May (Masters)

May ハルカ Haruka
May's model
No.	113
English voice actor	Deneen Melody
Japanese voice actor	Ai Nonaka
Description	May is a cheerful girl and the daughter of Professor Birch from the Hoenn region. She’s great at taking care of others and loves cute Pokémon and conducting fieldwork.

May (Japanese: ハルカ Haruka) is a Pokémon Trainer in Pokémon Masters EX, based on the character of the same name in the core series games. She forms a sync pair with Mudkip and its evolved forms Marshtomp and Swampert, with Swampert being capable of Mega Evolving. The sync pair can be obtained through the sync pair scout, starting from January 14, 2021.

May is also available in her spring attire partnered alongside Lopunny, which is capable of Mega Evolving. The pair could be obtained through a limited-time seasonal sync pair scout and will be first available on April 2, 2021.

Mudkip → Marshtomp → Swampert

Mudkip can evolve into Marshtomp once it has reached level 30 through its Sync Pair Story Mudkip's Evolution, and then into Swampert once it has reached level 45 through its Sync Pair Story Marshtomp's Evolution.

			Type			Water
			Move types			Water / Ground
			Role			Tech
			Base Potential			★★★★★☆EX
Mudkip ♀		Weakness			Grass
The fin on Mudkip's head acts as highly sensitive radar. Using this fin to sense movements of water and air, this Pokémon can determine what is taking place around it without using its eyes.
Stats		HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Atk	Sp. Def	Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—
Lv. 140, Max Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—
Mega Mudkip
Lv. 140, Base Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—
Lv. 140, Max Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—

			Type			Water
			Move types			Water / Ground
			Role			Tech
			Base Potential			★★★★★☆EX
Marshtomp ♀		Weakness			Grass
The surface of Marshtomp's body is enveloped by a thin, sticky film that enables it to live on land. This Pokémon plays in mud on beaches when the ocean tide is low.
Stats		HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Atk	Sp. Def	Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—
Lv. 140, Max Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—
Mega Marshtomp
Lv. 140, Base Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—
Lv. 140, Max Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—

			Type			Water
			Move types			Water / Ground
			Role			Tech
			Base Potential			★★★★★☆EX
Swampert ♀		Weakness			Grass
Swampert is very strong. It has enough power to easily drag a boulder weighing more than a ton. This Pokémon also has powerful vision that lets it see even in murky water.
Stats		HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Atk	Sp. Def	Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—
Lv. 140, Max Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—
Mega Swampert
Lv. 140, Base Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—
Lv. 140, Max Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—

Moves

May's Mudkip uses Water Gun as one of its damage-dealing moves. Upon evolution, Marshtomp replaces Water Gun for Muddy Water.
May's Mudkip and Marshtomp use Water Sync Beam as their sync move. Upon evolution, Swampert learns the upgraded Best Buddy Muddy Water.

Name	Type	Category	Move gauge	Base Power	Max Power	Accuracy	Target	Description
Water Gun	Water	Special	1	20	24	100%	An opponent	No additional effect. (Mudkip)
Rain Dance	Water	Status	2 (2 uses)	—	—	—	Entire field	Makes the weather rainy.
Earth Power	Ground	Special	3	99	118	100%	An opponent	Has a very small chance of lowering the target's Sp. Def.
Ready for This?	None	Status	0 (2 uses)	—	—	—	Self	Charges the user's move gauge by two. Raises the user's Sp. Atk and critical-hit rate.
Muddy Water	Water	Special	3	116	139	85%	All opponents	Has a moderate chance of lowering the target's accuracy. (Marshtomp/Swampert)
Sync moves
Water Sync Beam	Water	Special	—	200	240	—	An opponent	No additional effect.
Best Buddy Muddy Water	Water	Special	—	160	192	—	An opponent	Become Mega Swampert until the end of battle. This move's power increases when the weather is rainy. (6★ EX) effect: Power of sync move increases by 50%.

Skills

Name	Description
Passive Skills
Raging Rain 3	Powers up moves when the weather is rainy. (Only before Mega Evolving)
Racing Rain 2	Quickly charges the move gauge when the weather is rainy. (Only before Mega Evolving)
Raging Rain 5	Powers up moves when the weather is rainy. (Only after Mega Evolving)
Racing Rain 4	Quickly charges the move gauge when the weather is rainy. (Only after Mega Evolving)
Dizzying Power	The more the target's accuracy is lowered, the more it powers up moves.
Theme Skills
Water Tech	Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 12 when using Water-type attacks. Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 12.
Hoenn Tech	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 1. Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 1.
Main Character Tech	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 1. Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 1.
Space Cadet Tech	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 2. Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 2.
Contest Lover Tech	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 2. Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 2.

Sync Grid

May and Mudkip's sync grid is an expanded grid, made available since the sync pair was first released.

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 +30	HP +30	7	84	3
Defense +5	Defense +5	0	5	1
Defense +5	Defense +5	2	24	1
Defense +20	Defense +20	7	84	3
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 +10	Sp. Atk +10	4	48	2
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 +10	Sp. Def +10	4	48	2
Speed +5	Speed +5	0	5	1
Speed +5	Speed +5	2	24	1
Speed +10	Speed +10	4	48	2
Speed +20	Speed +20	7	84	3
Muddy Water: Power +3	Muddy Water: Power ↑ +3	4	48	1
Muddy Water: Power +3	Muddy Water: Power ↑ +3	4	48	1
Muddy Water: Power +3	Muddy Water: Power ↑ +3	4	48	1
Muddy Water: Power +3	Muddy Water: Power ↑ +3	4	48	2
Muddy Water: Power +3	Muddy Water: Power ↑ +3	4	48	2
Muddy Water: Accuracy +5	Muddy Water: Accuracy ↑ +5	4	48	1
Muddy Water: Accuracy +5	Muddy Water: Accuracy ↑ +5	4	48	2
Muddy Water: Move Gauge Refresh 3	Has a moderately good chance of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.	7	84	1
Rain Dance: Move Gauge Refresh 4	Has a good chance of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.	7	84	1
Rain Dance: MP Refresh 2	Has a moderate chance of restoring one MP of the move used if the move is successful.	7	84	2
Earth Power: Power +2	Earth Power: Power ↑ +2	3	36	1
Earth Power: Power +2	Earth Power: Power ↑ +2	3	36	1
Earth Power: Power +2	Earth Power: Power ↑ +2	3	36	1
Earth Power: Power +2	Earth Power: Power ↑ +2	3	36	1
Earth Power: Power +2	Earth Power: Power ↑ +2	3	36	2
Earth Power: Power +2	Earth Power: Power ↑ +2	3	36	2
Earth Power: Move Gauge Refresh 3	Has a moderately good chance of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.	7	84	1
Earth Power: Surging Sand 5	Powers up moves in a sandstorm.	10	120	3
Ready for This?: MP Refresh 2	Has a moderate chance of restoring one MP of the move used if the move is successful.	7	84	1
Sand Shelter	Protects the Pokémon from damage from a sandstorm.	4	48	2
Hide and Sync	The more the target's accuracy has been lowered, the more it powers up sync moves.	8	96	2
Dire Rain 1	Critical hits land more easily when an attack move is used while the weather is rainy.	8	96	2
Refreshing Rain 1	Restores the Pokémon's HP whenever it takes an action when the weather is rainy.	10	120	3
On a Roll 1	Raises the chance of lowering stat values with the additional effects of moves.	10	120	3
Power Reserves 4	Powers up moves in a pinch.	10	120	3
Inclement Intellect 6	Has a great chance of raising the user's Sp. Atk when the weather is rainy and an attack is successful.	10	120	3
Best Buddy Muddy Water: Power +25	Best Buddy Muddy Water: Power ↑ +25	5	60	3
Best Buddy Muddy Water: Power +25	Best Buddy Muddy Water: Power ↑ +25	5	60	3

Lopunny

May (Spring 2021) ハルカ Haruka
Spring 2021 May's model
No.	113
English voice actor	Deneen Melody
Japanese voice actor	Ai Nonaka
Description	May is back in a cute egg-hunting outfit along with Lopunny, a reliable fieldwork assistant that excels at finding things. May loves her long, fluffy ears.

			Type			Normal
			Move types			Normal / Fighting
			Role			Strike (Physical)
			Base Potential			★★★★★☆EX
Lopunny		Weakness			Fighting
Lopunny regrows its coat twice a year. Mufflers and hats made from its fur are really warm.
Stats		HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Atk	Sp. Def	Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—
Lv. 140, Max Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—
Mega Lopunny
Lv. 140, Base Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—
Lv. 140, Max Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—

Moves

Upon Mega Evolution, Headbutt and X Defense All are replaced with Move Gauge Boost and High Jump Kick respectively.

Name	Type	Category	Move gauge	Base Power	Max Power	Accuracy	Target	Description
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	2	53		100%	An opponent	Has a moderate chance of making the target flinch. (Only before Mega Evolving)
Potion	None	Status	0 (2 uses)	—	—	—	An ally	Restores a bit of an ally’s HP.
X Defense All	None	Status	0 (2 uses)	—	—	—	All allies	Sharply raises the Defense of all allied sync pairs. (Only before Mega Evolving)
Hippity Hoppity!	None	Status		—	—	—	All allies	If used by Lopunny, sharply raises the Speed of all allied sync pairs. If used by Lopunny, sharply raises the user’s evasiveness. If used by Mega Lopunny, raises the user’s accuracy. If used by Mega Lopunny, drastically raises the user’s evasiveness.
Move Gauge Boost	None	Status	0 (2 uses)	—	—	—	Self	Increases the user’s move gauge by three. (Only after Mega Evolving)
High Jump Kick	Fighting	Physical	3	135	162	90%	An opponent	If it fails, the user takes damage equal to half of its maximum HP. (Only after Mega Evolving)
Sync moves
Heart-Thumping Normal Impact	Normal	Physical	—	200	240	—	An opponent	Become Mega Lopunny until the end of battle. After this sync move is used for the first time, it becomes Fighting type until the end of battle. (6★ EX) effect: Sync move targets all opponents.

Skills

Name	Description
Passive Skills
Sync Morph	Changes the user’s sync move type when a sync move is used for the first time.
Revenge Boost 5	Has a very good chance of charging the user’s move gauge by one when the user is hit by an attack move. (Only before Mega Evolving)
Propelling Strike 5	Has a very good chance of charging the user’s move gauge by one when an attack move is successful. (Only after Mega Evolving)
Solo Fanfare 6	Radically raises the user’s Attack when a sync move is used for the first time.
Theme Skills
Normal Strike	Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 15 when using Normal-type attacks.
Hoenn Strike	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 2.
Seasonal Outfit Strike	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 3.
Researcher Strike	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 3.
Battle Partner Strike	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 3.

Availability

Sync Pair Stories

• A Day with May
• Mudkip's Evolution
• Marshtomp's Evolution

Quotes

Main article: May (game)/Quotes#Pokémon Masters EX

Gallery

May

5★ model

5★ VS model

6★ EX model

6★ EX VS model

May's sync move mindscape (Hoenn)

Trainer emote Nice!

Trainer emote Watch out!

Trainer emote Let's do this!

Trainer emote Thanks!

Medal 1★ Team Hoenn Unite!

Medal 2★ Team Hoenn Unite!

Medal 3★ Team Hoenn Unite!

Medal Go Team Hoenn!

May (Spring 2021)

5★ model

5★ VS model

6★ EX model

6★ EX VS model

May's sync move mindscape (Spring 2021)

File:Masters Pasio Eggsplorers artwork.png

Trainer emote Nice!

Trainer emote Watch out!

Trainer emote Let's do this!

Trainer emote Thanks!

Pasio Eggsplorers artwork

Medal 1★ Pasio Eggsplorers

Medal 2★ Pasio Eggsplorers

Medal 3★ Pasio Eggsplorers

Medal Hunting Eggspert

Trivia

• May was mentioned in Pokémon Masters EX before she was added into the game. In his Sync Pair Story, Brendan mentions that May focuses on Contests while Professor Birch focuses on fieldwork. She is also mentioned multiple times in Brendan's Pokémon Center lobby dialogue.
• As shown in her description, May is based on the rival in the Hoenn games with her father being Professor Birch.

References

Characters appearing in Pokémon Masters EX

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