Bruno (Masters) - Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokmon encyclopedia
Publish date: 2024-06-20
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| Bruno シバ Siba | |
 Bruno's model | |
| No. | 8 |
|---|---|
| English voice actor | Greg Chun[1] |
| Japanese voice actor | Jirō Saitō[2] |
| Description | A member of the Elite Four who believes that people and Pokémon can become stronger though rigorous–even extreme–training, he shouts "Hoo Hah!" to get fired up. |
Bruno (Japanese: シバ Siba) 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 Machamp. This sync pair was first made available since the game release. The pair's potential can be upgraded to 
6★ EX from February 25, 2024, which unlocks Bruno's EX style.
Bruno also forms a sync pair with his Onix. This pair is available through a Variety Sync Pair Scout and was first made available on April 22, 2023. This pair can be upgraded to 6★ EX since its release, though this pair lacks an EX style.
In the games
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Machamp
Availability
Bruno is available in the permanent sync pair scout pool, and has been since the game's release. His offering rate was increased in the following sync pair scouts:
| Banner | Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Featured Type Scout | October 8 to 24, 2019 | |
| 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
The sync grid for Bruno & Machamp is an expanded grid, made available on February 25, 2022.
| 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 +20 | Attack +20 | 7 | 84 | 3 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 +10 | Speed +10 | 4 | 48 | 1 |
| Karate Chop: Power +4 | Karate Chop: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Karate Chop: Power +4 | Karate Chop: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Karate Chop: Power +4 | Karate Chop: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 2 |
| Karate Chop: Power +4 | Karate Chop: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 2 |
| Karate Chop: Power +4 | Karate Chop: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 2 |
| Karate Chop: 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 |
| Cross Chop: Power +3 | Cross Chop: Power ↑ +3 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Cross Chop: Power +3 | Cross Chop: Power ↑ +3 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Cross Chop: Power +3 | Cross Chop: Power ↑ +3 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Cross Chop: Power +3 | Cross Chop: Power ↑ +3 | 3 | 36 | 2 |
| Cross Chop: Power +3 | Cross Chop: Power ↑ +3 | 3 | 36 | 2 |
| Cross Chop: Accuracy +10 | Cross Chop: Accuracy ↑ +10 | 5 | 60 | 2 |
| Cross Chop: Move Gauge Refresh 3 | Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. | 7 | 84 | 1 |
| Cross Chop: Smart Cookie | The more the user's Sp. Def is raised, the more it powers up the user's moves. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Dire Hit +: MP Refresh 3 | Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| Hoo Hah!: MP Refresh 3 | Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| Hoo Hah!: Super Preparation 4 | Has a chance (50%) of applying the Supereffective ↑ Next effect to the user when its move is successful. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Flameproof | Prevents the user from getting burned. | 5 | 60 | 1 |
| Headstrong | Attack cannot be lowered. | 5 | 60 | 2 |
| Last Dash 3 | Raises the user's Speed by 3 stat ranks the first time it is in a pinch each battle. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| Amped Up 2 | Raises the user's Speed by 2 stat ranks when it lands a critical hit. | 8 | 96 | 3 |
| Pinpoint Entry 1 | Raises the user's accuracy by 1 stat rank when it enters a battle. | 8 | 96 | 3 |
| Sync Freebie | Applies the Free Move Next effect to the user after using its sync move. | 8 | 96 | 3 |
| Critical Strike 2 | Powers up the user's attacks when they become critical hits. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Double Down 5 | Powers up sync moves that are super effective. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Trained-to-the-Max Dynamic Punch: Power +25 | Trained-to-the-Max Dynamic Punch: Power ↑ +25 | 5 | 60 | 3 |
| Trained-to-the-Max Dynamic Punch: Power +25 | Trained-to-the-Max Dynamic Punch: Power ↑ +25 | 5 | 60 | 3 |
Onix
Availability
Bruno & Onix are exclusive to variety scouts. Their offering rate was increased in the following sync pair scouts:
| Banner | Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bruno Variety Scout | April 22 to May 14, 2023 | Debut |
| Super Spotlight Variety Scout | April 18 to May 4, 2024 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Red Mix Scout | November 1, 2023 to May 1, 2024 | Available using paid gems only |
| 5★-Select Variety Scout ×11 | March 5 to 19, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Throw | Rock | Physical | 1 | 23 | 27 | 90% | An opponent | No additional effect. |
| Dire Hit All + | None | Status | 0 (2 uses) | — | — | — | All allies | Raises the critical-hit rate of all allied sync pairs by 2 stat ranks. |
| Screech | Normal | Status | 2 | — | — | 100% | An opponent | Lowers the target's Defense by 2 stat ranks. |
| Always Getting Stronger! | None | Status | 0 (1 use) | — | — | — | All allies | Raises the Attack of all allied sync pairs by 2 stat ranks. Raises the Defense of all allied sync pairs by 6 stat ranks. Increases the Physical Moves ↑ Next effect of all allied sync pairs by 1 rank. |
| Sync moves | ||||||||
| Overwhelming Power Rock Impact | Rock | Physical | — | 250 | 300 | — | An opponent | (6★ EX effect: The sync buff is doubled the first time a sync move is used.) |
Skills
Sync grid
Bruno & Onix's sync grid 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 |
| HP +10 | HP +10 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Attack +5 | Attack +5 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Attack +5 | Attack +5 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| 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 +5 | Defense +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Defense +20 | Defense +20 | 7 | 84 | 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 |
| Sp. Def +20 | Sp. Def +20 | 7 | 84 | 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 |
| Rock Throw: Power +4 | Rock Throw: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Rock Throw: Power +4 | Rock Throw: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Rock Throw: Power +4 | Rock Throw: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Rock Throw: Power +4 | Rock Throw: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 2 |
| Rock Throw: Power +4 | Rock Throw: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 2 |
| Rock Throw: Accuracy +10 | Rock Throw: Accuracy ↑ +10 | 5 | 60 | 1 |
| Rock Throw: 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 |
| Rock Throw: Flag Bearer 9 | Raises the Attack of all allied sync pairs by one stat rank when the user's Pokémon uses a move. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Screech: Charging Infliction 2 | Charges the user's move gauge by 2 when its Pokémon uses a status move. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Dire Hit All +: MP Rekindle 2 | Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP for the user when its Pokémon uses a move. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| Always Getting Stronger!: MP Refresh 2 | Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. | 7 | 84 | 1 |
| Always Getting Stronger!: Pep Rally 1 | Raises the Speed of all allied sync pairs by 1 stat rank when the user's move is successful. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| Always Getting Stronger!: Team Hit and Heal | Applies the Gradual Healing effect to all allied sync pairs when the user's move is successful. | 7 | 84 | 3 |
| Lithe | Prevents the user from getting paralyzed. | 5 | 60 | 1 |
| Sand Shelter | Protects the user from damage from a sandstorm. | 5 | 60 | 1 |
| Unbending | Defense cannot be lowered. | 5 | 60 | 2 |
| Natural Remedy | Removes all status conditions from the user the first time it is inflicted by any status condition each battle. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| Quick Cure | Removes the confused, flinching, and trapped conditions from the user the first time they are inflicted each battle. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| Electric Guard | Reduces damage when the user is attacked by Electric-type moves. | 8 | 96 | 2 |
| Team Speedy Entry 1 | Raises the Speed of all allied sync pairs by 1 stat rank when the user enters a battle. | 9 | 108 | 2 |
| Panic Button | Applies the Move Gauge Acceleration effect to the allied field of play the first time the user is in a pinch each battle. | 9 | 108 | 3 |
| Adrenaline 1 | Reduces the sync move countdown by 1 the first time the user's sync move is used each battle. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Unyielding 2 | Except in certain circumstances, when 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. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Sync Damage Guard | Applies the Damage Guard Next effect to the user the first time its sync move is used each battle. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Team Mighty Sync 9 | Increases the Physical Moves ↑ Next effect of all allied sync pairs by 1 rank after using the user's sync move. This effect can activate only once per battle. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Overwhelming Power Rock Impact: Power +25 | Overwhelming Power Rock Impact: Power ↑ +25 | 5 | 60 | 3 |
| Overwhelming Power Rock Impact: Power +25 | Overwhelming Power Rock Impact: Power ↑ +25 | 5 | 60 | 3 |
Appearances
Battle appearances
Bruno & Machamp can be battled against in:
Bruno & Onix can be battled against in:
Bruno has also been shown to pair alongside Hitmonchan and can be battled against in:
Story appearances
Bruno appears in his normal outfit in the following story areas:
Sync pair stories
Bruno & Machamp
- A Day with Bruno
Quotes
Main article: Bruno/Quotes → Pokémon Masters EXGallery
Trivia
Origin
Bruno's design is based on his appearance in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen and Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver. Machamp is Bruno's signature Pokémon in the core series games. Machamp's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Ultra Sun.
Bruno uses one or two Onix in most battles against him in the core series games. Onix's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.
In other languages
Hoo Hah! | Trained-to-the-Max Dynamic Punch |
Always Getting Stronger! | Overwhelming Power Rock Impact |
References
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