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Hugh
ヒュウ Hyu
Spr Masters Hugh.png
Hugh's model
No.159
English voice actorUnknown
Japanese voice actorTasuku Hatanaka
DescriptionThis Trainer is from Aspertia City in Unova. He has a strong sense of justice and cares for his sister. He won't tolerate evil that tries to tear people and Pokémon apart.

Hugh (Japanese: ヒュウ Hyu) 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 Bouffalant. This sync pair was first made available on November 7, 2022. This pair can be raised to Masters EX star.png 6★ EX from the day it was released.

Hugh also forms a sync pair with Unfezant. This pair can be obtained by exchanging 300 Training Tickets beginning on June 28, 2024. This pair can raised to Masters EX star.png 6★ EX since it first released, though this pair lacks an EX style.

In the games

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Bouffalant

Raising this sync pair to 6★ EX will unlock Song Key 05020, which allows "Battle! (Hugh) (Pokémon Masters EX Version)" to be played in the Jukebox.

Availability

Hugh is available in the permanent sync pair scout pool. His offering rate was increased in the following sync pair scouts:

BannerDatesNotes
Hugh Spotlight ScoutNovember 7 to December 3, 2022Debut
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
HeadbuttNormal
NormalIC Masters.png
Physical25363100%An opponentHas a chance (30%) of making the target flinch.
Dire Hit +NoneStatus0
(2 uses)
SelfRaises the user's critical-hit rate by 2 stat ranks.
Head ChargeNormal
NormalIC Masters.png
Physical3167200100%An opponentThe user also takes 25% of the damage it dealt to the target.
I'll Take You On!NoneStatus0
(1 use)
SelfRaises the user's Attack by 4 stat ranks. Raises the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 2 stat ranks. Applies the Free Move Next effect to the user.
Sync moves
Trusted Partners Head ChargeNormal
NormalIC Masters.png
Physical300360An opponent(6★ EX effect: Sync moves will target all opposing sync pairs.)

Skills

Sync grid

Hugh and Bouffalant's sync grid is an expanded grid, made available when the sync pair was first released.

NameEffectEnergy requiredSync orb requiredMove level required
HP +10HP +10051
HP +10HP +102241
HP +30HP +305602
Attack +5Attack +5051
Attack +5Attack +5051
Attack +5Attack +52241
Attack +5Attack +52241
Attack +5Attack +52241
Attack +5Attack +52242
Defense +5Defense +5051
Defense +5Defense +52241
Defense +5Defense +52241
Sp. Def +5Sp. Def +5051
Sp. Def +5Sp. Def +52241
Sp. Def +5Sp. Def +52241
Speed +5Speed +5051
Speed +5Speed +52241
Speed +5Speed +52241
Speed +5Speed +52241
Headbutt: Power +4Headbutt: Power ↑ +43361
Headbutt: Power +4Headbutt: Power ↑ +43361
Headbutt: Power +4Headbutt: Power ↑ +43361
Headbutt: Power +4Headbutt: Power ↑ +43361
Headbutt: Power +4Headbutt: Power ↑ +43362
Headbutt: Move Gauge Refresh 3Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.7842
Headbutt: Aggravation 1Raises the chance of inflicting the flinching, confused, or trapped condition with the additional effects of moves.101203
Head Charge: Power +3Head Charge: Power ↑ +33361
Head Charge: Power +3Head Charge: Power ↑ +33361
Head Charge: Power +3Head Charge: Power ↑ +33361
Head Charge: Power +3Head Charge: Power ↑ +33362
Head Charge: Power +3Head Charge: Power ↑ +33362
Head Charge: Move Gauge Refresh 3Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.7842
Dire Hit +: MP Refresh 2Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful.7842
I'll Take You On!: MP Refresh 2Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful.7842
I'll Take You On!: Mighty Physical Boost 9Increases the user's Physical Moves ↑ Next effect by 2 ranks when its move is successful.101203
HeadstrongAttack cannot be lowered.5601
Escape ArtistPrevents the user from becoming trapped.5601
Natural RemedyRemoves all status conditions from the user the first time it is inflicted by any status condition each battle.7842
Healthy HealingApplies the Gradual Healing effect to the user when its HP is full when it enters a battle.7842
Grass GuardReduces damage when the user is attacked by Grass-type moves.101202
Sharp Entry 1Raises the user's critical-hit rate by 1 stat rank when it enters a battle.101203
Furious BrawnThe more the user's Attack is raised, the more it powers up the user's moves.101203
HaymakerThe more the user's Attack is raised, the more it powers up the user's sync move.101203
Sync Power FluxThe fuller the move gauge when the user's sync move is selected, the more this powers up the sync move.101203
Recuperation 2Restores the user's HP by approximately 40% of its maximum HP after using its sync move.101203
Initial Pinch Physical Boost 5Increases the user's Physical Moves ↑ Next effect by 5 ranks the first time it is in a pinch each battle.101203
Trusted Partners Head Charge: Power +25Trusted Partners Head Charge: Power ↑ +255603
Trusted Partners Head Charge: Power +25Trusted Partners Head Charge: Power ↑ +255603

Unfezant

Availability

Hugh and Unfezant can be teamed up with by exchanging 300 Training Tickets in the Damage Challenge Training Ticket Exchange.

Moves

NameTypeCategoryMove gaugeBase PowerMax PowerAccuracyTargetDescription
HurricaneFlying
FlyingIC Masters.png
Special312615170%An opponentNever misses when the weather is rainy. Has a chance (30%) of leaving the target confused.
X Sp. AtkNoneStatus0
(2 uses)
SelfRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2 stat ranks.
GrowlNormal
NormalIC Masters.png
Status1100%All opponentsLowers the target's Attack by 1 stat rank.
Let's Speed It Up!NoneStatus0
(1 use)
SelfReduces the user's sync move countdown by 1. Raises the user's accuracy and critical-hit rate by 2 stat ranks.
Sync moves
Crush ’Em All Flying BeamFlying
FlyingIC Masters.png
Special200240An opponentThe more the user’s Speed is raised, the greater the power of this attack.
(6★ EX effect: The first time the user’s sync move is used each battle, the sync move countdown is reduced by three.)

Skills

Sync grid

The sync grid for Hugh and Unfezant 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 +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. Atk +5Sp. Atk +52241
Sp. Atk +5Sp. Atk +52242
Sp. Def +5Sp. Def +5051
Sp. Def +5Sp. Def +52241
Sp. Def +5Sp. Def +52241
Speed +5Speed +5051
Speed +5Speed +52241
Speed +5Speed +52241
Speed +5Speed +52241
Speed +5Speed +52241
Hurricane: Power +3Hurricane: Power ↑ +33361
Hurricane: Power +3Hurricane: Power ↑ +33361
Hurricane: Power +3Hurricane: Power ↑ +33361
Hurricane: Power +3Hurricane: Power ↑ +33361
Hurricane: Power +3Hurricane: Power ↑ +33362
Hurricane: AccuracyHurricane: Accuracy ↑ +105602
Hurricane: Move Gauge Refresh 3Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.7842
Hurricane: Mind Games 4Has a chance (50%) of lowering the target's Sp. Def by one stat rank when the user's attack move against it is successful.101203
Growl: Move Gauge Refresh 9Charges the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.101203
X Sp. Atk: MP Refresh 2Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful.7842
X Sp. Atk: Barricade 1Raises the user's Sp. Def by 1 stat rank when its move is successful.8962
Let's Speed It Up!: MP Refresh 2Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful.7843
Let's Speed It Up!: Hit and Heal 9Applies the Gradual Healing effect to the user when its move is successful.7842
Let's Speed It Up!: Brain Gain 9Increases the user's Special Moves ↑ Next effect by 1 rank when its move is successful.101203
UnbendingDefense cannot be lowered.5601
DauntlessSp. Atk cannot be lowered.5601
HasteSpeed cannot be lowered.5602
UnflappablePrevents the user from flinching.5602
Quick CureRemoves the confused, flinching, and trapped conditions from the user the first time they are inflicted each battle.7842
Natural RemedyRemoves all status conditions from the user the first time it is inflicted by any status condition each battle.7842
Use Status P-Move: Stat ↑ 4Has a chance (50%) of raising one of the user's following stats by 1 stat rank at random when its Pokémon uses a status move: Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, Speed, accuracy, or evasiveness.8962
Rejuvenate 6Charges the user's move gauge by 6 after using a sync move.101203
Power PostureThe more the target's Attack is lowered, the more it powers up the user's moves.101203
Pecking OrderThe more the target's Attack is lowered, the more it powers up the user's sync move.101203
Sharp Entry 1Raises the user's critical-hit rate by 1 stat rank when it enters a battle.101203
Crush 'Em All Flying Beam: Power +25Crush 'Em All Flying Beam: Power ↑ +255603
Crush 'Em All Flying Beam: Power +25Crush 'Em All Flying Beam: Power ↑ +255603

Appearances

Battle appearances

Hugh and Bouffalant can be battled against in:

Hugh has also been shown to pair alongside Flygon and can be battled against in:

Story appearances

Hugh appears in his normal outfit in the following story areas:

Sync pair stories

  • A Day with Hugh

Quotes

Main article: Hugh/Quotes → Pokémon Masters EX

In the anime

Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Hugh briefly appeared in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer as part of a team with Silver and Wally.

Gallery

Trivia

  • Despite Hugh appearing in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer, it took him 1166 days after the release of Pokémon Masters EX to be added as a playable character.
  • Hugh's rival is Rosa, since she mentions being from the same hometown as him when she joins a team with him.
  • During the Unova chapter of the Villain Arc, Colress refers to Hugh as "the boy with spiky hair like a Qwilfish", referencing a Team Plasma Grunt on the Plasma Frigate who also compares Hugh's hair to a Qwilfish.
  • In a conversation with Hugh in the Pokémon Center, it is revealed that Hugh's sister's Purrloin, which was stolen by Team Plasma, had forgotten about Hugh and his sister by the time Hugh got it back and found out that it had evolved into a Liepard. Eventually, they were able to grow close again.
  • All versions of Hugh use special voice-over lines upon entering a team that contains certain Trainers (regardless of their partner Pokémon) and victory with them. Those Trainers include Cheren, Bianca, Nate, and Rosa.
  • During the 3.5 Year Celebration log-in conversation, Hop compares Hugh's hair to the head of his Galarian Zapdos.

Origin

Hugh's design is based on his appearance in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. Bouffalant is a Pokémon that Hugh uses on his team during his battle on Victory Road, as well as the post-game rematches. Bouffalant's Dex entry comes from Pokémon White.

Unfezant is a Pokémon Hugh uses on his team beginning with his fourth battle against the player in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. Unfezant's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Black.

In other languages

I'll Take You On!

Trusted Partners Head Charge

Let's Speed It Up!

Crush 'Em All Flying Beam

References

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