Shiranui arrived at the Winstrates' home in Hoenn ahead of time as he had been challenged by Vito Winstrate during his preparations in Mauville City. After greetings were exchanged, Shiranui presented the family a gift in the form of a Victini Poké Doll. "It warms my heart to see younger generations keep the traditions alive," Vicky, the grandmother said.
"Born and raised in Ecruteak City," Shiranui replied, "The traditions are taken seriously over there."
"What Pokémon is it?" Vivi, the daughter asked.
"This is Victini," Shiranui answered, "It is said that trainers with a Victini always win."
"Cutie!" Vivi commented.
At the backyard battlefield, Vito stated the rules. "This one will just be one-on-one."
"I accept your terms," Shiranui agreed. Vito sent out his Alakazam and Shiranui sent out his Scolipede, Mukade (Zoro in Illusion).
"Alakazam, this one looks poisonous," Vito warned, "Use Psychic!"
"Mukade, open with Skitter Smack!" Alakazam used his psychic powers and Mukade was flung around to and fro. After the attack ended, Mukade skittered behind and struck, lowering Alakazam's Special Attack stat.
"I can't read its mind," Alakazam warned Vito, "That thing must be a Dark type."
"Alakazam, Focus Blast!"
"Mukade, Sucker Punch!" Staying behind, Mukade gave Alakazam a piercing lunge, dealing a critical hit and leaving the psychic exhausted. Alakazam took the opportunity to fire a point blank Focus Blast and after the dust settled it saw not the Scolipede it was initially battling but the Zoroark it really was with his Special Defence lowered.
"Thought you can fool me with a Zoroark? I caught on when Alakazam couldn't read your Zoroark's mind," Vito boasted.
"Zoro is one of the craftier Zoroark," Shiranui rebutted, "He feigned getting hit by your opener. Your counter-attack was a good one, though."
"Alakazam, finish Zoroark off with a Dazzling Gleam!"
"Zoro, do the same with Night Daze!" A flash of powerful bright light met pitch black dome of darkness as the battlers used their finishers. The Night Daze was slowly winning out due to the effect of Skitter Smack, battle experience and being mated to an Alolan Ninetales. Zoro's move hit and Alakazam was defeated.
"I can see why you were the Hoenn runner-up," Vito commented.
"Our skills need to be kept sharp especially since I'm facing Alain from Kalos in the near future," Shiranui replied.