Sonia (Masters)
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| Sonia ソニアSonia | |
 Sonia's model | |
| No. | 144 |
|---|---|
| English voice actor | Morgan Lauré Garrett[1] |
| Japanese voice actor | Lynn |
| Description | Sonia is a newprofessor researching the legends ofGalar and has already published abook with her findings. She's adventure buddies and childhood friends withLeon. |
Sonia (Japanese:ソニアSonia) is aPokémon Trainer inPokémon Masters EX, based on thecharacter of the same name in thecore seriesgames. She forms async pair withYamper. She was first introduced in thestory eventWinter Wishes. The sync pair can be obtained through thesync pair scout from December 23, 2021. The pair's potential can be upgraded to
6★ EX from the time the pair was first released, which unlocks Sonia's EX style.
Sonia is also available in her special costume, partnered alongsideShinyTsareena. The sync pair can be obtained through a limited costume sync pair scout and was first available on April 7, 2022. The pair's potential can be upgraded to6★ EX from when the pair was first released.
In the games
Yamper
Raising this sync pair to 6★ EX will unlock Song Key 08004, which allows "Battle! (Sonia) (Pokémon Masters EX Version)" to be played in theJukebox.
 |  | Type |  Electric | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move types | Electric / Normal | |||||||
| Role |  Support | |||||||
| Base Potential | ★★★★★☆EX | |||||||
| Yamper♂ | Weakness |  Ground | ||||||
| This Pokémon is very popular as a herding dog in the Galar region. As it runs, it generates electricity from the base of its tail. | ||||||||
| Stats | HP | Attack | Defense | Sp. Atk | Sp. Def | Speed | ||
| Lv. 140, Base Potential | 677 | 224 | 291 | 171 | 272 | 336 | ||
| Lv. 140, Max Potential | 777 | 264 | 331 | 211 | 312 | 376 | ||
| Mega Yamper | ||||||||
| Lv. 140, Base Potential | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| Lv. 140, Max Potential | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
Availability
Sonia is available in the permanentsync pair scout pool. Her offering rate was increased in the following sync pair scouts:
| Banner | Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sonia Spotlight Scout | December 23, 2021 to January 8, 2022 | Debut |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tackle | Normal | Physical | 1 | 25 | 30 | 100% | An opponent | No additional effect. |
| Potion | None | Status | 0 (2 uses) | — | — | — | An ally | Restores an ally's HP by approximately 40% of its maximum HP. |
| Spark | Electric | Physical | 2 | 42 | 50 | 100% | An opponent | Has a moderate chance of leaving the target paralyzed. |
| Ruff Buff! | None | Status | 0 (2 uses) | — | — | — | All allies | Raises the Attack and Defense of all allied sync pairs by two stat ranks. |
| Sync moves | ||||||||
| Goodest BoyWild Charge | Electric | 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 | |
| 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. |
| Catalyzing Recovery | Applies the Move Gauge Acceleration effect to the allied field of play when the user uses a move that has the heal effect tag. |
| Defense Crush 9 | Lowers the target's Defense by one stat rank when the user's attack move against it is successful. |
| Theme Skills | |
 Electric Support | Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 60. |
 Galar 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. |
 Researcher Support | Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 15. |
| Grown Woman Support | Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 15. |
| Expedition Skills | |
 Wistful ↑ 1 per Galar theme | Raises the following discovery level by the number of sync pairs that share the Galar theme: • Wistful Crystal |
Sync grid
Sonia & Yamper'ssync grid is an expanded grid, made available since the 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 +10 | HP +10 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| HP +20 | HP +20 | 4 | 48 | 2 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Attack +10 | Attack +10 | 4 | 48 | 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 |
| Defense +10 | Defense +10 | 4 | 48 | 2 |
| Sp. Def +5 | Sp. Def +5 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Sp. Def +5 | Sp. Def +5 | 2 | 24 | 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 |
| Speed +5 | Speed +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Tackle: Power +4 | Tackle: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Tackle: Power +4 | Tackle: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Tackle: Power +4 | Tackle: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Tackle: Power +4 | Tackle: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Tackle: Power +4 | Tackle: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 2 |
| Tackle:Staggering 2 | Has a chance (30%) of making the target flinch when the user's attack move against it is successful. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Spark: Power +4 | Spark: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Spark: Power +4 | Spark: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Spark: Power +4 | Spark: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Spark: Power +4 | Spark: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Spark: Power +4 | Spark: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 2 |
| Spark:Hostile Environment 1 | Raises the chance of inflicting status conditions with the additional effects of moves. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| Spark:Team Fast-Track 4 | Has a chance (50%) of raising the Speed of all allied sync pairs by one stat rank when the user's Pokémon uses a move. | 7 | 84 | 3 |
| Potion:MP Refresh 2 | Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| Potion:MP Refresh 2 | Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. | 7 | 84 | 3 |
| Potion:Master Healer 1 | Increases the amount of HP restored by the user's healing moves. | 10 | 120 | 2 |
| Potion:Master Healer 1 | Increases the amount of HP restored by the user's healing moves. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Ruff Buff!: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 |
| Ruff Buff!:MP Refresh 2 | Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. | 7 | 84 | 3 |
| Ruff Buff!:Critical Squad 1 | Raises the critical-hit rate of all allied sync pairs by one stat rank when the user's move is successful. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Unbending | Defense cannot be lowered. | 5 | 60 | 2 |
| On the Ropes 2 | Reduces damage when the user is hit by a physical attack move while in a pinch. | 8 | 96 | 2 |
| Insult to Injury | The more the target's Defense is lowered, the more it powers up the user's moves. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Endurance | When the user enters battle with full HP, applies the Enduring effect to it. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Goodest Boy Wild Charge: Power +25 | Goodest Boy Wild Charge: Power ↑ +25 | 5 | 60 | 3 |
| Goodest Boy Wild Charge: Power +25 | Goodest Boy Wild Charge: Power ↑ +25 | 5 | 60 | 3 |
Tsareena
| Sonia (Special Costume) ソニア (スペシャル)Sonia (Special) | |
 Sonia's model (Special Costume) | |
| No. | 144 |
|---|---|
| English voice actor | Morgan Lauré Garrett |
| Japanese voice actor | Lynn |
| Description | Sonia's back in a special costume and has prepared a few riddles for some tea party fun. She's been practicing her royal laugh by mimicking Tsareena. |
 | | Type |  Grass | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move type | Grass | |||||||
| Role |  Strike (Physical) | |||||||
| Base Potential | ★★★★★☆EX | |||||||
Tsareena♀ | Weakness |  Bug | ||||||
| A master of grand and beautiful kicks, it can knock out even kickboxing champions with a single blow. | ||||||||
| Stats | HP | Attack | Defense | Sp. Atk | Sp. Def | Speed | ||
| Lv. 140, Base Potential | 669 | 288 | 146 | 224 | 146 | 270 | ||
| Lv. 140, Max Potential | 769 | 328 | 186 | 264 | 186 | 310 | ||
| Mega Tsareena | ||||||||
| Lv. 140, Base Potential | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| Lv. 140, Max Potential | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
Availability
Sonia (Special Costume) is exclusive to costume scouts. Her offering rate was increased in the followingsync pair scouts:
| Banner | Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sonia Costume Scout | April 7 to May 4, 2022 | Debut |
| Super Spotlight Costume Scout | April 22 to May 8, 2023 | |
| All banners lasted from 06:00 UTC on the start date to 05:59 UTC on the end date unless noted otherwise. | ||
She 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 B | September 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Razor Leaf | Grass | Physical | 3 | 64 | 76 | 95% | An opponent | Critical hits land more easily. |
| X Attack | None | Status | 0 (2 uses) | — | — | — | Self | Raises the user's Attack by two stat ranks. |
| Power Whip | Grass | Physical | 4 | 177 | 211 | 85% | An opponent | No additional effect. |
| Ohohoho! | None | Status | 0 (1 use) | — | — | — | Self | Raises the user's accuracy by two stat ranks. Raises the user's critical-hit rate by three stat ranks. Raises the user's Physical Moves ↑ Next effect by one stat rank. |
| Sync moves | ||||||||
| Haughty Laugh Grass Impact | Grass | Physical | — | 250 | 300 | — | An opponent | (6★ EX effect: Sync moves will target all opposing sync pairs.) |
Skills
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Passive Skills | |
| Hit the Gas 5 | Increases the amount of move gauge slots needed to use attack moves by one and powers up moves. |
| Power Flux 9 | The fuller the move gauge when moves are selected, the more this powers up moves. |
| Sync Power Flux | The fuller the move gauge when the user's sync move is selected, the more this powers up the sync move. |
| Theme Skills | |
| Grass Strike | Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 30 when using Grass-type attacks. |
| Galar Strike | Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 8. |
| Special Costume Strike | Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 9. |
| Knowledgeable Strike | Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 9. |
| Grown Woman Strike | Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 9. |
| Expedition Skills | |
 Fiery ↑ 2 | Raises the following discovery level by 2: • Fiery Crystal |
Sync grid
Sonia (Special Costume) & Tsareena'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 +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 +5 | Attack +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Attack +30 | Attack +30 | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Defense +5 | Defense +5 | 0 | 5 | 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 |
| Speed +5 | Speed +5 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Speed +5 | Speed +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Speed +5 | Speed +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Razor Leaf: Power +3 | Razor Leaf: Power ↑ +3 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Razor Leaf: Power +3 | Razor Leaf: Power ↑ +3 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Razor Leaf: Power +3 | Razor Leaf: Power ↑ +3 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Razor Leaf: Power +3 | Razor Leaf: Power ↑ +3 | 3 | 36 | 2 |
| Razor Leaf: Power +3 | Razor Leaf: Power ↑ +3 | 3 | 36 | 2 |
| Razor Leaf: Accuracy +5 | Razor Leaf: Accuracy ↑ +5 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Razor Leaf: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 |
| Power Whip: Power +2 | Power Whip: Power ↑ +2 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Power Whip: Power +2 | Power Whip: Power ↑ +2 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Power Whip: Power +2 | Power Whip: Power ↑ +2 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Power Whip: Power +2 | Power Whip: Power ↑ +2 | 3 | 36 | 2 |
| Power Whip: Power +2 | Power Whip: Power ↑ +2 | 3 | 36 | 2 |
| Power Whip: Accuracy +5 | Power Whip: Accuracy ↑ +5 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Power Whip: Accuracy +10 | Power Whip: Accuracy ↑ +10 | 5 | 60 | 2 |
| Power Whip: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 |
| X Attack:MP Refresh 3 | Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| X Attack:Berserker 1 | Raises the user's Attack by one stat rank when its move is successful. | 8 | 96 | 3 |
| Ohohoho!:MP Refresh 3 | Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| Wide Awake | Prevents the user from falling asleep. | 5 | 60 | 1 |
| Locked-On Sync 3 | Powers up the user's sync move when its accuracy is raised. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| Speeding Sun 3 | Quickly charges the move gauge when the weather is sunny. | 8 | 96 | 2 |
| Insult to Injury | The more the target's Defense is lowered, the more it powers up the user's moves. | 10 | 120 | 2 |
| Twofer 2 | Has a chance (30%) of applying the Free Move Next effect to the user when its Pokémon uses a move. | 8 | 96 | 3 |
| Furious Brawn | The more the user's Attack is raised, the more it powers up the user's moves. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Defense Crush 9 | Lowers the target's Defense by one stat rank when the user's attack move against it is successful. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Charging Sun 3 | Powers up the user's moves when the weather is sunny. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Solar Flare 5 | Powers up the user's sync moves when the weather is sunny. | 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 |
| Haughty Laugh Grass Impact: Power +25 | Haughty Laugh Grass Impact: Power ↑ +25 | 5 | 60 | 3 |
| Haughty Laugh Grass Impact: Power +25 | Haughty Laugh Grass Impact: Power ↑ +25 | 5 | 60 | 3 |
Appearances
Battle appearances
Sonia & Yamper can be battled against in:
- Battle Rally (as a side foe; Area 1–9)
- Story event:Verdant Guardian (as a side foe; March 17 to 31, 2022)
- Daily Type Rotation:Type Team-Up (2023) (August 13 to 28, 2023)
- Special sync pair event:Victor & Spectrier (August 16 to September 30, 2023; September 7 to 21, 2024)
Story appearances
Sonia appears in her normal outfit in the following story areas:
- Villain Arc:
- Arceus Arc: Chapter 2:The Bond That Guides Leon (fantasy)
- Story events:
- Solo event:A Pasio Spectacle
- Neo Champions:Fight for the Future Together
- Special sync pair event:Victor & Spectrier
- Academy events (any)
- Sync pair stories:
- A Day withColress
- A Day withBianca (Champion)
Sonia appears in her special costume in the following story areas:
Sync pair stories
Sonia & Yamper
- A Day with Sonia
Sonia (Special Costume) & Tsareena
- Something's Missing...
- The Three Necessiteas
- The Fourth Ingredient
Quotes
- Main article:Sonia/Quotes → Pokémon Masters EX
Gallery
Sonia
 |  |  |  |  |
| 6★ model (Normal colors) | VS model (Normal colors) | 6★ model (EX colors) | VS model (EX colors) | Sonia's sync move mindscape (Pokémon Research Lab) |
 |  |  |  |  |
| Trainer emote Nice! | Trainer emote Watch out! | Trainer emote Let's do this! | Trainer emote Thanks! | Gym emote Yes! |
 |  | |||
| Postcard commemorating the Winter Wishes story event | Sixty Million Downloads Celebration comic | |||
Sonia (Special Costume)
 |  |  |  |  |
| 6★ model (Normal colors) | VS model (Normal colors) | 6★ model (EX colors) | VS model (EX colors) | Sonia's sync move mindscape |
 |  |  |  | |
| Trainer emote Nice! | Trainer emote Watch out! | Trainer emote Let's do this! | Trainer emote Thanks! | |
 |  |  |  | |
| Medal 1★ Lillie & Sonia | Medal 2★ Lillie & Sonia | Medal 3★ Lillie & Sonia | Medal Riddle Master |
Trivia
- Sonia shares her Japanese voice actor, Lynn, with her counterpart from thePokémon: Twilight Wings miniseries.
- All versions of Sonia use special voice-over lines upon entering a team that contains certain Trainers (regardless of their partner Pokémon) and victory with them. Those Trainers includeVictor,Gloria,Hop,Nessa,Leon, andProfessor Oak.
Origin
Sonia's design is based on her appearance inPokémon Sword and Shield. Yamper is Sonia's only known Pokémon in the core series games. Yamper'sDex entry comes from Pokémon Sword.
Sonia's Special Costume design is based on theQueen of Hearts fromAlice's Adventures in Wonderland. Sonia does not own a Tsareena outside this game. Tsareena's Dex entry comes fromPokémon Ultra Sun.
In other languages
Ruff Buff!
| Goodest Boy Wild Charge
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Ohohoho!
| Haughty Laugh Grass Impact
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References
Related articles
| Pokémon Professors | |
|---|---|
| Core series | Oak •Elm •Birch •Rowan •Aurea Juniper •Cedric Juniper •Sycamore •Kukui •Burnet •Samson •Mohn •Magnolia •Sonia •Laventon •Sada •Turo |
| Masters EX | Bellis •Oak •Sycamore •Kukui •Sonia •Samson |
| Otherspin-offs | Krane •P •Hastings •Holly •Burnet •Tetra •Willow •Mirror •Phorus •Fir •Neroli |
| Animated series | Oak •Ivy •Elm •Birch •Cozmo •Rowan •Carolina •Hastings •Aurea Juniper •Cedric Juniper •Sycamore •Kukui •Burnet •Samson •Mohn •Cerise •Magnolia •Sonia •Amaranth •Friede •Willow |
| Adventures | Oak •Elm •Birch •Cozmo •Rowan •Berlitz •Aurea Juniper •Cedric Juniper •Sycamore •Kukui •Burnet •Samson •Mohn •Magnolia •Sonia •Turo |
| Othermanga | Oak (Pocket Monsters) |
| See also:Category:Professors | |
 | This game character article is part ofProject CharacterDex, aBulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each character found in thePokémon games. |
