Proton (Masters)

Proton (Japanese: ランス Lance) 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 . This pair can be obtained through a limited variety sync pair scout beginning on September 6, 2023. This pair can be raised to since it first released.
==In the games==
==Golbat==
===Availability===
Proton is exclusive to variety scouts. His offering rate was increased in the following sync pair scouts:
He was also available in the following sync pair scouts:
Proton could also be scouted in the Team Rocket Executive Guaranteed Ticket Scout available from September 6 to October 27, 2023, which players could receive one ticket for as a log-in bonus starting from September 11, 2023.
===Moves===
Name 	 	 	Move gauge	Base	Max 	 	Target 	Description
 	 	2	— 	— 	100% 	An opponent 	Leaves the target confused. 	
X Sp. Def All 	0(2 uses)	—	— 	— 	All allies	Raises the Sp. Def of all allied sync pairs by two stat ranks. 	 	
 	 	2	45 	54 	95% 	An opponent 	Has a chance (30%) of making the target flinch. 	
I'll Show You Wrath! 	0(2 use) 	—	— 	— 	All allies	Raises the Speed, accuracy, and critical-hit rate of all allied sync pairs by one stat rank. Increases the Special Moves ↑ Next effect of all allied sync pairs by one rank.	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Scariest and Cruelest Flying Beam	 	—	250 	300 	— 	An opponent 	(6★ EX effect: The stat increase after a sync move doubles once per battle.)(EX role effect: Sync move power will be multiplied by 1.5.)	
===Skills===
Name 	Description
 	
Proton's Plan 	Charges the user's move gauge by one when its move is successful. Charges the user's move gauge by one when it is hit by an attack move.
 	Raises the Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by one stat rank when the user's move is successful.
 	Raises the chance that an opponent will attack themselves due to being confused.
 	
Flying 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.
Villain Support 	Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 4.
 	
Rare ↑ 2 Fiery ↓ 1 Soothing ↓ 1	Raises the following discovery level by 2:• Rare CacheLowers the following discovery levels by 1:• Fiery Crystal• Soothing Crystal
===Sync grid===
The sync grid for Proton & Golbat 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
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. 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 	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
Confuse Ray: 	Charges the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	8 	96 	2
Air Slash: Power +4 	Air Slash: Power ↑ +4 	3 	36 	1
Air Slash: Power +4 	Air Slash: Power ↑ +4 	3 	36 	1
Air Slash: Power +4 	Air Slash: Power ↑ +4 	3 	36 	1
Air Slash: Power +4 	Air Slash: Power ↑ +4 	3 	36 	1
Air Slash: Power +4 	Air Slash: Power ↑ +4 	3 	36 	2
Air Slash: Accuracy +5 	Air Slash: Accuracy ↑ +5 	3 	36 	2
Air Slash: 	Charges the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
X Sp. Def All: 	Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
I'll Show You Wrath!: 	Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
I'll Show You Wrath!: 	Applies the Gradual Healing effect to the user when its move is successful. 	8 	96 	2
I'll Show You Wrath!: 	Raises the Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by one stat rank when the user's move is successful. 	8 	96 	3
 	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
 	Raises the Speed of all allied sync pairs by one stat rank when the user enters a battle. 	8 	96 	2
 	Raises the evasiveness of all allied sync pairs by one stat rank after using the user's sync move. 	8 	96 	2
 	Restores the user's HP when its attack move is successful against a confused opponent. 	10 	120 	3
 	Applies the Enduring effect to the user the first time its sync move is used each battle. 	10 	120 	3
 	Increases the Special Moves ↑ Next effect of all allied sync pairs by one rank after using the user's sync move. This effect can activate only once per battle.	10 	120 	3
 	Lowers the target's Sp. Def by one stat rank when the user's attack move is successful against a flinching, confused, or trapped opponent. 	10 	120 	3
 	Raises the Defense of all allied sync pairs by two stat ranks the first time the user's Pokémon uses a status move each battle. 	10 	120 	3
 	Protects the user against critical hits. 	10 	120 	3
 	Raises the chance of inflicting the flinching, confused, or trapped condition with the additional effects of moves. 	10 	120 	3
Scariest and Cruelest Flying Beam: Power +25	Scariest and Cruelest Flying Beam: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
Scariest and Cruelest Flying Beam: Power +25	Scariest and Cruelest Flying Beam: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
==Appearances==
===Battle appearances===
Proton & Golbat can be battled against in:
* Villain Arc: 
* Special battle event: Take On Team Rocket! (January 9 to 27, 2025)
===Story appearances===
Proton appears in his normal outfit in the following story areas:
* Villain Arc:
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* Trainer Files: Kanto Elite Four (Part 2)
===Sync pair stories===
* A Day with Proton
==Quotes==
==Gallery==
 	 	 	 	
VS model(Normal colors)	6★ model(Normal colors)	6★ model(EX colors) 	VS model(EX colors) 	Proton's sync move mindscape()
 	 	 	 	
Trainer emoteNice! 	Trainer emoteWatch out!	Trainer emoteLet's do this!	Trainer emoteThanks!	Artwork of Johto chapter of the
==Trivia==
* In his sync pair story, Proton reveals that he caught his Golbat as a .
===Origin===
Proton's design is based on his appearance in . Golbat is a Pokémon that Proton uses when battling the at the Goldenrod Radio Tower. Golbat's entry comes from .
==In other languages==
I'll Show You Wrath!	
Scariest and Cruelest Flying Beam
==References==
==Related articles==
Category:Members of Team Rocket
Category:Masters EX characters with an EX style
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