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'''Neo Champions''' (Japanese: '''ネオ・チャンピオン''' ''Neo Champions'') is a type of [[story event]] in {{g|Masters EX}}. These events revolve around the Neo Champion Stadium, a recurring in-universe event that allows Trainers on [[Pasio]] to earn the title of {{pkmn|Champion|Neo Champion}}. These events focus on two or three characters from a certain region and their journeys to becoming Neo Champions. So far, every tournament to date has featured only [[player character]]s and [[rival]]s.

This event ran from November 30 to December 19, 2022. It was focused on {{mas|Serena}} and {{mas|Calem}}. The "Serena Master Fair Scout" gave players an increased chance of recruiting Serena (Champion) and {{p|Greninja}} during the duration of the event, and the "Calem Master Fair Scout" gave an increased chance of recruiting Calem (Champion) and Greninja starting December 2, 2022.

Battles rewarded players with Event Voucher M, which could be redeemed in the Shop. Additionally, Daily Extreme Battle 1 could only be challenged once per day. Players could include certain sync pairs in their party to obtain bonus vouchers.

The following sync pairs earn +0.6 bonus vouchers:

*Serena (Champion) and Greninja

*Calem (Champion) and Greninja

The following sync pairs earn +0.4 bonus Vouchers:

*{{mas|Diantha}} and {{TP|Diantha|Gardevoir}}

*{{mas|Alder}} and {{p|Volcarona}}

*{{mas|Jasmine}} and {{TP|Jasmine|Steelix}}

The following sync pairs earn +0.2 bonus Vouchers:

*{{mas|Acerola}} and {{p|Palossand}}

*All unlisted sync pairs with the [[Kalos]] [[theme skill]]

This event featured the Battle Challenge, where players were challenged to defeat a team of strong opponents. Players could complete event missions by clearing these areas with teams using various theme skills, earning Medals and other rewards.

! style="background-color:#{{gold color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" rowspan=2 | Name

! style="background-color:#{{gold color light}}" rowspan=2 | Difficulty

! style="background-color:#{{gold color light}}" rowspan=2 | Trainer(s)

! style="background-color:#{{gold color light}}" colspan=3 | Pokémon

! style="background-color:#{{gold color light}}" rowspan=2 | Stamina

! style="background-color:#{{gold color light}}" rowspan=2 | First-Time Rewards

! style="background-color:#{{gold color light}}" rowspan=2 | Completion Rewards

! style="background-color:#{{gold color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" rowspan=2 | Battle Rewards

| rowspan=5 | [[File:Masters051A.png|80px]]<br>{{p|Dugtrio}}<br><small>[[Alolan form]]</small><br><span style=font-size:80%>Weakness: [[File:WaterIC Masters.png|15px]]</span>

| rowspan=5 | [[File:Masters208 f.png|80px]]<br>{{TP|Jasmine|Steelix}}<br><span style=font-size:80%>Weakness: [[File:WaterIC Masters.png|15px]]</span>

| rowspan=5 | [[File:Masters530.png|80px]]<br>{{p|Excadrill}}<br><span style=font-size:80%>Weakness: [[File:WaterIC Masters.png|15px]]</span>

| rowspan=2 | [[File:Masters354.png|80px]]<br>{{p|Banette}}<br><span style=font-size:80%>Weakness: [[File:DarkIC Masters.png|15px]]<span>

| rowspan=2 | [[File:Masters770.png|80px]]<br>{{p|Palossand}}<br><span style=font-size:80%>Weakness: [[File:WaterIC Masters.png|15px]]<span>

| rowspan=2 | [[File:Masters105A.png|80px]]<br>{{p|Marowak}}<br><small>[[Alolan form]]</small><br><span style=font-size:80%>Weakness: [[File:DarkIC Masters.png|15px]]<span>

! style="background-color:#{{gold color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan=2 | Item given

! style="background-color:#{{gold color light}}" | Item received

! style="background-color:#{{gold color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Max exchanges

This event ran from February 28 to March 25, 2023. It was focused on {{mas|Marnie}}, {{mas|Hop}}, and {{mas|Bede}}. The "Marnie Master Fair Scout" gave players an increased chance of recruiting Marnie (Champion) and {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Moltres}} from the beginning of the event through April 9, 2023, the "Hop Master Fair Scout" gave an increased chance of recruiting Hop (Champion) and Galarian {{p|Zapdos}} starting March 2, 2023, and the "Bede Master Fair Scout" gave an increased chance of recruiting Bede (Champion) and Galarian {{p|Articuno}} starting March 4, 2022.

Battles rewarded players with Event Voucher Y, which could be redeemed in the Shop. Additionally, Daily Extreme Battle 1 could only be challenged once per day. Players could include certain sync pairs in their party to obtain bonus vouchers.

The following sync pairs earn +0.6 bonus vouchers:

*Marnie (Champion) and Galarian Moltres

*Hop (Champion) and Galarian Zapdos

*Bede (Champion) and Galarian Articuno

The following sync pairs earn +0.4 bonus Vouchers:

*{{mas|Leon}} and {{TP|Leon|Charizard}}

*{{mas|Gloria}} and {{p|Zacian}}

*{{mas|Victor}} and {{p|Rillaboom}}

The following sync pairs earn +0.2 bonus Vouchers:

*[[Scottie]]/[[Bettie]] and {{p|Pikachu}}

*Scottie/Bettie and {{p|Torchic}}

*All unlisted sync pairs with the [[Galar]] [[theme skill]]

This event featured the Battle Challenge, where players were challenged to defeat a team of strong opponents. Players could complete event missions by clearing these areas with teams using various theme skills, earning Medals and other rewards.

! style="background-color:#{{gold color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" rowspan=2 | Name

! style="background-color:#{{gold color light}}" rowspan=2 | Difficulty

! style="background-color:#{{gold color light}}" rowspan=2 colspan=3 | Trainer(s)

! style="background-color:#{{gold color light}}" colspan=3 | Pokémon

! style="background-color:#{{gold color light}}" rowspan=2 | Stamina

! style="background-color:#{{gold color light}}" rowspan=2 | First-Time Rewards

! style="background-color:#{{gold color light}}" rowspan=2 | Completion Rewards

! style="background-color:#{{gold color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" rowspan=2 | Battle Rewards

| rowspan=5 | [[File:Masters094.png|80px]]<br>{{p|Gengar}}<br><span style=font-size:80%>Weakness: [[File:DarkIC Masters.png|15px]]</span>

| rowspan=5 | [[File:Masters884.png|80px]]<br>{{p|Duraludon}}<br><span style=font-size:80%>Weakness: [[File:FightingIC Masters.png|15px]]</span>

| rowspan=5 | [[File:Masters609.png|80px]]<br>{{p|Chandelure}}<br><span style=font-size:80%>Weakness: [[File:DarkIC Masters.png|15px]]</span>

| rowspan=2 | [[File:Masters812.png|80px]]<br>{{p|Rillaboom}}<br><span style=font-size:80%>Weakness: [[File:BugIC Masters.png|15px]]<span>

| rowspan=2 | [[File:Masters006.png|80px]]<br>{{TP|Leon|Charizard}}<br><span style=font-size:80%>Weakness: [[File:RockIC Masters.png|15px]]<span>

| rowspan=2 | [[File:Masters818.png|80px]]<br>{{p|Inteleon}}<br><span style=font-size:80%>Weakness: [[File:ElectricIC Masters.png|15px]]<span>

! style="background-color:#{{gold color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan=2 | Item given

! style="background-color:#{{gold color light}}" | Item received

! style="background-color:#{{gold color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Max exchanges

This event ran from August 28 to October 2, 2023. It was focused on {{mas|Red}}, {{mas|Blue}}, and {{mas|Leaf}}. The "Red Master Fair Scout" gave players an increased chance of recruiting Red (Champion) and {{p|Articuno}} from the beginning of the event to October 7, 2023. The "Leaf Master Fair Scout" gave an increased chance of recruiting Leaf (Champion) and {{p|Moltres}} from August 30 to October 7, 2023. The "Blue Master Fair Scout" gave an increased chance of recruiting Blue (Champion) and {{p|Zapdos}} from August 30 to October 7, 2023.

The player could battle using Red (Champion) and Articuno, Leaf (Champion) and Moltres, or Blue (Champion) and Zapdos to obtain +0.6× bonus vouchers; {{mas|Lance}} and {{TP|Lance|Dragonite}} or {{mas|Bede}} and {{p|Hatterene}} to obtain +0.4× bonus vouchers; and {{mas|Calem}} and {{p|Espurr}}/{{p|Meowstic}}, {{mas|Hop}} and {{p|Zamazenta}}, or any unlisted [[File:Theme skill icon region.png|20px|link=Theme skill]] [[Kanto]] [[sync pair]]s to obtain +0.2× bonus vouchers.

This event featured the Battle Challenge, where players were challenged to defeat a team of strong opponents. Players could complete event missions by clearing these areas with teams using various theme skills, earning {{mas|medal}}s and other rewards.

In addition, players could earn a medal for completing all the story areas in the event.

| rowspan=5 | [[File:Masters002.png|80px]]<br>{{p|Ivysaur}}<br><span style=font-size:80%>Weakness: [[File:IceIC Masters.png|15px]]</span>

| rowspan=5 | [[File:Masters470.png|80px]]<br>{{p|Leafeon}}<br><span style=font-size:80%>Weakness: [[File:FireIC Masters.png|15px]]</span>

| rowspan=5 | [[File:Masters008.png|80px]]<br>{{p|Wartortle}}<br><span style=font-size:80%>Weakness: [[File:ElectricIC Masters.png|15px]]</span>

| rowspan=2 | [[File:Masters018.png|80px]]<br>{{p|Pidgeot}}<br><span style=font-size:80%>Weakness: [[File:IceIC Masters.png|15px]]<span>

| rowspan=2 | [[File:Masters103.png|80px]]<br>{{p|Exeggutor}}<br><span style=font-size:80%>Weakness: [[File:FireIC Masters.png|15px]]<span>

| rowspan=2 | [[File:Masters012.png|80px]]<br>{{p|Butterfree}}<br><span style=font-size:80%>Weakness: [[File:ElectricIC Masters.png|15px]]<span>

This event ran from November 30 to December 31, 2023. It was focused on {{mas|Nate}}. The "Nate Master Fair Scout" gave players an increased chance of recruiting Nate (Champion) and {{p|Haxorus}} from the beginning of the event to January 11, 2024.

The player could battle using Nate (Champion) and Haxorus to obtain +0.6× bonus vouchers; {{mas|Lear}} and {{p|Hoopa}}, {{mas|Iris}} and {{p|Hydreigon}}, {{mas|Colress}} and {{p|Klinklang}}, {{mas|Hilbert}} and {{p|Oshawott}}/{{p|Dewott}}/{{p|Samurott}}, {{mas|Hilda}} and {{p|Tepig}}/{{p|Pignite}}/{{p|Emboar}}, or {{mas|N}} and {{DL|Tao trio (Adventures)|Zekrom}} to obtain +0.4× bonus vouchers; and any unlisted [[File:Theme skill icon region.png|20px|link=Theme skill]] [[Unova]] [[sync pair]]s to obtain +0.2× bonus vouchers.

Additionally, the music and artwork on the title screen were different than usual. The title screen artwork depicted Nate (Champion) and Haxorus, and the background music was [[File:Masters Song Key.png|30px|link=Jukebox (Masters)]]Battle! (Unova Neo Champion) (Pokémon Masters EX Version). In addition, a special voice-over line of Nate saying "Pokémon Masters EX" would play as soon as the game's logo appeared on the title screen.

| rowspan=5 | [[File:Masters334.png|80px]]<br>{{p|Altaria}}<br><span style=font-size:80%>Weakness: [[File:DragonIC Masters.png|15px]]</span>

| rowspan=5 | [[File:Masters644.png|80px]]<br>{{DL|Tao trio (Adventures)|Zekrom}}<br><span style=font-size:80%>Weakness: [[File:DragonIC Masters.png|15px]]</span>

| rowspan=5 | [[File:Masters635.png|80px]]<br>{{p|Hydreigon}}<br><span style=font-size:80%>Weakness: [[File:DragonIC Masters.png|15px]]</span>

| rowspan=2 | [[File:Masters330.png|80px]]<br>{{p|Flygon}}<br><span style=font-size:80%>Weakness: [[File:DragonIC Masters.png|15px]]<span>

| rowspan=2 | [[File:Masters724H.png|80px]]<br>{{p|Decidueye}}<br><small>{{rf|Hisuian|Form}}</small><br><span style=font-size:80%>Weakness: [[File:FlyingIC Masters.png|15px]]<span>

| rowspan=2 | [[File:Masters784.png|80px]]<br>{{p|Kommo-o}}<br><span style=font-size:80%>Weakness: [[File:DragonIC Masters.png|15px]]<span>

This event ran from December 25, 2023 to January 14, 2024. It was focused on {{mas|Rosa}}. The "Rosa Master Fair Scout" gave players an increased chance of recruiting Rosa (Champion) and {{p|Meloetta}} from the beginning of the event to January 29, 2024.

The player could battle using Rosa (Champion) and Meloetta or Nate (Champion) and Haxorus to obtain +0.6× bonus vouchers; {{mas|Iris}} and {{p|Hydreigon}}, {{mas|Dawn}} (New Year's 2023) and {{p|Oricorio}}, {{mas|Lisia}} and {{p|Altaria}}, {{mas|Dawn}} and {{p|Turtwig}}/{{p|Grotle}}/{{p|Torterra}}, {{mas|Hugh}} and {{p|Bouffalant}}, {{mas|Bianca}} and {{p|Musharna}}, or {{mas|Colress}} and {{p|Klinklang}} to obtain +0.4× bonus vouchers; and any unlisted [[File:Theme skill icon region.png|20px|link=Theme skill]] [[Unova]] [[sync pair]]s to obtain +0.2× bonus vouchers.

Additionally, the music and artwork on the title screen were different than usual. The title screen artwork depicted Nate (Champion) and Haxorus and Rosa (Champion) and Meloetta, and the background music was [[File:Masters Song Key.png|30px|link=Jukebox (Masters)]]Battle! (Unova Neo Champion) (Pokémon Masters EX Version). In addition, a special voice-over line of Nate or Rosa saying "Pokémon Masters EX" would play as soon as the game's logo appeared on the title screen. However, when players updated to version 2.40.0 (released on December 26, 2023), the music and artwork returned to normal, though Nate or Rosa's special voice-over line still played until January 12, 2024.

| rowspan=5 | [[File:Masters297.png|80px]]<br>{{p|Hariyama}}<br><span style=font-size:80%>Weakness: [[File:PsychicIC Masters.png|15px]]</span>

| rowspan=5 | [[File:Masters626.png|80px]]<br>{{p|Bouffalant}}<br><span style=font-size:80%>Weakness: [[File:FightingIC Masters.png|15px]]</span>

| rowspan=5 | [[File:Masters068.png|80px]]<br>{{p|Machamp}}<br><span style=font-size:80%>Weakness: [[File:PsychicIC Masters.png|15px]]</span>

| rowspan=2 | [[File:Masters505.png|80px]]<br>{{p|Watchog}}<br><span style=font-size:80%>Weakness: [[File:FightingIC Masters.png|15px]]<span>

| rowspan=2 | [[File:Masters500.png|80px]]<br>{{p|Emboar}}<br><span style=font-size:80%>Weakness: [[File:PsychicIC Masters.png|15px]]<span>

| rowspan=2 | [[File:Masters508.png|80px]]<br>{{p|Stoutland}}<br><span style=font-size:80%>Weakness: [[File:FightingIC Masters.png|15px]]<span>

<!--===Shop===

| [[File:Masters Special Skill Feather.png|60px]]<br>Special Skill Feather 9 ×1<ref group="note">Unlocks 70 HP, 60 Attack, 20 Defense, 60 Sp. Atk, 20 Sp. Def, and 20 Speed for the corresponding skill gear. Activated for Dragon, Unova, and Main Character sync pairs. Additional effects are Dragon Zone: Moves ↑ 3%, Unscathed: S-Moves ↑ 4%, and Special Move DR 3%.</ref>

| 8

| [[File:Masters Voucher B.png|60px]]<br>Event Voucher N ×100

| [[File:Masters Skill Sphere.png|60px]]<br>Skill Sphere ×10

| 10

| [[File:Masters Sync Orb.png|60px]]<br>Sync Orb ×50<br><small>(Nate & Haxorus)</small>

| 2

| [[File:Masters Dragon Codex, Vol. 1.png|60px]]<br>Dragon Codex, Vol. 1 ×10

| [[File:Masters Dragon Tome, Vol. 1.png|60px]]<br>Dragon Tome, Vol. 1 ×10

| rowspan=5 | Unlimited

| [[File:Masters Voucher B.png|60px]]<br>Event Voucher N ×10

|}-->