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Elio (Japanese: ヨウ Yō) is a Pokémon Trainer in Pokémon Masters EX, based on the character of the same name in the core series games. He forms a sync pair with Popplio and its evolutions, Brionne and Primarina. The sync pair can be obtained through sync pair scout, starting on April 17, 2021. The pair's potential can be upgraded to 
6★ EX from when the pair was first released, which unlocks Elio's EX Style.
Elio also forms a sync pair with his Espeon. This pair can be obtained through a Variety sync pair scout beginning on November 21, 2023. This pair can be raised to 6★ EX since it first released, though this pair lacks an EX style.
In the games
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History
Elio has experienced similar events to his core series counterpart.
Popplio → Brionne → Primarina
Popplio can evolve into Brionne once it has reached level 30 through its sync pair story Popplio's Evolution, and then into Primarina once it has reached level 45 through its sync pair story Brionne's Evolution.
Availability
Elio is available in the permanent sync pair scout pool. His offering rate was increased in the following sync pair scouts:
| Banner | Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Elio Spotlight Scout | April 17 to May 2, 2021 | Debut |
| Selene and Elio Spotlight Scout | April 18 to May 2, 2022 | |
| All banners lasted from 06:00 UTC on the start date to 05:59 UTC on the end date unless noted otherwise. | ||
Moves
Elio's Popplio and Brionne uses Water Gun as one of their damage-dealing moves. Upon evolution, Primarina replaces Water Gun with Sparkling Aria.
Elio's Popplio and Brionne use Water Sync Beam as their sync move. Upon evolution, Primarina learns the upgraded Sunshine Oceanic Operetta.
Skills
Sync grid
Elio and Popplio'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 +20 | HP +20 | 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. Atk +5 | Sp. Atk +5 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Sp. Atk +5 | Sp. Atk +5 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Sp. Atk +5 | Sp. Atk +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Sp. Atk +5 | Sp. Atk +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Sp. Atk +20 | Sp. Atk +20 | 7 | 84 | 3 |
| Sp. Def +5 | Sp. Def +5 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Sp. Def +5 | Sp. Def +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Sp. Def +5 | Sp. Def +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Sp. Def +5 | Sp. Def +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Sp. Def +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 |
| Speed +5 | Speed +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Speed +5 | Speed +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Sparkling Aria: Power +3 | Sparkling Aria: Power ↑ +3 | 4 | 48 | 1 |
| Sparkling Aria: Power +3 | Sparkling Aria: Power ↑ +3 | 4 | 48 | 1 |
| Sparkling Aria: Power +3 | Sparkling Aria: Power ↑ +3 | 4 | 48 | 1 |
| Sparkling Aria: Power +3 | Sparkling Aria: Power ↑ +3 | 4 | 48 | 2 |
| Sparkling Aria: Power +3 | Sparkling Aria: Power ↑ +3 | 4 | 48 | 2 |
| Sparkling Aria: Move Gauge Refresh 2 | Has a chance (30%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| Sparkling Aria: Trip Up 4 | Has a chance (50%) of lowering the target's Speed by one stat rank when an attack is successful. | 8 | 96 | 3 |
| Sparkling Aria: Mind Games 4 | Has a chance (50%) of lowering the target's Sp. Def by one stat rank when an attack is successful. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Sparkling Aria: Defense Crush 4 | Has a chance (50%) of lowering the target's Defense by one stat rank when an attack against it is successful. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Sparkling Aria: 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. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| X Sp. Def All: MP Refresh 2 | Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the move used if the move is successful. | 7 | 84 | 1 |
| We've Got Tricks!: MP Refresh 1 | Has a chance (20%) of restoring one MP of the move used if the move is successful. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| Sing: Move Gauge Refresh 1 | Has a chance (20%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| Unbending | Defense cannot be lowered. | 5 | 60 | 1 |
| Haste | Speed cannot be lowered. | 5 | 60 | 1 |
| Power Reserves 4 | Powers up the user's moves when in a pinch. | 6 | 72 | 2 |
| Sentry Entry 1 | Raises the user's Defense by 1 stat rank when the Pokémon enters a battle. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| Good Night-mare 3 | Powers up the user's moves when the target is asleep. | 8 | 96 | 2 |
| Quick Cure | Removes the confused, flinching, and trapped conditions from the user the first time they are inflicted each battle. | 8 | 96 | 2 |
| Team Critical Nightmare 3 | Has a chance (40%) of raising the critical-hit rate of all allied sync pairs by one stat rank when the user's attack move is successful against an opponent that is asleep. | 8 | 96 | 3 |
| Team Sync Cure 9 | Removes all status conditions from all allied sync pairs after using a sync move. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Impatient 1 | Has a chance (20%) of reducing the user's sync move countdown by one when the user is hit by an attack move. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Sunshine Oceanic Operetta: Power +25 | Sunshine Oceanic Operetta: Power ↑ +25 | 5 | 60 | 3 |
| Sunshine Oceanic Operetta: Power +25 | Sunshine Oceanic Operetta: Power ↑ +25 | 5 | 60 | 3 |
Espeon
Availability
Elio and Espeon are exclusive to variety scouts. Their offering rate was increased in the following sync pair scouts:
| Banner | Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Double Feature Variety Scout | November 21 to December 8, 2023 | Debut |
| All banners lasted from 06:00 UTC on the start date to 05:59 UTC on the end date unless noted otherwise. | ||
They were also available in the following sync pair scouts:
| Banner | Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Eevee Day Celebration Ticket Scout | November 21 to December 15, 2023 | Players could obtain one ticket for this scout |
| 5★-Select Variety Scout ×11 | March 5 to 19, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confusion | Psychic | Special | 1 | 18 | 21 | 100% | An opponent | Has a chance (10%) of leaving the target confused. |
| Morning Sun | Normal | Status | 2 (2 uses) | — | — | — | Self | Restores the user's HP by approximately 50% of its maximum HP. HP is restored by 60% instead when the weather is sunny, and 40% when the weather is rainy or during a hailstorm or a sandstorm. |
| Psychic | Psychic | Special | 3 | 99 | 118 | 100% | An opponent | Has a chance (10%) of lowering the target's Sp. Def by 1 stat rank. |
| Mysterious Power! | None | Status | 0 (2 uses) | — | — | — | All allies | Raises the user's Sp. Atk by 2 stat ranks. Raises the critical-hit rate of all allied sync pairs by 1 stat rank. |
| Sync moves | ||||||||
| Shining High Shattered Psyche | Psychic | Special | — | 200 | 240 | — | An opponent | The more the target's Sp. Def is lowered, 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
Sync grid
The sync grid for Elio and Espeon is an expanded grid, made available since the pair first released.
| Name | Effect | Energy required | Sync orb required | Move level required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP +10 | HP +10 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| HP +10 | HP +10 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| HP +10 | HP +10 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| HP +10 | HP +10 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Defense +5 | Defense +5 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Defense +5 | Defense +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Defense +5 | Defense +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Sp. Atk +5 | Sp. Atk +5 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Sp. Atk +5 | Sp. Atk +5 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Sp. Atk +5 | Sp. Atk +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Sp. Atk +5 | Sp. Atk +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Sp. Atk +10 | Sp. Atk +10 | 4 | 48 | 2 |
| 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 |
| Confusion: Power +4 | Confusion: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Confusion: Power +4 | Confusion: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Confusion: Power +4 | Confusion: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Confusion: Power +4 | Confusion: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 2 |
| Confusion: Power +4 | Confusion: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 2 |
| Confusion: 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 |
| Confusion: Aggravation 9 | Raises the chance of inflicting the flinching, confused, or trapped condition with the additional effects of moves. | 9 | 108 | 3 |
| Morning Sun: 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 |
| Morning Sun: MP Refresh 2 | Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. | 7 | 84 | 3 |
| Morning Sun: Master Healer 1 | Increases the amount of HP restored by the user's healing moves. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Psychic: Power +3 | Psychic: Power ↑ +3 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Psychic: Power +3 | Psychic: Power ↑ +3 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Psychic: Power +3 | Psychic: Power ↑ +3 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Psychic: Power +3 | Psychic: Power ↑ +3 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Psychic: Power +3 | Psychic: Power ↑ +3 | 3 | 36 | 2 |
| Psychic: On a Roll 2 | Raises the chance of lowering stat values with the additional effects of the user's moves. | 8 | 96 | 2 |
| Psychic: Move Gauge Refresh 9 | Charges the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. | 8 | 96 | 3 |
| Mysterious Power!: MP Refresh 3 | Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| Mysterious Power!: Full-Bracing Command 9 | Raises the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1 stat rank when its Trainer uses a move. | 7 | 84 | 3 |
| Clearheaded | Prevents the user from becoming confused. | 5 | 60 | 1 |
| Stalwart | Sp. Def cannot be lowered. | 5 | 60 | 1 |
| Stop Hitting Yourself 5 | Raises the chance that an opponent will attack themselves due to being confused. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| Precognition 2 | Quickly charges the user's move gauge when the terrain is Psychic Terrain. | 8 | 96 | 2 |
| Weird Recovery 1 | Restores the user's HP whenever its Pokémon takes an action when the terrain is Psychic Terrain. | 8 | 96 | 2 |
| Safety Tether | Applies the Enduring effect to the user the first time its sync move is used each battle. | 10 | 120 | 2 |
| Brainteaser | The more the target's Sp. Def is lowered, the more it powers up the user's moves. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Smarty-Pants | The more the target's Sp. Def is lowered, the more it powers up the user's sync move. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| P-Move/S-Move on Opp: Attack↓2 9 | Lowers the target's Attack by 2 stat ranks when the user's Pokémon uses a move targeting that opponent. Lowers the target's Attack by 2 stat ranks after using the user's sync move targeting that opponent. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Shining High Shattered Psyche: Power +25 | Shining High Shattered Psyche: Power ↑ +25 | 5 | 60 | 3 |
| Shining High Shattered Psyche: Power +25 | Shining High Shattered Psyche: Power ↑ +25 | 5 | 60 | 3 |
Other Pokémon
Traded away
In the costume event New Heroes Are Born, Selene reveals that she obtained her Scizor on Pasio by trading one of her Pokémon for Elio's Scyther, which was holding a Metal Coat during the trade, causing her to evolve. It is unknown what Pokémon Selene traded to Elio in exchange.
Appearances
Battle appearances
Elio and Primarina can be battled against in:
Story appearances
Elio appears in his normal outfit in the following story areas:
Sync pair stories
- A Day with Elio
Evolution
Quotes
Main article: Elio (game)/Quotes → Pokémon Masters EXGallery
Trivia
- Elio is the only main character who has never appeared in an event story without his opposite-gender counterpart.
- Elio and Selene are one of two pairs of protagonists that are equally based on the player character from their games of origin, the other being Chase and Elaine.
- In the story event Galar's Poké Ball Enthusiast, it is confirmed that Elio knows that Professor Kukui is the Masked Royal.
- This was first implied in the Countdown 2021 log-in bonus, where Elio starts to address the Masked Royal as "Professor" before catching himself.
- In the Eevee Day Celebration! event Eevee Tales, Elio reveals that he first met his Espeon as an Eevee near Paniola Town.
Origin
Elio's design is based on his appearance in Pokémon Sun and Moon. Popplio is one of the first partner Pokémon of Alola in the core series games. Popplio, Brionne, and Primarina's Dex entries come from Pokémon Ultra Sun.
Elio's Espeon may be based on the Eevee that can be obtained from an unnamed Pokémon Breeder at Paniola Ranch. Espeon is also known as the Sun Pokémon, which matches Elio's name origin of Helios, the Greek god of the sun, as well as Elio being one of the potential main characters of Pokémon Sun. Espeon's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Ultra Sun.
In other languages
We've Got Tricks!
Sunshine Oceanic Operetta
Mysterious Power!
Shining High Shattered Psyche
References
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