Steven (Masters)

Steven (Japanese: ダイゴ Daigo) 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 was first made available through a limited Poké Fair sync pair scout on February 14, 2020 to coincide with the story event The Strongest There Is. This pair can be raised to from November 23, 2020.
Steven in his Summer 2020 seasonal outfit forms a sync pair with . This sync pair was first made available through a limited seasonal sync pair scout on July 31, 2020 to coincide with the story event Summer Superstars. This pair can be raised to from July 20, 2021.
Steven in his Anniversary 2021 seasonal outfit forms a sync pair with , which is capable of Mega Evolving. This sync pair was first made through a Master Fair sync pair scout available on September 1, 2021 to coincide with the story event Hearts United. This pair can be raised to from the day it was released.
Steven in his sygna suit forms a sync pair with , which is capable of changing into any of its . This sync pair was first made available through a Poké Fair sync pair scout on August 10, 2022 to coincide with the villain event Team Aqua's Stormy Seas. This pair can be raised to from the day it was released.
Steven also forms a sync pair with his . This pair can be obtained by reaching Friendship Level 100 with Steven in the Trainer Lodge beginning on March 31, 2023. This pair can be raised to since its release, though this pair lacks an EX style.
Steven in his Special Costume forms a sync pair with his . This pair can be obtained through a limited costume sync pair scout beginning on March 31, 2023 to coincide with the costume event Solve the Case! (Part 1). This pair can also be raised to since its release.
Steven also appears in his arc suit, again forming a sync pair with his Metagross. This pair was first made available through an Arc Suit Fair sync pair scout beginning on August 30, 2024. This pair can be raised to since it first released.
==In the games==
==Metagross==
Raising this sync pair to 6★ EX will unlock Song Key 03001, which allows "Battle! (Steven) (Pokémon Masters EX Version)" to be played in the .
===Availability===
Steven is exclusive to Poké Fair scouts. His offering rate was increased in the following sync pair scouts:
Steven can be obtained in the Monthly Poké Fair Scout starting from April 1, 2023. His offering rate was increased in the following volumes:
He was also available in the following sync pair scouts:
===Moves===
Steven's Metagross uses and as its two damage-dealing moves. Upon Mega Evolving, Meteor Mash is replaced with . Bullet Punch is a Quick Move that does not cost gauge but has a limited number of uses per battle.
Name 	 	 	Move gauge	Base	Max 	 	Target 	Description
 	 	2 	55 	66 	90% 	An opponent 	Has a chance (20%) of raising the user's Attack by one stat rank.(Only before Mega Evolving) 	
X Attack 	0(2 uses)	— 	— 	— 	Self	Raises the user's Attack by two stat ranks. 	 	
 	 	3 	92 	110 	100%	An opponent 	Has a chance (30%) of making the target flinch. 	
Best There Is!	0(2 uses)	— 	— 	— 	Self	Raises the user's Defense by one stat rank. Applies the Critical Hit Next effect to the user. If the user's Metagross has Mega Evolved, also applies the Enduring effect to the user.	 	
 	 	0(3 uses)	75 	90 	100%	An opponent 	No additional effect.(Only after Mega Evolving) 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Solid Steel 	 	— 	160 	192 	— 	An opponent 	Become Mega Metagross until the end of the battle.(6★ EX effect: Sync moves will target all opposing sync pairs.)(EX role effect: The sync buff is doubled the first time a sync move is used.)	
===Skills===
Name 	Description
 	
 	Powers up moves when unity bonus is in effect.
 	Stats cannot be lowered.
 	
Proud of Being the Best 	Powers up the user's moves and sync move when its Defense is raised. Applies the Enduring effect to all allied sync pairs the first time the user's sync move is used each battle. Increases the Physical Moves ↑ Next effect of all allied sync pairs by one rank when the user uses a move that has the Quick Move effect tag.
 	
Steel Strike 	Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 15 when using Steel-type attacks.
Hoenn Strike 	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 2.
Champion Strike 	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 2.
Rock Lover 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 ↑ 1 per Hoenn theme	Raises the following discovery level by the number of sync pairs that share the Hoenn theme: • Fiery Crystal
===Sync grid===
Steven & Metagross's sync grid is an expanded grid, made available since the sync pair was first released. It was further expanded on April 1, 2023.
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
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 +5 	Attack +5 	2 	24 	1
Attack +5 	Attack +5 	3 	36 	1
Attack +10 	Attack +10 	5 	60 	1
Attack +10 	Attack +10 	5 	60 	1
Defense +5 	Defense +5 	0 	5 	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 	3 	36 	1
Sp. Def +5 	Sp. Def +5 	3 	36 	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
Meteor Mash: Power +4 	Meteor Mash: Power ↑ +4 	2 	24 	1
Meteor Mash: Power +4 	Meteor Mash: Power ↑ +4 	2 	24 	1
Meteor Mash: Power +4 	Meteor Mash: Power ↑ +4 	2 	24 	1
Meteor Mash: Power +4 	Meteor Mash: Power ↑ +4 	2 	24 	2
Meteor Mash: Power +4 	Meteor Mash: Power ↑ +4 	3 	36 	2
Meteor Mash: Power +4 	Meteor Mash: Power ↑ +4 	3 	36 	3
Meteor Mash: 	Has a chance (30%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	6 	72 	1
Meteor Mash: 	Has a chance (30%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	6 	72 	2
Meteor Mash: 	Raises the chance of raising stat values with the additional effects of moves. 	10 	120 	3
Iron Head: Power +5 	Iron Head: Power ↑ +5 	5 	60 	1
Iron Head: Power +5 	Iron Head: Power ↑ +5 	5 	60 	2
Iron Head: Power +5 	Iron Head: Power ↑ +5 	5 	60 	2
Iron Head: Power +5 	Iron Head: Power ↑ +5 	5 	60 	3
Iron Head: 	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	6 	72 	2
Iron Head: 	Raises the chance of inflicting the flinching, confused, or trapped condition with the additional effects of moves. 	10 	120 	3
Bullet Punch: 	Raises the user's critical-hit rate by one stat rank when the user's Pokémon uses a move. 	10 	120 	3
Bullet Punch: 	Makes the target flinch when the user's attack move against it is successful. 	10 	120 	5
X Attack: 	Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the move used if the move is successful. 	7 	84 	1
Best There Is!: 	Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the move used if the move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
 	The more the user's Attack has been raised, the more it powers up the user's sync moves. 	10 	120 	1
 	Prevents the user from flinching. 	5 	60 	2
 	Powers up the user's sync move when its Defense is raised. 	7 	84 	2
 	Has a chance (20%) of raising the Sp. Def of all allied sync pairs by one stat rank when the user's Pokémon uses a move. 	8 	96 	2
 	Restores the user's HP by approximately 40% of its maximum HP after using a sync move. 	8 	96 	2
 	Once per battle, removes all status conditions from the user when the user is inflicted by any status condition. 	4 	48 	3
 	Has a chance (30%) of raising the user's Defense by one stat rank after its Pokémon uses a move. 	8 	96 	3
 	When the user's Enduring effect activates and the user has 1 HP remaining, has a chance (30%) of applying the Enduring effect to the user again.	10 	120 	3
 	Lowers the Defense of all opposing sync pairs by two stat ranks after using the user's sync move. 	10 	120 	4
 	Applies the Damage Guard Next effect to the user the first time its sync move is used each battle. 	10 	120 	4
 	Protects the user against critical hits. 	10 	120 	5
Solid Steel Meteor Mash: Power +25	Solid Steel Meteor Mash: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
Solid Steel Meteor Mash: Power +25	Solid Steel Meteor Mash: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
==Cradily==
===Availability===
Steven & Cradily can be teamed up with by scouting Steven and raising him to friendship level 100 in the Trainer Lodge.
===Moves===
Name 	 	 	Move gauge	Base	Max 	 	Target 	Description
 	 	1 	19 	22 	100%	All opponents 	Has a chance (10%) of lowering the target's Sp. Def by one stat rank. 	
 	 	2 	47 	56 	100%	An opponent 	Has a chance (10%) of raising the user's Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed by one stat rank. 	
 	 	2(2 uses)	— 	— 	— 	Opponent side 	Applies the Rock Damage Field effect to the opponents' field of play. (Rock Damage Field: The sync pairs will take Rock-type damage whenever they take an action.)	
Gem Hunt! 	0(2 uses)	— 	— 	— 	Self	Raises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by two stat ranks. Applies the Enduring effect to the user.	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Agent of the Ancient Rock Beam	 	— 	200 	240 	— 	An opponent 	This attack's power increases when the Rock Damage Field is applied to the opponents' field of play.(6★ EX effect: Sync move power will be multiplied by 1.5.) 	
===Skills===
Name 	Description
 	
 	Raises the chance of lowering stat values with the additional effects of moves.
 	Reduces damage when the user is attacked by Water-type moves.
 	Applies the Move Gauge Acceleration effect to the allied field of play the first time the user's Pokémon uses a status move each battle.
 	
Rock Tech 	Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 12 when using Rock-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.
Champion 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.
Rock Lover 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 ↑ 3 Wistful ↓ 1	Raises the following discovery level by 3: • Soothing CrystalLowers the following discovery level by 1: • Wistful Crystal
===Sync grid===
Steven & Cradily'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
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 +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 +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
Sp. Def +5 	Sp. Def +5 	2 	24 	1
Speed +5 	Speed +5 	0 	5 	1
Speed +5 	Speed +5 	2 	24 	1
Speed +20 	Speed +20 	7 	84 	2
Acid: Power +4 	Acid: Power ↑ +4 	3 	36 	1
Acid: Power +4 	Acid: Power ↑ +4 	3 	36 	1
Acid: Power +4 	Acid: Power ↑ +4 	3 	36 	1
Acid: Power +4 	Acid: Power ↑ +4 	3 	36 	2
Acid: Power +4 	Acid: Power ↑ +4 	3 	36 	2
Acid: 	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
Ancient Power: Power +4 	Ancient Power: Power ↑ +4 	3 	36 	1
Ancient Power: Power +4 	Ancient Power: Power ↑ +4 	3 	36 	1
Ancient Power: Power +4 	Ancient Power: Power ↑ +4 	3 	36 	1
Ancient Power: Power +4 	Ancient Power: Power ↑ +4 	3 	36 	1
Ancient Power: Power +4 	Ancient Power: Power ↑ +4 	3 	36 	2
Ancient Power: 	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
Stealth Rock: 	Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
Stealth Rock: 	Applies the Critical Hit Next effect to the user when its move is successful. 	10 	120 	3
Stealth Rock: 	Applies the Supereffective ↑ Next effect to the user when its move is successful. 	10 	120 	3
Gem Hunt!: 	Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
Gem Hunt!: 	Raises the user's Sp. Atk by one stat rank when its move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
 	Raises the chance of raising stat values with the additional effects of moves. 	7 	84 	2
 	Raises the chance of raising stat values with the additional effects of moves. 	10 	120 	3
 	Powers up the user's moves when the Rock Damage Field is applied to the opponent's field of play. 	7 	84 	3
 	The more the target's Sp. Def is lowered, the more it powers up the user's moves. 	10 	120 	3
 	Has a chance (30%) of making the target flinch when the user's attack move against it is successful.	10 	120 	3
 	Raises the user's critical-hit rate by one stat rank when it enters a battle. 	10 	120 	3
 	The more the user's Sp. Def is raised, the more it powers up the user's sync move. 	10 	120 	3
Agent of the Ancient Rock Beam: Power +25	Agent of the Ancient Rock Beam: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	2
Agent of the Ancient Rock Beam: Power +25	Agent of the Ancient Rock Beam: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	2
Agent of the Ancient Rock Beam: Power +25	Agent of the Ancient Rock Beam: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
Agent of the Ancient Rock Beam: Power +25	Agent of the Ancient Rock Beam: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
==Sandslash (Alola Form)==
===Availability===
Steven (Summer 2020) 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	15 	18 	100%	An opponent 	Attacks the target two to five times in a row. 	
X Attack 	0(2 uses)	—	— 	— 	Self	Raises the user's Attack by two stat ranks. 	 	
 	 	3	105 	126 	90% 	An opponent 	Has a chance (30%) of making the target flinch. 	
Coolest There Is!	0(2 uses)	—	— 	— 	Self	Raises the user's accuracy and critical-hit rate by one stat rank. In addition, raises the user's critical-hit rate by two stat ranks during a hailstorm.	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Too Cool 	 	—	250 	300 	— 	An opponent 	(6★ EX effect: Sync moves will target all opposing sync pairs.)	
===Skills===
Name 	Description
 	
 	Causes a hailstorm after using the user's sync move.
 	Protects the Pokémon from damage from a hailstorm.
 	Powers up moves in a hailstorm.
 	
Ice Strike 	Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 15 when using Ice-type attacks.
Hoenn Strike 	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 2.
Seasonal Outfit Strike	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 3.
Sunglasses Strike 	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 3.
Rock Lover 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===
Steven (Summer 2020) & Sandslash'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 +20 	HP +20 	4 	48 	2
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 +5 	Attack +5 	2 	24 	2
Attack +10 	Attack +10 	4 	48 	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 	3
Sp. Def +5 	Sp. Def +5 	0 	5 	1
Sp. Def +10 	Sp. Def +10 	4 	48 	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 +20 	Speed +20 	7 	84 	2
Icicle Spear: Power +1 	Icicle Spear: Power ↑ +1 	2 	24 	1
Icicle Spear: Power +1 	Icicle Spear: Power ↑ +1 	2 	24 	1
Icicle Spear: Power +1 	Icicle Spear: Power ↑ +1 	2 	24 	1
Icicle Spear: Power +1 	Icicle Spear: Power ↑ +1 	2 	24 	1
Icicle Spear: Power +1 	Icicle Spear: Power ↑ +1 	2 	24 	2
Icicle Spear: 	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	6 	72 	1
Icicle Spear: 	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	6 	72 	2
Icicle Spear: 	Has a chance (30%) of leaving the target frozen when a move targeting an opponent is successful. 	10 	120 	3
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 	2
Icicle Crash: Power +3 	Icicle Crash: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	2
Icicle Crash: 	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	6 	72 	1
Icicle Crash: 	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	6 	72 	2
Icicle Crash: 	Powers up moves when the target is flinching. 	10 	120 	1
Icicle Crash: 	Powers up moves when the target is frozen. 	10 	120 	3
X Attack: 	Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the move used if the move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
Coolest There Is!: 	Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the move used if the move is successful. 	7 	84 	1
 	Restores the Pokémon's HP whenever it takes an action during a hailstorm. 	7 	84 	1
 	Powers up sync moves when the target is flinching. 	8 	96 	2
 	Quickly charges the move gauge in a hailstorm. 	10 	120 	3
 	Powers up sync moves when the target is frozen. 	8 	96 	3
 	Powers up sync moves that are super effective. 	10 	120 	3
 	Has a chance (30%) of raising the user's Defense by one stat rank after its Pokémon uses a move. 	8 	96 	3
 	Maximizes the number of times the user hits with a move that has the multistrike effect tag when that move is successful.	12 	144 	3
Too Cool Icicle Crash: Power +25	Too Cool Icicle Crash: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
Too Cool Icicle Crash: Power +25	Too Cool Icicle Crash: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
==Rayquaza==
===Availability===
Steven (Anniversary 2021) 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	192 	230 	100%	An opponent 	Lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by one stat rank. 	
X Attack 	0(2 uses)	—	— 	— 	Self	Raises the user's Attack by two stat ranks. 	 	
 	 	3	136 	163 	90% 	An opponent 	Lowers the user's Sp. Atk by two stat ranks. 	
Sky High! 	0(2 uses)	—	— 	— 	Self	Raises the user's critical-hit rate by three stat ranks. Applies the Supereffective ↑ Next effect to the user. When used by Mega Rayquaza, also raises the user's Speed by two stat ranks.	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Triumph and Glory	 	—	160 	192 	— 	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 the moves of all allied sync pairs by 10%. Reduces attack move damage taken by all allied sync pairs by 20%. 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 10% and reduces damage by 3%. The maximum power-up is 30%, and the maximum damage reduction is 26%.)
 	When the user's stats would be lowered, raises the user's stats by the same amount instead.
 	The more the user's stats are raised, the more it powers up the user's moves.
 	Has a chance (50%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.
 	
Flying Strike 	Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 15 when using Flying-type attacks.
Hoenn Strike 	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 2.
Seasonal Outfit Strike 	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 3.
Battle Facility Foe Strike	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 2.
Rock Lover Strike 	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 3.
 	
Rare ↑ 2 Soothing ↓ 2 	Raises the following discovery level by 2: • Rare CacheLowers the following discovery level by 2: • Soothing Crystal
===Sync grid===
Steven (Anniversary 2021) & Rayquaza'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 +20 	HP +20 	4 	48 	1
Attack +5 	Attack +5 	0 	5 	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. 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 +10 	Speed +10 	4 	48 	1
Dragon Ascent: Power +2 	Dragon Ascent: Power ↑ +2 	4 	48 	1
Dragon Ascent: Power +2 	Dragon Ascent: Power ↑ +2 	4 	48 	1
Dragon Ascent: Power +2 	Dragon Ascent: Power ↑ +2 	4 	48 	2
Dragon Ascent: Power +2 	Dragon Ascent: Power ↑ +2 	4 	48 	2
Dragon Ascent: Power +2 	Dragon Ascent: Power ↑ +2 	4 	48 	2
Dragon Ascent: 	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
Dragon Ascent: 	Raises the user's Speed by one stat rank when its move is successful. 	9 	108 	3
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: Power +3 	Draco Meteor: Power ↑ +3 	4 	48 	2
Draco Meteor: Power +3 	Draco Meteor: Power ↑ +3 	4 	48 	2
Draco Meteor: Accuracy +10 	Draco Meteor: Accuracy ↑ +10 	5 	60 	1
Draco Meteor: 	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
Draco Meteor: 	Powers up the user's attacks when they become critical hits. 	9 	108 	3
X Attack: 	Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. 	7 	84 	1
Sky High!: 	Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. 	7 	84 	1
 	Powers up the user's sync move when weather conditions are not in effect. 	7 	84 	1
 	Powers up the user's sync move when weather conditions are not in effect. 	9 	108 	3
 	Reduces the user's sync move countdown by one the first time it enters a battle each battle. 	10 	120 	2
 	Powers up the user's moves when weather conditions are not in effect. 	10 	120 	3
 	Prevents the user from flinching, becoming confused, or becoming trapped when weather conditions are not in effect.	10 	120 	3
 	Raises the user's Attack by one stat rank when it enters a battle. 	9 	108 	3
 	Removes all weather conditions when the user's Pokémon uses a move. 	10 	120 	3
 	Applies the Free Move Next effect to the user after using its sync move. 	8 	96 	3
Triumph and Glory Dragon Ascent: Power +25	Triumph and Glory Dragon Ascent: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	2
Triumph and Glory Dragon Ascent: Power +25	Triumph and Glory Dragon Ascent: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	2
Triumph and Glory Dragon Ascent: Power +25	Triumph and Glory Dragon Ascent: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
Triumph and Glory Dragon Ascent: Power +25	Triumph and Glory Dragon Ascent: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
==Deoxys (All Formes)==
Raising this sync pair to 6★ EX will unlock Song Key 03013, which allows "Decisive Battle! (Steven) (Pokémon Masters EX Version)" to be played in the .
===Normal Forme===
===Availability===
Sygna Suit Steven is exclusive to Poké Fair scouts. His offering rate was increased in the following sync pair scouts:
He was also available in the following sync pair scouts:
====Moves====
Deoxys starts the battle in Normal Forme. After using a Trainer move, Deoxys's moves and passive skills change and, unless "Try This!" is used, it changes its forme. Its sync move, theme skills, Superawakened passive skill, and expedition skills do not change between formes.
Name 	 	 	Move gauge	Base	Max 	 	Target 	Description
Try This! 	0	— 	— 	— 	Entire field	Turns the field of play's terrain into Psychic Terrain. Raises the user's Defense, Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed by two stat ranks. Replaces the user's moves with different moves. Replaces some of the user's passive skills with different passive skills.(Before using a Trainer Move)	 	
Attack! 	0	— 	— 	— 	Self 	Raises the user's Sp. Atk by six stat ranks. Raises the user's critical-hit rate by three stat ranks. Change into Attack Forme until the end of battle.(Before using a Trainer Move) 	 	
Faster! 	0	— 	— 	— 	Self 	Reduces the user's sync move countdown by two. Raises the user's Speed by six stat ranks. Raises the user's evasiveness by three stat ranks. Change into Speed Forme until the end of battle.(Before using a Trainer Move) 	 	
Defend! 	0	— 	— 	— 	All allies 	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by four stat ranks. Applies the Damage Guard Next effect to the user. Change into Defense Forme until the end of battle.(Before using a Trainer Move) 	 	
 	 	3 	200 	240 	90% 	An opponent 	Lowers the user's Sp. Atk by two stat ranks.(After using "Try This!") 	
 	 	1(2 uses)	— 	— 	— 	Self 	Restores the user's HP by approximately 50% of its maximum HP.(After using "Try This!") 	
 	 	1 	51 	61 	90% 	An opponent 	Has a chance (20%) of making the target flinch.(After using "Try This!") 	
 	 	1 	— 	— 	— 	Self 	Raises the user's Defense and Sp. Def by one stat rank.(After using "Try This!") 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Space Rocks	 	— 	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.)(EX role effect: The sync buff is doubled the first time a sync move is used.)	
====Skills====
Name 	Description
 	
 	When the user's stats would be lowered, raises the user's stats by the same amount instead.
 	Raises the user's accuracy by one stat rank when it enters a battle.(Before using a Trainer Move)
 	Applies the Free Move Next effect to the user when it enters a battle.(Before using a Trainer Move)
 	Decreases the amount of move gauge slots the user's Pokémon needs to use moves by one.(After using "Try This!")
 	Raises the chance of inflicting the flinching, confused, or trapped condition with the additional effects of moves.(After using "Try This!")
 	
Steadfast Sudden Mutation	Reduces the user's sync move countdown by one the first time it enters a battle each battle. Applies the Enduring effect to the user if its HP is full when it enters a battle. Lowers the target's Sp. Def by one stat rank when the user's attack move against it is successful.
 	
Psychic Tech 	Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 12 when using Psychic-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.
Champion 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.
Sygna Suit 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 ↑ 3 Fiery ↓ 1 	Raises the following discovery level by 3: • Soothing CrystalLowers the following discovery level by 1: • Fiery Crystal
===Attack Forme===
====Moves====
Name		 	Move gauge	Base	Max	 	Target 	Description
 		4 	200 	240 	90%	An opponent	Lowers the user's Sp. Atk by two stat ranks. 	
 		2(1 use)	— 	— 	— 	Self 	Applies the Damage Guard Next effect to the user. 	
 		2 	51 	61 	90%	An opponent	Has a chance (20%) of making the target flinch. 	
 		2 	— 	— 	— 	Self 	Raises the user's Defense and Sp. Def by one stat rank.	
====Skills====
Name	Description
 	
 	When the user's stats would be lowered, raises the user's stats by the same amount instead.
 	When the user's sync move attacks an opponent, the target becomes all opposing sync pairs. The power of sync moves affected by this passive skill is not lowered even if there are multiple targets.
 	Has a chance (30%) of increasing the user's Physical Moves ↑ Next effect and Special Moves ↑ Next effect by one rank when its move is successful.
===Defense Forme===
====Moves====
Name		 	Move gauge	Base	Max	 	Target 	Description
 		4 	200 	240 	90%	An opponent	Lowers the user's Sp. Atk by two stat ranks. 	
 		2(2 uses)	— 	— 	— 	Self 	Restores the user's HP by approximately 50% of its maximum HP.	
 		2 	51 	61 	90%	An opponent	Has a chance (20%) of making the target flinch. 	
 		2 	— 	— 	— 	Self 	Raises the user's Defense by two stat ranks. 	
====Skills====
Name	Description
 	
 	When the user's stats would be lowered, raises the user's stats by the same amount instead.
 	When a status move used by the user's Pokémon raises its stats only, raises the same stats by the same amount for all allied sync pairs instead.
 	Raises the Sp. Def of all allied sync pairs by two stat ranks when the user's Pokémon uses a status move.
===Speed Forme===
====Moves====
Name		 	Move gauge	Base	Max	 	Target 	Description
 		4 	200 	240 	90%	An opponent	Lowers the user's Sp. Atk by two stat ranks. 	
 		2(2 uses)	— 	— 	— 	Self 	Restores the user's HP by approximately 50% of its maximum HP.	
 		2 	51 	61 	90%	An opponent	Has a chance (20%) of making the target flinch. 	
 		1 	— 	— 	— 	Self 	Raises the user's evasiveness by one stat rank. 	
====Skills====
Name	Description
 	
 	When the user's stats would be lowered, raises the user's stats by the same amount instead.
 	Reduces the sync move countdown by two the first time the user's Pokémon uses a status move each battle.
 	Applies the Move Gauge Acceleration effect to the allied field of play the first time the user's Pokémon uses a status move each battle.
===Sync grid===
Sygna Suit Steven & Deoxys's sync grid is an expanded grid, made available since the sync pair was first released. It was further expanded on February 25, 2024.
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 +10 	HP +10 	2 	24 	1
Attack +5 	Attack +5 	0 	5 	1
Attack +5 	Attack +5 	2 	24 	1
Defense +5 	Defense +5 	0 	5 	1
Defense +20 	Defense +20 	7 	84 	2
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 +20 	Sp. Def +20 	2 	84 	2
Speed +5 	Speed +5 	0 	5 	1
Speed +5 	Speed +5 	2 	24 	1
Psycho Boost: Power +2 	Psycho Boost: Power ↑ +2 	3 	36 	1
Psycho Boost: Power +2 	Psycho Boost: Power ↑ +2 	3 	36 	1
Psycho Boost: Power +2 	Psycho Boost: Power ↑ +2 	3 	36 	1
Psycho Boost: Power +2 	Psycho Boost: Power ↑ +2 	3 	36 	1
Psycho Boost: Power +2 	Psycho Boost: Power ↑ +2 	3 	36 	1
Psycho Boost: Accuracy +10 	Psycho Boost: Accuracy ↑ +10 	5 	60 	1
Psycho Boost: 	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	7 	84 	1
Psycho Boost: 	Has a chance (50%) of applying the Free Move Next effect to the user when its move is successful. 	10 	120 	3
Zen Headbutt: Power +3 	Zen Headbutt: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	1
Zen Headbutt: Power +3 	Zen Headbutt: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	1
Zen Headbutt: Power +3 	Zen Headbutt: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	1
Zen Headbutt: Power +3 	Zen Headbutt: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	1
Zen Headbutt: Power +3 	Zen Headbutt: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	1
Zen Headbutt: Accuracy +10 	Zen Headbutt: Accuracy ↑ +10 	5 	60 	1
Zen Headbutt: 	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	7 	84 	1
Recover: 	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	7 	84 	1
Recover: 	Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. 	7 	84 	3
Recover: 	Increases the amount of HP restored by the user's healing moves. 	10 	120 	3
Cosmic Power: 	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	7 	84 	1
Double Team: 	Charges the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	10 	120 	2
Double Team: 	Raises the Speed of all allied sync pairs by one stat rank when the user's move is successful. 	10 	120 	2
Iron Defense: 	Charges the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	10 	120 	3
 	Has a chance (30%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
 	Removes the confused, flinching, and trapped conditions from the user the first time they are inflicted each battle. 	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
 	Raises the user's Sp. Atk by two stat ranks when its Trainer uses a move. 	10 	120 	2
 	Raises the user's critical-hit rate by two stat ranks when its Trainer uses a move. 	10 	120 	3
 	Lowers the target's Attack and Sp. Atk by one stat rank when the user's attack move is successful against a flinching, confused, or trapped opponent.	10 	120 	3
 	The more the user's Sp. Atk is raised, the more it powers up the user's moves. 	10 	120 	3
 	Critical hits land more easily when the user attacks with a sync move. 	10 	120 	3
 	Moves never miss. 	10 	120 	4
 	Protects the user against critical hits. 	10 	120 	4
 	Reduces the user's sync move countdown by one the first time it enters a battle each battle. 	10 	120 	5
 	Lowers the target's Sp. Def by one stat rank when the user's attack move against it is successful. 	10 	120 	5
Space Rocks Psycho Boost: Power +25	Space Rocks Psycho Boost: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	1
Space Rocks Psycho Boost: Power +25	Space Rocks Psycho Boost: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	2
Space Rocks Psycho Boost: Power +25	Space Rocks Psycho Boost: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	2
Space Rocks Psycho Boost: Power +25	Space Rocks Psycho Boost: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
==Stoutland==
===Availability===
Steven (Special Costume) is exclusive to costume 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
 	 	1 	25 	30 	100% 	An opponent 	No additional effect. 	
Super Effective ↑ 	0(2 uses)	— 	— 	— 	An ally	Applies the Supereffective ↑ Next effect to an ally. 	 	
Binding 	 	1(3 uses)	— 	— 	— 	All opponents 	Activation Condition: When there is at least one Pokémon with a lowered Type Rebuff on the opponent's field of play. Deactivation Condition: When there are no longer any Pokémon with a lowered Type Rebuff on the opponent's field of play.Never misses. Lowers the target's Attack, Defense, and Speed by two stat ranks. Applies the No Evasion effect to the target. Applies the Restrain effect to the target.	
Mystery Solved! 	0(2 uses)	— 	— 	— 	An ally	Raises an ally's Speed by two stat ranks. Increases the Physical Moves ↑ Next effect of an ally by three ranks.	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Illuminating Normal Impact	 	— 	250 	300 	— 	An opponent 	The more the target's Defense is lowered, the greater the power of this attack.(6★ EX effect: Sync move power will be multiplied by 1.5.) 	
===Skills===
Name 	Description
 	
 	Lowers the target's Type Rebuff of its weakness type by one rank the first time the user's attack move is successful each battle.
 	Applies the Condition Nullification effect to all allied sync pairs when the user's Trainer uses a move. This effect can activate only once per battle.
 	Raises the Speed of all allied sync pairs by one stat rank when the user's attack move is successful against an opponent with the No Evasion effect applied.
 	
Normal Tech 	Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 12 when using Normal-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 1.Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 2.
Rock Lover 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 ↑ 3 Fiery ↓ 1	Raises the following discovery level 3: • Soothing CrystalLowers the following discovery level by 1: • Fiery Crystal
===Sync grid===
Steven (Special Costume) & Stoutland'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
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
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
Sp. Def +5 	Sp. Def +5 	2 	24 	1
Speed +5 	Speed +5 	0 	5 	1
Speed +5 	Speed +5 	2 	24 	1
Speed +20 	Speed +20 	7 	84 	2
Tackle: Power +4 	Tackle: Power ↑ +4 	3 	36 	1
Tackle: Power +4 	Tackle: Power ↑ +4 	3 	36 	1
Tackle: Power +4 	Tackle: Power ↑ +4 	3 	36 	1
Tackle: Power +4 	Tackle: Power ↑ +4 	3 	36 	1
Tackle: Power +4 	Tackle: Power ↑ +4 	3 	36 	2
Tackle: 	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
Tackle: 	Has a chance (50%) of leaving the target confused when a move targeting that opponent is successful. 	8 	96 	2
Super Effective ↑: 	Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
Mystery Solved!: 	Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
Mystery Solved!: 	When the user's move targeting an allied sync pair (excluding field effects) is successful, increases the Physical Moves ↑ Next effect of the allied sync pair affected by the move by one rank.	10 	120 	3
 	Protects the user from damage from a sandstorm. 	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
 	Has a chance (30%) of raising the user's Defense and Sp. Def by one stat rank when its Trainer uses a move. 	7 	84 	2
 	Charges the user's move gauge by one when its attack move is successful against an opponent with the No Evasion effect applied. 	7 	84 	2
 	Applies the Enduring effect to the user the first time its sync move is used each battle. 	8 	96 	2
 	Quickly charges the move gauge during a sandstorm. 	9 	108 	2
 	Raises the Speed of all allied sync pairs by one stat rank the first time the user enters a battle each battle. 	10 	120 	2
 	Lowers the target's accuracy by one stat rank when the user's attack move is successful against a restrained opponent. 	9 	108 	3
 	Restores 1 MP for the user's Trainer the first time its sync move is used each battle. 	9 	108 	3
 	Lowers the target's accuracy by one stat rank when the user's attack move is successful against a restrained opponent. 	10 	120 	3
 	Has a chance (50%) of making the target flinch when the user's attack move is successful against an opponent with the No Evasion effect applied. 	10 	120 	3
 	Applies the Move Gauge Acceleration effect to the allied field of play the first time the user enters a battle each battle. 	10 	120 	3
 	Applies the Free Move Next effect to all allied sync pairs the first time the user's sync move is used each battle. 	10 	120 	3
 	Reduces the sync move countdown by two the first time the user's sync move is used each battle. 	10 	120 	3
Illuminating Normal Impact: Power +25	Illuminating Normal Impact: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
Illuminating Normal Impact: Power +25	Illuminating Normal Impact: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
==Metagross (Arc Suit)==
Raising this sync pair to 6★ EX will unlock Song Key 03029, which allows "Glorious Battle! (Steven) (Pokémon Masters EX Version)" to be played in the .
===Availability===
Arc Suit Steven is exclusive to Arc Suit 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
 	 	3 	92 	110 	100% 	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. 	 	
Almighty Flash 	 	0(3 uses)	120 	144 	— 	All opponents 	Activation Condition: When the user uses any move once. Deactivation Condition: When this move is used.Never misses. Lowers the target's Defense and Sp. Def by two stat ranks. Raises the Defense and Sp. Def of all allied sync pairs by two stat ranks. 	
We're the Strongest! 	0(1 use) 	— 	— 	— 	All allies	Raises the Attack of all allied sync pairs by six stat ranks. Uses a maximum of three slots of the user's move gauge. The more amount used, the more it raises the critical-hit rate of all allied sync pairs (can be raised by zero to three stat ranks maximum). Increases the Sync Move ↑ Next effect of all allied sync pairs by three ranks.	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Polished Steel Divine	 	— 	300 	360 	— 	An opponent 	Become Mega Metagross until the end of the battle. Restores the HP of all allied sync pairs by approximately 20% of their maximum HP.(6★ EX effect: Lowers all opposing sync pairs' Type Rebuff for the following Type by one rank the first time the user's sync move is used each battle:• Steel)(EX role effect: The sync buff is doubled the first time a sync move is used.)	
===Skills===
Name 	Description
 	
 	Powers up the moves of all allied sync pairs by 10%. Reduces attack move damage taken by all allied sync pairs by 20%. The more allied sync pairs with the Steel theme you have on your team, the higher these percentages are. (Each additional sync pair powers up moves by 10% and reduces damage by 3%. The maximum power-up is 30%, and the maximum damage reduction is 26%.)
 	Raises the Steel Type Rebuff of all allied sync pairs by one rank the first time the user enters a battle each battle. Lowers the Steel Type Rebuff of all opposing sync pairs by one rank the first time the user enters a battle each battle.
What I Learned from My Adventure	Applies the Enduring effect to all allied sync pairs the first time the user enters a battle each battle. Applies the Free Move Next effect to the user when its attack move is successful. Increases the Physical Moves ↑ Next effect of all allied sync pairs by one rank when the user's attack move is successful.
Wandering Stone Enthusiast 	Protects the user against critical hits. Protects the user from damage from a sandstorm. When the user's stats would be lowered, raises the user's stats by the same amount instead.
 	Restores the user's HP when it is hit by an attack move.(Only before Mega Evolving)
 	Restores the HP of all allied sync pairs when the user is hit by an attack move.(Only after Mega Evolving)
 	
Steel Multi 	Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 12 when using Steel-type attacks.Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 12.
Hoenn Multi 	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 1.Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 1.
Champion Multi 	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 1.Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 1.
Rock Lover Multi 	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 2.Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 2.
 	
Wistful ↑ 3 Fiery ↓ 1 	Raises the following discovery level 3:• Wistful CrystalLowers the following discovery level by 1:• Fiery Crystal
===Sync grid===
The sync grid for Arc Suit Steven & Metagross 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 	2
HP +40 	HP +40 	0 	5 	2
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
Defense +5 	Defense +5 	2 	24 	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 +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 	2
Iron Head: Power +3 	Iron Head: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	1
Iron Head: Power +3 	Iron Head: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	1
Iron Head: Power +3 	Iron Head: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	1
Iron Head: Power +3 	Iron Head: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	1
Iron Head: Power +3 	Iron Head: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	2
Iron Head: 	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when its move is successful. 	7 	84 	1
Iron Head: 	Raises the chance of inflicting the flinching, confused, or trapped condition with the additional effects of moves. 	10 	120 	3
Almighty Flash Bullet Punch: Power +3 	Almighty Flash Bullet Punch: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	1
Almighty Flash Bullet Punch: Power +3 	Almighty Flash Bullet Punch: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	1
Almighty Flash Bullet Punch: Power +3 	Almighty Flash Bullet Punch: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	1
Almighty Flash Bullet Punch: Power +3 	Almighty Flash Bullet Punch: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	1
Almighty Flash Bullet Punch: Power +3 	Almighty Flash Bullet Punch: 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
Potion: 	Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. 	7 	84 	3
Potion: 	Increases the amount of HP restored by the user's healing moves. 	10 	120 	2
Potion: 	Increases the amount of HP restored by the user's healing moves. 	10 	120 	3
We're the Strongest!: 	Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
 	Prevents the user from getting poisoned or badly poisoned. 	5 	60 	1
 	Has a chance (50%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when the user is hit by an attack move. 	8 	96 	2
 	Reduces damage when the user is hit by a physical attack move. 	8 	96 	2
 	The more the user's Attack is raised, the more it powers up the user's moves. 	10 	120 	3
 	Reduces the user's sync move countdown by one the first time it enters a battle each battle. 	10 	120 	3
 	The more the user's Attack is raised, the more it powers up the user's sync move. 	10 	120 	3
 	Status conditions cannot be inflicted on the user. 	10 	120 	3
 	Except in certain circumstances, when the user's Enduring effect activates for the first time and the user has 1 HP remaining, applies the Enduring effect to the user again each battle.	10 	120 	3
 	Lowers the target's Attack and Sp. Atk by one stat rank when the user's attack move is successful. 	0 	5 	4
 	Restores 1 MP for the user the first time its sync move is used each battle. 	0 	5 	5
Polished Steel Divine Meteor Mash: Power +25	Polished Steel Divine Meteor Mash: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
Polished Steel Divine Meteor Mash: Power +25	Polished Steel Divine Meteor Mash: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
Polished Steel Divine Meteor Mash: Power +50	Polished Steel Divine Meteor Mash: Power ↑ +50 	0 	5 	3
==Appearances==
===Battle appearances===
Steven & Metagross can be battled against in:
* Champion Stadium: Hoenn Challenge, Hard Lv. 1 ( weakness)
* Battle Rally (Area 1–9)
* Story event: The Strongest There Is (February 14 to March 16, 2020)
* Solo event: Training with Legends (August 28 to September 14, 2020)
* Daily Type Rotation: (August 9 to 28, 2021)
* Throwback Challenge: (March 1 to 31, 2022)
* Battle with Pals: Friendiversary Gifts (March 14 to 22, 2022)
* Story event: Summer Nights & Wishing Stars (June 30 to July 17, 2022; July 6 to 20, 2023)
* Costume event: Solve the Case! (Part 2) (April 13 to May 2, 2023; March 11 to 25, 2024)
* Story event: Exciting Treasure Hunt (June 28 to July 15, 2024)
Arc Suit Steven & Metagross can be battled against in:
* Arceus Arc Celebration: Special Battle Event (as a side foe; August 28 to September 11, 2024)
* Ranked damage event: (August 30 to September 8, 2024)
* Special Co-op Battle! (as a side foe; September 2 to 9, 2024)
Steven has also been shown to pair alongside the following Pokémon and can be battled against in:
* 
** Battle Rally (as a side foe; Area 1–9)
** Costume event: Jasmine's Battle Prep (as a side foe; October 29 to December 10, 2021)
** Costume event: Battle Prep (as a side foe; September 8 to October 3, 2022; December 12 to 30, 2024)
* 
** Champion Stadium: 
* 
** Champion Stadium: Hoenn Challenge, Hard Lv. 1 ( weakness)
** Battle Rally (Area 1–9)
* 
** Champion Stadium: Hoenn Challenge, Hard Lv. 1 ( weakness)
** Battle Rally (Area 1–9)
* 
** Battle Rally (as a side foe; Area 1–9)
** Story event: The Haunted Museum (as a side foe; October 12 to November 1, 2023; October 19 to November 6, 2024)
===Story appearances===
Steven appears in his normal outfit in the following story areas:
* Villain Arc:
** 
** 
* Arceus Arc:
** Prelude: Mysterious Stones Chapter: The Echo of a Deity's Voice
** Chapter 1: Three Champions
* Champion Stadium: 
* Story events:
** The Strongest There Is
** Dazzling Dizzying Battle Stage
** Champion Time
** Shining Heart of Dragons
** Pasio Eggsplorers
** All Aboard the Victory Train
** Pasio Friendiversary
** The Haunted Museum
** Researcher and Seeker
** Festive Sun and Moon
** Golden Bonds on Pasio
** Guzzling Glutton's Target
* Prestige event: 
* Costume events:
** Jasmine's Battle Prep
** Solve the Case! (Part 1)
* Solo events:
** A Pasio Spectacle
** Pasio Gold Rush
* Neo Champions:
** Leaders of a New Era
** Three Trainers, Three Minds
** Honing One's Love
* Trainer Files: Two Factory Heads
* Sync pair stories:
** A Day with 
** A Day with 
Steven appears in his summer outfit in the following story areas:
* Story events:
** Summer Superstars
** Summer Nights & Wishing Stars
** Twin Stars Far Apart
** Exciting Treasure Hunt
* Solo event: A Pasio Spectacle (flashback)
Steven appears in his anniversary outfit in the following story areas:
* Story event: Hearts United
Steven appears in his sygna suit in the following story areas:
* Villain Arc: 
Steven appears in his special costume in the following story areas:
* Costume events:
** Solve the Case! (Part 1)
** Solve the Case! (Part 2)
Steven appears in his arc suit in the following story areas:
* Arceus Arc: Chapter 1: Three Champions
* Story events:
** Festive Sun and Moon
** Guzzling Glutton's Target
===Sync pair stories===
====Steven & Metagross====
* A Day with Steven
====Steven (Summer 2020) & Sandslash====
* One Summer's Day
* The Sync Pair Music Festival!
* Festival Fans and Superstars
* Jigglypunk!
* Endless Summer!
====Steven (Anniversary 2021) & Rayquaza====
* A Day with Steven
====Sygna Suit Steven & Deoxys====
* A Day with Sygna Suit Steven
====Steven (Special Costume) & Stoutland====
* 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
====Arc Suit Steven & Metagross====
* A Day with Arc Suit Steven
==Quotes==
==In animation==
===Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer===
Steven appeared in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer, where he teamed up with and to battle , , and at a stadium in Pasio. Steven attempted to overwhelm the opposing team's Pokémon with his 's , but said Pokémon retaliated with their own attacks.
====Pokémon====
==Gallery==
===Steven===
 	 	 	 	 	
Key artwork of Steven by 	Key artwork of Steven by 	Steven & Metagross on Pokémon Masters EX Dream Team Maker 	Steven & Metagross on Pokémon Masters EX Dream Team Maker 	Steven's sync move mindscape() 	Trainer Lodge Friend Snapshot
 	 	 	 	 	
6★ model(Normal colors) 	VS model(Normal colors) 	6★ model(EX colors) 	VS model(EX colors) 	Artwork with by NEO 	Trainer Lodge Story Snapshot
 	 	 	 	 	
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Key art from Pokémon Masters 	Key art from Pokémon Masters 	artwork by Rokoh Hashibi 	artwork by Rokoh Hashibi 	 	
 	 	 	 	 	
Fifth anniversary artwork by Takahashi JunTweet confirming Takahashi Jun as the artist	Fifth anniversary artwork by Takahashi JunTweet confirming Takahashi Jun as the artist	Fifth anniversary artwork by Takahashi JunTweet confirming Takahashi Jun as the artist	Fifth anniversary artwork by Takahashi JunTweet confirming Takahashi Jun as the artist	Title screen artwork 	Title screen artwork
===Steven (Summer 2020)===
 	 	 	
Steven (Summer 2020) & Sandslash on Pokémon Masters EX Dream Team Maker	Steven's sync move mindscape(Summer 2020)	artworkby Aco Arisaka 	artworkby Nora
 	 	 	
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!
 	 	 	
Medal1★ Summer Superstars 	Medal2★ Summer Superstars 	Medal3★ Summer Superstars 	MedalJigglypunk
===Steven (Anniversary 2021)===
 	 	 	 	
VS model(Normal colors)	6★ model(Normal colors)	6★ model(EX colors) 	VS model(EX colors) 	Steven's sync move mindscape()
 	 	 	 	
Trainer emoteNice! 	Trainer emoteWatch out!	Trainer emoteLet's do this!	Trainer emoteThanks! 	
 	 	 	 	
Medal1★ Hearts United 	Medal2★ Hearts United 	Medal3★ Hearts United 	MedalFriendship Everlasting	artworkby
===Sygna Suit Steven===
 	 	 	 	
VS model(Normal colors) 	6★ model(Normal colors) 	6★ model(EX colors) 	VS model(EX colors) 	Steven's sync move mindscape()
 	 	 	 	
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 	Artwork of the Hoenn chapter of the by Tweet about illustrating the Hoenn Villain Arc (Part 2) title screen
===Steven (Special Costume)===
 	 	 	 	
VS model(Normal colors) 	6★ model(Normal colors) 	6★ model(EX colors) 	VS model(EX colors) 	Steven's sync move mindscape()
 	 	 	 	
Trainer emoteNice! 	Trainer emoteWatch out! 	Trainer emoteLet's do this! 	Trainer emoteThanks! 	artworkby Takahashi Jun
 	 	 	 	
Medal1★ Solve the Case! (Part 1)	Medal2★ Solve the Case! (Part 1)	Medal3★ Solve the Case! (Part 1)	MedalIlluminate the Darkness	Trainer Lodge Friend Snapshot
===Arc Suit Steven===
 	 	 	 	
6★ model (Normal colors) 	VS model (Normal colors) 	6★ model (EX colors) 	VS model (EX colors) 	Arc Suit Steven's sync move mindscape()
 	 	 	 	
Trainer emoteNice! 	Trainer emoteWatch out! 	Trainer emoteLet's do this! 	Trainer emoteThanks! 	
 	 	 	 	
Medal1★ Arceus Arc Celebration	Medal2★ Arceus Arc Celebration	Medal3★ Arceus Arc Celebration	MedalAwakened Power of Bonds	Artwork with and
==Trivia==
* Steven & Metagross were the first fair-exclusive sync pair.
* Steven & Metagross are tied with , , and as the sync pairs that have been featured in the most sync pair scouts. 
* Excluding potentially Scottie and Bettie, Steven was the first Trainer to form a sync pair with a Shiny Pokémon.
** Excluding potentially Scottie and Bettie, he was also the first Trainer to form sync pairs with two different Shiny Pokémon.
* Excluding potentially Scottie and Bettie, Steven was the first Trainer to form three strike sync pairs.
* During the story event Hearts United, Steven makes a reference to Alain and his battle against a alongside him in Mega Evolution Special II, wishing to grow strong enough to surpass him alongside his Rayquaza partner.
* Steven's Rayquaza is the only Pokémon to acquire a boost in only a single stat upon Mega Evolution (which is its stat).
* All versions of Steven use special voice-over lines upon entering a team that contains certain Trainers (regardless of their partner Pokémon). Those Trainers include , , , , , , , , and .
** Steven also uses special voice-over lines upon winning a battle with Brendan, May, Roxanne, Wallace, or Lisia in the same team.
* Sygna Suit Steven & Deoxys are the first sygna suit sync pair with the Champion theme skill, despite Steven not being the first Pokémon Champion to receive a sygna suit.
* Excluding Scottie and Bettie, Steven is the first Trainer to form six different sync pairs.
* Steven is the first Trainer with five different outfits, as well as the first Trainer with five EX styles.
* Steven (Special Costume) & Stoutland were the first costume sync pair with a buddy move.
* Sygna Suit Steven & Deoxys are the first sync pair to receive an EX role after their initial release to not be exclusive to Master Fair sync pair scouts.
===Origin===
Steven's design is based on his appearance in . is Steven's signature Pokémon in the core series games, and is first seen Mega Evolving in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. Metagross's entry comes from .
Steven uses a Cradily on his team in most battles against the in the core series games. Cradily's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Ultra Sun.
Steven is not seen owning an Alolan Sandslash outside this game. Alolan Sandslash's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Ultra Sun.
Steven's Rayquaza may be a reference to a variety of Shiny event Rayquaza that were distributed in various regions during Generation VI's lifetime. Rayquaza's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Omega Ruby.
While Steven does not own a Deoxys outside this game, they both play a major role in the Delta Episode of Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. Deoxys's Dex entry comes from .
Steven's Special Costume seems to be inspired by , the titular character from . Steven is not seen owning a Stoutland outside this game, but it could be a reference to Sherlock Holmes's dog, Toby, which first appeared in . Stoutland's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Ultra Moon.
==In other languages==
Best There Is!
Solid Steel Meteor Mash
Gem Hunt!
Agent of the Ancient Rock Beam
Coolest There Is!
Too Cool Icicle Crash
Sky High!
Triumph and Glory Dragon Ascent
Try This!
Attack!
Faster!
Defend!
Space Rocks Psycho Boost
Binding Leer
Mystery Solved!
Illuminating Normal Impact
Almighty Flash Bullet Punch
We're the Strongest!
Polished Steel Divine Meteor Mash
==References==
==Related articles==
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