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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 new professor researching the legends of Galar and has already published a book with her findings. She’s adventure buddies and childhood friends with Leon. |
Sonia (Japanese: ソニア Sonia) is a Pokémon Trainer in Pokémon Masters EX, based on the character of the same name in the core series games. She forms a sync pair with Yamper. She was first introduced in the story event Winter Wishes. The sync pair can be obtained through the sync 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 alongside Shiny Tsareena. The sync pair can be obtained through a limited sync pair scout and was first available on April 7, 2022. The pair's potential can be upgraded to 6★ EX from when the pair was first released.
In the games
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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 the Jukebox.
Availability
Sonia is available in the permanent sync 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
Skills
Sync grid
Sonia and Yamper's sync 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 1 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. |
Availability
Sonia (Special Costume) is exclusive to costume scouts. Her offering rate was increased in the following sync 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 |
| 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 | Base Power | Max Power | 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 2 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 2 stat ranks. Raises the user's critical-hit rate by 3 stat ranks. Raises the user's Physical Moves ↑ Next effect by 1 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
Sync grid
Sonia and Tsareena's sync 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 1 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 and Yamper can be battled against in:
Story appearances
Sonia appears in her normal outfit in the following story areas:
Sonia appears in her special costume in the following story areas:
Sync pair stories
Sonia and Yamper
- A Day with Sonia
Sonia (Special Costume) and Tsareena
- Something's Missing...
- The Three Necessiteas
- The Fourth Ingredient
Quotes
Main article: Sonia/Quotes → Pokémon Masters EXGallery
Sonia
Sonia (Special Costume)
Trivia
- Sonia shares her Japanese voice actor, Lynn, with her counterpart from the Pokémon: 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). Those Trainers include Victor, Gloria, Hop, Nessa, Leon, and Professor Oak.
- Sonia also uses special voice-over lines upon winning a battle with Victor, Gloria, Hop, Nessa, or Leon in the same team.
Origin
Sonia's design is based on her appearance in Pokémon Sword and Shield. Yamper is Sonia's only known Pokémon in the core series games. Yamper's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Sword.
Sonia's Special Costume design is based on the Queen of Hearts from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Sonia does not own a Tsareena outside this game. Tsareena's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Ultra Sun.
In other languages
Ruff Buff! | Goodest Boy Wild Charge |
Ohohoho! | Haughty Laugh Grass Impact |
References
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