Investigate the Foundation

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Investigate the Foundation
エーテル財団を調査せよ Investigate the Aether Foundation
Masters Investigate the Foundation.png
Event notification image
Type Villain event
First run April 28 to June 2, 2023
Rerun(s) December 4 to 18, 2023
Featured sync pairs Sygna Suit Hau & Tapu Koko
Sygna Suit Mina & Tapu Fini
Sync pairs with reward bonus 
Theme skills with strength bonus Theme skill icon region.png Alola

Investigate the Foundation (Japanese: エーテル財団を調査せよ Investigate the Aether Foundation) was a villain event in Pokémon Masters EX. It tied into the first part of the Alola chapter of the Villain Arc, featuring battles against the Aether Foundation. It was one of the Alola villain events, the other being People Protecting Pokémon.

During this event, players could earn vouchers from battles against the Aether Foundation that could be redeemed in the shop for rewards, including Legendary Spirits that could be used to raise Scottie/Bettie & Solgaleo to Masters EX star.png 6★ EX. Obtaining 2,000 vouchers would reward players with a medal. All battles could be challenged an unlimited number of times except Daily Extreme Battle 1, which could only be challenged once per day.

This event featured the Battle Challenge, where players were challenged to defeat a team of strong opponents. Players could complete event missions by clearing these areas using various theme skills, earning medals and other rewards.

All sync pairs with the Alola theme skill received a bonus to their Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats when used for this event, with the amount of the bonus varying between areas.

First run

The event first ran from April 28 to June 2, 2023. The "Sygna Suit Hau Poké Fair Scout" gave players an increased chance of recruiting Sygna Suit Hau & Tapu Koko for the duration of the event, and the "Sygna Suit Mina Poké Fair Scout" gave players an increased chance of recruiting Sygna Suit Mina & Tapu Fini starting on April 30, 2023 and lasting until the end of the event. In addition, Scottie and Bettie received their Fiery style in conjunction with this event.

In this run, players could earn Event Vouchers J from battles. Event missions rewarded players with Gems and Battle Points for completing any of these battles a certain number of times, and the Battle Challenge mission rewards included a Tech and a Support Move Candy Coin.

Additionally, the music and artwork on the title screen were different than usual. From April 28 to May 12, 2023, the title screen artwork depicted Sygna Suit Hau & Tapu Koko and Sygna Suit Mina & Tapu Fini, and the background music wasMasters Song Key.pngBattle! (Hau) (Pokémon Masters EX Version). In addition, a special voice-over line of Hau or Mina saying "Pokémon Masters EX" would play as soon as the game's logo appeared on the title screen, chosen at random each time the title screen was loaded. From May 12 to June 2, 2023, Sygna Suit Acerola & Tapu Bulu and Sygna Suit Lana & Tapu Lele were added to this title screen artwork, and the background music wasMasters Song Key.pngBattle! (New Wind on Alola) (Pokémon Masters EX Version). In addition, special voice-over lines of Acerola and Lana saying "Pokémon Masters EX" were added to the pool of lines randomly chosen each time the title screen was loaded.

Second run

The event reran from December 4 to 18, 2023. The "Triple Feature Poké Fair Scout" gave players an increased chance of recruiting Sygna Suit Mina & Tapu Fini, Sygna Suit Acerola & Tapu Bulu, and Sygna Suit Lana & Tapu Lele for the duration of the event. The time trial event Top Speed also reran concurrently.

In this run, players could earn Event Vouchers Y from battles, and the amount of vouchers received as completion rewards was increased drastically. In addition, the mission rewards were changed to only award Gems and medals.

If the player had already raised Scottie/Bettie & Solgaleo to 6★ EX, they could not do anything with their custom Legendary Spirits; so, an exchange was included in the shop to revert the Legendary Spirits back into Event Vouchers Y. Performing this exchange counted as obtaining more Event Vouchers Y for the purposes of Mission 7.

Battles

Name Difficulty Trainer Pokémon Stamina Strength Bonus First-Time Rewards Completion Rewards Battle Rewards
Left Middle Right
Challenge the Aether Foundation: Part 1 Normal VSAether Foundation Employee F Masters.png
Aether Foundation Employee
Masters0747.png
Mareanie
Weakness: ElectricIC Masters.png
Masters0733.png
Toucannon
Weakness: ElectricIC Masters.png
Masters0426.png
Drifblim
Weakness: ElectricIC Masters.png
10 ×1.5 Masters Gem.pngGems ×30
File:Masters Story Unlock.pngChallenge the Aether Foundation: Part 2
Masters Coin.png200 coins
First run:
File:Masters Voucher F.pngEvent Voucher J ×15
Second run:
File:Masters Voucher F.pngEvent Voucher Y ×35
File:Masters Voucher F.pngEvent Voucher J / Y ×1-2
Challenge the Aether Foundation: Part 2 Hard 15 ×2 Masters Gem.pngGems ×30
File:Masters Story Unlock.pngChallenge the Aether Foundation: Part 3
Masters Coin.png600 coins
First run:
File:Masters Voucher F.pngEvent Voucher J ×35
Second run:
File:Masters Voucher F.pngEvent Voucher Y ×100
File:Masters Voucher F.pngEvent Voucher J / Y ×1-3
Challenge the Aether Foundation: Part 3 Super Hard 20 ×3 Masters Gem.pngGems ×30
File:Masters Story Unlock.pngDaily Extreme Battle 1
File:Masters Story Unlock.pngBattle Challenge! Round 1
Masters Coin.png1,500 coins
First run:
File:Masters Voucher F.pngEvent Voucher J ×75
Second run:
File:Masters Voucher F.pngEvent Voucher Y ×160
File:Masters Voucher F.pngEvent Voucher J / Y ×1-3
Daily Extreme Battle 1 Ultra Hard 30 ×5 Masters Gem.pngGems ×30 Masters Coin.png2,000 coins
Masters 5 Star Alola Scout Ticket.png5★ Alola Scout Ticket ×1
First run:
File:Masters Voucher F.pngEvent Voucher J ×250
Second run:
File:Masters Voucher F.pngEvent Voucher Y ×400
File:Masters Voucher F.pngEvent Voucher J / Y ×1-4
Battle Challenge! Round 1 Super Hard VSGladion Masters.png
Gladion
Masters0018.png
Pidgeot
Weakness: ElectricIC Masters.png
Masters0169.png
Crobat
Weakness: ElectricIC Masters.png
Masters0784.png
Kommo-o
Weakness: FairyIC Masters.png
×3 Masters Gem.pngGems ×100
Masters 3 Star Tech Move Candy.png3★ Tech Move Candy
File:Masters Story Unlock.pngBattle Challenge! Round 2
None None
Battle Challenge! Round 2 Ultra Hard ×5 Masters Gem.pngGems ×100
Masters 4 Star Support Move Candy.png4★ Support Move Candy
None None

Event missions

April 28 to June 2, 2023

Mission Name Objective Reward
Mission 1 Complete any of the following areas ×3
• Challenge the Aether Foundation: Part 1
• Challenge the Aether Foundation: Part 2
• Challenge the Aether Foundation: Part 3
• Daily Extreme Battle 1
Masters Gem.pngGems ×50
Masters Battle Point.pngBattle Points ×40
Mission 2 Complete any of the following areas ×10
• Challenge the Aether Foundation: Part 1
• Challenge the Aether Foundation: Part 2
• Challenge the Aether Foundation: Part 3
• Daily Extreme Battle 1
Masters Gem.pngGems ×50
Masters Battle Point.pngBattle Points ×40
Mission 3 Complete any of the following areas ×20
• Challenge the Aether Foundation: Part 1
• Challenge the Aether Foundation: Part 2
• Challenge the Aether Foundation: Part 3
• Daily Extreme Battle 1
Masters Gem.pngGems ×100
Masters Battle Point.pngBattle Points ×40
Mission 4 Complete any of the following areas ×30
• Challenge the Aether Foundation: Part 1
• Challenge the Aether Foundation: Part 2
• Challenge the Aether Foundation: Part 3
• Daily Extreme Battle 1
Masters Gem.pngGems ×100
Masters Battle Point.pngBattle Points ×40
Mission 5 Complete any of the following areas ×40
• Challenge the Aether Foundation: Part 1
• Challenge the Aether Foundation: Part 2
• Challenge the Aether Foundation: Part 3
• Daily Extreme Battle 1
Masters Gem.pngGems ×100
Masters Battle Point.pngBattle Points ×40
Mission 6 Complete any of the following areas ×50
• Challenge the Aether Foundation: Part 1
• Challenge the Aether Foundation: Part 2
• Challenge the Aether Foundation: Part 3
• Daily Extreme Battle 1
Masters Gem.pngGems ×100
Masters Battle Point.pngBattle Points ×50
Mission 7 Obtain: Event Voucher J ×2,000 Masters Medal 1-Star Investigate the Foundation.png1★ Investigate the Foundation
Mission 8 Complete the following area ×1
Battle Challenge! Round 1
Masters Medal 2-Star Investigate the Foundation.png2★ Investigate the Foundation
Mission 9 Complete the following area ×1
Battle Challenge! Round 2
Masters Medal 3-Star Investigate the Foundation.png3★ Investigate the Foundation
Mission 10 Complete the following area with 1 or fewer sync pairs falling to 0 HP:
Battle Challenge! Round 2
Masters Medal Deities of Conflict and Hope.pngDeities of Conflict and Hope
Mission 11 Complete Battle Challenge! Round 2
with 3 or more sync pairs that share the following theme
and with 1 or fewer sync pairs falling to 0 HP:
• Alola
Masters Support Move Candy Coin.pngSupport Move Candy Coin
Mission 12 Complete Battle Challenge! Round 2
with 1 or more sync pairs that share each of the following themes
and with 1 or fewer sync pairs falling to 0 HP:
• Fairy
• Electric
Masters Tech Move Candy Coin.pngTech Move Candy Coin
Reward for completing 10 missions Masters Gem.pngGems ×200

December 4 to 18, 2023

Mission Name Objective Reward
Mission 1 Complete any of the following areas ×3
• Challenge the Aether Foundation: Part 1
• Challenge the Aether Foundation: Part 2
• Challenge the Aether Foundation: Part 3
• Daily Extreme Battle 1
Masters Gem.pngGems ×50
Mission 2 Complete any of the following areas ×10
• Challenge the Aether Foundation: Part 1
• Challenge the Aether Foundation: Part 2
• Challenge the Aether Foundation: Part 3
• Daily Extreme Battle 1
Masters Gem.pngGems ×50
Mission 3 Complete any of the following areas ×20
• Challenge the Aether Foundation: Part 1
• Challenge the Aether Foundation: Part 2
• Challenge the Aether Foundation: Part 3
• Daily Extreme Battle 1
Masters Gem.pngGems ×100
Mission 4 Complete any of the following areas ×30
• Challenge the Aether Foundation: Part 1
• Challenge the Aether Foundation: Part 2
• Challenge the Aether Foundation: Part 3
• Daily Extreme Battle 1
Masters Gem.pngGems ×100
Mission 5 Complete any of the following areas ×40
• Challenge the Aether Foundation: Part 1
• Challenge the Aether Foundation: Part 2
• Challenge the Aether Foundation: Part 3
• Daily Extreme Battle 1
Masters Gem.pngGems ×100
Mission 6 Complete any of the following areas ×50
• Challenge the Aether Foundation: Part 1
• Challenge the Aether Foundation: Part 2
• Challenge the Aether Foundation: Part 3
• Daily Extreme Battle 1
Masters Gem.pngGems ×100
Mission 7 Obtain: Event Voucher Y ×2,000 Masters Medal 1-Star Investigate the Foundation.png1★ Investigate the Foundation
Mission 8 Complete the following area ×1
Battle Challenge! Round 1
Masters Medal 2-Star Investigate the Foundation.png2★ Investigate the Foundation
Mission 9 Complete the following area ×1
Battle Challenge! Round 2
Masters Medal 3-Star Investigate the Foundation.png3★ Investigate the Foundation
Mission 10 Complete the following area with 1 or fewer sync pairs falling to 0 HP:
Battle Challenge! Round 2
Masters Medal Deities of Conflict and Hope.pngDeities of Conflict and Hope
Mission 11 Complete Battle Challenge! Round 2
with 3 or more sync pairs that share the following theme
and with 1 or fewer sync pairs falling to 0 HP:
• Alola
Masters Gem.pngGems ×100
Mission 12 Complete Battle Challenge! Round 2
with 1 or more sync pairs that share each of the following themes
and with 1 or fewer sync pairs falling to 0 HP:
• Fairy
• Electric
Masters Gem.pngGems ×100
Reward for completing 10 missions Masters Gem.pngGems ×200

Shop

April 28 to June 2, 2023

Item given Item received Max exchanges
File:Masters Voucher F.png
Event Voucher J ×50
Masters Legendary Spirit.png
Legendary Spirit ×1
(Scottie/Bettie & Solgaleo)
50
File:Masters Voucher F.png
Event Voucher J ×400
Masters Tech Move Candy Coin.png
Tech Move Candy Coin ×1
1
File:Masters Voucher F.png
Event Voucher J ×200
Masters 5 Star Scout Ticket.png
5★ Scout Ticket ×1
4
File:Masters Voucher F.png
Event Voucher J ×100
Masters 5 Star Alola Scout Ticket.png
5★ Alola Scout Ticket ×1
30
File:Masters Voucher F.png
Event Voucher J ×250
Masters 4 Star Power-Up.png
4★ Power-Up ×1
3
File:Masters Voucher F.png
Event Voucher J ×150
Masters 3 Star Power-Up.png
3★ Power-Up ×1
3
File:Masters Voucher F.png
Event Voucher J ×100
Masters Skill Sphere.png
Skill Sphere ×10
10
File:Masters Voucher F.png
Event Voucher J ×50
Masters Co-op Sync Orb.png
Co-op Sync Orb ×200
5
File:Masters Voucher F.png
Event Voucher J ×100
Masters Steel Codex, Vol. 1.png
Steel Codex, Vol. 1 ×10
5
File:Masters Voucher F.png
Event Voucher J ×100
Masters Electric Codex, Vol. 1.png
Electric Codex, Vol. 1 ×10
5
File:Masters Voucher F.png
Event Voucher J ×100
Masters Fairy Codex, Vol. 1.png
Fairy Codex, Vol. 1 ×10
5
File:Masters Voucher F.png
Event Voucher J ×50
Masters Steel Tome, Vol. 1.png
Steel Tome, Vol. 1 ×10
15
File:Masters Voucher F.png
Event Voucher J ×50
Masters Electric Tome, Vol. 1.png
Electric Tome, Vol. 1 ×10
15
File:Masters Voucher F.png
Event Voucher J ×50
Masters Fairy Tome, Vol. 1.png
Fairy Tome, Vol. 1 ×10
15
File:Masters Voucher F.png
Event Voucher J ×30
Masters Elite Four Notes.png
Elite Four Notes ×10
5
File:Masters Voucher F.png
Event Voucher J ×20
Masters Gym Leader Notes.png
Gym Leader Notes ×10
5
File:Masters Voucher F.png
Event Voucher J ×150
Masters 3-Pack Great Drink ++ Set.png
3-Pack Great Drink ++ Set ×50
4
File:Masters Voucher F.png
Event Voucher J ×100
Masters 3-Pack Drink ++ Set.png
3-Pack Drink ++ Set ×50
4
File:Masters Voucher F.png
Event Voucher J ×80
Masters 3-Pack Ultra Drink + Set.png
3-Pack Ultra Drink + Set ×50
4
File:Masters Voucher F.png
Event Voucher J ×60
Masters 3-Pack Great Drink + Set.png
3-Pack Great Drink + Set ×50
4
File:Masters Voucher F.png
Event Voucher J ×50
Masters 4 Star Level-Up Manual.png
4★ Level-Up Manual ×10
3
File:Masters Voucher F.png
Event Voucher J ×30
Masters Skip Ticket.png
Skip Ticket ×10
10
File:Masters Voucher F.png
Event Voucher J ×750
Masters 3 Star Power-Up.png
3★ Power-Up ×1
Unlimited
File:Masters Voucher F.png
Event Voucher J ×10
Masters 3 Star Level-Up Manual.png
3★ Level-Up Manual ×3
File:Masters Voucher F.png
Event Voucher J ×10
Masters 3-Pack Drink + Set.png
3-Pack Drink + Set ×30
File:Masters Voucher F.png
Event Voucher J ×10
Masters 3-Pack Ultra Drink Set.png
3-Pack Ultra Drink Set ×40
File:Masters Voucher F.png
Event Voucher J ×10
Masters 3-Pack Great Drink Set.png
3-Pack Great Drink Set ×50

December 4 to 18, 2023

Item given Item received Max exchanges
File:Masters Voucher F.png
Event Voucher Y ×50
Masters Legendary Spirit.png
Legendary Spirit ×1
(Scottie/Bettie & Solgaleo)
50
File:Masters Voucher F.png
Event Voucher Y ×400
Masters Tech Move Candy Coin.png
Tech Move Candy Coin ×1
1
File:Masters Voucher F.png
Event Voucher Y ×200
Masters 5 Star Scout Ticket.png
5★ Scout Ticket ×1
4
File:Masters Voucher F.png
Event Voucher Y ×100
Masters 5 Star Alola Scout Ticket.png
5★ Alola Scout Ticket ×1
30
File:Masters Voucher F.png
Event Voucher Y ×250
Masters 4 Star Power-Up.png
4★ Power-Up ×1
3
File:Masters Voucher F.png
Event Voucher Y ×150
Masters 3 Star Power-Up.png
3★ Power-Up ×1
3
File:Masters Voucher F.png
Event Voucher Y ×100
Masters Skill Sphere.png
Skill Sphere ×10
10
File:Masters Voucher F.png
Event Voucher Y ×50
Masters Co-op Sync Orb.png
Co-op Sync Orb ×200
5
File:Masters Voucher F.png
Event Voucher Y ×100
Masters Steel Codex, Vol. 1.png
Steel Codex, Vol. 1 ×10
5
File:Masters Voucher F.png
Event Voucher Y ×100
Masters Electric Codex, Vol. 1.png
Electric Codex, Vol. 1 ×10
5
File:Masters Voucher F.png
Event Voucher Y ×100
Masters Fairy Codex, Vol. 1.png
Fairy Codex, Vol. 1 ×10
5
File:Masters Voucher F.png
Event Voucher Y ×50
Masters Steel Tome, Vol. 1.png
Steel Tome, Vol. 1 ×10
15
File:Masters Voucher F.png
Event Voucher Y ×50
Masters Electric Tome, Vol. 1.png
Electric Tome, Vol. 1 ×10
15
File:Masters Voucher F.png
Event Voucher Y ×50
Masters Fairy Tome, Vol. 1.png
Fairy Tome, Vol. 1 ×10
15
File:Masters Voucher F.png
Event Voucher Y ×30
Masters Elite Four Notes.png
Elite Four Notes ×10
5
File:Masters Voucher F.png
Event Voucher Y ×20
Masters Gym Leader Notes.png
Gym Leader Notes ×10
5
File:Masters Voucher F.png
Event Voucher Y ×150
Masters 5-Pack Great Drink ++ Set.png
5-Pack Great Drink ++ Set ×50
4
File:Masters Voucher F.png
Event Voucher Y ×100
Masters 5-Pack Drink ++ Set.png
5-Pack Drink ++ Set ×50
4
File:Masters Voucher F.png
Event Voucher Y ×80
Masters 5-Pack Ultra Drink + Set.png
5-Pack Ultra Drink + Set ×50
4
File:Masters Voucher F.png
Event Voucher Y ×60
Masters 5-Pack Great Drink + Set.png
5-Pack Great Drink + Set ×50
4
File:Masters Voucher F.png
Event Voucher Y ×50
Masters 4 Star Level-Up Manual.png
4★ Level-Up Manual ×10
3
File:Masters Voucher F.png
Event Voucher Y ×30
Masters Skip Ticket.png
Skip Ticket ×10
10
File:Masters Voucher F.png
Event Voucher Y ×750
Masters 3 Star Power-Up.png
3★ Power-Up ×1
Unlimited
File:Masters Voucher F.png
Event Voucher Y ×10
Masters 3 Star Level-Up Manual.png
3★ Level-Up Manual ×3
File:Masters Voucher F.png
Event Voucher Y ×10
Masters 5-Pack Drink + Set.png
5-Pack Drink + Set ×30
File:Masters Voucher F.png
Event Voucher Y ×10
Masters 5-Pack Ultra Drink Set.png
5-Pack Ultra Drink Set ×40
File:Masters Voucher F.png
Event Voucher Y ×10
Masters 5-Pack Great Drink Set.png
5-Pack Great Drink Set ×50
Masters Legendary Spirit.png
Legendary Spirit ×1
(Scottie/Bettie & Solgaleo)
File:Masters Voucher F.png
Event Voucher Y ×50
50

Gallery

Masters Investigate the Foundation banner.png Masters Villain Arc Alola Part 1 artwork.png Masters Villain Arc Alola Part 2 artwork.png
Event banner
Masters Medal 1-Star Investigate the Foundation.png Masters Medal 2-Star Investigate the Foundation.png Masters Medal 3-Star Investigate the Foundation.png Masters Medal Deities of Conflict and Hope.png
Medal
1★ Investigate the Foundation
Medal
2★ Investigate the Foundation
Medal
3★ Investigate the Foundation
Medal
Deities of Conflict and Hope
Title screen artwork
(April 28 to May 12, 2023)
Title screen artwork
(May 12 to June 2, 2023)

Trivia

In other languages

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese エーテル財団を調査せよ
Mandarin Chinese 調查以太基金會
France Flag.png French Enquête sur la Fondation Æther
Germany Flag.png German Der Foundation auf der Spur
Italy Flag.png Italian Indagini sulla fondazione
South Korea Flag.png Korean 에테르재단을 조사하라
Spain Flag.png Spanish La Fundación Æther, bajo lupa

See also



Kanto: Looming Shadow of KantoSpreading Shadows
Johto: Rocket Execs AssembleTeam Rocket Attacks
Hoenn: Team Magma's Red-Hot RageTeam Aqua's Stormy Seas
Sinnoh: Galactic NightmareDreams of the VoidGalactic Awakening
Unova: The Captured KingTeam Plasma's Icy Malice
Kalos: Battle! Friends from KalosGo, Go, Team Flare!
Alola: Investigate the FoundationPeople Protecting Pokémon
Galar: Lamenting a MillenniumHear the Cheers!


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