Lear is a character introduced in Pokémon Masters EX. He is the founder of Pasio and the Pokémon Masters League, as well as one of the player's rivals during the PML Arc, which largely revolves around him. He is an arrogant Trainer who believes himself to be the strongest and is adamant he will win the PML. He insults others who believe that the bond between Trainer and Pokémon is the key to battling, and treats his Pokémon as tools for winning. His arrogance led him to be captured by Team Break