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| Cheren チェレン Cheren | |
 Cheren's model | |
| No. | 64 |
|---|---|
| English voice actor | Landon McDonald[1] |
| Japanese voice actor | Atsushi Abe[2] |
| Description | A talented Trainer who is both a Gym Leader and a teacher in the Unova region, he is committed to fulfilling both roles—even though he's just starting out. |
Cheren (Japanese: チェレン Cheren) 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 Stoutland. The sync pair is obtained during the events of Chapter 18 of the Main Story. The pair's potential can be upgraded to 
6★ EX from November 25, 2022, which unlocks Cheren's EX Style.
Cheren also forms a sync pair with Purrloin. This pair can be obtained by reaching Friendship Level 100 with Cheren in the Trainer Lodge beginning on May 31, 2024. This pair can be raised to 6★ EX since it first released, though this pair lacks an EX style.
Cheren in his Neo Champion attire forms a sync pair with Incarnate Forme Tornadus. This pair can be obtained through a Master Fair sync pair scout beginning on May 31, 2024. This pair can be raised to 6★ EX since it first released.
In the games
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Stoutland
Availability
Cheren is teamed up with by completing Chapter 18 of the PML Arc.
Moves
| Name | Type | Category | Move gauge | Base Power | Max Power | Accuracy | Target | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Facade | Normal | Physical | 2 | 47 | 56 | 100% | An opponent | This move's power is doubled when the user is poisoned, badly poisoned, paralyzed, or burned. Ignores lowered Attack from burns. |
| Full Heal | None | Status | 0 (2 uses) | — | — | — | An ally | Removes all status conditions from an ally. |
| Apply Yourself! | None | Status | 0 (2 uses) | — | — | — | All allies | Charges the user's move gauge by 2 for each allied sync pair on the field. When used in a co-op battle, charges the move gauges of all allied players by 2 instead. Applies the Gradual Healing effect to all allied sync pairs. |
| Crunch | Dark | Physical | 3 | 99 | 118 | 100% | An opponent | Has a chance (20%) of lowering the target's Defense by 1 stat rank. |
| Sync moves | ||||||||
| Fundamental Takedown | Normal | Physical | — | 250 | 300 | — | An opponent | This move's power increases when the user is affected by a status condition. |
Skills
Sync grid
The sync grid for Cheren and Stoutland is an expanded grid, made available on November 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 +20 | HP +20 | 4 | 48 | 2 |
| Attack +5 | Attack +5 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Attack +5 | Attack +5 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Attack +5 | Attack +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Attack +5 | Attack +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Defense +5 | Defense +5 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Defense +5 | Defense +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Defense +5 | Defense +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Defense +30 | Defense +30 | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| 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 |
| Sp. Def +30 | Sp. Def +30 | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| 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 |
| Facade: Power +4 | Facade: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Facade: Power +4 | Facade: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Facade: Power +4 | Facade: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Facade: Power +4 | Facade: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 2 |
| Facade: Power +4 | Facade: Power ↑ +4 | 3 | 36 | 2 |
| Facade: Move Gauge Refresh 2 | Has a chance (30%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| Crunch: Power +3 | Crunch: Power ↑ +3 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Crunch: Power +3 | Crunch: Power ↑ +3 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Crunch: Power +3 | Crunch: Power ↑ +3 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Crunch: Power +3 | Crunch: Power ↑ +3 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Crunch: Power +3 | Crunch: Power ↑ +3 | 3 | 36 | 2 |
| Crunch: Move Gauge Refresh 2 | Has a chance (30%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| Crunch: On a Roll 2 | Raises the chance of lowering stat values with the additional effects of moves. | 8 | 96 | 3 |
| Full Heal: MP Refresh 2 | Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| Full Heal: Friend Care 9 | When the user's move targeting an allied sync pair (excluding field effects) is successful, removes the flinching, confused, and trapped conditions from the allied sync pair affected by the move. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| Full Heal: Friendly Care 1 | When the user's move targeting an allied sync pair (excluding field effects) is successful, restores the HP of the allied sync pair affected by the move by approximately 20% of its maximum HP. | 7 | 84 | 3 |
| Apply Yourself!: MP Refresh 2 | Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| Apply Yourself!: Shielded 2 | Raises the Defense of all allied sync pairs by 2 stat ranks when the user's move is successful. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Sand Shelter | Protects the user from damage from a sandstorm. | 5 | 60 | 1 |
| Terrify 1 | Lowers the Attack of all opposing sync pairs by 1 stat rank when the user enters a battle. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| Soothing Sand 1 | Restores the user's HP whenever its Pokémon takes an action during a sandstorm. | 8 | 96 | 2 |
| Sands of Time 2 | Quickly charges the move gauge during a sandstorm. | 9 | 108 | 2 |
| Brain Brawn 3 | Reduces damage when the user is hit by a special attack move. | 8 | 96 | 3 |
| Team Sharp Entry 1 | Raises the critical-hit rate of all allied sync pairs by 1 stat rank when the user enters a battle. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Endurance | When the user enters battle with full HP, applies the Enduring effect to it. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Fundamental Takedown: Power +25 | Fundamental Takedown: Power ↑ +25 | 5 | 60 | 3 |
| Fundamental Takedown: Power +25 | Fundamental Takedown: Power ↑ +25 | 5 | 60 | 3 |
Purrloin
Availability
Cheren and Purrloin can be obtained by teaming up with Cheren and raising him to Friendship Level 100 in the Trainer Lodge.
Moves
| Name | Type | Category | Move gauge | Base Power | Max Power | Accuracy | Target | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fake Tears | Dark | Status | 2 | — | — | 100% | An opponent | Lowers the target's Sp. Def by 2 stat ranks. |
| Dire Hit + | None | Status | 0 (2 uses) | — | — | — | Self | Raises the user's critical-hit rate by 2 stat ranks. |
| Dark Pulse | Dark | Special | 3 | 95 | 114 | 100% | An opponent | Has a chance (20%) of making the target flinch. |
| What to Do... | None | Status | 0 (2 uses) | — | — | — | Self | Raises the user's Sp. Atk and Speed by 2 stat ranks. |
| Sync moves | ||||||||
| Toward My Ideals Dark Beam | Dark | Special | — | 200 | 240 | — | An opponent | The more the target's Sp. Def is lowered, the greater the power of this attack. (6★ EX effect: Sync move power will be multiplied by 1.5.) |
Skills
Sync grid
The sync grid for Cheren and Purrloin 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 |
| 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 |
| Sp. Atk +5 | Sp. Atk +5 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Sp. Atk +5 | Sp. Atk +5 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Sp. Atk +5 | Sp. Atk +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Sp. Atk +5 | Sp. Atk +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Sp. Atk +5 | Sp. Atk +5 | 2 | 24 | 2 |
| Sp. Atk +10 | Sp. Atk +10 | 4 | 48 | 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 +5 | Sp. Def +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Sp. Def +5 | Sp. Def +5 | 2 | 24 | 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 |
| Fake Tears: 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 |
| Fake Tears: Twofer 2 | Has a chance (30%) of applying the Free Move Next effect to the user when its Pokémon uses a move. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Dark Pulse: Power +3 | Dark Pulse: Power ↑ +3 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Dark Pulse: Power +3 | Dark Pulse: Power ↑ +3 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Dark Pulse: Power +3 | Dark Pulse: Power ↑ +3 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Dark Pulse: Power +3 | Dark Pulse: Power ↑ +3 | 3 | 36 | 2 |
| Dark Pulse: Power +3 | Dark Pulse: Power ↑ +3 | 3 | 36 | 2 |
| Dark Pulse: 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 |
| Dark Pulse: Aggravation 1 | Raises the chance of inflicting the flinching, confused, or trapped condition with the additional effects of moves. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Dire Hit +: MP Refresh 2 | Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| What to Do...: MP Refresh 2 | Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| What to Do...: Fleet Feet 1 | Raises the user's Speed by 1 stat rank when its move is successful. | 9 | 108 | 2 |
| What to Do...: Hit and Heal 9 | Applies the Gradual Healing effect to the user when its move is successful. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Dauntless | Sp. Atk cannot be lowered. | 5 | 60 | 1 |
| Haste | Speed cannot be lowered. | 5 | 60 | 1 |
| Superduper Effective 2 | Powers up moves that are super effective. | 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 |
| Brainteaser | The more the target's Sp. Def is lowered, the more it powers up the user's moves. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Speedster's Sync 5 | Powers up the user's sync move when its Speed is raised. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Catalyst | Applies the Move Gauge Acceleration effect to the allied field of play the first time the user's sync move is used each battle. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Toward My Ideals Dark Beam: Power +25 | Toward My Ideals Dark Beam: Power ↑ +25 | 5 | 60 | 3 |
| Toward My Ideals Dark Beam: Power +25 | Toward My Ideals Dark Beam: Power ↑ +25 | 5 | 60 | 3 |
| Toward My Ideals Dark Beam: Power +25 | Toward My Ideals Dark Beam: Power ↑ +25 | 5 | 60 | 3 |
| Toward My Ideals Dark Beam: Power +25 | Toward My Ideals Dark Beam: Power ↑ +25 | 5 | 60 | 3 |
Tornadus (Incarnate Forme)
| Cheren (Champion) チェレン（チャンピオン） Cheren (Champion) | |
 Cheren's model | |
| No. | 64 |
|---|---|
| English voice actor | Landon McDonald |
| Japanese voice actor | Atsushi Abe |
| Description | Cheren is dressed in an outfit honoring his earned title: Neo Champion of Pasio. He and Tornadus continue to ponder the meaning of strength together. |
Availability
Cheren (Champion) is exclusive to Master Fair scouts. He was available in the following sync pair scouts:
| Banner | Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cheren Master Fair Scout | May 31 to July 10, 2024 | Debut |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bleakwind Storm | Flying | Special | 4 | 179 | 214 | 80% | All opponents | Never misses when the weather is rainy. Has a chance (30%) of lowering the target's Speed by 1 stat rank. |
| Fly | Flying | Physical | 0 (3 uses) | 169 | 202 | 95% | An opponent | The user begins flying. After a set time, the user stops flying and attacks. No other actions can be taken while flying. Most moves used by opponents will not hit the user while it is flying. If the user is hit by a sync move or max move while flying, it will stop flying. |
| Black Gale Bleakwind Storm | Flying | Special | 2 | 200 | 240 | — | All opponents | Activation Condition: When the user uses any moves 1 time. Deactivation Condition: When this move is used. Never misses. The more the user's Physical Moves ↑ Next effect is increased, the greater the power of this attack. Lowers the target's Speed by 2 stat ranks. Lowers the target's Flying Type Rebuff by 1 rank the first time this attack move is successful each battle. |
| Thoughts of Glory | None | Status | 0 (1 use) | — | — | — | Self | Raises the user's Attack by 4 stat ranks. Applies the Supereffective ↑ Next effect to the user. Increases the user's Physical Moves ↑ Next effect and Special Moves ↑ Next effect by 2 ranks. |
| Sync moves | ||||||||
| Wall for Challengers Bleakwind Storm | Flying | Special | — | 200 | 240 | — | An opponent | This attack's power increases when the target's Type Rebuff is lowered. (6★ EX effect: Sync move power will be multiplied by 1.5.) (EX role effect: Sync moves will target all opposing sync pairs.) |
Skills
Sync grid
Cheren and Tornadus's sync grid is an expanded grid, made available since the sync pair was 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 |
| Attack +5 | Attack +5 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Attack +5 | Attack +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Attack +5 | Attack +5 | 2 | 24 | 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 |
| Sp. Atk +5 | Sp. Atk +5 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Sp. Atk +5 | Sp. Atk +5 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Sp. Atk +5 | Sp. Atk +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 |
| Bleakwind Storm: Power +2 | Bleakwind Storm: Power ↑ +2 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Bleakwind Storm: Power +2 | Bleakwind Storm: Power ↑ +2 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Bleakwind Storm: Power +2 | Bleakwind Storm: Power ↑ +2 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Bleakwind Storm: Power +2 | Bleakwind Storm: Power ↑ +2 | 3 | 36 | 2 |
| Bleakwind Storm: Power +2 | Bleakwind Storm: Power ↑ +2 | 3 | 36 | 2 |
| Bleakwind Storm: Move Gauge Refresh 2 | Has a chance (30%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. | 6 | 72 | 1 |
| Bleakwind Storm: Move Gauge Refresh 4 | Has a chance (50%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. | 8 | 96 | 2 |
| Bleakwind Storm: On a Roll 3 | Raises the chance of lowering stat values with the additional effects of the user's moves. | 9 | 108 | 2 |
| Fly: Power +3 | Fly: Power ↑ +3 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Fly: Power +3 | Fly: Power ↑ +3 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Fly: Power +3 | Fly: Power ↑ +3 | 3 | 36 | 2 |
| Fly: MP Refresh 3 | Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| Black Gale Bleakwind Storm: Power +2 | Black Gale Bleakwind Storm: Power ↑ +2 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Black Gale Bleakwind Storm: Power +2 | Black Gale Bleakwind Storm: Power ↑ +2 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Black Gale Bleakwind Storm: Power +2 | Black Gale Bleakwind Storm: Power ↑ +2 | 3 | 36 | 2 |
| Thoughts of Glory: MP Refresh 2 | Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. | 7 | 84 | 2 |
| Thoughts of Glory: Durable 9 | Applies the Enduring effect to the user when its move is successful. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Thoughts of Glory: Move: Special Boost ↑2 9 | Increases the user's Special Moves ↑ Next effect by 2 ranks when its move is successful. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Dauntless | Sp. Atk cannot be lowered. | 5 | 60 | 1 |
| Slippery Slope 9 | Raises the user's evasiveness by one stat rank when an opponent's attack move targeting the user misses. | 8 | 96 | 2 |
| Gobsmack 4 | Has a chance (50%) of leaving the target confused when the user's attack move against it is successful. | 10 | 120 | 2 |
| Head Start 1 | Reduces the user's sync move countdown by 1 the first time it enters a battle each battle. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Cakewalk | The more the target's Speed is lowered, the more it powers up the user's sync move. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Strong Start 1 | Increases the user's Physical Moves ↑ Next effect and Special Moves ↑ Next effect by 1 rank the first time the user enters a battle each battle. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| S-Move: Physical Boost ↑1 & Special Boost ↑1 9 | Increases the user's Physical Moves ↑ Next effect and Special Moves ↑ Next effect by 1 rank after using its sync move. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Grand Entry 2 | Raises the user's Sp. Atk by 2 stat ranks when it enters a battle. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Discombobulate 4 | Has a chance (50%) of lowering the target's accuracy by one stat rank when the user's attack move against it is successful. | 10 | 120 | 3 |
| Wall for Challengers Bleakwind Storm: Power +25 | Wall for Challengers Bleakwind Storm: Power ↑ +25 | 5 | 60 | 2 |
| Wall for Challengers Bleakwind Storm: Power +25 | Wall for Challengers Bleakwind Storm: Power ↑ +25 | 5 | 60 | 2 |
| Wall for Challengers Bleakwind Storm: Power +25 | Wall for Challengers Bleakwind Storm: Power ↑ +25 | 5 | 60 | 3 |
| Wall for Challengers Bleakwind Storm: Power +25 | Wall for Challengers Bleakwind Storm: Power ↑ +25 | 5 | 60 | 3 |
Appearances
Battle appearances
Cheren and Stoutland can be battled against in:
Cheren (Champion) and Tornadus can be battled against in:
Story appearances
Cheren appears in his normal outfit in the following story areas:
Cheren appears in his Champion outfit in the following story areas:
Sync pair stories
Cheren and Stoutland
- A Day with Cheren
Cheren (Champion) and Tornadus
- A Day with Cheren
Quotes
- Main article: Cheren/Quotes → Pokémon Masters EX
In the anime
Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer
In the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer, Cheren teamed up with Korrina and Misty to battle Pokémon Champions Cynthia, Steven Stone, and Lance at a stadium in Pasio. He ordered Stoutland to attack with Giga Impact, but it was knocked back by Cynthia's Garchomp's Dragon Claw.
Pokémon
Voice actors
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Gallery
Cheren
Cheren (Champion)
Trivia
- Cheren's rival is Hilbert, as Hilbert is based on the Pokémon Black and White player character.
- Cheren and Stoutland were the last 5★ sync pair to have their sync grid expanded.
- Excluding Scottie and Bettie, Cheren and Stoutland have the largest gap of any 5★ sync pair between their release (August 29, 2019) and receiving their EX style (November 25, 2022), at 1185 days.
- All versions of Cheren use special voice-over lines upon entering a team that contains certain Trainers (regardless of their partner Pokémon). Those Trainers include Hilbert, Hilda, Bianca, Nate, Rosa, Hugh, Alder, and Marshal.
- Cheren also uses special voice-over lines upon winning a battle with Hilbert, Hilda, Bianca, Nate, Rosa, or Hugh in the same team.
Origin
Cheren's design is based on his appearance in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. Stoutland is Cheren's signature Pokémon in Black 2 and White 2. Stoutland's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Ultra Moon.
Cheren uses a Purrloin on his team during his second and third battles against the player in Pokémon Black and White. Purrloin's Dex entry comes from Pokémon White.
Cheren is not seen owning a Tornadus outside this game, but it was introduced in Generation V like Cheren was. Tornadus's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Black.
In other languages
Apply Yourself!
Fundamental Takedown
What to Do...
Toward My Ideals Dark Beam
Black Gale Bleakwind Storm
Thoughts of Glory
Wall for Challengers Bleakwind Storm
