Cynthia (Masters)

Cynthia シロナ Shirona
Cynthia's model
No.	78
English voice actor	Allegra Clark
Japanese voice actor	Mie Sonozaki
Description	This Champion of Sinnoh is an archeologist who researches the history and mythology of Pokémon. Her deep love for Pokémon sent her on an adventure when she was young.

Cynthia (Japanese: シロナ Shirona) 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 Garchomp, which is capable of Mega Evolving. The sync pair can be obtained through limited-time sync pair scouts, first available on January 1, 2020. The pair's potential can be upgraded to 6★ EX from November 23, 2020, which unlocks Cynthia's EX Style.

Cynthia is also available in her sygna suit, alongside her sync pair Kommo-o. The sync pair can be obtained through a limited sync pair scout, and was first available August 17, 2020. This pair is also capable of being upgraded 6★ EX from February 22, 2021.

Garchomp

File:Masters445.png			Type			Ground
			Move type			Ground
			Role			Strike (Physical)
			Base Potential			★★★★★☆EX
Garchomp ♀		Weakness			Ice
It flies at the speed of sound while searching for prey, and it has midair battles with Salamence as the two compete for food.
Stats		HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Atk	Sp. Def	Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential		589	361	156	137	153	352
Lv. 140, Max Potential		689	401	196	177	193	392
Mega Garchomp
Lv. 140, Base Potential		589	433	187	137	153	352
Lv. 140, Max Potential		689	481	235	177	193	392

Moves

Cynthia's Garchomp uses Stomping Tantrum and Earthquake as its two damage-dealing moves. Upon Mega Evolution, Garchomp replaces Stomping Tantrum for Slash.

Name	Type	Category	Move gauge	Base Power	Max Power	Accuracy	Target	Description
Stomping Tantrum	Ground	Physical	2	44	52	100%	An opponent	Its power is doubled if the user's previous move failed. (Only before Mega Evolving)
X Attack	None	Status	0 (2 uses)	—	—	—	Self	Sharply raises the user's Attack.
Earthquake	Ground	Physical	3	100	120	100%	All opponents	No additional effect.
This Match Is Too Fun!	None	Status	0 (2 uses)	—	—	—	Self	Raises the user's Speed and critical-hit rate. These stats are sharply raised when the user is in a sandstorm.
Slash	Normal	Physical	2	50	60	100%	An opponent	Critical hits land more easily. (Only after Mega Evolving)
Sync moves
Earthquake of Ancient Lore	Ground	Physical	—	160	192	—	An opponent	Become Mega Garchomp until the end of battle. (6★ EX) effect: Sync move targets all opponents.

Skills

Name	Description
Passive Skills
Fast-Track 2	Has a moderate chance of raising the Pokémon's Speed after it uses a move.
Surging Sand 5	Powers up moves in a sandstorm.
Ground Shift	Normal-type moves become Ground-type moves. (Only after Mega Evolving)
Theme Skills
Ground Strike	Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 15 when using Ground-type attacks.
Sinnoh Strike	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 2.
Champion Strike	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 2.
Undella Town 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.

Sync Grid

Cynthia and Garchomp's sync grid is an expanded grid, made available on May 2, 2020.

Name	Effect	Energy required	Sync orb required	Move level required
HP +10	HP +10	0	5	1
HP +20	HP +20	4	48	1
HP +50	HP +50	8	96	2
Attack +5	Attack +5	0	5	1
Attack +5	Attack +5	0	5	1
Attack +5	Attack +5	2	24	1
Attack +5	Attack +5	2	24	1
Attack +5	Attack +5	2	24	1
Attack +5	Attack +5	3	36	1
Defense +5	Defense +5	0	5	1
Defense +5	Defense +5	2	24	1
Defense +10	Defense +10	4	48	2
Sp. Def +5	Sp. Def +5	0	5	1
Sp. Def +5	Sp. Def +5	2	24	1
Sp. Def +10	Sp. Def +10	4	48	1
Speed +5	Speed +5	0	5	1
Speed +5	Speed +5	2	24	1
Speed +5	Speed +5	2	24	1
Speed +10	Speed +10	4	48	2
Stomping Tantrum: Power +7	Stomping Tantrum: Power ↑ +7	2	24	1
Stomping Tantrum: Power +7	Stomping Tantrum: Power ↑ +7	2	24	1
Stomping Tantrum: Power +7	Stomping Tantrum: Power ↑ +7	2	24	2
Stomping Tantrum: Move Gauge Refresh 4	Has a good chance of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.	6	72	2
Stomping Tantrum: Defense Crush 4	Has a good chance of lowering the target's Defense when an attack against it is successful.	7	84	3
Earthquake: Power +3	Earthquake: Power ↑ +3	4	48	1
Earthquake: Power +3	Earthquake: Power ↑ +3	4	48	1
Earthquake: Power +3	Earthquake: Power ↑ +3	4	48	2
Earthquake: Power +3	Earthquake: Power ↑ +3	4	48	2
Earthquake: Move Gauge Refresh 4	Has a good chance of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.	7	84	3
Slash: Power +8	Slash: Power ↑ +8	2	24	1
Slash: Power +8	Slash: Power ↑ +8	2	24	1
Slash: Power +8	Slash: Power ↑ +8	2	24	2
Slash: Critical Strike 3	Powers up attacks if they become critical hits.	7	84	3
X Attack: MP Refresh 3	Has a moderately good chance of restoring one MP of the move used if the move is successful.	7	84	1
This Match Is Too Fun!: MP Refresh 3	Has a moderately good chance of restoring one MP of the move used if the move is successful.	7	84	1
This Match Is Too Fun!: Propulsion 3	Has a moderately good chance of reducing the user's sync move countdown by one when the user's move is successful.	10	120	3
Sand Shelter	Protects the Pokémon from damage from a sandstorm.	3	36	1
Sand Screen	Sp. Def increases 50% in a sandstorm.	7	84	1
Soothing Sand 1	Restores the Pokémon's HP whenever it takes an action during a sandstorm.	8	96	2
Sands of Time 2	Quickly charges the move gauge in a sandstorm.	8	96	2
Surging Sand 3	Powers up moves in a sandstorm.	10	120	3
Build Up	Ensures that the user's next attack will be a critical hit after using a sync move.	8	96	3
Sharp Entry 1	Raises the user's critical-hit rate when the Pokémon enters a battle.	10	120	3
Ramming Speed	The more the user's Speed has been raised, the more it powers up moves.	10	120	3
Earthquake of Ancient Lore: Power +25	Earthquake of Ancient Lore: Power ↑ +25	5	60	2
Earthquake of Ancient Lore: Power +25	Earthquake of Ancient Lore: Power ↑ +25	5	60	2
Earthquake of Ancient Lore: Power +25	Earthquake of Ancient Lore: Power ↑ +25	5	60	3
Earthquake of Ancient Lore: Power +25	Earthquake of Ancient Lore: Power ↑ +25	5	60	3

Kommo-o

Sygna Suit Cynthia マジコスシロナ Serious Cosplay Shirona
Sygna Suit Cynthia's model
No.	78
English voice actor	Allegra Clark
Japanese voice actor	Mie Sonozaki
Description	Cynthia's sygna suit conceals a passionate fighting spirit. She has vowed to fight her way to the top in Pokémon battles with her partner, Kommo-o.

			Type			Dragon
			Move type			Dragon
			Role			Strike (Special)
			Base Potential			★★★★★☆EX
Kommo-o ♂		Weakness			Fairy
When it howls after finishing off its prey, the metallic sounds of its celebrating comrades can be heard from all around.
Stats		HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Atk	Sp. Def	Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential		516	390	160	403	160	200
Lv. 140, Max Potential		616	430	200	443	200	240
Mega Kommo-o
Lv. 140, Base Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—
Lv. 140, Max Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—

Moves

Name	Type	Category	Move gauge	Base Power	Max Power	Accuracy	Target	Description
Dragon Breath	Dragon	Special	2	42	50	100%	An opponent	Has a moderate chance of leaving the target paralyzed.
X Sp. Atk	None	Status	0 (2 uses)	—	—	—	Self	Sharply raises the user's Sp. Atk.
Clanging Scales	Dragon	Special	4	176	211	100%	All opponents	Lowers the user's Defense.
Eyes on the Prize!	None	Status	0 (1 use)	—	—	—	Self	Reduces the user's sync move countdown by up to three based on how low their HP is. Raises the user's critical-hit rate by up to three stat ranks based on how low their HP is.
Sync moves
Historymaker Clanging Scales	Dragon	Special	—	250	300	—	An opponent	(6★ EX) effect: Sync move targets all opponents.

Skills

Name	Description
Passive Skills
High Five 1	Raises the user's Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed after a sync move.
Head Start 1	Reduces the sync move countdown by 1 when the Pokémon enters a battle for the first time.
Stamina Reserves 6	Once per battle, charges the user's move gauge by six when the user is in a pinch.
Theme Skills
Dragon Strike	Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 15 when using Dragon-type attacks.
Sinnoh Strike	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 2.
Battle Facility Foe Strike	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 2.
Sygna Suit 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.

Sync Grid

Cynthia and Kommo-o'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 +10	HP +10	2	24	1
HP +10	HP +10	2	24	1
HP +10	HP +10	2	24	1
HP +20	HP +20	4	48	1
Defense +5	Defense +5	0	5	1
Defense +5	Defense +5	2	24	1
Defense +5	Defense +5	2	24	1
Defense +10	Defense +10	4	48	2
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 +10	Sp. Atk +10	4	48	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
Speed +5	Speed +5	0	5	1
Speed +20	Speed +20	7	84	2
Dragon Breath: Power +4	Dragon Breath: Power ↑ +4	3	36	1
Dragon Breath: Power +4	Dragon Breath: Power ↑ +4	3	36	1
Dragon Breath: Power +4	Dragon Breath: Power ↑ +4	3	36	2
Dragon Breath: Power +4	Dragon Breath: Power ↑ +4	3	36	2
Dragon Breath: Move Gauge Refresh 3	Has a moderately good chance of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.	6	72	2
Dragon Breath: Move Gauge Refresh 3	Has a moderately good chance of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.	6	72	2
Dragon Breath: Hostile Environment 1	Raises the chance of inflicting status conditions with the additional effects of moves.	8	96	2
Dragon Breath: Furious Brawn	The more the user's Attack has been raised, the more it powers up moves.	8	96	2
Clanging Scales: Power +2	Clanging Scales: Power ↑ +2	4	48	1
Clanging Scales: Power +2	Clanging Scales: Power ↑ +2	4	48	1
Clanging Scales: Power +2	Clanging Scales: Power ↑ +2	4	48	1
Clanging Scales: Power +2	Clanging Scales: Power ↑ +2	4	48	1
Clanging Scales: Power +2	Clanging Scales: Power ↑ +2	4	48	2
Clanging Scales: Move Gauge Refresh 3	Has a moderately good chance of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.	6	72	2
Clanging Scales: Move Gauge Refresh 3	Has a moderately good chance of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.	6	72	3
X Sp. Atk: MP Refresh 2	Has a moderate chance of restoring one MP of the move used if the move is successful.	7	84	1
X Sp. Atk: MP Refresh 2	Has a moderate chance of restoring one MP of the move used if the move is successful.	7	84	2
Eyes on the Prize!: MP Refresh 4	Has a good chance of restoring one MP of the move used if the move is successful.	12	144	3
Sand Shelter	Protects the Pokémon from damage from a sandstorm.	3	36	1
Snow Shelter	Protects the Pokémon from damage from a sandstorm.	3	36	1
Last Dash 4	Once per battle, substantially raises the user's Speed when in a pinch.	8	96	2
Static Shock 5	Powers up sync moves when the target is paralyzed.	8	96	2
Paralysis Synergy 2	Powers up moves when the target is paralyzed.	10	120	3
On the Ropes 5	Reduces damage when the Pokémon is in a pinch and is hit by a physical attack move.	10	120	3
Adrenaline 1	Reduces the sync move countdown by one when a sync move is used for the first time.	10	120	3
High Five 1	Raises the user's Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed after a sync move.	10	120	3
Historymaker Clanging Scales: Power +25	Historymaker Clanging Scales: Power ↑ +25	5	60	3
Historymaker Clanging Scales: Power +25	Historymaker Clanging Scales: Power ↑ +25	5	60	3

Availability

Cynthia and Garchomp can be battled against in:

• Story event: Two Champions (December 26, 2019 to January 22, 2020)

Cynthia and Kommo-o can be battled against in:

• Main Story Chapter 27: The Quarterfinals
• Main Story (Co-op) Chapter 27: The Quarterfinals

Cynthia has also been shown to own a Milotic, which can be battled in:

• Solo event: Training with Legends (July 15 to 28, 2020)

Cynthia has also been shown to own a Togekiss, which can be battled in:

• Story event: All Aboard the Victory Train (June 30 to July 15, 2021)

Sync Pair Stories

Cynthia and Garchomp:

• A Day with Cynthia

Cynthia and Kommo-o:

• A Day with Sygna Suit Cynthia

Quotes

Main article: Cynthia/Quotes#Pokémon Masters EX

In the anime

Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

In the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer, Cynthia teamed up with Steven Stone and Lance to battle Korrina, Cheren, and Misty at a stadium in Pasio.

Pokémon

Garchomp ♀

Debut	Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Main article: Cynthia's Garchomp

Garchomp is Cynthia's only known Pokémon. She appeared along with her at a stadium in Pasio. Alongside Steven's Metagross and Lance's Dragonite, she battled Korrina's Lucario, Cheren's Stoutland, and Misty's Starmie. Garchomp deflected Stoutland's Giga Impact with Dragon Claw, sending Stoutland flying.

Garchomp's only known move is Dragon Claw.

Gallery

Cynthia

Artwork of Cynthia and Garchomp in Pokémon Masters EX

Key artwork of Pokémon Masters EX by Ken Sugimori

Key artwork from Pokémon Masters EX

Cynthia and Garchomp on Pokémon Masters EX Dream Team Maker

Cynthia's sync move mindscape (Pokémon League, Cynthia's room)

5★ model

5★ VS model

6★ EX model

6★ EX VS model

Artwork of Chapter 20: Shifting Shadows

Trainer emote Nice!

Trainer emote Watch out!

Trainer emote Let's do this!

Trainer emote Thanks!

Medal 1★ Two Champions

Sygna Suit Cynthia

Sygna Suit Cynthia and Kommo-o on Pokémon Masters EX Dream Team Maker						Sygna Suit Cynthia's sync move mindscape (Pokémon League, Cynthia's room)
5★ model			5★ VS model			6★ EX model			6★ EX VS model
Trainer emote Nice!			Trainer emote Watch out!			Trainer emote Let's do this!			Trainer emote Thanks!

Trivia

• In her Sync Pair Story, Sygna Suit Cynthia reveals that she raised her Kommo-o from an Egg she received in Alola.

Origin

Cynthia's design is based on her appearance in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl and Pokémon Platinum. Garchomp's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Pearl. Kommo-o's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Ultra Sun.

In other languages

This Match Is Too Fun! Language Title Japanese 楽しい勝負ね！ Tanoshii Shōbu ne! Mandarin Chinese 愉快的對戰！ Yúkuài de Duìzhàn! French Amusons-nous ! German Was für ein Kampf! Italian Questa sì che è una bella lotta! Korean 즐거운승부야! Jeulgeo-un Seungbuya! Spanish ¡Sobran las palabras!

Earthquake of Ancient Lore Language Title Japanese 神話の真実に迫る じしん Shinwa no Shinjitsu ni Semaru Jishin Mandarin Chinese 探究神話真相之 地震 Tànjiù Shénhuà Zhēnxiàng zhī Dìzhèn French Le choc des mythes ! Séisme ! German Erdbeben der Legendenforscherin Italian Terremoto della verità mitologica Korean 신화의 진실에 다가가는 지진 Sinhwa-ui Jinsire Dagaganeun Jijin Spanish Terremoto Mitológico

Eyes on the Prize! Language Title Japanese 胸が高鳴るわ！ Mune ga Takanaru wa! Mandarin Chinese 我心激昂！ Wǒxīn Jī'áng! French Mon cœur bat la chamade ! German Mein Herz schlägt höher! Italian Il cuore mi balza in petto! Korean 가슴이두근거려! Gaseumi Dugeungeoryeo! Spanish Vuelco de corazón

Historymaker Clanging Scales Language Title Japanese 歴史に名をとどろかす スケイルノイズ Rekishi ni Na o Todorokasu Sukeiru Noizu Mandarin Chinese 名震歷史之 鱗片噪音 Míng Zhèn Lìshǐ zhī Línpiàn Zàoyīn French Écrivons l'Histoire ! Vibrécaille ! German Schuppenrasseln der Geschichte Italian Clamorsquame di echi passati Korean 역사에 이름을 떨칠 스케일노이즈 Yeoksa-e Ireumeul Tteolchil Seukeil Noijeu Spanish Fragor Escamas de Resonancia Histórica

References

Characters appearing in Pokémon Masters EX

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