A Message from the Pokémon Masters EX Team (Vol. 90)

Greetings, Trainers.

I’m Tetsuya Iguchi, producer of Pokémon Masters EX, here with a new message for you.
Today, we’ll focus on details about the new Sync Pairs and the events beginning around the end of May.

Neo Champions: Rising Thunder and Flames Is Coming

Neo Champions: Rising Thunder and Flames begins on May 30, 2026!

This time, the judging criteria for the new Neo Champion is to show “limitless energy”!
How will Ethan and Lyra respond to Lance’s challenge?

Ethan (Champion) & Raikou and Lyra (Champion) & Entei appear in the event’s story and will also arrive as EX Master Fair–Exclusive Sync Pairs.
We hope you look forward to it!

Ethan (Champion) & Raikou

Ethan (Champion) & Raikou are an Electric-type Support Sync Pair. Their EX Role is Field.
Their Max Revive Trainer Move can apply the new Endure and Restore effect to one ally. With this effect, if a Sync Pair takes damage that would leave them at zero HP, they will recover 100% of their HP instead.

Let’s take a look at the effects of their other main Passive Skills.

• Applies Johto Circle (Physical) and Johto Circle (Special) to the allied field of play the first time they enter a battle each battle
• Applies Johto Circle (Physical) and Johto Circle (Special) to the allied field of play the first time their Sync Move is used each battle
• Raises the Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk, and Sp. Def of all allies by two stat ranks when their attack move is successful
• Raises their Team’s Sync Buff by one rank the first time their Sync Move is used each battle

◆ About their Reigning Thunder Fang Buddy Move
MP: n/a, Power: 150 (at move level 1), Target: One opponent
Activation Condition: When a circle is applied to the allied field of play
Deactivation Condition: Cannot be deactivated
• This attack never misses
• Lowers the target’s Defense by two stat ranks
• Leaves the target paralyzed
• Has a chance (50%) of making the target flinch

◆ About their Thunderous Roar Wild Charge Buddy Move
MP: 3, Power: 150 (at move level 1), Target: All opponents
Activation Condition: When they use any move once
Deactivation Condition: When this move is used
• This attack never misses
• The power of this move is not lowered even if there are multiple targets
• Turns the field of play’s terrain into Electric Terrain
• Reduces their Sync Move countdown by one
• Increases the Physical Moves ↑ Next and Special Moves ↑ Next effects of all allied Sync Pairs by two ranks

Lyra (Champion) & Entei

Lyra (Champion) & Entei are a Fire-type Strike Sync Pair. Their EX Role is Sprint.
They have two Buddy Moves that get more powerful the more their Sync Buff is raised.

Let’s take a look at the effects of their other main Passive Skills.
• Grants all of the following effects after their Team uses a Sync Move:
  ・Restores their HP by approximately 20% of their maximum HP
  ・Increases their Physical Moves ↑ Next effect by two ranks
  ・Restores 1 MP of their Buddy Move
  
• Raises their Team’s Sync Buff by one rank the first time their Sync Move is used each battle

◆ About their Reigning Sacred Fire Buddy Move
MP: n/a, Power: 220 (at move level 1), Target: One opponent
Activation Condition: When their Attack is raised
Deactivation Condition: Cannot be deactivated
• Removes the frozen condition from themselves
• This attack never misses
• The more the user’s Sync Buff is raised, the greater the power of this attack (the maximum increase is 10 ranks)
• Lowers the target’s Attack and Defense by two stat ranks
• Leaves the target burned

◆ About their Entrapping Blaze Flare Blitz Buddy Move
MP: 1, Power: 300 (at move level 1), Target: All opponents
Activation Condition: When they use any move once
Deactivation Condition: Cannot be deactivated

• Removes the frozen condition from themselves
• This attack never misses
• The more the user’s Sync Buff is raised, the greater the power of this attack (the maximum increase is 10 ranks)
• Leaves the target burned
• The power of this move is not lowered even if there are multiple targets
• If the remaining MP for their Super Effective ↑ is one or more when they are attacking with this move, reduces its MP by one and grants all of the following effects:
  ・Makes the weather sunny
  ・Applies the Supereffective ↑ Next effect to themselves

The Master Fair–exclusive Sync Pair Sygna Suit Kris & Suicune appear in the event mentioned above, and starting June 3, 2026, you can team up with them guaranteed from the “One-Time-Only! Sygna Suit Kris Guaranteed Master Fair,” so give it a try if you want to add them to your team.

About the Pokémon 30-Year Celebration Updated on the 1st of Every Month!

2026 marks 30 years since the release of Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green. In honor of the occasion, Pokémon Masters EX is bringing you a special Rally that will take place throughout the year.
Note: This rally is refreshed at 06:00 UTC on the 1st of every month. Please note that this date and time are in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), so the exact date and time for your region may vary.

Pokémon 30-Year Celebration Special Missions and Log-in Bonus

On the 1st of each month from April to December, there will be Missions where you can team up with a Sync Pair, as well as obtain the items needed to raise them to 6★ EX and unlock their EX Role!
The Missions starting on May 31, 2026 let you team up with Lillie (Holiday 2024) & Primarina, so take advantage of this opportunity if you haven’t teamed up with or upgraded them yet!

There will also be a Log-in Bonus where you can get 1,000 Gems, so be sure to grab them all!
Please note that the Missions and Log-in Bonuses that begin each month will be available for one month only.

Pokémon 30-Year Celebration Pokémon Masters Memories

Plus, past stories related to the Sync Pairs you can team up with will return from April to December on the 1st of each month.
By completing these stories, you’ll be able to get a Scrapbook Photo of the artwork created for the Six-Year Anniversary special concept video, so be sure to check it out.

Returning this time is Story Event Family Ties.
Please note that unlike the Missions and Log-in Bonuses, these events will be available until the end of 2026.

Story Event Festive Sun and Moon Returns

Story Event Festive Sun and Moon, which first ran during the five-year anniversary, will return on May 31, 2026!
You can team up with Lillie (Anniversary 2024) & Solgaleo from this event, so don’t miss it!

Other Events

Daily Battle Roll Cake Challenge Is Coming

On June 9, 2026, an event where you can get a Strike Roll Cake by completing all of the Missions will begin.
You can complete them by clearing Daily Battle 10 times during the event, so be sure to take it on.

The Legendary Gauntlet Is Coming

A Legendary Gauntlet where you take on Cobalion, Latios, and Registeel will begin on June 11, 2026.
A one-time-only Sync Pair Scout that lets you select one Fair-Exclusive Sync Pair will start to accompany the Legendary Gauntlet, so we hope you’ll check it out.

A New Guest Arrives in the Trainer Lodge

Starting May 31, 2026, you’ll be able to invite Akari to the Trainer Lodge as a Guest!
To invite Akari, you’ll need to team up with Akari & Samurott.
You’ll be able to team up with Akari & Samurott via the Monthly Poké Fair that will begin on May 31, 2026, so be sure to invite her once you’ve teamed up with this Sync Pair.

What to Expect in the Next Message

Our next message is scheduled for late June. In it, we plan to share information about new Sync Pairs and events for July.

We’re always working hard to deliver updates and improvements that make the world of Pokémon Masters EX as fun as possible.
We prioritize Trainers’ feedback throughout the development process, so don’t hesitate to let us know what you think.
Until next time, thank you for playing Pokémon Masters EX.

Producer: Tetsuya Iguchi

Note: The content mentioned in this message is currently under development. Titles, plans, update content, and update times are all subject to change.