Pokémon Masters EX
- This article is about the game. For the type of Trainer, see Pokémon Master.
Pokémon Masters ポケモンマスターズ | |
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Logo of Pokémon Masters | |
Pokémon Masters EX ポケモンマスターズ EX | |
Logo of Pokémon Masters EX | |
Basic info
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Platform: | iOS, Android |
Category: | RPG |
Players: | N/A |
Connectivity: | N/A |
Developer: | DeNA |
Publisher: | DeNA |
Part of: | Generation VII - VIII spin-off |
Ratings
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CERO: | N/A |
ESRB: | E10+ |
ACB: | G |
OFLC: | N/A |
PEGI: | 3 |
GRAC: | N/A |
GSRR: | 6+ |
Release dates
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Japan: | August 29, 2019 (Masters) August 25, 2020 (Masters EX) |
North America: | August 28, 2019[note 1] (Masters) August 24, 2020 (Masters EX) |
Australia: | August 29, 2019 (Masters) August 25, 2020 (Masters EX) |
Europe: | August 29, 2019 (Masters) August 25, 2020 (Masters EX) |
South Korea: | August 29, 2019 (Masters) August 25, 2020 (Masters EX) |
Hong Kong: | August 29, 2019 (Masters) August 25, 2020 (Masters EX) |
Taiwan: | August 29, 2019 (Masters) August 25, 2020 (Masters EX) |
Websites
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Japanese: | Official site |
English: | Official site Pokemon.com |
Pokémon Masters EX (Japanese: ポケモンマスターズ EX), previously known as Pokémon Masters, is a free-to-start spin-off Pokémon game for iOS and Android. It allows players to battle various Pokémon Trainers from the core series games. It was released worldwide on August 29, 2019.[note 1] This game is set on the artificial island of Pasio.
It was officially revealed at the Pokémon 2019 Press Conference on May 29, 2019. More details were revealed on June 27, 2019. A preview version of the game was released in Singapore on July 25, 2019 and in Canada on August 6, 2019.
Blurb
Start a new adventure in the Pokémon world! Explore the all-new island of Pasio!
There's a tournament of 3-on-3 battles being held on Pasio called the Pokémon Masters League. Aim to become its champion as you battle with famous Trainers and make a dream team of friends on the way!
Form a team with three Trainers and their Pokémon to target your opponents' weaknesses and deal big damage!
Enjoy co-op play with friends all around the world! In co-op play, three players team up for fun, exciting battles! Work together to emerge victorious!
Gameplay
Sync pairs
- Main article: Sync pair
A sync pair is a pair consisting of one Pokémon Trainer and one Pokémon. Each sync pair is able to know up to four moves which can be used in battle. Sync pairs also have passive skills that grant passive effects in battle, similar to Abilities. There are three types of sync pairs:
- Strike sync pairs, which focus on attacking
- Support sync pairs, which focus on defending, healing HP, and increasing stats of the whole team
- Tech sync pairs, which focus on different tactics, such as inflicting status conditions
The level of a sync pair can be increased gaining experience through battles or by using Level-Up Manuals. Various sync pair stats, moves and skills can be further strengthened using the sync grid feature.
Sync pairs can be recruited by playing the main story, special events, or through Sync Pair Scout at the shop.
Battle mechanics
Battles in Pokémon Masters EX are primarily three-on-three battles. Unlike the main games, they take place in real-time instead of being turn-based. As a result, the outcome can be largely affected by how fast a Trainer can issue their commands to their team.
Before a battle, a team of three sync pairs can be created or chosen through preset teams. A score is given for each team's strength, which can be compared to the battle's score; the higher a sync pair's level is, the higher the score will be. Each battle will indicate a recommended type that is super effective against the sync pairs in the upcoming battle, and choosing a Trainer with a type advantage will further increase the team strength score.
During battle, the player is able to select moves for a Pokémon to use. Each move used by a Pokémon typically uses up a certain amount of energy from the move gauge. Generally, the more damaging a move is, the more energy is used up from the move gauge. The gauge initially maxes out at 4 units, but this can be increased to 6 by purchasing additional move gauge slots at the shop. The speed at which the gauge fills up depends on sum of the Speed stat of the sync pairs in the player's team. The player is also able to choose the opponent to be targeted. The player's sync pair will, by default, always target the opponent's center sync pair; however, the target can be changed by tapping on the sync pair the player wants to target.
The player is also able to select items and trainer moves. Each item and trainer moves have a limited number of uses per battle (or use MP), which is almost always two with strong moves instead having one. These moves improve the player's stats, their whole team's stats, or restores HP. Also, each trainer move is unique to each sync pair. Some item and trainer moves target any ally, and that ally must be chosen by tapping on the allied sync pair the player wants to target, but the player can cancel this choice to perform another action instead.
The opponent will always first target the sync pair with the highest bulk, and will continue to do so until the player distracts them or the sync pair's Pokémon faints. Additionally, the target order can be changed by the player from the Tactics menu.
Sync moves are powerful moves that a sync pair can unleash once the sync move countdown reaches 0. The player's countdown begins at 9, while the opponent's countdown starts at 6. When a move is used, the countdown goes down by one. Once a sync move is used, the countdown resets to the original maximum value.
The battle is won when all sync pairs on a team have been eliminated. If the player wins, the sync pairs will gain experience and obtain items as rewards.
Besides the real time mechanics and the typing that works without predetermined immunities and resistances and a single type weakness per pair rather than the usual type effectiveness, the battle system borrows the core mechanics from Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, with various differences:
- Flinch is now a status change that makes the Pokémon in the pair unable to perform any move for a few seconds instead of just one move. While flinching, the move gauge also fills more slowly. To get out of the status change, the pair can use a sync move, switch out, or wait a few seconds.
- The random factor in the damage formula goes from 0.9 to 1, still using integer percentage steps of 0.01.
- Stage multipliers for statistics no longer work with a base fraction of 2/2, resulting in a +6 multiplier which is around 1.8.
- The critical-hit rate is now a stat that caps at 3. The critical-hit rates for attack moves at the -1, 0, +1, +2, and +3 stages are 0%, 12.5%, 50%, 80%, and 100%, respectively; the sync moves always have a base critical hit rate inferior by 1 stage to the current one, being the only ones able to reach stage -1.
- Some Pokémon moves cost move-gauge energy to use, some use MP, and a few cost both move-gauge energy and MP.
- Using a sync move increases the stage of the sync buff, whose only observed influence so far is increasing the damage dealt for allied or opposing teams each by applying a multiplier that starts at 1 and increases by 0.5 per stage. Using each 6★EX support sync pair's sync move for the first time per battle instead increases the sync buff stage by 2 for the allied team.
- Moves that affect both allies and all foes in the main series games (such as Earthquake) instead only affect all the foes. However, field moves such as weather-based moves will still affect the entire field.
- Priority does not exist, and all moves with positive priority in the main games (such as King's Shield) instead use MP.
- Two-turn attack moves with invincibility periods (such as Fly) only use MP and bring their users into states in which they are still unable to perform any other action but are now immune to their all opponents' Pokémon moves, even moves like Gust and Twister, for set periods of time. Allies' trainer, item, Pokémon, and sync moves can still affect users in this state. Opponents' sync moves cancel these states before the users get chances to attack. After set periods to time end, the users leave these states and attack. Each use of these moves only decrease their users' teams' sync move countdown by one, like every other Pokémon move, and only when the users enter the invincibility state.
- Without harsh sunlight, Solar Beam instead brings its user into an attacking posture in which the user cannot perform any action except select Solar Beam again to attack. Each use of this moves only decrease their users' teams' sync move countdown by one, like every other Pokémon move, and only when the user enters this posture.
- Attack moves with negative priority in the main series games (such as Beak Blast) and status moves with positive priority the main series games (such as Wide Guard) instead bring its users into defense postures in which the users cannot perform any action except select the moves again to leave those postures. The users will also leave this posture a(n) (certain) attack move hits them, and then the moves' other effects activate, including attacking if applicable.
- Same-type attack bonus is not applied.
- Rain and harsh sunlight do not decrease the damage of Fire-type and Water-type attack/sync moves, respectively.
- Hailstorms and sandstorms damage all whom lack skills like Snow Shelter and Sand Shelter regardless of typing, respectively.
- Electric Terrain does not awaken whomever became asleep prior to its activation. However, it still prevents all from becoming asleep while it is active.
- Grass Terrain only heals whomever uses Grass-type attack moves, and it does not decrease the damage of Earthquake.
Each sync pair can also know up to three passive skills. Similar to Abilities, these provide passive effects in battle, such as preventing stats from being lowered. They may also similarly learn a lucky skill, which requires Lucky Scrolls to unlock.
Co-op battle mechanics
In co-op battles, three Trainers team up to battle the opponent. Each Trainer brings a team of three Pokémon but only has one Pokémon out on the field at one time, with each Trainer's Pokémon having their own move gauge. Each Trainer is able to switch between their Pokémon, although switching takes one turn. Once the player completes the "Switch-In Moves!" tutorial in the training area, the player will be able to choose a move during the same turn as switching. Switching has the same effect it has in the core series, in that all the alterations to statistics are reset and passive skills that are triggered at the beginning of the battle, such as Endure and Terrify, are triggered when the Pokémon is switched in.
Unity attacks are moves unique to co-op battles. These are powerful attacks that are unleashed by all three allied sync pairs combined and target all opponents. To use a unity attack, the team must fill the unity gauge. The unity gauge is filled by using moves in specific ways. When the Pokémon of two different players attack before an opponent's offensive move, a chain is created that will last until the opponent attacks the team. Any Pokémon moves (not Trainer moves) used during a chain will fill the unity gauge by an amount of units equal to the number of move gauge slots required to use the move, with quick moves, that do not require any move gauge slot, filling the gauge by one unit. Critical hits will fill the unity gauge by an extra +1. If the Pokémon of all the three players manage to attack before the opponent attacks, the team will obtain a unity bonus for a short period of time. When the unity bonus is in effect, the attacks of the opponents won’t stop the chain and moves will do more damage to opponents. The duration of the bonus can be increased by using super effective moves. Once the unity gauge is charged, the team will unleash a unity attack. The move's type is a combination of all allied sync pair's types. Each player can choose one of their sync pairs to partake in the unity attack and to be used on the field afterwards, allowing the player to choose a type that would be advantageous against the opponent. Choosing a different Pokémon from the currently active one is considered a switch, resetting the alterations to statistics. Furthermore, during the attack animation, it is possible to choose an action (either a move, a switch, or a switch-in move) that will be performed immediately after the attack, before the opponent's move.
From version 1.8.0, the player is able to play co-op battles solo using a team of 9 sync pairs. The battle uses the same rules as a regular co-op battle. Only the sync pair in the centre can be controlled and will gain experience after the battle. Despite the earlier introduction of solo mode, EX Challenges could only be played in solo mode after they were moved to the EX Plaza with update 1.12.0.
Prior to update 1.12.0, players were required to complete "Co-op Pokémon Battles!" and "Co-op Unity Attacks!" tutorials in the training area to unlock co-op mode. These tutorials become available after the player cleared Interlude 1: Brock's Grit.
Items
- Main article: List of items in Pokémon Masters EX
There are many items in Pokémon Masters EX with varied uses. They are often obtained as battle rewards or through item exchange at the shop.
Coins
Coins are the main currency in Pokémon Masters EX. These can be obtained as rewards from battles, by exchanging gears, and are also obtained when event items expire. Coins are used to exchange for items at the shop and to upgrade gear.
Gems
- Main article: Gem (Masters)
Gems are the premium currency. They can be obtained as first-time battle rewards. They are often also made available through special log-in bonuses and event missions or mission bingos. Gems are used for sync pair scouting.
Missions
- Main article: Mission (Masters)
Missions are specific goals for the player to achieve in the game. The player is rewarded with special items such as gems when the mission is completed. There are three types of missions: Daily, General and Event missions.
Mission bingo was introduced in version 1.5.0. These are special missions in a 3×3 bingo format, with each mission representing one tile of the bingo. When the mission is fulfilled, the player will obtain the reward for that mission tile. In addition, if a horizontal, vertical or diagonal row of missions is completed, the player will receive extra rewards. Once all tiles are filled, then there will be a "Blackout!" and the player will be given a special bingo reward.
Poryphone
The Poryphone is a multi-purpose information device that allows the player to communicate with other sync pairs in the team. It is given to the player by Trista once the player registers for the Pokémon Masters League. It has a sync stone embedded in it, allowing the player to use sync moves.
The Poryphone contains many useful functions for the player:
- Player details - including the player's number of badges, and the amount of coins and gems. The player's appearance and favourite sync pair can be edited here
- Medals
- Missions - players can earn rewards by completing Daily, General and Event missions
- Settings - allows players to change certain settings such as the player's nickname and certain battle settings
- Dex - list of all sync pairs
- Friends - players can befriend up to 100 friends. Players can request and accept pending friend requests through this tab
- Bag - details the number of items the player has
- Google Play - allows connection with Google Play
- Account - allows connection with a Nintendo account
- Other
- Invitations - players can join co-op battles initiated by friends
The Poryphone is also used to recruit other sync pairs through sync pair scout.
Pokémon Center
The Pokémon Center acts as a central point for the player. There are three receptionists at the Center:
- Trista staffs the reception desk. Talking with her opens the Explore menu.
- Tricia staffs the shop. Talking with her opens the Shop menu.
- Trinnia staffs the café. Talking with her opens the Team menu.
Shop
Sync Pair Scout
- See also: Sync pair scout
Players can recruit sync pairs that are not available through the main story through Sync Pair Scout. It costs 300 gems (or 100 paid gems) to scout one sync pair, which is chosen randomly from a pool of sync pairs. There is a 73% chance of obtaining a 3★ sync pair (70% during Poké Fair scouts), 20% chance of a 4★ sync pair, and 7% chance of a 5★ sync pair (10% during Poké Fair scouts, and 12% during Master Fair scouts). If rainbow sparks appear when the Pokémon Center doors open at the end of the scouting animation, at least one 5★ sync pair is guaranteed to be scouted.
Ticket Scout
Similar with Sync Pair Scout, players can recruit sync pairs through Ticket Scout. Normally, the only scout available is the 5★ Guaranteed Scout, in which a 5★ sync pair could be scouted for 30 5★ Scout Tickets. During special Seasonal or other limited scouts, a Ticket Scout may be available for that sync pair.
Item Exchange
Players can exchange coins or items for other items.
Item given | Item received | Notes | |
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General | |||
Move Candy Coin ×10 |
→ | 5★ Move Candy |
Unlimited number of exchanges possible |
Move Candy Coin ×10 |
→ | 5★ Strike Move Candy | |
Move Candy Coin ×10 |
→ | 5★ Support Move Candy | |
Move Candy Coin ×10 |
→ | 5★ Tech Move Candy | |
Pearl |
→ | 1,000 | |
Big Pearl |
→ | 3,000 | |
Pearl ×10 |
→ | 10,000 | |
Big Pearl ×10 |
→ | 30,000 | |
Great Buff Blend ×10* |
→ | Ultra Buff Blend | |
Great Tech Tonic ×10* |
→ | Ultra Tech Tonic | |
Great Aid Ade ×10* |
→ | Ultra Aid Ade | |
Ultra Buff Blend ×10 |
→ | Buff Blend + | |
Ultra Tech Tonic ×10 |
→ | Tech Tonic + | |
Ultra Aid Ade ×10 |
→ | Aid Ade + | |
Skill Capsule ×100 |
→ | Gym Leader Notes | |
Training Machine ×100 |
→ | Super Training Machine | |
30,000 | → | +1 move gauge slot |
One time only exchange |
100,000 | → | +1 move gauge slot | |
1,000 | → | Evolution Shard ×5 |
Two time only exchange |
5,000 | → | Evolution Crystal ×3 |
One time only exchange |
Daily Voucher |
→ | 1★ Berry Tart |
19 time only exchange |
Daily Voucher ×4 |
→ | 2★ Berry Tart |
20 time only exchange |
Monthly | |||
Daily Voucher ×7 |
→ | Evolution Shard |
Max 5 exchanges a month |
Daily Voucher ×25 |
→ | Evolution Crystal |
Max 3 exchanges a month |
Daily Voucher ×10 |
→ | Replay Ticket |
Max 4 exchanges a month |
10,000 | → | Evolution Shard ×5 |
Max 3 exchanges a month |
300,000 | → | Evolution Crystal |
Max 3 exchanges a month |
3,000 | → | Training Machine |
Max 15 exchanges a month |
5,000 | → | 1★ Level-Up Manual ×10 |
Max 15 exchanges a month |
50,000 | → | 2★ Level-Up Manual ×5 |
Max 10 exchanges a month |
100,000 | → | 3★ Level-Up Manual ×3 |
Max 10 exchanges a month |
100,000 | → | Replay Ticket |
Max 2 exchanges a month |
100,000 | → | Elite Four Notes |
Max 3 exchanges a month |
4★ Power-Up ×5 |
→ | 5★ Power-Up |
Max 20 exchanges a month |
3★ Power-Up ×10 |
→ | 4★ Power-Up | |
Event | |||
Players can use vouchers obtained through event co-op battles to exchange for items |
Main Story
- Main article: Pokémon Masters EX/Main Story
The main character is Scottie or Bettie with their partner Pokémon, Pikachu. The game starts with Blue introducing the player, a new Trainer in Pasio, to the Pokémon Masters League, or PML for short. The player registers for the PML at the Pokémon Center, and Trista introduces the player to Brock and Misty who are looking for a Trainer to join their team for the PML.
To enter the PML the player must collect at least five Badges by defeating the PML Leaders. As a team, Brock, Misty and the player explore Pasio to look for other Trainers and PML Leaders. Along the way, various Trainers join the team and they also battle members of Team Break whose goal is to steal strong Pokémon from other Trainers and disrupt the PML. They also meet Lear, the founder of Pasio and the PML, and his subordinates, Sawyer and Rachel.
After having collected five Badges, the player's team then enters the PML to battle against numerous other teams.
The story consists of multiple chapters, with the next chapter unlocked once the previous one is completed. Co-op mode is available from Interlude 1. Hard Mode for the main story is unlocked after completing Chapter 4.
Chapter | Sync Pair recruited | |
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Chapter 1: New Adventure, New Goal | Rosa & Snivy | |
Chapter 2: New Friends, New Foes | Barry & Piplup | |
Chapter 3: Rise Beyond the Flames | Flannery & Torkoal | |
Chapter 4: From Bud to Blossom | Erika & Vileplume | |
Chapter 5: The High-Flying Girl | Skyla & Swanna | |
Chapter 6: A Telling Aura | Korrina & Lucario | |
Chapter 7: Bravery is Half the Victory | Norman & Slaking | |
Chapter 8: A Cold, Harsh Winter | Pryce & Seel | |
Chapter 9: The Beauty of Friendship | Iris & Haxorus | |
Chapter 10: A Matter of Pride | Hapu & Mudsdale | |
Interlude 1: Brock's Grit | Sygna Suit Brock & Tyranitar | |
Chapter 11: Alola's Rising Stars | Hau & Raichu | |
Chapter 12: Candle and Flame | Flint & Infernape | |
Chapter 13: Cold Confidence | Clair & Kingdra | |
Chapter 14: Bug Experts | Viola & Surskit | |
Chapter 15: Dubious Duo | Nanu & Persian | |
Chapter 16: Ninja Kin | Koga & Crobat | |
Chapter 17: Ghostly Trio | Acerola & Palossand | |
Chapter 18: Team Unova | Cheren & Stoutland | |
Interlude 2: A Stubborn Obstacle | - | |
Chapter 19: Rematch vs. Lear | - | |
Chapter 20: Shifting Shadows | Calem & Espurr | |
Chapter 21: Face the Fight! | - | |
Interlude 3: The Truth about Pasio | - | |
Chapter 22: Rival Face-Off! | - | |
Chapter 23: Hearts Connected by Fashion | Valerie & Sylveon | |
Chapter 24: A Shining Spotlight | - | |
Interlude 4: The Once-Charming Prince | - | |
Chapter 25: A Glorious Gambit | - | |
Interlude 5: What Makes a King | - | |
Chapter 26: The Future Is Now! | Molayne & Dugtrio | |
Interlude 6: Royally Alone | - | |
Chapter 27: The Quarterfinals | - | |
Interlude 7: Shining Bonds | - | |
Chapter 28: Change of Heart | - | |
Chapter 29: Semifinal Showdown | - |
Events
There are many different types of events in Pokémon Masters EX. Events often reward the player with vouchers that can be exchanged for items at the shop. The items obtainable during events are generally rarer, such as power-up items.
There are also other events that do not provide new battles or storyline, but give smaller amount of extra content, such as special log-in bonuses or special mission rewards.
All events are started and ended at 6 AM (UTC).
Story events
- Main article: List of story events in Pokémon Masters EX
Event | Featured sync pair(s) | Duration |
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Reach for the Top | Blue & Pidgeot | September 3 to 30, 2019 |
The Girl in Black and White | Hilda & Tepig | September 30 to October 17, 2019 |
The Importance of Elegance | Caitlin & Reuniclus | October 31 to November 14, 2019 |
Rosa's Party | Rosa (Holiday 2019) & Delibird Siebold (Holiday 2019) & Octillery |
December 12, 2019 to January 1, 2020 |
A Special Present | - | December 24 to 25, 2019 |
Two Champions | Lance & Dragonite Cynthia & Garchomp |
December 26, 2019 to January 22, 2020 |
The Strongest There Is | Steven & Metagross | February 14 to March 16, 2020 |
Shining Star | Sygna Suit Elesa & Rotom | February 28 to March 16, 2020 |
Team Skull Crash Course | Guzma & Golisopod Plumeria & Salazzle |
March 27 to April 14, 2020 |
The Star of the Contest | Dawn & Turtwig | May 28 to June 11, 2020 |
The Importance of Elegance (Rerun) | - | June 18 to July 2, 2020 |
Serena's Dessert Party | Serena & Fennekin | June 30 to July 21, 2020 |
Summer Superstars | Steven (Summer 2020) & Sandslash Lyra (Summer 2020) & Jigglypuff |
July 31 to August 16, 2020 |
Family Ties | Lillie & Clefairy Gladion & Silvally Lusamine & Pheromosa |
September 10 to October 1, 2020 |
The Eccentric Electrician | Volkner & Luxray | September 30 to October 15, 2020 |
Fight or Fright | Hilbert (Fall 2020) & Mightyena Acerola (Fall 2020) & Mimikyu |
October 15 to November 2, 2020 |
Dazzling Dizzying Battle Stage | Lisia & Altaria | October 30 to November 12, 2020 |
Deck the Halls | Erika (Holiday 2020) & Comfey Skyla (Holiday 2020) & Togekiss |
December 10,2020 to January 1, 2021 |
The Ideal Formula | N & Zekrom | December 24, 2020 to January 12, 2021 |
Season's Greetings | Lance (New Year's 2021) & Gyarados Lillie (New Year's 2021) & Ribombee |
January 1 to 14, 2021 |
Baking Buddies | Serena (Palentine's 2021) & Whimsicott Dawn (Palentine's 2021) & Alcremie |
January 29 to February 19, 2021 |
Champion Time | Leon & Charizard Marnie & Morpeko |
February 26 to March 18, 2021 |
Shining Heart of Dragons | Iris (Champion) & Hydreigon | March 18 to April 2, 2021 |
Pasio Eggsplorers | Burgh (Spring 2021) & Togepi May (Spring 2021) & Lopunny |
April 2 to 16, 2021 |
Trials on the Isle | Selene & Rowlet Elio & Popplio |
April 15 to May 2, 2021 |
Two Champions (Rerun) | Lance & Dragonite Cynthia & Garchomp |
May 25 to June 8, 2021 |
Masters of Land and Sea | Maxie & Groudon Archie & Kyogre |
May 31 to June 14, 2021 |
Training events
- Main article: List of training events in Pokémon Masters EX
Event | Featured sync pair scout | Featured sync grid | Duration |
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Rock-type Training Event | Olivia & Lycanroc | - | September 10 to 24, 2019 |
Grass-type Training Event | Lyra & Chikorita | - | September 17 to 30, 2019 |
Water-type Training Event | Hilbert & Oshawott | - | September 24 to October 8, 2019 |
Electric-type Training Event | Elesa & Zebstrika | - | October 17 to 31, 2019 |
Grass-type Training Event | Brendan & Treecko | - | October 24 to November 7, 2019 |
Ice-type Training Event | Glacia & Glalie | - | November 14 to 28, 2019 |
Water-type Training Event | Kris & Totodile | - | November 21 to December 5, 2019 |
Training Events | - | - | January 1 to 15, 2020 |
Fire-type Training Event | Ethan & Cyndaquil | Flint & Infernape Flannery & Torkoal |
January 15 to 30, 2020 |
Ice-type Training Event | - | Pryce & Seel | January 22 to February 6, 2020 |
Dragon-type Training Event | - | Clair & Kingdra Iris & Haxorus |
February 5 to 20, 2020 |
Grass-type Training Event | Brendan & Treecko Lyra & Chikorita |
Rosa & Snivy Erika & Vileplume |
February 10 to 24, 2020 |
Electric-type Training Event | - | Hau & Raichu | March 6 to 16, 2020 |
Ghost-type Training Event | - | Acerola & Palossand | March 16 to 30, 2020 |
Bug-type Training Event | - | Viola & Surskit | April 6 to 20, 2020 |
Psychic-type Training Event | Caitlin & Reuniclus | Calem & Espurr Caitlin & Reuniclus |
April 20 to May 4, 2020 |
Fighting-type Training Event | Wally & Gallade | Korrina & Lucario | May 14 to 28, 2020 |
Flying-type Training Event | Jasmine & Steelix | Skyla & Swanna | May 21 to 28, 2020 |
Water-type Training Event | - | Barry & Piplup Misty & Starmie |
June 4 to 18, 2020 |
Solo events
- Main article: List of solo events in Pokémon Masters EX
Event | Featured sync pair scout | Duration |
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Flying Types Incoming! | Clemont & Heliolisk | April 14 to 28, 2020 |
Morty's Secret Ghost Training | Morty & Drifblim | July 15 to 28, 2020 |
Training with Legends | Sygna Suit Red & Charizard Sygna Suit Leaf & Venusaur Sygna Suit Blue & Blastoise |
August 28 to September 14, 2020 |
Team Hoenn Unite! | May & Mudkip | January 14 to February 1, 2021 |
Yell and Dream | Gloria & Zacian | March 4 to 18, 2021 |
Splash and Punch | Nessa & Drednaw Bea & Sirfetch'd |
May 13 to 29, 2021 |
Legendary events
- Main article: List of legendary events in Pokémon Masters EX
Event | Featured sync pair | Duration |
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Lurking Shadow | Giovanni & Mewtwo | December 5 to 18, 2019 |
The Beast That Devours the Sun | Scottie/Bettie & Solgaleo | January 1 to 22, 2020 |
The Dragon That Rules the Sky | Zinnia & Rayquaza | January 30 to February 14, 2020 |
Lurking Shadow (Rerun) | Giovanni & Mewtwo | March 6 to 16, 2020 |
The Beast That Devours the Sun (Rerun) | Scottie/Bettie & Solgaleo | April 6 to 24, 2020 |
Pure Hearts and Rainbow Wings | Silver & Ho-Oh | April 30 to May 14, 2020 |
New World Dilemma | Cyrus & Palkia | August 17 to September 2, 2020 |
The Dragon That Rules the Sky (Rerun) | Zinnia & Rayquaza | November 1 to December 7, 2020 |
The Beast That Devours the Sun (Rerun) | Scottie/Bettie & Solgaleo | December 7, 2020 to January 4, 2021 |
Pure Hearts and Rainbow Wings (Rerun) | Silver & Ho-Oh | January 4 to February 8, 2021 |
Lurking Shadow (Rerun) | Giovanni & Mewtwo | February 8 to March 11, 2021 |
Give and Take | Professor Sycamore & Xerneas | February 11 to March 4, 2021 |
New World Dilemma (Rerun) | Cyrus & Palkia | March 15 to April 8, 2021 |
The Dragon That Rules the Sky (Rerun) | Zinnia & Rayquaza | April 8 to May 18, 2021 |
Father or Foe | Ghetsis & Kyurem | May 4 to 20, 2021 |
Pure Hearts and Rainbow Wings (Rerun) | Silver & Ho-Oh | May 18 to June 7, 2021 |
The Beast That Devours the Sun (Rerun) | Scottie/Bettie & Solgaleo | June 7 to July 26, 2021 |
Egg events
- Main article: List of Egg events in Pokémon Masters EX
Event | Featured Eggs | Duration |
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Bug-Type Egg Event | Scyther, Pinsir, Venonat, Weedle | July 20 to August 2, 2020 |
Rock-Type Egg Event | Aerodactyl, Kabuto, Onix, Geodude | August 11 to 24, 2020 |
Grass, Fire, and Water Type Egg Event | Bulbasaur, Squirtle, Charmander, Bellsprout, Goldeen, Growlithe | September 3 to 16, 2020. |
Ice- and Fighting-Type Egg Event | Lapras, Mankey, Seel, Machop | October 22 to November 4, 2020 |
Psychic- and Poison-Type Egg Event | Abra, Grimer, Exeggcute, Nidoran♀ | November 5 to 26, 2020 |
Fire-, Rock-, and Bug-Type Egg Event | Growlithe, Onix, Pinsir, Venonat, Geodude | December 17 to 30, 2020 |
Electric- and Steel-Type Egg Event | Pichu, Elekid, Magnemite, Voltorb | January 7 to 21, 2021 |
Fighting-, Grass-, and Rock-Type Egg Event | Machop, Bellsprout, Aerodactyl, Mankey, Geodude | February 4 to 18, 2021 |
Fairy- and Normal-Type Egg Event | Cleffa, Igglybuff, Porygon, Meowth | March 25 to April 8, 2021 |
Water- and Electric-Type Egg Event | Goldeen, Squirtle, Elekid, Voltorb | April 22 to May 6, 2021 |
Fire-Type Egg Event | Magby, Charmander, Vulpix, Ponyta, Growlithe | May 20 to June 3, 2021 |
Time trial events
- Main article: List of time trial events in Pokémon Masters EX
Event | Featured sync pair | Duration |
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Race to Victory | Nate & Braviary | November 12 to 30, 2020 |
Eternal Rivals | Raihan & Duraludon | April 28 to May 16, 2021 |
Prestige events
- Main article: List of prestige events in Pokémon Masters EX
Event | Featured sync pair | Duration |
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Battle Buffet Bash | Gloria & Zacian | November 30 to December 7, 2020 |
Extreme battle events
- Main article: List of extreme battle events in Pokémon Masters EX
Event | Featured sync pair | Duration |
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Ancient Brawl | Maxie & Groudon Archie & Kyogre |
June 3 to 21, 2021 |
Special events
- Main article: List of special events in Pokémon Masters EX
Event | Featured sync pair | Duration |
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Double Trouble | Jessie & Arbok | July 9 to September 16, 2020 |
Blasting Off Again | James & Weezing | September 17, 2020 to January 25, 2021 |
Happy Team Break Day! | - | April 1 to 2, 2021 |
Weather Alert (Phase 1) | - | May 6 to 28, 2021 |
Land and Sea Awaken (Phase 2) | - | May 17 to 28, 2021 |
Blissful Bonanza
- Main article: Blissful Bonanza
# | Duration |
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1 | May 13 to 30, 2020 |
2 | November 23 to 30, 2020 |
3 | January 21 to 29, 2021 |
4 | March 22 to April 2, 2021 |
5 | April 30 to May 7, 2021 |
Other events
Event | Features | Duration |
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Launch Celebration Special Rally | Special log-in bonus Event missions |
August 29 to October 17, 2019 |
Co-op Battle Rally | Increased the ability to complete Supercourses from three to six times | October 7 to 17, 2019 |
Evolution Material Mining! | Special event consisting of an investigation-based single player stage where players can find Evolution Shards and Evolution Crystals Special log-in bonus |
October 17 to November 28, 2019 |
Main Story Support Missions | New mission rewards for completing main story missions | October 24 to November 7, 2019 |
Special Log-in Bonus! | Special log-in bonus | November 1 to December 1, 2019 |
The Story Continues! Special Rally | Special log-in bonus Event missions |
November 7 to 28, 2019 |
Legendary Rally | Special log-in bonus | November 28 to December 19, 2019 |
Rosa's Party! Special Rally | Special log-in bonus | December 12 to 26, 2019 |
New Year's Missions | Event missions | December 19, 2019 to January 1, 2020 |
Countdown to 2020 Log-In Bonus | Special log-in bonus | December 25, 2019 to January 1, 2020 |
New Year's Rally | Special log-in bonus Event missions |
January 1 to 22, 2020 |
Sync Pair Support Log-in bonus | Special log-in bonus | January 15 to 30, 2020 |
Legendary Event Log-in bonus | Special log-in bonus | January 30 to February 14, 2020 |
Run-Up to Six Months Celebration | Special log-in bonus | February 14 to 27, 2020 |
Professor Oak & Mew Special Missions | Event missions | February 14 to March 16, 2020 |
Six-Months Celebration | Special log-in bonus, event mission | February 28 to March 16, 2020 |
Battle Villa Support Rally | Special log-in bonus, mission bingo | March 16 to March 31, 2020 |
Background Music Changes | Music in Pokémon Center, Explore, and Team menus replaced by music from Pokémon Red and Blue | April 1 to 2, 2020 |
Welcome Back Rally | Special log-in bonus and missions for players who have not logged on for a set period of time | April 1 to May 1, 20 |
Tons of ★ Power-Ups & Gems Rally! | Special log-in bonus | April 10 to 25, 2020 |
Main Story Support Rally | Special log-in bonus, mission bingo for main story hard mode | April 14 to 30, 2020 |
10,000 Co-op Sync Orb Rally! | Special log-in bonus, missions for main story co-op battles | April 20 to May 25, 2020 |
Sync pair stories
Each sync pair has a unique sync pair story. Sync pair stories are unlocked once a sync pair is recruited.
Sync pair stories mainly consists of dialogue as the player meets the sync pair in Pasio. Some sync pair stories involve a battle which allows the sync pair to evolve their Pokémon. Unlike the usual three-on-three battle system seen in Pokémon Masters, these evolution story battles are one-on-one and require the player to bring evolution material. If the player is defeated in these evolution sync pair stories, the evolution material will not be used up.
Trainer | Sync pair story | Required level | Evolution material | |
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Ramos | Weepinbell's Evolution | 30 | 5 Evolution Shards | |
Blaine | Ponyta's Evolution | 30 | 5 Evolution Shards | |
Pryce | Seel's Evolution | 30 | 5 Evolution Shards | |
Lt. Surge | Voltorb's Evolution | 30 | 5 Evolution Shards | |
Lyra | Chikorita's Evolution | 30 | 5 Evolution Shards | |
Lyra | Bayleef's Evolution | 45 | 3 Evolution Crystals | |
Ethan | Cyndaquil's Evolution | 30 | 5 Evolution Shards | |
Ethan | Quilava's Evolution | 45 | 3 Evolution Crystals | |
Kris | Totodile's Evolution | 30 | 5 Evolution Shards | |
Kris | Croconaw's Evolution | 45 | 3 Evolution Crystals | |
Brendan | Treecko's Evolution | 30 | 5 Evolution Shards | |
Brendan | Grovyle's Evolution | 45 | 3 Evolution Crystals | |
May | Mudkip's Evolution | 30 | 5 Evolution Shards | |
May | Marshtomp's Evolution | 45 | 3 Evolution Crystals | |
Viola | Surskit's Evolution | 30 | 5 Evolution Shards | |
Brawly | Makuhita's Evolution | 30 | 5 Evolution Shards | |
Roxanne | Nosepass's Evolution | 30 | 5 Evolution Shards | |
Maylene | File:MastersIcon307.png | Meditite's Evolution | 30 | 5 Evolution Shards |
Phoebe | Dusclops's Evolution | 30 | 5 Evolution Shards | |
Dawn | Turtwig's Evolution | 30 | 5 Evolution Shards | |
Dawn | Grotle's Evolution | 45 | 3 Evolution Crystals | |
Barry | Piplup's Evolution | 30 | 5 Evolution Shards | |
Barry | Prinplup's Evolution | 45 | 3 Evolution Crystals | |
Roark | Cranidos's Evolution | 30 | 5 Evolution Shards | |
Rosa | Snivy's Evolution | 30 | 5 Evolution Shards | |
Rosa | Servine's Evolution | 45 | 3 Evolution Crystals | |
Hilda | Tepig's Evolution | 30 | 5 Evolution Shards | |
Hilda | Pignite's Evolution | 45 | 3 Evolution Crystals | |
Hilbert | Oshawott's Evolution | 30 | 5 Evolution Shards | |
Hilbert | Dewott's Evolution | 45 | 3 Evolution Crystals | |
Clay | Palpitoad's Evolution | 30 | 5 Evolution Shards | |
Roxie | Whirlipede's Evolution | 30 | 5 Evolution Shards | |
Serena | Fennekin's Evolution | 30 | 5 Evolution Shards | |
Serena | Braixen's Evolution | 45 | 3 Evolution Crystals | |
Calem | Espurr's Evolution | 30 | 5 Evolution Shards | |
Grant | Amaura's Evolution | 30 | 5 Evolution Shards | |
Selene | Rowlet's Evolution | 30 | 5 Evolution Shards | |
Selene | Datrix's Evolution | 45 | 3 Evolution Crystals | |
Elio | Popplio's Evolution | 30 | 5 Evolution Shards | |
Elio | Brionne's Evolution | 45 | 3 Evolution Crystals |
Training area
- Main article: Training area
The Training area is a mode in Pokémon Masters EX that allows players to repeatedly battle other Trainers to collect useful items.
Battle Villa
- Main article: Battle Villa
The Battle Villa is a facility that features 30 sequential battle stages. Unlike other battles in Pokémon Masters EX, the HP and MP (Move Points) of the team will be carried over from battles. The stages in the Battle Villa are available for a limited duration of time, and rotate approximately every month.
Legendary Arena
- Main article: Legendary Arena
The Legendary Arena is a special battle area introduced in Version 1.10.5 that features battles against a boss Legendary Pokémon. The player can battle the boss with multiple teams but sync pairs that have participated once cannot be used in a team again. The boss has three HP gauges and the boss's attack pattern and moves change with each gauge.
Champion Stadium
- Main article: Champion Stadium
The Champion Stadium was introduced on August 28, 2020 and features battles against the Elite Four of a region, followed by the corresponding Pokémon Champion. The Champion can only be challenged after all members of the Elite Four are defeated. After registering all 18 types in the Champion Stadium's medal (registered by using sync pairs in battle of different types), Master Mode is unlocked, which features battles where the player can set parameters to make them more difficult and earn points. Depending on the amount of points they earn, the player can earn rewards like 5★ Power-Up Tickets, co-op sync orbs, Move Candy Coins, Skill Spheres, and Champion Spirits.
EX Plaza
- Main article: EX Plaza
The EX Plaza features co-op EX Challenge battles where players can obtain gear and items to upgrade gears.
Reception
Before its release, Pokémon Masters EX had surpassed 5 million pre-registrations.[1] Since its launch, it surpassed 10 million downloads in four days[2] and made $25 million in revenue in its first week.[3]
Amid the lukewarm reception from the community, particularly on the lack of content, unfulfilling completion rewards, and difficulty of the game's mechanics, DeNA released out a letter from the producers, where they apologized for the delay on addressing the game's problems and promised to focus on the community's complaints first.[4]
Staff
- Main article: Staff of Pokémon Masters EX
Version history
iOS
Version | Release date | Official note | Update notification |
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0.0.1[5] | July 23, 2019 | N/A | - |
1.1.0[6] | August 28, 2019 |
Pokémon Masters Now Available! |
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1.1.1 | September 6, 2019 |
Minor bug fixes and improvements implemented. |
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1.2.0[7] | September 25, 2019 |
Update details: |
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1.2.1 | October 8, 2019 |
Update Details |
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1.3.0[8] | October 28, 2019 |
Update Details |
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1.3.1 | November 5, 2019 |
Update Details |
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1.4.0[9] | November 25, 2019 |
Update Details |
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1.5.0[10] | December 23, 2019 |
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1.5.5 | January 15, 2020 |
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1.6.0[11] | January 27, 2020 |
Update Details |
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1.6.5[12] | February 10, 2020 |
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1.6.6 | February 14, 2020 |
Update Details |
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1.7.0[13] | February 20, 2020 |
Update Details |
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1.7.1 | February 27, 2020 |
Update Details |
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1.8.0[14] | March 23, 2020 |
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1.8.5 | April 8, 2020 |
Updates |
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1.9.0[15] | April 27, 2020 |
Updates |
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1.10.0[16] | May 25, 2020 |
Updates |
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1.10.5 | June 8, 2020 |
Updates |
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1.11.0[17] | June 25, 2020 |
Updates |
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1.12.0[18] | July 29, 2020 |
Updates |
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2.0.0[19] | August 25, 2020 |
Updates |
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2.0.5 | September 7, 2020 |
Updates |
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2.1.0[20] | September 28, 2020 |
Updates |
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2.2.0[21] | October 28, 2020 |
Updates |
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2.2.5 | November 4, 2020 |
Updates |
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2.3.0[22] | November 26, 2020 |
Updates |
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2.4.0[23] | December 21, 2020 |
Updates |
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2.5.0[24] | January 26, 2021 |
Updates |
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2.5.1[24] | January 27, 2021 |
Updates |
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2.6.0[25] | February 24, 2021 |
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2.6.1 | March 4, 2021 |
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2.7.0[26] | March 29, 2021 |
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2.8.0[27] | April 26, 2021 |
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2.8.1 | April 30, 2021 |
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2.9.0[28] | May 27, 2021 |
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2.10.0[29] | June 28, 2021 |
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Android
Version | Release date | Official note |
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1.1.0 | August 28, 2019 |
Pokémon Masters Now Available! |
1.1.1 | September 6, 2019 |
Minor bug fixes and improvements implemented. |
1.2.0 | September 25, 2019 |
Update details: |
1.2.1 | October 8, 2019 |
Update Details |
1.3.0 | October 28, 2019 |
Update Details |
1.3.1 | November 5, 2019 |
Update Details |
1.4.0 | November 25, 2019 |
Update Details |
1.5.0 | December 23, 2019 |
Update Details |
1.5.5 | January 15, 2020 |
Update Details |
1.6.0 | January 27, 2020 |
Update Details |
1.6.5 | February 10, 2020 |
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1.6.6 | February 14, 2020 |
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1.7.0 | February 20, 2020 |
Update Details |
1.7.1 | February 27, 2020 |
Update Details |
1.8.0 | March 23, 2020 |
Updates |
1.8.5 | April 8, 2020 |
Update Details |
1.9.0 | April 27, 2020 |
Updates |
1.10.0 | May 25, 2020 |
Updates |
1.10.5 | June 8, 2020 |
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1.11.0 | June 25, 2020 |
Updates |
1.12.0 | July 29, 2020 |
Updates |
2.0.0 | August 25, 2020 |
Updates |
2.0.5 | September 7, 2020 |
Updates |
2.1.0 | September 28, 2020 |
Updates |
2.2.0 | October 28, 2020 |
Updates |
2.2.5 | November 4, 2020 |
Updates |
2.3.0 | November 26, 2020 |
Updates |
2.4.0 | December 21, 2020 |
Updates |
2.5.0 | January 26, 2021 |
Updates |
2.5.1 | January 27, 2021 |
Updates |
2.6.0 | February 24, 2021 |
Updates |
2.6.1 | March 9, 2021 |
Updates |
2.7.0 | March 29, 2021 |
Updates |
2.8.0 | April 26, 2021 |
Updates |
2.8.1 | April 30, 2021 |
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2.9.0 | May 27, 2021 |
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2.10.0 | June 28, 2021 |
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Compatibility
The game can be played on:[30]
- iOS devices: iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, requires iOS 11 or later.
- Android devices: 64-bit devices, requires Android 5.0 or later.
Release
Unlike most other Pokémon games, Pokémon Masters EX was not released in Belgium or the Netherlands, likely due to bans on loot boxes.
Date | Locations |
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August 28, 2019[note 1] August 29, 2019 |
Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belarus, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Venezuela, Vietnam iOS only: Iceland, Switzerland |
Gallery
In other languages
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See also
Notes
References
- ↑ "Pokémon Masters Surpasses 5 Million Preregistrations" - The Pokémon Company International Official Press Site
- ↑ "Hit Mobile Game Pokémon Masters Surpasses 10 Million Downloads In Just 4 Days" - The Pokémon Company International Official Press Site
- ↑ ‘Pokémon Masters’ Is Shaping Up To Be A Hit With $25 Million In Week 1 Revenue
- ↑ A Message from the Pokémon Masters Team (Vol. 1)
- ↑ 0.0.1 - Pokémon Masters now available!
- ↑ 1.1.0 - Pokémon Masters now available!
- ↑ 1.2.0 - Update Notification
- ↑ 1.3.0 - Update Notification
- ↑ 1.4.0 - Update Notification
- ↑ 1.5.0 - Update Notification
- ↑ 1.6.0 - Update Notification
- ↑ 1.6.5 - Update Notification
- ↑ 1.7.0 - Update Notification
- ↑ 1.8.0 - Update Notification
- ↑ 1.9.0 - Update Notification
- ↑ 1.10.0 - Update Notification
- ↑ 1.11.0 - Update Notification
- ↑ 1.12.0 - Update Notification
- ↑ 2.0.0 - Update Notification
- ↑ 2.1.0 - Update Notification
- ↑ 2.2.0 - Update Notification
- ↑ 2.3.0 - Update Notification
- ↑ 2.4.0 - Update Notification
- ↑ 24.0 24.1 2.5.0 - Update Notification
- ↑ 2.6.0 - Update Notification
- ↑ 2.7.0 - Update Notification
- ↑ 2.8.0 - Update Notification
- ↑ 2.9.0 - Update Notification
- ↑ 2.10.0 - Update Notification
- ↑ FAQ | Pokémon Masters
External links
- Pokémon Masters EX on the App Store
- Pokémon Masters EX on the Google Play Store
- English:
- Japanese:
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