Shining Sky-High Sync Moves

	Shining Sky-High Sync Moves; 天に輝くバディーズわざ Buddies Moves Shining in the Sky
	; Event notification image
Type	Neo Champions
First run	May 30 to July 9, 2025
Featured sync pairs	Elio (Champion) & Necrozma; Selene (Champion) & Necrozma
Sync pairs with reward bonus
1.6×	Elio (Champion) & Necrozma; Selene (Champion) & Necrozma
1.4×	Kukui & Lycanroc; Sygna Suit Gladion & Magearna; Sygna Suit Hau & Tapu Koko
Theme skills with 1.2× reward bonus	Alola

Shining Sky-High Sync Moves (Japanese: 天に輝くバディーズわざ Buddies Moves Shining in the Sky) was a Neo Champions event in Pokémon Masters EX. It was focused on the sync pairs Elio (Champion) & Necrozma and Selene (Champion) & Necrozma.

The "Elio Master Fair" sync pair scout gave players an increased chance of recruiting Elio (Champion) & Necrozma for the duration of the event, and the "Selene Master Fair" gave players an increased chance of recruiting Selene (Champion) & Necrozma starting on June 1, 2025 and lasting until the end of the event.

During this event, players could earn event points by completing battles. Players received rewards based on the number of points accumulated, including 5★ Scout Tickets, a Sprint Move Candy Coin, an Ever Pin, and medals. All battles could be challenged an unlimited number of times except Daily Extreme Battle 1, which could only be challenged once per day.

The player could battle using Elio (Champion) & Necrozma or Selene (Champion) & Necrozma to obtain +0.6× bonus points; Kukui & Lycanroc, Sygna Suit Gladion & Magearna, or Sygna Suit Hau & Tapu Kokoto obtain +0.4× bonus points; and any unlisted Alola sync pairs to obtain +0.2× bonus points.

This event featured the Battle Challenge, where players were challenged to defeat a team of strong opponents. Players could complete event missions by clearing these areas with one or fewer sync pairs fainting and sync pairs with specific theme skills on the team.

Additionally, the music and artwork on the title screen were different than usual. The title screen artwork depicted Elio (Champion) & Necrozma and Selene (Champion) & Necrozma, and the background music was Battle! (Alola Neo Champion) (Pokémon Masters EX Version). In addition, a special voice-over line of Elio or Selene saying "Pokémon Masters EX" would play as soon as the game's logo appeared on the title screen, chosen at random each time the title screen was loaded. This lasted from the beginning of the event to June 17, 2025.

Plot

At the Champion Stadium, Lance introduces Pasio's newest Neo Champions, Elio and Selene. They pose on the arena's stage in their new Neo Champion outfits with their new partners, a Shiny Dusk Mane Necrozma and a Shiny Dawn Wings Necrozma, respectively. Lance says they earned the title for demonstrating the ultimate sync moves, and Kukui arrives to congratulate the two.

In a flashback, Kukui recalls when the Shiny Necrozma arrived on Pasio, opening a multitude of Ultra Wormholes and allowing Ultra Beasts to invade the island. The two Necrozma easily defeat Guzma's Golisopod, Hau's Alolan Raichu, Gladion's Silvally, and Lillie's Lunala, with even Lusamine's Ultra Necrozma barely putting up a fight. Elio and Selene arrive and suggest to instead give them the light from their sync moves. Despite the fact that the two Necrozma are seemingly unsatiated from the multiple sync moves the quintet had already used, they encourage them to continue, calling on more partner Pokémon to help out.

In the town, the island kahunas are doing their best to stop multiple Ultra Beasts from causing havoc, with Hala and Olivia facing a Blacephalon while Nanu and Hapu deal with two Nihilego. As Kukui clashes against two Poipole with his Lycanroc, he sees the flash of light from the peak of the hill and realizes Elio and Selene have succeeded. In the present, Kukui reveals that seeing that light shining at full power was what inspired him to suggest this Neo Champion Stadium, and also thanks Lance for turning his wish into reality.

As the sun sets, Kukui tells Elio and Selene that though they are now Neo Champions, their journey has only just begun. Since Neo Champions are meant to be a role model for others, and with the two being Alola's first Neo Champions, Selene proposes that the first thing they do should be something unique to them. Elio ponders for a moment, and recalls the time when Mallow and other Trial Captains hosted a series of island challenge-style trials to welcome them when they first arrived, proposing that they do that on a larger scale.

Over the next few days, Elio and Selene go around recruiting the Trial Captains, the Alolan Elite Four and kahunas, and even members of Team Skull to help with their event. Then, the duo announce the Pasio Island Challenge, an event where participants must form teams of two to collect stamps from trials around Pasio and beat the Elite Four, cumulating in a Title Defense challenge against them, so that people can learn about the culture of Alola.

On the day of the Pasio Island Challenge, multiple teams have started. Ilima tells Elaine and Chase that there are Pasio stickers to help them out, with Tina & Paulo having found one nearby. Elsewhere, the player and Lillie encounter Team Skull Grunts, who affirm that this time they've been given permission to serve as interference for all participants.

In the forest, Erika and Jasmine have completed the challenge of the Akala Island Trial Captains, with their dish luring in Lana's Tapu Lele. Elsewhere, Mina oversees another challenge with Burgh and Bugsy, who are observing three Alolan Exeggutor. They notice a Pinsir is hiding in one of them, so Bugsy sends out his Scyther to battle in response.

In the arena, Flint and Volkner face Hala and Kahili, pitting their Magmortar and Electivire against their Crabominable and Toucannon. While Flint is fired up, Volkner cautions him from burning out too early. Hala is amused by their passionate spirit, with Kahili declaring to see who the winds will favour. Agatha and Bertha meanwhile battle against Hapu and Olivia. When Agatha grumbles about the sandstorm, Bertha says it's time for her to step up for their team, and their teamwork surprises Olivia and impresses Hapu. Further ahead, Raihan's Flygon and Gordie's Coalossal find themselves cornered when their Sandstorm strategy is unexpectedly taken advantage by Molayne's Alolan Dugtrio and Sophocles's Alolan Golem; on the other hand, Acerola chastises Nanu for not giving it his all as they battle Shauntal and Lucian. Though he claims serious battles aren't his style, Nanu grumbles he has no choice but to step it up as a kahuna. Shauntal narrates the glint in Nanu's eye, and Lucian declares that they will fight through this trial like the heroes in the climax of a novel.

Up in the Champion Stadium, Selene and Elio ponder that the first challengers who have completed all the trials should be arriving by now. As if on cue, Nemona and Juliana approach them and send out their Scream Tail and Koraidon for battle. Nemona declares to Juliana that they're going to show the Neo Champions their teamwork. Elio is impressed by their strength, but the two aren't done yet. After a fruitful clash, the Champion-ranked Trainers from Paldea are the first to fall. Despite this, both agree that it was so much fun, and they say they'll be back to challenge the Neo Champions again.

As dusk rises, the next pair of challengers to arrive are Rei and Akari, members of the Galaxy Team's Survey Corps. Rei proclaim that he's always out for new experiences, while Akari looks forward to battling them to understand her Pokémon. The two send out their Hisuian Decidueye and Samurott for battle, with Rei acting as a decoy to throw them off guard while Akari leads the offensive. Selene is surprised by the difference of how Hisuian Decideye battle compared to the Alolan ones, and both acknowledge that the two combined their individual battle styles with their teamwork to make a tough opponent. In turn, the Hisuian Trainers are amazed and eventually overwhelmed by the power of the Pokémon who devour light, stronger perhaps than the noble Pokémon they've encountered, but are thankful for the learning experience nonetheless and decide to return later.

When night arrives, the final pair of challengers to arrive are Hau and Gladion, both dressed in their sygna suits, having taken their time to train for a serious battle. Sending out their Tapu Koko and Magearna, respectively, Hau and Gladion devote this battle to their partners and unleash dazzlingly bright moves strong enough to make both Necrozma stagger briefly, much to Elio and Selene's astonishment. That said, both Necrozma are still standing, and the two Neo Champions declare that, on this spot on Pasio, as close to the sun and moon, is where they'll send this full-powered light all the way up to the sky, unleashing a blinding attack that defeats their Alolan rivals. Although they are somewhat disappointed with their loss, both Hau and Gladion promise to return.

Eventually, Elio and Selene gather everyone involved to thank them for participating that day, with the Pasio Island Challenge being a bright success. As everyone unwinds, Elio and Selene are glad to hear everyone was all smiles, but then ponder on what to do next, declaring that their journey as Neo Champions is far from over.

Area info

Area name	Unlock condition	Completion rewards
Alola's First Neo Champions	Available from start	Gems ×50 Two Fused Necrozma
Two Fused Necrozma	Complete Alola's First Neo Champions	Gems ×50 Challenge Kukui: Part 1
First Job as Neo Champions	Complete Challenge Kukui: Part 1	Gems ×50 Challenge Kukui: Part 2
Pasio Island Challenge Under Way!	Complete Challenge Kukui: Part 2	Gems ×50 Challenge Kukui: Part 3
Close to the Sun and Moon	Complete Challenge Kukui: Part 3	Gems ×50 Challenge Kukui: Part 4 Daily Extreme Battle 1 Battle Challenge! Round 1

Battles

Name	Difficulty	Trainer(s)		Pokémon			Stamina	First-Time Rewards	Completion Rewards	Battle Rewards
Name	Difficulty	Trainer(s)		Left	Middle	Right	Stamina	First-Time Rewards	Completion Rewards	Battle Rewards
Challenge Kukui: Part 1	Normal	Kukui		Palossand Weakness:	Lycanroc Midday Form Weakness:	Decidueye Weakness:	10	Gems ×100 First Job as Neo Champions	200 coins Event Point ×10	Event Point ×1-2
Challenge Kukui: Part 2	Hard						15	Gems ×100 Pasio Island Challenge Under Way!	600 coins Event Point ×18	Event Point ×1-3
Challenge Kukui: Part 3	Very Hard						15	Gems ×100 Close to the Sun and Moon	600 coins Event Point ×22	Event Point ×1-3
Challenge Kukui: Part 4	Super Hard						20	Gems ×100	1,500 coins Event Point ×32	Event Point ×1-4
Daily Extreme Battle 1	Ultra Hard						30	Gems ×100	2,000 coins Event Point ×200	None
Battle Challenge! Round 1	Super Hard	Nemona Sygna Suit	Juliana	Mimikyu Weakness:	Scream Tail Weakness:	Koraidon Weakness:	—	Gems ×100 Battle Challenge! Round 2 3★ Support Move Candy	None	None
Battle Challenge! Round 2	Ultra Hard	Nemona Sygna Suit	Juliana	Mimikyu Weakness:	Scream Tail Weakness:	Koraidon Weakness:	—	Gems ×100 4★ Strike Move Candy	None	None

Event missions

Mission Name	Objective	Reward
Mission 1	Complete the following area with 1 or fewer sync pairs falling to 0 HP: Battle Challenge! Round 1	5★ Scout Ticket ×2
Mission 2	Complete the following area with 1 or fewer sync pairs falling to 0 HP: Battle Challenge! Round 2	5★ Power-Up ×1
Mission 3	Complete Battle Challenge! Round 2 with 2 or more sync pairs that share the following theme and with 1 or fewer sync pairs falling to 0 HP: • Alola	Sprint Move Candy Coin
Mission 4	Complete Battle Challenge! Round 2 with 1 or more sync pairs that share each of the following themes and with 1 or fewer sync pairs falling to 0 HP: • Steel • Ghost	Field Move Candy Coin
Reward for completing all missions		Gems ×200

Event rewards

Total points	Item received
100	Gym Leader Notes ×20
200	5-Pack Great Drink Set ×100
300	Battle Points ×50
400	5-Pack Ultra Drink Set ×200
500	3★ Level-Up Manual ×10
600	Elite Four Notes ×15
700	5-Pack Drink + Set ×200
800	3★ Level-Up Manual ×20
900	Steel Tome, Vol. 1 ×400
1,000	Skip Ticket ×50
1,100	Ghost Tome, Vol. 1 ×400
1,200	Battle Points ×100
1,300	3★ Level-Up Manual ×20
1,400	3★ Level-Up Manual ×30
1,500	5-Pack Great Drink + Set ×250
1,600	3★ Level-Up Manual ×30
1,700	Battle Points ×100
1,800	4★ Level-Up Manual ×10
1,900	Skill Sphere ×100
2,000	5★ Scout Ticket ×8
2,100	5-Pack Ultra Drink + Set ×250
2,200	Skip Ticket ×50
2,300	3★ Power-Up ×1
2,400	4★ Level-Up Manual ×20
2,500	1★ Shining Sky-High Sync Moves
2,600	5-Pack Drink ++ Set ×250
2,700	Steel Codex, Vol. 1 ×400
2,800	Sync Orb ×100 Elio (Champion) & Necrozma
2,900	5-Pack Great Drink ++ Set ×100
3,000	Ghost Codex, Vol. 1 ×400
3,200	Sync Orb ×100 Selene (Champion) & Necrozma
3,400	Co-op Sync Orb ×1,000
3,600	4★ Level-Up Manual ×10
3,800	Yellow Skill Feather ×5
4,000	Skill Bracelet ×1
4,200	Special Skill Feather 84 ×1^{[note 1]}
4,400	Skill Bandanna ×1
4,600	Special Skill Feather 85 ×1^{[note 2]}
4,800	3★ Power-Up ×1
5,000	2★ Shining Sky-High Sync Moves
5,200	Skill Pin ×1
5,400	4★ Level-Up Manual ×5
5,600	Co-op Sync Orb ×1,000
5,800	Yellow Skill Feather ×20
6,000	Sprint Move Candy Coin ×1
6,250	Elio (Champion) Lucky Cookie 1 ×1
6,500	Green Skill Feather ×5
6,750	Selene (Champion) Lucky Cookie 1 ×1
7,000	4★ Power-Up ×1
7,250	Kukui Lucky Cookie 1 ×1
7,500	3★ Shining Sky-High Sync Moves
7,750	White Skill Feather ×5
8,000	Ever Pin ×1
8,500	Co-op Sync Orb ×1,000
9,000	Co-op Sync Orb ×1,000
9,500	Co-op Sync Orb ×1,000
10,000	Shining Encounters

For every 1,000 points earned past 10,000 points (11,000 points, 12,000 points, etc.), the player earned ten 4★ Level-Up Manuals.

Gallery


Event banner

Medal 1★ Shining Sky-High Sync Moves	Medal 2★ Shining Sky-High Sync Moves	Medal 3★ Shining Sky-High Sync Moves	Medal Shining Encounters	Title screen artwork (May 30 to June 17, 2025)

Music

Situation	Song key	Song name	Arrangement
In menu	No. 00004	Adventure Awaits!	Unknown
During battle (Challenge Kukui, Daily Extreme Battle 1) Two Fused Necrozma When Kukui sees the light from the city	No. 07023	Battle! (Professor Kukui) (Pokémon Masters EX Version)	Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
During battle (Battle Challenge) Close to the Sun and Moon During Nemona and Juliana's battle against Elio and Selene	No. 09011	Decisive Battle! (Nemona) (Pokémon Masters EX Version)	Unknown
Alola's First Neo Champions From start Two Fused Necrozma After the flashback First Job as Neo Champions From start Close to the Sun and Moon After Elio and Selene's victories	No. 00002	Pokémon Masters EX Main Theme	Unknown
Alola's First Neo Champions When Elio and Selene are presented in their Neo Champion outfits First Job as Neo Champions While Elio and Selene ask around for help for their Neo Champion mission	No. 00012	Let Your Spirit Soar!	Unknown
Two Fused Necrozma During the flashback, encountering the wild Necrozma	No. 00006	Legendary Encounter	Unknown
Two Fused Necrozma When Elio suggests showing the wild Necrozma light	No. 00011	The Way Ahead	Unknown
First Job as Neo Champions When Elio and Selene announce the Pasio Island Challenge Close to the Sun and Moon During Hau and Gladion's battle against Elio and Selene	No. 07031	Battle! (Alola Neo Champion) (Pokémon Masters EX Version)	Unknown
Pasio Island Challenge Under Way! From start	No. 07028	Battle! (New Wind on Alola) (Pokémon Masters EX Version)	Unknown
Pasio Island Challenge Under Way! While Trainers from Alola battle challengers	No. 07001	Battle! (Alola Elite Four) (Pokémon Masters EX Version)	Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
Close to the Sun and Moon During Rei and Akari's battle against Elio and Selene	No. 04022	Battle! (People of Hisui) (Pokémon Masters EX Version)	Unknown
Close to the Sun and Moon After the Pasio Island Challenge	No. 00003	Taking It Easy	Unknown
Close to the Sun and Moon After Selene asks what their next job as Neo Champions should be	No. 07030	Battle! (Alola Trainer 2) (Pokémon Masters EX Version)	Unknown
Song names without a song key listed are unofficial, as they have not been added to the Jukebox.

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Trivia

This is the only Neo Champions event to begin with the featured sync pairs receiving the Neo Champion title, rather than ending with it.
Elio's mention of Mallow hosting trials on Pasio for him and Selene when they first arrived is a reference to the events of Trials on the Isle.

In other languages


Language		Title
Japanese		天に輝くバディーズわざ
Mandarin Chinese		閃耀於天際的拍組招式
French		Capacités Duo au firmament
German		Alles erhellende Gefährtenattacken
Italian		Bagliore che illumina il cielo
Korean		하늘에서 빛나는 버디즈기술
Spanish		Como el sol y la luna

Notes

↑ Unlocks 70 HP, 60 Attack, 20 Defense, 60 Sp. Atk, 20 Sp. Def, and 20 Speed for the corresponding skill gear. Activated for Steel, Alola, and Champion sync pairs. Additional effects are Steel Moves ↑ 2%, Physical S-Moves ↑ 2%, and Physical Move DR 3%.
↑ Unlocks 70 HP, 60 Attack, 20 Defense, 60 Sp. Atk, 20 Sp. Def, and 20 Speed for the corresponding skill gear. Activated for Ghost, Alola, and Champion sync pairs. Additional effects are Ghost Zone: Moves ↑ 3%, Ghost S-Moves ↑ 2%, and Special Move DR 3%.

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