Barry (game)

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Barry
ジュン Jun
Platinum Barry.png
Art from Platinum
Gender Male
Hometown Twinleaf Town
Region Sinnoh
Relatives Palmer (father), unnamed mother
Trainer class Trainer, Rival
Generation IV
Games Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum
Anime counterpart Barry
Counterpart debut Barry's Busting Out All Over!
Manga counterpart(s) Pearl

Barry (Japanese: ジュン Jun) is the rival character in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum.

The character Pearl from the Pokémon Adventures manga is based on Barry. A version of the character also appears in the Pokémon DP manga.

This particular rival also appears on the Rival card in the Diamond & Pearl and Secret Wonders expansions of the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

In the games

Role

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl

Barry, like the player, lives in Twinleaf Town and is also the player's childhood friend (and soon-to-be rival). Barry is always in a hurry and extremely impatient, and because of this, often crashes into other people (usually demanding a fine from them) or misses important details.

Barry is incredibly determined and it is very difficult to discourage him; the only thing that has done this so far was his crushing loss to the Team Galactic Commander, Jupiter at Lake Acuity, although this defeat lead to a major positive change in Barry's character, causing him to become slightly more serious, realistic, and mature. He is also quite the braggart, often boasting about his battling prowess or how cool his Pokémon are. Barry does have a soft side however, as seen after the wild Starly attack.

Barry is also one to take risks and quickly jump into action; it was this behavior that caused the player and himself to be attacked by wild Starly, setting off the chain reaction that would result in the player receiving his/her first Pokémon.

After becoming the Sinnoh League Champion, the player can find him training at Stark Mountain during the week, and at the Fight Area on weekends in Diamond and Pearl, ready to battle. He desires to get into the Battleground, even asking Crasher Wake's help. Unlike the player and Lucas/Dawn, Barry did not receive a Pokédex, due to him rushing out of Professor Rowan's lab before Rowan could give him one.

His father is Palmer, one of the Sinnoh Battle Frontier's five Frontier Brains. Barry wants to be like him, which is the reason he is so determined and trains hard. Barry is actually very much like his father characteristic-wise. Both he and Palmer are constantly in a hurry, running into people (including the player), and both seem to react the same way when they happen to run into people.

Pokémon Platinum

In addition to his hyperactive personality, it is shown in the beginning of Platinum, he also gets distracted very easily. In the events of Platinum, Barry suggests going to visit Professor Rowan at his lab rather than go to the lake in search of a Pokémon of the same rarity as a red Gyarados (as happened in Diamond and Pearl). When Professor Rowan questions Lucas/Dawn and Barry on Route 201 about going into the tall grass without any Pokémon, deeming it reckless and wondering if such people were well-suited for Pokémon, Barry admits it was his idea and says that his friend should at least get a Pokémon if not him. After this, Professor Rowan gives them both Pokémon, much to Barry's excitement.

After the player becomes the Sinnoh League Champion, Barry can be found at the Survival Area every day, but can only be battled on weekends.

In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl

Pokémon

For Barry's Pokémon in Diamond and Pearl Versions, see here.

Artwork from Diamond and Pearl

Quotes

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At Twinleaf Town
  • In front of his house:

"Thud!! What was that about?! Oh, hey, <player>! Hey! I'm going to the lake! You come too! And be quick about it! OK, <player>? I'm fining you $1 million if you're late! Oh, jeez! Forgot something!"

  • In his room:

"...I'd better take my Bag and Journal, too... Oh, hey, <player>! We're going to the lake! I'll be waiting for on the road! It's a $10 million fine if you're late!"

Route 201

"Hey, you saw that news report that was on TV, right? You know, "Search for the Red Gyarados! The mysterious appearance of the furious Pokémon in a lake!" That show got me to thinking. I'll bet our local lake has a Pokémon like that in it, too! So, that's what we're gonna do. We'll go find a Pokémon like that!"

  • If the player attempts to walk into the tall grass:

"Remember what your mother said? Mom: "<player>! Don't go into the tall grass!" "Remember, wild Pokémon may attack you if you're walking in tall grass." "It would be OK if you had your own Pokémon, but...""

  • After the events at Lake Verity:

"Hey, it's those people! Is that old guy staring at us?"

"What was all that craziness about? I mean, if he was angry, he could've just yelled at us, or whatever... And didn't he want their Pokémon back...? <player>... We should go home, too...

Verity Lakefront
  • Before the events at Lake Verity

"All right! To the lake! Let's find us a red Gyarados!

  • After the events at Lake Verity:

"..You go ahead ...I know we have to go return these Pokémon. They're not ours. But I want to spend just a little more time with this little guy..."

  • If spoken to:

"I wish I could grow tougher with this little guy..."

"I don't feel like talking... Let's go. ...Are we maybe walking slower than when we went to the lake?"

  • If the player attempts to enter Lake Verity:

"Hey, hey! Where do you think you're going? We have to go return these Pokémon..."

Lake Verity

"What's going on...?"

"What was that about? Those two... Huh? <player>! Let's go check this out! ... ... What's that? Don't go into the tall grass? No problem, no problem! We won't be in there long enough for a wild Pokémon to come out."

"It's... A briefcase? Those people forgot it here. What are we supposed to do with it? We can try to deliver it, but who are they? I heard them say professor..."

"Waaah! Po-Pokémon?! What's going on?!"

  • When selecting a Pokémon:

"Look! These are Poké Balls! Let's battle using these! Eh...? Which one do you want then?"

  • After the battle:

"Fwaaah! Your Turtwig/Chimchar/Piplup totally rocked! But my Chimchar/Piplup/Turtwig was way tougher than yours! ...They were other people's Pokémon, though... But we had to use them... They won't mind, will they?"

"What was that about? I don't know what's going on. <player>, let's get out of here. My Pokémon got hurt from that battle. If we get attacked by another Pokémon, we might be in trouble."

Sandgem Town
"Thud!! What the... Oh, it's you, <player>! That old guy... He's not scary so much as he is totally out there! Aww, it doesn't matter, <player>. I'm out of here. See you later!"
Trainer's School, Jubilife City
"Hey <player>! Did you come to study, too? I went ahead and memorized everything that was up on the blackboard. After all, it's the Trainer's job to avoid having their precious Pokémon hurt in battle, right? So, <player>, what brings you here? Huh? You've got something for me?"
  • After delivering the Parcel
"So what is this...? Score! It's a Town Map! Huh?! Why are there two in here? I like it a lot, but I don't need two. Here, <player>, you take one!"
  • After receiving the Town Map
"Hmm... Well, according to the Town Map, I guess Oreburgh City is where I should be going next. There's a Gym, so it'd be perfect for raising the Pokémon I just caught. Well, I'm on the road to becoming the greatest Trainer of all time! See you around!"
Route 203
"Hey! <player>! Tell me you got a little tougher! Me? Do you even need to ask? Of course I got tougher! Come on! Let's battle it out!"
  • After his first Pokémon is damaged
"Don't get cocky, kid! This isn't over yet!"
  • When his last Pokémon is at low health
"My Pokémon's HP is low... This could be a close fight."
  • Upon defeat
"What just happened? I lost?!"
  • After battle
"Waah! What do you mean I lost?! Well, that's it! That's the last time I'll ever lose! I'm going to be the world's toughest Trainer, and you know it! The first thing to do is take on the Oreburgh City Pokémon Gym! I'm gonna toughen up for that, totally!"
Oreburgh City
Hearthome City
Pastoria City
Canalave City
  • Before battle
"Whoops! Hey, <player>!"
"You're going to challenge the Gym Leader up past here, eh?"
"Someone should check to see if you're ready for this challenge!"
"That someone is me! With my brand-new Gym Badge!"
  • After battle
"Yeah, yeah, you're just a bit better than me, as usual."
"But listen up!"
"Let me tell you who's going to take on the Pokémon League and become the champion."
"You guessed right! It's going to be me!"
"Anyways, you should be able to take the Gym Leader here."
"Hurry up and go make the challenge!"
  • After player beats Leader Byron
"Hey! That's the Mine Badge! Good going!"
"You're tough enough to consder becoming the Pokémon Champ."
"Of course, I'm tougher, so it's not going to actually happen."
"Anyways, <player>, come with me to the library."
"Hey, <player>! Over here! This way!"
"OK, gramps! I brought <player> like I said!"
"Alright, I'll be outta here!"
"...OK... I get it..."
"What are you saying? I didn't get no Pokédex!"
"Uh, sure, Gramps, you know how to call it! You can tell I'm the hotness!"
  • Outside Canalave Library, after explosion in Lake Valor
"Gramps!"
"I'm going to the lake! I have a bad feeling about this!"
Lake Acuity
Spear Pillar, Mt. Coronet
(Bursts in, stands between player and Jupiter/Mars)
"Hold on one second!
Don't you start the party without me!"
  • After beating Mars and Jupiter
"...Heh. My Pokemon are tough, right? I can get even tougher!
...But, you know, that's it for us. We've hit the wall...
<player>, I'll help you with this!"
(Fully heals player's Pokemon)
"Hey, <player>! This is it! It's your show now!"
(Bolts off)
Pokemon League

In Pokémon Platinum

Pokémon

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This listing is for Barry's Pokémon in the most recent video game in which he has appeared.

First battle

Turtwig If the player chose Turtwig:



Chimchar If the player chose Chimchar:



Piplup If the player chose Piplup:



Second battle

Turtwig If the player chose Turtwig:



Chimchar If the player chose Chimchar:



Piplup If the player chose Piplup:



Third battle

Turtwig If the player chose Turtwig:



Chimchar If the player chose Chimchar:



Piplup If the player chose Piplup:



Fourth battle

Turtwig If the player chose Turtwig:



Chimchar If the player chose Chimchar:



Piplup If the player chose Piplup:



Fifth battle

Turtwig If the player chose Turtwig:



Chimchar If the player chose Chimchar:



Piplup If the player chose Piplup:



Sixth battle

Turtwig If the player chose Turtwig:



Chimchar If the player chose Chimchar:



Piplup If the player chose Piplup:



Weekend battles

Turtwig If the player chose Turtwig:



Chimchar If the player chose Chimchar:



Piplup If the player chose Piplup:




After the Elite Four are defeated 10 times, Barry's Pokémon's levels each increase by 10, and his reward money is $7500. After they are defeated 20 times, his Pokémon gain 10 further levels and his payout is $8500.

Quotes

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Twinleaf Town

  • Player's house
"There you are! Hey, <player>! Did you just see the TV? Sure you did! Prof. Rowan's that really important guy who studies Pokémon, right? That means he must have lots and lots of Pokémon. So, if we ask him, I bet he'd give us some Pokémon! Oh, hey! Is this a new PC?! Uh... Where was I? Oh, right, right! We're going to go see Prof. Rowan and get some Pokémon. I'll be waiting outside, OK, <player>? If you're late, I'm fining you $10 million!"
  • Barry's house
"Thud! What was that about?! Oh, hey, <player>! Hey! I'm going to see Prof. Rowan! You should come, too! And quickly! Oh, jeez! Forgot something!"
"...I'd better take my Bag and Journal, too... Oh, hey, <player>! I'll be waiting for you on the road! It's a $10 million fine if you're late!"

Route 201

"Too slow! All right! Let's get moving to Prof. Rowan's lab. ... ... What? Don't go into the grass, right? No worries! No problem! It doesn't matter that we don't have any Pokémon. Trust me on this one. I've got an idea! Now listen. You know how wild Pokémon jump out when you go into tall grass? So, what you do is, you scoot over to the next patch of grass before any wild Pokémon can appear! If we just keep dashing, we can get to Sandgem Town without running into wild Pokémon! OK, stick with me! OK, here goes! On your marks..."
"... ... Hey, <player>. This old guy's... It's Prof. Rowan, isn't it? What's he doing here...?"
No: "Whoa, hold up! You're not making any sense here!"
Yes: "Me, too! I love Pokémon, too!"
"What?! You can ask a hundred times! The answer will never change! We'll both answer a hundred times, we love Pokémon! Right, <player>?"
No: "... That joke's getting old!"
Yes:
"...Uh... Well, I, uh... ... ...Well, then forget about me, but give a Pokémon to my friend here! I mean, it was me who tried to go into the tall grass and all..."
"Really?! Prof. Rowan! I can't believe it! I'm so happy now that I can't keep a straight face! Hey, <player>. You can choose first. Hey, I'm practically a grown-up. I have to show some class here."
"Then, I choose you! I'm picking this Chimchar/Piplup/Turtwig!"
  • Before battle
"How do you like that? Prof. Rowan's really nice. On TV, he seems so stern and scary. Heheh, <player>! We've both got Pokémon now. There's only one thing to do, right? Are you up for this?"
No: "What's with that attitude? Don't be that way!"
Yes: "I've always wanted to say this... The time has finally come! <player>! I challenge you to a battle!"
  • During battle (the first non-KO hit)
"What in the...?! That one hurt, you!"
  • During battle (less than half HP)
"No way! We can keep going! This is where we hit our stride!"
  • When defeated
"What are you saying?! We ended up losing?!"
  • After being defeated
"Whew! Let's go home. I'm beat after that battle. My Pokémon needs rest, too. See ya, <player>!"
"Too slow! <player>, I'm sick of waiting! I'm going to go see Prof. Rowan, so I can thank him properly. So, I had this great idea. Listen up, OK? You know that lake where we always play at? You know how they say a legendary Pokémon lives there? You guessed it! Let's catch that Pokémon. That'll make Prof. Rowan happy. I'm sure of that! Me and you together, we've got nothing to fear!"
  • When walking:
"That Pokémon battle... Wasn't that wickedly fun or what? I mean, I'd pick the moves, and my Pokémon would use them! Yeah, I'm going to battle tons and get real close with Pokémon."
"Pokémon all have different moves, huh? A Trainer makes his Pokémon battle by ordering them to use moves. That's just so awesomely cool."
"Do you believe it? I can hardly believe it. You and me, we're Pokémon Trainers all of a sudden. Man, we've got tons to learn about being a Trainer. But seeing this Poké Ball with this Chimchar/Piplup/Turtwig inside... It makes me feel like I can do anything! Nothing's impossible!
"That lake has a mirage Pokémon living in it. Everyone says it's just a legend, but I know I'm right."
"Hey, do you know about the Champion? There's this out-of-this-world tough Trainer who gets called that. Well, I'm gonna get so tough, the Champ has to battle me. You watch! With this little guy here, I'm sure I can get that tough."
"Hey, that's enough talking already. I'm itching to go to the lake. Come on, come on!"

Verity Lakefront

"All right! We're at the lake! Get ready, because we're capturing that legendary Pokémon. Trust me on this one. It's here. It even says so on the sign!"

Lake Verity

"What's going on...?"
"What was that about? Weird guy... OK, <player>! Let's catch that legendary Pokémon!"
"! Did you hear that, <player>?! That was the legendary Pokémon crying! That had to be it! OK! This is our chance! Let's catch it! ...Wait! What...?! We don't have anything on us! You know, Poké Balls! P-O-K-accent-E Balls! If we don't have those, we can't catch Pokémon or take them around with us! ...Do you think Prof. Rowan'd give us some if we asked him? You know, you remember what he said, don't you? He said to visit him at his lab if we needed anything. OK, <player>! I'll race you! First one to the professor's lab in Sandgem Town rules!"

Sandgem Town

"Thud!! What the... Oh, it's you, <player>! That old guy... He's not scary so much as he is totally out there! Aww, it doesn't matter, <player>. I'm out of here. See you later!"

Trainers' school in Jubilife City

"Hey, <player>! Did you come to study, too? I went ahead and memorized everything that was up on the blackboard. After all, it's the Trainer's job to avoid having their precious Pokémon hurt in battle, right? So, <player>, what brings you? Huh? You've got something for me? So, what is this...? Score! It's a Town Map! Huh?! Why are there two in here? I like it a lot, but I don't need two. Here, <player>, you take one! Hm... Well, according to the Town Map, I guess Oreburgh City is where I should be going next. There's a Gym, so it'd be perfect for raising the Pokémon I just caught. Well, I'm on the road to becoming the greatest Trainer of all time! See you around!"

Route 203

  • Before battle
"Hey! <player>! Tell me you got a little tougher! Me? Do you even need to ask? Of course I got tougher! Come on! I'll demonstrate it to you!"
  • During battle (the first non-KO hit)
"Don't get cocky! This isn't over yet!"
  • During battle (less than half HP)
"My Pokémon's getting low on HP... Things could get tight here."
  • When defeated
"What just happened? I lost?!"
  • After being defeated
"Waah! What do you mean I lost?! Well, that's it! That's the last time I'll ever lose! I'm going to be the world's toughest Trainer, and you know it! The first thing to do is take on the Oreburgh City Pokémon Gym! I'm gonna toughen up for that, totally!"

Oreburgh City

"Hunh? Oh, it's you, <player>! You finally got here? You're slow like always. But, anyway, the Gym Leader's tough! Like, seriously serious! If the Gym Leader's this tough, I wonder how he compares to my dad... Huh? I just drifted there. Anyway, the Gym Leader's gone off to the coal mine. If you want to take on the Gym Leader, you'd better go off to the mine!"
"I told you, the Gym Leader went down to the Oreburgh Mine. If you want to take the Gym challenge, you have to go down to the mine."
"Thud!! Whoops! <player>! You got the Gym Badge, huh? Eterna City is the next place with a Gym that gives away Badges, right? So, yeah, I went to Route 207, but you can't go there without a Bicycle. I made my team battle and toughened them up, so it wasn't a waste. So, I'm going back to Jubilife City. Next stop, the Eterna Gym Badge! Ten seconds before I dash! Nine... Bah! Who's got time to count?!"

Eterna City

"Thud!! Hey there, <player>! You came to see the Pokémon statue, right? I'll take you there! What the..."
"Oh, hey! When we smacked together, a brilliant flash of inspiration came to me! An easy way to become a great Trainer! Yeah, that! All right. Listen close... Make certain all your attacks hit! Avoid enemy attacks for sure! You do that, you'd never lose! You'd be the invincible Trainer! Anyway, go check out the Pokémon statue. See you around!"

Survival Area

  • Before battle
"Hey, <player>! You aren't the only one getting tougher! I'll prove it to you! Let's go!"
  • When defeated
"What just went down?! You told me I've just lost again?!"
  • After being defeated
"...! It's alright, though. Keep getting tougher <player>. The more you do, the tougher my Pokémon and I get too. There's no end to Pokémon. That's what I'm saying, <player>!"

Sprites

File:Jun.png File:Pearl back.png File:RivalPlatinum.gif
Barry sprite from
Diamond and Pearl
Back sprite from
Diamond and Pearl
Barry sprite from
Platinum

Optional names for Barry

Language Diamond Pearl Platinum
English
  • Barry
  • Damion
  • Tyson
  • Markus
  • Clint
  • Ralph
  • Lewis
  • Tommy
  • Barry
  • Nolan
  • Roy
  • Gavin
Japanese
  • ジュン Jun
  • シゲル Shigeru
  • コウジ Kōji
  • トシノブ Toshinobu
  • ヒサシ Hisashi
  • ソウスケ Sōsuke
  • アキト Akito
  • ノゾム Nozomu
  • ジュン Jun
  • テツジ Tetsuji
  • ヒロノブ Hironobu
  • ヨシノリ Yoshinori
French
  • Enzo
  • Yan
  • Marcus
  • Niels
  • Romain
  • Quentin
  • Mattéo
  • Alexis
  • Enzo
  • Théo
  • Cédric
  • Jacob
German
  • Lutz
  • Gary
  • Marco
  • Jochen
  • Dirk
  • Arnold
  • Armin
  • Bastian
  • Lutz
  • Gary
  • Marco
  • Jochen
Italian
  • Alvise
  • Gary
  • Marzio
  • Markus
  • Clint
  • Ruggero
  • Livio
  • Tommaso
  • Alvise
  • Rolando
  • Ricky
  • Gino
Spanish
  • Israel
  • Rosendo
  • Marcos
  • Uriel
  • Germán
  • Pablo
  • Fabio
  • Ignacio
  • Israel
  • Rosendo
  • Marcos
  • Joni
Korean
  • 용식 Yongsik
  • 바람 Baram
  • 효지 Hyoji
  • 재준 Jaejun
  • 무현 Muhyeon
  • 조연 Joyeon
  • 조인 Join
  • 정무 Jeongmu
  • 용식 Yongsik
  • 바람 Baram
  • 효지 Hyoji
  • 재준 Jaejun


In the Japanese versions, if the player doesn't give a name for the rival, he will be automatically named パール Pearl in Diamond. In Pearl, the name ダイヤ Dia is automatically given. In Platinum, either Dia or Pearl will be randomly selected. The same is the case for other versions of the games, choosing either "Diamond" or "Pearl" based on the game being played. The only reason the Japanese games use ダイヤ rather than the full ダイヤモンド for "Diamond" is because a Trainer's name is restricted to five characters in Japan, while elsewhere the restriction is seven.

File:Barry.png
Barry in the anime.

In the anime

Main article: Barry (anime)

In the anime, there is a character based on Barry, sharing both his name and his characteristics. He debuts in Barry's Busting Out All Over! and ends up as one of Ash's rivals.

Manga counterparts

Barry has had counterparts appear in several Pokémon manga.

In the TCG

This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Barry or his Pokémon in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Name Type Level Rarity Set Set no.
Rival Su Uncommon Diamond & Pearl 113/130
Secret Wonders 124/132

Trivia

  • Barry has achieved a high score of 2000 at Pal Park, which serves as the default high score.
  • Among the default names for him in the Japanese version of Pokémon Diamond is Shigeru, one of the names that are default in both Pokémon Red and Pokémon FireRed for Blue. "Gary" is also one of the optional names for him in the German and Italian-language versions of Pokémon Diamond. Gary's Korean Name, 바람 Baram can also be found among optional names for him in Korean-language version.
  • All Japanese default names for Barry come from game staff members' first names. They are all listed in the game's credits. Jun is from Junichi Masuda, production director and music composer. Shigeru is from Shigeru Ōmori, game design leader. Kōji comes from Kōji Nishino, a game designer. Toshinobu is from Toshinobu Matsumiya, game scenario author. Hisashi is from Hisashi Sogabe, battle system programmer. Sōsuke is from Sōsuke Tamada, field system programmer. Akito is from Akito Mori, communication system programmer and Nozomu is from Nozomu Saito, also one of the programmers.
  • Although Barry can only be battled on weekends, if the player saves the game in front of him on a Sunday in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, he can still be battled on weekdays if the player does not leave the Fight Area during the periods of time in between. This was corrected in Pokémon Platinum.
  • Barry has an orange Pokétch, but an old lady in Oreburgh City states that blue and pink are the only colors that are produced by The Pokétch Company.
  • Unlike rivals for the Generation II and III games, who have had only cameo appearances at best, Barry has a major anime counterpart, an honor held by no game rival since Blue.
  • In Pokémon Platinum, Barry's Heracross has the Ability Guts when fought in Canalave City but has Swarm in all subsequent battles.


Rival characters
Core series BlueSilverBrendan/MayWallyBarryCherenBiancaNHugh
Calem/SerenaShaunaTiernoTrevorHauGladionTrace
HopBedeMarnieKlaraAveryNemonaCarmineKieran
Spin-off games RonaldPauloLear


Non-player characters in the core series games
Sinnoh Professor RowanProfessor OakJohannaBarryLucasDawnCynthiaLookerStat Trainers (CherylRileyMiraBuckMarley)
BebeTealaFelicityRoxy and OliRoseanneRad RickshawEldritchWilmaJasmineCaitlinJuliaJordanDexterKeiraMr. BacklotMorimoto
Underground ManMr. GoodsMr. FuegoPokétch Co. PresidentDr. FootstepPokémon Fan Club ChairmanHelenaKetch Appy
Team GalacticGym guideGym LeadersElite FourFrontier BrainsName RaterDay-Care CoupleProfessors' aidesStats judge
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