Leon (Masters)

Leon (Japanese: ダンデ Dande) 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 Gigantamaxing. The sync pair can be obtained through a Master Fair sync pair scout, and was first available on February 26, 2021. The pair's potential can be upgraded to from when the pair was first released, which unlocks Leon's EX style.
Leon is also available in his sygna suit, partnered alongside , which is capable of Eternamaxing. The sync pair can be obtained through a Poké Fair sync pair scout, and was first available on August 12, 2021. This pair is also capable of being upgraded to from when the pair was first released.
Leon is also available in his holiday attire, partnered alongside . The sync pair can be obtained through a seasonal sync pair scout, and was first available on December 16, 2021. This pair is also capable of being upgraded to from when the pair was first released.
Leon is also available in his attire, forming a sync pair with his , which is capable of Dynamaxing. This pair can be obtained through a Poké Fair sync pair scout beginning on July 31, 2023. This pair can also be raised to since it first released.
Leon also appears in his arc suit, again forming a sync pair with his Charizard. This pair was first made available through an Arc Suit Fair sync pair scout beginning on November 29, 2024. This pair can be raised to since it first released.
==In the games==
Leon has experienced similar events to his core series counterpart.
==Charizard==
Raising this sync pair to will unlock Song Key 08003, which allows "Battle! (Leon) (Pokémon Masters EX Version)" to be played in the .
===Availability===
Leon 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===
Leon & Charizard became capable of Gigantamaxing beginning on February 18, 2023.
Name 	 	 	Move gauge	Base	Max 	 	Target 	Description
 	 	3 	126 	151 	70% 	An opponent 	Never misses when the weather is rainy. Has a chance (30%) of leaving the target confused. 	
 	 	3 	100 	120 	100%	All opponents 	No additional effect. 	
 	 	4 	183 	219 	50% 	An opponent 	Leaves the target burned. 	
Strike a Pose!	0(1 use)	— 	— 	— 	Self	Reduces the user's sync move countdown by one. Raises the user's Attack and Sp. Atk by two stat ranks. Raises the user's critical-hit rate by one stat rank. Applies the Free Move Next effect to the user. Lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by one stat rank.	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Champion Time 	 	— 	250 	300 	— 	An opponent 	(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.) 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	0(1 use)	400 	480 	— 	An opponent 	Raises the Speed of all allied sync pairs by two stat ranks. 	
 	 	0(1 use)	400 	480 	— 	An opponent 	Raises the Sp. Def of all allied sync pairs by two stat ranks. 	
 	 	0(1 use)	400 	480 	— 	An opponent 	Applies the Fire Damage Field effect to the opponents' field of play. (Fire Damage Field: The sync pairs will take Fire-type damage whenever they take an action.)	
===Skills===
Name 	Description
 	
 	Powers up the moves of all allied sync pairs by 10%. Reduces attack damage taken by all allied sync pairs by 20%. The more allied sync pairs with the Galar 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%.)
 	Moves never miss.
 	Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP for the user when its Pokémon uses a move.
 	Has a chance (50%) of applying the Supereffective ↑ Next effect to the user when its move is successful.
 	
Fire Strike 	Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 15 when using Fire-type attacks.
Galar 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.
Battle Facility Foe Strike	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 2.
Free Spirit Strike 	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 3.
 	
Fiery ↑ 3 Wistful ↓ 1 	Raises the following discovery level by 3:• Fiery CrystalLowers the following discovery level by 1:• Wistful Crystal
===Sync grid===
Leon & Charizard's sync grid is an expanded grid, made available since the sync pair was first released.
Name 	Effect 	Energy required	Sync orb required	Move level required
HP +10 	HP +10 	0 	5 	1
HP +10 	HP +10 	2 	24 	1
HP +10 	HP +10 	2 	24 	1
HP +20 	HP +20 	4 	48 	2
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
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 +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
Speed +10 	Speed +10 	4 	48 	2
Hurricane: Power +3 	Hurricane: Power ↑ +3 	4 	48 	1
Hurricane: Power +3 	Hurricane: Power ↑ +3 	4 	48 	2
Hurricane: Power +3 	Hurricane: Power ↑ +3 	4 	48 	2
Hurricane: 	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	7 	84 	1
Earthquake: Power +3 	Earthquake: Power ↑ +3 	4 	48 	1
Earthquake: Power +3 	Earthquake: Power ↑ +3 	4 	48 	1
Earthquake: Power +3 	Earthquake: Power ↑ +3 	4 	48 	2
Earthquake: Power +3 	Earthquake: Power ↑ +3 	4 	48 	2
Earthquake: 	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
Inferno: Power +2 	Inferno: Power ↑ +2 	4 	48 	1
Inferno: Power +2 	Inferno: Power ↑ +2 	4 	48 	1
Inferno: Power +2 	Inferno: Power ↑ +2 	4 	48 	2
Inferno: Power +2 	Inferno: Power ↑ +2 	4 	48 	3
Inferno: 	Has a chance (60%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
 	Applies the Critical Hit Next effect to the user when it enters a battle. 	7 	84 	1
 	Charges the user's move gauge by six after using a sync move. 	8 	96 	2
 	Applies the Supereffective ↑ Next effect to the user if its HP is full when it enters a battle. 	6 	72 	3
 	Restores one MP for the user the first time its sync move is used each battle. 	10 	120 	3
 	Powers up moves when the target is burned. 	10 	120 	3
 	Has a chance (40%) of returning the user's lowered stats to normal after using its sync move. 	10 	120 	3
 	Powers up the user's sync move when the target is burned. 	10 	120 	3
 	Once per battle, returns the user's lowered stats to normal when in a pinch. 	10 	120 	3
 	Has a chance (30%) of raising the Pokémon's Speed by one stat rank after its Pokémon uses a move.	10 	120 	3
Champion Time Fire Blast: Power +25	Champion Time Fire Blast: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
Champion Time Fire Blast: Power +25	Champion Time Fire Blast: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
==Eternatus==
===Availability===
Sygna Suit Leon 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===
Name 	 	 	Move gauge	Base	Max 	 	Target 	Description
 	 	4 	144 	172 	100%	An opponent 	This move's power increases 50% when the target has a sync buff. 	
Dire Hit + 	0(2 uses)	— 	— 	— 	Self	Raises the user's critical-hit rate by two stat ranks. 	 	
X Speed + 	0(2 uses)	— 	— 	— 	Self	Raises the user's Speed rate by three stat ranks. 	 	
Eternal Power! 	0(2 uses)	— 	— 	— 	Self	Reduces the user's sync move countdown by one. Raises the user's Sp. Atk by three stat ranks. Applies the Supereffective ↑ Next effect to the user. Lowers the user's Sp. Def by one stat rank.	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Eternal Champion Dragon Beam	 	— 	250 	300 	— 	An opponent 	(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.) 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	0(1 use)	400 	480 	— 	An opponent 	Charges the user's move gauge by three for each allied sync pair on the field. When used in a co-op battle, charges the move gauges of all allied players by three instead.	
===Skills===
Name 	Description
 	
 	Has a chance (50%) of lowering the target's Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, Speed, accuracy, and evasiveness by one stat rank when the user's attack move against it is successful.
 	Applies the Damage Guard Next effect to the user after using its max move. (If hit by an attack while this effect is applied, the attack will inflict no damage on the user, while the damage of some attacks such as sync moves will be halved. The effect is removed after it is activated.)
 	The more the user's Speed is raised, the more it powers up the user's moves.
 	
Eternal Champion 	When the user's max move attacks an opponent, the target becomes all opposing sync pairs. The power of max moves affected by this passive skill is not lowered even if there are multiple targets. Increases the user's Special Moves ↑ Next effect by three ranks after using its max move. Increases the user's Sync Move ↑ Next effect by five ranks after using its max move.
 	
Dragon Strike 	Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 15 when using Dragon-type attacks.
Galar Strike 	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 2.
Sygna Suit Strike 	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 2.
Battle Facility Foe Strike	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 2.
Free Spirit Strike 	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 3.
 	
Rare ↑ 2 Wistful ↓ 2 	Raises the following discovery level by 2:• Rare CacheLowers the following discovery level by 2:• Wistful Crystal
===Sync grid===
Sygna Suit Leon & Eternatus's sync grid is an expanded grid, made available since the sync pair was first released. It was further expanded on January 16, 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 +20 	HP +20 	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 +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 	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 	3
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 	1
Speed +10 	Speed +10 	4 	48 	3
Dynamax Cannon: Power +2 	Dynamax Cannon: Power ↑ +2 	4 	48 	1
Dynamax Cannon: Power +2 	Dynamax Cannon: Power ↑ +2 	4 	48 	1
Dynamax Cannon: Power +2 	Dynamax Cannon: Power ↑ +2 	4 	48 	2
Dynamax Cannon: Power +2 	Dynamax Cannon: Power ↑ +2 	4 	48 	2
Dynamax Cannon: Power +2 	Dynamax Cannon: Power ↑ +2 	4 	48 	2
Dynamax Cannon: 	Has a chance (50%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	5 	60 	2
Dire Hit +: 	Has a chance (50%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	5 	60 	1
Dire Hit +: 	Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
X Speed +: 	Has a chance (50%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	5 	60 	1
X Speed +: 	Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
Eternal Power!: 	Has a chance (50%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	5 	60 	1
Eternal Power!: 	Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. 	5 	60 	2
Eternal Power!: 	Applies the Free Move Next effect to the user when its move is successful. 	9 	108 	4
 	Sp. Def cannot be lowered. 	5 	60 	2
 	Prevents the user from flinching. 	5 	60 	2
 	Prevents the user from getting poisoned or badly poisoned. 	5 	60 	2
 	Prevents the user from getting burned. 	5 	60 	2
 	When the user enters battle with full HP, applies the Enduring effect to it. 	8 	96 	2
 	The more the target's Speed is lowered, the more it powers up the user's moves. 	7 	84 	2
 	The more the user's Speed is raised, the more it powers up the user's sync moves. 	8 	96 	3
 	Raises the user's critical-hit rate by one stat rank when it enters a battle. 	10 	120 	3
 	The fuller the move gauge when moves are selected, the more this powers up moves. 	10 	120 	3
 	Reduces the user's sync move countdown by one after using its max move. 	8 	96 	3
 	Reduces the user's sync move countdown by two after using its max move. 	10 	120 	5
 	Lowers the Speed of all opposing sync pairs by one stat rank after using the user's max move. 	10 	120 	3
 	Increases the user's Special Moves ↑ Next effect by one rank when its Trainer uses a move. 	10 	120 	4
 	Lowers the target's Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, Speed, accuracy, and evasiveness by one stat rank when the user's max move targeting an opponent is successful.	10 	120 	5
Eternabeam: Power +100 	Eternabeam: Power ↑ +100 	8 	96 	3
Eternal Champion Dragon Beam: Power +25	Eternal Champion Dragon Beam: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
Eternal Champion Dragon Beam: Power +25	Eternal Champion Dragon Beam: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
==Calyrex (Ice Rider)==
===Availability===
Leon (Holiday 2021) 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
 	 	4	160 	192 	100%	All opponents 	No additional effect. 	
Dire Hit + 	0(2 uses)	—	— 	— 	Self	Raises the user's critical-hit rate by two stat ranks. 	 	
X Speed + 	0(2 uses)	—	— 	— 	Self	Raises the user's Speed rate by three stat ranks. 	 	
Champion Gift! 	0(2 uses)	—	— 	— 	Self	Raises the user's Attack and Defense by two stat ranks.	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Crowned Champion Ice Impact	 	—	250 	300 	— 	An opponent 	(6★ EX effect: Sync moves will target all opposing sync pairs.)	
===Skills===
Name 	Description
 	
 	Has a chance (30%) of leaving the target frozen when the user's move targeting that opponent is successful.
 	Increases the user's Physical Moves ↑ Next effect by one rank when its Trainer uses a move.
 	Raises the user's Attack by two stat ranks when it knocks out an opponent with a move.
 	
Ice Strike 	Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 15 when using Ice-type attacks.
Galar 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.
Free Spirit 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===
Leon (Holiday 2021) & Calyrex's sync grid is an expanded grid, made available since the sync pair was first released.
Name 	Effect 	Energy required	Sync orb required	Move level required
HP +10 	HP +10 	0 	5 	1
HP +10 	HP +10 	2 	24 	1
HP +10 	HP +10 	2 	24 	1
HP +10 	HP +10 	2 	24 	1
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 +10 	Defense +10 	4 	48 	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 +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
Glacial Lance: Power +3 	Glacial Lance: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	1
Glacial Lance: Power +3 	Glacial Lance: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	1
Glacial Lance: Power +3 	Glacial Lance: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	1
Glacial Lance: Power +3 	Glacial Lance: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	2
Glacial Lance: Power +3 	Glacial Lance: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	2
Glacial Lance: 	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
Glacial Lance: 	The more the user's Speed is raised, the more it powers up the user's moves. 	10 	120 	3
Dire Hit +: 	Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
X Speed +: 	Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
Champion Gift!: 	Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
 	Protects the user from damage from a hailstorm. 	5 	60 	1
 	Attack cannot be lowered. 	5 	60 	2
 	Powers up the user's moves during a hailstorm. 	7 	84 	2
 	Powers up the user's sync moves when the target is frozen. 	7 	84 	2
 	Powers up the user's sync move during a hailstorm. 	7 	84 	2
 	Powers up the user's moves when the target is frozen. 	8 	96 	2
 	Applies the Free Move Next effect to the user after using its sync move. 	8 	96 	3
 	Powers up the user's sync move during a hailstorm. 	9 	108 	3
 	Charges the user's move gauge by six the first time it is in a pinch each battle. 	10 	120 	3
 	Powers up the user's sync moves when the target is frozen. 	10 	120 	3
 	Has a chance (20%) of leaving the target frozen when the user's move targeting that opponent is successful.	10 	120 	3
 	Increases the user's Physical Moves ↑ Next effect by one rank after using its sync move. 	10 	120 	3
 	Applies the Supereffective ↑ Next effect to the user when it knocks out an opponent with a move. 	10 	120 	3
Crowned Champion Ice Impact: Power +25	Crowned Champion Ice Impact: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
Crowned Champion Ice Impact: Power +25	Crowned Champion Ice Impact: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
==Dragapult==
Raising this sync pair to will unlock Song Key 08013, which allows "Decisive Battle! (Leon) (Pokémon Masters EX Version)" to be played in the .
===Availability===
Leon (Alt.) 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===
Name 	 	 	Move gauge	Base	Max 	 	Target 	Description
 	 	4 	100 	120 	100%	An opponent 	Attacks twice in a row. 	
 	 	2 	— 	— 	90% 	An opponent 	Leaves the target burned. 	
Slashing 	 	2 	120 	144 	100%	All opponents 	Activation Condition: When the user uses any move once. Deactivation Condition: Cannot be deactivated.Lowers the target's Attack, Defense, and Speed by one stat rank. 	
Let's Have a Blast! 	0(1 use)	— 	— 	— 	Self	Raises the user's Attack by four stat ranks. Raises the user's Speed by one stat rank. Raises the user's critical-hit rate by three stat ranks.	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Rise to the Peak Dragon Impact	 	— 	200 	240 	— 	An opponent 	The more the target's stats are lowered, the greater the power of this attack.(6★ EX effect: Sync move power will be multiplied by 1.5.)(EX role effect: The first time the user's sync move is used each battle, the sync move countdown is reduced by three.)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	0(1 use)	400 	480 	— 	An opponent 	Lowers the Attack of all opposing sync pairs by two stat ranks. 	
 	 	0(1 use)	— 	— 	— 	An ally 	Applies the Damage Guard Next effect to an ally. 	
 	 	0(1 use)	400 	480 	— 	An opponent 	Lowers the Attack of all opposing sync pairs by two stat ranks. 	
===Skills===
Name 	Description
 	
 	Grants all of the following effects when the user is attacking: Ignores the target's passive skills that would reduce the damage of attacks. Ignores the target's passive skills that would protect the target against a critical hit. Ignores the target's Enduring effect.
 	Lowers one of the target's following stats by one stat rank at random when the user's attack move against it hits: Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, Speed, accuracy, or evasiveness. If the move has the multistrike effect tag, lowers one of the target's following stats by one stat rank at random for each hit: Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, Speed, accuracy, or evasiveness.
 	The user's stats cannot be lowered.
 	
Winning Champion of Greater Heights	Reduces the user's sync move countdown by three after using its max move. Lowers the target's Defense by one stat rank when the user's attack move against it hits. If the move has the Multistrike effect tag, lowers the target's Defense by one stat rank for each hit.
 	
Dragon Tech 	Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 12 when using Dragon-type attacks.Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 12.
Galar 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.
Battle Facility Foe 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.
Passionate Spirit 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.
 	
Rare ↑ 3 Fiery ↓ 2 Wistful ↓ 2 	Raises the following discovery level by 2:• Rare CacheLowers the following discovery levels by 2:• Fiery Crystal• Wistful Crystal
===Sync grid===
The sync grid for Leon (Alt.) & Dragapult 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
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
Sp. Def +5 	Sp. Def +5 	0 	5 	1
Sp. Def +5 	Sp. Def +5 	2 	24 	1
Speed +5 	Speed +5 	0 	5 	1
Speed +5 	Speed +5 	2 	24 	1
Dragon Darts: Power +1 	Dragon Darts: Power ↑ +1 	3 	36 	1
Dragon Darts: Power +1 	Dragon Darts: Power ↑ +1 	3 	36 	1
Dragon Darts: Power +1 	Dragon Darts: Power ↑ +1 	3 	36 	1
Dragon Darts: Power +1 	Dragon Darts: Power ↑ +1 	3 	36 	1
Dragon Darts: Power +1 	Dragon Darts: Power ↑ +1 	3 	36 	2
Dragon Darts: 	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
Dragon Darts: 	Lowers the target's Defense by one stat rank when the user's attack move against it hits. If the move has the multistrike effect tag, lowers the target's Defense by one stat rank for each hit. 	10 	120 	5
Will-O-Wisp: Accuracy +10 	Will-O-Wisp: Accuracy ↑ +10 	5 	60 	2
Will-O-Wisp: 	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
Will-O-Wisp: 	Leaves the target confused when a move targeting that opponent is successful. 	8 	96 	2
Will-O-Wisp: 	When the user's status move is used and inflicted a status condition on an opponent, inflicts the same status condition on all opposing sync pairs. 	10 	120 	4
Slashing Breaking Swipe: Power +2 	Slashing Breaking Swipe: Power ↑ +2 	3 	36 	1
Slashing Breaking Swipe: Power +2 	Slashing Breaking Swipe: Power ↑ +2 	3 	36 	1
Slashing Breaking Swipe: Power +2 	Slashing Breaking Swipe: Power ↑ +2 	3 	36 	1
Slashing Breaking Swipe: Power +2 	Slashing Breaking Swipe: Power ↑ +2 	3 	36 	1
Slashing Breaking Swipe: Power +2 	Slashing Breaking Swipe: Power ↑ +2 	3 	36 	2
Slashing Breaking Swipe: 	Lowers one of the target's following stats by one stat rank at random when the user's attack move is successful against a burned opponent: Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, Speed, accuracy, or evasiveness. 	10 	120 	3
Slashing Breaking Swipe: 	Applies the Free Move Next effect to the user when its move is successful. 	10 	120 	5
Let's Have a Blast!: 	Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
Let's Have a Blast!: 	Raises the user's Attack by two stat ranks when its move is successful. 	10 	120 	3
 	Prevents the user from becoming confused. 	5 	60 	1
 	Powers up the user's moves when the target is confused. 	4 	48 	2
 	Applies the Move Gauge Acceleration effect to the allied field of play the first time the user's sync move is used each battle. 	5 	60 	2
 	Powers up the user's moves when the target is burned. 	5 	60 	2
 	Powers up the user's moves when the target is burned. 	7 	84 	2
 	Removes the confused, flinching, and trapped conditions from the user the first time they are inflicted each battle. 	7 	84 	2
 	Applies the Gradual Healing effect to the user after using its max move. 	7 	84 	2
 	Applies the Damage Guard Next effect to the user after using its max move. (If hit by an attack while this effect is applied, the attack will inflict no damage on the user, while the damage of some attacks such as sync moves will be halved. The effect is removed after it is activated.)	8 	96 	2
 	Reduces the user's sync move countdown by one after using its max move. 	10 	120 	3
 	Powers up the user's sync move when the target is burned. 	10 	120 	3
 	Powers up the user's sync move when its Attack is raised. 	10 	120 	3
 	Status conditions cannot be inflicted on the user. 	10 	120 	3
 	Has a chance (50%) of applying the Supereffective ↑ Next effect to the user when its attack move is successful against a burned opponent. 	10 	120 	3
 	Critical hits land more easily when the user attacks with a sync move. 	10 	120 	4
Max Wyrmwind: Power +100 	Max Wyrmwind: Power ↑ +100 	8 	96 	3
Rise to the Peak Dragon Impact: Power +25	Rise to the Peak Dragon Impact: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
Rise to the Peak Dragon Impact: Power +25	Rise to the Peak Dragon Impact: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
==Charizard (Arc Suit)==
Raising this sync pair to will unlock Song Key 08021, which allows "Glorious Battle! (Leon) (Pokémon Masters EX Version)" to be played in the .
===Availability===
Arc Suit Leon is exclusive to Arc Suit Fair scouts. His offering rate was increased in the following sync pair scouts:
===Moves===
Name 	 	 	Move gauge	Base	Max 	 	Target 	Description
 	 	4 	183 	219 	50% 	An opponent 	Leaves the target burned. 	
 	 	2(1 use)	— 	— 	— 	Self 	Applies the Damage Guard Next effect to the user. 	
Almighty 	 	4(1 use)	700 	840 	100%	An opponent 	Activation Condition: When there is at least one burned Pokémon on the opponent's field of play. Deactivation Condition: When there are no longer any burned Pokémon on the opponent's field of play.Leaves the target burned. 	
Passion Ablaze! 	0(1 use)	— 	— 	— 	Self	Raises the user's Sp. Atk by six stat ranks. Raises the user's critical-hit rate by three stat ranks. Applies the Free Move Next effect to the user.	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Fiery Determination Divine	 	— 	300 	360 	— 	An opponent 	Applies the Supereffective ↑ Next effect to the user.(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:• Fire)(EX role effect: Sync move power will be multiplied by 1.5.)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	0(1 use)	400 	480 	— 	An opponent 	Applies the Fire Damage Field effect to the opponents' field of play. (Fire Damage Field: The sync pairs will take Fire-type damage whenever they take an action.) 	
 	 	0(1 use)	— 	— 	— 	An ally 	Applies the Damage Guard Next effect to an ally. 	
 	 	0(1 use)	400 	480 	— 	An opponent 	Applies the Fire Damage Field effect to the opponents' field of play. (Fire Damage Field: The sync pairs will take Fire-type damage whenever they take an action.) 	
===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 Fire 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 Fire Type Rebuff of all allied sync pairs by one rank the first time the user enters a battle each battle. Lowers the Fire Type Rebuff of all opposing sync pairs by one rank the first time the user enters a battle each battle.
Champion Who Hears the Cheers	When the user's sync move or max move attacks an opponent, the target becomes all opposing sync pairs. The power of sync moves or max moves affected by this passive skill is not lowered even if there are multiple targets. Except in certain circumstances, successful hits with the user's following attacks become critical hits: sync move or max moves.
Champion Time! 	Reduces the user's sync move countdown by three after using its max move. Increases the user's Special Moves ↑ Next effect by three ranks after using its max move.
The Unbeatable Leon 	The user's moves never miss. Protects the user against critical hits.
 	
Fire Multi 	Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 12 when using Fire-type attacks.Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 12.
Galar 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.
Free Spirit 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.
 	
Soothing ↑ 3 Wistful ↓ 1 	Raises the following discovery level by 3:• Soothing CrystalLowers the following discovery level by 1:• Wistful Crystal
===Sync grid===
Arc Suit Leon & Charizard's sync grid is an expanded grid, made available since the sync pair was first released.
Name 	Effect 	Energy required	Sync orb required	Move level required
HP +10 	HP +10 	0 	5 	1
HP +10 	HP +10 	2 	24 	1
HP +10 	HP +10 	2 	24 	1
HP +10 	HP +10 	2 	24 	1
HP +20 	HP +20 	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
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. Atk +10 	Sp. Atk +10 	4 	48 	2
Sp. Atk +20 	Sp. Atk +20 	0 	5 	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 +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
Inferno: Power +2 	Inferno: Power ↑ +2 	3 	36 	1
Inferno: Power +2 	Inferno: Power ↑ +2 	3 	36 	1
Inferno: Power +2 	Inferno: Power ↑ +2 	3 	36 	1
Inferno: Power +2 	Inferno: Power ↑ +2 	3 	36 	1
Inferno: Power +2 	Inferno: Power ↑ +2 	3 	36 	2
Inferno: 	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when its move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
Inferno: Move Gauge Refresh 9 	Charges the user's move gauge by one when its move is successful. 	8 	96 	3
Protect: Move Gauge Refresh 9 	Charges the user's move gauge by one when its move is successful. 	8 	96 	2
Protect: 	Increases the user's Special Moves ↑ Next effect by one rank when its move is successful. 	8 	96 	2
Passion Ablaze!: 	Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
Passion Ablaze!: 	Increases the user's Sync Move ↑ Next effect by four ranks when its move is successful. 	9 	108 	3
 	Prevents the user from getting burned. 	5 	60 	1
 	Sp. Atk cannot be lowered. 	5 	60 	1
 	Removes the confused, flinching, and trapped conditions from the user the first time they are inflicted each battle. 	7 	84 	2
 	Restores the user's HP by approximately 20% of its maximum HP after using its max move. 	8 	96 	2
 	Quickly charges the move gauge when the weather is sunny. 	8 	96 	2
 	Reduces damage when the user is hit by an attack move while the weather is sunny. 	8 	96 	2
 	Applies the Enduring effect to the user if its HP is full when it enters a battle. 	9 	108 	2
 	Powers up the user's sync move when the target is burned. 	10 	120 	3
 	Applies the Free Move Next effect to the user after using its sync move. 	10 	120 	3
 	Leaves the target burned when the user's max move targeting that opponent is successful. 	10 	120 	3
 	Lowers the target's Attack and Sp. Def by one stat rank when the user's attack move is successful against a burned opponent. 	10 	120 	3
 	Applies Fire Damage Field to the opponents' field of play after using the user's sync move. (Fire Damage Field: The sync pairs will take Fire-type damage whenever they take an action.)	10 	120 	3
 	Increases the user's Special Moves ↑ Next effect by one rank when its attack move is successful while Fire Damage Field applies to the opponent's field of play. 	0 	5 	4
 	Increases the user's Sync Move ↑ Next effect by two ranks when its attack move is successful. 	0 	5 	5
Fiery Determination Divine Fire Blast: Power +25	Fiery Determination Divine Fire Blast: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
Fiery Determination Divine Fire Blast: Power +25	Fiery Determination Divine Fire Blast: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
Fiery Determination Divine Fire Blast: Power +50	Fiery Determination Divine Fire Blast: Power ↑ +50 	0 	5 	3
==Appearances==
===Battle appearances===
Leon & Charizard can be battled against in:
* Battle Rally (Area 1–9)
* Battle Rally (Area 10; since version 2.49.0)
* Daily Type Rotation: (August 22 to 28, 2021)
* Neo Champions: Fight for the Future Together (February 28 to March 25, 2023)
* Ultimate Battle: (since May 9, 2024)
Sygna Suit Leon & Eternatus can be battled against in:
* Legendary event: Howling Shield of Eternity (August 12 to September 16, 2021)
* Legendary Adventures: (since February 4, 2022)
* Extreme battle event: (August 2 to 19, 2023)
* High score event: (September 10 to 24, 2024)
Arc Suit Leon & Charizard can be battled against in:
* Arceus Arc Celebration: Special Battle Event (November 29 to December 17, 2024)
Leon has also been shown to pair alongside the following Pokémon and can be battled against in:
* 
** Champion Stadium: 
* 
** Extreme battle event: (July 16 to August 19, 2023)
===Story appearances===
Leon appears in his normal outfit in the following story areas:
* Legendary event/Legendary Adventures: Howling Shield of Eternity
* Villain Arc: 
* Arceus Arc: Chapter 2: The Bond That Guides Leon
* Champion Stadium: 
* Story events:
** Champion Time
** Shining Heart of Dragons
** Sweet Shenanigans
** Pasio Friendiversary
** Middle-Aged Opposites (flashback)
** Golden Bonds on Pasio
* Solo events:
** Yell and Dream
** It's All Good
* Time trial event: Eternal Rivals
* Costume event: Super Tour Guide Rosa
* Neo Champions:
** Leaders of a New Era
** Fight for the Future Together
** Honing One's Love
* Sync pair story: A Day with 
Leon appears in his sygna suit in the following story areas:
* Legendary event/Legendary Adventures: Howling Shield of Eternity
* Story event: Hearts United
Leon appears in his holiday outfit in the following story areas:
* Story events:
** Winter Wishes
** Shine a Gentle Light
** Focus on the Shining Shot!
Leon appears in his Battle Tower outfit in the following story areas:
* Villain Arc: 
Leon appears in his arc suit in the following story areas:
* Arceus Arc: Chapter 2: The Bond That Guides Leon
===Sync pair stories===
====Leon & Charizard====
* A Day with Leon
====Sygna Suit Leon & Eternatus====
* A Day with Sygna Suit Leon
====Leon (Holiday 2021) & Calyrex====
* 'Tis the Season!
* A Lonely Winter
* Nessa's Memories
* Champion Responsibility
* Friends to the End
====Leon (Alt.) & Dragapult====
* A Day with Leon
====Arc Suit Leon & Charizard====
* A Day with Arc Suit Leon
==Quotes==
==Gallery==
===Leon===
 	 	 	 	
6★ model(Normal colors) 	VS model(Normal colors) 	6★ model(EX colors) 	VS model(EX colors) 	Leon's sync move mindscape()
 	 	 	 	
Trainer emoteNice! 	Trainer emoteWatch out! 	Trainer emoteLet's do this! 	Trainer emoteThanks! 	artworkby VOFAN
 	 	 	 	
Medal1★ Champion Time 	Medal2★ Champion Time 	Medal3★ Champion Time 	MedalGalar Ambassador 	's debut comicby map confirming they drew the Iono comic
 	 	 	 	
Victory Road artworkby Rokoh Hashibi	Victory Road artworkby Rokoh Hashibi	Artwork of , , Leon,and their by Taz Saints	Artwork of , , Leon,and their by Taz Saints	Leon and Gigantamax Charizard artworkby
 	 	 	 	
medal1★ Leon score rank 	medal1★ Leon score rank 	medal2★ Leon score rank 	medal2★ Leon score rank 	medal3★ Leon score rank
===Sygna Suit Leon===
 	 	 	 	
6★ model(Normal colors)	VS model(Normal colors)	6★ model(EX colors) 	VS model(EX colors) 	Leon's sync move mindscape()
 	 	 	 	
Trainer emoteNice! 	Trainer emoteWatch out!	Trainer emoteLet's do this!	Trainer emoteThanks!	artworkby MONO-Land
===Leon (Holiday 2021)===
 	 	 	 	 	
6★ model(Normal colors)	VS model(Normal colors)	6★ model(EX colors) 	VS model(EX colors) 	Leon's sync move mindscape(Holiday 2021)	Season's Greetings artworkby Touyarokii
 	 	 	 	 	
Trainer emoteNice! 	Trainer emoteWatch out!	Trainer emoteLet's do this!	Trainer emoteThanks! 	 	
 	 	 	 	 	
Medal1★ Winter Wishes 	Medal2★ Winter Wishes 	Medal3★ Winter Wishes 	MedalFestive Friendship	Postcard commemorating the story event 	Postcard commemorating the story event
===Leon (Alt.)===
 	 	 	 	
6★ model(Normal colors) 	VS model(Normal colors) 	6★ model(EX colors) 	VS model(EX colors) 	Leon's sync move mindscape()
 	 	 	 	
Trainer emoteNice! 	Trainer emoteWatch out! 	Trainer emoteLet's do this!	Trainer emoteThanks!	
 	 	 	 	
Medal1★ Hear the Cheers!	Medal2★ Hear the Cheers!	Medal3★ Hear the Cheers! 	MedalGalar Strong 	Artwork of the Galar chapter of the (Part 2)
===Arc Suit Leon===
 	 	 	 	
6★ model (Normal colors) 	VS model (Normal colors) 	6★ model (EX colors) 	VS model (EX colors) 	Arc Suit Leon's sync move mindscape()
 	 	 	 	
Trainer emoteNice! 	Trainer emoteWatch out! 	Trainer emoteLet's do this! 	Trainer emoteThanks! 	
 	 	 	 	
Medal1★ Arceus Arc Chapter 2	Medal2★ Arceus Arc Chapter 2	Medal3★ Arceus Arc Chapter 2	MedalUltimate Champion, Best Partner	Artwork of the second chapterof the
==Trivia==
* Leon shares his Japanese voice actor, Takahiro Sakurai, with his counterpart from the Pokémon: Twilight Wings miniseries.
* Sygna Suit Leon & Eternatus were the first sync pair capable of using max moves. Consequentially, they were also the first sygna suit sync pair capable of using max moves.
* Sygna Suit Leon & Eternatus were the first sygna suit sync pair with a Legendary Pokémon.
* Sygna Suit Leon & Eternatus are the only sync pair to use Eternamax.
* During the story event Winter Wishes, Calyrex briefly takes over 's body to with Leon, referencing how frequently speaks through Peony the same way during Pokémon Sword and Shield's The Crown Tundra expansion.
* All versions of Leon use special voice-over lines upon entering a team that contains certain Trainers (regardless of their partner Pokémon) and victory with them. Those Trainers include , , , , , , , , and .
* As a potential reference to Sygna Suit Leon, obtains from Goh in Pokémon Journeys: The Series.
* Out of all limited units, Leon has the longest gap between his initial banner and his rerun banner, at 723 days.
* Out of all limited units, Sygna Suit Leon holds the record for the longest length of time without receiving a rerun in a banner that non-paid s can be used on, at 887 days. He first ran on August 12, 2021, and did not receive a non-paid rerun until January 16, 2024.
* Sygna Suit Leon & Eternatus have been available in more sync pair scouts that can only be used with paid s than any other limited sync pair. 
* Arc Suit Leon & Charizard were the first arc suit sync pair capable of using max moves.
* Arc Suit Leon & Charizard's buddy move has the strongest base power of any move in the game, at 700.
* Arc Suit Leon & Charizard's debut sync pair scout was originally scheduled to end on December 17, 2024. However, this was confirmed to be an error, and the duration of the scout was extended to January 7, 2025.Official acknowledgement of the error in Arc Suit Leon's scout duration
===Origin===
Leon's design is based on his appearance in . is Leon's signature Pokémon in the core series games, where it is also capable of Gigantamaxing. Charizard's entry comes from .
In the story of Pokémon Sword and Shield, Leon attempts to catch Eternatus to calm the Darkest Day, but fails. Eternatus's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Shield.
Leon does not own a Calyrex outside this game. Ice Rider Calyrex's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Sword.
Leon's Alt outfit is the same outfit he wears when battling the player in the . Dragapult is a Pokémon that Leon uses on his team in the core series games. Dragapult's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Sword.
==In other languages==
Strike a Pose!
Champion Time Fire Blast
Eternal Power!
Eternal Champion Dragon Beam
Champion Gift!
Crowned Champion Ice Impact
Slashing Breaking Swipe
Let's Have a Blast!
Rise to the Peak Dragon Impact
Almighty Fire Blast
Passion Ablaze!
Fiery Determination Divine Fire Blast
==References==
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