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|desc=Sonia is a new [[Pokémon Professor|professor]] researching the legends of [[Galar]] and has already published a [[Sonia's Book|book]] with her findings. She’s adventure buddies and childhood friends with {{mas|Leon}}.
|desc=Sonia is a new [[Pokémon Professor|professor]] researching the legends of [[Galar]] and has already published a [[Sonia's Book|book]] with her findings. She’s adventure buddies and childhood friends with {{mas|Leon}}.
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'''Sonia''' (Japanese: '''ソニア''' ''Sonia'') is a [[Pokémon Trainer]] in [[Pokémon Masters EX]], based on the [[Sonia|character of the same name]] in the [[core series]] {{pkmn|games}}. She forms a [[sync pair]] with {{p|Yamper}}. She was first introduced in the [[story event]] [[Winter Wishes]]. The sync pair can be obtained through the [[sync pair scout]] from December 23, 2021. The pair's potential can be upgraded to {{6EX}} from the time the pair was first released, which unlocks Sonia's EX Style.
'''Sonia''' (Japanese: '''ソニア''' ''Sonia'') is a [[Pokémon Trainer]] in [[Pokémon Masters EX]], based on the [[Sonia|character of the same name]] in the [[core series]] {{pkmn|games}}. She forms a [[sync pair]] with {{p|Yamper}}. She was first introduced in the [[story event]] [[Winter Wishes]]. The sync pair can be obtained through the [[sync pair scout]] from December 23, 2021. The pair's potential can be upgraded to {{6EX}} from the time the pair was first released, which unlocks Sonia's EX style.


Sonia is also available in her special costume, partnered alongside {{Shiny}} {{p|Tsareena}}. The sync pair can be obtained through a limited [[sync pair scout]] and was first available on April 7, 2022. The pair's potential can be upgraded to {{6EX}} from when the pair was first released.
Sonia is also available in her special costume, partnered alongside {{Shiny}} {{p|Tsareena}}. The sync pair can be obtained through a limited costume sync pair scout and was first available on April 7, 2022. The pair's potential can be upgraded to {{6EX}} from when the pair was first released.
 
==In the games==
{{incomplete|section|History & Role in Pokémon Masters EX}}


==Yamper==
==Yamper==
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===Availability===
===Availability===
Sonia is available in the general sync pair scout. Her offering rate was increased in the following sync pair scout banners:
Sonia is available in the permanent [[sync pair scout]] pool. Her offering rate was increased in the following sync pair scouts:
* (Debut) Sonia Spotlight Scout (December 23, 2021 to January 8, 2022)
{{MastersAvailability/head|electric}}
{{MastersAvailability/entry|Sonia Spotlight Scout|December 23, 2021 to January 8, 2022|note=Debut}}
{{MastersAvailability/foot|electric}}


===Moves===
===Moves===
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! colspan=2 | {{color2|000|Passive skill|Passive Skills}}
! colspan=2 | {{color2|000|Passive skill|Passive Skills}}
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
|Team Swift Reaction 9
|{{sk|Team Swift Reaction|9}}
|Raises the Speed of all allied sync pairs by one stat rank when the user is hit by an attack move.
|Raises the Speed of all allied sync pairs by one stat rank when the user is hit by an attack move.
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
|Catalyzing Recovery
|{{sk|Catalyzing Recovery}}
|Applies the Move Gauge Acceleration effect to the allied field of play when the user uses a move that has the heal effect tag.
|Applies the Move Gauge Acceleration effect to the allied field of play when the user uses a move that has the heal effect tag.
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
|Defense Crush 9
|{{sk|Defense Crush|9}}
|Lowers the target's Defense by one stat rank when the user's attack move against it is successful.
|Lowers the target's Defense by one stat rank when the user's attack move against it is successful.
|- style="background: #{{electric color light}}"
|- style="background: #{{electric color light}}"
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===Sync grid===
===Sync grid===
Sonia and Yamper's [[sync grid]] is an expanded grid, made available since the pair was first released.
Sonia & Yamper's [[sync grid]] is an expanded grid, made available since the pair was first released.
{| class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; background:#{{electric color}}; border:3px solid #{{electric color dark}}; text-align:center"
{| class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; background:#{{electric color}}; border:3px solid #{{electric color dark}}; text-align:center"
|- style="background: #{{electric color light}}"
|- style="background: #{{electric color light}}"
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| 2
| 2
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Tackle: Staggering 2
| Tackle: {{sk|Staggering|2}}
| Has a chance (30%) of making the target flinch when the user's attack move against it is successful.
| Has a chance (30%) of making the target flinch when the user's attack move against it is successful.
| 10
| 10
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| 2
| 2
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Spark: Hostile Environment 1
| Spark: {{sk|Hostile Environment|1}}
| Raises the chance of inflicting status conditions with the additional effects of moves.
| Raises the chance of inflicting status conditions with the additional effects of moves.
| 7
| 7
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| 2
| 2
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Spark: Team Fast-Track 4
| Spark: {{sk|Team Fast-Track|4}}
| Has a chance (50%) of raising the Speed of all allied sync pairs by one stat rank when the user's Pokémon uses a move.
| Has a chance (50%) of raising the Speed of all allied sync pairs by one stat rank when the user's Pokémon uses a move.
| 7
| 7
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| 3
| 3
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Potion: MP Refresh 2
| Potion: {{sk|MP Refresh|2}}
| Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful.
| Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful.
| 7
| 7
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| 2
| 2
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Potion: MP Refresh 2
| Potion: {{sk|MP Refresh|2}}
| Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful.
| Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful.
| 7
| 7
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| 3
| 3
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Potion: Master Healer 1
| Potion: {{sk|Master Healer|1}}
| Increases the amount of HP restored by the user's healing moves.
| Increases the amount of HP restored by the user's healing moves.
| 10
| 10
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| 2
| 2
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Potion: Master Healer 1
| Potion: {{sk|Master Healer|1}}
| Increases the amount of HP restored by the user's healing moves.
| Increases the amount of HP restored by the user's healing moves.
| 10
| 10
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| 3
| 3
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Ruff Buff!: Move Gauge Refresh 3
| Ruff Buff!: {{sk|Move Gauge Refresh|3}}
| Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.
| Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.
| 7
| 7
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| 2
| 2
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Ruff Buff!: MP Refresh 2
| Ruff Buff!: {{sk|MP Refresh|2}}
| Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful.
| Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful.
| 7
| 7
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| 3
| 3
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Ruff Buff!: Critical Squad 1
| Ruff Buff!: {{sk|Critical Squad|1}}
| Raises the critical-hit rate of all allied sync pairs by 1 stat rank when the user's move is successful.
| Raises the critical-hit rate of all allied sync pairs by 1 stat rank when the user's move is successful.
| 10
| 10
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| 3
| 3
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Unbending
| {{sk|Unbending}}
| Defense cannot be lowered.
| Defense cannot be lowered.
| 5
| 5
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| 2
| 2
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| On the Ropes 2
| {{sk|On the Ropes|2}}
| Reduces damage when the user is hit by a physical attack move while in a pinch.
| Reduces damage when the user is hit by a physical attack move while in a pinch.
| 8
| 8
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| 2
| 2
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Insult to Injury
| {{sk|Insult to Injury}}
| The more the target's Defense is lowered, the more it powers up the user's moves.
| The more the target's Defense is lowered, the more it powers up the user's moves.
| 10
| 10
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| 3
| 3
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Endurance
| {{sk|Endurance}}
| When the user enters battle with full HP, applies the Enduring effect to it.
| When the user enters battle with full HP, applies the Enduring effect to it.
| 10
| 10
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===Availability===
===Availability===
Sonia (Special Costume) is exclusive to costume scouts. She was available in the following sync pair scout banners:
Sonia (Special Costume) is exclusive to costume scouts. Her offering rate was increased in the following [[sync pair scout]]s:
* (Debut) Sonia Costume Scout (April 7 to May 4, 2022)
{{MastersAvailability/head|grass}}
* Super Spotlight Costume Scout (April 22 to May 8, 2023)
{{MastersAvailability/entry|Sonia Costume Scout|April 7 to May 4, 2022|note=Debut}}
* {{tt|5★-Select Costume Scout ×11 A|Available using paid gems only}} (September 12 to 26, 2023)
{{MastersAvailability/entry|Super Spotlight Costume Scout|April 22 to May 8, 2023}}
* {{tt|Red Mix Scout|Available using paid gems only}} (November 1, 2023 to May 1, 2024)
{{MastersAvailability/foot|grass}}
{{-}}
 
She was also available in the following sync pair scouts:
{{MastersAvailability/head|grass}}
{{MastersAvailability/entry|5★-Select Costume Scout ×11 (A)|September 12 to 26, 2023|note=Available using paid gems only}}
{{MastersAvailability/entry|Red Mix Scout|November 1, 2023 to May 1, 2024|note=Available using paid gems only}}
{{MastersAvailability/entry|Blue Mix Scout|May 1 to September 1, 2024|note=Available using paid gems only}}
{{MastersAvailability/entry|Leaf Mix Scout|September 1, 2024 to January 1, 2025|note=Available using paid gems only}}
{{MastersAvailability/entry|Daily Scout|Starting September 1, 2024|note=One scout available daily}}
{{MastersAvailability/entry|5★-Select Costume Scout ×11 B|September 6 to 20, 2024|note=Available using paid gems only}}
{{MastersAvailability/foot|grass}}


===Moves===
===Moves===
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! colspan=2 | {{color2|000|Passive skill|Passive Skills}}
! colspan=2 | {{color2|000|Passive skill|Passive Skills}}
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
|Hit the Gas 5
|{{sk|Hit the Gas|5}}
|Increases the amount of move gauge slots needed to use attack moves by one and powers up moves.
|Increases the amount of move gauge slots needed to use attack moves by one and powers up moves.
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
|Power Flux 9
|{{sk|Power Flux|9}}
|The fuller the move gauge when moves are selected, the more this powers up moves.
|The fuller the move gauge when moves are selected, the more this powers up moves.
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
|Sync Power Flux
|{{sk|Sync Power Flux}}
|The fuller the move gauge when the user's sync move is selected, the more this powers up the sync move.
|The fuller the move gauge when the user's sync move is selected, the more this powers up the sync move.
|- style="background: #{{grass color light}}"
|- style="background: #{{grass color light}}"
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===Sync grid===
===Sync grid===
Sonia and Tsareena's [[sync grid]] is an expanded grid, made available since the sync pair was first released.
Sonia (Special Costume) & Tsareena's [[sync grid]] is an expanded grid, made available since the sync pair was first released.
{| class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; background:#{{grass color}}; border:3px solid #{{grass color dark}}; text-align:center"
{| class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; background:#{{grass color}}; border:3px solid #{{grass color dark}}; text-align:center"
|- style="background: #{{grass color light}}"
|- style="background: #{{grass color light}}"
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| 1
| 1
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Razor Leaf: Move Gauge Refresh 3
| Razor Leaf: {{sk|Move Gauge Refresh|3}}
| Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.
| Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.
| 7
| 7
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| 2
| 2
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Power Whip: Move Gauge Refresh 3
| Power Whip: {{sk|Move Gauge Refresh|3}}
| Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.
| Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.
| 7
| 7
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| 2
| 2
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| X Attack: MP Refresh 3
| X Attack: {{sk|MP Refresh|3}}
| Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful.
| Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful.
| 7
| 7
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| 2
| 2
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| X Attack: Berserker 1
| X Attack: {{sk|Berserker|1}}
| Raises the user's Attack by 1 stat rank when its move is successful.
| Raises the user's Attack by 1 stat rank when its move is successful.
| 8
| 8
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| 3
| 3
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Ohohoho!: MP Refresh 3
| Ohohoho!: {{sk|MP Refresh|3}}
| Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful.
| Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful.
| 7
| 7
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| 2
| 2
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Wide Awake
| {{sk|Wide Awake}}
| Prevents the user from falling asleep.
| Prevents the user from falling asleep.
| 5
| 5
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| 1
| 1
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Locked-On Sync 3
| {{sk|Locked-On Sync|3}}
| Powers up the user's sync move when its accuracy is raised.
| Powers up the user's sync move when its accuracy is raised.
| 7
| 7
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| 2
| 2
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Speeding Sun 3
| {{sk|Speeding Sun|3}}
| Quickly charges the move gauge when the weather is sunny.
| Quickly charges the move gauge when the weather is sunny.
| 8
| 8
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| 2
| 2
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Insult to Injury
| {{sk|Insult to Injury}}
| The more the target's Defense is lowered, the more it powers up the user's moves.
| The more the target's Defense is lowered, the more it powers up the user's moves.
| 10
| 10
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| 2
| 2
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Twofer 2
| {{sk|Twofer|2}}
| Has a chance (30%) of applying the Free Move Next effect to the user when its Pokémon uses a move.
| Has a chance (30%) of applying the Free Move Next effect to the user when its Pokémon uses a move.
| 8
| 8
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| 3
| 3
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Furious Brawn
| {{sk|Furious Brawn}}
| The more the user's Attack is raised, the more it powers up the user's moves.
| The more the user's Attack is raised, the more it powers up the user's moves.
| 10
| 10
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| 3
| 3
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Defense Crush 9
| {{sk|Defense Crush|9}}
| Lowers the target's Defense by one stat rank when the user's attack move against it is successful.
| Lowers the target's Defense by one stat rank when the user's attack move against it is successful.
| 10
| 10
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| 3
| 3
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Charging Sun 3
| {{sk|Charging Sun|3}}
| Powers up the user's moves when the weather is sunny.
| Powers up the user's moves when the weather is sunny.
| 10
| 10
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| 3
| 3
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Solar Flare 5
| {{sk|Solar Flare|5}}
| Powers up the user's sync moves when the weather is sunny.
| Powers up the user's sync moves when the weather is sunny.
| 10
| 10
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| 3
| 3
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Haymaker
| {{sk|Haymaker}}
| The more the user's Attack is raised, the more it powers up the user's sync moves.
| The more the user's Attack is raised, the more it powers up the user's sync moves.
| 10
| 10
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==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===Battle appearances===
===Battle appearances===
Sonia and Yamper can be battled against in:
Sonia & Yamper can be battled against in:
* [[Battle Rally]] (as a side foe; Area 1-9)
* [[Battle Rally]] (as a side foe; Area 1–9)
* [[Story event]]: [[Verdant Guardian]] (as a side foe; March 17 to 31, 2022)
* [[Story event]]: [[Verdant Guardian]] (as a side foe; March 17 to 31, 2022)
* [[Daily Type Rotation]]: {{DL|Daily Type Rotation|Type Team-Up (2023)}} (August 13 to 28, 2023)
* [[Daily Type Rotation]]: {{DL|Daily Type Rotation|Type Team-Up (2023)}} (August 13 to 28, 2023)
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===Story appearances===
===Story appearances===
Sonia appears in her normal outfit in the following story areas:
Sonia appears in her normal outfit in the following story areas:
* [[Villain Arc]]:  
* [[Villain Arc]]:
** {{DL|Villain Arc|Johto: Team Rocket's Revival}}
** {{DL|Villain Arc|Johto: Team Rocket's Revival}}
** {{DL|Villain Arc|Galar: A Millennium into the Future}}
** {{DL|Villain Arc|Galar: A Millennium into the Future}}
* [[Story event]]s:  
* [[Arceus Arc]]: Chapter 2: [[The Bond That Guides Leon]] (fantasy)
* [[Story event]]s:
** [[Winter Wishes]]
** [[Winter Wishes]]
** [[Focus on the Shining Shot!]]
** [[Focus on the Shining Shot!]]
** [[The Electrifying Influencer]]
** [[The Electrifying Influencer]]
* [[Solo event]]: [[A Pasio Spectacle]]
* [[Solo event]]: [[A Pasio Spectacle]]
* [[Neo Champions]]: {{DL|Neo Champions|Fight for the Future Together}}
* [[Neo Champions]]: [[Fight for the Future Together]]
* [[Special sync pair event]]: {{DL|Special sync pair event|Victor & Spectrier}}
* [[Special sync pair event]]: {{DL|Special sync pair event|Victor & Spectrier}}
* Sync pair story: A Day with {{mas|Colress}}
* Sync pair stories:
** A Day with {{mas|Colress}}
** A Day with {{DL|Bianca (Masters)|Virizion|Bianca (Champion)}}


Sonia appears in her special costume in the following story areas:
Sonia appears in her special costume in the following story areas:
* [[Costume event]]s:  
* [[Costume event]]s:
** [[Curious Tea Party]]
** [[Curious Tea Party]]
** [[Sonia's Party Prep—The Finest Tea]]
** [[Sonia's Party Prep—The Finest Tea]]


===Sync pair stories===
===Sync pair stories===
====Sonia and Yamper====
====Sonia & Yamper====
* A Day with Sonia
* A Day with Sonia
====Sonia (Special Costume) and Tsareena====
====Sonia (Special Costume) & Tsareena====
* Something's Missing...
* Something's Missing...
* The Three Necessiteas
* The Three Necessiteas
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===Origin===
===Origin===
Sonia's design is based on her appearance in {{g|Sword and Shield}}. Yamper is Sonia's only known Pokémon in the core series games. Yamper's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Sword.
Sonia's design is based on her appearance in {{g|Sword and Shield}}. Yamper is Sonia's only known Pokémon in the core series games. Yamper's {{mas|Dex}} entry comes from Pokémon Sword.


Sonia's Special Costume design is based on the {{wp|Queen of Hearts (Alice's Adventures in Wonderland)|Queen of Hearts}} from ''{{wp|Alice's Adventures in Wonderland}}''. Sonia does not own a Tsareena outside this game. Tsareena's Dex entry comes from {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Pokémon Ultra Sun}}.
Sonia's Special Costume design is based on the {{wp|Queen of Hearts (Alice's Adventures in Wonderland)|Queen of Hearts}} from ''{{wp|Alice's Adventures in Wonderland}}''. Sonia does not own a Tsareena outside this game. Tsareena's Dex entry comes from {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Pokémon Ultra Sun}}.
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==Related articles==
{{Pokémon professor}}
{{Pokémon professor|electric}}
{{masterscharacters|electric}}<br/>
{{masterscharacters|electric}}<br/>
{{Project CharacterDex notice}}
{{Project CharacterDex notice}}


[[Category:Masters EX characters with an EX Style]]
[[Category:Masters EX characters with an EX style]]
[[Category:Professors]]
[[Category:Professors]]
[[Category:Trainers with Shiny Pokémon]]
[[Category:Trainers with Shiny Pokémon]]

Revision as of 01:04, 3 December 2024

Sonia
ソニア Sonia
Spr Masters Sonia.png
Sonia's model
No. 144
English voice actor Morgan Lauré Garrett[1]
Japanese voice actor Lynn
Description Sonia is a new professor researching the legends of Galar and has already published a book with her findings. She’s adventure buddies and childhood friends with Leon.

Sonia (Japanese: ソニア Sonia) 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 Yamper. She was first introduced in the story event Winter Wishes. The sync pair can be obtained through the sync pair scout from December 23, 2021. The pair's potential can be upgraded to Masters EX star.png 6★ EX from the time the pair was first released, which unlocks Sonia's EX style.

Sonia is also available in her special costume, partnered alongside Shiny Tsareena. The sync pair can be obtained through a limited costume sync pair scout and was first available on April 7, 2022. The pair's potential can be upgraded to Masters EX star.png 6★ EX from when the pair was first released.

In the games

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Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it.
Reason: History & Role in Pokémon Masters EX

Yamper

Raising this sync pair to 6★ EX will unlock Song Key 08004, which allows "Battle! (Sonia) (Pokémon Masters EX Version)" to be played in the Jukebox.

Masters0835.png Masters025W.png Type ElectricIC Masters.png Electric
Move types ElectricIC Masters.png Electric / NormalIC Masters.png Normal
Role Masters Support.png Support
Base Potential ★★★★★☆EX
Yamper ♂ Weakness GroundIC Masters.png Ground
This Pokémon is very popular as a herding dog in the Galar region. As it runs, it generates electricity from the base of its tail.
Stats HP Attack Defense Sp. Atk Sp. Def Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential 677 224 291 171 272 336
Lv. 140, Max Potential 777 264 331 211 312 376
Mega Yamper
Lv. 140, Base Potential — — — — — —
Lv. 140, Max Potential — — — — — —

Availability

Sonia is available in the permanent sync pair scout pool. Her offering rate was increased in the following sync pair scouts:

Banner Dates Notes
Sonia Spotlight Scout December 23, 2021 to January 8, 2022 Debut
All banners lasted from 06:00 UTC on the start date to 05:59 UTC on the end date unless noted otherwise.

Moves

Name Type Category Move gauge Base Power Max Power Accuracy Target Description
Tackle Normal
NormalIC Masters.png 		Physical 1 25 30 100% An opponent No additional effect.
Potion None Status 0
(2 uses) 		— — — An ally Restores an ally's HP by approximately 40% of its maximum HP.
Spark Electric
ElectricIC Masters.png 		Physical 2 42 50 100% An opponent Has a moderate chance of leaving the target paralyzed.
Ruff Buff! None Status 0
(2 uses) 		— — — All allies Raises the Attack and Defense of all allied sync pairs by 2 stat ranks.
Sync moves
Goodest Boy Wild Charge Electric
ElectricIC Masters.png 		Physical — 250 300 — An opponent (6★ EX effect: The sync buff is doubled the first time a sync move is used.)

Skills

Name Description
Passive Skills
Team Swift Reaction 9 Raises the Speed of all allied sync pairs by one stat rank when the user is hit by an attack move.
Catalyzing Recovery Applies the Move Gauge Acceleration effect to the allied field of play when the user uses a move that has the heal effect tag.
Defense Crush 9 Lowers the target's Defense by one stat rank when the user's attack move against it is successful.
Theme Skills
Theme skill icon type.png Electric Support Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 30.
Theme skill icon region.png Galar Support Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 4.
Theme skill icon fashion.png Sunglasses Support Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 6.
Theme skill icon other.png Researcher Support Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 6.
Theme skill icon other.png Grown Woman Support Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 6.
Expedition Skills
Masters Wistful Crystal icon.pngWistful ↑ 1 per Theme skill icon region.png Galar theme Raises the following discovery level by the number of sync pairs that share the Theme skill icon region.png Galar theme:
• Masters Wistful Crystal icon.pngWistful Crystal

Sync grid

Sonia & Yamper'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
HP +20 HP +20 4 48 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 2
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
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 +10 Sp. Def +10 4 48 2
Speed +5 Speed +5 0 5 1
Speed +5 Speed +5 2 24 1
Speed +5 Speed +5 2 24 1
Speed +5 Speed +5 2 24 1
Tackle: Power +4 Tackle: Power ↑ +4 3 36 1
Tackle: Power +4 Tackle: Power ↑ +4 3 36 1
Tackle: Power +4 Tackle: Power ↑ +4 3 36 1
Tackle: Power +4 Tackle: Power ↑ +4 3 36 1
Tackle: Power +4 Tackle: Power ↑ +4 3 36 2
Tackle: Staggering 2 Has a chance (30%) of making the target flinch when the user's attack move against it is successful. 10 120 3
Spark: Power +4 Spark: Power ↑ +4 3 36 1
Spark: Power +4 Spark: Power ↑ +4 3 36 1
Spark: Power +4 Spark: Power ↑ +4 3 36 1
Spark: Power +4 Spark: Power ↑ +4 3 36 1
Spark: Power +4 Spark: Power ↑ +4 3 36 2
Spark: Hostile Environment 1 Raises the chance of inflicting status conditions with the additional effects of moves. 7 84 2
Spark: Team Fast-Track 4 Has a chance (50%) of raising the Speed of all allied sync pairs by one stat rank when the user's Pokémon uses a move. 7 84 3
Potion: MP Refresh 2 Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. 7 84 2
Potion: MP Refresh 2 Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. 7 84 3
Potion: Master Healer 1 Increases the amount of HP restored by the user's healing moves. 10 120 2
Potion: Master Healer 1 Increases the amount of HP restored by the user's healing moves. 10 120 3
Ruff Buff!: Move Gauge Refresh 3 Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 7 84 2
Ruff Buff!: MP Refresh 2 Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. 7 84 3
Ruff Buff!: Critical Squad 1 Raises the critical-hit rate of all allied sync pairs by 1 stat rank when the user's move is successful. 10 120 3
Unbending Defense cannot be lowered. 5 60 2
On the Ropes 2 Reduces damage when the user is hit by a physical attack move while in a pinch. 8 96 2
Insult to Injury The more the target's Defense is lowered, the more it powers up the user's moves. 10 120 3
Endurance When the user enters battle with full HP, applies the Enduring effect to it. 10 120 3
Goodest Boy Wild Charge: Power +25 Goodest Boy Wild Charge: Power ↑ +25 5 60 3
Goodest Boy Wild Charge: Power +25 Goodest Boy Wild Charge: Power ↑ +25 5 60 3

Tsareena

Sonia (Special Costume)
ソニア (スペシャル) Sonia (Special)
Spr Masters Sonia Special Costume.png
Sonia's model (Special Costume)
No. 144
English voice actor Morgan Lauré Garrett
Japanese voice actor Lynn
Description Sonia’s back in a special costume and has prepared a few riddles for some tea party fun. She’s been practicing her royal laugh by mimicking Tsareena.
Masters0763 s.png Masters025W.png Type GrassIC Masters.png Grass
Move type GrassIC Masters.png Grass
Role Masters Physical Strike.png Strike (Physical)
Base Potential ★★★★★☆EX
Tsareena ♀ Shiny Weakness BugIC Masters.png Bug
A master of grand and beautiful kicks, it can knock out even kickboxing champions with a single blow.
Stats HP Attack Defense Sp. Atk Sp. Def Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential 669 288 146 224 146 270
Lv. 140, Max Potential 769 328 186 264 186 310
Mega Tsareena
Lv. 140, Base Potential — — — — — —
Lv. 140, Max Potential — — — — — —

Availability

Sonia (Special Costume) is exclusive to costume scouts. Her offering rate was increased in the following sync pair scouts:

Banner Dates Notes
Sonia Costume Scout April 7 to May 4, 2022 Debut
Super Spotlight Costume Scout April 22 to May 8, 2023
All banners lasted from 06:00 UTC on the start date to 05:59 UTC on the end date unless noted otherwise.

She was also available in the following sync pair scouts:

Banner Dates Notes
5★-Select Costume Scout ×11 (A) September 12 to 26, 2023 Available using paid gems only
Red Mix Scout November 1, 2023 to May 1, 2024 Available using paid gems only
Blue Mix Scout May 1 to September 1, 2024 Available using paid gems only
Leaf Mix Scout September 1, 2024 to January 1, 2025 Available using paid gems only
Daily Scout Starting September 1, 2024 One scout available daily
5★-Select Costume Scout ×11 B September 6 to 20, 2024 Available using paid gems only
All banners lasted from 06:00 UTC on the start date to 05:59 UTC on the end date unless noted otherwise.

Moves

Name Type Category Move gauge Base Power Max Power Accuracy Target Description
Razor Leaf Grass
GrassIC Masters.png 		Physical 3 64 76 95% An opponent Critical hits land more easily.
X Attack None Status 0
(2 uses) 		— — — Self Raises the user's Attack by 2 stat ranks.
Power Whip Grass
GrassIC Masters.png 		Physical 4 177 211 85% An opponent No additional effect.
Ohohoho! None Status 0
(1 use) 		— — — Self Raises the user's accuracy by 2 stat ranks. Raises the user's critical-hit rate by 3 stat ranks. Raises the user's Physical Moves ↑ Next effect by 1 stat rank.
Sync moves
Haughty Laugh Grass Impact Grass
GrassIC Masters.png 		Physical — 250 300 — An opponent (6★ EX effect: Sync moves will target all opposing sync pairs.)

Skills

Name Description
Passive Skills
Hit the Gas 5 Increases the amount of move gauge slots needed to use attack moves by one and powers up moves.
Power Flux 9 The fuller the move gauge when moves are selected, the more this powers up moves.
Sync Power Flux The fuller the move gauge when the user's sync move is selected, the more this powers up the sync move.
Theme Skills
Theme skill icon type.png Grass Strike Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 15 when using Grass-type attacks.
Theme skill icon region.png Galar Strike Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 2.
Theme skill icon fashion.png Special Costume Strike Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 3.
Theme skill icon other.png Knowledgeable Strike Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 3.
Theme skill icon other.png Grown Woman Strike Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 3.
Expedition Skills
Masters Fiery Crystal icon.pngFiery ↑ 2 Raises the following discovery level by 2:
• Masters Fiery Crystal icon.pngFiery Crystal

Sync grid

Sonia (Special Costume) & Tsareena'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 +30 Attack +30 10 120 3
Defense +5 Defense +5 0 5 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
Speed +5 Speed +5 0 5 1
Speed +5 Speed +5 2 24 1
Speed +5 Speed +5 2 24 1
Razor Leaf: Power +3 Razor Leaf: Power ↑ +3 3 36 1
Razor Leaf: Power +3 Razor Leaf: Power ↑ +3 3 36 1
Razor Leaf: Power +3 Razor Leaf: Power ↑ +3 3 36 1
Razor Leaf: Power +3 Razor Leaf: Power ↑ +3 3 36 2
Razor Leaf: Power +3 Razor Leaf: Power ↑ +3 3 36 2
Razor Leaf: Accuracy +5 Razor Leaf: Accuracy ↑ +5 3 36 1
Razor Leaf: Move Gauge Refresh 3 Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 7 84 2
Power Whip: Power +2 Power Whip: Power ↑ +2 3 36 1
Power Whip: Power +2 Power Whip: Power ↑ +2 3 36 1
Power Whip: Power +2 Power Whip: Power ↑ +2 3 36 1
Power Whip: Power +2 Power Whip: Power ↑ +2 3 36 2
Power Whip: Power +2 Power Whip: Power ↑ +2 3 36 2
Power Whip: Accuracy +5 Power Whip: Accuracy ↑ +5 3 36 1
Power Whip: Accuracy +10 Power Whip: Accuracy ↑ +10 5 60 2
Power Whip: Move Gauge Refresh 3 Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 7 84 2
X Attack: MP Refresh 3 Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. 7 84 2
X Attack: Berserker 1 Raises the user's Attack by 1 stat rank when its move is successful. 8 96 3
Ohohoho!: MP Refresh 3 Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. 7 84 2
Wide Awake Prevents the user from falling asleep. 5 60 1
Locked-On Sync 3 Powers up the user's sync move when its accuracy is raised. 7 84 2
Speeding Sun 3 Quickly charges the move gauge when the weather is sunny. 8 96 2
Insult to Injury The more the target's Defense is lowered, the more it powers up the user's moves. 10 120 2
Twofer 2 Has a chance (30%) of applying the Free Move Next effect to the user when its Pokémon uses a move. 8 96 3
Furious Brawn The more the user's Attack is raised, the more it powers up the user's moves. 10 120 3
Defense Crush 9 Lowers the target's Defense by one stat rank when the user's attack move against it is successful. 10 120 3
Charging Sun 3 Powers up the user's moves when the weather is sunny. 10 120 3
Solar Flare 5 Powers up the user's sync moves when the weather is sunny. 10 120 3
Haymaker The more the user's Attack is raised, the more it powers up the user's sync moves. 10 120 3
Haughty Laugh Grass Impact: Power +25 Haughty Laugh Grass Impact: Power ↑ +25 5 60 3
Haughty Laugh Grass Impact: Power +25 Haughty Laugh Grass Impact: Power ↑ +25 5 60 3

Appearances

Battle appearances

Sonia & Yamper can be battled against in:

Story appearances

Sonia appears in her normal outfit in the following story areas:

Sonia appears in her special costume in the following story areas:

Sync pair stories

Sonia & Yamper

  • A Day with Sonia

Sonia (Special Costume) & Tsareena

  • Something's Missing...
  • The Three Necessiteas
  • The Fourth Ingredient

Quotes

Main article: Sonia/Quotes → Pokémon Masters EX

Gallery

Sonia

Spr Masters Sonia 2.png VSSonia Masters.png Spr Masters Sonia EX.png VSSonia EX Masters.png Sonia Mindscape.png
6★ model
(Normal colors) 		VS model
(Normal colors) 		6★ model
(EX colors) 		VS model
(EX colors) 		Sonia's sync move mindscape
(Pokémon Research Lab)
Sonia Emote 1 Masters.png Sonia Emote 2 Masters.png Sonia Emote 3 Masters.png Sonia Emote 4 Masters.png Masters Winter Wishes postcard.jpg
Trainer emote
Nice! 		Trainer emote
Watch out! 		Trainer emote
Let's do this! 		Trainer emote
Thanks! 		Postcard commemorating the
Winter Wishes story event

Sonia (Special Costume)

Spr Masters Sonia Special Costume 2.png VSSonia Special Costume Masters.png Spr Masters Sonia Special Costume EX.png VSSonia Special Costume EX Masters.png Lillie Sonia Special Costume Mindscape.png
6★ model
(Normal colors) 		VS model
(Normal colors) 		6★ model
(EX colors) 		VS model
(EX colors) 		Sonia's sync move mindscape
Sonia Special Costume Emote 1 Masters.png Sonia Special Costume Emote 2 Masters.png Sonia Special Costume Emote 3 Masters.png Sonia Special Costume Emote 4 Masters.png
Trainer emote
Nice! 		Trainer emote
Watch out! 		Trainer emote
Let's do this! 		Trainer emote
Thanks!
Masters Medal 1-Star Lillie and Sonia.png Masters Medal 2-Star Lillie and Sonia.png Masters Medal 3-Star Lillie and Sonia.png Masters Medal Riddle Master.png
Medal
1★ Lillie & Sonia 		Medal
2★ Lillie & Sonia 		Medal
3★ Lillie & Sonia 		Medal
Riddle Master

Trivia

  • Sonia shares her Japanese voice actor, Lynn, with her counterpart from the Pokémon: Twilight Wings miniseries.
  • All versions of Sonia use special voice-over lines upon entering a team that contains certain Trainers (regardless of their partner Pokémon). Those Trainers include Victor, Gloria, Hop, Nessa, Leon, and Professor Oak.
    • Sonia also uses special voice-over lines upon winning a battle with Victor, Gloria, Hop, Nessa, or Leon in the same team.

Origin

Sonia's design is based on her appearance in Pokémon Sword and Shield. Yamper is Sonia's only known Pokémon in the core series games. Yamper's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Sword.

Sonia's Special Costume design is based on the Queen of Hearts from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Sonia does not own a Tsareena outside this game. Tsareena's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Ultra Sun.

In other languages

Ruff Buff!

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese 任しといて！ Makashitoite!
Mandarin Chinese 交給我吧！ Jiāo Gěi Wǒ ba!
France Flag.png French Je peux aider !
Germany Flag.png German Ich mach das schon!
Italy Flag.png Italian Contate su di noi!
South Korea Flag.png Korean 맡겨줘! Matgyeojwo!
Spain Flag.png Spanish ¡Déjanoslo a nosotros!

Goodest Boy Wild Charge

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese 真実を解き明かす ワイルドボルト Shinjitsu o Tokiakasu Wairudo Boruto
Mandarin Chinese 揭開真相之 瘋狂伏特 Jiēkāi Zhēnxiàng zhī Fēngkuáng Fútè
France Flag.png French Au nom de la vérité ! Éclair Fou !
Germany Flag.png German Stromstoß der Wahrheitsfindung
Italy Flag.png Italian Sprizzalampo alla ricerca della verità
South Korea Flag.png Korean 진실을 밝히는 와일드볼트 Jinsir-eul Balkineun Waildeu Bolteu
Spain Flag.png Spanish Voltio Cruel de la Búsqueda de la Verdad


Ohohoho!

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese オーホホホホホホ！ Ōhohohohohoho!
Mandarin Chinese 哦～呵呵呵呵呵呵！ Ó~hēhēhēhēhēhē!
France Flag.png French Hahaha !
Germany Flag.png German Bahahaha!
Italy Flag.png Italian Oooh oh oh oh!
South Korea Flag.png Korean 오~호호호호호호! O~hohohohohoho!
Spain Flag.png Spanish ¡Jo, jo, jo, jo!

Haughty Laugh Grass Impact

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese 高笑いで勝利する グラスインパクト Takawarai de Shōri-suru Gurasu Inpakuto
Mandarin Chinese 大笑著勝利之 草之衝擊 Dàxiào-zhe Shènglì zhī Cǎo-zhī Chōngjí
France Flag.png French Éclat de rire victorieux ! Impact Plante !
Germany Flag.png German Pflanzenstoß des ausgelassenen Lachens
Italy Flag.png Italian Impatto Erba della risata umiliante
South Korea Flag.png Korean 큰 웃음으로 승리하는 그래스임팩트 Keun Us-eumeuro Seungnihaneun Geuraeseu Impaekteu
Spain Flag.png Spanish Impacto Planta de la Risa Escandalosa


References

  1. ↑ Morgan Lauré Garrett on Twitter

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