Erika (Masters)

Erika エリカ Erika
Erika's model
No.	5
English voice actor	Xanthe Huynh[1]
Japanese voice actor	Ai Kayano[2]
Description	A cute Gym Leader who loves Grass-type Pokémon, this well-mannered Trainer teaches flower arrangement in Kanto.

Erika (Japanese: エリカ Erika) is a Pokémon Trainer in Pokémon Masters EX, based on the character of the same name in the core series. She forms a sync pair with Vileplume. She is one of the Pokémon Masters League Leaders in Pasio, and she hands out the Tranquility Badge to Trainers who defeat her. This sync pair was first made available since the game release. The pair's potential can be upgraded to 6★ EX from April 25, 2022.

Erika in her Holiday 2020 attire forms a sync pair with Comfey. This sync pair was first made available on December 10, 2020. This pair can be raised to 6★ EX from the day it was released.

Erika also forms a sync pair with Tangela. This sync pair was first made available on May 31, 2021. This pair could be raised to 6★ EX beginning on March 29, 2023, though this pair lacks an EX style.

Erika in her sygna suit forms a sync pair with Leafeon. This sync pair was first made available on October 1, 2021. This pair can be raised to 6★ EX from the day it was released.

Vileplume

			Type			Grass
			Move type			Grass
			Role			Tech
			Base Potential			★★★☆☆☆EX
Vileplume ♀		Weakness			Fire
Vileplume's toxic pollen triggers atrocious allergy attacks. That's why it is advisable never to approach any attractive flowers in a jungle, however pretty they may be.
Stats		HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Atk	Sp. Def	Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential		698	53	161	227	272	220
Lv. 140, Max Potential		818	113	221	287	332	280
Mega Vileplume
Lv. 140, Base Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—
Lv. 140, Max Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—

Availability

Erika is teamed up with by completing Chapter 4 of the PML Arc.

Moves

Name	Type	Category	Move gauge	Base Power	Max Power	Accuracy	Target	Description
Energy Ball	Grass	Special	2	49	58	100%	An opponent	Has a chance (10%) of lowering the target's Sp. Def.
X Sp. Def	None	Status	0 (2 uses)	—	—	—	Self	Raises the user's Sp. Def by two stat ranks.
Stun Spore	Grass	Status	2	—	—	90%	An opponent	Leaves the target paralyzed.
Pour It On!	None	Status	0 (2 uses)	—	—	—	Self	Raises the user's Sp. Atk by one stat rank. Raises the user's Defense by three stat ranks.
Sync moves
Nature-Loving Petal Dance	Grass	Special	—	200	240	—	An opponent	This move's power increases when the target is paralyzed. (6★ EX) effect: Power of sync move increases by 50%.

Skills

Name	Description
Passive Skills
Piercing Gaze	Moves never miss.
Theme Skills
Grass Tech	Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 12 when using Grass-type attacks. Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 12.
Kanto Tech	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 1. Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 1.
Gym Leader Tech	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 1. Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 1.
Nature 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.
Fancy Lady Tech	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 2. Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 2.
Expedition Skills
Fiery ↑ 1 Soothing ↑ 1	Raises the following discovery levels by 1: • Fiery Crystal • Soothing Crystal

Sync grid

Erika and Vileplume's sync grid is an expanded grid, made available on February 10, 2020.

Tangela

			Type			Grass
			Move types			Grass / Bug
			Role			Tech
			Base Potential			★★★★☆☆EX
Tangela ♀		Weakness			Ice
Tangela's vines snap off easily if they are grabbed. This happens without pain, allowing it to make a quick getaway. The lost vines are replaced by newly grown vines the very next day.
Stats		HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Atk	Sp. Def	Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential		523	134	175	282	203	287
Lv. 140, Max Potential		603	174	215	322	243	327
Mega Tangela
Lv. 140, Base Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—
Lv. 140, Max Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—

Availability

Erika and Tangela can be teamed up with by exchanging a BP Sync Pair Voucher in the shop, beginning on May 27, 2021.

Moves

Name	Type	Category	Move gauge	Base Power	Max Power	Accuracy	Target	Description
Absorb	Grass	Special	1	19	22	100%	An opponent	The more damage dealt to the target, the more this move restores the user's HP.
Toxic	Poison	Status	2	—	—	90%	An opponent	Leaves the target badly poisoned.
Infestation	Bug	Special	2	20	24	100%	An opponent	Leaves the target trapped.
Tangle with This!	None	Status	0 (2 uses)	—	—	—	Self	Raises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by two stat ranks.
Sync moves
Wondrous Rainbow Grass Beam	Grass	Special	—	200	240	—	An opponent	This attack's power increases when the target is trapped. (6★ EX effect: Power of sync move increases 50%)

Skills

Name	Description
Passive Skills
Speeding Sun 2	Quickly charges the move gauge when the weather is sunny.
Propelling Move 5	Has a chance (60%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when its Pokémon uses a move.
Pokey Trap 1	Increases the amount of damage the target takes from being trapped.
Theme Skills
Grass Tech	Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 12 when using Grass-type attacks. Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 12.
Kanto Tech	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 1. Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 1.
Gym Leader Tech	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 1. Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 1.
Nature 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.
Fancy Lady Tech	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 2. Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 2.
Expedition Skills
Soothing ↑ 1 Wistful ↑ 1	Raises the following discovery levels by 1: • Soothing Crystal • Wistful Crystal

Sync grid

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

Comfey

Erika (Holiday 2020) エリカ（２０シーズン） Erika (2020 Season)
Holiday 2020 Erika's model
No.	5
English voice actor	Xanthe Huynh
Japanese voice actor	Ai Kayano
Description	Erika has a new outfit and a flower basket. Together with her flower-loving partner, Comfey, she aims to bring happiness to all with beautiful flower arrangements.

			Type			Fairy
			Move types			Fairy / Grass
			Role			Support
			Base Potential			★★★★★☆EX
Comfey ♀		Weakness			Steel
It stretches sticky vines out from its head and picks flowers to adorn itself with. When it doesn't have any flowers, it feels uneasy.
Stats		HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Atk	Sp. Def	Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential		660	312	288	312	246	281
Lv. 140, Max Potential		760	352	328	352	286	321
Mega Comfey
Lv. 140, Base Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—
Lv. 140, Max Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—

Availability

Erika (Holiday 2020) is exclusive to seasonal scouts. She was available in the following sync pair scout banners:

• (Debut) Erika Seasonal Scout (December 10, 2020 to January 1, 2021)
• Super Spotlight Seasonal Scout (September 10 to 17, 2021)
• 5★-Guaranteed Seasonal Scout (December 22, 2021 to January 5, 2022)
• Super Spotlight Seasonal Scout (December 22, 2021 to January 5, 2022)
• 5★-Select Seasonal Scout ×11 A (March 1 to 17, 2022)
• 5★-Select Seasonal Scout ×11 (August 22 to September 4, 2022)
• Super Spotlight Seasonal Scout (December 19, 2022 to January 5, 2023)
• 5★-Select Seasonal Scout ×11 C (August 23 to September 7, 2023)
• Red Mix Scout (November 1, 2023 to May 1, 2024)
• Super Spotlight Seasonal Scout (December 19, 2023 to January 2, 2024)

Moves

Name	Type	Category	Move gauge	Base Power	Max Power	Accuracy	Target	Description
Vine Whip	Grass	Physical	1	20	24	100%	An opponent	No additional effect.
X Regen All	None	Status	0 (2 uses)	—	—	—	All allies	Applies the Gradual Healing effect to all allied sync pairs.
Draining Kiss	Fairy	Special	2	46	55	100%	An opponent	The more damage dealt to the target, the more this move restores the user's HP.
Lei Up!	None	Status	0 (1 use)	—	—	—	All allies	Restores the HP of all allied sync pairs by approximately 40% of their maximum HP. Returns lowered stats of all allied sync pairs to normal. Raises the Defense of all allied sync pairs by one stat rank.
Sync moves
Merry and Bright Dazzling Gleam	Fairy	Special	—	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
Healing Hand 2	Has a chance (30%) of removing all status conditions from all allied sync pairs after the user's Pokémon uses a move.
Stamina Reserves 6	Charges the user's move gauge by six the first time it is in a pinch each battle.
Quick Cure	Removes the confused, flinching, and trapped conditions from the user the first time they are inflicted each battle.
Theme Skills
Fairy Support	Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 30.
Kanto Support	Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 4.
Seasonal Outfit Support	Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 6.
Free Spirit Support	Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 6.
Fancy Lady Support	Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 6.
Expedition Skills
Wistful ↑ 2	Raises the following discovery level by 2: • Wistful Crystal

Sync grid

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

Leafeon

Sygna Suit Erika マジコスエリカ Serious Costume Erika
Synga Suit Erika's model
No.	5
English voice actor	Xanthe Huynh
Japanese voice actor	Ai Kayano
Description	Erika's sygna suit blends in harmoniously with nature. On sunny days, she can often be seen enjoying an afternoon nap with Leafeon.

			Type			Grass
			Move type			Grass
			Role			Tech
			Base Potential			★★★★★☆EX
Leafeon ♀		Weakness			Poison
Although it doesn't like disputes, it will sharpen the leaf on its tail into a blade and fight if it has to protect its friends.
Stats		HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Atk	Sp. Def	Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential		586	224	163	132	163	314
Lv. 140, Max Potential		686	264	203	172	203	354
Mega Leafeon
Lv. 140, Base Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—
Lv. 140, Max Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—

Availability

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

• (Debut) Sygna Suit Erika Spotlight Scout (October 1 to 16, 2021)
• Double Feature Spotlight Scout (February 21 to March 7, 2022)

Moves

Name	Type	Category	Move gauge	Base Power	Max Power	Accuracy	Target	Description
Solar Blade	Grass	Physical	3	200	240	100%	An opponent	The user gets ready to attack. Using this move again will cause the user to leave this posture, then attack. No other actions can be taken while ready to attack. The preparation period is skipped when the weather is sunny, and the user will attack right away.
X Speed	None	Status	0 (2 uses)	—	—	—	Self	Raises the user's Speed by 2 stat ranks.
Sunny Day	Fire	Status	2 (2 uses)	—	—	—	Entire field	Makes the weather sunny.
Soak Up the Sun!	None	Status	0 (2 uses)	—	—	—	Self	Raises the user's Attack by 2 stat ranks. Raises the user's critical-hit rate by 1 stat rank. In addition, raises the user's Attack by 2 stat ranks when the weather is sunny. In addition, raises the user's critical-hit rate by 1 stat rank when the weather is sunny. Applies the Gradual Healing effect to the user when the weather is sunny.
Sync moves
Sunny Snooze Leaf Blade	Grass	Physical	—	200	240	—	An opponent	Critical hits land more easily. This move's power increases when the weather is sunny. (6★ EX) effect: Power of sync move increases by 50%.

Skills

Name	Description
Passive Skills
Solar Propulsion 2	Has a chance (30%) of reducing the user's sync move countdown by one when the user's move is successful while the weather is sunny.
Speeding Sun 3	Quickly charges the move gauge when the weather is sunny.
Charging Sun 5	Powers up the user's moves when the weather is sunny.
Theme Skills
Grass Tech	Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 12 when using Grass-type attacks. Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 12.
Kanto 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.
Battle Facility Foe 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.
Artistic 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
Rare ↑ 2 Fiery ↓ 2	Raises the following discovery level by 2: • Rare Cache Lowers the following discovery level by 2: • Fiery Crystal

Sync grid

The sync grid for Erika and Leafeon is an expanded grid, made available since the pair first released.

Appearances

Battle appearances

Erika and Vileplume can be battled against in:

• PML Arc: Chapter 4: From Bud to Blossom
• Battle Villa: Challenge Erika
• Training area: Poison, Fairy, and Bug Drill 1 (since 2.0.0 update)
• EX Plaza: EX Challenge: Erika
• Training event: Fire-type Training Event (as a side foe; January 15 to 30, 2020; June 30 to July 21, 2020)
• Daily Type Rotation: Type Team-Up (as a side foe; August 11 to 28, 2021)
• Pokémon Masters Day: Special Pika-Challenge! (September 25, 2022; October 25, 2023)
• Gear event: Fire-type Gear Event (as a side foe; November 4 to 18, 2022)
• Daily Type Rotation: Type Team-Up (2023) (as a side foe; August 10 to 28, 2023)
• Extreme battle event: Fight through Kanto's Best! (as a side foe; September 1 to 18, 2023)
• High score event: Grass-Type Masters (January 9 to 23, 2024)

Sygna Suit Erika and Leafeon can be battled against in:

• Eevee Day Celebration!: Three Eevee Tales (November 21 to December 5, 2022)
• Eevee Day Celebration!: Eevee Tales (November 21 to December 8, 2023)

Story appearances

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

• PML Arc:
  • Chapter 4: From Bud to Blossom
  • Chapter 5: The High-Flying Girl
  • Chapter 23: Hearts Connected by Fashion
  • Chapter 30: The Road to Victory
• Story event: Family Ties
• Costume events:
  • Poké War Games
  • Ingo's Party Prep—Way of the Butler
• Solo event: A Sweet Secret

Erika appears in her holiday outfit in the following story areas:

• Story events:
  • Deck the Halls
  • Shine a Gentle Light
  • Focus on the Shining Shot!

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

• Villain Arc:
  • Kanto: Team Rocket Returns
  • Sinnoh: Dreaming in Darkness
  • Final Chapter: Where Ideals Cross Paths
• Story event: Let's Go in Search of Wonder

Sync pair stories

Erika and Vileplume

• A Day with Erika

Erika (Holiday 2020) and Comfey

• Holiday Helpers
• Ornamental Essentials
• Decoration Disaster?!
• A Comfey Arrangement
• The Gift of Joy

Sygna Suit Erika and Leafeon

• A Day with Sygna Suit Erika

Quotes

Main article: Erika/Quotes → Pokémon Masters EX

In the anime

Erika in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Erika appeared in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer, where she, a Beauty, and a Lass battled Scottie, Brock, and Rosa in a forest. Her group initially had the upper hand until Scottie's Pikachu used Thunder on their Pokémon, defeating them. Afterwards, Erika awarded him with the Tranquilty Badge and then joined his group on their journey.

Pokémon

		Vileplume ♀
		Vileplume is Erika's only known Pokémon. Alongside a Beauty's Lotad and a Lass's Whimsicott, she battled Scottie's Pikachu, Brock's Onix, and Rosa's Snivy. However, Vileplume and her teammates were quickly defeated by Pikachu's Thunder. Vileplume's only known move is Petal Dance.
Debut	Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Voice actors

Gallery

Erika

Artwork of Erika and Vileplume in Pokémon Masters EX		Erika and Vileplume on Pokémon Masters EX Dream Team Maker	Erika's sync move mindscape (Celadon Gym)
VS model (Normal colors)	6★ 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!

Erika (Holiday 2020)

VS model (Normal colors)	6★ model (Normal colors)	6★ model (EX colors)	VS model (EX colors)	Erika's sync move mindscape (Holiday 2020)
Trainer emote Nice!	Trainer emote Watch out!	Trainer emote Let's do this!	Trainer emote Thanks!	Deck the Halls artwork by Hakuda Tofu
Medal 1★ Deck the Halls	Medal 2★ Deck the Halls	Medal 3★ Deck the Halls	Medal Jolly Decorator	Season's Greetings artwork by Touyarokii

Sygna Suit Erika

VS model (Normal colors)	6★ model (Normal colors)	6★ model (EX colors)	VS model (EX colors)	Sygna Suit Erika's sync move mindscape (Celadon Gym)
Trainer emote Nice!	Trainer emote Watch out!	Trainer emote Let's do this!	Trainer emote Thanks!
Medal 1★ Spreading Shadows	Medal 2★ Spreading Shadows	Medal 3★ Spreading Shadows	Medal Rocket Launcher	Comic of Nemona learning about sygna suits by me_Genzo[3]

Trivia

• Excluding Scottie and Bettie, Erika was the first Trainer in Pokémon Masters EX to form more than three playable sync pairs, as well as the first to form three tech sync pairs.
• Possibly as a reference to Sygna Suit Erika, Erika was revealed to own a Leafeon in the anime episode Suffering the Flings and Arrows!.
  • Notably, in that episode, Erika appears in the outfit she wears in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, which is the same outfit that she wears by default in Pokémon Masters EX.

Origin

Erika's design is based on her appearance in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. Vileplume is Erika's signature Pokémon in the core series games, being her highest-level Pokémon in the Kanto-based games, excluding Pokémon Yellow. Vileplume's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Ruby.

Erika uses Tangela during her Gym battle with the player in the Kanto-based core series games. Tangela's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.

Erika does not own a Comfey outside this game. Comfey's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Ultra Sun.

Erika does not own a Leafeon outside this game. Leafeon's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Ultra Sun.

In other languages

Pour It On! Language Title Japanese お手入れします O-Teireshimasu Mandarin Chinese 我來修整一下 Wǒ Lái Xiūzhěng Yīxià French Prépare-toi. German Ich kümmere mich um dich! Italian Rinfreschiamoci! Korean 손질해드릴게요 Sonjilhae Deurilgeyo Spanish ¡Arreglo flora!

Nature-Loving Petal Dance Language Title Japanese しぜんをあいする はなびらのまい Shizen o Aisuru Hanabira no Mai Mandarin Chinese 熱愛自然之 花瓣舞 Rè'ài Zìrán zhī Huābànwǔ French Voici la fiancée de la nature ! Danse-Fleur ! German Blättertanz der Blumenprinzessin Italian Petalodanza della natura Korean 자연을 사랑하는 꽃잎댄스 Jayeoneul Saranghaneun Kkonnip Daenseu Spanish Danza Pétalo Bucólica

Tangle with This! Language Title Japanese 負けませんわよ Makemasen wa yo Mandarin Chinese 我可是不會輸的 Wǒ kěshì Bùhuì Shū de French Il est clair que je vais gagner ! German Ich werde nicht verlieren! Italian Non posso perdere! Korean 지지않아요 Jiji-an-ayo Spanish ¡No vas a poder vencerme!

Wondrous Rainbow Grass Beam Language Title Japanese 素晴らしくきれいな グラスレイ Subarashiku Kireina Gurasu Rei Mandarin Chinese 優秀又漂亮之 草之光線 Yōuxiù yòu Piàoliang zhī Cǎo zhī Guāngxiàn French Quelle beauté ! Laser Plante ! German Pflanzenstrahl des grünen Daumens Italian Raggio Erba di formidabile bellezza Korean 훌륭하고 예쁜 그래스레이 Hullyunghago Yeppeun Geuraeseu Rei Spanish Rayo Planta Idílico y Hermoso

Lei Up! Language Title Japanese お花をいけましょう Ohana o Ikemashou Mandarin Chinese 一起來插花吧 Yīqǐ lái Chāhuā ba French Protection florale ! German Lasst uns Blumen pflücken! Italian Composizione floreale Korean 꽃을꽂아볼까요 Kkoch-eulkkoj-abolkkayo Spanish ¡Dejad que os haga un arreglo!

Merry and Bright Dazzling Gleam Language Title Japanese しあわせの花咲く マジカルシャイン Shiawase no Hanasaku Majikaru Shain Mandarin Chinese 綻放幸福花朵之 魔法閃耀 Zhànfàng Xìngfú Huāduǒ zhī Mófǎ Shǎnyào French Les fleurs du bonheur, Éclat Magique ! German Zauberschein des blühenden Glücks Italian Magibrillio floreale gioioso Korean 행복의 꽃이 피는 매지컬샤인 Haengbog-ui Kkoch-i Pineun Maejikeol Syain Spanish Brillo Mágico de la Floración Alegre

Soak Up the Sun! Language Title Japanese いいお天気ですわ Ii Otenki desu wa Mandarin Chinese 天氣真好呢 Tiānqì Zhēn Hǎo ne French Qu'il fait beau ! German Schönes Wetter, nicht? Italian Che tempo splendido! Korean 좋은날씨네요 Jo-eunnalssineyo Spanish ¡Qué día tan radiante!

Sunny Snooze Leaf Blade Language Title Japanese お昼寝日和な リーフブレード O-Hirune-Biyori-na Rīfu Burēdo Mandarin Chinese 適合午睡的好日子之 葉刃 Shìhé Wǔshuì de Hǎorìzǐ zhī Yèrèn French Un temps à faire la sieste ! Lame Feuille ! German Laubklinge der grünen Träume Italian Fendifoglia sdraiato al sole Korean 낮잠 자기 좋은 날의 리프블레이드 Natjam Jagi Jo-eun Nar-ui Ripeu Beulleideu Spanish Hoja Aguda de la Siesta bajo el Sol

References

PML Leaders of Pasio
Chapter 4 Erika	Chapter 5 Skyla	Chapter 7 Norman	Chapter 8 Pryce	Chapter 10 Hapu

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