Zinnia (Masters)

Zinnia (Japanese: ヒガナ Higana) 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 , which is capable of Mega Evolving after acquiring its Power Boost from the villain event Team Aqua's Stormy Seas. This sync pair was first made available on January 30, 2020. The pair's potential can be upgraded to from July 29, 2022, which unlocks Zinnia's EX style. However, unlike most sync pairs, this pair cannot be upgraded with Champion Spirits—only Custom Legendary Spirits from the villain event Team Magma's Red-Hot Rage can be used.
Zinnia also forms a sync pair with . This sync pair was first made available on May 31, 2021. This pair could be raised to beginning on March 29, 2023, though this pair lacks an EX style.
Zinnia in her Special Costume forms a sync pair with her . This pair can be obtained through a limited costume sync pair scout and was first made available on April 13, 2023. This pair could be raised to since its release.
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==In the games==
==Rayquaza==
Raising this sync pair to 6★ EX will unlock Song Key 03010, which allows "Battle! (Zinnia) (Pokémon Masters EX Version)" to be played in the .
===Availability===
Zinnia could be teamed up with during the legendary event The Dragon That Rules the Sky. Starting December 14, 2021, she can be teamed up with during the Legendary Adventures of the same name.
===Moves===
Zinnia's Rayquaza uses , , and as its three damage-dealing moves. Upon Mega Evolving, Rayquaza replaces Aerial Ace with .
Name 	 	 	Move gauge	Base	Max 	 	Target 	Description
 	 	3	115 	138 	100%	An opponent 	Leaves the user confused. 	
 	 	2	45 	54 	— 	An opponent 	Never misses.(Only before Mega Evolving) 	
Stellar Imagination!	0(2 uses)	—	— 	— 	Self	Removes the confused, flinching, and trapped conditions from the user. Raises the user's Attack and Sp. Atk by two stat ranks. Raises the user's Speed and accuracy by one stat rank. Lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by two stat ranks.	 	
 	 	3	136 	163 	90% 	An opponent 	Lowers the user's Sp. Atk by two stat ranks. 	
 	 	4	192 	230 	100%	An opponent 	Lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by one stat rank.(Only after Mega Evolving) 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Dimensional Defender	 	—	250 	300 	— 	An opponent 	Become Mega Rayquaza until the end of battle.(6★ EX effect: Sync moves will target all opposing sync pairs.)	
===Skills===
Name 	Description
 	
 	Powers up moves when weather conditions are in effect.
 	Returns the user's lowered stats to normal when it enters a battle.(Only after Mega Evolving)
 	Has a chance (30%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.(Only after Mega Evolving)
 	
Dragon Strike 	Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 15 when using Dragon-type attacks.
Hoenn Strike 	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 2.
Cape Strike 	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 3.
Space Cadet 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 Zinnia & Rayquaza is an expanded grid, made available on April 8, 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 +20 	HP +20 	4 	48 	2
Attack +5 	Attack +5 	0 	5 	1
Attack +5 	Attack +5 	2 	24 	1
Attack +20 	Attack +20 	7 	84 	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
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 +5 	Sp. Atk +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
Outrage: Power +3 	Outrage: Power ↑ +3 	4 	48 	1
Outrage: Power +3 	Outrage: Power ↑ +3 	4 	48 	2
Outrage: Power +3 	Outrage: Power ↑ +3 	4 	48 	2
Outrage: Power +3 	Outrage: Power ↑ +3 	4 	48 	2
Outrage: 	Has a chance (30%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	7 	84 	1
Aerial Ace: Power +4 	Aerial Ace: Power ↑ +4 	3 	36 	1
Aerial Ace: Power +4 	Aerial Ace: Power ↑ +4 	3 	36 	1
Aerial Ace: Power +4 	Aerial Ace: Power ↑ +4 	3 	36 	2
Aerial Ace: Power +4 	Aerial Ace: Power ↑ +4 	3 	36 	2
Aerial Ace: Power +4 	Aerial Ace: Power ↑ +4 	3 	36 	2
Aerial Ace: 	Has a chance (30%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	7 	84 	1
Aerial Ace: 	Has a chance (40%) of raising the user's critical-hit rate by one stat rank when the user's Pokémon uses a move.	9 	108 	3
Aerial Ace: 	Has a chance (40%) of raising the user's Sp. Atk by one stat rank when the user's Pokémon uses a move. 	10 	120 	3
Draco Meteor: Power +3 	Draco Meteor: Power ↑ +3 	4 	48 	1
Draco Meteor: Power +3 	Draco Meteor: Power ↑ +3 	4 	48 	1
Draco Meteor: Power +3 	Draco Meteor: Power ↑ +3 	4 	48 	2
Draco Meteor: Power +3 	Draco Meteor: Power ↑ +3 	4 	48 	2
Draco Meteor: Accuracy +5 	Draco Meteor: Accuracy ↑ +5 	4 	48 	1
Draco Meteor: Accuracy +5 	Draco Meteor: Accuracy ↑ +5 	4 	48 	2
Draco Meteor: 	Has a chance (30%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
Stellar Imagination!: 	Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the move used if the move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
 	Prevents the Pokémon from becoming confused. 	10 	120 	3
 	Powers up moves when weather conditions are in effect. 	10 	120 	3
 	Raises the user's Sp. Atk by four stat ranks the first time it is in a pinch each battle. 	10 	120 	3
 	Powers up sync moves when weather conditions are in effect. 	10 	120 	3
 	Raises the user's Sp. Atk by two stat ranks when it enters a battle. 	10 	120 	3
Dimensional Defender Draco Meteor: Power +25	Dimensional Defender Draco Meteor: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
Dimensional Defender Draco Meteor: Power +25	Dimensional Defender Draco Meteor: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
==Salamence==
===Availability===
Zinnia & Salamence can be teamed up with by exchanging a BP Sync Pair Voucher in the shop, beginning on May 27, 2021.
===Moves===
Name 	 	 	Move gauge	Base	Max 	 	Target 	Description
 	 	2	50 	60 	100% 	An opponent 	No additional effect. 	
Status Shield 	0(1 use) 	—	— 	— 	Allied side	Applies the Status Move Defense effect to the allied field of play. 	 	
Dragon Rush 	 	3	130 	156 	75% 	An opponent 	Has a chance (20%) of making the target flinch. 	
Real Nice! 	0(2 uses)	—	— 	— 	Self 	Raises the user's Defense, Sp. Def, and Speed by one stat rank. Raises the user's accuracy by two stat ranks.	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
New Beginning Dragon Impact	 	—	200 	240 	— 	An opponent 	This move's power increases when the target is flinching.(6★ EX effect: Sync move power will be multiplied by 1.5.)	
===Skills===
Name 	Description
 	
 	Lowers the Attack of all opposing sync pairs by one stat rank when the Pokémon enters a battle.
 	Raises the user's Attack by one stat rank when one of its attack moves is successful.
 	Raises the chance of inflicting the flinching, confused, or trapped condition with the additional effects of moves.
 	
Dragon Tech 	Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 15 when using Dragon-type attacks.Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 12.
Hoenn 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.
Cape 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.
Space Cadet 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 ↑ 2 	Raises the following discovery level by 2:• Soothing Crystal
===Sync grid===
Zinnia & Salamence'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
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 +10 	Attack +10 	4 	48 	2
Attack +10 	Attack +10 	4 	48 	2
Defense +5 	Defense +5 	0 	5 	1
Defense +5 	Defense +5 	2 	24 	2
Defense +5 	Defense +5 	2 	24 	2
Defense +5 	Defense +5 	2 	24 	2
Defense +5 	Defense +5 	2 	24 	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
Speed +5 	Speed +5 	2 	24 	2
Dragon Claw: Power +3 	Dragon Claw: Power ↑ +3 	4 	48 	1
Dragon Claw: Power +3 	Dragon Claw: Power ↑ +3 	4 	48 	1
Dragon Claw: Power +3 	Dragon Claw: Power ↑ +3 	4 	48 	1
Dragon Claw: 	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	6 	72 	2
Dragon Claw: 	Powers up moves when the target is flinching. 	6 	72 	3
Dragon Rush: Power +3 	Dragon Rush: Power ↑ +3 	4 	48 	1
Dragon Rush: Power +3 	Dragon Rush: Power ↑ +3 	4 	48 	1
Dragon Rush: Power +3 	Dragon Rush: Power ↑ +3 	4 	48 	1
Dragon Rush: 	Has a chance (20%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	5 	60 	1
Dragon Rush: 	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	6 	72 	2
Status Shield: 	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	6 	72 	2
Status Shield: 	Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the move used if the move is successful. 	7 	84 	3
Real Nice!: 	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	6 	72 	2
Real Nice!: 	Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the move used if the move is successful. 	7 	84 	3
 	Powers up sync moves that are super effective. 	9 	108 	2
 	Powers up moves that are super effective. 	10 	120 	3
 	Lowers the Attack of all opposing sync pairs when the Pokémon enters a battle. 	6 	72 	2
 	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
 	Powers up attacks if they become critical hits. 	10 	120 	3
 	Powers up sync moves if they become critical hits. 	9 	108 	2
 	The more the target's Attack has been lowered, the more it powers up moves. 	10 	120 	3
 	Powers up moves when the target is flinching. 	8 	96 	3
New Beginning Dragon Impact: Power +25	New Beginning Dragon Impact: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
New Beginning Dragon Impact: Power +25	New Beginning Dragon Impact: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
==Thievul==
===Availability===
Zinnia (Special Costume) is exclusive to costume 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
 	 	3 	99 	118 	100% 	An opponent 	Has a chance (20%) of lowering the target's Defense by one stat rank. 	
X Attack All 	0(2 uses)	— 	— 	— 	All allies 	Raises the Attack of all allied sync pairs by two stat ranks. 	 	
Thieving 	 	2(1 use)	200 	240 	— 	All opponents 	Activation Condition: When there is at least one Pokémon with a lowered Dark Type Rebuff on the opponent's field of play. Deactivation Condition: When there are no longer any Pokémon with a lowered Dark Type Rebuff on the opponent's field of play.Never misses. Returns the target's raised stats to normal, then raises the user's same stats by the same amount. Except in certain circumstances, successful hits with this attack become critical hits. Applies the No Stat Increases effect to the opponents' field of play.	
Catch Me If You Can! 	0(2 uses)	— 	— 	— 	Allied side	Applies the Stat Reduction Defense effect to the allied field of play. Raises the user's evasiveness by one stat rank. Raises the user's critical-hit rate by two stat ranks.	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Steal the Win Dark Impact	 	— 	200 	240 	— 	An opponent 	The more the user's stats are raised, the greater the power of this attack.(6★ EX effect: Sync move power will be multiplied by 1.5.) 	
===Skills===
Name 	Description
 	
 	Lowers the Dark Type Rebuff of all opposing sync pairs by one rank the first time the user's Trainer uses a move each battle.
 	Applies the Free Move Next effect to the user when its attack move is successful while none of the target's stats are raised.
 	Protects the user against critical hits.
 	
Dark Tech 	Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 15 when using Dark-type attacks.Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 12.
Hoenn 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.
Special Costume 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.
Cape 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.
Space Cadet 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 ↑ 2 	Raises the following discovery level by 2:• Soothing Crystal
===Sync grid===
Zinnia (Special Costume) & Thievul'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
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 +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 +10 	Speed +10 	4 	48 	1
Crunch: Power +3 	Crunch: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	1
Crunch: Power +3 	Crunch: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	1
Crunch: Power +3 	Crunch: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	1
Crunch: Power +3 	Crunch: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	1
Crunch: Power +3 	Crunch: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	2
Crunch: 	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
Crunch: 	Raises the chance of lowering stat values with the additional effects of moves. 	7 	84 	2
Crunch: 	Lowers the target's Defense by one stat rank when the user's attack move against it is successful. 	10 	120 	3
Thieving Night Slash: Power +2 	Thieving Night Slash: Power ↑ +2 	3 	36 	1
Thieving Night Slash: Power +2 	Thieving Night Slash: Power ↑ +2 	3 	36 	1
Thieving Night Slash: Power +2 	Thieving Night Slash: Power ↑ +2 	3 	36 	1
Thieving Night Slash: Power +2 	Thieving Night Slash: Power ↑ +2 	3 	36 	1
Thieving Night Slash: Power +2 	Thieving Night Slash: Power ↑ +2 	3 	36 	2
X Attack All: 	Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
Catch Me If You Can!: 	Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
Catch Me If You Can!: 	Raises one of the user's following stats by one stat rank at random when the user's move is successful: Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, or Speed.	5 	60 	2
 	Prevents the user from becoming trapped. 	5 	60 	1
 	Attack cannot be lowered. 	5 	60 	2
 	Raises the user's evasiveness by three stat ranks the first time it is in a pinch each battle. 	5 	60 	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 Supereffective ↑ Next effect to the user the first time its sync move is used each battle. 	8 	96 	2
 	Applies the Supereffective ↑ Next effect to the user the first time it is in a pinch each battle. 	10 	120 	3
 	Powers up the user's moves when none of the target's stats are raised. 	10 	120 	3
 	The more the target's Defense is lowered, the more it powers up the user's moves. 	10 	120 	3
 	The more the user's stats are raised, the more it powers up the user's sync move. 	10 	120 	3
 	Powers up the user's sync move when none of the target's stats are raised. 	10 	120 	3
 	Has a chance (70%) of making the target flinch when the user's attack move against it is successful while none of the target's stats are raised. 	10 	120 	3
 	Applies the Move Gauge Acceleration effect to the allied field of play after using the user's sync move. 	10 	120 	3
 	Extends the duration of the No Stat Increases effect when the No Stat Increases effect applies to the opponents' field of play. 	10 	120 	3
Steal the Win Dark Impact: Power +25	Steal the Win Dark Impact: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
Steal the Win Dark Impact: Power +25	Steal the Win Dark Impact: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
==Appearances==
===Battle appearances===
Zinnia & Rayquaza can be battled against in:
* Legendary event: The Dragon That Rules the Sky (January 30 to February 14, 2020; November 1 to December 7, 2020; April 8 to May 18, 2021)
* Legendary Adventures: (since December 14, 2021)
* Extreme battle event: (July 31 to August 28, 2022)
* Daily Type Rotation: (as a side foe; August 7 to 28, 2023)
* High score event: (September 10 to 24, 2024)
Zinnia & Salamence can be battled against in:
* Legendary event: The Dragon That Rules the Sky (January 30 to February 14, 2020; November 1 to December 7, 2020; April 8 to May 18, 2021)
* Legendary Adventures: The Dragon That Rules the Sky (since December 14, 2021)
===Story appearances===
Zinnia appears in her normal outfit in the following story areas:
* Legendary event/Legendary Adventures: The Dragon That Rules the Sky
* Villain Arc: 
* Arceus Arc: Prelude: Mysterious Stones Chapter: The Echo of a Deity's Voice (flashback)
* Story event: Hearts United
* Costume event: Solve the Case! (Part 2)
* Sync pair story: A Day with Sygna Suit Serena
Zinnia appears in her special costume in the following story areas:
* Costume event: Solve the Case! (Part 2)
===Sync pair stories===
====Zinnia & Rayquaza====
* A Day with Zinnia
====Zinnia (Special Costume) & Thievul====
* The Mystery Game Begins!
* Roles Are Decided!
* Explore the Mansion!
* An Incident Occurs!
* Who's the Real Culprit?
* Beginning of the Real Case
* Phantom Imaginate
* Similarities between the Victims
* Fake Evil and Fake Justice
* You Need Some Imagination
==Quotes==
==Gallery==
===Zinnia===
 	 	 	
Zinnia & Rayquaza on Pokémon Masters EX Dream Team Maker	Zinnia & Rayquaza on Pokémon Masters EX Dream Team Maker	Zinnia's sync move mindscape() 	Medal1★ The Dragon That Rules the Sky
 	 	 	
VS model(Normal colors) 	6★ model(Normal colors) 	VS model(EX colors) 	6★ model(EX colors)
 	 	 	
Trainer emoteNice! 	Trainer emoteWatch out! 	Trainer emoteLet's do this! 	Trainer emoteThanks!
 	 	 	
Medal1★ Team Aqua's Stormy Seas 	Medal2★ Team Aqua's Stormy Seas 	Medal3★ Team Aqua's Stormy Seas	MedalDeep Diver
===Zinnia (Special Costume)===
 	 	 	 	
VS model(Normal colors) 	6★ model(Normal colors) 	6★ model(EX colors) 	VS model(EX colors) 	Zinnia's sync move mindscape()
 	 	 	 	
Trainer emoteNice! 	Trainer emoteWatch out! 	Trainer emoteLet's do this! 	Trainer emoteThanks! 	
 	 	 	 	
Medal1★ Solve the Case! (Part 2)	Medal2★ Solve the Case! (Part 2)	Medal3★ Solve the Case! (Part 2)	MedalDeception's Benefits	artworkby Takahashi Jun
==Trivia==
===Origin===
Zinnia's design is based on her appearance in . While Zinnia does not own a Rayquaza in the core series games, they both play a notable role during Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire's Delta Episode, where Rayquaza is also seen Mega Evolving. Rayquaza's entry comes from Pokémon Omega Ruby.
 is Zinnia's signature Pokémon in the core series games. Salamence's Dex entry comes from .
Zinnia's Special Costume seems to be inspired by , a famous fictional phantom thief who is often portrayed wearing a top hat and a monocle. Lupin has had encounters with , which parallels 's Special Costume. Zinnia is not seen owning a Thievul outside this game. Thievul's Dex entry comes from .
==In other languages==
Stellar Imagination!
Dimensional Defender Draco Meteor
Real Nice!
New Beginning Dragon Impact
Thieving Night Slash
Catch Me If You Can!
Steal the Win Dark Impact
==References==
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