Damage Challenge

The Damage Challenge[note 1] (Japanese: ダメージチャレンジ Damage Challenge) is a type of event in Pokémon Masters EX. It has been ongoing continuously since its debut on June 28, 2024. Players are challenged to deal as much damage as possible to the opponents within a time limit.

Event notification image

Mechanics

In the Damage Challenge, players battle a team consisting of one or three opponents, all with the same weakness type, and try to deal as much damage as possible within a time limit of 180 seconds (3 minutes). The opponents have very low stats but infinite HP, so players can focus entirely on attacking without having to worry about defending. The opponents have only two passive skills: One-Hit KO Nullification, which protects them from one-hit knockout moves, and Not Super Effective: Zero Damage, which makes all attacks deal zero damage unless they are super effective. This restricts the player's options for dealing damage to the opponent.

The opponent faced in the Damage Challenge changes on Tuesday and Friday of every week. There are a total of 34 opponents that are rotated through, one single-opponent battle and one three-opponent battle for each type (excluding Normal). All center foes in the Damage Challenge are rivals.

When the player completes a battle in the Damage Challenge, they are awarded a certain rank based on their score, each named after a Trainer or Trainer class. Their highest score rank is saved in the score log, a menu accessed from the bottom of the Damage Challenge menu. The score log lists the player's highest score and score rank for each battle in the Damage Challenge, as well as the team that was used to obtain that score.

In addition, after the player has completed the current Damage Challenge battle, their score is added to the global scoreboard and they can compare it against other players from around the world. Leaderboard scores only count the score obtained in the current Damage Challenge period.

Players earn Training Tickets based on their score in the Damage Challenge. One Training Ticket is earned every 10,000 points up to 1,000,000 points, for a total of 100 Training Tickets. Additional Training Tickets can be earned beyond 1,000,000 points, but at a rate of one every 50,000 points. Training Tickets can be exchanged in the shop for exclusive sync pairs.

Battles

Training with Nemona!

This challenge was first made available from June 28 to July 2, 2024.

Name Trainer Pokémon First-Time Rewards
Left Middle Right
Challenge Nemona VSNemona Masters.png
Nemona
Masters0980.png
Clodsire
Weakness: PsychicIC Masters.png
Masters0923.png
Pawmot
Weakness: PsychicIC Masters.png
Masters0970.png
Glimmora
Weakness: PsychicIC Masters.png
Masters Gem.pngGems ×100

Training with Hop!

This challenge was first made available from July 2 to 5, 2024.

Name Trainer Pokémon First-Time Rewards
Challenge Hop VSHop Masters.png
Hop
Masters0832.png
Dubwool
Weakness: FightingIC Masters.png
Masters Gem.pngGems ×100

Training with N!

This challenge was first made available from July 5 to 9, 2024.

Name Trainer Pokémon First-Time Rewards
Left Middle Right
Challenge N VSN Masters.png
N
Masters0510.png
Liepard
Weakness: BugIC Masters.png
Masters0571.png
Zoroark
Weakness: BugIC Masters.png
Masters0579.png
Reuniclus
Weakness: BugIC Masters.png
Masters Gem.pngGems ×100

Training with Marnie!

This challenge was first made available from July 9 to 12, 2024.

Name Trainer Pokémon First-Time Rewards
Challenge Marnie VSMarnie Masters.png
Marnie
Masters0861.png
Grimmsnarl
Weakness: PoisonIC Masters.png
Masters Gem.pngGems ×100

Training with Gladion!

This challenge was first made available from July 12 to 16, 2024.

Name Trainer Pokémon First-Time Rewards
Left Middle Right
Challenge Gladion VSGladion Masters.png
Gladion
Masters0743.png
Ribombee
Weakness: RockIC Masters.png
Masters0461.png
Weavile
Weakness: RockIC Masters.png
Masters0752.png
Araquanid
Weakness: RockIC Masters.png
Masters Gem.pngGems ×100

Training with Hugh!

This challenge was first made available from July 16 to 19, 2024.

Name Trainer Pokémon First-Time Rewards
Challenge Hugh VSHugh Masters.png
Hugh
Masters0604.png
Eelektross
Weakness: GroundIC Masters.png
Masters Gem.pngGems ×100

Training with Hau!

This challenge was first made available from July 19 to 23, 2024.

Name Trainer Pokémon First-Time Rewards
Left Middle Right
Challenge Hau VSHau Masters.png
Hau
Masters0724.png
Decidueye
Weakness: GhostIC Masters.png
Masters0026A.png
Raichu
Alolan form
Weakness: GhostIC Masters.png
Masters0770.png
Palossand
Weakness: GhostIC Masters.png
Masters Gem.pngGems ×100

Training with Barry!

This challenge was first made available from July 23 to 26, 2024.

Name Trainer Pokémon First-Time Rewards
Challenge Barry VSBarry Masters.png
Barry
Masters0407.png
Roserade
Weakness: FlyingIC Masters.png
Masters Gem.pngGems ×100

Training with Wally!

This challenge was first made available from July 26 to 30, 2024.

Name Trainer Pokémon First-Time Rewards
Left Middle Right
Challenge Wally VSWally Masters.png
Wally
Masters0373.png
Salamence
Weakness: DragonIC Masters.png
Masters0334.png
Altaria
Weakness: DragonIC Masters.png
Masters0330.png
Flygon
Weakness: DragonIC Masters.png
Masters Gem.pngGems ×100

Training with Gladion!

This challenge was first made available from July 30 to August 2, 2024.

Name Trainer Pokémon First-Time Rewards
Challenge Gladion VSGladion Masters.png
Gladion
Masters0169.png
Crobat
Weakness: PsychicIC Masters.png
Masters Gem.pngGems ×100

Training with Blue!

This challenge was first made available from August 2 to 6, 2024.

Name Trainer Pokémon First-Time Rewards
Left Middle Right
Challenge Blue VSBlue Masters.png
Blue
Masters0080.png
Slowbro
Weakness: DarkIC Masters.png
Masters0065.png
Alakazam
Weakness: DarkIC Masters.png
Masters0094.png
Gengar
Weakness: DarkIC Masters.png
Masters Gem.pngGems ×100

Training with Cheren!

This challenge was first made available from August 6 to 9, 2024.

Name Trainer Pokémon First-Time Rewards
Challenge Cheren VSCheren Masters.png
Cheren
Masters0510.png
Liepard
Weakness: BugIC Masters.png
Masters Gem.pngGems ×100

Training with Shauna!

This challenge was first made available from August 9 to 13, 2024.

Name Trainer Pokémon First-Time Rewards
Left Middle Right
Challenge Shauna VSShauna Masters.png
Shauna
Masters0699.png
Aurorus
Weakness: SteelIC Masters.png
Masters0700.png
Sylveon
Weakness: SteelIC Masters.png
Masters0713.png
Avalugg
Weakness: SteelIC Masters.png
Masters Gem.pngGems ×100

Training with Barry!

This challenge was first made available from August 13 to 16, 2024.

Name Trainer Pokémon First-Time Rewards
Challenge Barry VSBarry Masters.png
Barry
Masters0398.png
Staraptor
Weakness: RockIC Masters.png
Masters Gem.pngGems ×100

Training with Marnie!

This challenge was first made available from August 16 to 20, 2024.

Name Trainer Pokémon First-Time Rewards
Left Middle Right
Challenge Marnie VSMarnie Masters.png
Marnie
Masters0887.png
Dragapult
Weakness: FairyIC Masters.png
Masters0560.png
Scrafty
Weakness: FairyIC Masters.png
Masters0862.png
Obstagoon
Weakness: FairyIC Masters.png
Masters Gem.pngGems ×100

Training with Silver!

This challenge was first made available from August 20 to 23, 2024.

Name Trainer Pokémon First-Time Rewards
Challenge Silver VSSilver Masters.png
Silver
Masters0094.png
Gengar
Weakness: GhostIC Masters.png
Masters Gem.pngGems ×100

Training with Hop!

This challenge was first made available from August 23 to 27, 2024.

Name Trainer Pokémon First-Time Rewards
Left Middle Right
Challenge Hop VSHop Masters.png
Hop
Masters0879.png
Copperajah
Weakness: FireIC Masters.png
Masters0823.png
Corviknight
Weakness: FireIC Masters.png
Masters0812.png
Rillaboom
Weakness: FireIC Masters.png
Masters Gem.pngGems ×100

Training with Shauna!

This challenge was first made available from August 27 to 30, 2024.

Name Trainer Pokémon First-Time Rewards
Challenge Shauna VSShauna Masters.png
Shauna
Masters0706.png
Goodra
Weakness: DragonIC Masters.png
Masters Gem.pngGems ×100

Training with Cheren!

This challenge was first made available from August 30 to September 3, 2024.

Name Trainer Pokémon First-Time Rewards
Left Middle Right
Challenge Cheren VSCheren Masters.png
Cheren
Masters0514.png
Simisear
Weakness: WaterIC Masters.png
Masters0526.png
Gigalith
Weakness: WaterIC Masters.png
Masters0530.png
Excadrill
Weakness: WaterIC Masters.png
Masters Gem.pngGems ×100

Training with Bianca!

This challenge was first made available from September 3 to 6, 2024.

Name Trainer Pokémon First-Time Rewards
Challenge Bianca VSBianca Masters.png
Bianca
Masters0609.png
Chandelure
Weakness: DarkIC Masters.png
Masters Gem.pngGems ×100

Training with Hugh!

This challenge was first made available from September 6 to 10, 2024.

Name Trainer Pokémon First-Time Rewards
Left Middle Right
Challenge Hugh VSHugh Masters.png
Hugh
Masters0581.png
Swanna
Weakness: ElectricIC Masters.png
Masters0521.png
Unfezant
Weakness: ElectricIC Masters.png
Masters0516.png
Simipour
Weakness: ElectricIC Masters.png
Masters Gem.pngGems ×100

Training with Hau!

This challenge was first made available from September 10 to 13, 2024.

Name Trainer Pokémon First-Time Rewards
Challenge Hau VSHau Masters.png
Hau
Masters0740.png
Crabominable
Weakness: SteelIC Masters.png
Masters Gem.pngGems ×100

Training with Barry!

This challenge was first made available from September 13 to 17, 2024.

Name Trainer Pokémon First-Time Rewards
Left Middle Right
Challenge Barry VSBarry Masters.png
Barry
Masters0450 f.png
Hippowdon
Weakness: GrassIC Masters.png
Masters0419.png
Floatzel
Weakness: GrassIC Masters.png
Masters0423W.png
Gastrodon
West Sea
Weakness: GrassIC Masters.png
Masters Gem.pngGems ×100

Training with Wally!

This challenge was first made available from September 17 to 20, 2024.

Name Trainer Pokémon First-Time Rewards
Challenge Wally VSWally Masters.png
Wally
Masters0475.png
Gallade
Weakness: FairyIC Masters.png
Masters Gem.pngGems ×100

Training with Silver!

This challenge was first made available from September 20 to 24, 2024.

Name Trainer Pokémon First-Time Rewards
Left Middle Right
Challenge Silver VSSilver Masters.png
Silver
Masters0232.png
Donphan
Weakness: IceIC Masters.png
Masters0169.png
Crobat
Weakness: IceIC Masters.png
Masters0178 f.png
Xatu
Weakness: IceIC Masters.png
Masters Gem.pngGems ×100

Training with Bede!

This challenge was first made available from September 24 to 27, 2024.

Name Trainer Pokémon First-Time Rewards
Challenge Bede VSBede Masters.png
Bede
Masters0303.png
Mawile
Weakness: FireIC Masters.png
Masters Gem.pngGems ×100

Training with Tierno!

This challenge was first made available from September 27 to October 1, 2024.

Name Trainer Pokémon First-Time Rewards
Left Middle Right
Challenge Tierno VSTierno Masters.png
Tierno
Masters0697.png
Tyrantrum
Weakness: FightingIC Masters.png
Masters0342.png
Crawdaunt
Weakness: FightingIC Masters.png
Masters0668 f.png
Pyroar
Weakness: FightingIC Masters.png
Masters Gem.pngGems ×100

Training with N!

This challenge was first made available from October 1 to 4, 2024.

Name Trainer Pokémon First-Time Rewards
Challenge N VSN Masters.png
N
Masters0567.png
Archeops
Weakness: WaterIC Masters.png
Masters Gem.pngGems ×100

Training with Bede!

This challenge was first made available from October 4 to 8, 2024.

Name Trainer Pokémon First-Time Rewards
Left Middle Right
Challenge Bede VSBede Masters.png
Bede
Masters0830.png
Eldegoss
Weakness: PoisonIC Masters.png
Masters0078G.png
Rapidash
Galarian form
Weakness: PoisonIC Masters.png
Masters0858.png
Hatterene
Weakness: PoisonIC Masters.png
Masters Gem.pngGems ×100

Training with Tierno!

This challenge was first made available from October 8 to 11, 2024.

Name Trainer Pokémon First-Time Rewards
Challenge Tierno VSTierno Masters.png
Tierno
Masters0663.png
Talonflame
Weakness: ElectricIC Masters.png
Masters Gem.pngGems ×100

Training with Hop!

This challenge was first made available from October 11 to 15, 2024.

Name Trainer Pokémon First-Time Rewards
Left Middle Right
Challenge Hop VSHop Masters.png
Hop
Masters0839.png
Coalossal
Weakness: GroundIC Masters.png
Masters0871.png
Pincurchin
Weakness: GroundIC Masters.png
Masters0884.png
Duraludon
Weakness: GroundIC Masters.png
Masters Gem.pngGems ×100

Training with Nemona!

This challenge was first made available from October 15 to 18, 2024.

Name Trainer Pokémon First-Time Rewards
Challenge Nemona VSNemona Masters.png
Nemona
Masters0745.png
Lycanroc
Midday Form
Weakness: GrassIC Masters.png
Masters Gem.pngGems ×100

Training with Bianca!

This challenge was first made available from October 18 to 22, 2024.

Name Trainer Pokémon First-Time Rewards
Left Middle Right
Challenge Bianca VSBianca Masters.png
Bianca
Masters0512.png
Simisage
Weakness: FlyingIC Masters.png
Masters0620.png
Mienshao
Weakness: FlyingIC Masters.png
Masters0534.png
Conkeldurr
Weakness: FlyingIC Masters.png
Masters Gem.pngGems ×100

Training with Blue!

This challenge was first made available from October 22 to 25, 2024.

Name Trainer Pokémon First-Time Rewards
Challenge Blue VSBlue Masters.png
Blue
Masters0112.png
Rhydon
Weakness: IceIC Masters.png
Masters Gem.pngGems ×100

Score ranks

Score rank Points
Masters Score Rank 1-Star Youngster.png 1★ Youngster 0–99,999 points
Masters Score Rank 2-Star Youngster.png 2★ Youngster 100,000–199,999 points
Masters Score Rank 3-Star Youngster.png 3★ Youngster 200,000–299,999 points
Masters Score Rank 1-Star Ace Trainer.png 1★ Ace Trainer 300,000–399,999 points
Masters Score Rank 2-Star Ace Trainer.png 2★ Ace Trainer 400,000–499,999 points
Masters Score Rank 3-Star Ace Trainer.png 3★ Ace Trainer 500,000–599,999 points
Masters Score Rank 1-Star Brock.png 1★ Brock 600,000–649,999 points
Masters Score Rank 2-Star Brock.png 2★ Brock 650,000–699,999 points
Masters Score Rank 3-Star Brock.png 3★ Brock 700,000–749,999 points
Masters Score Rank 1-Star Rika.png 1★ Rika 750,000–799,999 points
Masters Score Rank 2-Star Rika.png 2★ Rika 800,000–849,999 points
Masters Score Rank 3-Star Rika.png 3★ Rika 850,000–899,999 points
Masters Score Rank 1-Star Leon.png 1★ Leon 900,000–949,999 points
Masters Score Rank 2-Star Leon.png 2★ Leon 950,000–999,999 points
Masters Score Rank 3-Star Leon.png 3★ Leon 1,000,000+ points

Training Ticket Exchange

Item given Item received Max exchanges
Masters Training Ticket.png
Training Ticket ×200
Masters Co-op Sync Orb.png
Co-op Sync Orb ×10,000
10
Masters Training Ticket.png
Training Ticket ×300
5
Masters Training Ticket.png
Training Ticket ×300
5
Masters Training Ticket.png
Training Ticket ×300
5
Masters Training Ticket.png
Training Ticket ×300
5
Masters Training Ticket.png
Training Ticket ×300
5
Masters Training Ticket.png
Training Ticket ×300
5
Masters Training Ticket.png
Training Ticket ×300
5
Masters Training Ticket.png
Training Ticket ×300
5
Masters Training Ticket.png
Training Ticket ×300
5
Masters Training Ticket.png
Training Ticket ×300
5
The exchange limit for the Co-op Sync Orb exchange resets monthly.

Music

Situation Song key Song name Arrangement
In menu Masters Song Key.pngNo. 00004 Adventure Awaits! Unknown
During battle
(Challenge Nemona)
Masters Song Key.pngNo. 09001 Battle! (Nemona)
(Pokémon Masters EX Version)
Unknown
During battle
(Challenge Hop)
Masters Song Key.pngNo. 08010 Battle! (Hop)
(Pokémon Masters EX Version)
Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
During battle
(Challenge N)
Masters Song Key.pngNo. 05002 Battle! (N)
(Pokémon Masters EX Version)
Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
During battle
(Challenge Marnie)
Masters Song Key.pngNo. 08002 Battle! (Marnie)
(Pokémon Masters EX Version)
Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
During battle
(Challenge Gladion)
Masters Song Key.pngNo. 07005 Battle! (Gladion)
(Pokémon Masters EX Version)
Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
During battle
(Challenge Hugh)
Masters Song Key.pngNo. 05020 Battle! (Hugh)
(Pokémon Masters EX Version)
Unknown
During battle
(Challenge Hau)
Masters Song Key.pngNo. 07012 Battle! (Hau)
(Pokémon Masters EX Version)
Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
During battle
(Challenge Barry)
Masters Song Key.pngNo. 04002 Battle! (Barry)
(Pokémon Masters EX Version)
Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
During battle
(Challenge Wally)
Masters Song Key.pngNo. 03006 Battle! (Wally)
(Pokémon Masters EX Version)
Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
During battle
(Challenge Blue)
Masters Song Key.pngNo. 01002 Battle! (Blue)
(Pokémon Masters EX Version)
Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
During battle
(Challenge Cheren)
Masters Song Key.pngNo. 05003 Battle! (Unova Gym Leader)
(Pokémon Masters EX Version)
Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
During battle
(Challenge Shauna,
Challenge Tierno)
Masters Song Key.pngNo. 06020 Battle! (Friend)
(Pokémon Masters EX Version)
Unknown
During battle
(Challenge Silver)
Masters Song Key.pngNo. 02003 Battle! (Silver)
(Pokémon Masters EX Version)
Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
During battle
(Challenge Bianca)
Masters Song Key.pngNo. 05001 Battle! (Bianca)
(Pokémon Masters EX Version)
Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
During battle
(Challenge Bede)
Masters Song Key.pngNo. 08007 Battle! (Bede)
(Pokémon Masters EX Version)
Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
During battle
(30 seconds remaining)[note 2]
Masters Song Key.pngNo. 00052 Battle! (Ranking Battle) Unknown
Song names without a song key listed are unofficial, as they have not been added to the Jukebox.

In other languages

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese ダメージチャレンジ
Mandarin Chinese 傷害挑戰
France Flag.png French Défi dégâts
Germany Flag.png German Zeitschaden-Challenge
Italy Flag.png Italian Sfida turbodanno
South Korea Flag.png Korean 데미지 챌린지
Spain Flag.png Spanish Carrera de Daño

Notes

  1. This term is capitalized inconsistently in-game. Sometimes it is formatted as Damage Challenge[1], while other times it is formatted as damage challenge[2].
  2. This song will start playing when there are 30 seconds left in any battle, even if the player has changed the background music from the default.

References

  1. "Our new battle feature, the Damage Challenge, is now available!" (Pokémon Masters EX, Damage Challenge notification)
  2. "The damage challenge is a feature in which you try to deal as much damage as you can within the alotted time." (Pokémon Masters EX, Damage Challenge tutorial)

See also


Unique events: Prestige eventBattle Point ChallengeDaily Type RotationPokémon Masters Day (202120222023) • Legendary GauntletMusic Coin ChallengeBattle with PalsFind the Ditto impostors!Riddle eventAnime CollaborationRun-Up to Three Special BattlesEevee Day Celebration!Expedition eventGet the New Gear! eventLear PresentsDamage ChallengeIono Zone Presents
Non-unique events: Story eventsTraining eventsSpecial events (Electricity DisruptorsSpecial Co-op Battles) • Legendary eventsSolo eventsEgg eventsTime trial events (Let's Go for Number One!Strong AND Amazing) • Extreme battle events (Pasio Subway) • Gear eventsSpecial sync pair eventsDaily Battles (Blissful Bonanza!The Golden Magikarp) • Villain eventsCostume eventsThrowback ChallengesSpecial battle eventsNeo ChampionsTrainer FilesHigh score eventsRanked damage eventsArceus Arc Celebrations (Chapter 1Chapter 2) • Academy Founding Chapter
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