Candice (Masters)

Candice (Japanese: スズナ Suzuna) is a Pokémon Trainer in Pokémon Masters EX, based on the character of the same name in the core series . She forms a sync pair with . This sync pair was first made available since the game's release. The pair's potential can be upgraded to from December 25, 2021, which unlocks Candice's EX style.
Candice also forms a sync pair with her . This pair can be obtained by exchaning a and was first made available on August 28, 2022. This pair could be raised to beginning on March 29, 2023, though this pair lacks an EX style.
Candice in her Palentine's 2024 attire forms a sync pair with , which is capable of changing between its . This pair is available through a seasonal sync pair scout and was first made available on February 11, 2024. This pair can be raised to since it first released.
==In the games==
==Abomasnow==
===Availability===
Candice is available in the permanent sync pair scout pool, and has been since the game's release.
===Moves===
Name 	 	 	Move gauge	Base	Max 	 	Target 	Description
 	 	2 	46 	55 	100%	An opponent 	Has a chance (10%) of leaving the target frozen. 	
X Speed 	0(2 uses)	— 	— 	— 	Self	Raises the user's Speed by two stat ranks. 	 	
 	 	2(2 uses)	— 	— 	— 	Entire field 	Causes a hailstorm. 	
It's All about Focus!	0(2 uses)	— 	— 	— 	Self	Uses a maximum of three slots of the user's move gauge. The more amount used, the more this move raises the user's Attack and Sp. Def (can be raised by up to four stat ranks maximum).	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
All-about-Focus 	 	— 	200 	240 	— 	An opponent 	This move's power increases during a hailstorm.(6★ EX effect: Sync move power will be multiplied by 1.5.)	
===Skills===
Name 	Description
 	
 	Protects the Pokémon from becoming frozen.
 	Protects the Pokémon from damage from a hailstorm.
 	
Ice Tech 	Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 12 when using Ice-type attacks.Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 12.
Sinnoh 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.
Pigtails 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.
Battleground Foe 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.
 	
Fiery ↑ 1 Soothing ↑ 1	Raises the following discovery levels by 1:• Fiery Crystal• Soothing Crystal
===Sync grid===
The sync grid for Candice & Abomasnow was expanded on December 25, 2021.
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
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
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 	7 	84 	2
Sp. Def +5 	Sp. Def +5 	0 	5 	1
Sp. Def +5 	Sp. Def +5 	2 	24 	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 +5 	Speed +5 	2 	24 	1
Speed +5 	Speed +5 	2 	24 	1
Speed +5 	Speed +5 	2 	24 	1
Speed +5 	Speed +5 	2 	24 	1
Ice Punch: Power +3 	Ice Punch: Power ↑ +3 	2 	24 	1
Ice Punch: Power +3 	Ice Punch: Power ↑ +3 	2 	24 	1
Ice Punch: Power +3 	Ice Punch: Power ↑ +3 	2 	24 	1
Ice Punch: Power +3 	Ice Punch: Power ↑ +3 	2 	24 	1
Ice Punch: Power +3 	Ice Punch: Power ↑ +3 	2 	24 	1
Ice Punch: Power +3 	Ice Punch: Power ↑ +3 	2 	24 	2
Ice Punch: Power +3 	Ice Punch: Power ↑ +3 	2 	24 	2
Ice Punch: Power +3 	Ice Punch: Power ↑ +3 	2 	24 	2
Ice Punch: 	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
Ice Punch: 	Raises the chance of inflicting status conditions with the additional effects of moves. 	8 	96 	3
Hail: 	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
Hail: 	Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. 	7 	84 	3
Hail: 	Applies the Critical Hit Next effect to the user when its move is successful. 	9 	108 	3
X Speed: 	Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
X Speed: 	Raises the user's Speed by one stat rank when its move is successful. 	9 	108 	3
It's All about Focus!: 	Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
It's All about Focus!: 	Has a chance (50%) of applying the Supereffective ↑ Next effect to the user when its move is successful.	9 	108 	3
 	Attack cannot be lowered. 	5 	60 	1
 	Powers up the user's sync move during a hailstorm. 	8 	96 	2
 	Restores the user's HP whenever its Pokémon takes an action during a hailstorm. 	9 	108 	2
 	Applies the Gradual Healing effect to the user after using its sync move. 	10 	120 	2
 	Quickly charges the move gauge during a hailstorm. 	10 	120 	3
 	The more the user's Speed is raised, the more it powers up the user's moves. 	10 	120 	3
 	The more the user's Speed is raised, the more it powers up the user's sync moves. 	10 	120 	3
All-about-Focus Avalanche: Power +25	All-about-Focus Avalanche: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
All-about-Focus Avalanche: Power +25	All-about-Focus Avalanche: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
==Froslass==
===Availability===
Candice & Froslass can be teamed up with by exchanging a BP Sync Pair Voucher in the shop, beginning on August 28, 2022.
===Moves===
Name 	 	 	Move gauge	Base	Max 	 	Target 	Description
 	 	3 	126 	151 	70% 	All opponents 	Never misses during a hailstorm. Has a chance (10%) of leaving the target frozen.	
Dire Hit + 	0(2 uses)	— 	— 	— 	Self	Raises the user's critical-hit rate by two stat ranks. 	 	
 	 	2(2 uses)	— 	— 	— 	Entire field 	Causes a hailstorm. 	
Get Ready! 	0(2 uses)	— 	— 	— 	Self	Raises the user's Sp. Atk by two stat ranks. Raises the user's accuracy by one stat rank. Raises the user's evasiveness by two stat ranks during a hailstorm.	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Spine-Chilling Frost Beam	 	— 	250 	300 	— 	An opponent 	(6★ EX effect: Sync move targets all opponents) 	
===Skills===
Name 	Description
 	
 	Powers up the user's moves during a hailstorm.
 	Quickly charges the move gauge during a hailstorm.
 	Protects the user from damage from a hailstorm.
 	
Ice Strike 	Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 15 when using Ice-type attacks.
Sinnoh Strike 	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 2.
Gym Leader Strike 	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 3.
Pigtails Strike 	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 3.
Battleground Foe Strike	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 3.
 	
Fiery ↑ 1 Wistful ↑ 1 	Raises the following discovery levels by 1:• Fiery Crystal• Wistful Crystal
===Sync grid===
Candice & Froslass's sync grid 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
HP +10 	HP +10 	2 	24 	1
Defense +5 	Defense +5 	0 	5 	1
Defense +5 	Defense +5 	2 	24 	1
Defense +5 	Defense +5 	2 	24 	1
Sp. Atk +5 	Sp. Atk +5 	0 	5 	1
Sp. Atk +5 	Sp. Atk +5 	0 	5 	1
Sp. Atk +5 	Sp. Atk +5 	2 	24 	1
Sp. Atk +5 	Sp. Atk +5 	2 	24 	1
Sp. Atk +10 	Sp. Atk +10 	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
Speed +5 	Speed +5 	0 	5 	1
Speed +5 	Speed +5 	2 	24 	1
Speed +5 	Speed +5 	2 	24 	1
Speed +5 	Speed +5 	2 	24 	1
Speed +5 	Speed +5 	2 	24 	1
Blizzard: Power +3 	Blizzard: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	1
Blizzard: Power +3 	Blizzard: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	1
Blizzard: Power +3 	Blizzard: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	1
Blizzard: Power +3 	Blizzard: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	1
Blizzard: Power +3 	Blizzard: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	2
Blizzard: Accuracy +5 	Blizzard: Accuracy ↑ +5 	3 	36 	1
Blizzard: Accuracy +15 	Blizzard: Accuracy ↑ +15 	7 	84 	2
Blizzard: 	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
Blizzard: 	Raises the chance of inflicting status conditions with the additional effects of moves. 	8 	96 	2
Hail: 	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
Dire Hit +: 	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
Dire Hit +: 	Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. 	7 	84 	3
Get Ready!: 	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
Get Ready!: 	Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. 	7 	84 	3
 	Sp. Atk cannot be lowered. 	5 	60 	1
 	Prevents the user from becoming frozen. 	5 	60 	1
 	Raises the user's evasiveness by two stat ranks when it enters a battle. 	8 	96 	2
 	Restores the user's HP whenever its Pokémon takes an action during a hailstorm. 	8 	96 	2
 	Powers up sync moves that are super effective. 	8 	96 	2
 	Powers up moves that are super effective. 	8 	96 	3
 	The more the user's evasiveness is raised, the more it powers up the user's moves. 	10 	120 	3
 	Powers up the user's sync move during a hailstorm. 	10 	120 	3
 	Applies the Supereffective ↑ Next effect to the user the first time its sync move is used each battle.	10 	120 	3
Spine-Chilling Frost Beam: Power +25	Spine-Chilling Frost Beam: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
Spine-Chilling Frost Beam: Power +25	Spine-Chilling Frost Beam: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
Spine-Chilling Frost Beam: Power +25	Spine-Chilling Frost Beam: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
Spine-Chilling Frost Beam: Power +25	Spine-Chilling Frost Beam: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
==Darmanitan (Galarian Form, Standard Mode ↔ Zen Mode)==
===Availability===
Candice (Palentine's 2024) is exclusive to seasonal scouts. Her offering rate was increased in the following sync pair scouts:
She was also available in the following sync pair scouts:
===Moves===
Name 	 	 	Move gauge	Base	Max 	 	Target 	Description
 	 	4 	157 	189 	90% 	An opponent 	Has a chance (30%) of making the target flinch. 	
Potion 	0(2 uses)	— 	— 	— 	An ally	Restores an ally's HP by approximately 40% of its maximum HP. 	 	
Fighting Spirit 	 	1(2 uses)	180 	216 	100% 	An opponent 	Activation Condition: When the user's Pokémon uses a move once. Deactivation Condition: When this move is used.The more times Icicle Crash is used before this move is used (up to a maximum of four times), the greater the power of this attack. (This attack powers up by 50% every time the user's Icicle Crash is used. The maximum power-up is 200%.) After using this attack, its power returns to normal. Makes the target flinch.	
Wrap It Up! 	0(2 uses)	— 	— 	— 	Self 	Raises the user's Attack by four stat ranks. Raises the user's critical-hit rate by three stat ranks. Applies the Gradual Healing effect to the user.	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Flavors of Memories Ice Impact	 	— 	250 	300 	— 	An opponent 	(6★ EX effect: Sync moves will target all opposing sync pairs.)(EX role effect: Sync move power will be multiplied by 1.5.) 	
===Skills===
Name 	Description
 	
Is This Your Order? 	Changes the user to Galarian Form (Zen Mode) when its HP drops to approximately 50% or below, or changes the user to Galarian Form (Standard Mode) when its HP rises to approximately 50% or above. Increases the user's Physical Moves ↑ Next effect by two ranks when it changes forms while it is on the field of play.
 	Increases the amount of move gauge slots needed to use attack moves by one and powers up moves.
 	Critical hits land more easily when the user attacks with a sync move.
 	
Ice Strike 	Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 15 when using Ice-type attacks.
Sinnoh Strike 	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 2.
Gym Leader Strike 	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 3.
Seasonal Outfit Strike	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 3.
Cook Strike 	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 3.
 	
Fiery ↑ 1 Wistful ↑ 1 	Raises the following discovery levels by 1:• Fiery Crystal• Wistful Crystal
===Sync grid===
Candice (Palentine's 2024) & Darmanitan's sync grid 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
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
Defense +5 	Defense +5 	0 	5 	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
Speed +5 	Speed +5 	0 	5 	1
Speed +5 	Speed +5 	2 	24 	1
Speed +5 	Speed +5 	2 	24 	1
Speed +5 	Speed +5 	2 	24 	1
Icicle Crash: Power +3 	Icicle Crash: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	1
Icicle Crash: Power +3 	Icicle Crash: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	1
Icicle Crash: Power +3 	Icicle Crash: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	1
Icicle Crash: Power +3 	Icicle Crash: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	1
Icicle Crash: Power +3 	Icicle Crash: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	1
Icicle Crash: Accuracy +10 	Icicle Crash: Accuracy ↑ +10 	5 	60 	2
Icicle Crash: 	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
Icicle Crash: 	Raises the chance of inflicting the flinching, confused, or trapped condition with the additional effects of moves. 	10 	120 	3
Fighting Spirit Icicle Crash: Power +3 	Fighting Spirit Icicle Crash: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	1
Fighting Spirit Icicle Crash: Power +3 	Fighting Spirit Icicle Crash: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	1
Fighting Spirit Icicle Crash: Power +3 	Fighting Spirit Icicle Crash: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	1
Fighting Spirit Icicle Crash: Power +3 	Fighting Spirit Icicle Crash: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	1
Fighting Spirit Icicle Crash: Power +3 	Fighting Spirit Icicle Crash: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	2
Potion: 	Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
Wrap It Up!: 	Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
 	Protects the user from damage from a hailstorm. 	5 	60 	1
 	Prevents the user from flinching. 	5 	60 	1
 	Attack cannot be lowered. 	5 	60 	2
 	Powers up the user's sync moves that are super effective. 	7 	84 	2
 	Removes all status conditions from the user the first time it is inflicted by any status condition each battle. 	7 	84 	2
 	Applies the Free Move Next effect to the user when it enters a battle. 	8 	96 	2
 	Restores the user's HP whenever its Pokémon takes an action during a hailstorm. 	8 	96 	2
 	Quickly charges the move gauge during a hailstorm. 	9 	108 	2
 	The more the user's Attack is raised, the more it powers up the user's moves. 	10 	120 	3
 	The more the user's Attack is raised, the more it powers up the user's sync move. 	10 	120 	3
 	Has a chance (40%) of applying the Free Move Next effect to the user when its attack move is successful. 	10 	120 	3
 	Has a chance (40%) of increasing the user's Physical Moves ↑ Next effect by one rank when its attack move is successful.	10 	120 	3
 	Lowers the target's Defense by one stat rank when the user's attack move against it is successful. 	10 	120 	3
 	Raises the user's Attack by two stat ranks when it enters a battle. 	10 	120 	3
 	Protects the user against critical hits. 	10 	120 	3
Flavor of Memories Ice Impact: Power +25	Flavor of Memories Ice Impact: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
Flavor of Memories Ice Impact: Power +25	Flavor of Memories Ice Impact: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
==Appearances==
===Battle appearances===
Candice & Abomasnow can be battled against in:
* Sync pair story: Meditite's Evolution
* Story event: The Importance of Elegance (as a side foe; October 31 to November 14, 2019; June 18 to July 2, 2020)
* Training event: (April 6 to 20, 2020)
* Training event: (as a side foe; July 10 to 24, 2020)
* Daily Type Rotation: (as a side foe; August 15 to 28, 2021)
Candice has also been shown to pair alongside and can be battled against in:
* Eevee Day Celebration!: Three Eevee Tales (as a side foe; November 21 to December 5, 2022)
* Eevee Day Celebration!: Eevee Tales (as a side foe; November 21 to December 8, 2023; November 21 to December 6, 2024)
===Story appearances===
Candice appears in her normal outfit in the following story areas:
* Story events:
** The Importance of Elegance
** Family Ties
** Chase the Northern Wind
** Victor's Cooking Class!
* Solo event: With Beauty and Grace
* Sync pair story: Meditite's Evolution
Candice appears in her Palentine's outfit in the following story areas:
* Story events:
** Victor's Cooking Class!
** Festive Sun and Moon
* Special sync pair event: 
===Sync pair stories===
====Candice & Abomasnow====
* A Day with Candice
====Candice (Palentine's 2024) & Darmanitan====
* A Request from Candice and Friends
* Everyone's Dishes
* Too Much Focus?
* What Maylene Likes
* Relishing Heartwarming Memories
==Quotes==
==Gallery==
===Candice===
 	 	 	
Candice & Abomasnow on Pokémon Masters EX Dream Team Maker	Candice & Abomasnow on Pokémon Masters EX Dream Team Maker	Candice's sync move mindscape()	Candice's sync move mindscape()
 	 	 	
VS model(Normal colors) 	6★ model(Normal colors) 	6★ model(EX colors) 	VS model(EX colors)
 	 	 	
Trainer emoteNice! 	Trainer emoteWatch out! 	Trainer emoteLet's do this! 	Trainer emoteThanks!
===Candice (Palentine's 2024)===
 	 	 	 	
VS model(Normal colors) 	6★ model(Normal colors) 	6★ model(EX colors) 	VS model(EX colors) 	Candice's sync move mindscape(Palentine's 2024)
 	 	 	 	
Trainer emoteNice! 	Trainer emoteWatch out! 	Trainer emoteLet's do this! 	Trainer emoteThanks! 	Reference sheet by Palentine's Candice's reference sheet (Japanese version, archived)
 	 	 	 	
Medal1★ Victor's Cooking Class!	Medal2★ Victor's Cooking Class!	Medal3★ Victor's Cooking Class!	MedalWith All My Heart Dynamax!	Artwork with from
==Trivia==
* Candice was the first scout-exclusive 3★ sync pair to receive the ability to be raised to .
* , , and Candice were the first scout-exclusive, non-5★ sync pairs to get their sync grids expanded.
* In the Victor's Cooking Class! story event, and as noted in her character description, it is revealed that Candice received her Darmanitan as an from .
* All versions of Candice use special voice-over lines upon entering a team that contains certain Trainers (regardless of their partner Pokémon). Those Trainers include , , and .
** Candice also uses special voice-over lines upon winning a battle with Gardenia or Melony on the same team.
===Origin===
Candice's design is based on her appearance in . Abomasnow is Candice's signature Pokémon in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. Abomasnow's entry comes from Pokémon Pearl.
Froslass is Candice's signature Pokémon in Pokémon Platinum, . She also uses Froslass in rematches in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Froslass's Dex entry comes from .
Candice is not seen owning a Galarian Darmanitan outside this game. Darmanitan's Dex entries come from .
==In other languages==
It's All about Focus!
All-about-Focus Avalanche
Get Ready!
Spine-Chilling Frost Beam
Fighting Spirit Icicle Crash
Wrap It Up!
Flavor of Memories Ice Impact
==References==
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