Pokémon Masters EX tier list
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Updated on August 18th, 2025 – Version: 2.59.0 – Latest Additions: Kieran & Hydrapple, Carmine & Sinistcha
With over 200 collectable Sync Pairs of Pokémon and their masters, it sure can get confusing for new players and veterans alike to come to a definitive conclusion about which ones are the best and which ones they should avoid. Pokémon Masters EX, the officially licensed game by DeNA, has brought tons of new Sync Pairs for players to collect and use with their fifth anniversary. This Pokémon Masters EX tier list is here to serve as a curated list of Sync Pairs that can help you in your journey of becoming the best Pokémon trainer.
You will find all the answers in this tier list as to whether a certain Sync Pair is better or worse than another. Keep in mind that tier lists are inherently subjective in nature. Use your own judgment while investing your resources in these Sync Pairs, but feel free to take inspiration from them.
POINTS TO CONSIDER WHILE VIEWING THE POKEMON MASTERS EX TIER LIST
Flexibility – We have taken into account the flexibility of all Sync Pairs, regardless of your collection or how hard they are to obtain.
Categories – The tier list will be divided into 3 separate types of Sync Pairs. They are – Damage Dealer Sync Pairs, Supporter Sync Pairs, and Hybrid Sync Pairs. These are just categorically defining the true potential of Sync Pairs and should not be compared 1:1 with each other. We have made separate tier lists for each category.
Versatility – The Sync Pairs we have rated at the top can function in all types of content that Pokémon Masters EX has, instead of being top-notch in only one or two game modes.
Self-Sufficiency – The Sync Pairs should be self-sufficient, i.e, they should not require other Sync Pairs to be able to shine truly at their full potential. You can relax and use them in different content without being forced to pair them with other specific Sync Pairs.
Potential – The higher the potential of a Sync Pair, the higher its base stats will be. For example, an EX-rated potential Sync Pair will always beat a 5-Star potential Sync Pair based on base stats alone.
Stay tuned for the updated versions of this tier list – we will make sure to add new Sync Pairs as they are released while also adjusting the individual categories based on future balance adjustments.
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Damage Dealer sync pairs tier list
The main focus of judging Sync Pairs in this tier list will be mostly on their damage-dealing capabilities. Most of the Sync Pairs here have striking abilities that help them deal more damage. Of course, some exceptions exist, like the Steven & Deoxys (Attack Forme) Sync Pair that can also boost the critical hit rate of all allies. However, that’s just an added bonus to their already high damage multipliers and potential value.
Some of the most notable damage dealers are going to be Red & Pikachu, Lucas & Dialga, and Steven & Deoxys (Attack Forme). Red & Pikachu’s special move B Thunderbolt is a massive hyper-scaling damaging move that increases its own damage the more it is used. Such moves are not only good in PvE content where fights can drag out, but also in certain PvP situations against tanky stall team comps. Lucas & Dialga is possibly the best Dragon-type Sync Pair available due to their special move Dragon Zone that can boost the stats of all Dragon-types. Steven & Deoxys (Attack Forme) is the ultimate counter to Sync Pairs that reduce the stats of enemies. Their passive ability, Downside Up, states that whenever an enemy reduces the stats of Steven and Deoxys (Attack Forme), the move instead increases their stats by the same amount.
TIER 1
Kieran & Hydrapple
Ash & Pikachu
Sygna Suit Serena & Zygarde (Complete Form)
Steven and Deoxys (Attack Form)
Lucas & Dialga
Sygna Suit Hilda & Victini
Sygna Suit Lusamine & Necrozma (Ultra Form)
Juliana & Koraidon
Brendan (Champion) & Shiny Primal Groudon
May (Champion) & Shiny Primal Kyogre
Lacey & Granbull
Sygna Suit Bede & Iron Valiant
Selene (Champion) & Necrozma
TIER 2
Lear & Hoopa
Sygna Suit Red & Mega Charizard X
Sygna Suit Erika & Leafeon
Sygna Suit Giovanni & Nidoking
Sygna Suit Ethan & Lugia
Drasna & Dragalge
Sonia & Tsareena
Leon & Charizard
Florian & Miraidon
Sygna Suit Red & Charizard
Sygna Suit Blue & Blastoise
Sygna Suit Cynthia & Kommo-o
Korrina & Marshadow
Diantha & Keldeo
Sygna Suit Red & Charizard
Diantha & Gardevoir
Elesa (Palentine’s 2023) & Togetic
Hop (Champion) & Zapdos
TIER 3
Emmet & Escavalier
Leon & Eternatus
Clavell & Quaquaval
Cyrus & Palkia
N & Zoroark
Blue & Mega Aerodactyl
Archie & Kyogre
Lillie & Lunala
Lillie (Anniversary 2021) & Lunala
Sygna Suit Korrina & Marshadow
May (Anniversary 2022) & Latias
Emma & Crobat
TIER 4
Emmet & Archeops
Raihan & Duraludon
Brendan & Sceptile
Alder & Volcarona
Silver & Ho-Oh
Hugh & Bouffalant
May & Mega Swampert
Giovanni & Mega Mewtwo Y
Cynthia & Mega Garchomp
Marnie (Champion) & Moltres
Giovanni & Mewtwo
Victor & Rillaboom
TIER 5
Steven & Mega Rayquaza
Volkner & Electivire
Leon & Calyrex
Zinnia & Mega Rayquaza
Marnie & Morpeko
Lance & Dragonite
Nessa & Drednaw
Bea & Sirfetch’d
Volkner (New Years’ 2022) & Electivire
Steven (Anniversary 2021) & Rayquaza
Sygna Suit Lysandre & Volcanion
Steven (Special Costume) & Stoutland
TIER 6
Lance & Gyarados
Hala & Crabominable
Marnie & Grimmsnarl
Guzma & Buzzwole
Player & Gyarados (Strike) M
N & Zekrom
Hilbert & Mightyena
Diantha & Mega Gardevoir
Hilda & Mega Diancie
Lucas & Flareon
Lance (New Years’ 2021) & Gyarados
Sygna Suit Wally & Gardevoir
TIER 7
Gloria & Zacian
Blue & Mega Pidgeot
Hilda & Emboar
Sygna Suit Cynthia & Kommo-o
Sygna Suit Grimsley & Mega Sharpedo
Elesa & Zebstrika
Allister & Gengar
Selene & Decidueye
Gloria & Inteleon
Kris & Jolteon
Sygna Suit Diantha & Diancie
Sygna Suit May & Blaziken
TIER 8
Barry & Empoleon
Blue & Arcanine
Gladion & Silvally
Steven & Sandslash (Alola Form)
Olivia & Lycanroc (Midnight Form)
Wally & Mega Gallade
Kris & Feraligatr
Player & Solgaleo
Zinnia & Salamence
Will & Xatu
Wally & Gallade
Samson Oak & Exeggutor
TIER 9
Burgh & Leavanny
Hau & Raichu (Alola Form)
Clair & Kingdra
Gardenia & Roserade
Siebold & Octillery
Sophocles & Golem
Fantina & Mismagius
Morty & Drifblim
Naomi & Sandslash
Lusamine & Pheromosa
TIER 10
Professor Sycamore & Bulbasaur
Nate & Braviary
Caitlin & Reuniclus
Karen & Umbreon
Guzma & Golisopod
Iris & Haxorus
Flint & Infernape
Siebold & Clawitzer
Korrina & Mega Lucario
Bruno & Machamp
TIER 11
Lyra & Jigglypuff
Ethan & Typhlosion
Candice & Froslass
Mina & Granbull
Molayne & Dugtrio
Hapu & Mudsdale
Pryce & Dewgong
Looker & Croagunk
May & Wailmer
Marnie & Toxicroak
TIER 12
Bugsy & Mega Beedrill
Valerie & Sylveon
Tate & Solrock
Norman & Slaking
Shauntal & Chandelure
Roxie & Scolipede
Marshal & Conkeldurr
Sygna Suit Brock & Tyranitar
Jessie & Arbok
Roark & Rampardos
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Hybrid sync pairs tier list
The main focus of judging Sync Pairs in this tier list will be on their joint capabilities of both dealing damage to enemies while providing support to allies/debuffing enemies. These Sync Pairs are usually categorised under “Tech”. The Hybrid variants are some of the most important as they can control the entire battlefield by manipulating stats and providing tons of buffs/debuffs. Some of them even excel at dealing damage, although not quite at the level of damage dealer Sync Pairs.
Sygna Suit Thunderbolt Red & Pikachu is a classic example of one of the best hybrid Sync Pairs, as it can play out both offensively and defensively according to the situation. Their moves, Electric Field and +B Volt Tackle work so much in sync! Electric Field changes the terrain to Electric type, which also happens to be the activation condition of the trainer move +B Volt Tackle. Maxie & Groudon, on the other hand, are one amazing enabler of a Sync Pair. Their passive skill, Hoenn Pride, increases the attack power of all physical-type attack moves of allies by 20%! That’s a flat increase in Attack just by them being on the team.
TIER 1
Sygna Suit Red (Thunderbolt) & Pikachu
Gloria & Urshifu – Rapid Strike
Steven and Deoxys (Attack Form)
Sygna Suit Lyra & Celebi
Maxie & Groudon
Cyrus & Darkrai
TIER 2
May & Mega Blaziken
Sygna Suit Cynthia & Giratina
Bianca & Musharna
Sygna Suit Hilbert & Genesect
Marnie & Mega Mawile
May & Mega Latias
Raihan & Flygon
N & Reshiram
Rosa (Special Costume) & Shaymin
Skyla & Tornadus
N (Anniversary 2021) & Reshiram
Colress & Klinklang
Raihan (Anniversary 2022) & Flygon
Winona & Pelipper
Ball Guy & Amoonguss
Sygna Suit Hau & Tapu Koko
Zinnia (Special Costume) & Thievul
Lance & Dragonair
TIER 3
Elesa & Emolga
Grimsley & Bisharp
Ingo & Accelgor
Lucian & Girafarig
Bede & Hatterene
The Masked Royal & Incineroar
Steven & Deoxys (Normal Forme)
Serena & Delphox
Courtney & Mega Camerupt
Sygna Suit N & Kyurem
Steven & Deoxys (Speed Forme)
Viola & Surskit
TIER 4
Sygna Suit Leaf & Mega Venusaur
Ghetsis & Kyurem
Sidney & Mega Absol
Nessa & Eiscue
Serena & Whimsicott
Karen & Mega Houndoom
Volkner & Luxray
Lysandre & Yveltal
Iris & Hydreigon
Bertha & Hippowdon
Serena (Champion) & Greninja
Sygna Suit Leaf & Venusaur
TIER 5
Steven & Mega Metagross
Rosa & Dewott
Darach & Staraptor
Player & Gyarados (Tech)
Dawn & Torterra
Silver & Feraligatr
Misty & Starmie
N & Sigilyph
Mallow & Tsareena
May & Mega Lopunny
Dawn (New Years’ 2023) & Oricorio
Blaine & Ponyta
TIER 6
Skyla & Togekiss
Nanu & Persian
Koga & Crobat
Candice & Abomasnow
Professor Oak & Mew
Plumeria & Salazzle
Lisia & Mega Altaria
Wikstrom & Aegislash (Shield Forme)
Whitney & Miltank
Whitney (Holiday 2022) & Sawsbuck
Sygna Suit Leaf & Venusaur
Lisia (New Years’ 2023) & Rapidash
TIER 7
Acerola & Mimikyu
Brawly & Hariyama
Sygna Suit Misty & Vaporeon
Clemont & Heliolisk
Brock & Onix
Crasher Wake & Floatzel
Kahili & Toucannon
Sophocles & Togedemaru
Noland & Mega Pinsir
Iris (Fall 2022) & Naganadel
TIER 8
Morty & Mega Banette
Wallace & Milotic
Lorelei & Lapras
Agatha & Mega Gengar
Calem & Meowstic
Clay & Seismitoad
Flannery & Torkoal
Grant & Aurorus
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Support sync pairs tier list
The main focus of judging Sync Pairs in this tier list will be mostly on the support and utility they bring to the table. Just like exceptions were made for damage dealers, some weight will also be given to Sync Pairs that can deal damage, along with supporting the team.
When we talk about healers, Ingo & Excadrill cannot be overlooked. Their heals are unmatched to date. Their second ability, Potion, can restore any ally’s HP by 40%. Their fourth move: All Aboard! buffs the Attack power and critical hit rate by one stat rank! Sygna Suit Kris & Suicune is another great option if you’re looking to add more healers to your team. Their second move, Mini Potion All, can restore 20% HP to your team. Their fourth move, Spring of Knowledge!, is an AoE-buffing move that boosts the Sp. Atk of allied sync pairs by two stat ranks and boosts the critical hit rate of all allied pairs by one stat rank each.
TIER 1
Sonia & Yamper
Aaron & Vespiquen
Jasmine & Celesteela
Hilbert & Samurott
Burgh & Togepi
Sygna Suit Blue & Mega Blastoise
Lillie & Polteageist
Sygna Suit Blue & Blastoise
Mallow (Palentine’s 2023) & Appletun
Allister & Gourgeist
Bede (Champion) & Articuno
Sygna Suit Mina & Tapu Fini
Ortega & Dachsbun
Clive & Amoonguss
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TIER 2
Carmine & Sinistcha
Falkner & Swellow
Sabrina & Mega Alakazam
Hop & Zamazenta
Giovanni & Persian
Lyra & Meganium
Elio & Primarina
Kiawe & Marowak
Professor Sycamore & Xerneas
Roark & Cranidos
Maylene & Meditite
Bruno & Onix
Lorelei & Cloyster
Wallace (New Year’s 2024) & Blacephalon
Clair (New Year’s 2024) & Drampa
Irida & Zoroark
Arven & Mabosstiff
Shauntal (Fall 2024) & Froslass
Milo & Eldegoss
TIER 3
Sygna Suit Elesa & Rotom
Player & Cobalion
Bugsy & Scyther
Bea & Vanilluxe
Leaf & Eevee
Player & Mesprit
Caitlin & Mega Sableye
Dawn & Alcremie
Melony & Lapras
Lyra (Special Costume) & Phanpy
Agatha & Arbok
Iono & Bellibolt
TIER 4
Lt. Surge & Raichu
Phoebe & Dusknoir
Skyla & Swanna
Blue & Exeggutor
Piers & Obstagoon
Nita & Landorus
Sabrina & Chingling
Steven & Deoxys (Defense Forme)
Hilda & Grapploct
Sabrina (New Years’ 2022) & Chingling
Anabel & Snorlax
Lt. Surge & Voltorb
TIER 5
Cheryl & Blissey
Lana & Araquanid
Lillie & Ribombee
Misty & Psyduck
Player & Regirock
Cynthia & Gastrodon
Lillie & Clefairy
Evelyn & Entei
Sawyer & Honchkrow
Morty & Mismagius
Lillie (New Years’ 2021) & Ribombee
Cynthia & Garchomp
TIER 6
Rosa & Delibird
Rachel & Umbreon
Player & Torchic
Jasmine & Mega Steelix
Marley & Arcanine
Drake & Salamence
Roxanne & Probopass
Kukui & Lycanroc
Rosa & Serperior
Jasmine (Holiday 2022) & Ampharos
Shauna & Chesnaught
Shauna (Special Costume) & Klefki
TIER 7
Liza & Lunatone
Erika & Comfey
Player & Pikachu
Acerola & Palossand
Erika & Vileplume
Ramos & Victreebel
Viola & Masquerain
Calem (Champion) & Greninja
Roxanne & Nosepass
TIER 8
Thorton & Bronzong
Erika & Tangela
Lucy & Seviper
Blaine & Rapidash
Glacia & Mega Glalie
Grimsley & Liepard
Wulfric & Avalugg
Maylene & Medicham
Lyra & Vaporeon
TIER 9
Sygna Suit Morty & Ho-Oh
Red & Snorlax
Dawn & Cresselia
Sygna Suit Kris & Suicune
Sygna Suit Brendan & Mega Latios
Ingo & Excadrill
Sygna Suit Cynthia (Aura) & Mega Lucario
TIER 10
Brycen & Cryogonal
James & Weezing
Janine & Ariados
Lt. Surge & Electrode
Marlon & Carracosta
Cheren & Stoutland
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