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'''Bertha''' (Japanese: '''キクノ''' ''Kikuno'') is a | '''Bertha''' (Japanese: '''キクノ''' ''Kikuno'') is a {{type|Ground}} {{pkmn|Trainer}} and member of the [[Sinnoh]] [[Elite Four]]. | ||
==In the games== | ==In the games== | ||
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===Pokémon=== | ===Pokémon=== | ||
===={{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}==== | ===={{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}==== | ||
{{Party | {{Party/Single | ||
|color={{ground color}} | |color={{ground color}} | ||
|headcolor={{ground color light}} | |headcolor={{ground color light}} | ||
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|prize={{PDollar}}7080 | |prize={{PDollar}}7080 | ||
|class=Elite Four | |class=Elite Four | ||
|classlink=Elite Four | |||
|name=Bertha | |name=Bertha | ||
|game=DP | |game=DP | ||
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|locationname=Pokémon League | |locationname=Pokémon League | ||
|pokemon=5 | |pokemon=5 | ||
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}}|{{Pokémon/4 | |||
|game=Diamond | |game=Diamond | ||
|ndex=195 f | |ndex=195 f | ||
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|type1=Water|type2=Ground | |type1=Water|type2=Ground | ||
|ability=Damp | |ability=Damp | ||
|move1= | |move1=Dig|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Physical | ||
|move2= | |move2=Double Team|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status | ||
|move3= | |move3=Protect|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status | ||
|move4= | |move4=Sandstorm|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Status}} | ||
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|{{Pokémon/4 | |||
|game=Diamond | |game=Diamond | ||
|ndex=185 f | |ndex=185 f | ||
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|type1=Rock | |type1=Rock | ||
|ability=Sturdy | |ability=Sturdy | ||
|move1=Sucker Punch|move1type= | |move1=Earthquake|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Physical | ||
|move2= | |move2=Sucker Punch|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical | ||
|move3= | |move3=Hammer Arm|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical | ||
|move4= | |move4=Sandstorm|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Status}} | ||
| | |||
|{{Pokémon/4 | |||
|game=Diamond | |||
|ndex=076 | |||
|pokemon=Golem | |||
|gender=female | |||
|level=56 | |||
|type1=Rock|type2=Ground | |||
|ability=Rock Head | |||
|move1=Earthquake|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Physical | |||
|move2=Gyro Ball|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical | |||
|move3=Brick Break|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical | |||
|move4=Sandstorm|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Status}} | |||
{{Party/Div|color={{ground color}}}} | |||
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/4 | |||
|game=Diamond | |game=Diamond | ||
|ndex=340 | |ndex=340 | ||
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|type1=Water|type2=Ground | |type1=Water|type2=Ground | ||
|ability=Oblivious | |ability=Oblivious | ||
|move1= | |move1=Fissure|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Physical | ||
|move2= | |move2=Aqua Tail|move2type=Water|move2cat=Physical | ||
|move3=Zen Headbutt|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Physical | |move3=Zen Headbutt|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Physical | ||
|move4= | |move4=Rock Slide|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}} | ||
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/4 | |||
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| | |||
|game=Diamond | |game=Diamond | ||
|ndex=450 f | |ndex=450 f | ||
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|held=Sitrus Berry | |held=Sitrus Berry | ||
|move1=Earthquake|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Physical | |move1=Earthquake|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Physical | ||
|move2= | |move2=Stone Edge|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical | ||
|move3= | |move3=Crunch|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical | ||
|move4= | |move4=Curse|move4type=???|move4cat=Status}} | ||
}} | {{Party/Footer}} | ||
===={{game|Platinum}}==== | ===={{game|Platinum}}==== | ||
{{Party | {{Party/Single | ||
|color={{ground color}} | |color={{ground color}} | ||
|headcolor={{ground color light}} | |headcolor={{ground color light}} | ||
|bordercolor={{ground color dark}} | |bordercolor={{ground color dark}} | ||
|sprite=Spr Pt Bertha.png | |sprite=Spr Pt Bertha.png | ||
|prize={{ | |prize={{tt|{{Pdollar}}6600|First battle}}/{{tt|{{Pdollar}}8520|Rematch}} | ||
|class=Elite Four | |class=Elite Four | ||
|classlink=Elite Four | |||
|name=Bertha | |name=Bertha | ||
|game=Pt | |game=Pt | ||
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|locationname=Pokémon League | |locationname=Pokémon League | ||
|pokemon=5 | |pokemon=5 | ||
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}}|{{Pokémon/4 | |||
|game=Platinum | |game=Platinum | ||
|ndex=340 | |ndex=340 | ||
|pokemon=Whiscash | |pokemon=Whiscash | ||
|gender=female | |gender=female | ||
|level=50 | |level={{tt|50|First battle}}/{{tt|66|Rematch}} | ||
|type1=Water|type2=Ground | |type1=Water|type2=Ground | ||
|ability=Oblivious | |ability=Oblivious | ||
|move1=Earth Power|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Special | |move1=Earth Power|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Special | ||
|move2= | |move2=Aqua Tail|move2type=Water|move2cat=Physical | ||
|move3=Zen Headbutt|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Physical | |move3=Zen Headbutt|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Physical | ||
|move4= | |move4=Sandstorm|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Status}} | ||
| | |||
|{{Pokémon/4 | |||
|game=Platinum | |game=Platinum | ||
|ndex=472 | |ndex=472 | ||
|pokemon=Gliscor | |pokemon=Gliscor | ||
|gender=female | |gender=female | ||
|level=53 | |level={{tt|53|First battle}}/{{tt|69|Rematch}} | ||
|type1=Ground|type2=Flying | |type1=Ground|type2=Flying | ||
|ability=Hyper Cutter | |ability=Hyper Cutter | ||
|move1=Earthquake|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Physical | |move1=Earthquake|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Physical | ||
|move2= | |move2=Ice Fang|move2type=Ice|move2cat=Physical | ||
|move3= | |move3=Fire Fang|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Physical | ||
|move4=Thunder Fang|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Physical}} | |move4=Thunder Fang|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Physical}} | ||
|{{Pokémon/4 | |||
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|game=Platinum | |game=Platinum | ||
|ndex=450 f | |ndex=450 f | ||
|pokemon=Hippowdon | |pokemon=Hippowdon | ||
|gender=female | |gender=female | ||
|level=52 | |level={{tt|52|First battle}}/{{tt|68|Rematch}} | ||
|type1=Ground | |type1=Ground | ||
|ability=Sand Stream | |ability=Sand Stream | ||
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|move3=Crunch|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical | |move3=Crunch|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical | ||
|move4=Yawn|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}} | |move4=Yawn|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}} | ||
{{Party/Div|color={{ground color}}}} | |||
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/4 | |||
|color={{ground color}} | |||
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|game=Platinum | |game=Platinum | ||
|ndex=076 | |ndex=076 | ||
|pokemon=Golem | |pokemon=Golem | ||
|gender=female | |gender=female | ||
|level=68 | |level={{tt|52|First battle}}/{{tt|68|Rematch}} | ||
|type1=Rock|type2=Ground | |type1=Rock|type2=Ground | ||
|ability=Rock Head | |ability=Rock Head | ||
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|move3=ThunderPunch|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Physical | |move3=ThunderPunch|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Physical | ||
|move4=Sandstorm|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Status}} | |move4=Sandstorm|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Status}} | ||
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/4 | |||
| | |||
|game=Platinum | |game=Platinum | ||
|ndex=464 f | |ndex=464 f | ||
|pokemon=Rhyperior | |pokemon=Rhyperior | ||
|gender=female | |gender=female | ||
|level=71 | |level={{tt|55|First battle}}/{{tt|71|Rematch}} | ||
|type1=Ground|type2=Rock | |type1=Ground|type2=Rock | ||
|ability=Lightningrod | |ability=Lightningrod | ||
|held=Sitrus Berry | |held=Sitrus Berry | ||
|move1=Earthquake|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Physical | |move1=Earthquake|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Physical | ||
|move2= | |move2=Rock Wrecker|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical | ||
|move3= | |move3=Megahorn|move3type=Bug|move3cat=Physical | ||
|move4= | |move4=Avalanche|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Physical}} | ||
}} | {{Party/Footer}} | ||
===Quotes=== | ===Quotes=== | ||
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:''"Well, well. You're quite the adorable Trainer, but you've also got a spine. Ahaha! I'm Bertha. I have a preference for {{type|Ground}} Pokémon. Well, would you show this old lady how much you've learned?"'' | :''"Well, well. You're quite the adorable Trainer, but you've also got a spine. Ahaha! I'm Bertha. I have a preference for {{type|Ground}} Pokémon. Well, would you show this old lady how much you've learned?"'' | ||
* | * When last Pokémon is at critical health | ||
:''"Dear child, don't assume for an instant that you've won."'' | :''"Dear child, don't assume for an instant that you've won."'' | ||
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* After battle | * After battle | ||
:''"You're quite something, youngster. I like how you and your Pokémon earned the win by working as one. That's what makes you so strong. Ahahaha! I think that you can go as far as you want."'' | :''"You're quite something, youngster. I like how you and your Pokémon earned the win by working as one. That's what makes you so strong. Ahahaha! I think that you can go as far as you want."'' | ||
:''"The {{pkmn|Trainer}} in the next room is a much more formidable opponent. You really must have your wits about you. However, I think you can go as far as you desire. Ahahaha!"'' | :''"The {{pkmn|Trainer}} in the next room is a much more formidable opponent. You really must have your wits about you. However, I think you can go as far as you desire. Ahahaha!"'' | ||
===Sprites=== | ===Sprites=== | ||
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|- | |||
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|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{ground color dark}}; background: #{{ground color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr Pt Bertha.png]] | |style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{ground color dark}}; background: #{{ground color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr Pt Bertha.png]] | ||
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{ground color dark}}; background: #{{ground color light}}; width:80px"| [[File: | |style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{ground color dark}}; background: #{{ground color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Bertha OD.png]] | ||
| | |style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{ground color dark}}; background: #{{ground color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:VSBertha.png]] | ||
|- | |||
| | | Sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond and Pearl}} | ||
| | | Sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}} | ||
| | | Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Generation IV}} | ||
| VS sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}} | |||
|} | |} | ||
==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
[[File:Bertha anime.png|thumb|250px | [[File:Bertha anime.png|thumb|250px|Bertha in the anime]] | ||
In the [[Pokémon anime]], Bertha was first mentioned by [[Lucian]] in ''[[DP035|An Elite Meet and Greet!]]'', along with the other members of the {{DL|Elite Four|Sinnoh Elite Four}} and the {{pkmn|Champion|League Champion}} [[Cynthia]]. She was mentioned again in ''[[DP099|A Trainer and Child Reunion!]]'' by an [[Officer Jenny]]. | |||
She made her | She made her first appearance in ''[[DP170|An Elite Coverup!]]'', in which she, along with {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}, helped [[Roland]] get his {{p|Magby}} back from {{TRT}}. After chasing them on her {{wp|Sport utility vehicle|SUV}}, the group battled Team Rock and Roland was able to reunite with Magby. Later, Bertha had a battle with Ash, using her Hippowdon against his {{AP|Torterra}}. She managed to defeat him easily. | ||
Throughout the episode, Bertha advised the group to be more observant. While battling Ash, she mentioned that he needed to strengthen his power of observation. She also commented that {{an|Dawn}} should pay attention as well, since it would assist her in her [[Pokémon Contest]]s. Bertha then pointed out how observation skills can be useful not only in battles and Contests, but also in everyday life. | |||
She made a cameo appearance during the credits of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''. | She made a cameo appearance during the credits of the fourth and final {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} {{pkmn|movie}}, ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''. | ||
===Pokémon=== | ===Pokémon=== | ||
Bertha | This listing is of Bertha's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the {{pkmn|anime}}: | ||
{{TrainerPoké | {{TrainerPoké | ||
|trainer=Bertha | |trainer=Bertha | ||
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|epnum=DP170 | |epnum=DP170 | ||
|epname=An Elite Coverup! | |epname=An Elite Coverup! | ||
|desc=After Team Rocket was sent away, Ash and Bertha decided to {{pkmn|battle}}. {{p|Hippowdon}} battled [[Ash's Torterra]]. Hippowdon often went underground and then attacked Torterra with a different move upon resurfacing. Despite this, Ash asked Torterra to sense Hippowdon when | |desc=After Team Rocket was sent away, Ash and Bertha decided to {{pkmn|battle}}. {{p|Hippowdon}} battled [[Ash's Torterra]]. Hippowdon often went underground and then attacked Torterra with a different move upon resurfacing. Despite this, Ash asked Torterra to sense Hippowdon when he was underground, managing to attack him with {{m|Leaf Storm}}. However, Hippowdon went underground once again and managed to attack Torterra a few more times, defeating it. | ||
Hippowdon also appeared alongside Bertha during the credits of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''. | Hippowdon also appeared alongside Bertha during the credits of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''. | ||
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|de=Marion Hartmann | |de=Marion Hartmann | ||
|ja=松岡洋子 ''Yōko Matsuoka'' | |ja=松岡洋子 ''Yōko Matsuoka'' | ||
|en= | |en=Mary O' Brady | ||
|pl=Anna Apostolakis | |||
|pt_br=Rosa Maria Baroli | |pt_br=Rosa Maria Baroli | ||
|es_la=Magda Giner | |es_la=Magda Giner | ||
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=====On hand===== | =====On hand===== | ||
{{TrainerPoké | {{TrainerPoké | ||
|width=80 | |||
|trainer=Bertha | |trainer=Bertha | ||
|pkmn=Hippowdon | |pkmn=Hippowdon | ||
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|img=Bertha Hippowdon Adventures.png | |img=Bertha Hippowdon Adventures.png | ||
|epnum=PS423 | |epnum=PS423 | ||
|epname= | |epname=Tackling Togekiss | ||
|desc={{p|Hippowdon}} is the only known Pokémon in Bertha's possession. Along with being used as transportation for Bertha, she was used to carry some books for her Trainer. | |desc={{p|Hippowdon}} is the only known Pokémon in Bertha's possession. Along with being used as transportation for Bertha, she was used to carry some books for her Trainer. | ||
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===In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga=== | ||
Bertha makes a brief appearance in ''[[DPA37|Gathering of the Legendary Pokémon!]]''. She | [[File:Elite Four DPA.png|thumb|200px|Bertha in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]] | ||
Bertha makes a brief appearance in ''[[DPA37|Gathering of the Legendary Pokémon!]]''. She watched [[Hareta]]'s battle with [[Koya]] in the audience. | |||
==In the TCG== | ==In the TCG== | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* In {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}, [[Shauntal]], Elite Four member of Unova, mentions the resemblance between Bertha and [[Agatha]] of the [[Kanto]] Elite Four as a quote from her novel during the player's post-National Pokédex challenge. | |||
* While her Hippowdon is invariably female in the games and in Pokémon Adventures, it shows male coloration in other media—namely the {{Trading Card Game}} and the {{pkmn|anime}}. | * While her Hippowdon is invariably female in the games and in Pokémon Adventures, it shows male coloration in other media—namely the {{Trading Card Game}} and the {{pkmn|anime}}. | ||
* Bertha and [[Volkner]] are the only major Trainers in the | * Bertha and [[Volkner]] are the only major Trainers in the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} to use a Pokémon from their in-game Platinum team. | ||
* Bertha is the only Sinnoh Elite Four member who was not seen battling [[Cynthia]] in the anime. | * Bertha is the only Sinnoh Elite Four member who was not seen battling [[Cynthia]] in the anime. | ||
* In the anime Bertha states she does not like being called one of the Elite Four. | |||
==Names== | ==Names== | ||
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|- align | |- style="text-align:center" | ||
! style="{{roundytl|5px}};" | Language | ! style="{{roundytl|5px}};" | Language | ||
! Name | ! Name | ||
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|Japanese | |Japanese | ||
|キクノ ''Kikuno'' | |キクノ ''Kikuno'' | ||
|菊 ''Kiku'', the {{wp|chrysanthemum}}. Sounds similar to [[Agatha|Kikuko]]. A common Japanese surname. | |菊 ''Kiku'', the {{wp|chrysanthemum}}. Sounds similar to "[[Agatha|Kikuko]]". A common Japanese surname. | ||
|- style="background:#FFF;" | |- style="background:#FFF;" | ||
|English | |English | ||
|Bertha | |Bertha | ||
| | | From ''earth''. Also similar to "Agatha". | ||
|- style="background:#FFF;" | |- style="background:#FFF;" | ||
|French | |French | ||
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|} | |} | ||
{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
==Related articles== | |||
* [[a:Category:Bertha|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]] | |||
{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
{{Sinnoh League}} | {{Sinnoh League}}<br> | ||
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{{Project CharacterDex notice}} | {{Project CharacterDex notice}} | ||
[[Category:Elite Four Trainers]] | [[Category:Elite Four Trainers]] | ||
[[Category:Diamond and Pearl characters]] | [[Category:Diamond and Pearl characters]] | ||
[[Category:Platinum characters]] | [[Category:Platinum characters]] | ||
[[Category:Ground-type Trainers]] | [[Category:Ground-type Trainers]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Anime characters]] | ||
[[Category:Pokémon Adventures characters]] | [[Category:Pokémon Adventures characters]] | ||
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[[pl:Bertha]] | [[pl:Bertha]] | ||
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Revision as of 20:36, 12 December 2016
- This article is about the Elite Four member. For the character in Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia, see Big Bertha.
Bertha キクノ Kikuno | |
Art from Diamond and Pearl | |
Gender | Female |
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Eye color | Brown |
Hair color | Gray |
Hometown | Unknown |
Region | Sinnoh |
Relatives | Roland (cousin's son; anime only) |
Trainer class | Elite Four |
Generation | IV |
Games | Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum |
Elite Four of | Pokémon League (Sinnoh) |
Specializes in | Ground types |
Anime debut | An Elite Coverup! |
English voice actor | Mary O' Brady |
Japanese voice actor | Yōko Matsuoka |
Bertha (Japanese: キクノ Kikuno) is a Ground-type Trainer and member of the Sinnoh Elite Four.
In the games
In Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, Bertha is the second member of the Sinnoh Elite Four.
Pokémon
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl
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Pokémon Platinum
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Quotes
- Before battle
- "Well, well. You're quite the adorable Trainer, but you've also got a spine. Ahaha! I'm Bertha. I have a preference for Ground-type Pokémon. Well, would you show this old lady how much you've learned?"
- When last Pokémon is at critical health
- "Dear child, don't assume for an instant that you've won."
- When defeated
- "Well! Dear child, I must say, that was most impressive. Your Pokémon believed in you and did their best to earn you the win. Even though I've lost, I find myself with this silly grin!"
- After battle
- "You're quite something, youngster. I like how you and your Pokémon earned the win by working as one. That's what makes you so strong. Ahahaha! I think that you can go as far as you want."
- "The Trainer in the next room is a much more formidable opponent. You really must have your wits about you. However, I think you can go as far as you desire. Ahahaha!"
Sprites
Sprite from Diamond and Pearl |
Sprite from Platinum |
Overworld sprite from Generation IV |
VS sprite from Platinum |
In the anime
In the Pokémon anime, Bertha was first mentioned by Lucian in An Elite Meet and Greet!, along with the other members of the Sinnoh Elite Four and the League Champion Cynthia. She was mentioned again in A Trainer and Child Reunion! by an Officer Jenny.
She made her first appearance in An Elite Coverup!, in which she, along with Ash and his friends, helped Roland get his Magby back from Team Rocket. After chasing them on her SUV, the group battled Team Rock and Roland was able to reunite with Magby. Later, Bertha had a battle with Ash, using her Hippowdon against his Torterra. She managed to defeat him easily.
Throughout the episode, Bertha advised the group to be more observant. While battling Ash, she mentioned that he needed to strengthen his power of observation. She also commented that Dawn should pay attention as well, since it would assist her in her Pokémon Contests. Bertha then pointed out how observation skills can be useful not only in battles and Contests, but also in everyday life.
She made a cameo appearance during the credits of the fourth and final Diamond & Pearl series movie, Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
Pokémon
This listing is of Bertha's known Pokémon in the anime:
Gliscor was used by Bertha to destroy the machine attached to Team Rocket's balloon, when Ash's Staraptor was initially unable to. After this it broke through the balloon, causing it to crash.
Gliscor's only known move is Guillotine. | ||
Debut | An Elite Coverup! | |
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Voice actors | ||
Japanese | Katsuyuki Konishi | |
English | Marc Thompson |
Golem was used by Bertha to stop the armored Carnivine and Seviper. After it destroyed the armors, Bertha asked Roland and his Magby to finish the villains off.
Golem's only known move is Rock Blast. | ||
Debut | An Elite Coverup! | |
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Voice actors | ||
Japanese | Katsuyuki Konishi | |
English | Tom Wayland |
After Team Rocket was sent away, Ash and Bertha decided to battle. Hippowdon battled Ash's Torterra. Hippowdon often went underground and then attacked Torterra with a different move upon resurfacing. Despite this, Ash asked Torterra to sense Hippowdon when he was underground, managing to attack him with Leaf Storm. However, Hippowdon went underground once again and managed to attack Torterra a few more times, defeating it.
Hippowdon also appeared alongside Bertha during the credits of Zoroark: Master of Illusions. | ||
Debut | An Elite Coverup! | |
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Voice actors | ||
Japanese | Unshō Ishizuka | |
English | Tom Wayland |
Voice actors
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In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Bertha, along with Lucian and Aaron, are enlisted by the Pokémon Association to decipher Charon's notebook that was stolen by Diamond's Kit. Together, they were figure out the hidden information inside of the book and they give it to Diamond and Pearl so they can use it to stop Charon from capturing the Legendary Pokémon of Sinnoh.
Pokémon
On hand
Hippowdon is the only known Pokémon in Bertha's possession. Along with being used as transportation for Bertha, she was used to carry some books for her Trainer.
None of Hippowdon's moves are known. | ||
Debut | Tackling Togekiss |
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In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga
Bertha makes a brief appearance in Gathering of the Legendary Pokémon!. She watched Hareta's battle with Koya in the audience.
In the TCG
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Bertha or her Pokémon in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
Bertha'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. | |||||||
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Card | Type | English Expansion |
Rarity | # | Japanese Expansion |
Rarity | # |
Golem | Rising Rivals | 23/111 | Infernape Half Deck | 005/018 | |||
Rhyperior | Rising Rivals | 32/111 | Infernape Half Deck | 008/018 | |||
Hippowdon | Rising Rivals | 42/111 | Infernape Half Deck | 007/018 | |||
Whiscash | Rising Rivals | 54/111 | Infernape Half Deck | 006/018 | |||
Gliscor | Rising Rivals | 62/111 | Infernape Half Deck | 009/018 | |||
Card | Type | English Expansion |
Rarity | # | Japanese Expansion |
Rarity | # |
Bertha's Warmth | Su | Rising Rivals | 90/111 | Infernape Half Deck | 017/018 | ||
Trivia
- In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, Shauntal, Elite Four member of Unova, mentions the resemblance between Bertha and Agatha of the Kanto Elite Four as a quote from her novel during the player's post-National Pokédex challenge.
- While her Hippowdon is invariably female in the games and in Pokémon Adventures, it shows male coloration in other media—namely the TCG and the anime.
- Bertha and Volkner are the only major Trainers in the Diamond & Pearl series to use a Pokémon from their in-game Platinum team.
- Bertha is the only Sinnoh Elite Four member who was not seen battling Cynthia in the anime.
- In the anime Bertha states she does not like being called one of the Elite Four.
Names
Language | Name | Origin |
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Japanese | キクノ Kikuno | 菊 Kiku, the chrysanthemum. Sounds similar to "Kikuko". A common Japanese surname. |
English | Bertha | From earth. Also similar to "Agatha". |
French | Terry | From terre, earth. |
German | Teresa | From Terrain, soil. |
Italian | Terrie | From terra, earth. |
Spanish | Gaia | From Gaia, the Greek deity personifying the earth. |
Korean | 들국화 Deul Gukhwa | Combination of 들 deul, Field and 국화 (菊花) gukhwa (in Japanese kiku), Chrysanthemum, which is also a reference to Agatha. |
Chinese (Mandarin) | 菊野 Júyě | From the name 菊野 Kikuno. Literally means "Chrysanthemum field". Shares the character 菊 with 菊子 Júzǐ (Agatha). |
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