Guzma (Masters)
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| Guzma グズマGuzma | |
 Guzma's model | |
| No. | 88 |
|---|---|
| English voice actor | Doug Erholtz[1] |
| Japanese voice actor | Tatsuhiro Kikuchi[2] |
| Description | He is the strong leader of a group of toughs inAlola calledTeam Skull. The group's rowdy members obey him, and his kindness has earned their devoted respect. |
Guzma (Japanese:グズマGuzma) is aPokémon Trainer inPokémon Masters EX, based on thecharacter of the same name in thecore seriesgames. He forms async pair withGolisopod. The sync pair can be obtained through thesync pair scout since March 27, 2020. The pair's potential can be upgraded to
6★ EX from April 19, 2021, which unlocks Guzma's EX style.
Guzma is also available in his special costume partnered alongsideBuzzwole. The sync pair can be obtained through a limited sync pair scout and was first available on November 11, 2021. The pair's potential can be upgraded to6★ EX from when the pair was first released.
Guzma also forms a sync pair withAriados. This pair was made available through a variety sync pair scout beginning on May 9, 2024. This pair can be raised to6★ EX since it first released, though this pair lacks an EX style.
In the games
Golisopod
Raising this sync pair to 6★ EX will unlock Song Key 07004, which allows "Battle! (Guzma) (Pokémon Masters EX Version)" to be played in theJukebox.
 |  | Type |  Bug | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move type | Bug | |||||||
| Role |  Strike (Physical) | |||||||
| Base Potential | ★★★★★☆EX | |||||||
| Golisopod♂ | Weakness |  Electric | ||||||
| The shell covering its body is as hard as diamond. This Pokémon will do anything it takes to win. | ||||||||
| Stats | HP | Attack | Defense | Sp. Atk | Sp. Def | Speed | ||
| Lv. 140, Base Potential | 490 | 449 | 209 | 171 | 123 | 222 | ||
| Lv. 140, Max Potential | 590 | 489 | 249 | 211 | 163 | 262 | ||
| Mega Golisopod | ||||||||
| Lv. 140, Base Potential | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| Lv. 140, Max Potential | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
Availability
Guzma is available in the permanentsync pair scout pool. His offering rate was increased in the following sync pair scouts:
| Banner | Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Guzma andPlumeria Spotlight Scout | March 27 to April 14, 2020 | Debut |
| Guzma Spotlight Scout | July 20 to August 3, 2020 | |
| Guzma andBurgh Spotlight Scout | September 16 to 30, 2020 | |
| Guzma andLusamine Spotlight Scout | April 19 to May 2, 2021 | 6★ EX unlocked |
| Serena, Guzma, andBianca Spotlight Scout | January 24 to February 7, 2022 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pin Missile | Bug | Physical | 2 | 16 | 19 | 95% | 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. |
| First Impression | Bug | Physical | 0 (3 uses) | 200 | 240 | 100% | An opponent | This move fails if this sync pair has used any moves since entering battle. |
| Beat 'Em Down! | None | Status | 0 (2 uses) | — | — | — | Self | Uses a maximum of three slots of the user's move gauge. The more amount used, the more it raises the user's Attack and Defense (can be raised by up to four stat ranks maximum). |
| Sync moves | ||||||||
| Your Boy'sX-Scissor | Bug | Physical | — | 250 | 300 | — | An opponent | (6★ EX effect: Sync moves will target all opposing sync pairs.) |
Skills
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Passive Skills | |
| Danger Dodge 2 | Raises the user's evasiveness by two stat ranks the first time its HP drops to half or below each battle. |
| Theme Skills | |
 Bug Strike | Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 30 when using Bug-type attacks. |
 Alola Strike | Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 8. |
 Villain Strike | Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 8. |
 Sunglasses Strike | Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 9. |
| Expedition Skills | |
 Rare ↑ 2 Wistful ↓ 2 | Raises the following discovery level by 2: • Rare CacheLowers the following discovery level by 2: • Wistful Crystal |
Sync grid
Guzma & Golisopod'ssync grid is an expanded grid, made available when the pair was first released. It was further expanded on March 25, 2024.
| Name | Effect | Energy required | Sync orb required | Move level required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP +10 | HP +10 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| HP +20 | HP +20 | 4 | 48 | 1 |
| HP +20 | HP +20 | 5 | 60 | 2 |
| HP +20 | HP +20 | 5 | 60 | 2 |
| HP +20 | HP +20 | 5 | 60 | 2 |
| HP +40 | HP +40 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Attack +20 | Attack +20 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Defense +5 | Defense +5 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Defense +5 | Defense +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Defense +10 | Defense +10 | 5 | 60 | 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 |
| Sp. Def +5 | Sp. Def +5 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Sp. Def +5 | Sp. Def +5 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Sp. Def +5 | Sp. Def +5 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Sp. Def +10 | Sp. Def +10 | 4 | 48 | 2 |
| Speed +5 | Speed +5 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Speed +5 | Speed +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Speed +5 | Speed +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Pin Missile: Power +1 | Pin Missile: Power ↑ +1 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Pin Missile: Power +1 | Pin Missile: Power ↑ +1 | 2 | 24 | 2 |
| Pin Missile: Power +1 | Pin Missile: Power ↑ +1 | 2 | 24 | 3 |
| Pin Missile: Power +1 | Pin Missile: Power ↑ +1 | 2 | 24 | 3 |
| Pin Missile:Move Gauge Refresh 3 | Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. | 6 | 72 | 1 |
| Pin Missile:Move Gauge Refresh 3 | Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. | 6 | 72 | 2 |
| Pin Missile:Strike: Physical Boost ↑1 2 | Has a chance (30%) of increasing the user's Physical Moves ↑ Next effect by one rank when its attack move hits. If the move has the multistrike effect tag, has a chance (30%) of increasing the user's Physical Moves ↑ Next effect by one rank for each hit. | 3 | 36 | 2 |
| First Impression: Power +5 | First Impression: Power ↑ +5 | 5 | 60 | 1 |
| First Impression: Power +5 | First Impression: Power ↑ +5 | 5 | 60 | 1 |
| First Impression: Power +5 | First Impression: Power ↑ +5 | 5 | 60 | 2 |
| First Impression: Power +5 | First Impression: Power ↑ +5 | 5 | 60 | 3 |
| First Impression:Mad Strength 4 | Has a chance (50%) of raising the user's Attack by one stat rank when its attack move is successful. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| First Impression:Propulsion 4 | Has a chance (50%) of reducing the user's sync move countdown by one when the user's move is successful. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| First Impression:Initial Propulsion 2 | Reduces the sync move countdown by two the first time the user's move is successful each battle. | 5 | 60 | 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 | 1 |
| Beat 'Em Down!:MP Refresh 3 | Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. | 7 | 84 | 1 |
| Beat 'Em Down!:Barricade 1 | Raises the user's Sp. Def by one stat rank when its move is successful. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| Beat 'Em Down!:Precision 1 | Raises the user's accuracy by one stat rank when its move is successful. | 3 | 36 | 2 |
| Vigilance | Protects the user against critical hits. | 5 | 60 | 1 |
| Burst In | Applies the Critical Hit Next effect to the user when it enters a battle. | 10 | 120 | 1 |
| On the Run 2 | Raises the user's evasiveness by two stat ranks the first time it is in a pinch each battle. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| Critastrophe 2 | Powers up the user's sync move when it becomes a critical hit. | 10 | 120 | 2 |
| First Aid 4 | Restores the user's HP by approximately 40% of its maximum HP the first time it is in a pinch each battle. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| No Quarter | Maximizes the number of times the user hits with a move that has the multistrike effect tag when that move is successful. | 15 | 180 | 3 |
| Towering Force | The more the user's Defense is raised, the more it powers up the user's sync move. | 5 | 60 | 3 |
| Your Boy's X-Scissor: Power +25 | Your Boy's X-Scissor: Power ↑ +25 | 5 | 60 | 3 |
| Your Boy's X-Scissor: Power +25 | Your Boy's X-Scissor: Power ↑ +25 | 5 | 60 | 3 |
| Your Boy's X-Scissor: Power +25 | Your Boy's X-Scissor: Power ↑ +25 | 5 | 60 | 3 |
| Your Boy's X-Scissor: Power +25 | Your Boy's X-Scissor: Power ↑ +25 | 5 | 60 | 3 |
Ariados
 | | Type | Bug | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move types | Bug / Poison | |||||||
| Role |  Support | |||||||
| EX Role |  Tech | |||||||
| Base Potential | ★★★★★☆EX | |||||||
| Ariados♂ | Weakness |  Fire | ||||||
| Every night, it wanders around in search of prey, whose movements it restrains by spewing threads before it bites into them with its fangs. | ||||||||
| Stats | HP | Attack | Defense | Sp. Atk | Sp. Def | Speed | ||
| Lv. 140, Base Potential | 664 | 190 | 278 | 185 | 278 | 268 | ||
| Lv. 140, Max Potential | 824 | 250 | 338 | 245 | 338 | 308 | ||
| Mega Ariados | ||||||||
| Lv. 140, Base Potential | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| Lv. 140, Max Potential | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
Availability
Guzma & Ariados are exclusive to variety scouts. Their offering rate was increased in the followingsync pair scouts:
| Banner | Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Guzma Variety Scout | May 9 to 23, 2024 | Debut |
| Double Feature Variety Scout | August 12 to 28, 2025 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poison Sting | Poison | Physical | 1 | 12 | 14 | 100% | An opponent | Has a chance (30%) of leaving the target poisoned. |
| Dire Hit All + | None | Status | 0 (2 uses) | — | — | — | All allies | Raises the critical-hit rate of all allied sync pairs by two stat ranks. |
| Struggle Bug | Bug | Special | 2 | 30 | 36 | 100% | All opponents | Lowers the target's Sp. Atk. by one stat rank. |
| Quit Standin' Around! | None | Status | 0 (1 use) | — | — | — | All allies | Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by two stat ranks. Increases the Physical Moves ↑ Next effect and Special Moves ↑ Next effect of all allied sync pairs by one rank. |
| Sync moves | ||||||||
| Shake Things UpSavage Spin-Out | Bug | Physical | — | 250 | 300 | — | An opponent | (6★ EX effect: The sync buff is doubled the first time a sync move is used.) (EX role effect: Sync move power will be multiplied by 1.5.) |
Skills
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Passive Skills | |
| Overwhelm 9 | Lowers the target's Attack by one stat rank when the user's attack move against it is successful. |
| Trip Up 9 | Lowers the target's Speed by one stat rank when the user's attack move against it is successful. |
| Hostile Environment 3 | Raises the chance of inflicting status conditions with the additional effects of moves. |
| Exclusive Lucky Skills | |
| Hit Poisoned Opp: HP Recovery 9 | Restores the user's HP when its attack move is successful against a poisoned or badly poisoned opponent. |
| Theme Skills | |
| Bug Support | Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 60. |
| Alola Support | Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 13. |
| Villain Support | Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 13. |
| Sunglasses Support | Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 15. |
| Expedition Skills | |
Rare ↑ 2 Soothing ↓ 2 | Raises the following discovery level by 2: • Rare CacheLowers the following discovery level by 2: • Soothing Crystal |
Sync grid
The sync grid for Guzma & Ariados 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 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Defense +5 | Defense +5 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Defense +5 | Defense +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Defense +5 | Defense +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Defense +10 | Defense +10 | 4 | 48 | 2 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Speed +5 | Speed +5 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Speed +5 | Speed +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Speed +5 | Speed +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Poison Sting: Power +4 | Poison Sting: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Poison Sting: Power +4 | Poison Sting: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Poison Sting: Power +4 | Poison Sting: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Poison Sting: Power +4 | Poison Sting: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Poison Sting: Power +4 | Poison Sting: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 2 |
| Poison Sting: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 |
| Struggle Bug: Power +4 | Struggle Bug: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Struggle Bug: Power +4 | Struggle Bug: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Struggle Bug: Power +4 | Struggle Bug: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Struggle Bug: Power +4 | Struggle Bug: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 2 |
| Struggle Bug: Power +4 | Struggle Bug: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 2 |
| Struggle Bug:Move Gauge Refresh 9 | Charges the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Dire Hit All +:MP Refresh 2 | Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| Quit Standin' Around!:MP Refresh 3 | Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| Quit Standin' Around!:Hit and Heal 9 | Applies the Gradual Healing effect to the user when its move is successful. | 8 | 96 | 2 |
| Quit Standin' Around!:Team Brawn Gain 9 | Increases the Physical Moves ↑ Next effect of all allied sync pairs by one rank when the user's move is successful. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Quit Standin' Around!:Team Brain Gain 9 | Increases the Special Moves ↑ Next effect of all allied sync pairs by one rank when the user's move is successful. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Quick Cure | Removes the confused, flinching, and trapped conditions from the user the first time they are inflicted each battle. | 7 | 84 | 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 |
| Potent Toxin 2 | Increases the amount of damage an opponent takes from being poisoned or badly poisoned. | 8 | 96 | 2 |
| Agile Entry 1 | Raises the user's evasiveness by one stat rank when it enters a battle. | 8 | 96 | 2 |
| S-Move: Team HP Recovery (M) 1 | Restores the HP of all allied sync pairs by approximately 20% of their maximum HP after using the user's sync move. | 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 |
| Impervious | The user's stats cannot be lowered. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Full-Bracing P-Move 9 | Raises the user's Defense and Sp. Def by one stat rank when its Pokémon uses a move. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Vigilance | Protects the user against critical hits. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Shake Things Up Savage Spin-Out: Power +25 | Shake Things Up Savage Spin-Out: Power ↑ +25 | 5 | 60 | 3 |
| Shake Things Up Savage Spin-Out: Power +25 | Shake Things Up Savage Spin-Out: Power ↑ +25 | 5 | 60 | 3 |
Buzzwole
| Guzma (Special Costume) グズマ (スペシャル)Guzma (Special) | |
 Guzma's model (Special Costume) | |
| No. | 088 |
|---|---|
| English voice actor | Doug Erholtz |
| Japanese voice actor | Tatsuhiro Kikuchi |
| Description | Guzma is back in a special costume, fearlessly leading his team from the front of the pack. He lets out mighty battle cries of destruction together with Buzzwole. |
 | | Type |  Fighting | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move type | Fighting | |||||||
| Role | Strike (Physical) | |||||||
| Base Potential | ★★★★★☆EX | |||||||
| Buzzwole | Weakness |  Fairy | ||||||
| Buzzwole goes around showing off its abnormally swollen muscles. It is one kind ofUltra Beast. | ||||||||
| Stats | HP | Attack | Defense | Sp. Atk | Sp. Def | Speed | ||
| Lv. 140, Base Potential | 588 | 356 | 142 | 117 | 136 | 248 | ||
| Lv. 140, Max Potential | 688 | 396 | 182 | 157 | 176 | 288 | ||
| Mega Buzzwole | ||||||||
| Lv. 140, Base Potential | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| Lv. 140, Max Potential | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
Availability
Guzma (Special Costume) is exclusive to costume scouts. His offering rate was increased in the followingsync pair scouts:
| Banner | Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Guzma Seasonal Scout | November 11 to December 10, 2021 | Debut |
| Super Spotlight Costume Scout | September 8 to October 2, 2022 | |
| Super Spotlight Costume Scout | December 12 to 30, 2024 | |
| All banners lasted from 06:00 UTC on the start date to 05:59 UTC on the end date unless noted otherwise. | ||
He was also available in the following sync pair scouts:
| Banner | Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 5★-Select Costume Scout ×11 A | September 12 to 26, 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 |
| 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 |
| 5★-Select Costume Scout ×11 A | September 5 to 20, 2024 | Available using paid gems only |
| 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 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamic Punch | Fighting | Physical | 4 | 198 | 237 | 50% | An opponent | Leaves the target confused. |
| X Sure Hit | None | Status | 0 (2 uses) | — | — | — | Self | Applies the Sure Hit Next effect to the user. |
| Hammer Arm | Fighting | Physical | 3 | 124 | 148 | 90% | An opponent | Lowers the user's Speed by one stat rank. |
| Show No Mercy! | None | Status | 0 (1 use) | — | — | — | Self | Raises the user's Attack by six stat ranks. Raises the user's critical-hit rate by three stat ranks. Lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by one stat rank. |
| Sync moves | ||||||||
| Beatdown Boss Fighting Impact | Fighting | Physical | — | 250 | 300 | — | An opponent | No additional effect. (6★ EX effect: Sync moves will target all opposing sync pairs.) |
Skills
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Passive Skills | |
| Victory Charge 2 | Charges the user's move gauge by two when it knocks out an opponent with a move. |
| Super Syncer | Applies the Supereffective ↑ Next effect to the user the first time its sync move is used each battle. |
| Tenacity 3 | Increases the user's Physical Moves ↑ Next effect by three ranks when its attack move misses. |
| Theme Skills | |
| Fighting Strike | Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 30 when using Fighting-type attacks. |
| Alola Strike | Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 8. |
| Villain Strike | Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 8. |
 Passionate Spirit Strike | Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 9. |
| Special Costume Strike | Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 9. |
| Expedition Skills | |
| Rare ↑ 2Wistful ↓ 2 | Raises the following discovery level by 2: • Rare CacheLowers the following discovery level by 2: • Wistful Crystal |
Sync grid
Guzma (Special Costume) & Buzzwole'ssync 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 | 3 |
| Attack +5 | Attack +5 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Attack +5 | Attack +5 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Attack +10 | Attack +10 | 4 | 48 | 1 |
| Attack +5 | Attack +5 | 2 | 24 | 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 |
| Sp. Def +5 | Sp. Def +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Speed +5 | Speed +5 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Speed +5 | Speed +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Speed +10 | Speed +10 | 4 | 48 | 2 |
| Dynamic Punch: Power +2 | Dynamic Punch: Power ↑ +2 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Dynamic Punch: Power +2 | Dynamic Punch: Power ↑ +2 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Dynamic Punch: Power +2 | Dynamic Punch: Power ↑ +2 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Dynamic Punch: Power +2 | Dynamic Punch: Power ↑ +2 | 3 | 36 | 2 |
| Dynamic Punch: Power +2 | Dynamic Punch: Power ↑ +2 | 3 | 36 | 2 |
| Dynamic Punch: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 |
| Dynamic Punch:Consolation Prize 1 | Charges the user's move gauge by one when its attack move misses. | 8 | 96 | 2 |
| Dynamic Punch:Confusion Synergy 1 | Powers up the user's moves when the target is confused. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Hammer Arm: Power +3 | Hammer Arm: Power ↑ +3 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Hammer Arm: Power +3 | Hammer Arm: Power ↑ +3 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Hammer Arm: Power +3 | Hammer Arm: Power ↑ +3 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Hammer Arm: Power +3 | Hammer Arm: Power ↑ +3 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Hammer Arm: Power +3 | Hammer Arm: Power ↑ +3 | 3 | 36 | 2 |
| Hammer Arm: Accuracy +10 | Hammer Arm: Accuracy ↑ +10 | 5 | 60 | 1 |
| Hammer Arm: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 |
| X Sure Hit:MP Refresh 1 | Has a chance (20%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. | 7 | 84 | 1 |
| X Sure Hit:MP Refresh 2 | Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| Show No Mercy!:MP Refresh 2 | Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| Accuracy Ceiling | The user's accuracy cannot be raised. | 5 | 60 | 1 |
| Headstrong | Attack cannot be lowered. | 5 | 60 | 2 |
| Dynamic Entry | Applies the Sure Hit Next effect to the user when it enters a battle. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| Fuzzy Strike 5 | Powers up the user's sync moves when the target is confused. | 8 | 96 | 3 |
| Sync Freebie | Applies the Free Move Next effect to the user after using its sync move. | 8 | 96 | 3 |
| Super Victory | Applies the Supereffective ↑ Next effect to the user when it knocks out an opponent with a move. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Superduper Effective 1 | Powers up moves that are super effective. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Haymaker | The more the user's Attack is raised, the more it powers up the user's sync moves. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Tenacity 1 | Increases the user's Physical Moves ↑ Next effect by one rank when its attack move misses. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Beatdown Boss Fighting Impact: Power +25 | Beatdown Boss Fighting Impact: Power ↑ +25 | 5 | 60 | 3 |
| Beatdown Boss Fighting Impact: Power +25 | Beatdown Boss Fighting Impact: Power ↑ +25 | 5 | 60 | 3 |
Appearances
Battle appearances
Guzma & Golisopod can be battled against in:
- Daily Type Rotation:Type Team-Up (August 18 to 28, 2021)
- Academy events (since March 31, 2025)
Guzma & Ariados can be battled against in:
- Trainer Files:Lovable Numskulls (May 9 to 23, 2024; August 12 to 28, 2025)
Guzma (Special Costume) & Buzzwole can be battled against in:
- Battle Rally (Area 1–9)
- Costume event:Diantha's Battle Prep (October 29 to December 10, 2021)
- Costume event:Battle Prep (September 8 to October 3, 2022; December 12 to 30, 2024)
Guzma has also been shown to pair alongsideScizor and can be battled against in:
- High score event:Grass and Bug Conqueror (May 12 to 21, 2025)
Story appearances
Guzma appears in his normal outfit in the following story areas:
- Villain Arc:
- Story events:
- Solo event:A Pasio Spectacle
- Costume events:
- Trainer Files:Lovable Numskulls
- Neo Champions:Shining Sky-High Sync Moves
Guzma appears in his special costume in the following story areas:
Sync pair stories
Guzma & Golisopod
- A Day with Guzma
Guzma (Special Costume) & Buzzwole
- Cut from the Same Cloth
- Bring Out the Best
Quotes
- Main article:Guzma/Quotes → Pokémon Masters EX
Gallery
Guzma
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| Guzma & Golisopod on Pokémon Masters EX Dream Team Maker | Guzma's sync move mindscape (Shady House) | Family Ties artwork by 7Repose | Medal Team Skull Crash Course | |
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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 from theFinal Chapter of the Villain Arc |
Guzma (Special Costume)
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| 6★ model (Normal colors) | VS model (Normal colors) | 6★ model (EX colors) | VS model (EX colors) | Guzma's sync move mindscape |
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| Trainer emote Nice! | Trainer emote Watch out! | Trainer emote Let's do this! | Trainer emote Thanks! | |
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| Medal 1★ Team Guzma & Jasmine | Medal 2★ Team Guzma & Jasmine | Medal 3★ Team Guzma & Jasmine | Medal Beauty and the Brute | Poké War Games artwork by Rokoh Hashibi |
Trivia
- Guzma (Special Costume) & Buzzwole were the first sync pair to have access to the Physical Moves ↑ Next effect.
Origin
Guzma's design is based on his appearance inPokémon Sun, Moon,Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon. Golisopod is Guzma's signature Pokémon in thecore series games. Golisopod'sDex entry comes from Pokémon Ultra Sun.
Guzma uses an Ariados on all of his teams in Pokémon Sun and Moon. Ariados's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Ultra Sun.
Buzzwole is one of theUltra Beasts, which play a notable role in the story of Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon. While Guzma does not own one in the core series games, it is aBug type, which Guzma specializes in. Buzzwole's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Ultra Moon.
In other languages
Beat 'Em Down!
| Language | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | 破壊してやらぁ！Hakai-shiteyarā! | |
| Mandarin Chinese | 破壞到底！Pòhuài Dàodǐ! | |
| French | J'vais te détruire ! | |
| German | Kein Erbarmen! | |
| Italian | Vi sbricioliamo! | |
| Korean | 파괴해주마!Pagoehaejuma! | |
| Spanish | ¡Tomad una dosis de Guzmán! | |
Your Boy's X-Scissor
| Language | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ブッ壊してもブッ壊す シザークロスBukkowashite mo Bukkowasu Shizā Kurosu | |
| Mandarin Chinese | 不管破壞多少次也從不手軟之 十字剪Bùguǎn Pòhuài Duōshǎo-cì yě Cóngbù Shǒuruǎn zhī Shízì Jiǎn | |
| French | Place au boss ! Plaie-Croix ! | |
| German | Kreuzschere der Erbarmungslosigkeit | |
| Italian | Forbice X sbriciolante | |
| Korean | 박살 내고 박살 내는 시저크로스Baksallaego Baksallaeneun Sijeo Keuroseu | |
| Spanish | Tijera X del Amo del Cotarro | |
Quit Standin' Around!
| Language | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ボヤボヤすんなよ！Boyaboya-sunna yo | |
| Mandarin Chinese | 楞在那裡幹嘛！Léng zài Nàlǐ Gàn ma | |
| French | Bougez-vous ! | |
| German | Starrt keine Löcher in die Luft! | |
| Italian | Sbrigatevi! | |
| Korean | 우물쭈물하지마!Umuljjumul-hajima! | |
| Spanish | ¡No os quedéis mirando al techo! | |
Shake Things Up Savage Spin-Out
| Language | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | 何かを変える ぜったいほしょくかいてんざんNanika o Kaeru Zettai Hoshyoku Kaitenzan | |
| Mandarin Chinese | 做出改變之 絕對捕食迴旋斬Zuòchū Gǎibiàn zhī Juéduì Bǔshí Huíxuánzhǎn | |
| French | L'vent du karma ! Cocon Fatal ! | |
| German | Wirbelnder Insektenhieb des Schicksalswandels | |
| Italian | Bozzolo Fatale del vento che cambia | |
| Korean | 뭔가를 바꿀 절대포식회전참Mwonga-reul Bakkul Jeoldae Posik Hoejeoncham | |
| Spanish | Guadaña Sedosa de Cambios y Nuevos Tiempos | |
Show No Mercy!
| Language | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | 手は緩めねぇ！Te wa Yurumenē! | |
| Mandarin Chinese | 從不手軟！Cóngbù Shǒuruǎn! | |
| French | J'lâcherai rien ! | |
| German | Ich lass niemals nach! | |
| Italian | Sono il vostro incubo peggiore! | |
| Korean | 봐주지않아!Bwajujian-a! | |
| Spanish | ¡A arramplar con todo! | |
Beatdown Boss Fighting Impact
| Language | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | 攻めまくってブッ壊す ファイティングインパクトSememakutte Bukkowasu Faitingu Inpakuto | |
| Mandarin Chinese | 盡情攻擊大搞破壞之 格鬥衝擊Jìnqíng Gōngjí Dàgǎo Pòhuài zhī Gédòu Chōngjí | |
| French | J'vais t'faire ta fête ! Impact Combat ! | |
| German | Kampfstoß deines schlimmsten Alptraums | |
| Italian | Impatto Lotta sbriciolanemici | |
| Korean | 마구 공격해 박살 내는 파이팅임팩트Magu Gonggyeok-hae Bagsal Naeneun Paiting Impaekteu | |
| Spanish | Impacto Lucha del Amo del Cotarro | |
References
Related articles
 Team Skull | ||||||
| Po Town •Shady House | ||||||
| Boss | Administrator | Enforcer | ||||
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| Guzma (Masters) | Plumeria (Masters) | Gladion (Masters) | ||||
| Other members | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team Skull Grunts Pokémon the Series:Tupp •Zipp •Rapp •Okazaki Manga:Borosue (I Choose You! Remix) | ||||||
| Former members | ||||||
| Punk Guy •Punk Girl | ||||||
| See also:Aether Foundation | ||||||
| Villainous teamleaders | |
|---|---|
| Core series | Giovanni •Maxie •Archie •Cyrus •N •Ghetsis •Colress •Lysandre •Guzma •Piers •Cassiopeia |
| Side series | Gonzap •Evice •Greevil |
| Ranger series | Gordor •Blake Hall •Kincaid •Societea |
| Masters EX | Giovanni •Guzma •Cyrus •N •Lysandre •Piers •Ghetsis •Maxie •Archie •Colress •Paulo •Penny |
| Other games | Biruritchi •Baron Phobos •Munna •Dark Rust •Don Roger •Giovanni |
| Animated series | Giovanni •Madame Boss •Maxie •Archie •Cyrus •Ghetsis •Lysandre •Guzma •Piers •Gibeon •Spinel |
| Adventures | Giovanni •Lance •Masked Man •Maxie •Archie •Cyrus •N •Ghetsis •Colress •Lysandre •Guzma •Piers |
| Othermanga | Fraud •Meja |
 | This game character article is part ofProject CharacterDex, aBulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each character found in thePokémon games. |
