I said!
All right, I’ll be outta here!
Rowan: ... ... ... ... ... ...
Barry: ...OK... I get it...
Rowan: Hm! Everyone’s here finally. [PLAYER],
everyone, listen. You may have forgotten already, but I study the
evolution of Pokémon.
Rowan: But the more I study, the more mysteries
appear and multiply. Pokémon that evolve, and those that don’t...
What makes them different from each other? Do those that are
immature as living beings evolve to ones more mature? If so, what do
we make of the legendary Pokémon that don’t evolve? Are we to assume
that the legendary Pokémon are complete as creatures?
Rowan: This is where you three come in. In the
three lakes of Sinnoh, there are said to be mirage Pokémon. If we
can obtain data on them, it may shed some light on how the process
of Pokémon evolution works. I need help from each one of you on this
grand undertaking. Help me find these Pokémon that are considered to
be mirages.
Barry: What are you saying? I didn’t get a Pokédex!
Rowan: ...And who was it that bolted from the lab
before I had a chance to give you a Pokédex? But that’s water under
the bridge! Seeing Pokémon with your own eyes is important for you
in becoming a better Trainer, too.
Dawn: You can count on me! It will help with my
Pokédex, too. [PLAYER], you’ll go, too, won’t you?
Lucas: You bet, Professor! This will add to the
Pokédex database and help advance your research.
Rowan: Hm! I would have made all of you go
regardless... Anyway. Now, there are three lakes. Fortuitously,
there are three of you. You should therefore split up and
investigate the lakes individually.
Rowan: Dawn, you go to Lake Verity.
Dawn: Will do!
Rowan: Lucas, you go to Lake Verity.
Lucas: Yes, sir!
Rowan: Barry, I want you to investigate Lake
Acuity. That would take you almost to Snowpoint City. The road there
is harsh. I need a tough Trainer to go.
Barry: Uh... Yeah, of course! Gramps, you know how
to call it! You can tell I’m the hotness! And, you know what? I was
going to catch those legendary Pokémon for you. You know, as thanks
for giving us our Pokémon back on Route 201. ...Even though I forgot
completely about it until just now.
Rowan: Very well. I’m counting on you. And that
leaves [PLAYER] with Lake Valor. The lake is between Veilstone and
Pastoria, if memory serves...
DDDOOOMMM!!
Rowan: ... ...Has it stopped? Are all of you
unharmed?
Barry: What was that about?! No, wait, I mean, TV!
The TV! News! Anything!
Announcer: What you’ve just witnessed is actual
footage from the scene. It was taken by a cameraman who happened to
be there. Newscaster: It’s certainly impressive. Who knows what the
explosion could expose at the lake?
Barry: Gramps! They said it was an explosion?!
Rowan: Hmm... But why at Lake Valor...? Let’s get
outside. I’m concerned about the town. You kids, be careful going
down the stairs.
Rowan: Barry. You should leave now, too. ...There
may be aftershocks, however. Be alert always.
Guy: I’m feeling wobbly... Even though the tremor
has ended, my knees still feel like jelly...
Woman: W-was that an earthquake? I didn’t imagine
it?
Guy: That tremor... It was wicked! I scrambled to
find the book “Disaster Strikes Survival Guide!”
Woman: I’ve been asking people not to disturb me
while I’m reading... I shouldn’t even have bothered... I’m all
agitated now!
Librarian: H-hello! This is the Canalave Library.
Please keep quiet while you’re on the premises. It certainly wasn’t
me who screamed, “Gyaaah!!” or shouted, “Help meee!!” No, really,
that wasn’t me screaming!
Rowan: ...That tremor... That wasn’t a natural
occurrence.
Sailor: Hey, hey! Old dude and kids! Did you hear?!
They’re saying there was a huge explosion at Lake Valor! But, I hear
everything’s fine now. I guess it was just a lot of noise.
Barry: Gramps! I’m going! I have a bad feeling
about this!
Rowan: ...That Barry... Can’t sit still...
[PLAYER], I don’t like to demand, but I need you at Lake Valor. It’s
impossible for things to be OK. Not after an explosion like that.
But I have no idea what is taking place... But before you go, let me
stress: don’t get in over your head. We will try to join you as soon
as we inspect Lake Verity.
Dawn: ...[PLAYER], you’ll be OK, no matter what,
right?
Lucas: Lake Valor... I wonder what happened?
Dawn: We’re going off to Lake Verity first... Don’t
do anything rash if something does happen.
Lucas: We’re going to investigate Lake Verity
before we join you. Don’t try to be a hero if anything crazy
happens.
Rowan: Hmm... What is taking place at Lake Valor...
You must find out! But before you go, let me stress: don’t get in
over your head. We will try to join you as soon as we inspect Lake
Verity.
Woman: An explosion at Lake Valor? But there isn’t
anything there?
Woman: E-even PS-PSYDUCK’s Future Sight couldn’t
foretell that tremor!
PSYDUCK: Gua! Gua! Gwa? Guaa! Guuagwa?!
Old man: I’m flabbergasted! What could explode at
Lake Valor?
Guy: What was that tremor? I thought Mt. Coronet
erupted!
Man: The tremor earlier was no quake. It seems it
was a mysterious explosion!
Lake Verity
Rowan: Hmmm... No legendary Pokémon, nothing out of
the ordinary... [PLAYER], how was Lake Valor? Anything to report?
What? You’re just going there now? You’ve got to move faster than
that!
Rowan: [PLAYER], how was Lake Valor? Anything to
report? What? You’re just going there now? You’ve got to move faster
than that!
Dawn: [PLAYER], how was Lake Valor? There’s nothing
wrong here. The lake hasn’t changed at all. We haven’t found a
legendary Pokémon, either, though...
Lucas: Hiya, [PLAYER]! How’s Lake Valor? There’s
nothing wrong here. The lake is ordinary, as usual. There’s no
legendary Pokémon, either...
Lake Valor
Hahaha! Next stop, Lake Verity! The closest civilization is that
hick town called Twinleaf! We can roll in there completely
unopposed!
Grunt: ...Would you like to join the MAGIKARP and
flop around in the mud?
Grunt (after defeat): ...Overwhelming!
Grunt (after battle): I played you for a child, and
paid a stiff price for my arrogance... However, you’re much too
late. Team Galactic has already found the sunken island under the
lake. And the Pokémon that lay in it? Well, what do you think?
Grunt: Even Team Galactic has no use for MAGIKARP! Worthless, all of
them!
Grunt: We set off the Galactic Bomb! Its blast
force was phenomenal!
Grunt (after defeat): Your Pokémon attack with
phenomenal power...
Grunt (after battle): But so what? You aim to take
us all on? Dream on! Team Galactic is huge in number. Even as we
speak, other members should be near Twinleaf Town. That’s right,
they’re on the way to Lake Verity!
Grunt: I’ll punish you in place of our boss for
defying Team Galactic!
Grunt (after defeat): Grr... I took the
punishment...
Grunt (after battle): We’re Team Galactic! The No.
1 syndicate in the world! To defy us is to defy the universe!
Grunt: What do you want? You’re investigating the
explosion? Bah, it doesn’t matter who you are. It’s too late to make
any difference. Things are going to get really interesting now. All
the legendary Pokémon are going to be brought to our HQ in
Veilstone!
Description: A MAGIKARP is weakly flopping about...
Saturn: The mission is proceeding without a hitch. The boss should
be pleased. Everything is for everyone, and for the good of Team
Galactic!
Saturn: I recognize your face! You’re the child who raided the Team
Galactic building in Eterna! Humph! Mars should be ashamed of
herself, being beaten by a child. But anything and anyone that
opposes Team Galactic must be crushed! Even the very thought of
opposition will not be tolerated!
Saturn (on defeat): ...You, my friend, are tough! I
can see why you defy us so...
Saturn: Gah! Even I, a Commander, only managed to buy us time? But
that’s fine. A child like you will never be able to stem the flow of
time! Team Galactic will get the three legendary Pokémon of the
lakes! With their power, we will create an entirely new universe!
You will bear witness, as you are helpless to stop us!
Lake Verity
Rowan: Ah, [PLAYER]! What timing! Those Team
Galactic scoundrels are after the legendary Pokémon! You’ve got to
help Dawn!
Rowan: Ah, [PLAYER]! What timing! Those Team
Galactic scoundrels are after the legendary Pokémon! [PLAYER], help
us! You’ve got to help Lucas!
Rowan: How dare you! You misguided thugs!
Rowan (PLAYER): ! Dawn needs your help!
Rowan: How dare you! You misguided thugs!
Rowan (PLAYER): ! Lucas needs your help!
Grunt: Ow! Ouch! What’s with this old-timer?
Grunt: In order for us to bring peace to the world,
we must control it!
Grunt (after defeat): You’re too young to
understand.
Grunt (after battle): Our boss always had plans for
the three lakes... While you were blissfully ignorant, our work went
ahead...
Grunt: It is our mission to stall you. Sorry, but
we gotta do our job.
Grunt (after defeat): Losing was a part of my job,
too. ...I feel better by saying that.
Grunt (after battle): From three lakes, we must
secure three Pokémon. You simply mustn’t interfere!
Grunt: I’ll knock your Pokémon into orbit!
Grunt (after defeat): My mind is going orbital!
Grunt (after battle): The Pokémon here has already
been taken to our HQ in Veilstone. So, you see? A child like you
can’t touch us!
Grunt: If this mission is successful, we will get a
nice bonus.
Grunt (after defeat): There goes our bonus... This
is an epic tragedy...
Grunt (after battle): I want Team Galactic to
become powerful. That is all I want.
Dawn: [PLAYER]! It’s T-Team Galactic! They’re
taking the Pokémon of the lake... I... I couldn’t beat this
person...
Lucas: It’s Team Galactic! They took the Pokémon of
the lake... This woman... I lost to her, but just barely!
Mars: That face...! It brings back bad memories!
I’m talking about the windworks! I caught a whole lot of trouble for
that little incident. What’s with that look on your face? You do
remember me, don’t you? Fine, whatever. I’ll tell you who I am
again! I’m Mars, one of Team Galactic’s Commanders. So, what is it?
Are you some lovey-dovey couple to the rescue? Not a chance! Not
even a teeny one! You’re all going down!
Mars (after defeat): ...! Again and again...
Mars (after battle): I lost again... So, first the
windworks, and now Lake Verity that I owe you for! This shouldn’t be
happening to Team Galactic’s Commander... ...Calm down, Mars... I’ve
done my part in all of this... My mission was to transport the
lake’s Pokémon to our HQ... ...That’s right! I accomplished my
mission without a problem!
Mars: Team! We’re pulling out! The boss is waiting
at the HQ!
Mars: The Pokémon of the three lakes are connected
somehow. Thanks to Saturn’s grandstanding at Lake Valor, a cavern
appeared here. It was the cavern where the Pokémon MESPRIT slept.
MESPRIT appeared, too, probably to go help its friends. That worked
out well for us. It was super easy to catch. So, now we’ve got them
all: MESPRIT, “The Being of Emotion.” AZELF, “The Being of
Willpower.” UXIE, “The Being of Intelligence.” Now that we have them
all... You can look forward to what plans Team Galactic has for
them!
Rowan: I see... This also occurred at Lake Valor...
Another legendary Pokémon was taken away by Team Galactic... Both of
you went up against full-fledged criminals... The fact that you’re
unharmed is reason enough to celebrate. ...But what about Barry?
What is happening at Lake Acuity? Is Barry safe?
Rowan: [PLAYER], I need you to go to Lake Acuity
right away. I’m worried about Barry.
Dawn: [PLAYER], what is Team Galactic up to? Are
the abducted Pokémon of the lakes going to be OK?
Lucas: [PLAYER], what’s Team Galactic up to? They’d
better not harm the Pokémon they took from the lakes...
Lake Acuity
Barry: Hey, [PLAYER]! What, you finally come along
now? Slooow! Way too slow! Listen, [PLAYER]. See how the rocks are
all lumpy here? You can’t climb those rocks until you get the
Snowpoint Gym Badge. Anyway, I’m off. Team Galactic! I’m coming for
you!
Barry: ! You’re not getting away with this, Team
Galactic!
Jupiter: Oh? Are you finished already? Your Pokémon
aren’t bad, but you’re laughably weak. You honestly thought you
could save the Pokémon of the lake? And become the Pokémon Champion?
Dream on, little kid. But, eww, it’s so cold here. Let’s go back to
the Veilstone HQ.
Oh? Don’t I know you? We met in Eterna City. Listen. Team Galactic
is going to do something huge for everyone’s sake. That’s why you
should keep out of Team Galactic’s way. Don’t come whining about
poor Pokémon and other trivial junk like that. Don’t waste your time
coming to our HQ in Veilstone. Now, if you’ll excuse me.
Barry: ... ... Yeah, that’s right! I couldn’t do
anything against Team Galactic!
That Pokémon called UXIE... It was suffering...
I’m going to get tougher... It’s not about winning or losing...
That’s not good enough... I have to be stronger... It’s not enough
to just want to be the most powerful Trainer ever... It takes honest
effort... And a determined heart.
Veilstone (part 2)
Grunt (outside HQ): There! Would you look at those antennae? I don’t know what they do,
but those are some mighty impressive antennae!
Hey! It’s you! I bet you don’t remember me, but I sure remember you!
Because of you, they took my CLEFAIRY away... My partner called it
quits and went back to his old country... Waah! I know nothing! I
don’t know anything about any Storage Key! (runs away)
Looker: Ah-hah! You leave this to me! The Storage
Key for entering the Team Galactic hideout, I have right here. A
frontal assault, it is not possible. But we can enter their hideout.
Well? Will you enter the hideout? You have your reasons, yes?
Looker: Very well. Inside the Team Galactic
warehouse we will meet there. Prepare the best you can. I shall join
you shortly.
Looker: ...Yes, I see your point. Sneaking into the
hideout of the Team Galactic... it is daunting.
Looker: [PLAYER]! Ah-hah! You leave this to me! The Storage
Key for entering the Team Galactic hideout, I have right here. A
frontal assault, it is not possible. But we can enter their hideout.
Well? Will you enter the hideout? You have your reasons, yes?
Galactic Warehouse NO TRESPASSING!
Veilstone HQ
Sign: Galactic Veilstone Building We Dream of
the Universe!
Grunt: Welcome. This is Team Galactic Headqu... I’m
sorry, this is the Galactic Veilstone Building. Cosmic energy for
the win! Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could harness that boundless
energy?
Grunt: We, Team Galactic, will take everything that
can be taken! We will eliminate everything that is not needed! That
is Team Galactic’s policy!
Grunt: You’re too young for us... You can join us
when you’re older.
Scientist: Team Galactic conducts R&D around
the clock here. We focus on the development of new energy resources.
Indoors
Looker: Ah, hello! I have kept you waiting.
Looker: I will use this Storage Key I have obtained from the Team Galactic... ...Ker-chunk!
Yes! It is opened!
Looker: I will go on ahead, my friend. Do not expose yourself to danger!
Scientist: Team Galactic will set free all Pokémon, all of nature! Uwahahaha! Team Galactic
will then own it all!
Grunt: Well, what have we here? A Trainer who’s
lost their way?
Grunt (after defeat): You’re lost but you won! That burns me up to
eleven!
Grunt (after battle): You barged right into our HQ? You must not
know what fear is, kid!
Grunt: What with that creepy Charon and a kid like
you around, the HQ’s not the same anymore. Like, you characters
changed the, well, character of the place!
Grunt (after defeat): Oh, sure. Why don’t you just get all cocky
about it!
Grunt (after battle): Without our special card key, you’re not
going to get very far. Well, non-Team Galactic member? What’s your
next move?
Grunt: I’m a Team Galactic member. But I don’t even have a Pokémon! I’m the gruntiest of the
grunts! It’s my fault, though. I still don’t know how the warp panels connect.
Grunt: Who do you think you are? Desecrating the
halls of our HQ?!
Grunt (after defeat): A tough little Trainer is what you are...
Grunt (after battle): In our HQ, we get around by taking warp
panels. I’d like to see you figure out how they connect.
The Dubious Disc is next to Fredrick.
Scientist Fredrick: Hey, now! Our HQ is a state-of-the-art
facility! A snot-nosed kid like you ought to keep your dirty hands
to yourself!
Scientist Fredrick (after defeat): You and your Pokémon weren’t part of my
calculations...
Scientist Fredrick (after battle): Our boss is trying to create an entirely new
world. A world only for us! For Team Galactic!
Underground of the Veilstone HQ. There appear to be water leaks.
Grunt: OK, to get into Master Cyrus’s speech... Uh, where was it now? At the Galactic
Veilstone Building, that much I’m sure about. Go in through the door beside the reception counter, I think it
was? Uh? What’d I do with that key anyway? Where’s it gone?
The Galactic Key, a light blue key card with the Galactic emblem on it..
Galactic Key: A card key for disengaging security systems in the Galactic HQ. Losing it can
result in punishment, apparently.
Grunt: I’m, like, this close to getting my
promotion to Commander. I’ll impress our great boss by making you my
newest trophy!
Grunt (after defeat): ...I wish this never happened.
Grunt (after battle): Losing sets me back to square one... I’ll
probably get busted down to the gruntiest of the grunts... Humph!
Grunt: The locked doors only open with a special key. Now, if I was a comedy relief sort of
bad guy, I’d tell you... But I really don’t know!
Grunt: You’re too young to understand the changing
times! Stand aside and let Team Galactic shape the future!
Grunt (after defeat): I failed to read the flow of battle, and
your power was unfathomable...
Grunt (after battle): Come on, I said something cool before the
battle. You need to read the dramatic situation better here!
Sign: The Team Galactic credo! Everything belongs to Team Galactic! Look beyond the
world--space will become Team Galactic’s!
Grunt: Intruder alert! There’s something smelly
about you!
Grunt (after defeat): Oh, it was my own Pokémon’s smell...
Grunt (after battle): How could we arouse suspicion? We’re Team
Galactic, and this is our HQ!
Grunt: Having fun scampering around our HQ, you
sneaky intruder? Your trail blazing will go out in a blaze of glory
right now!
Grunt (after defeat): Your trailblazing streak lives on!
Grunt (after battle): So what, you have momentum... It’s too late.
The experiment’s done!
Grunt: You should be tired out by now. It’s Team
Galactic’s turn to shine!
Grunt (after defeat): What? I don’t get it. What’s your rush?
Grunt (after battle): Pokémon are that important to you? Is that
what this is all about?
Sign: Team Galactic TV Room State-of-the-art
audio and video system for member use only! Onward to a new
universe! Team Galactic!
Scientist Darius: I won’t let you disrupt our research! This
is for Team Galactic!
Scientist Darius (after defeat): I got whipped... I look pathetic...
Scientist Darius (after battle): Our boss is a scientific genius! He will
make the power of mythical Pokémon his own!
Description: There is a notice tacked on to the
kitchen sink. “Health and prosperity through the partaking of
favorite foods!” Foul, unidentifiable substances are caked around
the sink...
Description: There is a notice taped on to the
refrigerator. “Drink all you wish and gain the energy to move us
forward!” The refrigerator is filled with murky, sinister drinks and
nothing else...
Report: There is a report titled “The Pokémon Statues of Eterna.” Would you like to read it?
Pokémon statue plate text no. 1 (from stolen plate): “[The] creation of DIA[LGA, the] giver of time... “In
laughter, there is tears... And, likewise [it is with time.] “The same time flows [on. For it is] the blessing
of DIA[LGA.]” The blue text has been extracted using a high-tech device made by the boss. Would you like to
keep reading?
Pokémon statue plate text no. 2 (from stolen plate): “[The] birth of PAL[KIA. The] creator of parallel
dimensions... “Alive, yet not alive...[Everything d]rifts in space... “To arrive in the same univer[se. It is]
the blessing of PAL[KIA].” The blue text has been extracted using a high-tech device made by the boss.
[PLAYER] put the report back.
Sign: The Team Galactic credo! Everything belongs
to Team Galactic! Look beyond the world--space will become Team
Galactic’s!
Looker: Psst! Here. Over here. This gathering of the Team Galactic... What is the meaning of
it?
Cyrus: "Fellow members of Team Galactic! Hear me! My name, as I appear
to you today, is
Cyrus. This
world of ours is a crude one. In a
word, it is incomplete. It has been, and always will be, a struggle to survive in this world. We humans and
Pokémon are likewise
incomplete.
Because we are all so lacking, we fight, we maim... It is ugly. I hate the incompleteness. That we are all
incomplete, I hate it
with my
entire body and being. The world should be complete. The world must change. Then, who will change it? Me,
Cyrus. And Team
Galactic. Yes, all
of you. Together we pored over myths and exposed their secrets. Together we captured legendary Pokémon. And
now, Team Galactic has
obtained
the energy to change the world! The power of dreams is within our grasp! Understand it, fellow members! My
long-held dreamworld is
on the
verge of becoming reality. All those headed to Mt. Coronet, and those who remain here... Though our missions
may differ, our
hearts beat as
one. Let there be glory for Team Galactic!"
Grunts: WROOOAR!!
Grunt: Master Cyrus is the greatest!
Looker: ...Whew. So, that was Cyrus, the boss of the Team Galactic. Quite the performance,
no? Mesmerizing for one only 27
years old. ...But to make a world for Team Galactic and none other? It is preposterous. So much so that it
makes my head spin. A new
world? What is that? And what is this incomplete world? Very well. To investigate such matters is the job of
the International Police.
Of which I am a member in good stead. And it is my job, therefore. We shall part ways here. Take extra care,
my friend!
Team Galactic Nap Room
Sign: Team Galactic Nap Room Ensure the bed is
unoccupied before getting into it!
Grunt: Are you enjoying your unescorted,
unauthorized, and unsettling tour of Team Galactic HQ?
Grunt (after defeat): Let me do what I want!
Grunt (after battle): It doesn’t matter what happens to the Team
Galactic HQ building. Soon, all will belong to Team Galactic,
anyway!
Grunt: Hey there, little Trainer! You’re famous
among Team Galactic. The order has been issued—we get a promotion if
we put you down!
Grunt (after defeat): I just blew my promotion...
Grunt (after battle): What’s so special about you anyway? You’re
just like any other little kid Trainer you can find anywhere!
Cyrus: "...So you've come. You heard my speech, I take it. Snicker... A
big lie, of
course.
It's true, insofar as my intention
is to create a new world. But that world isn't for the likes of Team Galactic. I seek an entirely new world
solely for myself.
If not,
it could never be the complete and perfect world. You've seen my minions of Team Galactic. You yourself must
know that they
are
uniformly useless and incomplete."
Cyrus: "I know why you're here. I can sense it in you. It's about Uxie,
Mesprit, and
Azelf,
correct? You want to save them...
I no longer have any need for them. I am finished with them. If your heart aches to save them, go right ahead.
I couldn't care
less. It
will save me the trouble of disposing them."
Cyrus: "But, I must say... You are a remarkable specimen. Those Pokémon
have nothing to do
with you,
do
they? But still you come to
rescue them out of pity? Such pitifully useless emotions... It's illogical and irrational. Pity and compassion
are products of
the weak
and faulty human heart. You were compelled to come here by such vacuous sentimentality! I will make you regret
paying heed to your
heart!"
Cyrus (last Pokemon): "My last Pokémon."
Cyrus (last Pokémon with less than half HP): "I see... I may lose if
this pace continues..."
Cyrus (after defeat): "Interesting. And quite curious."
Cyrus (after battle): "I see... You are indeed strong. And the basis of
your power is your compassion
towards
Pokémon."
Cyrus: "...How wasteful... Such emotions are but mere illusions. And,
like all illusions,
they fade
over time until death banishes
them forever. That is why I have abandoned all emotions as useless as sentimentality."
Cyrus: "...But that doesn't matter. I doubt you will ever understand my
position. That
said, I
recognize that you are strong and
courageous to come alone. This is your reward."
Cyrus: "The Master Ball is the ultimate Poké Ball. It will unfailingly
catch any Pokémon in
the wild.
But it is not anything that I
require. Unlike you Trainers, I do not make Pokémon my friends or partners. Unlike other Team Galactic
members, I don't use
Pokémon as
tools. Instead, I make the power of Pokémon my own."
Cyrus: "If you wish to save the Pokémon from the lakes, take the warp
panel ahead. I am off
to Mt.
Coronet. I will ascend the mountain
to its peak where destiny awaits me. It is there that I will create my new world..."
Report: Team Galactic Report
Which report would you like to read?
THE CREATION OF SPACE: Some say the universe originated from a massive explosion.
Similarly, Sinnoh is thought to have been formed by an explosion in ancient times. Needless to say, the
explosion came from the power of a Pokémon. The Pokémon must have been the mythical creature considered a
deity by the ancients. Our aim is not to capture the mythical Pokémon, but to obtain its power... The PC entry
ends there...
MYTHICAL POKéMON: The mythical Pokémon... According to myths, the Pokémon created Sinnoh
with its power. However, capturing the Pokémon with a Poké Ball prevents it from using its full power... But
with the Red Chain, the Pokémon can be shackled, and its power can be used without restraint... The PC entry
ends there...
RED CHAIN: The Red Chain... The Pokémon of the three lakes and Mt. Coronet are somehow
connected. Capturing the Pokémon of the lakes will free the Pokémon of Mt. Coronet. From the Pokémon of the
lakes, crystals can be extracted to create a Red Chain. Using that Red Chain, the mythical Pokémon can be
summoned and shackled to do as we command... The PC entry ends there...
Scientist: I feel awful about what we did... This experiment went too far... I’m not sure if
I can stomach what Master Cyrus plans...
Scientist: Urff... I feel too sickened to say anything... But that thing we made... What is
it going to be used for?
Description: There is something suspended in a green fluid...
Description: UXIE is sealed inside! It appears to be suffering, with eyes squeezed shut.
Description: MESPRIT is sealed inside! It seems to be suffering, with its tail twitching.
Description: AZELF is sealed inside! It appears to be suffering, with wracking shudders.
Room where the lake spirits are being held. Goo leaks can be seen. Saturn and Charon are at the
console.
Charon: Fuhyahya! Those Pokémon of the lakes, where do you suppose they would go?
Saturn: What are you trying to say?
Charon: Nothing. Pay it no heed. A new world isn’t overly interesting. What of it? If Cyrus
is right, then Team Galactic will rule that new world. That’s when it will be interesting. A chance to enjoy
its sweets. I surely hope that our visionary Cyrus realizes his dream. I look forward to whatever our beloved
leader has planned atop Mt. Coronet.
Saturn: Gramps. Our boss can do without your kind of moral support.
Saturn: You... You came all the way here just to save some Pokémon? ...Though it’s nothing
new, I can’t say I understand our boss... Why would he let a kid like you come and go freely...? We, Team
Galactic, take all that we need, and eliminate what we do not. But anyway. You’ve taken the trouble to come.
Let me welcome you! Consider it payback for your insulting me at the lake.
Saturn (after defeat): You’re tough, kid! But, I still pity the
likes of you.
Saturn (after battle): ...Gah! What makes you so tough? Fine... Do whatever you want with
those three Pokémon. Press the button on that machine to set them free.
Saturn: Press the button and set them free. Isn’t that why you came?
Saturn: Our boss crafted a Red Chain from crystals he took from the three Pokémon. That Red
Chain is what he needed to shackle something on Mt. Coronet. It’s also apparently needed for creating
something. But that’s all I know. Who knows what he’s planning to do up there.
Saturn: Press the button and set them free. Isn’t that why you came?
Description: Press the button and set the Pokémon free?
Description: [PLAYER] pressed the button and set the Pokémon free.
Saturn: Our boss crafted a Red Chain from crystals he took from the three Pokémon. That Red
Chain is what he needed to shackle something on Mt. Coronet. It’s also apparently needed for creating
something. But that’s all I know. Who knows what he’s planning to do up there.
Description: The button has been pressed already. You have to leave.
Charon: Humph. Saturn and even Cyrus fall to a mere child... Team Galactic’s state of
affairs is worrying... That plan of Cyrus’s atop Mt. Coronet, too... Who knows if it will work. ...Hmm.
Perhaps another option needs to be considered. One befitting the genius of Charon!
Description: It’s Team Galactic’s sinister machine. UXIE had been sealed inside it.
Description: It’s Team Galactic’s sinister machine. MESPRIT had been sealed inside it.
Description: It’s Team Galactic’s sinister machine. AZELF had been sealed inside it.
Sign: Team Galactic Warp Panels! The green warp panel returns you to the ground floor.
Onward to a new universe! -Team Galactic
Mt. Coronet
Eterna City side of Mt. Coronet
Grunt:
There’s no way of getting to the peak of Mt. Coronet from this side!
Uh-oh... Was I supposed to go up from the Oreburgh City side? Maybe
I wasn’t supposed to climb from the Eterna City side? Oh, didn’t I
need hidden moves like Surf, too?
Oreburgh City/Celestic Town side of Mt. CoronetCave painting shattered
Looker: Observe, if you will, that hole. There was
once a cave painting that had blocked the way to the summit. But the
wall, it is no longer there. It lies in pieces. Do you see? Ever
since the three Pokémon of the lakes have been captured... Something
terrible is happening, but what exactly, I do not know.
There is but one cause! Team Galactic’s Cyrus! And now, we are all
caught up. Now, to the next step. Are you Trainer enough to advance?
Show me, if you will!
... ... Hahaha! You can relax now. You see, I understand. You are
far superior to me. As are the Commanders. Cyrus, too, naturally.
Team Galactic is beyond my reach... Please, you must stop them! For
only you are able! All I can do now is give you this. It is a little
something I obtained in an investigation long ago. [Obtained the Black Flute]
Looker: Please! You must stop Team Galactic!
Looker: Your Bag, it is full? Are you prepared for every occasion?
Looker: Please, stop Team Galactic! For only you
are able! All I can do now is give you this. It is a little
something I obtained in an investigation long ago.
There appears to be a cave painting from an ancient time...
Shards are all that remain of the ancient cave painting...
Yeah, right! You’re absolutely right! I’m hopelessly lost! Please
don’t pay attention to a lowly grunt like me without any Pokémon!
Grunt 1: The fog is so thick ahead I can’t even see
my own hand! Can you use Defog so we can see?
Grunt 2: Hah? The Pokémon they gave me can’t use
Defog, either. I think we’re stuck. Let’s wait till the others get
here.
Grunt: We Grunts have two jobs. One, ensure the
success of our operation at the summit. Two, utterly destroy any
intruders to stop their meddling!
Grunt (after defeat): I don’t accept this! I will not accept this!
Grunt (after battle): Join Team Galactic and then abide by our
rules. That would solve all our problems!
Grunt (male): Our time has come! It’s Team Galactic’s time
now!
Grunt (after defeat): When’s it gonna be my turn...
Grunt (after battle): It’s too late! No amount of desperation from
a kid like you will make a difference!
Grunt (male): Our time is coming! A time for us alone!
We’ll send you back in time. A time before you started training!
Grunt (after defeat): Gyah!
Grunt (after battle): You can struggle all you want, but you can’t
stop Team Galactic alone! It doesn’t matter how many Pokémon you try
to use as your tools!
Grunt (male): Team Galactic is all powerful! Only a fool
would show defiance to the mighty might of Team Galactic!
Grunt (after defeat): Not standing up to the mighty is foolish,
you say...
Grunt (after battle): It doesn’t matter if you’re an adult or a
kid if you have Pokémon... Pokémon are the equalizers. I should have
realized sooner...
Grunt (male): This is our final operation. No one will
interfere!
Grunt (after defeat): You turned the tables on me... I call
interference...
Grunt (after battle): The closer you are to the peak, the closer
you are to space! Soon, Team Galactic will... Uh... Team Galactic
will achieve greatness!
Grunt (female): Say, listen, do you realize you’re breaking
hearts by being successful? It’s your fault that Team Galactic
members are in so much pain...
Grunt (after defeat): See? You’ve left me brokenhearted, too...
Grunt (after battle): Someone’s joy is another person’s sorrow...
Everyone be happy and laughing? How ridiculous! Team Galactic should
be doing all the laughing!
Grunt: I can’t believe you chased me here... OK,
let’s see how tough you are.
Grunt (after defeat): Where do you get that power?!
Grunt (after battle): Mt. Coronet... I might be just a grunt, but
even I can tell it has a weird energy!
Grunt (female): ...Our boss is going to do something huge at
the summit. But here I am dealing with some pesky intruder. You’re
spoiling the atmosphere. You can lose quickly, right?
Grunt (after defeat): You’re not supposed to work me over like
that.
Grunt (after battle): All my excitement’s gone now... This whole
Mt. Coronet trip is too rough, long, and draining...
Grunt (male): Team Galactic will take control of
everything! You can try all you want, but you can’t do anything
alone!
Grunt (after defeat): All you gave me was the taste of defeat...
Grunt (after battle): ...Is our boss about to ditch us and claim
everything for himself?
Grunt (female): You’ve worked so hard to get here. You
should be proud of yourself! And now, I’ll send you packing home
with only that happy thought!
Grunt (after defeat): Wh-- How dare you! That’s how you respond to
my generosity?
Grunt (after battle): We couldn’t stop you... We’ll be discarded
as useless... Our boss is ruthless that way...
Grunts (male and female): Our boss is about to do something spectacular! Don’t get in the
way!
Of course you will, won’t you? That’s why the two of us will team up
to take you down in an epic duel!
Grunts (male and female): Our boss is about to do something spectacular! Don’t get in the
way!
Of course you will, won’t you? That’s why the two of us will team up
to take you down in an epic duel! What? You only have one Pokémon?
Bah, come back when you’re ready!
Grunt (male) The toughest of all the grunts! That was me...
Grunt (female)Arrgh! I let some little kid beat me!
Grunts (male and female) (after battle): We are not capable of slowing you. We will let you
pass so you can
get pulverized by our bosses!
Mars: I’m surprised you made it here. You can stay if you won’t meddle.
Jupiter: Be quiet and watch what our boss is about to do. </text
Mars: Where do you think you’re going? I won’t let
you disturb our boss. If you’re not going to listen, you’ll have to
go through me first. After all, you’ve made me look bad more times
than I care to remember!
Jupiter: And I’ll be next. You might be tough, but
this time, the gloves are coming off!
Barry: Hold on one second! Don’t you start the
party without me!
Jupiter: Huh?
Barry: Remember me? I’m here to get my revenge!
Jupiter: Ha! If it isn’t that little boy. The
little crybaby from Lake Acuity. Did you toughen up a bit? Sure,
let’s battle two-on-two!
Mars (after defeat): Sheesh... I should have done the fighting myself.
Jupiter (after defeat): Humph! You’ve toughened up. But you’re no match for our boss.
Barry: ...Heh. My Pokémon are tough, right? I can
get even tougher! ...But, you know, that’s it for us. We’ve hit the
wall... PLAYER, I’ll help you with this!
Barry fully healed PLAYER’s Pokémon!
Barry: Hey, PLAYER! This is it! It’s your show now!
Cyrus speech at Spear Pillar. When Palkia and Dialga appears, his text box fades in instead of
appearing letter by letter.
Cyrus: "... ... Everything is ready for the creation of a new world.
Now, all will end. And
everything will begin. With this, the Red Chain
made from the crystals of the three lake Pokémon. And this, the Red Chain I replicated with technological
means... With these Red
Chains I
will pry open the portal to another dimension. I command that you unleash your power for me..."
Cyrus: "Dialga, the mythical Pokémon, and the master of time! ...And
the other. Palkia, the
mythical
Pokémon, and the master of space and
dimensions!"
Cyrus: "I've waited so long for this moment, Dialga and Palkia. Shaping
this world is a
double
spiral of time and space. Yes, the very
things that you have the ability to control! You will do my bidding! I will have your abilities as mine! With
the power I wield, I
will
create an entirely new world! The incomplete and ugly world we have now can disappear. I am resetting
everything to zero. Nothing
can
remain. It is all for making the ultimate world. A world of complete perfection. Nothing so vague and
incomplete as spirit can
remain."
Cyrus: "...I should have expected as much. Uxie, "The Being of
Knowledge." Azelf,
"The
Being of Willpower." And Mesprit,
"The Being of Emotion"..."
"The Pokémon have come to protect Sinnoh? Pathetic and worthless. It takes the three of them, the three
lake Pokémon that
symbolize
spirit, to balance either the Pokémon of time or space. But they can't maintain balance against the two. Not
when both Dialga
and Palkia
are here. Their coming here is in vain. So much meaningless drama. Now, [player]. You've constantly interfered
with my plans,
but you
will be forgiven. After all, there will remain no spirit for all time when I am done. All spirit will
disappear. It will be ripped
away...
From you! From your Pokémon! From those precious to you...! It is time! My dream will be my reality!"
Cyrus: "What is this pressure I feel...? Something...is enraged?"
Cyrus: "Interesting. So, there is a Pokémon that can only appear as a
shadow."
Cyrus: "Regardless, the effort is rash and foolish. I have harnessed
the powers of Dialga and
Palkia..."
Cyrus: "I, Cyrus, won't have any more interferererererere...!"
[Giratina appears, sends Cyrus to the Distortion World. Then Azelf, Uxie, go into distortion world and
Mesprit looks at you before
going
in]
Cynthia: No...!
Cynthia: I’m sorry I took so long. I think I finally found the answer from
studying the myths. When this world was made, DIALGA and PALKIA appeared. Apparently, there was one more
Pokémon that appeared at the same time. A Pokémon with as much power as DIALGA and PALKIA... But also one
whose name was never to be spoken--GIRATINA! It’s said to lurk in another world... A world on the opposite
side of ours... That’s what the shadow was. It must have been GIRATINA.
Cynthia: The pillars are distorting... It’s because of that portal. It’s
joined us to the other world. If it’s not closed, the distortion will spread to Sinnoh and beyond... Our world
will be destroyed...
Cynthia: Are you ready? We have to chase Cyrus!
Cynthia (if yes): We have to hurry!
Cynthia (if no): You need to get ready? I’ll wait here.
Blue and fuschia rifts for Dialga and Palkia
Dialga's rift: An overwhelming feeling of time emanates powerfully from this rift... Where
does it lead to?
Palkia's rift: An overwhelming feeling of space emanates powerfully from this rift... Where
does it lead to?
Mars: M-Master Cyrus?! Where did he go?!
Jupiter: That shadow... What was it...?!
The grunts face north after Giratina appears
Grunts (male and female): Without anyone to guide us, we can only panic aimlessly...
Distortion World
Cynthia: This place...
Cynthia: Can you feel it? There are no Pokémon here at all. Time isn’t flowing. And space
isn’t stable. A world where the rules are broken. A space one might call the Distortion World...
Cynthia: Let’s find GIRATINA. We need it to stop the spreading distortion at the Spear
Pillar...
[Giratina flies overhead]
Cynthia: That was... GIRATINA...!
Cynthia: We have to hurry! If something’s not done, the distortion will swallow not only our
world, it will overwhelm the Distortion World...
There is the portal leading back to the Spear Pillar. Leap into the portal and
return to the Spear Pillar?
[Player] headed for the Spear Pillar!
Cynthia: This rock slab... It appears to move if you step on a certain spot.
Cynthia: On the ground here... Why is it colored differently?
Cynthia: Will we get to see GIRATINA if we keep going down? ...In the Distortion World, are
we really traveling downward?
MESPRIT: Piih!
Cynthia: The legend of GIRATINA has been all but forgotten but to a few... The legend told
of a world on the other side of ours. This world. Why does this world exist? Why is GIRATINA here all alone?
...There’s so much that can’t be explained, but we have things to do. Let’s split up. We have to find the
right way.
Cynthia: We don’t need to go together now. Let’s keep looking for the way down.
Cyrus: "...The shadowy Pokémon isn't here. It abandoned me here, then
disappeared
somewhere
farther down... Was it content to merely interfere with my plan...? Incidentally, do you understand the
concept of genes?"
Cyrus if player says Yes: "...If it's true, you've impressed me."
Cyrus if player says No: "...No, of course, you wouldn't."
Cyrus: "Genes can be considered the blueprints of all life-forms. That
includes humans and
Pokémon
alike. Genes are contained in a DNA strand. A DNA strand consists of 2 chains of opposing characteristics in a
spiral. If one of
the
chains were to be broken, the other could replicate it. One or the other cannot exist without its
opposite."
Cyrus: "Do you understand where I am going with this? This is a bizarre
world. Time
doesn't
flow. Space isn't stable. Only that shadowy Pokémon lives here. This world is the opposite of our world-- our
world I wish to
change.
It is like the two chains composing the strand of DNA. The two worlds must be balancing each other to remain
in existence. Without
one,
the other cannot exist. The shadowy Pokémon must play a role in keeping the worlds in balance. That is why it
must have interfered
and
brought me here. The shadowy Pokémon must have made this bizarre world. That's why trying to change our world
disturbed it and
made it
reveal itself. But that is all irrelevant. What matters is defeating that Pokémon and making this world
disappear. I won't
allow it to
interfere with me again. With it gone, neither world will be able to revert to its original state..."
Description: At the bottom of the pit is a space that a boulder might fit into...
UXIE: Piih!
Cynthia: This place... It seems to be a giant puzzle. Maybe GIRATINA wants to test those
that visit here? It appears as if we can’t go on unless we solve the puzzle. There were some boulders that
could be moved... And there are several odd pits on the floor... The Pokémon of the lakes seem eager to show
us something...
When you take the platform up to finish the final Strength puzzle, you can see Cyrus on a platform
to the side by the upside-down Waterfall. By the time you reach this platform yourself, he's gone,
presumably having sailed the waterfall himself.
AZELF: Piiuw!
Cynthia: I guess the Pokémon of the lakes must have gone home. I understand they can keep
balance against either PALKIA or DIALGA. Does it mean they can’t do that with GIRATINA? ...Oops. This is no
time for idle chitchat.
Cynthia: Call it a Trainer’s intuition, but we’re getting close. Let’s go on!
Cynthia: This is it... GIRATINA is up ahead.
Cynthia:"...So you were already here. Why do you seek to change the world?
If you hate our world
you
should just go off somewhere alone. Find somewhere where you can live without seeing others."
Cyrus when met again: "Why should I run and hide from the world and
have to wait quietly? My
aim is
to rid our world of the vague and incomplete thing we call spirit. By freeing ourselves of that, our world can
be made complete.
That is
my justice! No one can interfere!"
Before battle
Cyrus:"I won't lose! Not to that shadowy Pokémon! Not in any worthless
world!"
After sending out last Pokémon
Cyrus: "I admit that you have pushed me to this extreme."
During battle (last Pokémon with less than half HP)
Cyrus: "This... this cannot be! It's not possible that I lose!"
Being defeated
Cyrus: "I won't accept this! This can't be! Not after all the
sacrifices we've
made to
get this far! What of my new world?! Of my new galaxy?! Was this all a dream to be swept away by your
reality?!"
After being defeated
Cyrus: "... Don't think that you can defeat or capture that Pokémon.
This bizarre world
is none
other than that Pokémon itself! Capturing it or defeating it will make this world disappear! Very well! Do
what you will! Rather
than
repairing the world, you're going to destroy it for me! Do it. You inherit my legacy."
Cynthia After you defeat Cyrus: "Don't believe his lies. It's not
possible that a
Pokémon
can make the world disappear. The world awaited your birth. Not only yours, either. The Pokémon with you. The
people close to you.
All the
Pokémon and people were born because they have a part in the world. I'm convinced of that. Giratina won't go
out of
existence. The
Distortion World won't disappear. Our world won't disappear, either. Let's go meet Giratina. ...Oops. I should
do
something
about your hardworking Pokémon first. Now let's go meet Giratina!"
Cynthia: "Giratina is enraged because the two worlds are endangered.
It has merged the
Distortion
World and our world at the Spear Pillar. That's why both worlds are becoming distorted. But there's nothing to
fear. You
can
defeat Giratina and show the tight bond you share with your Pokémon. Or you can demonstrate how much you want
it to join you. If
you
succeed in doing either, Giratina will understand. The distortion of the two worlds will stop!"
Cynthia if talked to again: "I know that the bond you share with your
Pokémon is
strong!"
After battle with Giratina
Final Cyrus speech
Cynthia: “Giratina seems to have understood us!”
Cyrus: "That Pokémon... That shadowy Pokémon was
captured/defeated?!/That shadowy Pokémon...
You
quelled its rage by refusing to battle it?! Your doing so means that this irrational world will remain in
existence! Does that
make it
impossible for me to create a new world? Even if I made new Red Chains, the new world can't be made! Why?!
What compels you to
protect
the two worlds? Is spirit, a vague and incomplete thing, so important to you?!"
Cynthia "...The places we are born. The time we spend living... The
languages we speak...
We are
all different. But the presence of Pokémon unites us. We share our lives with our Pokémon and our happiness
grows as we all become
greater
than we were alone. That is why we can battle and trade with anyone we choose..."
Cyrus: "Silence! Enough of your blathering! That's how you justify
spirit as something
worthwhile?! That is merely humans hoping, deluding themselves that they are happy and safe! The emotions
roiling inside me...
Rage,
hatred, frustration... These ugly emotions arise because of my own incomplete spirit! ...Enough. We will never
see eye to eye.
This, I
promise you. I will break the secrets of the world. With that knowledge, I will create my own complete and
perfect world. One day,
you
will awaken to a world of my creation. A world without spirit."
Cynthia "... ... Since there is sadness, we can feel joy. When there
is anger, compassion
is
born... Let's go back home. The portal where Giratina was should lead back to our world. Giratina was written
as being on the
other
side of our world. It stands to a reason that it has a link to the other side."
After Distortion World
Sendoff Spring
Cynthia: ...This place?!
Cynthia: It’s the Sendoff Spring... It’s said to somehow lead to the great beyond... And
GIRATINA was said to live in a world on the opposite side of ours...
Cynthia:! I’m sincerely sorry! It’s very rude of me! [PLAYER], you’re incredible! You really
are a fantastic Trainer! Let me say this on behalf of all Sinnoh: [PLAYER], thank you! Oh! That’s right! You
have to go tell Prof. Rowan! He was very worried about you. You should visit him at his lab.
Cynthia: You have to go tell Prof. Rowan about this at his lab. He was very worried about
you.
Cynthia (after you talk to Rowan): Sigh... I wish I could have battled GIRATINA. Oh, don’t
mind me. I’m only musing
out loud. You deserve the glory and all the thanks for what you did.
Veilstone City (part 3)
Grunt (female): Welcome. This is Team Galactic Headqu... I’m sorry, this is the Galactic
Veilstone Building. I’m not certain if it’s a good thing or not, but we have no plans now.
Grunt (male): We, Team Galactic, will take everything that can be taken! We will eliminate
everything that is not needed! That is Team Galactic’s policy! At least it used to be. There’s nothing left
now...
Scientist: This is where we, Team Galactic, work. What are we supposed to do? I’m not sure
how, but we’re supposed to chase our dream. Our dream of making a wonderful new world!
Grunt (female): I wonder where our boss went...
Saturn at the Veilstone HQ after Cyrus's defeat.
Saturn: So, it’s you... I’ve heard about you and what took place at the Spear Pillar. Our
leader, Master Cyrus, hated the very idea of spirit. He hated spirit for being incomplete. And yet, using
fiery exhortations, he rallied the spirit of others. What he hated most, he used to control others. Isn’t that
ironic? That fascinated me. I wanted to see what he would do. And I did. At his side. But it’s over. A world
without spirit... Who would want such a thing?! So, what now...? What to do with Team Galactic? But I’ve
learned that extremism is never the solution... Perhaps we should really be searching for new sources of
energy. Instead of lying about it through our commercials.
Sandgem Town
Rowan: [PLAYER]! You’ve come back! You... You leave me speechless! You’ve done it! You
really have done it! Never has my heart pounded this hard for so long in my 60 years of living!
Dawn: The professor did a lot of checking up after you left. He was really worried about
you, [PLAYER]... He contacted acquaintances looking for help, and... [PLAYER], I’m glad to see you safe!
Welcome back!
Lucas: After you left, the professor did a lot of checking around. He got really worried
about you, [PLAYER]. He got in touch with people he knows to rustle up help... You didn’t need it, [RIVAL].
I’m glad to see you back safe, too.
Rowan: Oh, yes, there was something I had to tell you. The three Pokémon of the lakes appear
to have returned to their homes. So, tell me. How are things going for you? The Pokédex...? Hm! A total of
[number]! ...And the number of Badges? Well! You’ve got seven already! That only leaves Sunyshore’s Gym. Hm!
You’ve come this far. Why not obtain Sunyshore’s Badge? And why not challenge the Pokémon League? That will
broaden your horizons further than ever before. Not to mention the opportunities to meet even more Pokémon.
Rowan: Oh, yes, [PLAYER]. If you see Cynthia, please give her my best regards.
Dawn: So, I was thinking... Those Pokémon you met, [PLAYER]... Were they the ones said to be
the creators of the Sinnoh region?
Lucas: So, I was thinking... Those Pokémon you met, [PLAYER]... Were they the ones said to
be the creators of the Sinnoh region?
Sunyshore City
Old man: I’d heard that Team Galactic was up to no good. But here in Sunyshore, we’ve never
even seen any of them around. Of course, our Gym Leader Volkner is invincible in every way.
Old woman: A long time ago, there was a boy named Cyrus who lived here. He seemed to shun
others, and he preferred the company of machines. He was a brilliant student, I recall. I often wonder what
became of him.
Route 228
Cyrus's grandfather's house on sandstorm-ridden Route 228. You need the fast bike to go up a
slippery slope and surf.
Old man: "That Badge... It's from Sunyshore's Gym? You've been to that
port town, then...
Would...
Would you lend an ear to this old man's talk?"
Old man if yes: "No... I shouldn't burden you with this. My grandson grew
up in that city by the
sea.
Worn down by trying to live up to his parents' expectations, he found refuge in tinkering with machines. I
wonder even now if I
should
have taken him in and raised him myself. Though I'm not certain if that would have been a good choice or
not... I don't think
anyone could
say. I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said any of this to you..."
Old man if no: "Ah... Pay me no heed, then. I only hoped to unburden
myself of some guilt..."
Cyrus's grandfather's house has plenty of complicated books lying about.
Description: There are many old and difficult-looking books here. “Space and the Galaxies”
“The Beginning of Space”...
Description: There are many old and difficult-looking books here. “Beyond Time and Space”
“What Is the Space-Time Continuum?”...
Description: There are many old and difficult-looking books here. “Mind and Matter” “The
Presence of Spirit”...
Description: There are many old and difficult-looking books here. “Machines and Their
Construction” “The Mechanism of Perfection”...
Other
On TV
MC: It’s time! Your Town’s Best Three! Today, the
spotlight is on Eterna City and its best three features. First, no. 3!
The Name Rater! Will changing your name change the quality of your
life? Next, no. 2! The Underground Man’s house! All roads to the
Underground go through here! The honor of Eterna’s best feature goes
to... The Team Galactic Eterna Building! The imposing structure
bristling with spinning, heavy metal spikes! Well? Did you guess any
of the top three features correctly? Pay a visit to Eterna and scope
out what it has to offer! See you around, folks!
MC: It’s time! Your Town’s Best Three! Today, it’s all about Veilstone City and its best
three
features. First, no. 3! The Veilstone Department Store! A place that fills you with happiness while emptying
your wallet! Next, no. 2! The Veilstone Game Corner! It’ll suck you in like the Great Marsh of Pastoria! So,
what’s the best thing Veilstone has to offer? The Galactic Veilstone Building! The place with the sinister
antennas! Well? Did you guess any of the top three features correctly? Come out to Veilstone and get in on its
charm! See you around, folks!
These appear in Diamond/Pearl before you go to Lake Acuity. They still appear in the Platinum script, but they
don't seem to appear in the game itself since Galactic Grunts don't block the entrance to Lake Acuity.
Grunt 1: We’re here to make sure Snowpoint’s Gym Leader doesn’t disturb us!
Grunt 2: Standing guard is a very important assignment! I’ll make this a
success and earn myself a CLEFAIRY!
Grunt 2: The Pokémon of the three lakes appear to be connected somehow. When
they blew up Lake Valor, a cavern appeared in the middle of this
lake!
Grunt 2: You’re here to see the lake Pokémon, too? You must be bored to fight
your way through the snow to get here...
