Bugsy (Masters)

Bugsy (Japanese: ツクシ Tsukushi) 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 , which is capable of Mega Evolving. This sync pair has been available since the game's release. The pair's potential can be upgraded to from May 25, 2024, which unlocks Bugsy's EX style.
Bugsy also forms a sync pair with his . This sync pair was first made available on July 22, 2021. This pair could be raised to beginning on March 29, 2023, though this pair lacks an EX style.
Bugsy in his Holiday 2024 attire forms a sync pair with . This pair can be obtained through a seasonal sync pair scout beginning on December 15, 2024. This pair can be raised to since it first released.
==In the games==
==Beedrill==
===Availability===
Bugsy 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	44 	52 	100%	An opponent 	Raises the user's Attack by three stat ranks when it knocks out a target with this move. 	
Sure Crit 	0(2 uses)	—	— 	— 	Self	Applies the Critical Hit Next effect to the user. 	 	
 	 	2	20 	24 	100%	An opponent 	Attacks twice in a row. Has a chance (20%) of leaving the target poisoned. 	
Beehold My Research!	0(2 uses)	—	— 	— 	Self	Raises the user's Speed by one stat rank. Raises the user's evasiveness by three stat ranks.	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Bug Expert 	 	—	160 	192 	— 	An opponent 	Become Mega Beedrill until the end of battle.(6★ EX effect: Sync moves will target all opposing sync pairs.)	
===Skills===
Name 	Description
 	
 	Powers up attacks if they become critical hits.
 	Raises the Pokémon's Speed by one stat rank when it lands a critical hit.(Only after Mega Evolving)
 	
Bug Strike 	Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 15 when using Bug-type attacks.
Johto 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 2.
Knowledgeable 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.
 	
Fiery ↑ 1 Wistful ↑ 1	Raises the following discovery levels by 1:• Fiery Crystal• Wistful Crystal
===Sync grid===
The sync grid for Bugsy & Beedrill is an expanded grid, made available on May 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 +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 +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. 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
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 +10 	Speed +10 	4 	48 	2
Fell Stinger: Power +4 	Fell Stinger: Power ↑ +4 	3 	36 	1
Fell Stinger: Power +4 	Fell Stinger: Power ↑ +4 	3 	36 	1
Fell Stinger: Power +4 	Fell Stinger: Power ↑ +4 	3 	36 	1
Fell Stinger: Power +4 	Fell Stinger: Power ↑ +4 	3 	36 	1
Fell Stinger: Power +4 	Fell Stinger: Power ↑ +4 	3 	36 	2
Fell Stinger: 	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
Twineedle: Power +2 	Twineedle: Power ↑ +2 	3 	36 	1
Twineedle: Power +2 	Twineedle: Power ↑ +2 	3 	36 	1
Twineedle: Power +2 	Twineedle: Power ↑ +2 	3 	36 	1
Twineedle: Power +2 	Twineedle: Power ↑ +2 	3 	36 	2
Twineedle: Power +2 	Twineedle: Power ↑ +2 	3 	36 	2
Twineedle: 	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
Twineedle: 	Raises the chance of inflicting status conditions with the additional effects of moves. 	8 	96 	3
Twineedle: 	The more the user's Speed is raised, the more it powers up the user's moves. 	10 	120 	3
Sure Crit: 	Has a chance (50%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
Beehold My Research!: 	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
Beehold My Research!: 	Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
 	Evasiveness cannot be lowered. 	5 	60 	1
 	Raises the user's Attack by one stat rank when it lands a critical hit. 	10 	120 	2
 	Applies the Critical Hit Next effect to the user when it knocks out an opponent with a move. 	7 	84 	2
 	Applies the Supereffective ↑ Next effect to the user when it knocks out an opponent with a move.	8 	96 	3
 	Raises the user's Attack by one stat rank when it enters a battle. 	8 	96 	3
 	Powers up the user's moves when the target is poisoned or badly poisoned. 	10 	120 	3
 	The more the user's evasiveness is raised, the more it powers up the user's moves. 	10 	120 	3
 	The more the user's evasiveness is raised, the more it powers up the user's sync moves. 	10 	120 	3
Bug Expert Twineedle: Power +25	Bug Expert Twineedle: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
Bug Expert Twineedle: Power +25	Bug Expert Twineedle: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
==Scyther==
===Availability===
Bugsy & Scyther could be teamed up with during the Sync Pair-Up event (July 22 to August 5, 2021; March 23 to April 6, 2024).
===Moves===
Name 	 	 	Move gauge	Base	Max 	 	Target 	Description
 	 	1	— 	— 	— 	All opponents 	Lowers the target's Defense. 	
X Attack All 	0(2 uses)	—	— 	— 	All allies	Raises the Attack of all allied sync pairs by two stat ranks. 	 	
 	 	1	8 	9 	95% 	An opponent 	Its power increases when used in succession. 	
No Stone Unturned! 	0(2 uses)	—	— 	— 	Self 	Applies the Move Gauge Acceleration effect to the allied field of play. Raises the critical-hit rate of all allied sync pairs by one stat rank.	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Always Researching Bug Impact	 	—	250 	300 	— 	An opponent 	(6★ EX effect: The sync buff is doubled the first time a sync move is used.)	
===Skills===
Name 	Description
 	
 	Has a chance (40%) of raising the user's Speed by two stat ranks when it is hit by an attack move.
 	Raises the user's evasiveness by two stat ranks the first time it is in a pinch each battle.
 	
Bug Support 	Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 30.
Johto Support 	Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 4.
Gym Leader Support 	Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 4.
Knowledgeable Support	Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 6.
Researcher Support 	Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 6.
 	
Fiery ↑ 1 Wistful ↑ 1	Raises the following discovery levels by 1:• Fiery Crystal• Wistful Crystal
===Sync grid===
The sync grid for Bugsy & Scyther is an expanded grid, and has been available since the pair was 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
HP +20 	HP +20 	4 	48 	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
Defense +10 	Defense +10 	4 	48 	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
Sp. Def +5 	Sp. Def +5 	2 	24 	2
Sp. Def +10 	Sp. Def +10 	4 	48 	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 +20 	Speed +20 	7 	84 	2
Leer: 	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	6 	72 	2
Fury Cutter: Power +2 	Fury Cutter: Power ↑ +2 	3 	36 	1
Fury Cutter: Power +2 	Fury Cutter: Power ↑ +2 	3 	36 	1
Fury Cutter: Power +2 	Fury Cutter: Power ↑ +2 	3 	36 	1
Fury Cutter: Power +2 	Fury Cutter: Power ↑ +2 	3 	36 	2
Fury Cutter: Power +2 	Fury Cutter: Power ↑ +2 	3 	36 	2
Fury Cutter: Power +2 	Fury Cutter: Power ↑ +2 	3 	36 	2
Fury Cutter: 	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	6 	72 	3
Fury Cutter: 	Has a chance (40%) of raising the user's critical-hit rate by one stat rank when its Pokémon uses a move. 	8 	96 	3
X Attack All: 	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	6 	72 	2
X Attack All: 	Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the move used if the move is successful. 	7 	84 	3
No Stone Unturned!: 	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	6 	72 	2
No Stone Unturned!: 	Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the move used if the move is successful. 	7 	84 	3
 	Prevents the user from getting paralyzed. 	7 	84 	2
 	Applies the Enduring effect to the user the first time its sync move is used each battle. 	6 	72 	2
 	Has a chance (20%) of raising the user's Defense by one stat rank when the user is hit by an attack move. 	9 	108 	2
 	Removes the confused, flinching, and trapped conditions from the user the first time they are inflicted each battle.	8 	96 	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
 	Raises the user's evasiveness by one stat rank when it enters a battle. 	10 	120 	3
 	Restores the HP of all allied sync pairs by approximately 20% of their maximum HP after using the user's sync move. 	10 	120 	3
 	Has a chance (30%) of raising the user's Speed by one stat rank when the user's Pokémon uses a move. 	9 	108 	3
Always Researching Bug Impact: Power +25	Always Researching Bug Impact: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
Always Researching Bug Impact: Power +25	Always Researching Bug Impact: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
==Kricketune==
===Availability===
Bugsy (Holiday 2024) is exclusive to seasonal 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	30 	36 	100% 	All opponents 	Lowers the target's Sp. Atk. by one stat rank. 	
Johto Solidarity 	2(2 uses)	—	— 	— 	Allied side	Increases the Physical Moves ↑ Next effect and Special Moves ↑ Next effect of all allied sync pairs by one rank. Applies Johto Circle (Defensive) to the allied field of play. Johto Circle (Defensive) grants all of the following effects: Powers up the moves and sync moves of all allied sync pairs by 5%. Reduces attack move and sync move damage taken by all allied sync pairs by 10%. The more sync pairs with the Johto 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 5% and reduces damage by 5%. The maximum power-up is 20%, and the maximum damage reduction is 25%.)	 	
Bugs' Singing 	 	2	120 	144 	100% 	An opponent 	Activation Condition: When a circle is applied to the allied field of play.Deactivation Condition: When there are no longer any circles applied to the allied field of play.Lowers one of the target's following stats by two stat ranks at random: Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, Speed, accuracy, or evasiveness. Raises the user's stat by the same amount. The more damage dealt to the target, the more it restores the user's HP. Restores the HP of all allied sync pairs by approximately 10% of their maximum HP. Turns the field of play's zone into a Bug Zone the first time this attack move is successful each battle. (A Bug Zone powers up Bug-type attacks.)	
Bugs Are Tough! 	0(2 uses)	—	— 	— 	An ally 	Restores an ally's HP by approximately 40% of its maximum HP. Removes all status conditions and the flinching, confused, and trapped conditions from an ally. Applies the Gradual Healing effect to an ally. Applies the Enduring effect to an ally. 	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Conduct a Melody of Feelings Bug Impact	 	—	250 	300 	— 	An opponent 	(6★ EX effect: The sync buff is doubled the first time a sync move is used.)(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.• Bug Zone) 	
===Skills===
Name 	Description
 	
 	Increases the Physical Moves ↑ Next effect and Special Moves ↑ Next effect of all allied sync pairs by one rank when the user applies a circle to the allied field of play.
 	Raises the Defense and Sp. Def of all allied sync pairs by two stat ranks when the user applies a circle to the allied field of play.
 	Raises the critical-hit rate of all allied sync pairs by one stat rank when the user's Pokémon uses a move.
 	
Bug Support 	Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 30.
Johto Support 	Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 4.
Gym Leader Support 	Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 4.
Seasonal Outfit Support	Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 6.
Artistic Support 	Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 6.
 	
Fiery ↑ 1 Wistful ↑ 1 	Raises the following discovery levels by 1:• Fiery Crystal• Wistful Crystal
===Sync grid===
The sync grid for Bugsy (Holiday 2024) & Kricketune is an expanded grid, and has been available since the pair was 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
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. Atk +5 	Sp. Atk +5 	0 	5 	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
Sp. Def +5 	Sp. Def +5 	2 	24 	1
Sp. Def +10 	Sp. Def +10 	4 	48 	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
Struggle Bug: Power +4 	Struggle Bug: Power ↑ +4 	3 	36 	1
Struggle Bug: Power +4 	Struggle Bug: Power ↑ +4 	3 	36 	1
Struggle Bug: Power +4 	Struggle Bug: Power ↑ +4 	3 	36 	1
Struggle Bug: Power +4 	Struggle Bug: Power ↑ +4 	3 	36 	2
Struggle Bug: Power +4 	Struggle Bug: Power ↑ +4 	3 	36 	2
Struggle Bug: 	Has a chance (30%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when its move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
Bugs' Singing Leech Life: Power +3 	Bugs' Singing Leech Life: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	1
Bugs' Singing Leech Life: Power +3 	Bugs' Singing Leech Life: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	1
Bugs' Singing Leech Life: Power +3 	Bugs' Singing Leech Life: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	1
Bugs' Singing Leech Life: Power +3 	Bugs' Singing Leech Life: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	2
Bugs' Singing Leech Life: Power +3 	Bugs' Singing Leech Life: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	2
Bugs Are Tough!: 	Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. 	7 	84 	3
Bugs Are Tough!: 	Increases the amount of HP restored by the user's healing moves. 	10 	120 	2
Bugs Are Tough!: Master Healer 1 	Increases the amount of HP restored by the user's healing moves. 	10 	120 	3
 	Prevents the user from getting paralyzed. 	5 	60 	1
 	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
 	Quickly charges the move gauge when a circle applies to the allied field of play. 	7 	84 	2
 	Reduces attack move damage taken by allies when the zone is a Bug Zone. 	8 	96 	2
 	Restores the user's HP whenever its Pokémon takes an action when a circle applies to the allied field of play. 	9 	108 	2
 	Has a chance (50%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when the user is hit by an attack move. 	9 	108 	2
 	Charges the user's move gauge by one when its attack move is successful. 	10 	120 	3
 	Restores 1 MP for the user the first time its sync move is used each battle. 	10 	120 	3
 	The user's stats cannot be lowered. 	10 	120 	3
 	Raises the Attack of all allied sync pairs by two stat ranks when the user enters a battle. 	10 	120 	3
 	Raises the Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by two stat ranks when the user enters a battle. 	10 	120 	3
 	Extends the duration of the Bug Zone when the zone turns into a Bug Zone while the user is on the field. 	10 	120 	3
Conduct a Melody of Feelings Bug Impact: Power +25	Conduct a Melody of Feelings Bug Impact: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
Conduct a Melody of Feelings Bug Impact: Power +25	Conduct a Melody of Feelings Bug Impact: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
==Appearances==
===Battle appearances===
Bugsy & Beedrill can be battled against in:
* PML Arc: (as a side foe)
* : 
* Sync pair story: Surskit's Evolution
* Training area: (since 1.12.0 update)
* Training event: (as a side foe; September 10 to 24, 2019; January 1 to 15, 2020)
* Training event: (as a side foe; April 20 to May 4, 2020)
* Gear event: (as a side foe; July 8 to 15, 2021)
* Daily Type Rotation: (as a side foe; August 18 to 28, 2021)
* Gear event: (as a side foe; March 26 to April 2, 2022)
* Daily Type Rotation: (as a side foe; August 17 to 28, 2023)
Bugsy & Scyther can be battled against in:
* Sync Pair-Up event: (July 22 to August 5, 2021; March 23 to April 6, 2024)
===Story appearances===
Bugsy appears in his normal outfit in the following story areas:
* PML Arc: 
* Villain Arc: 
* Story events:
** Team Skull Crash Course
** Family Ties
** Season's Greetings
** Joyful Music with Everyone
* Sync Pair-Up event: 
* Solo event: Kris's Worries
* Sync pair story: Surskit's Evolution
Bugsy appears in his holiday outfit in the following story areas:
* Story event: Joyful Music with Everyone
===Sync pair stories===
====Bugsy & Beedrill====
* A Day with Bugsy
====Bugsy (Holiday 2024) & Kricketune====
* Lillie's Idea
* A Melody From the Forest
* Bugsy's Distraction
* I Love Kricketune SO Much!
* Music That Warms the Heart
==Quotes==
==Gallery==
===Bugsy===
 	 	 	 	
Bugsy & Beedrill onPokémon Masters EX Dream Team Maker	Bugsy & Beedrill onPokémon Masters EX Dream Team Maker	Artwork of by 	Artwork of by 	Bugsy's sync move mindscape()
 	 	 	 	
6★ model(Normal colors) 	VS model(Normal colors) 	6★ model(EX colors) 	VS model(EX colors) 	
 	 	 	 	
Trainer emoteNice! 	Trainer emoteWatch out! 	Trainer emoteLet's do this!	Trainer emoteThanks!	
===Bugsy (Holiday 2024)===
 	 	 	 	
6★ model(Normal colors) 	VS model(Normal colors) 	6★ model(EX colors) 	VS model(EX colors) 	Bugsy's sync move mindscape(Holiday 2024)
 	 	 	 	
Trainer emoteNice! 	Trainer emoteWatch out! 	Trainer emoteLet's do this! 	Trainer emoteThanks! 	
 	 	 	 	
Medal1★ Joyful Music with Everyone	Medal2★ Joyful Music with Everyone	Medal3★ Joyful Music with Everyone	MedalBugsy's Conducting, Lillie's Flute	artworkby chatsubakiPokémon Masters EX on Twitter confirming chatsubaki as the artist for the event artwork
==Trivia==
* Bugsy & Scyther are the only sync pair obtained in a special sync pair event that did not receive a rerun within a year of their initial release.
* All versions of Bugsy use special voice-over lines upon entering a team that contains certain Trainers (regardless of their partner Pokémon). Those Trainers include , , and .
* Bugsy is the character with the longest gap between his release and his alternate outfit's release, at 1936 days.
===Origin===
Bugsy's design is based on his appearance in . Beedrill is the evolved form of , one of the Pokémon that Bugsy uses during his Gym battle with the in the Johto-based core series games. Beedrill's entry comes from .
Scyther is Bugsy's signature Pokémon in the core series games. Scyther's Dex entry comes from .
Bugsy is not seen owning a Kricketune outside this game. Kricketune's Dex entry comes from .
==In other languages==
Beehold My Research!
Bug Expert Twineedle
No Stone Unturned!
Always Researching Bug Impact
Johto Solidarity
Bugs' Singing Leech Life
Bugs Are Tough!
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Conduct a Melody of Feelings Bug Impact
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==References==
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