Kukui (Masters)

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Kukui
ククイKukui

Kukui's model
No.79
English voice actorAlejandro Saab[1]
Japanese voice actorJunichi Suwabe[2]
DescriptionThisPokémon Professor made his dream of establishing aPokémon League in theAlola region come true. His life's work is studying Pokémonmoves.

Kukui (Japanese:ククイKukui) is aPokémon Trainer inPokémon Masters EX, based on thecharacter of the same name in thecore seriesgames. He forms async pair withMidday FormLycanroc. The sync pair can be obtained through thesync pair scout, starting from January 30, 2020. This pair could be raised to6★ EX beginning on January 25, 2023.

Kukui also appears under his guise of The Masked Royal, where he forms a sync pair with hisIncineroar. This pair could be obtained through the sync pair scout, starting from June 17, 2021. The pair's potential can be upgraded to6★ EX from when the pair was first released, which unlocks The Masked Royal's EX style.

In the games

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Reason: History & Role in Pokémon Masters EX

History

Kukui has experienced similar events to hiscore series counterpart.

Lycanroc (Midday Form)

Raising this sync pair to 6★ EX will unlock Song Key 07023, which allows "Battle! (Professor Kukui) (Pokémon Masters EX Version)" to be played in theJukebox.

TypeRock
Move typeRock
Role Tech
Base Potential★★★★★☆EX
LycanrocWeaknessWater
The sharp rocks in its mane can cut like knives. Lycanroc wears its prey down by degrees before finishing them off.
StatsHPAttackDefenseSp. AtkSp. DefSpeed
Lv. 140, Base Potential58927218588175455
Lv. 140, Max Potential689312225128215495
Mega Lycanroc
Lv. 140, Base Potential
Lv. 140, Max Potential

Availability

Kukui is available in the permanentsync pair scout pool. His offering rate was increased in the following sync pair scouts:

BannerDatesNotes
Kukui Spotlight ScoutJanuary 30 to February 14, 2020Debut
Kukui andOlivia Spotlight ScoutAugust 11 to 25, 2020Sync grid expanded
Kukui and Olivia Spotlight ScoutNovember 1 to 11, 2020
Olivia and Kukui Spotlight ScoutJuly 12 to 26, 2021
All banners lasted from 06:00 UTC on the start date to 05:59 UTC on the end date unless noted otherwise.

Moves

NameTypeCategoryMove gaugeBasePowerMaxPowerAccuracyTargetDescription
Rock TombRock
Physical2394695%An opponentLowers the target's Speed by one stat rank.
AccelerockRock
Physical0
(3 uses)
7590100%An opponentNo additional effect.
Woo! Refreshing!NoneStatus0
(2 uses)
SelfRestores three MP of the user's moves that have the quick move effect tag. Raises the user's Attack by two stat ranks.
LeerNormal
Status1All opponentsLowers the target's Defense by one stat rank.
Sync moves
IslandSplintered StormshardsRock
Physical250300An opponentRemoves the Physical and Special Damage Reduction effects from the opponents' field of play.
6★ EX effect: Power of sync move increases by 50%

Skills

NameDescription
Passive Skills
Surging Sand 5Powers up the user's moves during a sandstorm.
UnflappablePrevents the user from flinching.
Exclusive Lucky Skills
Slo-pponent Sync 4Powers up the user's sync move when the target's Speed is lowered.
Theme Skills
Rock TechRaises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 24 when using Rock-type attacks.
Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 24.
Alola TechRaises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 4.
Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 7.
Sunglasses TechRaises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 5.
Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 8.
Researcher TechRaises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 5.
Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 8.
Knowledgeable TechRaises 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 ↑ 2Raises the following discovery level by 2:
Soothing Crystal

Sync grid

Kukui & Lycanroc'ssync grid is an expanded grid, made available on August 11, 2020. It was further expanded on December 25, 2023.

NameEffectEnergy requiredSync orb requiredMove level required
HP +10HP +10051
HP +10HP +102241
HP +10HP +102241
HP +10HP +102241
HP +20HP +205601
HP +40HP +40051
Attack +5Attack +5051
Attack +5Attack +5051
Attack +20Attack +20051
Attack +20Attack +207843
Attack +20Attack +20101203
Defense +5Defense +5051
Defense +5Defense +52241
Defense +5Defense +52241
Defense +10Defense +104482
Sp. Def +5Sp. Def +5051
Sp. Def +10Sp. Def +105601
Sp. Def +10Sp. Def +105602
Speed +5Speed +5051
Speed +5Speed +52241
Speed +10Speed +104482
Speed +10Speed +104483
Rock Tomb: Power +4Rock Tomb: Power ↑ +43361
Rock Tomb: Power +4Rock Tomb: Power ↑ +43361
Rock Tomb: Power +4Rock Tomb: Power ↑ +43361
Rock Tomb: Power +4Rock Tomb: Power ↑ +43362
Rock Tomb: Power +4Rock Tomb: Power ↑ +43363
Rock Tomb:Move Gauge Refresh 2Has a chance (30%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.5602
Rock Tomb:Move Gauge Refresh 2Has a chance (30%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.5603
Rock Tomb:Trip Up 9Lowers the target's Speed by one stat rank when the user's attack move against it is successful.3362
Accelerock: Power +6Accelerock: Power ↑ +63361
Accelerock: Power +6Accelerock: Power ↑ +63361
Accelerock: Power +6Accelerock: Power ↑ +63361
Accelerock: Power +6Accelerock: Power ↑ +63361
Accelerock: Power +6Accelerock: Power ↑ +63362
Accelerock:Staggering 5Has a chance (60%) of making the target flinch when the user's attack move against it is successful.131563
Leer:Move Gauge Refresh 4Has a chance (50%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.6721
Woo! Refreshing!:MP Refresh 3Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful.7841
UnbendingDefense cannot be lowered.3361
Sand ShelterProtects the user from damage from a sandstorm.3361
Shifting SandRaises the user's evasiveness by one stat rank during a sandstorm.5601
Soothing Sand 1Restores the user's HP whenever its Pokémon takes an action during a sandstorm.7842
Sands of Time 2Quickly charges the move gauge during a sandstorm.8962
Surging Sand 5Powers up the user's moves during a sandstorm.91082
Fanfare 1Raises the Attack of all allied sync pairs by one stat rank after using the user's sync move.5602
Hunter's InstinctThe more the target's Speed is lowered, the more it powers up the user's moves.8962
CakewalkThe more the target's Speed is lowered, the more it powers up the user's sync move.8962
Trip Wire 2Lowers the Speed of all opposing sync pairs by two stat ranks when the user enters a battle.3362
Sand Blaster 5Powers up the user's sync move during a sandstorm.8963
Power Flux 3The fuller the move gauge when moves are selected, the more this powers up moves.101203
Berserker 2Raises the user's Attack by two stat ranks when its move is successful.5603
Critical Infliction 9Raises the user's critical-hit rate by one stat rank when its Pokémon uses a status move.5603
Island Splintered Stormshards: Power +25Island Splintered Stormshards: Power ↑ +255603
Island Splintered Stormshards: Power +25Island Splintered Stormshards: Power ↑ +255603

Incineroar

Raising this sync pair to 6★ EX will unlock Song Key 07008, which allows "Battle! (The Masked Royal) (Pokémon Masters EX Version)" to be played in theJukebox.

The Masked Royal
ロイヤルマスクRoyal Mask

The Masked Royal's model
No.132
English voice actorAlejandro Saab
Japanese voice actorJunichi Suwabe
DescriptionA famous pro wrestler from theAlola region whose mission is to carry on the legacy of theBattle Royal. His fans wear masks to his battles to show their support.
TypeDark
Move typeDark
Role Tech
Base Potential★★★★★☆EX
IncineroarWeaknessRock
Although it's rough mannered and egotistical, it finds beating down unworthy opponents boring. It gets motivated for stronger opponents.
StatsHPAttackDefenseSp. AtkSp. DefSpeed
Lv. 140, Base Potential596361190176192159
Lv. 140, Max Potential696401230216232199
Mega Incineroar
Lv. 140, Base Potential
Lv. 140, Max Potential

Availability

The Masked Royal is available in the permanentsync pair scout pool. His offering rate was increased in the following sync pair scouts:

BannerDatesNotes
The Masked Royal Spotlight ScoutJune 17 to July 1, 2021Debut
Super Spotlight ScoutJune 10 to 24, 2022
All banners lasted from 06:00 UTC on the start date to 05:59 UTC on the end date unless noted otherwise.

Moves

NameTypeCategoryMove gaugeBasePowerMaxPowerAccuracyTargetDescription
Brutal SwingDark
Physical25060100%All opponentsNo additional effect.
X AttackNoneStatus0
(2 uses)
SelfRaises the user's Attack by two stat ranks.
Darkest LariatDark
Physical390108100%An opponentIgnores the target's raised stats.
Ready...Fight!NoneStatus0
(2 uses)
All alliesRaises the user's evasiveness by one stat rank. Raises the Speed of all allied sync pairs by three stat ranks.
Sync moves
Heel TurnMalicious MoonsaultDark
Physical200240An opponentThe more the user's Speed has been raised, the greater the power of this attack.
(6★ EX effect: Sync move power will be multiplied by 1.5.)

Skills

NameDescription
Passive Skills
Terrify 1Lowers the Attack of all opposing sync pairs by one stat rank when the user enters a battle.
Dominating Sync 5Powers up the user's sync move when the target's Attack is lowered.
Dishearten 9Lowers the target's Attack or Defense—or both—by one stat rank when the user's move targeting that opponent is successful.
Exclusive Lucky Skills
Agile Entry 2Raises the user's evasiveness by two stat ranks when it enters a battle.
Theme Skills
Dark TechRaises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 24 when using Dark-type attacks.
Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 24.
Alola TechRaises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 4.
Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 7.
Battle Facility Foe TechRaises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 4.
Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 7.
Masked TechRaises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 5.
Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 8.
Body Builder TechRaises 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
Rare ↑ 3Fiery ↓ 2Wistful ↓ 2Raises the following discovery level by 3:
Rare Cache
Lowers the following discovery levels by 2:
Fiery Crystal
Wistful Crystal

Sync grid

The Masked Royal & Incineroar'ssync grid is an expanded grid, made available when the pair is first released. It was further expanded on December 25, 2025.

NameEffectEnergy requiredSync orb requiredMove level required
HP +10HP +10051
HP +10HP +102241
HP +10HP +102241
Attack +5Attack +5051
Attack +5Attack +5051
Attack +5Attack +52242
Attack +10Attack +104483
Attack +10Attack +104483
Attack +20Attack +20051
Defense +5Defense +5051
Defense +20Defense +207843
Sp. Def +5Sp. Def +5051
Sp. Def +5Sp. Def +52241
Speed +5Speed +5051
Speed +5Speed +52241
Speed +5Speed +52241
Speed +5Speed +52241
Speed +5Speed +52241
Speed +20Speed +20051
Brutal Swing: Power +3Brutal Swing: Power ↑ +32241
Brutal Swing: Power +3Brutal Swing: Power ↑ +32241
Brutal Swing: Power +3Brutal Swing: Power ↑ +32241
Brutal Swing: Power +3Brutal Swing: Power ↑ +32241
Brutal Swing: Power +3Brutal Swing: Power ↑ +32241
Brutal Swing: Power +3Brutal Swing: Power ↑ +32241
Brutal Swing: Power +3Brutal Swing: Power ↑ +32242
Brutal Swing:Move Gauge Refresh 4Has a chance (50%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.6722
Darkest Lariat: Power +3Darkest Lariat: Power ↑ +32241
Darkest Lariat: Power +3Darkest Lariat: Power ↑ +32241
Darkest Lariat: Power +3Darkest Lariat: Power ↑ +32241
Darkest Lariat: Power +3Darkest Lariat: Power ↑ +32241
Darkest Lariat: Power +3Darkest Lariat: Power ↑ +32241
Darkest Lariat: Power +3Darkest Lariat: Power ↑ +32241
Darkest Lariat: Power +3Darkest Lariat: Power ↑ +32242
Darkest Lariat:Move Gauge Refresh 4Has a chance (50%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.6722
X Attack:MP Refresh 3Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful.7841
X Attack:Berserker 1Raises the user's Attack by one stat rank when its move is successful.3362
Ready...Fight!:Move Gauge Refresh 4Has a chance (50%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.6722
Ready...Fight!:Critical Eye 2Raises the user's critical-hit rate by two stat ranks when its move is successful.3362
Terrify 1Lowers the Attack of all opposing sync pairs by one stat rank when the user enters a battle.5602
Pecking OrderThe more the target's Attack is lowered, the more it powers up the user's sync move.8962
Shifty Striker 1Has a chance (20%) of raising the user's evasiveness by one stat rank when its Pokémon uses a move.7842
Bob and WeaveThe more the user's evasiveness is raised, the more it powers up the user's moves.101202
Ramming SpeedThe more the user's Speed is raised, the more it powers up the user's moves.101202
Insult to InjuryThe more the target's Defense is lowered, the more it powers up the user's moves.101202
Demoralize 2Lowers the Attack of all opposing sync pairs by two stat ranks after using the user's sync move.5603
Power PostureThe more the target's Attack is lowered, the more it powers up the user's moves.101203
Ridicure 1Has a chance (20%) of restoring the user's HP by approximately 20% of its maximum HP when an opponent's attack move targeting the user misses.101203
Slippery Slope 9Raises the user's evasiveness by one stat rank when an opponent's attack move targeting the user misses.101203
Power Reserves 5Powers up the user's moves when in a pinch.121443
Dishearten 9Lowers the target's Attack or Defense—or both—by one stat rank when the user's move targeting that opponent is successful.5603
Dominating Sync 5Powers up the user's sync move when the target's Attack is lowered.5603
Heel Turn Malicious Moonsault: Power +25Heel Turn Malicious Moonsault: Power ↑ +255603
Heel Turn Malicious Moonsault: Power +25Heel Turn Malicious Moonsault: Power ↑ +255603

Appearances

Battle appearances

Kukui & Lycanroc can be battled against in:

The Masked Royal & Incineroar can be battled against in:

Kukui has also been shown to pair alongside the following Pokémon and can be battled against in:

Story appearances

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

The Masked Royal appears in the following story areas:

Sync pair stories

Kukui & Lycanroc

  • A Day with Kukui

The Masked Royal & Incineroar

  • A Day with the Masked Royal

Quotes

Main article:Professor Kukui/Quotes → Pokémon Masters EX

In animation

Professor Kukui (far right) in thePokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Professor Kukui briefly appeared in thePokémon Masters Animated Trailer as part of a team withProfessors Oak andSycamore.

Pokémon

Lycanroc
Professor Kukui's Lycanroc
Main article:Professor Kukui's Lycanroc

ThisMidday Form Lycanroc is Professor Kukui's only known Pokémon.

Gallery

Kukui

Kukui & Lycanroc on
Pokémon Masters EX Dream Team Maker
Kukui's sync move mindscape
(Mount Lanakila)
6★ model
(Normal colors)
VS model
(Normal colors)
6★ model
(EX colors)
VS model
(EX colors)
Trainer emote
Nice!
Trainer emote
Watch out!
Trainer emote
Let's do this!
Trainer emote
Thanks!

The Masked Royal

6★ model
(Normal colors)
VS model
(Normal colors)
6★ model
(EX colors)
VS model
(EX colors)
Trainer emote
Nice!
Trainer emote
Watch out!
Trainer emote
Let's do this!
Trainer emote
Thanks!
The Masked Royal's sync move mindscape
(Battle Royal Dome)

Trivia

  • Kukui was the first Trainer whose alternate outfit is classified under a different name,Dex number, and ID number.
  • The Masked Royal & Incineroar were the first sync pair featuring afirst partner Pokémon evolutionary line to not have aFire-,Water-, orGrass-type move.
  • In thecostume eventDiantha's Battle Prep, a bug caused the VS screen in the daily battle to say "You are challenged by Kukui!" instead of "You are challenged by the Masked Royal!". This was fixed on November 4, 2021.[3]
  • Kukui & Lycanroc were the last 5★ sync pair in the general sync pair scout pool to unlock the ability to upgrade to 6★ EX.
  • Kukui's appearance in theChampion Stadium is a reference to him being the final opponent of thePokémon League inPokémon Sun and Moon, before the player becomesChampion.

Origin

Kukui's design is based on his appearance inPokémon Sun, Moon,Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon. Midday FormLycanroc is Kukui's lead Pokémon during the battle against him at thePokémon League. It is also a Pokémon Kukui can use in theBattle Tree. Midday Form Lycanroc'sDex entry comes from Pokémon Ultra Sun.

The Masked Royal is Kukui's alter ego that he uses whenever he participates inBattle Royals at theBattle Royal Dome.Incineroar is Kukui's signature Pokémon in the Pokémon League if the player choosesRowlet as theirfirst partner Pokémon in theAlola-basedcore series games. It is also one of the Pokémon he can use at the Battle Tree. In addition,Kukui's animated series counterpart is depicted with an Incineroar. Incineroar's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Ultra Sun.

In other languages

Woo! Refreshing!

LanguageTitle
Japaneseやわじゃないぜ!Yawajanai ze!
Mandarin Chinese我是鐵打的漢子!Wǒshì Tiědǎ de Hànzi!
FrenchC'est pas fini !
GermanWir sind nicht aus Pappe!
ItalianNon siamo tipi delicati!
Korean쉽지않을걸!Shipji Aneulgeol!
Spanish¡Cuerpo serrano!

Island Splintered Stormshards

LanguageTitle
Japaneseアローラの未来を描く ラジアルエッジストームArōra no Mirai o Egaku Rajiaru Ejjisutōmu
Mandarin Chinese描繪阿羅拉未來之 狼嘯石牙颶風暴Miáohuì Āluólā Wèilái zhī Lángxiào Shíyá Jùfēngbào
FrenchTranquiiille ! Hurlement des Roches-Lames !
GermanFataler Steinregen der Zukunft Alolas
ItalianLitotempesta Radiale del sognatore di Alola
Korean알로라 미래를 그리는 레이디얼에지스톰Alola Miraereul Geurineun Reidi-eol Ejiseutom
SpanishTempestad Rocosa Canela Fina

Ready...Fight!

LanguageTitle
Japaneseレディ ファイト!Redi Faito!
Mandarin Chinese準備,開始!Zhǔnbèi, Kāishǐ!
FrenchTrois... Deux... Un... GO !
GermanAuf die Plätze, fertig... Kampf!
ItalianTutti pronti... Si comincia!
Korean레디파이트!Redi Paiteu!!
SpanishTres, dos, uno... ¡Ya!

Heel Turn Malicious Moonsault

LanguageTitle
Japanese熱きプロレスラーの ハイパーダーククラッシャーAtsuki Puroresurā no Haipā Dāku Kurasshā
Mandarin Chinese熱血職業摔角手之 極惡飛躍粉碎擊Rèxuè Zhíyè Shuāijiǎoshǒu zhī Jí'è Fēiyuè Fěnsuìjí
FrenchLe pro du catch ! Dark Body Press !
GermanHyper Dark Crusher des Profi-Wrestlers
ItalianIperschianto delle Tenebre sul ring
Korean뜨거운 프로레슬러의 하이퍼다크크러셔Tteugeo-un Peuroreseulleo-ui Haipeo Dakeu Keureosyeo
SpanishHiperplancha Oscura del Gran Luchador

References

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