Wikstrom (Masters)

Wikstrom (Japanese: ガンピ Gampi) 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 . The sync pair can be obtained through the sync pair scout since the game's release.
==In the games==
==Aegislash (Shield Forme ↔ Blade Forme)==
===Availability===
Wikstrom is available in the permanent sync pair scout pool, and has been since the game's release.
===Moves===
Name 	 	 	Move gauge	Base	Max 	 	Target 	Description
 	 	2 	44 	52 	100%	An opponent 	This attack's power is doubled when the target's Speed is raised. 	
 	 	2(2 uses)	— 	— 	— 	Self 	The user takes up a defensive posture. Using this move again will make the user leave this defensive posture. No other actions can be taken when in this defensive posture. Nullifies an attack move that targets the user while it is in this defensive posture, then the user leaves the defensive posture. If the move was a physical attack move, sharply lowers the Attack of the opponent that used it.	
En Garde! 	0(2 uses)	— 	— 	— 	Self	Raises the user's Attack by three stat ranks when it is in Blade Forme. Raises the user's critical-hit rate by one stat rank when it is in Blade Forme. Raises the user's Defense and Sp. Def by two stat ranks when it is in Shield Forme.	 	
 	 	3 	92 	110 	100%	An opponent 	Has a chance (30%) of making the target flinch. 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Shining Knight	 	— 	200 	240 	— 	An opponent 	The more the target's Attack is lowered, the greater the power of this attack. 	
===Skills===
Name 	Description
 	
 	The Pokémon is protected against critical hits.
 	Changes to Blade Forme when the Pokémon attacks. Changes to Shield Forme when the Pokémon uses King's Shield or switches out.
 	
Steel Tech 	Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 12 when using Steel-type attacks.Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 12.
Kalos 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.
Elite Four 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.
Body Builder 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.
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.
 	
Soothing ↑ 3 Fiery ↓ 1	Raises the following discovery level by 3:• Soothing CrystalLowers the following discovery level by 1:• Fiery Crystal
===Sync grid===
Wikstrom & Aegislash's sync grid was expanded on March 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
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 	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 +10 	Defense +10 	4 	48 	1
Sp. Def +5 	Sp. Def +5 	0 	5 	1
Sp. Def +5 	Sp. Def +5 	2 	24 	1
Sp. Def +5 	Sp. Def +5 	2 	24 	1
Sp. Def +5 	Sp. Def +5 	2 	24 	1
Sp. Def +10 	Sp. Def +10 	4 	48 	1
Speed +5 	Speed +5 	0 	5 	1
Speed +5 	Speed +5 	2 	24 	1
Gyro Ball: Power +4 	Gyro Ball: Power ↑ +4 	3 	36 	1
Gyro Ball: Power +4 	Gyro Ball: Power ↑ +4 	3 	36 	1
Gyro Ball: Power +4 	Gyro Ball: Power ↑ +4 	3 	36 	2
Gyro Ball: Power +4 	Gyro Ball: Power ↑ +4 	3 	36 	2
Gyro Ball: 	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
King's Shield: 	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	7 	84 	1
King's Shield: 	Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. 	7 	84 	3
King's Shield: 	Makes opponents target the user for a short time when a move is successful. 	8 	96 	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 	2
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 a move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
Iron Head: 	Raises the chance of inflicting the flinching, confused, or trapped condition with the additional effects of moves. 	8 	96 	3
Iron Head: 	Raises the chance of inflicting the flinching, confused, or trapped condition with the additional effects of moves. 	9 	108 	3
En Garde!: 	Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. 	7 	84 	3
En Garde!: 	Raises the user's Defense by one stat rank when its move is successful. 	8 	96 	2
En Garde!: 	Raises the user's Sp. Def by one stat rank when its move is successful. 	8 	96 	2
 	Protects the user from damage from a sandstorm. 	5 	60 	1
 	Attack cannot be lowered. 	5 	60 	1
 	Powers up moves that are super effective. 	9 	108 	2
 	Raises the user's critical-hit rate by one stat rank when it enters a battle. 	9 	108 	2
 	Lowers the Attack of all opposing sync pairs by one stat rank when the user enters a battle. 	9 	108 	3
 	Powers up the user's attacks when they become critical hits. 	10 	120 	3
 	Powers up sync moves that are super effective. 	10 	120 	3
 	Has a chance (20%) of reducing the user's sync move countdown by one when the user nullifies an opponent's move while in a defensive posture.	10 	120 	3
Shining Knight Iron Head: Power +25	Shining Knight Iron Head: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
Shining Knight Iron Head: Power +25	Shining Knight Iron Head: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
==Appearances==
===Battle appearances===
Wikstrom & Aegislash can be battled against in:
* PML Arc: (as a side foe)
* : (as a side foe)
* Champion Stadium: Kalos Challenge, Hard Lv. 1 ( weakness)
* Battle Rally (Area 1–9)
* Training event: (January 15 to 30, 2020; June 30 to July 21, 2020)
Wikstrom has also been shown to pair alongside the following Pokémon and can be battled against in:
* 
** Champion Stadium: Kalos Challenge, Hard Lv. 1 ( weakness)
** Battle Rally (Area 1–9)
* 
** Champion Stadium: Kalos Challenge, Hard Lv. 1 ( weakness)
** Battle Rally (Area 1–9)
===Story appearances===
Wikstrom appears in his normal outfit in the following story areas:
* PML Arc: 
* Story events:
** Midnight Battle Ball
** Golden Bonds on Pasio
* Costume events:
** Poké War Games
** Diantha's Battle Prep
* Special battle event: 
===Sync pair stories===
* A Day with Wikstrom
==Quotes==
==Gallery==
 	 	 	
VS model 	Wikstrom & Aegislash on Pokémon Masters EX Dream Team Maker	Wikstrom & Aegislash on Pokémon Masters EX Dream Team Maker	Wikstrom's sync move mindscape()
 	 	 	
Trainer emoteNice!	Trainer emoteWatch out! 	Trainer emoteLet's do this! 	Trainer emoteThanks!
==Trivia==
* In his sync pair story, Wikstrom reveals that his family has a long history in the Kalos region, and they always battle alongside Aegislash.
===Origin===
Wikstrom's design is based on his appearance in . Aegislash is Wikstrom's signature Pokémon in the core series games. Aegislash's entry comes from Pokémon X.
==In other languages==
En Garde!	
Shining Knight Iron Head
==References==
==Related articles==
Category:Elite Four Trainers
Category:Steel-type Trainers
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