Brendan ユウキYuuki
Brendan's model
No.	18
English voice actor	Aleks Le[1]
Japanese voice actor	Yuko Sanpei[2]
Description	His goal is to be like his dad,Norman—aGym Leader he really looks up to. He is a bit mischievous, but he is serious about Pokémon battles.

Brendan (Japanese:ユウキYuuki) is aPokémon Trainer inPokémon Masters EX, based on thecharacter of the same name in thecore seriesgames. He forms async pair withTreecko and itsEvolutions,Grovyle andSceptile, with Sceptile being capable ofMega Evolving. This sync pair has been available in the generalsync pair scout since the game's release. The pair's potential can be raised to6★ EX since December 7, 2020, which unlocks Brendan's EX style.

Brendan in hissygna suit forms a sync pair withLatios, which is capable ofMega Evolving. This sync pair can be obtained through Poké Fair sync pair scouts and was first made available on July 31, 2022 alongside thevillain eventTeam Magma's Red-Hot Rage. The pair's potential can be raised to6★ EX since it first released, which unlocks Sygna Suit Brendan's EX style.

Brendan also forms a sync pair withSwellow. This sync pair can be obtained by reaching Friendship Level 100 with Brendan in theTrainer Lodge and was first made available on March 1, 2025. The pair's potential can be raised to6★ EX since it first released, though it lacks an EX style.

Brendan in hisNeo Champion attire forms a sync pair withShinyGroudon, which is capable ofPrimal Reversion. This sync pair can be obtained through Master Fair sync pair scouts and was first made available on March 2, 2025 alongside theNeo Champions eventGoing Beyond Primal Nature. This pair's potential can be raised to6★ EX since it first released, which unlocks Brendan (Champion)'s EX style.

Brendan in hisPasio Academy uniform forms a sync pair withMarshtomp. This pair can be obtained through theacademy eventBest Buddies Program beginning on August 5, 2025. This pair can be raised to6★ EX since it first released.

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

History

Brendan has experienced similar events to hiscore series counterpart as theplayer character. Brendan received hisfirst partner Pokémon fromProfessor Birch, he also formed a friendship and a rivalry with his daughterMay.^[3] While on hisjourney, Brendan defeated his fartherNorman, aGym Leader,^[4] and battleTeam Magma andTeam Aqua. Along his journey Brendan caught aTreecko,Taillow,^[5]Zigzagoon,^[6] and aMightyena. Brendan also caught aLatios atSouthern Island.^[7]

Treecko → Grovyle → Sceptile

Treecko can evolve into Grovyle once it has reached level 30 through its sync pair storyTreecko's Evolution, and then into Sceptile once it has reached level 45 through its sync pair storyGrovyle's Evolution.

			Type			Grass
			Move type			Grass
			Role			Strike (Physical)
			Base Potential			★★★★★☆EX
Treecko♂		Weakness			Poison
Treecko has small hooks on the bottom of its feet that enable it to scale vertical walls. This Pokémon attacks by slamming foes with its thick tail.
Stats		HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Atk	Sp. Def	Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential		526	378	155	378	155	428
Lv. 140, Max Potential		626	418	195	418	195	468
Mega Treecko
Lv. 140, Base Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—
Lv. 140, Max Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—

			Type			Grass
			Move type			Grass
			Role			Strike (Physical)
			Base Potential			★★★★★☆EX
Grovyle♂		Weakness			Poison
The leaves growing out of Grovyle's body are convenient for camouflaging it from enemies in the forest. This Pokémon is a master at climbing trees in jungles.
Stats		HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Atk	Sp. Def	Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential		541	385	157	397	157	455
Lv. 140, Max Potential		641	425	197	437	197	495
Mega Grovyle
Lv. 140, Base Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—
Lv. 140, Max Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—

		Type			Grass
		Move type			Grass
		Role			Strike (Physical)
		Base Potential			★★★★★☆EX
Sceptile♂ ↔Mega Sceptile♂		Weakness			Poison
The leaves growing on Sceptile's body are very sharp edged. This Pokémon is very agile—it leaps all over the branches of trees and jumps on its foe from above or behind.
Stats		HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Atk	Sp. Def	Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential		561	394	161	419	161	469
Lv. 140, Max Potential		661	434	201	459	201	509
Mega Sceptile
Lv. 140, Base Potential		561	512	161	460	161	469
Lv. 140, Max Potential		661	564	201	504	201	509

Availability

Brendan is available in the permanentsync pair scout pool, and has been since the game's release. His offering rate was increased in the followingsync pair scouts:

Moves

Brendan's Treecko and Grovyle use Grass Sync Impact as theirsync move. Upon Evolution, Sceptile learns the upgraded Leaf Blade of Sundering. Sceptile became capable ofMega Evolving beginning on June 22, 2023.

Name	Type	Category	Move gauge	BasePower	MaxPower	Accuracy	Target	Description
Bullet Seed	Grass	Physical	2	15	18	100%	An opponent	Attacks the target two to five times in a row.
Dire Hit +	None	Status	0 (2 uses)	—	—	—	Self	Raises the user's critical-hit rate by two stat ranks.
Leaf Storm	Grass	Special	3	136	163	90%	An opponent	Lowers the user's Sp. Atk by two stat ranks.
No Turning Back!	None	Status	0 (2 uses)	—	—	—	Self	Uses a maximum of three slots of the user's move gauge. The more amount used, the more this move raises the user's Attack and Sp. Atk (can be raised by up to six stat ranks maximum).
Sync moves
Grass Sync Impact	Grass	Physical	—	200	240	—	An opponent	(6★ EX effect: Sync moves will target all opposing sync pairs.)
Leaf Blade of Sundering	Grass	Physical	—	250	300	—	An opponent	Become Mega Sceptile until the end of battle. (6★ EX effect: Sync moves will target all opposing sync pairs.)

Skills

Name	Description
Passive Skills
Haste	Speed cannot be lowered.
Lithe	Prevents the Pokémon from getting paralyzed.
Theme Skills
Grass Strike	Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 30 when using Grass-type attacks.
Hoenn Strike	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 8.
Main Character Strike	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 8.
Hoenn Family Strike	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 9.
Space Cadet Strike	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 9.
Expedition Skills
Fiery ↑ 2	Raises the following discovery level by 2: •Fiery Crystal

Sync grid

Brendan & Treecko'ssync grid is an expanded grid, made available on December 7, 2020.

Swellow

			Type			Flying
			Move type			Flying
			Role			Tech
			Base Potential			★★★★☆☆EX
Swellow♂		Weakness			Rock
Swellow flies high above our heads, making graceful arcs in the sky. This Pokémon dives at a steep angle as soon as it spots its prey. The hapless prey is tightly grasped by Swellow's clawed feet, preventing escape.
Stats		HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Atk	Sp. Def	Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential		593	375	156	375	155	311
Lv. 140, Max Potential		673	415	196	415	195	351
Mega Swellow
Lv. 140, Base Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—
Lv. 140, Max Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—

Availability

Brendan & Swellow can be teamed up with by scouting Brendan and raising him to Friendship Level 100 in theTrainer Lodge beginning on March 1, 2025.

Moves

Name	Type	Category	Move gauge	BasePower	MaxPower	Accuracy	Target	Description
Air Slash	Flying	Special	2	45	54	95%	An opponent	Has a chance (30%) of making the target flinch.
X Evasion	None	Status	0 (2 uses)	—	—	—	Self	Raises the user's evasiveness by two stat ranks.
Growl	Normal	Status	1	—	—	100%	All opponents	Lowers the target's Attack by one stat rank.
Soar the Sky!	None	Status	0 (1 use)	—	—	—	Allied side	Applies the Move Gauge Acceleration effect to the allied field of play. Raises the user's Speed by four stat ranks. Raises the user's evasiveness by two stat ranks.
Sync moves
Soaring in the Clear Sky Flying Beam	Flying	Special	—	200	240	—	An opponent	The more the user's evasiveness is raised, the greater the power of this attack. (6★ EX effect: Sync move power will be multiplied by 1.5.)

Skills

Name	Description
Passive Skills
Grab Bag 9	Lowers one of the target's following stats by one stat rank at random when the user's Pokémon uses a move targeting that opponent: Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, Speed, accuracy, or evasiveness.
Move Gauge Refresh 4	Has a chance (50%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when its move is successful.
Quick Cure	Removes the confused, flinching, and trapped conditions from the user the first time they are inflicted each battle.
Theme Skills
Flying Tech	Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 24 when using Flying-type attacks. Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 24.
Hoenn 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.
Main Character 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.
Space Cadet 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

Brendan & Swellow's sync grid is an expanded grid, made available since the sync pair was first released.

Latios

Sygna Suit Brendan マジコスユウキSerious Costume Yuuki
Sygna Suit Brendan's model
No.	18
English voice actor	Aleks Le
Japanese voice actor	Yuko Sanpei
Description	Brendan is back in a sygna suit, and he has the same strength and kind heart as Latios. He thinks it feels great when theysoar through the sky together.

		Type			Dragon
		Move types			Dragon /Psychic
		Role			Support
		EX Role			Sprint
		Base Potential			★★★★★☆EX
Latios♂ ↔Mega Latios♂		Weakness			Fairy
Latios has the ability to make others see an image of what it has seen or imagines in its head. This Pokémon is intelligent and understands human speech.
Stats		HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Atk	Sp. Def	Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential		660	156	277	253	288	270
Lv. 140, Max Potential		820	216	317	313	328	350
Mega Latios
Lv. 140, Base Potential		660	156	304	253	374	270
Lv. 140, Max Potential		820	216	348	313	426	350

Availability

Sygna Suit Brendan is exclusive to Poké Fair scouts. His offering rate was increased in the followingsync pair scouts:

He was also available in the following sync pair scouts:

Moves

Name	Type	Category	Move gauge	BasePower	MaxPower	Accuracy	Target	Description
Dragon Breath	Dragon	Special	2	42	50	100%	An opponent	Has a chance (30%) of leaving the target paralyzed.
Potion	None	Status	0 (2 uses)	—	—	—	An ally	Restores an ally's HP by approximately 40% of its maximum HP.
Luster Purge	Psychic	Special	3	100	120	100%	An opponent	Has a chance (50%) of lowering the target's Sp. Def by one stat rank.
Flying Free!	None	Status	0 (1 use)	—	—	—	All allies	Raises the critical-hit rate of all allied sync pairs by one stat rank. Uses a maximum of 3 slots of the user's move gauge. The more amount used, the more it raises the Sp. Atk and Sp. Def of all allied sync pairs (can be raised by up to four stat ranks maximum). If 3 slots are used, also applies the Free Move Next effect to all allied sync pairs.
Sync moves
Good TimesDraco Meteor	Dragon	Special	—	160	192	—	An opponent	Become Mega Latios until the end of battle. (6★ EX effect: The sync buff is doubled the first time a sync move is used.) (EX role effect: The first time the user's sync move is used each battle, the sync move countdown is reduced by three.)

Skills

Name	Description
Passive Skills
Team Smart Start 1	Increases the Special Moves ↑ Next effect of all allied sync pairs by one rank when the user enters a battle.
Freevenge 4	Has a chance (50%) of applying the Free Move Next effect to the user when it is hit by an attack move. (Only before Mega Evolving)
Freevenge 9	Applies the Free Move Next effect to the user when it is hit by an attack move. (Only after 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.
Superawakened Passive Skill
Compassionate Blue Wings	Reduces the user's sync move countdown by two the first time it enters a battle each battle. Raises the Defense and Speed of all allied sync pairs by two stat ranks when the user enters a battle.
Theme Skills
Dragon Support	Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 60.
Hoenn Support	Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 13.
Main Character Support	Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 13.
Sygna Suit Support	Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 15.
Space Cadet Support	Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 15.
Expedition Skills
Wistful ↑ 2	Raises the following discovery level by 2: •Wistful Crystal

Sync grid

The sync grid for Sygna Suit Brendan & Latios is an expanded grid, made available since the pair first released. It was further expanded on February 3, 2024, and again on May 20, 2025.

Groudon (Primal Groudon)

Brendan (Champion) ユウキ（チャンピオン）Yuuki (Champion)
Brendan's model (Champion)
No.	18
English voice actor	Aleks Le
Japanese voice actor	Yuko Sanpei
Description	Brendan is dressed in an outfit honoring his earned title: NeoChampion ofPasio. He seeks a compassionate path to coexistence alongside Groudon.

Raising this sync pair to 6★ EX will unlock Song Key 03030, which allows "Battle! (Hoenn Neo Champion: Brendan) (Pokémon Masters EX Version)" to be played in theJukebox.

		Type			Ground
		Move type			Ground
		Role			Field
		EX Role			Strike (Physical)
		Base Potential			★★★★★☆EX
Groudon ↔Primal Groudon		Weakness			Water
Groudon is said to be the personification of the land itself. Legends tell of its many clashes againstKyogre, as each sought to gain the power of nature.
Stats		HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Atk	Sp. Def	Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential		660	448	190	336	176	283
Lv. 140, Max Potential		820	528	230	416	216	323
Mega Groudon
Lv. 140, Base Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—
Lv. 140, Max Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—

Availability

Brendan (Champion) is exclusive to Master Fair scouts. His offering rate was increased in the followingsync pair scouts:

He was also available in the following sync pair scouts:

Moves

Name	Type	Category	Move gauge	BasePower	MaxPower	Accuracy	Target	Description
Precipice Blades	Ground	Physical	4	189	226	85%	All opponents	No additional effect.
Hoenn Passion	None	Status	2 (2 uses)	—	—	—	Allied side	Increases the Physical Moves ↑ Next effect of all allied sync pairs by one rank. Applies Hoenn Circle (Physical) to the allied field of play. Hoenn Circle (Physical) grants all of the following effects: Powers up the physical attack moves and physical sync moves of all allied sync pairs by 10%. Reduces physical attack move and physical sync move damage taken by all allied sync pairs by 5%. The more sync pairs with the Hoenn theme that are on the allied field of play, the higher these percentages are. (Each additional sync pair powers up moves and sync moves by 10% and reduces damage by 3%. The maximum power-up is 40%, and the maximum damage reduction is 14%.)
RedPrecipice Blades	Ground	Physical	2	270	324	100%	All opponents	Activation Condition: When your team's sync pair uses a sync move one time. Deactivation Condition: When this move is used. Makes the target flinch. The power of this move is not lowered even if there are multiple targets. Lowers the target's Defense by three stat ranks when the weather is EX sunny. Applies the Free Move Next effect to the user when the weather is EX sunny.
Blue Sky of Glory!	None	Status	0 (2 uses)	—	—	—	An ally	Increases the Physical Moves ↑ Next effect of an ally by two ranks. Increases the user's Physical Moves ↑ Next effect by two ranks.
Sync moves
Raincloud-Scattering LandsPrecipice Blades	Ground	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. • Ground Zone) (EX role effect: Sync moves will target all opposing sync pairs.)

Skills

Name	Description
Passive Skills
Hoenn Pride	Powers up the physical attack moves of all allied sync pairs by 20%. Reduces physical attack move damage taken by all allied sync pairs by 25%. The more allied sync pairs with the Hoenn theme you have on your team, the higher these percentages are. (Each additional sync pair powers up moves by 15% and reduces damage by 3%. The maximum power-up is 50%, and the maximum damage reduction is 31%.)
Red Power Awakening	Become Primal Groudon until the end of battle the first time the user enters a battle each battle. (Groudon)
Desolate Land of Myths	Grants all of the following effects when the user's Groudon becomes Primal Groudon: Reduces the user's sync move countdown by three. Makes the weather EX sunny. Raises the user's Attack by six stat ranks. (Primal Groudon)
Hoenn Hype	Powers up the moves and sync moves of all allied sync pairs when the weather is sunny. Powers up the Ground-type moves and Ground-type sync moves of all allied sync pairs when the weather is sunny.
Sure Hit | P-Moves & S-Moves Crit	The user's moves never miss. Except in certain circumstances, successful hits with the user's following attacks become critical hits: Pokémon's moves or sync move.
Exclusive Lucky Skills
Solar Flare 4	Powers up the user's sync move when the weather is sunny.
Theme Skills
Ground Field	Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 24. Raises the Speed of all allied sync pairs by 24.
Hoenn Field	Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 7. Raises the Speed of all allied sync pairs by 7.
Main Character Field	Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 7. Raises the Speed of all allied sync pairs by 7.
Champion Field	Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 7. Raises the Speed of all allied sync pairs by 7.
Space Cadet Field	Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 8. Raises the Speed of all allied sync pairs by 8.
Expedition Skills
Soothing ↑ 3Wistful ↓ 1	Raises the following discovery level by 3: •Soothing Crystal Lowers the following discovery level by 1: •Wistful Crystal

Sync grid

Brendan (Champion) & Groudon's sync grid is an expanded grid, made available since the sync pair was first released.

Marshtomp

Brendan (Academy) ユウキ (アカデミー)Yuuki (Academy)
Brendan's model (Academy)
No.	18
English voice actor	Aleks Le
Japanese voice actor	Yuko Sanpei
Description	Brendan is in aPasio Academy uniform, which he's wearing exactly as it was given to him. Sometimes he ends up taking classes with his father,Norman.

			Type			Water
			Move types			Water /Ground
			Role			Tech
			EX Role			Strike (Physical)
			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		200	140	40	140	40	300
Lv. 140, Max Potential		360	220	80	220	80	340
Mega Marshtomp
Lv. 140, Base Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—
Lv. 140, Max Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—

Availability

Brendan & Marshtomp can be teamed up with through theAcademy EventBest Buddies Program (August 5 to 23, 2025).

Moves

Brendan (Academy) & Marshtomp start withWaterfall as their only move. They can learn up to three other moves at a time by customizing theirsync grid.

Name	Type	Category	Move gauge	BasePower	MaxPower	Accuracy	Target	Description
Waterfall	Water	Physical	2	45	54	100%	An opponent	Has a chance (20%) of making the target flinch.
Move Gauge Boost	None	Status	0 (2 uses)	—	—	—	Self	Charges the user's move gauge by three.
Dire Hit +	None	Status	0 (2 uses)	—	—	—	Self	Raises the user's critical-hit rate by two stat rank.
Growl	Normal	Status	1	—	—	100%	All opponents	Lowers the target's Attack by one stat rank.
Liquidation	Water	Physical	3	99	118	100%	An opponent	Has a chance (20%) of lowering the target's Defense by one stat rank.
Muddy Water	Water	Special	3	116	139	85%	All opponents	Has a chance (30%) of lowering the target's accuracy by one stat rank.
Earthquake	Ground	Physical	3	100	120	100%	An opponent	No additional effect.
Defensive Studies	None	Status	0 (2 uses)	—	—	—	Self	Raises the user's Defense and Sp. Def by two stat ranks.
Offense Studies	None	Status	0 (2 uses)	—	—	—	Self	Raises the user's Attack and Sp. Atk by two stat ranks.
Sync moves
Enjoying After-School Activities Water Impact	Water	Physical	—	250	300	—	An opponent	(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
Theme Skills
Water Tech	Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 24 when using Water-type attacks. Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 24.
Hoenn 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.
Main Character 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.
Space Cadet 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.
Pasio Academy 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

Brendan (Academy) & Marshtomp's sync grid is a special sync grid that can be customized through the academy event Best Buddies Program.

Other Pokémon

On hand

Brendan is revealed to own aMightyena during thestory eventPasio Eggsplorers.

Mightyena

Appearances

Battle appearances

Brendan & Treecko can be battled against in:

• Sync pair story:Mudkip's Evolution

Brendan & Grovyle can be battled against in:

• Sync pair story:Oshawott's Evolution

Brendan & Sceptile can be battled against in:

• Training Area:Level-Up Course (prior to 1.12.0 update)
• Training Area:Support Supercourse (prior to 1.12.0 update)
• Training Area:Normal, Grass, and Dark Drill 2 (since 2.8.0 update)
• Battle Rally (as a side foe; Area 1–9)
• Pasio Towers: All towers
• Legendary event:Pure Hearts and Rainbow Wings (May 7 to 14, 2020)
• Story event:Family Ties (as a side foe; September 10 to 30, 2020; September 7 to 17, 2021; February 22 to March 7, 2024)
• Story event:Tower Tycoon and Hall Matron (as a side foe; September 16 to October 3, 2023; October 24 to November 7, 2024)
• Academy events (since January 16, 2026)

Sygna Suit Brendan & Latios can be battled against in:

• Story event:Five Friends' Treasure Hunt (February 17 to March 29, 2025; August 19 to 28, 2025)*

Brendan has also been shown to pair alongsideMightyena and can be battled against in:

• Story event:Pasio Eggsplorers (April 2 to 16, 2021; April 4 to 18, 2022; April 6 to 20, 2023)

Story appearances

Brendan appears in his normal outfit in the following story areas:

• PML Arc:
  • Chapter 6: A Telling Aura
  • Chapter 7: Bravery Is Half the Victory
  • Chapter 24: A Shining Spotlight
  • Chapter 30: The Road to Victory
• Legendary event/Legendary Adventures:Father or Foe
• Villain Arc:Final Chapter: Where Ideals Cross Paths
• Arceus Arc: Prelude: Mysterious Stones Chapter:The Echo of a Deity's Voice (flashback)
• Story events:
  • Family Ties
  • Pasio Eggsplorers
  • Masters of Land and Sea
  • Pasio Friendiversary
  • Tower Tycoon and Hall Matron
  • Five Friends' Treasure Hunt
• Solo events:
  • Team Hoenn Unite!
  • Pasio Gold Rush
• Neo Champions:Going Beyond Primal Nature
• Sync pair stories:
  • Oshawott's Evolution
  • A Day withMay
  • Mudkip's Evolution

Brendan appears in his sygna suit in the following story areas:

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

Brendan appears in his Champion outfit in the following story areas:

• Neo Champions:Going Beyond Primal Nature

Brendan appears in his academy uniform in the following story areas:

• Academy event:Best Buddies Program

Sync pair stories

Brendan & Treecko

• A Day with Brendan

Evolution

Name	Trainer	Pokémon	Price	First-Time Rewards
Treecko's Evolution	Noland	Pinsir Weakness:	Evolution Shard ×5	Treecko evolves into Grovyle Gems ×30
Grovyle's Evolution	Norman	Slaking Weakness:	Evolution Crystal ×3	Grovyle evolves into Sceptile Gems ×30

Sygna Suit Brendan & Latios

• A Day with Sygna Suit Brendan

Brendan (Champion) & Groudon

• A Day with Brendan

Quotes

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

In animation

Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Brendan briefly appeared in thePokémon Masters Animated Trailer as part of a team withNorman.

Pokémon

Treecko

Debut	Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Treecko is Brendan's only known Pokémon.

None of Treecko's moves are known.

Gallery

Brendan

Artwork of Brendan & Treecko in Pokémon Masters EX		Brendan & Treecko on Pokémon Masters EX Dream Team Maker		Brendan's sync move mindscape (Ever Grande City,Pokémon League)
6★ model (Normal colors)	VS model (Normal colors)	VS model (EX colors)	6★ model (EX colors)	Brendan Plushie decoration for theTrainer Lodge
Trainer emote Nice!	Trainer emote Watch out!	Trainer emote Let's do this!	Trainer emote Thanks!
Medal 1★ Team Hoenn Unite!	Medal 2★ Team Hoenn Unite!	Medal 3★ Team Hoenn Unite!	Medal Go Team Hoenn!	Five Friends' Treasure Hunt artwork
Trainer Lodge Friend Snapshot		Trainer Lodge Story Snapshot

Sygna Suit Brendan

6★ model (Normal colors)	VS model (Normal colors)	6★ model (EX colors)	VS model (EX colors)	Brendan's sync move mindscape (Ever Grande City,Pokémon League)
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

Brendan (Champion)

6★ model (Normal colors)	VS model (Normal colors)	6★ model (EX colors)	VS model (EX colors)	Brendan's sync move mindscape (Ever Grande City,Pokémon League)
Trainer emote Nice!	Trainer emote Watch out!	Trainer emote Let's do this!	Trainer emote Thanks!
Medal 1★ Going Beyond Primal Nature	Medal 2★ Going Beyond Primal Nature	Medal 3★ Going Beyond Primal Nature	Medal Desolate Land & Primordial Sea	Champion Brendan andMay artwork

Brendan (Academy)

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Trivia

• Brendan is based on theplayer character of theHoenn-based games, as his character description mentions that his father is Norman. In addition, Brendan mentions in hissync pair story that he has already beaten his father.
• In a conversation with Brendan in thePokémon Center, it is revealed that he owns aTaillow and aZigzagoon.
  • It is unknown if Brendan caught a separate Swellow, or if he eventually evolved his Taillow into his current Swellow.
• It has been hinted that Brendan might have a crush on May.^[8]
• Brendan & Treecko are one of four sync pairs who have had an increased recruitment chance in a seasonal scout without being a seasonal sync pair. The other three are Karen & Houndoom, Hilda & Tepig, and Blue & Pidgeot.
• Brendan's Pokémon Adventures counterpart is depicted with aMightyena. It may also be based on thePoochyena the player encounters during theDexNav tutorial inPokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
• All versions of Brendan use special voice-over lines upon entering a team that contains certain Trainers (regardless of their partner Pokémon). Those Trainers includeMay,Wally,Norman, andSteven.
  • Brendan also uses special voice-over lines upon winning a battle with May, Wally, or Steven in the same team.
• In hissygna suit'ssync pair story, Brendan mentions hearing a rumor about blue and red Pokémon flying around different regions. This may be a reference to how the player can catch Latios orLatias inPokémon Emerald after seeing a newscast about a Pokémon flying around the region, with the player choosing whether the Pokémon on the news was red or blue.

Origin

Brendan's design is based on his appearance inPokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. Treecko is one of thefirst partner Pokémon ofHoenn in thecore series games. Sceptile'sMega Stone is automatically obtained during the story of Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire if the player chooses Treecko, allowing Sceptile toMega Evolve. As therival character, Treecko and itsEvolutions are Brendan's signature Pokémon if the player choosesMudkip as their first partner Pokémon in the Hoenn-based core series games, with him Mega Evolving his Sceptile in a post-credits battle in theremakes. In addition, Brendan'sPokémon Generations andPokémon Battle Frontier counterparts have been depicted with Sceptile. Treecko, Grovyle, and Sceptile'sDex entries come fromPokémon Ruby.

As the rival character, Brendan uses a Swellow on his team beginning with his fourth battle against the player in Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire. Swellow's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Ruby.

Latios is aLegendary Pokémon that is automatically obtained atSouthern Island during the story of Omega Ruby. He is also holding his Mega Stone when obtained, allowing him to Mega Evolve. In addition, Brendan is depicted with Latios in thePokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer, andhis Pokémon Adventures counterpart teams up with aLatios during theOmega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire arc, with both counterparts Mega Evolving Latios. Latios's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Ruby.

Groudon is theversion mascot of Pokémon Ruby and Omega Ruby, where it is encountered and potentially caught by the player. Groudon's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Omega Ruby.

Marshtomp is the evolved form of Mudkip, one of the first partner Pokémon of Hoenn in the core series games. As the rival character, Brendan uses a Marshtomp if the player choosesTorchic as their first partner Pokémon. In addition, Brendan'sPokémon Adventures counterpart has been depicted with aMarshtomp, who was originally caught as a Mudkip and eventually evolved into aSwampert, while hisanimated series counterpart owns Marshtomp's evolved form Swampert. Marshtomp's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Ruby.

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