Cynthia (Masters)

Cynthia シロナ Shirona
Cynthia's model
No.	78
English voice actor	Allegra Clark
Japanese voice actor	Mie Sonozaki
Description	This Champion of Sinnoh is an archeologist who researches the history and mythology of Pokémon. Her deep love for Pokémon sent her on an adventure when she was young.

Cynthia (Japanese: シロナ Shirona) 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 Garchomp, which is capable of Mega Evolving. The sync pair can be obtained through limited-time sync pair scouts, first available on January 1, 2020. The pair's potential can be upgraded to 6★ EX from November 23, 2020, which unlocks Cynthia's EX Style.

Cynthia is also available in her sygna suit, alongside her sync pair Kommo-o. The sync pair can be obtained through a limited sync pair scout, and was first available on August 17, 2020. This pair is also capable of being upgraded to 6★ EX from February 22, 2021.

Cynthia is also available in her renegade sygna suit, alongside her sync pair Giratina. The sync pair can be obtained through a limited sync pair scout, and was first available on December 27, 2021. This pair is also capable of being upgraded to 6★ EX from when it was released.

Cynthia also forms a sync pair with her West Sea Gastrodon. This sync pair can be obtained by reaching Friendship Level 100 with Cynthia in the Trainer Lodge. This pair could be raised to 6★ EX beginning on March 29, 2023, though this pair lacks an EX style.

Cynthia is also available in her aura sygna suit, alongside her partner Lucario. The sync pair can be obtained through a limited Master Fair scout, and was first made available on August 30, 2022. This pair is also capable of being upgraded to 6★ EX from when it was released.

Garchomp

Raising this sync pair to 6★ EX will unlock Song Key 04001, which allows "Battle! (Cynthia) (Pokémon Masters EX Version)" to be played in the Jukebox.

		Type			Ground
		Move type			Ground
		Role			Strike (Physical)
		Base Potential			★★★★★☆EX
Garchomp ♀ ↔ Mega Garchomp ♀		Weakness			Ice
It flies at the speed of sound while searching for prey, and it has midair battles with Salamence as the two compete for food.
Stats		HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Atk	Sp. Def	Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential		603	371	160	140	157	361
Lv. 140, Max Potential		703	411	200	180	197	401
Mega Garchomp
Lv. 140, Base Potential		603	445	191	140	157	361
Lv. 140, Max Potential		703	493	239	180	197	401

Availability

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

• (Debut) Cynthia Spotlight Poké Fair Scout (January 1 to 22, 2020)
• Cynthia Spotlight Poké Fair Scout (May 2 to 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)
• New Year's Poké Fair Ticket Scout (January 1 to 23, 2022)
• 5★-Select Special Poké Fair Scout (March 6 to 31, 2022)
• Triple Feature Poké Fair Scout A (February 27 to March 27, 2023)
• Red Mix Scout (November 1, 2023 to May 1, 2024)
• 5★-Select Poké Fair Scout ×15 (A) (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 (B) (February 28 to March 26, 2024)

Cynthia can be obtained in the Monthly Poké Fair Scout starting from August 25, 2022, and was featured in:

• Vol. 1 (August 25 to October 1, 2023)
• Vol. 5 (January 1 to February 1, 2023)
• Vol. 11 (July 1 to August 1, 2023)
• Vol. 17 (January 1 to February 1, 2024)

Cynthia could be scouted in the Anime Collaboration 10-Pair + 5★-Select Ticket Scout available from July 7 to 31, 2022, which players could receive one ticket for by completing the Anime Collaboration Special Missions. Cynthia could also be scouted in the 5★ Champion Select Ticket Scout available from February 27 to April 3, 2023, which players could receive one ticket for as a log-in bonus.

Moves

Cynthia's Garchomp uses Stomping Tantrum and Earthquake as its two damage-dealing moves. Upon Mega Evolving, Garchomp replaces Stomping Tantrum with Slash.

Name	Type	Category	Move gauge	Base Power	Max Power	Accuracy	Target	Description
Stomping Tantrum	Ground	Physical	2	44	52	100%	An opponent	This move's power is doubled when the user's previous move failed. (Only before Mega Evolving)
X Attack	None	Status	0 (2 uses)	—	—	—	Self	Raises the user's Attack by two stat ranks.
Earthquake	Ground	Physical	3	100	120	100%	All opponents	No additional effect.
This Match Is Too Fun!	None	Status	0 (2 uses)	—	—	—	Self	Raises the user's Speed and critical-hit rate by one stat rank. These stats are raised by two stat ranks instead during a sandstorm.
Slash	Normal	Physical	2	50	60	100%	An opponent	Critical hits land more easily. (Only after Mega Evolving)
Sync moves
Earthquake of Ancient Lore	Ground	Physical	—	160	192	—	An opponent	Become Mega Garchomp until the end of battle. (6★ EX) effect: Sync move targets all opponents.

Skills

Name	Description
Passive Skills
Fast-Track 2	Has a chance (30%) of raising the user's Speed by one stat rank after its Pokémon uses a move.
Surging Sand 5	Powers up moves in a sandstorm.
Ground Shift	Normal-type moves become Ground-type moves. (Only after Mega Evolving)
Theme Skills
Ground Strike	Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 15 when using Ground-type attacks.
Sinnoh 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.
Undella Town Strike	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 3.
Researcher Strike	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 3.
Expedition Skills
Rare ↑ 2 if Sinnoh theme ×3	Raises the following discovery level by 2 when a team is formed with 3 or more sync pairs that share the Sinnoh theme: •Rare Cache

Sync grid

Cynthia and Garchomp's sync grid is an expanded grid, made available on May 2, 2020. It was further expanded twice, on August 25, 2022, and on January 1, 2023.

Name	Effect	Energy required	Sync orb required	Move level required
HP +10	HP +10	0	5	1
HP +20	HP +20	4	48	1
HP +50	HP +50	8	96	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	2	24	1
Attack +5	Attack +5	3	36	1
Attack +20*	Attack +20	0	5	1
Defense +5	Defense +5	0	5	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 +10	Sp. Def +10	4	48	1
Speed +5	Speed +5	0	5	1
Speed +5	Speed +5	2	24	1
Speed +5	Speed +5	2	24	1
Speed +10	Speed +10	4	48	2
Speed +20*	Speed +20	0	5	1
Stomping Tantrum: Power +7	Stomping Tantrum: Power ↑ +7	2	24	1
Stomping Tantrum: Power +7	Stomping Tantrum: Power ↑ +7	2	24	1
Stomping Tantrum: Power +7	Stomping Tantrum: Power ↑ +7	2	24	2
Stomping Tantrum: Move Gauge Refresh 4	Has a chance (50%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.	6	72	2
Stomping Tantrum: Defense Crush 4	Has a chance (50%) of lowering the target's Defense by one stat rank when the user's attack move against it is successful.	7	84	3
Earthquake: Power +3	Earthquake: Power ↑ +3	4	48	1
Earthquake: Power +3	Earthquake: Power ↑ +3	4	48	1
Earthquake: Power +3	Earthquake: Power ↑ +3	4	48	2
Earthquake: Power +3	Earthquake: Power ↑ +3	4	48	2
Earthquake: Move Gauge Refresh 4	Has a chance (50%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.	7	84	3
Slash: Power +8	Slash: Power ↑ +8	2	24	1
Slash: Power +8	Slash: Power ↑ +8	2	24	1
Slash: Power +8	Slash: Power ↑ +8	2	24	2
Slash: Critical Strike 3	Powers up the user's attacks if they become critical hits.	7	84	3
Slash: Critical Strike 9*	Powers up the user's attacks when they become critical hits.	10	120	4
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
This Match Is Too Fun!: MP Refresh 3	Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the move used if the move is successful.	7	84	1
This Match Is Too Fun!: Propulsion 3	Has a chance (40%) of reducing the user's sync move countdown by one when the user's move is successful.	10	120	3
Sand Shelter	Protects the Pokémon from damage from a sandstorm.	3	36	1
Sand Screen	The user's Sp. Def increases 50% during a sandstorm.	7	84	1
Burst In*	Applies the Critical Hit Next effect to the user when it enters a battle.	7	84	2
Soothing Sand 1	Restores the user's HP whenever its Pokémon takes an action during a sandstorm.	8	96	2
Sands of Time 2	Quickly charges the move gauge in a sandstorm.	8	96	2
Surging Sand 2*	Powers up moves in a sandstorm.	7	84	2
Surging Sand 3	Powers up moves in a sandstorm.	10	120	3
Build Up	Applies the Critical Hit Next effect to the user after using its sync move.	8	96	3
Sharp Entry 1	Raises the user's critical-hit rate by 1 stat rank when it enters a battle.	10	120	3
Ramming Speed	The more the user's Speed has been raised, the more it powers up moves.	10	120	3
Superduper Effective 5*	Powers up moves that are super effective.	3	36	2
Sand Blaster 5*	Powers up the user's sync move during a sandstorm.	3	36	2
Fierce Entry 1*	Raises the user's Attack by 1 stat rank when it enters a battle.	5	60	3
Haymaker*	The more the user's Attack is raised, the more it powers up the user's sync move.	5	60	3
Dust Kicker*	Causes a sandstorm after using the user's sync move.	12	144	4
First Sync Defense ↓ All 2*	Lowers the Defense of all opposing sync pairs by 2 stat ranks the first time the user's sync move is used each battle.	10	120	5
Sand Alert 5*	Extends the duration of a sandstorm when a sandstorm is caused while the user is on the field.	10	120	5
Earthquake of Ancient Lore: Power +25	Earthquake of Ancient Lore: Power ↑ +25	5	60	2
Earthquake of Ancient Lore: Power +25	Earthquake of Ancient Lore: Power ↑ +25	5	60	2
Earthquake of Ancient Lore: Power +25	Earthquake of Ancient Lore: Power ↑ +25	5	60	3
Earthquake of Ancient Lore: Power +25	Earthquake of Ancient Lore: Power ↑ +25	5	60	3

Gastrodon (West Sea)

			Type			Ground
			Move types			Ground / Rock
			Role			Support
			Base Potential			★★★★☆☆EX
Gastrodon ♀		Weakness			Grass
Long ago, it had a shell on its back. There’s now a vestigial plate on its back that’s hard but thin.
Stats		HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Atk	Sp. Def	Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential		576	176	224	166	234	242
Lv. 140, Max Potential		656	216	264	206	274	282
Mega Gastrodon
Lv. 140, Base Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—
Lv. 140, Max Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—

Availability

Cynthia and Gastrodon can be teamed up with by scouting Cynthia and raising her to friendship level 100 in the Trainer Lodge.

Moves

Name	Type	Category	Move gauge	Base Power	Max Power	Accuracy	Target	Description
Earthquake	Ground	Physical	3	100	120	100%	All opponents	No additional effect.
Dire Hit All +	None	Status	0 (2 uses)	—	—	—	All allies	Raises the critical-hit rate of all allied sync pairs by 2 stat ranks.
Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	2	39	46	95%	An opponent	Lowers the target's Speed by 1 stat rank.
Don't Worry!	None	Status	0 (2 uses)	—	—	—	Self	Applies the Move Gauge Acceleration effect to the allied field of play. Raises the Sp. Def of all allied sync pairs by 2 stat ranks. Raises the accuracy of all allied sync pairs by 1 stat rank.
Sync moves
Living Relic Ground Impact	Ground	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
Healthy Healing	Applies the Gradual Healing effect to the user when its HP is full when it enters a battle.
Group Water Guard	Reduces the damage all allied sync pairs take when attacked by Water-type moves.
Move Gauge Refresh 2	Has a chance (30%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.
Theme Skills
Ground Support	Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 30.
Sinnoh Support	Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 4.
Champion Support	Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 4.
Undella Town Support	Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 6.
Researcher Support	Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 6.
Expedition Skills
Wistful ↑ 3Fiery ↓ 1	Raises the following discovery level by 3: •Wistful Crystal Lowers the following discovery level by 1: •Fiery Crystal

Sync grid

Cynthia and Gastrodon's sync grid is an expanded grid, made available since the pair first released.

Name	Effect	Energy required	Sync orb required	Move level required
HP +10	HP +10	0	5	1
HP +10	HP +10	2	24	1
HP +10	HP +10	2	24	1
HP +10	HP +10	2	24	1
Attack +5	Attack +5	0	5	1
Attack +5	Attack +5	0	5	1
Attack +5	Attack +5	2	24	1
Defense +5	Defense +5	0	5	1
Defense +5	Defense +5	2	24	1
Defense +5	Defense +5	2	24	1
Defense +5	Defense +5	2	24	1
Defense +5	Defense +5	2	24	1
Sp. Def +5	Sp. Def +5	0	5	1
Sp. Def +5	Sp. Def +5	2	24	1
Sp. Def +5	Sp. Def +5	2	24	1
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
Earthquake: Power +3	Earthquake: Power ↑ +3	3	36	1
Earthquake: Power +3	Earthquake: Power ↑ +3	3	36	1
Earthquake: Power +3	Earthquake: Power ↑ +3	3	36	2
Earthquake: Move Gauge Refresh 9	Charges the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.	7	84	2
Earthquake: Gobsmack 2	Has a chance (30%) of leaving the target confused when the user's attack move against it is successful.	9	108	3
Rock Tomb: Power +3	Rock Tomb: Power ↑ +3	3	36	1
Rock Tomb: Power +3	Rock Tomb: Power ↑ +3	3	36	1
Rock Tomb: Power +3	Rock Tomb: Power ↑ +3	3	36	1
Rock Tomb: Power +3	Rock Tomb: Power ↑ +3	3	36	2
Rock Tomb: 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
Rock Tomb: Trip Up 4	Has a chance (50%) of lowering the target's Speed by one stat rank when the user's attack move against it is successful.	10	120	3
Dire Hit 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
Dire Hit All +: MP Refresh 3	Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful.	7	84	3
Don't Worry!: 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
Don't Worry!: MP Refresh 3	Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful.	7	84	3
Sand Shelter	Protects the user from damage from a sandstorm.	5	60	1
Stalwart	Sp. Def cannot be lowered.	5	60	2
Sync Cure	Removes all status conditions from the user after using its sync move.	7	84	2
Quick Cure	Removes the confused, flinching, and trapped conditions from the user the first time they are inflicted each battle.	7	84	2
Toughen Up 2	Has a chance (30%) of raising the user's Defense by one stat rank when it is hit by an attack move.	8	96	2
Tighten Up 3	Has a chance (40%) of raising the user's Sp. Def by one stat rank when it is hit by an attack move.	9	108	2
Refreshing Rain 1	Restores the user's HP whenever its Pokémon takes an action while the weather is rainy.	8	96	3
Rain Gear 2	Reduces damage when the user is hit by an attack move while the weather is rainy.	10	120	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
Safety Tether	Applies the Enduring effect to the user the first time its sync move is used each battle.	10	120	3
Living Relic Ground Impact: Power +25	Living Relic Ground Impact: Power ↑ +25	5	60	3
Living Relic Ground Impact: Power +25	Living Relic Ground Impact: Power ↑ +25	5	60	3

Kommo-o

Sygna Suit Cynthia マジコスシロナ Serious Costume Shirona
Sygna Suit Cynthia's model
No.	78
English voice actor	Allegra Clark
Japanese voice actor	Mie Sonozaki
Description	Cynthia's sygna suit conceals a passionate fighting spirit. She has vowed to fight her way to the top in Pokémon battles with her partner, Kommo-o.

			Type			Dragon
			Move type			Dragon
			Role			Strike (Special)
			Base Potential			★★★★★☆EX
Kommo-o ♂		Weakness			Fairy
When it howls after finishing off its prey, the metallic sounds of its celebrating comrades can be heard from all around.
Stats		HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Atk	Sp. Def	Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential		528	400	164	414	164	205
Lv. 140, Max Potential		628	440	204	454	204	245
Mega Kommo-o
Lv. 140, Base Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—
Lv. 140, Max Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—

Availability

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

• (Debut) Sygna Suit Cynthia Poké Fair Scout (August 17 to September 3, 2020)
• Lance and Sygna Suit Cynthia Poké Fair Scout (February 22 to March 4, 2021)
• Super Spotlight Poké Fair Scout (May 25 to June 8, 2021)
• 5★-Select Special Poké Fair Scout (August 28 to September 16, 2021)
• New Year's Poké Fair Ticket Scout (January 1 to 23, 2022)
• Three-Type Poké Fair Scout (May 24 to June 7, 2022)
• Dragon, Bug, and Fire Poké Fair Scout (September 22 to October 13, 2022)
• 5★-Select Poké Fair Scout ×25 (A) (January 1 to 31, 2023)
• Type-Specific Poké Fair Scout (March 16 to April 4, 2023)
• Red Mix Scout (November 1, 2023 to May 1, 2024)
• 5★-Select Poké Fair Scout ×15 (A) (December 31, 2023 to January 31, 2024)
• Triple Feature Poké Fair Scout (January 16 to February 1, 2024)
• 10-Pair Scout (Max 100 Pairs) (February 19 to March 25, 2024)
• 5★-Select Poké Fair Scout ×15 (B) (February 28 to March 26, 2024)

Sygna Suit Cynthia could also be scouted in the Anime Collaboration 10-Pair + 5★-Select Ticket Scout available from July 7 to 31, 2022, which players could receive one ticket for by completing the Anime Collaboration Special Missions.

Moves

Name	Type	Category	Move gauge	Base Power	Max Power	Accuracy	Target	Description
Dragon Breath	Dragon	Special	2	42	50	100%	An opponent	Has a chance (30%) of leaving the target paralyzed.
X Sp. Atk	None	Status	0 (2 uses)	—	—	—	Self	Raises the user's Sp. Atk by two stat ranks.
Clanging Scales	Dragon	Special	4	176	211	100%	All opponents	Lowers the user's Defense by one stat rank.
Eyes on the Prize!	None	Status	0 (1 use)	—	—	—	Self	The smaller the user's percentage of remaining HP, the more this move reduces the user's sync move countdown (can be reduced by up to three maximum). The smaller the user's percentage of remaining HP, the more this move raises its critical-hit rate (can be raised by up to three stat ranks maximum).
Sync moves
Historymaker Clanging Scales	Dragon	Special	—	250	300	—	An opponent	(6★ EX) effect: Sync move targets all opponents.

Skills

Name	Description
Passive Skills
High Five 1	Raises the user's Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed by 1 stat rank after using its sync move.
Head Start 1	Reduces the sync move countdown by 1 when the Pokémon enters a battle for the first time.
Stamina Reserves 6	Charges the user's move gauge by 6 the first time it is in a pinch each battle.
Theme Skills
Dragon Strike	Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 15 when using Dragon-type attacks.
Sinnoh Strike	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 2.
Battle Facility Foe Strike	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 2.
Sygna Suit Strike	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 3.
Researcher Strike	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 3.
Expedition Skills
Rare ↑ 2Soothing ↓ 1Wistful ↓ 1	Raises the following discovery level by 2: •Rare Cache Lowers the following discovery levels by 1: •Soothing Crystal •Wistful Crystal

Sync grid

Cynthia and Kommo-o's sync grid is an expanded grid, made available since the sync pair was first released. It was further expanded twice, on January 16, 2024, and on January 25, 2024.

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
HP +20	HP +20	4	48	1
HP +40*	HP +40	0	5	1
Defense +5	Defense +5	0	5	1
Defense +5	Defense +5	2	24	1
Defense +5	Defense +5	2	24	1
Defense +10	Defense +10	4	48	2
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 +10	Sp. Atk +10	4	48	1
Sp. Atk +20*	Sp. Atk +20	0	5	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 +20	Speed +20	7	84	2
Dragon Breath: Power +4	Dragon Breath: Power ↑ +4	3	36	1
Dragon Breath: Power +4	Dragon Breath: Power ↑ +4	3	36	1
Dragon Breath: Power +4	Dragon Breath: Power ↑ +4	3	36	2
Dragon Breath: Power +4	Dragon Breath: Power ↑ +4	3	36	2
Dragon Breath: 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
Dragon Breath: 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
Dragon Breath: Hostile Environment 1	Raises the chance of inflicting status conditions with the additional effects of moves.	8	96	2
Dragon Breath: Hostile Environment 2*	Raises the chance of inflicting status conditions with the additional effects of moves.	9	108	4
Dragon Breath: Furious Brawn	The more the user's Attack has been raised, the more it powers up moves.	8	96	2
Clanging Scales: Power +2	Clanging Scales: Power ↑ +2	4	48	1
Clanging Scales: Power +2	Clanging Scales: Power ↑ +2	4	48	1
Clanging Scales: Power +2	Clanging Scales: Power ↑ +2	4	48	1
Clanging Scales: Power +2	Clanging Scales: Power ↑ +2	4	48	1
Clanging Scales: Power +2	Clanging Scales: Power ↑ +2	4	48	2
Clanging Scales: 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
Clanging Scales: Move Gauge Refresh 3	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.	6	72	3
X Sp. Atk: MP Refresh 2	Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the move used if the move is successful.	7	84	1
X Sp. Atk: MP Refresh 2	Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the move used if the move is successful.	7	84	2
X Sp. Atk: Ramp Up 1*	Raises the user’s Sp. Atk by 1 stat rank when its move is successful.	3	36	2
Eyes on the Prize!: MP Refresh 4	Has a chance (50%) of restoring one MP of the move used if the move is successful.	12	144	3
Sand Shelter	Protects the Pokémon from damage from a sandstorm.	3	36	1
Snow Shelter	Protects the Pokémon from damage from a sandstorm.	3	36	1
Unbending*	Defense cannot be lowered.	5	60	2
Dauntless*	Sp. Atk cannot be lowered.	5	60	2
Last Dash 4	Raises the user's Speed by 4 stat ranks the first time it is in a pinch each battle.	8	96	2
Static Shock 5	Powers up sync moves when the target is paralyzed.	8	96	2
Sharp Entry 2*	Raises the user’s critical-hit rate by 2 stat ranks when it enters a battle.	3	36	2
Paralysis Synergy 2	Powers up moves when the target is paralyzed.	10	120	3
On the Ropes 5	Reduces damage when the Pokémon is in a pinch and is hit by a physical attack move.	10	120	3
Adrenaline 1	Reduces the sync move countdown by one when a sync move is used for the first time.	10	120	3
High Five 1	Raises the user's Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed by 1 stat rank after using its sync move.	10	120	3
Furious Brain*	The more the user’s Sp. Atk is raised, the more it powers up the user’s moves.	5	60	3
Brainpower*	The more the user’s Sp. Atk is raised, the more it powers up the user’s sync move.	5	60	3
Sync Thinker 9*	Increases the user’s Special Moves ↑ Next effect by 1 rank after using its sync move.	9	108	4
Shocked Hit Freebie 9*	Applies the Free Move Next effect to the user when its attack move is successful against a paralyzed opponent.	10	120	5
Soften Up 1*	Critical hits land more easily when the user attacks with a sync move.	10	120	5
Historymaker Clanging Scales: Power +25	Historymaker Clanging Scales: Power ↑ +25	5	60	3
Historymaker Clanging Scales: Power +25	Historymaker Clanging Scales: Power ↑ +25	5	60	3

Giratina (Altered Forme)

Raising this sync pair to 6★ EX will unlock Song Key 04007, which allows "Decisive Battle! (Cynthia) (Pokémon Masters EX Version)" to be played in the Jukebox.

Sygna Suit Cynthia (Renegade) マジコスシロナ （アナザー） Serious Costume Shirona (Another)
Sygna Suit Cynthia's model (Renegade)
No.	78
English voice actor	Allegra Clark
Japanese voice actor	Mie Sonozaki
Description	Cynthia is wearing a mysterious-looking sygna suit. Together with her partner Giratina, she’s ready to uncover the mysteries hidden around the world.

			Type			Ghost
			Move type			Ghost
			Role			Tech
			EX Role			Strike (Physical)
			Base Potential			★★★★★☆EX
Giratina		Weakness			Fairy
This Pokémon is said to live in a world on the reverse side of ours, where common knowledge is distorted and strange.
Stats		HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Atk	Sp. Def	Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential		609	380	179	434	179	339
Lv. 140, Max Potential		769	460	219	514	219	379
Mega Giratina
Lv. 140, Base Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—
Lv. 140, Max Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—

Availability

Sygna Suit Cynthia (Renegade) is exclusive to Master Fair scouts. She was available in the following sync pair scout banners:

• (Debut) Sygna Suit Cynthia Master Fair Scout (December 27, 2021 to February 28, 2022)
• Sygna Suit Cynthia Master Fair Scout (May 25 to June 25, 2023)
• Sygna Suit Cynthia Master Fair Scout (March 25 to April 25, 2024)

Moves

Name	Type	Category	Move gauge	Base Power	Max Power	Accuracy	Target	Description
Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	3	99	118	100%	An opponent	Has a chance (20%) of lowering the target's Sp. Def by 1 stat rank.
Ghost Wish	None	Status	2 (2 uses)	—	—	—	Entire field	Changes a zone to a Ghost Zone. (A Ghost Zone powers up Ghost-type attacks.)
Shadow Force	Ghost	Physical	3 (3 uses)	200	240	100%	An opponent	The user takes on a shadow presence. After a set time, this presence fades and the user attacks. No other actions can be taken while in shadow 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 shadow presence, the presence will fade.
Show Me Your Secrets!	None	Status	0 (1 use)	—	—	—	Self	Raises the user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 4 stat ranks. Raises the user's critical-hit rate by 3 stat ranks. Lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1 stat rank.
Sync moves
Renegade Shadow Force	Ghost	Physical	—	200	240	—	An opponent	This move's power increases when the zone is Ghost Zone. (6★ EX effect: Power of sync move increases 50%.) (EX Role effect: Sync move targets all opponents.)

Skills

Name	Description
Passive Skills
Sinnoh 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 Sinnoh 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%.)
Sundering 9	Lowers the target's Defense or Sp. Def—or both—by one stat rank when the user's move targeting that opponent is successful.
Invigorating Shadow 2	Charges the user's move gauge by 2 when it takes on a shadow presence.
Super Shadow	Applies the Supereffective ↑ Next effect to the user when it takes on a shadow presence.
Theme Skills
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.
Sinnoh 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.
Sygna Suit 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.
Battle Facility Foe 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.
Passionate Spirit 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
Rare ↑ 3Fiery ↓ 2Wistful ↓ 2	Raises the following discovery level by 3: •Rare Cache Lowers the following discovery levels by 2: •Fiery Crystal •Wistful Crystal

Sync grid

Cynthia and Giratina'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 +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
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
Shadow Ball: Power +4	Shadow Ball: Power ↑ +4	4	48	1
Shadow Ball: Power +4	Shadow Ball: Power ↑ +4	4	48	1
Shadow Ball: Power +4	Shadow Ball: Power ↑ +4	4	48	2
Shadow Ball: 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
Shadow Ball: On a Roll 2	Raises the chance of lowering stat values with the additional effects of moves.	8	96	3
Shadow Ball: Superduper Effective 1	Powers up moves that are super effective.	10	120	2
Shadow Force: Power +2	Shadow Force: Power ↑ +2	3	36	1
Shadow Force: Power +2	Shadow Force: Power ↑ +2	3	36	1
Shadow Force: Power +2	Shadow Force: Power ↑ +2	3	36	1
Shadow Force: Power +2	Shadow Force: Power ↑ +2	3	36	1
Shadow Force: Power +2	Shadow Force: Power ↑ +2	3	36	2
Shadow Force: Power +2	Shadow Force: Power ↑ +2	3	36	2
Shadow Force: Power +2	Shadow Force: Power ↑ +2	3	36	2
Ghost Wish: 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
Ghost Wish: 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
Ghost Wish: MP Refresh 2	Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful.	7	84	3
Ghost Wish: Group Pep Talk 4	Has a chance (50%) of raising the Attack of all allied sync pairs by one stat rank when the user's Trainer uses a move.	10	120	3
Ghost Wish: Group Morale Boost 4	Has a chance (50%) of raising the Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by one stat rank when the user's Trainer uses a move.	10	120	3
Show Me Your Secrets!: MP Refresh 2	Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful.	7	84	2
Invigorating Shadow 1	Charges the user's move gauge by 1 when it takes on a shadow presence.	7	84	2
Sync Stat Reboot 9	Returns the user's lowered stats to normal after using its sync move.	8	96	2
Superduper Effective 2	Powers up moves that are super effective.	10	120	2
Haunted Healing 1	Restores the user's HP whenever its Pokémon takes an action when the zone is Ghost Zone.	8	96	3
Sync Quickening 1	Restores 1 MP of the user's moves with a quick move tag after using its sync move.	9	108	3
Brain Sync 5	Powers up the user's sync move when its Sp. Atk is raised.	10	120	3
Smarty-Pants	The more the target's Sp. Def is lowered, the more it powers up the user's sync moves.	10	120	3
Renegade Shadow Force: Power +25	Renegade Shadow Force: Power ↑ +25	5	60	3
Renegade Shadow Force: Power +25	Renegade Shadow Force: Power ↑ +25	5	60	3

Lucario

Sygna Suit Cynthia (Aura) マジコスシロナ （アナザー２） Serious Costume Shirona (Another 2)
Sygna Suit Cynthia's model (Aura)
No.	78
English voice actor	Allegra Clark
Japanese voice actor	Mie Sonozaki
Description	Cynthia is wearing a sygna suit that reflects her powerful fighting spirit. She has known her partner Lucario for a long time, and they are in perfect sync with each other.

		Type			Fighting
		Move type			Fighting
		Role			Support
		EX Role			Sprint
		Base Potential			★★★★★☆EX
Lucario ♂ ↔ Mega Lucario ♂		Weakness			Fire
It concentrates its mental energy and fires off mysterious waves called auras, which can crush boulders of large size to dust.
Stats		HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Atk	Sp. Def	Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential		689	237	307	326	307	286
Lv. 140, Max Potential		849	297	347	386	347	366
Mega Lucario
Lv. 140, Base Potential		689	237	368	326	368	286
Lv. 140, Max Potential		849	297	416	386	416	366

Availability

Sygna Suit Cynthia (Aura) is exclusive to Master Fair scouts. She was available in the following sync pair scout banners:

• (Debut) Sygna Suit Cynthia Master Fair Scout (August 30 to October 3, 2022)
• Sygna Suit Cynthia Master Fair Scout (December 31, 2023 to January 31, 2024)

Moves

Name	Type	Category	Move gauge	Base Power	Max Power	Accuracy	Target	Description
Vacuum Wave	Fighting	Special	1	20	24	100%	An opponent	No additional effect.
Potion	None	Status	0 (2 uses)	—	—	—	Entire field	Restores an ally's HP by approximately 40% of its maximum HP.
Superior Aura Sphere	Fighting	Special	0 (2 uses)	70	84	—	An opponent	Activation Condition: When the user is hit by an attack move twice. Deactivation Condition: When this move is used. Never misses. Applies the Move Gauge Acceleration effect to the allied field of play. Increases the Physical Moves ↑ Next effect of all allied sync pairs by 2 ranks. Increases the Special Moves ↑ Next effect of all allied sync pairs by 2 ranks.
It Won't End Here!	None	Status	0 (1 use)	—	—	—	Self	Raises the Defense and Sp. Def of all allied sync pairs by 4 stat ranks. These stats are raised by 6 stat ranks instead when the zone is a Fighting Zone.
Sync moves
Learn by Battle Aura Sphere	Fighting	Special	—	160	192	—	An opponent	Become Mega Lucario until the end of battle. (6★ EX) effect: Once per battle, the stat increase after using a sync move is doubled. (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
Sinnoh 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 Sinnoh 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%.)
Cynthia's Aura	Turns the field of play's zone into a Fighting Zone the first time the user enters a battle each battle. Turns the field of play's zone into a Fighting Zone after using the user's sync move. (A Fighting Zone powers up Fighting-type attacks.)
Team Fist Bump 3	Has a chance (40%) of restoring the HP of all allied sync pairs when the user's attack move is successful.
Initial Guard	Applies the Damage Guard Next effect to the user when it enters a battle.
Theme Skills
Fighting Support	Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 30.
Sinnoh Support	Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 4.
Champion Support	Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 4.
Sygna Suit Support	Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 6.
Passionate Spirit Support	Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 6.
Expedition Skills
Wistful ↑ 3Fiery ↓ 1	Raises the following discovery level by 3: •Wistful Crystal Lowers the following discovery level by 1: •Fiery Crystal

Sync grid

Cynthia and Lucario's sync grid is an expanded grid, made available since the pair first released.

Name	Effect	Energy required	Sync orb required	Move level required
HP +10	HP +10	0	5	1
HP +10	HP +10	2	24	1
HP +50	HP +50	8	96	3
Defense +5	Defense +5	0	5	1
Defense +5	Defense +5	2	24	1
Defense +10	Defense +10	4	48	2
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. 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
Vacuum Wave: Power +4	Vacuum Wave: Power ↑ +4	3	36	1
Vacuum Wave: Power +4	Vacuum Wave: Power ↑ +4	3	36	1
Vacuum Wave: Power +4	Vacuum Wave: Power ↑ +4	3	36	1
Vacuum Wave: Power +4	Vacuum Wave: Power ↑ +4	3	36	1
Vacuum Wave: Power +4	Vacuum Wave: Power ↑ +4	3	36	1
Vacuum Wave: 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
Vacuum Wave: Gobsmack 4	Has a chance (50%) of leaving the target confused when the user's attack move against it is successful.	8	96	2
Vacuum Wave: Numbing Blow 4	Has a chance (50%) of leaving the target paralyzed when the user's attack move against it is successful.	8	96	3
Vacuum Wave: Focus Group 9	Raises the critical-hit rate of all allied sync pairs by one stat rank when the user's Pokémon uses a move.	10	120	3
Superior Aura Sphere: Power +4	Superior Aura Sphere: Power ↑ +4	3	36	1
Superior Aura Sphere: Power +4	Superior Aura Sphere: Power ↑ +4	3	36	1
Superior Aura Sphere: Power +4	Superior Aura Sphere: Power ↑ +4	3	36	1
Superior Aura Sphere: Power +4	Superior Aura Sphere: Power ↑ +4	3	36	2
Superior Aura Sphere: Power +4	Superior Aura Sphere: Power ↑ +4	3	36	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: MP Refresh 2	Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful.	7	84	3
Potion: Master Healer 1	Increases the amount of HP restored by the user's healing moves.	10	120	2
Potion: Master Healer 1	Increases the amount of HP restored by the user's healing moves.	10	120	3
It Won't End 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
Haste	Speed cannot be lowered.	5	60	1
Antitoxin	Prevents the user from getting poisoned or badly poisoned.	5	60	1
Sand Shelter	Protects the user from damage from a sandstorm.	5	60	1
Tough Cookie	The more the user's Defense is raised, the more it powers up the user's moves.	7	84	2
Fighting Zone Triage Tank 4	Has a chance (50%) of restoring the user's HP when it is hit by an attack move while the zone is a Fighting Zone.	7	84	2
Team Staring Contest	Prevents all allied sync pairs from flinching.	8	96	2
Brawling Acceleration 2	Quickly charges the move gauge when the zone is a Fighting Zone.	9	108	2
Head Start 1	Reduces the user's sync move countdown by 1 the first time it enters a battle each battle.	10	120	3
Impervious	Stats cannot be lowered.	10	120	3
Sync Free-for-All	Applies the Free Move Next effect to all allied sync pairs the first time the user's sync move is used each battle.	10	120	3
Learn by Battle Aura Sphere: Power +25	Learn by Battle Aura Sphere: Power ↑ +25	5	60	3
Learn by Battle Aura Sphere: Power +25	Learn by Battle Aura Sphere: Power ↑ +25	5	60	3

Appearances

Battle appearances

Cynthia and Garchomp can be battled against in:

• Champion Stadium: Sinnoh Challenge, Hard Lv. 1 (Dragon-type weakness)
• Battle Rally (Area 1-9)
• Story event: Two Champions (December 26, 2019 to January 22, 2020)
• Daily Type Rotation: Type Team-Up (August 16 to 28, 2021)
• Story event: Travelers from a Distant Past (May 31 to June 17, 2023)
• Daily Type Rotation: Type Team-Up (2023) (as a side foe; August 15 to 28, 2023)

Sygna Suit Cynthia and Kommo-o can be battled against in:

• PML Arc: Chapter 27: The Quarterfinals
• Main Story (Co-op): Chapter 27: The Quarterfinals

Sygna Suit Cynthia (Renegade) and Giratina can be battled against in:

• Battle Rally (Area 1-9)*
• Extreme battle event: Cynthia's Determination (February 14 to 28, 2022)
• Story event: Together in an Unknown Land (September 29, 2023 to October 16, 2023)*

Sygna Suit Cynthia (Aura) and Lucario can be battled against in:

• Champion Stadium: Victory Road*
• Battle Rally (Area 1-9)*
• Story event: The Haunted Museum (as a side foe; October 12, 2023 to November 1, 2023)*

Cynthia has also been shown to pair alongside the following Pokémon and can be battled against in:

• Milotic
  • Solo event: Training with Legends (August 28 to September 14, 2020)
  • Throwback Challenge: Battle Rewind (March 1 to 31, 2022)
• Togekiss
  • Champion Stadium: Sinnoh Challenge, Hard Lv. 1 (Poison-type weakness)
  • Battle Rally (Area 1-9)
  • Story event: All Aboard the Victory Train (June 30 to July 15, 2021; July 21 to August 4, 2022)
  • Throwback Challenge: Battle Rewind (March 5 to 31, 2022)
• Roserade
  • Extreme battle event: Friendiversary Face-Off (February 28 to March 17, 2022)
• Spiritomb
  • Champion Stadium: Sinnoh Challenge, Hard Lv. 1 (Fairy-type weakness)
  • Battle Rally (Area 1-9)
• Porygon-Z
  • Champion Stadium: Sinnoh Challenge, Hard Lv. 1 (Fighting-type weakness)
  • Battle Rally (Area 1-9)

Story appearances

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

• PML Arc:
  • Chapter 1: New Adventure, New Goal
  • Chapter 20: Shifting Shadows
  • Chapter 25: A Glorious Gambit
• Legendary event/Legendary Adventures: New World Dilemma
• Villain Arc: Final Chapter: Where Ideals Cross Paths
• Mysterious Stones Chapter
• Champion Stadium: Victory Road
• Story events:
  • Two Champions
  • Shining Heart of Dragons
  • All Aboard the Victory Train
  • Travelers from a Distant Past
  • Together in an Unknown Land
  • The Haunted Museum
  • Who's the Best Singer?
  • Focus on the Shining Shot!
  • Researcher and Seeker
• Neo Champions:
  • Leaders of a New Era
  • Honing One's Love
• Trainer Files: Two Factory Heads
• Sync pair stories:
  • A Day with Rachel
  • A Day with Darach
  • A Day with Sygna Suit Lyra

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

• PML Arc:
  • Chapter 26: The Future Is Now!
  • Chapter 27: The Quarterfinals
  • Interlude 7: Shining Bonds
  • Chapter 28: Change of Heart
  • Chapter 30: The Road to Victory
• Legendary event/Legendary Adventures: New World Dilemma
• Story event: Who's the Best Singer?

Cynthia appears in her renegade sygna suit in the following story areas:

• Villain Arc: Sinnoh: Dreaming in Darkness
• Villain event prelude: Galactic Nightmare

Cynthia appears in her aura sygna suit in the following story areas:

• Story event: Threads of Strength

Sync pair stories

Cynthia and Garchomp

• A Day with Cynthia

Sygna Suit Cynthia and Kommo-o

• A Day with Sygna Suit Cynthia

Sygna Suit Cynthia (Renegade) and Giratina

• A Day with Sygna Suit Cynthia

Sygna Suit Cynthia (Aura) and Lucario

• A Day with Sygna Suit Cynthia

Quotes

Main article: Cynthia/Quotes → Pokémon Masters EX

In the anime

Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

In the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer, Cynthia teamed up with Steven Stone and Lance to battle Korrina, Cheren, and Misty at a stadium in Pasio.

Pokémon

		Garchomp ♀
		Main article: Cynthia's Garchomp Garchomp is Cynthia's only known Pokémon. She appeared along with her at a stadium in Pasio. Alongside Steven's Metagross and Lance's Dragonite, she battled Korrina's Lucario, Cheren's Stoutland, and Misty's Starmie. Garchomp deflected Stoutland's Giga Impact with Dragon Claw, sending Stoutland flying. Garchomp's only known move is Dragon Claw.
Debut	Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Gallery

Cynthia

Artwork of Cynthia and Garchomp in Pokémon Masters EX		Key artwork of Pokémon Masters by Ken Sugimori		Key artwork from Pokémon Masters EX	Cynthia and Garchomp on Pokémon Masters EX Dream Team Maker
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!	Cynthia's sync move mindscape (Pokémon League, Cynthia's room)	Artwork of Chapter 20: Shifting Shadows by Taisa
Victory Road artwork		Trainer Lodge artwork		Trainer Lodge Friend Snapshot	Title screen artwork
Medal 1★ Two Champions	Cynthia Plushie decoration for the Trainer Lodge	Key art from Pokémon Masters		Trainer Lodge Story Snapshot	Volo's debut artwork by Hitoshi Ariga

Sygna Suit Cynthia

Sygna Suit Cynthia and Kommo-o on Pokémon Masters EX Dream Team Maker		Sygna Suit Cynthia's sync move mindscape (Pokémon League, Cynthia's room)
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!

Sygna Suit Cynthia (Renegade)

6★ model (Normal colors)	VS model (Normal colors)	6★ model (EX colors)	VS model (EX colors)	Sygna Suit Cynthia (Renegade)'s sync move mindscape (Pokémon League, Cynthia's room)
Trainer emote Nice!	Trainer emote Watch out!	Trainer emote Let's do this!	Trainer emote Thanks!	Artwork of the Sinnoh chapter of the Villain Arc (Part 1)
Medal 1★ Dreams of the Void	Medal 2★ Dreams of the Void	Medal 3★ Dreams of the Void	Medal Stirring Spirit	Artwork of the Sinnoh chapter of the Villain Arc (Part 2)

Sygna Suit Cynthia (Aura)

6★ model (Normal colors)	VS model (Normal colors)	6★ model (EX colors)	VS model (EX colors)	Sygna Suit Cynthia (Aura)'s sync move mindscape (Pokémon League, Cynthia's room)
Trainer emote Nice!	Trainer emote Watch out!	Trainer emote Let's do this!	Trainer emote Thanks!	Trainer Lodge Friend Snapshot
Medal 1★ Threads of Strength	Medal 2★ Threads of Strength	Medal 3★ Threads of Strength	Medal Strongest of the Strong	3rd Anniversary title screen artwork

Trivia

• Cynthia and Garchomp have been available in more banners than any other limited sync pair, having appeared in 12 different banners.
  • Steven, Cynthia, and Lance have been available in more non-paid banners than any other limited sync pair, having appeared in 11 different non-paid banners.
• Cynthia and Garchomp were the first fair-exclusive Ground-type sync pair.
• In her sygna suit's sync pair story, Cynthia reveals that she raised her Kommo-o from an Egg she received in Alola.
• As a potential reference to Sygna Suit Cynthia, Cynthia was revealed to own a Kommo-o in the anime episode The Gates of Warp!.
• Cynthia was the first Trainer to have more than one sygna suit.
  • She is also the only Trainer to have three: regular, Renegade, and Aura.
• Sygna Suit Cynthia (Renegade) and Giratina are the first sync pair that can create type-based zones.
• Similar to Sygna Suit Cynthia (Renegade), Giratina is used in Pokémon Legends: Arceus by Volo, who bears a striking resemblance to Cynthia.
  • This likely explains Rei's shocked reaction to meeting Cynthia and Giratina in the story event Together in an Unknown Land.
• Cynthia is the first Trainer to form more than one Master Fair-exclusive sync pair.
• Sygna Suit Cynthia (Aura) and Lucario are the first sygna suit sync pair with a buddy move.
• All versions of Cynthia use special voice-over lines upon entering a team that contains certain Trainers (regardless of their partner Pokémon). Those Trainers include Lucas, Dawn, Cyrus, Professor Oak, Lenora, Caitlin, Diantha, and Professor Sycamore.
  • Cynthia also uses special voice-over lines upon winning a battle with Dawn, Cyrus, Lenora, Caitlin, Diantha, or Professor Sycamore in the same team.
• Cynthia and Garchomp were the first sync pair to have their sync grid expanded on three separate occasions after their initial release.
• Sygna Suit Cynthia and Kommo-o have the record for the shortest amount of time between receiving separate sync grid expansions, with only nine days separating their vertical expansion (January 16, 2024) and their horizontal expansion (January 25, 2024).

Origin

Cynthia's design is based on her appearance in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum. Garchomp is Cynthia's signature Pokémon in the core series games, with her being able to Mega Evolve her Garchomp in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon. Garchomp's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Ultra Sun.

Cynthia uses West Sea Gastrodon in her battle against the player in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl and Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Gastrodon's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Ultra Sun.

Cynthia does not own a Kommo-o in the core series games. Kommo-o's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Ultra Sun.

While Cynthia does not own a Giratina in the core series games, it is tied to the mythology of Sinnoh that she studies as a profession. In addition, she and the player encounter one in the Distortion World in Pokémon Platinum. Giratina's Dex entry comes from Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.

Cynthia uses Lucario in all battles against her in the core series games, with her being able to Mega Evolve her Lucario in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon. Lucario's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Ultra Sun.

In other languages

This Match Is Too Fun! Language Title Japanese 楽しい勝負ね！ Tanoshii Shōbu ne! Mandarin Chinese 愉快的對戰！ Yúkuài de Duìzhàn! French Amusons-nous ! German Was für ein Kampf! Italian Questa sì che è una bella lotta! Korean 즐거운승부야! Jeulgeo-un Seungbuya! Spanish ¡Sobran las palabras!

Earthquake of Ancient Lore Language Title Japanese 神話の真実に迫る じしん Shinwa no Shinjitsu ni Semaru Jishin Mandarin Chinese 探究神話真相之 地震 Tànjiù Shénhuà Zhēnxiàng zhī Dìzhèn French Le choc des mythes ! Séisme ! German Erdbeben der Legendenforscherin Italian Terremoto della verità mitologica Korean 신화의 진실에 다가가는 지진 Sinhwa-ui Jinsire Dagaganeun Jijin Spanish Terremoto Mitológico

Don't Worry! Language Title Japanese 心配いらないわ Shinpaiiranai wa Mandarin Chinese 別擔心 Bié Dānxīn French Il n'y a rien à craindre. German Kein Grund zur Sorge! Italian Non temete! Korean 걱정할필요없어 Geokjeonghalpil-yo-eopseo Spanish ¡Os cubro las espaldas!

Living Relic Ground Impact Language Title Japanese 歴史を体現する グラウンドインパクト Rekishi o Taigen-suru Guraundo Inpakuto Mandarin Chinese 體現歷史之 地面衝擊 Tǐxiàn Lìshǐ zhī Dìmiàn Chōngjí French Vestige historique ! Impact Sol ! German Bodenstoß der urzeitlichen Geschichte Italian Impatto Terra che rievoca il passato Korean 역사를 구현하는 그라운드임팩트 Yeoksa-reul Guhyeonhaneun Geuraundeu Impaekteu Spanish Impacto Tierra de Indicios del Pasado

Eyes on the Prize! Language Title Japanese 胸が高鳴るわ！ Mune ga Takanaru wa! Mandarin Chinese 我心激昂！ Wǒxīn Jī'áng! French Mon cœur bat la chamade ! German Mein Herz schlägt höher! Italian Il cuore mi balza in petto! Korean 가슴이두근거려! Gaseumi Dugeungeoryeo! Spanish Vuelco de corazón

Historymaker Clanging Scales Language Title Japanese 歴史に名をとどろかす スケイルノイズ Rekishi ni Na o Todorokasu Sukeiru Noizu Mandarin Chinese 名震歷史之 鱗片噪音 Míng Zhèn Lìshǐ zhī Línpiàn Zàoyīn French Écrivons l'Histoire ! Vibrécaille ! German Schuppenrasseln der Geschichte Italian Clamorsquame di echi passati Korean 역사에 이름을 떨칠 스케일노이즈 Yeoksa-e Ireumeul Tteolchil Seukeil Noijeu Spanish Fragor Escamas de Resonancia Histórica

Show Me Your Secrets! Language Title Japanese 調査開始ね！ Chōsa Kaishi ne! Mandarin Chinese 開始調查！ Kāishǐ Diàochá French Les recherches commencent ! German Die Untersuchung beginnt! Italian Iniziamo a investigare! Korean 조사개시야! Josa Gaesi ya! Spanish ¡Vamos a investigar!

Renegade Shadow Force Language Title Japanese おきて破りな世界の シャドーダイブ Okite-yaburi-na Sekai no Shadō Daibu Mandarin Chinese 打破定律的世界之 暗影潛襲 Dǎpò Dìnglǜ de Shìjiè zhī Ànyǐng Qiánxí French Espace instable ! Revenant ! German Schemenkraft der Zerrwelt Italian Oscurotuffo di un mondo senza regole Korean 상식 밖의 세계의 섀도다이브 Sangsik Bakk-ui Segye-ui Syaedo Daibeu Spanish Golpe Umbrío del Mundo Distorsión

Superior Aura Sphere Language Title Japanese 超はどうだん Chōhadōdan Mandarin Chinese 超波導彈 Chāobōdǎodàn French Aurasphère S German Perfekte Aurasphäre Italian Forzasfera S Korean 초파동탄 Chopadongtan Spanish Esfera Aural S

It Won't End Here! Language Title Japanese 終わらせない！ Owarasenai! Mandarin Chinese 還沒完呢！ Hái méiwán ne! French Ce n'est pas encore fini! German Noch ist es nicht vorbei! Italian Non è ancora finita! Korean 끝낼수는없지! Kkeunnaelsuneun-eopji! Spanish ¡Esto no ha acabado aún!

Learn by Battle Aura Sphere Language Title Japanese 勝負すればわかる はどうだん Shōbu-sureba Wakaru Hadōdan Mandarin Chinese 打破對戰見分曉之 波導彈 Dǎpò duìzhàn Jiàn Fēnxiǎo zhī Bōdǎodàn French Dévoile tout au combat! Aurasphère! German Aurasphäre des Kampfes ohne Worte Italian Forzasfera a cui non servono parole Korean 승부하면 알 수 있는 파동탄 Seungbu-hamyeon al su Inneun Padongtan Spanish Esfera Aural sin Necesidad de Palabras

References

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