Steven ダイゴDaigo
Steven's model
No.	81
English voice actor	Xander Mobus[1]
Japanese voice actor	Tomoaki Maeno[2]
Description	Known as the wandering stone collector due to his love of rare stones, he is actually the heir to theDevon Corporation andChampion of theHoennPokémon League.

Steven (Japanese:ダイゴDaigo) is aPokémon Trainer inPokémon Masters EX, based on thecharacter of the same name in thecore seriesgames. He forms async pair withMetagross, which is capable ofMega Evolving. This sync pair was first made available through a limited Poké Fairsync pair scout on February 14, 2020 to coincide with thestory eventThe Strongest There Is. This pair can be raised to6★ EX from November 23, 2020.

Steven in his Summer 2020 seasonal outfit forms a sync pair withAlolanSandslash. This sync pair was first made available through a limited seasonal sync pair scout on July 31, 2020 to coincide with the story eventSummer Superstars. This pair can be raised to6★ EX from July 20, 2021.

Steven in his Anniversary 2021 seasonal outfit forms a sync pair withShinyRayquaza, which is capable ofMega Evolving. This sync pair was first made through a Master Fair sync pair scout available on September 1, 2021 to coincide with the story eventHearts United. This pair can be raised to6★ EX from the day it was released.

Steven in hissygna suit forms a sync pair withDeoxys, which is capable of changing into any of itsFormes. This sync pair was first made available through a Poké Fair sync pair scout on August 10, 2022 to coincide with thevillain eventTeam Aqua's Stormy Seas. This pair can be raised to6★ EX from the day it was released.

Steven also forms a sync pair with hisCradily. This pair can be obtained by reaching Friendship Level 100 with Steven in theTrainer Lodge beginning on March 31, 2023. This pair can be raised to6★ EX since its release, though this pair lacks an EX style.

Steven in his Special Costume forms a sync pair with hisShinyStoutland. This pair can be obtained through a limited costume sync pair scout beginning on March 31, 2023 to coincide with the costume eventSolve the Case! (Part 1). This pair can also be raised to6★ EX since its release.

Steven also appears in hisarc suit, again forming a sync pair with his Metagross. This pair was first made available through an Arc Suit Fair sync pair scout beginning on August 30, 2024. This pair can be raised to6★ EX since it first released.

Steven also forms a sync pair withSkarmory. This pair can be obtained through the Special CollaborationSpecial Kick-Start Event Strong and Reliable Friends beginning on February 26, 2025. This pair can be raised to6★ EX since it first released, though this pair lacks an EX style.

In the games

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Metagross

Raising this sync pair to 6★ EX will unlock Song Key 03001, which allows "Battle! (Steven) (Pokémon Masters EX Version)" to be played in theJukebox.

		Type			Steel
		Move type			Steel
		Role			Strike (Physical)
		EX Role			Support
		Base Potential			★★★★★☆EX
Metagross ↔Mega Metagross		Weakness			Ghost
It boasts not only psychic powers but also fantastic strength. It grabs its prey with its four legs and holds them in place with its claws.
Stats		HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Atk	Sp. Def	Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential		487	428	190	137	186	246
Lv. 140, Max Potential		647	468	270	177	266	286
Mega Metagross
Lv. 140, Base Potential		487	513	209	137	204	246
Lv. 140, Max Potential		647	561	293	177	288	286

Availability

Steven is exclusive to Poké Fair scouts. His offering rate was increased in the followingsync pair scouts:

Steven can be obtained in the Monthly Poké Fair Scout starting from April 1, 2023. His offering rate was increased in the following volumes:

He was also available in the following sync pair scouts:

Moves

Steven's Metagross usesMeteor Mash andIron Head as its two damage-dealing moves. UponMega Evolving, Meteor Mash is replaced withBullet Punch. Bullet Punch is a Quick Move that does not cost gauge but has a limited number of uses per battle.

Name	Type	Category	Move gauge	BasePower	MaxPower	Accuracy	Target	Description
Meteor Mash	Steel	Physical	2	55	66	90%	An opponent	Has a chance (20%) of raising the user's Attack by one stat rank. (Only before Mega Evolving)
X Attack	None	Status	0 (2 uses)	—	—	—	Self	Raises the user's Attack by two stat ranks.
Iron Head	Steel	Physical	3	92	110	100%	An opponent	Has a chance (30%) of making the target flinch.
Best There Is!	None	Status	0 (2 uses)	—	—	—	Self	Raises the user's Defense by one stat rank. Applies the Critical Hit Next effect to the user. If the user's Metagross has Mega Evolved, also applies the Enduring effect to the user.
Bullet Punch	Steel	Physical	0 (3 uses)	75	90	100%	An opponent	No additional effect. (Only after Mega Evolving)
Sync moves
Solid SteelMeteor Mash	Steel	Physical	—	160	192	—	An opponent	Become Mega Metagross until the end of the battle. (6★ EX effect: Sync moves will target all opposing sync pairs.) (EX role effect: The sync buff is doubled the first time a sync move is used.)

Skills

Name	Description
Passive Skills
Power Chain 3	Powers up moves when unity bonus is in effect.
Impervious	Stats cannot be lowered.
Superawakened Passive Skill
Proud of Being the Best	Powers up the user's moves and sync move when its Defense is raised. Applies the Enduring effect to all allied sync pairs the first time the user's sync move is used each battle. Increases the Physical Moves ↑ Next effect of all allied sync pairs by one rank when the user uses a move that has the Quick Move effect tag.
Theme Skills
Steel Strike	Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 30 when using Steel-type attacks.
Hoenn Strike	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 8.
Champion Strike	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 8.
Rock Lover Strike	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 9.
Space Cadet Strike	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 9.
Expedition Skills
Fiery ↑ 1 per Hoenn theme	Raises the following discovery level by the number of sync pairs that share the Hoenn theme: •Fiery Crystal

Sync grid

Steven & Metagross'ssync grid is an expanded grid, made available since the sync pair was first released. It was further expanded on April 1, 2023, and again on May 20, 2025.

Cradily

			Type			Rock
			Move types			Rock /Poison
			Role			Tech
			Base Potential			★★★★☆☆EX
Cradily♀		Weakness			Steel
Normally, it lived on shallow sea shoals. When the tide went out, this Pokémon came up on land to search for prey.
Stats		HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Atk	Sp. Def	Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential		584	312	174	380	177	227
Lv. 140, Max Potential		664	352	214	420	217	267
Mega Cradily
Lv. 140, Base Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—
Lv. 140, Max Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—

Availability

Steven & Cradily can be teamed up with by scouting Steven and raising him to friendship level 100 in theTrainer Lodge.

Moves

Name	Type	Category	Move gauge	BasePower	MaxPower	Accuracy	Target	Description
Acid	Poison	Special	1	19	22	100%	All opponents	Has a chance (10%) of lowering the target's Sp. Def by one stat rank.
Ancient Power	Rock	Special	2	47	56	100%	An opponent	Has a chance (10%) of raising the user's Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed by one stat rank.
Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	2 (2 uses)	—	—	—	Opponent side	Applies the Rock Damage Field effect to the opponents' field of play. (Rock Damage Field: The sync pairs will take Rock-type damage whenever they take an action.)
Gem Hunt!	None	Status	0 (2 uses)	—	—	—	Self	Raises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by two stat ranks. Applies the Enduring effect to the user.
Sync moves
Agent of the Ancient Rock Beam	Rock	Special	—	200	240	—	An opponent	This attack's power increases when the Rock Damage Field is applied to the opponents' field of play. (6★ EX effect: Sync move power will be multiplied by 1.5.)

Skills

Name	Description
Passive Skills
On a Roll 4	Raises the chance of lowering stat values with the additional effects of moves.
Water Guard	Reduces damage when the user is attacked by Water-type moves.
Catalytic Infliction	Applies the Move Gauge Acceleration effect to the allied field of play the first time the user's Pokémon uses a status move each battle.
Theme Skills
Rock Tech	Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 24 when using Rock-type attacks. Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 24.
Hoenn Tech	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 4. Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 7.
Champion Tech	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 4. Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 7.
Rock Lover Tech	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 5. Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 8.
Space Cadet Tech	Raises 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 ↑ 3Wistful ↓ 1	Raises the following discovery level by 3: •Soothing Crystal Lowers the following discovery level by 1: •Wistful Crystal

Sync grid

Steven & Cradily's sync grid is an expanded grid, made available since the sync pair was first released.

Skarmory

			Type			Steel
			Move type			Steel
			Role			Support
			Base Potential			★★★★★☆EX
Skarmory♂		Weakness			Fire
The wing feathers it sheds can be processed and made into knives whose sharpness is recognized by the finest chefs.
Stats		HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Atk	Sp. Def	Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential		645	200	268	156	244	283
Lv. 140, Max Potential		745	240	308	196	284	323
Mega Skarmory
Lv. 140, Base Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—
Lv. 140, Max Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—

Availability

Steven & Skarmory can be teamed up in the Special CollaborationSpecial Kick-Start Event Strong and Reliable Friends (February 26 to April 30, 2025).

Moves

Name	Type	Category	Move gauge	BasePower	MaxPower	Accuracy	Target	Description
Metal Claw	Steel	Physical	1	21	25	95%	An opponent	Has a chance (10%) of raising the user's Attack by one stat rank.
Potion	None	Status	0 (2 uses)	—	—	—	An ally	Restores an ally’s HP by approximately 40% of its maximum HP.
X Defense All	None	Status	0 2 uses	—	—	—	All allies	Raises the Defense of all allied sync pairs by two stat ranks.
Let's Do This!	None	Status	0 (1 use)	—	—	—	All allies	Raises the Attack, Sp. Atk, and critical-hit rate of all allied sync pairs by two stat ranks.
Sync moves
Tempered Armor Steel Impact	Steel	Physical	—	250	300	—	An opponent	(6★ EX effect: The sync buff is doubled the first time a sync move is used.)

Skills

Name	Description
Passive Skills
Endurance	Applies the Enduring effect to the user if its HP is full when it enters a battle.
Natural Remedy	Removes all status conditions from the user the first time it is inflicted by any status condition each battle.
Quick Cure	Removes the confused, flinching, and trapped conditions from the user the first time they are inflicted each battle.
Theme Skills
Steel Support	Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 60.
Hoenn Support	Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 13.
Champion Support	Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 13.
Rock Lover Support	Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 15.
Space Cadet Support	Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 15.
Expedition Skills
Wistful ↑ 3 Fiery ↓ 1	Raises the following discovery level by 3: •Wistful Crystal Lowers the following discovery level by 1: • Fiery Crystal

Sync grid

The sync grid for Steven & Skarmory is an expanded grid, made available since the pair first released.

Sandslash (Alola Form)

Steven (Summer 2020) ダイゴ（２０シーズン）Daigo (2020 Season)
Steven's model (Summer 2020)
No.	81
English voice actor	Xander Mobus
Japanese voice actor	Tomoaki Maeno
Description	Steven's looking a little festive in his cool summer attire! He and his Alolan Sandslash partner escape the heat by entering caves in search of rare stones.

			Type			Ice
			Move type			Ice
			Role			Strike (Physical)
			Base Potential			★★★★★☆EX
Sandslash♂		Weakness			Fighting
It runs across snow-covered plains at high speeds. It developed thick, sharp claws to plow through the snow.
Stats		HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Atk	Sp. Def	Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential		630	424	176	115	147	224
Lv. 140, Max Potential		730	464	216	155	187	264
Mega Sandslash
Lv. 140, Base Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—
Lv. 140, Max Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—

Availability

Steven (Summer 2020) is exclusive to seasonal scouts. His offering rate was increased in the followingsync pair scouts:

He was also available in the following sync pair scouts:

Moves

Name	Type	Category	Move gauge	BasePower	MaxPower	Accuracy	Target	Description
Icicle Spear	Ice	Physical	2	15	18	100%	An opponent	Attacks the target two to five times in a row.
X Attack	None	Status	0 (2 uses)	—	—	—	Self	Raises the user's Attack by two stat ranks.
Icicle Crash	Ice	Physical	3	105	126	90%	An opponent	Has a chance (30%) of making the target flinch.
Coolest There Is!	None	Status	0 (2 uses)	—	—	—	Self	Raises the user's accuracy and critical-hit rate by one stat rank. In addition, raises the user's critical-hit rate by two stat ranks during a hailstorm.
Sync moves
Too CoolIcicle Crash	Ice	Physical	—	250	300	—	An opponent	(6★ EX effect: Sync moves will target all opposing sync pairs.)

Skills

Name	Description
Passive Skills
Hail Bringer	Causes a hailstorm after using the user's sync move.
Snow Shelter	Protects the Pokémon from damage from a hailstorm.
Invigorating Hail 5	Powers up moves in a hailstorm.
Theme Skills
Ice Strike	Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 30 when using Ice-type attacks.
Hoenn Strike	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 8.
Seasonal Outfit Strike	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 9.
Sunglasses Strike	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 9.
Rock Lover 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

Steven (Summer 2020) & Sandslash'ssync grid is an expanded grid, made available since the sync pair was first released.

Rayquaza

Steven (Anniversary 2021) ダイゴ（２１アニバーサリー）Daigo (2021 Anniversary)
Steven's model (Anniversary 2021)
No.	81
English voice actor	Xander Mobus
Japanese voice actor	Tomoaki Maeno
Description	Steven is back in a fancy suit! He's pursuing new strength and potential together with Rayquaza, a Pokémon that embodies the mysteries ofMega Evolution.

		Type			Flying
		Move types			Flying /Dragon
		Role			Strike (Physical)
		EX Role			Field
		Base Potential			★★★★★☆EX
Rayquaza ↔Mega Rayquaza		Weakness			Ice
Rayquaza is said to have lived for hundreds of millions of years. Legends remain of how it put to rest the clash betweenKyogre andGroudon.
Stats		HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Atk	Sp. Def	Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential		606	254	126	254	126	300
Lv. 140, Max Potential		706	294	166	294	166	340
Mega Rayquaza
Lv. 140, Base Potential		606	254	126	254	126	420
Lv. 140, Max Potential		706	294	166	294	166	460

Availability

Steven (Anniversary 2021) is exclusive to Master Fair scouts. His offering rate was increased in the followingsync pair scouts:

He was also available in the following sync pair scouts:

Moves

Name	Type	Category	Move gauge	BasePower	MaxPower	Accuracy	Target	Description
Dragon Ascent	Flying	Physical	4	192	230	100%	An opponent	Lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by one stat rank.
X Attack	None	Status	0 (2 uses)	—	—	—	Self	Raises the user's Attack by two stat ranks.
Draco Meteor	Dragon	Special	3	136	163	90%	An opponent	Lowers the user's Sp. Atk by two stat ranks.
Sky High!	None	Status	0 (2 uses)	—	—	—	Self	Raises the user's critical-hit rate by three stat ranks. Applies the Supereffective ↑ Next effect to the user. When used by Mega Rayquaza, also raises the user's Speed by two stat ranks.
Sync moves
Triumph and GloryDragon Ascent	Flying	Physical	—	160	192	—	An opponent	Become Mega Rayquaza until the end of battle. (6★ EX effect: Sync moves will target all opposing sync pairs.) (EX role effect: Implements the following field effect just before the user's sync move is used the first time each battle. Extends the field effect duration only that time. • Flying Zone)

Skills

Name	Description
Passive Skills
Hoenn Flag Bearer	Powers up the moves of all allied sync pairs by 10%. Reduces attack move damage taken by all allied sync pairs by 20%. The more allied sync pairs with the Hoenn theme you have on your team, the higher these percentages are. (Each additional sync pair powers up moves by 10% and reduces damage by 3%. The maximum power-up is 30%, and the maximum damage reduction is 26%.)
Downside Up	When the user's stats would be lowered, raises the user's stats by the same amount instead.
Good Form	The more the user's stats are raised, the more it powers up the user's moves.
Move Gauge Refresh 4	Has a chance (50%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.
Exclusive Lucky Skills
Clear Sync-Up 4	Powers up the user's sync move when weather conditions are not in effect.
Theme Skills
Flying Strike	Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 30 when using Flying-type attacks.
Hoenn Strike	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 8.
Seasonal Outfit Strike	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 9.
Battle Facility Foe Strike	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 8.
Rock Lover Strike	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 9.
Expedition Skills
Rare ↑ 2Soothing ↓ 2	Raises the following discovery level by 2: •Rare Cache Lowers the following discovery level by 2: •Soothing Crystal

Sync grid

Steven (Anniversary 2021) & Rayquaza'ssync grid is an expanded grid, made available since the sync pair was first released. It was further expanded on March 4, 2025, and again on May 20, 2025.

Deoxys (All Formes)

Sygna Suit Steven マジコスダイゴSerious Costume Daigo
Sygna Suit Steven's model
No.	81
English voice actor	Xander Mobus
Japanese voice actor	Tomoaki Maeno
Description	Steven is wearing an outfit made especially for space exploration. As its design is based on data from Deoxys, it's a great match for his partner Pokémon.

Raising this sync pair to 6★ EX will unlock Song Key 03013, which allows "Decisive Battle! (Steven) (Pokémon Masters EX Version)" to be played in theJukebox.

Normal Forme

			Type			Psychic
			Move type			Psychic
			Role			Tech
			EX Role			Support
			Base Potential			★★★★★☆EX
Deoxys		Weakness			Dark
The DNA of a space virus underwent a sudden mutation upon exposure to a laser beam and resulted in Deoxys. The crystalline organ on this Pokémon's chest appears to be its brain.
Stats		HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Atk	Sp. Def	Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential		664	224	156	224	156	336
Lv. 140, Max Potential		824	264	236	264	236	376
Mega Deoxys
Lv. 140, Base Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—
Lv. 140, Max Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—

Availability

Sygna Suit Steven is exclusive to Poké Fair scouts. His offering rate was increased in the followingsync pair scouts:

He was also available in the following sync pair scouts:

Moves

Deoxys starts the battle in Normal Forme. After using a Trainer move, Deoxys's moves and passive skills change and, unless "Try This!" is used, it changes its forme. Its sync move, theme skills, Superawakened passive skill, and expedition skills do not change between formes.

Name	Type	Category	Move gauge	BasePower	MaxPower	Accuracy	Target	Description
Try This!	None	Status	0	—	—	—	Entire field	Turns the field of play's terrain into Psychic Terrain. Raises the user's Defense, Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed by two stat ranks. Replaces the user's moves with different moves. Replaces some of the user's passive skills with different passive skills. (Before using a Trainer Move)
Attack!	None	Status	0	—	—	—	Self	Raises the user's Sp. Atk by six stat ranks. Raises the user's critical-hit rate by three stat ranks. Change into Attack Forme until the end of battle. (Before using a Trainer Move)
Faster!	None	Status	0	—	—	—	Self	Reduces the user's sync move countdown by two. Raises the user's Speed by six stat ranks. Raises the user's evasiveness by three stat ranks. Change into Speed Forme until the end of battle. (Before using a Trainer Move)
Defend!	None	Status	0	—	—	—	All allies	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by four stat ranks. Applies the Damage Guard Next effect to the user. Change into Defense Forme until the end of battle. (Before using a Trainer Move)
Psycho Boost	Psychic	Special	3	200	240	90%	An opponent	Lowers the user's Sp. Atk by two stat ranks. (After using "Try This!")
Recover	Normal	Status	1 (2 uses)	—	—	—	Self	Restores the user's HP by approximately 50% of its maximum HP. (After using "Try This!")
Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	1	51	61	90%	An opponent	Has a chance (20%) of making the target flinch. (After using "Try This!")
Cosmic Power	Psychic	Status	1	—	—	—	Self	Raises the user's Defense and Sp. Def by one stat rank. (After using "Try This!")
Sync moves
Space RocksPsycho Boost	Psychic	Special	—	200	240	—	An opponent	The more the user's stats are raised, the greater the power of this attack. (6★ EX effect: Sync move power will be multiplied by 1.5.) (EX role effect: The sync buff is doubled the first time a sync move is used.)

Skills

Name	Description
Passive Skills
Downside Up	When the user's stats would be lowered, raises the user's stats by the same amount instead.
Pinpoint Entry 1	Raises the user's accuracy by one stat rank when it enters a battle. (Before using a Trainer Move)
Entry Freebie	Applies the Free Move Next effect to the user when it enters a battle. (Before using a Trainer Move)
Fuel Economy 1	Decreases the amount of move gauge slots the user's Pokémon needs to use moves by one. (After using "Try This!")
Aggravation 2	Raises the chance of inflicting the flinching, confused, or trapped condition with the additional effects of moves. (After using "Try This!")
Superawakened Passive Skill
Steadfast Sudden Mutation	Reduces the user's sync move countdown by one the first time it enters a battle each battle. Applies the Enduring effect to the user if its HP is full when it enters a battle. Lowers the target's Sp. Def by one stat rank when the user's attack move against it is successful.
Theme Skills
Psychic Tech	Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 24 when using Psychic-type attacks. Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 24.
Hoenn Tech	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 4. Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 7.
Champion Tech	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 4. Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 7.
Sygna Suit Tech	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 5. Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 8.
Space Cadet Tech	Raises 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 ↑ 3Fiery ↓ 1	Raises the following discovery level by 3: •Soothing Crystal Lowers the following discovery level by 1: •Fiery Crystal

Attack Forme

			Type			Psychic
			Move type			Psychic
			Role			Tech
			EX Role			Support
			Base Potential			★★★★★☆EX
Deoxys		Weakness			Dark
The DNA of a space virus underwent a sudden mutation upon exposure to a laser beam and resulted in Deoxys. The crystalline organ on this Pokémon's chest appears to be its brain.
Stats		HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Atk	Sp. Def	Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential		664	448	109	448	109	336
Lv. 140, Max Potential		824	528	165	528	165	376
Mega Deoxys
Lv. 140, Base Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—
Lv. 140, Max Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—

Moves

Name	Type	Category	Move gauge	BasePower	MaxPower	Accuracy	Target	Description
Psycho Boost	Psychic	Special	4	200	240	90%	An opponent	Lowers the user's Sp. Atk by two stat ranks.
Protect	Normal	Status	2 (1 use)	—	—	—	Self	Applies the Damage Guard Next effect to the user.
Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	2	51	61	90%	An opponent	Has a chance (20%) of making the target flinch.
Cosmic Power	Psychic	Status	2	—	—	—	Self	Raises the user's Defense and Sp. Def by one stat rank.

Skills

Defense Forme

			Type			Psychic
			Move type			Psychic
			Role			Tech
			EX Role			Support
			Base Potential			★★★★★☆EX
Deoxys		Weakness			Dark
The DNA of a space virus underwent a sudden mutation upon exposure to a laser beam and resulted in Deoxys. The crystalline organ on this Pokémon's chest appears to be its brain.
Stats		HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Atk	Sp. Def	Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential		664	112	312	112	312	168
Lv. 140, Max Potential		824	132	472	132	472	188
Mega Deoxys
Lv. 140, Base Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—
Lv. 140, Max Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—

Moves

Name	Type	Category	Move gauge	BasePower	MaxPower	Accuracy	Target	Description
Psycho Boost	Psychic	Special	4	200	240	90%	An opponent	Lowers the user's Sp. Atk by two stat ranks.
Recover	Normal	Status	2 (2 uses)	—	—	—	Self	Restores the user's HP by approximately 50% of its maximum HP.
Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	2	51	61	90%	An opponent	Has a chance (20%) of making the target flinch.
Iron Defense	Steel	Status	2	—	—	—	Self	Raises the user's Defense by two stat ranks.

Skills

Speed Forme

			Type			Psychic
			Move type			Psychic
			Role			Tech
			EX Role			Support
			Base Potential			★★★★★☆EX
Deoxys		Weakness			Dark
The DNA of a space virus underwent a sudden mutation upon exposure to a laser beam and resulted in Deoxys. The crystalline organ on this Pokémon's chest appears to be its brain.
Stats		HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Atk	Sp. Def	Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential		664	224	202	224	202	537
Lv. 140, Max Potential		824	264	306	264	306	601
Mega Deoxys
Lv. 140, Base Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—
Lv. 140, Max Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—

Moves

Name	Type	Category	Move gauge	BasePower	MaxPower	Accuracy	Target	Description
Psycho Boost	Psychic	Special	4	200	240	90%	An opponent	Lowers the user's Sp. Atk by two stat ranks.
Recover	Normal	Status	2 (2 uses)	—	—	—	Self	Restores the user's HP by approximately 50% of its maximum HP.
Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	2	51	61	90%	An opponent	Has a chance (20%) of making the target flinch.
Double Team	Normal	Status	1	—	—	—	Self	Raises the user's evasiveness by one stat rank.

Skills

Sync grid

Sygna Suit Steven & Deoxys'ssync grid is an expanded grid, made available since the sync pair was first released. It was further expanded on February 25, 2024.

Stoutland

Steven (Special Costume) ダイゴ (スペシャル)Daigo (Special)
Steven's model (Special Costume)
No.	81
English voice actor	Xander Mobus
Japanese voice actor	Tomoaki Maeno
Description	Steven is wearing a special outfit. He's ready to take on thePasio mystery game together with hisShiny Stoutland, who is very good at finding things.

			Type			Normal
			Move type			Normal
			Role			Tech
			Base Potential			★★★★★☆EX
Stoutland♂		Weakness			Fighting
Its fur is long and thick. A long time ago in cold regions, every household kept a Stoutland.
Stats		HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Atk	Sp. Def	Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential		681	448	176	336	176	290
Lv. 140, Max Potential		781	488	216	376	216	330
Mega Stoutland
Lv. 140, Base Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—
Lv. 140, Max Potential		—	—	—	—	—	—

Availability

Steven (Special Costume) is exclusive to costume scouts. His offering rate was increased in the followingsync pair scouts:

He was also available in the following sync pair scouts:

Moves

Name	Type	Category	Move gauge	BasePower	MaxPower	Accuracy	Target	Description
Tackle	Normal	Physical	1	25	30	100%	An opponent	No additional effect.
Super Effective ↑	None	Special	0 (2 uses)	—	—	—	An ally	Applies the Supereffective ↑ Next effect to an ally.
BindingLeer	Normal	Status	1 (3 uses)	—	—	—	All opponents	Activation Condition: When there is at least one Pokémon with a lowered Type Rebuff on the opponent's field of play. Deactivation Condition: When there are no longer any Pokémon with a lowered Type Rebuff on the opponent's field of play. Never misses. Lowers the target's Attack, Defense, and Speed by two stat ranks. Applies the No Evasion effect to the target. Applies the Restrain effect to the target.
Mystery Solved!	None	Status	0 (2 uses)	—	—	—	An ally	Raises an ally's Speed by two stat ranks. Increases the Physical Moves ↑ Next effect of an ally by three ranks.
Sync moves
Illuminating Normal Impact	Normal	Physical	—	250	300	—	An opponent	The more the target's Defense is lowered, the greater the power of this attack. (6★ EX effect: Sync move power will be multiplied by 1.5.)

Skills

Name	Description
Passive Skills
Rebuff Reducing Hit (Weakness)	Lowers the target's Type Rebuff of its weakness type by one rank the first time the user's attack move is successful each battle.
Team Immunizing Command 9	Applies the Condition Nullification effect to all allied sync pairs when the user's Trainer uses a move. This effect can activate only once per battle.
Team Easy Target Speed Up 9	Raises the Speed of all allied sync pairs by one stat rank when the user's attack move is successful against an opponent with the No Evasion effect applied.
Exclusive Lucky Skills
Steven (Special Costume)'s Focused Effort	Reduces the user's sync move countdown by two the first time it enters a battle each battle. Applies the Supereffective ↑ Next effect to all allied sync pairs the first time the user enters a battle each battle.
Theme Skills
Normal Tech	Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 24 when using Normal-type attacks. Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 24.
Hoenn Tech	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 4. Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 7.
Special Costume Tech	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 5. Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 8.
Rock Lover Tech	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 5. Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 8.
Space Cadet Tech	Raises 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 ↑ 3Fiery ↓ 1	Raises the following discovery level 3: •Soothing Crystal Lowers the following discovery level by 1: •Fiery Crystal

Sync grid

Steven (Special Costume) & Stoutland's sync grid is an expanded grid, made available since the sync pair was first released.

Metagross (Arc Suit)

Arc Suit Steven アルコスダイゴArceus Costume Daigo
Arc Suit Steven's model
No.	81
English voice actor	Xander Mobus
Japanese voice actor	Tomoaki Maeno
Description	Steven has drawn out the power of hissync stone ultimate and received the blessing ofArceus. He's showing off his strength through his deep bond with Metagross.

Raising this sync pair to 6★ EX will unlock Song Key 03029, which allows "Glorious Battle! (Steven) (Pokémon Masters EX Version)" to be played in theJukebox.

		Type			Steel
		Move type			Steel
		Role			Multi
		EX Role			Support
		Base Potential			★★★★★☆EX
Metagross ↔Mega Metagross		Weakness			Ghost
It boasts not only psychic powers but also fantastic strength. It grabs its prey with its four legs and holds them in place with its claws.
Stats		HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Atk	Sp. Def	Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential		660	346	319	224	319	288
Lv. 140, Max Potential		820	386	399	264	399	328
Mega Metagross
Lv. 140, Base Potential		660	380	350	246	350	316
Lv. 140, Max Potential		820	424	438	290	438	360

Availability

Arc Suit Steven is exclusive to Arc Suit Fair scouts. His offering rate was increased in the following sync pair scouts:

He was also available in the following sync pair scouts:

Moves

Name	Type	Category	Move gauge	BasePower	MaxPower	Accuracy	Target	Description
Iron Head	Steel	Physical	3	92	110	100%	An opponent	Has a chance (30%) of making the target flinch.
Potion	None	Status	0 (2 uses)	—	—	—	An ally	Restores an ally's HP by approximately 40% of its maximum HP.
Almighty FlashBullet Punch	Steel	Physical	0 (3 uses)	120	144	—	All opponents	Activation Condition: When the user uses any move once. Deactivation Condition: When this move is used. Never misses. Lowers the target's Defense and Sp. Def by two stat ranks. Raises the Defense and Sp. Def of all allied sync pairs by two stat ranks.
We're the Strongest!	None	Status	0 (1 use)	—	—	—	All allies	Raises the Attack of all allied sync pairs by six stat ranks. Uses a maximum of three slots of the user's move gauge. The more amount used, the more it raises the critical-hit rate of all allied sync pairs (can be raised by zero to three stat ranks maximum). Increases the Sync Move ↑ Next effect of all allied sync pairs by three ranks.
Sync moves
Polished Steel DivineMeteor Mash	Steel	Physical	—	300	360	—	An opponent	Become Mega Metagross until the end of the battle. Restores the HP of all allied sync pairs by approximately 20% of their maximum HP. (6★ EX effect: Lowers all opposing sync pairs' Type Rebuff for the following Type by one rank the first time the user's sync move is used each battle: • Steel) (EX role effect: The sync buff is doubled the first time a sync move is used.)

Skills

Name	Description
Passive Skills
Iron Myth	Powers up the moves of all allied sync pairs by 10%. Reduces attack move damage taken by all allied sync pairs by 20%. The more allied sync pairs with the Steel theme you have on your team, the higher these percentages are. (Each additional sync pair powers up moves by 10% and reduces damage by 3%. The maximum power-up is 30%, and the maximum damage reduction is 26%.)
Iron Judgment	Raises the Steel Type Rebuff of all allied sync pairs by one rank the first time the user enters a battle each battle. Lowers the Steel Type Rebuff of all opposing sync pairs by one rank the first time the user enters a battle each battle.
What I Learned from My Adventure	Applies the Enduring effect to all allied sync pairs the first time the user enters a battle each battle. Applies the Free Move Next effect to the user when its attack move is successful. Increases the Physical Moves ↑ Next effect of all allied sync pairs by one rank when the user's attack move is successful.
Wandering Stone Enthusiast	Protects the user against critical hits. Protects the user from damage from a sandstorm. When the user's stats would be lowered, raises the user's stats by the same amount instead.
Triage Tank 9	Restores the user's HP when it is hit by an attack move. (Only before Mega Evolving)
Team Triage Tank 9	Restores the HP of all allied sync pairs when the user is hit by an attack move. (Only after Mega Evolving)
Exclusive Lucky Skills
Team Healing Entry	Applies the Gradual Healing effect to all allied sync pairs when the user enters a battle.
Theme Skills
Steel Multi	Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 24 when using Steel-type attacks. Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 24.
Hoenn Multi	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 4. Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 7.
Champion Multi	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 4. Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 7.
Arc Suit Multi	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 5. Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 8.
Rock Lover Multi	Raises 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
Wistful ↑ 3Fiery ↓ 1	Raises the following discovery level 3: •Wistful Crystal Lowers the following discovery level by 1: •Fiery Crystal

Sync grid

The sync grid for Arc Suit Steven & Metagross is an expanded grid, made available since the pair first released.

Appearances

Battle appearances

Steven & Metagross can be battled against in:

• Champion Stadium:Hoenn Challenge, Hard Lv. 1 (Ground-type weakness)
• Battle Rally (Area 1–9)*
• Pasio Towers: All towers
• Story event:The Strongest There Is (February 14 to March 16, 2020)
• Solo event:Training with Legends (August 28 to September 14, 2020)
• Daily Type Rotation:Type Team-Up (August 9 to 28, 2021)
• Throwback Challenge:Battle Rewind (March 1 to 31, 2022)
• Battle with Pals: Friendiversary Gifts (March 14 to 22, 2022)
• Story event:Summer Nights & Wishing Stars (June 30 to July 17, 2022; July 6 to 20, 2023)*
• Costume event:Solve the Case! (Part 2) (April 13 to May 2, 2023; March 11 to 25, 2024)*
• Story event:Exciting Treasure Hunt (June 28 to July 15, 2024; July 4 to 22, 2025)*
• Legendary Adventures:The Dragon That Rules the Sky (since February 28, 2025)
• Academy events (since August 5, 2025)

Steven (Anniversary 2021) & Rayquaza can be battled against in:

• Neo Champions:Going Beyond Primal Nature (February 28 to April 9, 2025)
• Special co-op event:Sky, Sea, and Land Challenge (March 2 to 9, 2025)

Arc Suit Steven & Metagross can be battled against in:

• Arceus Arc Celebration: Special Battle Event (as a side foe; August 28 to September 11, 2024)
• Ranked damage event:Super Sparring No. 2 (August 30 to September 8, 2024)
• Five-Year Anniversary!Special Co-op Battle! (as a side foe; September 2 to 9, 2024)
• Challenge Arc Suits Event:Show Me Thy Bonds (as a side foe; September 15 to October 3, 2025)

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

• Archeops
  • Battle Rally (as a side foe; Area 1–9)
  • Costume event:Jasmine's Battle Prep (as a side foe; October 29 to December 10, 2021)
  • Costume event:Battle Prep (as a side foe; September 8 to October 3, 2022; December 12 to 30, 2024)
• Aerodactyl
  • Champion Stadium:Victory Road
• Aggron
  • Champion Stadium: Hoenn Challenge, Hard Lv. 1 (Water-type weakness)
  • Battle Rally (Area 1–9)
• Claydol
  • Champion Stadium: Hoenn Challenge, Hard Lv. 1 (Grass-type weakness)
  • Battle Rally (Area 1–9)
  • Extreme battle event:Take On Hoenn's Finest Duo (February 28 to April 9, 2025)
• Excadrill
  • Battle Rally (as a side foe; Area 1–9)
  • Story event:The Haunted Museum (as a side foe; October 12 to November 1, 2023; October 19 to November 6, 2024)

Story appearances

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

• Villain Arc:
  • Hoenn: Delta of Land, Sea, and Sky
  • Final Chapter: Where Ideals Cross Paths
• Arceus Arc:
  • Prelude: Mysterious Stones Chapter:The Echo of a Deity's Voice
  • Chapter 1:Three Champions
• Champion Stadium:Victory Road
• Story events:
  • The Strongest There Is
  • Dazzling Dizzying Battle Stage
  • Champion Time
  • Shining Heart of Dragons
  • Pasio Eggsplorers
  • All Aboard the Victory Train
  • Pasio Friendiversary
  • The Haunted Museum
  • Researcher and Seeker
  • Festive Sun and Moon
  • Golden Bonds on Pasio
  • Guzzling Glutton's Target
• Prestige event:Battle Buffet Bash
• Costume events:
  • Jasmine's Battle Prep
  • Solve the Case! (Part 1)
• Solo events:
  • A Pasio Spectacle
  • Pasio Gold Rush
• Neo Champions:
  • Leaders of a New Era
  • Three Trainers, Three Minds
  • Honing One's Love
• Trainer Files:Two Factory Heads
• Special Collaboration: Special Kick-Start EventStrong and Reliable Friends
• Sync pair stories:
  • A Day withLeon
  • A Day withGrimsley (Kimono)

Steven appears in his summer outfit in the following story areas:

• Story events:
  • Summer Superstars
  • Summer Nights & Wishing Stars
  • Twin Stars Far Apart
  • Exciting Treasure Hunt
• Solo event:A Pasio Spectacle (flashback)

Steven appears in his anniversary outfit in the following story areas:

• Story event:Hearts United
• Neo Champions:Going Beyond Primal Nature

Steven appears in his sygna suit in the following story areas:

• Villain Arc:Hoenn: Delta of Land, Sea, and Sky

Steven appears in his special costume in the following story areas:

• Costume events:
  • Solve the Case! (Part 1)
  • Solve the Case! (Part 2)

Steven appears in his arc suit in the following story areas:

• Arceus Arc:
  • Chapter 1:Three Champions
  • Chapter 5:Competitive Heart and Soul (fantasy)
• Story events:
  • Festive Sun and Moon
  • Guzzling Glutton's Target

Sync pair stories

Steven & Metagross

• A Day with Steven

Steven (Summer 2020) & Sandslash

• One Summer's Day
• The Sync Pair Music Festival!
• Festival Fans and Superstars
• Jigglypunk!
• Endless Summer!

Steven (Anniversary 2021) & Rayquaza

• A Day with Steven

Sygna Suit Steven & Deoxys

• A Day with Sygna Suit Steven

Steven (Special Costume) & Stoutland

• The Mystery Game Begins!
• Roles Are Decided!
• Explore the Mansion!
• An Incident Occurs!
• Who's the Real Culprit?
• Beginning of the Real Case
• Phantom Imaginate
• Similarities between the Victims
• Fake Evil and Fake Justice
• You Need Some Imagination

Arc Suit Steven & Metagross

• A Day with Arc Suit Steven

Quotes

Main article:Steven Stone/Quotes → Pokémon Masters EX

In animation

Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Steven appeared in thePokémon Masters Animated Trailer, where he teamed up withCynthia andLance to battleKorrina,Cheren, andMisty at a stadium inPasio. Steven attempted to overwhelm the opposing team's Pokémon with hisMetagross'sFlash Cannon, but said Pokémon retaliated with their own attacks.

Pokémon

Metagross

Debut	Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Main article:Steven's Metagross

Metagross is Steven's only known Pokémon. It appeared along with him at a stadium inPasio. AlongsideCynthia's Garchomp andLance's Dragonite, it battledKorrina's Lucario,Cheren'sStoutland, andMisty's Starmie. Metagross usedFlash Cannon on the opposing Pokémon, but they managed to defend themselves with their own attacks.

Metagross's only known move isFlash Cannon.

Gallery

Steven

Key artwork of Steven byKen Sugimori		Steven & Metagross on Pokémon Masters EX Dream Team Maker		Steven's sync move mindscape (Granite Cave)	Trainer Lodge Friend Snapshot
6★ model (Normal colors)	VS model (Normal colors)	6★ model (EX colors)	VS model (EX colors)	Artwork withWallace by NEO	Trainer Lodge Story Snapshot
Trainer emote Nice!	Trainer emote Watch out!	Trainer emote Let's do this!	Trainer emote Thanks!	Battle Buffet Bash artwork byMegumi Mizutani[3]	Steven Plushie decoration for theTrainer Lodge
Key art from Pokémon Masters		Victory Road artwork by Rokoh Hashibi
Fifth anniversary artwork by Takahashi Jun[4]				Title screen artwork

Steven (Summer 2020)

Steven (Summer 2020) & Sandslash on Pokémon Masters EX Dream Team Maker	Steven's sync move mindscape (Summer 2020)	Summer Superstars artwork by Aco Arisaka	Summer Superstars artwork by Nora
VS model (Normal colors)	6★ 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!
Medal 1★ Summer Superstars	Medal 2★ Summer Superstars	Medal 3★ Summer Superstars	Medal Jigglypunk

Steven (Anniversary 2021)

VS model (Normal colors)	6★ model (Normal colors)	6★ model (EX colors)	VS model (EX colors)	Steven's sync move mindscape (Granite Cave)
Trainer emote Nice!	Trainer emote Watch out!	Trainer emote Let's do this!	Trainer emote Thanks!
Medal 1★ Hearts United	Medal 2★ Hearts United	Medal 3★ Hearts United	Medal Friendship Everlasting	Hearts United artwork byotumami

Sygna Suit Steven

VS model (Normal colors)	6★ model (Normal colors)	6★ model (EX colors)	VS model (EX colors)	Steven's sync move mindscape (Granite Cave)
Trainer emote Nice!	Trainer emote Watch out!	Trainer emote Let's do this!	Trainer emote Thanks!
Medal 1★ Team Aqua's Stormy Seas	Medal 2★ Team Aqua's Stormy Seas	Medal 3★ Team Aqua's Stormy Seas	Medal Deep Diver	Artwork of the Hoenn chapter of the Villain Arc byHitoshi Ariga[5]

Steven (Special Costume)

VS model (Normal colors)	6★ model (Normal colors)	6★ model (EX colors)	VS model (EX colors)	Steven's sync move mindscape (Centra City)
Trainer emote Nice!	Trainer emote Watch out!	Trainer emote Let's do this!	Trainer emote Thanks!	Solve the Case! (Part 2) artwork by Takahashi Jun
Medal 1★ Solve the Case! (Part 1)	Medal 2★ Solve the Case! (Part 1)	Medal 3★ Solve the Case! (Part 1)	Medal Illuminate the Darkness	Trainer Lodge Friend Snapshot

Arc Suit Steven

6★ model (Normal colors)	VS model (Normal colors)	6★ model (EX colors)	VS model (EX colors)	Arc Suit Steven's sync move mindscape (Granite Cave)
Trainer emote Nice!	Trainer emote Watch out!	Trainer emote Let's do this!	Trainer emote Thanks!
Medal 1★ Arceus Arc Celebration	Medal 2★ Arceus Arc Celebration	Medal 3★ Arceus Arc Celebration	Medal Awakened Power of Bonds	Artwork withCynthia andLance