Maxie (Masters)

Maxie (Japanese: マツブサ Matsubusa) 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 a limited Master Fair sync pair scout, and was first available on May 31, 2021. The pair's potential can be upgraded to , which unlocks Maxie's EX style.
==In the games==
==Groudon==
Raising this sync pair to 6★ EX will unlock Song Key 03009, which allows "Battle! (Maxie) (Pokémon Masters EX Version)" to be played in the .
===Availability===
Maxie 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
 	 	4	189 	226 	85% 	All opponents 	No additional effect. 	
Dire Hit + 	0(2 uses)	—	— 	— 	Self	Raises the user's critical-hit rate by two stat ranks. 	 	
 	 	2	125 	150 	100%	An opponent 	The user gets ready to attack. Using this move again will cause the user to leave this posture, then attack. No other actions can be taken while ready to attack. The preparation period is skipped when the weather is sunny, and the user will attack right away.	
Expand the Land!	0(2 uses)	—	— 	— 	Self	Raises the user's Attack and Sp. Atk by two stat ranks. Lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by one stat rank. In addition, raises the user's Attack and accuracy by one stat rank when the weather is sunny. Applies the Supereffective ↑ Next effect to the user when the weather is sunny.	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Groundbreaking 	 	—	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
 	
 	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 Hoenn 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%.)
 	Makes the weather sunny the first time the user enters a battle each battle.
 	Quickly charges the move gauge when the weather is sunny. Powers up the user's moves when the weather is sunny.
 	Extends the duration of sunny weather when the weather turns sunny while the user is on the field.
 	
Ground Strike 	Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 15 when using Ground-type attacks.
Hoenn Strike 	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 2.
Villain Strike 	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 2.
Glasses Strike 	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 3.
Researcher Strike 	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 3.
 	
Rare ↑ 2 Wistful ↓ 2	Raises the following discovery level by 2:• Rare CacheLowers the following discovery level by 2:• Wistful Crystal
===Sync grid===
Maxie & Groudon'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 +10 	HP +10 	2 	24 	1
HP +10 	HP +10 	2 	24 	1
Attack +5 	Attack +5 	0 	5 	1
Attack +10 	Attack +10 	2 	24 	2
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 	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
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
Precipice Blades: Power +2 	Precipice Blades: Power ↑ +2 	4 	48 	1
Precipice Blades: Power +2 	Precipice Blades: Power ↑ +2 	4 	48 	1
Precipice Blades: Power +2 	Precipice Blades: Power ↑ +2 	4 	48 	2
Precipice Blades: Power +2 	Precipice Blades: Power ↑ +2 	4 	48 	2
Precipice Blades: Power +2 	Precipice Blades: Power ↑ +2 	4 	48 	2
Precipice Blades: Accuracy +10 	Precipice Blades: Accuracy ↑ +10 	5 	60 	1
Precipice Blades: 	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
Solar Beam: Power +3 	Solar Beam: Power ↑ +3 	4 	48 	1
Solar Beam: Power +3 	Solar Beam: Power ↑ +3 	4 	48 	1
Solar Beam: Power +3 	Solar Beam: Power ↑ +3 	4 	48 	1
Solar Beam: Power +3 	Solar Beam: Power ↑ +3 	4 	48 	1
Solar Beam: Power +3 	Solar Beam: Power ↑ +3 	4 	48 	2
Solar Beam: 	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
Solar Beam: 	Powers up attacks if they become critical hits. 	7 	84 	2
Solar Beam: 	Powers up moves when the weather is sunny. 	9 	108 	3
Solar Beam: 	Lowers the target's Sp. Def by one stat rank when an attack move is successful. 	9 	108 	3
Dire Hit +: 	Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the move used if the move is successful. 	7 	84 	1
Dire Hit +: 	Raises the user's critical-hit rate by one stat rank when its move is successful. 	8 	96 	2
Expand the Land!: 	Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the move used if the move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
 	Prevents the user from flinching, becoming confused, or becoming trapped when the weather is sunny. 	8 	96 	2
 	Restores the Pokémon's HP whenever it takes an action while the weather is sunny. 	8 	96 	2
 	Powers up sync moves when the weather is sunny. 	10 	120 	3
 	Has a chance (20%) of reducing the user's sync move countdown by one when its move is successful while the weather is sunny.	10 	120 	3
 	Has a chance (50%) of applying the Supereffective ↑ Next effect when its Pokémon uses a move when the weather is sunny. 	10 	120 	3
 	Makes the weather sunny the first time the user's sync move is used each battle. 	15 	180 	3
 	When the user enters battle with full HP, applies the Enduring effect to it. 	10 	120 	3
 	Powers up moves that are super effective. 	10 	120 	3
Groundbreaking Precipice Blades: Power +25	Groundbreaking Precipice Blades: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
Groundbreaking Precipice Blades: Power +25	Groundbreaking Precipice Blades: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
==Other Pokémon==
===On hand===
Before forming a sync pair with Groudon, Maxie's sync partner was his . In the Villain Arc, Maxie uses his to battle , who was under mind control.
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==Appearances==
===Battle appearances===
Maxie & Groudon can be battled against in:
* Villain Arc: (as a side foe)
* Special event: (May 17 to 28, 2021)
* Extreme battle event: (June 3 to 21, 2021; August 15 to 28, 2022)
* High score event: (September 10 to 24, 2024)
===Story appearances===
Maxie appears in the following story areas:
* Villain Arc: 
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* Story events:
** Masters of Land and Sea
** Guzzling Glutton's Target
* Solo event: A Pasio Spectacle
* Academy Founding Chapter: Let's Make a School on Pasio
===Sync pair stories===
* A Day with Maxie
==Quotes==
==Gallery==
 	 	 	 	 	
6★ model(Normal colors) 	VS model(Normal colors) 	6★ model(EX colors) 	VS model(EX colors) 	Maxie's sync move mindscape() 	
 	 	 	 	 	
Trainer emoteNice! 	Trainer emoteWatch out! 	Trainer emoteLet's do this! 	Trainer emoteThanks!	 	
 	 	 	 	 	
Medal1★ Masters of Landand Sea	Medal2★ Masters of Landand Sea	Medal3★ Masters of Landand Sea	MedalPrimal Rivals 	Villain Arc Memories Chapter 3: Hoenn artworkby Kani ShirasunaVillain Arc Memories Hoenn tweet	Artwork from the of the Villain Arc
==Trivia==
* Maxie, alongside , was the first Master Fair-exclusive sync pair to receive a rerun banner.
===Origin===
Maxie's design is based on his appearance in . Groudon is a Pokémon that Maxie seeks to control during the story of , , and Omega Ruby. An alternate version of Maxie also uses a Groudon in . Groudon's entry comes from Pokémon Omega Ruby.
==In other languages==
Expand the Land!	
Groundbreaking Precipice Blades
==References==
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