Hoenn Challenge

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MVP Medal for the Hoenn Challenge

The Hoenn Challenge (Japanese: VS ホウエン VS Hoenn) is one of the possible monthly Champion Stadium challenges in Pokémon Masters EX. It was first made available on August 1, 2022.

Like all Champion Stadium challenges, players need to defeat four Elite Four members to challenge the Champion. They can be challenged in any order, but different special parameters are applied to each round. The Elite Four members are Sidney, Phoebe, Glacia, and Drake. The Champion is either Steven or Wallace, switching between weeks.

The Hoenn Challenge has been available in the Champion Stadium a total of 4 times:

  • August 1 to September 5, 2022
  • December 5, 2022 to January 2, 2023
  • July 3 to August 7, 2023
  • February 5 to March 4, 2024

Parameters

The following table lists the special parameters that were applied during each week that the Hoenn Challenge was available in Champion Stadium.

Round Parameter Description

Trainer teams

All opponents in the Hoenn Challenge can use one of three different teams, changing weekly. All three Pokémon on each team share a type weakness, and no opponent has multiple teams with the same type weakness. The following table lists the weakness type of each opponent's team during each week that the Hoenn Challenge has been available, and the table after it lists the Pokémon comprising each team.

Dates Weakness
Sidney Phoebe Glacia Drake Steven Wallace
August 1 to 8, 2022 FairyIC Masters.png Fairy GhostIC Masters.png Ghost FireIC Masters.png Fire DragonIC Masters.png Dragon GroundIC Masters.png Ground
August 8 to 15, 2022 FlyingIC Masters.png Flying DarkIC Masters.png Dark FightingIC Masters.png Fighting RockIC Masters.png Rock PoisonIC Masters.png Poison
August 15 to 22, 2022 BugIC Masters.png Bug ElectricIC Masters.png Electric SteelIC Masters.png Steel DragonIC Masters.png Dragon PsychicIC Masters.png Psychic
August 22 to 29, 2022 FairyIC Masters.png Fairy GhostIC Masters.png Ghost FireIC Masters.png Fire IceIC Masters.png Ice WaterIC Masters.png Water
August 29 to September 5, 2022 BugIC Masters.png Bug ElectricIC Masters.png Electric FightingIC Masters.png Fighting RockIC Masters.png Rock GrassIC Masters.png Grass
December 5 to 12, 2022 BugIC Masters.png Bug DarkIC Masters.png Dark SteelIC Masters.png Steel IceIC Masters.png Ice WaterIC Masters.png Water
December 12 to 19, 2022 FairyIC Masters.png Fairy ElectricIC Masters.png Electric FireIC Masters.png Fire RockIC Masters.png Rock GrassIC Masters.png Grass
December 19 to 26, 2022 FlyingIC Masters.png Flying DarkIC Masters.png Dark FightingIC Masters.png Fighting IceIC Masters.png Ice PsychicIC Masters.png Psychic
December 26, 2022 to January 2, 2023 FairyIC Masters.png Fairy GhostIC Masters.png Ghost FireIC Masters.png Fire DragonIC Masters.png Dragon GroundIC Masters.png Ground
July 3 to 10, 2023 FlyingIC Masters.png Flying DarkIC Masters.png Dark FightingIC Masters.png Fighting IceIC Masters.png Ice WaterIC Masters.png Water
July 10 to 17, 2023 FairyIC Masters.png Fairy ElectricIC Masters.png Electric SteelIC Masters.png Steel DragonIC Masters.png Dragon PoisonIC Masters.png Poison
July 17 to 24, 2023 BugIC Masters.png Bug GhostIC Masters.png Ghost FireIC Masters.png Fire IceIC Masters.png Ice GrassIC Masters.png Grass
July 24 to 31, 2023 FairyIC Masters.png Fairy DarkIC Masters.png Dark FightingIC Masters.png Fighting RockIC Masters.png Rock GroundIC Masters.png Ground
July 31 to August 7, 2023 FlyingIC Masters.png Flying ElectricIC Masters.png Electric FireIC Masters.png Fire DragonIC Masters.png Dragon PsychicIC Masters.png Psychic
February 5 to 12, 2024 FairyIC Masters.png Fairy ElectricIC Masters.png Electric FireIC Masters.png Fire IceIC Masters.png Ice GrassIC Masters.png Grass
February 12 to 19, 2024 FlyingIC Masters.png Flying DarkIC Masters.png Dark FightingIC Masters.png Fighting RockIC Masters.png Rock WaterIC Masters.png Water
February 19 to 26, 2024 BugIC Masters.png Bug ElectricIC Masters.png Electric SteelIC Masters.png Steel DragonIC Masters.png Dragon GroundIC Masters.png Ground
February 26 to March 4, 2024 FairyIC Masters.png Fairy GhostIC Masters.png Ghost FightingIC Masters.png Fighting RockIC Masters.png Rock PsychicIC Masters.png Psychic


Trainer Pokémon Completion Rewards
Left Middle Right
VSSidney Masters.png
Sidney
Masters0430.png
Honchkrow
Weakness: FairyIC Masters.png
Masters0359.png
Absol
Weakness: FairyIC Masters.png
Masters0635.png
Hydreigon
Weakness: FairyIC Masters.png
Masters Coin.png1,000 coins
Masters Champion Spirit.pngChampion Spirit ×5
Masters 5 Star Power-Up Ticket.png5★ Power-Up Ticket ×8
Masters0763.png
Tsareena
Weakness: FlyingIC Masters.png
Masters0332.png
Cacturne
Weakness: FlyingIC Masters.png
Masters0254.png
Sceptile
Weakness: FlyingIC Masters.png
Masters Coin.png1,000 coins
Masters Champion Spirit.pngChampion Spirit ×5
Masters 5 Star Power-Up Ticket.png5★ Power-Up Ticket ×8
Masters0510.png
Liepard
Weakness: BugIC Masters.png
Masters0275.png
Shiftry
Weakness: BugIC Masters.png
Masters0262.png
Mightyena
Weakness: BugIC Masters.png
Masters Coin.png1,000 coins
Masters Champion Spirit.pngChampion Spirit ×5
Masters 5 Star Power-Up Ticket.png5★ Power-Up Ticket ×8
VSPhoebe Masters.png
Phoebe
Masters0429.png
Mismagius
Weakness: GhostIC Masters.png
Masters0477.png
Dusknoir
Weakness: GhostIC Masters.png
Masters0609.png
Chandelure
Weakness: GhostIC Masters.png
Masters Coin.png1,000 coins
Masters Champion Spirit.pngChampion Spirit ×5
Masters 5 Star Power-Up Ticket.png5★ Power-Up Ticket ×8
Masters0105A.png
Marowak
Alolan Form
Weakness: DarkIC Masters.png
Masters0354.png
Banette
Weakness: DarkIC Masters.png
Masters0094.png
Gengar
Weakness: DarkIC Masters.png
Masters Coin.png1,000 coins
Masters Champion Spirit.pngChampion Spirit ×5
Masters 5 Star Power-Up Ticket.png5★ Power-Up Ticket ×8
Masters0561.png
Sigilyph
Weakness: ElectricIC Masters.png
Masters0426.png
Drifblim
Weakness: ElectricIC Masters.png
Masters0178 f.png
Xatu
Weakness: ElectricIC Masters.png
Masters Coin.png1,000 coins
Masters Champion Spirit.pngChampion Spirit ×5
Masters 5 Star Power-Up Ticket.png5★ Power-Up Ticket ×8
VSGlacia Masters.png
Glacia
Masters0875I.png
Eiscue
Weakness: FireIC Masters.png
Masters0478.png
Froslass
Weakness: FireIC Masters.png
Masters0124.png
Jynx
Weakness: FireIC Masters.png
Masters Coin.png1,000 coins
Masters Champion Spirit.pngChampion Spirit ×5
Masters 5 Star Power-Up Ticket.png5★ Power-Up Ticket ×8
Masters0087.png
Dewgong
Weakness: FightingIC Masters.png
Masters0365.png
Walrein
Weakness: FightingIC Masters.png
Masters0091.png
Cloyster
Weakness: FightingIC Masters.png
Masters Coin.png1,000 coins
Masters Champion Spirit.pngChampion Spirit ×5
Masters 5 Star Power-Up Ticket.png5★ Power-Up Ticket ×8
Masters0699.png
Aurorus
Weakness: SteelIC Masters.png
Masters0362.png
Glalie
Weakness: SteelIC Masters.png
Masters0584.png
Vanilluxe
Weakness: SteelIC Masters.png
Masters Coin.png1,000 coins
Masters Champion Spirit.pngChampion Spirit ×5
Masters 5 Star Power-Up Ticket.png5★ Power-Up Ticket ×8
VSDrake Masters.png
Drake
Masters0149.png
Dragonite
Weakness: DragonIC Masters.png
Masters0230.png
Kingdra
Weakness: DragonIC Masters.png
Masters0691.png
Dragalge
Weakness: DragonIC Masters.png
Masters Coin.png1,000 coins
Masters Champion Spirit.pngChampion Spirit ×5
Masters 5 Star Power-Up Ticket.png5★ Power-Up Ticket ×8
Masters0715.png
Noivern
Weakness: RockIC Masters.png
Masters0373.png
Salamence
Weakness: RockIC Masters.png
Masters0149.png
Dragonite
Weakness: RockIC Masters.png
Masters Coin.png1,000 coins
Masters Champion Spirit.pngChampion Spirit ×5
Masters 5 Star Power-Up Ticket.png5★ Power-Up Ticket ×8
Masters0445 f.png
Garchomp
Weakness: IceIC Masters.png
Masters0330.png
Flygon
Weakness: IceIC Masters.png
Masters0445 f.png
Garchomp
Weakness: IceIC Masters.png
Masters Coin.png1,000 coins
Masters Champion Spirit.pngChampion Spirit ×5
Masters 5 Star Power-Up Ticket.png5★ Power-Up Ticket ×8
VSSteven Masters.png
Steven
Masters0208 f.png
Steelix
Weakness: GroundIC Masters.png
Masters0376.png
Metagross
Weakness: GroundIC Masters.png
Masters0884.png
Duraludon
Weakness: GroundIC Masters.png
Masters Coin.png1,000 coins
Masters Champion Spirit.pngChampion Spirit ×5
Masters 5 Star Power-Up Ticket.png5★ Power-Up Ticket ×8
Masters0409.png
Rampardos
Weakness: WaterIC Masters.png
Masters0306.png
Aggron
Weakness: WaterIC Masters.png
Masters0476.png
Probopass
Weakness: WaterIC Masters.png
Masters Coin.png1,000 coins
Masters Champion Spirit.pngChampion Spirit ×5
Masters 5 Star Power-Up Ticket.png5★ Power-Up Ticket ×8
Masters0338.png
Solrock
Weakness: GrassIC Masters.png
Masters0344.png
Claydol
Weakness: GrassIC Masters.png
Masters0337.png
Lunatone
Weakness: GrassIC Masters.png
Masters Coin.png1,000 coins
Masters Champion Spirit.pngChampion Spirit ×5
Masters 5 Star Power-Up Ticket.png5★ Power-Up Ticket ×8
VSWallace Masters.png
Wallace
Masters0460 f.png
Abomasnow
Weakness: PoisonIC Masters.png
Masters0272.png
Ludicolo
Weakness: PoisonIC Masters.png
Masters0047.png
Parasect
Weakness: PoisonIC Masters.png
Masters Coin.png1,000 coins
Masters Champion Spirit.pngChampion Spirit ×5
Masters 5 Star Power-Up Ticket.png5★ Power-Up Ticket ×8
Masters0024.png
Arbok
Weakness: PsychicIC Masters.png
Masters0073.png
Tentacruel
Weakness: PsychicIC Masters.png
Masters0336.png
Seviper
Weakness: PsychicIC Masters.png
Masters Coin.png1,000 coins
Masters Champion Spirit.pngChampion Spirit ×5
Masters 5 Star Power-Up Ticket.png5★ Power-Up Ticket ×8
Masters0119.png
Seaking
Weakness: GrassIC Masters.png
Masters0350 f.png
Milotic
Weakness: GrassIC Masters.png
Masters0730.png
Primarina
Weakness: GrassIC Masters.png
Masters Coin.png1,000 coins
Masters Champion Spirit.pngChampion Spirit ×5
Masters 5 Star Power-Up Ticket.png5★ Power-Up Ticket ×8

Music

Each member of the Elite Four has their own unique battle theme, which is a remix of the standard Hoenn Elite Four battle theme. Steven and Wallace also use unique battle themes in their battles.

Situation Song key Song name Original song title(s)
In menu Masters Song Key.pngNo. 03026 Hoenn Champion Stadium!
(Pokémon Masters EX Version)
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire
  • Victory Road
During battle
(Sidney)
Masters Song Key.pngNo. 03022 Battle! (Hoenn Elite Four: Sidney)
(Pokémon Masters EX Version)
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire
  • Battle! (Elite Four)
During battle
(Phoebe)
Masters Song Key.pngNo. 03023 Battle! (Hoenn Elite Four: Phoebe)
(Pokémon Masters EX Version)
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire
  • Battle! (Elite Four)
During battle
(Glacia)
Masters Song Key.pngNo. 03025 Battle! (Hoenn Elite Four: Glacia)
(Pokémon Masters EX Version)
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire
  • Battle! (Elite Four)
During battle
(Drake)
Masters Song Key.pngNo. 03024 Battle! (Hoenn Elite Four: Drake)
(Pokémon Masters EX Version)
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire
  • Battle! (Elite Four)
During battle
(Steven)
Masters Song Key.pngNo. 03001 Battle! (Steven)
(Pokémon Masters EX Version)
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire
  • Battle! (Steven)
During battle
(Wallace)
Masters Song Key.pngNo. 03005 Battle! (Wallace)
(Pokémon Masters EX Version)
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire
  • Battle! (Steven)
Song names without a song key listed are unofficial, as they have not been added to the Jukebox.

Gallery

Masters Hoenn Challenge.png
Notification image
Masters Hoenn Challenge banner.png
Notification banner

Trivia

  • The Hoenn Challenge and the Alola Challenge are the only Champion Stadium challenges to have multiple opponents form teams with the same type weakness; Steven and Wallace both form teams that are weak to Grass.
  • The Hoenn Challenge is the only Champion Stadium challenge in which none of the opponents can form four different teams.

In other languages

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese VS ホウエン
Mandarin Chinese VS 豐緣
France Flag.png French Combat : Hoenn
Germany Flag.png German Vs. Hoenn-Liga
Italy Flag.png Italian VS assi di Hoenn
South Korea Flag.png Korean VS 호연
Spain Flag.png Spanish VS. Hoenn


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