Bugsy (Masters)
Bugsy ツクシ Tsukushi | |
Bugsy's model | |
No. | 11 |
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English voice actor | Cristina Vee[1] |
Japanese voice actor | Satomi Moriya[2] |
Description | The youngest Gym Leader in Johto and a lover of bug Pokémon, he has great knowledge of Bug types and wants to become a Pokémon Professor. |
Bugsy (Japanese: ツクシ Tsukushi) is a Pokémon Trainer in Pokémon Masters EX, based on the character of the same name in the core series. He forms a sync pair with Beedrill, which is capable of Mega Evolving. This sync pair was first made available since the game's release. The pair's potential can be upgraded to 6★ EX from May 25, 2024, which unlocks Bugsy's EX style.
Bugsy also forms a sync pair with his Scyther. This sync pair was first made available on July 22, 2021. This pair could be raised to 6★ EX beginning on March 29, 2023, though this pair lacks an EX style.
In the games
This section is incomplete. Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it. Reason: History & Role in Pokémon Masters EX |
Beedrill
Type | Bug | ||||||
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Move type | Bug | ||||||
Role | Strike (Physical) | ||||||
Base Potential | ★★★☆☆☆EX | ||||||
Beedrill ♂ ↔ Mega Beedrill ♂ | Weakness | Rock | |||||
Beedrill is extremely territorial. No one should ever approach its nest—this is for their own safety. If angered, they will attack in a furious swarm. | |||||||
Stats | HP | Attack | Defense | Sp. Atk | Sp. Def | Speed | |
Lv. 140, Base Potential | 506 | 386 | 94 | 135 | 119 | 359 | |
Lv. 140, Max Potential | 626 | 444 | 154 | 195 | 179 | 419 | |
Mega Beedrill | |||||||
Lv. 140, Base Potential | 506 | 460 | 94 | 135 | 119 | 430 | |
Lv. 140, Max Potential | 626 | 532 | 154 | 195 | 179 | 502 |
Availability
Bugsy is available in the permanent sync pair scout pool, and has been since the game's release.
Moves
Name | Type | Category | Move gauge | Base Power | Max Power | Accuracy | Target | Description |
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Fell Stinger | Bug |
Physical | 2 | 44 | 52 | 100% | An opponent | Raises the user's Attack by three stat ranks when it knocks out a target with this move. |
Sure Crit | None | Status | 0 (2 uses) |
— | — | — | Self | Applies the Critical Hit Next effect to the user. |
Twineedle | Bug |
Physical | 2 | 20 | 24 | 100% | An opponent | Attacks twice in a row. Has a chance (20%) of leaving the target poisoned. |
Beehold My Research! | None | Status | 0 (2 uses) |
— | — | — | Self | Raises the user's Speed by one stat rank. Raises the user's evasiveness by three stat ranks. |
Sync moves | ||||||||
Bug Expert Twineedle | Bug |
Physical | — | 160 | 192 | — | An opponent | Become Mega Beedrill until the end of battle. (6★ EX effect: Sync moves will target all opposing sync pairs.) |
Skills
Name | Description |
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Passive Skills | |
Critical Strike 2 | Powers up attacks if they become critical hits. |
Amped Up 1 | Raises the Pokémon's Speed by one stat rank when it lands a critical hit. (Only after Mega Evolving) |
Theme Skills | |
Bug Strike | Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 15 when using Bug-type attacks. |
Johto Strike | Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 2. |
Gym Leader Strike | Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 2. |
Knowledgeable 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. |
Expedition Skills | |
Fiery ↑ 1 Wistful ↑ 1 | Raises the following discovery levels by 1: • Fiery Crystal • Wistful Crystal |
Sync grid
The sync grid for Bugsy & Beedrill is an expanded grid, made available on May 25, 2022.
Name | Effect | Energy required | Sync orb required | Move level required |
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HP +10 | HP +10 | 0 | 5 | 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 +20 | Attack +20 | 7 | 84 | 3 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Speed +5 | Speed +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
Speed +10 | Speed +10 | 4 | 48 | 2 |
Fell Stinger: Power +4 | Fell Stinger: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
Fell Stinger: Power +4 | Fell Stinger: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
Fell Stinger: Power +4 | Fell Stinger: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
Fell Stinger: Power +4 | Fell Stinger: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
Fell Stinger: Power +4 | Fell Stinger: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 2 |
Fell Stinger: 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 |
Twineedle: Power +2 | Twineedle: Power ↑ +2 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
Twineedle: Power +2 | Twineedle: Power ↑ +2 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
Twineedle: Power +2 | Twineedle: Power ↑ +2 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
Twineedle: Power +2 | Twineedle: Power ↑ +2 | 3 | 36 | 2 |
Twineedle: Power +2 | Twineedle: Power ↑ +2 | 3 | 36 | 2 |
Twineedle: 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 |
Twineedle: Hostile Environment 1 | Raises the chance of inflicting status conditions with the additional effects of moves. | 8 | 96 | 3 |
Twineedle: Ramming Speed | The more the user's Speed is raised, the more it powers up the user's moves. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
Sure Crit: MP Refresh 4 | Has a chance (50%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
Beehold My Research!: 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 |
Beehold My Research!: MP Refresh 2 | Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
Fast Runner | Evasiveness cannot be lowered. | 5 | 60 | 1 |
Critical Might 1 | Raises the user's Attack by 1 stat rank when it lands a critical hit. | 10 | 120 | 2 |
Victory Lap | Applies the Critical Hit Next effect to the user when it knocks out an opponent with a move. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
Super Victory | Applies the Supereffective ↑ Next effect to the user when it knocks out an opponent with a move. | 8 | 96 | 3 |
Fierce Entry 1 | Raises the user's Attack by 1 stat rank when it enters a battle. | 8 | 96 | 3 |
Toxic Power 3 | Powers up the user's moves when the target is poisoned or badly poisoned. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
Bob and Weave | The more the user's evasiveness is raised, the more it powers up the user's moves. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
Blind Spot | The more the user's evasiveness is raised, the more it powers up the user's sync moves. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
Bug Expert Twineedle: Power +25 | Bug Expert Twineedle: Power ↑ +25 | 5 | 60 | 3 |
Bug Expert Twineedle: Power +25 | Bug Expert Twineedle: Power ↑ +25 | 5 | 60 | 3 |
Scyther
Type | Bug | ||||||
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Move type | Bug | ||||||
Role | Support | ||||||
Base Potential | ★★★★☆☆EX | ||||||
Scyther ♂ | Weakness | Rock | |||||
Its two sharp scythes are more than just weapons. It uses them with dexterity to dress its prey before eating. | |||||||
Stats | HP | Attack | Defense | Sp. Atk | Sp. Def | Speed | |
Lv. 140, Base Potential | 505 | 117 | 232 | 98 | 232 | 288 | |
Lv. 140, Max Potential | 585 | 157 | 272 | 138 | 272 | 328 |
Availability
Bugsy & Scyther could be teamed up with during the Sync Pair-Up event Bugsy & Scyther (July 22 to August 5, 2021; March 23 to April 6, 2024).
Moves
Name | Type | Category | Move gauge | Base Power | Max Power | Accuracy | Target | Description |
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Leer | Normal |
Status | 1 | — | — | — | All opponents | Lowers the target's Defense. |
X Attack All | None | Status | 0 (2 uses) |
— | — | — | All allies | Raises the Attack of all allied sync pairs by 2 stat ranks. |
Fury Cutter | Bug |
Physical | 1 | 8 | 9 | 95% | An opponent | Its power increases when used in succession. |
No Stone Unturned! | None | Status | 0 (2 uses) |
— | — | — | Self | Applies the Move Gauge Acceleration effect to the allied field of play. Raises the critical-hit rate of all allied sync pairs by 1 stat rank. |
Sync moves | ||||||||
Always Researching Bug Impact | Bug |
Physical | — | 250 | 300 | — | An opponent | (6★ EX effect: The sync buff is doubled the first time a sync move is used.) |
Skills
Name | Description |
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Passive Skills | |
Posthaste 3 | Has a chance (40%) of raising the user's Speed by two stat ranks when it is hit by an attack move. |
On the Run 2 | Raises the user's evasiveness by 2 stat ranks the first time it is in a pinch each battle. |
Theme Skills | |
Bug Support | Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 30. |
Johto Support | Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 4. |
Gym Leader Support | Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 4. |
Knowledgeable Support | Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 6. |
Researcher Support | Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 6. |
Expedition Skills | |
Fiery ↑ 1 Wistful ↑ 1 | Raises the following discovery levels by 1: • Fiery Crystal • Wistful Crystal |
Sync grid
The sync grid for Bugsy & Scyther is an expanded grid, and has been available since the pair was released.
Name | Effect | Energy required | Sync orb required | Move level required |
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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 | 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 +5 | Attack +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
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 | 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 |
Sp. Def +5 | Sp. Def +5 | 2 | 24 | 2 |
Sp. Def +10 | Sp. Def +10 | 4 | 48 | 1 |
Speed +5 | Speed +5 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
Speed +5 | Speed +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
Speed +5 | Speed +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
Speed +5 | Speed +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
Speed +20 | Speed +20 | 7 | 84 | 2 |
Leer: Move Gauge Refresh 3 | Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. | 6 | 72 | 2 |
Fury Cutter: Power +2 | Fury Cutter: Power ↑ +2 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
Fury Cutter: Power +2 | Fury Cutter: Power ↑ +2 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
Fury Cutter: Power +2 | Fury Cutter: Power ↑ +2 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
Fury Cutter: Power +2 | Fury Cutter: Power ↑ +2 | 3 | 36 | 2 |
Fury Cutter: Power +2 | Fury Cutter: Power ↑ +2 | 3 | 36 | 2 |
Fury Cutter: Power +2 | Fury Cutter: Power ↑ +2 | 3 | 36 | 2 |
Fury Cutter: Move Gauge Refresh 3 | Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. | 6 | 72 | 3 |
Fury Cutter: Eagle Eye 3 | Has a chance (40%) of raising the user's critical-hit rate by one stat rank when its Pokémon uses a move. | 8 | 96 | 3 |
X Attack All: Move Gauge Refresh 3 | Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. | 6 | 72 | 2 |
X Attack All: MP Refresh 3 | Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the move used if the move is successful. | 7 | 84 | 3 |
No Stone Unturned!: Move Gauge Refresh 3 | Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. | 6 | 72 | 2 |
No Stone Unturned!: MP Refresh 3 | Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the move used if the move is successful. | 7 | 84 | 3 |
Lithe | Prevents the user from getting paralyzed. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
Safety Tether | Applies the Enduring effect to the user the first time its sync move is used each battle. | 6 | 72 | 2 |
Toughen Up 1 | Has a chance (20%) of raising the user's Defense by one stat rank when the user is hit by an attack move. | 9 | 108 | 2 |
Quick Cure | Removes the confused, flinching, and trapped conditions from the user the first time they are inflicted each battle. | 8 | 96 | 2 |
First Aid 4 | Restores the user's HP by approximately 40% of its maximum HP the first time it is in a pinch each battle. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
Agile Entry 1 | Raises the user's evasiveness by 1 stat rank when it enters a battle. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
S-Move: Team HP Recovery (M) 1 | Restores the HP of all allied sync pairs by approximately 20% of their maximum HP after using the user's sync move. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
Fast-Track 2 | Has a chance (30%) of raising the user's Speed by one stat rank when the user's Pokémon uses a move. | 9 | 108 | 3 |
Always Researching Bug Impact: Power +25 | Always Researching Bug Impact: Power ↑ +25 | 5 | 60 | 3 |
Always Researching Bug Impact: Power +25 | Always Researching Bug Impact: Power ↑ +25 | 5 | 60 | 3 |
Appearances
Battle appearances
Bugsy & Beedrill can be battled against in:
- PML Arc: Chapter 14: Bug Experts (as a side foe)
- Main Story (Co-op): Chapter 14: Bug Experts
- Sync pair story: Surskit's Evolution
- Training area: Evolution Drill (since 1.12.0 update)
- Training event: Rock-type Training Event (as a side foe; September 10 to 24, 2019; January 1 to 15, 2020)
- Training event: Psychic-type Training Event (as a side foe; April 20 to May 4, 2020)
- Gear event: Rock-type Gear Event (as a side foe; July 8 to 15, 2021)
- Daily Type Rotation: Type Team-Up (as a side foe; August 18 to 28, 2021)
- Gear event: Psychic-type Gear Event (as a side foe; March 26 to April 2, 2022)
- Daily Type Rotation: Type Team-Up (2023) (as a side foe; August 17 to 28, 2023)
Bugsy & Scyther can be battled against in:
- Sync Pair-Up event: Bugsy & Scyther (July 22 to August 5, 2021; March 23 to April 6, 2024)
Story appearances
Bugsy appears in his normal outfit in the following story areas:
- PML Arc: Chapter 14: Bug Experts
- Villain Arc: Johto: Team Rocket's Revival
- Story events:
- Sync Pair-Up event: Bugsy & Scyther
- Solo event: Kris's Worries
- Sync pair story: Surskit's Evolution
Sync pair stories
Bugsy & Beedrill
- A Day with Bugsy
Quotes
- Main article: Bugsy/Quotes → Pokémon Masters EX
Gallery
Bugsy & Beedrill on Pokémon Masters EX Dream Team Maker |
Artwork of Chapter 14: Bug Experts by HYOGONOSUKE |
Bugsy's sync move mindscape (Azalea Gym) | ||
6★ model (Normal colors) |
VS model (Normal colors) |
6★ model (EX colors) |
VS model (EX colors) | |
Trainer emote Nice! |
Trainer emote Watch out! |
Trainer emote Let's do this! |
Trainer emote Thanks! |
Trivia
- Bugsy & Scyther are the only sync pair obtained in a special sync pair event that did not receive a rerun within a year of their initial release.
- All versions of Bugsy use special voice-over lines upon entering a team that contains certain Trainers (regardless of their partner Pokémon). Those Trainers include Aaron, Burgh, and Guzma.
Origin
Bugsy's design is based on his appearance in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver. Beedrill is the evolved form of Kakuna, one of the Pokémon that Bugsy uses during his Gym battle with the player in the Johto-based core series games. Beedrill's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.
Scyther is Bugsy's signature Pokémon in the core series games. Scyther's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Ultra Sun.
In other languages
Beehold My Research!
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Bug Expert Twineedle
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No Stone Unturned!
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Always Researching Bug Impact
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References
- ↑ Cristina Vee on Twitter
- ↑ Nintendo DREAM (vol. 329)
Related articles
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