Pokémon Masters EX
Trainer-focused battles and stories on the island of Pasio.
Overview
Pokémon Masters EX shifts the spotlight from routes and gyms to Trainers themselves. Each sync pair combines a familiar character with a partner Pokémon, and teams of three sync pairs battle in real-time command encounters on Pasio.
The game is live-service by design, with story arcs, seasonal outfits, legendary events, and recurring banners that expand the roster over time.
Key features
Sync pairs
Collect Trainers and their partner Pokémon as a single playable unit.
Three-on-three battles
Build teams around gauges, sync moves, and role synergy.
Pasio stories
Original story chapters bring characters from different regions together.
What kind of Pokémon game is it?
Pokémon Masters EX sits outside the main-series gym-and-Pokédex structure. Its identity comes from sync pairs, making it useful to catalog alongside the main games while keeping its expectations separate.
Why it matters in the wider series
The game shows how flexible Pokémon can be as a franchise format. It uses familiar creatures, types, characters, or collection goals, but reframes them around a different daily loop than catching, training, and clearing a regional league.
FAQ
Is Pokémon Masters EX on Switch?
No. It is a mobile game for iOS and Android.
What was its original name?
It launched as Pokémon Masters and became Pokémon Masters EX for its first anniversary.
Does it use main-series Pokémon storage?
No. It has its own roster and progression systems.
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