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Kris
クリス Kris
Spr Masters Kris.png
Kris's model
No.10
English voice actorCherami Leigh[1]
Japanese voice actorKana Asumi[2]
DescriptionUtilizing her deep knowledge of Pokémon on her journey, she looks out for all Pokémon and treats them with love. She is known for her kind personality.

Kris (Japanese: クリス Kris) 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 Totodile and its evolutions, Croconaw and Feraligatr. This sync pair was first made available since the game release. This pair can be raised to Masters EX star.png 6★ EX from June 6, 2022.

Kris in her sygna suit forms a sync pair with Suicune. This sync pair was first made available on June 3, 2022 through a limited master fair sync pair scout. This pair can be raised to Masters EX star.png 6★ EX from the day it was released.

Kris also forms a sync pair with her Jolteon. This pair can be obtained through a limited variety sync pair scout and was first available on November 21, 2022. This pair could be raised to Masters EX star.png 6★ EX beginning on March 29, 2023, though this pair lacks an EX style.

In the games

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History

Kris has experienced similar events to her core series counterpart. While on her journey, Kris encountered a Suicune, and was determined to catch it, but she never did.[3][4] Along her journey Kris caught a Totodile and an Eevee, which she later evolved into a Jolteon due to her struggling against fast Pokémon.[5]

Totodile → Croconaw → Feraligatr

Totodile can evolve into Croconaw once it has reached level 30 through its sync pair story Totodile's Evolution, and then into Feraligatr once it has reached level 45 through its sync pair story Croconaw's Evolution.

Availability

Kris is available in the permanent sync pair scout pool, and has been since the game's release. Her offering rate was increased in the following sync pair scouts:

BannerDatesNotes
Kris Spotlight ScoutNovember 21 to December 5, 2019
Ethan, Kris, and Lyra Spotlight ScoutSeptember 3 to 17, 2020
Triple Feature Spotlight ScoutJune 9 to June 23, 2021
All banners lasted from 06:00 UTC on the start date to 05:59 UTC on the end date unless noted otherwise.

Moves

Kris's Totodile and Croconaw use Water Sync Impact as their sync move. Upon evolution, Feraligatr learns the upgraded Crystalline Aqua Tail.

NameTypeCategoryMove gaugeBase PowerMax PowerAccuracyTargetDescription
WaterfallWater
WaterIC Masters.png
Physical24554100%An opponentHas a chance (20%) of making the target flinch.
X AttackNoneStatus0
(2 uses)
SelfRaises the user's Attack by two stat ranks.
Mega KickNormal
NormalIC Masters.png
Physical316720075%An opponentNo additional effect.
Pick Up the Pace!NoneStatus0
(2 uses)
SelfRaises the user's Speed by two stat ranks. Applies the Sure Hit Next effect to the user. Applies the Critical Hit Next effect to the user.
Sync moves
Water Sync ImpactWater
WaterIC Masters.png
Physical200240An opponent(6★ EX effect: Sync moves will target all opposing sync pairs.)
Crystalline Aqua TailWater
WaterIC Masters.png
Physical250300An opponent(6★ EX effect: Sync moves will target all opposing sync pairs.)

Skills

Sync grid

Kris & Totodile's sync grid is an expanded grid, made available on September 3, 2020. It was further expanded on November 25, 2022.

NameEffectEnergy requiredSync orb requiredMove level required
HP +10HP +10051
HP +10HP +102241
HP +20HP +204481
HP +20HP +204482
Attack +5Attack +5051
Attack +5Attack +5051
Attack +5Attack +52241
Attack +5Attack +52241
Attack +5Attack +53361
Attack +20Attack +20051
Attack +20Attack +20051
Defense +5Defense +5051
Defense +5Defense +52241
Defense +20Defense +207842
Sp. Def +5Sp. Def +5051
Sp. Def +10Sp. Def +104481
Sp. Def +10Sp. Def +104482
Speed +5Speed +5051
Speed +5Speed +52241
Speed +5Speed +52241
Speed +10Speed +104481
Waterfall: Power +5Waterfall: Power ↑ +53361
Waterfall: Power +5Waterfall: Power ↑ +53361
Waterfall: Power +5Waterfall: Power ↑ +53361
Waterfall: Power +5Waterfall: Power ↑ +53362
Waterfall: Power +5Waterfall: Power ↑ +53362
Waterfall: Move Gauge Refresh 3Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.6721
Waterfall: Aggravation 1Raises the chance of inflicting the flinching, confused, or trapped condition with the additional effects of moves.7843
Waterfall: Ramming SpeedThe more the user's Speed has been raised, the more it powers up moves.101203
Mega Kick: Power +3Mega Kick: Power ↑ +34481
Mega Kick: Power +3Mega Kick: Power ↑ +34481
Mega Kick: Power +3Mega Kick: Power ↑ +34481
Mega Kick: Power +3Mega Kick: Power ↑ +34482
Mega Kick: Power +3Mega Kick: Power ↑ +34482
Mega Kick: Power +3Mega Kick: Power ↑ +34483
Mega Kick: Accuracy +5Mega Kick: Accuracy +58962
Mega Kick: Accuracy +5Mega Kick: Accuracy +58963
Mega Kick: Move Gauge Refresh 3Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.6721
X Attack: MP Refresh 3Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the move used if the move is successful.7841
Pick Up the Pace!: MP Refresh 2Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the move used if the move is successful.7841
Pick Up the Pace!: MP Refresh 2Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the move used if the move is successful.7842
Pick Up the Pace!: Fleet Feet 1Raises the user's Speed by one stat rank when a move is successful.7842
HaymakerThe more the user's Attack has been raised, the more it powers up sync moves.7842
Dynamic EntryApplies the Sure Hit Next effect to the user when it enters a battle.101202
Pinpoint Entry 2Raises the user’s accuracy by 2 stat ranks when it enters a battle.3362
Critical Focus 1Raises the user’s critical-hit rate by 1 stat rank when it lands a critical hit.3362
Build UpApplies the Critical Hit Next effect to the user after using its sync move.8963
First Aid 4Restores the user's HP by approximately 40% of its maximum HP the first time it is in a pinch each battle.101203
Power Reserves 2Powers up moves in a pinch.101203
Unyielding 2When the user's Enduring effect activates and the user has 1 HP remaining, has a chance (30%) of applying the Enduring effect to the user again.121443
Super Powered 5Powers up the user’s moves and sync move that are super effective.5603
InertiaThe more user’s Speed is raised, the more it powers up the user’s sync move.5603
Crystalline Aqua Tail: Power +25Crystalline Aqua Tail: Power ↑ +255603
Crystalline Aqua Tail: Power +25Crystalline Aqua Tail: Power ↑ +255603

Jolteon

Availability

Kris & Jolteon are exclusive to variety scouts. Their offering rate was increased in the following sync pair scouts:

BannerDatesNotes
Triple Feature Variety ScoutNovember 21 to December 5, 2022Debut
Triple Feature Variety ScoutNovember 21 to December 8, 2023
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 on the following sync pair scout banners:

BannerDatesNotes
Red Mix ScoutNovember 1, 2023 to May 1, 2024Available using paid gems only
5★-Select Variety Scout ×11March 5 to 19, 2024Available using paid gems only
Blue Mix ScoutMay 1 to September 1, 2024Available 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.

Kris & Jolteon could also be scouted in the Eevee Day Celebration Ticket Scout available from November 21 to December 15, 2023, which players could receive one ticket for by completing the Eevee Day Celebration Mission Bingo.

Moves

NameTypeCategoryMove gaugeBase PowerMax PowerAccuracyTargetDescription
Thunder ShockElectric
ElectricIC Masters.png
Special11720100%An opponentHas a chance (10%) of leaving the target paralyzed.
Thunder WaveElectric
ElectricIC Masters.png
Status290%An opponentLeaves the target paralyzed.
DischargeElectric
ElectricIC Masters.png
Special392110100%All opponentsHas a chance (30%) of leaving the target paralyzed.
Reviewed and Ready!NoneStatus0
(2 uses)
All alliesRaises 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
Jolt of Genius Electric BeamElectric
ElectricIC Masters.png
Special200240An opponentThis attack’s power increases when the target is paralyzed.
(6★ EX effect: Sync move power will be multiplied by 1.5.)

Skills

Sync grid

Kris & Jolteon's sync grid is an expanded grid, made available since the pair first released.

NameEffectEnergy requiredSync orb requiredMove level required
HP +10HP +10051
HP +10HP +102241
HP +10HP +102241
Defense +5Defense +5051
Defense +5Defense +52241
Defense +10Defense +104482
Sp. Atk +5Sp. Atk +5051
Sp. Atk +5Sp. Atk +5051
Sp. Atk +5Sp. Atk +52241
Sp. Atk +10Sp. Atk +104482
Sp. Def +5Sp. Def +5051
Sp. Def +5Sp. Def +52241
Sp. Def +5Sp. Def +52241
Sp. Def +5Sp. Def +52241
Speed +5Speed +5051
Speed +5Speed +52241
Speed +5Speed +52241
Speed +5Speed +52241
Thunder Shock: Power +4Thunder Shock: Power ↑ +43361
Thunder Shock: Power +4Thunder Shock: Power ↑ +43361
Thunder Shock: Power +4Thunder Shock: Power ↑ +43361
Thunder Shock: Power +4Thunder Shock: Power ↑ +43362
Thunder Shock: Move Gauge Refresh 3Has a chance (40%) of charging the user’s move gauge by one when a move is successful.7841
Thunder Wave: Accuracy +10Thunder Wave: Accuracy ↑ +105602
Thunder Wave: Move Gauge Refresh 2Has a chance (30%) of charging the user’s move gauge by one when a move is successful.7841
Discharge: Power +3Discharge: Power ↑ +33361
Discharge: Power +3Discharge: Power ↑ +33361
Discharge: Power +3Discharge: Power ↑ +33361
Discharge: Power +3Discharge: Power ↑ +33361
Discharge: Power +3Discharge: Power ↑ +33362
Discharge: Move Gauge Refresh 3Has a chance (40%) of charging the user’s move gauge by one when a move is successful.7842
Reviewed and Ready!: MP Refresh 2Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user’s move when that move is successful.7842
LithePrevents the user from getting paralyzed.5601
Sync CureRemoves all status conditions from the user after using its sync move.7842
Shock Recovery 1Restores the user’s HP whenever its Pokémon takes an action when the terrain is Electric Terrain.8962
Power Induction 5Powers up the user’s moves when the terrain is Electric Terrain.8962
Paralysis Synergy 5Powers up the user’s moves when the target is paralyzed.8962
Team Evasive Rush 2Raises the evasiveness of all allied sync pairs by 2 stat ranks after using the user’s sync move.101202
Rejuvenate 6Charges the user’s move gauge by 6 after using a sync move.8963
Turbo Charge 2Quickly charges the move gauge when the field is Electric Terrain.8963
Sync Induction 5Powers up sync moves when the field is Electric Terrain.101203
Static Shock 5Powers up the user’s sync move when the target is paralyzed.101203
BrainpowerThe more the user’s Sp. Atk is raised, the more it powers up the user’s sync move.101203
Disenchanting Strike 9Lowers the target’s Sp. Atk by 1 stat rank when the user’s Pokémon uses a move targeting that opponent. Lowers the target’s Sp. Atk by 1 stat rank after using the user’s sync move targeting that opponent.101203
Synchro Healing 1Restores the HP of all allied sync pairs by approximately 20% of their maximum HP after using the user’s sync move.101203
Adrenaline 1Reduces the sync move countdown by 1 the first time the user’s sync move is used each battle.101203
Jolt of Genius Electric Beam: Power +25Jolt of Genius Electric Beam: Power ↑ +255603
Jolt of Genius Electric Beam: Power +25Jolt of Genius Electric Beam: Power ↑ +255603

Suicune

Sygna Suit Kris
マジコスクリス Serious Costume Kris
Spr Masters Kris Sygna.png
Sygna Suit Kris's model
No.10
English voice actorCherami Leigh
Japanese voice actorKana Asumi
DescriptionKris is in a sygna suit inspired by the power of water. As she explores Pasio with her current partner, she thinks about the times she spent chasing after Suicune in Johto.

Availability

Sygna Suit Kris is exclusive to Master Fair scouts. She was available in the following sync pair scout banners:

BannerDatesNotes
Sygna Suit Kris Master Fair ScoutJune 3 to July 14, 2022Debut
Sygna Suit Kris Master Fair ScoutAugust 16 to September 15, 2023
All banners lasted from 06:00 UTC on the start date to 05:59 UTC on the end date unless noted otherwise.

Moves

NameTypeCategoryMove gaugeBase PowerMax PowerAccuracyTargetDescription
BrineWater
WaterIC Masters.png
Special23845100%An opponentThis attack's power is doubled when the target's remaining HP is at half or below.
Mini Potion AllNoneStatus0
(2 uses)
All alliesRestores the HP of all allied sync pairs by approximately 20% of their maximum HP.
Rain DanceWater
WaterIC Masters.png
Status2
(2 uses)
Entire fieldMakes the weather rainy.
Spring of Knowledge!NoneStatus0
(2 uses)
All alliesRaises the Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 2 stat ranks. Raises the critical-hit rate of all allied sync pairs by 1 stat rank. In addition, raises the Special Moves ↑ Next effect of all allied sync pairs by 1 rank when the weather is rainy.
Sync moves
Crystal Clear SurfWater
WaterIC Masters.png
Special250300An opponent(6★ EX effect: The sync buff is doubled the first time a sync move is used.)

Skills

Sync grid

Sygna Suit Kris & Suicune's sync grid is an expanded grid, made available when the sync pair first released.

NameEffectEnergy requiredSync orb requiredMove level required
HP +10HP +10051
HP +10HP +102241
HP +10HP +102241
HP +20HP +204482
Defense +5Defense +5051
Defense +5Defense +52241
Defense +5Defense +52241
Defense +5Defense +52241
Sp. Atk +5Sp. Atk +5051
Sp. Atk +5Sp. Atk +5051
Sp. Atk +5Sp. Atk +52241
Sp. Atk +5Sp. Atk +52241
Sp. Atk +5Sp. Atk +52241
Sp. Def +5Sp. Def +5051
Sp. Def +5Sp. Def +52241
Sp. Def +5Sp. Def +57842
Speed +5Speed +5051
Speed +5Speed +52241
Speed +5Speed +52241
Speed +5Speed +52241
Speed +5Speed +52241
Brine: Power +4Brine: Power ↑ +43361
Brine: Power +4Brine: Power ↑ +43361
Brine: Power +4Brine: Power ↑ +43361
Brine: Power +4Brine: Power ↑ +43361
Brine: Power +4Brine: Power ↑ +43362
Brine: Move Gauge Refresh 3Has a chance (40%) of charging the user’s move gauge by one when a move is successful.7841
Brine: Team Stoic 4Has a chance (50%) of raising the Defense of all allied sync pairs by one stat rank when the user’s Pokémon uses a move.101203
Rain Dance: MP Refresh 2Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user’s move when that move is successful.7843
Rain Dance: Catalyzing InflictionApplies the Move Gauge Acceleration effect to the allied field of play when the user’s Pokémon uses a status move.91083
Mini Potion All: MP Refresh 3Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the user’s move when that move is successful.7843
Mini Potion All: Lockstep 9Charges the user’s move gauge by one for each allied sync pair on the field when the user’s move is successful. When used in a co-op battle, charges the move gauges of all allied players by one instead when the user’s move is successful.8962
Mini Potion All: Master Healer 1Increases the amount of HP restored by the user’s healing moves.101202
Mini Potion All: Master Healer 1Increases the amount of HP restored by the user’s healing moves.101203
Spring of Knowledge!: MP Refresh 2Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user’s move when that move is successful.7842
Spring of Knowledge!: Barricade Buddies 1Raises the Sp. Def of all allied sync pairs by 1 stat rank when the user’s move is successful.101203
UnflappablePrevents the user from flinching.5601
FlameproofPrevents the user from getting burned.5603
Natural RemedyRemoves all status conditions from the user the first time it is inflicted by any status condition each battle.7842
Staggering 2Has a chance (30%) of making the target flinch when the user’s attack move is successful.8962
Team Swift Reaction 4Has a chance (50%) of raising the Speed of all allied sync pairs by one stat rank when the user is hit by an attack move.8962
Racing Rain 1Quickly charges the move gauge when the weather is rainy.8962
Refreshing Rain 1Restores the user’s HP whenever its Pokémon takes an action while the weather is rainy.8962
EnduranceWhen the user enters battle with full HP, applies the Enduring effect to it.91082
Team Limited Special Boost 2Has a chance (30%) of increasing the Special Moves ↑ Next effect of all allied sync pairs by one rank when the user uses a move with a limited number of uses.101203
Team Sync Think 9Once per battle, increases the Special Moves ↑ Next effect of all allied sync pairs by one rank after using the user’s sync move.101203
Crystal Clear Surf: Power +25Crystal Clear Surf: Power ↑ +255603
Crystal Clear Surf: Power +25Crystal Clear Surf: Power ↑ +255603

Appearances

Battle appearances

Kris & Feraligatr can be battled against in:

Story appearances

Kris appears in her normal outfit in the following story areas:

Kris appears in her sygna suit in the following story areas:

Sync pair stories

Kris & Totodile

  • A Day with Kris
Evolution

Sygna Suit Kris & Suicune

  • A Day with Sygna Suit Kris

Quotes

Main article: Kris (game)/Quotes → Pokémon Masters EX

Gallery

Kris

Sygna Suit Kris

Trivia

  • All versions of Kris use special voice-over lines upon entering a team that contains certain Trainers (regardless of their partner Pokémon). Those Trainers include Ethan, Lyra, Eusine, and Professor Oak.
    • Kris also uses special voice-over lines upon winning a battle with Ethan, Lyra, or Eusine in the same team.
  • Sygna Suit Kris & Suicune were the first Master Fair-exclusive sync pair to have the Support role.
    • Unlike the previous Support Master sync pairs (which are obtained through Battle Points), Kris has the "Flag Bearer" Master Passive skill instead of the "Teamwork" Master Passive skill.
  • Kris mentions that she encountered a Suicune in Johto. This is likely a reference to the one the player encounters in Pokémon Crystal. However, it is not the same Suicune that Kris has in this game.[7]

Origin

Kris's design is based on her appearance in Pokémon Crystal. Totodile is one of the first partner Pokémon of Johto in the core series games. In addition, Kris's anime counterpart has been depicted with Totodile and its evolutions. Totodile, Croconaw, and Feraligatr's Dex entries come from Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.

Kris's Jolteon may be based on the Eevee that can be obtained from Bill at Goldenrod City. Jolteon's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Ultra Sun.

Suicune is a Legendary Pokémon serving as the focus of Pokémon Crystal, in which Kris was introduced, and is required to be pursued throughout Johto during the story before it can be caught at Bell Tower. In addition, Kris's Pokémon Adventures counterpart chased after and teamed up with Suicune during the manga. Suicune's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.

In other languages

Pick Up the Pace!

Crystalline Aqua Tail

Reviewed and Ready!

Jolt of Genius Electric Beam

Spring of Knowledge!

Crystal Clear Surf

References

  • Confirmed via RT by Cherami Leigh on Twitter
  • Nintendo DREAM (vol. 329)
  • Pokémon Center Conversation "A while back, I found a Legendary Pokémon called Suicune and chased it." "If I ever run into Suicune again, I want to show it that I've grown up."
  • Pokémon Center Conversation "I wish I could show the Suicune I encountered back in Johto what I'm capable of now."
  • Eevee Tales "In my case, I struggled a lot with fast Pokémon when I was traveling around Johto. So I thought if my Eevee became Jolteon, she could be really reliable. Jolteon was happy to do so, too!"
  • Tweet about illustrating the second Johto Villain Arc title screen
  • Pokémon Center Conversation "The first time I ever saw a Suicune was in the Johto region. Back then, I thought it would be so wonderful to be able to go on adventures with one... And now I have one by my side."
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