Extreme battle event

Extreme battle events (Japanese: 高難度バトルイベント High Difficulty Battle Event) are a type of limited-time event in Pokémon Masters EX. They feature high-difficulty battles that are designed to be completed with a certain sync pair, usually a Master Fair-exclusive sync pair or a sync pair released alongside a villain event. They also give a strength bonus to sync pairs with certain theme skills. Completing a battle with sync pairs that do not receive a strength bonus is incredibly difficult, so this restricts players' team options.

Players can earn Gems as first-time rewards for completing each battle in an extreme battle event.

Ancient Brawl

This event first ran from June 3 to 21, 2021. It followed up on the Land and Sea Awaken special event and the Masters of Land and Sea story event. The "Fight the Land Incarnate!" battles were designed to be completed with Archie & Kyogre, and the "Fight the Sea Incarnate!" battles were designed to be completed with Maxie & Groudon.

Players could also earn special Team Magma and Team Aqua Pins by completing event battles and missions. If a player completed all battles and missions in this event, they would receive four of each type of pin; however, five pins are required to unlock the maximum level cap of a piece of gear. Only a Team Aqua Pin was given to all players as a reward from the Land and Sea Awaken event, meaning it was impossible for anyone to unlock the maximum level cap of a Team Magma Pin.

All sync pairs with the Hoenn theme skill received a ×5.0 bonus to their Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats when used for this event.

This event reran from August 15 to 28, 2022. In this run, there were no event missions, and the number of pins rewarded after battle was increased so that players could unlock the maximum level cap of both their pins by completing all battles. In addition, each Part 1 battle had to be completed to unlock the corresponding Part 2 battle.

Battles

Name	Difficulty	Trainer	Pokémon			Stamina	First-Time Rewards	Completion Rewards	Battle Rewards
			Left	Middle	Right
Fight the Land Incarnate! Part 1	Super Hard	Maxie	Charizard Weakness:	Groudon Weakness:	Charizard Weakness:	20	Gems ×300 First run: Team Magma Pin ×1 Second run: Team Magma Pin ×2 Fight the Land Incarnate! Part 2	1500 coins	First run: 3★ Level-Up Manual ×1-5 Great Buff Blend ×1-20 Ultra Buff Blend ×1-15 Buff Blend + ×1-10
Fight the Sea Incarnate! Part 1	Super Hard	Archie	Empoleon Weakness:	Kyogre Weakness:	Empoleon Weakness:	20	Gems ×300 First run: Team Aqua Pin ×1 Second run: Team Aqua Pin ×2 Fight the Sea Incarnate! Part 2	1500 coins	First run: 3★ Level-Up Manual ×1-5 Great Buff Blend ×1-20 Ultra Buff Blend ×1-15 Buff Blend + ×1-10
Fight the Land Incarnate! Part 2	Ultra Hard	Maxie	Charizard Weakness:	Groudon Weakness:	Charizard Weakness:	30	Gems ×300 First run: Team Magma Pin ×1 Second run: Team Magma Pin ×3	2000 coins	First run: 4★ Level-Up Manual ×1-2 Great Buff Blend ×1-20 Ultra Buff Blend ×1-15 Buff Blend + ×1-10 Great Buff Blend + ×1-5
Fight the Sea Incarnate! Part 2	Ultra Hard	Archie	Empoleon Weakness:	Kyogre Weakness:	Empoleon Weakness:	30	Gems ×300 First run: Team Aqua Pin ×1 Second run: Team Aqua Pin ×3	2000 coins	First run: 4★ Level-Up Manual ×1-2 Great Buff Blend ×1-20 Ultra Buff Blend ×1-15 Buff Blend + ×1-10 Great Buff Blend + ×1-5

Event missions

June 3 to 21, 2021

Mission Name	Objective	Reward
Mission 1	Complete the following area ×3 Fight the Land Incarnate! Part 1	Team Magma Pin ×1
Mission 2	Complete the following area ×3 Fight the Sea Incarnate! Part 1	Team Aqua Pin ×1
Mission 3	Complete the following area ×3 Fight the Land Incarnate! Part 2	Team Magma Pin ×1
Mission 4	Complete the following area ×3 Fight the Sea Incarnate! Part 2	Team Aqua Pin ×1
Reward for completing all missions		Gems ×100

Unity Gala Challenge

This event first ran from September 1 to 16, 2021. It followed up on the Hearts United story event. The "Alola Buddies Unite" battles were designed to be completed with Lillie (Anniversary 2021) & Lunala, the "Unova Buddies Unite" battles were designed to be completed with N (Anniversary 2021) & Reshiram, and the "Hoenn Buddies Unite" battles were designed to be completed with Steven (Anniversary 2021) & Rayquaza.

All sync pairs with certain theme skills received a ×5.0 bonus to their Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats when used during certain battles in this event:

• Sync pairs with the Alola theme skill received it during the "Alola Buddies Unite" battles.
• Sync pairs with the Unova theme skill received it during the "Unova Buddies Unite" battles.
• Sync pairs with the Hoenn theme skill received it during the "Hoenn Buddies Unite" battles.

This event reran from December 30, 2022 to January 11, 2023. Everything was the same as the previous run, except each Part 1 battle had to be completed to unlock the corresponding Part 2 battle.

Battles

Name	Difficulty	Trainer	Pokémon			First-Time Rewards	Completion Rewards
			Left	Middle	Right
Alola Buddies Unite: Part 1	Super Hard	Lear	Solrock Weakness:	Hoopa Hoopa Confined Weakness:	Lunatone Weakness:	Gems ×300 Second run: Alola Buddies Unite: Part 2	1500 coins
Alola Buddies Unite: Part 2	Ultra Hard					Gems ×300	2000 coins
Unova Buddies Unite: Part 1	Super Hard	Rachel	Crabominable Weakness:	Sandslash Alolan form Weakness:	Avalugg Weakness:	Gems ×300 Second run: Unova Buddies Unite: Part 2	1500 coins
Unova Buddies Unite: Part 2	Ultra Hard					Gems ×300	2000 coins
Hoenn Buddies Unite: Part 1	Super Hard	Sawyer	Gallade Weakness:	Bewear Weakness:	Kommo-o Weakness:	Gems ×300 Second run: Hoenn Buddies Unite: Part 2	1500 coins
Hoenn Buddies Unite: Part 2	Ultra Hard					Gems ×300	2000 coins

Team Rocket Takedown

This event first ran from September 18 to 30, 2021. It followed up on the Looming Shadow of Kanto villain event. These battles were designed to be completed with Blue (Classic) & Aerodactyl and Red & Snorlax.

All sync pairs with the Kanto theme skill received a ×5.0 bonus to their Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats when used for this event.

This event reran from February 17 to March 7, 2022. Everything was the same as the previous run, except Kanto Alliance: Part 1 had to be completed to unlock Kanto Alliance: Part 2.

Battles

Name	Difficulty	Trainer	Pokémon			First-Time Rewards	Completion Rewards
			Left	Middle	Right
Kanto Alliance: Part 1	Super Hard	Giovanni	Scyther Weakness:	Arcanine Weakness:	Pinsir Weakness:	Gems ×300 Second run: Kanto Alliance: Part 2	1500 coins
Kanto Alliance: Part 2	Ultra Hard					Gems ×300	2000 coins

Giovanni's Malice

This event first ran from October 1 to 16, 2021. It followed up on the Spreading Shadows villain event and the main story chapter Kanto: Team Rocket Returns. These battles were designed to be completed with Sygna Suit Erika & Leafeon and Sygna Suit Misty & Vaporeon.

All sync pairs with the Kanto theme skill received a ×5.0 bonus to their Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats when used for this event.

This event reran from February 21 to March 7, 2022. Everything was the same as the previous run, except Kanto Alliance: Part 1 had to be completed to unlock Kanto Alliance: Part 2.

Battles

Name	Difficulty	Trainer	Pokémon			First-Time Rewards	Completion Rewards
			Left	Middle	Right
Kanto Alliance: Part 1	Super Hard	Giovanni	Kabutops Weakness:	Golem Weakness:	Tyranitar Weakness:	Gems ×300 Second run: Kanto Alliance: Part 2	1500 coins
Kanto Alliance: Part 2	Ultra Hard					Gems ×300	2000 coins

Light Up the Dark

This event ran from December 2 to 16, 2021. It followed up on the story event The Light Devourer. These battles were designed to be completed with Sygna Suit Lusamine & Necrozma.

All sync pairs with the Alola theme skill received a ×5.0 bonus to their Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats when used for this event.

Battles

Name	Difficulty	Trainer	Pokémon			First-Time Rewards	Completion Rewards
			Left	Middle	Right
A Mother's Love: Part 1	Super Hard	Gladion	Infernape Weakness:	Crobat Weakness:	Blaziken Weakness:	Gems ×300 A Mother's Love: Part 2	1500 coins
A Mother's Love: Part 2	Ultra Hard					Gems ×300	2000 coins

Team Galactic Takedown

This event ran from January 15 to 31, 2022. It followed up on the Dreams of the Void villain event and the first half of the main story chapter Sinnoh: Dreaming in Darkness. These battles were designed to be completed with Sygna Suit Cynthia (Renegade) & Giratina.

All sync pairs with the Sinnoh theme skill received a ×5.0 bonus to their Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats when used for this event.

Battles

Name	Difficulty	Trainer			Pokémon			First-Time Rewards	Completion Rewards
					Left	Middle	Right
Sinnoh Buddies Unite: Part 1	Super Hard	Jupiter	Saturn	Mars	Bronzong Weakness:	Bronzong Weakness:	Bronzong Weakness:	Gems ×300 Sinnoh Buddies Unite: Part 2	1500 coins
Sinnoh Buddies Unite: Part 2	Ultra Hard							Gems ×300	2000 coins

Cynthia's Determination

This event ran from February 14 to 28, 2022. It followed up on the Galactic Awakening villain event and the second half of the main story chapter Sinnoh: Dreaming in Darkness. These battles were designed to be completed with Lucas & Dialga and Sygna Suit Dawn & Cresselia

All sync pairs with the Sinnoh theme skill received a ×5.0 bonus to their Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats when used for this event.

Battles

Name	Difficulty	Trainer	Pokémon			First-Time Rewards	Completion Rewards
			Left	Middle	Right
Sinnoh Buddies Unite: Part 1	Super Hard	Cynthia Sygna Suit (Renegade)	Dragalge Weakness:	Giratina Altered Forme Weakness:	Noivern Weakness:	Gems ×300 Sinnoh Buddies Unite: Part 2	1500 coins
Sinnoh Buddies Unite: Part 2	Ultra Hard					Gems ×300	2000 coins

Friendiversary Face-Off

This event ran from February 28 to March 17, 2022. It followed up on the Pasio Friendiversary story event. The "Psychic Buddies Unite" battles were designed to be completed with May (Anniversary 2022) & Latias, the "Flying Buddies Unite" battles were designed to be completed with Skyla (Anniversary 2022) & Tornadus, and the "Dragon Buddies Unite" battles were designed to be completed with Raihan (Anniversary 2022) & Flygon. The "Flying Buddies Unite" battles were made available on March 2, 2022, while the "Dragon Buddies Unite" battles were made available on March 4, 2022.

All sync pairs with certain theme skills received a ×5.0 bonus to their Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats when used during certain battles in this event:

• Sync pairs with the Psychic theme skill received it during the "Psychic Buddies Unite" battles.
• Sync pairs with the Flying theme skill received it during the "Flying Buddies Unite" battles.
• Sync pairs with the Dragon theme skill received it during the "Dragon Buddies Unite" battles.

Battles

Name	Difficulty	Trainer	Pokémon			First-Time Rewards	Completion Rewards
			Left	Middle	Right
Psychic Buddies Unite: Part 1	Super Hard	Cynthia	Vileplume Weakness:	Roserade Weakness:	Venusaur Weakness:	Gems ×300 Psychic Buddies Unite: Part 2	1500 coins
Psychic Buddies Unite: Part 2	Ultra Hard					Gems ×300	2000 coins
Available starting March 2, 2022
Flying Buddies Unite: Part 1	Super Hard	Hau	Beautifly Weakness:	Decidueye Weakness:	Dustox Weakness:	Gems ×300 Flying Buddies Unite: Part 2	1500 coins
Flying Buddies Unite: Part 2	Ultra Hard					Gems ×300	2000 coins
Available starting March 4, 2022
Dragon Buddies Unite: Part 1	Super Hard	Lance	Salamence Weakness:	Altaria Weakness:	Dragonite Weakness:	Gems ×300 Dragon Buddies Unite: Part 2	1500 coins
Dragon Buddies Unite: Part 2	Ultra Hard					Gems ×300	2000 coins

Calem's Might

This event ran from March 19 to 31, 2022. It followed up on the Verdant Guardian story event. These battles were designed to be completed with Sygna Suit Serena & Zygarde.

All sync pairs with the Kalos theme skill received a ×5.0 bonus to their Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats when used for this event.

Battles

Name	Difficulty	Trainer	Pokémon			First-Time Rewards	Completion Rewards
			Left	Middle	Right
Kalos Buddies Unite: Part 1	Super Hard	Calem	Dragalge Weakness:	Altaria Weakness:	Toxicroak Weakness:	Gems ×300 Kalos Buddies Unite: Part 2	1500 coins
Kalos Buddies Unite: Part 2	Ultra Hard					Gems ×300	2000 coins

Ethan's Epic Effort

This event ran from May 20 to 31, 2022. It followed up on the Rocket Execs Assemble villain event and the first half of the main story chapter Johto: Team Rocket's Revival. These battles were designed to be completed with Sygna Suit Giovanni & Nidoking.

All sync pairs with the Kanto or Johto theme skills received a ×5.0 bonus to their Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats when used for this event.

Battles

Name	Difficulty	Trainers			Pokémon			First-Time Rewards	Completion Rewards
					Left	Middle	Right
Take on Johto's Best! Round 1	Super Hard	Silver	Ethan	Lyra	Sneasel Weakness:	Typhlosion Weakness:	Meganium Weakness:	Gems ×300 Take on Johto's Best! Round 2	1500 coins
Take on Johto's Best! Round 2	Ultra Hard							Gems ×300	2000 coins

Trio of Justice

This event first ran from May 30 to June 16, 2022. It followed up on the Team Rocket Attacks villain event and the second half of the main story chapter Johto: Team Rocket's Revival. The "Take On Lyra!" battles were designed to be completed with Sygna Suit Ethan & Lugia, the "Take On Kris!" battles were designed to be completed with Sygna Suit Lyra & Celebi, and the "Take On Ethan!" battles were designed to be completed with Sygna Suit Kris & Suicune. The "Take On Kris!" battles were made available on June 1, 2022, while the "Take On Ethan!" battles were made available on June 3, 2022.

All sync pairs with the Kanto or Johto theme skills received a ×5.0 bonus to their Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats when used for this event.

This event reran from August 16 to 28, 2023. The battles were made available in reverse order from the first run: the "Take On Ethan!" battles were available from the start, the "Take On Kris!" battles were made available on August 18, 2023, and the "Take On Lyra!" battles were made available on August 20, 2023. Unlike the first run, the rerun began alongside the villain event Rocket Execs Assemble, with the rerun of Team Rocket Attacks beginning at the same time that the "Take On Kris!" battles were made available.

Battles

Name	Difficulty	Trainer	Pokémon			First-Time Rewards	Completion Rewards
			Left	Middle	Right
Available from start / Available starting August 20, 2023
Take On Lyra! Part 1	Super Hard	Lyra	Jumpluff Weakness:	Meganium Weakness:	Vileplume Weakness:	Gems ×300 Take On Lyra! Part 2	1500 coins
Take On Lyra! Part 2	Ultra Hard					Gems ×300	2000 coins
Available starting June 1, 2022 / Available starting August 18, 2023
Take On Kris! Part 1	Super Hard	Kris	Slowbro Weakness:	Feraligatr Weakness:	Vaporeon Weakness:	Gems ×300 Take On Kris! Part 2	1500 coins
Take On Kris! Part 2	Ultra Hard					Gems ×300	2000 coins
Available starting June 3, 2022 / Available from start
Take On Ethan! Part 1	Super Hard	Ethan	Blaziken Weakness:	Typhlosion Weakness:	Infernape Weakness:	Gems ×300 Take On Ethan! Part 2	1500 coins
Take On Ethan! Part 2	Ultra Hard					Gems ×300	2000 coins

Battle Hoenn's Best!

This event ran from July 31 to August 28, 2022. It followed up on the Team Magma's Red-Hot Rage villain event and the first half of the main story chapter Hoenn: Delta of Land, Sea, and Sky. The "Take On Zinnia!" battles were designed to be completed with Sygna Suit Brendan & Latios, and the "Take On Wally!" battles were designed to be completed with Sygna Suit May & Blaziken.

All sync pairs with the Hoenn theme skill received a ×5.0 bonus to their Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats when used for this event.

Battles

Name	Difficulty	Trainer	Pokémon			First-Time Rewards	Completion Rewards
			Left	Middle	Right
Take On Zinnia! Part 1	Super Hard	Zinnia	Altaria Weakness:	Rayquaza Weakness:	Salamence Weakness:	Gems ×300 Take On Zinnia! Part 2	1500 coins
Take On Zinnia! Part 2	Ultra Hard					Gems ×300	2000 coins
Take On Wally! Part 1	Super Hard	Wally	Cacturne Weakness:	Roserade Weakness:	Shiftry Weakness:	Gems ×300 Take On Wally! Part 2	1500 coins
Take On Wally! Part 2	Ultra Hard					Gems ×300	2000 coins

Looker's Tenacity

This event ran from August 12 to 28, 2022. It followed up on the Team Aqua's Stormy Seas villain event and the second half of the main story chapter Hoenn: Delta of Land, Sea, and Sky. These battles were designed to be completed with Sygna Suit Steven & Deoxys.

All sync pairs with the Hoenn theme skill received a ×5.0 bonus to their Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats when used for this event.

Battles

Name	Difficulty	Trainer	Pokémon			First-Time Rewards	Completion Rewards
			Left	Middle	Right
Take On Looker! Part 1	Super Hard	Looker	Hitmontop Weakness:	Croagunk Weakness:	Poliwrath Weakness:	Gems ×300 Take On Looker! Part 2	1500 coins
Take On Looker! Part 2	Ultra Hard					Gems ×300	2000 coins

Serious Battle with Powerful Trainers

This event ran from August 30 to October 3, 2022. It followed up on the Threads of Strength story event. The "Take on Bertha!" battles were designed to be completed with Sygna Suit Cynthia (Aura) & Lucario, and the "Take On Lorelei!" battles were designed to be completed with Sygna Suit Red (Thunderbolt) & Pikachu. The "Take On Lorelei!" battles were made available on September 1, 2022.

All sync pairs with certain theme skills received a ×5.0 bonus to their Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats when used during certain battles in this event:

• Sync pairs with the Sinnoh or Fighting theme skills received it during the "Take On Bertha!" battles.
• Sync pairs with the Kanto or Electric theme skills received it during the "Take on Lorelei!" battles.

Battles

Name	Difficulty	Trainer	Pokémon			First-Time Rewards	Completion Rewards
			Left	Middle	Right
Take On Bertha! Part 1	Super Hard	Bertha	Probopass Weakness:	Rhyperior Weakness:	Tyranitar Weakness:	Gems ×300 Take On Bertha! Part 2	1500 coins
Take On Bertha! Part 2	Ultra Hard					Gems ×300	2000 coins
Available starting September 1, 2022
Take On Lorelei! Part 1	Super Hard	Lorelei	Starmie Weakness:	Slowbro Weakness:	Lapras Weakness:	Gems ×300 Take On Lorelei! Part 2	1500 coins
Take On Lorelei! Part 2	Ultra Hard					Gems ×300	2000 coins

Battle Unova's Best!

This event ran from November 2 to 14, 2022. It followed up on the The Captured King villain event and the first half of the main story chapter Unova: Team Plasma & Two Heroes. The "Take On Colress!" battles were designed to be completed with Sygna Suit Hilda & Victini, and the "Take On Rosa!" battles were designed to be completed with Sygna Suit Hilbert & Genesect.

All sync pairs with the Unova theme skill received a ×5.0 bonus to their Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats when used for this event.

Battles

Name	Difficulty	Trainer			Pokémon			First-Time Rewards	Completion Rewards
					Left	Middle	Right
Take On Colress! Part 1	Super Hard	Colress			Dugtrio Alolan form Weakness:	Klinklang Weakness:	Metagross Weakness:	Gems ×300 Take On Colress! Part 2	1500 coins
Take On Colress! Part 2	Ultra Hard							Gems ×300	2000 coins
Take On Rosa! Part 1	Super Hard	Hilda	Rosa	Nate	Emboar Weakness:	Serperior Weakness:	Braviary Weakness:	Gems ×300 Take On Rosa! Part 2	1500 coins
Take On Rosa! Part 2	Ultra Hard							Gems ×300	2000 coins

Ghetsis's Villainy

This event ran from November 16 to December 3, 2022. It followed up on the Team Plasma's Icy Malice villain event and the second half of the main story chapter Unova: Team Plasma & Two Heroes. These battles were designed to be completed with Sygna Suit N & Kyurem.

All sync pairs with the Unova theme skill received a ×5.0 bonus to their Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats when used for this event.

Battles

Name	Difficulty	Trainer	Pokémon			First-Time Rewards	Completion Rewards
			Left	Middle	Right
Take On Ghetsis! Part 1	Super Hard	Ghetsis	Golbat Weakness:	Hydreigon Weakness:	Golbat Weakness:	Gems ×300 Take On Ghetsis! Part 2	1500 coins
Take On Ghetsis! Part 2	Ultra Hard					Gems ×300	2000 coins

Let Your Heart Shine!

This event ran from December 2 to 19, 2022. It followed up on the Leaders of a New Era Neo Champions event. The "Take On Diantha!" battles were designed to be completed with Serena (Champion) & Greninja, and the "Take On Alder!" battles were designed to be completed with Calem (Champion) & Greninja.

All sync pairs with certain theme skills received a ×5.0 bonus to their Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats when used during certain battles in this event:

• Sync pairs with the Kalos theme skill received it during all battles.
• Sync pairs with the Water theme skill received it during the "Take On Diantha!" battles.
• Sync pairs with the Dark theme skill received it during the "Take On Alder!" battles.

Battles

Name	Difficulty	Trainer	Pokémon			First-Time Rewards	Completion Rewards
			Left	Middle	Right
Take On Diantha! Part 1	Super Hard	Diantha	Solrock Weakness:	Aurorus Weakness:	Lunatone Weakness:	Gems ×300 Take On Diantha! Part 2	1500 coins
Take On Diantha! Part 2	Ultra Hard					Gems ×300	2000 coins
Take On Alder! Part 1	Super Hard	Alder	Mismagius Weakness:	Chandelure Weakness:	Drifblim Weakness:	Gems ×300 Take On Alder! Part 2	1500 coins
Take On Alder! Part 2	Ultra Hard					Gems ×300	2000 coins

Into the Blazing Chamber

This event ran from January 13 to 31, 2023. It followed up on the Battle! Friends from Kalos villain event and the first half of the main story chapter Kalos: Team Flare Flares Up. These battles were designed to be completed with Sygna Suit Diantha & Diancie.

All sync pairs with the Kalos theme skill received a ×5.0 bonus to their Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats when used for this event.

This event reran from November 24 to December 6, 2023. Everything was the same as the previous run.

Battles

Name	Difficulty	Trainer	Pokémon			First-Time Rewards	Completion Rewards
			Left	Middle	Right
Take On Malva! Part 1	Super Hard	Malva	Charizard Weakness:	Talonflame Weakness:	Toucannon Weakness:	Gems ×300 Take On Malva! Part 2	1500 coins
Take On Malva! Part 2	Ultra Hard					Gems ×300	2000 coins

Challenge the Hope of Kalos

This event ran from February 15 to March 6, 2023. It followed up on the Go, Go, Team Flare! villain event and the second half of the main story chapter Kalos: Team Flare Flares Up. The "Take On Serena!" battles were designed to be completed with Sygna Suit Lysandre & Volcanion and Anabel & Snorlax, and the "Take On Calem!" battles were designed to be completed with Emma & Crobat and Anabel & Snorlax. The "Take On Calem!" battles were made available on February 17, 2023.

All sync pairs with certain theme skills received a ×5.0 bonus to their Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats when used during certain battles in this event:

• Sync pairs with the Grown Woman theme skill received it during all battles.
• Sync pairs with the Kalos theme skill received it during the "Take On Serena!" battles.
• Sync pairs with the Poison theme skill received it during the "Take On Calem!" battles.

This event reran from November 26 to December 6, 2023. The "Take on Calem!" battles were made available on November 28, 2023; everything else was the same as the previous run.

Battles

Name	Difficulty	Trainer	Pokémon			First-Time Rewards	Completion Rewards
			Left	Middle	Right
Take On Serena! Part 1	Super Hard	Serena	Pyroar Weakness:	Delphox Weakness:	Talonflame Weakness:	Gems ×300 Take On Serena! Part 2	1500 coins
Take On Serena! Part 2	Ultra Hard					Gems ×300	2000 coins
Available starting February 17, 2023 / November 28, 2023
Take On Calem! Part 1	Super Hard	Calem	Wigglytuff Weakness:	Clefable Weakness:	Sylveon Weakness:	Gems ×300 Take On Calem! Part 2	1500 coins
Take On Calem! Part 2	Ultra Hard					Gems ×300	2000 coins

Challenge the Shining Star of Galar

This event ran from February 18 to March 11, 2023. It followed up on the rerun of the Champion Time story event. These battles were designed to be completed with Leon & Charizard.

All sync pairs with the Galar theme skill received a ×5.0 bonus to their Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats when used for this event.

Battles

Name	Difficulty	Trainer			Pokémon			First-Time Rewards	Completion Rewards
					Left	Middle	Right
Galar Buddies Unite: Part 1	Super Hard	Hop	Gloria	Marnie	Zamazenta Crowned Shield Weakness:	Zacian Crowned Sword Weakness:	Toxicroak Weakness:	Gems ×300 Galar Buddies Unite: Part 2	1500 coins
Galar Buddies Unite: Part 2	Ultra Hard							Gems ×300	2000 coins

Show the Best Teamwork!

This event ran from February 28 to March 21, 2023. It followed up on the Fight for the Future Together Neo Champions event. The "Take On Allister!" battles were designed to be completed with Marnie (Champion) & Galarian Moltres, the "Take On Piers!" battles were designed to be completed with Hop (Champion) & Galarian Zapdos, and the "Take On Bea!" battles were designed to be completed with Bede (Champion) & Galarian Articuno. The "Take On Piers!" battles were made available on March 2, 2023, while the "Take On Bea!" battles were made available on March 4, 2023.

All sync pairs with certain theme skills received a ×5.0 bonus to their Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats when used during certain battles in this event:

• Sync pairs with the Galar theme skill received it during all battles.
• Sync pairs with the Dark theme skill received it during the "Take On Allister!" battles.
• Sync pairs with the Fighting theme skill received it during the "Take On Piers!" battles.
• Sync pairs with the Psychic theme skill received it during the "Take On Bea!" battles.

Battles

Name	Difficulty	Trainer	Pokémon			First-Time Rewards	Completion Rewards
			Left	Middle	Right
Take On Allister! Part 1	Super Hard	Allister	Gourgeist Weakness:	Gengar Weakness:	Dusknoir Weakness:	Gems ×300 Take On Allister! Part 2	1500 coins
Take On Allister! Part 2	Ultra Hard					Gems ×300	2000 coins
Available starting March 2, 2023
Take On Piers! Part 1	Super Hard	Piers	Liepard Weakness:	Obstagoon Weakness:	Tyranitar Weakness:	Gems ×300 Take On Piers! Part 2	1500 coins
Take On Piers! Part 2	Ultra Hard					Gems ×300	2000 coins
Available starting March 4, 2023
Take On Bea! Part 1	Super Hard	Bea	Kommo-o Weakness:	Sirfetch'd Weakness:	Machamp Weakness:	Gems ×300 Take On Bea! Part 2	1500 coins
Take On Bea! Part 2	Ultra Hard					Gems ×300	2000 coins

Training with Dawn and Lucas!

This event ran from May 31 to June 17, 2023. It followed up on the Travelers from a Distant Past story event. The "Take On Lucas!" battles were designed to be completed with Adaman & Leafeon, and the "Take On Dawn!" battles were designed to be completed with Irida & Glaceon. The "Take On Dawn!" battles were made available on June 2, 2023.

All sync pairs with the Sinnoh theme skill received a ×5.0 bonus to their Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats when used for this event.

Battles

Name	Difficulty	Trainer	Pokémon			First-Time Rewards	Completion Rewards
			Left	Middle	Right
Take On Lucas! Part 1	Super Hard	Lucas	Gastrodon (West Sea) Weakness:	Kabutops Weakness:	Gastrodon (West Sea) Weakness:	Gems ×300 Take On Lucas! Part 2	1500 coins
Take On Lucas! Part 2	Ultra Hard					Gems ×300	2000 coins
Available starting June 2, 2023
Take On Dawn! Part 1	Super Hard	Dawn	Rhyperior Weakness:	Torterra Weakness:	Hippowdon Weakness:	Gems ×300 Take On Dawn! Part 2	1500 coins
Take On Dawn! Part 2	Ultra Hard					Gems ×300	2000 coins

Let's Get Stronger with Everyone from Galar!

This event ran from July 14 to August 19, 2023. It followed up on the Lamenting a Millennium villain event and the first half of the main story chapter Galar: A Millennium into the Future. The "Take On Bede!" battles were designed to be completed with Rose & Copperajah, and the "Take On Leon!" battles were designed to be completed with Oleana & Garbodor. The "Take On Leon!" battles were made available on July 16, 2023.

All sync pairs with the Galar theme skill received a ×5.0 bonus to their Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats when used for this event.

Battles

Name	Difficulty	Trainer	Pokémon			First-Time Rewards	Completion Rewards
			Left	Middle	Right
Take On Bede! Part 1	Super Hard	Bede	Aurorus Weakness:	Hatterene Weakness:	Aurorus Weakness:	Gems ×300 Take On Bede! Part 2	1500 coins
Take On Bede! Part 2	Ultra Hard					Gems ×300	2000 coins
Available starting July 16, 2023
Take On Leon! Part 1	Super Hard	Leon	Meganium Weakness:	Rillaboom Weakness:	Appletun Weakness:	Gems ×300 Take On Leon! Part 2	1500 coins
Take On Leon! Part 2	Ultra Hard					Gems ×300	2000 coins

Beat the Unbeatable Champion!

This event ran from August 2 to 19, 2023. It followed up on the Hear the Cheers! villain event and the second half of the main story chapter Galar: A Millennium into the Future. These battles were designed to be completed with Leon (Alt.) & Dragapult and Gloria (Alt. 2) & Cinderace.

All sync pairs with the Galar theme skill received a ×5.0 bonus to their Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats when used for this event.

Battles

Name	Difficulty	Trainer	Pokémon			First-Time Rewards	Completion Rewards
			Left	Middle	Right
Challenge Sygna Suit Leon: Part 1	Super Hard	Leon Sygna Suit	Eldegoss Weakness:	Eternatus Weakness:	Copperajah Weakness:	Gems ×300 Challenge Sygna Suit Leon: Part 2	1500 coins
Challenge Sygna Suit Leon: Part 2	Ultra Hard					Gems ×300	2000 coins

Fight through Kanto's Best!

This event ran from September 1 to 18, 2023. It followed up on the Three Trainers, Three Minds Neo Champions event. These battles were designed to be completed with Leaf (Champion) & Moltres, Blue (Champion) & Zapdos, and Red (Champion) & Articuno.

All sync pairs with the Kanto theme skill received a ×5.0 bonus to their Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats when used for this event.

Battles

Name	Difficulty	Trainers			Pokémon			First-Time Rewards	Completion Rewards
					Left	Middle	Right
Take On Brock! Part 1	Super Hard	Misty	Brock	Erika	Starmie Weakness:	Onix Weakness:	Vileplume Weakness:	Gems ×300 Take On Brock! Part 2	1500 coins
Take On Brock! Part 2	Ultra Hard							Gems ×300	2000 coins

Take on battles with Trainers from different regions!

This event ran from October 20 to November 3, 2023. Unlike previous extreme battle events, this event was not a follow-up to any other event, and its battles were not designed to be completed with any specific sync pairs. Instead, similarly to a Throwback Challenge, this event consisted entirely of battles from previous extreme battle events. The sync pairs that received stat bonuses during the battles in this event were different from the ones that received a stat bonus for the original battles, encouraging players to use different sync pairs in them.

All sync pairs with certain theme skills received a ×5.0 bonus to their Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats when used during a certain battle in this event:

• Sync pairs with the Sinnoh theme skill received it during the "Sinnoh Buddies Unite" battle.
• Sync pairs with the Hoenn theme skill received it during the "Hoenn Buddies Unite" battle.
• Sync pairs with the Galar theme skill received it during the "Galar Buddies Unite" battle.
• Sync pairs with the Kalos theme skill received it during the "Kalos Buddies Unite" battle.
• Sync pairs with the Unova theme skill received it during the "Unova Buddies Unite" battle.

Battles

Original Battle	Name	Difficulty	Trainer	Pokémon			First-Time Rewards	Completion Rewards
				Left	Middle	Right
Giovanni's Malice Kanto Alliance: Part 2	Sinnoh Buddies Unite	Ultra Hard	Giovanni	Kabutops Weakness:	Golem Weakness:	Tyranitar Weakness:	Gems ×300	2000 coins
Available starting October 21, 2023
Trio of Justice Take On Ethan! Part 2	Hoenn Buddies Unite	Ultra Hard	Ethan	Blaziken Weakness:	Typhlosion Weakness:	Infernape Weakness:	Gems ×300	2000 coins
Available starting October 22, 2023
Unity Gala Challenge Unova Buddies Unite: Part 2	Galar Buddies Unite	Ultra Hard	Rachel	Crabominable Weakness:	Sandslash Alolan form Weakness:	Avalugg Weakness:	Gems ×300	2000 coins
Available starting October 23, 2023
Friendiversary Face-Off Dragon Buddies Unite: Part 2	Kalos Buddies Unite	Ultra Hard	Lance	Salamence Weakness:	Altaria Weakness:	Dragonite Weakness:	Gems ×300	2000 coins
Available starting October 24, 2023
Serious Battle with Powerful Trainers Take on Lorelei! Part 2	Unova Buddies Unite	Ultra Hard	Lorelei	Starmie Weakness:	Slowbro Weakness:	Lapras Weakness:	Gems ×300	2000 coins

Show Your Hearts As One!

This event ran from November 30 to December 31, 2023. It followed up on the A Pure and Touching Heart Neo Champions event. These battles were designed to be completed with Nate (Champion) & Haxorus.

All sync pairs with the Unova theme skill received a ×5.0 bonus to their Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats when used for this event.

Battles

Name	Difficulty	Trainer	Pokémon			First-Time Rewards	Completion Rewards
			Left	Middle	Right
Take On Iris! Part 1	Super Hard	Iris (Alt.)	Druddigon Weakness:	Hydreigon Weakness:	Salamence Weakness:	Gems ×300 Take On Iris! Part 2	1500 coins
Take On Iris! Part 2	Ultra Hard					Gems ×300	2000 coins

Show the Meaning of Strength!

This event ran from December 25, 2023 to January 14, 2024. It followed up on the A Touching Sepia-Toned Song Neo Champions event. These battles were designed to be completed with Rosa (Champion) & Meloetta.

All sync pairs with the Unova theme skill received a ×5.0 bonus to their Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats when used for this event.

Battles

Name	Difficulty	Trainer	Pokémon			First-Time Rewards	Completion Rewards
			Left	Middle	Right
Take On Alder! Part 1	Super Hard	Alder	Emboar Weakness:	Conkeldurr Weakness:	Blissey Weakness:	Gems ×300 Take On Alder! Part 2	1500 coins
Take On Alder! Part 2	Ultra Hard					Gems ×300	2000 coins

Take On a Full-Powered Hau

This event ran from February 19 to March 21, 2021. It followed up on the Mechanized—Love and Solitude story event. These battles were designed to be completed with Sygna Suit Gladion & Magearna.

All sync pairs with the Alola theme skill received a ×5.0 bonus to their Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats when used for this event.

Battles

Name	Difficulty	Trainer	Pokémon			First-Time Rewards	Completion Rewards
			Left	Middle	Right
Take On Hau! Part 1	Super Hard	Hau	Kommo-o Weakness:	Noivern Weakness:	Drampa Weakness:	Gems ×300 Take On Hau! Part 2	1500 coins
Take On Hau! Part 2	Ultra Hard					Gems ×300	2000 coins

Take On the Young Talent

This event ran from February 28 to March 16, 2024. It followed up on the Honing One's Love Neo Champions event. The "Take On Penny!" battles were designed to be completed with Geeta & Glimmora, and the "Take On Ethan!" battles were designed to be completed with Silver (Champion) & Tyranitar. The "Take On Ethan!" battles were made available on March 1, 2024.

All sync pairs with the Johto or Paldea theme skills received a ×5.0 bonus to their Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats when used for this event.

Battles

Name	Difficulty	Trainer	Pokémon			First-Time Rewards	Completion Rewards
			Left	Middle	Right
Take On Penny! Part 1	Super Hard	Penny	Comfey Weakness:	Sylveon Weakness:	Clefable Weakness:	Gems ×300 Take On Penny! Part 2	1500 coins
Take On Penny! Part 2	Ultra Hard					Gems ×300	2000 coins
Available starting March 1, 2024
Take On Ethan! Part 1	Super Hard	Ethan	Magmortar Weakness:	Typhlosion Weakness:	Houndoom Weakness:	Gems ×300 Take On Ethan! Part 2	1500 coins
Take On Ethan! Part 2	Ultra Hard					Gems ×300	2000 coins

Trivia

• Challenge the Hope of Kalos was the only extreme battle event to give a strength bonus to characters that have a specific Other theme skill.
• Challenge the Hope of Kalos was the only extreme battle event following up on a villain event to:
  • Give a strength bonus to characters based on a theme skill that is not a Region theme skill.
  • Include a battle in which not all characters from the corresponding region receive a strength bonus.
• Alola is the only region that did not have any extreme battle events following up on its villain events.
• Cynthia's Determination, featuring Sygna Suit Cynthia, and Beat the Unbeatable Champion!, featuring Sygna Suit Leon, were the only extreme battle events to feature an opponent wearing a sygna suit.
  • Cynthia also appeared in her regular outfit as an opponent in the following extreme battle event, while Leon appeared in his normal outfit as an opponent in the preceding extreme battle event.

In other languages

Language Title Chinese Cantonese 高難度對戰活動 Gōu Nàahndouh Deuijin Wuhtduhng Mandarin 高難度對戰活動 Gāo Nándù Duìzhàn Hhuódòng French Évènement combat difficile German Extremkampf-Event Italian Evento ad alta difficoltà Spanish Evento de alta dificultad

See also

Pokémon Masters EX Events Unique events: Blissful Bonanza! • Prestige event • Battle Point Challenge • Daily Type Rotation • Pokémon Masters Day (2021 • 2022 • 2023) • Legendary Gauntlet • Music Coin Challenge • Battle with Pals • Find the Ditto impostors! • Riddle event • Anime Collaboration • Run-Up to Three Special Battles • Eevee Day Celebration! • Expedition event • Get the New Gear! event • 4.5 Year Celebration! • Electricity Disruptors Non-unique events: Story events • Training events • Special events • Legendary events • Solo events • Egg events • Time trial events (Let's Go for Number One!) • Extreme battle events • Gear events • Special sync pair events • Daily Battles • Villain events • Costume events • Throwback Challenges • Special battle events • Neo Champions • Trainer Files • High score events Pokémon Masters EX event templates Story events • Villain events • Solo events • Legendary events • All

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