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'''Dahlia''' (Japanese: '''ダリア''' ''Dahlia'') is the [[Frontier Brain]] in charge of running the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}'s [[Battle Arcade]]. She is the only character in the games to have the {{DL|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer class}} '''Arcade Star''' (Japanese: '''ルーレットゴーデス''' ''Roulette Goddess'').


'''Arcade Star Dahlia''' (Japanese: '''ルーレットゴーデス ダリア''' ''Roulette Goddess Dahlia'') is the [[Frontier Brain]] in charge of running the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}'s {{DL|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Arcade}}. She is the only character in the games to have the [[Trainer class]] '''Arcade Star''' (Japanese: '''ルーレットゴーデス''' ''Roulette Goddess'').
==In the core series games==
 
She is the [[Frontier Brain]] of the Battle Arcade in the [[Sinnoh]] and [[Johto]] regions. [[Fantina]] is a fan of Dahlia's dancing style. An [[Non-player character|NPC]] inside of the Battle Arcade notes that Dahlia has a peculiar fashion sense. Dahlia will challenge the {{player}} on the 21st consecutive battle and award them the Battle Arcade's Silver Print if defeated. She returns when the player reaches the 49th battle, this time awarding the Gold Print when beaten.
==In the games==
She is the [[Frontier Brain]] of the Battle Arcade in the [[Sinnoh]] and [[Johto]] regions. [[Fantina]] is a fan of Dahlia's dancing style. An [[Non-player character|NPC]] inside of the Battle Arcade notes that Dahlia has a peculiar fashion sense.


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
====Silver Print challenge====
====Silver Print challenge====
{{Party|
{{Party/Single|
|color={{arcade color}}
|color={{arcade color}}
|bordercolor={{arcade color dark}}
|bordercolor={{arcade color dark}}
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|prize=20{{color2|000|Battle Point|BP}}
|prize=20{{color2|000|Battle Point|BP}}
|class=Arcade Star
|class=Arcade Star
|classlink=Dahlia
|name=Dahlia
|name=Dahlia
|game=PtHGSS
|game=PtHGSS
|location=Battle Frontier (Generation IV)#Battle Arcade
|location=Battle Arcade
|locationname=Battle Arcade
|pokemon=3
|pokemon=3
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/4
}}|{{Lop/facility/head|{{arcade color light}}|{{arcade color}}|{{arcade color}}|sortable=no}}
|ndex=477
{{lop/facility|game=3|477|Dusknoir|Iron Ball|Shadow Punch|Ghost|Fling|Dark|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Trick Room|Psychic|Brave||252|252|||}}
|game=HeartGold
{{lop/facility|game=3|308|Medicham|Salac Berry|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Reversal|Fighting|Endure|Normal|Fake Out|Normal|Jolly||252||||252}}
|pokemon=Dusknoir
{{lop/facility|game=3|272|Ludicolo|Muscle Band|Waterfall|Water|Razor Leaf|Grass|Drain Punch|Fighting|Swords Dance|Normal|Adamant||252|||252|}}
|gender=both
|}
|type1=Ghost
{{Party/Footer}}
|held=Iron Ball
|ability=Pressure
|level=50
|move1=Shadow Punch
|move1type=Ghost
|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Trick Room
|move2type=Psychic
|move2cat=Status
|move3=Will-O-Wisp
|move3type=Fire
|move3cat=Status
|move4=Fling
|move4type=Dark
|move4cat=Physical
}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/4
|ndex=308
|spritegender=male
|game=HeartGold
|pokemon=Medicham
|gender=both
|type1=Fighting
|type2=Psychic
|held=Salac Berry
|ability=Pure Power
|level=50
|move1=Fake Out
|move1type=Normal
|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Zen Headbutt
|move2type=Psychic
|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Endure
|move3type=Normal
|move3cat=Status
|move4=Reversal
|move4type=Fighting
|move4cat=Physical
}}
 
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/4
|ndex=272
|spritegender=male
|game=HeartGold
|pokemon=Ludicolo
|gender=both
|type1=Water
|type2=Grass
|held=Power Band
|ability=Swift Swim
|ability2=Rain Dish
|level=50
|move1=Razor Leaf
|move1type=Grass
|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Waterfall
|move2type=Water
|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Drain Punch
|move3type=Fighting
|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Swords Dance
|move4type=Normal
|move4cat=Status
}}
}}


====Gold Print challenge====
====Gold Print challenge====
{{Party|
{{Party/Single|
|color={{arcade color}}
|color={{arcade color}}
|bordercolor={{arcade color dark}}
|bordercolor={{arcade color dark}}
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|prize=20{{color2|000|Battle Point|BP}}
|prize=20{{color2|000|Battle Point|BP}}
|class=Arcade Star
|class=Arcade Star
|classlink=Dahlia
|name=Dahlia
|name=Dahlia
|game=PtHGSS
|game=PtHGSS
|location=Battle Frontier (Generation IV)#Battle Arcade
|location=Battle Arcade
|locationname=Battle Arcade
|pokemon=3
|pokemon=3
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/4
}}|{{Lop/facility/head|{{arcade color light}}|{{arcade color}}|{{arcade color}}|sortable=no}}
|ndex=145
{{lop/facility|game=3|145|Zapdos|BrightPowder|Thunderbolt|Electric|Air Cutter|Flying|Heat Wave|Fire|Signal Beam|Bug|Modest||||252||252}}
|game=HeartGold
{{lop/facility|game=3|257|Blaziken|White Herb|Flare Blitz|Fire|Superpower|Fighting|ThunderPunch|Electric|Night Slash|Dark|Adamant||252||||252}}
|pokemon=Zapdos
{{lop/facility|game=3|468|Togekiss|Expert Belt|Hyper Beam|Normal|Air Slash|Flying|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Psychic|Psychic|Modest||||252||252}}
|type1=Electric
|}
|type2=Flying
{{Party/Footer}}
|held=BrightPowder
|ability=Pressure
|level=50
|move1=Thunderbolt
|move1type=Electric
|move1cat=Special
|move2=Air Cutter
|move2type=Flying
|move2cat=Special
|move3=Heat Wave
|move3type=Fire
|move3cat=Special
|move4=Signal Beam
|move4type=Bug
|move4cat=Special
}}


|pokemon2={{Pokémon/4
==In the spin-off games==
|ndex=257
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
|spritegender=male
{{main|Dahlia (Masters)}}
|game=HeartGold
Dahlia forms a [[sync pair]] with {{p|Ludicolo}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]. Her Ludicolo is capable of [[Dynamax]]ing. Dahlia became a playable sync pair on March 22, 2024.
|pokemon=Blaziken
|gender=both
|type1=Fire
|type2=Fighting
|held=White Herb
|ability=Blaze
|level=50
|move1=Flare Blitz
|move1type=Fire
|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Superpower
|move2type=Fighting
|move2cat=Physical
|move3=ThunderPunch
|move3type=Electric
|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Night Slash
|move4type=Dark
|move4cat=Physical
}}


|pokemon3={{Pokémon/4
{{PairDex/h|Arcade}}
|ndex=468
{{PairDex|198|Dahlia|trainerlink=Dahlia (Masters)#Ludicolo|trainerimg=Dahlia|0272 f|Ludicolo|gender=female|dynamax=yes|Water|Bug|Tech|6|Poké Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
|game=HeartGold
|}
|pokemon=Togekiss
|gender=both
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|held=Expert Belt
|ability=Serene Grace
|ability2=Hustle
|level=50
|move1=Hyper Beam
|move1type=Normal
|move1cat=Special
|move2=Psychic
|move2type=Psychic
|move2cat=Special
|move3=Air Slash
|move3type=Flying
|move3cat=Special
|move4=Aura Sphere
|move4type=Fighting
|move4cat=Special
}}
}}


===Quotes===
==Gallery==
====Initial battle====
===Sprites===
* Before battle
{|style="margin:auto;text-align:center;{{roundy|20px}}border:2px solid #{{arcade color dark}};background:#{{arcade color}};font-size:80%;"
:''"No need to worry. ♪ Let chance do what it does. Like surprises from the game board, life goes through twists and turns. No need to worry. ♪ Things will go as they will. But, enough of that. I know one thing for certain. You have arrived here not merely because you were lucky. Let us not waste any time. I wish to test your skills myself!"''
|-
|style="{{roundy|80px}}border:2px solid #{{arcade color dark}};background: #{{arcade color light}}; width:80px"|[[File:Spr Pt Dahlia.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}}border: 2px solid #{{arcade color dark}}; background: #{{arcade color light}}; width:80px"|[[File:Dahlia OD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}}border:2px solid #{{arcade color dark}}; background: #{{arcade color light}}; width:80px"|[[File:VSDahlia.png]]
|-
|Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold, and SoulSilver}}
|Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold, and SoulSilver}}
|VS sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold, and SoulSilver}}
|}


* After the roulette
==Quotes==
:''"Always be smiling! Luck comes to those who are happy! That's why I always keep a big smile and believe in my Pokémon when I battle."''
{{main|Dahlia/Quotes}}


* When defeated
==In the manga==
:''"You're so very, very good! My Pokémon had a good time, too!"''
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Darach Dahlia Caitlin Adventures.png|thumb|230px|Dahlia in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
Dahlia first appeared along with her fellow Frontier Brains, [[Palmer]], [[Thorton]], and [[Argenta]] in a meeting; afterward they went back to their respective facilities. Dahlia later appeared at her facility, the [[Battle Arcade]], when {{adv|Platinum}} racked up enough wins to allow her to challenge the Frontier Brain soon. After Platinum won enough times, she became eligible to fight Dahlia. Due to an unexpected earthquake, Platinum was unable to stop the roulette in time and Dahlia did so instead, causing it to land on the Pokémon swap button.


* After being defeated
Due to it landing on said button, Dahlia and Platinum switched their teams and began battling. At first, Dahlia has the upper hand because of Platinum's refusal of harming her own Pokémon, but once she gained the resolve to do so, she managed to defeat the Arcade Star. Later, Dahlia helped Platinum with her research of the [[Distortion World]], and despite her {{wp|Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)|"Que Sera, Sera"}} attitude, she threw a tantrum offscreen due to her loss to Platinum being her first one.
:''"How fabulous of you! Your love of Pokémon shone through, and, in turn, your Pokémon believed in you. That is why you handled everything thrown your way splendidly. A most wonderful victory it was!"''


====Rematch====
* Before battle
:''"No need to worry. ♪ Let chance do what it does. Like surprises from the game board, life goes through twists and turns. No need to worry. ♪ Things will go as they will. But, enough of that. You are proving yourself incredible. Are you incredible because you are so lucky you shrug off bad luck entirely? Or, are you so incredibly talented to not be swayed by luck, good or bad? I wish to see for myself what brought you to me today!"''
* After the roulette
:''"Whenever I battle someone tough, I smile. I cannot help it! How about you? What do you do? Do you laugh? Cry? Get angry?"''
* When defeated
:''"Battling a wonderful {{pkmn|Trainer}} is always a happy occasion!"''
* After being defeated
:''"Truly, it was so very fabulous of all of you! Bad luck, you cast aside, and good luck, you netted. That you did so is evidence of your abilities. By defeating me, Dahlia, you have proven your mastery brilliantly! I am sincerely happy for having this battle against you!"''
===Sprites===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{arcade color dark}}; background: #{{arcade color}};"
|-
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{arcade color dark}}; background: #{{arcade color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr Pt Dahlia.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{arcade color dark}}; background: #{{arcade color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Dahlia IV OD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{arcade color dark}}; background: #{{arcade color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:VSDahlia.png]]
|- style="font-size: 80%;"
| Dahlia's sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}},<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold, and SoulSilver}}
| Dahlia's overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}},<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold, and SoulSilver}}
| Dahlia's VS sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}},<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold, and SoulSilver}}
|}
==In the {{pkmn|manga}}==
===In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga===
[[File:Darach Dahlia Caitlin Adventures.png|thumb|230px|Dahlia, Darach, and Caitlin]]
Dahlia first appears along with her fellow Frontier Brains, Palmer, Thorton, and Argenta in a meeting; afterward they go back to their facilities. Dahlia later appears at her facility, the Battle Arcade, when {{adv|Platinum}} racks up enough wins that will allow her to challenge the Frontier Brain soon. After Platinum wins enough times, she becomes eligible to fight Dahlia. Due to an unexpected earthquake, Platinum is unable to stop the roulette in time and Dahlia does so instead, causing it to land on the Pokémon swap button.
Due to it landing on that button, Dahlia and Platinum switch their teams and begin battling. At first, Dahlia has the upper hand because of Platinum's refusal of harming her own Pokémon but, once she gains the resolve to do so, she manages to defeat the Arcade Star. Later, Dahlia helps Platinum with her research of the [[Distortion World]] and despite her {{wp|Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)|"Que Sera, Sera"}} attitude, she throws a tantrum offscreen due to her loss to Platinum being her first one.
====Pokémon====
====Pokémon====
=====On hand=====
=====On hand=====
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|img=Dahlia Ludicolo Adventures.png
|img=Dahlia Ludicolo Adventures.png
|epnum=PS422
|epnum=PS422
|epname=VS. Ivysaur
|epname=Interrupting Ivysaur
|desc=Dahlia's {{p|Ludicolo}} was used to battle Platinum at the Battle Arcade. However, due to the rules of the Pokémon swap button, it was sent to battle on Platinum's side. It managed to deal heavy damage to Platinum's Rapidash. After that, it was returned to Dahlia.
|desc=Dahlia's {{p|Ludicolo}} was used to battle Platinum at the [[Battle Arcade]]. However, due to the rules of the Pokémon swap button, it was sent to battle on Platinum's side. It managed to deal heavy damage to Platinum's Rapidash. After that, it was returned to Dahlia.


Ludicolo's only known move is {{m|Waterfall}}.}}
Ludicolo's only known move is {{m|Waterfall}}.}}
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|trainer=Dahlia
|trainer=Dahlia
|pkmn=Medicham
|pkmn=Medicham
|type1=Psychic
|type1=Fighting
|type2=Fighting
|type2=Psychic
|img=Dahlia Medicham Adventures.png
|img=Dahlia Medicham Adventures.png
|epnum=PS422
|epnum=PS422
|epname=VS. Ivysaur
|epname=Interrupting Ivysaur
|desc=Dahlia's {{p|Medicham}} was used to battle Platinum at the Battle Arcade. However, due to the rules of the Pokémon swap button, it was sent to battle on Platinum's side. Medicham was used to defeat Platinum's Rapidash, causing Dahlia to lose the match. After that, it was returned to Dahlia.}}
|desc=Dahlia's {{p|Medicham}} was used to battle Platinum at the [[Battle Arcade]]. However, due to the rules of the Pokémon swap button, it was sent to battle on Platinum's side. Medicham was used to defeat Platinum's Rapidash, causing Dahlia to lose the match. After that, it was returned to Dahlia.
 
None of Medicham's moves are known and its Ability is {{a|Pure Power}}.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
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|img=Dahlia Togekiss Adventures.png
|img=Dahlia Togekiss Adventures.png
|epnum=PS422
|epnum=PS422
|epname=VS. Ivysaur
|epname=Interrupting Ivysaur
|desc=Dahlia's {{p|Togekiss}} was used to battle Platinum at the Battle Arcade. However, due to the rules of the Pokémon swap button, it was sent to battle on Platinum's side. In the battle, it was defeated by a single {{m|Focus Blast}} from {{p|Lopunny}}. After that, it was returned to Dahlia.
|desc=Dahlia's {{p|Togekiss}} was used to battle Platinum at the [[Battle Arcade]]. However, due to the rules of the Pokémon swap button, it was sent to battle on Platinum's side. In the battle, it was defeated by a single {{m|Focus Blast}} from {{p|Lopunny}}. After that, it was returned to Dahlia.


Togekiss's known moves are {{m|Air Slash}}, {{m|Aura Sphere}}, {{m|Psychic}}, and {{m|Hyper Beam}}.}}
Togekiss's known moves are {{m|Air Slash}}{{tt|*|Mentioned only}}, {{m|Aura Sphere}}{{tt|*|Mentioned only}}, {{m|Psychic}}{{tt|*|Mentioned only}}, and {{m|Hyper Beam}}{{tt|*|Mentioned only}}.}}


=====Temporary=====
=====Temporary=====
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|epnum=PS338
|epnum=PS338
|epname=Stagestruck Starly
|epname=Stagestruck Starly
|desc={{p|Empoleon}} was one of the Pokémon used in the Battle Frontier. She is Platinum's starter. Prior to the battle, she was given to Dahlia. After the battle, Empoleon was returned to Platinum.}}
|desc={{p|Empoleon}} was one of the Pokémon used in the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}. She is Platinum's [[first partner Pokémon]]. Prior to the battle, she was given to Dahlia. After the battle, Empoleon was returned to Platinum.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
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|epnum=PS338
|epnum=PS338
|epname=Stagestruck Starly
|epname=Stagestruck Starly
|desc={{p|Rapidash}} was one of the Pokémon used in the Battle Frontier. He is Platinum's very first Pokémon. Prior to the battle, he was given to Dahlia. After the battle, Rapidash was returned to Platinum.}}
|desc={{p|Rapidash}} was one of the Pokémon used in the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}. He is Platinum's very first Pokémon. Prior to the battle, he was given to Dahlia. After the battle, Rapidash was returned to Platinum.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Platinum
|trainer=Platinum
|pkmn=Lopunny
|pkmn=Lopunny
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|epnum=PS388
|epnum=PS388
|epname=To and Fro with Froslass
|epname=To and Fro with Froslass
|desc={{p|Lopunny}} was one of the Pokémon used in the Battle Frontier. Prior to the battle, she was given to Dahlia. After the battle, Lopunny was returned to Platinum.}}
|desc={{p|Lopunny}} was one of the Pokémon used in the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}. Prior to the battle, she was given to Dahlia. After the battle, Lopunny was returned to Platinum.}}


==In the TCG==
==In the TCG==
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* All of the Pokémon she uses for the Gold Print challenge are somehow related to birds.
* In the English version of the games, Dahlia shares the same catchphrase, "No need to worry," with {{an|Dawn}} in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
** As well, all of the held items she has on her Pokémon for the Silver Print somehow affect the holder's speed.
** In the Japanese version, her catchphrase is "{{wp|Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)|Que Sera, Sera}}", a [[List of references to popular culture in Pokémon|reference]] to the popular song with the same name.
* Dahlia's belt has the Battle Frontier logo on it as a pattern.
* Dahlia shares the same catchphrase with {{an|Dawn}} in the {{pkmn|anime}}.


==Names==
==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="float:left; background: #{{arcade color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{arcade color}}"
{|class="roundy" style="background:#{{arcade color light}};border:3px solid #{{arcade color}}"
|- style="text-align:center"
|-
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
!style="{{roundytl|5px}}"|Language
! Name
!Name
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Origin
!style="{{roundytl|5px}}"|Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|-style="background:#FFF"
| Japanese
|Japanese
| ルーレットゴーデス ダリア ''Roulette Goddess Dahlia''
|ダリア {{tt|''Daria''|Dahlia}}
| From ''{{wp|dahlia}}''.
|From the genus ''{{wp|Dahlia}}''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|-style="background:#FFF"
| English
|English, German, French
| Arcade Star Dahlia
|Dahlia
| Same as Japanese name
|Same as her Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|-style="background:#FFF"
| French
|Spanish
| Diva Arcade Dahlia
|Delila
| Same as Japanese name
|Similar to ''Dahlia'' or possibly from ''lila'' ({{wp|lilac}})
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|-style="background:#FFF"
| German
|Italian
| Arkaden-Star Dahlia
|Dalia
| Same as Japanese name
|From ''Dahlia''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|-style="background:#FFF"
| Italian
|Korean
| Diva Arena Dahlia
|달리아 {{tt|''Dallia''|Dahlia}}
| Same as Japanese name
|From ''Dahlia''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|-style="background:#FFF"
| Spanish
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| Astro Ruleta Delila
|大麗 / 大丽 ''Dàlì''
| Probably from {{wp|Delilah}} (Dalila in Spanish), a Biblical figure. May also be derived from {{wp|lilac}}.
|rowspan="2"|From 大麗菊 ''Dàlìjú / Daaihlaihgūk'' (dahlia)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|-style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
|Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 룰렛여신 달리아 ''Roulette {{tt|Yeosin|Goddess}} Dahlia''
|大麗 ''Daaihlaih''
| Same as Japanese name.
|-style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Vietnamese
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}})
|Dahlia
| {{tt|輪盤女神|Lúnpán Nǚshén}} 大麗 ''Roulette Goddess Dà Lì''
|Transcription of her Japanese name
| From 大麗菊 ''Dàlì-jú'', dahlia. Literally means "Great beauty".
|}
|}
{{-}}
 
''Arcade Star''
{{langtable|color={{arcade color light}}|bordercolor={{arcade color}}
|ja=ルーレットゴーデス {{tt|''Rūretto Gōdesu''|Roulette Goddess}}
|zh_yue=輪盤女神 ''{{tt|Lèuhnpùhn Néuihsàhn|Roulette Goddess}}''
|zh_cmn=輪盤女神 / 轮盘女神 ''{{tt|Lúnpán Nǚshén|Roulette Goddess}}''
|fr_eu=Diva Arcade
|de=Arkaden-Star
|it=Diva Arena
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Latest revision as of 15:24, 26 March 2024

Dahlia
ダリア Dahlia
Platinum Dahlia.png
Artwork from Platinum
Gender Female
Hometown Unknown
Region SinnohPt
JohtoHGSS
Trainer class Arcade Star
(Frontier Brain)
Generation IV
Games Platinum
HeartGold and SoulSilver
Masters EX
Commemorative print Arcade Print

Dahlia (Japanese: ダリア Dahlia) is the Frontier Brain in charge of running the Battle Frontier's Battle Arcade. She is the only character in the games to have the Trainer class Arcade Star (Japanese: ルーレットゴーデス Roulette Goddess).

In the core series games

She is the Frontier Brain of the Battle Arcade in the Sinnoh and Johto regions. Fantina is a fan of Dahlia's dancing style. An NPC inside of the Battle Arcade notes that Dahlia has a peculiar fashion sense. Dahlia will challenge the player on the 21st consecutive battle and award them the Battle Arcade's Silver Print if defeated. She returns when the player reaches the 49th battle, this time awarding the Gold Print when beaten.

Pokémon

Silver Print challenge



Gold Print challenge



In the spin-off games

Pokémon Masters EX

Main article: Dahlia (Masters)

Dahlia forms a sync pair with Ludicolo in Pokémon Masters EX. Her Ludicolo is capable of Dynamaxing. Dahlia became a playable sync pair on March 22, 2024.

Sync Dex Trainer NDex Pokémon Type Weakness Role Base Potential Availability
#198 VSDahlia Masters.png Dahlia #0272 MastersIcon0272 f.png Ludicolo♀ Dynamax icon.png
Water
WaterIC Masters.png 		Bug
BugIC Masters.png 		Masters Tech.png ★★★★★☆EX Poké Fair Sync Pair Scout

Gallery

Sprites

Spr Pt Dahlia.png Dahlia OD.png VSDahlia.png
Sprite from
Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver 		Overworld sprite from
Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver 		VS sprite from
Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver

Quotes

Main article: Dahlia/Quotes

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Dahlia in Pokémon Adventures

Dahlia first appeared along with her fellow Frontier Brains, Palmer, Thorton, and Argenta in a meeting; afterward they went back to their respective facilities. Dahlia later appeared at her facility, the Battle Arcade, when Platinum racked up enough wins to allow her to challenge the Frontier Brain soon. After Platinum won enough times, she became eligible to fight Dahlia. Due to an unexpected earthquake, Platinum was unable to stop the roulette in time and Dahlia did so instead, causing it to land on the Pokémon swap button.

Due to it landing on said button, Dahlia and Platinum switched their teams and began battling. At first, Dahlia has the upper hand because of Platinum's refusal of harming her own Pokémon, but once she gained the resolve to do so, she managed to defeat the Arcade Star. Later, Dahlia helped Platinum with her research of the Distortion World, and despite her "Que Sera, Sera" attitude, she threw a tantrum offscreen due to her loss to Platinum being her first one.

Pokémon

On hand
Dahlia's Ludicolo
Ludicolo
Dahlia's Ludicolo was used to battle Platinum at the Battle Arcade. However, due to the rules of the Pokémon swap button, it was sent to battle on Platinum's side. It managed to deal heavy damage to Platinum's Rapidash. After that, it was returned to Dahlia.

Ludicolo's only known move is Waterfall.

Debut Interrupting Ivysaur
Dahlia's Medicham
Medicham
Dahlia's Medicham was used to battle Platinum at the Battle Arcade. However, due to the rules of the Pokémon swap button, it was sent to battle on Platinum's side. Medicham was used to defeat Platinum's Rapidash, causing Dahlia to lose the match. After that, it was returned to Dahlia.

None of Medicham's moves are known and its Ability is Pure Power.

Debut Interrupting Ivysaur
Dahlia's Togekiss
Togekiss
Dahlia's Togekiss was used to battle Platinum at the Battle Arcade. However, due to the rules of the Pokémon swap button, it was sent to battle on Platinum's side. In the battle, it was defeated by a single Focus Blast from Lopunny. After that, it was returned to Dahlia.

Togekiss's known moves are Air Slash*, Aura Sphere*, Psychic*, and Hyper Beam*.

Debut Interrupting Ivysaur
Temporary
Platinum's Empoleon
Empoleon ♀
Main article: Platinum's Empoleon

Empoleon was one of the Pokémon used in the Battle Frontier. She is Platinum's first partner Pokémon. Prior to the battle, she was given to Dahlia. After the battle, Empoleon was returned to Platinum.

Debut Stagestruck Starly
Platinum's Rapidash
Rapidash ♂
Main article: Platinum's Rapidash

Rapidash was one of the Pokémon used in the Battle Frontier. He is Platinum's very first Pokémon. Prior to the battle, he was given to Dahlia. After the battle, Rapidash was returned to Platinum.

Debut Stagestruck Starly
Platinum's Lopunny
Lopunny ♀
Main article: Platinum's Lopunny

Lopunny was one of the Pokémon used in the Battle Frontier. Prior to the battle, she was given to Dahlia. After the battle, Lopunny was returned to Platinum.

Debut To and Fro with Froslass

In the TCG

This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Dahlia or her Pokémon in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Dahlia's Pokémon
Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format.
Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats.
Card Type English
Expansion 		Rarity # Japanese
Expansion 		Rarity #
Blaziken Pokémon FB Fire Supreme Victors Rare Holo 2/147 Beat of the Frontier Rare Holo 019/100
Dusknoir Pokémon FB Psychic Supreme Victors Rare 26/147 Beat of the Frontier Rare 051/100
Blaziken Pokémon FB LV.X Fire Supreme Victors Rare Holo LV.X 142/147 Beat of the Frontier Rare Holo LV.X 020/100
 


Trivia

  • In the English version of the games, Dahlia shares the same catchphrase, "No need to worry," with Dawn in the anime.

Names

Language Name Origin
Japanese ダリア Daria From the genus Dahlia
English, German, French Dahlia Same as her Japanese name
Spanish Delila Similar to Dahlia or possibly from lila (lilac)
Italian Dalia From Dahlia
Korean 달리아 Dallia From Dahlia
Chinese (Mandarin) 大麗 / 大丽 Dàlì From 大麗菊 Dàlìjú / Daaihlaihgūk (dahlia)
Chinese (Cantonese) 大麗 Daaihlaih
Vietnamese Dahlia Transcription of her Japanese name

Arcade Star

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese ルーレットゴーデス Rūretto Gōdesu
Chinese Cantonese 輪盤女神 Lèuhnpùhn Néuihsàhn
Mandarin 輪盤女神 / 轮盘女神 Lúnpán Nǚshén
France Flag.png European French Diva Arcade
Germany Flag.png German Arkaden-Star
Italy Flag.png Italian Diva Arena
South Korea Flag.png Korean 룰렛여신 Rullet Yeosin
Spain Flag.png European Spanish Astro Ruleta
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Nữ thần Vòng xoay

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Team Galactic Grunt* • Tower Tycoon • Tuber • Twins • Veteran • Waiter • Waitress • Worker • Young Couple • Youngster
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