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The Ranked Damage Event Super Sparring No. 17 is under way! You can use the Sync Pairs you have trained up until now to update your Best Score and aim for a higher place in the rankings!

Ranked Damage Event Details

The Ranked Damage Event is an event where you attempt to obtain a score across three battles to earn rewards.

Sync Pairs that have completed one of the battles will not be able to participate in any other battle unless that battle is reset. 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: Due to Not Super Effective: Zero Damage, attacks other than supereffective attacks will inflict zero damage.

Note: Not Super Effective: Zero Damage cannot be ignored by moves or Passive Skills that have the “Ignores the target’s Passive Skills that would reduce the damage of attacks” effect.

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.

Form your lineup to maximize your effectiveness in battle and earn the best Score Rank possible!

1★ Youngster: 0-99,999
2★ Youngster: 100,000-199,999
3★ Youngster: 200,000-299,999
1★ Ace Trainer: 300,000-399,999
2★ Ace Trainer: 400,000-499,999
3★ Ace Trainer: 500,000-599,999
1★ Brock: 600,000-649,999
2★ Brock: 650,000-699,999
3★ Brock: 700,000-749,999
1★ Rika: 750,000-799,999
2★ Rika: 800,000-849,999
3★ Rika: 850,000-899,999
1★ Leon: 900,000-949,999
2★ Leon: 950,000-999,999
3★ Leon: 1,000,000 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.

About the 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

Special rules such as “Reduces the damage allies deal with Sync Moves and Max Moves” will be set for each battle. Some battles do not have special rules.

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.

If you reach Master Rank when the rankings are finalized, you’ll receive a Title, as well as all of the Titles that are below the one you earned.
Note: Please be aware that the deadline for claiming Titles is the end of the ranking results announcement period. They cannot be claimed after the period ends.

Note: You can check your Titles via the Titles screen from the Poryphone Menu.

Note: If your total score after completing all of the battles exceeds your current Best Score, your Best Score will be updated.

Ranking Results Announcement Date/Time

January 8, 2026 at 10:00 p.m. - January 15, 2026 at 9:59 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 the Ranked Damage Event Super Sparring No. 17, 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 Titles from Prestige Rewards can be acquired from the Title page once the event period has ended and the rankings are determined.
• 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_7110_5W_1

The official Pokémon Scarlet and Violet website has announced the Age Divisions for 2026 Official Competitions.

Age Divisions for 2026 Official Competitions

All 2026 Official Competitions will be held using the following age divisions.

Age Divisions

Junior Division: Born in or after 2014
Senior Division: Born between 2010 and 2013
Masters Division: Born in or before 2009

Some Official Competitions may be restricted to certain locations or age divisions.

Your eligibility for the Official Competitions provided by the Online Competitions feature will be based on the competition location and the age division you’ve selected.

How to Set Your Competition Location and Age Division

After opening the Poké Portal, select Battle Stadium and then Online Competitions. There, you’ll be able to set your competition location and age division.

Please select the correct competition location and age division.

To change competition location or age division settings, open the Poké Portal, select Battle Stadium, and then select Online Competitions. Then, select Change location or age division.

Caution

Once you’ve signed up for a competition, you will not be able to change the competition location or age division settings until the event is completed.

What Are Official Competitions?

Official Competitions are special competitions that use specified rules and are held officially, either live or online. Detailed competition schedules and regulations will be announced in the Poké Portal News.

To check the latest Poké Portal News, open the Poké Portal, press the L Button to connect to the internet, and then press the + Button if the Poké Portal News does not open automatically.

Note: In addition to Official Competitions, the Online Competitions feature allows anyone to hold Friendly Competitions.

Source: https://sv-news.pokemon.co.jp/en/page/445.html

Take On the 2026 Grand Challenge IV! Get ready to earn rewards and test your skills against other Trainers from Championship Point–earning regions! The 2026 Grand Challenge IV Online Competition is coming soon to the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games.

Event Schedule Sign-Up Period

Thursday, January 1, 2026, at 00:00 UTC to Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 23:59 UTC

Competition Period

Friday, January 9, 2026, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, January 11, 2026, at 23:59 UTC

Battle Teams must be registered during sign-up. No entries will be accepted once the competition period has begun.

To register for the competition, follow these steps:
1. Launch your Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game.
2. Open the X menu.
3. Select Poké Portal.
4. Select Battle Stadium.
5. Select Online Competitions.
6. Under Official Competitions, select Search for a competition.

Age Divisions

Junior Division: Born in or after 2014
Senior Division: Born between 2010 and 2013
Masters Division: Born in or before 2009

Participation Prize

You must finish three or more matches with a win or a loss during the competition period to be eligible for rewards.

• 100,000 League Points
• Gold Bottle Cap ×1
• Ability Patch ×1

Competition Details

This competition follows Regulation Set F and will be comprised of Double Battles using Pokémon that appear in the Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet games, including those that appear in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero. Certain Pokémon may not be used.

Eligible Pokémon

Pokémon on Team or Battle Team

From 4 to 6 Pokémon

Pokémon Chosen for Battle

4 Pokémon

Pokémon with Limits on Registration - Pokémon's Levels

Pokémon of Lv. 1 to Lv. 100 may participate.
All Pokémon will become Lv. 50 for the duration of each battle.

Pokémon's Held Items

You may give your Pokémon items to hold in this competition. However, no two Pokémon that will participate in the competition can hold the same item.

Competition Info Competition Time Limits

Total Time: 20 minutes
Player Time: 7 minutes
Turn Time: 45 seconds
Preview Time: 90 seconds

Battle Counts

Reward Eligibility: 3 matches
Results will only be recorded if you complete reward eligibility or more matches.
Daily Match Limit: 15
Daily match limits reset at 0:00 UTC. If you do not participate in the maximum number of matches per day, the number of remaining matches will be added to your limit for the next day.

Ranking Results Announcement Information

To view your rankings, follow these steps:

1. Launch your Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game.
2. Open the X menu.
3. Select Poké Portal.
4. Select Battle Stadium.
5. Select Online Competitions.
6. Select Previous Results.

Notes and Terms of Use

Only one user with one set of save data from either Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet may participate per Nintendo Switch™ system. If your Nintendo Account is registered to users on multiple Nintendo Switch systems—even if you play different versions of the game on the different systems—you may participate with only one system per Nintendo Account.

Only one user may participate per Nintendo Account. If you are playing both Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet on one Nintendo Account, you may enter using only one of those games. Championship Points will be granted to the top finishing players of the competition only once per Nintendo Account. Participating using both Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet will be considered an act that interferes with the competition. If it is discovered that a player has participated using more than one version of the game, that player can be penalized at any time, including removal from the Grand Challenge standings.

Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required. Not available in all countries. Internet and compatible smart device required to use app. Data charges may apply. Terms apply.

Battle data and results will be provided to Nintendo Co., Ltd., and The Pokémon Company (and its subsidiaries).

Players engaging in or exhibiting the following may receive penalties and be restricted from participating in future online events.
• Use of unauthorized methods to alter game save data, use of Pokémon that have data altered via altering code, or Pokémon created through the use of altering code
• Significantly large number of disconnects during battle, from when your opponent has been decided to when the match results have been fully sent to the server (please ensure a stable connection environment when connecting to the internet)
• Troubling behavior that could affect other participants or make others feel unpleasant
• Actions that would obstruct battles and operations, such as hacking
• Registering with incorrect information or impersonating another player
• Using multiple Nintendo Accounts to participate in the same competition
• Intentionally manipulating wins and losses by using multiple devices or sets of save data (or collaborating with others to do so)
• Other actions that operation hosts determine to be inappropriate

Source: https://sv-news.pokemon.co.jp/en/page/408.html

The General Producer of Pokémon Masters Tetsuya Iguchi, posted an open letter about the game on the Pokémon Masters official website.

A Message from the Pokémon Masters EX Team (Vol. 83)

Greetings, Trainers.
I’m Tetsuya Iguchi, producer of Pokémon Masters EX, here with a new message for you.
The new year is almost here. Today, we’ll focus on details about events beginning around the end of the year and the new Sync Pairs that will debut.

Story Event Pecharunt Strikes Back Is Coming

Story Event Pecharunt Strikes Back begins on December 26, 2025! Sawyer organizes the polar plunge, where participants swim in the icy ocean and wish peace and health to the people and Pokémon of Pasio!

However, the participants were so cold that they couldn't even swim. Then, some kind of gift arrives for Sawyer and the others…

The mischievous Pecharunt becomes Carmine’s partner, and they appear in the EX Master Fair!
We hope you enjoy seeing just how Carmine and Pecharunt become a Sync Pair in the story!

Sygna Suit Carmine & Pecharunt

Sygna Suit Carmine & Pecharunt are a Poison-type Strike Sync Pair. Their EX Role is Sprint!

Their Corrosive Malignant Chain Buddy Move can be activated when they use any move once. It only has one MP, but it’s an extremely powerful move that attacks all opponents while leaving them badly poisoned and confused.

One of their Passive Skills increases their Sync Move ↑ Next effect by two ranks when their attack move is successful against a badly poisoned opponent, and lowers the target’s Sp. Def by two stat ranks when their attack move is successful against a confused opponent, so you can activate both effects by using their Buddy Move.

Plus, one MP of their Buddy Move will be restored after a Sync Pair on their team uses a Sync Move, so they can unleash a powerful attack after raising their Sync Buff.

Also, they can use their Move Gauge Boost Trainer Move, but after a Sync Pair on their team uses their Sync Move, another one of Sygna Suit Carmine & Pecharunt’s Passive Skills reduces Move Gauge Boost’s MP by one and grants all of the following effects: applies Paldea Circle (Special), increases their own Special Moves ↑ Next effect by three ranks, and charges their own Move Gauge by six.

Other Events and Updates

The Mix Scout that currently features Barry & Infernape will feature a different Sync Pair starting December 31, 2025.

The next featured Sync Pair will be the newly debuting Elio & Decidueye, so we hope you’ll check them out.

Thanks for an Incredible 2025

Thanks to the support of all you Trainers out there, Pokémon Masters EX reached its six-year anniversary this year.

We’ve been able to deliver new experiences through features such as Trainer Gyms, Pasio Towers, and Academy Events.

We’ll continue to do our best not only to develop new features but also to improve existing content to provide satisfying gameplay for everyone.
We hope you continue to enjoy your adventures on Pasio! Here’s to another great year together!

What to Expect in the Next Message

Our next message is scheduled for December 31, 2025. In it, we plan to share information about new Sync Pairs and events for January.

We’re always working hard to deliver updates and improvements that make the world of Pokémon Masters EX as fun as possible. Until next time, thank you for playing Pokémon Masters EX.

Producer: Tetsuya Iguchi

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Other_7110_5W_1

Story Event: Pecharunt Strikes Back is live in Pokémon Masters EX! The polar plunge participants start doing a strange dance... And Carmine and company might know which Pokémon is causing the commotion! Collect event points to get a special photo frame and more!

5★ Sygna Suit Carmine & Pecharunt debut! Special Present! Sygna Suit Carmine EX Master Fair is also available! If you use this scout, you’ll get a Sprint Roll Cake the first time you team up with 5★ Sygna Suit Carmine & Pecharunt!

YouTube Clip - Sygna Suit Carmine & Pecharunt arrive in Pokémon Masters EX!

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

YouTube Clip - Sygna Suit Carmine & Pecharunt arrive in Pokémon Masters EX! (Kapanese)

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgbQ6SyEqaY

Story Event Pecharunt Strikes Back

Story Event Pecharunt Strikes Back Under Way! The polar plunge participants start doing a strange dance... Carmine and the others have an idea of which Pokémon started the commotion...

Date/Time

December 26, 2025 at 10:00 p.m. - February 4, 2026 at 9:59 p.m.

About This Event

Collect Event Points as part of this event to obtain rewards.

Special Photo Frames!

You can obtain a special Photo Frame by collecting Event Points. You can check the Photo Frames you have acquired via Frame in the Photo Creator.

Lineup Bonuses

You can earn bonus Event Points if you have featured Sync Pairs in your lineup for battles that are part of this event. The more of these Sync Pairs you include on your team, the more Event Points you can earn!

Note: You can view more information about the featured Sync Pairs in the Special Bonuses screen by tapping the button in the bottom left of the area selection screen.

The lineup bonus is ×1 by default and varies according to which Sync Pairs are on the team.

Example 1: If you place a ×1.6 and a ×1.2 Sync Pair on your team, you will receive ×1.8 the number of featured bonus items.
Example 2: If you place a ×1.6 and a ×1.4 Sync Pair on your team, you will receive ×2.0 the number of featured bonus items.

Event Missions

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

Event Medals

When you earn Event Points, you can get Event Medals. Try to obtain all of the Event Medals!

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.
• The number of plays available for Daily Extreme Battle 1 is reset every day. Reset Time: 10:00 p.m.
• The following items that are obtained during this event will automatically be deleted once the event is over.
  Applicable Items:
  
  • Event Point
• To attempt missions, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• All mission completion rewards must be claimed within three days of the mission period ending.
• The content is subject to change without notice.

Source:

Sygna Suit Carmine EX Master Fair

You can team up with an EX Master Fair–exclusive EX Master Sync Pair in the Sync Pair Scout under way now! EX Master Sync Pair 5★ Sygna Suit Carmine & Pecharunt are being featured in this limited-time EX Master Fair Scout!

The Fair-Exclusive Sync Pairs 5★ Sygna Suit Roxie & Toxtricity and 5★ Atticus & Revavroom are also being featured! Various other Fair-Exclusive Sync Pairs can also appear!

The Sygna Suit Carmine EX Master Fair and the Special Present! Sygna Suit Carmine EX Master Fair are under way at the same time! The EX Master Fair is a special sync pair scout in which 5★ sync pairs have a 12% chance of appearing!

Date/Time

December 26, 2025 at 10:00 p.m. - February 4, 2026 at 9:59 p.m.

EX Master Sync Pairs

EX Master Sync Pairs are EX Master Fair–exclusive Sync Pairs. In addition to regular Passive Skills, they will have a Master Passive Skill that strengthens your whole team.


The featured Sync Pairs will be released with the ability to be raised to 6★ EX and an EX Role available to unlock.

Note: You can use certain items to upgrade Sync Pairs that have the ability to be raised to 6★ EX.
Note: You can use certain items to unlock the EX Role for Sync Pairs that have one.


Note: The outfit with different colors depicted above can be used once the sync pair has been raised to 6★ EX.

Raising 5★ Sygna Suit Carmine & Pecharunt to 6★ EX will add a song to the Jukebox. You can team up with special EX Master Fair–Exclusive Sync Pairs!

Sygna Suit Carmine EX Master Fair

You can receive items as presents according to the number of times you use the Sync Pair Scout ×11!

Note: You can view the Present Details by tapping the Present! icon on the Sync Pair Scout screen.

Special Present! Sygna Suit Carmine EX Master Fair

The Special Present! Sygna Suit Carmine EX Master Fair is a special Sync Pair Scout that can only be used with Paid Gems. You can receive items as presents according to the number of times you use the Sync Pair Scout ×11!

Plus, you will get an item as a present when you team up with 5★ Sygna Suit Carmine & Pecharunt in this Sync Pair Scout!

Note: The item will be sent to the Temp Storage tab of the Present Box when you team up with the Sync Pair.

Note: You can view the Present Details by tapping the Present! icon or Present Details icon on the Sync Pair Scout screen.

About Sygna Suit Carmine’s Gym Emote

The Gems with Gym Emotes offer, which allows you to obtain Sygna Suit Carmine’s Gym Emote as a present, is now on sale!

Note: Once the period for the featured bundle ends, it will be added to the daily lineup.
Note: The Gems with Gym Emotes can be purchased under With Emotes in the Purchase Gems menu of the Shop.

Featured Bundle Date/Time

December 26, 2025 at 10:00 p.m. - February 4, 2026 at 9:59 p.m.

Important

• 5★ Sygna Suit Carmine & Pecharunt are an EX Master Fair–Exclusive Sync Pair.
• EX Master Fair–exclusive EX Master Sync Pairs are Sync Pairs that only appear in EX Master Fair Scouts.
• There is a possibility that these EX Master Fair–Exclusive Sync Pairs will appear outside of this EX Master Fair in the future as well.
• Sync Pairs other than the ones mentioned above may appear in the EX Master Fair as well.
• Featured sync pairs have a higher chance of appearing than non-featured 5★ sync pairs.
• 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 tab under Offering Rate on the Sync Pair Scout screen before using the feature.
• The present that comes with the Sync Pair Scout ×11 cannot be obtained from the 13th Sync Pair Scout ×11 onwards.
• Presents will be sent to your Present Box.
• The number of times the daily discount (100 paid Gems per scout) can be used is reset each day.
  Reset Time: 10:00 p.m.
• The Special Present! Sygna Suit Carmine EX Master Fair requires Paid Gems.
• To unlock the sync grid, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• To upgrade to 6★ EX, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• To unlock the EX Role, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• To unlock Superawakening, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/BSearch_7110_4W_2