Volkner (Masters)

Volkner デンジ Denzi
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.

Volkner also forms a sync pair with his Raichu. This pair can be obtained by reaching Friendship Level 100 with Volkner in the Trainer Lodge beginning on January 1, 2024. This pair can be raised to 6★ EX since it first released, though this pair lacks an EX style.

Luxray

			Type			Electric
			Move type			Electric
			Role			Tech
			Base Potential			★★★★★☆EX
Luxray ♂		Weakness			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		—	—	—	—	—	—

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)

Moves

Name	Type	Category	Move gauge	Base Power	Max Power	Accuracy	Target	Description
Thunder Fang	Electric	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	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	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	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.

Raichu

			Type			Electric
			Move types			Electric / Water
			Role			Tech
			Base Potential			★★★★☆☆EX
Raichu ♂		Weakness			Ground
As electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes more aggressive. One theory is that the electricity buildup is actually causing stress.
Stats		HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Atk	Sp. Def	Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential		591	268	161	356	161	331
Lv. 140, Max Potential		671	308	201	396	201	371
Mega Raichu
Lv. 140, Base Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—
Lv. 140, Max Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—

Availability

Volkner and Raichu can be teamed up with by scouting Volkner and raising him to friendship level 100 in the Trainer Lodge.

Moves

Name	Type	Category	Move gauge	Base Power	Max Power	Accuracy	Target	Description
Discharge	Electric	Special	3	92	110	100%	All opponents	Has a chance (30%) of leaving the target paralyzed.
Dire Hit +	None	Status	0 (2 uses)	—	—	—	Self	Raises the user’s critical-hit rate by 2 stat ranks.
Surf	Water	Special	3	100	120	100%	All opponents	No additional effect.
Fully Charged!	None	Status	0 (1 use)	—	—	—	Self	Raises the user’s Sp. Atk by 4 stat ranks. Applies the Free Move Next effect to the user.
Sync moves
Thrilling Battles Electric Beam	Electric	Special	—	200	240	—	An opponent	The more the target’s evasiveness is lowered, the greater the power of this attack. (6★ EX effect: Power of sync move increases 50%.)

Skills

Name	Description
Passive Skills
Hem In 9	Lowers the target’s evasiveness by one stat rank when the user’s attack move against it is successful.
Slippery 1	Raises the user’s evasiveness by one stat rank when its move is successful.
Lithe	Prevents the user from getting paralyzed.
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.
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
Soothing ↑ 1 Wistful ↑ 1	Raises the following discovery levels by 1: • Soothing Crystal • Wistful Crystal

Sync grid

Volkner and Raichu's sync grid is an expanded grid, made available since the pair first released.

Electivire

Volkner (New Year's 2022) デンジ (２２シーズン) Denzi (2022 Season)
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.

			Type			Electric
			Move type			Electric
			Role			Strike (Special)
			Base Potential			★★★★★☆EX
Electivire ♂		Weakness			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		—	—	—	—	—	—

Availability

Volkner (New Year's 2022) is exclusive to seasonal scouts. He was available in the following sync pair scout banners:

• (Debut) Volkner Seasonal Scout (January 1 to 18, 2022)
• 5★-Select Seasonal Scout ×11 (August 22 to September 4, 2022)
• Super Spotlight Seasonal Scout (January 4 to 18, 2023)
• 5★-Select Seasonal Scout ×11 A (August 23 to September 7, 2023)
• Red Mix Scout (November 1, 2023 to May 1, 2024)
• Super Spotlight Seasonal Scout (January 4 to 20, 2024)

Moves

Name	Type	Category	Move gauge	Base Power	Max Power	Accuracy	Target	Description
Discharge	Electric	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	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	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.

Appearances

Battle appearances

Volkner and Luxray can be battled against in:

• Battle with Pals: Friendiversary Gifts (as a side foe; March 14 to 22, 2022)

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

• Jolteon
  • Eevee Day Celebration!: Three Eevee Tales (as a side foe; November 21 to December 5, 2022)
  • Eevee Day Celebration!: Eevee Tales (as a side foe; November 21 to December 8, 2023)
• Octillery
  • Battle Rally (Area 1-9)
  • Story event: Shine a Gentle Light (December 14, 2022 to January 1, 2023; December 19, 2023 to January 2, 2024)
  • Story event: Who's the Best Singer? (as a side foe; October 31 to November 17, 2023)
• Rotom
  • High score event: Electric-Type Masters (September 14 to 27, 2023)

Story appearances

Volkner appears in his normal outfit in the following story areas:

• Legendary event/Legendary Adventures: Give and Take
• Villain Arc: Galar: A Millennium into the Future
• Mysterious Stones Chapter
• Story events:
  • The Eccentric Electrician
  • Trials on the Isle
  • Pasio Friendiversary
  • Shine a Gentle Light
  • Who's the Best Singer?
  • Sub-zero—My Past, My Future
• Special event: Electricity Disruptors

Volkner appears in his New Year's outfit in the following story areas:

• Story events:
  • New Year and New Friends
  • Rising New Year's Resolutions

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

6★ model (Normal colors)	VS model (Normal colors)	6★ model (EX colors)	VS model (EX colors)	Volkner's sync move mindscape (Sunyshore Gym)
Trainer emote Nice!	Trainer emote Watch out!	Trainer emote Let's do this!	Trainer emote Thanks!	Trainer Lodge Friend Snapshot
				Trainer Lodge Story Snapshot
Medal 1★ The Eccentric Electrician	Medal 2★ The Eccentric Electrician	Medal 3★ The Eccentric Electrician	Medal Electric Enthusiast	Decorative Volkner Plushie for the Trainer Lodge

Volkner (New Year's 2022)

6★ model (Normal colors)	VS model (Normal colors)	6★ model (EX colors)	VS model (EX colors)	Volkner's sync move mindscape (New Year's 2022)
Trainer emote Nice!	Trainer emote Watch out!	Trainer emote Let's do this!	Trainer emote Thanks!
Medal 1★ New Year and New Friends	Medal 2★ New Year and New Friends	Medal 3★ New Year and New Friends	Medal Electrifying Insight	New Year and New Friends artwork

Trivia

• Volkner & Luxray were the first sync pair to be able to set a terrain effect.
  • They are also the only non-limited sync pair able to set Electric Terrain.
• All versions of Volkner use special voice-over lines upon entering a team that contains certain Trainers (regardless of their partner Pokémon). Those Trainers include Flint, Clemont, Sophocles, and Molayne.
• In the story event Shine a Gentle Light, it is mentioned that Volkner met Jasmine during her time in Sunyshore City.

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.

Volkner uses a Raichu on most of his teams in the core series games. Raichu's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Ultra Sun

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

Star Shock Thunder Fang Language Title 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 French Une étoile étincelante. Crocs Éclair ! German Donnerzahn des Elektrisierens Italian Fulmindenti elettrizzante Korean 짜릿하게 빛나는 번개엄니 Jjarithage Binnaneun Beon-gae Eomni Spanish Colmillo Rayo Brillante e Impactante

Fully Charged! Language Title Japanese 充電完了だ！ Jūden Kanryō da! Mandarin Chinese 充電完畢！ Chōngdiàn Wánbì! French Batteries pleines ! German Voll aufgeladen! Italian Carica ultimata! Korean 충전완료다! Chungjeon Wallyo da! Spanish ¡Carga completada!

Thrilling Battles Electric Beam Language Title Japanese しびれる勝負を望む エレクトリックレイ Shibireru Shōbu o Nozomu Erekutorikku Rei Mandarin Chinese 渴望讓人酥麻的對戰之 電之光線 Kěwàng Ràng Rén Sūmá de Duìzhàn zhī Diàn zhī Guāngxiàn French Pour le plaisir de combattre ! Laser Électrik ! German Elektrostrahl des spannenden Kampfes Italian Raggio Elettro per una lotta emozionante Korean 짜짜릿한 승부를 바라는 일렉트릭레이 Jjajjarithan Seungbu-reul Baraneun Illekteurik Rei Spanish Rayo Eléctrico de Combates Electrizantes

It's Electric! Language Title 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! French Un combat irrésistible ! German Wir stehen unter Strom! Italian Che sfida elettrizzante! Korean 가슴뛰는승부를! Gaseum Ttwineun Seungbu-reul! Spanish ¡Un combate electrizante!

Hope and Happiness Electric Beam Language Title 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 French Excellente année ! Laser Électrik German Elektrostrahl des besten Jahres Italian Raggio Elettro per un anno sfolgorante Korean 최고의 한 해를 바라는 일렉트릭레이 Choego-ui Han Haereul Baraneun Illekteurik Rei Spanish Rayo Eléctrico de Buenos Propósitos

References

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