Steven (Masters)

Steven ダイゴ Daigo
Steven's model
No.	81
English voice actor	Xander Mobus
Japanese voice actor	Tomoaki Maeno
Description	Known as the wandering stone collector due to his love of rare stones, he is actually the heir to the Devon Corporation and Champion of the Hoenn Pokémon League.

Steven (Japanese: ダイゴ Daigo) is a Pokémon Trainer in Pokémon Masters EX, based on the character of the same name in the core series games. He forms a sync pair with Metagross, which is capable of Mega Evolving. This sync pair was first made available on February 14, 2020. This pair can be raised to 6★ EX from November 23, 2020.

Steven in his Summer 2020 seasonal outfit forms a sync pair with Alolan Sandslash. This sync pair was first made available on July 31, 2020. This pair can be raised to 6★ EX from July 20, 2021.

Steven in his Anniversary 2021 seasonal outfit forms a sync pair with Shiny Rayquaza, which is capable of Mega Evolving. This sync pair was first made available on September 1, 2021. This pair can be raised to 6★ EX from the day it was released.

Metagross

Raising this sync pair to 6★ EX will unlock Song Key 03001, which allows "Battle! (Steven) (Pokémon Masters EX Version)" to be played in the Jukebox.

			Type			Steel
			Move type			Steel
			Role			Strike (Physical)
			Base Potential			★★★★★☆EX
Metagross		Weakness			Ghost
It boasts not only psychic powers but also fantastic strength. It grabs its prey with its four legs and holds them in place with its claws.
Stats		HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Atk	Sp. Def	Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential		487	428	190	137	186	246
Lv. 140, Max Potential		587	468	230	177	226	286
Mega Metagross
Lv. 140, Base Potential		487	513	209	137	204	246
Lv. 140, Max Potential		587	561	253	177	248	286

Moves

Steven's Metagross uses Meteor Mash and Iron Head as its two damage-dealing moves. Upon Mega Evolution, Meteor Mash is replaced with Bullet Punch. Bullet Punch is a Quick Move that does not cost gauge but has a limited number of uses per battle.

Name	Type	Category	Move gauge	Base Power	Max Power	Accuracy	Target	Description
Meteor Mash	Steel	Physical	2	55	66	90%	An opponent	Has a chance (20%) of raising the user's Attack by 1 stat rank. (Only before Mega Evolving)
X Attack	None	Status	0 (2 uses)	—	—	—	Self	Raises the user's Attack by 2 stat ranks.
Iron Head	Steel	Physical	3	92	110	100%	An opponent	Has a chance (30%) of making the target flinch.
Best There Is!	None	Status	0 (2 uses)	—	—	—	Self	Raises the user's Defense by 1 stat rank. Applies the Critical Hit Next effect to the user. If the user's Metagross has Mega Evolved, also applies the Enduring effect to the user.
Bullet Punch	Steel	Physical	0 (3 uses)	75	90	100%	An opponent	No additional effect. (Only after Mega Evolving)
Sync moves
Solid Steel Meteor Mash	Steel	Physical	—	160	192	—	An opponent	Become Mega Metagross until the end of the battle. (6★ EX) effect: Sync move targets all opponents.

Skills

Name	Description
Passive Skills
Power Chain 3	Powers up moves when unity bonus is in effect.
Impervious	Stats cannot be lowered.
Theme Skills
Steel Strike	Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 15 when using Steel-type attacks.
Hoenn 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.
Rock Lover Strike	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 3.
Space Cadet Strike	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 3.

Sync Grid

Steven and Metagross'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 +20	HP +20	4	48	2
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
Attack +5	Attack +5	3	36	1
Attack +10	Attack +10	5	60	1
Attack +10	Attack +10	5	60	1
Defense +5	Defense +5	0	5	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	3	36	1
Sp. Def +5	Sp. Def +5	3	36	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
Meteor Mash: Power +4	Meteor Mash: Power ↑ +4	2	24	1
Meteor Mash: Power +4	Meteor Mash: Power ↑ +4	2	24	1
Meteor Mash: Power +4	Meteor Mash: Power ↑ +4	2	24	1
Meteor Mash: Power +4	Meteor Mash: Power ↑ +4	2	24	2
Meteor Mash: Power +4	Meteor Mash: Power ↑ +4	3	36	2
Meteor Mash: Power +4	Meteor Mash: Power ↑ +4	3	36	3
Meteor Mash: Move Gauge Refresh 2	Has a chance (30%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.	6	72	1
Meteor Mash: Move Gauge Refresh 2	Has a chance (30%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.	6	72	2
Meteor Mash: Swag Bag 1	Raises the chance of raising stat values with the additional effects of moves.	10	120	3
Iron Head: Power +5	Iron Head: Power ↑ +5	5	60	1
Iron Head: Power +5	Iron Head: Power ↑ +5	5	60	2
Iron Head: Power +5	Iron Head: Power ↑ +5	5	60	2
Iron Head: Power +5	Iron Head: Power ↑ +5	5	60	3
Iron Head: Move Gauge Refresh 3	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.	6	72	2
Iron Head: Aggravation 1	Raises the chance of inflicting the flinching, confused, or trapped condition with the additional effects of moves.	10	120	3
Bullet Punch: Eagle Eye 9	Raises the user's critical-hit rate by 1 stat rank when the user's Pokémon uses a move.	10	120	3
X Attack: MP Refresh 3	Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the move used if the move is successful.	7	84	1
Best There Is!: MP Refresh 3	Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the move used if the move is successful.	7	84	2
Haymaker	The more the user's Attack has been raised, the more it powers up the user's sync moves.	10	120	1
Force Field 1	Has a chance (20%) of raising the Sp. Def of all allied sync pairs by 1 stat rank when the user's Pokémon uses a move.	8	96	2
Recuperation 2	Restores the user's HP by approximately 40% of its maximum HP after using a sync move.	8	96	2
Natural Remedy	Once per battle, removes all status conditions from the user when the user is inflicted by any status condition.	4	48	3
Stoic 2	Has a chance (30%) of raising the user's Defense by 1 stat rank after its Pokémon uses a move.	8	96	3
Unyielding 2	When the user's Enduring effect activates and the user has 1 HP remaining, has a chance (30%) of applying the Enduring effect to the user again.	10	120	3
Solid Steel Meteor Mash: Power +25	Solid Steel Meteor Mash: Power ↑ +25	5	60	3
Solid Steel Meteor Mash: Power +25	Solid Steel Meteor Mash: Power ↑ +25	5	60	3

Sandslash (Alola Form)

Steven (Summer 2020) ダイゴ（２０シーズン） Daigo (2020 Season)
Steven's model (Summer 2020)
No.	81
English voice actor	Xander Mobus
Japanese voice actor	Tomoaki Maeno
Description	Steven's looking a little festive in his cool summer attire! He and his Alolan Sandslash partner escape the heat by entering caves in search of rare stones.

Steven (Summer 2020) was first introduced during the Summer Superstars story event. Steven in his summer attire pairs alongside Alolan Sandslash.

			Type			Ice
			Move type			Ice
			Role			Strike (Physical)
			Base Potential			★★★★★☆EX
Sandslash ♂		Weakness			Fighting
It runs across snow-covered plains at high speeds. It developed thick, sharp claws to plow through the snow.
Stats		HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Atk	Sp. Def	Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential		630	424	176	115	147	224
Lv. 140, Max Potential		730	464	216	155	187	264
Mega Sandslash
Lv. 140, Base Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—
Lv. 140, Max Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—

Moves

Name	Type	Category	Move gauge	Base Power	Max Power	Accuracy	Target	Description
Icicle Spear	Ice	Physical	2	15	18	100%	An opponent	Attacks the target two to five times in a row.
X Attack	None	Status	0 (2 uses)	—	—	—	Self	Raises the user's Attack by 2 stat ranks.
Icicle Crash	Ice	Physical	3	105	126	90%	An opponent	Has a chance (30%) of making the target flinch.
Coolest There Is!	None	Status	0 (2 uses)	—	—	—	Self	Raises the user's accuracy and critical-hit rate by 1 stat rank. In addition, raises the user's critical-hit rate by 2 stat ranks during a hailstorm.
Sync moves
Too Cool Icicle Crash	Ice	Physical	—	250	300	—	An opponent	(6★ EX) effect: Sync move targets all opponents.

Skills

Name	Description
Passive Skills
Hail Bringer	Causes a hailstorm after a sync move.
Snow Shelter	Protects the Pokémon from damage from a hailstorm.
Invigorating Hail 5	Powers up moves in a hailstorm.
Theme Skills
Ice Strike	Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 15 when using Ice-type attacks.
Hoenn 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.
Sunglasses Strike	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 3.
Rock Lover Strike	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 3.

Sync Grid

Steven and Sandslash'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 +20	HP +20	4	48	2
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	2
Attack +10	Attack +10	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 +5	Defense +5	2	24	1
Defense +10	Defense +10	4	48	3
Sp. Def +5	Sp. Def +5	0	5	1
Sp. Def +10	Sp. Def +10	4	48	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 +20	Speed +20	7	84	2
Icicle Spear: Power +1	Icicle Spear: Power ↑ +1	2	24	1
Icicle Spear: Power +1	Icicle Spear: Power ↑ +1	2	24	1
Icicle Spear: Power +1	Icicle Spear: Power ↑ +1	2	24	1
Icicle Spear: Power +1	Icicle Spear: Power ↑ +1	2	24	1
Icicle Spear: Power +1	Icicle Spear: Power ↑ +1	2	24	2
Icicle Spear: Move Gauge Refresh 3	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.	6	72	1
Icicle Spear: Move Gauge Refresh 3	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.	6	72	2
Icicle Spear: Cold Snap 2	Has a chance (30%) of leaving the target frozen when a move targeting an opponent is successful.	10	120	3
Icicle Crash: Power +3	Icicle Crash: Power ↑ +3	3	36	1
Icicle Crash: Power +3	Icicle Crash: Power ↑ +3	3	36	1
Icicle Crash: Power +3	Icicle Crash: Power ↑ +3	3	36	1
Icicle Crash: Power +3	Icicle Crash: Power ↑ +3	3	36	2
Icicle Crash: Power +3	Icicle Crash: Power ↑ +3	3	36	2
Icicle Crash: Move Gauge Refresh 3	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.	6	72	1
Icicle Crash: Move Gauge Refresh 3	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.	6	72	2
Icicle Crash: Harry 2	Powers up moves when the target is flinching.	10	120	1
Icicle Crash: Freeze Synergy 3	Powers up moves when the target is frozen.	10	120	3
X Attack: MP Refresh 2	Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the move used if the move is successful.	7	84	2
Coolest There Is!: MP Refresh 2	Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the move used if the move is successful.	7	84	1
Healing Hail 1	Restores the Pokémon's HP whenever it takes an action during a hailstorm.	7	84	1
Flinch Hitter 5	Powers up sync moves when the target is flinching.	8	96	2
Hasty Hail 2	Quickly charges the move gauge in a hailstorm.	10	120	3
Freezer Burn 5	Powers up sync moves when the target is frozen.	8	96	3
Double Down 3	Powers up sync moves that are super effective.	10	120	3
Stoic 2	Has a chance (30%) of raising the user's Defense by 1 stat rank after its Pokémon uses a move.	8	96	3
No Quarter	Maximizes the number of times the user hits with a move that has the multistrike effect tag when that move is successful.	12	144	3
Too Cool Icicle Crash: Power +25	Too Cool Icicle Crash: Power ↑ +25	5	60	3
Too Cool Icicle Crash: Power +25	Too Cool Icicle Crash: Power ↑ +25	5	60	3

Rayquaza

Steven (Anniversary 2021) ダイゴ（２１アニバーサリー） Daigo (2021 Anniversary)
Steven's model (Anniversary 2021)
No.	81
English voice actor	Xander Mobus
Japanese voice actor	Tomoaki Maeno
Description	Steven is back in a fancy suit! He's pursuing new strength and potential together with Rayquaza, a Pokémon that embodies the mysteries of Mega Evolution.

			Type			Flying
			Move types			Flying / Dragon
			Role			Strike (Physical)
			Base Potential			★★★★★☆EX
Rayquaza		Weakness			Ice
Rayquaza is said to have lived for hundreds of millions of years. Legends remain of how it put to rest the clash between Kyogre and Groudon.
Stats		HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Atk	Sp. Def	Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential		606	254	126	254	126	300
Lv. 140, Max Potential		706	294	166	294	166	340
Mega Rayquaza
Lv. 140, Base Potential		606	254	126	254	126	420
Lv. 140, Max Potential		706	294	166	294	166	460

Moves

Name	Type	Category	Move gauge	Base Power	Max Power	Accuracy	Target	Description
Dragon Ascent	Flying	Physical	4	192	230	100%	An opponent	Lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by one stat rank.
X Attack	None	Status	0 (2 uses)	—	—	—	Self	Raises the user's Attack by two stat ranks.
Draco Meteor	Dragon	Special	3	136	163	90%	An opponent	Lowers the user's Sp. Atk by two stat ranks.
Sky High!	None	Status	0 (2 uses)	—	—	—	Self	Raises the user's critical-hit rate by three stat ranks. Applies the Supereffective ↑ Next effect to the user. When used by Mega Rayquaza, also raises the user's Speed by two stat ranks.
Sync moves
Triumph and Glory Dragon Ascent	Flying	Physical	—	160	192	—	An opponent	Become Mega Rayquaza until the end of battle. (6★ EX) effect: Sync move targets all opponents.

Skills

Name	Description
Passive Skills
Hoenn Flag Bearer	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 Hoenn 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%.)
Downside Up	When the user's stats would be lowered, raises the user's stats by the same amount instead.
Good Form	The more the user's stats are raised, the more it powers up the user's moves.
Move Gauge Refresh 4	Has a chance (50%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.
Theme Skills
Flying Strike	Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 15 when using Flying-type attacks.
Hoenn 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.
Rock Lover Strike	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 3.

Sync Grid

Steven and Rayquaza'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 +20	HP +20	4	48	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 +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 +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	1
Dragon Ascent: Power +2	Dragon Ascent: Power ↑ +2	4	48	1
Dragon Ascent: Power +2	Dragon Ascent: Power ↑ +2	4	48	1
Dragon Ascent: Power +2	Dragon Ascent: Power ↑ +2	4	48	2
Dragon Ascent: Power +2	Dragon Ascent: Power ↑ +2	4	48	2
Dragon Ascent: Power +2	Dragon Ascent: Power ↑ +2	4	48	2
Dragon Ascent: Move Gauge Refresh 3	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.	7	84	2
Dragon Ascent: Fleet Feet 1	Raises the user's Speed by 1 stat rank when its move is successful.	9	108	3
Draco Meteor: Power +3	Draco Meteor: Power ↑ +3	4	48	1
Draco Meteor: Power +3	Draco Meteor: Power ↑ +3	4	48	2
Draco Meteor: Power +3	Draco Meteor: Power ↑ +3	4	48	2
Draco Meteor: Power +3	Draco Meteor: Power ↑ +3	4	48	2
Draco Meteor: Power +3	Draco Meteor: Power ↑ +3	4	48	2
Draco Meteor: Accuracy +10	Draco Meteor: Accuracy ↑ +10	5	60	1
Draco Meteor: Move Gauge Refresh 3	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.	7	84	2
Draco Meteor: Critical Strike 2	Powers up the user's attacks when they become critical hits.	9	108	3
X Attack: MP Refresh 2	Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful.	7	84	1
Sky High!: MP Refresh 2	Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful.	7	84	1
Clear Sync-Up 5	Powers up the user's sync move when weather conditions are not in effect.	7	84	1
Clear Sync-Up 9	Powers up the user's sync move when weather conditions are not in effect.	9	108	3
Head Start 1	Reduces the user's sync move countdown by 1 the first time it enters a battle each battle.	10	120	2
Clear Power-Up 1	Powers up the user's moves when weather conditions are not in effect.	10	120	3
Clear as Day	Prevents the user from flinching, becoming confused, or becoming trapped when weather conditions are not in effect.	10	120	3
Fierce Entry 1	Raises the user's Attack by 1 stat rank when it enters a battle.	9	108	3
Weather Wipe 9	Removes all weather conditions when the user's Pokémon uses a move.	10	120	3
Triumph and Glory Dragon Ascent: Power +25	Triumph and Glory Dragon Ascent: Power ↑ +25	5	60	2
Triumph and Glory Dragon Ascent: Power +25	Triumph and Glory Dragon Ascent: Power ↑ +25	5	60	2
Triumph and Glory Dragon Ascent: Power +25	Triumph and Glory Dragon Ascent: Power ↑ +25	5	60	3
Triumph and Glory Dragon Ascent: Power +25	Triumph and Glory Dragon Ascent: Power ↑ +25	5	60	3

Availability

Steven was exclusive to the following sync pair scout banners:

• (Debut) Steven Spotlight Poké Fair Scout (February 14 to March 16, 2020; June 23 to July 14, 2020)
• Cynthia and Steven Poké Fair Scout (November 23 to December 14, 2020)
• Super Spotlight Poké Fair Scout (May 25 to June 8, 2021)
• N, Steven, and Lance Charming Poké Fair Scout (March 14 to 22, 2022)

Steven (Summer 2020) was exclusive to the following sync pair scout banners:

• (Debut) Steven Seasonal Scout (July 31 to August 17, 2020)
• Steven and Lyra Seasonal Scout (July 20 to August 3, 2021)
• Super Spotlight Seasonal Scout (September 3 to 10, 2021)
• 5★-Select Seasonal Scout x11 C (March 5 to 17, 2022)

Steven (Anniversary 2021) was exclusive to the following sync pair scout banners:

• (Debut) Steven Master Fair Scout (September 1 to 30, 2021)

Steven and Metagross can be battled against in:

• Story event (Co-op): The Strongest There Is (February 14 to March 16, 2020)
• Solo event: Training with Legends (July 15 to 28, 2020)
• Daily Type Rotation: Type Team-Up: Challenge the Steel Types (August 9 to 28, 2021)

Steven has also been shown to own an Archeops. The pair can be battled against in:

• Costume Event: Poké War Games (October 29 to December 10, 2021)

Sync Pair Stories

Steven and Metagross:

• A Day with Steven

Steven (Summer 2020) and Sandslash:

• One Summer's Day

Quotes

Main article: Steven Stone/Quotes → Pokémon Masters EX

In the anime

Steven in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Steven appeared in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer, where he teamed up with Cynthia and Lance to battle Korrina, Cheren, and Misty at a stadium in Pasio. Steven attempted to overwhelm the opposing team's Pokémon with his Metagross's Flash Cannon, but said Pokémon retaliated with their own attacks.

Pokémon

		Metagross
		Main article: Steven's Metagross Metagross is Steven's only known Pokémon. It appeared along with him at a stadium in Pasio. Alongside Cynthia's Garchomp and Lance's Dragonite, it battled Korrina's Lucario, Cheren's Stoutland, and Misty's Starmie. Metagross used Flash Cannon on the opposing Pokémon, but they managed to defend themselves with their own attacks. Metagross's only known move is Flash Cannon.
Debut	Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Gallery

Steven

Key artwork of Pokémon Masters EX by Ken Sugimori

Steven and Metagross on Pokémon Masters EX Dream Team Maker

Steven's sync move mindscape (Granite Cave)

Battle Buffet Bash artwork

VS model (Normal colors)

6★ model (Normal colors)

6★ model (EX colors)

VS model (EX colors)

Artwork with Wallace

Trainer emote Nice!

Trainer emote Watch out!

Trainer emote Let's do this!

Trainer emote Thanks!

Victory Road artwork

Steven (Summer 2020)

Steven and Sandslash on Pokémon Masters EX Dream Team Maker						Steven's sync move mindscape (Summer 2020)
VS model (Normal colors)			6★ model (Normal colors)			6★ model (EX colors)			VS model (EX colors)
Trainer emote Nice!			Trainer emote Watch out!			Trainer emote Let's do this!			Trainer emote Thanks!
Medal 1★ Summer Superstars			Medal 2★ Summer Superstars			Medal 3★ Summer Superstars			Medal Jigglypunk

Steven (Anniversary 2021)

VS model (Normal colors)

6★ model (Normal colors)

6★ model (EX colors)

VS model (EX colors)

Steven's sync move mindscape (Granite Cave)

Trainer emote Nice!

Trainer emote Watch out!

Trainer emote Let's do this!

Trainer emote Thanks!

Hearts United artwork

Medal 1★ Hearts United

Medal 2★ Hearts United

Medal 3★ Hearts United

Medal Friendship Everlasting

Trivia

• Steven is the first Trainer who is a part of all three types of limited-time and scout-summonable sync pairs (i.e., fair-exclusive, seasonal, and Master).
  • He is also one of a few Trainers to have two seasonal outfits.
  • Excluding potentially Scottie and Bettie, Steven is also the first Trainer to form a sync pair with a Shiny Pokémon.
  • Steven is even the first Trainer to have three unique sets of voice clips.
  • Ignoring Scottie and Bettie, Steven is the first Trainer to form three strike sync pairs.
• During Hearts United, Steven makes a reference to Alain and his battle against a Rayquaza alongside him in Mega Evolution Special II, wishing to grow strong enough to surpass him alongside his Rayquaza partner.
• Steven's Mega Metagross and Karen's Mega Houndoom are the only Pokémon in Pokémon Masters EX to get 1.1 stat multipliers to their Defense.
  • Also, Steven's Mega Metagross and Agatha's Mega Gengar are the only Pokémon in Pokémon Masters EX to get 1.1 stat multipliers to their Sp. Def.
• Steven's Rayquaza is the only Pokémon in a non-support sync pair whose Mega Evolution boosts neither its Attack nor Special Attack.
  • It is also the only Pokémon in Pokémon Masters EX to have a 1.4× multiplier attached to its Mega Evolution (which is for its Speed).

Origin

Steven's design is based on his appearance in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. Metagross is Steven's signature Pokémon in the games, and is first seen Mega Evolving in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. Metagross's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Ultra Sun.

Steven is not seen owning an Alolan Sandslash outside this game. Alolan Sandslash's Dex entry come from Pokémon Ultra Sun.

Steven's Shiny Rayquaza may be a reference to a variety of Shiny event Rayquaza that were distributed in various regions during Generation VI's lifetime. Rayquaza's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Omega Ruby.

In other languages

Best There Is! Language Title Japanese ボクが一番だよね Boku ga Ichiban da yo ne Mandarin Chinese 誰叫我是第一呢 Shéi Jiào Wǒ Shì Dìyī ne French C'est moi le numéro 1 ! German Ich bin halt der Stärkste! Italian Sono il più energico! Korean 내가제일이지 Naega Jeiriji Spanish ¡Soy el número uno!

Solid Steel Meteor Mash Language Title Japanese さすらいの石集め コメットパンチ Sasurai no Ishiatsume Kometto Panchi Mandarin Chinese 漂泊藏石家之 彗星拳 Piāobó Cángshíjiā zhī Huìxīng Quán French Poing Météore du collectionneur éclairé ! German Sternenhieb des Steinesammlers Italian Meteorpugno del cercapietre Korean 방랑하는 돌수집가의 코멧펀치 Bangnanghaneun Dolsujipga-ui Komet Peonchi Spanish Puño Meteoro de los Vestigios

Coolest There Is! Language Title Japanese クールにいこう！ Kūru ni Ikō! Mandarin Chinese 沉著冷靜！ Chénzhuó Lěngjìng! French Un peu de sang-froid ! German In der Ruhe liegt die Kraft! Italian Calma e sangue freddo! Korean 쿨하게가자! Kul-hage Gaja! Spanish ¡Qué bien sienta el fresco!

Too Cool Icicle Crash Language Title Japanese クールに一番強い つららおとし Kūru ni Ichiban Tsuyoi Tsurara Otoshi Mandarin Chinese 最酷最強之 冰柱墜擊 Zuìkùzuìqiáng-zhī Bīngzhù Zhuìjí French Un peu de sang-froid. Chute Glace ! German Eiszapfhagel des Stärksten Italian Scagliagelo dell'energia rinfrescante Korean 쿨하고 제일 강한 고드름떨구기 Kul-hago Jeil Ganghan Godeureum Tteolgugi Spanish Chuzos del más Fuerte e Increíble

Sky High! Language Title Japanese 天よりも高く！ Ten yori mo Takaku! Mandarin Chinese 比天還高！ Bǐ Tiān Hái Gāo! French Plus haut que les cieux ! German Bis hoch über die Wolken! Italian Oltre le nubi! Korean 하늘보다도높이! Haneul-boda-do Nopi! Spanish ¡Como luces en el cielo!

Triumph and Glory Dragon Ascent Language Title Japanese 栄光を掴む王者の ガリョウテンセイ Eikō o Tsukamu Ōja no Garyō-Tensei Mandarin Chinese 抓住榮耀的王者之 畫龍點睛 Zhuāzhù Róngyào de Wángzhě zhī Huàlóng-Diǎnjīng French En quête de gloire ! Draco-Ascension ! German Zenitstürmer des ruhmreichen Champs Italian Scagliagelo dell'energia rinfrescante Korean 영광을 거머쥐는 왕의 화룡점정 Yeonggwang-eul Geomeojwineun Wang-ui Hwaryong-Jeomjeong Spanish Ascenso Draco de la Gloria

References

Characters appearing in Pokémon Masters EX

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