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Volkner (Masters)

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Volkner
デンジ Denzi
Spr Masters Volkner.png
Volkner's model
No. 105
English voice actor Chris Hackney[1]
Japanese voice actor Daisuke Namikawa[2]
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

Masters405.png Masters025W.png Type ElectricIC Masters.png Electric
Move type ElectricIC Masters.png Electric
Role Masters Tech.png Tech
Base Potential ★★★★★☆EX
Luxray ♂ Weakness GroundIC Masters.png 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
Mega Luxray
Lv. 140, Base Potential — — — — — —
Lv. 140, Max Potential — — — — — —

Moves

Name Type Category Move gauge Base Power Max Power Accuracy Target Description
Thunder Fang Electric
ElectricIC Masters.png 		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
ElectricIC Masters.png 		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
ElectricIC Masters.png 		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
ElectricIC Masters.png 		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)
Spr Masters Volkner New Year 2022.png
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.
Masters466.png Masters025W.png Type ElectricIC Masters.png Electric
Move type ElectricIC Masters.png Electric
Role Masters Special Strike.png Strike (Special)
Base Potential ★★★★★☆EX
Electivire ♂ Weakness GroundIC Masters.png 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
Mega Electivire
Lv. 140, Base Potential — — — — — —
Lv. 140, Max Potential — — — — — —


Moves

Name Type Category Move gauge Base Power Max Power Accuracy Target Description
Discharge Electric
ElectricIC Masters.png 		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
ElectricIC Masters.png 		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
ElectricIC Masters.png 		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:

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

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

Spr Masters Volkner 2.png VSVolkner Masters.png Spr Masters Volkner EX.png VSVolkner EX Masters.png Volkner Mindscape.png
5★ model 5★ VS model 6★ EX model 6★ EX VS model Volkner's sync move mindscape
(Sunyshore Gym)
Volkner Emote 1 Masters.png Volkner Emote 2 Masters.png Volkner Emote 3 Masters.png Volkner Emote 4 Masters.png
Trainer emote
Nice! 		Trainer emote
Watch out! 		Trainer emote
Let's do this! 		Trainer emote
Thanks!
Masters Medal 1-Star The Eccentric Electrician.png Masters Medal 2-Star The Eccentric Electrician.png Masters Medal 3-Star The Eccentric Electrician.png Masters Medal Electric Enthusiast.png
Medal
1★ The Eccentric Electrician 		Medal
2★ The Eccentric Electrician 		Medal
3★ The Eccentric Electrician 		Medal
Electric Enthusiast

Volkner (New Year's 2022)

Spr Masters Volkner New Year 2022 2.png VSVolkner New Year 2022 Masters.png Spr Masters Volkner New Year 2022 EX.png VSVolkner New Year 2022 EX Masters.png New Year 2022 Mindscape.png
5★ model 5★ VS model 6★ EX model 6★ EX VS model Volkner's sync move mindscape
(New Year's 2022)
Volkner New Year 2022 Emote 1 Masters.png Volkner New Year 2022 Emote 2 Masters.png Volkner New Year 2022 Emote 3 Masters.png Volkner New Year 2022 Emote 4 Masters.png Masters New Year and New Friends artwork.jpg
Trainer emote
Nice! 		Trainer emote
Watch out! 		Trainer emote
Let's do this! 		Trainer emote
Thanks! 		New Year and New Friends artwork
Masters Medal 1-Star New Year and New Friends.png Masters Medal 2-Star New Year and New Friends.png Masters Medal 3-Star New Year and New Friends.png Masters Medal Electrifying Insight.png
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

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
Japan Flag.png Japanese しびれようぜ！ Shibireyō ze!
Mandarin Chinese 電得你渾身酥麻！ Diàn dé Nǐ Húnshēn Sūmá!
France Flag.png French Faisons des étincelles !
Germany Flag.png German Setzen wir sie unter Strom!
Italy Flag.png Italian Facciamo volare le scintille!
South Korea Flag.png Korean 전율을느껴보자! Jeonyureul Neukkyeoboja!
Spain Flag.png Spanish ¡Que salten chispas!

Star Shock Thunder Fang

Language Title
Japan Flag.png 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
France Flag.png French Une étoile étincelante. Crocs Éclair !
Germany Flag.png German Donnerzahn des Elektrisierens
Italy Flag.png Italian Fulmindenti elettrizzante
South Korea Flag.png Korean 짜릿하게 빛나는 번개엄니 Jjarithage Binnaneun Beon-gae Eomni
Spain Flag.png Spanish Colmillo Rayo Brillante e Impactante


It's Electric!

Language Title
Japan Flag.png 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!
France Flag.png French Un combat irrésistible !
Germany Flag.png German Wir stehen unter Strom!
Italy Flag.png Italian Che sfida elettrizzante!
South Korea Flag.png Korean 가슴뛰는승부를! Gaseum Ttwineun Seungbureul!
Spain Flag.png Spanish ¡Un combate electrizante!

Hope and Happiness Electric Beam

Language Title
Japan Flag.png 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
France Flag.png French Excellente année ! Laser Électrik
Germany Flag.png German Elektrostrahl des besten Jahres
Italy Flag.png Italian Raggio Elettro per un anno sfolgorante
South Korea Flag.png Korean 최고의 한 해를 바라는 일렉트릭레이 Choego-ui Han Haereul Baraneun Illekteurik Rei
Spain Flag.png Spanish Rayo Eléctrico de Buenos Propósitos


References

  1. ↑ Chris Hackney on Twitter
  2. ↑ Nintendo DREAM (vol. 329)



Characters appearing in Pokémon Masters EX
Pasio Scottie • Bettie • Lear • Rachel • Sawyer • Paulo • Tina
Kanto Brock • Misty • Lt. Surge • Erika • Blaine • Lorelei • Bruno • Agatha • Janine • Koga • Blue • Giovanni • Leaf • Lance • Professor Oak • Red • Sabrina • Jessie • James • Ash • Elaine • Chase
Johto Kris • Bugsy • Whitney • Pryce • Clair • Will • Karen • Lyra • Ethan • Silver • Jasmine • Morty • Falkner • Eusine • Archer • Ariana • Petrel • Proton
Hoenn Brendan • Roxanne • Brawly • Flannery • Norman • Winona • Tate • Liza • Phoebe • Drake • Noland • Glacia • Zinnia • Steven • Wallace • Wally • Lucy • Lisia • May • Maxie • Archie • Sidney • Courtney
Sinnoh Barry • Roark • Gardenia • Maylene • Crasher Wake • Candice • Flint • Thorton • Cheryl • Marley • Cynthia • Fantina • Dawn • Cyrus • Volkner • Darach • Lucas • Aaron • Bertha • Lucian • Looker • Adaman • Irida • Palmer • Argenta • Akari • Rei • Riley • Dahlia • Volo
Unova Rosa • Clay • Skyla • Brycen • Iris • Roxie • Marlon • Shauntal • Marshal • Cheren • Hilbert • Hilda • Elesa • Caitlin • Grimsley • Burgh • Alder • Nate • Bianca • N • Ghetsis • Ingo • Emmet • Hugh • Colress • Lenora • Brycen-Man • Bellelba
Kalos Grant • Korrina • Ramos • Wulfric • Siebold • Wikstrom • Viola • Calem • Valerie • Clemont • Serena • Lysandre • Professor Sycamore • Diantha • Evelyn • Nita • Helena • Kali • Shauna • Emma • Olympia • Drasna • Dana • Katherine • Tierno
Alola Hau • Sophocles • Mina • Olivia • Hapu • Kahili • Nanu • Acerola • Kukui • Plumeria • Guzma • Lusamine • Gladion • Lillie • Molayne • Mallow • Selene • Elio • Lana • Kiawe • Hala • The Masked Royal • Naomi • Anabel • Ryuki
Galar Gloria • Piers • Leon • Marnie • Raihan • Nessa • Bea • Hop • Allister • Sonia • Bede • Gordie • Melony • Victor • Ball Guy • Rose • Oleana • Eve • Petey
Paldea Nemona • Penny • Iono • Grusha • Geeta • Jacq • Rika • Poppy
NPCs Professor Bellis • Trista • Tricia • Trinnia • Meowth • Tabitha • Matt • Shelly • Mars • Jupiter • Saturn • Cilan • Chili • Cress • Chuck • Kiyo • Shadow Triad • Trevor • Malva • Faba • Team Break


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