Nate (Masters)

Nate (Japanese: キョウヘイ Kyouhei) is a Pokémon Trainer in Pokémon Masters EX, based on the character of the same name in the core series . He forms a sync pair with . The sync pair can be obtained through the sync pair scout, starting from November 12, 2020. The pair's potential can be upgraded to , which unlocks Nate's EX style.
Nate in his attire forms a sync pair with . This pair can be obtained through a Master Fair sync pair scout beginning on November 30, 2023. This pair can be raised to since it first released.
==In the games==
Nate has experienced similar events to his core series counterpart as the NPC character.
==Braviary==
===Availability===
Nate is available in the permanent sync pair scout pool. His offering rate was increased in the following sync pair scouts:
===Moves===
Name 	 	 	Move gauge	Base	Max 	 	Target 	Description
 	 	2 	45 	54 	— 	An opponent 	Never misses. 	
Dire Hit +	0(2 uses)	— 	— 	— 	Self	Raises the user's critical-hit rate by two stat ranks. 	 	
 	 	0(3 uses)	169 	202 	95% 	An opponent 	The user begins flying. After a set time, the user stops flying and attacks. No other actions can be taken while flying. Most moves used by opponents will not hit the user while it is flying. If the user is hit by a sync move or max move while flying, it will stop flying.	
Be Brave! 	0(2 uses)	— 	— 	— 	Self	Raises the user's Attack by three stat ranks. Raises the user's accuracy by one stat rank.	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Bravest 	 	— 	250 	300 	— 	An opponent 	(6★ EX effect: Sync moves will target all opposing sync pairs.) 	
===Skills===
Name 	Description
 	
 	The fuller the move gauge when moves are selected, the more this powers up moves.
 	Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP for the user's moves with a quick move effect tag when its attack move is successful.
 	
Flying Strike 	Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 15 when using Flying-type attacks.
Unova Strike 	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 2.
Main Character Strike 	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 2.
Unova Adventurer Strike 	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 3.
Battle Partner Strike 	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 3.
 	
Fiery ↑ 4 if Unova theme ×3	Raises the following discovery level by 4 when a team is formed with 3 or more sync pairs that share the Unova theme:• Fiery Crystal
===Sync grid===
Nate & Braviary's sync grid is an expanded grid, made available since the sync pair was first released.
Name 	Effect 	Energy required	Sync orb required	Move level required
HP +10 	HP +10 	0 	5 	1
HP +10 	HP +10 	2 	24 	1
HP +20 	HP +20 	4 	48 	2
Attack +5 	Attack +5 	0 	5 	1
Attack +5 	Attack +5 	0 	5 	1
Attack +5 	Attack +5 	2 	24 	1
Attack +5 	Attack +5 	2 	24 	1
Attack +10 	Attack +10 	4 	48 	2
Attack +10 	Attack +10 	4 	48 	3
Defense +5 	Defense +5 	0 	5 	1
Defense +5 	Defense +5 	2 	24 	1
Defense +5 	Defense +5 	2 	24 	1
Defense +5 	Defense +5 	2 	24 	1
Defense +10 	Defense +10 	4 	48 	2
Sp. Def +5 	Sp. Def +5 	0 	5 	1
Sp. Def +10 	Sp. Def +10 	4 	48 	1
Sp. Def +20 	Sp. Def +20 	7 	84 	2
Speed +5 	Speed +5 	0 	5 	1
Speed +5 	Speed +5 	2 	24 	1
Speed +10 	Speed +10 	4 	48 	2
Speed +10 	Speed +10 	4 	48 	2
Speed +20 	Speed +20 	7 	84 	3
Aerial Ace: Power +5 	Aerial Ace: Power ↑ +5 	3 	36 	1
Aerial Ace: Power +5 	Aerial Ace: Power ↑ +5 	3 	36 	1
Aerial Ace: Power +5 	Aerial Ace: Power ↑ +5 	3 	36 	1
Aerial Ace: Power +5 	Aerial Ace: Power ↑ +5 	3 	36 	1
Aerial Ace: Power +5 	Aerial Ace: Power ↑ +5 	3 	36 	2
Aerial Ace: 	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	6 	72 	1
Aerial Ace: 	The more the user's accuracy is raised, the more it powers up the user's moves. 	10 	120 	2
Aerial Ace: 	Powers up the user's attacks when they become critical hits. 	10 	120 	3
Aerial Ace: 	The more the user's Speed is raised, the more it powers up the user's moves. 	10 	120 	3
Aerial Ace: 	Has a chance (50%) of raising the user's Speed by one stat rank after its Pokémon uses a move.	8 	96 	1
Fly: Power +2 	Fly: Power ↑ +2 	4 	48 	1
Fly: Power +2 	Fly: Power ↑ +2 	4 	48 	1
Fly: Power +2 	Fly: Power ↑ +2 	4 	48 	1
Fly: Power +2 	Fly: Power ↑ +2 	4 	48 	2
Fly: Power +2 	Fly: Power ↑ +2 	4 	48 	2
Dire Hit +: 	Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the move used if the move is successful. 	7 	84 	1
Be Brave!: 	Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the move used if the move is successful. 	7 	84 	1
 	Accuracy cannot be lowered. 	4 	48 	1
 	Raises the user's accuracy by one stat rank when it enters a battle. 	8 	96 	2
 	Raises the user's evasiveness by three stat ranks after using its sync move. 	10 	120 	2
 	The more user's Speed is raised, the more it powers up the user's sync move. 	8 	96 	3
 	The fuller the move gauge when moves are selected, the more this powers up moves. 	10 	120 	3
Bravest Brave Bird: Power +25	Bravest Brave Bird: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
Bravest Brave Bird: Power +25	Bravest Brave Bird: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
Bravest Brave Bird: Power +25	Bravest Brave Bird: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
Bravest Brave Bird: Power +25	Bravest Brave Bird: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
==Haxorus==
===Availability===
Nate (Champion) is exclusive to Master Fair scouts. His offering rate was increased in the following sync pair scouts:
He was also available in the following sync pair scouts:
===Moves===
Name 	 	 	Move gauge	Base	Max 	 	Target 	Description
 	 	2 	16 	19 	90% 	An opponent 	Attacks the target two to five times in a row. Raises the user's Speed by one stat rank. Lowers the user's Defense by one stat rank. 	
Unova Passion 	2(2 uses)	— 	— 	— 	Allied side	Increases the Physical Moves ↑ Next effect of all allied sync pairs by one rank. Applies Unova Circle (Physical) to the allied field of play. Unova Circle (Physical) grants all of the following effects: Powers up the physical attack moves and physical sync moves of all allied sync pairs by 10%. Reduces physical attack move and physical sync move damage taken by all allied sync pairs by 5%. The more sync pairs with the Unova theme that are on the allied field of play, the higher these percentages are. (Each additional sync pair powers up moves and sync moves by 10% and reduces damage by 3%. The maximum power-up is 40%, and the maximum damage reduction is 14%.)	 	
Dark Black 	 	4(1 use)	250 	300 	— 	All opponents 	Activation Condition: When the user's Attack is raised. Deactivation Condition: When the user's Attack is not raised.Never misses. Reduces the user's sync move countdown by one. 	
Glory of the Challenge!	0(2 uses)	— 	— 	— 	Self 	Returns the user's lowered stats to normal. Raises the user's Speed by three stat ranks. Applies the Free Move Next effect to the user. 	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Resonating Will 	 	— 	250 	300 	— 	An opponent 	(6★ EX effect: Sync moves will target all opposing sync pairs.)(EX role effect: Implements the following field effect just before the user's sync move is used the first time each battle. Extends the field effect duration only that time.• Dragon Zone)	
===Skills===
Name 	Description
 	
 	Powers up the physical attack moves of all allied sync pairs by 20%. Reduces physical attack move damage taken by all allied sync pairs by 25%. The more allied sync pairs with the Unova theme you have on your team, the higher these percentages are. (Each additional sync pair powers up moves by 15% and reduces damage by 3%. The maximum power-up is 50%, and the maximum damage reduction is 31%.)
Strategy: Focus on Attack! 	Raises the user's Attack by six stat ranks when its Trainer uses a move. Increases the user's Physical Moves ↑ Next effect by one rank when its Trainer uses a move.
Better Than Perfect Opportunity	Restores 1 MP of the user's buddy move after your team's sync pair uses their sync move. Increases the user's Physical Moves ↑ Next effect by one rank after your team's sync pair uses their sync move.
 	Except in certain circumstances, successful hits with the user's following attacks become critical hits: Pokémon's moves or sync move.
 	
Dragon Strike 	Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 15 when using Dragon-type attacks.
Unova Strike 	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 2.
Main Character Strike 	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 2.
Champion Strike 	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 2.
Unova Adventurer Strike 	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 3.
 	
Fiery ↑ 2 	Raises the following discovery level by 2• Fiery Crystal
===Sync grid===
The sync grid for Nate (Champion) & Haxorus is an expanded grid, made available since the pair first released.
Name 	Effect 	Energy required	Sync orb required	Move level required
HP +10 	HP +10 	0 	5 	1
HP +10 	HP +10 	2 	24 	1
HP +10 	HP +10 	2 	24 	1
Attack +5 	Attack +5 	0 	5 	1
Attack +5 	Attack +5 	0 	5 	1
Attack +5 	Attack +5 	2 	24 	1
Attack +5 	Attack +5 	2 	24 	1
Attack +5 	Attack +5 	2 	24 	1
Defense +5 	Defense +5 	0 	5 	1
Defense +5 	Defense +5 	2 	24 	1
Defense +5 	Defense +5 	2 	24 	1
Defense +5 	Defense +5 	2 	24 	1
Sp. Def +5 	Sp. Def +5 	0 	5 	1
Sp. Def +5 	Sp. Def +5 	2 	24 	1
Sp. Def +5 	Sp. Def +5 	2 	24 	1
Speed +5 	Speed +5 	0 	5 	1
Speed +5 	Speed +5 	2 	24 	1
Speed +5 	Speed +5 	2 	24 	1
Scale Shot: Power +1 	Scale Shot: Power ↑ +1 	3 	36 	1
Scale Shot: Power +1 	Scale Shot: Power ↑ +1 	3 	36 	1
Scale Shot: Power +1 	Scale Shot: Power ↑ +1 	3 	36 	1
Scale Shot: Power +1 	Scale Shot: Power ↑ +1 	3 	36 	1
Scale Shot: Power +1 	Scale Shot: Power ↑ +1 	3 	36 	2
Scale Shot: Accuracy +10 	Scale Shot: Accuracy ↑ +10 	5 	60 	2
Scale Shot: 	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
Scale Shot: 	Maximizes the number of times the user hits with a move that has the multistrike effect tag when that move is successful. 	10 	120 	3
Dark Black Outrage: Power +3 	Dark Black Outrage: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	1
Dark Black Outrage: Power +3 	Dark Black Outrage: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	1
Dark Black Outrage: Power +3 	Dark Black Outrage: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	1
Dark Black Outrage: Power +3 	Dark Black Outrage: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	2
Dark Black Outrage: Power +3 	Dark Black Outrage: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	2
Dark Black Outrage: 	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
Glory of the Challenge!: 	Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
 	Prevents the user from flinching. 	5 	60 	1
 	Removes all status conditions from the user the first time it is inflicted by any status condition each battle. 	7 	84 	2
 	Powers up the user's sync move when its Speed is raised. 	7 	84 	2
 	Reduces damage when the user is hit by an attack move while the zone is a Dragon Zone. 	7 	84 	2
 	Prevents the user from flinching, becoming confused, or becoming trapped when the zone is a Dragon Zone. 	7 	84 	2
 	Powers up the user's moves when Unova Circle (Physical) is applied to the allied field of play. 	8 	96 	2
 	The more the user's Attack is raised, the more it powers up the user's sync move. 	10 	120 	3
 	Powers up the user's sync move when Unova Circle (Physical) is applied to the allied field of play. 	10 	120 	3
 	Increases the user's Physical Moves ↑ Next effect by one rank when any of its stats are lowered. 	10 	120 	3
 	The user's stats cannot be lowered. 	10 	120 	3
 	Has a chance (30%) of lowering the target's Defense by one stat rank when the user's attack move against it hits. If the move has the multistrike effect tag, has a chance (30%) of lowering the target's Defense by one stat rank for each hit.	10 	120 	3
 	Has a chance (30%) of lowering the target's Attack by one stat rank when the user's attack move against it hits. If the move has the multistrike effect tag, has a chance (30%) of lowering the target's Attack by one stat rank for each hit. 	10 	120 	3
 	Extends the duration of Unova Circle (Physical) when Unova Circle (Physical) applies to the allied field of play. 	10 	120 	3
Resonating Will Dragon Claw: Power +25	Resonating Will Dragon Claw: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
Resonating Will Dragon Claw: Power +25	Resonating Will Dragon Claw: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
==Appearances==
===Battle appearances===
Nate & Braviary can be battled against in:
* Battle Rally (as a side foe; Area 1–9; since version 2.49.0)
* Story event: All Aboard the Victory Train (June 30 to July 15, 2021; July 21 to August 4, 2022; November 4 to 22, 2024)
* Extreme battle event: (as a side foe; November 2 to 14, 2022)
* Gear event: (as a side foe; February 16 to March 1, 2024)
* Costume event: Infamous Pokéstar Villains (as a side foe; April 30 to May 17, 2024)
* Daily Type Rotation: (as a side foe; September 28 to October 6, 2024)
Nate (Champion) & Haxorus can be battled against in:
* Battle Rally (Area 1–9; since version 2.49.0)
* Special battle event: (December 4, 2023 to January 4, 2024)
* Champion Stadium: Pasio Special Stadium ( weakness; May 22 to June 5, 2024)
===Story appearances===
Nate appears in his normal outfit in the following story areas:
* Legendary event/Legendary Adventures: Father or Foe
* Villain Arc: 
* Story events:
** All Aboard the Victory Train
** Hearts United
** Veevee on Pasio!
** Middle-Aged Opposites
* Special event: 
* Neo Champions: A Pure and Touching Heart
* Costume event: Infamous Pokéstar Villains
Nate appears in his Champion outfit in the following story areas:
* Neo Champions:
** A Pure and Touching Heart
** A Touching Sepia-Toned Song
* Special battle event: 
===Sync pair stories===
====Nate & Braviary====
* A Day with Nate
====Nate (Champion) & Haxorus====
* A Day with Nate
==Quotes==
==Gallery==
===Nate===
 	 	 	 	
6★ model(Normal colors)	VS model(Normal colors)	6★ model(EX colors) 	VS model(EX colors) 	Nate's sync move mindscape()
 	 	 	 	
Trainer emoteNice! 	Trainer emoteWatch out!	Trainer emoteLet's do this!	Trainer emoteThanks!	
 	 	 	 	
Medal1★ Race to Victory	Medal2★ Race to Victory	Medal3★ Race to Victory 	MedalHasty Hero 	Artwork with
===Nate (Champion)===
 	 	 	 	
6★ model(Normal colors) 	VS model(Normal colors) 	6★ model(EX colors) 	VS model(EX colors) 	Nate's sync move mindscape()
 	 	 	 	
Trainer emoteNice! 	Trainer emoteWatch out! 	Trainer emoteLet's do this! 	Trainer emoteThanks! 	Artwork of Nate & Haxorus
 	 	 	 	
Medal1★ A Pure and Touching Heart	Medal2★ A Pure and Touching Heart	Medal3★ A Pure and Touching Heart	MedalBetter Than Perfect	Artwork with
==Trivia==
* Nate is based on the NPC character from , as he mentions liking the Battle Subway and having battled the es before.
** Nate's sync pair story might be a reference to him as the Battle Subway partner, as Nate asks the player if they can help him in a two-on-two battle, the same way he does in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.
* All versions of Nate use special voice-over lines upon entering a team that contains certain Trainers (regardless of their partner Pokémon). Those Trainers include , , , , , , , , , , and .
** Nate also uses special voice-over lines upon winning a battle with Hilbert, Hilda, Cheren, Bianca, Rosa, Hugh, N, Colress, Brycen-Man, or Bellelba in the same team.
** He is tied with for the character with the most special voice-over lines, having lines upon teaming up with eleven different Trainers and lines upon winning with ten different Trainers.
* Nate (Champion) & Haxorus were the first sync pair to have a Field EX role.
* Nate holds the record for having a special voice-over line on the title screen for the longest amount of time, being able to say the name of the game on the title screen for a total of 44 days (from November 30, 2023, to January 12, 2024).
===Origin===
Nate's design is based on his appearance in . Nate's Braviary may be based on the Hidden Ability Braviary that can be encountered on in Pokémon White 2. As the player's partner in the Battle Subway, Braviary is one of the Pokémon that Nate can use in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. Braviary's entry comes from .
Nate's Neo Champion outfit is inspired by the Prince's outfit from the Mystery Doors of the Magical Land Series from Pokéstar Studios in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. Nate's Haxorus may be based on the Shiny Haxorus that can be caught at the Nature Preserve in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. As the player's partner in the Battle Subway, Haxorus is one of the Pokémon that Nate can use in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. Haxorus's Dex entry comes from .
==In other languages==
Be Brave!
Bravest Brave Bird
Unova Passion
Dark Black Outrage
Glory of the Challenge!
Resonating Will Dragon Claw
==References==
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