Alder (Masters)

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Alder アデク Adeku
Alder's model
No.	108
English voice actor	Unknown
Japanese voice actor	Masaki Terasoma
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 sync pair scout, and was first available on November 6, 2020. The pair's potential can be upgraded to 6★ EX, which unlocks Alder's EX style.

In the games

This section is incomplete. Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it. 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.

			Type			Bug
			Move type			Bug
			Role			Strike (Special)
			Base Potential			★★★★★☆EX
Volcarona ♂		Weakness			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
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
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	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	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	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
Bug Strike	Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 15 when using Bug-type attacks.
Unova 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.
Cape Strike	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 3.
Veteran Trainer Strike	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 3.
Expedition Skills
Fiery ↑ 3 Soothing ↓ 1	Raises the following discovery level by 3: • Fiery Crystal Lowers the following discovery level by 1: • Soothing 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.

Accelgor

Appearances

Battle appearances

Alder & Volcarona can be battled against in:

• Champion Stadium: Unova Challenge, Hard Lv. 1 (Rock-type weakness)
• Battle Rally (Area 1-9)
• 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:

• Chandelure
  • Extreme battle event: Let Your Heart Shine! (December 2 to 19, 2022)
• Conkeldurr
  • 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
• Story events:
  • 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 Sygna Suit Wally

Sync pair stories

• A Day with Alder

Quotes

Main article: Alder/Quotes → Pokémon Masters EX

Gallery

6★ model (Normal colors)	VS model (Normal colors)	6★ model (EX colors)	VS model (EX colors)	Alder's sync move mindscape (Pokémon League, Alder's room)
Trainer emote Nice!	Trainer emote Watch out!	Trainer emote Let's do this!	Trainer emote Thanks!

Trivia

• Alder & Volcarona were the first fair-exclusive Bug-type sync pair.
• According to Marshal, Alder is the oldest Champion in Unovan history.

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 Japanese 天下無双なり！ Tenkamusō Nari! Mandarin Chinese 天下無雙！ Tiānxià-Wúshuāng! French Il n'y en a pas deux comme moi ! German Wahrlich einzigartig! Italian Siamo davvero imbattibili! Korean 천하무쌍이니라! Cheonhamussang-inira! Spanish ¡Por la fuerza!

Voyager's Bug Buzz Language Title 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 French Ce lien qui nous unit ! Bourdon ! German Käfergebrumm der Verbundenheit Italian Ronzio del Campione vagabondo Korean 유대를 전하는 벌레의야단법석 Yudaereul Jeonhaneun Beolle-ui Yadanbeopseok Spanish Zumbido del Entendimiento Mutuo

References

Characters appearing in Pokémon Masters EX

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