Prelude to the Villain Arc of Pokémon Masters EX begins September 15th

Pokémon Masters EX has announced the new arc coming to the game will be the Villain Arc. The Kanto Chapter of this arc will commence on September 29, 2021. Before the main story begins, Villain Event Prelude: Looming Shadow of Kanto, the prelude to the arc will start on September 15, 2021, at 11:00 p.m. PDT. The Kanto Chapter will focus on Team Rocket returning to the Pasio region. It will also introduce the Dynamax mechanic to the game.

Red & Snorlax are a support sync pair that can Dynamax and use Max Moves. They can raise the allies' critical-hit rate and heal them. They will appear in their featured Poké Fair Scout from September 15 at 11:00 p.m. PDT to October 29 at 10:59 p.m. PDT.

Blue & Aerodactyl are a strike sync pair capable of raising all allies' critical hit rate. They can also use powerful physical and special attack moves after Mega Evolving. They will appear in their featured Poké Fair Scout from September 17 at 11:00 p.m. PDT to October 29 at 10:59 p.m. PDT.