Pokémon Masters EX: Events and Content Updates

On this page, you will find all there is to know about the various Events and Content Updates for Pokémon Masters EX on Android and iOS. We will list all the various Events coming soon and currently running, details about Log-in Bonuses, and various other details about Pokémon Masters EX. Of course, it will be updated on a regular basis.

NB: starting with the update released on August 27th 2020, the game is known as Pokémon Masters EX (previously, Pokémon Masters).

Pokémon Masters EX – Latest updates

May 1st

[Scout] The following Sync Pair is now available via Mix Scout: ??? (available until ??? 1st)

April 6th

[Events] The ??? Challenge is now live in the Champion Stadium (available until May ???)

March 13th

[Missions] Part 3 of the Special Mission Bingo, featuring Red(Champion) & Articuno, is now live (available until April 4th)

March 6th

[Missions] Part 2 of the Special Mission Bingo, featuring Leaf (Champion) & Moltres, is now live (available until April 4th)

Pokémon Masters EX – Current events

Log-in Bonus

[Log-in Bonus] As compensation for a couple of issues that impacted the game, all players can now claim the following as special Log-in Bonus: Gem x600 (available until March 26th)
[Log-in Bonus] The latest Welcome Back Rally (for players who haven’t logged in in 30 days) is now live (available until March 31st)
[Log-in Bonus] A new set of Daily Log-in Bonuses is now live: Run-Up to Double Anniversary (available until March 31st)
[Log-in Bonus] All players can now claim the following as special Log-in Bonus: Pokémon 30-Year Celebration Title and photo frame, Gem x3,000 (available until March 31st)
[Log-in Bonus] As part of the double anniversary celebrations, the monthly Log-in Bonus offers double the rewards (available until April 1st)
[Log-in Bonus] As compensation for a couple of issues currently impacting the game, all players can now claim the following as special Log-in Bonus: Gem x10,000 (available until April 5th)
[Log-in Bonus] As part of the Welcome Back Rally, a set of Daily Log-in Bonuses is now live for players who haven’t logged in in 30 days (restarts every month, available until the last day of each month)
[Log-in Bonus] Starting today, the Daily Log-in Bonus is replaced by a monthly Log-in Bonus, which refreshes on the first day of every month at the usual app update time (no end date)

Events, Training, Trainer Lodge, Gym

[Events] The Rankings and Rewards for the 1st Pasio Gym Battles event, Kanto Gym Leaders Assembled, are now live (available until March 10th)
[Gyms] Season 14 of Trainer Gyms is now live (available until March 25th)
[Events] The latest returning Special Sync Pair event, featuring Clavell (Alt.) & Sprigatito, is now live (available until March 31st)
[Events] As part of the Double Anniversary celebrations, the Pokémon Center is getting a makeover (available until March 31st)
[Events] The latest Celebration Event, Pokémon Celebration, is now live (available until March 31st)
[Events] The Run-Up to Double Anniversary Double Daily Mission Rewards Rally and Run-Up to Double Anniversary! Training Area Double Rewards Rally are now live (available until April 4th)
[Events] The Kanto Challenge is now live in the Champion Stadium (available until April 6th)
[Events] The latest Story Event, Teal and Indigo Festival, is now live (available until April 9th)
[Events] The latest Special Event, Rumours of a Strange Red, is now live (available until April 13th)
[Events] The latest Extreme Battle Event, Take On the Original Lengend, is now live (available until April 13th)

Sync Pair Scout

[Scout] The following Sync Pair is now available via Arc Suit Fair Scout: Arc Suit Misty & Starmie (available until March 14th)
[Scout] The following Sync Pair is now available via Arc Suit Fair Scout: Arc Suit Brock & Onix (available until March 14th)
[Scout] The Pokémon 30-Year Celebration Paid-Gem Scout x30 Select Master Fair is now live (available until March 18th)
[Scout] The following Sync Pair is now available via Poké Fair Scout: Steven & Metagross (available until April 1st)
[Scout] The Run-Up to Double Anniversary!: 10-Pair Scout (Fair-exclusive pair guaranteed!) and Run-Up to Double Anniversary!: 10-Pair Scout (Fair-exclusive pair included!) are now live (available until April 7th)
[Scout] The following Sync Pair is now available via EX Master Fair: Florian (Anniversary 2026) & Ogerpon. Also, Greta & Breloom, Sygna Suit Acerola & Tapu Bulu are featured (available until April 9th)
[Scout] The following Sync Pair is now available via EX Master Fair: Juliana (Anniversary 2026) & Terapagos. The following Sync Pairs are also featured: Elaine & Eevee, and Red & Snorlax (available until April 9th)
[Scout] The following Sync Pair is now available via EX Master Fair: Red (1996) & Pikachu. Also, Iono & Bellibolt and Sygna Suit Hau & Tapu Koko are featured (available until April 13th)
[Scout] The following Sync Pair is now available via Mix Scout: Elio & Decidueye (available until May 1st)
[Scout] Starting today, players who reach Hard Lv. 1 in the Champion Stadium can use an exclusive, 72 hours-only Sync Pair featuring more than 70 Fair-exclusive Sync Pairs that were made available until June 15th, 2024. (no end date)
[Scout] The following Sync Pairs are now available via Gym Scout C: Fantina & Dusknoir, Roxie & Garbodor, and Lana & Cloyster (available until ???)

Missions

[Missions] A new set of Photo Missions is now live: Pokémon 30-Year Celebration (available until March 13th)
[Missions] Part 1 of the Special Mission Bingo, featuring Blue (Champion) & Zapdos, is now live (available until April 4th)
[Missions] Part 2 of the Special Mission Bingo, featuring Leaf (Champion) & Moltres, is now live (available until April 4th)
[Missions] A new set of Event Missions is now live: Teal and Indigo Festival (available until April 9th)
[Missions] A new set of Event Missions is now live: Rumours of a Strange Red (available until April 13th)
[Missions] A new set of Event Missions is now live: Take On the Original Lengend (available until April 13th)
[Missions] A new Mission Bingo is now available, allowing you to get Custom ★ Power-Ups needed to raise 5★ Rosa & Snivy to 6★ EX (no end date)
[Missions] A special set of missions is now live for players who have not logged-in for 30 days or more: Welcome Back Rally (restarts every month, available until the last day of each month)

Store and Exchange Items

[Store] The following is now available: Gems with Gym Emote Bundle (including Arc Suit Misty’s Gym Emote) (available until March 14th)
[Store] The following is now available: Gems with Gym Emote Bundle (including Arc Suit Brock’s Gym Emote) (available until March 14th)
[Store] The following is now available: Celebrate 6.5 gem special 1, Celebrate 6.5 super gem spl. 2, Celebrate 6.5 super gem spl. 3 (available until March 14th)
[Store] The following is now available: Celebrate 6.5 gems + present (available until April 4th)
[Store] The following is now available: Gems with Gym Emote Bundle (including Florian (Anniversary 2026)’s Gym Emote) (available until April 9th)
[Store] The following is now available: Gems with Gym Emote Bundle (including Juliana (Anniversary 2026)’s Gym Emote) (available until April 9th)
[Store] The following is now available: Gems with Gym Emote Bundle (including Red (1996)’s Gym Emote) (available until April 13th)
[Store] The following is now available: Red (1996) welcome gem special (available until April 13th)
[Store] Several Special Gem Sets are available for purchase: Gem x1600, Gem x3200, Gem x5200 (can only be purchased once) (no end date)
[Store] A special pack of Gems goes live in the Store on the first day of each month (no end date)

Software updates

[Update] The latest Software update for Pokémon Masters EX is Ver. 2.66.0 and it’s now available. Check out this page for more details!

Pokémon Masters EX – Previous updates

January 7th

[Events] The latest Daily Battle Event, Move Candy Challenge, is now live (available until January 25th)

January 9th

[Events] The Rankings for the latest Ranked Damage Event, Super Sparring No. 17, are now live (available until January 16th)
[Missions] New Missions have been added to Ultimate Battle: Noland’s Plucky Punches (no end date)
[Scout] The latest 5★ – Select Fair-Exclusive Scout x11 is now live (available until January 17th)
[Events] The latest High Score Event, Ghost and Fairy Conqueror, is now live (available until January 18th)

January 16th

[Log-in Bonus] The rewards from the New Year’s Gem Giveaway are now live. All players get at least 300 Gems (available until February 16th)
[Scout] The following Sync Pairs are now available via EX Fair Scout: Brassius & Sudowoodo, Hassel & Baxcalibur (available until February 3rd)
[Events] The latest Academy Event, Art Agony, Teacher’s Tears, is now live. Clear I Want to Draw Pokémon! to get Kris (Academy) & Igglybuff (available until February 3rd)
[Log-in Bonus] The Academy Event Support Log-in Bonus is now live (available until January 23rd)
[Store] The following is now available: Gems with Gym Emote Bundle (including Brassius’s Gym Emote), Gems with Gym Emote Bundle (including Hassel’s Gym Emote), Gems with Gym Emote Bundle (including Kris (Academy)’s Gym Emote) (available until February 3rd)
[Store] The following is now available: 48 Hours Only January Event Gem Special (available until January 18th)
[Store] The following is now available: January Event Gem Special (available until February 5th)

January 20th

[Events] The Rankings for the latest High Score Event, Ghost and Fairy Conqueror, are now live (available until January 27th)

January 21st

[Events] The latest Ranked Damage Event, Super Sparring No. 18, is now live (available until January 29th)

January 23rd

[Log-in Bonus] The Academy Event Support Log-in Bonus is now live (available until January 30th)

January 25th

[Log-in Bonus] To celebrate Pokémon Masters Day, all players can now claim the following as special Log-in Bonus: gem x500 (available until January 26th)
[Events] A new Event Battle is now live: Pika Presents for Everyone! (available until January 26th)
[Events] A new Co-Op Battle is now live: Special Pika-Challenge!. This time, you can exchange to team up with 5★ Rosa & Snivy and for Clothing Color: Cool (available until January 26th)
[Scout] The Pokémon Masters Day One-Time-Only Happy Scout, Pokémon Masters Day One-Time-Only 5★-Guaranted Scout A, and Pokémon Masters Day One-Time-Only 5★-Guaranted Scout B are now live (available until January 26th)
[Other] To celebrate Pokémon Masters Day, new tiles have been added to 5★ Darach & Staraptor’s Sync Grid (no end date)
[Store] The following is now available in the Store: Masters Day gem special (available until January 26th)
[Scout] The following Sync Pairs are now available via Master Fair Scout: Serena (Champion) & Greninja, Nate (Champion) & Haxorus, Archie & Kyogre (available until February 25th, with Ticket Scout running until March 4th)

January 26th

[Events] The latest Neo Champions event re-run, A Pure and Touching Heart, is now live (available until February 9th)
[Missions] A new set of Event Missions is now live: A Pure and Touching Heart (available until February 9th)

January 27th

[Other] Reimbursement for the issue that impacted one of Sygna Suit Lear & Gholdengo’s Sync Grid tile is now live (no end date)

January 28th

[Update] The latest Software update for Pokémon Masters EX is Ver. 2.65.0 and it’s now available. Check out this page for more details!
[Log-in Bonus] As compensation for an issue that impacted information displayed on the scout button of some Sync Pair Scouts, all players can now claim the following as special Log-in Bonus: Gem x300 (available until February 28th)
[Events] The latest Special Event, Pasio Special Stadium, is now live (available until February 9th)

January 30th

[Scout] The following Sync Pair is now available via Seasonal Scout: Rika (Palentine’s 2026) & Quagsire (available until February 17th, with Ticket Scout running until February 24th)
[Store] The following is now available: Gems with Gym Emote Bundle (including Rika (Palentine’s 2026)’s Gym Emote) (available until February 17th)
[Events] The latest Story Event, Dressed to Give Thanks, is now live. Clear it to get special artwork (available until February 17th)
[Missions] A new set of Event Missions is now live: Dressed to Give Thanks (available until February 17th)
[Missions] A returning set of Photo Frame Missions is now live (available until February 17th)
[Store] The following is now available: January Event Gem Special (available until February 19th)

January 31st

[Events] The Rankings for the latest Ranked Damage Event, Super Sparring No. 18, are now live (available until February 7th)

February 1st

[Scout] The following Sync Pair is now available via Seasonal Scout: Adaman (Palentine’s 2026) & Sylveon (available until February 17th, with Ticket Scout running until February 24th)
[Store] The following is now available: Gems with Gym Emote Bundle (including Adaman (Palentine’s 2026)’s Gym Emote) (available until February 17th)
[Gyms] Season 13 of Trainer Gyms is now live. Starting with this Season, the Gym Scout Tickets that can be obtained from the Monthly tab of the gym exchange and as Gym Rank rewards are Gym Scout Tickets B (available until February 25th)
[Trainer Lodge] Starting today, you can invite Grimsley as a guest once you have teamed up with 5★ Grimsley & Liepard. Also, the Lodge Exchange line-up has been updated (no end date)
[Scout] The following Sync Pair is now available via Poké Fair Scout: Lear & Hoopa (available until March 1st)

February 2nd

[Events] The Paldea Challenge is now live in the Champion Stadium (available until March 2nd)
[Store] Starting today, the amount of Non-paid Gems for the Weekly gift gems (limit 1) is 200 (previously 100) (no end date)

February 3rd

[Scout] The following Sync Pairs are now available via Seasonal Scout: Marley (Palentine’s 2025) & Shaymin, Erika (Palentine’s 2025) & Lurantis, Victor (Palentine’s 2024) & Greedent, Candice (Palentine’s 2024) & Darmanitan, Mallow (Palentine’s 2023) & Appletun, Elesa (Palentine’s 2023) & Togetic, Marnie (Palentine’s 2022) & Mawile), Bea (Palentine’s 2022) & Vanilluxe, Serene (Paletine’s 2021) & Whimsicott, and Dawn (Paletine’s 2021) & Alcremie (available until February 19th, with Ticket Scout running until February 26th)
[Events] The latest returning Story Event, “Tiny Courage, Big Thanks”, is now live (available until February 19th)
[Missions] A new set of Event Missions is now live: “Tiny Courage, Big Thanks” (available until February 19th)

February 6th

[Events] The latest Epic Battle Event, Legendary Gauntlet No. 11 (featuring Tornadus, Terrakion, and Raikou), is now live (available until February 19th)
[Scout] The latest 5★ – Select Fair-Exclusive Scout x11 is now live (available until February 19th)

February 9th

[Update] The latest Software update for Pokémon Masters EX is Ver. 2.65.1 and it’s now available. Check out this page for more details!

February 10th

[Events] The latest returning Story Event, Good Ol’ Rika, is now live (available until February 28th)
[Missions] A new set of Event Missions is now live: Good Ol’ Rika (available until February 28th)

February 12th

[Missions] New Missions have been added to Ultimate Battle: Giovanni’s Destructive Power (no end date)

February 17th

[Scout] The following Sync Pair is now available via Arc Suit Fair Scout: Arc Suit Misty & Starmie (available until March 14th)
[Store] The following is now available: Gems with Gym Emote Bundle (including Arc Suit Misty’s Gym Emote) (available until March 14th)
[Scout] The Run-Up to Double Anniversary!: 10-Pair Scout (Fair-exclusive pair guaranteed!) and Run-Up to Double Anniversary!: 10-Pair Scout (Fair-exclusive pair included!) are now live (available until April 7th)
[Main Story] A new Chapter has been added to the Arceus Arc: Chapter 8 (no end date)
[Events] The latest Special Battle Event, Arceus Arc Celebration, is now live (available until February 28th)
[Missions] A new set of Event Missions is now live: Arceus Arc Celebration (available until February 28th)
[Log-in Bonus] The latest Welcome Back Rally (for players who haven’t logged in in 30 days) is now live (available until March 31st)
[Events] The latest returning Special Sync Pair event, featuring Clavell (Alt.) & Sprigatito, is now live (available until March 31st)
[Log-in Bonus] A new set of Daily Log-in Bonuses is now live: Run-Up to Double Anniversary (available until March 31st)
[Events] The Run-Up to Double Anniversary Double Daily Mission Rewards Rally and Run-Up to Double Anniversary! Training Area Double Rewards Rally are now live (available until April 4th)
[Events] As part of the Double Anniversary celebrations, the Pokémon Center is getting a makeover (available until March 31st)
[Store] The following is now available: Run-Up to 6.5 Years Gem Special (available until February 28th)

February 19th

[Scout] The following Sync Pair is now available via Arc Suit Fair Scout: Arc Suit Brock & Onix (available until March 14th)
[Store] The following is now available: Gems with Gym Emote Bundle (including Arc Suit Brock’s Gym Emote) (available until March 14th)
[Events] The latest Event is now live: Run-Up to 6.5 Years – Battle Countdown (available until February 28th)

February 20th

[Events] The first Pasio Gym Battles event, Kanto Gym Leaders Assembled, is now live (available until February 27th)
[Missions] A new set of Gym Missions, Kanto Gym Leaders Assembled, is now live (available until February 27th)

February 21st

[Events] The Rankings for latest Epic Battle Event, Legendary Gauntlet No. 11 (featuring Tornadus, Terrakion, and Raikou), are now live (available until February 28th)

February 25th

[Log-in Bonus] To celebrate Pokémon Masters Day, all players can now claim the following as special Log-in Bonus: gem x500 (available until February 26th)
[Events] A new Event Battle is now live: Pika Presents for Everyone! (available until February 26th)
[Events] A new Co-Op Battle is now live: Special Pika-Challenge!. This time, you can exchange to team up with 5★ Acerola & Passoland and for Clothing Color: Cute(available until February 26th)
[Scout] The Pokémon Masters Day One-Time-Only Happy Scout, Pokémon Masters Day One-Time-Only 5★-Guaranted Scout A, and Pokémon Masters Day One-Time-Only 5★-Guaranted Scout B are now live (available until February 26th)
[Other] To celebrate Pokémon Masters Day, new tiles have been added to 5★ Hilbert & Oshawott’s Sync Grid (no end date)
[Store] The following is now available in the Store: Masters Day gem special (available until February 26th)

February 26th

[Update] The latest Software update for Pokémon Masters EX is Ver. 2.66.0 and it’s now available. Check out this page for more details!
[Log-in Bonus] As compensation for a couple of issues that impacted the game, all players can now claim the following as special Log-in Bonus: Gem x600 (available until March 26th)

February 27th

[Other] New songs have been added to the Jukebox (no end date)
[Scout] The following Sync Pair is now available via EX Master Fair: Red (1996) & Pikachu. Also, Iono & Bellibolt and Sygna Suit Hau & Tapu Koko are featured (available until April 13th)
[Store] The following is now available: Gems with Gym Emote Bundle (including Red (1996)’s Gym Emote) (available until April 13th)
[Events] The latest Special Event, Rumours of a Strange Red, is now live (available until April 13th)
[Missions] A new set of Event Missions is now live: Rumours of a Strange Red (available until April 13th)
[Missions] A new set of Photo Missions is now live: Pokémon 30-Year Celebration (available until March 13th)
[Log-in Bonus] All players can now claim the following as special Log-in Bonus: Pokémon 30-Year Celebration Title and photo frame, Gem x3,000 (available until March 31st)
[Store] The following is now available: Red (1996) welcome gem special (available until April 13th)
[Events] The latest Celebration Event, Pokémon Celebration, is now live (available until March 31st)

February 28th

[Events] The latest Story Event, Teal and Indigo Festival, is now live (available until April 9th)
[Missions] A new set of Event Missions is now live: Teal and Indigo Festival (available until April 9th)
[Scout] The following Sync Pair is now available via EX Master Fair: Florian (Anniversary 2026) & Ogerpon. Also, Greta & Breloom, Sygna Suit Acerola & Tapu Bulu are featured (available until April 9th)
[Store] The following is now available: Gems with Gym Emote Bundle (including Florian (Anniversary 2026)’s Gym Emote) (available until April 9th)
[Scout] The 6.5 Year Celebration! 48-Hour Paid-Gem Scout x25 EX Master Fair is now live. It features the following Sync Pair: Florian (Anniversary 2026) & Ogerpon, Juliana (Anniversary 2026) & Terapagos (available until March 2nd)
[Store] The following is now available: Celebrate 6.5 gems + present (available until April 4th)
[Store] The following is now available: Celebrate 6.5 gem special 1, Celebrate 6.5 super gem spl. 2, Celebrate 6.5 super gem spl. 3 (available until March 14th)
[Missions] Part 1 of the Special Mission Bingo, featuring Blue (Champion) & Zapdos, is now live (available until April 4th)

March 1st

[Gyms] Season 14 of Trainer Gyms is now live (available until March 25th)
[Log-in Bonus] As part of the double anniversary celebrations, the monthly Log-in Bonus offers double the rewards (available until April 1st)
[Trainer Lodge] Starting today, you can invite Misty as a guest once you have teamed up with 3★ Misty & Starmie. Also, the Lodge Exchange line-up has been updated, along with the background (no end date)
[Scout] The following Sync Pair is now available via Poké Fair Scout: Steven & Metagross (available until April 1st)

March 2nd

[Scout] The following Sync Pair is now available via EX Master Fair: Juliana (Anniversary 2026) & Terapagos. The following Sync Pairs are also featured: Elaine & Eevee, and Red & Snorlax (available until April 9th)
[Store] The following is now available: Gems with Gym Emote Bundle (including Juliana (Anniversary 2026)’s Gym Emote) (available until April 9th)
[Events] The Kanto Challenge is now live in the Champion Stadium (available until April 6th)

March 3rd

[Events] The Rankings and Rewards for the 1st Pasio Gym Battles event, Kanto Gym Leaders Assembled, are now live (available until March 10th)

March 4th

[Events] The latest Extreme Battle Event, Take On the Original Lengend, is now live (available until April 13th)
[Missions] A new set of Event Missions is now live: Take On the Original Lengend (available until April 13th)

March 5th

[Scout] The Pokémon 30-Year Celebration Paid-Gem Scout x30 Select Master Fair is now live (available until March 18th)
[Log-in Bonus] As compensation for a couple of issues currently impacting the game, all players can now claim the following as special Log-in Bonus: Gem x10,000 (available until April 5th)