Bruno (Masters)

Bruno シバ Siba
Bruno's model
No.	8
English voice actor	Greg Chun
Japanese voice actor	Jirō Saitō
Description	A member of the Elite Four who believes that people and Pokémon can become stronger though rigorous–even extreme–training, he shouts "Hoo Hah!" to get fired up.

Bruno (Japanese: シバ Siba) 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 Machamp. This sync pair was first made available since the game's release. The pair's potential can be upgraded to 6★ EX from February 25, 2024, which unlocks Bruno's EX style.

Bruno also forms a sync pair with his Onix. This pair is available through a variety sync pair scout and was first made available on April 22, 2023. This pair can be upgraded to 6★ EX since its release, though this pair lacks an 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

Machamp

			Type			Fighting
			Move type			Fighting
			Role			Strike (Physical)
			Base Potential			★★★★☆☆EX
Machamp ♂		Weakness			Flying
It grasps its opponents with its four arms and twists them up in an intricate hold. People call it "the Machamp special."
Stats		HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Atk	Sp. Def	Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential		648	343	138	199	119	203
Lv. 140, Max Potential		728	383	178	239	159	243
Mega Machamp
Lv. 140, Base Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—
Lv. 140, Max Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—

Availability

Bruno is available in the permanent sync pair scout pool, and has been since the game's release. His offering rate was increased in the following sync pair scouts:

Banner	Dates	Notes
Featured Type Scout	October 8 to 24, 2019
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
Karate Chop	Fighting	Physical	1	16	19	100%	An opponent	Critical hits land more easily.
Dire Hit +	None	Status	0 (2 uses)	—	—	—	Self	Raises the user's critical-hit rate by two stat ranks.
Cross Chop	Fighting	Physical	3	100	120	80%	An opponent	Critical hits land more easily.
Hoo Hah!	None	Status	0 (2 uses)	—	—	—	Self	Raises the user's Attack and Sp. Def by two stat ranks.
Sync moves
Trained-to-the-Max Dynamic Punch	Fighting	Physical	—	250	300	—	An opponent	(6★ EX effect: Sync moves will target all opposing sync pairs.)

Skills

Name	Description
Passive Skills
Critical Strike 2	Powers up attacks if they become critical hits.
Theme Skills
Fighting Strike	Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 15 when using Fighting-type attacks.
Kanto Strike	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 2.
Elite Four Strike	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 2.
Body Builder Strike	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 3.
Sweet Tooth 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

The sync grid for Bruno & Machamp is an expanded grid, made available on February 25, 2022.

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
Attack +5	Attack +5	0	5	1
Attack +5	Attack +5	0	5	1
Attack +5	Attack +5	2	24	1
Attack +20	Attack +20	7	84	3
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
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
Speed +5	Speed +5	0	5	1
Speed +5	Speed +5	2	24	1
Speed +5	Speed +5	2	24	1
Speed +5	Speed +5	2	24	1
Speed +10	Speed +10	4	48	1
Karate Chop: Power +4	Karate Chop: Power ↑ +4	3	36	1
Karate Chop: Power +4	Karate Chop: Power ↑ +4	3	36	1
Karate Chop: Power +4	Karate Chop: Power ↑ +4	3	36	2
Karate Chop: Power +4	Karate Chop: Power ↑ +4	3	36	2
Karate Chop: Power +4	Karate Chop: Power ↑ +4	3	36	2
Karate Chop: 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
Cross Chop: Power +3	Cross Chop: Power ↑ +3	3	36	1
Cross Chop: Power +3	Cross Chop: Power ↑ +3	3	36	1
Cross Chop: Power +3	Cross Chop: Power ↑ +3	3	36	1
Cross Chop: Power +3	Cross Chop: Power ↑ +3	3	36	2
Cross Chop: Power +3	Cross Chop: Power ↑ +3	3	36	2
Cross Chop: Accuracy +10	Cross Chop: Accuracy ↑ +10	5	60	2
Cross Chop: 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
Cross Chop: Smart Cookie	The more the user's Sp. Def is raised, the more it powers up the user's moves.	10	120	3
Dire Hit +: MP Refresh 3	Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful.	7	84	2
Hoo Hah!: MP Refresh 3	Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful.	7	84	2
Hoo Hah!: Super Preparation 4	Has a chance (50%) of applying the Supereffective ↑ Next effect to the user when its move is successful.	10	120	3
Flameproof	Prevents the user from getting burned.	5	60	1
Headstrong	Attack cannot be lowered.	5	60	2
Last Dash 3	Raises the user's Speed by 3 stat ranks the first time it is in a pinch each battle.	7	84	2
Amped Up 2	Raises the user's Speed by 2 stat ranks when it lands a critical hit.	8	96	3
Pinpoint Entry 1	Raises the user's accuracy by 1 stat rank when it enters a battle.	8	96	3
Sync Freebie	Applies the Free Move Next effect to the user after using its sync move.	8	96	3
Critical Strike 2	Powers up the user's attacks when they become critical hits.	10	120	3
Double Down 5	Powers up sync moves that are super effective.	10	120	3
Trained-to-the-Max Dynamic Punch: Power +25	Trained-to-the-Max Dynamic Punch: Power ↑ +25	5	60	3
Trained-to-the-Max Dynamic Punch: Power +25	Trained-to-the-Max Dynamic Punch: Power ↑ +25	5	60	3

Onix

			Type			Rock
			Move type			Rock
			Role			Support
			Base Potential			★★★★★☆EX
Onix ♂		Weakness			Grass
Onix has a magnet in its brain. It acts as a compass so that this Pokémon does not lose direction while it is tunneling. As it grows older, its body becomes increasingly rounder and smoother.
Stats		HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Atk	Sp. Def	Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential		650	171	287	127	271	268
Lv. 140, Max Potential		750	211	327	167	311	308
Mega Onix
Lv. 140, Base Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—
Lv. 140, Max Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—

Availability

Bruno & Onix are exclusive to variety scouts. Their offering rate was increased in the following sync pair scouts:

Banner	Dates	Notes
Bruno Variety Scout	April 22 to May 14, 2023	Debut
Super Spotlight Variety Scout	April 18 to May 4, 2024
All banners lasted from 06:00 UTC on the start date to 05:59 UTC on the end date unless noted otherwise.

They were also available in the following sync pair scouts:

Banner	Dates	Notes
Red Mix Scout	November 1, 2023 to May 1, 2024	Available using paid gems only
5★-Select Variety Scout ×11	March 5 to 19, 2024	Available using paid gems only
Blue Mix Scout	May 1 to September 1, 2024	Available using paid gems only
Leaf Mix Scout	September 1, 2024 to January 1, 2025	Available using paid gems only
Daily Scout	Starting September 1, 2024	One scout available daily
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
Rock Throw	Rock	Physical	1	23	27	90%	An opponent	No additional effect.
Dire Hit All +	None	Status	0 (2 uses)	—	—	—	All allies	Raises the critical-hit rate of all allied sync pairs by 2 stat ranks.
Screech	Normal	Status	2	—	—	100%	An opponent	Lowers the target's Defense by 2 stat ranks.
Always Getting Stronger!	None	Status	0 (1 use)	—	—	—	All allies	Raises the Attack of all allied sync pairs by 2 stat ranks. Raises the Defense of all allied sync pairs by 6 stat ranks. Increases the Physical Moves ↑ Next effect of all allied sync pairs by 1 rank.
Sync moves
Overwhelming Power Rock Impact	Rock	Physical	—	250	300	—	An opponent	(6★ EX effect: The sync buff is doubled the first time a sync move is used.)

Skills

Name	Description
Passive Skills
Endurance	When the user enters battle with full HP, applies the Enduring effect to it.
Team Swift Reaction 9	Raises the Speed of all allied sync pairs by one stat rank when the user is hit by an attack move.
Sterner Stuff 2	Reduces damage when the user is hit by a physical attack move.
Theme Skills
Rock Support	Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 30.
Kanto Support	Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 4.
Elite Four Support	Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 4.
Body Builder Support	Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 6.
Sweet Tooth Support	Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 6.
Expedition Skills
Wistful ↑ 3 Fiery ↓ 1	Raises the following discovery level by 3: • Wistful Crystal Lowers the following discovery level by 1: • Fiery Crystal

Sync grid

Bruno & Onix's sync grid is an expanded grid, made available since the pair first released.

Name	Effect	Energy required	Sync orb required	Move level required
HP +10	HP +10	0	5	1
HP +10	HP +10	2	24	1
HP +10	HP +10	2	24	1
HP +10	HP +10	2	24	1
HP +10	HP +10	2	24	1
Attack +5	Attack +5	0	5	1
Attack +5	Attack +5	0	5	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
Defense +20	Defense +20	7	84	2
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 +20	Sp. Def +20	7	84	2
Speed +5	Speed +5	0	5	1
Speed +5	Speed +5	2	24	1
Speed +5	Speed +5	2	24	1
Speed +5	Speed +5	2	24	1
Rock Throw: Power +4	Rock Throw: Power ↑ +4	3	36	1
Rock Throw: Power +4	Rock Throw: Power ↑ +4	3	36	1
Rock Throw: Power +4	Rock Throw: Power ↑ +4	3	36	1
Rock Throw: Power +4	Rock Throw: Power ↑ +4	3	36	2
Rock Throw: Power +4	Rock Throw: Power ↑ +4	3	36	2
Rock Throw: Accuracy +10	Rock Throw: Accuracy ↑ +10	5	60	1
Rock Throw: 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
Rock Throw: Flag Bearer 9	Raises the Attack of all allied sync pairs by one stat rank when the user's Pokémon uses a move.	10	120	3
Screech: Charging Infliction 2	Charges the user's move gauge by 2 when its Pokémon uses a status move.	10	120	3
Dire Hit All +: MP Rekindle 2	Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP for the user when its Pokémon uses a move.	7	84	2
Always Getting Stronger!: MP Refresh 2	Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful.	7	84	1
Always Getting Stronger!: Pep Rally 1	Raises the Speed of all allied sync pairs by 1 stat rank when the user's move is successful.	7	84	2
Always Getting Stronger!: Team Hit and Heal	Applies the Gradual Healing effect to all allied sync pairs when the user's move is successful.	7	84	3
Lithe	Prevents the user from getting paralyzed.	5	60	1
Sand Shelter	Protects the user from damage from a sandstorm.	5	60	1
Unbending	Defense cannot be lowered.	5	60	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
Quick Cure	Removes the confused, flinching, and trapped conditions from the user the first time they are inflicted each battle.	7	84	2
Electric Guard	Reduces damage when the user is attacked by Electric-type moves.	8	96	2
Team Speedy Entry 1	Raises the Speed of all allied sync pairs by 1 stat rank when the user enters a battle.	9	108	2
Panic Button	Applies the Move Gauge Acceleration effect to the allied field of play the first time the user is in a pinch each battle.	9	108	3
Adrenaline 1	Reduces the sync move countdown by 1 the first time the user's sync move is used each battle.	10	120	3
Unyielding 2	Except in certain circumstances, when the user's Enduring effect activates and the user has 1 HP remaining, has a chance (30%) of applying the Enduring effect to the user again.	10	120	3
Sync Damage Guard	Applies the Damage Guard Next effect to the user the first time its sync move is used each battle.	10	120	3
Team Mighty Sync 9	Increases the Physical Moves ↑ Next effect of all allied sync pairs by 1 rank after using the user's sync move. This effect can activate only once per battle.	10	120	3
Overwhelming Power Rock Impact: Power +25	Overwhelming Power Rock Impact: Power ↑ +25	5	60	3
Overwhelming Power Rock Impact: Power +25	Overwhelming Power Rock Impact: Power ↑ +25	5	60	3

Appearances

Battle appearances

Bruno & Machamp can be battled against in:

• PML Arc: Chapter 21: Face the Fight! (as a side foe)
• Main Story (Co-op): Chapter 21: Face the Fight! (as a side foe)
• Sync pair story: Makuhita's Evolution
• Champion Stadium: Kanto Challenge, Normal
• Champion Stadium: Kanto Challenge, Hard Lv. 1 (Psychic-type and Flying-type weaknesses)
• Champion Stadium: Johto Challenge, Hard Lv. 1 (Psychic-type weakness)
• Battle Rally (Area 1–9)
• Story event: Reach for the Top (September 3 to 30, 2019)
• Daily Type Rotation: Type Team-Up (as a side foe; August 12 to 28, 2021)
• Solo event: Strongest Fighters (as a side foe; July 14 to 30, 2022; June 10 to 24, 2024)
• Champion Stadium: Pasio Special Stadium (Psychic-type weakness; September 20 to October 4, 2023)

Bruno & Onix can be battled against in:

• Champion Stadium: Kanto Challenge, Hard Lv. 1 (Water-type and Ground-type weaknesses)
• Champion Stadium: Johto Challenge, Hard Lv. 1 (Grass-type weakness)
• Battle Rally (Area 1–9)
• Costume event: Super Tour Guide Rosa (September 15 to October 1, 2022; September 10 to 24, 2023)
• Champion Stadium: Pasio Special Stadium (Grass-type weakness; April 11 to 25, 2023; March 5 to 19, 2024)
• Trainer Files: Kanto Elite Four (Part 1) (as a side foe; April 20 to May 14, 2023; April 18 to May 4, 2024)

Bruno has also been shown to pair alongside Hitmonchan and can be battled against in:

• Champion Stadium: Johto Challenge, Hard Lv. 1 (Fairy-type weakness)
• Battle Rally (Area 1–9)
• Champion Stadium: Pasio Special Stadium (Fairy-type weakness; May 22 to June 5, 2024)

Story appearances

Bruno appears in his normal outfit in the following story areas:

• PML Arc: Chapter 21: Face the Fight!
• Villain Arc:
  • Kanto: Team Rocket Returns
  • Johto: Team Rocket's Revival
• Champion Stadium:
  • Kanto Challenge: Normal
  • Victory Road
• Story events:
  • Reach for the Top
  • Dazzling Dizzying Battle Stage
  • Pasio Eggsplorers
  • Beachside Rivalry
  • Victor's Cooking Class!
• Solo events:
  • A Sweet Secret
  • Strongest Fighters
• Costume event: Super Tour Guide Rosa
• Trainer Files:
  • Kanto Elite Four (Part 1)
  • Kanto Elite Four (Part 2)
• Sync pair story: Makuhita's Evolution

Sync pair stories

Bruno & Machamp

• A Day with Bruno

Quotes

Main article: Bruno/Quotes → Pokémon Masters EX

Gallery

Bruno & Machamp on Pokémon Masters EX Dream Team Maker		Bruno's sync move mindscape (Indigo Plateau: Bruno's room)
6★ model (Normal colors)	VS model (Normal colors)	6★ model (EX colors)	VS model (EX colors)
Trainer emote Nice!	Trainer emote Watch out!	Trainer emote Let's do this!	Trainer emote Thanks!	Artwork of Bruno in Pokémon Masters EX

Trivia

Origin

Bruno's design is based on his appearance in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen and Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver. Machamp is Bruno's signature Pokémon in the core series games. Machamp's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Ultra Sun.

Bruno uses one or two Onix in most battles against him in the core series games. Onix's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.

In other languages

Hoo Hah! Language Title Japanese ウー！ ハーッ！ Ū! Hā! Mandarin Chinese 呼！喝！ Hū! Hē! French Ouhhh... HA ! German Uuuuuh... haaaaah!!! Italian Uaaaaah! Korean 우-!하-앗! U-! Ha-at! Spanish ¡Kiaaa!

Trained-to-the-Max Dynamic Punch Language Title Japanese 限界まで鍛え抜いた ばくれつパンチ Genkai Made Kitae Nuita Bakuretsu Panchi Mandarin Chinese 千錘百煉之 爆裂拳 Qiānchuí-Bǎiliàn zhī Bàoliè Quán French Les voyages, c'est formateur ! Dynamopoing ! German Wuchtschlag des ausgiebigen Trainings Italian Dinamipugno sovrumano Korean 한계까지 단련한 폭발펀치 Han-gyekkaji Dannyeonhan Pokbal Peonchi Spanish Puño Dinámico Disciplinado

Always Getting Stronger! Language Title Japanese どこまでも強くなる Dokomade mo Tsuyoku Naru Mandarin Chinese 實力突破極限 Shílì Túpò Jíxiàn French Notre passion, c'est la muscu ! German Ich werde immer stärker! Italian Livelli di forza inimmaginabili! Korean 끝없이강해지겠다 Kkeut-eobs-iganghaejigessda Spanish ¡Con riguroso entrenamiento!

Overwhelming Power Rock Impact Language Title Japanese スーパーパワーの ロックインパクト Sūpāpawā no Rokku Inpakuto Mandarin Chinese 強大力量之 岩石衝擊 Qiángdà Lìliàng zhī Yánshí Chōngjí French Z'allez finir en yaourt ! Impact Roche ! German Gesteinsstoß der unbändigen Kraft Italian Impatto Roccia dalla forza sovrumana Korean 슈퍼 파워 록임팩트 Syupeo Pawo Rok Impaekteu Spanish Impacto Roca de Inmenso Poder

References

Characters appearing in Pokémon Masters EX

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