Pokémon Masters is one year old, and to celebrate this auspicious milestone, a wide variety of exciting new features that players will love are coming. These include the addition of 6★ EX sync pairs, the new Champion Stadium, some awesome debuts in the sync pair scout, and last but not least, a title change to reflect all the additions and enhancements that the game has received this past year. That's right, Pokémon Masters is now Pokémon Masters EX! Players will even receive 3,000 gems when they log in to the game, so don't forget to claim your special gift. Before that, though, check out some more details about the new updates accompanying Pokémon Masters EX.

6★ EX Sync Pairs

One big change to the game that's sure to affect your team and battle strategies is the ability to strengthen your sync pairs beyond 5★ up to 6★ EX, which you can do once you've trained a 5★ sync pair to meet certain conditions. This, of course, will make that sync pair even more formidable in battle. Raising a sync pair to 6★ EX will also boost their sync move, which could spell big trouble for your opponents.

Not only that, but 6★ EX sync pairs will also get a different-colored outfit to wear during battle to show off their newfound status. Don't worry if you're attached to your Trainers' original outfits, though—you can freely switch between their classic and 6★ EX duds.

At first, there will be a limited number of sync pairs that can be raised to 6★ EX, but all the sync pairs currently in the game will eventually gain the ability to be raised to 6★ EX as well. New sync pairs that arrive in the game will debut with the potential to become 6★ EX, so you'll be able to put together a powerful team.

Champion Stadium - Kanto Challenge

Having a powerful team will serve you well when you take on Pokémon Masters EX's new Champion Stadium. Here, you'll face off against some of your toughest opponents yet. Initially, you'll find the Kanto Challenge, where you'll battle the Kanto region's Elite Four and the Champion of the Kanto Pokémon League, Blue.

When entering the Champion Stadium, you'll assemble 15 sync pairs to compete in five consecutive 3-on-3 battles. You can take on the Elite Four members in any order you wish, and once they've all been defeated, it's time to face the Champion. However, once one of your sync pairs has participated in a battle, they cannot join in any of the remaining battles. You'll need to plan carefully to ensure that you have the best possible team to counter your opponents' strengths.

Competing in the Champion Stadium can earn you items needed to raise your sync pairs to 6★ EX, and each week you will be able to compete in these battles to collect more of these useful items.

There are two difficulty levels to the Champion Stadium: Normal and Hard. Most players should be able to enjoy the Normal battles, while Hard battles should give experienced players a suitable challenge. Furthermore, the Champion Stadium won't be limited to a set period of time, and the Pokémon and type weaknesses of the Elite Four and Champion will change every week when playing on Hard. Want a quick tip to help you prepare for the Kanto Challenge? In the first group of Hard battles, you'll find that Fire-, Water-, Grass-, Ghost-, and Dragon-type attacks will be most effective. Good luck, Trainers!

Anniversary Sync Scouts

Some new sync pairs have also arrived in Pokémon Masters EX to join the one-year anniversary celebration. From August 27, 2020, to September 27, 2020, Sygna Suit Blue & Blastoise and Sygna Suit Leaf & Venusaur will be making their debut in the game. Sygna Suit Red & Charizard have also returned in case you missed out on this popular sync pair during their initial appearance. All three of these 5★ sync pairs will make incredible additions to your team—especially once you train them to 6★ EX.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pokemon-masters-one-year-anniversary-brings-sygna-suit-blue-sygna-suit-leaf-and-more/

Welcome Back Rally

Welcome Back Rally Under Way! A Welcome Back Rally, featuring log-in bonuses and special missions, is currently under way for players who have not logged in for a set period of time. The Welcome Back Rally will be held for 30 days starting from the day the player logs in during the specified time period.

Target Players

Players logging in during the time period below who have not logged in for 30 days or more.

Date/Time

August 27, 2020 at 11:00 p.m. - September 27, 2020 at 10:59 p.m.

Important

• Log-in bonuses are sent to your Present Box.
• Log-in bonuses can only be claimed during the specified time period.
• Log-in bonuses sent to the Present Box can only be claimed for a limited period of time.
• Log-in bonuses can only be claimed once per day.
• Log-in bonuses are reset each day at 11:00 p.m.
• If you are already logged in, you will need to return to the Pokémon Center and claim them from your Present Box.
• To attempt missions, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• If you have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player during the mission period, you will have fulfilled the conditions for the missions leading up to it and can claim your rewards.
• All mission completion rewards must be claimed within three days of the mission period ending.
• The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Campaign_2080_1W_1

Special Log-In Bonus

Special Log-In Bonus Under Way! The following Special Log-In Bonus is beginning today! A log-in bonus will be available during the period listed below.

Day 1 to Day 13:

Stamina Refill ×200 (Total: ×2600)

Log-In Bonus Date/Time

August 27, 2020 at 11:00 p.m. - September 9, 2020 at 10:59 p.m.

Don’t miss out on all of the amazing presents!
You can log in every day to get lots of rewards!

Day 1 to Day 34:

Stamina Refill ×200 (Total: ×6800)

Date/Time

August 27, 2020 at 11:00 p.m. - September 30, 2020 at 10:59 p.m.

Important

• The present will be sent to your Present Box.
• Log-in bonuses are sent to your Present Box.
• Log-in bonuses can only be claimed during the specified time period.
• Log-in bonuses sent to the Present Box can only be claimed for a limited period of time.
• Log-in bonuses can only be claimed once per day.
• Up to 13 log-in bonuses can be claimed.
• Log-in bonuses are reset each day at 11:00 p.m. If you are already logged in, you will need to return to the Pokémon Center and claim them from your Present Box.
• The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Campaign_2080_1W_6

Team up with Professor Oak & Mew!

Team up with Professor Oak & Mew! Professor Oak & Mew, who appeared in the Six-Months Celebrations, can now be joined up with and trained at any time! There is also a mission bingo you can use to strengthen Professor Oak & Mew. You can use this opportunity to join up with Professor Oak & Mew and train them!

Details

Professor Oak & Mew Available Now! After clearing Main Story Chapter 2: A Friendly New Rival (Normal) in single-player, Professor Oak will appear in the Pokémon Center, form a sync pair with Mew, and join up with you. There is also a sync pair story about Professor Oak trying to regain his passion as a Trainer.

You can train your sync pair via special missions!

You can obtain specific items and vouchers to train Professor Oak & Mew in Professor Oak & Mew Special Missions. These items are special items that can be obtained during these special missions. The vouchers can be used in the regular Exchange Items menu. Check the Mission Bingo screen for more details about the missions.

Players who have already participated in this event:

If you have already joined up with Professor Oak & Mew, then this event to join up with Professor Oak & Mew will not appear. However, you will still be able to take on the special missions to obtain the special items and vouchers once again.

Mission Date/Time

August 27, 2020 at 11:00 p.m. - August 27, 2023 at 10:59 p.m.

Important

• Since this event is no longer time-limited following this renewal, the event does not have an ending date or time.
• You can strengthen Professor Oak & Mew by using the special items obtainable by completing Professor Oak & Mew Special Missions.
• Obtaining Professor Oak & Mew from Exchange Items will level up their move level.
• The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Event_2080_1W_2

Level Cap Unlocks and Type Skill Upgrades unlocked!

A new level cap unlock has been released, and Type Skills has been added to the Sync Pair menu.

About the New Level Cap Unlock

• Unlocking the new level cap will increase the maximum obtainable level to Lv. 125. Note: The level cap of all sync pairs will be 125, regardless of their number of ★s. Note: The new level cap unlock has not been unlocked for some sync pairs yet; they will be unlocked at a later date.

About the Type Skill upgrades

• Upgrades can be performed via Type Skills in the Sync Pair menu.
• Upgrading will increase the sync pair’s type skill level and will increase the effects of type skills even further.

Area info where items required for unlocking level caps and Type Skill upgrades can be obtained have been added to the Training Area.

New Supercourse Areas

• Cap-Unlock Area
• Cap-Unlock Area 2
• Type Skill Area

Items required for unlocking the new level cap

• Great Buff Blend +
• Great Tech Tonic +
• Great Aid Ade +
• Normal Tome, Vol. 1
• Fire Tome, Vol. 1
• Water Tome, Vol. 1
• Electric Tome, Vol. 1
• Grass Tome, Vol. 1
• Ice Tome, Vol. 1
• Fighting Tome, Vol. 1
• Poison Tome, Vol. 1
• Ground Tome, Vol. 1
• Flying Tome, Vol. 1
• Psychic Tome, Vol. 1
• Bug Tome, Vol. 1
• Rock Tome, Vol. 1
• Ghost Tome, Vol. 1
• Dragon Tome, Vol. 1
• Dark Tome, Vol. 1
• Steel Tome, Vol. 1
• Fairy Tome, Vol. 1

Items required for upgrading Type Skills

• Skill Sphere

Date/Time Added

August 27, 2020 at 11:00 p.m.

Important

• To participate in the Training Area, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Update_2080_1W_7

6★ EX Rosa!

Aim for 6★ EX Rosa! A log-in bonus and mission bingo, where you can obtain Rosa & Snivy’s Custom ★ Power-Ups and other items, will be held to coincide with the release of their 6★ EX. Champion Spirit, items required for raising sync pairs to 6★ EX, can be obtained from the General and Monthly categories in Exchange Items. You can use this opportunity to raise sync pairs to 6★ EX!

Log-In Bonus Details

• Day 1: 5★ Rosa & Snivy Custom ★ Power-Up ×1
• Day 2: 5★ Rosa & Snivy Custom ★ Power-Up ×1
• Day 3: Gems ×100
• Day 4: 5★ Rosa & Snivy Custom ★ Power-Up ×1
• Day 5: 5★ Rosa & Snivy Custom ★ Power-Up ×1
• Day 6: Gems ×100
• Day 7: 5★ Rosa & Snivy Custom ★ Power-Up ×1
• Day 8: 5★ Rosa & Snivy Custom ★ Power-Up ×1
• Day 9: Gems ×100
• Day 10: 5★ Rosa & Snivy Custom ★ Power-Up ×1
• Day 11: 5★ Rosa & Snivy Custom ★ Power-Up ×1
• Day 12: Gems ×100
• Day 13: 5★ Rosa & Snivy Custom ★ Power-Up ×1
• Day 14: 5★ Rosa & Snivy Custom ★ Power-Up ×1

Mission Bingo

There is a special mission bingo currently under way. Check the Mission Bingo screen for more details about the missions.

Date/Time

August 27, 2020 at 11:00 p.m. - August 27, 2023 at 10:59 p.m.

Important

• To claim log-in bonuses, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• Log-in bonuses are sent to your Present Box.
• Log-in bonuses can only be claimed during the specified time period.
• Log-in bonuses sent to the Present Box can only be claimed for a limited period of time.
• Log-in bonuses can only be claimed once per day.
• Up to 14 log-in bonuses can be claimed.
• Log-in bonuses are reset each day at 11:00 p.m.
• If you are already logged in, you will need to return to the Pokémon Center and claim them from your Present Box.
• To attempt missions, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• If you have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player during the mission period, you will have fulfilled the conditions for the missions leading up to it and can claim your rewards.
• The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Campaign_2080_1W_2

6★ EX Sync Pairs Released!

6★ EX sync pairs are now available! The ability to raise your sync pairs beyond 5 ★s to 6★ EX has been added! Raising a sync pair to 6★ EX will change the Trainer’s pose on the Edit Team screen and in the sync pair details, allow the Trainer to switch to their EX Style, and also upgrade their sync moves! Note: Changes will be reflected after updating to Ver. 2.0.0 or higher.

The exact time the update becomes available may differ for each player. Note: Please try again later if the update is not available.

Applicable Sync Pairs

• Rosa & Snivy
• Sygna Suit Red & Charizard
• Sygna Suit Blue & Blastoise
• Sygna Suit Leaf & Venusaur

Note: This also includes sync pairs scheduled to receive the ability to be raised to 6★ EX.
Note: Sync pairs that can be raised to 6★ EX will be indicated in this way: ★★★★★☆.
Note: Although the sync pairs featuring unevolved Pokémon are listed here, the evolved versions of those sync pairs also apply.

Sync pairs that can be raised to 6★ EX are scheduled to be released in stages, so train your favorite sync pairs and aim to raise them up to 6★ EX!

6★ EX Sync Moves

Sync moves are upgraded when sync pairs are raised to 6★ EX. While upgrades vary depending on the role of the sync pair, all changes will have super strong effects!

Strike:
Sync moves attack all opponents.

Tech:
The power of sync moves increases.

Support:
Stat increases applied after the sync move is performed are doubled for one time only.

Raising sync pairs to 6★ EX

Your 5★ sync pairs become ready to be raised to 6★ EX once 5★ Power-Up ×20 have been used on them. Using a Champion Spirit on a sync pair ready to be raised to 6★ EX will complete the upgrade. You can obtain Champion Spirit in the Champion Stadium, so try taking on the challenge!

EX Style

Trainers of 6★ EX sync pairs can switch to their EX Style. The switch to EX Style can be performed on the Sync Pair details screen.

Important

• To raise a sync pair to 6★ EX, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• The content is subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Update_2080_1W_6