Story event

Story events[note 1] (Japanese: エピソードイベント Episode Event) are a type of limited-time event in Pokémon Masters EX. They feature a storyline that focuses on one specific or multiple specific sync pairs, and new area info for the story is unlocked by completing single-player battles. They originally featured co-op battles that rewarded the player with vouchers that could be exchanged in the shop for items, but these were dropped by July 2020 in favor of earning event items from single-player battles.

Story events have been presented in four different formats, featuring either an exchange shop, event maps, a prize box, or an Event Point system.

Some specific types of story events include seasonal events, costume events, and Neo Champions events.[note 2]

Format

Most story events feature a limited-time exchange menu in the shop. Players can earn event items by completing battles, which can then be exchanged for rewards in the shop. Most story events have only one kind of event item that can be earned, but some story events have two, three, or even four different types of items to collect. In most of these cases, different items are obtained by completing different battles of equal difficulty. Most battles require stamina to do.

Shining Star introduced event maps, in which players earned travel tokens from battles that allowed them to travel to different spaces on the event map, collecting items and new area info for the story. This event format was dropped after July 2021, with reruns of events that previously used event maps utilizing a shop exchange or a prize box instead.

The prize box, which was introduced in the legendary event Pure Hearts and Rainbow Wings, was introduced to story events with The Star of the Contest. In this format, players earned Prize Coins from battles which were used to make pulls in the prize box, with its prizes including new area info for the story. While less common than shop exchanges, this format is still occasionally used for story events.

Starting with Ultra Beast Meet-and-Greet, new story events no longer have an exchange shop. Most items that the player could normally exchange vouchers for in the shop, as well as medals earned from completing missions, can now be earned by completing battles and obtaining Event Points, in a format similar to the Battle Point tier reward system.

Seasonal events

A common type of story event is the seasonal event (Japanese: 季節限定のイベント Seasonal Limited Event). These events are held every year around certain holidays or times of the year, and they feature two sync pairs wearing special outfits to celebrate the occasion. Currently, there have been sync pairs released for six different seasonal celebrations:

Occasion Time of year Years a new event was held
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
New Year's Early January N/A N/A ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Palentine's Day February N/A N/A ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Spring Early April N/A N/A ✔ N/A N/A N/A N/A
Summer July/August N/A ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Fall Late October N/A ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ N/A
Holiday Mid-December ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ N/A

While sync pairs released to commemorate anniversaries have the Seasonal Outfit theme skill, their events do not rerun annually and are not considered seasonal events.

List of story events

All events listed below began at 06:00 UTC on the date listed in the start date column and ended at 05:59 UTC on the date listed in the end date column, with two exceptions.

Additional dates listed in each cell indicate the dates of reruns.

Event Name Start Date End Date Featured Sync Pair(s) Banner
Reach for the Top September 3, 2019 September 30, 2019 Blue & Pidgeot
The Girl in Black and White September 30, 2019
September 3, 2021 		October 17, 2019
September 17, 2021 		Hilda & Tepig
The Importance of Elegance October 31, 2019
June 18, 2020 		November 14, 2019
July 2, 2020 		Caitlin & Reuniclus
Rosa's Party December 12, 2019 January 1, 2020 Rosa (Holiday 2019) & Delibird
Siebold (Holiday 2019) & Octillery
A Special Present December 24, 2019 December 25, 2019 Rosa (Holiday 2019) & Delibird
Two Champions December 26, 2019
May 25, 2021
September 2, 2024 		January 22, 2020
June 8, 2021
September 22, 2024 		Lance & Dragonite
Cynthia & Garchomp
The Strongest There Is February 14, 2020
Spetember 4, 2024 		March 16, 2020
September 22, 2024 		Steven & Metagross
Shining Star February 28, 2020 March 16, 2020 Sygna Suit Elesa & Rotom
Team Skull Crash Course March 27, 2020
January 17, 2022 		April 14, 2020
February 3, 2022 		Guzma & Golisopod
Plumeria & Salazzle
The Star of the Contest May 28, 2020
June 24, 2021 		June 11, 2020
July 8, 2021 		Dawn & Turtwig
Serena's Dessert Party June 30, 2020
March 22, 2022 		July 21, 2020
April 4, 2022 		Serena & Fennekin
Summer Superstars July 31, 2020
July 20, 2021 		August 16, 2020
August 3, 2021 		Steven (Summer 2020) & Sandslash
Lyra (Summer 2020) & Jigglypuff
Family Ties September 10, 2020
September 7, 2021
February 22, 2024 		September 30, 2020
September 17, 2021
March 7, 2024 		Lusamine & Pheromosa
Gladion & Silvally
Lillie & Clefairy
The Eccentric Electrician September 30, 2020
September 9, 2021 		October 14, 2020
September 17, 2021 		Volkner & Luxray
Fight or Fright October 15, 2020
October 20, 2021 		November 1, 2020
November 4, 2021 		Acerola (Fall 2020) & Mimikyu
Hilbert (Fall 2020) & Mightyena
Dazzling Dizzying Battle Stage October 30, 2020
September 11, 2021 		November 11, 2020
September 17, 2021 		Lisia & Altaria
Deck the Halls December 10, 2020
December 22, 2021 		December 31, 2020
January 5, 2022 		Skyla (Holiday 2020) & Togekiss
Erika (Holiday 2020) & Comfey
The Ideal Formula December 24, 2020
September 13, 2021
November 7, 2022
March 12, 2025
September 8, 2025 		January 12, 2021
September 17, 2021
November 21, 2022
March 31, 2025
September 19, 2025 		N & Zekrom
Season's Greetings January 1, 2021
January 4, 2022
July 13, 2025 		January 14, 2021
January 18, 2022
July 28, 2025 		Lance (New Year's 2021) & Gyarados
Lillie (New Year's 2021) & Ribombee
Baking Buddies January 29, 2021
February 5, 2022 		February 19, 2021
February 19, 2022 		Dawn (Palentine's 2021) & Alcremie
Serena (Palentine's 2021) & Whimsicott
Champion Time February 26, 2021
February 18, 2023
December 3, 2024 		March 18, 2021
March 11, 2023
December 21, 2024 		Leon & Charizard
Marnie & Morpeko
Shining Heart of Dragons March 18, 2021
March 10, 2022
November 6, 2023 		April 2, 2021
March 24, 2022
November 20, 2023 		Iris (Alt.) & Hydreigon
Pasio Eggsplorers April 2, 2021
April 4, 2022
April 6, 2023 		April 16, 2021
April 18, 2022
April 20, 2023 		May (Spring 2021) & Lopunny
Burgh (Spring 2021) & Togepi
Trials on the Isle April 15, 2021
April 18, 2022
May 16, 2023 		May 2, 2021
May 2, 2022
June 2, 2023 		Selene & Rowlet
Elio & Popplio
Masters of Land and Sea May 31, 2021
March 4, 2025 		June 14, 2021
March 31, 2025 		Archie & Kyogre
Maxie & Groudon
All Aboard the Victory Train June 30, 2021
July 21, 2022
November 4, 2024
September 1, 2025 		July 15, 2021
August 4, 2022
November 22, 2024
September 19, 2025 		Ingo & Excadrill
Emmet & Archeops
Beachside Rivalry July 15, 2021
July 4, 2022 		July 31, 2021
July 18, 2022 		Gloria (Summer 2021) & Inteleon
Marnie (Summer 2021) & Grimmsnarl
Hearts United August 28, 2021
December 26, 2022 		September 30, 2021
January 11, 2023 		Lillie (Anniversary 2021) & Lunala
N (Anniversary 2021) & Reshiram
Steven (Anniversary 2021) & Rayquaza
Midnight Spookfest
Midnight Battle Ball 		October 14, 2021
October 24, 2022 		November 5, 2021
November 10, 2022 		Morty (Fall 2021) & Banette
Caitlin (Fall 2021) & Sableye
The Light Devourer November 30, 2021 December 16, 2021 Sygna Suit Lusamine & Necrozma
Winter Wishes December 16, 2021
December 19, 2022 		January 1, 2022
January 5, 2023 		Leon (Holiday 2021) & Calyrex
Nessa (Holiday 2021) & Eiscue
New Year and New Friends January 1, 2022
January 4, 2023 		January 18, 2022
January 18, 2023 		Volkner (New Year's 2022) & Electivire
Sabrina (New Year's 2022) & Chingling
Sweet Shenanigans January 31, 2022
February 6, 2023 		February 19, 2022
February 23, 2023 		Marnie (Palentine's 2022) & Mawile
Bea (Palentine's 2022) & Vanilluxe
Pasio Friendiversary February 28, 2022 March 17, 2022 May (Anniversary 2022) & Latias
Skyla (Anniversary 2022) & Tornadus
Raihan (Anniversary 2022) & Flygon
Verdant Guardian March 17, 2022 March 31, 2022 Sygna Suit Serena & Zygarde
A Golden Future April 28, 2022
June 8, 2023
May 5, 2024
July 13, 2025
September 6, 2025 		May 12, 2022
July 2, 2023
May 20, 2024
July 28, 2025
September 19, 2025 		Sygna Suit Morty & Ho-Oh
Revel in Rivalry June 16, 2022
January 23, 2023
September 22, 2023 		July 4, 2022
February 6, 2023
October 6, 2023 		Bede & Hatterene
Summer Nights & Wishing Stars June 30, 2022
July 6, 2023 		July 17, 2022
July 20, 2023 		N (Summer 2022) & Zoroark
Hilda (Summer 2022) & Grapploct
Threads of Strength August 30, 2022
September 6, 2024 		October 3, 2022
September 22, 2024 		Sygna Suit Cynthia (Aura) & Lucario
Sygna Suit Red (Thunderbolt) & Pikachu
Melancholy Wally September 28, 2022
July 26, 2023 		October 17, 2022
August 9, 2023 		Sygna Suit Wally & Gardevoir
Otherworldly Encounter October 17, 2022
October 18, 2023 		November 3, 2022
November 1, 2023 		Iris (Fall 2022) & Naganadel
Allister (Fall 2022) & Gourgeist
Helena (Hex Maniac) & Haunter
Shine a Gentle Light December 14, 2022
December 19, 2023 		January 1, 2023
January 2, 2024 		Jasmine (Holiday 2022) & Ampharos
Whitney (Holiday 2022) & Sawsbuck
Gather Up! Dream Duo! January 1, 2023
January 4, 2024 		January 18, 2023
January 20, 2024 		Dawn (New Year's 2023) & Oricorio
Lisia (New Year's 2023) & Rapidash
Kali (Furisode Girl) & Azumarill
Chef's Heartful Delivery January 31, 2023
February 13, 2024 		February 21, 2023
February 29, 2024 		Mallow (Palentine's 2023) & Appletun
Elesa (Palentine's 2023) & Togetic
Galar's Poké Ball Enthusiast March 21, 2023
June 4, 2024 		April 7, 2023
June 18, 2024 		Ball Guy & Amoonguss
Travelers from a Distant Past May 31, 2023
November 21, 2024
September 2, 2025 		June 17, 2023
December 6, 2024
September 19, 2025 		Adaman & Leafeon
Irida & Glaceon
Chase the Northern Wind June 15, 2023
May 20, 2024
July 13, 2025
September 4, 2025 		July 2, 2023
June 4, 2024
July 28, 2025
September 19, 2025 		Eusine & Suicune
Sygna Suit Silver & Sneasel
Twin Stars Far Apart June 30, 2023
July 3, 2024
August 30, 2025 		July 17, 2023
July 20, 2024
September 19, 2025 		Tate (Summer 2023) & Jirachi
Liza (Summer 2023) & Celesteela
We Should Battle! August 8, 2023*
September 8, 2024 		August 28, 2023
September 22, 2024 		Nemona & Pawmot
Tower Tycoon and Hall Matron September 16, 2023
October 24, 2024 		October 3, 2023
November 7, 2024 		Palmer & Regigigas
Argenta & Skarmory
Together in an Unknown Land September 29, 2023
April 5, 2025 		October 16, 2023
April 23, 2025 		Akari & Samurott
Rei & Decidueye
The Haunted Museum October 12, 2023
October 19, 2024 		November 1, 2023
November 6, 2024 		Phoebe (Fall 2023) & Cofagrigus
Roxanne (Fall 2023) & Runerigus
Who's the Best Singer? October 31, 2023
January 21, 2025 		November 17, 2023
February 8, 2025 		Sygna Suit Roxie & Toxtricity
Sygna Suit Piers & Toxtricity
Ryuki & Turtonator
Veevee on Pasio! November 10, 2023
August 13, 2024
March 26, 2025 		November 30, 2023
August 28, 2024
April 7, 2025 		Penny & Sylveon
Let's Go In Search of Wonder November 17, 2023
November 21, 2024 		December 4, 2023
December 6, 2024 		Elaine & Eevee
Eve (Poké Kid) & Eevee
Focus on the Shining Shot! December 12, 2023
December 17, 2024 		December 27, 2023
January 4, 2025 		Viola (Holiday 2023) & Vivillon
Sycamore (Holiday 2023) & Gogoat
Rising New Year's Resolutions January 1, 2024
January 7, 2025 		January 16, 2024
January 25, 2025 		Clair (New Year's 2024) & Drampa
Wallace (New Year's 2024) & Blacephalon
Katherine (Furisode Girl) & Slurpuff
The Electrifying Influencer January 12, 2024 February 1, 2024 Iono & Bellibolt
Sub-zero—My Past, My Future January 22, 2024 February 11, 2024 Grusha & Cetitan
Victor's Cooking Class! February 9, 2024
February 4, 2025 		February 27, 2024
February 22, 2025 		Victor (Palentine's 2024) & Greedent
Candice (Palentine's 2024) & Darmanitan
Mechanized—Love and Solitude February 19, 2024
May 27, 2025 		March 4, 2024
June 13, 2025 		Sygna Suit Gladion & Magearna
Researcher and Seeker March 29, 2024
September 10, 2024
August 31, 2025 		April 15, 2024
September 22, 2024
September 19, 2025 		Volo & Togepi
Jacq & Farigiraf
Good Ol' Rika Here April 26, 2024 May 13, 2024 Rika & Clodsire
Middle-Aged Opposites June 14, 2024
September 7, 2025 		July 3, 2024
September 19, 2025 		Larry & Dudunsparce
Kabu & Centiskorch
Exciting Treasure Hunt June 28, 2024
July 4, 2025 		July 15, 2024
July 22, 2025 		Gardenia (Summer 2024) & Dhelmise
Acerola (Summer 2024) & Jellicent
Isle Disciples, Arena Tycoon July 12, 2024 July 31, 2024 Klara & Slowbro
Avery & Slowking
Greta & Breloom
Ultra Beast Meet-and-Greet July 31, 2024 August 19, 2024 Elio (Alt.) & Stakataka
Selene (Alt.) & Nihilego
Peculiar Pokémon-Loving Pal August 10, 2024 August 28, 2024 Arven & Mabosstiff
Ancient Visitor August 18, 2024 September 17, 2024 Sygna Suit Nemona & Scream Tail
Festive Sun and Moon August 28, 2024 October 2, 2024 Lillie (Anniversary 2024) & Solgaleo
Golden Bonds on Pasio September 17, 2024 October 1, 2024 Sygna Suit Lear & Gholdengo
The Truth—Mane or Feathers? October 15, 2024 November 2, 2024 Iono (Fall 2024) & Flutter Mane
Shauntal (Fall 2024) & Froslass
Sygna Siblings—All Aboard October 31, 2024 November 18, 2024 Sygna Suit Ingo & Chandelure
Sygna Suit Emmet & Eelektross
Mysterious Kalos Duo November 15, 2024 December 6, 2024 Sina & Glaceon
Dexio & Espeon
Joyful Music with Everyone December 13, 2024 December 31, 2024 Lillie (Holiday 2024) & Primarina
Bugsy (Holiday 2024) & Kricketune
Guzzling Glutton's Target December 31, 2024 February 10, 2025 Sygna Suit Giovanni (Alt.) & Guzzlord
Friend-Making Battle January 3, 2025 January 21, 2025 Raihan (New Year's 2025) & Sandaconda
Poppy (New Year's 2025) & Steelix
Blossom (Furisode Girl) & Kirlia
Tiny Courage, Big Thanks January 31, 2025 February 18, 2025 Marley (Palentine's 2025) & Shaymin
Erika (Palentine's 2025) & Lurantis
Five Friends' Treasure Hunt February 17, 2025
August 19, 2025
August 30, 2025 		March 29, 2025
August 28, 2025
September 19, 2025 		Juliana & Koraidon
Florian & Miraidon
Zippity Zappity Collab April 25, 2025 May 13, 2025 Sygna Suit Iono & Raging Bolt
Sygna Suit Elesa (Alt.) & Thundurus
Blades of the Future May 15, 2025 June 2, 2025 Sygna Suit Bede & Iron Valiant
High-Flying Seaside Holiday June 30, 2025 July 18, 2025 Cynthia (Summer 2025) & Milotic
Skyla (Summer 2025) & Jumpluff
From Kitakami—Prelude July 29, 2025 August 28, 2025 Carmine & Sinistcha
From Kitakami—Continued August 18, 2025
August 30, 2025 		August 28, 2025
September 19, 2025 		Kieran & Hydrapple
Carmine & Sinistcha
Terastal Festival August 28, 2025 October 7, 2025 Red (Anniversary 2025) & Charizard
Irida (Anniversary 2025) & Typhlosion
Gloria (Anniversary 2025) & Cinderace

In other languages

Language Title
Japanese エピソードイベント
Mandarin Chinese 劇情活動
French Évènement secondaire
German Episodenevent
Italian Episodio
Korean 에피소드 이벤트
Spanish Evento episódico

Notes

  1. ↑ Capitalized as "story event" in official newsletters used in-game. "...an innovative and new type of story event called Neo Champions: Leaders of a New Era will begin!" "As we mentioned in a previous message, a new type of story event–a Costume Event–will start on October 29, 2021." "Starting at the end of October, we’ll present a story event in a new way." "Beginning September 3, 2021, various story events will start returning." "The Shining Heart of Dragons story event will begin on March 18, 2021." "This story event is unique in that you’ll be able to acquire Eggs that hatch Pokémon."
  2. ↑ See the above excerpts from in-game newsletters.

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2020 debut: The Strongest There Is • Shining Star • Team Skull Crash Course • The Star of the Contest • Serena's Dessert Party • Family Ties • The Eccentric Electrician • Dazzling Dizzying Battle Stage • The Ideal Formula
2021 debut: Champion Time • Shining Heart of Dragons • Trials on the Isle • Masters of Land and Sea • All Aboard the Victory Train • Hearts United • The Light Devourer
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2025 debut: Five Friends' Treasure Hunt • Zippity Zappity Collab • Blades of the Future • From Kitakami—Prelude • From Kitakami—Continued • Terastal Festival
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