Volkner (Masters)

Volkner デンジ Denzi
Volkner's model
No.	105
English voice actor	Chris Hackney
Japanese voice actor	Daisuke Namikawa
Description	Said to be the top Gym Leader in Sinnoh, Volkner is a passionate Trainer always looking for thrilling battles. He renovates his Gym while waiting for worthy challengers.

Volkner (Japanese: デンジ Denzi) is a Pokémon Trainer in Pokémon Masters EX, based on the character of the same name in the core series games. He forms a sync pair with Luxray. He was first introduced in the story event The Eccentric Electrician. The sync pair can be obtained through the sync pair scout from September 30, 2020. The pair's potential can be upgraded to 6★ EX from the time the pair was first released, which unlocks Volkner's EX Style.

Volkner is also available in his New Year attire partnered alongside Electivire. The pair could be obtained through a limited-time seasonal sync pair scout and was first available on January 1, 2022. This pair is also capable of being upgraded to 6★ EX from when the pair was first released.

Luxray

	Type			Electric
	Move type			Electric
	Role			Tech
	Base Potential			★★★★★☆EX
Luxray ♂	Weakness			Ground
When its eyes gleam gold, it can spot hiding prey—even those taking shelter behind a wall.
Stats	HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Atk	Sp. Def	Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential	776	331	203	284	203	275
Lv. 140, Max Potential	876	371	243	324	243	315
Lv. 140, Base Potential	—	—	—	—	—	—
Lv. 140, Max Potential	—	—	—	—	—	—

Moves

Name	Type	Category	Move gauge	Base Power	Max Power	Accuracy	Target	Description
Thunder Fang	Electric	Physical	2	47	56	95%	An opponent	Has a chance (10%) of making the target flinch. Has a chance (10%) of leaving the target paralyzed.
Electric Terrain	Electric	Status	2 (2 uses)	—	—	—	Entire field	Turns the field of play’s terrain into Electric Terrain.
Make Some Sparks!	None	Status	0 (2 uses)	—	—	—	Self	Raises the user’s Attack by 1 stat rank. Applies the Critical Hit Next effect to the user. Raises the accuracy of all allied sync pairs by 1 stat rank when the terrain is Electric Terrain.
Wild Charge	Electric	Physical	3	125	150	100%	An opponent	The user also takes 20% of the damage it dealt to the target.
Sync moves
Star Shock Thunder Fang	Electric	Physical	—	200	240	—	An opponent	This attack’s power increases when the target is paralyzed. (6★ EX) effect: Power of sync move increases by 50%.

Skills

Name	Description
Passive Skills
Hostile Environment 4	Raises the chance of inflicting status conditions with the additional effects of moves.
Aggravation 4	Raises the chance of inflicting the flinching, confused, or trapped condition with the additional effects of moves.
Terrify 1	Lowers the Attack of all opposing sync pairs by 1 stat rank when the user enters a battle.
Theme Skills
Electric Tech	Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 12 when using Electric-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.
Gym Leader 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.
Sinnoh Bros 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.
Gadgeteer 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
Fiery ↑ 1 Soothing ↑ 1	Raises the following discovery levels by 1: Fiery Crystal Soothing Crystal

Sync Grid

Volkner and Luxray's sync grid is an expanded grid, made available since the pair was first released.

Name	Effect	Energy required	Sync orb required	Move level required
HP +10	HP +10	0	5	1
HP +10	HP +10	2	24	1
HP +30	HP +30	6	72	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 +10	Attack +10	4	48	1
Defense +5	Defense +5	0	5	1
Defense +5	Defense +5	2	24	1
Defense +10	Defense +10	4	48	2
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 +20	Sp. Def +20	6	72	3
Speed +5	Speed +5	0	5	1
Speed +5	Speed +5	2	24	1
Speed +20	Speed +20	6	72	3
Speed +20	Speed +20	6	72	3
Thunder Fang: Power +4	Thunder Fang: Power ↑ +4	4	48	1
Thunder Fang: Power +4	Thunder Fang: Power ↑ +4	4	48	1
Thunder Fang: Power +4	Thunder Fang: Power ↑ +4	4	48	1
Thunder Fang: Power +4	Thunder Fang: Power ↑ +4	4	48	1
Thunder Fang: Power +4	Thunder Fang: Power ↑ +4	4	48	2
Thunder Fang: Power +4	Thunder Fang: Power ↑ +4	4	48	2
Thunder Fang: Move Gauge Refresh 3	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.	6	72	1
Electric Terrain: MP Refresh 2	Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the move used if the move is successful.	7	84	1
Make Some Sparks!: MP Refresh 2	Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the move used if the move is successful.	7	84	1
Wild Charge: Power +3	Wild Charge: Power ↑ +3	4	48	1
Wild Charge: Power +3	Wild Charge: Power ↑ +3	4	48	1
Wild Charge: Power +3	Wild Charge: Power ↑ +3	4	48	1
Wild Charge: Power +3	Wild Charge: Power ↑ +3	4	48	1
Wild Charge: Power +3	Wild Charge: Power ↑ +3	4	48	2
Wild Charge: Move Gauge Refresh 3	Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.	6	72	1
Wild Charge: Catalytic Cure 1	Has a chance (20%) of restoring the user’s HP by approximately 20% of its maximum HP when its move is successful.	10	120	3
Lithe	Prevents the user from getting paralyzed.	5	60	1
Standfast 5	Reduces recoil damage received from using moves that have recoil in the effect tag.	7	84	2
Shock Recovery 1	Restores the user’s HP whenever its Pokémon takes an action when the terrain is Electric Terrain.	8	96	2
Turbo Charge 2	Quickly charges the move gauge when the field is Electric Terrain.	8	96	2
Power Induction 3	Powers up moves when the field is Electric Terrain.	10	120	2
Critical Focus 1	Raises the Pokémon's critical-hit rate by 1 stat rank when it lands a critical hit.	10	120	2
Superduper Effective 1	Powers up moves that are super effective.	10	120	2
Paralysis Synergy 2	Powers up the user's moves when the target is paralyzed.	10	120	3
Harry 3	Powers up the user’s moves against targets that are flinching.	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
Electrorepulsion 3	Reduces damage when the user is hit by an attack move while the terrain is Electric Terrain.	10	120	3
Star Shock Thunder Fang: Power +25	Star Shock Thunder Fang: Power ↑ +25	5	60	3
Star Shock Thunder Fang: Power +25	Star Shock Thunder Fang: Power ↑ +25	5	60	3

Electivire

Volkner (New Year's 2022) デンジ (２２シーズン) Denzi (2022 Season)
Volkner's model (New Year's 2022)
No.	105
English voice actor	Chris Hackney
Japanese voice actor	Daisuke Namikawa
Description	Volkner is wearing a special outfit to celebrate the new year. With his partner Electivire, he’s hoping to find strong opponents to have electrifying battles with.

	Type			Electric
	Move type			Electric
	Role			Strike (Special)
	Base Potential			★★★★★☆EX
Electivire ♂	Weakness			Ground
It grips its tail, which spews electricity, and then beats down opponents with the power of its electrified fist.
Stats	HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Atk	Sp. Def	Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential	573	356	137	468	144	354
Lv. 140, Max Potential	673	396	177	508	184	394
Lv. 140, Base Potential	—	—	—	—	—	—
Lv. 140, Max Potential	—	—	—	—	—	—

Moves

Name	Type	Category	Move gauge	Base Power	Max Power	Accuracy	Target	Description
Discharge	Electric	Special	3	92	110	100%	All opponents	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 2 stat ranks.
Thunder	Electric	Special	3	124	148	70%	An opponent	Never misses when the weather is rainy. Has a chance (30%) of leaving the target paralyzed.
It's Electric!	None	Status	0 (2 uses)	—	—	—	Self	Raises the user's Speed by 2 stat ranks. Raises the user's accuracy and critical-hit rate by 1 stat rank.
Sync moves
Hope and Happiness Electric Beam	Electric	Special	—	250	300	—	An opponent	(6★ EX) effect: Sync move targets all opponents.

Skills

Name	Description
Passive Skills
Superduper 9	Applies the Supereffective ↑ Next effect to the user when its move is super effective.
Super Freebie 2	Has a chance (30%) of applying the Free Move Next effect to the user when its move is super effective.
Conductive Sync	Turns the terrain into Electric Terrain the first time the user's sync move is used each battle.
Theme Skills
Electric Strike	Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 15 when using Electric-type attacks.
Sinnoh Strike	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 2.
Seasonal Outfit Strike	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 3.
Gadgeteer Strike	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 3.
Passionate Spirit Strike	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 3.
Expedition Skills
Fiery ↑ 2	Raises the following discovery level by 2: Fiery Crystal

Sync Grid

Volkner and Electivire's sync grid is an expanded grid, made available since the pair was first released.

Name	Effect	Energy required	Sync orb required	Move level required
HP +10	HP +10	0	5	1
HP +10	HP +10	2	24	1
HP +10	HP +10	2	24	1
HP +10	HP +10	2	24	1
Defense +5	Defense +5	0	5	1
Defense +5	Defense +5	2	24	1
Defense +10	Defense +10	4	48	1
Sp. Atk +5	Sp. Atk +5	0	5	1
Sp. Atk +5	Sp. Atk +5	0	5	1
Sp. Atk +10	Sp. Atk +10	4	48	1
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	1
Discharge: Power +3	Discharge: Power ↑ +3	3	36	1
Discharge: Power +3	Discharge: Power ↑ +3	3	36	1
Discharge: Power +3	Discharge: Power ↑ +3	3	36	1
Discharge: Power +3	Discharge: Power ↑ +3	3	36	2
Discharge: Power +3	Discharge: Power ↑ +3	3	36	2
Discharge: 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
Thunder: Power +3	Thunder: Power ↑ +3	3	36	1
Thunder: Power +3	Thunder: Power ↑ +3	3	36	1
Thunder: Power +3	Thunder: Power ↑ +3	3	36	1
Thunder: Power +3	Thunder: Power ↑ +3	3	36	1
Thunder: Accuracy +10	Thunder: Accuracy ↑ +10	4	48	1
Thunder: Accuracy +10	Thunder: Accuracy ↑ +10	4	48	2
Thunder: 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
Thunder: Super Countdown 1	Has a chance (20%) of reducing the user's sync move countdown by one when its move is super effective.	9	108	3
Thunder: Paralysis Synergy 2	Powers up the user's moves when the target is paralyzed.	10	120	3
X Sp. Atk: MP Refresh 2	Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful.	7	84	2
It's Electric!: MP Refresh 2	Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful.	7	84	2
Lithe	Prevents the user from getting paralyzed.	5	60	1
Pinpoint Entry 1	Raises the user's accuracy by 1 stat rank when it enters a battle.	7	84	2
Fast-Track 9	Raises the user's Speed by one stat rank after its Pokémon uses a move.	6	72	2
Shock Recovery 1	Restores the user's HP whenever its Pokémon take an action when the terrain is Electric Terrain.	8	96	2
Super Crit 9	Raises the user's critical-hit rate by one stat rank when its move is super effective.	8	96	2
Static Shock 3	Powers up the user's sync moves when the target is paralyzed.	8	96	2
Static Shock 5	Powers up the user's sync moves when the target is paralyzed.	8	96	3
Super Syncer	Applies the Supereffective ↑ Next effect to the user the first time its sync move is used each battle.	8	96	3
Double Down 3	Powers up sync moves that are super effective.	8	96	3
Super Savvy 9	Raises the user's Sp. Atk by one stat rank when its move is super effective.	10	120	3
Soften Up 1	Critical hits land more easily when the user attacks with a sync move.	10	120	3
Ramming Speed	The more the user's Speed is raised, the more it powers up the user's moves.	10	120	3
Hope and Happiness Electric Beam: Power +25	Hope and Happiness Electric Beam: Power ↑ +25	5	60	3
Hope and Happiness Electric Beam: Power +25	Hope and Happiness Electric Beam: Power ↑ +25	5	60	3

Availability

Volkner is available in the general sync pair scout. His offering rate was increased in the following sync pair scout banners:

• (Debut) Volkner Spotlight Scout (September 30 to October 15, 2020)
• Double Feature Spotlight Scout (January 7 to 21, 2021)
• Double Feature Spotlight Scout (April 26 to May 6, 2021)
• Triple Feature Spotlight Scout (September 23 to October 5, 2021)

Volkner (New Year's 2022) was exclusive to the following seasonal scout banners:

• (Debut) Volkner Seasonal Scout (January 1 to 18, 2022)
• 5★-Select Seasonal Scout x11 (August 22 to September 4, 2022)
• Super Spotlight Seasonal Scout (January 4 to 18, 2023)

Volkner and Luxray can be battled against in:

• Battle with Pals: Friendiversary Gifts (as a side foe; March 14 to 22, 2022)

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

• Jolteon
  • Eevee Day Celebration: Three Eevee Tales (as a side foe; November 21 to December 5, 2022)
• Octillery
  • Story event: Shine a Gentle Light (December 14, 2022 to January 1, 2023)

Sync Pair Stories

Volkner and Luxray

• A Day with Volkner

Volkner (New Year's 2023) and Electivire

• Calming Clamor
• The Root Cause
• Pair Up and Battle!
• Sabrina's Premonition
• A Thrilling New Year

Quotes

Main article: Volkner/Quotes → Pokémon Masters EX

Gallery

Volkner

5★ model

5★ VS model

6★ EX model

6★ EX VS model

Volkner's sync move mindscape (Sunyshore Gym)

Trainer emote Nice!

Trainer emote Watch out!

Trainer emote Let's do this!

Trainer emote Thanks!

Medal 1★ The Eccentric Electrician

Medal 2★ The Eccentric Electrician

Medal 3★ The Eccentric Electrician

Medal Electric Enthusiast

Volkner (New Year's 2022)

5★ model

5★ VS model

6★ EX model

6★ EX VS model

Volkner's sync move mindscape (New Year's 2022)

Trainer emote Nice!

Trainer emote Watch out!

Trainer emote Let's do this!

Trainer emote Thanks!

New Year and New Friends artwork

Medal 1★ New Year and New Friends

Medal 2★ New Year and New Friends

Medal 3★ New Year and New Friends

Medal Electrifying Insight

Trivia

• All versions of Volkner use special voice-over lines upon entering a team that contains certain Trainers (regardless of their partner Pokémon). Those Trainers include Flint, Clemont, Sophocles, and Molayne.
• In the story event Shine a Gentle Light, it is mentioned that Volkner met Jasmine during her time in Sunyshore City.

Origin

Volkner's design is based on his appearance in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum. Luxray is Volkner's signature Pokémon in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. Luxray's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Pearl.

Electivire is Volkner's signature Pokémon in Pokémon Platinum. Electivire's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Ultra Sun.

In other languages

Make Some Sparks! Language Title Japanese しびれようぜ！ Shibireyō ze! Mandarin Chinese 電得你渾身酥麻！ Diàn dé Nǐ Húnshēn Sūmá! French Faisons des étincelles ! German Setzen wir sie unter Strom! Italian Facciamo volare le scintille! Korean 전율을느껴보자! Jeonyureul Neukkyeoboja! Spanish ¡Que salten chispas!

Star Shock Thunder Fang Language Title Japanese 輝き痺れさせる かみなりのキバ Kagayaki Shibiresaseru Kaminari no Kiba Mandarin Chinese 閃得你酥麻之 雷電牙 Shǎn dé Nǐ Sūmá zhī Léidiàn Yá French Une étoile étincelante. Crocs Éclair ! German Donnerzahn des Elektrisierens Italian Fulmindenti elettrizzante Korean 짜릿하게 빛나는 번개엄니 Jjarithage Binnaneun Beon-gae Eomni Spanish Colmillo Rayo Brillante e Impactante

It's Electric! Language Title Japanese 心躍る勝負を！ Kokoro Odoru Shōbu o! Mandarin Chinese 來場興奮的對戰！ Lái Chǎng Xīngfèn de Duìzhàn! French Un combat irrésistible ! German Wir stehen unter Strom! Italian Che sfida elettrizzante! Korean 가슴뛰는승부를! Gaseum Ttwineun Seungbureul! Spanish ¡Un combate electrizante!

Hope and Happiness Electric Beam Language Title Japanese 最高の一年を望む エレクトリックレイ Saikō no Ichinen o Nozomu Erekutorikku Rei Mandarin Chinese 望來年精彩燦爛之 電之光線 Wàng Láinián Jīngcǎi Cànlàn zhī Diàn-zhī Guāngxiàn French Excellente année ! Laser Électrik German Elektrostrahl des besten Jahres Italian Raggio Elettro per un anno sfolgorante Korean 최고의 한 해를 바라는 일렉트릭레이 Choego-ui Han Haereul Baraneun Illekteurik Rei Spanish Rayo Eléctrico de Buenos Propósitos

References

Characters appearing in Pokémon Masters EX

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