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Game Details:

Developer: DeNA
Publisher: DeNA
Platform: iOS, Android
Release Date(s): August 29, 2019 (Worldwide)
Mode(s): Single player, Multiplayer
Rating(s): ESRB: E10+ (US), PEGI: 3 (EUR), ACB: G (AUS)
Controller(s): iOS, Android
Extra Contents: Patches, Language

Pokémon Masters Patches

Date Version Notes
July 25th, 2019 1.0.0.1069
  • Pre-launch version of the game for Singapore.
August 29th, 2019 1.1.0.1292
  • Launch version of the game.
September 6th, 2019 1.2.0.1459
  • Recommended strength for areas containing battles is now displayed.
  • You are now able to check stat changes to each of your sync pairs as you’re equipping them with gear.
  • You can now check the bonus strength your team gets when your sync pairs match the recommended type for each area.
  • You can now check a sync pair’s details by tapping and holding down their profile icon in the Team menu.
  • You may now skip sync pair scout animations.
  • Useability of the Team menu has been improved.
  • Names of training areas have been changed, and the main rewards you get from them are now displayed.
  • When you return to the app after having it run in the background, a notice prompting you to resume the battle will now be displayed if you were in the middle of one when you left.
  • Other minor bug fixes and improvements have been implemented
  • Changes to the Shop’s Exchange Items Menu: You are now able to exchange multiple items at once.
  • You can now switch displays between Simple View and Detailed View.
  • Daily and Monthly categories have been added for items.
  • The number of daily items that can be exchanged is reset daily.
  • The number of monthly items that can be exchanged is reset monthly.
October 8th, 2019 1.2.1.1596
  • Bug fixes and improvements implemented.
October 28th, 2019 1.3.0.1708
  • Readability of expiration dates for power-ups that may expire has been adjusted.
  • Timing of when you receive Evolution sync pair story information has been changed from when a sync pair reaches a certain level to when you obtain that sync pair.
    • Note: It will still be necessary to reach a certain level with the sync pair that can evolve before attempting to complete their Evolution sync pair story. If you have already obtained the sync pair in question, you will automatically have the Evolution sync pair story information needed to evolve the Pokémon in that pair.
  • Other minor bugs have been fixed and other improvements implemented.
  • When you lose a battle or give up on an area, you will be returned to the screen before your attempt rather than to the Pokémon Center.
  • If a move’s type has been changed, the color of that move’s button will also be changed.
  • Tapping a move’s button on the Moves & Skills screen will show that move’s description.
  • Tapping a move’s button on the Moves & Skills screen will show that move’s description.
November 5th, 2019 1.3.1.1783
  • Bug fixes and improvements implemented.
Novemer 25th, 2019 1.4.0.1842
  • New level cap added, raising the maximum level that sync pairs can level up to.
    • 5★ Lv. 120
    • 4★ Lv. 115
    • 3★ Lv. 110
  • Reward balance adjusted for courses and supercourses.
  • Holding down the Explore button at the Pokémon Center now allows players to jump directly to the menu screen of the last area selected.
  • While the player battles in auto mode, the auto setting will no longer switch to off except when toggled on/off manually.
  • The auto setting can be toggled on/off by tapping the AUTO button at the top right of the battle screen.
  • New Battle Again button added to the results screen for battles in the training area.
  • Other minor bugs fixed and game improvements completed.
  • This update brings the following changes: Some changes have been made to which sync pairs greet you at the Pokémon Center during specific times of the day, to properly suit the content of their greetings.
  • Rewards for completing courses and supercourses have also been rebalanced to make obtaining rewards easier.
  • This update fixes the following issues: Voices would not play during some conversations with Sync Pairs: Caitlin & Reuniclus / Calem & Espurr
December 23rd, 2019 1.5.0.21331120
  • Added new bingo-style mission content.
  • Added a new feature to the sync pair details screen on the Team and Dex menus for playing character animations and voice-over.
    • Note: This required adjustments to the display of some characters.
  • Added new animations to the sync pair scout feature.
  • Made improvements to reduce the amount of heat produced by devices while playing the app.
  • Made improvements to reduce battery drain and speed up loading screens.
  • Improved the play speed of co-op battles.
  • Updated the UI of some area-selection screens and related features.
  • Rearranged the display order of courses in the training area.
    • Note: Supercourses with zero remaining replays now appear at the bottom of the list.
  • Updated some loading screens to display game hints and tips.
  • Added a Party Number Search button to the Quick Connect and Connect with Friends screens displayed before co-op battles.
  • Updated the UI of the Quick Connect and Connect with Friends screens to make replaying the same co-op battle easier.
  • Made features unlocked by game progress visible before you can use them.
    • Note: The conditions required to unlock them are now displayed.
  • Updated HUD display settings for Action Order so it has separate ON/OFF toggle switch for single-player and co-op battles.
  • Updated tutorials.
  • Completed other minor game improvements and bug fixes.
January 14th, 2020 1.5.5.23301125
  • Bug fixes and improvements implemented.
January 26th, 2020 1.6.0.23732010
  • Canceled reset of team stats whenever an opposing sync pair uses a sync move.
  • Adjusted the difficulty of EX Challenges.
  • Changed the marking style for supercourses that have been completed at least once but still have replays remaining.
  • Completed other minor game improvements and bug fixes.
February 9th, 2020 1.6.5.24952015
  • The following features will now be unlocked at earlier points of game progress.
    • Events, Item Exchange: after completing Main Story Chapter 1
    • Training Area, Missions, Mission Bingo: after completing Main Story Chapter 2 – Defeat Team Break!
    • Unlocking Level Caps: after completing Main Story Chapter 2
  • Bug fixes and improvements implemented
February 20th, 2020 1.7.0
  • Sync pairs can now use a new feature known as lucky skills.
  • Sync pair level caps have been adjusted.
  • The amount of XP acquired in some areas has been increased.
  • The Area Details screen can now be viewed in all areas that contain battles.
  • Sync pairs that appear, and their types and weaknesses can now be viewed in Area Details.
  • Interrupted play data for an area will now be stored for a maximum of 7 days from the time the area was started.
  • Various bugs, which appeared on rare occasion during specific circumstances, have been fixed.
  • Adjusted parts of the AI's behavior.
  • Other minor bug fixes and improvements have been implemented.
February 26th, 2020 1.7.1.26252021
  • Bug fixes and improvements implemented.
March 22nd, 2020 1.8.0
  • Added a feature to some co-op battles that allows a single player to form a team of nine sync pairs on their own.
  • Made improvements to make it easier to identify which sync pairs are on a team while viewing the Edit Team screen.
  • Added new emotes for use in co-op battles.
  • Improved the display and behavior of the increase text speed button.
  • Adjustments have been made to the trigger conditions and names of select passive skills.
  • Other minor bug fixes and improvements have been implemented.
April 27th, 2020 1.9.0
  • Added a new Egg feature.
  • Added new single-player features.
  • Added a Daily Scout that can be used once a day at no cost.
  • Made a change so that the icons of duplicate sync pairs obtained via sync pair scout can be viewed on the Results screen.
  • Made a change so that battle rewards are displayed on the Area Details screen.
  • Reward Boost Tickets have been added. Reward Boost Tickets can be used in certain areas to increase the amount of completion rewards and battle rewards obtained. Note: Check out the upcoming notice for more information about which areas they can be used in.
  • Made a change so that the Optimize feature can be directly selected from the battle preparation screen of areas with three-player teams.
  • Made a change so that an optimized team based on the area's recommended types can be formed automatically on the battle preparation screen as well as the Edit Team screen.
  • The Level Up Sync Moves option, which increases the damage and effectiveness of sync moves and increases the attack power of moves, has now been renamed to Level Up Moves to better represent the aforementioned features.
  • The Increase Potential section of the Team menu has been changed to Potential & Move Level. This screen can now be used to increase a sync pair’s number of ★s as well as level up their moves.
  • You can level up a sync pair’s moves by going to the Team menu and selecting Potential & Move Level, and then pressing the Level Up Moves button.

    When you acquire a sync pair that you have already teamed up with through methods such as the sync pair scout, their move level can be raised to a maximum of 5.

    Note: Once a move reaches its level 5 max, you’ll receive a ★ power-up with the same number of ★s as the duplicate sync pair instead.

    To coincide with this change, Move Candy, which are items used to level up moves, have been added.
  • Made a change so that the role and weakness type names are displayed when the corresponding icons are tapped on the sync pair details screen.
  • Adjusted Battle Villa co-op battle rewards and applied a restriction to the number of plays available per day.
  • The sync orb chance feature has ended.
  • Made other minor changes for consistency and text fixes.
  • Other minor bug fixes and improvements have been implemented.
May 25th, 2020 1.10.0
  • Added a feature to go directly to Events or Sync Pair Scout from the News page.
  • You can now jump to individual news pages by speaking to sync pairs in the Pokémon Center that display an event icon.
  • Fixed an issue in which in some regions, when transferring to iOS under certain conditions, the player would be unable to proceed past the title screen.
  • Fixed an issue in which passive skills that trigger when receiving attacks would take effect even if the attack failed (due to status conditions, etc.).
  • Other minor bug fixes and improvements have been implemented.
June 24th, 2020 1.11.0
  • The Egg feature has been updated.
  • Egg Research Items have been added to the shop.
  • Event Medals have been added to the Medals screen. Event medals can be obtained by completing specific conditions in some future events.
  • The move gauge’s initial slot count has been changed from 4 to 6. Note: In conjunction with the above, the Move Gauge Slot item has been removed from the Exchange Items menu. Players who have already acquired the Move Gauge Slot will be compensated for the coins used for the exchange. Please see your Present Box.
  • A new mission feature has been added where you can team up with a sync pair you have selected from a set pool after completing a designated area. Note: If you have already completed the specified area, you can team up with the sync pair immediately after the selection screen.
  • The startup tutorial and the other tutorials in the game have been improved.
  • Fixed an issue that occurred on the Medals section of the Poryphone menu in which, when setting PML badges as favorites, the set Medals would not display.
  • Fixed an issue in which meeting Missions conditions for obtaining the 1★ standard Medals Technical Victor may not have counted towards completion.
  • Other minor bug fixes and improvements have been implemented.
July 28th, 2020 1.12.0
  • The current Training Area will be renamed the EX Plaza, and a brand-new Training Area will be added as a place where Items for strengthening your sync pairs can be obtained. In the Training Area, you can take on battles to earn Sync Orbs as well as Items used to unlock level caps.
  • To coincide with the addition of the new Training Area, the courses and supercourses found in the current EX Plaza will be removed.
  • A stamina function will be introduced as a trial. Some battles will require stamina to play, but there will also be battles that do not require stamina.

    Note: Based on feedback from players, we are taking a flexible approach to the stamina function, including the possibility of removing it. We would appreciate any additional feedback you can provide after playing this new update.
  • Skip tickets will be introduced. Using a skip ticket before some battles where you have met the requirements will allow you to skip the battle and obtain the rewards immediately.
  • A Player Rank system will be added. You can increase your Player Rank by accumulating rank points obtained through battles. Your maximum Stamina increases according to your Player Rank.
  • The limit of one Super Hard difficulty battle per week in Main Story (co-op) will be removed.
  • You will be able to take on EX Challenges by yourself by forming three teams using your own Sync Pairs.
  • Type skills will be introduced. Type skills are new skills that all sync pairs will have. They are activated when you have two or more sync pairs on your team that share the same sync move type.
  • The Sync Pairs you team up with will come without a single Move or Passive Skill left to unlock. To coincide with this, the Moves & Skills menu will be removed.
  • The level cap unlocking feature up to the third tier will be removed. The level caps of all sync pairs will be adjusted to coincide with this change. The initial level cap of all sync pairs will be 100, regardless of their number of ★s.

    Note: Due to the design change to unlocking the level cap, there may be fewer types of conversations when talking to Trainers in the Pokémon Center. This can be resolved by unlocking the level cap one or more times.
  • The number of items required to unlock the level caps of some sync pairs will be reduced.
  • Some items, such as the Buff Blend and the Training Machine, will become redundant following the changes.
  • Some of the redundant items can be exchanged for other items in the Exchange Items menu.
  • Move Candy Coins will be added. You can exchange them for 5★ Move Candy by collecting a certain amount.

    Note: Move Candy Coins will be obtainable as event rewards and from other sources in the future.
  • Weekly Mission Bingo will be removed. For Gems that could be obtained as Bingo Rewards in Mission Bingo, the daily mission rewards will be adjusted so as not to reduce the number of Gems obtainable in one week.
  • The contents of Mission Bingo: Beginner, Mission Bingo: Intermediate, and Mission Bingo: Advanced will be adjusted.

    Note: If bingo rewards or bingo blackout rewards from Mission Bingo: Beginner, Mission Bingo: Intermediate, or Mission Bingo: Advanced were collected before this update, they cannot be collected again. Updated: July 29, 2020 at 5:00 a.m.
  • The daily mission content will be changed.
  • To coincide with the removal of level cap unlocking feature up to the third tier, missions related to unlocking the level cap a certain number of times will now be counted by unlocking Lv. 110 and Lv. 120.
  • Fixed a bug where moves featuring the additional effects of Flinching and Confusion improperly calculated the accuracy of those effects by basing them on a recalculation of the move’s success rate again from the beginning.

    Note: The accuracy of the additional effects is supposed to be determined after the move first lands.
  • Other minor bug fixes and improvements have been implemented.
August 25th, 2020 2.0.0
  • Update to App Name - The name of the app has been changed to Pokémon Masters EX. As a result of the change to the name of the app, Pokémon Masters will be changed to Pokémon Masters EX. Note: Only the app name has been changed; there are no other changes to the wording of these documents due to this change. Date/Time of Change: August 25, 2020
  • Champion Stadium will be added to Explore. Scheduled Date/Time: August 27, 2020 at 11:00 p.m.
  • The Champion Stadium is new battle content where the Elite Four and Champion of each region will be waiting for you.
  • The Kanto Challenge will be added with this update.
  • Check out the separate notice to be released at a later date for more information.
  • Your sync pairs can now be raised beyond 5 ★s to 6★ EX.
  • Upgrading their ★s to 6★ EX will allow Trainers to wear EX Style outfits and also upgrade their sync moves.
  • Sync pairs that can be raised to 6★ EX are scheduled to be released in stages.
  • The items required for upgrading to 6★ EX can be obtained via the Champion Stadium.
  • To upgrade to 6★ EX, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
  • Check out the separate notice to be released at a later date for more information.
  • Cap-Unlock Area 2: Type Skill Area will be added to the Training Area. Scheduled Date/Time: August 27, 2020 at 11:00 p.m.
  • To coincide with the new area addition, the Level Cap of sync pairs will be increased to Lv. 125, and their Type Skill level cap will be increased to Lv. 4.
  • New items required for the new Level Cap and Type Skill upgrades will be added.
  • Check out the separate notice to be released at a later date for more information.
  • An icon has been added to transition from the Pokémon Center straight to the Sync Pair Scout.
  • A pop-up notification will now appear to notify of new additions to the Sync Pair Scout when transitioning to the Sync Pair Scout.
  • Improved the display of sync pairs on the Edit Team screen and other locations.
  • A sync pair’s current move level can now be viewed, and the sync pair’s icon will change according to that level.
  • The background of a sync pair will change according to its number of ★s, and the Trainer’s pose will also change for 6★ EX sync pairs.
  • Some move configurations of opponent sync pairs that appear in the Battle Villa have been changed. Note: Changes will be applied to the currently available Battle Villa with the update.
  • The design of the Explore menu has been updated.
  • A pop-up notification about current events and rallies will now be displayed while at the Pokémon Center.
  • Changed the layout of the Legendary Arena’s arena selection screen. Note: In this update, changes were made to the layout of the arena selection screen for the current Legendary Arena: Latios. No changes were made to the event’s features or content.
  • Changes will now be displayed in more detail when a move level increases.
  • The name of the Team menu has been changed to Sync Pairs.
  • Fixed an issue in which, under certain conditions, status conditions and other conditions inflicted on the target would be immediately removed.
  • Other minor bug fixes and improvements have been implemented.
September 29th, 2020 2.1.0
  • Some screens in the game now allow you to switch between tabs showing your Pokémon hatched from Eggs and your other Sync Pairs.
  • Added a new Ticket Scout and the items needed to use the scout.
  • Added new Notes to the Notes section of the Purchase Gems screen.
  • Changed the layout of the area selection screen for Story Events.
    Note: In this update, changes were made to the layout of the area selection screen for the current Story Event: Family Ties. No changes were made to the event’s features or content.
  • The amount of stamina required for each battle in the Sync Orb Area has been unified to 10.
  • When using gems to replenish stamina, the number of gems required will always be 40, and stamina can be replenished a maximum of 10 times.
    Note: These changes will be reflected as of September 29, 2020 at 11:00 p.m.
  • Other minor bug fixes and improvements have been implemented.
October 28th, 2020 2.2.0
  • Added a new Standard Medal.
  • The Standard Medal category Other has been changed to Miscellaneous.
  • For some Sync Pairs, the items used for training have been changed. Note: Obsolete items can be exchanged for other items in the Exchange Items menu starting from the period listed below. Date/Time: October 29, 2020 at 11:00 p.m.
  • When Trainers switch to EX Style, they will appear in the Pokémon Center in their EX Style.
  • On the Legendary Arena difficulty selection screen, a Battle Tips button for checking battle strategy tips has been added. It will be available from the next Legendary Arena event.
  • On the following screens, you can now select the maximum number of exchangeable items in one go.
    1. Exchange Items
    2. Exchanging Co-op Sync Orbs and Sync Orbs via the Sync Grid
    3. Exchanging 5★ Power-Up Ticket and Custom ★ Power-Ups via the Potential & Move Level
    Note: In Exchange Items, the maximum number of items that can be selected at once is 999.
    Note: The maximum number of Sync Orbs that can be selected for exchange at once is 750.
    Note: If there is a limit to the number of items you can exchange or the number of items you can carry, that will count as the maximum amount you can select at once.
  • In the Settings Menu, using the newly added Ally Sync Move Animations, you can now set the playback of your allies’ Sync Move animations to OFF, Always, or Once Daily. Note: You can change this setting in your Poryphone by going to the Settings menu and selecting Battle.
  • With the newly added Learn Again button, after learning a Lucky Skill, the same Lucky Cookie can be used again.
  • A Lucky Skill tutorial has been added. If you have not unlocked a Lucky Skill slot yet, you can learn more about it in the tutorial. Note: If you have already unlocked a Lucky Skill slot and cannot play through the tutorial, you will be sent the items that can be obtained within the tutorial. Simply go to the Temp Storage in your Present Box. Claim Date/Time: January 30, 2021 at 10:59 p.m.
  • Fixed an issue in which, during certain periods, even if the auto-incubate feature was used before the limited-time incubator expired, Eggs would not be set automatically under certain conditions. Note: As compensation for this issue, 300 non-paid gems will be sent starting October 29, 2020 to the Present Box of players affected by this issue.
  • Fixed an issue in which the time display of “12:00 p.m. - 12:59 p.m.” displayed as “a.m.” on some screens in-game.
  • Other minor bug fixes and improvements have been implemented.
Novemer 26th, 2020 2.3.0
  • Added a new Standard Medal.
  • Changed the layouts of the following screens:
    1. Friend List
    2. Profile
    3. Medal List
    4. Medal Details
  • Made improvements to the battle UI display.
  • Fixed the behavior of the Optimize Team feature.
  • At Bellis’s Lab you can send Pokémon that hatched from Eggs to Professor Bellis, and she’ll send back Egg Research Tickets. In addition, she’ll also send you 80% of the 1★ Power-Ups, 2★ Power-Ups, 3★ Power-Ups, 4★ Power-Ups, Move Candies, Lucky Scrolls, Berry Tarts, Evolution Shards, Evolution Crystals, and Skill Spheres that you have used on that Pokémon up to that point, as well as Level-Up Manuals that equate to 80% of the experience gained by that Pokémon.

    Note: The above is applicable even if you sent Pokémon that you hatched from Eggs to Professor Bellis before the release of the new feature.
    Note: Items will be sent to the Temp Storage section of the Present Box.
    Note: The items sent from Professor Bellis will not include 5★ Power-Ups or Lucky Cookies.
  • Fixed an issue in which, when inflicting damage on multiple opponents at the same time with Clemont & Heliolisk's Parabolic Charge, the amount of HP restored would display as lower than the actual amount.
    Note: The amount restored has not been changed. This fix is for the displayed amount only.
  • Fixed an issue in which, under certain conditions, an error may display on the title screen and the game may not be started when playing on an iOS device.
  • Other minor bug fixes and improvements have been implemented.
December 21st, 2020 2.4.0 Champion Stadium Update
  • Changed the layout of some of the screens in conjunction with the next Champion Stadium challenge. Scheduled Date/Time: December 27, 2020 at 10:00 p.m.
  • Check out the separate notice to be released at a later date for more information.
Type Skill Update
  • Type Skills have been powered up as Theme Skills.
Filter Update
  • Improved the Sync Pair selection filters. You can now refine your search using Theme Skill themes.
  • You can also search using move categories or effects.
  • Removed the weakness filter with the update.
  • Changed the screen layout to improve convenience in conjunction with the addition and removal of various filters.
  • You can now refine your search using the Initial Number of ★s filter in the Potential & Move Level screen.
Training Area Update
  • A new area has been added to the Training Area's Cap-Unlock Area. Scheduled Date/Time: December 27, 2020 at 10:00 p.m.
  • To coincide with the new area addition, the Level Cap of Sync Pairs will be increased to Lv. 130.
  • New Items required to unlock the new Level Cap will be added.
  • Check out the separate notice to be released at a later date for more information.
Stamina Update
  • Stamina will now replenish by 1 every 4 minutes instead of 1 every 6 minutes.
Egg Feature Update
  • Increased the number of Pokémon that can be left at the Day Care from 100 to 200.
Other Updates
  • Previously, Passive Skills that activate during attacks would not activate if attacking resulted in the user fainting by recoil damage, like with Double-Edge, or damage over time, like with the Poisoned condition or Hail, but now they will activate.
  • Fixed an issue that occurred when taking part in consecutive battles with a single team, in which having an active Theme Skill effect that adds HP would cause HP to be restored at the start of the next consecutive battle.
  • Fixed an issue in which activation of certain Passive Skills would sometimes prevent the standard Medal Blunderful from being obtained, despite meeting conditions.
  • Other minor bug fixes and improvements have been implemented.
January 25th, 2021 2.5.0
  • Changed the Sync Move voice-over for Dawn & Turtwig.
  • Fixed an issue in which attacking with the Move, Solar Beam while the Weather is Hail or a Sandstorm would cause damage to be taken from the Weather. Note: Damage from the Weather is still taken while the user is getting ready to attack after selecting Solar Beam.
  • Fixed an issue in which Auto-Incubate does not work correctly under certain conditions. In conjunction with this fix, we will make some adjustments to the important information concerning the Eggcelerator Pass on January 28, 2021. Users who had a vaild Eggcelerator Pass while the issue was occurring will receive 300 Non-paid Gems starting January 28, 2021.
  • Fixed an issue in which accuracy would not be properly calculated in the following situations.
  • When a Sync Pair with raised accuracy attacks a Sync Pair that has lowered evasiveness and also has the Nimble Footed or Enlightenment Passive Skills, including those learned via Lucky Skill.
  • When a Sync Pair with raised evasiveness is attacked by a Sync Pair that has lowered accuracy and also has the Mind’s Eye or Enlightenment Passive Skills, including those learned via Lucky Skill. As compensation for this issue, 300 non-paid gems have been sent to all players.
  • Other minor bug fixes and improvements have been implemented.
February 24th, 2021 2.6.0
  • Made improvements to the Sync Grid.
  • New Themes will be added to some Sync Pairs and Theme Skill types will be increased. Scheduled Date/Time: February 25, 2021 at 10:00 p.m.
  • Added an auto-convert feature for duplicate Medals. Note: Any duplicate Medals you receive will automatically be converted into 10 Power-Ups with the same number of ★s.
  • Improved the display during battle to always show stat changes (in stat ranks) for Sync Pairs.
  • Improved how recommended types are displayed on the battle preparation screen.
  • Revised the description text for First Aid 2, Amped Up 2, and Amped Up 4. Also changed First Aid 2 to First Aid 4 on Sygna Suit Grimsley & Sharpedo’s Sync Grid since the amount recovered was less than anticipated. As compensation for this issue, 800 non-paid gems have been sent to all players.
  • Other minor bug fixes and improvements have been implemented.
March 9th, 2021 2.6.1
  • Completed bug fixes.
  • As compensation for the issue caused by the app version update not being available, 300 gems will be sent to all players on 3/10 at 11:00 p.m. PDT.
March 28th, 2021 2.7.0
  • Made minor text changes.
  • Minor bug fixes and improvements have been implemented.
April 26th, 2021 2.8.0
  • Added new content and completed minor game improvements and bug fixes.
April 30th, 2021 2.8.1
  • Completed bug fixes.
May 27th, 2021 2.9.0
  • Added Battle Points and Battle Point Tier Rewards. Battle Points can be earned by playing certain events. The first event where these points will be available will start at the following date/time. Scheduled Date/Time: May 30, 2021 at 11:00 p.m.
  • Removed Exchange Items (Daily) and added Exchange Items (BP).
    Note: You can obtain BP Sync Pair Vouchers and BP Sync Pair Super Vouchers from Battle Point Tier Rewards and exchange them at Exchange Items (BP) to team up with specific Sync Pairs.
    Note: You can check the details for Sync Pairs you can team up with from the Exchange Items screen.
  • The number of Teams you can make in the Preset Teams on the Edit Team screen was increased from 18 to 30.
  • The opening animation for using the Daily Scout will go faster.
  • Added new Themes to some Sync Pairs and increased the number of Theme Skill types.
  • Issues that occurred for the following Egg Pokémon Sync Pairs have been fixed.
    - Aerodactyl ♀ (Physical Strike): Theme Skills cannot be upgraded.
    - Bulbasaur ♀ (Physical Strike): Theme Skills cannot be upgraded.
    Lucky Skills cannot be learned.
  • Fixed an issue where some audio data for the following Pokémon was incorrect. Rowlet
  • Made minor text changes.
  • Other minor bug fixes and improvements have been implemented.
June 27th, 2021 2.10.0 Updates for Upcoming Gear Event
  • The requirement to unlock gear and the EX Plaza's EX Challenges has been changed from completing Main Story Chapter 18: Challenge Cheren & Hilbert & Hilda (Hard) in co-op to completing Main Story Interlude 1: Let the Tournament Begin! in single-player.
  • When you exchange gear, you can now receive 3★ Gear upgrade items.
    Note: 3★ Gear can be earned in gear events. The first event is scheduled for the following date/time.
    Date/Time: July 7, 2021 at 11:00 p.m.
  • Updated some gear-related UI.
  • Starting from the following date/time, the amount of gear that can be displayed in the Temp Storage and Claimed sections of the Present Box will be limited to 1000.
    Approximately June 30, 2021 at 12:00 a.m.
    Note: The gear in Temp Storage that is in excess of this limit will be deleted, beginning with the oldest items.

Main Story Update
  • All Main Story areas are now playable without using Stamina.
    Note: You can no longer obtain Rank Points in any Main Story areas in accordance with this change.
    Note: First-time rewards and completion rewards will remain the same.
  • Added battle rewards to Normal and Hard battles in Main Story (co-op).

Other Updates
  • Improved some of the descriptions for Moves and Passive Skills that include ambiguous expressions like “small chance” and “restores a bit.”
  • Increased the number of Pokémon that can be left at the Day Care from 200 to 500.
  • Changed the icon border color of certain items.
  • Adjusted the color of the Sync Move activation animation for the following Sync Pair.
    Ghetsis & Kyurem
  • Made minor text changes.
  • Other minor bug fixes and improvements have been implemented.
July 27th, 2021 2.11.0 Sync Pair Scout Update
  • Scout points are now displayed on the Sync Pair Scout screen.
  • The following changes were made to the screen which allows you to select a sync pair when scout points are at max.
    1. The display will now show whether you have already obtained the sync pair.
    2. If you have already obtained the sync pair, their move level will be displayed.
    3. An icon will be shown on sync pairs that are featured in that sync pair scout.
    4. Adjusted the order of the sync pair list.

Other Updates
  • Added Evelyn & Entei to the lineup of sync pairs obtainable with BP Sync Pair Super Vouchers.
  • Added a Main Story medal section.
  • Made minor text changes.
  • Other minor bug fixes and improvements have been implemented.
August 26th, 2021 2.12.0 Daily Log-in Bonus Rewards Update
  • Daily log-in bonus rewards will be updated. You can obtain the updated rewards starting at the date and time listed below. If you are still in the middle of your log-in streak before the update, your log-in streak will be reset. Scheduled Update Date/Time: September 1, 2021 at 11:00 p.m.
5★-Guaranteed Ticket Scout Update
  • More sync pairs will be added to the 5★-Guaranteed Ticket Scout. You will still be able to use the 5★-Guaranteed Scout Tickets that you already have. New sync pairs will be added at the date and time listed below. Scheduled Date/Time: August 27, 2021 at 11:00 p.m.

Training Area Update
  • New area info is being added to the following areas of the Training Area: Cap-Unlock Area Scheduled Date/Time: August 27, 2021 at 11:00 p.m.
  • To coincide with the new area additions, the Level Cap of Sync Pairs will be increased to Lv. 140.
  • New Items required to unlock the new Level Cap will be added. Check out the separate notice to be released at a later date for more information.
  • The Evolution Material Area and Sync Orb Area in the Training Area will be playable without using Stamina.
    Note: In accordance with this change, you can no longer obtain Rank Points in the Evolution Material Area or the Sync Orb Area in the Training Area.
    Note: First-time rewards and completion rewards will remain the same.

Other Updates
  • The pop-up notification about current events and rallies displayed while at the Pokémon Center will now have “Don’t show this again.” selected by default.
  • Added a feature to battles that reduces the damage from critical hits under certain conditions.
  • Fixed an issue in battles where Brick Break used by an ally or opponent removed the Physical Damage Reduction and Special Damage Reduction effects from their opponents’ field of play even if the Move failed.
  • Made minor text changes.
  • Other minor bug fixes and improvements have been implemented.
September 15th, 2021 2.12.5 Unlocking 6★ EX Giovanni & Mewtwo
  • Giovanni & Mewtwo can be raised to 6★ EX starting at the date and time listed below. Scheduled Date/Time: September 15, 2021 at 11:00 p.m.
  • Your sync pairs become 6★ EX-ready once you use any combination of Custom ★ Power-Ups and 5★ Power-Ups a total of 20 times. Using a Custom Giovanni & Mewtwo Legendary Spirit will complete the upgrade to 6★ EX. Legendary Spirit can be obtained from Villain Event Prelude: Looming Shadow of Kanto.
    Note: The Sync Pairs that can be obtained from Legendary Events will be eligible for upgrades to 6★ EX in stages.

Other Updates
  • The title screen has been changed to feature Villains from Kanto.
  • Made minor text changes.
  • Other minor bug fixes and improvements have been implemented.
November 24th, 2021 2.15.0 Eggstreme Pass
  • The Eggstreme Pass that allows you to use the Eggstreme Incubator was added to Bellis’s Lab.
Legendary Adventures Update
  • Legendary Adventures has been added to the Main Story, and you can now play any Legendary Event held thus far anytime you want!
  • To coincide with the addition of Legendary Adventures, the Legendary Event Medals in the Event tab have been moved to Legendary Adventures in the General tab.
    Note: Although only Giovanni & Mewtwo Lurking Shadow has been added at the time of this update, we have scheduled more stories to be added gradually over time.
Battle Villa Update
  • The Hall Skip feature was added.
    Note: In order to use the Hall Skip feature, certain conditions must be met. The Battle Villa scheduled to be held in January 2022 will be the earliest this feature can be used.
    Note: Check out the notification for the Battle Villa scheduled for December 2021 for more information.
Other Updates
  • The sync pair viewing feature now displays the names of the Trainers’ voice actors.
    Note: The voice actors’ names will only be displayed when both the Game Text Language and Trainer Voice-Over Language are set to Japanese.
  • Some characters’ lines have been modified.
  • Made minor text changes.
  • Other minor bug fixes and improvements have been implemented.
December 21st, 2021 2.16.0
  • The Trainers displayed on the download screen will change during the period listed below. January 12, 2022 at 10:00 p.m. - February 27, 2022 at 9:59 p.m.
  • Made minor text changes.
  • Other minor bug fixes and improvements have been implemented.
December 27th, 2022 2.16.1
  • Completed bug fixes.
January 11th, 2022 2.16.2
  • Completed bug fixes.
January 26th, 2022 2.17.0 Added a Jukebox to the Pokémon Center.
  • Changed some of the voice-overs for Serena (Palentine’s 2021) & Whimsicott and Dawn (Palentine’s 2021) & Alcremie to voice-overs specific to those versions of the characters, as well as all related text.
  • Fixed an issue that caused Passive Skills which normally activate when a sync pair is attacked to activate with no attack received. This occurred when either an opponent or an ally used a Passive Skill that made the additional effects of a Pokémon move target all of their opponents when attacking.
  • Made minor text changes.
  • Other minor bug fixes and improvements have been implemented.
February 24th, 2022 2.18.0
  • Added new content and completed minor game improvements and bug fixes.
March 14th, 2022 2.18.5
  • Made minor text changes.
  • Other minor bug fixes and improvements have been implemented.
March 29th, 2022 2.19.0 Update Details
Egg Hatching Requirements
  • The hatch gauge has been removed and you will no longer need to win battles to hatch your Eggs.
  • Eggs that have fulfilled the required time needed to hatch before the update will hatch immediately after the update.
  • The maximum number of Eggs that can be placed in an incubator via the Auto-incubate feature after purchasing an Eggcelerator Pass has been increased from four to eight if you have purchased the Egg Box Expansion.

    Note: The limit will change to eight after the update even if you are already using the Auto-incubate feature and have purchased the Egg Box Expansion.

Other Updates
  • New songs have been added to the Jukebox. Scheduled Date/Time: March 29, 2022 at 11:00 p.m.
    Note: You can exchange for newly added songs in the Unlock Songs menu of the Jukebox or the Exchange Items menu in the Shop.
  • Changed some of the voiced lines for May (Spring 2021) & Lopunny and Burgh (Spring 2021) & Togepi to lines specific to those versions of the characters, as well as all related text.
  • Special voice-over lines will now play after winning a battle with specific combinations of sync pairs on your team.
    Note: We plan to add more combinations of these victory voice-over lines in the future.
  • Special voice-over lines will now play when you add certain combinations of sync pairs to your team.
    Note: We plan to add more combinations of sync pairs that say these team-edit voice-over lines in the future.
  • Added a button to the area selection screen that takes you directly to the Missions screen.Note: The button will be added in conjunction with future events.Note: The button is only displayed if event missions are available.
  • Adjusted the UI display on the Tiered Scout screen.
  • You can now see what kind of Lucky Skills you can learn from Lucky Cookies in their item details screen by tapping the Learnable Lucky Skills button.
  • Made minor text changes.
  • Other minor bug fixes and improvements have been implemented.
April 27th, 2022 2.20.0 Champion Stadium
  • You can now check the types of pieces you have obtained for the Champion Stadium (Hard Lv. 1) Medal on the battle prep screen.
  • If you complete the battle, the pieces you would obtain by entering the Hall of Fame are marked as “In progress,” and you will receive them once you have entered the Hall of Fame.
    Note: If you are unable to enter the Hall of Fame within the week, the “In progress,” marks disappear.
    Note: You can view the medal pieces you have obtained by tapping the Pieces button on the battle prep screen and checking the Medals prompt that appears.
    Note: You will not be able to check completion progress for Medals of any regions where you have already completed the Champion Stadium Medal by filling in all 18 types of pieces.

Improvements to Battles
  • Expanded the kinds of battles that will display a confirmation prompt when quitting the battle upon defeat. By selecting Battle Again following your defeat in an eligible battle, you can retry the battle from the beginning with the same team. Selecting Back will confirm your defeat.
    Note: This improvement applies to the following battle types: Battle Villa, Legendary Arena (and Legendary Gauntlet), and Full-Force Battles.
  • Unusable Sync Pairs will now appear at the bottom of the list on the Edit Team screen displayed before setting out for certain battle areas.
    Note: This improvement applies to the following battle types: Champion Stadium, Legendary Arena (and Legendary Gauntlet), and Full-Force Battles.

Other Updates
  • Using the skip function for certain areas will now skip to the end of the story. This will apply to areas in the categories listed below.
    • Main Story Villain Arc
    • Sync Pair Stories added after this update
    • New event stories released after this update
      Note: This does not include returning events.
      Note: This function will not apply to certain areas that include tutorials within the story, receiving items, or speaking to Sync Pairs, even if the area falls into the categories above.
      Note: Please note this function may not apply to certain areas, even if they fall into the categories listed above.
  • In regards to the Sync Pair Filter function, the content in the Move Target section of Known Moves has been updated to allow for more detailed filtering.
  • A button has been added that lets you check the contents of your Bag while in the Training Area. You can also check your current quantity of the items that can be obtained from each area.
  • New songs have been added to the Jukebox. Scheduled Date/Time: April 26, 2022 at 11:00 p.m.
    Note: You can exchange for newly added songs in the Unlock Songs menu of the Jukebox or the Exchange Items menu in the Shop.
  • A dialog box will now appear when you obtain an item but are unable to acquire it, as you already have the maximum allowable number of that item.
    Note: No dialog box will be displayed if the item is sent to your Present Box.
    Note: You can choose whether to display these dialogs or not by going to Item Limit Notifications in the Settings section of the Poryphone menu.
  • Fixed an issue in which some Pokémon that hatch from Eggs obtained by completing battles in places such as the Main Story or Training Area were incorrect.
  • Made minor text changes.
  • Other minor bug fixes and improvements have been implemented.
July 27th, 2022 2.23.0 UI Improvements
Made various improvements to the in-game UI. Please refer to the following for more details.
    Improvements to the Sync Pairs Menu
  • The appearance of the Sync Pairs menu has been changed.
  • Sync Pairs can be trained via Upgrades in the Sync Pairs menu.
  • A feature to upgrade multiple aspects of a sync pair at once has been added to some sections of the Upgrades. You can now tap on the Max Upgrade button to use multiple items required to perform a particular upgrade all at once.
  • A feature to perform multiple upgrades at once has been added to some sections of the Upgrades. You can now tap on the Multiple Upgrades button and then select Level, Unlock Level Cap (Affinity in the case of Egg sync pairs), and Theme Skills to use as many of the available upgrade items for the selected upgrade as you can.
  • Upgrade Gear now allows you to Level Up multiple times at once.
  • You can now navigate to Bellis’s Lab via a Lab button in the Sync Pairs menu.
  • Reverse Item Lookup
  • Some item details screens will now show the quantity of the item you have in stock.
  • Some item details screens will now include the Where to Find button.
  • You can now access the area info or features where you can find an item by checking its Where to Find list.
  • You can now access the area info and features where Battle Points can be earned from the Battle Point Tier Reward screen.
  • Common Shortcut Feature
  • Some screens now allow you to open the common shortcut screen, enabling you to directly access each feature.
  • Certain Button Adjustments
  • The button that takes you to Bellis’s Lab from the Pokémon Center has been removed.
  • The location of the button that takes you to Mission Bingo from the Pokémon Center has been changed.
  • Other Improvements
  • You can now access the Upgrades screen from some Sync Pairs details screens.

Other Updates
  • New songs will be added to the Jukebox. Scheduled Date/Time: July 27, 2022 at 11:00 p.m.
    Note: You can exchange for newly added songs in the Unlock Songs menu of the Jukebox or the Exchange Items menu in the Shop.
  • Tapping the screen while the reward item animation is being displayed will now let you skip to the end of the animation sequence.
  • A Battle Entry section has been added to Tips.
  • Fixed an issue that caused unexpected behavior to occur when a Sync Pair is flying, bouncing, or takes on a phantom or shadow presence.
  • Fixed an issue for a certain Passive Skill where the effect targets were different than expected.
  • Fixed an issue in which, after using a lucky cookie to give a Passive Skill that activates upon entering a battle such as Sharp Entry 1 to Sygna Suit Lusamine & Necrozma or Sygna Suit Serena & Zygarde, the Passive Skill would not activate again when the sync pair changes form with a Sync Move which should have been treated as if they re-entered the battle.

    As compensation for this issue, Non-paid Gems ×300 have been sent to all players.

    Compensation claim period: Until August 26, 2022 at 10:59 p.m.
  • Made minor text changes.
  • Other minor bug fixes and improvements have been implemented.
August 25th, 2022 2.24.0 Trainer Lodge
  • The following content has been added:The Trainer Lodge
About the New Level Cap
  • A new level cap has been unlocked, and the level cap can be raised to Lv. 150.
  • Note: After Lv. 141, the level cap can be raised one level at a time up to Lv. 150.
    Note: The level cap can be unlocked for all Sync Pairs.
  • A new item required to unlock the new level cap, Certificate of Excellence, will be added.
  • You can obtain the Certificates of Excellence mainly from Special Friendship Level Rewards and the Lodge Exchange in the Trainer Lodge.
    Note: You cannot obtain the Certificates of Excellence in the Training Area.
    Note: Drinks, Notes, and Type Literature cannot be used to unlock the level cap after Lv. 141.
Legendary Arena Updates
  • The Legendary Arena will now be held on a regular basis, and the battles can be attempted at any time.
  • Event Missions are planned to be held periodically.
  • Scheduled Update Date/Time: September 7, 2022 at 11:00 p.m.
Trista’s Guide
  • Trista’s Guide has been added.
  • This page will provide info on how to play Pokémon Masters EX and is scheduled to be updated on a regular basis.
  • You can check it by going to Trista’s Guide under Other in the Poryphone Menu.
In-game Text Changes
    The description of certain Passive Skills will be changed as detailed below to match the descriptions of the other Passive Skills.
  • Arresting Glare 1-9
  • Before Change: Lowers the opponent’s Speed by one stat rank.
    After Change: Lowers the Speed of an opponent that attacked the user by one stat rank.
  • Power Siphon 1-9
  • Before Change: Lowers the opponent’s Attack by one stat rank.
    After Change: Lowers the Attack of an opponent that attacked the user by one stat rank.
    Note: The Before Change and After Change text only show the changed portions, not the entire description.
    Note: The changes to the skill name and description will not change the effects of these skills.
Other Updates
  • The daily mission content will be updated. Scheduled Update Date/Time: August 27, 2022 at 11:00 p.m.
  • New Missions will be added to the General Missions.
  • New songs will be added to the Jukebox. Scheduled Date/Time: August 25, 2022 at 11:00 p.m.
    Note: You can exchange for newly added songs in the Unlock Songs menu of the Jukebox or the Exchange Items menu in the Shop.
  • During the specified time period, special Trainer voice-over lines will play when you access the title screen.
  • Fixed an issue in which Passive Skills that are activated based on remaining HP were unintentionally activated multiple times instead of just once.
  • Fixed an issue in which the number of times gear was leveled up was not counted correctly for a certain mission when leveling up gear multiple times at once. As compensation for this issue, Non-paid Gems ×300 have been sent to all players.
    Compensation claim period:
    Until September 24, 2022 at 10:59 p.m.
  • Made minor text changes.
  • Other minor bug fixes and improvements have been implemented.
November 27th, 2022 2.27.0 Addition of the Restart Battle Feature
  • A Restart Battle feature will be added to the Quit button.
  • Go to the Battle Menu during a battle and tap the Quit button to select Quit or Restart Battle.
  • By tapping on Quit, you will quit the battle like usual.
  • If you tap on Restart Battle, you can retry the current battle from the beginning with the same team. Note: Co-op Battles do not support the Restart Battle feature.
Sync Pairs Featuring Trainers with the Same Name
  • You will now be able to have multiple Sync Pairs that include Trainers with the same name in your team.
  • Optimized teams can also have Sync Pairs that feature Trainers with the same name. Note: This also applies to the Main Character’s Sync Pair, so you can add them to the same team to participate in the battle. Note: This change only applies to battles, and the same Trainer cannot be selected for Trainer Lodge expeditions.
Item Exchange Menu Category Updates
  • In addition to reorganizing the General category within the Item Exchange menu, three new categories will be added.
  • Alongside these additions, some of the items in the General category will be moved to these new categories. Note: Please check out each screen of the Item Exchange menu for more details about exchangeable items. Note: There will be no changes to the exchangeable items themselves or the amount of items required to make an exchange. Note: Please refer to Exchange Items Categories in the Tips section for more details on these categories.
Trainer Lodge
  • You will be able to invite Serena to the Trainer Lodge from the following date/time: Scheduled Date/Time: November 29, 2022 at 10:00 p.m. Note: You can invite Serena once you have teamed up with 5★ Serena & Fennekin. Note: The Lodge Exchange lineup will be updated at the date/time listed above.
  • Changed the background of the Trainer Lodge.
Passive Skill Issues Resolved
  • The following issues that affected the Persisting Shield 5 and Persisting Barrier 5 Passive Skills have been fixed: The effects of the Passive Skills are not being applied to the Physical Damage Reduction effect and the Special Damage Reduction effect that occur as Special Parameters in the Champion Stadium or due to the use of items in the Battle Villa.
Other Updates
  • Changed some of the voiced lines for Skyla (Holiday 2020) & Togekiss, Erika (Holiday 2020) & Comfey, Rosa (Holiday 2019) & Delibird, and Siebold (Holiday 2019) & Octillery to lines specific to those versions of the characters, as well as all related text.
  • Changed some of the animations for the Log-in Bonus.
  • Changed the animation for some effects that are displayed at the start of a battle, such as the special parameters for the Champion Stadium and items in the Battle Villa.
  • Adjusted parts of the tutorial.
  • New songs will be added to the Jukebox. Scheduled Date/Time: November 28, 2022 at 10:00 p.m. Note: You can exchange for newly added songs in the Unlock Songs menu of the Jukebox or the Exchange Items menu in the Shop.
  • Made minor text changes.
  • Other minor bug fixes and improvements have been implemented.
December 26th, 2022 2.28.0 Updates to Customizing the Main Character’s Appearance
  • New hair colors for the Main Character have been added.
  • You can now change the style of the Main Character’s hair and hat. Note: The style of Hats cannot be changed with some hairstyles.
  • You can change the appearance of the Main Character by going to the Poryphone Menu and selecting Profile > Edit Look > Trainer Settings.
About the Check Successful Teams Feature
  • In some area info, you can now see the teams that other players used to complete the area, as well as replays of other teams’ battles.
    Note: An issue is currently occurring in which replays of certain battles cannot be viewed.
    Note: If you cannot view replays, go back using the Back button.
    Note: This issue will be fixed in a future update.
  • You can see the teams by tapping the icon in the upper right corner of the area’s battle prep screen. Note: Other players may be able to see your teams and replays of your battles.
  • You can also see Sync Grid examples for each Sync Pair used by the teams that have completed the area.
  • The Copy button lets you copy another player’s team formation and Sync Grid for use with your own team.
    Note: You cannot select Sync Pairs that you do not have.
    Note: Grid Skills that cannot be learned due to insufficient move levels or Sync Orbs will not be reflected.
  • If you have unlocked Master Mode in the Champion Stadium, you can also see examples of options and copy them for yourself.
Legendary Gauntlet
  • Starting with the next Legendary Gauntlet, winning a battle will enter you into the ranking where you can compete with other players to see who can achieve the longest win streak.
  • You can check the rankings on the event page.
    Note: The ranking will include information on up to the top 100 players out of all players who have won battles. You can also see the teams used by players who have earned a place in the ranking.
    Note: There are no rewards for earning a place in the ranking.
    Note: This update will not affect the rewards that can be obtained from the event.
    Note: Please check out the notice for the next Legendary Gauntlet for more information.
Trainer Lodge
  • You will be able to invite Dawn to the Trainer Lodge from the following date/time: Scheduled Date/Time: December 31, 2022 at 10:00 p.m.
    Note: You can invite Dawn once you have teamed up with 5★ Dawn & Turtwig.
    Note: The Lodge Exchange lineup will be updated at the date/time listed above.
  • The game balance of the Interact feature has been adjusted.
Damage Display Improvements
  • Increased the maximum damage value that can be displayed during battle.
    Note: The method for calculating damage has not been changed with this adjustment.
    Note: There will be no change to the damage dealt before or after this adjustment.
Before Change: 0-99,999
After Change: 0-999,999
Other Updates
  • Changed some of the voiced lines for Lillie (New Year's 2021) & Ribombee and Lance (New Year's 2021) & Gyarados to lines specific to those versions of the characters, as well as all related text.
  • Added Pokémon that will appear during the Log-in Bonus animation.
  • New songs will be added to the Jukebox. Scheduled Date/Time: December 26, 2022 at 10:00 p.m.
    Note: You can exchange for newly added songs in the Unlock Songs menu of the Jukebox or the Exchange Items menu in the Shop.
  • Made text changes for some skills to make them easier to understand.
  • Made minor text changes.
  • Other minor bug fixes and improvements have been implemented.
January 27th, 2023 2.29.0 Trainer Lodge
  • You will be able to invite Morty to the Trainer Lodge from the following date/time:
    Scheduled Date/Time: January 31, 2023 at 10:00 p.m.
    Note: You can invite Morty once you have teamed up with 5★ Morty & Drifblim.
    Note: The Lodge Exchange lineup will be updated at the date/time listed above.
Other Updates
  • Added Pokémon that will appear during the Log-in Bonus animation.
  • New songs will be added to the Jukebox. Scheduled Date/Time: January 29, 2023 at 10:00 p.m.
    Note: You can exchange for newly added songs in the Unlock Songs menu of the Jukebox or the Exchange Items menu in the Shop.
  • Fixed an issue with the Check Successful Teams feature in which replays of certain battles could not be viewed.
  • The Ally Healing ↓ 5 option in the Champion Stadium also reduced the recovery amount beyond what was applicable, so the effect has been adjusted in order to match the description.
  • Made text changes for some skills to make them easier to understand.
  • Adjusted the effects of some Passive Skills to match their descriptions.
  • Made minor text changes.
  • Other minor bug fixes and improvements have been implemented.
February 24th, 2023 2.30.0 Trainer Lodge
  • The Trainer Lodge redecoration feature has been added.
  • You will be able to invite Gloria to the Trainer Lodge from the following date/time: Scheduled Date/Time: February 28, 2023 at 10:00 p.m.
    Note: You can invite Gloria once you have teamed up with 5★ Gloria & Zacian.
    Note: The Lodge Exchange lineup will be updated at the date/time listed above.
  • Changed the background of the Trainer Lodge.
Other Updates
  • Increased the number of preset teams you can use from 30 to 100.
  • An entry regarding the Favorites status has been added when filtering Sync Pairs.
  • Some of the Pokémon Center’s designs have been changed.
  • If there is event info, you can now view it by tapping on Trista or the monitor in the Pokémon Center.
  • Increased the Player Rank cap.
    Note: Please refer to the Player Rank (PR) entry under Tips in the Other section of your Poryphone Menu for more details.
  • Fixed an issue in the iOS version of the app that caused the game’s download data to be included in iCloud backups. After updating and restarting the app, any existing backup files will be deleted the next time you create a backup. (If you experience any issues, try deleting your existing backup data and creating another backup.)
  • Added Pokémon that will appear during the Log-in Bonus animation.
  • New songs will be added to the Jukebox. Scheduled Date/Time: February 26, 2023 at 10:00 p.m.
    Note: You can exchange for newly added songs in the Unlock Songs menu of the Jukebox or the Exchange Items menu in the Shop.
  • Fixed an issue with the target ranges of certain Moves.
  • Made text changes for some Passive Skills to make them easier to understand.
  • We have addressed an issue featuring an unintended effect for Dawn & Wormadam’s Grid Skill.
    Before Change:
    Struggle Bug: On a Roll 4
    After Change:
    Struggle Bug: Satisfied Snicker 4
    Note: No changes have been made to the Energy required to learn the skill.
  • Other minor bug fixes and improvements have been implemented.
March 28th, 2023 2.31.0 Trainer Lodge
  • You will be able to invite Steven to the Trainer Lodge from the following date/time: Scheduled Date/Time: March 30, 2023 at 11:00 p.m.
    Note: You can invite Steven once you have teamed up with 5★ Steven & Metagross.
    Note: The Lodge Exchange lineup will be updated at the date/time listed above.
  • 5★ Steven & Metagross will be featured in the Monthly Poké Fair Scout Vol. 8, which will be available during the following date/time.
    Scheduled Date/Time: March 31, 2023 at 11:00 p.m. - April 30, 2023 at 10:59 p.m.
About 6★ EX Sync Pairs without an EX Style
  • Some Sync Pairs can now be raised to 6★ EX without having an EX Style.
    Note: Please refer to the Sync Pair Scout screen to see whether or not Sync Pairs featured in the Sync Pair Scout have an EX Style when raised to 6★ EX.
Raising some Sync Pairs to 6★ EX
  • In conjunction with this update, the following Sync Pairs can now be raised to 6★ EX.
    Note: These Sync Pairs will not have an EX Style when raised to 6★ EX.

    Erika & Tangela
    Lt. Surge & Raichu
    Morty & Mismagius
    Karen & Umbreon
    Zinnia & Salamence
    Bugsy & Scyther
    Clemont & Magneton
    Candice & Froslass
    Janine & Crobat
    Sophocles & Golem
    Blue & Exeggutor
    Silver & Feraligatr
    May & Wailmer
    Cynthia & Gastrodon
    N & Sigilyph
    Professor Sycamore & Bulbasaur
    Lillie & Comfey
    Marnie & Toxicroak
    Rosa & Dewott
    Raihan & Gigalith
    Lucas & Flareon
    Kris & Jolteon
    Lyra & Vaporeon
    Elesa & Joltik
    Serena & Fletchling
    Morty & Gastly
    Dawn & Wormadam
    Gloria & Thwackey
Sync Pair Scout Screen
  • You can now confirm which featured Sync Pairs do not have an EX Style when raised to 6★ EX by checking the Sync Pair list on the Sync Pair Scout screen.
  • You can now confirm which featured Sync Pairs do not have a Sync Pair Story by checking the Sync Pair list on the Sync Pair Scout screen.
Other Updates
  • Changed some of the animations for the Legendary Arena.
  • Added Pokémon that will appear during the Log-in Bonus animation.
  • New songs will be added to the Jukebox.
    Scheduled Date/Time: March 29, 2023 at 11:00 p.m.
    Note: You can exchange for newly added songs in the Unlock Songs menu of the Jukebox or the Exchange Items menu in the Shop.
  • Made minor text changes.
  • Other minor bug fixes and improvements have been implemented.
April 24th, 2023 2.32.0 Trainer Lodge
  • You will be able to invite Acerola to the Trainer Lodge from the following date/time: Scheduled Date/Time: April 30, 2023 at 11:00 p.m.
    Note: You can invite Acerola once you have teamed up with 5★ Acerola & Palossand.
    Note: The Lodge Exchange lineup will be updated at the date/time listed above.
About the Champion Stadium Master Mode
  • The feature to save and load the Options you select for Master Mode has been added.
Updates to Customizing the Main Character’s Appearance
  • The feature to change the color of the Main Character’s outfit has been added.
    Note: At the time of the update, only the default outfit color is available.
    Note: More outfit colors will be added in future updates.
  • You can change the appearance of the Main Character by going to the Poryphone Menu and selecting Profile > Edit Look > Trainer Settings.
Other Updates
  • Added Pokémon that will appear during the Log-in Bonus animation.
  • New songs will be added to the Jukebox. Scheduled Date/Time: April 25, 2023 at 11:00 p.m.
    Note: You can exchange for newly added songs in the Unlock Songs menu of the Jukebox or the Exchange Items menu in the Shop.
  • Made minor text changes.
  • Other minor bug fixes and improvements have been implemented.
May 28th, 2023 2.33.0 Trainer Lodge
  • You will be able to invite Adaman to the Trainer Lodge from the following date/time: Scheduled Date/Time: May 30, 2023 at 11:00 p.m.
    Note: You can invite Adaman once you have teamed up with 5★ Adaman & Leafeon.
    Note: The Lodge Exchange lineup will be updated at the date/time listed above.
  • Changed the background of the Trainer Lodge.
  • The Hisui Style will be added to redecorate the Lodge Exchange from the following date/time. Scheduled Date/Time: May 30, 2023 at 11:00 p.m.
Issue Resolved
The following issue that occurred in the Helping Out on Pasio event has been fixed.

Issue Details There were cases in which some missions for Helping Out on Pasio could not be completed even after meeting their conditions.

Occurrence Period
April 3, 2023 at 11:00 p.m. - May 1, 2023 at 10:59 p.m.

As compensation for this issue, the following items have been sent to all players.

  • Non-paid Gems ×700
Claim Period
Until June 28, 2023 at 9:59 p.m.
Other Updates
  • Changed the maximum storage limit for certain items from 99,999 to 999,999.
  • The Holo Foil animation will now automatically play for Scrapbook Photos when the Display Quality is set to Low within the app on devices with a gyro sensor.
    Note: When setting the Display Quality to High, the app will continue to play the Holo Foil if your device is tilted.
  • The sorting of results for certain area info with the special bonus filter turned on has been adjusted.
  • You can now check your Scout Points on the Sync Pair Scout’s Results screen.
  • Added Pokémon that will appear during the Log-in Bonus animation.
  • New songs will be added to the Jukebox. Scheduled Date/Time: May 29, 2023 at 11:00 p.m.
    Note: You can exchange for newly added songs in the Unlock Songs menu of the Jukebox or the Exchange Items menu in the Shop.
  • Changed the name of a Sync Move.
    Before Change: World-changing Freeze Bolt
    After Change: World-changing Freeze Shock
  • Made minor text changes.
  • Other minor bug fixes and improvements have been implemented.
June 28th, 2023 2.34.0 Update Details - Trainer Lodge
  • You will be able to invite Irida to the Trainer Lodge from the following date/time: Scheduled Date/Time: June 30, 2023 at 11:00 p.m.
    Note: You can invite Irida once you have teamed up with 5★ Irida & Glaceon.
    Note: The Lodge Exchange lineup will be updated at the date/time listed above.
About the change of the Japanese voice actor for Tate
  • The Japanese voice actor for Tate, Ami Naga, has retired from voice acting, so the character of Tate will be voiced by the following voice actor going forward.
    Tate Before Change: Ami Naga
    Tate After Change: Yuna Ogata
  • The credits will be changed in a future update.
  • Due to the change in voice actors, we have also changed voice lines that are currently in the game.
  • There are no changes to the English voice actors.
About the Skip Ticket Quantity Selection Button
  • You can now set the maximum and minimum number of Skip Tickets that you wish to use with a single tap on the area info’s battle start screen.
  • It is now possible to use up to 50 Skip Tickets at once.
Other Updates
  • Made improvements to the display of your gems and other areas of the prompt that appears when gems are used.
  • Changed the display of the Shop screen and the Gems purchase flow for iOS devices that have enabled in-app purchase restrictions within the Screen Time settings.
  • Added Pokémon that will appear during the Log-in Bonus animation.
  • New songs will be added to the Jukebox. Scheduled Date/Time: June 28, 2023 at 11:00 p.m.
    Note: You can exchange for newly added songs in the Unlock Songs menu of the Jukebox or the Exchange Items menu in the Shop.
  • The upgrade items for the following gear were incorrect, and have been corrected:
    3★ Ice Bandanna
    3★ Ice Pin
  • Made minor text changes.
  • Other minor bug fixes and improvements have been implemented.
Issue Resolved
  • The issue that occurred in the Music Player section of the Jukebox in which Battle! (Galar Gym Leader) (Pokémon Masters EX Special Version) did not display has been fixed.
July 27th, 2023 2.35.0 Update Details - Trainer Lodge
  • You will be able to invite Calem to the Trainer Lodge from the following date/time: Scheduled Date/Time: July 31, 2023 at 11:00 p.m.
    Note: You can invite Calem once you have teamed up with 5★ Calem & Espurr.
    Note: The Lodge Exchange lineup will be updated at the date/time listed above.
Other Updates
  • A button that takes you directly to the next area info has been added to the area completion screen for some areas.
    Note: The button is not displayed if you do not have enough Stamina to access the next area info.
  • Made improvements to the timing for skipping the story in some area info.
  • New songs will be added to the Jukebox. Scheduled Date/Time: July 27, 2023 at 11:00 p.m.
    Note: You can exchange for newly added songs in the Unlock Songs menu of the Jukebox or the Exchange Items menu in the Shop.
  • Changed the name of some items.
  • Made minor text changes.
  • Other minor bug fixes and improvements have been implemented.
August 24th, 2023 2.36.0 Trainer Lodge
  • You will be able to invite Leaf to the Trainer Lodge from the following date/time: Scheduled Date/Time: August 29, 2023 at 11:00 p.m.
    Note: You can invite Leaf once you have teamed up with 5★ Leaf & Eevee.
    Note: The Lodge Exchange lineup will be updated at the date/time listed above.
  • Changed the background of the Trainer Lodge.
  • The Team Rocket Style will be added to redecorate the Lodge Exchange from the following date/time. Scheduled Date/Time: September 3, 2023 at 11:00 p.m.
    Note: To unlock the Team Rocket Style, you must complete the Final Chapter of the Villain Arc.
Other Updates
  • Starting from August 27, 2023 at 11:00 p.m., the Sync Pairs that are available in the following Scout will be updated.
    5★-Guaranteed Ticket Scout
    5★-Guaranteed Unova Ticket Scout
    5★-Guaranteed Sinnoh Ticket Scout
    5★-Guaranteed Hoenn Ticket Scout
    5★-Guaranteed Kalos Ticket Scout
    5★-Guaranteed Galar Ticket Scout
    Note: In conjunction with the above, an end period will be temporarily displayed for the Scout, but you will still be able to use your Tickets even after the period has ended.
  • Made the Rise to 6★ EX with Rosa! Rally available on a regular basis.
  • Starting from August 27, 2023 at 11:00 p.m., the contents of the Professor Oak & Mew Special Missions will be changed, and the Missions will be made available on a regular basis going forward.
    Note: Check the Mission Bingo screen for more information.
  • Starting from August 27, 2023 at 11:00 p.m., the daily mission content will be updated. In conjunction with this update, you will be able to earn daily tickets that can be exchanged for various items.
    Note: To exchange items, go to the Exchange Items menu in the Shop screen, then look for the General tab.
  • A new difficulty level will be added to the Daily Region Rotation.
    Note: In the new difficulty level, you can earn Roll Cake Coins that can be exchanged for the Roll Cakes which is used to unlock a Sync Pair’s EX Role.
    Note: We have also changed the display of the end date/time from a regional transition one to a daily one.
    Note: To exchange for Roll Cakes, go to the Exchange Items menu in the Shop screen, then look for the General tab.
    Note: The new difficulty level is scheduled to be added to the Daily Region Rotation from September 2, 2023 at 11:00 p.m.
  • Added Pokémon that will appear during the Log-in Bonus animation.
  • New songs will be added to the Jukebox. Scheduled Date/Time: August 24, 2023 at 11:00 p.m.
    Note: You can exchange for newly added songs in the Unlock Songs menu of the Jukebox or the Exchange Items menu in the Shop.
  • Made minor text changes.
  • Other minor bug fixes and improvements have been implemented.
September 26th, 2023 2.37.0 Skill Gear
Skill Gear, a new kind of gear that is different from gear up to now, has been added.
Trista’s Guide
  • A Pokémon Masters EX Encyclopedia has been added to Trista’s Guide.
  • You can check it by going to Trista’s Guide under Other in the Poryphone Menu.
Trainer Lodge
  • You will be able to invite a new Trainer to the Trainer Lodge from the following date/time: Scheduled Date/Time: September 30, 2023 at 11:00 p.m.
    Note: More information will be provided in a future notice.
    Note: The Lodge Exchange lineup will be updated at the date/time listed above.
Other Updates
  • When checking the location of where items can be obtained, you can now see which tab of the Exchange Items menu they can be acquired from.
  • New songs will be added to the Jukebox - Scheduled Date/Time: September 27, 2023 at 11:00 p.m.
    Note: You can exchange for newly added songs in the Unlock Songs menu of the Jukebox or the Exchange Items menu in the Shop.
  • Changed some of the animations that play when using Sync Pair Scouts.
  • Made text changes for some Moves to make them easier to understand.
  • Changed the name of a Passive Skill.
    Note: This occurred when the language was set to English.
    Before Change: Status P-Move: Stat ↑
    After Change: Use Status P-Move: Stat ↑
    Before Change: Status P-Move: Physical Boost ↑2
    After Change: Use Status P-Move: Physical Boost ↑2
    Before Change: Hit Paralyzed Opp: Recover HP
    After Change: Hit Paralyzed Opp: HP Recovery
    Before Change: Speed ↑: Power ↑
    After Change: Speed ↑: Moves ↑
  • Made minor text changes.
  • Other minor bug fixes and improvements have been implemented.
October 27th, 2023 2.38.0 Monthly gems (limit 10) + co-op sync orb present
  • Gems that include a present of Co-op Sync Orbs will be available from the date and time listed below. Scheduled Date/Time: October 31, 2023 at 11:00 p.m.
    Note: The Co-op Sync Orbs received as presents will be sent to your Bag. The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice. Gems can be purchased using the Purchase Gems menu in the shop.
Side Area
  • A Side Area section has been added to the Explore menu.
    Note: The Sync Pair Stories button located in the lower right section of the Explore menu has been replaced with a Side Area button.
    Note: You will be able to access the Sync Pair Stories from within the Side Area section.
Trainer Lodge
  • You will be able to invite Gladion to the Trainer Lodge from the following date/time: Scheduled Date/Time: October 31, 2023 at 11:00 p.m.
    Note: You can invite Gladion once you have teamed up with 5★ Gladion & Silvally.
    Note: The Lodge Exchange lineup will be updated at the date/time listed above.
Other Updates
  • Entries have been added when filtering Sync Pairs.
  • You can now unlock the level cap for Lv. 140 onward multiple times at once.
  • New songs will be added to the Jukebox. Scheduled Date/Time: October 29, 2023 at 11:00 p.m.
    Note: You can exchange for newly added songs in the Unlock Songs menu of the Jukebox or the Exchange Items menu in the Shop.
  • We have addressed an issue featuring an unintended effect for 5★ Grimsley & Liepard’s Grid Skill.
    Before Change: All or Nothing!: Ferocious Moves 2
    After Change: All or Nothing! Move: Attack ↑2 & Sp. Atk ↑2 9
    Note: No changes have been made to the Energy required to learn the skill.
  • Fixed an issue in which Moves and Passive Skills that ignore Passive Skills which reduce damage would also ignore the damage-reducing effects of Options and rules in some battles.
  • Made minor text changes.
  • Adjusted some of the Pokémon models.
  • Made text changes for some Moves to make them easier to understand.
  • Other minor bug fixes and improvements have been implemented.
November 30th, 2023 2.39.0 Trista’s Guide
  • An entry for Mysterious Stone has been added to the Pokémon Masters EX Encyclopedia in Trista’s Guide.
  • You can check it by going to Trista’s Guide under Other in the Poryphone Menu.
Trainer Lodge
  • You will be able to invite Jasmine to the Trainer Lodge from the following date/time: Scheduled Date/Time: November 30, 2023 at 10:00 p.m.
    Note: You can invite Jasmine once you have teamed up with 5★ Jasmine & Steelix.
    Note: The Lodge Exchange lineup will be updated at the date/time listed above.
  • Changed the background of the Trainer Lodge.
Other Updates
  • Some Medals will no longer display if you have not acquired them yet.
  • New songs will be added to the Jukebox. Scheduled Date/Time: November 28, 2023 at 10:00 p.m.
    Note: You can exchange for newly added songs in the Unlock Songs menu of the Jukebox or the Exchange Items menu in the Shop.
  • Changed the names of Passive Skills which include the following text. Note: The change to the name will not change any effects.
    Before Change:
    Harmless Change: P-Move DR & S-Move DR
    After Change: No Negative Status Change: P-Move DR & S-Move DR
    Before Change:
    No Demerit: Defense ×3 & Sp. Def ×3
    After Change: No Negative Status Change: Defense ×3 & Sp. Def ×3
  • Made minor text changes.
  • Other minor bug fixes and improvements have been implemented.
December 26th, 2023 2.40.0 Trainer Lodge
  • You will be able to invite Volkner to the Trainer Lodge from the following date/time: Scheduled Date/Time: December 31, 2023 at 10:00 p.m.
    Note: You can invite Volkner once you have teamed up with 5★ Volkner & Luxray.
    Note: The Lodge Exchange lineup will be updated at the date/time listed above.
  • The Style: New Year’s will be added to redecorate the Lodge Exchange from the following date/time. Scheduled Date/Time: December 31, 2023 at 10:00 p.m.

Other Updates
  • New songs will be added to the Jukebox. Scheduled Date/Time: December 26, 2023 at 10:00 p.m.
    Note: You can exchange for newly added songs in the Unlock Songs menu of the Jukebox or the Exchange Items menu in the Shop.
  • The items used to unlock the level cap for 5★ Lenora & Watchog were incorrect and have been corrected.
  • Made minor text changes.
  • Other minor bug fixes and improvements have been implemented.
January 29th, 2024 2.41.0 Trainer Lodge
Battle Rally
  • The following content has been added: The Battle Rally. You will be able to attempt it from the following date/time:
    Scheduled Date/Time: January 30, 2024 at 10:00 p.m.
  • Please see the upcoming the Battle Rally Details notification for more information.

Exchanging Items
  • The Old Items tab has been removed, and a new Rally tab has been added. In the Rally tab, you will be able to exchange the Battle Rally Medals earned from the Battle Rally for Roll Cake Coin Vouchers and other items from the following date/time. Scheduled Date/Time: January 30, 2024 at 10:00 p.m.
  • You will be able to exchange Roll Cake Coin Vouchers for the Roll Cake Coin of your choice in the General tab from the following date/time: Scheduled Date/Time: January 30, 2024 at 10:00 p.m.

Battle Villa Updates
  • The Battle Villa can be attempted at any time from the following date/time: Scheduled Date/Time: January 30, 2024 at 10:00 p.m.
  • After the update, you can access it by going to Battle Villa from Side Area on the Explore menu.
  • After the update, you will start from Hall 1.
  • After the update, a reset button will be added so you can reset the Halls and retry the battles at any time.
  • Even if you use the reset feature, your first-time rewards progress will not be reset.
  • After the update, the Hall skip feature will no longer be available.

Trainer Lodge
  • You will be able to invite Wally to the Trainer Lodge from the following date/time: Scheduled Date/Time: January 31, 2024 at 10:00 p.m.
    Note: You can invite Wally once you have teamed up with 5★ Wally & Gallade.
    Note: The Lodge Exchange lineup will be updated at the date/time listed above.
  • The Palentine’s Day Style will be added to redecorate the Lodge Exchange from the following date/time. Scheduled Date/Time: January 31, 2024 at 10:00 p.m.

Other Updates
  • You can now check the additional effects of a Sync Move when raised to 6★ EX on the Sync Pair upgrade screen.
  • New songs will be added to the Jukebox. Scheduled Date/Time: January 29, 2024 at 10:00 p.m.
    Note: You can exchange for newly added songs in the Unlock Songs menu of the Jukebox or the Exchange Items menu in the Shop.
  • Made minor text changes.
  • Fixed some sound effects.
  • Other minor bug fixes and improvements have been implemented.
February 27th, 2024 2.42.0 About the Profile Feature Renewal
  • The Profile feature has been updated significantly. Your Profile can now include photos from the newly added Photo feature, Titles, and more. You can also send a Like to another player’s Profile.
  • You will receive a notification in the Pokémon Center when you receive a Like or meet the requirements for acquiring a Title.
About the Lucky Skill Stock Feature
  • The Lucky Skills you learn for each Sync Pair can now be saved as Stock, allowing you to switch them out at any time.
Unlocking the Energy Cap for a Sync Grid
  • Sync Pairs’ Energy caps can now be unlocked based on their move level.
  • You can use Co-op Sync Orbs to unlock the Energy cap.
Lucky Skill Area Added to the Training Area
  • An area where you can acquire Lucky Scrolls and Lucky Cookies will be added to the Training Area from the following date/time: Scheduled Date/Time: February 27, 2024 at 10:00 p.m.
Trainer Lodge
  • You will be able to invite Skyla to the Trainer Lodge from the following date/time: Scheduled Date/Time: February 29, 2024 at 10:00 p.m.
    Note: You can invite Skyla once you have teamed up with 3★ Skyla & Swanna.
    Note: The Lodge Exchange lineup will be updated at the date/time listed above.
  • Changed the background of the Trainer Lodge.
Other Updates
  • The total Option points will now be displayed on the Options confirmation screen of the Check Successful Teams section in the Champion Stadium’s Master Mode.
  • Added a Filter button to the Sync Pair Story list screen.
  • New songs will be added to the Jukebox.
    Scheduled Date/Time: February 26, 2024 at 10:00 p.m.
    Note: You can exchange for newly added songs in the Unlock Songs menu of the Jukebox or the Exchange Items menu in the Shop.
  • Changed some Moves for the Main Character & Leafeon.
    Before Change:
    Grassy Terrain: Turns the field of play’s terrain into Grassy Terrain.
    After Change:
    Grass Wish: Turns the field of play’s terrain into Grassy Terrain.
  • Made adjustments to some enemy actions.
  • Made minor text changes.
  • Other minor bug fixes and improvements have been implemented.

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