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

Pokémon's first games, Pocket Monsters Red and Green were released on Tuesday, February 27th, 1996. As a way to thanks all the fans, The Pokémon Company got the Japanese Memorial Day Association to officially recognize February 27th as "Pokémon Day" in Japan!

The latest information about Pokémon will be announced on Pokémon Day on Thursday, February 27th, 2020! To commemorate "Pokémon Day", a special Max Raid Battle will be held in the Nintendo Switch games "Pokémon Sword and Shield"! There are also in-game events planned for the smartphone app “Pokémon GO”.

Also, a new Mythical Pokémon will be revealed for Pokémon Sword and Shield! This Pokémon will also appear in the movie "Pocket Monsters Coco", which is scheduled to be released on July 10th, 2020. More detailed information about this Pokémon's appearance will be revealed on Pokémon Day! In addition, the latest information on the smartphone app “Pokémon Masters” will be announced.

Source: https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2020/01/200131_cm01.html

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

DeNA has annoucned that the 5★ Leaf & Eevee Limited-time Spotlight Scout event will take place from January 21st, 2020 until February 5th, 2020.

Leaf & Eevee Spotlight Scout

Increased chance to scout newly released Leaf & Eevee! Limited-time Spotlight Scout now under way! 5★ Leaf & Eevee are now featured! Featured sync pairs have a higher chance of appearing than non-featured 5★ sync pairs. This talented Trainer from Kanto uses her sync move to give a powerful boost to all allies!

Scout Period

1/21/2020 at 10:00 p.m. - 2/5/2020 at 9:59 p.m.

Important

• Note: 5★ Ethan & Cyndaquil 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 pair 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_1120_5W_1

New content has been added to Pokémon Masters version 1.5.5 as well as a New Training Feature - The Sync Grid. Sync pairs now have a new way to train with their own unique sync grids! Plus, the sync grids for the following sync pairs have been expanded!

Ex Challenge - Janine

Janine now appearing in the training area! Take on super difficult bosses! Janine has been added to the training area as of 1/14/2020 at 10:00 p.m.! Opponents in the training area are crazy tough! Use everything you’ve got to win!

Newly Added to Training Area

• EX Challenge: Janine

Date/Time Added

1/14/2020 at 10:00 p.m.

Available Rewards

• 1★ Fire Bracelet ×1
• 2★ Fire Bracelet ×1

Important

• To explore the newly added area, you must have completed co-op: Chapter 18 Challenge Cheren & Hilbert & Hilda (Hard).

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Story_1120_5W_1

New Training Feature - The Sync Grid

Sync pairs now have a new way to train with their own unique sync grids! Plus, the sync grids for the following sync pairs have been expanded! Note: Changes will be reflected after updating the app to version 1.5.5 or higher. The exact time the update becomes available may differ for each player.

Expanded Sync Grids

• Player character & Pikachu
• Flannery & Torkoal
• Flint & Infernape

Other sync pairs will also have their sync grids expanded in the future. Customize your favorite sync pairs to make them unique!

What Are Sync Grids?

• Use sync orbs specific to each sync pair to strengthen them in a variety of different ways.
• Each sync pair has a limited amount of energy available for activating grid skill tiles, so not all grid skills can be learned at once.

How to Collect Sync Orbs

• A Sync orb chance! message may appear at the start of a battle.
• Use sync moves during one of these battles to obtain sync orbs for the corresponding sync pair.
• Co-op sync orbs can be obtained from co-op battles. These can be exchanged for sync pair-specific sync orbs on the Sync Grid menu.

Battle using your favorite sync pairs and strengthen your team!

Important

• To unlock the Sync Grid feature, you must complete Main Story Chapter 11, Alola’s Rising Stars: Part 2.
• Sync orb chances will begin occurring after the sync grid has been unlocked.
• Check the Game Hints to learn more.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Update_1125_1W_1

Fire-Type Training Event

Fire-Type Training Event under way! Level up your Fire types! Check out the Fire-Type Training Event during the time period below. Collect Voucher N and exchange them for items to level up the sync moves of 3★ Flannery & Torkoal and 4★ Flint & Infernape!

Event Details

Strengthen Fire-type sync pairs with ease during this event since opposing sync pairs will all be weak to Fire-type attacks! Prepare your favorite Fire-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

1/14/2020 at 10:00 p.m. – 1/29/2020 at 9:59 p.m.

Important

• To participate, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 4.
• To acquire 4★ Flint & Infernape, you must complete Main Story Chapter 12, Candle and Flame: Part  2.
• 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.
  -Flannery & Torkoal
  -Flint & Infernape
• 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 before the end of the mission period.
• The event period and its content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Event_1120_4W_1

The producer of Pokémon Master Yu Sasaki posted an open letter about the game on the Pokémon Master's official website. The letter addresses some of the issues that the game is currently facing and their goals to fix the most common concerns from the community and also talked about upcoming features.

A Message from the Pokémon Masters Team (Vol. 6)

Greetings, Trainers. We’re the producers of Pokémon Masters, Yu Sasaki and Tetsuya Iguchi, here with a new message for you. This time, we’ll be sharing details about the new Sync Grid feature, January’s legendary event, and what you can expect in the next update.

Sync Grid

Sync grids will go live with the content update scheduled for mid-January. They’re a new feature that allows you to strengthen your sync pairs in various ways. A portion of each sync pair’s grid will be rolled out during upcoming in-game events, so please stay tuned for updates!

The Basics

In order to activate tiles on the sync grid, you’ll need to collect sync orbs. At the beginning of a battle, the “Sync orb chance!” message may appear—if it does, use a sync move during the battle for a chance to earn sync orbs as drops.

By using sync orbs to activate tiles, you can teach your sync pairs new grid skills. However, activating tiles also reduces your pool of available energy, so however you choose to use that energy is bound to be unique.

Some tiles on the sync grid have additional requirements, such as a minimum sync move level.

Grid Skills

We’re planning to have the following available to unlock:

• Stat raises
• Sync move enhancements
• Improvements to moves’ effectiveness and accuracy
• Passive skills

Grid Availability

All sync pairs will have sync grids when this feature is launched. With the exception of some sync pairs, the grid skills that can be learned initially will be limited. Sync grids will be expanded in the future for the rest of the sync pairs, as well as for newly released sync pairs.

Sync pairs that will have expanded sync grids in this update are Main Character & Pikachu, Flannery & Torkoal, and Flint & Infernape.

In order to accentuate each sync pair’s unique characteristics, we’re making sure to fine-tune the grid skills as we release them. We’re also considering ways to have sync orbs become obtainable from events, so we hope you look forward to your favorite pair getting their sync grid expanded.

Sync orbs that are unique to the sync pairs you team up with in the main story will be exchangeable during their type-specific training events.

Future Plans

In late January, Pryce & Seel will have their sync grid expanded. Generally, we’re planning on expanding sync grids for about four sync pairs each month.

Legendary Event in Late January

A new legendary event is coming in late January, in which an immensely popular Legendary Pokémon will join the fray.


Also, Event Mission Bingo will debut, offering items for training as well as sync orbs. You can get lots of useful items as you enjoy this new feature.

Many opponents that are weak to Rock-type attacks will appear in this legendary event, so we recommend training up sync pairs like Sygna Suit Brock & Tyranitar and Grant & Amaura. Also, moves that lower your enemy’s defenses may prove vital.

Upcoming Update

We have plans in store that will give you new ways to enjoy using your favorite sync pairs.

• By acquiring certain items from training events, you’ll be able to raise the levels of sync moves for sync pairs that join you from the main story.
• When you are hit by an opponent’s sync move in battle, the raised stats of all your allied sync pairs will no longer return to normal.
• We’re adjusting the difficulty of EX Challenges so that even more players will be able to enjoy them.
It’s been our goal to improve the overall gameplay of Pokémon Masters with these updates, so if you have any comments or suggestions regarding what we’ve been doing, we’d love to hear from you.

Battle Villa

The Battle Villa is a feature that lets you train up to nine sync pairs per day. The sync pairs you’ll face depend on the hall (or level) you’re in. You’ll need to pay close attention to your opponent’s weakness when building a team, but don’t rely on using supereffective attacks alone. Status conditions and support skills are important, too.

You’ll want to train your support sync pairs and strike sync pairs that can hit the enemy’s weakness. Depending on the hall that you’re in, skills from tech sync pairs will also prove to be useful, so focus on building a balanced team.

After completing certain halls, you’ll receive items that are exclusive to the Battle Villa. These items are sure to come in handy as you make your way through, so use them well.

The Battle Villa is intended to test how far you can make it within a set period of time, so your progress will be reset at fixed intervals. When progress is reset, you’ll receive gems based on how far you made it. Challenge yourself and see how far you can get each day.

Using the rewards you get from the Battle Villa, you’ll be able to grant your sync pairs lucky skills, which are a new way to customize your favorite sync pairs.

Lucky skills are a type of passive skill that provide beneficial effects when conditions are met, such as when a certain move is used. Consider the moves and passive skills your sync pairs have so you can teach them complementary lucky skills.

Six-Month Anniversary Celebration

Pokémon Masters celebrates its six-month anniversary this February. To show our appreciation to everyone for their support, we’ll hold a special rally in mid-February.

Here’s what we have in store.

The Battle Villa launches!

The Battle Villa will make its long-awaited debut on Pasio.

Story event overhaul!

We’re giving story events an overhaul, starting with the update scheduled for late February. You’ll be able to enjoy a new story experience that has incredible rewards, like sync orbs and ★ Power-Ups.

A surprising new sync pair comes to Pasio!

A certain sync pair will come to Pasio, along with exclusive training missions. You’ll be able to get this sync pair just by logging in. By using this sync pair to complete various adventures, you’ll also be able to finish new missions. Just who could this sync pair be?

Tons of Pokémon are ready to evolve!

Several unevolved Pokémon will become able to evolve! We’ve received many requests for this since the launch of the game, so we hope you enjoy the new Evolutions!

Main story addition!

Chapters 22 through 24 will be added to the main story! New sync pairs will join you as the main story on Pasio continues.

What to Expect in the Next Message

In our next message, we’ll tell you all about the Six-Month Anniversary Celebration and look forward to updates for March and beyond.

Our next message is scheduled for late February.

We are continuing to make the world of Pokémon Masters more enjoyable for players. We appreciate your feedback, so if you have any comments regarding our planned improvements, please don’t hesitate to contact us through the Feedback section in the game.

Until next time, thank you for playing Pokémon Masters.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Other_1120_3W_1

DeNA has announced multiple new events for Pokémon Masters to start the new year!

Legendary Event - The Beast That Devours the Sun

Complete the event and form a sync pair with Solgaleo! Legendary Event: The Beast That Devours the Sun under way! Form a new sync pair with Solgaleo in this event!

Event Period:

12/31/2019 at 10:00 p.m. – 1/21/2020 at 9:59 p.m.

Event Details

Battle it out in single-player to collect Custom Voucher 2! Once you collect a certain number of them, you can form a new sync pair with Solgaleo! You can also exchange Custom Voucher 2 for special items to make Solgaleo even stronger!

You can also battle it out in co-op to collect Custom Super Voucher 2 and exchange them for Limited-Time 5★ Power-Ups and other items.

Additionally, the rewards for the areas below will be tripled once per day!

• Take Down Solgaleo! Round 1
• Take Down Solgaleo! Round 2
• Take Down Solgaleo! Round 3
• Take Down Solgaleo! Round 4
Note: First-time rewards and completion rewards will not be increased.

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 4.
• The sync pairs that appear as opponents in battle have different capabilities than those you can actually obtain.
• The legendary event "The Beast That Devours the Sun" 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 2 and Custom Super Voucher 2 you have in stock.
• The following two conditions must be met in order to acquire the area info needed to form a sync pair with Solgaleo:
  　1. Complete "A Second Wind" in Legendary Event:The Beast That Devours the Sun.
  　2. Collect a total of 100 Custom Voucher 2.
• Mission completion rewards can only be claimed during the event period and can no longer be claimed after this period.
• The content is subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Event_1120_2W_1

New Year's Rally

Rally Period: 12/31/2019 at 10:00 p.m. – 1/21/2020 at 9:59 p.m.

Log-In Bonus Details

• Day 1: Gems ×1,000
• Day 2: Gems ×1,000
• Day 3: Gems ×1,000
• Day 4: Gems ×300
• Day 5: Gems ×300
• Day 6: Gems ×300
• Day 7: Gems ×300
• Day 8: Gems ×300
• Day 9: Gems ×300
• Day 10: Gems ×300
• Day 11: Gems ×300
• Day 12: Gems ×300
• Day 13: Gems ×300
• Day 14: Gems ×1,000

Rally Missions

You can take on special missions during the rally period. Complete them to obtain items to help strengthen your sync pairs! Check the Missions screen to learn more.

Important

• 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.
• Up to 14 log-in bonuses can be claimed during the rally period.
• Log-in bonuses are reset each day at 10:00 p.m.. If you are already logged in, you will need to return to the Pokémon Center and claim them from your Present Box.
• The rally period and its content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Campaign_1120_2W_1