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'''Alder''' (Japanese: '''アデク''' ''Adeku'') is a [[Pokémon Trainer]] in [[Pokémon Masters EX]], based on the [[Alder|character of the same name]] in the [[core series]] {{pkmn|games}}. He forms a [[sync pair]] with {{p|Volcarona}}. The sync pair can be obtained through a limited {{DL|sync pair|sync pair scout}}, and was first available on November 6, 2020. The pair's potential can be upgraded to [[Sync pair#Increasing potential|6★ EX]], which unlocks Alder's EX Style.
'''Alder''' (Japanese: '''アデク''' ''Adeku'') is a [[Pokémon Trainer]] in [[Pokémon Masters EX]], based on the [[Alder|character of the same name]] in the [[core series]] {{pkmn|games}}. He forms a [[sync pair]] with {{p|Volcarona}}. The sync pair can be obtained through a limited Poké Fair [[sync pair scout]], and was first available on November 6, 2020. The pair's potential can be upgraded to {{6EX}}, which unlocks Alder's EX style.
 
==In the games==
{{incomplete|section|History & Role in Pokémon Masters EX}}


==Volcarona==
==Volcarona==
Raising this sync pair to 6★ EX will unlock Song Key 05006, which allows "Battle! (Alder) (Pokémon Masters EX Version)" to be played in the {{mas|Jukebox}}.
{{Masters
{{Masters
|name=Volcarona
|name=Volcarona
|ndex=637
|ndex=0637
|type=Bug
|type=Bug
|role=Strike (Special)
|role=Strike (Special)
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|weakness=Rock
|weakness=Rock
|description=As it flies, it scatters its flaming scales. It was feared by ancient people, who referred to it as “the rage of the sun.”
|description=As it flies, it scatters its flaming scales. It was feared by ancient people, who referred to it as “the rage of the sun.”
|hp=701|atk=294|def=124|spatk=360|spdef=124|spe=347
|hp=718|atk=302|def=127|spatk=370|spdef=127|spe=356
|hp2=801|atk2=334|def2=164|spatk2=400|spdef2=164|spe2=387
|hp2=818|atk2=342|def2=167|spatk2=410|spdef2=167|spe2=396
}}
}}
===Availability===
Alder is exclusive to Poké Fair scouts. His offering rate was increased in the following [[sync pair scout]]s:
{{MastersAvailability/head|bug}}
{{MastersAvailability/entry|Alder Poké Fair Scout|November 6 to 30, 2020|note=Debut}}
{{MastersAvailability/entry|Alder Poké Fair Scout|May 4 to 20, 2021}}
{{MastersAvailability/entry|Bug-, Water-, and Fire-Type Poké Fair Scout|January 20 to February 3, 2022|note=Only Bug-, Water-, and Fire-type sync pairs could be recruited}}
{{MastersAvailability/entry|Dragon, Bug, and Fire Poké Fair Scout|September 22 to October 13, 2022|note=Only Dragon-, Bug-, and Fire-type sync pairs could be recruited}}
{{MastersAvailability/entry|Triple Feature Poké Fair Scout B|February 27 to March 27, 2023|note=Vertical sync grid expansion received}}
{{MastersAvailability/entry|Fifty Million Downloads Celebration Poké Fair Scout|May 3 to May 17, 2023|note=Available using paid gems only; one fair-exclusive sync pair guaranteed}}
{{MastersAvailability/entry|Bug-, Water-, and Fire-Type Poké Fair Scout|May 18 to June 8, 2023|note=Only Bug-, Water-, and Fire-type sync pairs could be recruited}}
{{MastersAvailability/entry|Triple Feature Poké Fair Scout|February 3 to 17, 2024}}
{{MastersAvailability/foot|bug}}
He was also available in the following sync pair scouts:
{{MastersAvailability/head|bug}}
{{MastersAvailability/entry|5★-Select Special Poké Fair Scout|August 28 to September 16, 2021|note=Available using paid gems only}}
{{MastersAvailability/entry|5★-Select Poké Fair Scout ×25 (B)|January 1 to 18, 2022|note=Available using paid gems only}}
{{MastersAvailability/entry|Anime Collaboration 10-Pair + 5★-Select Ticket Scout|July 7 to 31, 2022|note=Players could receive one ticket for this scout}}
{{MastersAvailability/entry|5★ Champion Select Ticket Scout|February 27 to April 3, 2023|note=Vertical sync grid expansion received; players could receive one ticket for this scout}}
{{MastersAvailability/entry|Red Mix Scout|November 1, 2023 to May 1, 2024|note=Available using paid gems only}}
{{MastersAvailability/entry|5★-Select Poké Fair Scout ×15 (A)|December 31, 2023 to January 31, 2024|note=Available using paid gems only; began at 15:00 UTC}}
{{MastersAvailability/entry|Fair-exclusive pairs included! 10-Pair Scout (Max 100 Pairs)|February 19 to March 25, 2024|note=Players could obtain up to 10 tickets for this scout}}
{{MastersAvailability/entry|5★-Select Poké Fair Scout ×15 (B)|February 28 to March 26, 2024|note=Available using paid gems only}}
{{MastersAvailability/entry|Blue Mix Scout|May 1 to September 1, 2024|note=Available using paid gems only}}
{{MastersAvailability/entry|72 Hours Only! Champion Stadium Hard Level Celebration Scout|Starting July 31, 2024|note=Available for 72 hours after unlocking [[Champion Stadium]] (Hard Lv. 1)}}
{{MastersAvailability/entry|Fair-exclusive pairs included! 10-Pair Scout (Max 100 Pairs)|August 18 to September 22, 2024|note=Players could obtain up to 10 tickets for this scout}}
{{MastersAvailability/entry|Leaf Mix Scout|September 1, 2024 to January 1, 2025|note=Available using paid gems only}}
{{MastersAvailability/entry|Daily Scout|Starting September 1, 2024|note=One scout available daily}}
{{MastersAvailability/entry|5★-Select Poké Fair Scout ×15 (A)|September 2 to 30, 2024|note=Available using paid gems only}}
{{MastersAvailability/foot|bug}}


===Moves===
===Moves===
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|100%
|100%
|All opponents
|All opponents
|Lowers the target's Sp. Atk.
|Lowers the target's Sp. Atk by 1 stat rank.
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[Dire Hit|Dire Hit +]]
|[[Dire Hit|Dire Hit +]]
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|—
|—
|Self
|Self
|Sharply raises the user's critical-hit rate.
|Raises the user's critical-hit rate by 2 stat ranks.
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
|{{m|Hyper Beam}}
|{{m|Hyper Beam}}
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|—
|—
|Self
|Self
|Radically raises the user's Sp. Atk. Sharply raises the user's Sp. Def and Speed. Drastically lowers the user's Defense.
|Raises the user’s Sp. Atk by 6 stat ranks. Raises the user’s Sp. Def and Speed by 2 stat ranks. Lowers the user’s Defense by 3 stat ranks.
|- style="background: #{{bug color light}}"
|- style="background: #{{bug color light}}"
! colspan=9 | {{color2|000|Sync move|Sync moves}}
! colspan=9 | {{color2|000|Sync move|Sync moves}}
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|—
|—
|An opponent
|An opponent
|(6★ EX) effect: Sync move targets all opponents.
|''(6★ EX effect: Sync moves will target all opposing sync pairs.)''
|}
|}


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! colspan=2 | {{color2|000|Passive skill|Passive Skills}}
! colspan=2 | {{color2|000|Passive skill|Passive Skills}}
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
|Bug Shift
|{{sk|Bug Shift}}
|Normal-type moves become Bug-type moves.
|Normal-type moves become Bug-type moves.
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
|Rejuvenate 6
|{{sk|Rejuvenate|6}}
|Increases the user's move gauge by six after using a sync move.
|Charges the user’s move gauge by 6 after using a sync move.
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
|Adrenaline 2
|{{sk|Adrenaline|2}}
|Reduces the sync move countdown by two when a sync move is used for the first time.
|Reduces the sync move countdown by 2 the first time the user’s sync move is used each battle.
|- style="background: #{{bug color light}}"
|- style="background: #{{bug color light}}"
! colspan=2 | {{color2|000|Theme skill|Theme Skills}}
! colspan=2 | {{color2|000|Theme skill|Theme Skills}}
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
|Bug Strike
|[[File:Theme skill icon type.png|20px|link=]] Bug Strike
|Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 15 when using Bug-type attacks.
|Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 15 when using Bug-type attacks.
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
|Unova Strike
|[[File:Theme skill icon region.png|20px|link=]] Unova Strike
|Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 2.
|Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 2.
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
|Champion Strike
|[[File:Theme skill icon Trainer group.png|20px|link=]] Champion Strike
|Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 2.
|Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 2.
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
|Cape Strike
|[[File:Theme skill icon fashion.png|20px|link=]] Cape Strike
|Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 3.
|Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 3.
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
|Veteran Trainer Strike
|[[File:Theme skill icon other.png|20px|link=]] Veteran Trainer Strike
|Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 3.
|Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 3.
|- style="background: #{{bug color light}}"
! colspan=2 | {{color2|000|Expedition skill|Expedition Skills}}
|-style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Masters Fiery Crystal icon.png|20px|link=]]Fiery ↑ 3 [[File:Masters Soothing Crystal icon.png|20px|link=]]Soothing ↓ 1
|Raises the following discovery level by 3:<br>• [[File:Masters Fiery Crystal icon.png|20px|link=]]Fiery Crystal<br>Lowers the following discovery level by 1:<br>• [[File:Masters Soothing Crystal icon.png|20px|link=]]Soothing Crystal
|}
|}


===Sync Grid===
===Sync grid===
Alder and Volcarona's [[sync grid]] is an expanded grid, made available since the pair was first released.
Alder & Volcarona's [[sync grid]] is an expanded grid, made available since the pair was first released. It was further expanded on February 27, 2023.
{| class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; background:#{{bug color}}; border:3px solid #{{bug color dark}}; text-align:center"
{| class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; background:#{{bug color}}; border:3px solid #{{bug color dark}}; text-align:center"
|- style="background: #{{bug color light}}"
|- style="background: #{{bug color light}}"
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| 2
| 2
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Struggle Bug: Move Gauge Refresh 3
| Struggle Bug: {{sk|Move Gauge Refresh|3}}
| Has a moderately good chance of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.
| Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.
| 6
| 6
| 72
| 72
| 2
| 2
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Struggle Bug: Critical Strike 5
| Struggle Bug: {{sk|Critical Strike|5}}
| Powers up attacks if they become critical hits.
| Powers up the user’s attacks when they become critical hits.
| 10
| 10
| 120
| 120
| 3
| 3
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Struggle Bug: Superduper Effective 9
| Struggle Bug: {{sk|Superduper Effective|9}}
| Powers up moves that are super effective.
| Powers up moves that are super effective.
| 10
| 10
| 120
| 120
| 3
| 3
|-style="background:#fff"
| Struggle Bug: {{sk|BOGO|9}}
| Applies the Free Move Next effect to the user when its move is successful.
| 10
| 120
| 5
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Hyper Beam: Power +2
| Hyper Beam: Power +2
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| 3
| 3
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Hyper Beam: Move Gauge Refresh 2
| Hyper Beam: {{sk|Move Gauge Refresh|2}}
| Has a moderate chance of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.
| Has a chance (30%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.
| 7
| 7
| 84
| 84
| 2
| 2
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Hyper Beam: Move Gauge Refresh 2
| Hyper Beam: {{sk|Move Gauge Refresh|2}}
| Has a moderate chance of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.
| Has a chance (30%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.
| 7
| 7
| 84
| 84
| 3
| 3
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Dire Hit +: MP Refresh 3
| Dire Hit +: {{sk|MP Refresh|3}}
| Has a moderately good chance of restoring one MP of the move used if the move is successful.
| Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the move used if the move is successful.
| 7
| 7
| 84
| 84
| 1
| 1
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Unparalleled Power!: MP Refresh 3
| Unparalleled Power!: {{sk|MP Refresh|3}}
| Has a moderately good chance of restoring one MP of the move used if the move is successful.
| Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the move used if the move is successful.
| 7
| 7
| 84
| 84
| 2
| 2
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Unparalleled Power!: Hit and Heal 9
| Unparalleled Power!: {{sk|Hit and Heal|9}}
| Makes the user gradually heal itself when a move is successful.
| Applies the Gradual Healing effect to the user when its move is successful.
| 10
| 10
| 120
| 120
| 3
| 3
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Flameproof
| {{sk|Flameproof}}
| Prevents the Pokémon from getting burned.
| Prevents the Pokémon from getting burned.
| 3
| 3
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| 1
| 1
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Power Reserves 2
| {{sk|Pinpoint Entry|1}}
| Raises the user’s accuracy by 1 stat rank(s) when it enters a battle.
| 7
| 84
| 2
|-style="background:#fff"
| {{sk|Brain Sync|2}}
| Powers up the user’s sync move when its Sp. Atk is raised.
| 7
| 84
| 2
|-style="background:#fff"
| {{sk|Power Reserves|2}}
| Powers up moves in a pinch.
| Powers up moves in a pinch.
| 10
| 10
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| 2
| 2
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Leg Up 2
| {{sk|Leg Up|2}}
| Once per battle, has a moderate chance of reducing the user's sync move countdown by one when the Pokémon enters the battle.
| Once per battle, has a chance (30%) of reducing the user's sync move countdown by one when it enters a battle.
| 12
| 12
| 144
| 144
| 2
| 2
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Overpower
| {{sk|Overpower}}
| The more the target's Sp. Atk has been lowered, the more this powers up moves.
| The more the target’s Sp. Atk is lowered, the more it powers up the user’s moves.
| 10
| 10
| 120
| 120
| 3
| 3
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Devastation
| {{sk|Devastation}}
| The more the target's Sp. Atk has been lowered, the more this powers up sync moves.
| The more the target’s Sp. Atk is lowered, the more it powers up the user’s sync move.
| 10
| 10
| 120
| 120
| 3
| 3
|-style="background:#fff"
| {{sk|Dismay|2}}
| Lowers the Sp. Atk of all opposing sync pairs by 2 stat ranks the first time the user enters a battle each battle.
| 10
| 120
| 4
|-style="background:#fff"
| {{sk|Furious Brain}}
| The more the user’s Sp. Atk is raised, the more it powers up the user’s moves.
| 10
| 120
| 4
|-style="background:#fff"
| {{sk|Impervious}}
| The user’s stats cannot be lowered.
| 10
| 120
| 5
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Voyager's Bug Buzz: Power +25
| Voyager's Bug Buzz: Power +25
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|}
|}


==Availability==
==Other Pokémon==
Alder and Volcarona can be battled against in:
===On hand===
* [[Champion Stadium]]: Unova Challenge, Hard Lv. 1 ({{type|Rock}} weakness)
Alder uses {{p|Accelgor}} during the [[Neo Champions]] event [[Leaders of a New Era]] to help train {{mas|Calem}} for the Neo Champion tournament.
{| style="float:left; width: 96px"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Alder|Accelgor|Masters0617.png|bug|size=100px|link=no}}
|}{{-}}
 
==Appearances==
===Battle appearances===
Alder & Volcarona can be battled against in:
* [[Champion Stadium]]: [[Unova Challenge]], Hard Lv. 1 ({{type|Rock}} weakness)
* [[Battle Rally]] (Area 1-9)
* [[Daily Type Rotation]]: {{DL|Daily Type Rotation|Type Team-Up}} (as a side foe; August 18 to 28, 2021)
 
Alder has also been shown to pair alongside the following Pokémon and can be battled against in:
* {{p|Chandelure}}
** [[Extreme battle event]]: {{DL|Extreme battle event|Let Your Heart Shine!}} (December 2 to 19, 2022)
* {{p|Conkeldurr}}
** [[Extreme battle event]]: {{DL|Extreme battle event|Show the Meaning of Strength!}} (December 25, 2023 to January 14, 2024)
** [[Neo Champions]]: [[One More Step to a New Path]] (as a side foe; May 31 to June 17, 2024)
 
===Story appearances===
Alder appears in his normal outfit in the following story areas:
* [[Legendary event]]/[[Legendary Adventures]]: [[Father or Foe]]
* [[Mysterious Stones Chapter]]
* [[Story event]]s:
** [[Champion Time]]
** [[Shining Heart of Dragons]]
* [[Neo Champions]]:
** [[Leaders of a New Era]]
** [[Honing One's Love]]
** [[One More Step to a New Path]]
* Sync pair story: A Day with {{DL|Wally (Masters)|Gardevoir|Sygna Suit Wally}}


===Sync Pair Stories===
===Sync pair stories===
* A Day with Alder
* A Day with Alder


==Quotes==
==Quotes==
{{main|Alder/Quotes#Pokémon Masters EX}}
{{main|Alder/Quotes#Pokémon Masters EX|Alder/Quotes → Pokémon Masters EX}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background:#{{bug color}}; font-size:80%"
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background:#{{bug color}}; font-size:80%"
|-
|-
| colspan=3 style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background: #{{bug color light}}" | [[File:Spr Masters Alder 2.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background:#{{bug color light}}" | [[File:Spr Masters Alder 2.png|x150px]]
| colspan=3 style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background: #{{bug color light}}" | [[File:VSAlder Masters.png|x120px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background:#{{bug color light}}" | [[File:VSAlder Masters.png|x120px]]
| colspan=3 style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background: #{{bug color light}}" | [[File:Spr Masters Alder EX.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background:#{{bug color light}}" | [[File:Spr Masters Alder EX.png|x150px]]
| colspan=3 style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background: #{{bug color light}}" | [[File:VSAlder EX Masters.png|x120px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background:#{{bug color light}}" | [[File:VSAlder EX Masters.png|x120px]]
| colspan=4 style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background:#{{bug color light}}" | [[File:Alder Mindscape.png|x180px]]
| rowspan=3 style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background:#{{bug color light}}" | [[File:Alder Mindscape.png|280px]]
|-
|-
| colspan=3 | 5★ model
| 6★ model<br>(Normal colors)
| colspan=3 | 5★ VS model
| VS model<br>(Normal colors)
| colspan=3 | 6★ EX model
| 6★ model<br>(EX colors)
| colspan=3 | 6★ EX VS model
| VS model<br>(EX colors)
| colspan=4 | Alder's sync move mindscape<br>({{color2|000|Pokémon League (Unova)#Champion's room|Pokémon League, Alder's room}})
|-
|-
| colspan=3 style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background:#{{bug color light}}" | [[File:Alder Emote 1 Masters.png|80px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background:#{{bug color light}}" | [[File:Alder Emote 1 Masters.png|80px]]
| colspan=3 style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background:#{{bug color light}}" | [[File:Alder Emote 2 Masters.png|80px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background:#{{bug color light}}" | [[File:Alder Emote 2 Masters.png|80px]]
| colspan=3 style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background:#{{bug color light}}" | [[File:Alder Emote 3 Masters.png|80px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background:#{{bug color light}}" | [[File:Alder Emote 3 Masters.png|80px]]
| colspan=3 style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background:#{{bug color light}}" | [[File:Alder Emote 4 Masters.png|80px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background:#{{bug color light}}" | [[File:Alder Emote 4 Masters.png|80px]]
|-
|-
| colspan=3 | Trainer emote<br>Nice!
| Trainer emote<br>Nice!
| colspan=3 | Trainer emote<br>Watch out!
| Trainer emote<br>Watch out!
| colspan=3 | Trainer emote<br>Let's do this!
| Trainer emote<br>Let's do this!
| colspan=3 | Trainer emote<br>Thanks!
| Trainer emote<br>Thanks!
| Alder's sync move mindscape<br>({{color2|000|Pokémon League (Unova)#Champion's room|Pokémon League, Alder's room}})
|}
|}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Alder & Volcarona were the first fair-exclusive {{type|Bug}} sync pair.
* According to {{mas|Marshal}}, Alder is the oldest {{pkmn|Champion}} in [[Unova]]n history.
===Origin===
===Origin===
Alder's design is based on his appearance in {{pkmn|Black and White Versions|Pokémon Black, White}}, {{pkmn|Black and White Versions 2|Black 2, and White 2}}. Volcarona is Alder's signature Pokémon. Volcarona's Dex entry comes from {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Pokémon Ultra Sun}}.
Alder's design is based on his appearance in {{pkmn|Black and White Versions|Pokémon Black, White}}, {{pkmn|Black and White Versions 2|Black 2, and White 2}}. Volcarona is Alder's signature Pokémon in the [[core series]] games. Volcarona's {{mas|Dex}} entry comes from {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Pokémon Ultra Sun}}.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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{{Project CharacterDex notice}}
{{Project CharacterDex notice}}


[[Category:Masters EX characters with an EX Style]]
[[Category:Masters EX characters with an EX style]]


[[de:Lauro#Pokémon Masters EX]]
[[de:Lauro#Pokémon Masters EX]]
[[es:Mirto#Pokémon Masters]]
[[es:Mirto (Masters EX)]]
[[it:Nardo (Masters EX)]]
[[it:Nardo (Masters EX)]]
[[ja:アデク (ポケモンマスターズ)]]
[[ja:アデク (ポケモンマスターズ)]]
[[zh:阿戴克#Masters]]
[[zh:阿戴克#Masters]]

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Alder
アデク Adeku
Spr Masters Alder.png
Alder's model
No. 108
English voice actor Unknown
Japanese voice actor Masaki Terasoma[1]
Description Alder is the highly experienced former Champion of Unova. He wanders around, telling younger generations the good news of a wonderful future with Pokémon.

Alder (Japanese: アデク Adeku) is a Pokémon Trainer in Pokémon Masters EX, based on the character of the same name in the core series games. He forms a sync pair with Volcarona. The sync pair can be obtained through a limited Poké Fair sync pair scout, and was first available on November 6, 2020. The pair's potential can be upgraded to Masters EX star.png 6★ EX, which unlocks Alder's EX style.

In the games

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Reason: History & Role in Pokémon Masters EX

Volcarona

Raising this sync pair to 6★ EX will unlock Song Key 05006, which allows "Battle! (Alder) (Pokémon Masters EX Version)" to be played in the Jukebox.

Masters0637.png Masters025W.png Type BugIC Masters.png Bug
Move type BugIC Masters.png Bug
Role Masters Special Strike.png Strike (Special)
Base Potential ★★★★★☆EX
Volcarona ♂ Weakness RockIC Masters.png Rock
As it flies, it scatters its flaming scales. It was feared by ancient people, who referred to it as “the rage of the sun.”
Stats HP Attack Defense Sp. Atk Sp. Def Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential 718 302 127 370 127 356
Lv. 140, Max Potential 818 342 167 410 167 396
Mega Volcarona
Lv. 140, Base Potential — — — — — —
Lv. 140, Max Potential — — — — — —

Availability

Alder is exclusive to Poké Fair scouts. His offering rate was increased in the following sync pair scouts:

Banner Dates Notes
Alder Poké Fair Scout November 6 to 30, 2020 Debut
Alder Poké Fair Scout May 4 to 20, 2021
Bug-, Water-, and Fire-Type Poké Fair Scout January 20 to February 3, 2022 Only Bug-, Water-, and Fire-type sync pairs could be recruited
Dragon, Bug, and Fire Poké Fair Scout September 22 to October 13, 2022 Only Dragon-, Bug-, and Fire-type sync pairs could be recruited
Triple Feature Poké Fair Scout B February 27 to March 27, 2023 Vertical sync grid expansion received
Fifty Million Downloads Celebration Poké Fair Scout May 3 to May 17, 2023 Available using paid gems only; one fair-exclusive sync pair guaranteed
Bug-, Water-, and Fire-Type Poké Fair Scout May 18 to June 8, 2023 Only Bug-, Water-, and Fire-type sync pairs could be recruited
Triple Feature Poké Fair Scout February 3 to 17, 2024
All banners lasted from 06:00 UTC on the start date to 05:59 UTC on the end date unless noted otherwise.

He was also available in the following sync pair scouts:

Banner Dates Notes
5★-Select Special Poké Fair Scout August 28 to September 16, 2021 Available using paid gems only
5★-Select Poké Fair Scout ×25 (B) January 1 to 18, 2022 Available using paid gems only
Anime Collaboration 10-Pair + 5★-Select Ticket Scout July 7 to 31, 2022 Players could receive one ticket for this scout
5★ Champion Select Ticket Scout February 27 to April 3, 2023 Vertical sync grid expansion received; players could receive one ticket for this scout
Red Mix Scout November 1, 2023 to May 1, 2024 Available using paid gems only
5★-Select Poké Fair Scout ×15 (A) December 31, 2023 to January 31, 2024 Available using paid gems only; began at 15:00 UTC
Fair-exclusive pairs included! 10-Pair Scout (Max 100 Pairs) February 19 to March 25, 2024 Players could obtain up to 10 tickets for this scout
5★-Select Poké Fair Scout ×15 (B) February 28 to March 26, 2024 Available using paid gems only
Blue Mix Scout May 1 to September 1, 2024 Available using paid gems only
72 Hours Only! Champion Stadium Hard Level Celebration Scout Starting July 31, 2024 Available for 72 hours after unlocking Champion Stadium (Hard Lv. 1)
Fair-exclusive pairs included! 10-Pair Scout (Max 100 Pairs) August 18 to September 22, 2024 Players could obtain up to 10 tickets for this scout
Leaf Mix Scout September 1, 2024 to January 1, 2025 Available using paid gems only
Daily Scout Starting September 1, 2024 One scout available daily
5★-Select Poké Fair Scout ×15 (A) September 2 to 30, 2024 Available using paid gems only
All banners lasted from 06:00 UTC on the start date to 05:59 UTC on the end date unless noted otherwise.

Moves

Name Type Category Move gauge Base Power Max Power Accuracy Target Description
Struggle Bug Bug
BugIC Masters.png 		Special 2 30 36 100% All opponents Lowers the target's Sp. Atk by 1 stat rank.
Dire Hit + None Status 0
(2 uses) 		— — — Self Raises the user's critical-hit rate by 2 stat ranks.
Hyper Beam Normal
NormalIC Masters.png 		Special 4 223 267 90% An opponent No additional effect.
Unparalleled Power! None Status 0
(1 use) 		— — — Self Raises the user’s Sp. Atk by 6 stat ranks. Raises the user’s Sp. Def and Speed by 2 stat ranks. Lowers the user’s Defense by 3 stat ranks.
Sync moves
Voyager's Bug Buzz Bug
BugIC Masters.png 		Special — 250 300 — An opponent (6★ EX effect: Sync moves will target all opposing sync pairs.)

Skills

Name Description
Passive Skills
Bug Shift Normal-type moves become Bug-type moves.
Rejuvenate 6 Charges the user’s move gauge by 6 after using a sync move.
Adrenaline 2 Reduces the sync move countdown by 2 the first time the user’s sync move is used each battle.
Theme Skills
Theme skill icon type.png Bug Strike Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 15 when using Bug-type attacks.
Theme skill icon region.png Unova Strike Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 2.
Theme skill icon Trainer group.png Champion Strike Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 2.
Theme skill icon fashion.png Cape Strike Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 3.
Theme skill icon other.png Veteran Trainer Strike Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 3.
Expedition Skills
Masters Fiery Crystal icon.pngFiery ↑ 3 Masters Soothing Crystal icon.pngSoothing ↓ 1 Raises the following discovery level by 3:
• Masters Fiery Crystal icon.pngFiery Crystal
Lowers the following discovery level by 1:
• Masters Soothing Crystal icon.pngSoothing Crystal

Sync grid

Alder & Volcarona's sync grid is an expanded grid, made available since the pair was first released. It was further expanded on February 27, 2023.

Name Effect Energy required Sync orb required Move level required
HP +10 HP +10 0 5 1
HP +10 HP +10 2 24 1
HP +10 HP +10 2 24 1
HP +10 HP +10 2 24 1
HP +20 HP +20 5 60 2
Defense +5 Defense +5 0 5 1
Defense +5 Defense +5 2 24 1
Defense +5 Defense +5 2 24 1
Sp. Atk +5 Sp. Atk +5 0 5 1
Sp. Atk +5 Sp. Atk +5 0 5 1
Sp. Atk +5 Sp. Atk +5 2 24 1
Sp. Atk +5 Sp. Atk +5 2 24 1
Sp. Atk +5 Sp. Atk +5 2 24 1
Sp. Def +5 Sp. Def +5 0 5 1
Sp. Def +5 Sp. Def +5 2 24 1
Sp. Def +5 Sp. Def +5 2 24 1
Sp. Def +5 Sp. Def +5 2 24 1
Sp. Def +5 Sp. Def +5 2 24 1
Speed +5 Speed +5 0 5 1
Speed +5 Speed +5 2 24 1
Speed +5 Speed +5 2 24 1
Struggle Bug: Power +3 Struggle Bug: Power ↑ +3 3 36 1
Struggle Bug: Power +3 Struggle Bug: Power ↑ +3 3 36 1
Struggle Bug: Power +3 Struggle Bug: Power ↑ +3 3 36 1
Struggle Bug: Power +3 Struggle Bug: Power ↑ +3 4 48 2
Struggle Bug: Power +3 Struggle Bug: Power ↑ +3 4 48 2
Struggle Bug: Power +3 Struggle Bug: Power ↑ +3 4 48 2
Struggle Bug: Move Gauge Refresh 3 Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 6 72 2
Struggle Bug: Critical Strike 5 Powers up the user’s attacks when they become critical hits. 10 120 3
Struggle Bug: Superduper Effective 9 Powers up moves that are super effective. 10 120 3
Struggle Bug: BOGO 9 Applies the Free Move Next effect to the user when its move is successful. 10 120 5
Hyper Beam: Power +2 Hyper Beam: Power ↑ +2 4 48 1
Hyper Beam: Power +2 Hyper Beam: Power ↑ +2 4 48 2
Hyper Beam: Power +2 Hyper Beam: Power ↑ +2 4 48 2
Hyper Beam: Power +3 Hyper Beam: Power ↑ +3 4 48 3
Hyper Beam: Accuracy +5 Hyper Beam: Accuracy ↑ +5 5 60 2
Hyper Beam: Accuracy +5 Hyper Beam: Accuracy ↑ +5 5 60 3
Hyper Beam: Move Gauge Refresh 2 Has a chance (30%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 7 84 2
Hyper Beam: Move Gauge Refresh 2 Has a chance (30%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 7 84 3
Dire Hit +: MP Refresh 3 Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the move used if the move is successful. 7 84 1
Unparalleled Power!: MP Refresh 3 Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the move used if the move is successful. 7 84 2
Unparalleled Power!: Hit and Heal 9 Applies the Gradual Healing effect to the user when its move is successful. 10 120 3
Flameproof Prevents the Pokémon from getting burned. 3 36 1
Pinpoint Entry 1 Raises the user’s accuracy by 1 stat rank(s) when it enters a battle. 7 84 2
Brain Sync 2 Powers up the user’s sync move when its Sp. Atk is raised. 7 84 2
Power Reserves 2 Powers up moves in a pinch. 10 120 2
Leg Up 2 Once per battle, has a chance (30%) of reducing the user's sync move countdown by one when it enters a battle. 12 144 2
Overpower The more the target’s Sp. Atk is lowered, the more it powers up the user’s moves. 10 120 3
Devastation The more the target’s Sp. Atk is lowered, the more it powers up the user’s sync move. 10 120 3
Dismay 2 Lowers the Sp. Atk of all opposing sync pairs by 2 stat ranks the first time the user enters a battle each battle. 10 120 4
Furious Brain The more the user’s Sp. Atk is raised, the more it powers up the user’s moves. 10 120 4
Impervious The user’s stats cannot be lowered. 10 120 5
Voyager's Bug Buzz: Power +25 Voyager's Bug Buzz: Power ↑ +25 5 60 3
Voyager's Bug Buzz: Power +25 Voyager's Bug Buzz: Power ↑ +25 5 60 3

Other Pokémon

On hand

Alder uses Accelgor during the Neo Champions event Leaders of a New Era to help train Calem for the Neo Champion tournament.

Masters0617.png
Accelgor


Appearances

Battle appearances

Alder & Volcarona can be battled against in:

Alder has also been shown to pair alongside the following Pokémon and can be battled against in:

Story appearances

Alder appears in his normal outfit in the following story areas:

Sync pair stories

  • A Day with Alder

Quotes

Main article: Alder/Quotes → Pokémon Masters EX

Gallery

Spr Masters Alder 2.png VSAlder Masters.png Spr Masters Alder EX.png VSAlder EX Masters.png Alder Mindscape.png
6★ model
(Normal colors) 		VS model
(Normal colors) 		6★ model
(EX colors) 		VS model
(EX colors)
Alder Emote 1 Masters.png Alder Emote 2 Masters.png Alder Emote 3 Masters.png Alder Emote 4 Masters.png
Trainer emote
Nice! 		Trainer emote
Watch out! 		Trainer emote
Let's do this! 		Trainer emote
Thanks! 		Alder's sync move mindscape
(Pokémon League, Alder's room)

Trivia

Origin

Alder's design is based on his appearance in Pokémon Black, White, Black 2, and White 2. Volcarona is Alder's signature Pokémon in the core series games. Volcarona's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Ultra Sun.

In other languages

Unparalleled Power!

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese 天下無双なり！ Tenkamusō Nari!
Mandarin Chinese 天下無雙！ Tiānxià-Wúshuāng!
France Flag.png French Il n'y en a pas deux comme moi !
Germany Flag.png German Wahrlich einzigartig!
Italy Flag.png Italian Siamo davvero imbattibili!
South Korea Flag.png Korean 천하무쌍이니라! Cheonhamussang-inira!
Spain Flag.png Spanish ¡Por la fuerza!

Voyager's Bug Buzz

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese 絆を伝える むしのさざめき Kizuna o Tsutaeru Mushi no Sazameki
Mandarin Chinese 傳遞牽絆之 蟲鳴 Chuándì Qiānbàn zhī Chóngmíng
France Flag.png French Ce lien qui nous unit ! Bourdon !
Germany Flag.png German Käfergebrumm der Verbundenheit
Italy Flag.png Italian Ronzio del Campione vagabondo
South Korea Flag.png Korean 유대를 전하는 벌레의야단법석 Yudaereul Jeonhaneun Beolle-ui Yadanbeopseok
Spain Flag.png Spanish Zumbido del Entendimiento Mutuo


References

  1. ↑ Nintendo DREAM (vol. 329)


Pokémon Champions
Core series Blue • Lance • Red • Steven • Wallace • Cynthia • Alder • Iris • Diantha • Trace • Leon • Mustard • Peony • Nemona • Geeta • Kieran • Drayton • Most player characters
Masters EX Blue • Lance • Red • Steven • Cynthia • Alder • Iris • Diantha • Leon • Scottie • Bettie • Ash • Nemona • Geeta • Calem • Serena • Hop • Marnie • Bede • Leaf • Nate • Rosa • Silver • Cheren • Bianca
Other
spin-offs 		Ronald (TCG GB) • Mark (TCG GB) • Mint (TCG GB) • Glenn (Pokkén) • Master Rosé (Duel)
Animated series Lance • Cynthia • Wallace • Alder • Diantha • Steven • Ash Ketchum • Leon • Iris • Nemona • Geeta
Other animation Blue (Origins) • Red (Origins) • Calem (Generations) • Celestine (PttP) • Edgar Troy (PttP) • Ava (PttP)
Adventures Professor Oak • Red • Sidney • Phoebe • Glacia • Drake • Steven • Wallace • Cynthia • Alder • Iris • Diantha • Leon • Mustard • Peony • Nemona
Other manga Shigeru (Zensho) • Satoshi (Zensho) • Rald (Battle Frontier)
Characters appearing in Pokémon Masters EX
Pasio Scottie • Bettie • Lear • Rachel • Sawyer • Paulo • Tina
Kanto Brock • Misty • Lt. Surge • Erika • Blaine • Lorelei • Bruno • Agatha • Janine • Koga • Blue • Giovanni • Leaf • Lance • Professor Oak • Red • Sabrina • Jessie • James • Ash • Elaine • Chase
Johto Kris • Bugsy • Whitney • Pryce • Clair • Will • Karen • Lyra • Ethan • Silver • Jasmine • Morty • Falkner • Eusine • Archer • Ariana • Petrel • Proton • Chuck
Hoenn Brendan • Roxanne • Brawly • Flannery • Norman • Winona • Tate • Liza • Phoebe • Drake • Noland • Glacia • Zinnia • Steven • Wallace • Wally • Lucy • Lisia • May • Maxie • Archie • Sidney • Courtney • Greta
Sinnoh Barry • Roark • Gardenia • Maylene • Crasher Wake • Candice • Flint • Thorton • Cheryl • Marley • Cynthia • Fantina • Dawn • Cyrus • Volkner • Darach • Lucas • Aaron • Bertha • Lucian • Looker • Adaman • Irida • Palmer • Argenta • Akari • Rei • Riley • Dahlia • Volo
Unova Rosa • Clay • Skyla • Brycen • Iris • Roxie • Marlon • Shauntal • Marshal • Cheren • Hilbert • Hilda • Elesa • Caitlin • Grimsley • Burgh • Alder • Nate • Bianca • N • Ghetsis • Ingo • Emmet • Hugh • Colress • Lenora • Brycen-Man • Bellelba
Kalos Grant • Korrina • Ramos • Wulfric • Siebold • Wikstrom • Viola • Calem • Valerie • Clemont • Serena • Lysandre • Professor Sycamore • Diantha • Evelyn • Nita • Helena • Kali • Shauna • Emma • Olympia • Drasna • Dana • Katherine • Tierno • Morgan • Malva • Trevor
Alola Hau • Sophocles • Mina • Olivia • Hapu • Kahili • Nanu • Acerola • Kukui • Plumeria • Guzma • Lusamine • Gladion • Lillie • Molayne • Mallow • Selene • Elio • Lana • Kiawe • Hala • The Masked Royal • Naomi • Anabel • Ryuki
Galar Gloria • Piers • Leon • Marnie • Raihan • Nessa • Bea • Hop • Allister • Sonia • Bede • Gordie • Melony • Victor • Ball Guy • Rose • Oleana • Eve • Petey • Kabu • Klara • Avery
Paldea Nemona • Penny • Iono • Grusha • Geeta • Jacq • Rika • Poppy • Larry • Arven
NPCs Professor Bellis • Trista • Tricia • Trinnia • Meowth • Tabitha • Matt • Shelly • Mars • Jupiter • Saturn • Cilan • Chili • Cress • Kiyo • Shadow Triad • Faba • Arceus • Brandon • Benga • Team Break


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