Grant (Masters)

Grant (Japanese: ザクロ Zakuro) 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 and its evolved form, . This sync pair was first made available since the game's release.
==In the games==
==Amaura → Aurorus==
Amaura can evolve into Aurorus once it has reached level 30 through its sync pair story Amaura's Evolution.
===Availability===
Grant is available in the permanent sync pair scout pool, and has been since the game's release.
===Moves===
Grant's Amaura uses Rock Sync Impact as its sync move. Upon evolution, Aurorus learns the upgraded Crazy Cool Rock Tomb.
Name 	 	 	Move gauge	Base	Max 	 	Target 	Description
 	 	2	39 	46 	95% 	An opponent 	Lowers the target's Speed by one stat rank. 	
X Sp. Def 	0(2 uses)	 	 	 	Self	Raises the user's Sp. Def by two stat ranks. 	 	
 	 	3	105 	126 	90% 	All opponents 	Has a chance (30%) of making the target flinch. 	
Over the Wall! 	0(2 uses)	—	— 	— 	Self	Charges the user's move gauge by two. Raises the user's accuracy by one stat rank. Applies the Gradual Healing effect to the user.	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Rock Sync Impact	 	—	200 	240 	— 	An opponent 	No additional effect. 	
Crazy Cool 	 	—	200 	240 	— 	An opponent 	This move's power increases when the target is flinching.	
===Skills===
Name 	Description
 	
 	Protects the Pokémon from damage from a hailstorm.
 	Protects the Pokémon from damage from a sandstorm.
 	Raises the chance of inflicting the flinching, confused, or trapped condition with the additional effects of moves.
 	
Rock Tech 	Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 12 when using Rock-type attacks.Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 12.
Kalos Tech 	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 1.Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 1.
Gym Leader Tech 	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 1.Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 1.
Sweet Tooth Tech 	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 2.Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 2.
Rock Lover Tech 	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 2.Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 2.
 	
Soothing ↑ 1 Wistful ↑ 1	Raises the following discovery levels by 1:• Soothing Crystal• Wistful Crystal
===Sync grid===
Grant & Aurorus's sync grid is an expanded grid, made available on February 25, 2022.
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 +40 	HP +40 	7 	84 	3
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 +20 	Defense +20 	4 	48 	2
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
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
Rock Tomb: Power +4 	Rock Tomb: Power ↑ +4 	3 	36 	1
Rock Tomb: Power +4 	Rock Tomb: Power ↑ +4 	3 	36 	1
Rock Tomb: Power +4 	Rock Tomb: Power ↑ +4 	3 	36 	1
Rock Tomb: Power +4 	Rock Tomb: Power ↑ +4 	3 	36 	2
Rock Tomb: Power +4 	Rock Tomb: Power ↑ +4 	3 	36 	2
Rock Tomb: Accuracy +5 	Rock Tomb: Accuracy ↑ +5 	3 	36 	1
Rock Tomb: 	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	7 	84 	1
Rock Tomb: 	Has a chance (70%) of lowering the target's Speed by one stat rank when the user's attack move against it is successful.	10 	120 	3
Rock Slide: Power +3 	Rock Slide: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	1
Rock Slide: Power +3 	Rock Slide: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	1
Rock Slide: Power +3 	Rock Slide: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	2
Rock Slide: Power +3 	Rock Slide: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	2
Rock Slide: Power +3 	Rock Slide: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	2
Rock Slide: Accuracy +10 	Rock Slide: Accuracy ↑ +10 	5 	60 	2
Rock Slide: 	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	7 	84 	1
X Sp. Def: 	Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the user's moves when that move is successful. 	7 	84 	1
Over the Wall!: 	Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the user's moves when that move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
Over the Wall!: 	Applies the Critical Hit Next effect to the user when its move is successful. 	9 	108 	2
 	Powers up sync moves that are super effective. 	8 	96 	2
 	Powers up moves when weather conditions are in effect. 	10 	120 	2
 	Restores the user's HP whenever its Pokémon takes an action during a hailstorm. 	9 	108 	2
 	Quickly charges the move gauge during a hailstorm. 	10 	120 	3
 	Quickly charges the move gauge during a sandstorm. 	10 	120 	3
 	Stats cannot be lowered during a sandstorm. 	10 	120 	3
 	Powers up sync moves when weather conditions are in effect. 	9 	108 	3
 	The more the target's Speed is lowered, the more it powers up the user's sync move. 	10 	120 	3
 	Restores the user's HP by approximately 40% of its maximum HP the first time it is in a pinch each battle. 	10 	120 	3
Crazy Cool Rock Tomb: Power +25	Crazy Cool Rock Tomb: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
Crazy Cool Rock Tomb: Power +25	Crazy Cool Rock Tomb: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
==Appearances==
===Battle appearances===
Grant & Aurorus can be battled against in:
* Training area: (prior to 1.12.0 update)
* Training area: (since 2.4.0 update)
* Battle Point Challenge: Daily Region Rotation: Kalos Team-Up
* Story event: The Strongest There Is (February 14 to March 16, 2020)
* Training event: (June 23 to July 7, 2020)
* Gear event: (as a side foe; November 14 to 28, 2023)
Grant has also been shown to pair alongside and can be battled against in:
* High score event: (January 10 to 19, 2025)
===Story appearances===
Grant appears in his normal outfit in the following story ares:
* Story events:
** The Strongest There Is
** Pasio Eggsplorers
* Solo event: A Sweet Secret
===Sync pair stories===
* A Day with Grant
====Evolution====
Name 	Trainer	Pokémon 	Price 	First-Time Rewards
Amaura's Evolution	 	Weakness:	Evolution Shard ×5	Amaura evolves into AurorusGems ×30
==Quotes==
==Gallery==
 	 	 	
VS model 	Grant & Amaura onPokémon Masters EX Dream Team Maker	Grant & Amaura onPokémon Masters EX Dream Team Maker	Grant's sync move mindscape()
 	 	 	
Trainer emoteNice!	Trainer emoteWatch out! 	Trainer emoteLet's do this! 	Trainer emoteThanks!
==Trivia==
* In his sync pair story, Grant says that he came to Pasio both to complete in the PML and to see what it's like to climb mountains on an artificial island.
===Origin===
Grant's design is based on his appearance in . Amaura is one of the Pokémon that Grant uses during the Gym battle against him in the core series games, while Aurorus is used during the rematches against him. Amaura and Aurorus's entries come from .
==In other languages==
Over the Wall!	
Crazy Cool Rock Tomb
==References==
==Related articles==
Category:Gym Leaders
Category:Rock-type Trainers
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