Bruno (Masters)
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| Bruno シバSiba | |
 Bruno's model | |
| No. | 8 |
|---|---|
| English voice actor | Greg Chun[1] |
| Japanese voice actor | Jirō Saitō[2] |
| Description | A member of theElite Four who believes that people and Pokémon can become stronger through rigorous—even extreme—training, he shouts "Hoo hah!" to get fired up. |
Bruno (Japanese:シバSiba) is aPokémon Trainer inPokémon Masters EX, based on thecharacter of the same name in thecore seriesgames. He forms async pair withMachamp. This sync pair was first made available since the game's release. The pair's potential can be upgraded to
6★ EX from February 25, 2024, which unlocks Bruno's EX style.
Bruno also forms a sync pair with hisOnix. This pair is available through a varietysync pair scout and was first made available on April 22, 2023. This pair can be upgraded to6★ EX since its release, though this pair lacks an EX style.
In the games
Machamp
 |  | Type |  Fighting | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move type | Fighting | |||||||
| Role |  Strike (Physical) | |||||||
| Base Potential | ★★★★☆☆EX | |||||||
| Machamp♂ | Weakness |  Flying | ||||||
| It grasps its opponents with its four arms and twists them up in an intricate hold. People call it "the Machamp special." | ||||||||
| Stats | HP | Attack | Defense | Sp. Atk | Sp. Def | Speed | ||
| Lv. 140, Base Potential | 648 | 343 | 138 | 199 | 119 | 203 | ||
| Lv. 140, Max Potential | 728 | 383 | 178 | 239 | 159 | 243 | ||
| Mega Machamp | ||||||||
| Lv. 140, Base Potential | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| Lv. 140, Max Potential | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
Availability
Bruno is available in the permanentsync pair scout pool, and has been since the game's release. His offering rate was increased in the following sync pair scouts:
| Banner | Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Featured Type Scout | October 8 to 24, 2019 | |
| 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 | BasePower | MaxPower | Accuracy | Target | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karate Chop | Fighting | Physical | 1 | 16 | 19 | 100% | An opponent | Critical hits land more easily. |
| Dire Hit + | None | Status | 0 (2 uses) | — | — | — | Self | Raises the user's critical-hit rate by two stat ranks. |
| Cross Chop | Fighting | Physical | 3 | 100 | 120 | 80% | An opponent | Critical hits land more easily. |
| Hoo Hah! | None | Status | 0 (2 uses) | — | — | — | Self | Raises the user's Attack and Sp. Def by two stat ranks. |
| Sync moves | ||||||||
| Trained-to-the-MaxDynamic Punch | Fighting | Physical | — | 250 | 300 | — | An opponent | (6★ EX effect: Sync moves will target all opposing sync pairs.) |
Skills
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Passive Skills | |
| Critical Strike 2 | Powers up attacks if they become critical hits. |
| Theme Skills | |
 Fighting Strike | Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 30 when using Fighting-type attacks. |
 Kanto Strike | Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 8. |
 Elite Four Strike | Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 8. |
 Body Builder Strike | Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 9. |
| Sweet Tooth Strike | Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 9. |
| Expedition Skills | |
 Fiery ↑ 3 Soothing ↓ 1 | Raises the following discovery level by 3: • Fiery CrystalLowers the following discovery level by 1: • Soothing Crystal |
Sync grid
Thesync grid for Bruno & Machamp is an expanded grid, made available on February 25, 2022.
| 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 +10 | HP +10 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Attack +5 | Attack +5 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Attack +5 | Attack +5 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Attack +5 | Attack +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Attack +20 | Attack +20 | 7 | 84 | 3 |
| Defense +5 | Defense +5 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Defense +5 | Defense +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Defense +5 | Defense +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Defense +5 | Defense +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Sp. Def +5 | Sp. Def +5 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Sp. Def +5 | Sp. Def +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Sp. Def +5 | Sp. Def +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Sp. Def +5 | Sp. Def +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Speed +5 | Speed +5 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Speed +5 | Speed +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Speed +5 | Speed +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Speed +5 | Speed +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Speed +10 | Speed +10 | 4 | 48 | 1 |
| Karate Chop: Power +4 | Karate Chop: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Karate Chop: Power +4 | Karate Chop: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Karate Chop: Power +4 | Karate Chop: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 2 |
| Karate Chop: Power +4 | Karate Chop: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 2 |
| Karate Chop: Power +4 | Karate Chop: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 2 |
| Karate Chop:Move Gauge Refresh 3 | Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| Cross Chop: Power +3 | Cross Chop: Power ↑ +3 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Cross Chop: Power +3 | Cross Chop: Power ↑ +3 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Cross Chop: Power +3 | Cross Chop: Power ↑ +3 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Cross Chop: Power +3 | Cross Chop: Power ↑ +3 | 3 | 36 | 2 |
| Cross Chop: Power +3 | Cross Chop: Power ↑ +3 | 3 | 36 | 2 |
| Cross Chop: Accuracy +10 | Cross Chop: Accuracy ↑ +10 | 5 | 60 | 2 |
| Cross Chop: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 |
| Cross Chop:Smart Cookie | The more the user's Sp. Def is raised, the more it powers up the user's moves. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Dire Hit +:MP Refresh 3 | Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| Hoo Hah!:MP Refresh 3 | Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| Hoo Hah!:Super Preparation 4 | Has a chance (50%) of applying the Supereffective ↑ Next effect to the user when its move is successful. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Flameproof | Prevents the user from getting burned. | 5 | 60 | 1 |
| Headstrong | Attack cannot be lowered. | 5 | 60 | 2 |
| Last Dash 3 | Raises the user's Speed by three stat ranks the first time it is in a pinch each battle. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| Amped Up 2 | Raises the user's Speed by two stat ranks when it lands a critical hit. | 8 | 96 | 3 |
| Pinpoint Entry 1 | Raises the user's accuracy by one stat rank when it enters a battle. | 8 | 96 | 3 |
| Sync Freebie | Applies the Free Move Next effect to the user after using its sync move. | 8 | 96 | 3 |
| Critical Strike 2 | Powers up the user's attacks when they become critical hits. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Double Down 5 | Powers up sync moves that are super effective. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Trained-to-the-Max Dynamic Punch: Power +25 | Trained-to-the-Max Dynamic Punch: Power ↑ +25 | 5 | 60 | 3 |
| Trained-to-the-Max Dynamic Punch: Power +25 | Trained-to-the-Max Dynamic Punch: Power ↑ +25 | 5 | 60 | 3 |
Onix
 | | Type |  Rock | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move type | Rock | |||||||
| Role |  Support | |||||||
| Base Potential | ★★★★★☆EX | |||||||
| Onix♂ | Weakness |  Grass | ||||||
| Onix has a magnet in its brain. It acts as a compass so that this Pokémon does not lose direction while it is tunneling. As it grows older, its body becomes increasingly rounder and smoother. | ||||||||
| Stats | HP | Attack | Defense | Sp. Atk | Sp. Def | Speed | ||
| Lv. 140, Base Potential | 650 | 171 | 287 | 127 | 271 | 268 | ||
| Lv. 140, Max Potential | 750 | 211 | 327 | 167 | 311 | 308 | ||
| Mega Onix | ||||||||
| Lv. 140, Base Potential | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| Lv. 140, Max Potential | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
Availability
Bruno & Onix are exclusive to variety scouts. Their offering rate was increased in the followingsync pair scouts:
| Banner | Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bruno Variety Scout | April 22 to May 14, 2023 | Debut |
| Super Spotlight Variety Scout | April 18 to May 4, 2024 | |
| All banners lasted from 06:00 UTC on the start date to 05:59 UTC on the end date unless noted otherwise. | ||
They were also available in the following sync pair scouts:
| Banner | Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Red Mix Scout | November 1, 2023 to May 1, 2024 | Available using paid gems only |
| 5★-Select Variety Scout ×11 | March 5 to 19, 2024 | Available using paid gems only |
| Blue Mix Scout | May 1 to September 1, 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 |
| 5★-Select Variety Scout ×11 B | February 17 to March 10, 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 Variety 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 |
| 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 | BasePower | MaxPower | Accuracy | Target | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Throw | Rock | Physical | 1 | 23 | 27 | 90% | An opponent | No additional effect. |
| Dire Hit All + | None | Status | 0 (2 uses) | — | — | — | All allies | Raises the critical-hit rate of all allied sync pairs by two stat ranks. |
| Screech | Normal | Status | 2 | — | — | 100% | An opponent | Lowers the target's Defense by two stat ranks. |
| Always Getting Stronger! | None | Status | 0 (1 use) | — | — | — | All allies | Raises the Attack of all allied sync pairs by two stat ranks. Raises the Defense of all allied sync pairs by six stat ranks. Increases the Physical Moves ↑ Next effect of all allied sync pairs by one rank. |
| Sync moves | ||||||||
| Overwhelming Power Rock Impact | Rock | Physical | — | 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 | |
| Endurance | When the user enters battle with full HP, applies the Enduring effect to it. |
| Team Swift Reaction 9 | Raises the Speed of all allied sync pairs by one stat rank when the user is hit by an attack move. |
| Sterner Stuff 2 | Reduces damage when the user is hit by a physical attack move. |
| Theme Skills | |
| Rock Support | Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 60. |
| Kanto Support | Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 13. |
| Elite Four Support | Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 13. |
| Body Builder Support | Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 15. |
| Sweet Tooth Support | Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 15. |
| Expedition Skills | |
 Wistful ↑ 3Fiery ↓ 1 | Raises the following discovery level by 3: • Wistful CrystalLowers the following discovery level by 1: • Fiery Crystal |
Sync grid
Bruno & Onix's sync grid is an expanded grid, made available since the pair 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 +10 | HP +10 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| HP +10 | HP +10 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Attack +5 | Attack +5 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Attack +5 | Attack +5 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Defense +5 | Defense +5 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Defense +5 | Defense +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Defense +5 | Defense +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Defense +5 | Defense +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Defense +5 | Defense +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Defense +20 | Defense +20 | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| 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 +20 | Sp. Def +20 | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| Speed +5 | Speed +5 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Speed +5 | Speed +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Speed +5 | Speed +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Speed +5 | Speed +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Rock Throw: Power +4 | Rock Throw: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Rock Throw: Power +4 | Rock Throw: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Rock Throw: Power +4 | Rock Throw: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Rock Throw: Power +4 | Rock Throw: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 2 |
| Rock Throw: Power +4 | Rock Throw: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 2 |
| Rock Throw: Accuracy +10 | Rock Throw: Accuracy ↑ +10 | 5 | 60 | 1 |
| Rock Throw:Move Gauge Refresh 3 | Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| Rock Throw:Flag Bearer 9 | Raises the Attack of all allied sync pairs by one stat rank when the user's Pokémon uses a move. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Screech:Charging Infliction 2 | Charges the user's move gauge by two when its Pokémon uses a status move. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Dire Hit All +:MP Rekindle 2 | Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP for the user when its Pokémon uses a move. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| Always Getting Stronger!:MP Refresh 2 | Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. | 7 | 84 | 1 |
| Always Getting Stronger!:Pep Rally 1 | Raises the Speed of all allied sync pairs by one stat rank when the user's move is successful. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| Always Getting Stronger!:Team Hit and Heal | Applies the Gradual Healing effect to all allied sync pairs when the user's move is successful. | 7 | 84 | 3 |
| Lithe | Prevents the user from getting paralyzed. | 5 | 60 | 1 |
| Sand Shelter | Protects the user from damage from a sandstorm. | 5 | 60 | 1 |
| Unbending | Defense cannot be lowered. | 5 | 60 | 2 |
| Natural Remedy | Removes all status conditions from the user the first time it is inflicted by any status condition each battle. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| Quick Cure | Removes the confused, flinching, and trapped conditions from the user the first time they are inflicted each battle. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| Electric Guard | Reduces damage when the user is attacked by Electric-type moves. | 8 | 96 | 2 |
| Team Speedy Entry 1 | Raises the Speed of all allied sync pairs by one stat rank when the user enters a battle. | 9 | 108 | 2 |
| Panic Button | Applies the Move Gauge Acceleration effect to the allied field of play the first time the user is in a pinch each battle. | 9 | 108 | 3 |
| Adrenaline 1 | Reduces the sync move countdown by one the first time the user's sync move is used each battle. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Unyielding 2 | Except in certain circumstances, when the user's Enduring effect activates and the user has 1 HP remaining, has a chance (30%) of applying the Enduring effect to the user again. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Sync Damage Guard | Applies the Damage Guard Next effect to the user the first time its sync move is used each battle. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Team Mighty Sync 9 | Increases the Physical Moves ↑ Next effect of all allied sync pairs by one rank after using the user's sync move. This effect can activate only once per battle. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Overwhelming Power Rock Impact: Power +25 | Overwhelming Power Rock Impact: Power ↑ +25 | 5 | 60 | 3 |
| Overwhelming Power Rock Impact: Power +25 | Overwhelming Power Rock Impact: Power ↑ +25 | 5 | 60 | 3 |
Appearances
Battle appearances
Bruno & Machamp can be battled against in:
- PML Arc:Chapter 21: Face the Fight! (as a side foe)
- Main Story (Co-op):Chapter 21: Face the Fight! (as a side foe)
- Sync pair story: Makuhita's Evolution
- Champion Stadium:Kanto Challenge, Normal
- Champion Stadium: Kanto Challenge, Hard Lv. 1 (Psychic-type andFlying-type weaknesses)
- Champion Stadium:Johto Challenge, Hard Lv. 1 (Psychic-type weakness)
- Battle Rally (Area 1–9)
- Story event:Reach for the Top (September 3 to 30, 2019)
- Daily Type Rotation:Type Team-Up (as a side foe; August 12 to 28, 2021)
- Solo event:Strongest Fighters (as a side foe; July 14 to 30, 2022; June 10 to 24, 2024)
- Champion Stadium:Pasio Special Stadium (Psychic-type weakness; September 20 to October 4, 2023)
Bruno & Onix can be battled against in:
- Champion Stadium: Kanto Challenge, Hard Lv. 1 (Water-type andGround-type weaknesses)
- Champion Stadium: Johto Challenge, Hard Lv. 1 (Grass-type weakness)
- Battle Rally (Area 1–9)
- Costume event:Super Tour Guide Rosa (September 15 to October 1, 2022; September 10 to 24, 2023)
- Champion Stadium:Pasio Special Stadium (Grass-type weakness; April 11 to 25, 2023; March 5 to 19, 2024)
- Trainer Files:Kanto Elite Four (Part 1) (as a side foe; April 20 to May 14, 2023; April 18 to May 4, 2024)
- Academy event:Best Buddies Program (August 5 to 23, 2025)
- Arceus Arc Celebration: Special Battle Event (as a side foe; February 17 to 28, 2026)
Bruno has also been shown to pair alongsideHitmonchan and can be battled against in:
- Champion Stadium: Johto Challenge, Hard Lv. 1 (Fairy-type weakness)
- Battle Rally (Area 1–9)
- Champion Stadium:Pasio Special Stadium (Fairy-type weakness; May 22 to June 5, 2024; January 28 to February 9, 2026)
Story appearances
Bruno appears in his normal outfit in the following story areas:
- PML Arc:Chapter 21: Face the Fight!
- Villain Arc:
- Arceus Arc: Chapter 8:Rock Defense, Water Offense
- Champion Stadium:
- Kanto Challenge: Normal
- Victory Road
- Story events:
- Solo events:
- Costume event:Super Tour Guide Rosa
- Trainer Files:
- Academy Founding Chapter:Great Infernal Arrival (flashback)
- Sync pair story:Makuhita's Evolution
Sync pair stories
Bruno & Machamp
- A Day with Bruno
Quotes
- Main article:Bruno/Quotes → Pokémon Masters EX
Gallery
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| Bruno & Machamp on Pokémon Masters EX Dream Team Maker | Bruno's sync move mindscape (Indigo Plateau: Bruno's room) | |||
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| 6★ model (Normal colors) | VS model (Normal colors) | 6★ model (EX colors) | VS model (EX colors) | |
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| Trainer emote Nice! | Trainer emote Watch out! | Trainer emote Let's do this! | Trainer emote Thanks! | Artwork of Bruno in Pokémon Masters EX |
Trivia
- Bruno & Machamp had theirsync grid expanded and6★ EX unlocked exactly two years apart, on February 25 of 2022 and 2024, respectively.
Origin
Bruno's design is based on his appearance inPokémon FireRed and LeafGreen andPokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver. Machamp is Bruno's signature Pokémon in thecore series games. Machamp'sDex entry comes fromPokémon Ultra Sun.
Bruno uses one or twoOnix in most battles against him in the core series games. Onix's Dex entry comes fromPokémon Ruby and Sapphire.
In other languages
Hoo Hah!
| Trained-to-the-Max Dynamic Punch
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Always Getting Stronger!
| Overwhelming Power Rock Impact
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References
- ↑Greg Chun on Twitter
- ↑Nintendo DREAM (vol. 329)
Related articles
 | This game character article is part ofProject CharacterDex, aBulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each character found in thePokémon games. |
