Archie (Masters)

Archie (Japanese: アオギリ Aogiri) 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 a limited Master Fair sync pair scout, and was first available on June 1, 2021. The pair's potential can be upgraded to , which unlocks Archie's EX style.
==In the games==
==Kyogre==
Raising this sync pair to 6★ EX will unlock Song Key 03008, which allows "Battle! (Archie) (Pokémon Masters EX Version)" to be played in the .
===Availability===
Archie 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	189 	226 	85% 	All opponents 	No additional effect. 	
X Sp. Atk 	0(2 uses)	—	— 	— 	Self	Raises the user's Sp. Atk by two stat ranks. 	 	
 	 	3	124 	148 	70% 	An opponent 	Never misses when the weather is rainy. Has a chance (30%) of leaving the target paralyzed. 	
Open the Oceans!	0(1 use) 	—	— 	— 	Self	Raises the user's accuracy by one stat rank. Raises the user's critical-hit rate by three stat ranks. Lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by two stat ranks. In addition, raises the user's Sp. Atk by two stat ranks when the weather is rainy. In addition, raises the user's accuracy by one stat rank when the weather is rainy. Applies the Gradual Healing effect to the user when the weather is rainy.	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Aqua Planet 	 	—	250 	300 	— 	An opponent 	(6★ EX effect: Sync moves will target all opposing sync pairs.)(EX role effect: Sync move power will be multiplied by 1.5.)	
===Skills===
Name 	Description
 	
 	Powers up the special attack moves of all allied sync pairs by 20%. Reduces special attack move damage taken by all allied sync pairs by 25%.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 15% and reduces damage by 3%. The maximum power-up is 50%, and the maximum damage reduction is 31%.)
 	Makes the weather rainy the first time the user enters a battle each battle.
 	Quickly charges the move gauge when the weather is rainy. Powers up the user's moves when the weather is rainy.
 	Extends the duration of rainy weather when the weather turns rainy while the user is on the field.
 	
Water Strike 	Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 15 when using Water-type attacks.
Hoenn Strike 	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 2.
Villain Strike 	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 2.
Body Builder Strike 	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 3.
Nature Lover 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===
Archie & Kyogre'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
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 +10 	Sp. Atk +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
Speed +5 	Speed +5 	2 	24 	1
Speed +5 	Speed +5 	2 	24 	1
Origin Pulse: Power +2 	Origin Pulse: Power ↑ +2 	4 	48 	1
Origin Pulse: Power +2 	Origin Pulse: Power ↑ +2 	4 	48 	1
Origin Pulse: Power +2 	Origin Pulse: Power ↑ +2 	4 	48 	2
Origin Pulse: Power +2 	Origin Pulse: Power ↑ +2 	4 	48 	2
Origin Pulse: Power +2 	Origin Pulse: Power ↑ +2 	4 	48 	2
Origin Pulse: Accuracy +10 	Origin Pulse: Accuracy ↑ +10 	5 	60 	1
Origin Pulse: 	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
Thunder: Power +3 	Thunder: Power ↑ +3 	4 	48 	1
Thunder: Power +3 	Thunder: Power ↑ +3 	4 	48 	1
Thunder: Power +3 	Thunder: Power ↑ +3 	4 	48 	2
Thunder: Power +3 	Thunder: Power ↑ +3 	4 	48 	2
Thunder: 	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
Thunder: 	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	7 	84 	3
Thunder: 	Powers up the user's moves when the target is paralyzed. 	8 	96 	2
Thunder: 	Powers up moves when the weather is rainy. 	8 	96 	3
X Sp. Atk: 	Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the move used if the move is successful. 	7 	84 	1
Open the Oceans!: 	Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the move used if the move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
 	Prevents the user from flinching, becoming confused, or becoming trapped when the weather is rainy. 	8 	96 	2
 	Reduces damage when the user is hit by an attack move while the weather is rainy. 	10 	120 	2
 	Powers up the user's sync moves when the weather is rainy. 	10 	120 	3
 	Has a chance (20%) of reducing the user's sync move countdown by one when its move is successful while the weather is rainy.	10 	120 	3
 	Has a chance (50%) of applying the Supereffective ↑ Next effect when its Pokémon uses a move while the weather is rainy. 	10 	120 	3
 	Makes the weather rainy the first time the user's sync move is used each battle. 	15 	180 	3
 	Once per battle, has a chance (20%) of reducing the user's sync move countdown by one when it enters the battle. 	10 	120 	3
 	Powers up moves when the user's HP is full. 	8 	96 	3
Aqua Planet Origin Pulse: Power +25	Aqua Planet Origin Pulse: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
Aqua Planet Origin Pulse: Power +25	Aqua Planet Origin Pulse: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
==Other Pokémon==
===On hand===
Before forming a sync pair with Kyogre, Archie's sync partner was his .
	
==Appearances==
===Battle appearances===
Archie & Kyogre can be battled against in:
* Special event: (May 17 to 28, 2021)
* Extreme battle event: (June 3 to 21, 2021; August 15 to 28, 2022)
Archie has also been shown to pair alongside and can be battled against in:
* High score event: (July 11 to 25, 2023)
===Story appearances===
Archie appears in the following story areas:
* Villain Arc:
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* Story events:
** Masters of Land and Sea
** Twin Stars Far Apart
** Guzzling Glutton's Target
===Sync pair stories===
* A Day with Archie
==Quotes==
==Gallery==
 	 	 	 	 	
6★ model(Normal colors) 	VS model(Normal colors) 	6★ model(EX colors) 	VS model(EX colors) 	Archie's sync move mindscape() 	
 	 	 	 	 	
Trainer emoteNice! 	Trainer emoteWatch out! 	Trainer emoteLet's do this! 	Trainer emoteThanks!	 	
 	 	 	 	 	
Medal1★ Masters of Land and Sea	Medal2★ Masters of Land and Sea	Medal3★ Masters of Land and Sea	MedalPrimal Rivals 	Villain Arc Memories Chapter 3: Hoenn artworkby Kani ShirasunaVillain Arc Memories Hoenn tweet	Artwork from the of the Villain Arc
==Trivia==
* Archie, alongside , was the first Master Fair-exclusive sync pair to receive a rerun banner.
** Archie was also the first Master Fair-exclusive sync pair to receive two rerun banners.
===Origin===
Archie's design is based on his appearance in . Kyogre is a Pokémon that Archie seeks to control during the story of , , and Alpha Sapphire. An alternate version of Archie also uses a Kyogre in . Kyogre's entry comes from Pokémon Alpha Sapphire.
==In other languages==
Open the Oceans!	
Aqua Planet Origin Pulse
==References==
==Related articles==
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Category:Villainous team leaders
Category:Criminal masterminds
Category:Trainers with Legendary Pokémon
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