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May ハルカ Haruka
May's model
No.	113
English voice actor	Deneen Melody[1]
Japanese voice actor	Ai Nonaka[2]
Description	May is a cheerful girl and the daughter of Professor Birch from the Hoenn region. She's great at taking care of others and loves cute Pokémon and conducting fieldwork.

May (Japanese: ハルカ Haruka) 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 Mudkip and its evolutions, Marshtomp and Swampert, with Swampert being capable of Mega Evolving. The sync pair can be obtained through the sync pair scout, starting from January 14, 2021. The pair's potential can be upgraded to 6★ EX, which unlocks May's EX Style.

May is also available in her spring attire, partnered alongside Lopunny, which is capable of Mega Evolving. The pair could be obtained through a limited-time seasonal sync pair scout and was first available on April 2, 2021. This pair is also capable of being upgraded to 6★ EX from when the pair was first released.

May is also available in her Anniversary attire, partnered alongside Latias, which is capable of Mega Evolving. The pair could be obtained through a limited-time Poké Fair sync pair scout and was first available on February 28, 2022. This pair is also capable of being upgraded to 6★ EX.

May also appears in her sygna suit, partnered with Blaziken, which is capable of Mega Evolving. The pair could be obtained through a limited-time Poké Fair sync pair scout and was first available on July 29, 2022. This pair is also capable of being upgraded to 6★ EX.

May also forms a sync pair with her Wailmer. This sync pair can be obtained by reaching Friendship Level 100 with May in the Trainer Lodge. This pair could be raised to 6★ EX beginning on March 29, 2023, though this pair lacks an EX style.

Mudkip → Marshtomp → Swampert

Mudkip can evolve into Marshtomp once it has reached level 30 through its sync pair story Mudkip's Evolution, and then into Swampert once it has reached level 45 through its sync pair story Marshtomp's Evolution.

			Type			Water
			Move types			Water / Ground
			Role			Tech
			Base Potential			★★★★★☆EX
Mudkip ♀		Weakness			Grass
The fin on Mudkip's head acts as highly sensitive radar. Using this fin to sense movements of water and air, this Pokémon can determine what is taking place around it without using its eyes.
Stats		HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Atk	Sp. Def	Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential		605	244	185	281	185	180
Lv. 140, Max Potential		705	284	225	321	225	220
Mega Mudkip
Lv. 140, Base Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—
Lv. 140, Max Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—

			Type			Water
			Move types			Water / Ground
			Role			Tech
			Base Potential			★★★★★☆EX
Marshtomp ♀		Weakness			Grass
The surface of Marshtomp's body is enveloped by a thin, sticky film that enables it to live on land. This Pokémon plays in mud on beaches when the ocean tide is low.
Stats		HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Atk	Sp. Def	Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential		642	248	188	302	188	183
Lv. 140, Max Potential		742	288	228	342	228	223
Mega Marshtomp
Lv. 140, Base Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—
Lv. 140, Max Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—

		Type			Water
		Move types			Water / Ground
		Role			Tech
		Base Potential			★★★★★☆EX
Swampert ♀ ↔ Mega Swampert ♀		Weakness			Grass
Swampert is very strong. It has enough power to easily drag a boulder weighing more than a ton. This Pokémon also has powerful vision that lets it see even in murky water.
Stats		HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Atk	Sp. Def	Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential		705	255	194	322	194	189
Lv. 140, Max Potential		805	295	234	362	234	229
Mega Swampert
Lv. 140, Base Potential		705	255	232	386	194	189
Lv. 140, Max Potential		805	295	280	434	234	229

Availability

May is available in the general sync pair scout. Her offering rate was increased in the following sync pair scout banners:

• (Debut) May Spotlight Scout (January 14 to February 1, 2021)
• May and Brendan Spotlight Scout (April 8 to 22, 2021)

Moves

May's Mudkip uses Water Gun as one of its damage-dealing moves. Upon evolution, Marshtomp replaces Water Gun for Muddy Water.
May's Mudkip and Marshtomp use Water Sync Beam as their sync move. Upon evolution, Swampert learns the upgraded Best Buddy Muddy Water.

Name	Type	Category	Move gauge	Base Power	Max Power	Accuracy	Target	Description
Water Gun	Water	Special	1	20	24	100%	An opponent	No additional effect. (Mudkip)
Rain Dance	Water	Status	2 (2 uses)	—	—	—	Entire field	Makes the weather rainy.
Earth Power	Ground	Special	3	99	118	100%	An opponent	Has a chance (10%) of lowering the target's Sp. Def by 1 stat rank.
Ready for This?	None	Status	0 (2 uses)	—	—	—	Self	Charges the user's move gauge by two. Raises the user's Sp. Atk and critical-hit rate by 1 stat rank.
Muddy Water	Water	Special	3	116	139	85%	All opponents	Has a chance (30%) of lowering the target's accuracy by 1 stat rank. (Marshtomp/Swampert)
Sync moves
Water Sync Beam	Water	Special	—	200	240	—	An opponent	(6★ EX) effect: Power of sync move increases by 50%.
Best Buddy Muddy Water	Water	Special	—	160	192	—	An opponent	Become Mega Swampert until the end of battle. This move's power increases when the weather is rainy. (6★ EX) effect: Power of sync move increases by 50%.

Skills

Name	Description
Passive Skills
Raging Rain 3	Powers up moves when the weather is rainy. (Only before Mega Evolving)
Racing Rain 2	Quickly charges the move gauge when the weather is rainy. (Only before Mega Evolving)
Raging Rain 5	Powers up moves when the weather is rainy. (Only after Mega Evolving)
Racing Rain 4	Quickly charges the move gauge when the weather is rainy. (Only after Mega Evolving)
Dizzying Power	The more the target's accuracy is lowered, the more it powers up the user's moves.
Theme Skills
Water Tech	Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 12 when using Water-type attacks. Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 12.
Hoenn 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.
Main Character 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.
Space Cadet 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.
Contest Lover 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 ↑ 4 if Hoenn theme ×3	Raises the following discovery level by 4 when a team is formed with 3 or more sync pairs that share the Hoenn theme: • Soothing Crystal

Sync grid

May and Mudkip's sync grid is an expanded grid, made available since the sync pair was first released.

Wailmer

			Type			Water
			Move type			Water
			Role			Strike (Special)
			Base Potential			★★★★☆☆EX
Wailmer ♀		Weakness			Grass
It swims along with its mouth open and swallows down seawater along with its food. It sprays excess water out of its nostrils.
Stats		HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Atk	Sp. Def	Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential		668	224	99	312	120	241
Lv. 140, Max Potential		748	264	139	352	160	281
Mega Wailmer
Lv. 140, Base Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—
Lv. 140, Max Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—

Availability

May and Wailmer can be teamed up with by scouting May and raising her to friendship level 100 in the Trainer Lodge.

Moves

Name	Type	Category	Move gauge	Base Power	Max Power	Accuracy	Target	Description
Brine	Water	Special	2	38	45	100%	An opponent	This attack's power is doubled when the target's remaining HP is at half or below.
X Sp. Atk	None	Status	0 (2 uses)	—	—	—	Self	Raises the user's Sp. Atk by 2 stat ranks.
Surf	Water	Special	3	100	120	100%	All opponents	No additional effect.
Bouncy Feelings!	None	Status	0 (2 uses)	—	—	—	Self	Raises the user's critical-hit rate by 2 stat ranks. Applies the Supereffective ↑ Next effect to the user.
Sync moves
Big Ol' Splash Water Beam	Water	Special	—	250	300	—	An opponent	(6★ EX effect: Sync move targets all opponents)

Skills

Name	Description
Passive Skills
Healthy Healing	Applies the Gradual Healing effect to the user when its HP is full when it enters a battle.
Superduper Effective 5	Powers up moves that are super effective.
Flameproof	Prevents the user from getting burned.
Theme Skills
Water Strike	Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 15 when using Water-type attacks.
Hoenn Strike	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 2.
Main Character Strike	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 2.
Space Cadet Strike	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 3.
Contest Lover 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

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

Lopunny

May (Spring 2021) ハルカ（２１シーズン） Haruka (2021 Season)
May's model (Spring 2021)
No.	113
English voice actor	Deneen Melody
Japanese voice actor	Ai Nonaka
Description	May is back in a cute egg-hunting outfit along with Lopunny, a reliable fieldwork assistant that excels at finding things. May loves her long, fluffy ears.

		Type			Normal
		Move types			Normal / Fighting
		Role			Strike (Physical)
		Base Potential			★★★★★☆EX
Lopunny ♀ ↔ Mega Lopunny ♀		Weakness			Fighting
Lopunny regrows its coat twice a year. Mufflers and hats made from its fur are really warm.
Stats		HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Atk	Sp. Def	Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential		630	356	155	250	167	292
Lv. 140, Max Potential		730	396	195	290	207	332
Mega Lopunny
Lv. 140, Base Potential		630	427	155	250	167	350
Lv. 140, Max Potential		730	475	195	290	207	398

Availability

May (Spring 2021) is exclusive to seasonal scouts. She was available in the following sync pair scout banners:

• (Debut) May Seasonal Scout (April 2 to 16, 2021)
• May and Burgh Seasonal Scout (April 4 to 18, 2022)
• 5★-Guaranteed Seasonal Scout (April 4 to 18, 2022)
• 5★-Select Seasonal Scout ×11 (August 22 to September 4, 2022)
• May and Burgh Seasonal Scout (April 6 to 20, 2023)
• 5★-Select Seasonal Scout ×11 A (August 23 to September 7, 2023)
• Red Mix Scout (November 1, 2023 to May 1, 2024)

Moves

Upon Mega Evolution, Headbutt and X Defense All are replaced with Move Gauge Boost and High Jump Kick respectively.

Name	Type	Category	Move gauge	Base Power	Max Power	Accuracy	Target	Description
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	2	53	63	100%	An opponent	Has a chance (30%) of making the target flinch. (Only before Mega Evolving)
Potion	None	Status	0 (2 uses)	—	—	—	An ally	Restores an ally's HP by approximately 40% of its maximum HP.
X Defense All	None	Status	0 (2 uses)	—	—	—	All allies	Raises the Defense of all allied sync pairs by 2 stat ranks. (Only before Mega Evolving)
Hippity Hoppity!	None	Status	0 (2 uses)	—	—	—	All allies	When used by Lopunny, raises the Speed of all allied sync pairs by 2 stat ranks. When used by Lopunny, raises the user's evasiveness by 2 stat ranks. If the user's Lopunny has Mega Evolved, raises the user's accuracy by 1 stat rank. If the user's Lopunny has Mega Evolved, raises the user's evasiveness by 3 stat ranks.
Move Gauge Boost	None	Status	0 (2 uses)	—	—	—	Self	Increases the user's move gauge by three. (Only after Mega Evolving)
High Jump Kick	Fighting	Physical	3	135	162	90%	An opponent	When it fails, the user takes damage equal to 50% of its maximum HP. (Only after Mega Evolving)
Sync moves
Heart-Thumping Normal Impact	Normal	Physical	—	200	240	—	An opponent	Become Mega Lopunny until the end of battle. After this sync move is used for the first time, it becomes Fighting type until the end of battle. (6★ EX) effect: Sync move targets all opponents.

Skills

Name	Description
Passive Skills
Sync Morph	Changes the user's sync move type the first time its sync move is used each battle.
Revenge Boost 5	Has a chance (60%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when the user is hit by an attack move. (Only before Mega Evolving)
Propelling Strike 5	Has a chance (60%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when an attack move is successful. (Only after Mega Evolving)
Solo Fanfare 6	Raises the user's Attack by 6 stat ranks the first time its sync move is used each battle.
Theme Skills
Normal Strike	Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 15 when using Normal-type attacks.
Hoenn 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.
Researcher Strike	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 3.
Battle Partner 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

May and Lopunny's sync grid is an expanded grid, made available since the sync pair was first released.

Latias

May (Anniversary 2022) （２２アニバーサリー） Haruka (2022 Anniversary)
May's model (Anniversary 2022)
No.	113
English voice actor	Deneen Melody
Japanese voice actor	Ai Nonaka
Description	May is back in a fancy outfit. She and Latias are taking the stage in shining glory to help Lear celebrate his Friendiversary with Hoopa.

		Type			Psychic
		Move type			Psychic
		Role			Tech
		EX Role			Field
		Base Potential			★★★★★☆EX
Latias ♀ ↔ Mega Latias ♀		Weakness			Ice
Latias is highly sensitive to the emotions of people. If it senses any hostility, this Pokémon ruffles the feathers all over its body and cries shrilly to intimidate the foe.
Stats		HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Atk	Sp. Def	Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential		599	268	165	356	166	353
Lv. 140, Max Potential		759	308	225	396	226	433
Mega Latias
Lv. 140, Base Potential		599	268	165	427	199	353
Lv. 140, Max Potential		759	308	225	475	271	433

Availability

May (Anniversary 2022) is exclusive to Poké Fair scouts. She was available in the following sync pair scout banners:

• (Debut) May Poké Fair Scout (February 28 to March 31, 2022)
• Double Feature Poké Fair Scout (March 27 to April 15, 2023)
• 5★-Select Poké Fair Scout ×15 (August 28 to September 28, 2023)
• 5★-Select Poké Fair Scout ×15 (B) (December 31, 2023 to January 31, 2024)
• 10-Pair Scout (Max 100 Pairs) (February 19 to March 25, 2024)
• 5★-Select Poké Fair Scout ×15 (A) (February 28 to March 26, 2024)
• Double Feature Poké Fair Scout (March 7 to 21, 2024)

Moves

Name	Type	Category	Move gauge	Base Power	Max Power	Accuracy	Target	Description
Mist Ball	Psychic	Special	3	100	120	100%	An opponent	Has a chance (50%) of lowering the target's Sp. Atk by 1 stat rank.
Psychic Wish	None	Status	2 (2 uses)	—	—	—	Entire field	Turns the terrain into Psychic Terrain.
X Sp. Atk All	None	Status	0 (2 uses)	—	—	—	All allies	Raises the Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 2 stat ranks.
Best Friends!	None	Status	0 (1 use)	—	—	—	Allied side	Applies the Move Gauge Acceleration effect to the allied field of play. Raises the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 2 stat ranks. Raises the user's critical-hit rate by 3 stat ranks.
Sync moves
Friendship Forging Mist Ball	Psychic	Special	—	160	192	—	An opponent	Become Mega Latias until the end of battle. The more the target's Sp. Atk is lowered, the greater the power of this move. (6★ EX effect: Power of sync move increases by 50%.) (EX Role effect: Implements the following field effect just before the user’s sync move is used the first time each battle. Extends the field effect duration only that time. • Psychic Terrain)

Skills

Name	Description
Passive Skills
Added Insult	The more the target's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def are lowered, the more it powers up the user's moves.
Psychic Freebie 9	Applies the Free Move Next effect to the user when its attack move is successful while the terrain is Psychic Terrain.
On a Roll 1	Raises the chance of lowering stat values with the additional effects of moves. (Only before Mega Evolving)
Unexpected Benefit ×2	Raises the chance of lowering stat values with the additional effects of moves. When an opponent's stat is lowered by the additional effects of the user's moves, it is lowered by double the stat ranks. (Only after Mega Evolving)
Theme Skills
Psychic Tech	Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 12 when using Psychic-type attacks. Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 12.
Hoenn 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.
Seasonal Outfit 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.
Free Spirit 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.
Battle Partner 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 ↑ 2	Raises the following discovery level by 2: • Soothing Crystal

Sync grid

The sync grid for May and Latias is an expanded grid, made available since the pair was first released. It was further expanded on March 27, 2023.

Blaziken

Sygna Suit May マジコスハルカ Serious Costume Haruka
Sygna Suit May's model
No.	113
English voice actor	Deneen Melody
Japanese voice actor	Ai Nonaka
Description	May is back in a sygna suit, which fires up her fighting spirit. She traveled around Hoenn with her partner Blaziken, and they battle together with a deep bond.

		Type			Fire
		Move types			Fire / Fighting
		Role			Tech
		Base Potential			★★★★★☆EX
Blaziken ♂ ↔ Mega Blaziken ♂		Weakness			Flying
In battle, Blaziken blows out intense flames from its wrists and attacks foes courageously. The stronger the foe, the more intensely this Pokémon’s wrists burn.
Stats		HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Atk	Sp. Def	Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential		648	424	176	336	176	358
Lv. 140, Max Potential		748	464	216	376	216	398
Mega Blaziken
Lv. 140, Base Potential		648	508	176	336	176	429
Lv. 140, Max Potential		748	556	216	376	216	477

Availability

Sygna Suit May is exclusive to Poké Fair scouts. She was available in the following sync pair scout banners:

• (Debut) Sygna Suit May Poké Fair Scout (July 29 to August 28, 2022)
• 5★-Select Poké Fair Scout ×25 (A) (January 1 to 31, 2023)
• Fifty Million Downloads Celebration Poké Fair Scout (May 3 to May 17, 2023)
• Sygna Suit May Poké Fair Scout (June 22 to July 11, 2023)
• Double Feature Poké Fair Scout (November 8 to 22, 2023)
• 5★-Select Poké Fair Scout ×15 (B) (December 31, 2023 to January 31, 2024)
• 10-Pair Scout (Max 100 Pairs) (February 19 to March 25, 2024)
• 5★-Select Poké Fair Scout ×15 (A) (February 28 to March 26, 2024)

Moves

Name	Type	Category	Move gauge	Base Power	Max Power	Accuracy	Target	Description
Blaze Kick	Fire	Physical	4 (3 after Mega Evolving)	140	168	90%	An opponent	Critical hits land more easily. Has a chance (10%) of leaving the target burned.
Dire Hit All +	None	Status	0 (2 uses)	—	—	—	All allies	Raises the critical-hit rate of all allied sync pairs by 2 stat ranks.
Low Sweep	Fighting	Physical	2 (1 after Mega Evolving)	30	36	100%	An opponent	Lowers the target's Speed by 1 stat rank.
Fired Up!	None	Status	0 (1 use)	—	—	—	Allied side	Applies the Move Gauge Acceleration effect to the allied field of play. Reduces the user's sync move countdown by 1. Raises the user's Attack by 4 stat ranks. Raises the user's accuracy by 1 stat rank.
Sync moves
All About Us Blaze Kick	Fire	Physical	—	160	192	—	An opponent	Become Mega Blaziken until the end of battle. The more the target's Defense is lowered, the greater the power of this attack. (6★ EX) effect: Power of sync move increases by 50%.

Skills

Name	Description
Passive Skills
Head Start 2	Reduces the user's sync move countdown by 2 the first time it enters a battle each battle. (Only before Mega Evolving)
Team Debut Dash 2	Raises the Speed of all allied sync pairs by 2 stat ranks the first time the user enters a battle each battle. (Only before Mega Evolving)
Defense Crush 9	Lowers the target's Defense by one stat rank when the user's attack move against it is successful. (Only before Mega Evolving)
Fuel Economy 1	Decreases the amount of move gauge slots the user's Pokémon needs to use moves by 1. (Only after Mega Evolving)
Propulsion 1	Has a chance (20%) of reducing the user's sync move countdown by one when the user's move is successful. (Only after Mega Evolving)
Defense Destroyer 9	Lowers the target's Defense by 2 stat ranks when the user's attack move against the target is successful. (Only after Mega Evolving)
Theme Skills
Fire Tech	Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 12 when using Fire-type attacks. Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 12.
Hoenn 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.
Main Character 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.
Sygna Suit 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.
Pigtails 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 ↑ 2	Raises the following discovery level by 2: • Soothing Crystal

Sync grid

The sync grid for May and Blaziken is an expanded grid, made available since the pair was first released. It was further expanded on June 22, 2023.

Appearances

Story appearances

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

• Solo event: Team Hoenn Unite!
• Story events:
  • Champion Time
  • Trials on the Isle
  • Masters of Land and Sea
  • The Electrifying Influencer
• Find the Ditto impostors!

May appears in her spring outfit in the following story areas:

• Story event: Pasio Eggsplorers

May appears in her anniversary outfit in the following story areas:

• Story event: Pasio Friendiversary

May appears in her sygna suit in the following story areas:

• Villain Arc: Hoenn: Delta of Land, Sea, and Sky

Sync pair stories

May and Mudkip

• A Day with May

Evolution

Name	Trainer	Pokémon	Price	First-Time Rewards
Mudkip's Evolution	Brendan	Treecko Weakness:	Evolution Shard ×5	Mudkip evolves into Marshtomp Gems ×30
Marshtomp's Evolution	Wally	Gallade Weakness:	Evolution Crystal ×3	Marshtomp evolves into Swampert Gems ×30

May (Spring 2021) and Lopunny

• Eggceptional Egg Hunters
• A Scrambled Egg?!
• Ready, Set, Hunt!
• A Toge-pickle
• A Sunny-Side Future

May (Anniversary 2022) and Latias

• A Day with May

Sygna Suit May and Blaziken

• A Day with Sygna Suit May

Quotes

Main article: May (game)/Quotes → Pokémon Masters EX

Gallery

May

6★ model (Normal colors)	VS model (Normal colors)	6★ model (EX colors)	VS model (EX colors)	May's sync move mindscape (Hoenn)	May Plushie decoration for the Trainer Lodge
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★ Team Hoenn Unite!	Medal 2★ Team Hoenn Unite!	Medal 3★ Team Hoenn Unite!	Medal Go Team Hoenn!	Trainer Lodge artwork

May (Spring 2021)

6★ model (Normal colors)	VS model (Normal colors)	6★ model (EX colors)	VS model (EX colors)	May's sync move mindscape (Spring 2021)
Trainer emote Nice!	Trainer emote Watch out!	Trainer emote Let's do this!	Trainer emote Thanks!
Medal 1★ Pasio Eggsplorers	Medal 2★ Pasio Eggsplorers	Medal 3★ Pasio Eggsplorers	Medal Hunting Eggspert

May (Anniversary 2022)

6★ model (Normal colors)	VS model (Normal colors)	6★ model (EX colors)	VS model (EX colors)	May's sync move mindscape (Hoenn)
Trainer emote Nice!	Trainer emote Watch out!	Trainer emote Let's do this!	Trainer emote Thanks!
Medal 1★ Pasio Friendiversary	Medal 2★ Pasio Friendiversary	Medal 3★ Pasio Friendiversary	Medal Together Forever	Pasio Friendiversary artwork

Sygna Suit May

6★ model (Normal colors)	VS model (Normal colors)	6★ model (EX colors)	VS model (EX colors)	May's sync move mindscape (Hoenn)
Trainer emote Nice!	Trainer emote Watch out!	Trainer emote Let's do this!	Trainer emote Thanks!
Medal 1★ Team Magma's Red-Hot Rage	Medal 2★ Team Magma's Red-Hot Rage	Medal 3★ Team Magma's Red-Hot Rage	Medal Ground Bounder

Trivia

• May is based on the rival in the Hoenn-based games, as her character description mentions that her father is Professor Birch.
• May's EX outfit could be a reference to her Pokémon Adventures counterpart, Sapphire.
• In Brendan's sync pair story, he mentions that May focuses on Contests, while Professor Birch focuses on fieldwork.
• According to May, she met her Lopunny while doing fieldwork with her father. Her Latias was also met during fieldwork, being attracted to her Pokéblocks.
• Prior to version 2.19.0, May (Spring 2021) exclusively used the same lines as her regular counterpart. She shares these qualities with Burgh (Spring 2021).
• In her sygna suit's sync pair story, May said that she had Blaziken ever since he was a Torchic, with them battling Brendan throughout their journey in the Hoenn region.
• All versions of May use special voice-over lines upon entering a team that contains certain Trainers (regardless of their partner Pokémon). Those Trainers include Brendan, Wally, Norman, and Steven.
  • May also uses special voice-over lines upon winning a battle with Brendan, Wally, or Steven in the same team.
• May is the only Trainer able to form four sync pairs which use Mega Evolution.
• May, Akari, Elaine, and Chase are the only player characters who have never been able to be battled in Pokémon Masters EX.

Origin

May's design is based on her appearance in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. Mudkip is one of the first partner Pokémon of Hoenn in the core series games. Swampert's Mega Stone is automatically obtained during the story of Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire if the player chooses Mudkip, allowing Swampert to Mega Evolve. As the rival character, Mudkip and its evolutions are May's signature Pokémon if the player chooses Torchic as their first partner Pokémon in the Hoenn-based core series games, with her Mega Evolving her Swampert in a post-credits battle in the remakes. In addition, May has been depicted with Mudkip and its evolutions in the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer, while her Pokémon Adventures counterpart temporarily uses Ruby's Swampert during the manga. Mudkip, Marshtomp, and Swampert's Dex entries come from Pokémon Ruby.

Wailmer is a Pokémon that May uses as the rival character if the player chooses Treecko or Mudkip as their first partner Pokémon in Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire. In addition, May's Pokémon Adventures counterpart owns Wailmer's evolved form Wailord. Wailmer's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Ultra Sun.

While May is not known to own a Lopunny in the core series games, Lopunny's Mega Evolution was introduced in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. It may also be a reference to the Easter Bunny. Lopunny's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Ultra Sun.

Latias is a Legendary Pokémon that is automatically obtained at Southern Island during the story of Alpha Sapphire. She is also holding her Mega Stone when obtained, allowing her to Mega Evolve. In addition, May is shown to own and Mega Evolve her Latias in the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer. Latias's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Ruby.

Blaziken is the final evolution of Torchic, one of the first partner Pokémon of Hoenn in the core series games. Blaziken's Mega Stone is automatically obtained during the story of Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire if the player chooses Torchic, allowing Blaziken to Mega Evolve. As the rival character, Blaziken is May's signature Pokémon if the player chooses Treecko as their first partner Pokémon in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, with May Mega Evolving her Blaziken in a post-credits battle. In addition, May's anime and Pokémon Adventures counterparts have both been depicted with a Blaziken, with the latter having also been shown Mega Evolving it. Blaziken's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Ruby.

In other languages

Ready for This? Language Title Japanese 準備はいいよね？ Junbi wa ii yo ne? Mandarin Chinese 準備好了吧？ Zhǔnbèi hǎo le ba? French Attention, j'arrive ! German Alles startklar? Italian Siete pronti, giusto? Korean 준비됐지? Junbidwaetji? Spanish ¡Estoy lista para la acción!

Best Buddy Muddy Water Language Title Japanese フィールドかけめぐる だくりゅう Fīrudo Kakemeguru Dakuryū Mandarin Chinese 席捲全場之 濁流 Xíjuǎn Quánchǎng-zhī Zhuóliú French Parcourons le monde ! Ocroupi ! German Lehmbrühe der Naturliebhaberin Italian Fanghiglia alla ricerca di amici Korean 필드를 뛰어다니는 탁류 Pildeureul Ttwieodanineun Tangnyu Spanish Ciénaga de Agua Lodosa

Bouncy Feelings! Language Title Japanese 気持ち弾んじゃう！ Kimochi hazun jau! Mandarin Chinese 心情好到蹦蹦跳！ Xīnqíng Hǎo dào Bèngbèngtiào! French Rebondis comme un ballon! German Die Stimmung steigt! Italian Un'emozione che fa sobbalzare! Korean 마음이들뜨는걸! Ma-eum-ideultteuneungeol! Spanish ¡Va llena de emoción!

Big Ol' Splash Water Beam Language Title Japanese でっかく楽しむ ウォーターレイ Dekkaku tanoshimu Uōtā Rei Mandarin Chinese 大～玩特玩之 水之光線 Dà~wán Tè-wán zhī Shuǐ-zhī Guāngxiàn French Joie de vivre! Laser Eau! German Wasserstrahl der Lebensfreude Italian Raggio Acqua che sprizza gioia Korean 거대하게 즐기는 워터레이 Geodae-hage Jeulgineun Woteo Rei Spanish Rayo Agua del Enorme Regocijo

Hippity Hoppity! Language Title Japanese もこもこキュートに Mokomoko Kyūto ni Mandarin Chinese 毛茸茸無敵可愛 Máorōngrōng Wúdí Kě'ài French Chou et tout doux ! German Hoppelsprung! Italian Quattro salti in morbidezza! Korean 뭉실뭉실귀엽게 Mungsilmungsil Gwiyeopge Spanish ¡Un salto de gracia!

Heart-Thumping Normal Impact Language Title Japanese 心が弾むドキドキの ノーマルインパクト Kokoro ga Hazumu Dokidoki no Nōmaru Inpakuto Mandarin Chinese 歡喜雀躍心跳加速之 一般衝擊 Huānxǐ-Quèyuè Xīntiào Jiāsù zhī Yìbān Chōngjí'' French Cœur battant ! Impact Normal ! German Normalstoß des Herzschlags Italian Impatto Normale del batticuore Korean 마음이 들뜨는 두근두근 노말임팩트 Ma-eumi Deulddeuneun Dugeundugeun Nomal Impaekteu Spanish Impacto Normal del Bum Bum del Corazón

Heart-Thumping Fighting Impact Language Title Japanese 心が弾むドキドキの ファイティングインパクト Kokoro ga Hazumu Dokidoki no Faitingu Inpakuto Mandarin Chinese 歡喜雀躍心跳加速之 格鬥衝擊 Huānxǐ-Quèyuè Xīntiào Jiāsù zhī Gédòu Chōngjí French Cœur battant ! Impact Combat ! German Kampfstoß des Herzschlags Italian Impatto Lotta del batticuore Korean 마음이 들뜨는 두근두근 파이팅임팩트 Ma-eumi Deulddeuneun Dugeundugeun Paiting Impaekteu Spanish Impacto Lucha del Bum Bum del Corazón

Best Friends! Language Title Japanese 仲良しだもんね！ Nakayoshida mon ne! Mandarin Chinese 我們感情超好的！ Wǒmen Gǎnqíng Chāohǎo de! French Après tout, nous sommes amis ! German Auf die Freundschaft! Italian Un'amicizia magnifica Korean 우리사이는최고지! Urisaineunchoegoji! Spanish ¡El poder de la amistad!

Friendship Forging Mist Ball Language Title Japanese もっともっと仲良くなれる ミストボール Motto Motto Nakayokunareru Misuto Bōru Mandarin Chinese 感情還能越來越好之 薄霧球 Gǎnqíng hái néng Yuèlái-Yuèhǎo zhī Bówù Qiú French Renforçons notre amitié ! Ball'Brume ! German Nebelball der engen Freundschaft Italian Foschisfera per un'amicizia profonda Korean 더더욱 친해지는 미스트볼 Deodeouk Chinhaejineun Miseuteu Bol Spanish Bola Neblina de las Buenas Amistades

Fired Up! Language Title Japanese 準備はオッケー！ Junbi wa Okkē! Mandarin Chinese 都準備好囉！ Dōu Zhǔnbèi Hǎo luo! French Je suis prête ! German Wir sind bereit! Italian La squadra è pronta! Korean 준비OK~! Junbi OK~! Spanish ¡Todo listo!

All About Us Blaze Kick Language Title Japanese あたしたちの全部を教える ブレイズキック Atashitachi no Zenbu o Oshieru Bureizu Kikku Mandarin Chinese 訴說我們的一切之 火焰踢 Sùshuō Wǒmen de Yīqiè-zhī Huǒyàn Tī French Monter qui nous sommes ! Pied Brûleur ! German Feuerfeger der Selbstverwirklichung Italian Calciardente che dice tutto di noi Korean 우리의 모든 것을 알려주는 브레이즈킥 Uri-ui Modeun Geoseul Allyeojuneun Beureizeu Kik Spanish Patada Ígnea que Demuestra lo que Somos

References

This game character article is part of Project CharacterDex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each character found in the Pokémon games.