Clay (Masters)

Clay (Japanese: ヤーコン Yakon) 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 and its evolved form, . This sync pair has been available since the game's release.
==In the games==
==Palpitoad → Seismitoad==
Palpitoad can evolve into Seismitoad once it has reached level 30 through its sync pair story Palpitoad's Evolution.
===Availability===
Clay is available in the permanent sync pair scout pool, and has been since the game's release.
===Moves===
Clay's Palpitoad uses Ground Sync Impact as its sync move. Upon evolution, Seismitoad learns the upgraded Rock-Bottom Bulldoze.
Name 	 	 	Move gauge	Base	Max 	 	Target 	Description
 	 	2	39 	46 	95% 	An opponent 	Lowers the target's Speed by one stat rank. 	
X Sp. Def 	0(2 uses)	—	— 	— 	Self	Raises the user's Sp. Def by two stat ranks. 	 	
 	 	3	80 	96 	100%	All opponents 	Lowers the target's Speed by one stat rank. 	
It Ain't Over! 	0(2 uses)	—	— 	— 	Self	Raises the user's Speed by two stat ranks. Applies the Enduring effect to the user.	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Ground Sync Impact	 	—	200 	240 	— 	An opponent 	No additional effect. 	
Rock-Bottom 	 	—	200 	240 	— 	An opponent 	The more the target's Speed has been lowered, the greater the power of this attack.	
===Skills===
Name 	Description
 	
 	Prevents the user from getting poisoned or badly poisoned.
 	
Ground Tech 	Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 12 when using Ground-type attacks.Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 12.
Unova 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.
Gym Leader 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.
Veteran Trainer 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.
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.
 	
Soothing ↑ 1 Wistful ↑ 1	Raises the following discovery levels by 1:• Soothing Crystal• Wistful Crystal
===Sync grid===
The sync grid for Clay & Palpitoad is an expanded grid, made available on November 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
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 	2
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
Mud Shot: Power +4 	Mud Shot: Power ↑ +4 	3 	36 	1
Mud Shot: Power +4 	Mud Shot: Power ↑ +4 	3 	36 	1
Mud Shot: Power +4 	Mud Shot: Power ↑ +4 	3 	36 	1
Mud Shot: Power +4 	Mud Shot: Power ↑ +4 	3 	36 	1
Mud Shot: Power +4 	Mud Shot: Power ↑ +4 	3 	36 	1
Mud Shot: Accuracy 	Mud Shot: Accuracy ↑ +5 	3 	36 	2
Mud Shot: 	Has a chance (30%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
Mud Shot: 	Lowers the target's Speed by one stat rank when the user's attack move against it is successful. 	10 	120 	3
Bulldoze: Power +3 	Bulldoze: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	1
Bulldoze: Power +3 	Bulldoze: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	1
Bulldoze: Power +3 	Bulldoze: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	1
Bulldoze: Power +3 	Bulldoze: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	2
Bulldoze: Power +3 	Bulldoze: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	2
Bulldoze: 	Has a chance (30%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
Bulldoze: 	Has a chance (50%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	7 	84 	3
X Sp. Def: 	Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
It Ain't Over!: 	Raises the user's Attack by one stat rank when its move is successful. 	8 	96 	2
It Ain't Over!: 	Charges the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	8 	96 	3
 	Speed cannot be lowered. 	5 	60 	1
 	Protects the user from damage from a sandstorm. 	5 	60 	1
 	Powers up the user's sync move when the target is poisoned or badly poisoned. 	7 	84 	2
 	Restores the user's HP whenever its Pokémon takes an action while the weather is rainy. 	8 	96 	2
 	Quickly charges the move gauge when the weather is rainy. 	9 	108 	2
 	Has a chance (30%) of leaving the target poisoned when a move targeting that opponent is successful.	10 	120 	3
 	The more the user's Speed is raised, the more it powers up the user's moves. 	10 	120 	3
 	The more the target's Speed is lowered, the more it powers up the user's moves. 	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
 	Restores 1 MP for the user the first time its sync move is used each battle. 	10 	120 	3
Rock-Bottom Bulldoze: Power +25	Rock-Bottom Bulldoze: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
Rock-Bottom Bulldoze: Power +25	Rock-Bottom Bulldoze: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
==Appearances==
===Battle appearances===
Clay & Seismitoad can be battled against in:
* Training event: (as a side foe; September 17 to 30, 2019; October 24 to November 7, 2019; January 1 to 15, 2020; February 10 to 24, 2020)
* Daily Type Rotation: (as a side foe; August 16 to 28, 2021)
* Gear event: (as a side foe; January 18 to February 1, 2023)
===Story appearances===
Clay appears in his normal outfit in the following story areas:
* Story events:
** Pasio Eggsplorers
** All Aboard the Victory Train
** The Electrifying Influencer
** Middle-Aged Opposites
* Neo Champions: A Pure and Touching Heart
* Special event: Electricity Disruptors
===Sync pair stories===
* A Day with Clay
====Evolution====
Name 	Trainer	Pokémon 	Price 	First-Time Rewards
Palpitoad's Evolution	 	Weakness:	Evolution Shard ×5	Palpitoad evolves into SeismitoadGems ×30
==Quotes==
==Gallery==
 	 	 	
VS model 	Clay & Palpitoad on Pokémon Masters EX Dream Team Maker	Clay & Palpitoad on Pokémon Masters EX Dream Team Maker	Clay's sync move mindscape()
 	 	 	
Trainer emoteNice!	Trainer emoteWatch out! 	Trainer emoteLet's do this! 	Trainer emoteThanks!
==Trivia==
===Origin===
Clay's design is based on his appearance in , . Palpitoad is a Pokémon that Clay uses in his Gym battle with the in Black and White. Both Palpitoad and Seismitoad are used by Clay in the Pokémon World Tournament in Black 2 and White 2. Palpitoad's entry comes from Pokémon Black. Seismitoad's entry comes from Pokémon White.
==In other languages==
It Ain't Over!	
Rock-Bottom Bulldoze
==References==
==Related articles==
Category:Gym Leaders
Category:Ground-type Trainers
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