As part of Pokemon Master EX's third anniversary, players can now obtain and play as anime protagonist Ash, for the first time in any Pokemon title. The anniversary celebration includes other events and the announcement of other sync pairs.

As previously teased, Ash and Pikachu can battle together as a sync pair. This grants them special moves, like B Thunderbolt and Best Buds 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt. You can add the pair to your team via the Ash Master Fair Scout until October 16. Players can also interact with Ash through a variety of special events.

In Blazing Battle, Ash joins a tournament for trainers who have just arrived in the game's setting of Pasio. It features new story beats and battles. A Challenge From Ash lets players fight the legendary trainer. Additional daily training against Ash is also available until September 26. You can also battle against Ash with your Pikachu in The Classic Thunderbolt event, which lasts until October 16.