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{{CharInfobox
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|relatives=[[Roark]] (son), [[Underground Man]] (relative), Unnamed wife ({{pkmn|anime}})
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type={{type2|Steel}}s |
|type={{t|Steel}} types
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'''Byron''' (Japanese: '''トウガン''' ''Tougan'') is the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Canalave City]]'s [[Gym]], known officially as the [[Canalave Gym]]. He hands out the {{badge|Mine}} to {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who defeat him. He specializes in {{type2|Steel}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. He is [[Roark]]'s father.
'''Byron''' (Japanese: '''トウガン''' ''Tougan'') is the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Canalave City]]'s [[Gym]], known officially as the [[Canalave Gym]]. He hands out the {{Badge|Mine}} to {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who defeat him. He [[Type expert|specializes]] in {{type|Steel}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. He is [[Roark]]'s father.


==In the games==
==In the core series games==
Byron uses {{type2|Steel}} Pokémon in his battles. Trainers who defeat him will receive the {{badge|Mine}}, {{TM|91|Flash Cannon}}, and will be able to use {{m|Strength}} outside of battle. Byron asked [[Riley]] to become a Gym Leader, but Riley declined because he thought Byron's son Roark should be considered first. Byron isn't surprised to find his inexperienced son lost to the protagonist, but is enthusiastic about the next generation of Pokémon trainers. Byron resolves to train harder at [[Iron Island]] to compete with younger trainers.
Byron uses {{type|Steel}} Pokémon in his battles. Trainers who defeat him will receive the {{Badge|Mine}}, {{TM|91|Flash Cannon}}, and will be able to use {{m|Strength}} outside of battle. Byron asked [[Riley]] to become a Gym Leader, but Riley declined because he thought Byron's son Roark should be considered first. Byron isn't surprised to find that his inexperienced son lost to the protagonist, but is enthusiastic about the next generation of Pokémon Trainers. Byron resolves to train harder at [[Iron Island]] to compete with younger Trainers. A woman in [[Sunyshore City]] mentions Byron and the [[Underground Man]] are related and they, with [[Roark]], are a trio of dedicated diggers.


He apparently owns the normally deserted cabin on Iron Island. After the Elite Four, he can be found there. Speaking to him results in him chiding himself for still treating Roark like a child, then he'll give the player a {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|Metal Coat}} and leave. In {{v2|Platinum}}, he mentions that he lived on Iron Island for a long time and so feels out of place when visiting the [[Villa]]. Along with those visits, he can also be battled again at the [[Battleground]] in Platinum.
He apparently owns the normally deserted cabin on Iron Island. After the {{player}} obtains the [[National Pokédex]], he can be found there. Speaking to him results in him chiding himself for still treating Roark like a child. He will then give the {{player}} a [[Metal Coat]] and leave. In {{v2|Platinum}}, he mentions that he lived on Iron Island for a long time and so feels out of place when visiting the [[Villa]]. Along with those visits, he can also be battled again at the [[Battleground]] in Platinum. He also battles the player in {{game|Black and White|s 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}} in [[Pokémon World Tournament]].


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
===={{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}====
===={{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}====
{{Party|color={{steel color}}|bordercolor={{steel color dark}}|headcolor={{steel color light}}
{{Party/Single
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|pokemon=3
|pokemon=3
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|ability=Levitate|level=36|type1=Steel|type2=Psychic
|{{Pokémon/4
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|ndex=436
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|move4=Hypnosis|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status
|move3=Confuse Ray|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Status}}
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|{{Pokémon/4
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|game=Diamond
|ndex=411
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|ability=Sturdy
|level=39
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|move4=Rest|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}


===={{game|Platinum}}====
===={{game|Platinum}}====
{{Party|color={{steel color}}|bordercolor={{steel color dark}}|headcolor={{steel color light}}
=====Gym battle=====
|sprite=ByronPlatinum.gif
{{Party/Single
|color={{steel color}}
|bordercolor={{steel color dark}}
|headcolor={{steel color light}}
|sprite=Spr Pt Byron.png
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|prize={{pdollar}}4920
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|name=Byron
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|game=Pt
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|pokemon=3
|pokemon=3
|pokemon1={{Pokémon|gen=4|game=Platinum|ndex=082|pokemon=Magneton
}}
|ability=Magnet Pull|level=37|type1=Electric|type2=Steel
|{{Pokémon/4
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|ndex=082
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|move2=Thunderbolt|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Special
|move3=Tri Attack|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Special
|move3=Tri Attack|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Special
|move4=Metal Sound|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Status}}
|move4=Metal Sound|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Status}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon|gen=4|game=Platinum|ndex=208|pokemon=Steelix
|{{Pokémon/4
|ability=Rock Head|level=38|type1=Steel|type2=Ground|gender=male|spritegender=male
|game=Platinum
|ndex=208 m
|pokemon=Steelix
|ability=Rock Head
|level=38
|type1=Steel|type2=Ground
|gender=male
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|move3=Ice Fang|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/4
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|game=Platinum
|ability=Sturdy|level=41|type1=Rock|type2=Steel|gender=male|held=Sitrus Berry
|ndex=411
|pokemon=Bastiodon
|ability=Sturdy
|level=41
|type1=Rock|type2=Steel
|gender=male|held=Sitrus Berry
|move1=Metal Burst|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
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|move2=Stone Edge|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Defense|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Status
|move3=Iron Defense|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Status
|move4=Taunt|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Status}}}}
|move4=Taunt|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}


=====[[Rematch]]=====
=====[[Rematch]]=====
{{Party|color={{steel color}}|bordercolor={{steel color dark}}|headcolor={{steel color light}}
{{Party/Single
|sprite=ByronPlatinum.gif
|color={{steel color}}
|bordercolor={{steel color dark}}
|headcolor={{steel color light}}
|sprite=Spr Pt Byron.png
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|prize={{pdollar}}7800
|class=Leader
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|name=Byron
|name=Byron
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|location=Battleground
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|pokemon=5
|pokemon=5
|pokemon1={{Pokémon|gen=4|game=Platinum|ndex=227|pokemon=Skarmory
}}
|ability=Keen Eye|level=61|gender=male|type1=Steel|type2=Flying
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|ndex=227
|pokemon=Skarmory
|ability=Keen Eye
|level=61
|gender=male
|type1=Steel|type2=Flying
|move2=Night Slash|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move2=Night Slash|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move1=Drill Peck|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Physical
|move1=Drill Peck|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Physical
|move3=Rock Tomb|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Rock Tomb|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Stealth Rock|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Status}}
|move4=Stealth Rock|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Status}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon|gen=4|game=Platinum|ndex=462|pokemon=Magnezone
|{{Pokémon/4
|ability=Magnet Pull|level=62|type1=Electric|type2=Steel
|game=Platinum
|ndex=462
|pokemon=Magnezone
|ability=Magnet Pull
|level=62
|type1=Electric|type2=Steel
|move2=Flash Cannon|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Special
|move2=Flash Cannon|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Special
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move4=Supersonic|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status
|move4=Supersonic|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status
|move3=Thunder Wave|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Status}}
|move3=Thunder Wave|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Status}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon|gen=4|game=Platinum|ndex=208|spritegender=male|pokemon=Steelix
|{{Pokémon/4
|ability=Rock Head|level=61|gender=male|type1=Steel|type2=Ground
|game=Platinum
|ndex=208 m
|pokemon=Steelix
|ability=Rock Head
|level=61
|gender=male
|type1=Steel|type2=Ground
|move1=Gyro Ball|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move1=Gyro Ball|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Ice Fang|move2type=Ice|move2cat=Physical
|move2=Ice Fang|move2type=Ice|move2cat=Physical
|move3=DragonBreath|move3type=Dragon|move3cat=Special
|move3=DragonBreath|move3type=Dragon|move3cat=Special
|move4=Sandstorm|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Status}}
|move4=Sandstorm|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Status}}
|pokemon4={{Pokémon|gen=4|game=Platinum|ndex=411|pokemon=Bastiodon
{{Party/Div|color={{steel color}}}}
|ability=Sturdy|level=63|gender=male|type1=Rock|type2=Steel
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|ndex=411
|pokemon=Bastiodon
|ability=Sturdy
|level=63
|gender=male
|type1=Rock|type2=Steel
|move1=Metal Burst|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move1=Metal Burst|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=AncientPower|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Special
|move2=AncientPower|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Special
|move3=Iron Defense|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Status
|move3=Iron Defense|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Status
|move4=Rest|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
|move4=Rest|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
|pokemon5={{Pokémon|gen=4|game=Platinum|ndex=306|pokemon=Aggron
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/4
|ability=Sturdy|level=65|gender=male|type1=Steel|type2=Rock|held=Sitrus Berry
|game=Platinum
|ndex=306
|pokemon=Aggron
|ability=Sturdy
|level=65
|gender=male
|type1=Steel|type2=Rock
|held=Sitrus Berry
|move2=Stone Edge|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move2=Stone Edge|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move1=Metal Burst|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move1=Metal Burst|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Avalanche|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Physical}}}}
|move4=Avalanche|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}


===Quotes===
===={{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}====
'''[[Canalave Gym]]'''
=====[[Pokémon World Tournament]]=====
*Before battle
Byron uses three of these Pokémon in [[Pokémon battle|Single Battles]], four in [[Double Battle|Double]] and [[Rotation Battle]]s, and all six in [[Triple Battle]]s. He will always lead with his signature Pokémon, {{p|Bastiodon}}.
:''"Ah! That's [[Oreburgh Gym]] [[Badge]]! I see, I see! You've defeated my son. But that's no surprise. He still has much to learn. In place of my son Roark, I, Byron, will take your challenge!"''


*After sending out last Pokémon
======[[Sinnoh Leaders Tournament]]======
:''"Oh, what's this? My last one! This is where we make our stand!"''
{{Party/Single
|color={{steel color}}
|headcolor={{steel color light}}
|bordercolor={{steel color dark}}
|sprite=Spr B2W2 Byron.png
|prize=1{{color2|000|Battle Point|BP}}
|class={{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Byron
|game=B2W2
|location=Pokémon World Tournament
|pokemon=6
}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=411
|pokemon=Bastiodon
|gender=both
|level=50
|type1=Rock|type2=Steel
|ability=Sturdy
|held=Shuca Berry
|move1=Metal Burst|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Fire Blast|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special
|move3=Iron Defense|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Status
|move4=Stealth Rock|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=208 m
|pokemon=Steelix
|gender=both
|level=50
|type1=Steel|type2=Ground
|ability=Rock Head|ability2=Sturdy
|held=Passho Berry
|move1=Gyro Ball|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Dragon Tail|move2type=Dragon|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Curse|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Status
|move4=Stealth Rock|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=437
|pokemon=Bronzong
|level=50
|type1=Steel|type2=Psychic
|ability=Levitate|ability2=Heatproof
|held=Sitrus Berry
|move1=Gyro Ball|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Zen Headbutt|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Hypnosis|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move4=Trick Room|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Div|color={{steel color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=462
|pokemon=Magnezone
|level=50
|type1=Electric|type2=Steel
|ability=Magnet Pull|ability2=Sturdy
|held=Air Balloon
|move1=Flash Cannon|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Special
|move2=Charge Beam|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Special
|move3=Barrier|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move4=Light Screen|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=306
|pokemon=Aggron
|gender=both
|level=50
|type1=Steel|type2=Rock
|ability=Sturdy|ability2=Rock Head
|held=Chople Berry
|move1=Iron Head|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Autotomize|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Status
|move3=Rock Slide|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Outrage|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=205
|pokemon=Forretress
|gender=both
|level=50
|type1=Bug|type2=Steel
|ability=Sturdy
|held=Occa Berry
|move1=Gyro Ball|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Iron Defense|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Status
|move3=Light Screen|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move4=Spikes|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}


*During battle
======[[Type Expert Tournament|Type Expert]]/[[World Leaders Tournament]]======
:''"We're not done yet! There's no giving up!"''
{{Party/Single
|color={{steel color}}
|headcolor={{steel color light}}
|bordercolor={{steel color dark}}
|sprite=Spr B2W2 Byron.png
|prize=1{{color2|000|Battle Point|BP}}
|class={{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Byron
|game=B2W2
|location=Pokémon World Tournament
|pokemon=6
}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=411
|pokemon=Bastiodon
|gender=both
|level=50
|type1=Rock|type2=Steel
|ability=Sturdy
|held=Air Balloon
|move1=Metal Burst|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Fire Blast|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special
|move3=Iron Defense|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Status
|move4=Stealth Rock|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=530
|pokemon=Excadrill
|gender=both
|level=50
|type1=Ground|type2=Steel
|ability=Sand Rush|ability2=Sand Force
|held=Life Orb
|move1=X-Scissor|move1type=Bug|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Submission|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Rock Slide|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=437
|pokemon=Bronzong
|level=50
|type1=Steel|type2=Psychic
|ability=Levitate|ability2=Heatproof
|held=Iron Ball
|move1=Gyro Ball|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Zen Headbutt|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Trick Room|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Div|color={{steel color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=462
|pokemon=Magnezone
|level=50
|type1=Electric|type2=Steel
|ability=Magnet Pull|ability2=Sturdy
|held=Shuca Berry
|move1=Explosion|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Protect|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Reflect|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move4=Mirror Coat|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=306
|pokemon=Aggron
|gender=both
|level=50
|type1=Steel|type2=Rock
|ability=Sturdy|ability2=Rock Head
|held=Choice Band
|move1=Iron Head|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Fire Punch|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Head Smash|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Dragon Rush|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=205
|pokemon=Forretress
|gender=both
|level=50
|type1=Bug|type2=Steel
|ability=Sturdy
|held=Light Clay
|move1=Gyro Ball|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Reflect|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move4=Stealth Rock|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}


*When defeated
===={{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}====
:''"Hmm! My {{a|sturdy}} Pokémon, defeated!"''
=====Gym battle=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{steel color}}
|headcolor={{steel color light}}
|bordercolor={{steel color dark}}
|sprite=VSByron BDSP.png|size=90px
|prize={{Pdollar}}4,836
|class=Gym Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name=Byron
|game=BDSP
|location=Canalave Gym
|pokemon=3}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=436
|pokemon=Bronzor
|level=36
|type1=Steel|type2=Psychic
|ability=Levitate
|move1=Confuse Ray|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Status
|move2=Sandstorm|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Status
|move3=Trick Room|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move4=Flash Cannon|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=208
|pokemon=Steelix
|gender=male
|level=36
|type1=Steel|type2=Ground
|ability=Sturdy
|held=Soft Sand
|move1=Thunder Fang|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Sandstorm|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Status
|move4=Gyro Ball|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=411
|pokemon=Bastiodon
|gender=male
|level=39
|type1=Rock|type2=Steel
|ability=Sturdy
|held=Sitrus Berry
|move1=Iron Defense|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Status
|move2=Thunderbolt|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Special
|move3=Stone Edge|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Flash Cannon|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}


*After being defeated
=====[[Rematch]]=====
:''"You were strong enough to take down my prized team of Pokémon. In recognition of that power, I give you this: the Mine Badge!"''
{{Party/Single
|color={{steel color}}
|headcolor={{steel color light}}
|bordercolor={{steel color dark}}
|sprite=VSByron BDSP.png|size=90px
|prize={{Pdollar}}8,928
|class=Gym Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name=Byron
|game=BDSP
|location=Canalave Gym
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=227
|pokemon=Skarmory
|gender=male
|level=69
|type1=Steel|type2=Flying
|ability=Sturdy
|held=Leftovers
|move1=Steel Wing|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Stealth Rock|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Status
|move3=Iron Defense|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Status
|move4=Taunt|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=208
|pokemon=Steelix
|gender=male
|level=69
|type1=Steel|type2=Ground
|ability=Sheer Force
|held=Life Orb
|move1=Iron Tail|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Ice Fang|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Crunch|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=462
|pokemon=Magnezone
|level=70
|type1=Electric|type2=Steel
|ability=Analytic
|held=Focus Sash
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Flash Cannon|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Special
|move3=Light Screen|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move4=Magnet Rise|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Div|color={{steel color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=395
|pokemon=Empoleon
|gender=male
|level=70
|type1=Water|type2=Steel
|ability=Torrent
|held=Expert Belt
|move1=Hydro Pump|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special
|move2=Flash Cannon|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Special
|move3=Ice Beam|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special
|move4=Roar|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=306
|pokemon=Aggron
|gender=male
|level={{tt|71|72 in version 1.0.0}}
|type1=Steel|type2=Rock
|ability=Rock Head
|held=Choice Scarf
|move1=Head Smash|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=411
|pokemon=Bastiodon
|gender=male
|level=72
|type1=Rock|type2=Steel
|ability=Sturdy
|held=Lum Berry
|move1=Heavy Slam|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Metal Burst|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Roar|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Stealth Rock|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}


:''"Gwahahahaha! The [[Sinnoh]] region is vast! Tough Trainers like you and <[[rival]]> crop up constantly to challenge the old guard! With more young Trainers like my son and you two taking charge, the future of Pokémon is bright! But I'm not stepping aside just yet! I merely need to rededicate myself to training on [[Iron Island]]."''
=====Battle Tower=====
======Master Class Single Battles (Rank 6)======
{{Party/Single|
|color={{steel color}}
|bordercolor={{steel color dark}}
|headcolor={{steel color light}}
|sprite=VSByron 2 BDSP.png|size=90px
|class=Gym Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name=Byron
|game=BDSP
|prize=12 {{color2|000000|Battle Point|BP}}
|location=Battle Tower (Sinnoh)
|locationname=Battle Tower
|pokemon=3}}
|{{Lop/facility8/head|{{steel color light}}|{{steel color}}|{{steel color}}}}
|-
! colspan='18' style='background:#{{grey color light}}' | Team A
{{Lop/facility8|game=BDSP|146|Moltres|Flame Body|Lax Incense|Mystical Fire|Fire|Hurricane|Flying|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Roost|Flying|197|94|156|146|105|110}}
{{Lop/facility8|game=BDSP|376|Metagross|Clear Body|Sitrus Berry|Meteor Mash|Steel|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Earthquake|Ground|Agility|Psychic|162|205|150|90|110|116}}
{{Lop/facility8|game=BDSP|411|Bastiodon|Sturdy|Mago Berry|Metal Burst|Steel|Heavy Slam|Steel|Earthquake|Ground|Stone Edge|Rock|135|114|189|46|158|82}}
|-
! colspan='18' style='background:#{{grey color light}}' | Team B
{{Lop/facility8|game=BDSP|212|Scizor|Technician|Choice Band|Bullet Punch|Steel|U-turn|Bug|Quick Attack|Normal|Thief|Dark|175|200|123|54|100|85}}
{{Lop/facility8|game=BDSP|279|Pelipper|Drizzle|Choice Scarf|Surf|Water|Ice Beam|Ice|Hurricane|Flying|U-turn|Bug|136|49|120|161|90|117}}
{{Lop/facility8|game=BDSP|306|Aggron|Sturdy|Mago Berry|Metal Burst|Steel|Heavy Slam|Steel|Earthquake|Ground|Stone Edge|Rock|146|178|200|58|80|102}}
|-
! colspan='18' style='background:#{{grey color light}}' | Team C
{{Lop/facility8|game=BDSP|376|Metagross|Clear Body|Lum Berry|Meteor Mash|Steel|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Ice Punch|Ice|Bullet Punch|Steel|156|187|150|90|110|134}}
{{Lop/facility8|game=BDSP|212|Scizor|Technician|Sitrus Berry|Bullet Punch|Steel|X-Scissor|Bug|Roost|Flying|Swords Dance|Normal|175|200|123|54|100|85}}
{{Lop/facility8|game=BDSP|485|Heatran|Flash Fire|Focus Sash|Magma Storm|Fire|Flash Cannon|Steel|Earth Power|Ground|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|167|85|126|182|126|141}}
|}
{{Party/Footer}}


'''[[Villa]]'''
======Master Class Double Battles (Rank 1)======
:''"Guhahahaha! How's your Villa? Can you give me a tour?"''
In each team, Roark uses the first and second Pokémon on the list, and Byron uses the third and fourth.


:''"Gwahahahaha! I spent a long time living on Iron Island. A place this fancy, I feel a little out of place. Don't get me wrong, it's a great place. It's nothing like my son's!"''
{{Party/Tag|
|color={{tower color}}
|bordercolor={{tower color dark}}
|headcolor={{tower color light}}
|bordercolor1={{rock color dark}}
|headcolor1={{rock color light}}
|sprite=VSRoark 2 BDSP.png|size=90px
|class=Gym Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name={{color2|000|Roark}}
|bordercolor2={{steel color dark}}
|headcolor2={{steel color light}}
|sprite2=VSByron 2 BDSP.png|size2=90px
|class2=Gym Leader
|classlink2=Gym Leader
|name2={{color2|000|Byron}}
|game=BDSP
|prize=12 {{color2|000|Battle Point|BP}}
|location=Battle Tower (Sinnoh)
|locationname=Battle Tower
|pokemon1=2
|pokemon2=2}}
|{{Lop/facility8/head|{{tower color light}}|{{tower color}}|{{tower color}}}}
|-
! colspan='18' style='background:#{{grey color light}}' | Team A
{{Lop/facility8|game=BDSP|248|Tyranitar|Sand Stream|Choice Scarf|Ice Punch|Ice|Rock Slide|Rock|Fire Punch|Fire|Earthquake|Ground|175|186|131|90|120|124}}
{{Lop/facility8|game=BDSP|409|Rampardos|Mold Breaker|Focus Sash|Head Smash|Rock|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Hammer Arm|Fighting|Protect|Normal|173|217|80|63|70|121}}
{{Lop/facility8|game=BDSP|212|Scizor|Technician|Choice Band|Bullet Punch|Steel|Quick Attack|Normal|Superpower|Fighting|U-turn|Bug|175|200|123|54|100|85}}
{{Lop/facility8|game=BDSP|411|Bastiodon|Sturdy|Custap Berry|Metal Burst|Steel|Rock Slide|Rock|Iron Head|Steel|Wide Guard|Rock|136|114|188|46|158|82}}
|-
! colspan='18' style='background:#{{grey color light}}' | Team B
{{Lop/facility8|game=BDSP|409|Rampardos|Sheer Force|Life Orb|Protect|Normal|Stone Edge|Rock|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Brick Break|Fighting|204|238|81|70|70|56}}
{{Lop/facility8|game=BDSP|248|Tyranitar|Sand Stream|Chople Berry|Rock Slide|Rock|Ice Punch|Ice|Fire Punch|Fire|Low Kick|Fighting|207|204|131|90|120|81}}
{{Lop/facility8|game=BDSP|437|Bronzong|Levitate|Mental Herb|Trick Room|Psychic|Gyro Ball|Steel|Rock Slide|Rock|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|174|155|137|84|136|34}}
{{Lop/facility8|game=BDSP|411|Bastiodon|Sturdy|Shuca Berry|Iron Head|Steel|Rock Slide|Rock|Fissure|Ground|Body Slam|Normal|136|114|188|46|158|82}}
|-
! colspan='18' style='background:#{{grey color light}}' | Team C
{{Lop/facility8|game=BDSP|142|Aerodactyl|Unnerve|Muscle Band|Rock Slide|Rock|Iron Head|Steel|Aerial Ace|Flying|Ice Fang|Ice|156|157|85|58|95|200}}
{{Lop/facility8|game=BDSP|248|Tyranitar|Sand Stream|Choice Scarf|Ice Punch|Ice|Rock Slide|Rock|Fire Punch|Fire|Earthquake|Ground|176|186|130|90|120|124}}
{{Lop/facility8|game=BDSP|376|Metagross|Clear Body|Sitrus Berry|Meteor Mash|Steel|Earthquake|Ground|Ice Punch|Ice|Bullet Punch|Steel|156|187|150|90|110|134}}
{{Lop/facility8|game=BDSP|485|Heatran|Flash Fire|Focus Sash|Heat Wave|Fire|Flash Cannon|Steel|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Earth Power|Ground|167|85|126|200|126|129}}
|}
{{Party/Footer}}


:''"You're acquainted with a fellow named [[Riley]], aren't you? He's a mystifying sort, that one. I have no idea how old he is, to tell you the truth."''
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background:#{{steel color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px"
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{steel color light}}; width:100px; height:150px"| [[File:Diamond Pearl Byron.png|x250px]]
| style="border:2px solid #{{steel color light}}; background:#{{steel color light}}" | [[File:Sticker Template Byron Background.png|x250px]]
|-
| Official artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond and Pearl}}
| {{color2|000|Sticker}} Template background from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
|}


'''[[Battleground]]'''
===Sprites and models===
*Before battle
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{steel color}}; font-size:80%;"
:''"I've faced many a challenger at my Gym. I've trained on Iron Island while contemplating my worth for days... I have the confidence now to batter down your defenses. Could I ask you for a rematch?"''
|-
:''"I have the confidence now to batter down your defenses. Could I ask you for a rematch?" (If ''No'' is the first answer)<br>
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{steel color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr DP Byron.png]]
::No: ''"When you came to my Gym, you had a glint that's dulled now."''
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{steel color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr Pt Byron.png]]
::Yes: ''"We are tempered and honed by battling the strong. Here's to our showdown!"''
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{steel color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr B2W2 Byron.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{steel color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:VSByron.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{steel color light}}"| [[File:VSByron BDSP.png|100px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{steel color light}}"| [[File:VSByron 2 BDSP.png|100px]]
|-
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond and Pearl}}
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
| VS sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
| VS model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and<br>Shining Pearl}}
| {{color2|000|Battle Tower (Sinnoh)|Battle Tower}} VS model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
|-
| colspan="2" style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{steel color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Byron IV OD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{steel color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Byron OD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{steel color light}}; width:60px"| [[File:Badge Case Byron IV.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{steel color light}}; width:60px"| [[File:Byron BDSP OD.png|100px]]
|style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{steel color light}}; width:60px"| [[File:Badge Case Byron VIII.png|100px]]
|-
| colspan="2" | Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond, Pearl}}, and {{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
| Sprite from the {{color2|000|Badge|Badge Case}} from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond, Pearl}}, and {{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
| Overworld model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
| Sprite from the {{color2|000|Badge|Badge Case}} from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and<br>Shining Pearl}}
|}


*During battle
==Quotes==
:''"We're not done yet! There's no giving up!"''
{{main|Byron/Quotes}}


*When defeated
==In the anime==
:''"Hmm! My sturdy Pokémon--defeated!"''
===Main series===
[[File:Byron anime.png|thumb|left|250px|Byron in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
Prior to ''[[DP015|Shapes of Things to Come!]]'', Byron left his position as the {{ci|Oreburgh}} [[Gym Leader]] to his son [[Roark]] after the [[Pokémon League]] informed him there was a vacancy at the [[Canalave Gym]]. The transfer also allowed Byron to continue his hobby of digging for [[fossil]]s on nearby [[Iron Island]], hence the [[Gym]]'s closure from ''[[DP104|Sleepless In Pre-Battle!]]'' to ''[[DP107|Ancient Family Matters!]]''.


*After being defeated
In ''Ancient Family Matters!'', Roark traveled to [[Canalave City]] to confront Byron over his absence from the family. The two argued, which escalated into a {{pkmn|battle}}. [[Byron's Bastiodon]] and [[Roark's Rampardos]] were evenly matched, but the battle was interrupted after {{TRT}} set off alarms when they stole Byron's fossil collection. They joined forces to defeat Team Rocket and {{AP|Pikachu}} sent Team Rocket blasting off. Later, Byron revealed that he had always treasured a fossil of a {{p|Sunkern}}'s leaf that Roark had given to him as a child ten years earlier. As a result, Roark accepted that his father did care about him all along.
:''"I trained by pummeling steel continuously on Iron Island alongside Pokémon... Gwahahahaha! I could still use more toughening up!"''


'''[[Battleground]]''' (alternate)
In ''[[DP108|Dealing With Defensive Types!]]'', {{Ash}} had his [[Gym]] battle against Byron. {{AP|Chimchar}} defeated Byron's {{p|Bronzor}} but was left incredibly tired from the round. Ash called out his {{AP|Buizel}}, but it was surprised by {{p|Steelix}}'s {{m|Screech}} attack and quickly lost the match. Chimchar won the round after it weakened the battleground with {{m|Dig}}, and Steelix was left vulnerable to Chimchar's super-effective {{t|Fire}} attacks. Byron sent out his Bastiodon, and it knocked Chimchar out. In the final match, [[Ash's Gliscor]] defeated Bastiodon despite its showcased speed and resilience, earning Ash the {{Badge|Mine}}.
*Before battle
:''"Since we last lost to you, we've been in training. I think we've addressed our shortcomings. Could I ask you for another rematch?"''
:''"Could I ask you for another rematch?" (If ''No'' is the first answer)<br>
::No: ''"Gwahahaha! That's disappointing, but all right! There's a lot to be learned by battling you. We had our hopes up."''
::Yes: ''"Thank you! Like me, my Pokémon were longing for another chance to battle with you!"''


*During battle
Byron briefly appeared during the ending credits of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.
:''"We're not done yet! There's no giving up!"''


*When defeated
====Character====
:''"Hmm! My sturdy Pokémon--defeated!"''
Byron is prone to bragging about the ironclad {{stat|defense}}s his Pokémon. He is also extremely enthusiastic about [[fossil]]s and dig-holes. Byron's mostly defensive battling style makes it hard for opponents to break through and deal damage to his Pokémon, even if they have a [[type]] advantage.


*After being defeated
====Pokémon====
:''"Argh... Came up short again... Do I talk to my son Roark to train together...? No, that's too embarassing... Hmm... This is a dilemma..."''
{{MissingInfo|2|java|enva}}
 
=====On hand=====
===Sprites===
{| align="center" style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{steel color}};"
|- align=center
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{steel color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:SpriteByron.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{steel color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:ByronPlatinum.gif]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{steel color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:VSByron.png]]
|- align=center style="font-size: 80%;"
| Byron's sprite from {{color2|000000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond and Pearl}}
| Byron's sprite from {{color2|000000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
| Byron's VS sprite<br>from {{color2|000000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
|}
 
==In the anime==
[[Image:Byron anime.png|thumb|left|240px|Byron in the anime]]
Byron made his debut appearance in ''[[DP107|Ancient Family Matters!]]'' together with his son, Roark. It was revealed Byron had once been the Gym Leader of {{ci|Oreburgh}} and had left his family to become the [[Gym Leader]] of {{ci|Canalave}} as he was more interested in [[fossil]]s, leaving his former position to Roark. Byron battles his son for a short time before the match got interrupted by [[Team Rocket]]. It was later revealed that Byron still cared for his son as he kept the fossil Roark had found as a child with him ever since.
 
Byron is obsessed with digging and fossils. When his fossils were stolen by Team Rocket in ''[[DP107|Ancient Family Matters!]]'', Byron was too busy admiring the hole they dug into the building to notice.
 
In ''[[DP108|Dealing With Defensive Types!]]'', {{Ash}} had his gym {{pkmn|battle}} against Byron, defeating him and earning a {{badge|Mine}}.
 
In ''[[DP155|Double-Time Battle Training!]]'', Byron was presumably defeated by [[Paul]], earning him his eighth badge, and thereby making him eligible for the Sinnoh League.
 
===Pokémon===
This listing is of Byron's known Pokémon in the {{pkmn|anime}}:
This listing is of Byron's known Pokémon in the {{pkmn|anime}}:


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Byron
|trainer=Byron
|pkmn=Bastiodon
|pkmn=Bastiodon
|stage1=Armor Fossil
|stage2=Shieldon
|type1=Rock
|type1=Rock
|type2=Steel
|type2=Steel
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|epname=Ancient Family Matters!
|epname=Ancient Family Matters!
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaen=Dan Green
|vaen=Marc Thompson
|desc=Byron's main Pokémon first appeared in ''[[DP107|Ancient Family Matters!]]'' where Byron used it to battle against his son Roark and his {{TP|Roark|Rampardos}}. However, the match was interrupted due to [[Team Rocket]] stealing all of Byron's fossil collection. It then teamed up with {{TP|Roark|Rampardos}} to send them blasting off and recover the fossils.
|desc={{p|Bastiodon}} is Byron's main Pokémon. Prior to the start of the series, Byron revived Bastiodon from an [[Armor Fossil]] and [[Evolution|evolved]] {{p|Shieldon}} into a Bastiodon.}}
 
It appeared again in ''[[DP108|Dealing With Defensive Types!]]'' where it was used in a gym battle against {{Ash}}. It managed to defeat {{AP|Chimchar|Infernape}} easily but it finally went down to {{AP|Gliscor}} after a hard fought battle, earning Ash the {{badge|Mine}}.
 
Bastiodon's known moves are {{m|Iron Defense}}, {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Iron Head}}, {{m|Flash Cannon}}, and {{m|Metal Burst}}.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
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|epnum=DP108
|epnum=DP108
|epname=Dealing With Defensive Types!
|epname=Dealing With Defensive Types!
|vajp=
|vajp=Daisuke Sakaguchi
|vaen=Tom Wayland
|vaen=Tom Wayland
|desc=Bronzor was the first Pokémon used by Byron during his [[DP108|Gym Battle against]] {{Ash}}. It went up against [[Ash's Chimchar]], and was able to stand up to Chimchar's {{m|Flamethrower}} thanks to Byron's intensive training. It was able to cause significant damage to Chimchar before being knocked out by {{m|Flame Wheel}}.
|desc={{p|Bronzor}} was the first Pokémon used by Byron during his [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} against {{Ash}}. It went up against [[Ash's Chimchar]], and was able to stand up to Chimchar's {{m|Flamethrower}} thanks to Byron's intensive training. It was able to cause significant damage to Chimchar before being knocked out by {{m|Flame Wheel}}.


Bronzor's known moves are {{m|Rain Dance}} and {{m|Gyro Ball}}, and its ability is {{a|Heatproof}}.}}
Bronzor's known moves are {{m|Rain Dance}} and {{m|Gyro Ball}}, and its Ability is {{a|Heatproof}}.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
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|type2=Ground
|type2=Ground
|img=Byron Steelix.png
|img=Byron Steelix.png
|epnum=DP102
|epnum=DP108
|epname=Shield with a Twist!
|epname=Dealing With Defensive Types!
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaen=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaen=Unshō Ishizuka
|desc=Byron's Steelix was seen for the first time in a flashback ''[[DP102|Shield with a Twist!]]'', battling with [[Barry's Empoleon]]. Later in ''[[DP108|Dealing With Defensive Types!]]'' Steelix was seen as the second Pokémon used by Byron when battling Ash, and proved to be a very tough opponent. It knocked out {{AP|Buizel}} easily, and was able to cause massive damage to Chimchar. However it was eventually defeated by Chimchar after the Chimp Pokémon weakened the ground with {{m|Dig}} restricting its movement.
|desc=Byron's {{p|Steelix}} was seen for the first time in ''[[DP108|Dealing With Defensive Types!]]''. Steelix was the second Pokémon used by Byron when battling {{Ash}}, and proved to be a very tough opponent. It knocked out {{AP|Buizel}} easily, and was able to cause massive damage to {{AP|Chimchar}}. However it was eventually defeated by Chimchar after the Chimp Pokémon weakened the ground with {{m|Dig}} restricting its movement.


Steelix's known moves are {{m|Screech}}, {{m|Bind}}, and {{m|Iron Tail}}.}}
Steelix's known moves are {{m|Screech}}, {{m|Bind}}, and {{m|Iron Tail}}.}}


====In Canalave Gym====  
=====In Canalave Gym=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Byron
|pkmn=Omanyte
|type1=Rock
|type2=Water
|img=Omanyte Kabuto Omastar anime.png
|epnum=DP108
|epname=Dealing With Defensive Types!
|desc=Byron's {{p|Omanyte}} is a Pokémon Byron keeps at the [[Canalave Gym]]; it is unknown if he uses it in [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}s. It caught {{TRT}} trying to steal food from the Gym kitchen whilst {{Ash}} was having his Gym battle and attacked them with {{m|Water Gun}}, sending them blasting off.
 
Omanyte's only known move is {{m|Water Gun}}.}}
 
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Byron
|pkmn=Omastar
|type1=Rock
|type2=Water
|img=Omanyte Kabuto Omastar anime.png
|epnum=DP108
|epname=Dealing With Defensive Types!
|desc=Byron's {{p|Omastar}} is a Pokémon Byron keeps at the [[Canalave Gym]]; it is unknown if he uses it in [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}s. It caught {{TRT}} trying to steal food from the Gym kitchen whilst {{Ash}} was having his Gym battle, and attacked them with {{m|Water Gun}}, sending them blasting off.
 
Omastar's only known move is {{m|Water Gun}}.}}
 
{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Byron
|trainer=Byron
|pkmn=Omastar, Kabuto and Omanyte
|pkmn=Kabuto
|type1=Rock
|type1=Rock
|type2=Water
|type2=Water
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|epnum=DP108
|epnum=DP108
|epname=Dealing With Defensive Types!
|epname=Dealing With Defensive Types!
|desc=Byron's {{p|Omastar}}, {{p|Kabuto}} and {{p|Omanyte}} are Pokémon Byron keeps at the [[Canalave Gym]]; it is unknown if he uses them in Gym battles. They caught [[Team Rocket]] trying to steal food from the Gym kitchen whilst {{Ash}} was having his gym battle, they used powerful attacks sending Team Rocket blasting off.
|desc=Byron's {{p|Kabuto}} is a Pokémon Byron keeps at the [[Canalave Gym]]; it is unknown if he uses it in [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}s. It caught {{TRT}} trying to steal food from the Gym kitchen whilst {{Ash}} was having his Gym battle, and attacked them with {{m|Aqua Jet}}, sending them blasting off.


Omastar and Omanyte's only known move is {{m|Water Gun}} and Kabuto's only known move is {{m|Aqua Jet}}.}}
Kabuto's only known move is {{m|Aqua Jet}}.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
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|type1=Rock
|type1=Rock
|type2=Water
|type2=Water
|img=Kabutops anime.png
|img=Byron Kabutops.png
|epnum=DP108
|epnum=DP108
|epname=Dealing With Defensive Types!
|epname=Dealing With Defensive Types!
|desc=Byron's {{p|Kabutops}} is a Pokémon Byron keeps at the [[Canalave Gym]]; it is unknown if he uses it in Gym battles. When [[Team Rocket]] tried its second attempt to steal [[Fossil|fossils]], Kabutops heard them and chased after them.
|desc=Byron's {{p|Kabutops}} is a Pokémon Byron keeps at the [[Canalave Gym]]; it is unknown if he uses it in [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}s. When {{TRT}} tried its second attempt to steal [[Fossil]]s, Kabutops heard them and chased after them.


None of Kabutops's moves are known.}}
None of Kabutops's moves are known.}}
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{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Byron
|trainer=Byron
|pkmn=Armaldo and Cradily
|pkmn=Cradily
|type1=Rock
|type1=Rock
|type2=Grass
|type2=Grass
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|epnum=DP108
|epnum=DP108
|epname=Dealing With Defensive Types!
|epname=Dealing With Defensive Types!
|desc=Byron's {{p|Armaldo}} and {{p|Cradily}} are Pokémon Byron keeps at the [[Canalave Gym]]; it is unknown if he uses them in Gym battles. When [[Team Rocket]] tried their second attempt of stealing [[Fossil|fossils]], they had found the room where all of the fossils were kept. They dismissed Armaldo and Cradily thinking they were fossils, but they were actually sleeping. They woke up and sent Team Rocket blasting off for the second time.
|desc=Byron's {{p|Cradily}} is a Pokémon Byron keeps at the [[Canalave Gym]]; it is unknown if he uses it in [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}s. When {{TRT}} tried their second attempt of stealing [[Fossil]]s, they had found the room where all of the Fossils were kept. They dismissed Cradily thinking it was a Fossil, but it was actually sleeping. It woke up and sent Team Rocket blasting off for the second time.


Armaldo's only known move is {{m|Hyper Beam}} and Cradily's only known move is {{m|Energy Ball}}.}}
Cradily's only known move is {{m|Energy Ball}}.}}


===Voice actors===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Byron
|pkmn=Armaldo
|type1=Rock
|type2=Bug
|img=Byron Armaldo Cradily.png
|epnum=DP108
|epname=Dealing With Defensive Types!
|desc=Byron's {{p|Armaldo}} is a Pokémon Byron keeps at the [[Canalave Gym]]; it is unknown if he uses it in [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}s. When {{TRT}} tried their second attempt of stealing [[Fossil]]s, they had found the room where all of the Fossils were kept. They dismissed Armaldo thinking it was a Fossil, but it was actually sleeping. It woke up and sent Team Rocket blasting off for the second time.
 
Armaldo's only known move is {{m|Hyper Beam}}.}}
 
====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color={{steel color}}|bordercolor={{steel color light}}
{{vatable|color={{steel color}}|bordercolor={{steel color light}}
|ja=矢尾一樹 ''Kazuki Yao''
|ja=矢尾一樹 ''[[Kazuki Yao]]''
|en=[[Dan Green]]
|en=[[Dan Green]]
|fi=Juha Paananen
|pl=Waldemar Barwiński
|pt_br=Luiz Antônio Lobue
|pt_br=Luiz Antônio Lobue
|es_la=Jorge Ornelas
|es_la=Jorge Ornelas
|es_eu=Pablo Adán}}
|es_eu=Pablo Adán
|it=Mario Zucca
|cs=Ladislav Cigánek}}
 
===GOTCHA!===
Byron briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]].


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
===Pocket Monsters DP===
Byron appeared in a flashback in [[PMDP07]].
===Pokémon Adventures===
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Fantina and byron.png|thumb|225px|Byron and his {{p|Bronzong}} with [[Fantina]] and her {{p|Mismagius}}]]
[[File:Fantina Byron Adventures.png|thumb|225px|Byron and his {{p|Bronzong}} with [[Fantina]] and her {{p|Mismagius}}]]
Byron made an appearance with his Shieldon. [[Roark]] met him at Eterna City when exploring the Underground, where they discussed something (not known yet). Roark said that his father was the unpredictable type.
Byron first appears at Canalave City talking to [[Roark]] over the [[Pokégear]] about his recent loss in a Gym battle. He then changes the subject to something that is later revealed to be about [[Team Galactic]]. Later, at the Canalave Gym, Byron wakes up to find {{adv|Diamond}}, {{adv|Pearl}}, and {{adv|Platinum}} sneaking into his Gym. Acting on his impulsive nature, Byron attacks the intruders under the impression that they are villains. Believing Byron to be the person that caused her father and [[Professor Rowan]] to go missing, Platinum faces the Gym Leader in battle.
 
While they battle, a stray attack causes a curtain to be destroyed and reveals [[Mr. Berlitz|Professor Berlitz]] and Professor Rowan trapped in a cage. After being accused of kidnapping them, Byron reveals that he has been investigating Team Galactic for months and found a [[Advanced level Grunt|Galactic Grunt]] attacking and trapping the two scientists in a cage.


After being defeated by [[Platinum (Adventures)|Berlitz]], Byron takes on the responsibility of protecting Professor Rowan and Mr. Berlitz while doing research in Canalave City. When [[Candice]], [[Maylene]], and Platinum Berlitz are defeated by Team Galactic, he responds with their request to send one strong to help them. After briefly considering Roark, Byron reluctantly calls [[Volkner]].
The next day, Byron hands Platinum the {{Badge|Mine}} for his previous defeat and is tasked with protecting Professor Rowan and Professor Berlitz while they recuperate after escaping the cage. When Platinum and Pearl go to protect the three lakes from Team Galactic, Byron sends Diamond to go train on Iron Island with his friend, [[Riley]], to increase his battling skills.
 
Later, after a defeat at the hands of [[Jupiter]], [[Candice]] calls Byron and demands that he send her, [[Maylene]], and Platinum someone to train them. After briefly considering Roark, Byron reluctantly calls up [[Volkner]] to help them.
 
Byron later joins the other Gym Leaders at the [[Spear Pillar]] with the [[Underground Man]], Professor Berlitz, and Professor Rowan to help them fight Team Galactic. By using their digging skills, the Underground man and Byron heal any injured Pokémon by taking them from the battle and putting them back after using a Potion.
 
After [[Cyrus]]'s defeat, Byron steals a machine from Team Galactic scientist [[Charon]]. Unfortunately, Charon's machine causes a disturbance in the hole in the sky that was created by {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}'s fighting and {{p|Giratina|mysterious tentacles}} shoot from the hole and pulls Cyrus, Palkia, and Dialga inside of it.
{{-}}
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====Pokémon====
====Pokémon====
=====On hand=====
=====On hand=====
This listing is of Byron's Pokémon in the Pokémon Adventures manga.
This listing is of Byron's Pokémon in the Pokémon Adventures manga.
{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|pkmn=Bronzong
|trainer=Byron
|nick=Bronzong (×2)
|pkmn=Bronzong (×2)
|type1=Steel
|type1=Steel
|type2=Psychic
|type2=Psychic
|img=Byron Bronzong Adventures.png
|img=Byron Bronzong Adventures.png
|cap=Byron's Bronzong
|epnum=PS374
|epnum=PS374
|epname=VS. Bronzong I
|epname=Brash Bronzong I
|desc=Byron's two {{p|Bronzong}} are his main battlers. He first used them against Platinum when she attempted to rescue her father after mistaking Byron for being his kidnapper but they were easily defeated by her Ponyta (who by that point had lost every single battle it had been in).  
|desc=Byron's two {{p|Bronzong}} are his main battlers. He first used them against Platinum when she attempted to rescue her father after mistaking Byron for being his kidnapper but they were easily defeated by her Ponyta.


Bronzong's known moves are {{m|Payback}} and {{m|Extrasensory}}.}}
Bronzong's known moves are {{m|Payback}} and {{m|Extrasensory}}.}}
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=====Given away=====
=====Given away=====
{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Byron
|main=Don
|pkmn=Shieldon
|pkmn=Shieldon
|gender=male
|gender=male
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|img=Byron Shieldon Adventures.png
|img=Byron Shieldon Adventures.png
|epnum=PS348
|epnum=PS348
|epname=VS. Stunky
|epname=A Big Stink Over Stunky
|desc={{p|Shieldon}} was the first Pokémon seen in Byron's possession. Despite numerous attempts at trying, Byron was unable to befriend him. However, {{adv|Diamond}} was able to. As a result, the Gym Leader decided to give it to the boy who named it [[Diamond (Adventures)#Don|Don]] later. It has since evolved into a Bastiodon under his care.
|desc={{p|Shieldon}} was the first Pokémon seen in Byron's possession. Despite numerous attempts at trying, Byron was unable to befriend him. However, {{adv|Diamond}} was able to. As a result, the Gym Leader decided to give him to the boy who named him Don.}}
 
Shieldon's known moves are {{m|Iron Head}}, {{m|Metal Burst}}, and {{m|Iron Tail}}, and its ability is {{a|Sturdy}}. He has a Careful [[nature]].}}


===[[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!|Pokémon DP]]===
===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
[[File:Byron DPA.png|thumb|200px|Byron in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]]
Byron finds [[Hareta]] washed up on the shore after having been defeated by [[Cyrus]]. Byron takes Hareta in and allows him to regain his strength before putting him through a rigorous training session similar to what he put Roark through years ago. Hareta charges forward never considering his remaining strength, causing him to fail the challenge at the final stage. Byron then sends him to [[Iron Island]] to restart his training from scratch and improve his skills. He returns at the completion of Hareta's training to allow him to take his challenge again, however something terrible is happening in the distance. Byron seemed to have a fondness for Hareta, possibly like a second son to him.
Byron finds [[Hareta]] washed up on the shore after having been defeated by [[Cyrus]]. Byron takes Hareta in and allows him to regain his strength before putting him through a rigorous training session similar to what he put Roark through years ago. Hareta charges forward never considering his remaining strength, causing him to fail the challenge at the final stage. Byron then sends him to [[Iron Island]] to restart his training from scratch and improve his skills. He returns at the completion of Hareta's training to allow him to take his challenge again, however something terrible is happening in the distance. Byron seemed to have a fondness for Hareta, possibly like a second son to him.


====Pokémon====
====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Byron
|trainer=Byron
|pkmn=Bastiodon
|pkmn=Bastiodon
|width=74
|type1=Rock
|type1=Rock
|type2=Steel
|type2=Steel
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|epnum=DPA09
|epnum=DPA09
|epname=Challenge! The Fortress Of Steel!!
|epname=Challenge! The Fortress Of Steel!!
|desc={{p|Bastiodon}} was sent out to finish off [[Hareta's Empoleon|Hareta's Piplup]].
|desc={{p|Bastiodon}} was sent out to finish off [[Hareta's Piplup]]. Later, it took on [[Saturn]]'s {{p|Bronzong}} where its Take Down was blocked by {{m|Reflect}} and was finished by Bronzong's {{m|Earthquake}}.}}
 
Bastiodon's only known move is {{m|Take Down}}.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
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{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Byron
|trainer=Byron
|pkmn=Steelix
|pkmn=Steelix (×2)
|nick=Steelix (×2)
|type1=Steel
|type1=Steel
|type2=Ground
|type2=Ground
|img=Byron Steelix DPA.png
|img=Byron Steelix DPA.png
|cap=Byron's Steelix
|epnum=DPA09
|epnum=DPA09
|epname=Challenge! The Fortress Of Steel!!
|epname=Challenge! The Fortress Of Steel!!
|desc=Byron's two {{p|Steelix}} were used in the challenge in which they served as walls to prevent Hareta from getting to the top.
|desc=Byron's two {{p|Steelix}} were used in the challenge in which they served as walls to prevent Hareta from getting to the top. Later, one of the Steelix took on [[Saturn]]'s {{p|Bronzong}} where it was no match for the Bronze Bell Pokémon and was taken out by a single {{m|Solar Beam}}.


None of Steelix's moves are known.}}
None of Steelix's moves are known.}}
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This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Byron or his Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Byron or his Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].


{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
{{cardlist/header|Byron's Pokémon|Metal|char=yes}}
|- style="background: #{{tcg metal color}};"
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Bastiodon GL (Rising Rivals 2)|Bastiodon]] {{SP|GL}}|type=Metal|enset=Rising Rivals|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=2/111|jpsetlink=Rising Rivals|jpset=Bonds to the End of Time|jprarity=Rare Holo|jpnum=067/090}}
!Name
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Steelix GL (Rising Rivals 51)|Steelix]] {{SP|GL}}|type=Metal|enset=Rising Rivals|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=51/111|jpsetlink=Rising Rivals|jpset=Bonds to the End of Time|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=062/090}}
!Type
{{cardlist/footer|Metal}}
!Level
!Rarity
!Set
!Set no.
|-
| {{TCG ID|Rising Rivals|Bastiodon GL|2}} || {{e|Metal}} || 41 || {{rar|Rare Holo}} || {{TCG|Rising Rivals}} || 2/111
|-
| {{TCG ID|Rising Rivals|Steelix GL|51}} || {{e|Metal}} || 38 || {{rar|Uncommon}} || {{TCG|Rising Rivals}} || 51/111
|}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Both Byron and his son, Roark, use [[Fossil]] {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} and a member of the {{p|Onix}} [[evolution]] family in Gym Battles.
* Both Byron and his son Roark use [[Fossil]] {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} and a member of the {{p|Onix}} [[evolution]] family in Gym battles.
** Both of their Pokémon in the {{p|Onix}} evolutionary line know the move {{m|Screech}} in the [[Pokémon anime]].
** Both of their Pokémon in the {{p|Onix}} evolutionary line know the move {{m|Screech}} in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* Byron and [[Roark|his son]]'s badges are references to coal mines. They both have mines in or near their respective towns ([[Oreburgh Mine]] and [[Iron Island]], which was once a mine).
** They both use a Pokémon that [[Evolution|evolves]] using a [[special magnetic field]] in their [[rematch]] teams.
* Byron and [[Winona]] are the only [[Gym Leader]]s in the {{pkmn|anime}} to own a [[giant Pokémon]]; however, Byron's was only a [[fossil]].
* Byron and [[Roark|his son]]'s Badges are references to coal mines. They both have mines in or near their respective towns ([[Oreburgh Mine]] and [[Iron Island]], which was once a mine).
* Similar to [[Jasmine]], Byron is the sixth Gym Leader in his region and [[Type specialist|specializes]] in {{type|Steel}} Pokémon.
* Byron and [[Winona]] are the only [[Gym Leader]]s in the {{pkmn|anime}} to own a [[giant Pokémon]]; in addition, Byron's was only a [[Fossil]].
* He is the only Gym-leader to have an [[Roark|offspring]] that is a Gym Leader in the same region.
* Similar to [[Jasmine]], Byron is the sixth Gym Leader in his region and [[Type expert|specializes]] in {{type|Steel}} Pokémon, and also uses {{p|Steelix}}.
* He is the only Gym Leader to have an [[Roark|offspring]] who is a Gym Leader in the same region at the same time.
* Byron's {{p|Aggron}} has an [[Game move errors|illegal]] move combination in {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}, where it knows {{m|Head Smash}} and {{m|Dragon Rush}}. While Aggron can learn these moves by {{pkmn|breeding}}, it cannot learn both simultaneously, as it can receive Head Smash only from the {{p|Cranidos}} family and Dragon Rush only from the {{p|Gible}} family.
* With {{mas|Volkner}}'s release on September 30, 2020, Byron is the only Sinnoh Gym Leader unavailable in [[Pokémon Masters EX]].


==Names==
==Names==
{| align="left" style="background: #{{steel color light}}; -moz-border-radius: 10px; border: 3px solid #{{steel color}}"
{| class="roundy" style="float:left; background: #{{steel color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{steel color}}"
|- align=center
|- style="text-align:center"
! style="-moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px;" | Language
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! style="-moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | Name
! Name
! style="-moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | Origin
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Japanese
| トウガン ''Tougan''
| From 冬瓜 ''tōgan'' ({{wp|wax gourd}}, winter melon), matching with his son ''[[Roark|Hyouta]]'' who is named after the calabash gourd
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| English
| Byron
| From ''iron''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| German
| Adam
| From ''Adamin'' ({{wp|adamite}}), a mineral isostructural with {{wp|eveite}} which matches his son's German name ''Veit''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Japanese
| Spanish
|トウガン ''Tougan''
| Acerón
|The Japanese name of the {{wp|Winter melon|wax gourd}} (his son, [[Roark|Hyouta]], is also named after a gourd). Possibly a reference to 鋼 ''hagane'', steel.
| From ''acero'' (steel)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|English
| French
|Byron
| Charles
|Sounds similar to ''iron''.
| From ''charbon'' (coal)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|French
| Italian
|Charles
| Ferruccio
|From ''charbon'', coal.
| From ''ferro'' (iron)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|German
| Korean
|Adam
| 동관 ''Donggwan''
|From latin ''adamas'', very hard iron, steel.
| From 동과 (冬瓜) ''donggwa'' (winter melon)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Italian
|rowspan=2| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
|Ferruccio
| 東瓜 / 东瓜 ''Dōngguā''{{tt|*|Games, anime, Adventures (Jilin Publishing)}}
|From ''ferro'', iron.
| From 冬瓜 ''dōngguā'' (winter melon)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Spanish
| 東鋼 ''Dōnggāng''{{tt|*|Adventures and DPA (Ching Win Publishing)}}
|Acerón
| Similar to his Japanese name. Contains 鋼 ''gāng'' (steel)
|From ''acero'', steel.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Korean
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
|동관 ''Dongwan''
| 東瓜 ''Dūnggwā''
|Similar to Japanese name. Also, wax gourd is called 동과 (冬瓜) ''Dongwa'' in Korea.
| From 冬瓜 ''dūnggwā'' (winter melon)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}})
| Vietnamese
|東鋼 ''Dōnggāng'' ({{tt|manga|Adventures and DPA}})<br>東瓜 ''Dōngguā'' (anime)<!--Do not change the order. Ching-win has  mentioned that Pokémon Adventures would use the names preferred by the Japanese officials-->
| Tougan
|From the Japanese 東 (''tou'') and 鋼 (''hagane''). Literally ''eastern steel''.<br>A pun of 冬瓜 ''dōngguā'' (winter melon, wax gourd).
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|}
|}
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[[fr:Charles (Champion)]]
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Latest revision as of 12:53, 4 January 2024

Byron
トウガン Tougan
"The Man with the Steel Body!"
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Byron.png
Artwork from Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Gender Male
Eye color Black
Hair color Burgundy*, Brown*
Hometown Canalave City*, Oreburgh City*
Region Sinnoh
Relatives Roark (son), Underground Man (relative), Unnamed wife (anime)
Trainer class Gym LeaderDPPtBDSP
Pokémon TrainerB2W2
Generation IV, V, VIII
Games Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum
Black 2 and White 2
Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Leader of Canalave Gym
Badge Mine Badge
Specializes in Steel types
Game animation cameos GOTCHA!
Anime debut Ancient Family Matters!
English voice actor Dan Green
Japanese voice actor Kazuki Yao

Byron (Japanese: トウガン Tougan) is the Gym Leader of Canalave City's Gym, known officially as the Canalave Gym. He hands out the Mine Badge to Trainers who defeat him. He specializes in Steel-type Pokémon. He is Roark's father.

In the core series games

Byron uses Steel-type Pokémon in his battles. Trainers who defeat him will receive the Mine Badge, TM91 (Flash Cannon), and will be able to use Strength outside of battle. Byron asked Riley to become a Gym Leader, but Riley declined because he thought Byron's son Roark should be considered first. Byron isn't surprised to find that his inexperienced son lost to the protagonist, but is enthusiastic about the next generation of Pokémon Trainers. Byron resolves to train harder at Iron Island to compete with younger Trainers. A woman in Sunyshore City mentions Byron and the Underground Man are related and they, with Roark, are a trio of dedicated diggers.

He apparently owns the normally deserted cabin on Iron Island. After the player obtains the National Pokédex, he can be found there. Speaking to him results in him chiding himself for still treating Roark like a child. He will then give the player a Metal Coat and leave. In Platinum, he mentions that he lived on Iron Island for a long time and so feels out of place when visiting the Villa. Along with those visits, he can also be battled again at the Battleground in Platinum. He also battles the player in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 in Pokémon World Tournament.

Pokémon

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl



Pokémon Platinum

Gym battle



Rematch



Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

Pokémon World Tournament

Byron uses three of these Pokémon in Single Battles, four in Double and Rotation Battles, and all six in Triple Battles. He will always lead with his signature Pokémon, Bastiodon.

Sinnoh Leaders Tournament



Type Expert/World Leaders Tournament



Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Gym battle



Rematch



Battle Tower
Master Class Single Battles (Rank 6)



Master Class Double Battles (Rank 1)

In each team, Roark uses the first and second Pokémon on the list, and Byron uses the third and fourth.



Gallery

Artwork

Diamond Pearl Byron.png Sticker Template Byron Background.png
Official artwork from
Diamond and Pearl 		Sticker Template background from
Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Sprites and models

Spr DP Byron.png Spr Pt Byron.png Spr B2W2 Byron.png VSByron.png VSByron BDSP.png VSByron 2 BDSP.png
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Diamond and Pearl 		Sprite from
Platinum 		Sprite from
Black 2 and White 2 		VS sprite from
Platinum 		VS model from
Brilliant Diamond and
Shining Pearl 		Battle Tower VS model from
Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Byron IV OD.png Byron OD.png Badge Case Byron IV.png Byron BDSP OD.png Badge Case Byron VIII.png
Overworld sprite from
Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum 		Overworld sprite from
Black 2 and White 2 		Sprite from the Badge Case from
Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum 		Overworld model from
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Brilliant Diamond and
Shining Pearl

Quotes

Main article: Byron/Quotes

In the anime

Main series

Byron in the anime

Prior to Shapes of Things to Come!, Byron left his position as the Oreburgh Gym Leader to his son Roark after the Pokémon League informed him there was a vacancy at the Canalave Gym. The transfer also allowed Byron to continue his hobby of digging for fossils on nearby Iron Island, hence the Gym's closure from Sleepless In Pre-Battle! to Ancient Family Matters!.

In Ancient Family Matters!, Roark traveled to Canalave City to confront Byron over his absence from the family. The two argued, which escalated into a battle. Byron's Bastiodon and Roark's Rampardos were evenly matched, but the battle was interrupted after Team Rocket set off alarms when they stole Byron's fossil collection. They joined forces to defeat Team Rocket and Pikachu sent Team Rocket blasting off. Later, Byron revealed that he had always treasured a fossil of a Sunkern's leaf that Roark had given to him as a child ten years earlier. As a result, Roark accepted that his father did care about him all along.

In Dealing With Defensive Types!, Ash had his Gym battle against Byron. Chimchar defeated Byron's Bronzor but was left incredibly tired from the round. Ash called out his Buizel, but it was surprised by Steelix's Screech attack and quickly lost the match. Chimchar won the round after it weakened the battleground with Dig, and Steelix was left vulnerable to Chimchar's super-effective Fire attacks. Byron sent out his Bastiodon, and it knocked Chimchar out. In the final match, Ash's Gliscor defeated Bastiodon despite its showcased speed and resilience, earning Ash the Mine Badge.

Byron briefly appeared during the ending credits of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

Character

Byron is prone to bragging about the ironclad defenses his Pokémon. He is also extremely enthusiastic about fossils and dig-holes. Byron's mostly defensive battling style makes it hard for opponents to break through and deal damage to his Pokémon, even if they have a type advantage.

Pokémon

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On hand

This listing is of Byron's known Pokémon in the anime:

Byron's Bastiodon
Armor Fossil → Shieldon → Bastiodon
Main article: Byron's Bastiodon

Bastiodon is Byron's main Pokémon. Prior to the start of the series, Byron revived Bastiodon from an Armor Fossil and evolved Shieldon into a Bastiodon.

Debut Ancient Family Matters!
Voice actors
Japanese Unshō Ishizuka
English Marc Thompson
Byron's Bronzor
Bronzor
Bronzor was the first Pokémon used by Byron during his Gym battle against Ash. It went up against Ash's Chimchar, and was able to stand up to Chimchar's Flamethrower thanks to Byron's intensive training. It was able to cause significant damage to Chimchar before being knocked out by Flame Wheel.

Bronzor's known moves are Rain Dance and Gyro Ball, and its Ability is Heatproof.

Debut Dealing With Defensive Types!
Voice actors
Japanese Daisuke Sakaguchi
English Tom Wayland
Byron's Steelix
Steelix
Byron's Steelix was seen for the first time in Dealing With Defensive Types!. Steelix was the second Pokémon used by Byron when battling Ash, and proved to be a very tough opponent. It knocked out Buizel easily, and was able to cause massive damage to Chimchar. However it was eventually defeated by Chimchar after the Chimp Pokémon weakened the ground with Dig restricting its movement.

Steelix's known moves are Screech, Bind, and Iron Tail.

Debut Dealing With Defensive Types!
Voice actors
Japanese Unshō Ishizuka
English Unshō Ishizuka
In Canalave Gym
Byron's Omanyte
Omanyte
Byron's Omanyte is a Pokémon Byron keeps at the Canalave Gym; it is unknown if he uses it in Gym battles. It caught Team Rocket trying to steal food from the Gym kitchen whilst Ash was having his Gym battle and attacked them with Water Gun, sending them blasting off.

Omanyte's only known move is Water Gun.

Debut Dealing With Defensive Types!
Byron's Omastar
Omastar
Byron's Omastar is a Pokémon Byron keeps at the Canalave Gym; it is unknown if he uses it in Gym battles. It caught Team Rocket trying to steal food from the Gym kitchen whilst Ash was having his Gym battle, and attacked them with Water Gun, sending them blasting off.

Omastar's only known move is Water Gun.

Debut Dealing With Defensive Types!
Byron's Kabuto
Kabuto
Byron's Kabuto is a Pokémon Byron keeps at the Canalave Gym; it is unknown if he uses it in Gym battles. It caught Team Rocket trying to steal food from the Gym kitchen whilst Ash was having his Gym battle, and attacked them with Aqua Jet, sending them blasting off.

Kabuto's only known move is Aqua Jet.

Debut Dealing With Defensive Types!
Byron's Kabutops
Kabutops
Byron's Kabutops is a Pokémon Byron keeps at the Canalave Gym; it is unknown if he uses it in Gym battles. When Team Rocket tried its second attempt to steal Fossils, Kabutops heard them and chased after them.

None of Kabutops's moves are known.

Debut Dealing With Defensive Types!
Byron's Cradily
Cradily
Byron's Cradily is a Pokémon Byron keeps at the Canalave Gym; it is unknown if he uses it in Gym battles. When Team Rocket tried their second attempt of stealing Fossils, they had found the room where all of the Fossils were kept. They dismissed Cradily thinking it was a Fossil, but it was actually sleeping. It woke up and sent Team Rocket blasting off for the second time.

Cradily's only known move is Energy Ball.

Debut Dealing With Defensive Types!
Byron's Armaldo
Armaldo
Byron's Armaldo is a Pokémon Byron keeps at the Canalave Gym; it is unknown if he uses it in Gym battles. When Team Rocket tried their second attempt of stealing Fossils, they had found the room where all of the Fossils were kept. They dismissed Armaldo thinking it was a Fossil, but it was actually sleeping. It woke up and sent Team Rocket blasting off for the second time.

Armaldo's only known move is Hyper Beam.

Debut Dealing With Defensive Types!

Voice actors

Language Voice actor
Japanese 矢尾一樹 Kazuki Yao
English Dan Green
Czech Ladislav Cigánek
Finnish Juha Paananen
Italian Mario Zucca
Polish Waldemar Barwiński
Brazilian Portuguese Luiz Antônio Lobue
Spanish Latin America Jorge Ornelas
Spain Pablo Adán


GOTCHA!

Byron briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.

In the manga

Pocket Monsters DP

Byron appeared in a flashback in PMDP07.

Pokémon Adventures

Byron and his Bronzong with Fantina and her Mismagius

Byron first appears at Canalave City talking to Roark over the Pokégear about his recent loss in a Gym battle. He then changes the subject to something that is later revealed to be about Team Galactic. Later, at the Canalave Gym, Byron wakes up to find Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum sneaking into his Gym. Acting on his impulsive nature, Byron attacks the intruders under the impression that they are villains. Believing Byron to be the person that caused her father and Professor Rowan to go missing, Platinum faces the Gym Leader in battle.

While they battle, a stray attack causes a curtain to be destroyed and reveals Professor Berlitz and Professor Rowan trapped in a cage. After being accused of kidnapping them, Byron reveals that he has been investigating Team Galactic for months and found a Galactic Grunt attacking and trapping the two scientists in a cage.

The next day, Byron hands Platinum the Mine Badge for his previous defeat and is tasked with protecting Professor Rowan and Professor Berlitz while they recuperate after escaping the cage. When Platinum and Pearl go to protect the three lakes from Team Galactic, Byron sends Diamond to go train on Iron Island with his friend, Riley, to increase his battling skills.

Later, after a defeat at the hands of Jupiter, Candice calls Byron and demands that he send her, Maylene, and Platinum someone to train them. After briefly considering Roark, Byron reluctantly calls up Volkner to help them.

Byron later joins the other Gym Leaders at the Spear Pillar with the Underground Man, Professor Berlitz, and Professor Rowan to help them fight Team Galactic. By using their digging skills, the Underground man and Byron heal any injured Pokémon by taking them from the battle and putting them back after using a Potion.

After Cyrus's defeat, Byron steals a machine from Team Galactic scientist Charon. Unfortunately, Charon's machine causes a disturbance in the hole in the sky that was created by Dialga and Palkia's fighting and mysterious tentacles shoot from the hole and pulls Cyrus, Palkia, and Dialga inside of it.

Pokémon

On hand

This listing is of Byron's Pokémon in the Pokémon Adventures manga.

Byron's Bronzong
Bronzong (×2)
Byron's two Bronzong are his main battlers. He first used them against Platinum when she attempted to rescue her father after mistaking Byron for being his kidnapper but they were easily defeated by her Ponyta.

Bronzong's known moves are Payback and Extrasensory.

Debut Brash Bronzong I
Given away
Byron's Shieldon
Shieldon ♂
Main article: Don

Shieldon was the first Pokémon seen in Byron's possession. Despite numerous attempts at trying, Byron was unable to befriend him. However, Diamond was able to. As a result, the Gym Leader decided to give him to the boy who named him Don.

Debut A Big Stink Over Stunky

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

Byron in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

Byron finds Hareta washed up on the shore after having been defeated by Cyrus. Byron takes Hareta in and allows him to regain his strength before putting him through a rigorous training session similar to what he put Roark through years ago. Hareta charges forward never considering his remaining strength, causing him to fail the challenge at the final stage. Byron then sends him to Iron Island to restart his training from scratch and improve his skills. He returns at the completion of Hareta's training to allow him to take his challenge again, however something terrible is happening in the distance. Byron seemed to have a fondness for Hareta, possibly like a second son to him.

Pokémon

Byron's Bastiodon
Bastiodon
Main article: Byron's Bastiodon

Bastiodon was sent out to finish off Hareta's Piplup. Later, it took on Saturn's Bronzong where its Take Down was blocked by Reflect and was finished by Bronzong's Earthquake.

Debut Challenge! The Fortress Of Steel!!
Byron's Bronzor
Bronzor
After Hareta was finished with the first part of Byron's challenge, Byron sent Bronzor for the official battle.

Bronzor's only known move is Hypnosis.

Debut Challenge! The Fortress Of Steel!!
Byron's Steelix
Steelix (×2)
Byron's two Steelix were used in the challenge in which they served as walls to prevent Hareta from getting to the top. Later, one of the Steelix took on Saturn's Bronzong where it was no match for the Bronze Bell Pokémon and was taken out by a single Solar Beam.

None of Steelix's moves are known.

Debut Challenge! The Fortress Of Steel!!
Byron's Onix
Onix
Onix was used as an obstacle for the first part of the challenge.

Onix's known moves are Earthquake and Rock Slide.

Debut Challenge! The Fortress Of Steel!!

In the TCG

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

Byron'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 #
Bastiodon Pokémon GL Metal Rising Rivals Rare Holo 2/111 Bonds to the End of Time Rare Holo 067/090
Steelix Pokémon GL Metal Rising Rivals Uncommon 51/111 Bonds to the End of Time Uncommon 062/090
 


Trivia

Names

Language Name Origin
Japanese トウガン Tougan From 冬瓜 tōgan (wax gourd, winter melon), matching with his son Hyouta who is named after the calabash gourd
English Byron From iron
German Adam From Adamin (adamite), a mineral isostructural with eveite which matches his son's German name Veit
Spanish Acerón From acero (steel)
French Charles From charbon (coal)
Italian Ferruccio From ferro (iron)
Korean 동관 Donggwan From 동과 (冬瓜) donggwa (winter melon)
Chinese (Mandarin) 東瓜 / 东瓜 Dōngguā* From 冬瓜 dōngguā (winter melon)
東鋼 Dōnggāng* Similar to his Japanese name. Contains 鋼 gāng (steel)
Chinese (Cantonese) 東瓜 Dūnggwā From 冬瓜 dūnggwā (winter melon)
Vietnamese Tougan Transcription of his Japanese name


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