DeNA has announced that New Supercourse Difficulty Levels are now available as well as a Welcome Back Rally for returning players that haven't played the game for a month.

Welcome Back Rally

Date/Time:
March 31, 2020 at 11:00 p.m. - April 30, 2020 at 10:59 p.m.

Details:

Welcome Back Rally Under Way! A Welcome Back Rally, featuring log-in bonuses and special missions, is currently under way for players who have not logged in for a set period of time.

The Welcome Back Rally will be held for 30 days starting from the day the player logs in during the specified time period.

Target Players

Players logging in during the time period below who have not logged in for 30 days or more.

Important

• Log-in bonuses are sent to your Present Box.
• Log-in bonuses can only be claimed during the specified time period.
• Log-in bonuses sent to the Present Box can only be claimed for a limited period of time.
• Log-in bonuses can only be claimed once per day.
• Log-in bonuses are reset each day at 11:00 p.m.
• If you are already logged in, you will need to return to the Pokémon Center and claim them from your Present Box.
• To attempt missions, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 2: Defeat Team Break! (Normal) in single-player.
• If you have completed Main Story Chapter 2: Defeat Team Break! (Normal) in single-player during the mission period, you will have fulfilled the conditions for the missions leading up to it and can claim your rewards.
• All mission completion rewards must be claimed within three days of the mission period ending.
• The time period and content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Campaign_2030_1W_2

New Supercourse Difficulty Levels!

Date/Time:
March 31, 2020 at 11:00 p.m.

New Supercourse Areas

• Level-Up Supercourse (Super Hard)
• Strike Supercourse (Super Hard)
• Tech Supercourse (Super Hard)
• Support Supercourse (Super Hard)
• Coin Supercourse (Super Hard)

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Update_2030_1W_3

Once-a-Month Gem Special!

Date/Time:
March 31, 2020 at 11:00 p.m. - April 30, 2020 at 10:59 p.m.

You can get gems now at a reduced price! On sale for a limited time only!

Sale Details

April gem special

• The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.
• Gems can be purchased using the Purchase Gems menu in the shop.
• Each gem special can only be purchased once during the sale period.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Update_2030_1W_5

DeNA has announced that the Story Event - Team Skull Crash Course and the Guzma and Plumeria - Spotlight Scout will both take place from March 26th, 2020 until April 13th, 2020 in Pokémon Masters.

Story Event - Team Skull Crash Course

Date: March 26, 2020 at 11:00 p.m. - April 13, 2020 at 10:59 p.m.

Event Details

Event Info:
Story Event: Team Skull Crash Course is an event where you can obtain story areas and items by progressing through the event map.

Obtain Items Using Travel Tokens
Travel tokens can be obtained by participating in event battles. Use the travel tokens you have obtained to move throughout the event map and acquire the items along the way. Use travel tokens to collect items and head toward your destination!

Advance Through the Event Maps Reach checkpoints to progress through the event maps. You can obtain new main area interactions and items by progressing through the event map. Sub-areas will also appear as you progress through the event maps.

If you skip past a sub-area that appears on your current event map, it will reappear again on the following event map.

Try collecting the sub-areas after you have collected all of the main areas by progressing through the event map.

There are no limits to map progression, so you can continue to collect lots of items even after you have obtained all of the main and sub-areas.

Event Map Items

The items, such as those mentioned below can be obtained in the event maps featured in this event.

• Sync Orbs for Guzma & Golisopod
• Sync Orbs for Plumeria & Salazzle
• Co-op Sync Orbs
• Elite Four Notes
• Gym Leader Notes
• 3★ Level-Up Manuals
• 2★ Level-Up Manuals
• 1★ Level-Up Manuals
• Buff Blend +
• Tech Tonic +
• Aid Ade +
• Ultra Buff Blend
• Ultra Tech Tonic
• Ultra Aid Ade
• Great Buff Blend
• Great Tech Tonic
• Great Aid Ade
• Buff Blend
• Tech Tonic
• Aid Ade

Some items obtainable in this event have a limited quantity.

Daily Boosts

You can obtain an increased number of travel tokens once a day from certain areas.

Applicable Areas

• Challenge Team Break: Part 1
• Challenge Team Break: Part 2
• Challenge Team Break: Part 3

Lineup Bonuses

You can earn bonus travel tokens if you have specific sync pairs in your lineup to battle in the areas in this event.

The more of the specified sync pairs you include in your team, the more bonus travel tokens you will earn!

Applicable Sync Pairs

• Guzma & Golisopod:
  Travel tokens +1×!
• Plumeria & Salazzle:
  Travel tokens +1×!
• Liza & Lunatone:
  Travel tokens +0.2×!

Lineup bonuses are generally ×1 and vary according to which sync pairs are on the team.

Example 1: If you place +1× and +0.2× sync pairs in your team, you will receive 2.2× the number of travel tokens.

Example 2: If you place +1× and +1× sync pairs in your team, you will receive 3× the number of travel tokens.

Log-In Bonus Under Way!

A log-in bonus is currently under way to mark the start of Story Event: Team Skull Crash Course.

Log-In Bonus Details

• Day 1: Gems ×150
• Day 2: Gems ×150
• Day 3: Gems ×150
• Day 4: Gems ×150
• Day 5: Gems ×150
• Day 6: Gems ×150
• Day 7: Gems ×150
• Day 8: Gems ×150
• Day 9: Gems ×150
• Day 10: Gems ×150
• Day 11: Gems ×150
• Day 12: Gems ×150
• Day 13: Gems ×150
• Day 14: Gems ×150

Event Missions

You can take on special missions during the event period. Check the Mission Bingo screen for more details about the missions.

Important

• To participate, you 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 you can actually obtain.
• Daily refresh of reward boosts occurs at 11:00 p.m.
• Partial reward boosts will be rounded up to the nearest whole number.
• When the event ends, leftover travel tokens will be converted into coins (10 coins per travel token) and sent to your Present Box.
• To claim log-in bonuses, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• Log-in bonuses are sent to your Present Box.
• Log-in bonuses can only be claimed during the specified time period.
• Log-in bonuses sent to the Present Box can only be claimed for a limited period of time.
• Log-in bonuses can only be claimed once per day.
• Up to 14 log-in bonuses can be claimed.
• Log-in bonuses are reset each day at 11:00 p.m.
• If you are already logged in, you will need to return to the Pokémon Center and claim them from your Present Box.
• All mission completion rewards must be claimed within three days of the mission period ending.
• To attempt missions, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 2: Defeat Team Break! (Normal) in single-player.
• If you have completed Main Story Chapter 2: Defeat Team Break! (Normal) in single-player during the mission period, you will have fulfilled the conditions for the missions leading up to it and can claim your rewards.
• The time period and content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Event_2030_1W_1

Guzma and Plumeria - Spotlight Scount

Increased chance to scout Guzma and Plumeria! Guzma and Plumeria Spotlight Scout under way! Guzma and Plumeria Spotlight Scout under way! This sync pair scout currently features 5★ Guzma & Golisopod and 5★ Plumeria & Salazzle, which will come in handy during Story Event: Team Skull Crash Course!

Featured sync pairs have a higher chance of appearing than non-featured 5★ sync pairs. The sync grids of 5★ Guzma & Golisopod and 5★ Plumeria & Salazzle will be expanded upon their release.

About Guzma & Golisopod

This Physical Strike sync pair batters its opponents with super aggressive Bug-type moves!

About Plumeria & Salazzle

This Special Strike sync pair unleashes a poisonous Sludge Wave that drenches all opponents at once!

Date/Time

March 26, 2020 at 11:00 p.m. - April 13, 2020 at 10:59 p.m.

Important

• The 5★ sync pair(s) below do not appear in this sync pair scout.
  • Sabrina & Alakazam
  • Fantina & Mismagius
• The sync pairs featured in this sync pair scout may also appear in future sync pair scouts.
• To unlock the sync grid, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 11: Alola’s Rising Stars: Part 2 (Normal) in single-player.
• Sync pairs other than the ones mentioned above may appear.
• Please note that you cannot have two or more sync pairs that include Trainers with the same name in your team.
  Example: Brock & Onix and Sygna Suit Brock & Tyranitar
• The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.
• To check the available sync pairs and their respective offering rates, go to the Offering Rate section on the Sync Pair Scout screen.
• Please read the Notes section under Offering Rate on the Sync Pair Scout screen before using the feature.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Scout_2030_1W_1M

Team Skull Crash Course Special Mission Bingo Challenge

To accompany Team Skull Crash Course, we have a special mission bingo challenge! Complete the missions to earn useful items and up to 1,400 gems.

To check the missions, go to the Pokémon Center and tap the mission bingo icon in the lower-right corner.

Source: https://twitter.com/PokemonMasters/status/1243613824302923777

DeNA has announced that a new version of Pokémon Masters is available bring it up to version 1.8.0. Our Pokémon Masters patches page has been updated with the details.

Pokémon Masters Version 1.8.0

A new version of the app has been released today. Please update your app to the latest version. Note: Changes will be reflected after updating to Ver. 1.8.0 or higher. The exact time the update becomes available may differ for each player. Please try again later if the update is not applied.

Update Details

• Added a feature to some co-op battles that allows a single player to form a team of nine sync pairs on their own.
• Made improvements to make it easier to identify which sync pairs are on a team while viewing the Edit Team screen.
• Added new emotes for use in co-op battles.
• Improved the display and behavior of the increase text speed button.
• Adjustments have been made to the trigger conditions and names of select passive skills.
• Other minor bug fixes and improvements have been implemented.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Update_2030_1W_2

Passive Skills - Update Coming Soon

Adjustments will be made to the trigger conditions and names of select passive skills in the upcoming Ver. 1.8.0 update. A separate notice regarding the timing of the Ver. 1.8.0 update will be released following the official announcement.

Changes to Trigger Conditions

Certain passive skills that used to be triggered only when a Pokémon’s move was successful will now be triggered when the move is unsuccessful as well.

Skill Name Changes

• Before: Hit and Run
  After: Fast-Track

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Update_2030_1W_7

Attempt Co-op Battles Solo!

Co-op battles can now be played on your own! Some co-op battles can now be attempted in single-player! Take this opportunity to give co-op battles a try! Note: Changes will be reflected after updating to Ver. 1.8.0 or higher. The exact time the update becomes available may differ for each player. Please try again later if the update is not applied.

Available Co-op Battles

All co-op battles, excluding EX Challenges and tutorials. Note: Does not include event co-op battles that are currently under way. Single-player will be available starting with the next event.

Attempting Co-op Battles Solo

• A team is comprised of three sync pairs. Create three individual teams using your own sync pairs to take on the challenge.
• Of the three teams, you only have control of the team placed in the center position on the Edit Team screen. The remaining two teams will act on auto mode during the battle.
• Rewards do not change, regardless of whether or not you attempt these battles on your own.
• The battle speed can only be adjusted when playing in single-player.
• You cannot assign the same sync pair or Trainer to more than one of your teams at the same time.
• The single-player battle settings will be used.
• Only the center sync pair will count toward such things as the progress of missions, the earning of XP, etc.

Important

• To unlock co-op battles, you must have completed Main Story Interlude 1: Let the Tournament Begin! (Normal) in single-player.
• The sync pairs that appear as opponents in battle have different capabilities than those you can actually obtain.
• The content is subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Update_2030_1W_1

DeNA has announced that Chapters 22−24 have been added to the Main Story of Pokémon Masters and that new Evolution Area info has been added to Sync Pair Stories.

Chapters 22−24

A new chapter has been added to the Main Story as a part of the run-up to our six months celebration! Chapters 22−24 will be added to the main story! Add 4★ Valerie & Sylveon to your team! Valerie is a Gym Leader with a captivating vocabulary. She used her unique fashion sense to design her own outfit—and wants to become a Pokémon herself!

Main Story

• Chapter 22
• Chapter 23
• Chapter 24

Team Up with New Sync Pairs!

Progress through the main story to team up with Valerie and more!

New General Missions

New general missions have been added to coincide with the new main story content! Check the Missions screen to learn more!

Date/Time Added

2/24/2020 at 10:00 p.m.

Important

• To unlock these new story chapters, you must complete Interlude 3 in the Main Story.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Update_2020_1W_4

New Evolution Area Info

New Evolution area info has been added! Evolve your Pokémon now! At last! New, highly-requested Evolution area info has been added to Sync Pair Stories as part of the run-up to our six months celebration.

Updated Sync Pair Stories

Hilbert

• Oshawott’s Evolution
  -Hilbert's Dewott can now be evolved!
• Dewott’s Evolution
  -Hilbert's Samurott can now be evolved!

Phoebe

• Dusclops’s Evolution
  -Phoebe's Dusknoir can now be evolved!

Roxie

• Whirlipede’s Evolution
  -Roxie's Scolipede can now be evolved!

Clay

• Palpitoad’s Evolution
  -Clay's Seismitoad can now be evolved!

Ramos

• Weepinbell’s Evolution
  -Ramos's Victreebel can now be evolved!

Roark

• Cranidos’s Evolution
  -Roark's Rampardos can now be evolved!

Lt. Surge

• Voltorb’s Evolution
  -Lt. Surge's Electrode can now be evolved!

Brawly

• Makuhita’s Evolution
  -Brawly's Hariyama can now be evolved!

Roxanne

• Nosepass’s Evolution
  -Roxanne's Probopass can now be evolved!

Grant

• Amaura’s Evolution
  -Grant's Aurorus can now be evolved!

Maylene

• Meditite’s Evolution
  -Maylene's Medicham can now be evolved!

Blaine

• Ponyta’s Evolution
  -Blaine's Rapidash can now be evolved!

Calem

• Espurr’s Evolution
  -Calem's Meowstic can now be evolved!

Date/Time Added

2/24/2020 at 10:00 p.m.

Important

• You must team up with the specified sync pair and raise it to a certain level to unlock Evolution sync pair stories.
• A specified number of Evolution Shards or Evolution Crystals are required to take on sync pair stories.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Update_2020_1W_5

DeNA has announced that the Version 1.7.0 update will come out today but the exact time the update becomes available may differ for each player. Details of this patch have been added to our Pokémon Masters updates page which will be updated as new patches are released.

1.7.0 Update Notification

A new version of the app has been released today. Please update your app to the latest version. Note: Changes will be reflected after updating to Ver. 1.7.0 or higher. The exact time the update becomes available may differ for each player.

Update Details

• Sync pairs can now use a new feature known as lucky skills.
• Sync pair level caps have been adjusted.
• The amount of XP acquired in some areas has been increased.
• The Area Details screen can now be viewed in all areas that contain battles.
• Sync pairs that appear, and their types and weaknesses can now be viewed in Area Details.
• Interrupted play data for an area will now be stored for a maximum of 7 days from the time the area was started.
• Various bugs, which appeared on rare occasion during specific circumstances, have been fixed.
• Adjusted parts of the AI's behavior.
• Other minor bug fixes and improvements have been implemented.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Update_2020_1W_1

Changes to Level Caps

The following changes to level caps will be made in Ver. 1.7.0. Note: Changes will be reflected after updating to Ver. 1.7.0 of the app. The exact time the update becomes available may differ for each player.

Level Caps Following the Update

5★ Sync Pairs

• Initial level cap: 45
• Level cap after 1 unlock: 60
• Level cap after 2 unlocks: 75
• Level cap after 3 unlocks: 90
• Level cap after 4 unlocks: 105
• Level cap after 5 unlocks: 120

4★ Sync Pairs

• Initial level cap: 40
• Level cap after 1 unlock: 55
• Level cap after 2 unlocks: 70
• Level cap after 3 unlocks: 85
• Level cap after 4 unlocks: 100
• Level cap after 5 unlocks: 120

3★ Sync Pairs

• Initial level cap: 35
• Level cap after 1 unlock: 50
• Level cap after 2 unlocks: 65
• Level cap after 3 unlocks: 80
• Level cap after 4 unlocks: 95
• Level cap after 5 unlocks: 115

Note: If a Power-Up has been used, please note your sync pair's number of ★ after the Power-Up was used. Additionally, some areas have been rebalanced to make obtaining XP easier.

Updated Areas

• Main Story (single-player) battle areas, from Chapter 1 – Chapter 21

Important

• The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Update_2020_1W_6

DeNA has announced a bunch of new events taking place in Pokémon Masters as part of their Six-Months Celebration including: Professor Oak and Mew Special Missions, Steven Spotlight Poké Fair Scout, Run-up to Six Months Celebration and a Story Event - The Strongest There is.

Professor Oak and Mew Special Missions

Professor Oak & Mew have come to Pasio! Special missions under way! Pokémon Masters is having a Six-Months Celebration thanks to the support of all you Trainers out there. To celebrate this occasion, a special event is under way!

By logging in during the event, you will team up with Professor Oak & Mew, who will have their sync grid expanded. There is also a special mission under way to strengthen Professor Oak & Mew. Take this opportunity to power them up!

Event Details

Professor Oak and Mew have come to Pasio! During the event, Professor Oak will appear in the Pokémon Center and form a sync pair with Mew, and they will then team up with you. There will also be a sync pair story detailing Professor Oak’s journey to regain his passion as a Trainer.

Strengthen sync pairs through special missions

Obtain custom items to strengthen Professor Oak & Mew via special missions. These are special items that can be obtained through these special missions.

Check the Missions screen for more details.

Event Period

2/13/2020 at 10:00 p.m. – 3/15/2020 at 9:59 p.m.

Important

• To acquire Professor Oak & Mew, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1.
• To take on the special missions, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 2 - Defeat Team Break!.
• Professor Oak & Mew can be strengthened using custom items that can be obtained by completing special missions.
• All mission completion rewards must be claimed within three days of the mission period ending.
• To unlock the Sync Grid feature, you must complete Main Story Chapter 11 - Alola’s Rising Stars: Part2.
• The event to team up with Professor Oak & Mew may be held again in the future.
• The special missions to strengthen Professor Oak & Mew may be held again in the future.
• Acquire Professor Oak & Mew though Exchange Items to increase their sync move level.
• The event period and its content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Campaign_2015_2W_1

Run-up to Six Months Celebration

Run-Up to Six Months Celebration under way! Pokémon Masters is coming up on its sixth month from launch soon thanks to the support of all you Trainers out there. To show our gratitude, we will be holding various rallies as part of our Six-Months Celebration.

Six-Months Celebration

Starting off will be the following Run-Up to Six Months Celebration!

Rally Period

2/13/2020 at 10:00 p.m. – 2/27/2020 at 9:59 p.m.

Pokémon Center Makeover

The Pokémon Center will be decorated to commemorate the Six-Months Celebration during the following period.

Makeover Period

2/13/2020 at 10:00 p.m. – 3/15/2020 at 9:59 p.m.

Six-Months Celebration Log-In Bonus

The following log-in bonuses will be offered.

• Day 1: Gems ×300
• Day 2: Gems ×300
• Day 3: Gems ×300
• Day 4: Gems ×300
• Day 5: Evolution Shard ×5
• Day 6: Gems ×300
• Day 7: Gems ×300
• Day 8: Gems ×300
• Day 9: Gems ×300
• Day 10: Evolution Shard ×5
• Day 11: Gems ×300
• Day 12: Gems ×300
• Day 13: Evolution Crystal ×3

Bonus Period

2/13/2020 at 10:00 p.m. - 2/27/2020 at 9:59 p.m.

Limited-Time Gem Specials

Gem specials, which are gems available at a reduced price, are on sale for a limited time only!

• Run-Up to Six Months gem special 1
• Run-Up to Six Months gem special 2
• Run-Up to Six Months gem special 3

Sale Period

2/13/2020 at 10:00 p.m. – 2/27/2020 at 9:59 p.m.

The following content will also be added in the update scheduled for late February 2020! Look for more details about the update when it is released.

New Main Story Chapters

Chapters 22–24 will be added to the main story. Look forward to new adventures on Pasio!

Scheduled Time/Date

2/24/2020 at 10:00 p.m.

New Evolution Area Info

New Evolution area info will be added to sync pair stories, increasing the number of Pokémon that can be evolved.

Scheduled Time/Date

2/24/2020 at 10:00 p.m.

Important

• You can purchase the gem specials by selecting Purchase Gems in the shop area.
• Each gem special can only be purchased once during the sale period.
• Log-in bonuses are sent to your Present Box.
• Log-in bonuses can only be claimed during the rally period.
• Log-in bonuses sent to the Present Box can only be claimed for a limited period of time.
• Log-in bonuses can only be claimed once per day.
• Log-in bonuses are reset every day at 10:00 p.m.
Note: If you are already logged in, you will need to return to the Pokémon Center and claim them from your Present Box.
• The sale period and its content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Campaign_2010_2W_1

Steven Spotlight Poké Fair Scout

Team up with a fair-exclusive sync pair in the Poké Fair Scout now! Newly-released 5★ Steven & Metagross are being featured in the limited-time Poké Fair Scout! 5★ sync pairs have a 10% chance of appearing in the Poké Fair Scout! Featured sync pairs have a higher chance of appearing than non-featured 5★ sync pairs. Don’t miss your chance to team up with this fair-exclusive sync pair!

About Steven & Metagross

This Hoenn League Champion never lets up with his crushing Steel-type attacks!

Scout Period

2/13/2020 at 10:00 p.m. – 3/15/2020 at 9:59 p.m.

Important

• 5★ Steven & Metagross are a fair-exclusive sync pair.
• The Sync Grid for Steven & Metagross will already be expanded when you team up with them.
• To unlock the Sync Grid feature, you must complete Main Story Chapter 11, Alola’s Rising Stars: Part2
• Fair-exclusive sync pairs are sync pairs that will appear for a limited time during this Poké Fair Scout. There is a possibility that they will appear outside of this Poké Fair Scout in the future.
• Sync pairs other than the ones mentioned above may also appear in the Poké Fair Scout.
• Please note that you cannot have 2 or more sync pairs that include Trainers with the same name in your team. Example: Brock & Onix, and Sygna Suit Brock & Tyranitar
• To check the available sync pairs and their respective offering rates, go to the Offering Rate section on the Sync Pair Scout screen.
• Please read the Notes section under Offering Rate on the Sync Pair Scout screen before using the feature.
• The scout period and its content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Scout_2010_3W_2

Story Event - The Strongest There is

The Strongest There Is under way! Explore Pasio with Steven! Explore Pasio with Steven in The Strongest There Is! Complete event areas to earn various rewards.

Event Period

2/13/2020 at 10:00 p.m. – 3/15/2020 at 9:59 p.m.

Event Missions

You can take on special missions during the event period. Check the Missions screen to learn more!

Important

• To participate, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1.
• The sync pairs that appear as opponents in battle have different capabilities than those you can actually obtain.
• The event period and its content are subject to change without notice.
• When the exchange period for the vouchers obtained in this event ends, leftover vouchers will be converted into coins (10 coins per voucher) and sent to your Present Box.
• All mission completion rewards must be claimed within three days of the mission period ending.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Event_2010_3W_1

DeNA has announced they are holding a Pokémon Masters Fan Art Festival from February 10, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. PST until February 23, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. PST. Users can submit original works of fan art for a chance to win prizes such as in-game currency gems.

Pokémon Masters Fan Art Festival

It’s been nearly half a year since Pokémon Masters launched, and we couldn’t be prouder of the amazing community that’s gathered to support this game. From the beginning, we’ve loved seeing the incredible fan art creations the Pokémon Masters community has produced, and we can’t wait to see what else you have in store for us. To celebrate all of you and your unique art, we’re hosting a Fan Art Festival Contest (“Contest”) where users can submit original works of fan art for a chance to win prizes. In addition, we’ll showcase our favorite submissions on the official Pokémon Masters social media channels.

Contest Period
From February 10, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. PST until February 23, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. PST, submit your creation by filling out our official entry form (linked below), and you’ll be entered to win up to 15,100 gems.

Summary of Submission Guidelines and Rules
You must submit an original artwork inspired by characters appearing in Pokémon Masters. Listed below is a summary of what we’re looking for. For a full list of the guidelines and rules regarding submissions and the Contest, please see the Official Rules of the Contest.

●　Must be your own, original work.
●　Must include sync pairs that are currently available in (or that have been officially announced will be added to) Pokémon Masters.
●　Must include some form of “in-progress” proof to verify you are the original creator. Examples include line work (before color is applied) or some form of original, dated transcript (if your piece is a video, song, comic, or similar).
●　Must not be publicly available prior to the end of the campaign.

Generally, there are no strict rules regarding what is considered art. You can capture your favorite sync pair in a beautifully crafted piece of digital majesty...or recreate their visage in latte foam!

Prizes
Winners will receive the following:

First place (×1): 15,100 gems / winner
Runner-up (×2): 10,000 gems / winner
Honorable mention (×5): 3,000 gems / winner

We’ll also be sharing various entries on the official Pokémon Masters social media channels throughout the campaign. The first-place winner and runners-up will have their creations featured on the official Pokémon Masters Facebook and Twitter cover photos during the month of March.

Source: https://twitter.com/PokemonMasters/status/1226928824186699776

DeNA has announced that version 1.65 of Pokémon Masters is now available and with the update comes a Grass-Type Training Event featuring Erika and Rosa as well as a Brendan and Lyra Spotlight Scout.

Grass-Type Training Event

Level up your Grass types! Check out the Grass-Type Training Event during the time period below. Collect Voucher Q and exchange them for items to level up the sync moves of 3★ Erika & Vileplume, and 5★ Rosa & Snivy! The sync grids of 3★ Erika & Vileplume and 5★ Rosa & Snivy will also be expanded in conjunction with this event.

Event Details

Strengthen Grass-type sync pairs with ease during this event since opposing sync pairs will all be weak to Grass-type attacks! Prepare your favorite Grass-type sync pairs, and take them on!

Event Missions

You can take on special missions during the event period. Check the Missions screen to learn more!

Event Period

2/9/2020 at 10:00 p.m. – 2/23/2020 at 9:59 p.m.

Important

• To participate, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 4.
• This event is planned to return in the future.
• Each time the event returns, the number of times you've acquired the following sync pairs will be reset, allowing you to acquire them again.
  -Erika & Vileplume
  -Rosa & Snivy
• To unlock the sync grid, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 11 – Alola’s Rising Stars: Part 2.
• The sync pairs that appear as opponents in battle have different capabilities than those you can actually obtain.
• When the exchange period for the vouchers obtained in this event ends, leftover vouchers will be converted into coins (10 coins per voucher) and sent to your Present Box.
• All mission completion rewards must be claimed within three days of the mission period ending.
• The event period and its content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Event_2010_2W_1

Update Version 1.6.5

A new version of the app has been released today. Please update your app to the latest version. Changes will be reflected after updating to Ver. 1.6.5 of the app. The timing of when the update can be applied may vary amongst devices. Please try again later if the update is not applied.

Update Details

The following features will now be unlocked at earlier points of game progress.

• Events, Item Exchange - After completing Main Story Chapter 1
• Training Area, Missions, Mission Bingo - After completing Main Story Chapter 2 - Defeat Team Break!
• Unlocking Level Caps - After completing Main Story Chapter 2
• The above changes will also apply to Events, Item Exchanges, Missions, and Mission Bingos beginning prior to this update.
• Other minor bug fixes and improvements have been implemented.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/event_2015_1W_Update_01

Brendan and Lyra Spotlight Scout

Increased chance to scout Brendan and Lyra! Brendan and Lyra Spotlight Scout under way! Brendan and Lyra Spotlight Scout under way! This sync pair scout currently features 5★ Brendan & Treecko and 5★ Lyra & Chikorita! Featured sync pairs have a higher chance of appearing than non-featured 5★ sync pairs. This skilled Trainer from Hoenn deals big damage with Leaf Storm! This skilled Trainer from Johto defends allies with Light Screen!

Scout Period

2/9/2020 at 10:00 p.m. – 2/23/2020 at 9:59 p.m.

Important

• Note: 5★ Kukui & Lycanroc are not available in this sync pair scout.
• The sync pairs featured in this sync pair scout may also appear in future sync pair scouts.
• Sync pairs other than the ones mentioned above may appear.
• Please note that you cannot have 2 or more sync pairs that include Trainers with the same name in your team. Example: Brock & Onix, and Sygna Suit Brock & Tyranitar
• The scout period and its content are subject to change without notice.
• To check the available sync pairs and their respective offering rates, go to the Offering Rate section on the Sync Pair Scout screen.
• Please read the Notes section under Offering Rate on the Sync Pair Scout screen before using the feature.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Scout_2010_2W_1

DeNA has announced that a Dragon-Type Training Event will take place from February 4th, 2020 until February 19th, 2020. The event features Iris and her Haxorus as well as Clair and her Kingdra.

Dragon-Type Training Event

Dragon-Type Training Event under way! Level up your Dragon types! Check out the Dragon-Type Training Event during the time period below. Collect Voucher P and exchange them for items to level up the sync moves of 3★ Iris & Haxorus, and 4★ Clair & Kingdra! The sync grids of 3★ Iris & Haxorus and 4★ Clair & Kingdra will also be expanded in conjunction with this event.

Event Details

Strengthen Dragon-type sync pairs with ease during this event since opposing sync pairs will all be weak to Dragon-type attacks! Prepare your favorite Dragon-type sync pairs, and take them on!

Event Missions

You can take on special missions during the event period. Check the Missions screen to learn more!

Event Period

2/4/2020 at 10:00 p.m. – 2/19/2020 at 9:59 p.m.

Important

• To participate, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 4.
• To acquire 3★ Iris & Haxorus, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 9 Champion on the Roster.
• This event is planned to return in the future.
• Each time the event returns, the number of times you've acquired the following sync pairs will be reset, allowing you to acquire them again.
  -Iris & Haxorus
  -Clair & Kingdra
• To acquire 4★ Clair & Kingdra, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 13 Cold Confidence: Part  2.
• To unlock the sync grid, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 11 – Alola’s Rising Stars: Part  2.
• The sync pairs that appear as opponents in battle have different capabilities than those you can actually obtain.
• When the exchange period for the vouchers obtained in this event ends, leftover vouchers will be converted into coins (10 coins per voucher) and sent to your Present Box.
• All mission completion rewards must be claimed within three days of the mission period ending.
• The event period and its content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Event_2010_2W_2

DeNA has announced that the Legendary Event - The Dragon That Rules the Sky featuring Zinnia and Rayquaza will take place from January 29th, 2020 until February 13th, 2020. Also, the Kukui Spotlight Scout will take place during the same time period in Pokémon Masters.

Legendary Event - The Dragon That Rules the Sky

Complete the event to eam up with Zinnia & Rayquaza! Legendary Event: The Dragon That Rules the Sky under way! Team up with Zinnia & Rayquaza in this event.

Event Details

Battle it out in single-player and collect Custom Voucher 3! Once you collect a certain number of them, you can team up with Zinnia & Rayquaza! You can also exchange Custom Voucher 3 for custom items to make Zinnia & Rayquaza even stronger!


You can also battle it out in co-op to collect Custom Super Voucher 3 and exchange them for Limited-Time 5★ Power-Ups and other items.

Event Missions

You can take on special missions during the event period. Check the Missions screen to learn more!

Event Period

1/29/2020 at 10:00 p.m. – 2/13/2020 at 9:59 p.m.

Important

• To participate, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 4.
• The sync pairs that appear as opponents in battle have different capabilities than those you can actually obtain.
• The legendary event "The Dragon That Rules the Sky" may return again in the future. The data below will carry over for its return:
  　1. Completion status of related areas, status of first-time rewards, and status of event area info.
  　2. Completion status of related missions and number of items exchanged in the shop.
  　3. The quantity of Custom Voucher 3 and Custom Super Voucher 3 you have in stock.
• The following two conditions must be met in order to acquire the area info needed to team up with Zinnia & Rayquaza.
  　1. Complete "Wish upon a Star...and a Dragon" in Legendary Event: The Dragon That Rules the Sky.
  　2. Collect a total of Custom Voucher 3 ×100.
• All mission completion rewards must be claimed within three days of the mission period ending.
• The content is subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Event_2010_1W_1

Kukui Spotlight Scout

Kukui Spotlight Scout now under way! 5★ Kukui & Lycanroc are now featured! Featured sync pairs have a higher chance of appearing than non-featured 5★ sync pairs.

About  Kukui & Lycanroc

This Pokémon Professor from Alola obstructs his opponents and takes control of the battlefield!

Scout Period

1/29/2020 at 10:00 p.m. – 2/13/2020 at 9:59 p.m.

Important

• 5★ Leaf & Eevee are not available in this sync pair scout.
  
• The sync pairs featured in this sync pair scout may also appear in future sync pair scouts.
• Sync pairs other than the ones mentioned above may appear.
• Please note that you cannot have 2 or more sync pairs that include Trainers with the same name in your team.
  Example: Brock & Onix, and Sygna Suit Brock & Tyranitar
• The scout period and its content are subject to change without notice.
• To check the available sync pairs and their respective offering rates, go to the Offering Rate section on the Sync Pair Scout screen.
• Please read the Notes section under Offering Rate on the Sync Pair Scout screen before using the feature.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Scout_2010_1W_1

YouTube Clip - Legendary Event - The Dragon That Rules the Sky

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=encu9H7Nbb8