May (Masters)

May (Japanese: ハルカ Haruka) is a Pokémon Trainer in Pokémon Masters EX, based on the character of the same name in the core series games. She forms a sync pair with Mudkip and its evolved forms Marshtomp and Swampert, with Swampert being capable of Mega Evolving. The sync pair can be obtained through the sync pair scout, starting from January 14, 2021. The pair's potential can be upgraded to 6★ EX, which unlocks May's EX Style.

May
ハルカ Haruka

May's model
No. 113
English voice actor Deneen Melody[1]
Japanese voice actor Ai Nonaka[2]
Description May is a cheerful girl and the daughter of Professor Birch from the Hoenn region. She's great at taking care of others and loves cute Pokémon and conducting fieldwork.

May is also available in her spring attire partnered alongside Lopunny, which is capable of Mega Evolving. The pair could be obtained through a limited-time seasonal sync pair scout and was first available on April 2, 2021. This pair is also capable of being upgraded to 6★ EX from when the pair was first released.

Mudkip → Marshtomp → Swampert

Mudkip can evolve into Marshtomp once it has reached level 30 through its Sync Pair Story Mudkip's Evolution, and then into Swampert once it has reached level 45 through its Sync Pair Story Marshtomp's Evolution.

Type Water
Move types Water / Ground
Role Tech
Base Potential ★★★★★☆EX
Mudkip Weakness Grass
The fin on Mudkip's head acts as highly sensitive radar. Using this fin to sense movements of water and air, this Pokémon can determine what is taking place around it without using its eyes.
Stats HP Attack Defense Sp. Atk Sp. Def Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential 605 244 185 281 185 180
Lv. 140, Max Potential 705 284 225 321 225 220
Lv. 140, Base Potential
Lv. 140, Max Potential


Type Water
Move types Water / Ground
Role Tech
Base Potential ★★★★★☆EX
Marshtomp Weakness Grass
The surface of Marshtomp's body is enveloped by a thin, sticky film that enables it to live on land. This Pokémon plays in mud on beaches when the ocean tide is low.
Stats HP Attack Defense Sp. Atk Sp. Def Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential 642 248 188 302 188 183
Lv. 140, Max Potential 742 288 228 342 228 223
Lv. 140, Base Potential
Lv. 140, Max Potential


Type Water
Move types Water / Ground
Role Tech
Base Potential ★★★★★☆EX
Swampert Weakness Grass
Swampert is very strong. It has enough power to easily drag a boulder weighing more than a ton. This Pokémon also has powerful vision that lets it see even in murky water.
Stats HP Attack Defense Sp. Atk Sp. Def Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential 705 255 194 322 194 189
Lv. 140, Max Potential 805 295 234 362 234 229
Mega Swampert
Lv. 140, Base Potential 705 255 232 386 194 189
Lv. 140, Max Potential 805 295 280 434 234 229

Moves

May's Mudkip uses Water Gun as one of its damage-dealing moves. Upon evolution, Marshtomp replaces Water Gun for Muddy Water.
May's Mudkip and Marshtomp use Water Sync Beam as their sync move. Upon evolution, Swampert learns the upgraded Best Buddy Muddy Water.

Name Type Category Move gauge Base Power Max Power Accuracy Target Description
Water Gun Water
Special 1 20 24 100% An opponent No additional effect.
(Mudkip)
Rain Dance Water
Status 2
(2 uses)
Entire field Makes the weather rainy.
Earth Power Ground
Special 3 99 118 100% An opponent Has a very small chance of lowering the target's Sp. Def.
Ready for This? None Status 0
(2 uses)
Self Charges the user's move gauge by two. Raises the user's Sp. Atk and critical-hit rate.
Muddy Water Water
Special 3 116 139 85% All opponents Has a moderate chance of lowering the target's accuracy.
(Marshtomp/Swampert)
Sync moves
Water Sync Beam Water
Special 200 240 An opponent (6★ EX) effect: Power of sync move increases by 50%.
Best Buddy Muddy Water Water
Special 160 192 An opponent Become Mega Swampert until the end of battle. This move's power increases when the weather is rainy.
(6★ EX) effect: Power of sync move increases by 50%.

Skills

Name Description
Passive Skills
Raging Rain 3 Powers up moves when the weather is rainy.
(Only before Mega Evolving)
Racing Rain 2 Quickly charges the move gauge when the weather is rainy.
(Only before Mega Evolving)
Raging Rain 5 Powers up moves when the weather is rainy.
(Only after Mega Evolving)
Racing Rain 4 Quickly charges the move gauge when the weather is rainy.
(Only after Mega Evolving)
Dizzying Power The more the target's accuracy is lowered, the more it powers up moves.
Theme Skills
Water Tech Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 12 when using Water-type attacks.
Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 12.
Hoenn 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.
Main Character 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.
Space Cadet 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.
Contest Lover 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.

Sync Grid

May and Mudkip's sync grid is an expanded grid, made available since the sync 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 7 84 3
Defense +5 Defense +5 0 5 1
Defense +5 Defense +5 2 24 1
Defense +20 Defense +20 7 84 3
Sp. Atk +5 Sp. Atk +5 0 5 1
Sp. Atk +5 Sp. Atk +5 0 5 1
Sp. Atk +5 Sp. Atk +5 2 24 1
Sp. Atk +5 Sp. Atk +5 2 24 1
Sp. Atk +10 Sp. Atk +10 4 48 2
Sp. Def +5 Sp. Def +5 0 5 1
Sp. Def +5 Sp. Def +5 2 24 1
Sp. Def +5 Sp. Def +5 2 24 1
Sp. Def +5 Sp. Def +5 2 24 1
Sp. Def +10 Sp. Def +10 4 48 2
Speed +5 Speed +5 0 5 1
Speed +5 Speed +5 2 24 1
Speed +10 Speed +10 4 48 2
Speed +20 Speed +20 7 84 3
Muddy Water: Power +3 Muddy Water: Power ↑ +3 4 48 1
Muddy Water: Power +3 Muddy Water: Power ↑ +3 4 48 1
Muddy Water: Power +3 Muddy Water: Power ↑ +3 4 48 1
Muddy Water: Power +3 Muddy Water: Power ↑ +3 4 48 2
Muddy Water: Power +3 Muddy Water: Power ↑ +3 4 48 2
Muddy Water: Accuracy +5 Muddy Water: Accuracy ↑ +5 4 48 1
Muddy Water: Accuracy +5 Muddy Water: Accuracy ↑ +5 4 48 2
Muddy Water: Move Gauge Refresh 3 Has a moderately good chance of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 7 84 1
Rain Dance: Move Gauge Refresh 4 Has a good chance of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 7 84 1
Rain Dance: MP Refresh 2 Has a moderate chance of restoring one MP of the move used if the move is successful. 7 84 2
Earth Power: Power +2 Earth Power: Power ↑ +2 3 36 1
Earth Power: Power +2 Earth Power: Power ↑ +2 3 36 1
Earth Power: Power +2 Earth Power: Power ↑ +2 3 36 1
Earth Power: Power +2 Earth Power: Power ↑ +2 3 36 1
Earth Power: Power +2 Earth Power: Power ↑ +2 3 36 2
Earth Power: Power +2 Earth Power: Power ↑ +2 3 36 2
Earth Power: Move Gauge Refresh 3 Has a moderately good chance of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 7 84 1
Earth Power: Surging Sand 5 Powers up moves in a sandstorm. 10 120 3
Ready for This?: MP Refresh 2 Has a moderate chance of restoring one MP of the move used if the move is successful. 7 84 1
Sand Shelter Protects the Pokémon from damage from a sandstorm. 4 48 2
Hide and Sync The more the target's accuracy has been lowered, the more it powers up sync moves. 8 96 2
Dire Rain 1 Critical hits land more easily when an attack move is used while the weather is rainy. 8 96 2
Refreshing Rain 1 Restores the Pokémon's HP whenever it takes an action when the weather is rainy. 10 120 3
On a Roll 1 Raises the chance of lowering stat values with the additional effects of moves. 10 120 3
Power Reserves 4 Powers up moves in a pinch. 10 120 3
Inclement Intellect 6 Has a great chance of raising the user's Sp. Atk when the weather is rainy and an attack is successful. 10 120 3
Best Buddy Muddy Water: Power +25 Best Buddy Muddy Water: Power ↑ +25 5 60 3
Best Buddy Muddy Water: Power +25 Best Buddy Muddy Water: Power ↑ +25 5 60 3

Lopunny

May (Spring 2021)
ハルカ(21シーズン) Haruka (2021 Season)

May's model (Spring 2021)
No. 113
English voice actor Deneen Melody
Japanese voice actor Ai Nonaka
Description May is back in a cute egg-hunting outfit along with Lopunny, a reliable fieldwork assistant that excels at finding things. May loves her long, fluffy ears.
Type Normal
Move types Normal / Fighting
Role Strike (Physical)
Base Potential ★★★★★☆EX
Lopunny Weakness Fighting
Lopunny regrows its coat twice a year. Mufflers and hats made from its fur are really warm.
Stats HP Attack Defense Sp. Atk Sp. Def Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential 630 356 155 250 167 292
Lv. 140, Max Potential 730 396 195 290 207 332
Mega Lopunny
Lv. 140, Base Potential 630 427 155 250 167 350
Lv. 140, Max Potential 730 475 195 290 207 398


Moves

Upon Mega Evolution, Headbutt and X Defense All are replaced with Move Gauge Boost and High Jump Kick respectively.

Name Type Category Move gauge Base Power Max Power Accuracy Target Description
Headbutt Normal
Physical 2 53 100% An opponent Has a moderate chance of making the target flinch.
(Only before Mega Evolving)
Potion None Status 0
(2 uses)
An ally Restores a bit of an ally's HP.
X Defense All None Status 0
(2 uses)
All allies Sharply raises the Defense of all allied sync pairs.
(Only before Mega Evolving)
Hippity Hoppity! None Status 0
(2 uses)
All allies If used by Lopunny, sharply raises the Speed of all allied sync pairs. If used by Lopunny, sharply raises the user's evasiveness. If used by Mega Lopunny, raises the user's accuracy. If used by Mega Lopunny, drastically raises the user's evasiveness.
Move Gauge Boost None Status 0
(2 uses)
Self Increases the user's move gauge by three.
(Only after Mega Evolving)
High Jump Kick Fighting
Physical 3 135 162 90% An opponent If it fails, the user takes damage equal to half of its maximum HP.
(Only after Mega Evolving)
Sync moves
Heart-Thumping Normal Impact Normal
Physical 200 240 An opponent Become Mega Lopunny until the end of battle. After this sync move is used for the first time, it becomes Fighting type until the end of battle.
(6★ EX) effect: Sync move targets all opponents.

Skills

Name Description
Passive Skills
Sync Morph Changes the user's sync move type when a sync move is used for the first time.
Revenge Boost 5 Has a very good chance of charging the user's move gauge by one when the user is hit by an attack move.
(Only before Mega Evolving)
Propelling Strike 5 Has a very good chance of charging the user's move gauge by one when an attack move is successful.
(Only after Mega Evolving)
Solo Fanfare 6 Radically raises the user's Attack when a sync move is used for the first time.
Theme Skills
Normal Strike Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 15 when using Normal-type attacks.
Hoenn 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.
Researcher Strike Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 3.
Battle Partner Strike Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 3.

Sync Grid

May and Lopunny's sync grid is an expanded grid, made available since the sync 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
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 +5 Attack +5 2 24 1
Attack +5 Attack +5 2 24 1
Defense +5 Defense +5 0 5 1
Defense +5 Defense +5 2 24 1
Defense +5 Defense +5 2 24 1
Defense +5 Defense +5 2 24 1
Sp. Def +5 Sp. Def +5 0 5 1
Sp. Def +5 Sp. Def +5 2 24 1
Sp. Def +5 Sp. Def +5 2 24 1
Sp. Def +5 Sp. Def +5 2 24 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 2
Speed +20 Speed +20 7 84 3
Headbutt: Power +4 Headbutt: Power ↑ +4 3 36 1
Headbutt: Power +4 Headbutt: Power ↑ +4 3 36 2
Headbutt: Power +4 Headbutt: Power ↑ +4 3 36 2
Headbutt: Power +4 Headbutt: Power ↑ +4 3 36 2
Headbutt: Move Gauge Refresh 2 Has a moderate chance of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 7 84 1
High Jump Kick: Power +3 High Jump Kick: Power ↑ +3 4 48 1
High Jump Kick: Power +3 High Jump Kick: Power ↑ +3 4 48 1
High Jump Kick: Power +3 High Jump Kick: Power ↑ +3 4 48 2
High Jump Kick: Power +3 High Jump Kick: Power ↑ +3 4 48 2
High Jump Kick: Power +3 High Jump Kick: Power ↑ +3 4 48 2
High Jump Kick: Move Gauge Refresh 2 Has a moderate chance of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 7 84 2
Potion: MP Refresh 2 Has a moderate chance of restoring one MP of the move used if the move is successful. 7 84 2
X Defense All: MP Refresh 2 Has a moderate chance of restoring one MP of the move used if the move is successful. 7 84 2
Move Gauge Boost: MP Refresh 2 Has a moderate chance of restoring one MP of the move used if the move is successful. 7 84 2
Hippity Hoppity!: MP Refresh 2 Has a moderate chance of restoring one MP of the move used if the move is successful. 7 84 2
Lithe Prevents the Pokémon from getting paralyzed. 4 48 1
Propeller 1 Has a small chance of reducing the sync move countdown by one when the user's Pokémon uses a move. 10 120 3
Impatient 1 Has a small chance of reducing the user's sync move countdown by one when the user is hit by an attack move. 10 120 3
HP Advantage 3 The more HP the user has remaining, the more it powers up moves. 10 120 3
Endurance If the Pokémon enters battle with full HP, allows it to endure the next hit it takes that would reduce it to 0 HP. 10 120 3
Ramming Speed The more the user's Speed has been raised, the more it powers up moves. 10 120 3
Heart-Thumping Normal Impact: Power +25 Heart-Thumping Normal Impact: Power ↑ +25 5 60 3
Heart-Thumping Normal Impact: Power +25 Heart-Thumping Normal Impact: Power ↑ +25 5 60 3
Heart-Thumping Fighting Impact: Power +25 Heart-Thumping Fighting Impact: Power ↑ +25 5 60 3
Heart-Thumping Fighting Impact: Power +25 Heart-Thumping Fighting Impact: Power ↑ +25 5 60 3

Availability

Sync Pair Stories

  • A Day with May

Evolution

Name Trainer Pokémon Price First-Time Rewards
Mudkip's Evolution
Brendan

Treecko
Weakness:
5 Evolution Shards Mudkip evolves into Marshtomp
Gems ×30
Marshtomp's Evolution
Wally

Gallade
Weakness:
3 Evolution Crystals Marshtomp evolves into Swampert
Gems ×30

Quotes

Main article: May (game)/Quotes#Pokémon Masters EX

May

5★ model 5★ VS model 6★ EX model 6★ EX VS model May's sync move mindscape
(Hoenn)
Trainer emote
Nice!
Trainer emote
Watch out!
Trainer emote
Let's do this!
Trainer emote
Thanks!
Medal
1★ Team Hoenn Unite!
Medal
2★ Team Hoenn Unite!
Medal
3★ Team Hoenn Unite!
Medal
Go Team Hoenn!

May (Spring 2021)

5★ model 5★ VS model 6★ EX model 6★ EX VS model May's sync move mindscape
(Spring 2021)
Trainer emote
Nice!
Trainer emote
Watch out!
Trainer emote
Let's do this!
Trainer emote
Thanks!
Medal
1★ Pasio Eggsplorers
Medal
2★ Pasio Eggsplorers
Medal
3★ Pasio Eggsplorers
Medal
Hunting Eggspert

Trivia

  • May was mentioned in Pokémon Masters EX before she was added into the game. In his Sync Pair Story, Brendan mentions that May focuses on Contests while Professor Birch focuses on fieldwork. She is also mentioned multiple times in Brendan's Pokémon Center lobby dialogue.
  • As shown in her description, May is based on the rival in the Hoenn games with her father being Professor Birch.
  • In Marshtomp's Evolution, Marshtomp is called a male instead of a female.
  • May's EX outfit could be a reference to her Pokémon Adventures counterpart, Sapphire.
  • According to May, she met her Lopunny while doing fieldwork with her father.

Origin

May's design is based on her appearance in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. Mudkip is one of the starter Pokémon of Hoenn in the core series games. Mudkip, Marshtomp, and Swampert's Dex entries come from Pokémon Ruby and Omega Ruby.

May is not seen to own a Lopunny outside this game. Lopunny's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Ultra Sun.

In other languages

Ready for This?

Language Title
Japanese 準備はいいよね? Junbi wa ii yo ne?
Mandarin Chinese 準備好了吧? Zhǔnbèi hǎo le ba?
French Attention, j'arrive !
German Alles startklar?
Italian Siete pronti, giusto?
Korean 준비됐지? Junbidwaetji?
Spanish ¡Estoy lista para la acción!

Best Buddy Muddy Water

Language Title
Japanese フィールドかけめぐる だくりゅう Fīrudo Kakemeguru Dakuryū
Mandarin Chinese 席捲全場之 濁流 Xíjuǎn Quánchǎng-zhī Zhuóliú
French Parcourons le monde ! Ocroupi !
German Lehmbrühe der Naturliebhaberin
Italian Fanghiglia alla ricerca di amici
Korean 필드를 뛰어다니는 탁류 Pildeureul Ttwieodanineun Tangnyu
Spanish Ciénaga de Agua Lodosa


Hippity Hoppity!

Language Title
Japanese もこもこキュートに Mokomoko Kyūto ni
Mandarin Chinese 毛茸茸無敵可愛 Máorōngrōng Wúdí Kě'ài
French Chou et tout doux !
German Hoppelsprung!
Italian Quattro salti in morbidezza!
Korean 뭉실뭉실귀엽게 Mungsilmungsil Gwiyeopge
Spanish ¡Un salto de gracia!

Heart-Thumping Normal Impact

Language Title
Japanese 心が弾むドキドキの ノーマルインパクト Kokoro ga Hazumu Dokidoki no Nōmaru Inpakuto
Mandarin Chinese 歡喜雀躍心跳加速之 一般衝擊 Huānxǐ-Quèyuè Xīntiào Jiāsù zhī Yìbān Chōngjí''
French Cœur battant ! Impact Normal !
German Normalstoß des Herzschlags
Italian Impatto Normale del batticuore
Korean 마음이 들뜨는 두근두근 노말임팩트 Ma-eumi Deulddeuneun Dugeundugeun Nomal Impaekteu
Spanish Impacto Normal del Bum Bum del Corazón

Heart-Thumping Fighting Impact

Language Title
Japanese 心が弾むドキドキの ファイティングインパクト Kokoro ga Hazumu Dokidoki no Faitingu Inpakuto
Mandarin Chinese 歡喜雀躍心跳加速之 格鬥衝擊 Huānxǐ-Quèyuè Xīntiào Jiāsù zhī Gédòu Chōngjí
French Cœur battant ! Impact Combat !
German Kampfstoß des Herzschlags
Italian Impatto Lotta del batticuore
Korean 마음이 들뜨는 두근두근 파이팅임팩트 Ma-eumi Deulddeuneun Dugeundugeun Paiting Impaekteu
Spanish Impacto Lucha del Bum Bum del Corazón


References


Characters appearing in Pokémon Masters EX
Pasio ScottieBettieLearRachelSawyer
Kanto BrockMistyLt. SurgeErikaBlaineLoreleiBrunoAgathaJanineKogaBlueGiovanniLeafLanceProfessor OakRedSabrinaJessieJames
Johto KrisBugsyWhitneyPryceClairWillKarenLyraEthanSilverJasmineMortyFalkner
Hoenn BrendanRoxanneBrawlyFlanneryNormanWinonaTateLizaPhoebeDrakeNolandGlaciaZinniaStevenWallaceWallyLucyLisiaMayMaxieArchieSidney
Sinnoh BarryRoarkGardeniaMayleneCrasher WakeCandiceFlintThortonCherylMarleyCynthiaFantinaDawnCyrusVolknerDarachLucas
Unova RosaClaySkylaBrycenIrisRoxieMarlonShauntalMarshalCherenHilbertHildaElesaCaitlinGrimsleyBurghAlderNateBiancaNGhetsisIngoEmmet
Kalos GrantKorrinaRamosWulfricSieboldWikstromViolaCalemValerieClemontSerenaLysandreProfessor SycamoreDianthaEvelyn
Alola HauSophoclesMinaOliviaHapuKahiliNanuAcerolaKukuiPlumeriaGuzmaLusamineGladionLillieMolayneMallowSeleneElioLanaKiaweHalaThe Masked Royal
Galar GloriaPiersLeonMarnieRaihanNessaBeaHopAllisterSonia
NPCs PauloProfessor BellisTristaTriciaTrinniaTina
MeowthRyukiCourtneyTabithaMattShellyMarsJupiterSaturnLookerTeam Break


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