[Two women chained up and dressed in rags dance before a mysterious panel. One has flowing blue hair, the other a green, braided ponytail.]
Anthea: “When the vast white flame of truth burns out, and the deep black thunder of ideals dissipates into nothing…”
Concordia: “That gray void of nothing… that is the Day of Reckoning.”
Five years ago, a forbidden prophecy was nearly brought forth into reality, but at the last minute it was averted. Now… the watchful eyes and manipulative hands of the cult called Polaris seek to complete their plan…
"Finansielle": "It has only been through considerable investment that we have managed to keep the Dark Stone for as long as we have. I've already approved repeated funding requests... so you're going to have to produce results eventually."
[A shadowy figure completely obscured except for the glowing circles on his face speaks with a voice modifier to disguise himself on a screen.]
“Father”: “Gabriel, it’s about time you learned the truth. The true meaning about the purpose of Polaris… and the meaning of your mission, the Azrael Project.”
It has always been said that the universe began when the egg of Arceus tumbled out of a single point of chaos, but when it hatched and gave rise to life and existence, what was left behind?
[A large shape stirs within a dark, desolate and isolated location somewhere deep in space. Some parts of its body begin glowing blue as electricity sparks through the area, Finally, a pair of yellow eyes illuminates in the darkness, followed by a diamond-shaped object between them.]
Now... a conflict on many fronts erupts on the Tohjo Continent, extending all the way into the barren wasteland once inhabited by an ancient people.
As Polaris and Team Rocket clash for control and the fate of the world...
[A man in flowing multicolored robes stands at a podium, addressing a crowd.]
Ghetsis: "People of Johto, ask yourselves. Ask yourselves, are you worthy of possessing Pokémon of your own? Look into your own hearts and try to decide - are you the one who will bring that Pokémon's true potential to life, or are you merely holding it back? People of Johto, I implore you, join us! We of Polaris will guide you into a new era where you can be closer than ever to your Pokémon! It will be a fundamental change... but once we reach the light of the promised future together, a world where people and Pokémon are truly in tune will not be impossible!"
[Dr. Zager is sitting at his computer addressing someone.]
Dr. Zager: "I need you to infiltrate Mr. Pokémon's hard drives and obtain his data on the Meteonite shard. Understanding what that element is fully capable of will give us a great strategic advantage if they try to use it."
...the fate of the fallen race of the Tenganists comes to the forefront.
[A woman wearing a heavy cloak with a hood obscuring her face is addressing a small meeting of people in a run-down building. She is holding a small child within a blanket in her arms, and Stacia is standing silently next to her.]
Mysterious woman: "It has been nearly three decades since the first of the villages in our sacred land was obliterated by that man, Ghetsis Harmonia. Now... now everything's gone, and he has completely destroyed my life and the lives of many others. We must no longer stand by as our people are exterminated by the forces of Polaris... it is time that we remember the legacy of the great Tenganist warriors in history and once again fight for our right to exist! We must do it through any means necessary!"
Both people and Pokémon can evolve. But what plan does Polaris have for this process? And what is the role in their scheme for the Triad of Revenge?
A girl seeking a reunion…
Olivia: “If I become Champion or Top Coordinator, Dad will have to come back! He won’t ignore me anymore!”
…a woman seeking a revelation…
Nekou: “Consider yourself lucky. You at least know where you really came from and who your parents are.”
…and a man seeking revenge.
Matt: “What do you know about the events of five years ago?!”
Forces converge on the Tohjo Continent for the greatest and last quest the world will ever see.
[Pierce and a man and woman sit in a car, along with a Meowth and a Wobbuffet. Outside, a nearby house explodes in flames.]
Pierce: “Code Black Seven has been initiated by Giovanni. The lives you knew are now at an end.”
As old friends return...
[Nando throws a Poké Ball, sending out an Exploud to fight his opponent's Zapdos.]
[In a park, Trista throws two Poké Balls, sending out Eelektross and Druddigon.]
Trista: "Elektross, Druddigon, showtime!"
...and new enemies appear...
[A young man hidden under a wide black hat, ragged black poncho and tattered scarf yells at Olivia in the middle of a small town.]
Renzo: "Rich Mistbloom's legacy is not something you have the right to lay claim to. I will prove that I am the only one with the right to bring the truth about him to light!"
At the end of the gray void, when the thunder of your ideals has driven you as far as it can, will you embrace or flee the flames of truth?
Matt: “You must not forget who you are!”
[Ghetsis stands over a pedestal with projects of over a dozen pillar-like objects on it.]
Ghetsis: “The Day of Reckoning begins now with the destruction of Arceus!”
Matt: "Ghetsis, you must stop this! Destroying Arceus will destroy the universe, I've seen it with my own eyes!"
Ghetsis: "Foolish boy. Don't you know that if I destroy the world after the Ice Dragon Gate is opened, Kyurem will become the new ruler of the universe?"
[A mysterious individual obscured by shadows stands in front of the Lock Capsule inside Pewter City's museum.]
Mysterious man: "So we meet at last, Zoroark. I promise, I'll come back to free you, and the advent of your reign shall come!"
[A man dressed in a trenchcoat-styled costume complete with a Golurk mask with four feathers coming out of the sides is giving a speech of his own to a large crowd somewhere.]
"Geminus": "Swear loyalty to Polaris! Be loyal to us, and I will never betray you!"
Coming soon, the final phase of the epic tale of Operation GEAR – “The Angel of Reckoning.”
