Rosa debuts new Master Sync Pair with Meloetta in Pokémon Masters EX, alongside launch of new Neo Champions Event and Pokémon Masters Day events

As previewed in the recent monthly update from the game's developers, Rosa (Champion) & Meloetta are making their Pokémon Masters EX debut today in a new Master Fair Scout. Alongside this scout, Rosa will be taking center stage in the brand new Neo Champions: A Touching Sepia-Toned Song Story Event. Also available today are the previously announced 3,000 gem gift, along with new Extreme Battle and Special Battle Events, and the regular monthly Pokémon Masters Day activities.

Nate Master Fair Scout
Rosa (Champion) & Meloetta make their Pokémon Masters debut in this limited-time Master Fair Scout alongside the launch of Neo Champions: A Touching Sepia-Toned Song. This scout is available in-game now, and will run through to January 28th, 2024, at 9:59pm (PST). As usual for Master Fair scouts, 5★ Sync Pairs will have a 12% chance of appearing, with the featured pair having a higher chance of appearing than other pairs. Master Fair-exclusive Sync Pairs may reappear in future Master Fair Scouts.

Rosa (Champion) & Meloetta are a Psychic/Fighting-type Support Sync Pair. This Master Fair-exclusive Sync Pair is being released with an expanded sync grid, the ability to be raised to 6★ EX, and the ability to unlock a Sprint EX Role when raised to 6★ EX. Raising the pair to 6★ EX also unlocks a new outfit for Rosa, changing her dress to black and white with teal and pink highlights.

The Rosa Master Fair Scout includes a daily discount, where players can perform a single scout for x100 paid gems. This daily discount can be used 1 time per day during the entire length of the scout. Additionally, the first five times players perform a Sync Pair Scout x11 for this scout, they will also receive the following bonus presents:

• 1st Scout: Strike Move Candy Coin x1, Support Move Candy Coin x1, Tech Move Candy Coin x1
• 2nd Scout: 5★ Power-Up x2
• 3rd Scout: Sprint Move Candy Coin x1, Field Move Candy Coin x1
• 4th Scout: 5★ Power-Up x4
• 5th Scout: Move Candy Coin x1

In addition, a Special Present! Rosa Master Fair Scout is also available, requiring paid gems. This scout gives the same rewards as the regular Rosa Master Fair Scout for the first five times players perform a Sync Pair Scout x11 for this scout. In addition, players who team up with Rosa (Champion) & Meloetta in this scout will also receive a Sprint Roll Cake item, which is required to unlock their EX Role.

Rosa (Champion) & Meloetta make use of two separate Formes in battle, the Psychic type Aria Forme and the Fighting-type Pirouette Forme, which they can switch between using their Buddy Move or Sync Move. Every time they switch Formes, their Relic Nostalgia Passive Skill causes them to increase the Physical Moves ↑ Next effect and Special Moves ↑ Next effect of all allied sync pairs by 1 rank. They can also increase these effects by two ranks when using their Ode to Glory! move, increasing Physical Moves ↑ Next when in Pirouette Forme, and Special Moves ↑ Next when in Aria Forme. Additionally, they'll also reduce opponent's Psychic or Fighting Type Rebuff by one rank the first time they use a Move against an opponent in Aria and Pirouette Forme respectively.
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Neo Champions: A Touching Sepia-Toned Song
This new story event sees Rosa nominated by Cheren for the second part of the Neo Champion Stadium. This event is available in-game now, and will continue until January 13th, 2024, at 9:59pm (PST).

By completing battles during this event, players can earn Event Voucher B items, which can be exchanged for a variety of valuable items, including an 5★ Power-Ups, 5★ Scout Tickets, a Support Move Candy Coin, a Special Skill Feather 12, Skill Items, and custom Sync Orbs for Rosa (Champion) & Meloetta, who make their debut today alongside this event. Players can also take on event missions to earn Event Medals, as well as additional Gems, Battle Points, and other rewards.

As usual for events of this type, players will have an increased chance of receiving bonus rewards if they take on event battles using teams that feature specific sync pairs. The more of these sync pairs that players place in their lineup, the greater the bonus received. The applicable Sync Pairs and reward rates are as follows:

• Rosa (Champion) & Meloetta, Nate (Champion) & Haxorus: +60% (x1.6) bonus rewards
• Iris (Alt) & Hydreigon, Dawn (New Year's 2023) & Oricorio, Lisia & Altaria, Dawn & Turtwig/Grotle/Torterra, Hugh & Bouffalant, Bianca & Musharna, Colress & Klinklang: +40% (x1.4) bonus rewards
• All other sync pairs with the Unova theme skill: +20% (x1.2) bonus rewards

These bonuses stack additively, so having a team consisting of Rosa (Champion) & Meloetta, Nate (Champion) & Haxorus, and Iris (Alt) & Hydreigon would grant a combined +160% (x2.6) rewards.

Players should also note the following when playing this event:

• The number of plays available for Daily Extreme Battle 1 are reset every day at 10:00pm (PST).
• To participate, players must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• The sync pairs that appear as opponents in battle have different capabilities than those players can actually obtain.
• All mission completion rewards must be claimed within three days of the mission period ending.
• Leftover Event Voucher X items will be automatically converted to coins at a rate of 10 coins per item at the end of the event, and sent to players' Present Boxes

Log-in Bonus
This event includes a log-in bonus over 7 days. Players can receive these bonuses up until January 3rd, 2024, at 9:59pm (PST), so even if you're a couple of days late starting the event you'll still have the chance to receive all of the available gifts.

• Day 1: 5★-Guaranteed Scout Ticket x 10
• Day 2: Gems x 100
• Day 3: 5★-Guaranteed Scout Ticket x 10
• Day 4: Gems x 100
• Day 5: 5★ Power-Up Ticket x 10
• Day 6: 5★-Guaranteed Scout Ticket x 10
• Day 7: Gems x 500

Serious Battle Event: Take on a serious Rosa!
In Pokémon Masters EX's latest Special Battle Event, players will face off against Rosa in a pair of difficult battles to earn rewards including Gems and Champion Spirit.

Players must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier to participate in this event. Take on a Serious Rosa! will run through to January 13th, 2024, at 9:59pm (PST).

Extreme Battle Event: Show the Meaning of Strength!
Players will face off against Champion Alder in this new Extreme Battle Event. Sync Pairs from Unova in player's teams will receive boosts to their Attack, Special Attack, Defense, and Special Defense, with this strength bonus increasing with difficulty level.

Players must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier to participate in this event. Show the Meaning of Strength! will run until January 13th, 2024, at 9:59pm (PST).

A Glimmering Night of Gifts
As previously announced, until December 30th at 9:59pm (PST), all players will be able to claim a 3,000 gem present as part of a special log-in bonus.

Pokémon Masters Day - December 2023
Pokémon Masters Day is here again, with the usual collection of regular events and presents on offer for the monthly celebrations. All players who log in today will receive a special present of 500 gems from Pikachu, and have the opportunity to take advantage of special events and co-op battles. As always, several Sync Pairs are also receiving upgrades to their Sync Grids alongside this monthly event.

Pokémon Masters Day first ran back in November 2021, and currently runs every month from the 24th at 10:00 pm (PST), through to the 25th at 9:59 pm (PST).

To claim presents, players must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.

One-time-only Scouts for Pokémon Masters Day
Two special discounted Pokemon Masters Day scouts are available, representing a great chance to obtain some extra sync pairs. These scouts can each only be used once and must be done before the end of Pokémon Masters Day.

The Pokémon Masters Day One-time-only 5★-Guaranteed Scout x11 is available for 100 paid gems, granting the player a regular x11 scout along with a bonus 5★-Guaranteed Sync Pair, while the Pokémon Masters Day One-Time-Only Happy Scout ×11 is available for only 25 gems, functioning as a standard x11 scout with no special bonuses to sync pair availability.

The Season of Giving and Special Pika-Challenge
By completing the The Season of Giving event battle, players can get Gems, 5★ Power-Ups, 5★-Guaranteed Scout Tickets, and Move Candy Coins for each role. Players can also take on the co-op battle Special Pika-Challenge to collect Pikachu Stickers to exchange for great rewards in the exchange menu, including 5★ Calem & Espurr and the Clothing color: Dark to change the player character's look, for 40 Pikachu Stickers each.

Players should also note the following for these Pokémon Masters Day battles:

• To participate in Pika-Presents for Everyone! event battles, players must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• To unlock the Special Pika Challenge! Co-op battles, players must have completed Main Story Interlude 1: Let the Tournament Begin! in single-player.
• The sync pairs that appear as opponents in battle have different capabilities than those players can actually obtain.
• All mission completion rewards must be claimed within three days of the mission period ending.
• Leftover Pikachu Stickers at the end of this event will be automatically converted to coins at a rate of 10 coins per voucher and sent to players' Present Boxes.

Sync Pair Upgrades
To celebrate this Masters Day update, two sync pairs will be getting upgrades.

First off, 5★ Kukui & Lycanroc are receiving new sync grid titles, which are unlocked when their move level is increased to 2 or 3.

4★ Lorelei & Lapras meanwhile can now be raised all the way up to 6★ EX, receiving a new EX Style in a range of blue tones.

Masters Day Gem Specials
In conjunction with this month's Pokémon Masters Day, the following three Event Gem Specials will be available in the purchase gems tab of the in-game shop until December 25th at 9:59pm (PST), offering discounted prices on paid gems.

• Masters Day gem special 1: Gems x1,000
• Masters Day gem special 2: Gems x5,500
• Masters Day gem special 3: Gems x14,000