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To kick off 2022, the Pokémon Masters EX team has been hard at work with new in-game events for players. Guest artist ODD made this spectacular artwork of Volkner & Electivire and Sabrina & Chingling, who appear in the New Year and New Friends story event.

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Story Event New Year and New Friends

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Story Event: New Year and New Friends under way! New Year’s battles with Volkner and Sabrina in fancy outfits!

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Date/Time

December 31, 2021 at 10:00 p.m. - January 17, 2022 at 9:59 p.m.

Lineup Bonuses

You can earn bonus rewards if you have featured Sync Pairs in your lineup for battles in this event. The more of these Sync Pairs you include on your team, the more of the following items you can earn!

Note: You can view more information on the featured Sync Pairs in the Special Bonuses screen by tapping the button in the bottom left of the area selection screen.

Featured Bonus Items
  • Pikachu Daruma
  • Magikarp Kadomatsu

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The lineup bonus is ×1 by default and varies according to which Sync Pairs are on the team.
Example 1: If you place a ×1.6 and a ×1.2 Sync Pair on your team, you will receive ×1.8 the number of featured bonus items.
Example 2: If you place a ×1.6 and a ×1.6 Sync Pair on your team, you will receive ×2.2 the number of featured bonus items.

Event Missions

You can take on special missions during the event period. Check the Missions screen to learn more!

Event Medals

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Event medals are awarded for meeting certain conditions in event missions. You can try to obtain all of the event medals!

Important

  • To participate, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
  • The sync pairs that appear as opponents in battle have different capabilities than those you can actually obtain.
  • The number of plays available for Daily Extreme Battle 1 are reset every day. Reset Time: 10:00 p.m.
  • When the exchange period for the following items obtained in this event ends, the leftover items will be converted into coins (10 coins each) and sent to your Present Box.

    Applicable Items:
    • Pikachu Daruma
    • Magikarp Kadomatsu
  • 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 content is subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Event_3120_1W_2

Volkner Seasonal Scout

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Volkner (New Year’s 2022) & Electivire have arrived! Volkner Seasonal Scout 5★ Volkner (New Year’s 2022) & Electivire are being featured in this limited-time seasonal sync pair scout! Plus, the Volkner Seasonal Scout and the Volkner Seasonal Tiered Scout are on at the same time! The featured Sync Pair will have their Sync Grid expanded and the ability to be raised to 6★ EX in conjunction with this sync pair scout.

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Tiered Scouts Details

Tiered Scouts are special Sync Pair Scouts that can only be used with Paid Gems. Each time you scout, you’ll proceed to the next tier. By using scouts in Tiers 5 and 10, you will receive special tickets to use in the Ticket Scout! Don’t miss your chance to team up with this seasonal sync pair!

Note: For details on each tier, please check Tier Details on the corresponding sync pair scout screen.
Note: Please refer to Ticket Scout Details below for more information.

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Date/Time
December 31, 2021 at 10:00 p.m. - January 17, 2022 at 9:59 p.m.

Ticket Scout Details

Tickets from the Tiered Scouts can be used in the Ticket Scout. One 5★ Sync Pair is guaranteed in the Volkner Seasonal Featured Ticket Scout, which requires a ticket you can get in Tier 5 to use. 5★ Volkner (New Year’s 2022) & Electivire have a higher chance of appearing.

You can use the ticket you get in Tier 10 on the Volkner Seasonal Guaranteed Ticket Scout to team up with 5★ Volkner (New Year’s 2022) & Electivire guaranteed! Don’t miss this chance!

Note: Tickets earned from the Volkner Seasonal Tiered Scout can only be used for the Ticket Scouts featuring 5★ Volkner (New Year’s 2022) & Electivire.

Date/Time December 31, 2021 at 10:00 p.m. - January 24, 2022 at 9:59 p.m.

Volkner Seasonal Scout

You can receive items as presents by using the Sync Pair Scout ×11 in the Volkner Seasonal Scout!

Note: You can view the Bonus Present Details by tapping the Bonus Present! icon on the Sync Pair Scout screen.

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Date/Time
December 31, 2021 at 10:00 p.m. - January 17, 2022 at 9:59 p.m.

Important

  • The Tiered Scout requires Paid Gems.
  • You cannot gain Scout Points in the Tiered Scout.
  • You can go to the Ticket Scout screen to check how many tickets you have received from the Tiered Scout. You cannot view this information from your Bag.
  • Please be aware that you will not be able to use any remaining tickets after the Ticket Scout ends.
  • Once you’ve gone through every tier in the Tiered Scout, it will no longer appear on the Sync Pair Scout selection screen.
  • Each tier is only available once and will not reset.
  • The tier completion progress for this Sync Pair Scout will be reset when it closes.
  • 5★ Volkner (New Year’s 2022) & Electivire’s sync pair story will be the same as the Story Event: New Year and New Friends story. Thank you for your understanding.
  • Please note that you cannot have two or more sync pairs that include Trainers with the same name in your team.
  • The number of times the daily discount (100 paid Gems per scout) can be used is reset each day. Reset Time: 10:00 p.m.
  • Featured sync pairs have a higher chance of appearing than non-featured 5★ sync pairs.
  • 5★ Volkner (New Year’s 2022) & Electivire are a seasonal sync pair.
  • Seasonal sync pairs are sync pairs that only appear for a limited time during seasonal sync pair scouts.
  • There is a possibility that they will appear in future seasonal sync pair scouts as well.
  • Sync pairs other than the ones mentioned above may also appear in the seasonal sync pair scout.
  • To unlock the sync grid, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 2: A Friendly New Rival (Normal) in single-player.
  • To upgrade to 6★ EX, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
  • The presents obtainable in the Volkner Seasonal Scout cannot be obtained from the 4th Sync Pair Scout ×11 onwards.
  • The presents obtainable in the Volkner Seasonal Scout will be sent to your Present Box.
  • To check the available sync pairs and their respective offering rates, go to the Offering Rate section on the Sync Pair Scout screen.
  • Please read the Notes tab under Offering Rate on the Sync Pair Scout screen before using the feature.
  • The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/BSearch_3120_1W_2

Sabrina Seasonal Scout

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Sabrina (New Year’s 2022) & Chingling have arrived! Sabrina Seasonal Scout 5★ Sabrina (New Year’s 2022) & Chingling are being featured in this limited-time seasonal sync pair scout! Plus, the Sabrina Seasonal Scout and the Sabrina Seasonal Tiered Scout are on at the same time!

The featured Sync Pair will have their Sync Grid expanded and the ability to be raised to 6★ EX in conjunction with this sync pair scout.

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Tiered Scouts Details

Tiered Scouts are special Sync Pair Scouts that can only be used with Paid Gems. Each time you scout, you’ll proceed to the next tier. By using scouts in Tiers 5 and 10, you will receive special tickets to use in the Ticket Scout! Don’t miss your chance to team up with this seasonal sync pair!

Note: For details on each tier, please check Tier Details on the corresponding sync pair scout screen.
Note: Please refer to Ticket Scout Details below for more information.

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Date/Time
December 31, 2021 at 10:00 p.m. - January 17, 2022 at 9:59 p.m.

Ticket Scout Details

Tickets from the Tiered Scouts can be used in the Ticket Scout. One 5★ Sync Pair is guaranteed in the Sabrina Seasonal Featured Ticket Scout, which requires a ticket you can get in Tier 5 to use. 5★ Sabrina (New Year’s 2022) & Chingling have a higher chance of appearing.

You can use the ticket you get in Tier 10 on the Sabrina Seasonal Guaranteed Ticket Scout to team up with 5★ Sabrina (New Year’s 2022) & Chingling guaranteed! Don’t miss this chance!

Note: Tickets earned from the Sabrina Seasonal Tiered Scout can only be used for the Ticket Scouts featuring 5★ Sabrina (New Year’s 2022) & Chingling.

Date/Time
December 31, 2021 at 10:00 p.m. - January 24, 2022 at 9:59 p.m.

Sabrina Seasonal Scout

You can receive items as presents by using the Sync Pair Scout ×11 in the Sabrina Seasonal Scout!

Note: You can view the Bonus Present Details by tapping the Bonus Present! icon on the Sync Pair Scout screen.

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Date/Time
December 31, 2021 at 10:00 p.m. - January 17, 2022 at 9:59 p.m.

Important

  • The Tiered Scout requires Paid Gems.
  • You cannot gain Scout Points in the Tiered Scout.
  • You can go to the Ticket Scout screen to check how many tickets you have received from the Tiered Scout. You cannot view this information from your Bag.
  • Please be aware that you will not be able to use any remaining tickets after the Ticket Scout ends.
  • Once you’ve gone through every tier in the Tiered Scout, it will no longer appear on the Sync Pair Scout selection screen.
  • Each tier is only available once and will not reset.
  • The tier completion progress for this Sync Pair Scout will be reset when it closes.
  • 5★ Sabrina (New Year’s 2022) & Chingling’s sync pair story will be the same as the Story Event: New Year and New Friends story. Thank you for your understanding.
  • Please note that you cannot have two or more sync pairs that include Trainers with the same name in your team.
  • The number of times the daily discount (100 paid Gems per scout) can be used is reset each day. Reset Time: 10:00 p.m.
  • Featured sync pairs have a higher chance of appearing than non-featured 5★ sync pairs.
  • 5★ Sabrina (New Year’s 2022) & Chingling are a seasonal sync pair.
  • Seasonal sync pairs are sync pairs that only appear for a limited time during seasonal sync pair scouts.
  • There is a possibility that they will appear in future seasonal sync pair scouts as well.
  • Sync pairs other than the ones mentioned above may also appear in the seasonal sync pair scout.
  • To unlock the sync grid, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 2: A Friendly New Rival (Normal) in single-player.
  • To upgrade to 6★ EX, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
  • The presents obtainable in the Sabrina Seasonal Scout cannot be obtained from the 4th Sync Pair Scout ×11 onwards.
  • The presents obtainable in the Sabrina Seasonal Scout will be sent to your Present Box.
  • To check the available sync pairs and their respective offering rates, go to the Offering Rate section on the Sync Pair Scout screen.
  • Please read the Notes tab under Offering Rate on the Sync Pair Scout screen before using the feature.
  • The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/BSearch_3120_1W_3

New Year’s Rally

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New Year’s Rally Under Way! The New Year’s Rally is beginning today!

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New Year’s Log-In Bonus

We’re also starting a Log-in Bonus, where you can earn New Year’s Scout Tickets and up to 7000 Gems!

  • Day 1: Gems ×3000
  • Day 2: Gems ×300
  • Day 3: Gems ×300
  • Day 4: Gems ×300
  • Day 5: Gems ×300
  • Day 6: Gems ×300
  • Day 7: New Year’s Scout Ticket ×8
  • Day 8: Gems ×300
  • Day 9: Gems ×300
  • Day 10: Gems ×300
  • Day 11: Gems ×300
  • Day 12: Gems ×300
  • Day 13: Gems ×1000

Date/Time
December 31, 2021 at 10:00 p.m. - January 15, 2022 at 9:59 p.m.

Happy New Year Gem Specials

You can now get gems at a reduced price! On sale for a limited time only!

  • Happy New Year gem special 1
  • Happy New Year gem special 2
  • Happy New Year gem special 3
  • Happy New Year gem special 4

Date/Time December 31, 2021 at 10:00 p.m. - January 17, 2022 at 9:59 p.m.

Pokémon Center Makeover

The Pokémon Center will be decorated to celebrate this occasion during the period below. We hope you enjoy the special design along with the vibrant background music!

Change Period
December 31, 2021 at 10:00 p.m. - January 12, 2022 at 9:59 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 13 log-in bonuses can be claimed.
  • Log-in bonuses are reset each day at 10:00 p.m.
  • If you are already logged in, you will need to return to the Pokémon Center and claim them from your Present Box.
  • Gems can be purchased using the Purchase Gems menu in the shop.
  • The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Campaign_3120_1W_1

Daily Battle New Year’s Challenge

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Daily Battle: New Year’s Challenge under way! Daily Battle: New Year’s Challenge starts December 31, 2021 at 10:00 p.m.!

Date/Time

December 31, 2021 at 10:00 p.m. - January 7, 2022 at 9:59 p.m.

Event Details

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Throughout the event period, you can challenge this event battle once a day. You can complete event battles to obtain New Year’s Scout Tickets as well as items such as Gems and Codex Sets, Vol. 1 that will come in handy as you explore. Each New Year’s Scout Ticket allows you to use the New Year’s Poké Fair Ticket Scout once.

Note: New Year’s Scout Tickets can also be obtained from the New Year’s Log-In Bonus.

New Year’s Poké Fair Ticket Scout

The New Year’s Poké Fair Ticket Scout is a Ticket Scout that includes Fair-Exclusive Sync Pairs.

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6 Fair-Exclusive Sync Pairs Included in This Sync Pair Scout

  • Lance & Dragonite
  • Cynthia & Garchomp
  • Steven & Metagross
  • Sygna Suit Cynthia & Kommo-o
  • Rachel & Umbreon
  • Sawyer & Honchkrow

Date/Time

December 31, 2021 at 10:00 p.m. - January 22, 2022 at 9:59 p.m.

Important Event Information

  • To participate, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
  • The sync pairs that appear as opponents in battle have different capabilities than those you can actually obtain.
  • The content is subject to change without notice.

Important Scout Information

  • When the sync pair scout period ends, leftover New Year’s Scout Tickets will be converted into coins (10 coins per item) and sent to your Present Box.
  • Please note that you cannot have two or more sync pairs that include Trainers with the same name in your team.
  • To check the available sync pairs and their respective offering rates, go to the Offering Rate section on the Sync Pair Scout screen.
  • Please read the Notes tab under Offering Rate on the Sync Pair Scout screen before using the feature.
  • The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Event_3120_1W_3

5★-Select Special Scout ×15

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Scout 15 Sync Pairs PLUS a 5★ sync pair of your choice in the 5★-Select Special Scout ×15. A one-time only 5★-Select Special Scout ×15 will be available during the time period below. In this special sync pair scout, you can select a 5★ sync pair after scouting the initial 15.

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Date/Time

December 31, 2021 at 10:00 p.m. - January 17, 2022 at 9:59 p.m.

Important

  • This sync pair scout can only be utilized once during the scout period.
  • The special Sync Pair can only be claimed for a limited time. It cannot be claimed after the scout period ends.
  • Please note that you cannot have two or more sync pairs that include Trainers with the same name in your team.
  • The pool of 5★ sync pairs available for selection in this sync pair scout is limited.
  • To check the available sync pairs in this sync pair scout and their respective offering rates, go to the Offering Rate section on the Sync Pair Scout screen.
  • Please read the Notes tab under Offering Rate on the Sync Pair Scout screen before using the feature.
  • This sync pair scout is available using paid gems only.
  • The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/BSearch_3120_1W_6

5★-Select Poké Fair Scout ×25 (B)

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Scout 6 Fair-Exclusive Sync Pairs PLUS a Sync Pair of your choice from 6 Fair-Exclusive Sync Pairs!5★-Select Poké Fair Scout ×25 (B) under way! A one-time only 5★-Select Poké Fair Scout ×25 (B) will be available during the time period below.

This Sync Pair Scout is a special sync pair scout in which fair-exclusive Sync Pairs and 5★ Sync Pairs have different offering rates.

This special Sync Pair Scout allows you to select an additional Sync Pair of your choice from the pool of 6 fair-exclusive Sync Pairs and 5★ Sync Pairs available in this Sync Pair Scout, after using the Sync Pair Scout ×25.

6 Fair-Exclusive Sync Pairs Included in This Sync Pair Scout

  • Blue (Classic) & Aerodactyl
  • Lysandre & Yveltal
  • Ingo & Excadrill
  • Lear & Hoopa
  • Marnie & Morpeko
  • Alder & Volcarona

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Date/Time

December 31, 2021 at 10:00 p.m. - January 17, 2022 at 9:59 p.m.

Important

  • This sync pair scout can only be utilized once during the scout period.
  • The special Sync Pair can only be claimed for a limited time. It cannot be claimed after the scout period ends.
  • Please note that you cannot have two or more sync pairs that include Trainers with the same name in your team.
  • The pool of 5★ sync pairs is limited to 5★ sync pairs along with Fair-Exclusive Sync Pairs available in this sync pair scout.
  • To check the available sync pairs in this sync pair scout and their respective offering rates, go to the Offering Rate section on the Sync Pair Scout screen.
  • Please read the Notes tab under Offering Rate on the Sync Pair Scout screen before using the feature.
  • This sync pair scout is available using paid gems only.
  • The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/BSearch_3120_1W_5

5★-Select Poké Fair Scout ×25 (A)

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Scout 6 Fair-Exclusive Sync Pairs PLUS a Sync Pair of your choice from 6 Fair-Exclusive Sync Pairs!5★-Select Poké Fair Scout ×25 (A) under way! A one-time only 5★-Select Poké Fair Scout ×25 (A) will be available during the time period below.

This Sync Pair Scout is a special sync pair scout in which fair-exclusive Sync Pairs and 5★ Sync Pairs have different offering rates.

This special Sync Pair Scout allows you to select an additional Sync Pair of your choice from the pool of 6 fair-exclusive Sync Pairs and 5★ Sync Pairs available in this Sync Pair Scout, after using the Sync Pair Scout ×25.

6 Fair-Exclusive Sync Pairs Included in This Sync Pair Scout

  • Red & Snorlax
  • Sygna Suit Leon & Eternatus
  • Gloria & Zacian
  • Raihan & Duraludon
  • N & Zekrom
  • Emmet & Archeops

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Date/Time

December 31, 2021 at 10:00 p.m. - January 17, 2022 at 9:59 p.m.

Important

  • This sync pair scout can only be utilized once during the scout period.
  • The special Sync Pair can only be claimed for a limited time. It cannot be claimed after the scout period ends.
  • Please note that you cannot have two or more sync pairs that include Trainers with the same name in your team.
  • The pool of 5★ sync pairs is limited to 5★ sync pairs along with Fair-Exclusive Sync Pairs available in this sync pair scout.
  • To check the available sync pairs in this sync pair scout and their respective offering rates, go to the Offering Rate section on the Sync Pair Scout screen.
  • Please read the Notes tab under Offering Rate on the Sync Pair Scout screen before using the feature.
  • This sync pair scout is available using paid gems only.
  • The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/BSearch_3120_1W_4

Receive up to 60000 Gems! New Year’s Gem Present!

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Gems guaranteed!Your Chance to Get up to 60000 Gems! New Year’s Gem Present

New Year’s Gem Present

Players who log in during the following period will be chosen randomly to receive Gems!

Note: Logging in during the following period will automatically enter you in the giveaway. You will not receive a confirmation notification.
Note: All Gems given out in this giveaway are Non-paid Gems.
Date/Time
December 31, 2021 at 10:00 p.m. - January 7, 2022 at 9:59 p.m.

List of Prizes

First Prize Prize: Gems ×60000 - Number of Winners: 5
Second Prize Prize: Gems ×12000 - Number of Winners: 30
Third Prize Prize: Gems ×6000 - Number of Winners: 100
4th Prize Prize: Gems ×3000 - Number of Winners: 1000
5th Prize Prize: Gems ×1000 - Number of Winners: 10000
6th Prize Prize: Gems ×600 - Number of Winners: 200000

Note: Those who log in during the period but do not win any of the prizes will still receive 300 Gems.

Giveaway Results

Gems that you receive from the giveaway will be sent to your Present Box beginning January 12, 2022 at 10:00 p.m. The Non-paid Gems sent to your Present Box can only be claimed during the following period.

Claim Period January 12, 2022 at 10:00 p.m. - February 12, 2022 at 9:59 p.m.

Note: The exact time that the Gems will be sent to your Present Box may vary.

Important

  • This giveaway is managed by the Pokémon Masters EX Team.
  • This giveaway is not affiliated with, sponsored by, supported by, endorsed by, or in any way associated with, Apple or Google.
  • Please note that we cannot reply to any inquiries regarding the results or selection methods of the giveaway.
  • To claim presents, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
  • Presents can only be claimed once during the specified time period.
  • You will not receive any giveaway prizes in the following situations:
    • If you delete your Pokémon Masters EX player data before the giveaway results are announced.
    • If you engage in any actions the team deems inappropriate.
  • The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Campaign_3120_1W_3
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