Acerola (Masters)

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Acerola
アセロラ Acerola
Spr Masters Acerola.png
Acerola's model
No. 63
English voice actor Christine Marie Cabanos[1]
Japanese voice actor Shiori Mikami[2]
Description Rumored to be descended from an ancient Alolan dynasty, this Ghost-type Pokémon user serves as one of the Alola region's Elite Four.

Acerola (Japanese: アセロラ Acerola) is a Pokémon Trainer in Pokémon Masters EX, based on the character of the same name in the core series games. She forms a sync pair with Palossand. The sync pair is obtained during the events of Chapter 17 of the PML Arc. The pair's potential can be upgraded to Masters EX star.png 6★ EX from January 25, 2024, which unlocks Acerola's EX style.

Acerola in her Fall 2020 attire forms a sync pair with Mimikyu. This pair was first made available through a limited seasonal scout on October 15, 2020. This pair can be raised to Masters EX star.png 6★ EX since it first released.

Acerola also forms a sync pair with her Banette. This pair can be obtained by reaching Friendship Level 100 with Acerola in the Trainer Lodge beginning on May 1, 2023. This pair can be raised to Masters EX star.png 6★ EX since its release, though this pair lacks an EX style.

Acerola in her sygna suit forms a sync pair with Tapu Bulu. This pair was first made available through a limited Poké Fair scout beginning on May 12, 2023. This pair can be raised to Masters EX star.png 6★ EX since its release.

Palossand

Masters0770.png Masters025W.png Type GhostIC Masters.png Ghost
Move type GhostIC Masters.png Ghost
Role Masters Tech.png Tech
Base Potential ★★★★★☆EX
Palossand Weakness IceIC Masters.png Ice
Each of its grains of sand has its own will. Palossand eats small Pokémon and siphons away their vital essence while they're still alive.
Stats HP Attack Defense Sp. Atk Sp. Def Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential 541 175 189 135 176 228
Lv. 140, Max Potential 641 215 229 175 216 268
Mega Palossand
Lv. 140, Base Potential
Lv. 140, Max Potential

Availability

Acerola is teamed up with by completing Chapter 17 of the PML Arc.

Moves

Name Type Category Move gauge Base Power Max Power Accuracy Target Description
Astonish Ghost
GhostIC Masters.png
Physical 1 12 14 100% An opponent Has a chance (30%) of making the target flinch.
X Defense None Status 0
(2 uses)
Self Raises the user's Defense by two stat ranks.
Sandstorm Rock
RockIC Masters.png
Status 2
(2 uses)
Entire field Causes a sandstorm.
Over Here! None Status 0
(1 use)
Self Makes opponents target the user for a short time. Applies the Gradual Healing effect to the user.
Sync moves
Never-Ending Royal Nightmare Ghost
GhostIC Masters.png
Physical 200 240 An opponent The more the user's Defense is raised, the greater the power of this attack.
(6★ EX effect: Power of sync move increases 50%.)

Skills

Name Description
Passive Skills
Sand Fortress Stats cannot be lowered during a sandstorm.
Theme Skills
Theme skill icon type.png Ghost Tech Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 12 when using Ghost-type attacks.
Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 12.
Theme skill icon region.png Alola 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.
Theme skill icon Trainer group.png 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.
Theme skill icon Trainer group.png Trial Giver 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.
Theme skill icon other.png Fancy Lady 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.
Expedition Skills
Masters Soothing Crystal icon.pngSoothing ↑ 3 Masters Fiery Crystal icon.pngFiery ↓ 1 Raises the following discovery level by 3:
Masters Soothing Crystal icon.pngSoothing Crystal
Lowers the following discovery level by 1:
Masters Fiery Crystal icon.pngFiery Crystal

Sync grid

Acerola and Palossand's sync grid is an expanded grid, made available on March 16, 2020.

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 3
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 2
Attack +20 Attack +20 10 120 3
Defense +5 Defense +5 0 5 1
Defense +5 Defense +5 2 24 1
Defense +5 Defense +5 2 24 1
Defense +20 Defense +20 8 96 3
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 +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
Astonish: Power +5 Astonish: Power ↑ +5 2 24 1
Astonish: Power +5 Astonish: Power ↑ +5 2 24 1
Astonish: Power +5 Astonish: Power ↑ +5 2 24 1
Astonish: Power +6 Astonish: Power ↑ +6 3 36 2
Astonish: Power +6 Astonish: Power ↑ +6 3 36 2
Astonish: Move Gauge Refresh 4 Has a chance (50%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 6 72 3
Astonish: Aggravation 1 Raises the chance of inflicting the flinching, confused, or trapped condition with the additional effects of moves. 10 120 1
Sandstorm: Move Gauge Refresh 3 Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 5 60 2
Sandstorm: Move Gauge Refresh 3 Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 5 60 3
Sandstorm: MP Refresh 3 Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. 7 84 1
Sandstorm: Focus Group 4 Has a chance (50%) of raising the critical-hit rate of all allied sync pairs by one stat rank when the user's Pokémon uses a move. 7 84 2
Sandstorm: Flag Bearer 9 Raises the Attack of all allied sync pairs by one stat rank when the user's Pokémon uses a move. 10 120 1
X Defense: MP Refresh 3 Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. 7 84 2
Over Here!: MP Refresh 2 Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. 7 84 1
Over Here!: MP Refresh 2 Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. 7 84 2
Soothing Sand 1 Restores the user's HP whenever its Pokémon takes an action during a sandstorm. 5 60 1
Sand Shelter Protects the Pokémon from damage from a sandstorm. 3 36 2
Surging Sand 5 Powers up the user's moves during a sandstorm. 10 120 2
Tough Cookie The more the user's Defense is raised, the more it powers up the user's moves. 7 84 2
Toughen Up 4 Has a chance (50%) of raising the user's Defense by one stat rank when it is hit by an attack move. 7 84 2
Tighten Up 4 Has a chance (50%) of raising the user's Sp. Def by one stat rank when it is hit by an attack move. 7 84 3
Backfire 1 Lowers the Attack and Sp. Atk of all opposing sync pairs by one stat rank just before the user faints. 7 84 3
Harry 5 Powers up the user's moves against targets that are flinching. 8 96 3
Never-Ending Royal Nightmare: Power +25 Never-Ending Royal Nightmare: Power ↑ +25 5 60 3
Never-Ending Royal Nightmare: Power +25 Never-Ending Royal Nightmare: Power ↑ +25 5 60 3

Banette

Masters0354.png Masters025W.png Type GhostIC Masters.png Ghost
Move type GhostIC Masters.png Ghost
Role Masters Support.png Support
Base Potential ★★★★☆☆EX
Banette Weakness DarkIC Masters.png Dark
It's a stuffed toy that was thrown away and became possessed, ever searching for the one who threw it away so it can exact its revenge.
Stats HP Attack Defense Sp. Atk Sp. Def Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential 538 200 228 171 226 244
Lv. 140, Max Potential 618 240 268 211 266 284
Mega Banette
Lv. 140, Base Potential
Lv. 140, Max Potential

Availability

Acerola and Banette can be teamed up with by teaming up with Acerola and raising her to friendship level 100 in the Trainer Lodge.

Moves

Name Type Category Move gauge Base Power Max Power Accuracy Target Description
Confuse Ray Ghost
GhostIC Masters.png
Status 2 100% An opponent Leaves the target confused.
X Attack All None Status 0
(2 uses)
All allies Raises the Attack of all allied sync pairs by 2 stat ranks.
Phantom Force Ghost
GhostIC Masters.png
Physical 0
(3 uses)
160 192 100% An opponent The user takes on a phantom presence. After a set time, this presence fades and the user attacks. No other actions can be taken while in phantom presence. Opponents’ moves will not hit the user while it is in this presence. If the user is hit by a sync move or max move while in phantom presence, the presence will fade.
Gonna Win! None Status 0
(1 use)
All allies Raises the user’s evasiveness by 4 stat ranks. Raises the critical-hit rate of all allied sync pairs by 2 stat ranks. Applies the Gradual Healing effect to the user.
Sync moves
Say Cheese Ghost Impact Ghost
GhostIC Masters.png
Physical 250 300 An opponent (6★ EX effect: The stat increase after a sync move is doubled once per battle)

Skills

Name Description
Passive Skills
Group Slapdash 9 Raises the Speed of all allied sync pairs by one stat rank when an opponent’s attack move targeting the user misses.
Fail Forward 1 Charges the user’s move gauge by 1 when an opponent’s attack move targeting the user misses.
Wide Awake Prevents the user from falling asleep.
Theme Skills
Theme skill icon type.png Ghost Support Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 30.
Theme skill icon region.png Alola Support Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 4.
Theme skill icon Trainer group.png Elite Four Support Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 4.
Theme skill icon Trainer group.png Trial Giver Support Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 4.
Theme skill icon other.png Fancy Lady Support Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 6.
Expedition Skills
Masters Wistful Crystal icon.pngWistful ↑ 3 Masters Soothing Crystal icon.pngSoothing ↓ 1 Raises the following discovery level by 3:
Masters Wistful Crystal icon.pngWistful Crystal
Lowers the following discovery level by 1:
Masters Soothing Crystal icon.pngSoothing Crystal

Sync grid

The sync grid for Acerola and Banette 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
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
Defense +5 Defense +5 2 24 1
Defense +5 Defense +5 2 24 1
Defense +10 Defense +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 +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
Speed +5 Speed +5 2 24 1
Confuse Ray: 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
Phantom Force: Power +4 Phantom Force: Power ↑ +4 3 36 1
Phantom Force: Power +4 Phantom Force: Power ↑ +4 3 36 1
Phantom Force: Power +4 Phantom Force: Power ↑ +4 3 36 1
Phantom Force: Power +4 Phantom Force: Power ↑ +4 3 36 1
Phantom Force: Power +4 Phantom Force: Power ↑ +4 3 36 2
Phantom Force: 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
Phantom Force: Offensive Defensive 4 Has a chance (50%) of raising the user’s Defense by one stat rank when its attack move is successful. 10 120 2
Phantom Force: MP Refresh 2 Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user’s move when that move is successful. 7 84 3
X Attack All: 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
X Attack All: MP Refresh 2 Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user’s move when that move is successful. 7 84 3
Gonna Win!: 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
Gonna Win!: MP Refresh 2 Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user’s move when that move is successful. 7 84 3
Gonna Win!: Shielded 1 Raises the Defense of all allied sync pairs by 1 stat rank when the user’s move is successful. 10 120 3
Clearheaded Prevents the user from becoming confused. 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
Stop Hitting Yourself 5 Raises the chance that an opponent will attack themselves due to being confused. 7 84 2
Tighten Up 4 Has a chance (50%) of raising the user’s Sp. Def by one stat rank when it is hit by an attack move. 9 108 2
Recuperation 1 Restores the user’s HP by approximately 20% of its maximum HP after using its sync move. 10 120 3
Queue Cutter 1 Has a chance (20%) of reducing the user’s sync move countdown by one when an opponent’s attack move targeting the user misses. 10 120 3
Static Cling 2 Has a chance (30%) of leaving an opponent that attacked the user paralyzed when the user is hit by an attack move. 10 120 3
Catalyst Applies the Move Gauge Acceleration effect to the allied field of play the first time the user’s sync move is used each battle. 10 120 3
Say Cheese Ghost Impact: Power +25 Say Cheese Ghost Impact: Power ↑ +25 5 60 3
Say Cheese Ghost Impact: Power +25 Say Cheese Ghost Impact: Power ↑ +25 5 60 3

Mimikyu (Disguised Form → Busted Form)

Acerola (Fall 2020)
アセロラ(20シーズン) Acerola (2020 Season)
Spr Masters Acerola Fall 2020.png
Acerola's model (Fall 2020)
No. 63
English voice actor Christine Marie Cabanos
Japanese voice actor Shiori Mikami
Description Acerola is back—this time in a Mimikyu costume. She is ready to head out into the festively decorated town to challenge sync pairs to battles and win candy.
Masters0778.png Masters025W.png Type GhostIC Masters.png Ghost
Move type GhostIC Masters.png Ghost
Role Masters Tech.png Tech
Base Potential ★★★★★☆EX
Mimikyu Weakness SteelIC Masters.png Steel
Although it's a quiet, lonely Pokémon, if you try to look at what's under its rag, it will become agitated and resist violently.
Stats HP Attack Defense Sp. Atk Sp. Def Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential 546 258 178 226 178 273
Lv. 140, Max Potential 646 298 218 266 218 313
Mega Mimikyu
Lv. 140, Base Potential
Lv. 140, Max Potential


Masters0778B.png Masters025W.png Type GhostIC Masters.png Ghost
Move type GhostIC Masters.png Ghost
Role Masters Tech.png Tech
Base Potential ★★★★★☆EX
Mimikyu Weakness SteelIC Masters.png Steel
It stands in front of a mirror, trying to fix its broken neck as if its life depended on it. It has a hard time getting it right, so it's crying inside.
Stats HP Attack Defense Sp. Atk Sp. Def Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential 534 251 174 220 174 266
Lv. 140, Max Potential 634 291 214 260 214 306
Mega Mimikyu
Lv. 140, Base Potential
Lv. 140, Max Potential

Availability

Acerola (Fall 2020) is exclusive to seasonal scouts. She was available in the following sync pair scout banners:

  • (Debut) Acerola Seasonal Scout (October 15 to November 2, 2020)
  • Super Spotlight Seasonal Scout (September 3 to 10, 2021)
  • Acerola and Hilbert Seasonal Scout (October 20 to November 4, 2021)
  • 5★-Select Seasonal Scout ×11 (August 22 to September 4, 2022)
  • Super Spotlight Seasonal Scout (October 24 to November 11, 2022)
  • 5★-Select Seasonal Scout ×11 B (August 23 to September 7, 2023)
  • Super Spotlight Seasonal Scout (October 18 to November 1, 2023)
  • Red Mix Scout (November 1, 2023 to May 1, 2024)

Moves

Name Type Category Move gauge Base Power Max Power Accuracy Target Description
Shadow Claw Ghost
GhostIC Masters.png
Physical 2 40 48 100% An opponent Critical hits land more easily.
Shadow Sneak Ghost
GhostIC Masters.png
Physical 0
(3 uses)
75 90 100% An opponent No additional effect.
Boo! None Status 0
(2 uses)
Self Raises the user's Attack by two stat ranks. When the user is in Disguised Form, raises the user's critical-hit rate by one stat rank. When the user is in Busted Form, raises the user's Defense and Sp. Def by one stat rank.
Phantom Force Ghost
GhostIC Masters.png
Physical 3 160 192 100% An opponent The user takes on a phantom presence. After a set time, this presence fades and the user attacks. No other actions can be taken while in phantom presence. Opponents' moves will not hit the user while it is in this presence. If the user is hit by a sync move or max move while in phantom presence, the presence will fade.
Sync moves
Trick-or-Treat Shadow Claw Ghost
GhostIC Masters.png
Physical 200 240 An opponent This attack's power increases when the target is confused.
(6★ EX) effect: Power of sync move increases by 50%.

Skills

Name Description
Passive Skills
Disguise Protects the user from damage from a single attack move. After this passive skill takes effect, its Pokémon shifts from Disguised Form to Busted Form.
Criticonfuse 9 Leaves the target confused when the user's move is a critical hit.
Opportunistic 9 Lowers the target's Defense by one stat rank when the user's attack move is successful against a confused opponent.
Theme Skills
Theme skill icon type.png Ghost Tech Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 12 when using Ghost-type attacks.
Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 12.
Theme skill icon region.png Alola 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.
Theme skill icon Trainer group.png Trial Giver 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.
Theme skill icon fashion.png 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.
Theme skill icon other.png Fancy Lady 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.
Expedition Skills
Masters Soothing Crystal icon.pngSoothing ↑ 3 Masters Wistful Crystal icon.pngWistful ↓ 1 Raises the following discovery level by 3:
Masters Soothing Crystal icon.pngSoothing Crystal
Lowers the following discovery level by 1:
Masters Wistful Crystal icon.pngWistful Crystal

Sync grid

The sync grid for Acerola and Mimikyu 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 +30 HP +30 6 72 2
HP +30 HP +30 6 72 3
Attack +5 Attack +5 0 5 1
Attack +5 Attack +5 0 5 1
Attack +5 Attack +5 2 24 1
Attack +20 Attack +20 6 72 3
Defense +5 Defense +5 0 5 1
Defense +5 Defense +5 2 24 1
Defense +20 Defense +20 6 72 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
Sp. Def +10 Sp. Def +10 4 48 1
Speed +5 Speed +5 0 5 1
Speed +5 Speed +5 2 24 1
Speed +20 Speed +20 6 72 3
Shadow Claw: Power +6 Shadow Claw: Power ↑ +6 5 60 1
Shadow Claw: Power +6 Shadow Claw: Power ↑ +6 5 60 1
Shadow Claw: Power +6 Shadow Claw: Power ↑ +6 5 60 1
Shadow Claw: Power +6 Shadow Claw: Power ↑ +6 5 60 2
Shadow Sneak: Power +6 Shadow Sneak: Power ↑ +6 5 60 1
Shadow Sneak: Power +6 Shadow Sneak: Power ↑ +6 5 60 1
Shadow Sneak: Power +6 Shadow Sneak: Power ↑ +6 5 60 1
Shadow Sneak: Power +6 Shadow Sneak: Power ↑ +6 5 60 2
Phantom Force: Power +3 Phantom Force: Power ↑ +3 5 60 1
Phantom Force: Power +3 Phantom Force: Power ↑ +3 5 60 1
Phantom Force: Power +3 Phantom Force: Power ↑ +3 5 60 2
Phantom Force: Power +3 Phantom Force: Power ↑ +3 5 60 2
Shadow Claw: 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
Shadow Sneak: MP Refresh 2 Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. 7 84 3
Shadow Sneak: Critical Strike 2 Powers up the user's attacks when they become critical hits. 8 96 2
Phantom Force: MP Refresh 2 Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. 7 84 3
Boo!: MP Refresh 2 Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. 7 84 1
Clearheaded Prevents the user from becoming confused. 5 60 1
Headstrong Attack cannot be lowered. 5 60 1
Fuzzy Strike 5 Powers up the user's sync move when the target is confused. 8 96 1
Boiling Point 2 Raises the user's Attack by two stat ranks the first time it is in a pinch each battle. 8 96 2
Confusion Synergy 2 Powers up the user's moves when the target is confused. 8 96 2
Amped Up 1 Raises the user's Speed by one stat rank when it lands a critical hit. 7 84 2
Fast-Track 2 Has a chance (30%) of raising the user's Speed by one stat rank after its Pokémon uses a move. 9 108 2
Power Flux 5 The fuller the move gauge when moves are selected, the more this powers up moves. 10 120 2
Confusion Synergy 3 Powers up the user's moves when the target is confused. 9 108 3
HP Advantage 3 The larger the user's percentage of remaining HP, the more it powers up the user's moves. 9 108 3
Stop Hitting Yourself 5 Raises the chance that an opponent will attack themselves due to being confused. 10 120 3
Trick-or-Treat Shadow Claw: Power +25 Trick-or-Treat Shadow Claw: Power ↑ +25 5 60 3
Trick-or-Treat Shadow Claw: Power +25 Trick-or-Treat Shadow Claw: Power ↑ +25 5 60 3

Tapu Bulu

Sygna Suit Acerola
マジコスアセロラ Serious Costume Acerola
Spr Masters Acerola Sygna.png
Sygna Suit Acerola's model
No. 63
English voice actor Christine Marie Cabanos
Japanese voice actor Shiori Mikami
Description Acerola is wearing a sygna suit. She’s patrolling Pasio’s forests together with the slightly capricious Tapu Bulu.
Masters0787.png Masters025W.png Type GrassIC Masters.png Grass
Move type GrassIC Masters.png Grass
Role Masters Support.png Support
Base Potential ★★★★★☆EX
Tapu Bulu Weakness FlyingIC Masters.png Flying
Although it’s called a guardian deity, it’s violent enough to crush anyone it sees as an enemy.
Stats HP Attack Defense Sp. Atk Sp. Def Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential 611 200 288 132 288 244
Lv. 140, Max Potential 711 240 328 172 328 284
Mega Tapu Bulu
Lv. 140, Base Potential
Lv. 140, Max Potential

Availability

Sygna Suit Acerola is exclusive to Poké Fair scouts. She was available in the following sync pair scout banners:

  • (Debut) Sygna Suit Acerola Poké Fair Scout (May 12 to June 2, 2023)
  • Red Mix Scout (November 1, 2023 to May 1, 2024)
  • Triple Feature Poké Fair Scout (December 4 to 18, 2023)
  • 5★-Select Poké Fair Scout ×15 (C) (December 31, 2023 to January 31, 2024)
  • 10-Pair Scout (Max 100 Pairs) (February 19 to March 25, 2024)
  • 5★-Select Poké Fair Scout ×15 (C) (February 28 to March 26, 2024)


Moves

Name Type Category Move gauge Base Power Max Power Accuracy Target Description
Bullet Seed Grass
GrassIC Masters.png
Physical 2 15 18 100% An opponent Attacks the target two to five times in a row.
Sunny Day Fire
FireIC Masters.png
Status 2
(2 uses)
Entire field Makes the weather sunny.
Unbreakable Swords Dance Normal
NormalIC Masters.png
Status 0
(3 uses)
All allies Activation Condition: When weather, terrain, or zone effects are activated. Deactivation Condition: When all weather, terrain, and zone effects are cleared.
Raises the Attack of all allied sync pairs by 2 stat ranks. Increases the Physical Moves ↑ Next effect of all allied sync pairs by 1 rank. Charges the user’s move gauge by 2 when the weather is sunny.
Now I'm Angry! None Status 0
(1 use)
All allies Raises the Defense of all allied sync pairs by 2 stat ranks. Raises the critical-hit rate of all allied sync pairs by 3 stat ranks. Raises the Speed of all allied sync pairs by 2 stat ranks when the weather is sunny.
Sync moves
Gentle Warning Bloom Doom Grass
GrassIC Masters.png
Physical 250 300 An opponent (6★ EX) effect: The stat increase after a sync move is doubled once per battle

Skills

Name Description
Passive Skills
Grassy Terrain Debut & Extension 5 Turns the field of play’s terrain into Grassy Terrain the first time the user enters a battle each battle. Extends the duration of Grassy Terrain when the terrain turns into Grassy Terrain while the user is on the field.
Team Verdant Physical DR 3 Reduces physical attack move damage taken by allies when the terrain is Grassy Terrain.
Ula’ula Ocean Breeze Increases the Physical Moves ↑ Next effect of all allied sync pairs by 1 rank when an ally activates a weather, terrain, or zone effect.
Theme Skills
Theme skill icon type.png Grass Support Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 30.
Theme skill icon region.png Alola Support Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 4.
Theme skill icon Trainer group.png Trial Giver Support Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 4.
Theme skill icon fashion.png Sygna Suit Support Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 6.
Theme skill icon other.png Free Spirit Support Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 6.
Expedition Skills
Masters Wistful Crystal icon.pngWistful ↑ 3 Masters Soothing Crystal icon.pngSoothing ↓ 1 Raises the following discovery level by 3:
Masters Wistful Crystal icon.pngWistful Crystal
Lowers the following discovery level by 1:
Masters Soothing Crystal icon.pngSoothing Crystal

Sync grid

The sync grid for Acerola and Tapu Bulu 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
HP +10 HP +10 2 24 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
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 2
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 +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
Bullet Seed: Power +1 Bullet Seed: Power ↑ +1 3 36 1
Bullet Seed: Power +1 Bullet Seed: Power ↑ +1 3 36 1
Bullet Seed: Power +1 Bullet Seed: Power ↑ +1 3 36 1
Bullet Seed: Power +1 Bullet Seed: Power ↑ +1 3 36 1
Bullet Seed: Power +1 Bullet Seed: Power ↑ +1 3 36 2
Bullet Seed: 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
Bullet Seed: No Quarter Maximizes the number of times the user hits with a move that has the multistrike effect tag when that move is successful. 10 120 3
Bullet Seed: Tripping Strike 4 Has a chance (50%) of lowering the target’s Speed by 1 stat rank when the user’s attack move against it hits. If the move has the multistrike effect tag, has a chance (50%) of lowering the target’s Speed by 1 stat rank for each hit. 10 120 3
Bullet Seed: Recharging Strike 2 Has a chance (30%) of charging the user’s move gauge by one when its attack move hits. If the move has the multistrike effect tag, has a chance (30%) of charging the user’s move gauge by one for each hit. 10 120 4
Bullet Seed: Punishing Strike 2 Has a chance (30%) of lowering the target’s Defense by 1 stat rank when the user’s attack move against it hits. If the move has the multistrike effect tag, has a chance (30%) of lowering the target’s Defense by 1 stat rank for each hit. 10 120 5
Sunny Day: 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
Sunny Day: Shielded 1 Raises the Defense of all allied sync pairs by 1 stat rank when the user’s move is successful. 8 96 3
Sunny Day: Team Brawn Gain 9 Increases the Physical Moves ↑ Next effect of all allied sync pairs by 1 rank when the user’s move is successful. 8 96 3
Now I’m Angry!: MP Refresh 2 Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user’s move when that move is successful. 7 84 2
Now I’m Angry!: Pep Rally 1 Raises the Speed of all allied sync pairs by 1 stat rank when the user’s move is successful. 7 84 2
Antitoxin Prevents the user from getting poisoned or badly poisoned. 5 60 1
Unbending Defense cannot be lowered. 5 60 1
Natural Remedy Removes all status conditions from the user the first time it is inflicted by any status condition each battle. 7 84 2
Sunscreen 1 Reduces damage when the user is hit by an attack move while the weather is sunny. 7 84 2
Grassy Tenacity Prevents the user from flinching, becoming confused, or becoming trapped when the terrain is Grassy Terrain. 8 96 2
Turbo Turf 2 Quickly charges the move gauge when the terrain is Grassy Terrain. 9 108 2
Speeding Sun 2 Quickly charges the move gauge when the weather is sunny. 9 108 2
Safety Tether Applies the Enduring effect to the user the first time its sync move is used each battle. 8 96 3
First Aid 4 Restores the user’s HP by approximately 40% of its maximum HP the first time it is in a pinch each battle. 10 120 3
Team Grassy Restoration 9 Restores the HP of all allied sync pairs when the user uses a move while the terrain is Grassy Terrain. 10 120 3
Green Thumb Turns the field of play’s terrain into Grassy Terrain after using the user’s sync move. 12 144 3
Adrenaline 1 Reduces the sync move countdown by 1 the first time the user’s sync move is used each battle. 10 120 4
Vigilance Protects the user against critical hits. 10 120 5
Gentle Warning Bloom Doom: Power +25 Gentle Warning Bloom Doom: Power ↑ +25 5 60 3
Gentle Warning Bloom Doom: Power +25 Gentle Warning Bloom Doom: Power ↑ +25 5 60 3

Appearances

Battle appearances

Acerola and Palossand can be battled against in:

Acerola (Fall 2020) and Mimikyu can be battled against in:

Acerola has also been shown to pair alongside Drifblim and can be battled against in:

Story appearances

Acerola appears in her normal outfit in the following story areas:

Acerola appears in her fall outfit in the following story areas:

Acerola appears in her sygna suit in the following story areas:

Sync pair stories

Acerola and Palossand

  • A Day with Acerola

Acerola (Fall 2020) and Mimikyu

  • Trick or Treat!
  • Frightful Festivities
  • Halt! Who Goes There?!
  • Off to Find Some Candy!
  • The Midnight Parade

Sygna Suit Acerola and Tapu Bulu

  • A Day with Sygna Suit Acerola

Quotes

Main article: Acerola/Quotes → Pokémon Masters EX

In the anime

Acerola (right) in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Acerola briefly appeared in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer, where she, Skyla, and Flint battled Bettie, Iris, and Barry at a stadium. The outcome of the battle was left unknown.

Pokémon

Acerola's Palossand
Palossand
Palossand is Acerola's only known Pokémon. Alongside Skyla's Swanna and Flint's Infernape, it battled Bettie's Pikachu, Iris's Haxorus, and Barry's Piplup. The outcome of the battle was left unknown.

Palossand's only known move is Sand Tomb.

Debut Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Gallery

Acerola

Masters Acerola Palossand.png Masters Dream Team Maker Acerola and Palossand.png Acerola Mindscape.png Masters Acerola Plushie.png
Artwork of Acerola and Palossand Acerola and Palossand on
Pokémon Masters EX Dream Team Maker
Acerola's sync move mindscape
(Pokémon League: Acerola's chamber)
Acerola Plushie decoration
for the Trainer Lodge
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6★ model
(Normal colors)
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(Normal colors)
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(EX colors)
VS model
(EX colors)
Acerola Emote 1 Masters.png Acerola Emote 2 Masters.png Acerola Emote 3 Masters.png Acerola Emote 4 Masters.png
Trainer emote
Nice!
Trainer emote
Watch out!
Trainer emote
Let's do this!
Trainer emote
Thanks!
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Artwork of Chapter 20: Shifting Shadows Trainer Lodge Friend Snapshot Trainer Lodge Story Snapshot

Acerola (Fall 2020)

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6★ model
(Normal colors)
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(Normal colors)
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(EX colors)
VS model
(EX colors)
Acerola Fall 2020 Emote 1 Masters.png Acerola Fall 2020 Emote 2 Masters.png Acerola Fall 2020 Emote 3 Masters.png Acerola Fall 2020 Emote 4 Masters.png
Trainer emote
Nice!
Trainer emote
Watch out!
Trainer emote
Let's do this!
Trainer emote
Thanks!
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Acerola's sync move mindscape
(Fall 2020)
Fight or Fright artwork Fashion Week! artwork
by MONO-Land
The Haunted Museum artwork
by 7Repose

Sygna Suit Acerola

VSAcerola Sygna Masters.png Spr Masters Acerola Sygna 2.png Spr Masters Acerola Sygna EX.png VSAcerola Sygna EX Masters.png Acerola Sygna Mindscape.png
VS model
(Normal colors)
6★ model
(Normal colors)
6★ model
(EX colors)
VS model
(EX colors)
Sygna Suit Acerola's mindscape
(Ruins of Abundance)
Acerola Sygna Emote 1 Masters.png Acerola Sygna Emote 2 Masters.png Acerola Sygna Emote 3 Masters.png Acerola Sygna Emote 4 Masters.png Masters Villain Arc Alola Part 2 artwork.png
Trainer emote
Nice!
Trainer emote
Watch out!
Trainer emote
Let's do this!
Trainer emote
Thanks!
Artwork of the Alola chapter of the Villain Arc
(Part 2)
Masters Medal 1-Star People Protecting Pokemon.png Masters Medal 2-Star People Protecting Pokemon.png Masters Medal 3-Star People Protecting Pokemon.png Masters Medal Deities of Life and Abundance.png Masters Acerola Sygna Friend Snapshot.png
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1★ People Protecting Pokémon
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2★ People Protecting Pokémon
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3★ People Protecting Pokémon
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Deities of Life and Abundance
Trainer Lodge Friend Snapshot

Trivia

  • All versions of Acerola use special voice-over lines upon entering a team that contains certain Trainers (regardless of their partner Pokémon). Those Trainers include Lillie, Sophocles, Olivia, Nanu, Kahili, and Molayne.
  • Acerola is the only character available in the Trainer Lodge whose lodge pair could be upgraded to Masters EX star.png 6★ EX before the original pair.
  • Acerola & Palossand were the last 5★ sync pair to retroactively receive an EX style, aside from those obtained by exchanging a BP Sync Pair Super Voucher.
    • This gives them the largest gap of any initial 5★ character between their release and their gaining the ability to be raised to 6★ EX, at 1611 days. They have been playable since the game was released (on August 29, 2019), and they received their EX style on January 25, 2024.
  • According to Nanu, Acerola's Tapu Bulu is not the Ula'ula Island guardian that he knows. Olivia theorizes that it came from an Ultra Wormhole.

Origin

Acerola's design is based on her appearance in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon. Palossand is Acerola's signature Pokémon in the core series games. Palossand's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Ultra Sun.

Acerola uses a Banette when battling her in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. Banette's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Ultra Sun.

While Acerola is not seen using a Mimikyu in the core series games, it is the Totem Pokémon of her island challenge trial, and she owns a Shiny one nicknamed Mimikins in the anime. Mimikyu's Dex entries come from Pokémon Ultra Sun.

Acerola is not seen owning a Tapu Bulu outside this game, though it is the guardian deity of Ula'ula Island, which is Acerola's home island. Tapu Bulu's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Ultra Sun.

In other languages

Over Here!

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese こっちこっち! Kotchi Kotchi!
Mandarin Chinese 看這裡看這裡! Kànzhèlǐ Kànzhèlǐ!
France Flag.png French Hé ! Par ici !
Germany Flag.png German Hier spielt die Musik!
Italy Flag.png Italian Guarda qua!
South Korea Flag.png Korean 여기야여기! Yeogiya Yeogi!
Spain Flag.png Spanish ¡No me pierdas de vista!

Never-Ending Royal Nightmare

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese 古代プリンセスの むげんあんやへのいざない Kodai Purinsesu no Mugen Anyaeno Izanai
Mandarin Chinese 古代公主之 無盡暗夜之誘惑 Gǔdài Gōngzhǔ zhī Wújǐn Ànyè-zhī Yòuhuò
France Flag.png French Appel des Ombres de la famille royale !
Germany Flag.png German Ewige Nacht des uralten Volkes
Italy Flag.png Italian Abbraccio Spettrale della principessa
South Korea Flag.png Korean 고대 프린세스의 무한암야로의유인 Godae Peurinseseu-ui Muhan Amyaro-ui Yuin
Spain Flag.png Spanish Presa Espectral Inmemorial


Gonna Win!

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese 勝っちゃうよー! Katchau yo~!
Mandarin Chinese 我會贏的喔~!! Wǒ Huì Yíng de ō~!
France Flag.png French Nous ne pouvons que gagner !
Germany Flag.png German Holen wir uns den Sieg!
Italy Flag.png Italian Alla fine trionferemo noi!
South Korea Flag.png Korean 이길거야~!! Igilgeoya~!
Spain Flag.png Spanish ¡Aquí estoy yo!

Say Cheese Ghost Impact

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese ポーズを決めて ゴーストインパクト Pōzu o Kimete Gōsuto Inpakuto
Mandarin Chinese 擺好姿勢之 幽靈光線 Bǎihǎo Zīshì zhī Yōulíng Guāngxiàn
France Flag.png French Prends la pose ! Impact Spectre !
Germany Flag.png German Geisterstoß des Schnappschusses
Italy Flag.png Italian Impatto Spettro pronto alla foto
South Korea Flag.png Korean 포즈를 취하는 고스트임팩트 Pojeu-reul Chwihaneun Goseuteu Impaekteu
Spain Flag.png Spanish Impacto Fantasma de Sacar Fotos


Boo!

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese 仲良くしてね! Nakayokushitene!
Mandarin Chinese 我們要相親相愛喔! Wǒmen yào Xiāngqīn-Xiāng'ài ō!
France Flag.png French Soyons amis !
Germany Flag.png German Lass uns Freunde sein!
Italy Flag.png Italian Facciamo amicizia!
South Korea Flag.png Korean 사이좋게지내자! Saijotge Jinaeja!
Spain Flag.png Spanish ¡Vamos a llevarnos bien!

Trick-or-Treat Shadow Claw

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese お菓子を欲しがる シャドークロー Okashi o Hoshigaru Shadō Kurō
Mandarin Chinese 吵著要點心之 暗影爪 Chǎozhe Yào Diǎnxīn zhī Ànyǐng Zhuǎ
France Flag.png French Par ici les friandises ! Griffe Ombre !
Germany Flag.png German Dunkelklaue des Leckermäulchens
Italy Flag.png Italian Ombrartigli alla ricerca di dolcetti
South Korea Flag.png Korean 과자를 탐내는 섀도크루 Gwajareul Tamnaeneun Syaedo Keuru
Spain Flag.png Spanish Garra Umbría Golosa


Unbreakable Swords Dance

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese つるぎのまい・剛 Tsurugi no Mai - Gō
Mandarin Chinese 劍舞・剛 Jiànwǔ - Gāng
France Flag.png French Danse Lames S
Germany Flag.png German Schwerttanz S
Italy Flag.png Italian Danzaspada S
South Korea Flag.png Korean 칼춤:강 Kalchum: Gang
Spain Flag.png Spanish Danza Espada S

Now I'm Angry!

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese もーおこったよ! Mo~ Okotta yo!
Mandarin Chinese 吼~我生氣了! Hǒu~ Wǒ Shēngqì le!
France Flag.png French Ça y est, je suis en colère !
Germany Flag.png German Ich bin wütend, grrr!
Italy Flag.png Italian Che rabbia!
South Korea Flag.png Korean 정말~나화났어! Jeongmal~ Nahwanass-eo!
Spain Flag.png Spanish ¡Qué rabia!

Gentle Warning Bloom Doom

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese いつもは優しい ブルームシャインエクストラ Itsumo wa Yasashī Burūmu Shain Ekusutora
Mandarin Chinese 平時很友善之 絢爛繽紛花怒放 Píngshí Hěn Yǒushàn zhī Xuànlàn Bīnfēn Huā Nùfàng
France Flag.png French Éternel pacifique ! Pétalexplosion Éblouissante !
Germany Flag.png German Brillante Blütenpracht des Sanftmuts
Italy Flag.png Italian Floriscoppio Sfolgorante di norma tranquillo
South Korea Flag.png Korean 평소에는 상냥한 블룸샤인엑스트라 Pyeongso-eneun Sangnyanghan Beullum Syain Egseuteura
Spain Flag.png Spanish Megatón Floral que Previene Riñas


References

  1. Christine Marie Cabanos on Twitter
  2. Nintendo DREAM (vol. 329)



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