Nessa (Masters)
| Nessa ルリナ Rurina | |
 Nessa's model | |
| No. | 125 |
|---|---|
| English voice actor | Tiana Camacho[1] |
| Japanese voice actor | Sora Amamiya[2] |
| Description | This Gym Leader from Galar is also a popular model. She grew up playing with Water-type Pokémon thanks to her parents' influence and is good friends with Sonia. |
Nessa (Japanese: ルリナ Rurina) 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 Drednaw. The sync pair can be obtained through sync pair scout, starting on May 13, 2021. This pair is capable of being upgraded to 
6★ EX from when the pair was first released.
Nessa is also available in her holiday attire partnered alongside Eiscue. The sync pair can be obtained through a limited seasonal sync pair scout, and was first available on December 18, 2021. This pair is also capable of being upgraded to 6★ EX from when the pair was first released.
Nessa also forms a sync pair with Barraskewda. This pair can be obtained by exchanging a BP Sync Pair Voucher beginning on August 28, 2026. This pair can be raised to 6★ EX since it first released, though it lacks an EX style.
In the games
Drednaw
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Type |  Water
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move types | Water /  Dark /  Rock
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| Role |  Tech
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| Base Potential | ★★★★★☆EX | ||||||
| Drednaw ♂ | Weakness |  Grass
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| With jaws that can shear through steel rods, this highly aggressive Pokémon chomps down on its unfortunate prey. | |||||||
| Stats | HP | Attack | Defense | Sp. Atk | Sp. Def | Speed | |
| Lv. 140, Base Potential | 695 | 319 | 210 | 199 | 157 | 201 | |
| Lv. 140, Max Potential | 795 | 359 | 250 | 239 | 197 | 241 | |
Availability
Nessa is available in the permanent sync pair scout pool. Her offering rate was increased in the following sync pair scouts:
| Banner | Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nessa Spotlight Scout | May 13 to 29, 2021 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Razor Shell | Water
|
Physical | 3 | 103 | 123 | 95% | An opponent | Has a chance (50%) of lowering the target's Defense by one stat rank. |
| Jaw Lock | Dark
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Physical | 3 | 140 | 168 | 100% | An opponent | Applies the Restrain effect to the target and the user. |
| Rock Tomb | Rock
|
Physical | 2 | 39 | 46 | 95% | An opponent | Lowers the target's Speed by one stat rank. |
| Wash 'Em Away! | None | Status | 0 (2 uses) |
— | — | — | Self | Raises the user's Attack by two stat ranks. Raises the user's critical-hit rate by one stat rank. In addition, Raises the user's Speed by three stat ranks when the weather is rainy. |
| Sync moves | ||||||||
| Flood the Stadium Liquidation | Water
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Physical | — | 200 | 240 | — | An opponent | This attack's power increases when the target is restrained. (6★ EX effect: Sync move power will be multiplied by 1.5.) |
Skills
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Passive Skills | |
| Restrained Power-Up 5 | Powers up the user's moves when it is restrained. |
| Ripple Effect 9 | When a move used by the user's Pokémon lowers an opponent's stat, lowers the same stat for all opposing sync pairs instead. |
| Restrained Freebie 3 | Has a chance (40%) of applying the Free Move Next effect to the user when its attack move is successful while it is restrained. |
| Exclusive Lucky Skills | |
| Move Gauge Refresh 3 | Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when its move is successful. |
| Theme Skills | |
 Water Tech
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Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 24 when using Water-type attacks. Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 24. |
 Galar Tech
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Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 4. Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 7. |
 Gym Leader Tech
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Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 4. Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 7. |
 Artistic Tech
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Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 5. Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 8. |
| Expedition Skills | |
 Soothing ↑ 1  Wistful ↑ 1
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Raises the following discovery levels by 1: • Soothing Crystal• Wistful Crystal
|
Sync grid
Nessa & Drednaw's sync grid is an expanded grid, made available since the sync pair was first released. It was further expanded on March 25, 2026.
| 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 +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 +5 | Attack +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Attack +20 | Attack +20 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| 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 +20 | Sp. Def +20 | 7 | 84 | 3 |
| Speed +5 | Speed +5 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Speed +5 | Speed +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Speed +5 | Speed +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Speed +20 | Speed +20 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Razor Shell: Power +3 | Razor Shell: Power ↑ +3 | 4 | 48 | 1 |
| Razor Shell: Power +3 | Razor Shell: Power ↑ +3 | 4 | 48 | 1 |
| Razor Shell: Power +3 | Razor Shell: Power ↑ +3 | 4 | 48 | 2 |
| Razor Shell: Power +3 | Razor Shell: Power ↑ +3 | 4 | 48 | 2 |
| Razor Shell: Accuracy +5 | Razor Shell: Accuracy ↑ +5 | 5 | 60 | 1 |
| Razor Shell: Move Gauge Refresh 2 | Has a chance (30%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| Razor Shell: Critical Focus 1 | Raises the user's critical-hit rate by one stat rank when it lands a critical hit. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Razor Shell: On a Roll 1 | Raises the chance of lowering stat values with the additional effects of the user's moves. | 3 | 36 | 2 |
| Razor Shell: Defense Crush 9 | Lowers the target's Defense by one stat rank when the user's attack move against it is successful. | 5 | 60 | 3 |
| Jaw Lock: Power +3 | Jaw Lock: Power ↑ +3 | 4 | 48 | 1 |
| Jaw Lock: Power +3 | Jaw Lock: Power ↑ +3 | 4 | 48 | 1 |
| Jaw Lock: Power +3 | Jaw Lock: Power ↑ +3 | 4 | 48 | 2 |
| Jaw Lock: Power +3 | Jaw Lock: Power ↑ +3 | 4 | 48 | 2 |
| Jaw Lock: Move Gauge Refresh 2 | Has a chance (30%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| Rock Tomb: Power +4 | Rock Tomb: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Rock Tomb: Power +4 | Rock Tomb: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Rock Tomb: Power +4 | Rock Tomb: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Rock Tomb: Power +4 | Rock Tomb: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 2 |
| Rock Tomb: Power +4 | Rock Tomb: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 2 |
| Rock Tomb: Accuracy +5 | Rock Tomb: Accuracy ↑ +5 | 5 | 60 | 1 |
| Rock Tomb: Move Gauge Refresh 3 | Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. | 7 | 84 | 1 |
| Wash 'Em Away!: MP Refresh 3 | Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. | 7 | 84 | 1 |
| Wash 'Em Away!: Berserker 1 | Raises the user's Attack by one stat rank when its move is successful. | 3 | 36 | 2 |
| Vigilance | Protects the user against critical hits. | 6 | 72 | 2 |
| Cakewalk | The more the target's Speed is lowered, the more it powers up the user's sync move. | 8 | 96 | 2 |
| Racing Rain 3 | Quickly charges the move gauge when the weather is rainy. | 8 | 96 | 2 |
| Relentless | The more the target's Defense is lowered, the more it powers up the user's sync move. | 8 | 96 | 3 |
| Shower Power 5 | Powers up the user's sync move when the weather is rainy. | 8 | 96 | 3 |
| Raging Rain 3 | Powers up the user's moves when the weather is rainy. | 8 | 96 | 3 |
| Hunter's Instinct | The more the target's Speed is lowered, the more it powers up the user's moves. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Restrained Recovery 1 | Restores the user's HP whenever its Pokémon takes an action while it is restrained. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Hold Hostage 2 | Powers up the user's moves when the target is restrained. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Sharp Entry 1 | Raises the user's critical-hit rate by one stat rank when it enters a battle. | 5 | 60 | 3 |
| Flood the Stadium Liquidation: Power +25 | Flood the Stadium Liquidation: Power ↑ +25 | 5 | 60 | 3 |
| Flood the Stadium Liquidation: Power +25 | Flood the Stadium Liquidation: Power ↑ +25 | 5 | 60 | 3 |
Barraskewda
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Type | Water
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move type | Water
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| Role |  Field
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| Base Potential | ★★★★☆☆EX | ||||||
| Barraskewda ♀ | Weakness | Grass
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| It spins its tail fins to propel itself, surging forward at speeds of over 100 knots before ramming prey and spearing into them. | |||||||
| Stats | HP | Attack | Defense | Sp. Atk | Sp. Def | Speed | |
| Lv. 140, Base Potential | 593 | 380 | 144 | 200 | 135 | 294 | |
| Lv. 140, Max Potential | 673 | 420 | 184 | 240 | 175 | 334 | |
Availability
Nessa & Barraskewda can be teamed up with by exchanging a BP Sync Pair Voucher in the shop beginning on August 28, 2026.
Moves
| Name | Type | Category | Move gauge | Base Power | Max Power | Accuracy | Target | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterfall | Water
|
Physical | 2 | 45 | 54 | 100% | An opponent | Has a chance (20%) of making the target flinch. |
| Rain Dance | Water
|
Status | 2 (2 uses) |
— | — | — | Entire field | Makes the weather rainy. |
| Aqua Jet | Water
|
Physical | 0 (3 uses) |
75 | 90 | 100% | An opponent | No additional effect. |
| Graceful Moves! | None | Status | 0 (1 use) |
— | — | — | An ally | Raises an ally's Attack by four stat ranks. Raises an ally's critical-hit rate by two stat ranks. |
| Sync moves | ||||||||
| Gracefully Fired Off Water Impact | Water
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Physical | — | 250 | 300 | — | An opponent | (6★ EX 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. • Rain) |
Skills
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Passive Skills | |
| 1st Use Status P-Move: Team Free Move Next | Applies the Free Move Next effect to all allied sync pairs the first time the user's Pokémon uses a status move each battle. |
| Defense Destroyer 9 | Lowers the target's Defense by two stat ranks when the user's attack move against it is successful. |
| Rainy Immunity | Status conditions cannot be inflicted on the user when the weather is rainy. |
| Theme Skills | |
| Water Field
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Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 24. Raises the Speed of all allied sync pairs by 24. |
| Galar Field
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Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 7. Raises the Speed of all allied sync pairs by 7. |
| Gym Leader Field
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Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 7. Raises the Speed of all allied sync pairs by 7. |
| Artistic Field
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Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 8. Raises the Speed of all allied sync pairs by 8. |
| Expedition Skills | |
 Fiery ↑ 1 Soothing ↑ 1
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Raises the following discovery levels by 1: • Fiery Crystal• Soothing Crystal
|
Sync grid
Nessa & Barraskewda'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 +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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Waterfall: Power +4 | Waterfall: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Waterfall: Power +4 | Waterfall: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Waterfall: Power +4 | Waterfall: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Waterfall: Power +4 | Waterfall: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Waterfall: Power +4 | Waterfall: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Waterfall: Move Gauge Refresh 3 | Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when its move is successful. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| Waterfall: Aggravation 1 | Raises the chance of inflicting the flinching, confused, or trapped condition with the additional effects of moves. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Rain Dance: MP Refresh 2 | Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. | 7 | 84 | 3 |
| Aqua Jet: Power +4 | Aqua Jet: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Aqua Jet: Power +4 | Aqua Jet: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Aqua Jet: Power +4 | Aqua Jet: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Aqua Jet: Power +4 | Aqua Jet: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Aqua Jet: Power +4 | Aqua Jet: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 2 |
| Graceful Moves!: MP Refresh 2 | Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| Graceful Moves!: Move on Ally: Attack ↑ 1 | When the user's move targeting an allied sync pair (excluding field effects) is successful, raises the Attack of the allied sync pair affected by the move by one stat rank. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Headstrong | Attack cannot be lowered. | 5 | 60 | 2 |
| Unbending | Defense cannot be lowered. | 5 | 60 | 2 |
| Clearheaded | Prevents the user from becoming confused. | 5 | 60 | 2 |
| Quick Cure | Removes the confused, flinching, and trapped conditions from the user the first time they are inflicted each battle. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| Rain Gear 2 | Reduces damage when the user is hit by an attack move while the weather is rainy. | 8 | 96 | 2 |
| Racing Rain 2 | Quickly charges the move gauge when the weather is rainy. | 9 | 108 | 2 |
| Shower Power 5 | Powers up the user's sync move when the weather is rainy. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Dire Rain 1 | Critical hits land more easily when the user's attack move is used while the weather is rainy. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Debut: Crit Rate ↑ 1 | Raises the user's critical-hit rate by one stat rank the first time it enters a battle each battle. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Gracefully Fired Off Water Impact: Power +25 | Gracefully Fired Off Water Impact: Power ↑ +25 | 5 | 60 | 3 |
| Gracefully Fired Off Water Impact: Power +25 | Gracefully Fired Off Water Impact: Power ↑ +25 | 5 | 60 | 3 |
| Gracefully Fired Off Water Impact: Power +25 | Gracefully Fired Off Water Impact: Power ↑ +25 | 5 | 60 | 3 |
| Gracefully Fired Off Water Impact: Power +25 | Gracefully Fired Off Water Impact: Power ↑ +25 | 5 | 60 | 3 |
Eiscue (Ice Face ↔ Noice Face)
| Nessa (Holiday 2021) ルリナ（２１シーズン） Rurina (2021 Season) | |
 Nessa's model (Holiday 2021) | |
| No. | 125 |
|---|---|
| English voice actor | Tiana Camacho |
| Japanese voice actor | Sora Amamiya |
| Description | Nessa's ready to use her modeling experience to make things fun for everyone while delivering presents! She's fishing buddies with her partner Pokémon, Eiscue. |
|
Type |  Ice
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move type | Ice
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| Role | Tech
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| EX Role |  Strike (Physical)
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| Base Potential | ★★★★★☆EX | ||||||
| Eiscue ♂ | Weakness |  Fire
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| This Pokémon keeps its heat-sensitive head cool with ice. It fishes for its food, dangling its single hair into the sea to lure in prey. | |||||||
| Stats | HP | Attack | Defense | Sp. Atk | Sp. Def | Speed | |
| Lv. 140, Base Potential | 731 | 414 | 185 | 336 | 160 | 242 | |
| Lv. 140, Max Potential | 891 | 494 | 225 | 416 | 200 | 282 | |
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Type | Ice
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move type | Ice
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| Role | Tech
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| EX Role | Strike (Physical)
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| Base Potential | ★★★★★☆EX | ||||||
| Eiscue ♂ | Weakness | Fire
| |||||
| The ice covering this Pokémon's face has shattered, revealing a slightly worried expression that many people are enamored with. | |||||||
| Stats | HP | Attack | Defense | Sp. Atk | Sp. Def | Speed | |
| Lv. 140, Base Potential | 731 | 414 | 167 | 369 | 144 | 363 | |
| Lv. 140, Max Potential | 891 | 494 | 207 | 409 | 184 | 403 | |
Availability
Nessa (Holiday 2021) is exclusive to seasonal scouts. Her offering rate was increased in the following sync pair scouts:
| Banner | Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nessa Seasonal Scout | December 18, 2021 to January 1, 2022 | Debut |
| Super Spotlight Seasonal Scout | December 19, 2022 to January 5, 2023 | |
| Super Spotlight Seasonal Scout | December 19, 2023 to January 2, 2024 | |
| Super Spotlight Seasonal Scout | December 17, 2024 to January 4, 2025 | |
| Super Spotlight Seasonal Scout | December 17 to 31, 2025 | |
| 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 Seasonal Scout ×11 | August 22 to September 4, 2022 | Available using paid gems only |
| 5★-Select Seasonal Scout ×11 B | August 23 to September 7, 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 |
| 5★-Select Seasonal Scout ×11 B | August 25 to September 4, 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 |
| Lucas Mix Scout | January 1 to May 1, 2025 | Available using paid gems only |
| Dawn Mix Scout | May 1 to September 1, 2025 | Available using paid gems only |
| Six-Year Anniversary Ticket Scout | August 28 to October 14, 2025 | Players could obtain up to 100 tickets for this scout |
| Barry Mix Scout | September 1, 2025 to January 1, 2026 | Available using paid gems only |
| Presents! Limit 1! 5★-Select Seasonal Scout ×11 | September 11 to 29, 2025 | Available using paid gems only |
| Pokémon Masters Day One-Time-Only Happy Scout | Starting September 25, 2025 | One scout ×11 available on the 25th of each month |
| Pokémon Masters Day One-Time-Only 5★-Guaranteed Scout A | Starting September 25, 2025 | Available using paid gems only; one scout ×11 available on the 25th of each month |
| Pokémon Masters Day One-Time-Only 5★-Guaranteed Scout B | Starting September 25, 2025 | Available using paid gems only; one scout ×11 available on the 25th of each month |
| New Year's exclusive! 5★-Only Lucky Scout | December 31, 2025 to January 9, 2026 | Available using paid gems only; could only be used once; began at 15:00 UTC |
| Elio Mix Scout | January 1 to May 1, 2026 | Available using paid gems only |
| Limited times daily! Hau Mix Scout | May 1 to August 1, 2026 | Available using paid gems only |
| Presents! Limit 1! 5★-Select Seasonal Scout ×11 | July 7 to 29, 2026 | EX role received; Available using paid gems only |
| Limited times daily! Selene Mix Scout | August 1 to November 1, 2026 | Available using paid gems only |
| 7-Year Anniversary Ticket Scout | August 28 to October 7, 2026 | Players could obtain up to 100 tickets for this scout |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powder Snow | Ice
|
Special | 1 | 16 | 19 | 100% | All opponents | Has a chance (10%) of leaving the target frozen. |
| Hail | Ice
|
Status | 2 (2 uses) |
— | — | — | Entire field | Causes a hailstorm. |
| Icicle Crash | Ice
|
Physical | 3 | 105 | 126 | 90% | An opponent | Has a chance (30%) of making the target flinch. |
| From Me to You! | None | Status | 0 (2 uses) |
— | — | — | Self | Raises the user's Attack by two stat ranks. Raises the user's critical-hit rate by one stat rank. In addition, applies the Gradual Healing effect to all allied sync pairs during a hailstorm. |
| Sync moves | ||||||||
| Naughty or Noice Ice Impact | Ice
|
Physical | — | 200 | 240 | — | An opponent | This attack's power increases during a hailstorm. (6★ EX effect: Sync move power will be multiplied by 1.5.) (EX role effect: Sync moves will target all opposing sync pairs.) |
Skills
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Passive Skills | |
| Ice Face | Protects the user with Ice Face from damage from a single physical attack move. After this passive skill takes effect, its Pokémon shifts from Ice Face to Noice Face. Shifts the user with Noice Face to Ice Face when it uses Hail. |
| Snow Shelter | Protects the user from damage from a hailstorm. |
| Hasty Hail 3 | Quickly charges the move gauge during a hailstorm. |
| Theme Skills | |
| Ice Tech
|
Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 24 when using Ice-type attacks. Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 24. |
| Galar Tech
|
Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 4. Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 7. |
 Seasonal Outfit Tech
|
Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 5. Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 8. |
| Artistic Tech
|
Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 5. Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 8. |
| Grown Woman Tech
|
Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 5. Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 8. |
| Expedition Skills | |
| Soothing ↑ 2
|
Raises the following discovery level by 2: • Soothing Crystal
|
Sync grid
Nessa (Holiday 2021) & Eiscue'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 |
| Attack +5 | Attack +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Attack +10 | Attack +10 | 4 | 48 | 2 |
| 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 |
| Sp. Atk +5 | Sp. Atk +5 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Sp. Atk +5 | Sp. Atk +5 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Sp. Atk +5 | Sp. Atk +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 | 2 |
| Speed +5 | Speed +5 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Speed +5 | Speed +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Speed +5 | Speed +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Powder Snow: Power +4 | Powder Snow: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Powder Snow: Power +4 | Powder Snow: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Powder Snow: Power +4 | Powder Snow: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Powder Snow: Power +4 | Powder Snow: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 2 |
| Powder Snow: Power +4 | Powder Snow: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 2 |
| Powder Snow: Move Gauge Refresh 3 | Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. | 7 | 84 | 1 |
| Powder Snow: Hostile Environment 1 | Raises the chance of inflicting status conditions with the additional effects of moves. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| Hail: MP Refresh 4 | Has a chance (50%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| Hail: Pep Rally 1 | Raises the Speed of all allied sync pairs by one stat rank when the user's move is successful. | 10 | 120 | 2 |
| Hail: Team Fierce Infliction 4 | Has a chance (50%) of raising the Attack of all allied sync pairs by one stat rank when the user's Pokémon uses a status move. | 9 | 108 | 3 |
| Hail: Super Preparation 9 | Applies the Supereffective ↑ Next effect to the user when its move is successful. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Icicle Crash: Power +3 | Icicle Crash: Power ↑ +3 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Icicle Crash: Power +3 | Icicle Crash: Power ↑ +3 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Icicle Crash: Power +3 | Icicle Crash: Power ↑ +3 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Icicle Crash: Power +3 | Icicle Crash: Power ↑ +3 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Icicle Crash: Power +3 | Icicle Crash: Power ↑ +3 | 3 | 36 | 2 |
| Icicle Crash: Accuracy +10 | Icicle Crash: Accuracy ↑ +10 | 5 | 60 | 1 |
| Icicle Crash: Move Gauge Refresh 3 | Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. | 5 | 60 | 1 |
| Icicle Crash: Aggravation 1 | Raises the chance of inflicting the flinching, confused, or trapped condition with the additional effects of moves. | 7 | 84 | 3 |
| From Me to You!: MP Refresh 2 | Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| Healing Hail 1 | Restores the user's HP whenever its Pokémon takes an action during a hailstorm. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| Speed Skating 4 | Has a chance (50%) of raising the Speed of the user with Ice Face by one stat rank when its attack move is successful. | 8 | 96 | 2 |
| Ramming Speed | The more the user's Speed is raised, the more it powers up the user's moves. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Ice Plow 3 | Powers up the moves of the user with the Ice Face that are super effective. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Soften Up 1 | Critical hits land more easily when the user attacks with a sync move. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Invigorating Hail 3 | Powers up the user's moves during a hailstorm. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Sharp Entry 1 | Raises the user's critical-hit rate by one stat rank when it enters a battle. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Naughty or Noice Ice Impact: Power +25 | Naughty or Noice Ice Impact: Power ↑ +25 | 5 | 60 | 3 |
| Naughty or Noice Ice Impact: Power +25 | Naughty or Noice Ice Impact: Power ↑ +25 | 5 | 60 | 3 |
Appearances
Battle appearances
Nessa & Drednaw can be battled against in:
- Arceus arc: Chapter 2: The Bond That Guides Leon (as a side foe)
- Training Area: Strike Drill 6 (since 2.12.0 update)
- Training Area: Sprint Drill 6 (since August 8, 2023)
- Battle Rally (Area 1–9)
- Daily Type Rotation: Type Team-Up (as a side foe; August 7 to 28, 2021)
- Solo event: Severely Strained Relations (October 7 to 24, 2022)
- High score event: Water-Type Masters (July 11 to 25, 2023)
- Story event: The Electrifying Influencer (January 12 to February 1, 2024)
- Academy events (since March 31, 2025)
- High score event: Water and Psychic Conqueror (July 7 to 16, 2025)
- Story event: Fishing Up a Golden New Year (January 1 to 19, 2026)
- Arceus Arc Celebration: Special Battle Event (February 17 to 28, 2026)
- Pasio Gym Battle No. 2: Galar Gym Leaders Assembled (April 3 to 10, 2026)
Story appearances
Nessa appears in her normal outfit in the following story areas:
- Villain arc: Galar: A Millennium into the Future
- Arceus arc:
- Chapter 2: The Bond That Guides Leon
- Chapter 8: Rock Defense, Water Offense
- Solo events:
- Costume event: Sonia's Party Prep—The Finest Tea
- Neo Champions: Fight for the Future Together
- Story events:
- Sync pair story: A Day with Misty (Swimsuit)
- Tower Reward Story: Backstage of a Show
Nessa appears in her holiday outfit in the following story areas:
Sync pair stories
Nessa & Drednaw
- A Day with Nessa
Nessa (Holiday 2021) & Eiscue
- 'Tis the Season!
- A Lonely Winter
- Nessa's Memories
- Champion Responsibility
- Friends to the End
Quotes
- Main article: Nessa/Quotes → Pokémon Masters EX
Gallery
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Nessa's sync move mindscape (Hulbury Stadium) |
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Medal 2★ Splash and Punch |
Medal 3★ Splash and Punch |
Medal Wash and Destroy |
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Medal 2★ Winter Wishes |
Medal 3★ Winter Wishes |
Medal Festive Friendship |
Happy Holidays artwork by MONO-Land |
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Trivia
- Nessa shares her Japanese voice actor, Sora Amamiya, with her counterpart from the Pokémon: Twilight Wings miniseries.
- All versions of Nessa use special voice-over lines upon entering a team that contains certain Trainers (regardless of their partner Pokémon). Those Trainers include Kabu, Bea, Gordie, Melony, Sonia, Misty, Elesa, Lana, and Milo.
- Nessa also uses special voice-over lines upon winning a battle with Kabu, Bea, Gordie, Melony, Sonia, Misty, Elesa, or Lana in the same team.
- The types of Nessa & Drednaw's attack moves are identical to Malva's weaknesses in the Champion Stadium: Water, Rock, and Dark.
- Nessa & Barraskewda are the first sync pair with the Field role to not have a base potential of 5★.
Origin
Nessa's design is based on her appearance in Pokémon Sword and Shield. Drednaw is Nessa's signature Pokémon in the core series games. Drednaw's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Sword.
Barraskewda is a Pokémon Nessa uses in the core series games. Barraskewda's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Shield.
Nessa does not own an Eiscue outside this game. Ice Face Eiscue's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Shield, and Noice Face Eiscue's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Sword.
In other languages
Wash 'Em Away!
| Language | Title | |
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| Japanese | 流し去ってあげる！ Nagashi Satteageru! | |
| Mandarin Chinese | 沖刷殆盡！ Chōngshuā Dàijǐn! | |
| French | Attaque torrentielle ! | |
| German | Ich werde dich wegspülen! | |
| Italian | Vi travolgerò come un'onda! | |
| Korean | 떠내려보내주겠어! Tteonaeryeobonaejugesseo! | |
| Spanish | ¡Se te lleva la corriente! | |
Flood the Stadium Liquidation
| Language | Title | |
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| Japanese | 海に変えましょうの アクアブレイク Umi ni Kaemashō no Akua Bureiku | |
| Mandarin Chinese | 化為汪洋大海之 水流裂破 Huàwèi Wāngyáng Dàhǎi zhī Shuǐliú Lièpò | |
| French | La puissance des océans, Aqua-Brèche ! | |
| German | Aquadurchstoß des Meeres | |
| Italian | Idrobreccia che inonda lo stadio | |
| Korean | 바다로 바꿔버리는 아쿠아브레이크 Badaro Bakkwobeorineun Akua Beureikeu | |
| Spanish | Hidroariete del Océano que Hace la Ola | |
Graceful Moves!
| Language | Title | |
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| Japanese | 洗練された技で！ Senren-sareta Waza de! | |
| Mandarin Chinese | 就用俐落的招式！ Jiù Yòng Lìluò de Zhāoshì! | |
| French | Attaques raffinées ! | |
| German | Elegante Wasser-Attacken | |
| Italian | Mosse raffinate del tipo Acqua! | |
| Korean | 세련된기술로! Seryeondoen Gisul-ro! | |
| Spanish | ¡Movimientos pulidos a fondo! | |
Gracefully Fired Off Water Impact
| Language | Title | |
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| Japanese | 華麗にはじける ウォーターインパクト Karei ni Hajikeru Wōtā Inpakuto | |
| Mandarin Chinese | 華麗得冒泡之 水之衝擊 Huálì dé Màopào zhī Shuǐ zhī Chōngjí | |
| French | Combat sublimé ! Impact Eau ! | |
| German | Wasserstoß des anmutigen Austobens | |
| Italian | Impatto Acqua che inonda con stile | |
| Korean | 화려하게 날려주는 워터임팩트 Hwaryeo-hage Nallyeojuneun Woteo Impaekteu | |
| Spanish | Impacto Agua del Espectáculo Insólito | |
From Me to You!
| Language | Title | |
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| Japanese | 贈り物受け止めてよ Okurimono Uketomete yo | |
| Mandarin Chinese | 收下禮物吧！ Shōuxià Lǐwù ba! | |
| French | J'ai un cadeau pour toi ! | |
| German | Nimm mein Geschenk an! | |
| Italian | Abbiamo un regalo per voi! | |
| Korean | 선물을받아보렴 Seonmur-eul Bad-aboryeom | |
| Spanish | ¡Aquí tienes un regalito! | |
Naughty or Noice Ice Impact
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| Japanese | ナイスに流し去る アイスインパクト Naisu ni Nagashisaru Aisu Inpakuto | |
| Mandarin Chinese | 迎頭沖垮之 冰之衝擊 Yíngtóu Chōngkuǎ zhī Bīng zhī Chōngjí | |
| French | Je vais vous engloutir ! Impact Glace ! | |
| German | Eisstoß der tosenden Fluten | |
| Italian | Impatto Ghiaccio travolgente | |
| Korean | 나이스하게 떠내려보내는 아이스임팩트 Naiseuhage Tteonaeryeobonaeneun Aiseu Impaekteu | |
| Spanish | Impacto Hielo de Corriente Arrastradora | |
References
- ↑ Tiana Camacho on Twitter
- ↑ Pokémon Masters EX Twitter (Japanese)
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