Steven in his Summer 2020 seasonal outfit forms a sync pair with AlolanSandslash. This sync pair was first made available through a Seasonal Scout on July 31, 2020 to coincide with the story event Summer Superstars. This pair can be raised to 6★ EX from July 20, 2021.
Steven in his Anniversary 2021 seasonal outfit forms a sync pair with ShinyRayquaza, which is capable of Mega Evolving. This sync pair was first made through a Master Fair Scout available on September 1, 2021 to coincide with the story event Hearts United. This pair can be raised to 6★ EX from the day it was released.
Steven in his sygna suit forms a sync pair with Deoxys, which is capable of changing into any of its Formes. This sync pair was first made available through a Poké Fair Scout on August 10, 2022 to coincide with the villain eventTeam Aqua's Stormy Seas. This pair can be raised to 6★ EX from the day it was released.
Steven also forms a sync pair with his Cradily. This pair can be obtained by reaching Friendship Level 100 with Steven in the Trainer Lodge beginning on March 31, 2023. This pair can be raised to 6★ EX since its release, though this pair lacks an EX style.
Steven in his Special Costume forms a sync pair with his ShinyStoutland. This pair can be obtained through a limited costume sync pair scout beginning on March 31, 2023 to coincide with the costume event Solve the Case! (Part 1). This pair can also be raised to 6★ EX since its release.
It boasts not only psychic powers but also fantastic strength. It grabs its prey with its four legs and holds them in place with its claws.
Stats
HP
Attack
Defense
Sp. Atk
Sp. Def
Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential
487
428
190
137
186
246
Lv. 140, Max Potential
587
468
230
177
226
286
Mega Metagross
Lv. 140, Base Potential
487
513
209
137
204
246
Lv. 140, Max Potential
587
561
253
177
248
286
Availability
Steven is exclusive to Poké Fair scouts. He was available in the following sync pair scout banners:
(Debut) Steven Spotlight Poké Fair Scout (February 14 to March 16, 2020)
Steven Spotlight Poké Fair Scout (June 23 to July 14, 2020)
Cynthia and Steven Poké Fair Scout (November 23 to December 14, 2020)
Super Spotlight Poké Fair Scout (May 25 to June 8, 2021)
New Year's Poké Fair Ticket Scout (January 1 to 23, 2022)
N, Steven, and Lance Charming Poké Fair Scout (March 14 to 22, 2022)
Triple Feature Poké Fair Scout B (February 27 to March 27, 2023)
Red Mix Scout (November 1, 2023 to May 1, 2024)
5★-Select Poké Fair Scout ×15 (A) (December 31, 2023 to January 31, 2024)
10-Pair Scout (Max 100 Pairs) (February 19 to March 25, 2024)
5★-Select Poké Fair Scout ×15 (A) (February 28 to March 26, 2024)
Steven can be obtained in the Monthly Poké Fair Scout starting from April 1, 2023, and was featured in:
Vol. 8 (April 1 to May 1, 2023)
Vol. 14 (October 1 to November 1, 2023)
Vol. 19 (March 1 to April 1, 2024)
Steven could be scouted in the Anime Collaboration 10-Pair + 5★-Select Ticket Scout available from July 7 to 31, 2022, which players could receive one ticket for by completing the Anime Collaboration Special Missions. Steven could also be scouted in the 5★ Champion Select Ticket Scout available from February 27 to April 3, 2023, which players could receive one ticket for as a log-in bonus.
Moves
Steven's Metagross uses Meteor Mash and Iron Head as its two damage-dealing moves. Upon Mega Evolving, Meteor Mash is replaced with Bullet Punch. Bullet Punch is a Quick Move that does not cost gauge but has a limited number of uses per battle.
Raises the user's Defense by 1 stat rank. Applies the Critical Hit Next effect to the user. If the user's Metagross has Mega Evolved, also applies the Enduring effect to the user.
Applies the Rock Damage Field effect to the opponents’ field of play. (Rock Damage Field: The sync pairs will take Rock-type damage whenever they take an action.)
Steven's looking a little festive in his cool summer attire! He and his Alolan Sandslash partner escape the heat by entering caves in search of rare stones.
Steven is back in a fancy suit! He's pursuing new strength and potential together with Rayquaza, a Pokémon that embodies the mysteries of Mega Evolution.
Raises the user's critical-hit rate by three stat ranks. Applies the Supereffective ↑ Next effect to the user. When used by Mega Rayquaza, also raises the user's Speed by two stat ranks.
Powers up the moves of all allied sync pairs by 10%. Reduces attack move damage taken by all allied sync pairs by 20%. The more allied sync pairs with the Hoenn theme you have on your team, the higher these percentages are. (Each additional sync pair powers up moves by 10% and reduces damage by 3%. The maximum power-up is 30%, and the maximum damage reduction is 26%.)
Downside Up
When the user's stats would be lowered, raises the user's stats by the same amount instead.
Good Form
The more the user's stats are raised, the more it powers up the user's moves.
Move Gauge Refresh 4
Has a chance (50%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.
Steven is wearing an outfit made especially for space exploration. As its design is based on data from Deoxys, it's a great match for his partner Pokémon.
Raising this sync pair to 6★ EX will unlock Song Key 03013, which allows "Decisive Battle! (Steven) (Pokémon Masters EX Version)" to be played in the Jukebox.
The DNA of a space virus underwent a sudden mutation upon exposure to a laser beam and resulted in Deoxys. The crystalline organ on this Pokémon’s chest appears to be its brain.
Stats
HP
Attack
Defense
Sp. Atk
Sp. Def
Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential
664
224
156
224
156
336
Lv. 140, Max Potential
824
264
236
264
236
376
Mega Deoxys
Lv. 140, Base Potential
—
—
—
—
—
—
Lv. 140, Max Potential
—
—
—
—
—
—
Availability
Sygna Suit Steven is exclusive to Poké Fair scouts. He was available in the following sync pair scout banners:
(Debut) Sygna Suit Steven Poké Fair Scout (August 10 to 28, 2022)
Red Mix Scout (November 1, 2023 to May 1, 2024)
5★-Select Poké Fair Scout ×15 (B) (December 31, 2023 to January 31, 2024)
10-Pair Scout (Max 100 Pairs) (February 19 to March 25, 2024)
Sygna Suit Steven Poké Fair Scout (February 25 to March 10, 2024)
5★-Select Poké Fair Scout ×15 (A) (February 28 to March 26, 2024)
Moves
Deoxys starts the battle in Normal Forme. After using a Trainer move, Deoxys's moves and passive skills change and, unless "Try This!" is used, it changes its forme. Its sync move, theme skills, and expedition skills do not change between formes.
Turns the field of play's terrain into Psychic Terrain. Raises the user's Defense, Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed by 2 stat ranks. Replaces the user's moves with different moves. Replaces some of the user's passive skills with different passive skills. (Before using a Trainer Move)
Raises the user's Sp. Atk by 6 stat ranks. Raises the user's critical-hit rate by 3 stat ranks. Change into Attack Forme until the end of battle. (Before using a Trainer Move)
Reduces the user's sync move countdown by 2. Raises the user's Speed by 6 stat ranks. Raises the user's evasiveness by 3 stat ranks. Change into Speed Forme until the end of battle. (Before using a Trainer Move)
Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 4 stat ranks. Applies the Damage Guard Next effect to the user. Change into Defense Forme until the end of battle. (Before using a Trainer Move)
The more the user's stats are raised, the greater the power of this attack. (6★ EX effect: Power of sync move increases 50%) (EX role effect: The sync buff is doubled the first time a sync move is used.)
The DNA of a space virus underwent a sudden mutation upon exposure to a laser beam and resulted in Deoxys. The crystalline organ on this Pokémon’s chest appears to be its brain.
When the user's stats would be lowered, raises the user's stats by the same amount instead.
Expanded Sync
When the user's sync move attacks an opponent, the target becomes all opposing sync pairs. The power of sync moves affected by this passive skill is not lowered even if there are multiple targets.
Power Combo 2
Has a chance (30%) of increasing the user's Physical Moves ↑ Next effect and Special Moves ↑ Next effect by 1 rank when its move is successful.
The DNA of a space virus underwent a sudden mutation upon exposure to a laser beam and resulted in Deoxys. The crystalline organ on this Pokémon’s chest appears to be its brain.
The DNA of a space virus underwent a sudden mutation upon exposure to a laser beam and resulted in Deoxys. The crystalline organ on this Pokémon’s chest appears to be its brain.
When the user's stats would be lowered, raises the user's stats by the same amount instead.
Afflicter's Fervor 2
Reduces the sync move countdown by 2 the first time the user's Pokémon uses a status move each battle.
Catalytic Infliction
Applies the Move Gauge Acceleration effect to the allied field of play the first time the user's Pokémon uses a status move each battle.
Sync grid
Steven and Deoxys's sync grid is an expanded grid, made available since the sync pair was first released. It was further expanded on February 25, 2024.
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
Attack +5
Attack +5
0
5
1
Attack +5
Attack +5
2
24
1
Defense +5
Defense +5
0
5
1
Defense +20
Defense +20
7
84
2
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. Def +5
Sp. Def +5
0
5
1
Sp. Def +20
Sp. Def +20
2
84
2
Speed +5
Speed +5
0
5
1
Speed +5
Speed +5
2
24
1
Psycho Boost: Power +2
Psycho Boost: Power ↑ +2
3
36
1
Psycho Boost: Power +2
Psycho Boost: Power ↑ +2
3
36
1
Psycho Boost: Power +2
Psycho Boost: Power ↑ +2
3
36
1
Psycho Boost: Power +2
Psycho Boost: Power ↑ +2
3
36
1
Psycho Boost: Power +2
Psycho Boost: Power ↑ +2
3
36
1
Psycho Boost: Accuracy +10
Psycho Boost: Accuracy ↑ +10
5
60
1
Psycho Boost: Move Gauge Refresh 3
Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.
7
84
1
Psycho Boost: BOGO 4
Has a chance (50%) of applying the Free Move Next effect to the user when its move is successful.
10
120
3
Zen Headbutt: Power +3
Zen Headbutt: Power ↑ +3
3
36
1
Zen Headbutt: Power +3
Zen Headbutt: Power ↑ +3
3
36
1
Zen Headbutt: Power +3
Zen Headbutt: Power ↑ +3
3
36
1
Zen Headbutt: Power +3
Zen Headbutt: Power ↑ +3
3
36
1
Zen Headbutt: Power +3
Zen Headbutt: Power ↑ +3
3
36
1
Zen Headbutt: Accuracy +10
Zen Headbutt: Accuracy ↑ +10
5
60
1
Zen Headbutt: Move Gauge Refresh 3
Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.
7
84
1
Recover: Move Gauge Refresh 3
Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.
7
84
1
Recover: MP Refresh 2
Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful.
7
84
3
Recover: Master Healer 1
Increases the amount of HP restored by the user's healing moves.
10
120
3
Cosmic Power: Move Gauge Refresh 3
Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.
7
84
1
Double Team: Move Gauge Refresh 9
Charges the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.
10
120
2
Double Team: Pep Rally 1
Raises the Speed of all allied sync pairs by 1 stat rank when the user's move is successful.
10
120
2
Iron Defense: Move Gauge Refresh 9
Charges the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.
10
120
3
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
Quick Cure
Removes the confused, flinching, and trapped conditions from the user the first time they are inflicted each battle.
7
84
2
Natural Remedy
Removes all status conditions from the user the first time it is inflicted by any status condition each battle.
7
84
2
Morale Boost+ 9
Raises the user's Sp. Atk by 2 stat ranks when its Trainer uses a move.
10
120
2
Critical Odds+ 9
Raises the user's critical-hit rate by 2 stat ranks when its Trainer uses a move.
10
120
3
Disarm 9
Lowers the target's Attack and Sp. Atk by one stat rank when the user's attack move is successful against a flinching, confused, or trapped opponent.
10
120
3
Furious Brain
The more the user's Sp. Atk is raised, the more it powers up the user's moves.
10
120
3
Soften Up 1
Critical hits land more easily when the user attacks with a sync move.
10
120
3
Piercing Gaze
Moves never miss.
10
120
4
Vigilance
Protects the user against critical hits.
10
120
4
Head Start 1
Reduces the user’s sync move countdown by 1 the first time it enters a battle each battle.
10
120
5
Mind Games 9
Lowers the target’s Sp. Def by one stat rank when the user’s attack move against it is successful.
10
120
5
Space Rocks Psycho Boost: Power +25
Space Rocks Psycho Boost: Power ↑ +25
5
60
1
Space Rocks Psycho Boost: Power +25
Space Rocks Psycho Boost: Power ↑ +25
5
60
2
Space Rocks Psycho Boost: Power +25
Space Rocks Psycho Boost: Power ↑ +25
5
60
2
Space Rocks Psycho Boost: Power +25
Space Rocks Psycho Boost: Power ↑ +25
5
60
3
Stoutland
Steven (Special Costume) ダイゴ (スペシャル)Daigo (Special)
Steven is wearing a special outfit. He’s ready to take on the Pasio mystery game together with his Shiny Stoutland, who is very good at finding things.
Activation Condition: When there is at least one Pokémon with a lowered Type Rebuff on the opponent’s field of play. Deactivation Condition: When there are no longer any Pokémon with a lowered Type Rebuff on the opponent’s field of play. Never misses. Lowers the target’s Attack, Defense, and Speed by 2 stat ranks. Applies the No Evasion effect to the target. Applies the Restrain effect to the target.
Lowers the target’s Type Rebuff of its weakness type by 1 rank the first time the user’s attack move is successful each battle.
Team Immunizing Command 9
Applies the Condition Nullification effect to all allied sync pairs when the user’s Trainer uses a move. This effect can activate only once per battle.
Team Easy Target Speed Up 9
Raises the Speed of all allied sync pairs by 1 stat rank when the user’s attack move is successful against an opponent with the No Evasion effect applied.
Raises the following discovery level 3: • Soothing Crystal Lowers the following discovery level by 1: • Fiery Crystal
Sync grid
Steven and Stoutland'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
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
2
24
1
Defense +5
Defense +5
0
5
1
Defense +5
Defense +5
2
24
1
Defense +5
Defense +5
2
24
1
Defense +5
Defense +5
2
24
1
Defense +5
Defense +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 +20
Speed +20
7
84
2
Tackle: Power +4
Tackle: Power ↑ +4
3
36
1
Tackle: Power +4
Tackle: Power ↑ +4
3
36
1
Tackle: Power +4
Tackle: Power ↑ +4
3
36
1
Tackle: Power +4
Tackle: Power ↑ +4
3
36
1
Tackle: Power +4
Tackle: Power ↑ +4
3
36
2
Tackle: Move Gauge Refresh 3
Has a chance (40%) of charging the user’s move gauge by one when a move is successful.
7
84
2
Tackle: Flabbergast 4
Has a chance (50%) of leaving the target confused when a move targeting that opponent is successful.
8
96
2
Super Effective ↑: MP Refresh 2
Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user’s move when that move is successful.
7
84
2
Mystery Solved!: MP Refresh 2
Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user’s move when that move is successful.
7
84
2
Mystery Solved!: Mighty Friend 9
When the user’s move targeting an allied sync pair (excluding field effects) is successful, increases the Physical Moves ↑ Next effect of the allied sync pair affected by the move by one rank.
10
120
3
Sand Shelter
Protects the user from damage from a sandstorm.
5
60
1
Natural Remedy
Removes all status conditions from the user the first time it is inflicted by any status condition each battle.
7
84
2
Full-Bracing Command 2
Has a chance (30%) of raising the user’s Defense and Sp. Def by 1 stat rank when its Trainer uses a move.
7
84
2
Easy Target Charge 9
Charges the user’s move gauge by 1 when its attack move is successful against an opponent with the No Evasion effect applied.
7
84
2
Safety Tether
Applies the Enduring effect to the user the first time its sync move is used each battle.
8
96
2
Sands of Time 2
Quickly charges the move gauge during a sandstorm.
9
108
2
Team Debut Dash 1
Raises the Speed of all allied sync pairs by 1 stat rank the first time the user enters a battle each battle.
10
120
2
Restraining Sync-Up 9
Lowers the target’s accuracy by 1 stat rank when the user’s attack move is successful against a restrained opponent.
9
108
3
Trainer Sync Redemption 1
Restores 1 MP for the user’s Trainer the first time its sync move is used each battle.
9
108
3
Restrained Scope 9
Lowers the target’s accuracy by 1 stat rank when the user’s attack move is successful against a restrained opponent.
10
120
3
Easy Target Staggering Hit 4
Has a chance (50%) of making the target flinch when the user’s attack move is successful against an opponent with the No Evasion effect applied.
10
120
3
Quick Tempo
Applies the Move Gauge Acceleration effect to the allied field of play the first time the user enters a battle each battle.
10
120
3
Sync Free-for-All
Applies the Free Move Next effect to all allied sync pairs the first time the user’s sync move is used each battle.
10
120
3
Adrenaline 2
Reduces the sync move countdown by 2 the first time the user’s sync move is used each battle.
Steven's Rayquaza is the only Pokémon to acquire a boost in only a single stat upon Mega Evolution (which is its Speed stat).
All versions of Steven use special voice-over lines upon entering a team that contains certain Trainers (regardless of their partner Pokémon). Those Trainers include Brendan, May, Roxanne, Brawly, Wallace, Sidney, Lisia, Zinnia, and Roark.
Steven also uses special voice-over lines upon winning a battle with Brendan, May, Roxanne, Wallace, or Lisia in the same team.
Sygna Suit Steven & Deoxys are the first sygna suit sync pair with the Champion theme skill, despite Steven not being the first Pokémon Champion to receive a sygna suit.
Excluding Scottie and Bettie, Steven is the first Trainer to form six different sync pairs.
Steven is the first Trainer with five different outfits, as well as the first Trainer with five EX styles.
Steven (Special Costume) & Stoutland were the first costume sync pair with a buddy move.
Sygna Suit Steven & Deoxys are the first sync pair to receive an EX role after their initial release to not be exclusive to Master Fair sync pair scouts.
Steven uses a Cradily on his team in most battles against the player in the core series games. Cradily's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Ultra Sun.
Steven is not seen owning an Alolan Sandslash outside this game. Alolan Sandslash's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Ultra Sun.
Steven's Shiny Rayquaza may be a reference to a variety of Shiny event Rayquaza that were distributed in various regions during Generation VI's lifetime. Rayquaza's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Omega Ruby.
While Steven does not own a Deoxys outside this game, they both play a major role in the Delta Episode of Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. Deoxys's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Ruby.
Steven's Special Costume seems to be inspired by Sherlock Holmes, the titular character from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. Steven is not seen owning a Stoutland outside this game, but it could be a reference to Sherlock Holmes's dog, Toby, which first appeared in The Sign of the Four. Stoutland's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Ultra Moon.