You were exploring a mountain cave with your Pokémon only to stumble across a strange and beautiful sight: A shard of deep crimson crystal, pulsing like an ethereal heartbeat, as it lay embedded in the rock ahead.

Of course you picked it up. Of course there were consequences...

As your fingers brushed the shard's surface, the world seemed to shudder before a flash of blinding light illuminated the cave!

Your partner Pokémon cried out in terror, their voice echoing around the stone walls as their form twisted and reshaped before your eyes!

When the light faded, a figure stood in their place—human in shape, yet clothed and reminiscent of your partner Pokémon's appearance. They look bewildered and fearful, glowing faintly with the same energy as the shard...

You had no time to process the sheer impossibility of what just happened before a voice echoed through the cavern.

“I see you’ve found our fragment.”

Heavy footfalls followed, and you turned to see the imposing silhouette of a cloaked man shrouded in shadows. He's flanked by Corviknight and Gliscor.

"You just made my job easier. Now hand it over!"

Team Obscura Captain Ashe wants to battle!