Viola (Masters)

Viola ビオラ Viola
Viola's model
No.	60
English voice actor	Brianna Knickerbocker
Japanese voice actor	Aya Endō
Description	A well-traveled camerawoman who is also a Bug-type Gym Leader, she often goes out with her older sister, Alexa.

Viola (Japanese: ビオラ Viola) 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 Surskit and its evolved form, Masquerain. The sync pair is obtained during the events of Chapter 14 of the Main Story. This pair could be raised to 6★ EX beginning on February 25, 2023.

Viola in her Holiday 2023 attire forms a sync pair with Icy Snow Pattern Vivillon. This pair can be obtained through a limited seasonal sync pair scout beginning on December 12, 2023. This pair can be raised to 6★ EX since it was first released.

Surskit → Masquerain

Surskit can evolve into Masquerain once it has reached level 30 through its sync pair story Surskit's Evolution.

			Type			Bug
			Move type			Bug
			Role			Tech
			Base Potential			★★★★☆☆EX
Surskit ♀		Weakness			Rock
If it's in a pinch, it will secrete a sweet liquid from the tip of its head. Syrup made from gathering that liquid is tasty on bread.
Stats		HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Atk	Sp. Def	Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential		566	135	208	245	207	274
Lv. 140, Max Potential		646	175	248	285	247	314
Mega Surskit
Lv. 140, Base Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—
Lv. 140, Max Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—

			Type			Bug
			Move type			Bug
			Role			Tech
			Base Potential			★★★★☆☆EX
Masquerain ♀		Weakness			Rock
Masquerain intimidates enemies with the eyelike patterns of its eyespots. If that doesn't work, it deftly makes its escape on its set of four wings.
Stats		HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Atk	Sp. Def	Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential		581	138	212	250	232	292
Lv. 140, Max Potential		661	178	252	290	272	332
Mega Masquerain
Lv. 140, Base Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—
Lv. 140, Max Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—

Moves

Viola's Surskit uses Bug Sync Beam as its sync move. Upon evolution, Masquerain learns the upgraded Silver Wind Victory Shot.

Name	Type	Category	Move gauge	Base Power	Max Power	Accuracy	Target	Description
Infestation	Bug	Special	2	20	24	100%	An opponent	Leaves the target trapped.
X Speed	None	Status	0 (2 uses)	—	—	—	Self	Raises the user's Speed by two stat ranks.
Struggle Bug	Bug	Special	2	30	36	100%	All opponents	Lowers the target's Sp. Atk by one stat rank.
Just Fantastic!	None	Status	0 (2 uses)	—	—	—	Self	Raises the user's Sp. Def by two stat ranks. Applies the Gradual Healing effect to the user.
Sync moves
Bug Sync Beam	Bug	Special	—	200	240	—	An opponent	(6★ EX effect: Power of sync move increases 50%)
Silver Wind Victory Shot	Bug	Special	—	200	250	—	An opponent	This attack's power increases when the target is trapped. (6★ EX effect: Power of sync move increases 50%)

Skills

Name	Description
Passive Skills
Terrify 1	Lowers the Attack of all opposing sync pairs by one stat rank when the user enters a battle.
Theme Skills
Bug Tech	Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 12 when using Bug-type attacks. Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 12.
Kalos 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.
Gym Leader 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.
Artistic 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.
Expedition Skills
Soothing ↑ 1 Wistful ↑ 1	Raises the following discovery levels by 1: • Soothing Crystal • Wistful Crystal

Sync grid

Viola and Surskit's sync grid is an expanded grid, made available on April 6, 2020.

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 +20	HP +20	5	60	1
HP +20	HP +20	5	60	2
HP +20	HP +20	5	60	3
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	1
Sp. Atk +5	Sp. Atk +5	0	5	1
Sp. Atk +5	Sp. Atk +5	0	5	1
Sp. Atk +10	Sp. Atk +10	4	48	2
Sp. Atk +10	Sp. Atk +10	4	48	2
Sp. Atk +10	Sp. Atk +10	4	48	3
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	3
Speed +5	Speed +5	0	5	1
Speed +10	Speed +10	3	36	2
Speed +10	Speed +10	3	36	3
Infestation: Power +6	Infestation: Power ↑ +6	2	24	1
Infestation: Power +6	Infestation: Power ↑ +6	2	24	1
Infestation: Power +6	Infestation: Power ↑ +6	2	24	1
Infestation: Power +6	Infestation: Power ↑ +6	3	36	1
Infestation: Power +6	Infestation: Power ↑ +6	3	36	2
Infestation: Power +6	Infestation: Power ↑ +6	3	36	2
Infestation: Move Gauge Refresh 3	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.	6	72	1
Struggle Bug: Power +5	Struggle Bug: Power ↑ +5	3	36	1
Struggle Bug: Power +5	Struggle Bug: Power ↑ +5	3	36	1
Struggle Bug: Power +5	Struggle Bug: Power ↑ +5	3	36	1
Struggle Bug: Power +5	Struggle Bug: Power ↑ +5	3	36	1
Struggle Bug: Power +5	Struggle Bug: Power ↑ +5	3	36	2
Struggle Bug: Power +5	Struggle Bug: Power ↑ +5	3	36	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	1
X Speed: MP Refresh 3	Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful.	7	84	1
X Speed: Ramp Up 1	Raises the user's Sp. Atk by one stat rank when its move is successful.	10	120	3
Just Fantastic!: MP Refresh 2	Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful.	6	72	1
Just Fantastic!: MP Refresh 2	Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful.	6	72	1
Shower Power 5	Powers up the user's sync move when the weather is rainy.	7	84	1
Refreshing Rain 1	Restores the user's HP whenever its Pokémon takes an action while the weather is rainy.	8	96	2
Stationary Target 5	Powers up the user's moves when the target is trapped.	8	96	2
Stationary Target 5	Powers up the user's moves when the target is trapped.	8	96	2
Pokey Trap 2	Increases the amount of damage an opponent takes from being trapped.	10	120	2
Raging Rain 5	Powers up the user's moves when the weather is rainy.	7	84	3
Trip Wire 1	Lowers the Speed of all opposing sync pairs by one stat rank when the user enters a battle.	8	96	3
First Aid 4	Restores the user's HP by approximately 40% of its maximum HP the first time it is in a pinch each battle.	10	120	3
Silver Wind Victory Shot: Power +25	Silver Wind Victory Shot: Power ↑ +25	5	60	3
Silver Wind Victory Shot: Power +25	Silver Wind Victory Shot: Power ↑ +25	5	60	3

Vivillon (Icy Snow Pattern)

Viola (Holiday 2023) ビオラ (２３シーズン) Viola (2023 Season)
Viola's model (Holiday 2023)
No.	60
English voice actor	Brianna Knickerbocker
Japanese voice actor	Aya Endō
Description	Viola is joining a photo contest. She put effort into her look, so she's ready to have her picture taken. Her Vivillon is both her partner Pokémon and assistant.

			Type			Bug
			Move type			Bug
			Role			Field
			EX Role			Tech
			Base Potential			★★★★★☆EX
Vivillon ♀		Weakness			Rock
Vivillon with many different patterns are found all over the world. These patterns are affected by the climate of their habitat.
Stats		HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Atk	Sp. Def	Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential		677	244	167	395	167	332
Lv. 140, Max Potential		837	304	227	455	227	372
Mega Vivillon
Lv. 140, Base Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—
Lv. 140, Max Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—

Moves

Name	Type	Category	Move gauge	Base Power	Max Power	Accuracy	Target	Description
Struggle Bug	Bug	Special	2	30	36	100%	All opponents	Lowers the target's Sp. Atk by one stat rank.
Bug Wish	None	Status	2 (2 uses)	—	—	—	Entire field	Changes a zone to a Bug Zone. (A Bug Zone powers up Bug-type attacks.)
Frozen Butterfly Stun Spore	Grass	Status	0 (1 use)	—	—	—	All opponents	Activation Condition: When the field of play’s zone turns into a Bug Zone. Deactivation Condition: When the field of play’s zone is no longer a Bug Zone. Never misses. Leaves the target paralyzed. Leaves the target confused. Lowers the target’s Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, Speed, accuracy, and evasiveness by 1 stat rank.
Getting in Focus!	None	Status	0 (2 uses)	—	—	—	An ally	Raises an ally’s Sp. Atk and critical-hit rate by 2 stat ranks.
Sync moves
Mystical Icy Snow Dance Bug Beam	Bug	Special	—	250	300	—	An opponent	(6★ EX effect: Implements the following field effect just before the user’s sync move is used the first time each battle. Extends the field effect duration only that time. • Bug Zone) (EX role effect: Power of sync move increases by 50%.)

Skills

Name	Description
Passive Skills
Hit Status Cond Opp: Stat ↓2 9	Lowers one of the target’s following stats by 2 stat ranks at random when the user’s attack move is successful against targets that are affected by a status condition: Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, Speed, accuracy, or evasiveness.
Bug Zone: Team Attack Move DR 2	Reduces attack move damage taken by allies when the zone is a Bug Zone.
Paralyzed Opp Fail ↑ 5	Raises the chance that an opponent’s move will fail due to paralysis.
Theme Skills
Bug Field	Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 12. Raises the Speed of all allied sync pairs by 12.
Kalos Field	Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 1. Raises the Speed of all allied sync pairs by 1.
Gym Leader Field	Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 1. Raises the Speed of all allied sync pairs by 1.
Seasonal Outfit Field	Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 2. Raises the Speed of all allied sync pairs by 2.
Artistic Field	Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 2. Raises the Speed of all allied sync pairs by 2.
Expedition Skills
Soothing ↑ 1 Wistful ↑ 1	Raises the following discovery levels by 1: • Soothing Crystal • Wistful Crystal

Sync grid

Viola and Vivillon's sync grid is an expanded grid, made available since the 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
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. 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
Speed +5	Speed +5	0	5	1
Speed +5	Speed +5	2	24	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	3	36	2
Struggle Bug: Power +3	Struggle Bug: Power ↑ +3	3	36	2
Struggle Bug: 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
Bug Wish: MP Refresh 2	Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user’s move when that move is successful.	7	84	3
Getting in Focus!: MP Refresh 2	Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user’s move when that move is successful.	7	84	2
Haste	Speed cannot be lowered.	5	60	1
Insect Power 1	Powers up the user’s moves when the zone is a Bug Zone.	5	60	2
S-Move on Opp: Paralyze	Leaves the target paralyzed when the user’s sync move targeting that opponent is successful.	5	60	2
Fail Forward 1	Charges the user’s move gauge by 1 when an opponent’s attack move targeting the user misses.	7	84	2
Paralysis Synergy 5	Powers up the user’s moves when the target is paralyzed.	7	84	2
Healthy Healing	Applies the Gradual Healing effect to the user when its HP is full when it enters a battle.	7	84	2
Stop Hitting Yourself 5	Raises the chance that an opponent will attack themselves due to being confused.	7	84	2
Insect Healing 1	Restores the user’s HP whenever its Pokémon takes an action when the zone is a Bug Zone.	8	96	2
Insect Acceleration 2	Quickly charges the move gauge when the zone is a Bug Zone.	9	108	2
Opp Paralyzed: Team Moves ↑ 2	Powers up the moves of all allied sync pairs when attacking a target that is paralyzed.	10	120	3
Head Start 1	Reduces the user’s sync move countdown by 1 the first time it enters a battle each battle.	10	120	3
Static Shock 5	Powers up the user’s sync move when the target is paralyzed.	10	120	3
Power Play	The more the target’s stats are lowered, the more it powers up the user’s sync move.	10	120	3
Grand Entry 2	Raises the user’s Sp. Atk by 2 stat ranks when it enters a battle.	10	120	3
Soften Up 1	Critical hits land more easily when the user attacks with a sync move.	10	120	3
Shocking Slowdown 9	Lowers the target’s Speed by 1 stat rank when the user’s attack move is successful against a paralyzed opponent.	10	120	3
Mystical Icy Snow Dance Bug Beam: Power +25	Mystical Icy Snow Dance Bug Beam: Power ↑ +25	5	60	3
Mystical Icy Snow Dance Bug Beam: Power +25	Mystical Icy Snow Dance Bug Beam: Power ↑ +25	5	60	3

Availability

Viola is teamed up with by completing Chapter 14 of the PML Arc.

Viola (Holiday 2023) was exclusive to the following seasonal scout banners:

• (Debut) Viola Seasonal Scout (December 12 to 30, 2023)

Battle appearances

Viola and Surskit can be battled against in:

• PML Arc: Chapter 14: Bug Experts
• Main Story (Co-op): Chapter 14: Bug Experts

Viola and Masquerain can be battled against in:

• Training event: Rock-type Training Event (as a side foe; September 10 to 24, 2019; January 1 to 15, 2020)
• Training event: Flying-type Training Event (as a side foe; May 21 to 28, 2020)
• Gear event: Rock-type Gear Event (as a side foe; July 8 to 15, 2021)
• Sync Pair-Up event: Bugsy & Scyther (as a side foe; July 22 to August 5, 2021)
• Gear event: Flying-type Gear Event (as a side foe; September 22 to October 6, 2023)

Story appearances

Viola appears in her normal outfit in the following story areas:

• PML Arc:
  • Chapter 14: Bug Experts
  • Chapter 26: The Future Is Now!
  • Chapter 30: The Road to Victory
• Story events:
  • Shining Star
  • Family Ties
  • New Year and New Friends
  • Focus on the Shining Shot!
• Sync pair story: A Day with Calem (Champion)

Viola appears in her holiday outfit in the following story areas:

• Story event: Focus on the Shining Shot!

Sync pair stories

• A Day with Viola

Evolution

Name	Trainer	Pokémon	Price	First-Time Rewards
Surskit's Evolution	Bugsy	Beedrill Weakness:	Evolution Shard ×5	Surskit evolves into Masquerain Gems ×30

Quotes

Main article: Viola/Quotes → Pokémon Masters EX

Gallery

Viola

Viola and Surskit on Pokémon Masters EX Dream Team Maker		Viola's sync move mindscape (Viola's cameras)	Artwork of Chapter 14: Bug Experts
VS model (Normal colors)	6★ model (Normal colors)	6★ model (EX colors)	VS model (EX colors)
Trainer emote Nice!	Trainer emote Watch out!	Trainer emote Let's do this!	Trainer emote Thanks!

Viola (Holiday 2023)

VS model (Normal colors)	6★ model (Normal colors)	6★ model (EX colors)	VS model (EX colors)	Viola's sync move mindscape (Holiday 2023)
Trainer emote Nice!	Trainer emote Watch out!	Trainer emote Let's do this!	Trainer emote Thanks!
Medal 1★ Focus on the Shining Shot!	Medal 2★ Focus on the Shining Shot!	Medal 3★ Focus on the Shining Shot!	Medal Snap the Perfect Shot!

Trivia

• Viola's English voice actor gives her a French accent, which may be because her home region of Kalos is based on France.
  • However, she is the only Trainer from Kalos to have a French accent in Pokémon Masters EX.
• All versions of Viola use special voice-over lines upon entering a team that contains certain Trainers (regardless of their partner Pokémon). Those Trainers include Valerie.

Origin

Viola's design is based on her appearance in Pokémon X and Y. Surskit is one of the Pokémon Viola uses during the Gym battle against her in the core series games, while Masquerain is used during the rematches against her. Surskit and Masquerain's Dex entries come from Pokémon Ultra Sun.

Vivillon is Viola's signature Pokémon in the core series games, although she doesn't own an Icy Snow Pattern Vivillon outside this game. Vivillon's Dex entry comes from Pokémon X.

In other languages

Just Fantastic! Language Title Japanese いいんじゃない！ Iinjanai! Mandarin Chinese 很好呀！ Hěn hǎo ya! French Super cool ! German Wir haben den Sieg im Fokus! Italian Dite "cheese"! Korean 정말멋져! Jeongmal Meotjyeo! Spanish ¡Balance de daños!

Silver Wind Victory Shot Language Title Japanese レンズ越しに狙う ぎんいろのかぜ Renzu-goshi ni Nerau Gin Iro no Kaze Mandarin Chinese 用鏡頭捕捉之 銀色旋風 Yòng Jìngtóu Bǔzhuō zhī Yínsè Xuànfēng French Déclencheur en mode rafale ! Vent Argenté ! German Silberhauch der Fotografin Italian Ventargenteo superzoom Korean 렌즈 너머로 노리는 은빛바람 Renjeu Neomeoro Norineun Eunbit Baram Spanish Ráfaga de Viento Plata

References

Characters appearing in Pokémon Masters EX

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