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'''Attila''' (Japanese: '''ブソン''' ''Buson'') is a member of [[Team Rocket]]. He appeared along with his partner, [[Hun]], in ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]''.
'''Attila''' (Japanese: '''ブソン''' ''Buson'') is a member of [[Team Rocket]]. He appeared along with his partner, [[Hun]], in ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]''.


Like the other Rocket duos, his and his partner's names together form the name of a well-known historical person: in this case, {{wp|Attila the Hun}}.
==History==
Attila briefly mentioned that he enjoyed ranching on his uncle's property.


==Personality==
He was a [[Pokémon poacher]] prior to joining [[Team Rocket]] and becoming [[Hun]]'s new partner. In the original Japanese version of ''The Legend of Thunder!'', Hun stated that he and Attila are from the "Profit Expansion Division."  
[[File:Attila and Hun.png|215px|thumb|left|[[Hun]] and Attila]]
[[Hun]] and Attila both seem somewhat set in their rank, and approach missions casually. They seem to keep their cool even when they lose; in these situations, they calmly retreat. Despite physical stereotypes, Hun is the dominant partner telling Attila to do things that he could do himself. Attila doesn't object or show any signs of aggravation over this role, and takes it in stride. They never disagree or bicker (unlike other Team Rocket partnerships) and even when frustrated, never take it out on one another. In fact, whenever Attila occasionally expresses worry about something going wrong, Hun quickly assures him that it doesn't matter and that he has a solution. In the original Japanese, Hun states that he and Attila are from the "Profit Expansion Division."  


Attila is much less formal than his partner, almost always speaking informally to him and everyone else, in the original Japanese. Although not exceedingly arrogant, he does taunt {{jo|Jimmy}} and the others when they arrive, and refers to him as "Hero Boy" in all of their interactions. Although he appears to be serious when meeting Professor Sebastian, Attila's general mood seems to be rather lighthearted. When they first test the Crystal System on wild Electric Pokémon, he laughs and gleefully begins to collect them all. Yet, as soon as Hun tells him to focus, he does so immediately.
===''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]''===
[[Hun]] introduced Attila to [[Professor Sebastian]], who showed them the Miracle Crystal weapon. The crystal's ability to manipulate electricity proved useful in the pair's quest to lure {{OBP|Raikou|The Legend of Thunder!}} out of hiding. However, {{jo|Jimmy}} and {{jo|Marina}} defeated the Rocket duo and brought Raikou to a local [[Pokémon Center]] to recover from its injuries.


Although clearly not unintelligent, Attila does not seem to have the same intellectual abilities that his partner does, and often is surprised or impressed by things that Hun does or knows. Attila also seems to be more emotional than his partner, as his aggravation toward Jimmy and the others becomes obvious almost immediately. In these situations, Hun usually manages to distract him or calm him down. One particular event where Attila does completely lose his temper is upon finding out that {{jo|Marina}} has used her [[Pokégear]] to call for help, and has helped Raikou to escape. He yells through the Pokégear, causing [[Vincent]] and {{jo|Jimmy}} on the other end to nearly fall over, and then crushes it in his fist.
The following day Raikou was again attracted to the Miracle Crystal. The Legendary attempted to attack the crystal, but this only charged the device which allowed Attila to activate the capture bubble. As the wall of purple energy engulfed Raikou, Jimmy and the others combined their power to eventually destroy the bubble. However, Raikou was still captured, and Marina was as well. Hun and Attila quickly fled with their catch in their aircraft, but Raikou managed to escape the cargo hold. [[Vincent]] later contacted Marina, but their [[Pokégear]] conversation was abruptly ended when Attila crushed Marina's Pokégear in his hand.


Attila never really states his personal opinion on Pokémon the way his partner does, yet, occasionally he makes statements that imply he agrees with everything Hun is saying about the fact that they exist to be servants of mankind. He also seems to think that Jimmy, Marina and the others are too young to be interfering with them, often making comments/insulting them based on their age.
Hun and Attila land again, and their Miracle Crystal led Raikou, Jimmy and the others directly to their location. Raikou was quick to destroy Attila's mecha, but the Miracle Crystal unexpectedly reverted to its "auto-destruct" mode and sunk its electric hooks into Raikou. Attila called on his {{p|Muk}} and {{p|Skarmory}} to defeat Jimmy and the others, but they were kept at bay by a powerful {{m|Psybeam}} combo from [[Little Miss]] and [[Eusine|Eugene]]'s {{p|Alakazam}}. The group's efforts helped Raikou finally break the crystal system. As the crystal cracked, Hun and Attila realized that the ultimate system has met the ultimate Pokémon. They then run away, leaving becoming legends for another day.


Hun and Attila can be seen briefly in ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', during the narrator's introduction to the world of Pokémon.  They are in the holding area with a captured {{p|Rayquaza}} and in the scene before, the Rayquaza could be seen flying as it tried to avoid being shot down by small missiles. This makes Hun and Attila the only Team Rocket characters known to have captured a legendary Pokémon long enough for it to be studied (with the exception of [[Giovanni]]'s ownership of {{p|Mewtwo}}, which is still different in that Mewtwo was created by Team Rocket, not captured). It is unknown how, when or if Rayquaza escaped.
===''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''===
Attila was featured in the opening sequence of ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]''. He and Hun used a series of missiles to capture a {{p|Rayquaza}}, and they presented it to Professor Sebastian for further study.


==Relations to other members==
==Character==
Attila has no recorded history with his partner Hun though, while the dub states that they are new partners, their body language and the familiarity of the behavior towards each other shows that they do have ''some'' history together. Additionally, their manner of speech (tenses used, lack of name suffixes etc.) in the original Japanese also implies closeness. In the Japanese, Attila also makes a statement about Hun being "as serious as usual," all but confirming the fact this is not the first time they've worked together. This is also implied by the fact that Attila acts differently toward Hun alone than he does when they are talking to Professor Sebastian together.  
[[File:Attila and Hun.png|215px|thumb|left|[[Hun]] and Attila]]
 
Attila and his partner [[Hun]] both seem set in their rank as they approach missions casually. They are determined to complete the tasks no matter how long it takes. They seem to keep their cool even when they lose; in these situations, they calmly retreat. Hun is the dominant partner, while Attila prefers to control the weaponry. Attila gets a thrill from the hunt. He is prone to toying with his targets, though Hun’s calm composure keeps him in line. The pair never quarrel, unlike other [[Team Rocket]] groups. In fact, whenever Attila occasionally expressed worry about something going wrong, Hun quickly assured him that it doesn't matter and that he has a solution.
In the dub, the pair take mission orders from [[Professor Sebastian]], but it is implied in the original  that they have never met him before ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]''. Although Hun seems familiar with Sebastian in the dub, in the original Japanese, it seems fairly clear they have not met before. As Hun introduces both himself and his partner to the Professor. Additionally, in contrast to the dub where he is giving orders, in the original Japanese, Sebastian states that they are "the ones in charge," implying that he has simply made the Crystal System for use in their mission.
 
It is important to note that neither Hun nor Attila ever mention their rank, although the authority that Hun seems to assume with Professor Sebastian in the original implies that they are very high ranked within their department.


==Arsenal and abilities==
Attila is much less formal than his partner, almost always speaking informally to Hun and everyone else. Although not exceedingly arrogant, he boasts about his toughness and can erupt into anger. Attila taunted {{jo|Jimmy}} and the others with names like "Hero Boy" or "[[Twerp]]" in all of their interactions.
====Robotic====
In addition to the Crystal System, Attila and Hun control a small shuttlecraft, a helicopter, and a {{wp|mech}} with a peculiar manner of walking.


==Pokémon==
==Pokémon==
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|desc={{p|Skarmory}} is Attila's main battling Pokémon. It knows very powerful moves which helped it in Attila's battle with [[Jimmy's Typhlosion]] despite the type-disadvantage that Skarmory had.
|desc={{p|Skarmory}} is Attila's main battling Pokémon. It knows very powerful moves, which helped it in Attila's battle with [[Jimmy's Typhlosion]] despite the type disadvantage that Skarmory had.


Skarmory's known moves are {{m|Sky Attack}}, {{m|Steel Wing}} and {{m|Fury Attack}}{{tt|*|Used in the dub only}}.}}
Skarmory's known moves are {{m|Sky Attack}}, {{m|Steel Wing}}, and {{m|Fury Attack}}.}}


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|desc={{p|Muk}} is Attila's secondary Pokémon. It was used to stop Vincent's Meganium and Jimmy's Typhlosion from freeing {{p|Raikou}}, but it was defeated by [[Little Miss]].
|desc={{p|Muk}} is Attila's secondary Pokémon. It was used to stop [[Vincent's Meganium]] and [[Jimmy's Typhlosion]] from freeing {{p|Raikou}}, but it was defeated by [[Little Miss]].


Muk's only known move is {{m|Sludge Bomb}}.}}
Muk's only known move is {{m|Sludge Bomb}}.}}


==Artwork==
==Artwork==
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|ja=檜山修之 ''[[Nobuyuki Hiyama]]''
|ja=檜山修之 ''[[Nobuyuki Hiyama]]''
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|es_eu=Alejandro García}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* The origin of  his Japanese name is {{wp|Yosa Buson}}, considered one of the greatest {{wp|haiku}} poets in history. As both he and {{wp|Matsuo Basho}} flourished during the {{wp|Edo period}}, some have suspected that both were also {{wp|ninja}} employed by the administration. This may be a reason why these names were chosen for Hun (whose Japanese name is Basho) and Attila.
* The origin of  his Japanese name is {{wp|Yosa Buson}}, considered one of the greatest {{wp|haiku}} poets in history. As both he and {{wp|Matsuo Basho}} flourished during the {{wp|Edo period}}, some have suspected that both were also {{wp|ninja}} employed by the administration. This may be a reason why these names were chosen for Hun (whose Japanese name is Basho) and Attila.
**Additionally, Buson idolized Basho, and carefully followed in his footsteps in an attempt to perfect his own haiku. Seeing as Attila so unhesitatingly follows Hun's orders, this may be the reason for the selection of Buson's name over other influential poets of the time.  
** Additionally, Buson idolized Basho, and carefully followed in his footsteps in an attempt to perfect his own haiku. Seeing as Attila so unhesitatingly follows Hun's orders, this may be the reason for the selection of Buson's name over other influential poets of the time.
* Like the other Rocket duos, his and his partner's names together form the name of a well-known historical person: in this case, {{wp|Attila the Hun}}.
* According to concept art, Attila's design is meant to evoke a {{wp|tanuki|raccoon-dog}} while Hun's design is meant to evoke a {{wp|kitsune|fox}}.
* According to concept art, Attila's design is meant to evoke a {{wp|tanuki|raccoon-dog}} while Hun's design is meant to evoke a {{wp|kitsune|fox}}.


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|From 与謝蕪村 ''{{wp|Yosa Buson}}''.
|From 与謝蕪村 ''{{wp|Yosa Buson}}''.
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|From {{wp|Attila|Attila the Hun}}.
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Revision as of 20:15, 29 May 2020

Attila
ブソン Buson
Atilla.png
Attila
Gender Male
Hometown Unknown
Region Johto
Member of Team Rocket
Rank High-Ranking Officer
Partner Hun
Anime debut The Legend of Thunder!
English voice actor Marc Thompson
Japanese voice actor Nobuyuki Hiyama

Attila (Japanese: ブソン Buson) is a member of Team Rocket. He appeared along with his partner, Hun, in The Legend of Thunder!.

History

Attila briefly mentioned that he enjoyed ranching on his uncle's property.

He was a Pokémon poacher prior to joining Team Rocket and becoming Hun's new partner. In the original Japanese version of The Legend of Thunder!, Hun stated that he and Attila are from the "Profit Expansion Division."

The Legend of Thunder!

Hun introduced Attila to Professor Sebastian, who showed them the Miracle Crystal weapon. The crystal's ability to manipulate electricity proved useful in the pair's quest to lure Raikou out of hiding. However, Jimmy and Marina defeated the Rocket duo and brought Raikou to a local Pokémon Center to recover from its injuries.

The following day Raikou was again attracted to the Miracle Crystal. The Legendary attempted to attack the crystal, but this only charged the device which allowed Attila to activate the capture bubble. As the wall of purple energy engulfed Raikou, Jimmy and the others combined their power to eventually destroy the bubble. However, Raikou was still captured, and Marina was as well. Hun and Attila quickly fled with their catch in their aircraft, but Raikou managed to escape the cargo hold. Vincent later contacted Marina, but their Pokégear conversation was abruptly ended when Attila crushed Marina's Pokégear in his hand.

Hun and Attila land again, and their Miracle Crystal led Raikou, Jimmy and the others directly to their location. Raikou was quick to destroy Attila's mecha, but the Miracle Crystal unexpectedly reverted to its "auto-destruct" mode and sunk its electric hooks into Raikou. Attila called on his Muk and Skarmory to defeat Jimmy and the others, but they were kept at bay by a powerful Psybeam combo from Little Miss and Eugene's Alakazam. The group's efforts helped Raikou finally break the crystal system. As the crystal cracked, Hun and Attila realized that the ultimate system has met the ultimate Pokémon. They then run away, leaving becoming legends for another day.

Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire

Attila was featured in the opening sequence of Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea. He and Hun used a series of missiles to capture a Rayquaza, and they presented it to Professor Sebastian for further study.

Character

Hun and Attila

Attila and his partner Hun both seem set in their rank as they approach missions casually. They are determined to complete the tasks no matter how long it takes. They seem to keep their cool even when they lose; in these situations, they calmly retreat. Hun is the dominant partner, while Attila prefers to control the weaponry. Attila gets a thrill from the hunt. He is prone to toying with his targets, though Hun’s calm composure keeps him in line. The pair never quarrel, unlike other Team Rocket groups. In fact, whenever Attila occasionally expressed worry about something going wrong, Hun quickly assured him that it doesn't matter and that he has a solution.

Attila is much less formal than his partner, almost always speaking informally to Hun and everyone else. Although not exceedingly arrogant, he boasts about his toughness and can erupt into anger. Attila taunted Jimmy and the others with names like "Hero Boy" or "Twerp" in all of their interactions.

Pokémon

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Attila's Skarmory
Skarmory
Skarmory is Attila's main battling Pokémon. It knows very powerful moves, which helped it in Attila's battle with Jimmy's Typhlosion despite the type disadvantage that Skarmory had.

Skarmory's known moves are Sky Attack, Steel Wing, and Fury Attack.

Debut The Legend of Thunder!
Voice actors
Japanese
English Maddie Blaustein
Attila's Muk
Muk
Muk is Attila's secondary Pokémon. It was used to stop Vincent's Meganium and Jimmy's Typhlosion from freeing Raikou, but it was defeated by Little Miss.

Muk's only known move is Sludge Bomb.

Debut The Legend of Thunder!
Voice actors
Japanese
English Michael Haigney

Artwork

Sugimori Attila Hun anime.png
Ken Sugimori's design of Attila and Hun for the anime.


Voice actors

Language Voice actor
Japanese 檜山修之 Nobuyuki Hiyama
English Marc Thompson
Brazilian Portuguese Márcio Marconato
European Spanish Alejandro García


Trivia

  • The origin of his Japanese name is Yosa Buson, considered one of the greatest haiku poets in history. As both he and Matsuo Basho flourished during the Edo period, some have suspected that both were also ninja employed by the administration. This may be a reason why these names were chosen for Hun (whose Japanese name is Basho) and Attila.
    • Additionally, Buson idolized Basho, and carefully followed in his footsteps in an attempt to perfect his own haiku. Seeing as Attila so unhesitatingly follows Hun's orders, this may be the reason for the selection of Buson's name over other influential poets of the time.
  • Like the other Rocket duos, his and his partner's names together form the name of a well-known historical person: in this case, Attila the Hun.
  • According to concept art, Attila's design is meant to evoke a raccoon-dog while Hun's design is meant to evoke a fox.

Names

Language Name Origin
Japanese ブソン Buson From 与謝蕪村 Yosa Buson.
English, French, Italian
German, Spanish 		Attila From Attila the Hun.
Chinese (Mandarin) 普森 Pǔsēn Transliteration of his Japanese name.


Members of Team Rocket
Bosses:

Giovanni (anime • Adventures • Pocket Monsters • Masters)
Madame Boss (anime only) • Masked Man (Adventures only)

Executives:

Archer (Masters) • Ariana (Masters) • Petrel (Masters) • Proton (Masters)
Anime only: Iron-Masked Marauder
Adventures only: Carl • Sham • Will (former) • Karen (former)
Golden Boys only: Grey

Trios:
 

Jessie (Masters), James (Masters), & Meowth (JJM)
Koga, Lt. Surge, & Sabrina (Triad) (Adventures only; former)
Ken, Al, & Harry (TRET) (Adventures only)
Carr, Sird (former), & Orm (T3B) (Adventures only)

Duos:

Anime only: Butch & Cassidy (former) • Attila & Hun • Annie & Oakley (dub only)

Scientists: 

Gideon
Anime only: Dr. Fuji • Dr. Namba • Sebastian • Dr. Zager
Adventures only: Blaine (former)

Others: 

Grunts • Rocket BrothersRBYFRLG/Rocket SistersPE
Anime only: Domino • Rocket Scout • Wendy • Tyson • Jubei • Viper
Christopher (former) • Matori (Matori Matrix) • Pierce • Gozu
Radio drama only: Miyamoto • Mondo
How I Became a Pokémon Card only: Kaede


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