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Professor Sycamore (Japanese: プラターヌPlatane) 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 Xerneas. This sync pair was first made available on February 11, 2021. The pair's potential can be upgraded to 6★ EX from January 12, 2023, which unlocks Professor Sycamore's EX style. However, unlike most sync pairs, this pair cannot be upgraded with Champion Spirits - only Custom Legendary Spirits from the villain eventBattle! Friends from Kalos can be used.
Professor Sycamore also forms a sync pair with his Bulbasaur. This pair can be obtained by reaching Friendship Level 100 with Professor Sycamore in the Trainer Lodge. This pair could be raised to 6★ EX beginning on March 29, 2023, though this pair lacks an EX style.
Professor Sycamore in his Holiday 2023 attire forms a sync pair with his Gogoat. This pair can be obtained through a Seasonal sync pair scout beginning on December 14, 2023. This pair can be raised to 6★ EX since it first released.
Raising this sync pair to 6★ EX will unlock Song Key 06007, which allows "Battle! (Professor Sycamore) (Pokémon Masters EX Version)" to be played in the Jukebox.
Applies the Move Gauge Acceleration effect to the allied field of play. Removes all status conditions from all allied sync pairs. Applies the Gradual Healing effect to all allied sync pairs.
Raises the following discovery level by the number of sync pairs that share the Kalos theme: • Wistful Crystal
Sync grid
Professor Sycamore and Xerneas's sync grid is an expanded grid, made available since the pair first released. On February 13, 2023, Professor Sycamore and Xerneas's sync grid was further expanded, with the additional tiles being unlocked after a Power Boost from the villain eventGo, Go, Team Flare!. The tiles that require the Power Boost are denoted with an asterisk (*).
Name
Effect
Energy required
Sync orb required
Move level required
HP +10
HP +10
0
5
1
HP +10
HP +10
4
48
1
HP +40
HP +40
8
96
3
Attack +5
Attack +5
0
5
1
Attack +5
Attack +5
2
24
1
Attack +20
Attack +20
7
84
3
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
Defense +20*
Defense +20
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 +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 +10
Speed +10
4
48
2
Speed +20*
Speed +20
0
5
1
Dazzling Gleam: Power +4
Dazzling Gleam: Power ↑ +4
3
36
1
Dazzling Gleam: Power +4
Dazzling Gleam: Power ↑ +4
3
36
1
Dazzling Gleam: Power +4
Dazzling Gleam: Power ↑ +4
3
36
2
Dazzling Gleam: Power +4
Dazzling Gleam: Power ↑ +4
3
36
2
Dazzling Gleam: Power +4
Dazzling Gleam: Power ↑ +4
3
36
2
Dazzling Gleam: Move Gauge Refresh 3
Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.
7
84
1
Moonblast: Power +3
Moonblast: Power ↑ +3
4
48
1
Moonblast: Power +3
Moonblast: Power ↑ +3
4
48
2
Moonblast: Power +3
Moonblast: Power ↑ +3
4
48
2
Moonblast: Power +3
Moonblast: Power ↑ +3
4
48
2
Moonblast: Move Gauge Refresh 3
Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.
7
84
1
Moonblast: On a Roll 1
Raises the chance of lowering stat values with the additional effects of moves.
8
96
3
Horn Leech: Power +3
Horn Leech: Power ↑ +3
4
48
1
Horn Leech: Power +3
Horn Leech: Power ↑ +3
4
48
2
Horn Leech: Power +3
Horn Leech: Power ↑ +3
4
48
2
Horn Leech: Power +3
Horn Leech: Power ↑ +3
4
48
2
Horn Leech: Move Gauge Refresh 3
Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.
7
84
1
Horn Leech: Master Healer 1
Increases the amount of HP restored by the user's healing moves.
8
96
2
Horn Leech: Master Healer 1
Increases the amount of HP restored by the user's healing moves.
8
96
3
The World Is Vast!: MP Refresh 2
Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the move used if the move is successful.
7
84
1
Quick Cure*
Removes the confused, flinching, and trapped conditions from the user the first time they are inflicted each battle.
3
36
2
Team Beef Up 4*
Has a chance (50%) of raising the Attack of all allied sync pairs by 1 stat rank when the user is hit by an attack move.
3
36
2
Impervious
Stats cannot be lowered.
8
96
3
Force Field 1
Has a chance (20%) of raising the Sp. Def of all allied sync pairs by one stat rank when the user's Pokémon uses a move.
10
120
3
Revenge Boost 4
Has a chance (50%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when the user is hit by an attack move.
10
120
3
Healing Hand 2
Has a chance (30%) of removing all status conditions from all allied sync pairs after the user's Pokémon uses a move.
10
120
3
Team Sharp Entry 1*
Raises the critical-hit rate of all allied sync pairs by 1 stat rank when the user enters a battle.
5
60
3
Freevenge 4*
Has a chance (50%) of applying the Free Move Next effect to the user when it is hit by an attack move.
5
60
3
Recuperation 1
Restores the user's HP by approximately 20% of its maximum HP after using its sync move.
10
120
3
Adrenaline 1
Reduces the sync move countdown by one when a sync move is used for the first time.
Bulbasaur can be seen napping in bright sunlight. There is a seed on its back. By soaking up the sun’s rays, the seed grows progressively larger.
Stats
HP
Attack
Defense
Sp. Atk
Sp. Def
Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential
568
200
117
268
117
270
Lv. 140, Max Potential
648
240
157
308
157
310
Mega Bulbasaur
Lv. 140, Base Potential
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—
—
—
—
—
Lv. 140, Max Potential
—
—
—
—
—
—
Availability
Professor Sycamore and Bulbasaur can be teamed up with by teaming up with Professor Sycamore and raising him to friendship level 100 in the Trainer Lodge.
Professor Sycamore is joining a photo contest. Since there is a chance that he might be in someone else’s picture, he’s asked Serena for help with fashion.
Lowers the target’s Grass Type Rebuff by 1 rank the first time the user’s attack move is successful each battle. Raises the Grass Type Rebuff of all allied sync pairs by 1 rank the first time the user’s attack move is successful each battle.
Hit: HP Recovery 9
Restores the user’s HP when its attack move is successful.
Group Grass Guard
Reduces the damage all allied sync pairs take when attacked by Grass-type moves.
Raises the following discovery level by 2: • Wistful Crystal
Sync grid
Professor Sycamore and Gogoat's sync grid 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
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
Razor Leaf: Power +3
Razor Leaf: Power ↑ +3
3
36
1
Razor Leaf: Power +3
Razor Leaf: Power ↑ +3
3
36
1
Razor Leaf: Power +3
Razor Leaf: Power ↑ +3
3
36
1
Razor Leaf: Power +3
Razor Leaf: Power ↑ +3
3
36
1
Razor Leaf: Power +3
Razor Leaf: Power ↑ +3
3
36
1
Razor Leaf: Accuracy +5
Razor Leaf: Accuracy ↑ +5
3
36
1
Razor Leaf: Move Gauge Refresh 2
Has a chance (30%) of charging the user’s move gauge by one when a move is successful.
7
84
2
Razor Leaf: Flabbergast 5
Has a chance (60%) of leaving the target confused when a move targeting that opponent is successful.
7
84
2
Potion: MP Refresh 3
Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the user’s move when that move is successful.
7
84
3
Potion: Master Healer 1
Increases the amount of HP restored by the user’s healing moves.
10
120
2
Potion: Master Healer 1
Increases the amount of HP restored by the user’s healing moves.
10
120
3
Dire Hit All +: MP Refresh 2
Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user’s move when that move is successful.
7
84
2
Let’s All Have a Battle!: MP Refresh 2
Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user’s move when that move is successful.
7
84
2
Let’s All Have a Battle!: Move: Crit Defense 9
Applies the Critical-Hit Defense effect to the allied field of play when the user’s move is successful.
10
120
3
Lithe
Prevents the user from getting paralyzed.
5
60
1
Unbending
Defense cannot be lowered.
5
60
2
Quick Cure
Removes the confused, flinching, and trapped conditions from the user the first time they are inflicted each battle.
7
84
2
Grassy Cushion 2
Reduces damage when the user is hit by an attack move while the terrain is Grassy Terrain.
7
84
2
Team Sync Regen
Applies the Gradual Healing effect to all allied sync pairs after the user uses a sync move.
7
84
2
Dashing Team 5
Has a chance (60%) of raising the Speed of all allied sync pairs by one stat rank when the user’s attack move is successful.
8
96
2
Grass Guard
Reduces damage when the user is attacked by Grass-type moves.
8
96
2
Turbo Turf 2
Quickly charges the move gauge when the terrain is Grassy Terrain.
9
108
2
Triage Tank 9
Restores the user’s HP when it is hit by an attack move.
10
120
3
Revenge Boost 9
Charges the user’s move gauge by one when the user is hit by an attack move.
10
120
3
Endurance
When the user enters battle with full HP, applies the Enduring effect to it.
10
120
3
Debut: Grass Rebuff ↑ 1
Raises the user’s Grass Type Rebuff by 1 rank the first time it enters a battle each battle.
10
120
3
Opening Blockade
Applies the Physical Damage Reduction effect and the Special Damage Reduction effect to the allied field of play the first time the user enters a battle each battle.
10
120
3
Gallop with Glee Grass Impact: Power +25
Gallop with Glee Grass Impact: Power ↑ +25
5
60
3
Gallop with Glee Grass Impact: Power +25
Gallop with Glee Grass Impact: Power ↑ +25
5
60
3
Appearances
Battle appearances
Professor Sycamore and Xerneas can be battled against in:
Professor Sycamore & Xerneas are the only sync pair obtained through Legendary Adventures that level up at the same rate as other sync pairs; all other Legendary Adventures sync pairs have a much slower leveling rate.
All versions of Professor Sycamore 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 Calem, Serena, Shauna, Tierno, Lysandre, and Cynthia.
In his holiday outfit, Professor Sycamore's full name is Sycamore (Holiday 2023), despite his dialogue boxes being labeled Professor Sycamore. This is most likely due to size constraints on menus and other UI elements.
Professor Sycamore & Gogoat are the first sync pair to be able to raise a sync pair's type rebuff, despite being added more than a year after the mechanic was introduced.
Origin
Professor Sycamore's design is based on his appearance in Pokémon X and Y. Xerneas is a Legendary Pokémon that Sycamore is not seen owning in the core series games. His pairing with Xerneas, however, does parallel Lysandre's partner Yveltal, Xerneas's counterpart. Xerneas's Dex entry comes from Pokémon X.
Bulbasaur is a Pokémon that Professor Sycamore can gift to the player in Pokémon X and Y. He also uses it alongside the other Kantofirst partner Pokémon to battle the player. Bulbasaur's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.
While Professor Sycamore is not seen owning a Gogoat outside this game, he is seen sending out a Skiddo during the intro of Pokémon X and Y. It is also a common form of transportation in his hometown of Lumiose City through the Gogoat Shuttle service. Gogoat's Dex entry comes from Pokémon X.