Special Academy Edition: Take on Super Sparring with academy sync pairs is now live in Pokémon Masters EX! Battle using the academy sync pairs you’ve trained! Go for a high score and collect the rewards!

Special Academy Edition Take on Super Sparring with academy sync pairs!

Special Academy Edition Take on Super Sparring with academy sync pairs! Under Way! This iteration of the Super Sparring event features special rules and can be attempted with Academy Sync Pairs that you have strengthened.

Date/Time

April 17, 2026 at 11:00 p.m. - April 28, 2026 at 10:59 p.m.

Usable Sync Pairs

Challenge Rika - Only Rosa (Academy) & Deerling can be used

Note: The usable Sync Pair is Rosa (Academy) & Deerling (Spring Form).
Bruno - Only Brendan (Academy) & Marshtomp can be used

Larry - Only Arven & Skwovet can be used

You can team up with Rosa (Academy) & Deerling during the Academy Event Pasio Academy Opening now under way. You can team up with Brendan (Academy) & Marshtomp during the Academy Event Best Buddies Program now under way. You can team up with Arven & Skwovet during the Academy Event Pasio Academy Fair—Prep now under way.

Ranked Damage Event Details

The Ranked Damage Event is an event where you attempt to obtain a score across three battles to earn rewards. Earn the highest score you can within the time limit!

How to Obtain a Score

Your score is equal to the amount of damage you inflict on your opponent during battle. Choose Sync Pairs that can exploit your opponent’s weaknesses, then use powerful moves and inflict status conditions in order to deal as much damage as possible!

Note: Except in certain circumstances, damage incurred from sources other than attacks, such as poison, will not be reduced to zero.

Score Rank

You will receive a Score Rank based on your score. Your Score Rank is divided into the 15 ranks listed below. This event features adjustments to the Score Rank values.

1★ Youngster: 0-4,999
2★ Youngster: 5,000-9,999
3★ Youngster: 10,000-14,999
1★ Ace Trainer: 15,000-19,999
2★ Ace Trainer: 20,000-24,999
3★ Ace Trainer: 25,000-29,999
1★ Brock: 30,000-32,499
2★ Brock: 32,500-34,999
3★ Brock: 35,000-37,499
1★ Rika: 37,500-39,999
2★ Rika: 40,000-42,499
3★ Rika: 42,500-44,999
1★ Leon: 45,000-47,499
2★ Leon: 47,500-49,999
3★ Leon: 50,000 and above

Training Ticket Exchange

The Training Tickets obtainable as event rewards can be used in the Training Ticket Exchange. It includes special Sync Pairs that can only be obtained in the Training Ticket Exchange, as well as Co-op Sync Orbs. The Training Ticket Exchange can be found in the Event tab of the Exchange Items menu.

Time limit

There is a time limit for Ranked Damage Event battles. Continue fighting until time runs out in order to win the battle and earn a score based on your performance. If you are eliminated before time runs out, you will lose the battle and be unable to earn a score.

Additional Special Parameters

“Field effects are permanent” has been added to all of this event’s battles.

About Rankings

Once you complete all of the battles, your Best Score, which is your total score from all battles, will be recorded. The ranking feature will be unlocked when your Best Score has been recorded. The rankings allow you to compare your current Best Score against other players participating in the event.

Your rank changes according to your place in the rankings, and if you are within the top 10,000 spots, you will reach Master Rank. There is no Prestige Reward in this event.

Ranking Results Announcement Date/Time

April 30, 2026 at 11:00 p.m. - May 7, 2026 at 10:59 p.m.

Regarding Cheating

In Pokémon Masters EX, in order to provide a safe and secure playing experience for everyone, the End User License Agreement (EULA) prohibits the submission of inappropriate content, as well as the use of automated means while using our services.

Including but not limited to the submission of inappropriate content and the use of automated means while using our services, when an account has engaged in an act we deem to be inappropriate (cheating), usage restrictions may be placed on the offending account, or access to our services may be terminated without notice in accordance with the EULA. We appreciate your understanding.

Note: We are unable to provide detailed replies to inquiries regarding usage restrictions or account terminations.
Note: We also are unable to provide replies about individual cases if you contact us about cheating done by a third party.
Note: Accounts deemed to be cheating will be removed from the rankings. It may take some time before removal is reflected in the game.

Important

• To participate in Special Academy Edition Take on Super Sparring with academy sync pairs!, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• Your area info completion data will not be carried over the next time this event returns.
• The sync pairs that appear as opponents in battle have different capabilities than those you can actually obtain.
• It may take some time for the ranking to reflect the most recent results.
• If you win a battle after the event period ends, the record of that battle may not be reflected in the ranking.
• The number of points necessary to obtain featured rewards may differ between events.
• The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Event_8030_3W_5