Explosive Art, Ninja's Craft

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Explosive Art, Ninja's Craft
爆ぜる芸術 忍ぶ服飾Explosive Art, Ninja Costume

Event notification image
TypeAcademy Founding Chapter
First runJanuary 15 to February 2, 2025
Rerun(s)March 18 to April 20, 2025
August 5 to 23, 2025
Featured sync pairs Mela & Armarouge
Atticus & Revavroom
Sync pairs with reward bonus 
1.6×First run only:
Mela & Armarouge
Atticus & Revavroom
 
1.4×First run only:
Valerie & Sylveon
Mina & Granbull
 
Theme skills with 1.2× reward bonusFirst run only:
Paldea

Explosive Art, Ninja's Craft (Japanese:爆ぜる芸術 忍ぶ服飾Explosive Art, Ninja Costume) was anAcademy Founding Chapter event inPokémon Masters EX. It was focused on thesync pairs Mela & Armarouge and Atticus & Revavroom.

First run

The event first ran from January 15 to February 2, 2025. The "Mela Poké Fair Scout" gave players an increased chance of recruiting Mela & Armarouge for the duration of the event, and the "Atticus Poké Fair Scout" gave players an increased chance of recruiting Atticus & Revavroom starting on January 17, 2025 and lasting until the end of the event.

In this run, players could earn event points by completing battles. Players received rewards based on the number of points accumulated, including 5★ Scout Tickets, a Tech Move Candy Coin, a 5★ Power-Up, andmedals. 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 Mela & Armarouge or Atticus & Revavroom to obtain +0.6× bonus points; Valerie & Sylveon or Mina & Granbull to obtain +0.4× bonus points; and any unlistedPaldea sync pairs to obtain +0.2× bonus points.

This run 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 specifictheme skills on the team.

Second run

The event reran from March 18 to April 20, 2025 as part of the Academy Coming Soon! Read the Founding Chapter Again! event leading up to the debut of the firstacademy event,Pasio Academy Opening. This run only contained the story areas; the battles and event points did not return. In addition, no missions were available, and no medals could be earned.

Third run

The event reran again from August 5 to 23, 2025 as part of the Read the Founding Chapter Again! event, in conjunction with the debut of the academy eventBest Buddies Program. Everything was the same as the previous run.

Plot

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Area info

Area nameUnlock conditionCompletion rewards
First runSecond and third runsFirst runSecond and third runs
Two Team Star Bosses Appear!Available from startGems ×50
Pasio's Artists
Gems ×10
Pasio's Artists
Pasio's ArtistsComplete Two Team Star Bosses Appear!Gems ×50
Challenge Valerie: Part 1
Gems ×10
Fear of Pursuing Dreams
Fear of Pursuing DreamsComplete Challenge Valerie: Part 1Complete Pasio's ArtistsGems ×50
Challenge Valerie: Part 2
Gems ×10
Embrace Spontaneity!
Embrace Spontaneity!Complete Challenge Valerie: Part 2Complete Fear of Pursuing DreamsGems ×50
Challenge Valerie: Part 3
Gems ×10
I Shan't Abandon My Quest!
I Shan't Abandon My Quest!Complete Challenge Valerie: Part 3Complete Embrace Spontaneity!Gems ×50
Challenge Valerie: Part 4
Daily Extreme Battle 1
Battle Challenge! Round 1
Gems ×10

Battles

January 15 to February 2, 2025

NameDifficultyTrainerPokémonStaminaFirst-Time RewardsCompletion RewardsBattle Rewards
LeftMiddleRight
Challenge Valerie: Part 1Normal
Valerie

Klefki
Weakness:

Sylveon
Weakness:

Mawile
Weakness:
10Gems ×100
Fear of Pursuing Dreams
200 coins
Event Point ×10
Event Point ×1-2
Challenge Valerie: Part 2Hard15Gems ×100
Embrace Spontaneity!
600 coins
Event Point ×18
Event Point ×1-3
Challenge Valerie: Part 3Very Hard15Gems ×100
I Shan't Abandon My Quest!
600 coins
Event Point ×22
Event Point ×1-3
Challenge Valerie: Part 4Super Hard20Gems ×1001,500 coins
Event Point ×32
Event Point ×1-4
Daily Extreme Battle 1Ultra Hard30Gems ×1002,000 coins
Event Point ×200
None
Battle Challenge! Round 1Super Hard
Burgh

Exeggutor
Weakness:

Escavalier
Weakness:

Scolipede
Weakness:
Gems ×100
Battle Challenge! Round 2
3★ Support Move Candy
NoneNone
Battle Challenge! Round 2Ultra HardGems ×100
4★ Strike Move Candy
NoneNone

Event missions

January 15 to February 2, 2025

Mission NameObjectiveReward
Mission 1Complete the following area with 1 or fewer sync pairs falling to 0 HP:
Battle Challenge! Round 1
5★ Scout Ticket ×2
Mission 2Complete the following area with 1 or fewer sync pairs falling to 0 HP:
Battle Challenge! Round 2
5★ Power-Up ×1
Mission 3Complete 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:
• Paldea
Field Move Candy Coin
Mission 4Complete 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:
• Fire
• Poison
Strike Move Candy Coin
Reward for completing all missionsGems ×200

Event rewards

January 15 to February 2, 2025

Total pointsItem 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
Fire Tome, Vol. 1 ×400
1,000
Skip Ticket ×50
1,100
Poison 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★ Explosive Art, Ninja's Craft
2,600
5-Pack Drink ++ Set ×250
2,700
Fire Codex, Vol. 1 ×400
2,800
Sync Orb ×100
Mela & Armarouge
2,900
5-Pack Great Drink ++ Set ×100
3,000
Poison Codex, Vol. 1 ×400
3,200
Sync Orb ×100
Atticus & Revavroom
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 69 ×1[note 1]
4,400
Skill Bandanna ×1
4,600
Special Skill Feather 70 ×1[note 2]
4,800
3★ Power-Up ×1
5,000
2★ Explosive Art, Ninja's Craft
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
Tech Move Candy Coin ×1
6,250
Mela Lucky Cookie 1 ×1
6,500
Purple Skill Feather ×5
6,750
Atticus Lucky Cookie 1 ×1
7,000
4★ Power-Up ×1
7,250
Valerie Lucky Cookie 1 ×1
7,500
3★ Explosive Art, Ninja's Craft
7,750
White Skill Feather ×5
8,000
5★ Power-Up ×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
All-Out Poison Explosion

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★ Explosive Art, Ninja's Craft
Medal
2★ Explosive Art, Ninja's Craft
Medal
3★ Explosive Art, Ninja's Craft
Medal
All-Out Poison Explosion

Music

SituationSong keySong nameArrangement
In menuNo. 00004Adventure AwaitsUnknown
During battle
(Challenge Valerie, Daily Extreme Battle 1)
No. 06001Battle! (Kalos Gym Leader)
(Pokémon Masters EX Version)
Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
During battle
(Battle Challenge)
No. 05003Battle! (Unova Gym Leader)
(Pokémon Masters EX Version)
Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
Two Team Star Bosses Appear!
From start
Pasio's Artists
From start
No. 00007Fun with FriendsUnknown
Pasio's Artists
WHen Atticus and Mela meet other artists
Bellis's LabUnknown
Pasio's Artists
When Mina offers Mela some rice balls
No. 00015ShenanigansUnknown
Fear of Pursuing Dreams
When Mela opens up to Hop
No. 00013A Somber MomentUnknown
Fear of Pursuing Dreams
When Hop talks about discovering one's dreams
No. 08010Battle! (Hop)
(Pokémon Masters EX Version)
Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
Embrace Spontaneity!
From start
No. 00010Wild WanderingsUnknown
I Shan't Abandon My Quest!
When Atticus and Mela present their designs to Valerie
Pokémon Center
(Pokémon Masters EX Version)
Unknown
I Shan't Abandon My Quest!
When Mela gets inspired to show off her painting
No. 09016Battle! (Team Star Boss: Mela)
(Pokémon Masters EX Version)
Unknown
I Shan't Abandon My Quest!
When Mina and Burgh compliment Mela's painting
No. 00012Let Your Spirit Soar!Unknown
I Shan't Abandon My Quest!
When Atticus thinks of new ideas for his designs
No. 09015Battle! (Team Star Boss: Atticus)
(Pokémon Masters EX Version)
Unknown
Song names without a song key listed are unofficial, as they have not been added to the Jukebox.

Script

  • Pokémon Center (event conversation)
NameText
MelaDesigns for the school uniform, huh.
MelaI know YOU'LL do fine, but I'm not sure I can be of any help...
AtticusIn the eyes of a professional, my designs are inadequate.
Still, we must press on—even if told our work is not good enough!
MelaGuess it's a chance to leave an explosive impression, huh.


  • Two Team Star Bosses Appear!
NameText
(City; Mela, Atticus, Armarouge, and Revavroom approach Penny, Eri, and Giacomo)
GiacomoWelcome to Pasio!
AtticusI see you're all in good health.
(Mela glances around)
MelaThis place is pretty lively, huh.
EriRight? It's because Trainers from all sorts of regions come here.
We managed to make a ton of new friends, too, didn't we.
PennyWh-why're you looking at me?
MelaNew friends, huh. That's good to hear.
PennyUh...yeah, I suppose...
Pasio's about to get its own academy, so I can't keep letting my shyness hold me back.
AtticusWhat?! An academy, you say?
GiacomoYeah, we're helping set it up, too.
Actually, would you two like to lend a hand?
EriThe director and Lear would be thrilled!
AtticusWho is this "Lear" you speak of?
EriHe's a big deal on this island!
GiacomoThat's not much of an explanation...but yeah, that about sums him up.
PennyMaybe you two could help design the uniforms?
We already have some pros working on them, but maybe you could join.
GiacomoSounds great! Atticus designed Team Star's costumes, so he'd be perfect for the job!
EriYeah! And Mela's a member of the art club, so it should be a good fit for her, too!
AtticusHmm...that indeed stirs my interest.
Mela...I think I'll pass.
I only just joined the art club, and I'm not that great at painting, so...
I'd probably get just in Atticus's way.
AtticusWhat nonsense is this?!
Your passion for painting is sincere, is it not?
But I shall not push thee—such a choice is thine to make. Shouldst thou find thyself inclined to join, do come and tell me.
MelaSure... I'll think about it.


  • Pasio's Artists
NameText
(Mela and Atticus are walking through the shopping district)
MelaYou sure it's OK for me to join?
AtticusWhy, of course!
And! 'Tis not merely a fashion designer we shall meet today, but artists, too!
MelaHuh? Why?
AtticusIn art, harmony is of great import. The uniforms' design must be in accord with the school facilities.
Only by hearing from artists of different genres can a comprehensive decision be reached.
MelaA lot of thought goes into this, huh.
(Professor Bellis's lab; Mela and Atticus are talking to Valerie, Burgh, and Mina)
ValerieHello there. I'm Valerie.
So, you're both going to help us with the uniforms, correct?
AtticusMy name is Atticus! As yet, my skills are sadly unrefined, but I am eager to begin our work.
MelaI'm Mela... Nice to meet you.
I'm, uh... Well, I'm part of the art club at my school, and I'm also an all-rounder on Team Star.
ValerieBy the way, I must say your outfits are lovely.
AtticusThese be the costumes we wear as Team Star!
MelaAtticus made 'em by modifying our school uniform. Pretty amazing, right?
ValerieWow... May I take a closer look?
(Valerie walks closer to Atticus and stares at him)
ValerieThe way the colors blend here is very nice.
MinaOh dear, looks like she's lost to the world now.
BurghWhen you see something new and fresh, it's easy to fixate on it, to the exclusion of all else. That happens to me so much!
AtticusAre you the painters I've heard—
BurghYes indeedy! My name's Burgh. I'm a Gym Leader from Unova—and also an artist!
MinaI'm Mina—an Alolan captain who paints and travels!
MelaOh, wow. Everyone here's a pro, huh.
ValerieThe outfits you designed are absolutely stunning, Atticus.
I'm excited to see more of your ideas.
AtticusO, mine heart is giddy with glee! It's an honor to be a part of this project!
(Atticus and Valerie laugh together while Mela watches)
MelaA pro's givin' Atticus props... I always knew he was impressive!
(Mina and Burgh approach Mela)
Mina*stare*
MelaWh-what?!
MinaWe'll all be helping with the uniform designs. Glad to have you with us!
MelaY-yeah, same...
MinaAll right, then! Want one of my rice balls?
MelaHuh?
MinaI made some when I heard we were getting more people!
BurghThey're delicious—you should try one!
MelaO-OK...
BurghBy the way, what do you think of Bug-type Pokémon?
MelaWh-why do you ask?
BurghWell, you see, I looove Bug-type Pokémon!
They're a blend of two contrasting qualities—fragility and strength.
Their forms are flawless and one of a kind!
Mela... ... ...
MinaMela.
MelaWha—?! Now what?
MinaYou paint, too, right?
MelaHuh. Yeah, I guess...
But I've only just gotten into it, so I'm not ready to show anything—
MinaShow me.
MelaHuh?
MinaShow me something you've painted, Mela.


  • Fear of Pursuing Dreams
NameText
(Mela walks alone through the city)
MelaYikes. I ran outta there before even realizing what I was doin'.
I don't have anything I can show pros...
I'm not experienced like the rest of 'em. Guess I shouldn't've been there after all.
(Mela looks around and sees Elesa talking with Skyla, Crasher Wake flexing with his Floatzel, and Fantina chatting with Glacia)
Mela(The closer I look at Pasio, the more I notice it's buzzin' with unique characters.)
(I bet they all have some dream or passion.)
???Hey, you all right?
(Hop approaches Mela)
HopYou look a bit down.
MelaWho are you s'posed to be?
HopI'm Hop—a Trainer from Galar!
MelaWell, I'm Mela. I just came from Paldea.
HopDid something happen? Happy to help if I can!
Mela...So then, Mina asked me to show her something I've painted, and I just couldn't.
I suddenly got so scared.
I felt like...if I got criticized for somethin' I really like, I might never get over it.
I used to be jealous of people with dreams.
But I kinda realized it's tough to face somethin' you're passionate about.
So now I've even more respect for Atticus.
Y'know, these boots are what got me into painting in the first place.
(Hop thinks for a moment)
HopWell... I also have a dream: to become a Pokémon professor.
Before that, I wanted to be a Champion.
But I couldn't—that dream didn't come true.
MelaOh...
HopBut it's not like I just settled for becoming a Pokémon professor.
One dream didn't work out, so I found a new one.
So don't be scared!
If a dream doesn't work out, it doesn't mean it's all over.
But you're sure to regret it if you give up now without giving it your all!
I'll help you. Let's surprise the pros by painting something amazing!
(Mela thinks for a moment)
MelaYou're right.
Once I'm set on somethin', I always see it through.
Same with my dream—I ain't backin' down!


  • Embrace Spontaneity!
NameText
(Mountains; Hop is watching Mela)
MelaUgh, this ain't workin'.
(Mela looks out into the distance)
MelaYou went outta your way to show me this awesome view, but I still can't get it right.
HopMaybe you're overthinking it?
MelaYeah, but I'm gonna show this painting to pros.
The more I think it's gotta be good, the more—
(Roxie and Skyla appear)
RoxieHey, Hop! Whatcha doin'?
(Hop and Mela turn to face Roxie and Skyla, and the two Gym Leaders look at Mela's painting)
SkylaWow! Your painting is amazing!
MelaNah, it really ain't.
RoxieI get it. Even if others say it's great, you might not think so.
But don't think TOO much, y'know!
MelaWhat d'ya mean?
RoxieSometimes you gotta embrace spontaneity and let ideas flow!
SkylaThat's right! You gotta ride the flow to reach the sky!
MelaEmbrace spontaneity, huh.
RoxieFor real—there are so many spontaneous people in the world!
Like...my old man, who's a ship captain.
He couldn't give up his dream of being a movie star. One time, he even ditched work to go act.
MelaWow. That's bold.
RoxieBut y'know, I think you gotta be bold like him!
Well, maybe not THAT bold.
SkylaWhy is it your dream to be a painter?
Because you like painting, right?
Then enjoy it! There's no point if you don't!
You should spread your wings and do what you love, however you want!
MelaDo what I love... However I want...
(Mela thinks for a moment)
MelaGot it. I'll try to have fun with what I'm doing.
Thanks, all.
(Hop, Roxie, and Skyla laugh)
(Beach at night; Mela walks beside the water)
MelaWhew...
Might not be the best, but I had fun painting it.
Now I have something to show to Mina. ...Oh?
(Mela sees Atticus staring at the ocean)


  • I Shan't Abandon My Quest!
NameText
(Mela greets Atticus and approaches him, and they look out at the ocean together)
AtticusI presented my uniform designs to Lady Valerie.
(Mela is surprised, and she and Atticus turns towards each other)
AtticusShe said she would weave in any good ideas.
Yet it seems none were deemed good enough to be adopted as they were.
MelaWow. Seriously?
AtticusYes. It did not unfold as I had hoped.
My designs are an expression of all the things I love.
But the school uniform is for everyone.
What the creator cherishes is of import, yet that alone is not enough...or so I was told.
MelaWow. So even you feel like this sometimes.
AtticusOf course! I, too, am human...yet I shall not abandon my quest!
I will bring forth new designs for Valerie tomorrow and hope she approves them!
(Mela thinks for a moment)
MelaI'll join you, Atticus.
I'm gonna show Mina a painting of mine, and I won't run away this time.
AtticusLady Mela...
Splendid! I shall be strengthened in spirit if thou comest with me!
MelaYeah! Let's both try our best—for our dreams!
(Pokémon Center; Burgh and Mina are talking to Valerie, Kali, Katherine, and Blossom; Atticus and Mela approach them)
ValerieGood morning, Atticus.
It's lovely to see you, too, Mela.
MelaY-yeah. Sorry for droppin' in.
ValerieDo you have your designs with you today, Atticus?
AtticusIndeed! Here they are!
I heeded thy words from yesterday and changed my approach!
For example, here I have prioritized comfort whilst still retaining a sense of luxury...
Mela(I bet Atticus was also scared to show his designs.)
(I can't just sit here feeling overwhelmed when my friend's givin' it his all!)
Hey... Mina, Burgh.
MinaHm?
BurghYes?
MelaSorry for running off the other day. I...um...wanna ask for a do-over...
Could you have a...look at my painting?
MinaSure! I was waiting for this!
(Mina and Burgh look at the painting)
BurghHmm, I see.
(Mina thinks for a moment)
MinaYou met some new people, which helped you put a lot of thought into it. Right?
I can tell just by looking at this painting. I like it a lot!
BurghI agree! It's vibrant and full of possibilities!
MelaFor real?
AtticusI am happy for thee, Lady Mela!
(Mela and Atticus cheer)
BurghOh, but when it comes to using color...
if you add a touch of black here, it tightens the overall tone, even if the color wasn't actually in the scenery.
MinaWhat you see with your eyes isn't the only truth. You should paint what feels right!
MelaI-I see!
ValerieYour painting looks nice, Mela.
AtticusIndeed, 'tis a truly splendid painting. So bold, yet there be a hint of familiarity.
Aha! I have it now!
Lady Valerie, my sincerest apologies, but may I ask you to wait a little longer?
ValerieDid you come up with something good?
That's perfectly fine. Take all the time you need. Don't worry about me.
AtticusI appreciate it!
Lady Mela! Could you join me so that we may dream up new ideas together?
MelaSure! Let's do this!
(Mela and Atticus continue talking)
BurghThe two of them seemed to be struggling a lot.
MinaBut it seems there's nothing to worry about anymore!
ValerieGoing after your dreams can be scary, but the excitement can't be beat.
Just look at their faces. I'm sure they'll be just fine.

In other languages

LanguageTitle
Japanese爆ぜる芸術 忍ぶ服飾
Mandarin Chinese爆裂藝術與忍之服飾
FrenchL'artiste et le styliste
GermanFeurige Kunst, nerdy Ninja
ItalianL'artista esplosiva e l'otaku stilista
Korean터뜨리는 예술과 닌자의 의상
SpanishArtes píricas y artes ninja

Notes

  1. Unlocks 70 HP, 60 Attack, 20 Defense, 60 Sp. Atk, 20 Sp. Def, and 20 Speed for the corresponding skill gear. Activated for Fire, Psychic, and Paldea sync pairs. Additional effects are Sunny: Moves ↑ 3%, Critastrophe 2%, and Fire P-Move DR & S-Move DR 4%.
  2. Unlocks 70 HP, 60 Attack, 20 Defense, 60 Sp. Atk, 20 Sp. Def, and 20 Speed for the corresponding skill gear. Activated for Poison, Steel, and Paldea sync pairs. Additional effects are Special Moves ↑ 2%, Opp Poisoned: S-Moves ↑ 4%, and Poison P-Move DR & S-Move DR 4%.

See also

Academy Founding Chapter:Let's Make a School on PasioGreat Infernal ArrivalExplosive Art, Ninja's CraftThe Bratty Mechanic
Academy events:Pasio Academy OpeningPasio Paranormal Studies ClubBest Buddies ProgramLearning and RelaxingArt Agony, Teacher's Tears
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