Whitney (Masters)

Whitney (Japanese: アカネ Akane) is a Pokémon Trainer in Pokémon Masters EX, based on the character of the same name in the core series. She forms a sync pair with . This sync pair was first made available since the game's release.
Whitney is also available in her Holiday 2022 attire, paired along . This pair could be obtained through a limited seasonal sync pair scout and was first made available on December 16, 2022. This pair can be upgraded to since its release.
==In the games==
==Miltank==
===Availability===
Whitney is available in the permanent sync pair scout pool, and has been since the game's release. Prior to May 27, 2022, she was the guaranteed sync pair in the player's first sync pair scout.
===Moves===
Name 	 	 	Move gauge	Base	Max 	 	Target 	Description
 	 	2	53 	63 	100%	An opponent 	Has a chance (30%) of leaving the target paralyzed.	
X Speed 	0(2 uses)	—	— 	— 	Self	Raises the user's Speed by two stat ranks. 	 	
 	 	2	53 	63 	100%	An opponent 	Has a chance (30%) of making the target flinch. 	
I'm All Kinds of Strong!	0(2 uses)	—	— 	— 	Self	Restores the user's HP by approximately 40% of its maximum HP. Raises the user's Defense by two stat ranks.	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Supercute Rolling 	 	—	250 	300 	— 	An opponent 	Its power increases if the target is paralyzed. 	
===Skills===
Name 	Description
 	
 	Has a chance (30%) of raising the Pokémon's Attack by one stat rank when one of its attacks is successful.
 	
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.
Johto 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.
Pigtails 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.
Pokéathlete 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.
 	
Fiery ↑ 1 Soothing ↑ 1	Raises the following discovery levels by 1:• Fiery Crystal• Soothing Crystal
===Sync grid===
The sync grid for Whitney & Miltank is an expanded grid, made available on May 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
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
Defense +5 	Defense +5 	0 	5 	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 +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 	1
Speed +5 	Speed +5 	2 	24 	1
Body Slam: Power +4 	Body Slam: Power ↑ +4 	3 	36 	1
Body Slam: Power +4 	Body Slam: Power ↑ +4 	3 	36 	1
Body Slam: Power +4 	Body Slam: Power ↑ +4 	3 	36 	1
Body Slam: Power +4 	Body Slam: Power ↑ +4 	3 	36 	1
Body Slam: Power +4 	Body Slam: Power ↑ +4 	3 	36 	1
Body Slam: 	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	7 	84 	1
Body Slam: 	Raises the chance of inflicting status conditions with the additional effects of moves. 	9 	108 	3
Stomp: Power +4 	Stomp: Power ↑ +4 	3 	36 	1
Stomp: Power +4 	Stomp: Power ↑ +4 	3 	36 	1
Stomp: Power +4 	Stomp: Power ↑ +4 	3 	36 	1
Stomp: Power +4 	Stomp: Power ↑ +4 	3 	36 	1
Stomp: Power +4 	Stomp: Power ↑ +4 	3 	36 	2
Stomp: 	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	7 	84 	1
Stomp: 	Raises the chance of inflicting the flinching, confused, or trapped condition with the additional effects of moves.	9 	108 	3
X Speed: 	Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. 	7 	84 	2
X Speed: 	Raises the user's critical-hit rate by one stat rank when its move is successful. 	10 	120 	3
I'm All Kinds of Strong!: 	Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. 	7 	84 	3
I'm All Kinds of Strong: 	Increases the amount of HP restored by the user's healing moves. 	10 	120 	2
 	Raises the user's Attack by one stat rank when it enters a battle. 	6 	72 	2
 	Reduces damage when the user is attacked by Fire-type moves. 	6 	72 	2
 	Reduces damage when the user is attacked by Grass-type moves. 	6 	72 	2
 	Reduces damage when the user is attacked by Ice-type moves. 	6 	72 	2
 	Powers up the user's moves against targets that are affected by a status condition. 	7 	84 	2
 	The more the user's Speed is raised, the more it powers up the user's moves. 	7 	84 	2
 	Has a chance (50%) of raising the user's Attack by one stat rank when one of its attack moves is successful. 	10 	120 	3
 	Has a chance (50%) of lowering the target's Defense by one stat rank when an attack move against it is successful. 	10 	120 	3
 	Powers up the user's sync move against targets that are flinching, confused, or trapped. 	8 	96 	3
 	The more user's Speed is raised, the more it powers up the user's sync moves. 	10 	120 	3
Supercute Rolling Tackle: Power +25	Supercute Rolling Tackle: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
Supercute Rolling Tackle: Power +25	Supercute Rolling Tackle: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
==Sawsbuck (Winter Form)==
===Availability===
Whitney (Holiday 2022) is exclusive to seasonal scouts. Her offering rate was increased in the following sync pair scouts:
She was also available in the following sync pair scouts:
===Moves===
Name 	 	 	Move gauge	Base	Max 	 	Target 	Description
 	 	2	53 	63 	100% 	An opponent 	Has a chance (30%) of making the target flinch. 	
Move Gauge Boost 	0(2 uses)	—	— 	— 	Self 	Charges the user's move gauge by three. 	 	
 	 	3	91 	109 	100% 	An opponent 	The more damage dealt to the target, the more it restores the user's HP. 	
Fun Times! 	0(2 uses)	—	— 	— 	Entire field	Applies the Critical-Hit Defense effect to the allied field of play. Applies the Move Gauge Acceleration effect to the allied field of play. Turns the field of play's terrain into Grassy Terrain if the remaining MP for the user's Move Gauge Boost is two when this move is selected. Turns the field of play's terrain into Psychic Terrain if the remaining MP for the user's Move Gauge Boost is one when this move is selected. Turns the field of play's terrain into Electric Terrain if the remaining MP for the user's Move Gauge Boost is zero when this move is selected.	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Indomitable Happiness Normal Impact	 	—	250 	300 	— 	An opponent 	This attack's power increases when a terrain is in effect.(6★ EX effect: Sync move power will be multiplied by 1.5.)	
===Skills===
Name 	Description
 	
 	Grants all of the following effects if the user's attack move against the target is successful when the terrain is Grassy Terrain: Raises the Defense of all allied sync pairs by one stat rank. Lowers the Defense of all opposing sync pairs by one stat rank.
 	Grants all of the following effects if the user's attack move against the target is successful when the terrain is Psychic Terrain: Raises the Sp. Def of all allied sync pairs by one stat rank. Lowers the Sp. Def of all opposing sync pairs by one stat rank.
 	Grants all of the following effects if the user's attack move against the target is successful when the terrain is Electric Terrain: Raises the Speed of all allied sync pairs by one stat rank. Lowers the Speed of all opposing sync pairs by one stat rank.
 	
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.
Johto 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.
Seasonal Outfit 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.
Pokéathlete 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.
 	
Fiery ↑ 1 Soothing ↑ 1	Raises the following discovery levels by 1:• Fiery Crystal• Soothing Crystal
===Sync grid===
Whitney (Holiday 2022) & Sawsbuck'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
Attack +5 	Attack +5 	0 	5 	1
Attack +5 	Attack +5 	0 	5 	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. 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 +5 	Speed +5 	2 	24 	1
Speed +20 	Speed +20 	7 	84 	2
Headbutt: Power +3 	Headbutt: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	1
Headbutt: Power +3 	Headbutt: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	1
Headbutt: Power +3 	Headbutt: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	1
Headbutt: Power +3 	Headbutt: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	2
Headbutt: 	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	7 	84 	1
Headbutt: 	Raises the chance of inflicting the flinching, confused, or trapped condition with the additional effects of moves. 	10 	120 	3
Horn Leech: Power +3 	Horn Leech: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	1
Horn Leech: Power +3 	Horn Leech: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	1
Horn Leech: Power +3 	Horn Leech: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	1
Horn Leech: Power +3 	Horn Leech: Power ↑ +3 	3 	36 	2
Horn Leech: 	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 	7 	84 	1
Move Gauge Boost: 	Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. 	7 	84 	1
Move Gauge Boost: 	Raises the Speed of all allied sync pairs by one stat rank when the user's move is successful. 	10 	120 	2
 	Quickly charges the move gauge when the terrain is Grassy Terrain. 	7 	84 	2
 	Restores the user's HP whenever its Pokémon takes an action when the terrain is Grassy Terrain. 	7 	84 	2
 	Quickly charges the user's move gauge when the terrain is Psychic Terrain. 	7 	84 	2
 	Restores the user's HP whenever its Pokémon takes an action when the terrain is Psychic Terrain. 	7 	84 	2
 	Quickly charges the move gauge when the field is Electric Terrain. 	7 	84 	2
 	Restores the user's HP whenever its Pokémon takes an action when the terrain is Electric Terrain. 	7 	84 	2
 	Has a chance (50%) of leaving the target confused when a move targeting that opponent is successful. 	7 	84 	2
 	Raises the user's Attack by one stat rank when one of its attack moves is successful. 	10 	120 	2
 	Powers up the user's moves when the terrain is Grassy Terrain. 	7 	84 	3
 	Lowers the Speed of all opposing sync pairs by one stat rank when the user's attack move is successful while the terrain is Electric Terrain.	7 	84 	3
 	Raises the user's critical-hit rate by one stat rank when it enters a battle. 	10 	120 	3
 	Lowers the target's Sp. Def by one stat rank when the user's attack move is successful against a flinching, confused, or trapped opponent. 	10 	120 	3
 	Restores 1 MP for the user the first time its sync move is used each battle. 	10 	120 	3
 	Powers up the user's sync move when a terrain is in effect. 	10 	120 	3
 	Powers up the user's sync move against targets that are flinching, confused, or trapped. 	10 	120 	3
Indomitable Happiness Normal Impact: Power +25	Indomitable Happiness Normal Impact: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
Indomitable Happiness Normal Impact: Power +25	Indomitable Happiness Normal Impact: Power ↑ +25 	5 	60 	3
==Appearances==
===Battle appearances===
Whitney & Miltank can be battled against in:
* Sync pair story: Totodile's Evolution
* Battle Rally (Area 1–9; since version 2.49.0)
* Training event: (May 14 to 28, 2020)
* Daily Type Rotation: (as a side foe; August 13 to 28, 2021)
* Story event: Good Ol' Rika Here (April 26 to May 13, 2024)
Whitney (Holiday 2022) & Sawsbuck can be battled against in:
* Battle Rally (Area 1–9)
* Daily Battle: (as a side foe; December 24, 2022)
* Story event: Focus on the Shining Shot! (December 12 to 27, 2023; December 17, 2024 to January 4, 2025)
===Story appearances===
Whitney appears in her normal outfit in the following story areas:
* Villain Arc: 
* Story events:
** Season's Greetings
** Trials on the Isle
** Shine a Gentle Light
** Good Ol' Rika Here
* Find the Ditto impostors!
* Solo events:
** With Beauty and Grace
** Kris's Worries
* Sync pair story: Totodile's Evolution
Whitney appears in her holiday outfit in the following story areas:
* Story events:
** Shine a Gentle Light
** Focus on the Shining Shot!
===Sync pair stories===
====Whitney & Miltank====
* A Day with Whitney
====Whitney (Holiday 2022) & Sawsbuck====
* Sad Ampharos
* Operation: Light Up!
* Cutie on a Mission
* The Party Begins?
* Guide through the Darkness
==Quotes==
==Gallery==
===Whitney===
 	 	 	 	
Artwork of Whitney & Miltank	Whitney & Miltank onPokémon Masters EX Dream Team Maker	Whitney & Miltank onPokémon Masters EX Dream Team Maker	Whitney's sync move mindscape()	Whitney's sync move mindscape()
 	 	 	 	
VS model 	Trainer emoteNice! 	Trainer emoteWatch out! 	Trainer emoteLet's do this! 	Trainer emoteThanks!
===Whitney (Holiday 2022)===
 	 	 	 	 	
6★ model(Normal colors) 	VS model(Normal colors) 	6★ model(EX colors) 	VS model(EX colors) 	Whitney's sync move mindscape(Holiday 2022)	Happy Holidays artwork by MONO-Land
 	 	 	 	 	
Trainer emoteNice! 	Trainer emoteWatch out! 	Trainer emoteLet's do this! 	Trainer emoteThanks!	 	
 	 	 	 	 	
Medal1★ Shine a Gentle Light	Medal2★ Shine a Gentle Light	Medal3★ Shine a Gentle Light	MedalCutie Clang 	artworkby Sanosuke Sakuma 	Season's Greetings artworkby Touyarokii
==Trivia==
* In her sync pair story, Whitney reveals that she first met her Miltank at the Moomoo Farm.
* All versions of Whitney 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 .
* During the Shine a Gentle Light story event, Whitney reveals she received her Sawsbuck from a from Unova as a .
===Origin===
Whitney's design is based on her appearance in . Miltank is Whitney's signature Pokémon in the core series games. Miltank's entry comes from .
Whitney is not seen using a Sawsbuck outside this game. Sawsbuck's Dex entry comes from .
==In other languages==
I'm All Kinds of Strong!	
Supercute Rolling Tackle
Fun Times!	
Indomitable Happiness Normal Impact
==References==
==Related articles==
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Category:Normal-type Trainers
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