Alder (Masters)
Alder (Japanese: アデク Adeku) 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 Volcarona. This sync pair can be obtained through Poké Fair sync pair scouts and was first made available on November 6, 2020. The pair's potential can be raised to
6★ EX since it first released, which unlocks Alder's EX style.
| Alder アデク Adeku | |
Alder's model | |
| No. | 108 |
|---|---|
| English voice actor | Cam Clarke[1] |
| Japanese voice actor | Masaki Terasoma[2] |
| Description | Alder is the highly experienced former Champion of Unova. He wanders around, telling younger generations the good news of a wonderful future with Pokémon. |
Alder also appears in his arc suit, again forming a sync pair with Volcarona. This sync pair can be obtained through an Arc Suit Fair sync pair scout beginning on April 30, 2025. This pair can be raised to
6★ EX since it first released.
In the games
Volcarona
Raising this sync pair to 6★ EX will unlock Song Key 05006, which allows "Battle! (Alder) (Pokémon Masters EX Version)" to be played in the Jukebox.
| Type | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move type | |||||||
| Role | |||||||
| EX Role | |||||||
| Base Potential | ★★★★★☆EX | ||||||
| Volcarona ♂ | Weakness | ||||||
| As it flies, it scatters its flaming scales. It was feared by ancient people, who referred to it as “the rage of the sun.” | |||||||
| Stats | HP | Attack | Defense | Sp. Atk | Sp. Def | Speed | |
| Lv. 140, Base Potential | 718 | 302 | 127 | 370 | 127 | 356 | |
| Lv. 140, Max Potential | 818 | 342 | 167 | 410 | 167 | 396 | |
Availability
Alder is exclusive to Poké Fair scouts. His offering rate was increased in the following sync pair scouts:
| Banner | Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Alder Poké Fair Scout | November 6 to 30, 2020 | Debut |
| Alder Poké Fair Scout | May 4 to 20, 2021 | |
| Bug-, Water-, and Fire-Type Poké Fair Scout | January 20 to February 3, 2022 | Only Bug-, Water-, and Fire-type sync pairs could be recruited |
| Dragon, Bug, and Fire Poké Fair Scout | September 22 to October 13, 2022 | Only Dragon-, Bug-, and Fire-type sync pairs could be recruited |
| Triple Feature Poké Fair Scout B | February 27 to March 27, 2023 | Vertical sync grid expansion received |
| Fifty Million Downloads Celebration Poké Fair Scout | May 3 to May 17, 2023 | Available using paid gems only; one fair-exclusive sync pair guaranteed |
| Bug-, Water-, and Fire-Type Poké Fair Scout | May 18 to June 8, 2023 | Only Bug-, Water-, and Fire-type sync pairs could be recruited |
| Triple Feature Poké Fair Scout | February 3 to 17, 2024 | |
| Type-Exclusive Triple Feature Poké Fair Scout | May 12 to 21, 2025 | EX role received; only Grass- and Bug-type sync pairs could be recruited |
| All banners lasted from 06:00 UTC on the start date to 05:59 UTC on the end date unless noted otherwise. | ||
He was also available in the following sync pair scouts:
| Banner | Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 5★-Select Special Poké Fair Scout | August 28 to September 16, 2021 | Available using paid gems only |
| 5★-Select Poké Fair Scout ×25 (B) | January 1 to 18, 2022 | Available using paid gems only |
| Anime Collaboration 10-Pair + 5★-Select Ticket Scout | July 7 to 31, 2022 | Players could receive one ticket for this scout |
| 5★ Champion Select Ticket Scout | February 27 to April 3, 2023 | Vertical sync grid expansion received; players could receive one ticket for this scout |
| Red Mix Scout | November 1, 2023 to May 1, 2024 | Available using paid gems only |
| 5★-Select Poké Fair Scout ×15 (A) | December 31, 2023 to January 31, 2024 | Available using paid gems only; began at 15:00 UTC |
| Fair-exclusive pairs included! 10-Pair Scout (Max 100 Pairs) | February 19 to March 25, 2024 | Players could obtain up to 10 tickets for this scout |
| 5★-Select Poké Fair Scout ×15 (B) | February 28 to March 26, 2024 | Available using paid gems only |
| Blue Mix Scout | May 1 to September 1, 2024 | Available using paid gems only |
| 72 Hours Only! Champion Stadium Hard Level Celebration Scout | Starting July 31, 2024 | Available for 72 hours after unlocking Champion Stadium (Hard Lv. 1) |
| Fair-exclusive pairs included! 10-Pair Scout (Max 100 Pairs) | August 18 to September 22, 2024 | Players could obtain up to 10 tickets for this scout |
| Leaf Mix Scout | September 1, 2024 to January 1, 2025 | Available using paid gems only |
| Daily Scout | Starting September 1, 2024 | One scout available daily |
| 5★-Select Poké Fair Scout ×15 (A) | September 2 to 30, 2024 | Available using paid gems only |
| Lucas Mix Scout | January 1 to May 1, 2025 | Available using paid gems only |
| 5★-Select Poké Fair Scout ×15 (A) | January 2 to 20, 2025 | Available using paid gems only |
| Fair-exclusive pairs included! 10-Pair Scout (Max 100 Pairs) | February 17 to April 7, 2025 | Players could obtain up to 10 tickets for this scout |
| Fair-exclusive pairs included! Special Collaboration 5★-Guaranteed Ticket Scout | February 17 to April 30, 2025 | Players could obtain one free ticket for this scout |
| Dawn Mix Scout | May 1 to September 1, 2025 | Available using paid gems only |
| Fair-Exclusive 5★-Guaranteed Ticket Scout | Starting July 28, 2025 | Players can obtain at least five tickets for this scout |
| Presents! Limit 1! Scout ×25 + 5★-Select Poké Fair A | August 18 to 28, 2025 | Available using paid gems only |
| Presents! Limit 1! Scout ×25 + 5★-Select Poké Fair B | August 18 to 28, 2025 | Available using paid gems only |
| Presents! Limit 1! Scout ×25 + 5★-Select Poké Fair C | August 18 to 28, 2025 | Available using paid gems only |
| Presents! Limit 1! Scout ×25 + 5★-Select Poké Fair D | August 18 to 28, 2025 | Available using paid gems only |
| Presents! Limit 1! Scout ×25 + 5★-Select Poké Fair E | August 18 to 28, 2025 | Available using paid gems only |
| Fair-exclusive pairs included! 10-Pair Scout (Max 100 Pairs) | August 18 to September 22, 2025 | Players could obtain up to 10 tickets for this scout |
| Six-Year Anniversary Paid-Gem Scout ×25 EX Master Fair | August 28 to October 7, 2025 | Available using paid gems only |
| Six-Year Anniversary Ticket Scout | August 28 to October 14, 2025 | Players could obtain up to 100 tickets for this scout |
| Red EX Master Fair | August 28 to October 7, 2025 | |
| Irida EX Master Fair | August 30 to October 7, 2025 | |
| Gloria EX Master Fair | September 1 to October 7, 2025 | |
| Barry Mix Scout | September 1, 2025 to January 1, 2026 | Available using paid gems only |
| Volo EX Master Fair | September 15 to October 25, 2025 | |
| Pokémon Masters Day One-Time-Only Happy Scout | Starting September 25, 2025 | One scout ×11 available on the 25th of each month |
| Pokémon Masters Day One-Time-Only 5★-Guaranteed Scout A | Starting September 25, 2025 | Available using paid gems only; one scout ×11 available on the 25th of each month |
| Pokémon Masters Day One-Time-Only 5★-Guaranteed Scout B | Starting September 25, 2025 | Available using paid gems only; one scout ×11 available on the 25th of each month |
| 5★-Select Fair-Exclusive Scout ×11 | October 9 to 21, 2025 | Available using paid gems only |
| 5★-Select Fair-Exclusive Scout ×11 | November 2 to 11, 2025 | Available using paid gems only |
| Hilbert EX Master Fair | November 28, 2025 to January 7, 2026 | |
| Hilda EX Master Fair | November 30, 2025 to January 7, 2026 | |
| 5★-Select Fair-Exclusive Scout ×11 | December 5 to 18, 2025 | Available using paid gems only |
| Sygna Suit Carmine EX Master Fair | December 27, 2025 to February 5, 2026 | |
| New Year's exclusive! Daily Lucky Poké Fair | December 31, 2025 to January 9, 2026 | One scout ×11 available daily; began at 15:00 UTC |
| New Year's exclusive! 5★-Only Lucky Scout | December 31, 2025 to January 9, 2026 | Available using paid gems only; could only be used once; began at 15:00 UTC |
| Elio Mix Scout | January 1 to May 1, 2026 | Available using paid gems only |
| 5★-Select Fair-Exclusive Scout ×11 | January 9 to 18, 2026 | Available using paid gems only |
| All banners lasted from 06:00 UTC on the start date to 05:59 UTC on the end date unless noted otherwise. | ||
Moves
| Name | Type | Category | Move gauge | Base Power | Max Power | Accuracy | Target | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Struggle Bug | Bug |
Special | 2 | 30 | 36 | 100% | All opponents | Lowers the target's Sp. Atk by one stat rank. |
| Dire Hit + | None | Status | 0 (2 uses) |
— | — | — | Self | Raises the user's critical-hit rate by two stat ranks. |
| Hyper Beam | Normal |
Special | 4 | 223 | 267 | 90% | An opponent | No additional effect. |
| Unparalleled Power! | None | Status | 0 (1 use) |
— | — | — | Self | Raises the user's Sp. Atk by six stat ranks. Raises the user's Sp. Def and Speed by two stat ranks. Lowers the user's Defense by three stat ranks. |
| Sync moves | ||||||||
| Voyager's Bug Buzz | Bug |
Special | — | 250 | 300 | — | An opponent | (6★ EX effect: Sync moves will target all opposing sync pairs.) (EX role effect: Implements the following field effect just before the user's sync move is used the first time each battle. Extends the field effect duration only that time. • Bug Zone) |
Skills
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Passive Skills | |
| Bug Shift | Normal-type moves become Bug-type moves. |
| Rejuvenate 6 | Charges the user's move gauge by six after using a sync move. |
| Adrenaline 2 | Reduces the sync move countdown by two the first time the user's sync move is used each battle. |
| Superawakened Passive Skill | |
| Wonders of Walking Together | Turns the field of play's zone into a Bug Zone the first time the user enters a battle each battle. (A Bug Zone powers up Bug-type attacks.) Extends the duration of the Bug Zone when the zone turns into a Bug Zone while the user is on the field. Quickly charges the move gauge when the zone is a Bug Zone. |
| Exclusive Lucky Skills | |
| Brain Sync 4 | Powers up the user's sync move when its Sp. Atk is raised. |
| Theme Skills | |
| Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 30 when using Bug-type attacks. | |
| Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 8. | |
| Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 8. | |
| Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 9. | |
| Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 9. | |
| Expedition Skills | |
| Raises the following discovery level by 3: • Lowers the following discovery level by 1: • | |
Sync grid
Alder & Volcarona's sync grid is an expanded grid, made available since the pair was first released. It was further expanded on February 27, 2023.
| 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 +20 | HP +20 | 5 | 60 | 2 |
| 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 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Sp. Atk +5 | Sp. Atk +5 | 2 | 24 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Struggle Bug: Power +3 | Struggle Bug: Power ↑ +3 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Struggle Bug: Power +3 | Struggle Bug: Power ↑ +3 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Struggle Bug: Power +3 | Struggle Bug: Power ↑ +3 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Struggle Bug: Power +3 | Struggle Bug: Power ↑ +3 | 4 | 48 | 2 |
| Struggle Bug: Power +3 | Struggle Bug: Power ↑ +3 | 4 | 48 | 2 |
| Struggle Bug: Power +3 | Struggle Bug: Power ↑ +3 | 4 | 48 | 2 |
| Struggle Bug: 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 |
| Struggle Bug: Critical Strike 5 | Powers up the user's attacks when they become critical hits. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Struggle Bug: Superduper Effective 9 | Powers up moves that are super effective. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Struggle Bug: BOGO 9 | Applies the Free Move Next effect to the user when its move is successful. | 10 | 120 | 5 |
| Hyper Beam: Power +2 | Hyper Beam: Power ↑ +2 | 4 | 48 | 1 |
| Hyper Beam: Power +2 | Hyper Beam: Power ↑ +2 | 4 | 48 | 2 |
| Hyper Beam: Power +2 | Hyper Beam: Power ↑ +2 | 4 | 48 | 2 |
| Hyper Beam: Power +3 | Hyper Beam: Power ↑ +3 | 4 | 48 | 3 |
| Hyper Beam: Accuracy +5 | Hyper Beam: Accuracy ↑ +5 | 5 | 60 | 2 |
| Hyper Beam: Accuracy +5 | Hyper Beam: Accuracy ↑ +5 | 5 | 60 | 3 |
| Hyper Beam: 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 |
| Hyper Beam: Move Gauge Refresh 2 | Has a chance (30%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. | 7 | 84 | 3 |
| Dire Hit +: MP Refresh 3 | Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the move used if the move is successful. | 7 | 84 | 1 |
| Unparalleled Power!: MP Refresh 3 | Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the move used if the move is successful. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| Unparalleled Power!: Hit and Heal 9 | Applies the Gradual Healing effect to the user when its move is successful. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Flameproof | Prevents the Pokémon from getting burned. | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Pinpoint Entry 1 | Raises the user's accuracy by one stat rank when it enters a battle. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| Brain Sync 2 | Powers up the user's sync move when its Sp. Atk is raised. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| Power Reserves 2 | Powers up moves in a pinch. | 10 | 120 | 2 |
| Leg Up 2 | Once per battle, has a chance (30%) of reducing the user's sync move countdown by one when it enters a battle. | 12 | 144 | 2 |
| Overpower | The more the target's Sp. Atk is lowered, the more it powers up the user's moves. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Devastation | The more the target's Sp. Atk is lowered, the more it powers up the user's sync move. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Dismay 2 | Lowers the Sp. Atk of all opposing sync pairs by two stat ranks the first time the user enters a battle each battle. | 10 | 120 | 4 |
| Furious Brain | The more the user's Sp. Atk is raised, the more it powers up the user's moves. | 10 | 120 | 4 |
| Impervious | The user's stats cannot be lowered. | 10 | 120 | 5 |
| Voyager's Bug Buzz: Power +25 | Voyager's Bug Buzz: Power ↑ +25 | 5 | 60 | 3 |
| Voyager's Bug Buzz: Power +25 | Voyager's Bug Buzz: Power ↑ +25 | 5 | 60 | 3 |
Volcarona (Arc Suit)
| Arc Suit Alder アルコスアデク Arceus Costume Adeku | |
Arc Suit Alder's model | |
| No. | 108 |
|---|---|
| English voice actor | Cam Clarke |
| Japanese voice actor | Masaki Terasoma |
| Description | Alder has drawn out the power of his sync stone ultimate and received the blessing of Arceus. His vast experience will continue to guide many Trainers. |
Raising this sync pair to 6★ EX will unlock Song Key 05036, which allows "Glorious Battle! (Alder) (Pokémon Masters EX Version)" to be played in the Jukebox.
| Type | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move type | |||||||
| Role | |||||||
| EX Role | |||||||
| Base Potential | ★★★★★☆EX | ||||||
| Volcarona ♂ | Weakness | ||||||
| As it flies, it scatters its flaming scales. It was feared by ancient people, who referred to it as “the rage of the sun.” | |||||||
| Stats | HP | Attack | Defense | Sp. Atk | Sp. Def | Speed | |
| Lv. 140, Base Potential | 705 | 336 | 186 | 336 | 192 | 381 | |
| Lv. 140, Max Potential | 865 | 396 | 226 | 396 | 232 | 461 | |
Availability
Arc Suit Alder is exclusive to Arc Suit Fair scouts. His offering rate was increased in the following sync pair scouts:
| Banner | Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Alder Arc Suit Fair Scout | April 30 to June 9, 2025 | Debut |
| All banners lasted from 06:00 UTC on the start date to 05:59 UTC on the end date unless noted otherwise. | ||
Moves
| Name | Type | Category | Move gauge | Base Power | Max Power | Accuracy | Target | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyper Beam | Normal |
Special | 4 | 223 | 267 | 90% | An opponent | No additional effect. |
| Potion | None | Status | 0 (2 uses) |
— | — | — | An ally | Restores an ally's HP by approximately 40% of its maximum HP. |
| Almighty Sun Hyper Beam | Normal |
Special | 0 (1 use) |
200 | 240 | 100% | An opponent | Activation Condition: When the user uses any move once. Deactivation Condition: Cannot be deactivated. Uses a maximum of six slots of the user's move gauge. This attack's power increases based on the amount used. Turns the field of play's zone into a Bug Zone. (A Bug Zone powers up Bug-type attacks.) |
| We Are One! | None | Status | 0 (1 use) |
— | — | — | Self | Reduces the user's sync move countdown by one. Raises the user's Sp. Atk by six stat ranks. Applies the Supereffective ↑ Next effect to the user. |
| Sync moves | ||||||||
| Unmatched Talent Divine Bug Buzz | Bug |
Special | — | 300 | 360 | — | An opponent | Increases the user's Special Moves ↑ Next effect by two ranks. (6★ EX effect: Lowers all opposing sync pairs' Type Rebuff for the following Type by one rank the first time the user's sync move is used each battle: • Bug.) (EX role effect: The first time the user's sync move is used each battle, the sync move countdown is reduced by three.) |
Skills
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Passive Skills | |
| 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 Bug 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%.) | |
| Raises the Bug Type Rebuff of all allied sync pairs by one rank the first time the user enters a battle each battle. Lowers the Bug Type Rebuff of all opposing sync pairs by one rank the first time the user enters a battle each battle. | |
| The Wandering Champion | Normal-type moves become Bug-type moves. When a move used by the user's Pokémon that targets itself or an ally is successful, the target becomes all allied sync pairs. When a move used by the user's Pokémon that targets an opponent is successful, the target becomes all opposing sync pairs. When the user's sync move attacks an opponent, the target becomes all opposing sync pairs. The power and chance of applying additional effects of moves and sync moves affected by this passive skill are not lowered even if there are multiple targets. Except in certain circumstances, successful hits with the user's following attacks become critical hits: Pokémon's moves or sync move. |
| Been Through Enough | The user's moves never miss. Increases the user's Special Moves ↑ Next effect by one rank when an ally turns the field of play's zone into a Bug Zone. |
| Adrenaline 3 | Reduces the sync move countdown by three the first time the user's sync move is used each battle. |
| Exclusive Lucky Skills | |
| Catalytic Acceleration | Applies the Move Gauge Acceleration effect to the allied field of play after using the user's sync move. |
| Theme Skills | |
| Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 24 when using Bug-type attacks. Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 24. | |
| Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 4. Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 7. | |
| Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 4. Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 7. | |
| Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 5. Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 8. | |
| Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 5. Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 8. | |
| Expedition Skills | |
| Raises the following discovery level by 3: • Lowers the following discovery level by 1: • | |
Sync grid
Arc Suit Alder & Volcarona's sync grid is an expanded grid, made available since the 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 |
| Defense +5 | Defense +5 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Defense +5 | Defense +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Defense +5 | Defense +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Defense +5 | Defense +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Sp. Atk +5 | Sp. Atk +5 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Sp. Atk +5 | Sp. Atk +5 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Sp. Atk +5 | Sp. Atk +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Sp. Atk +5 | Sp. Atk +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Sp. Atk +20 | Sp. Atk +20 | 0 | 5 | 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 +20 | Speed +20 | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| Hyper Beam: Power +2 | Hyper Beam: Power ↑ +2 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Hyper Beam: Power +2 | Hyper Beam: Power ↑ +2 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Hyper Beam: Power +2 | Hyper Beam: Power ↑ +2 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Hyper Beam: Power +2 | Hyper Beam: Power ↑ +2 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Hyper Beam: Power +2 | Hyper Beam: Power ↑ +2 | 3 | 36 | 2 |
| Hyper Beam: Move Gauge Refresh 3 | Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when its move is successful. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| Hyper Beam: Move: MG ↑2 9 | Charges the user's move gauge by two when its move is successful. | 9 | 108 | 2 |
| Almighty Sun Hyper Beam: Power +2 | Almighty Sun Hyper Beam: Power ↑ +2 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Almighty Sun Hyper Beam: Power +2 | Almighty Sun Hyper Beam: Power ↑ +2 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Almighty Sun Hyper Beam: Power +2 | Almighty Sun Hyper Beam: Power ↑ +2 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Almighty Sun Hyper Beam: Power +2 | Almighty Sun Hyper Beam: Power ↑ +2 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Almighty Sun Hyper Beam: Power +2 | Almighty Sun Hyper Beam: Power ↑ +2 | 3 | 36 | 2 |
| Almighty Sun Hyper Beam: Move Gauge Refresh 3 | Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when its move is successful. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| Potion: MP Refresh 2 | Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| Potion: Master Healer 1 | Increases the amount of HP restored by the user's healing moves. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| We Are One!: MP Refresh 2 | Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| We Are One!: BOGO 9 | Applies the Free Move Next effect to the user when its move is successful. | 9 | 108 | 2 |
| We Are One!: Move: Special Boost ↑2 9 | Increases the user's Special Moves ↑ Next effect by two ranks when its move is successful. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Dauntless | Sp. Atk cannot be lowered. | 5 | 60 | 1 |
| Bug Zone: All Stats ↓ Immunity | The user's stats cannot be lowered when the zone is a Bug Zone. | 8 | 96 | 2 |
| Bug Zone: Status Immunity | Status conditions cannot be inflicted on the user when the zone is a Bug Zone. | 9 | 108 | 2 |
| Insect Acceleration 2 | Quickly charges the move gauge when the zone is a Bug Zone. | 9 | 108 | 2 |
| Rejuvenate 6 | Charges the user's move gauge by six after using a sync move. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Opp Rebuff ↓: P-Moves ↑ & S-Moves ↑ 3 | Powers up the user's moves and sync move when the target's Type Rebuff is lowered. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| 1st T-Move: Sync CD ↓ 1 | Reduces the user's sync move countdown by one the first time its Trainer uses a move each battle. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Brainpower | The more the user's Sp. Atk is raised, the more it powers up its sync move. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Ally Sets Bug Zone: Special Boost ↑1 9 | Increases the user's Special Moves ↑ Next effect by one rank when an ally turns the field of play's zone into a Bug Zone. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Hit: Sp. Def ↓2 9 | Lowers the target's Sp. Def by two stat ranks when the user's attack move against it is successful. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Bug Zone Extension 3 | Extends the duration of the Bug Zone when the zone turns into a Bug Zone while the user is on the field. | 0 | 5 | 4 |
| 1st S-Move: Restore B-Move MP 1 | Restores one MP of the user's buddy move the first time its sync move is used each battle. | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Unmatched Talent Divine Bug Buzz: Power +25 | Unmatched Talent Divine Bug Buzz: Power ↑ +25 | 5 | 60 | 3 |
| Unmatched Talent Divine Bug Buzz: Power +25 | Unmatched Talent Divine Bug Buzz: Power ↑ +25 | 5 | 60 | 3 |
| Unmatched Talent Divine Bug Buzz: Power +50 | Unmatched Talent Divine Bug Buzz: Power ↑ +50 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
Other Pokémon
On hand
Alder uses Accelgor during the Neo Champions event Leaders of a New Era to help train Calem for the Neo Champion tournament.
Accelgor |
Appearances
Battle appearances
Alder & Volcarona can be battled against in:
- Champion Stadium: Unova Challenge, Hard Lv. 1 (Rock-type weakness)
- Battle Rally (Area 1–9)
- Daily Type Rotation: Type Team-Up (as a side foe; August 18 to 28, 2021)
- Academy events (since March 31, 2025)
Arc Suit Alder & Volcarona can be battled against in:
- Arceus Arc Celebration: Special Battle Event (April 30 to May 18, 2025)
Alder has also been shown to pair alongside the following Pokémon and can be battled against in:
- Chandelure
- Extreme battle event: Let Your Heart Shine! (December 2 to 19, 2022)
- Arceus Arc Celebration: Special Battle Event (March 10 to 31, 2025)
- Conkeldurr
- Battle Rally (as a side foe; Area 1–9; since version 2.49.0)
- Extreme battle event: Show the Meaning of Strength! (December 25, 2023 to January 14, 2024)
- Neo Champions: One More Step to a New Path (as a side foe; May 31 to June 17, 2024)
Story appearances
Alder appears in his normal outfit in the following story areas:
- Legendary event/Legendary Adventures: Father or Foe
- Arceus Arc:
- Prelude: Mysterious Stones Chapter: The Echo of a Deity's Voice
- Chapter 1: Three Champions
- Chapter 3: Proof of Love
- Chapter 4: The Meaning of Strength
- Chapter 6: Fixation on the Creator
- Story events:
- Neo Champions:
- Sync pair story: A Day with Sygna Suit Wally
Alder appears in his arc suit in the following story areas:
- Arceus Arc:
- Chapter 4: The Meaning of Strength
- Chapter 5: Competitive Heart and Soul (fantasy)
Sync pair stories
Alder & Volcarona
- A Day with Alder
Arc Suit Alder & Volcarona
- A Day with Arc Suit Alder
Quotes
- Main article: Alder/Quotes → Pokémon Masters EX
Gallery
Alder
| 6★ model (Normal colors) |
VS 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! |
Alder's sync move mindscape (Pokémon League, Alder's room) |
Arc Suit Alder
| 6★ model (Normal colors) |
VS model (Normal colors) |
6★ model (EX colors) |
VS model (EX colors) |
Arc Suit's sync move mindscape (Pokémon League, Alder's room) |
| Trainer emote Nice! |
Trainer emote Watch out! |
Trainer emote Let's do this! |
Trainer emote Thanks! | |
| Medal 1★ Arceus Arc Chapter 4 |
Medal 2★ Arceus Arc Chapter 4 |
Medal 3★ Arceus Arc Chapter 4 |
Medal Well Done! Unmatched Talent! |
Artwork of the fourth chapter of the Arceus Arc |
Trivia
- Alder & Volcarona were the first fair-exclusive Bug-type sync pair.
- According to Marshal, Alder is the oldest Champion in Unovan history.
- All versions of Alder use special voice-over lines upon entering a team that contains certain Trainers (regardless of their partner Pokémon). Those Trainers include Hilbert, Hilda, Cheren, Nate, Rosa, Brycen, Marshal, Iris, N, and Benga.
- Alder also uses special voice-over lines upon winning a battle with Hilbert, Hilda, Cheren, Nate, Rosa, Brycen, Iris, N, or Benga in the same team.
- Alder is the first trainer to receive an arc suit to not have any alternate sync pairs before receiving their arc suit sync pair.
- Along with Victor & Rillaboom, Alder & Volcarona were the last 5★ fair-exclusive sync pair released before the introduction of EX roles to receive one.
- Arc Suit Alder & Volcarona are the first Bug-type sync pair to be featured in a sync pair scout with a 1% chance of being recruited.
Origin
Alder's design is based on his appearance in Pokémon Black, White, Black 2, and White 2. Volcarona is Alder's signature Pokémon in the core series games. Volcarona's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Ultra Sun.
In other languages
Unparalleled Power!
| Language | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | 天下無双なり! Tenkamusō Nari! | |
| Mandarin Chinese | 天下無雙! Tiānxiàwúshuāng! | |
| French | Il n'y en a pas deux comme moi ! | |
| German | Wahrlich einzigartig! | |
| Italian | Siamo davvero imbattibili! | |
| Korean | 천하무쌍이니라! Cheonhamussang-inira! | |
| Spanish | ¡Por la fuerza! | |
Voyager's Bug Buzz
| Language | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | 絆を伝える むしのさざめき Kizuna o Tsutaeru Mushi no Sazameki | |
| Mandarin Chinese | 傳遞牽絆之 蟲鳴 Chuándì Qiānbàn zhī Chóngmíng | |
| French | Ce lien qui nous unit ! Bourdon ! | |
| German | Käfergebrumm der Verbundenheit | |
| Italian | Ronzio del Campione vagabondo | |
| Korean | 유대를 전하는 벌레의야단법석 Yudae-reul Jeonhaneun Beolle-ui Yadanbeopseok | |
| Spanish | Zumbido del Entendimiento Mutuo | |
Almighty Sun Hyper Beam
| Language | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | はかいこうせん・陽天 Hakai Kōsen - Yōten | |
| Mandarin Chinese | 破壞光線・陽天 Pòhuài Guāngxiàn - Yángtiān | |
| French | Ultralaser d'un ciel radieux | |
| German | Hyperstrahl des güldenen Glanzes | |
| Italian | Iper Raggio a ciel sereno | |
| Korean | 파괴광선:양천 Pagoe Gwangseon: Yangcheon | |
| Spanish | Hiperrayo de Calidez Celestial | |
Unmatched Talent Divine Bug Buzz
| Language | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | 天下無双の神技 むしのさざめき Tenkamusō no Shingi Mushi no Sazameki | |
| Mandarin Chinese | 天下無雙的神招之 蟲鳴 Tiānxiàwúshuāng de Shénzhāo zhī Chóngmíng | |
| French | On est invincibles ! Capacité Ultime : Bourdon ! | |
| German | Alpha-Käfergebrumm des einzigartigen Talents | |
| Italian | Ronzio supremo davvero imbattibile | |
| Korean | 천하무쌍의 신기 벌레의야단법석 Cheonhamussang-ui Singi Beolle-ui Yadanbeopseok | |
| Spanish | Archi Zumbido que No Hay Quien Iguale | |
References
- ↑ Cam Clarke's resume on IMDbPro
- ↑ Nintendo DREAM (vol. 329)
Related articles
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