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Falkner ハヤト Hayato
"The Elegant Master of Flying Pokémon"
Art from HeartGold and SoulSilver
Gender	Male
Eye color	Black, Blue
Hair color	Blue
Hometown	Violet City
Region	Johto
Relatives	Father (predecessor as Gym Leader), Walker (father)*
Trainer class	Gym Leader^GSC^HGSS Pokémon Trainer^B2W2
Generation	II, IV, V
Games	Gold, Silver, Crystal, Pokémon Stadium 2, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black 2, White 2, Masters EX
Leader of	Violet Gym
Badge	Zephyr Badge
Specializes in	Flying types
Game animation debut	GOTCHA!
English voice actor	Howard Wang^[1] (Masters EX)
Japanese voice actor	Kohsuke Tanabe^[2] (Masters EX)
Anime debut	Fighting Flyer with Fire
English voice actor	Matthew Mitler
Japanese voice actor	Akira Ishida

Falkner (Japanese: ハヤト Hayato) is the Gym Leader of Violet City's Gym, known officially as the Violet Gym. He hands out the Zephyr Badge to Trainers who defeat him. He specializes in Flying-type Pokémon.

In the core series games

Falkner appears in Pokémon Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold, and SoulSilver, where he is the first Gym Leader players will encounter. A master of Flying-type Pokémon, Falkner runs the Violet Gym, which he inherited from his father; the Pokémon he uses in battle also formerly belonged to him. Falkner's father is reported to be traveling, but is never seen in the game.

Known as "The Elegant Master of Flying Pokémon", Falkner is adored as a cool and handsome Trainer. Falkner reveres his father, and aspires to follow in his footsteps to become the greatest bird Pokémon master. Falkner uses, notably, the lowest leveled Pokémon found in any Gym in any region. In fact, his Pidgeotto is underleveled. Once defeated in battle, he awards winners with the Zephyr Badge and a Technical Machine: TM31 (Mud-Slap) in Generation II; TM51 (Roost) in Generation IV. In each generation, his Pokémon know the respective TM; Falkner uses this move as part of his battle strategy.

Like all Gym Leaders in HeartGold and SoulSilver, Falkner ventures out of his Gym occasionally. Once the player has obtained the Soul Badge, Falkner will journey every Monday to Celadon City so he can visit the Department Store. He can be found talking with Janine of Fuchsia City on the fourth floor, and will exchange Pokégear phone numbers with the player. Once this has been completed, Falkner can be invited to the Fighting Dojo in Saffron City every Saturday morning to be faced in a rematch with a stronger team of Pokémon. He may also participate in the Pokéathlon's Supreme Cup in the Jump Course with his Pidgeot, Swellow, and Staraptor.

Pokémon

Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal

Leader

Falkner

Violet Gym

Gold, Silver, and Crystal

Reward:

$900

Types:
Normal	Flying

Held item:

None

Pidgey♂ Lv.7

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	--

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	--

Types:
Normal	Flying

Held item:

None

Pidgeotto♂ Lv.9

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	--

Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver

Gym battle

Leader

Falkner

Violet Gym

HeartGold and SoulSilver

Reward:

$1560

Types:
Normal	Flying

Ability:

Keen Eye

Held item:

None

Pidgey♂ Lv.9

Tackle
Normal	Physical

Sand-Attack
Ground	Status

	--
	--

	--
	--

Types:
Normal	Flying

Ability:

Keen Eye

Held item:

None

Pidgeotto♂ Lv.13

Tackle
Normal	Physical

Roost
Flying	Status

Gust
Flying	Special

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	--

Rematch

Leader

Falkner

Fighting Dojo

HeartGold and SoulSilver

Reward:

$6720

Types:
Normal	Flying

Ability:

Intimidate

Held item:

None

Staraptor♂ Lv.50

U-turn
Bug	Physical

Close Combat
Fighting	Physical

Brave Bird
Flying	Physical

Attract
Normal	Status

Types:
Normal	Flying

Ability:

Insomnia

Held item:

None

Noctowl♂ Lv.52

Air Slash
Flying	Special

Shadow Ball
Ghost	Special

FeatherDance
Flying	Status

Roost
Flying	Status

Types:
Normal	Flying

Ability:

Guts

Held item:

Flame Orb

Swellow♂ Lv.52

Protect
Normal	Status

Double Team
Normal	Status

Facade
Normal	Physical

Endeavor
Normal	Physical

Types:
Dark	Flying

Ability:

Insomnia

Held item:

None

Honchkrow♂ Lv.54

Dark Pulse
Dark	Special

Night Slash
Dark	Physical

Sucker Punch
Dark	Physical

Thunder Wave
Electric	Status

Types:
Water	Flying

Ability:

Keen Eye

Held item:

None

Pelipper♂ Lv.48

Surf
Water	Special

Ice Beam
Ice	Special

Hidden Power
Fighting	Special

Tailwind
Flying	Status

Types:
Normal	Flying

Ability:

Keen Eye

Held item:

None

Pidgeot♂ Lv.56

Return
Normal	Physical

Double Team
Normal	Status

Swagger
Normal	Status

Roost
Flying	Status

Pokéathlon

Jump Course
Supreme Cup

	Swellow
	Jump

	Pidgeot
	Jump

	Staraptor
	Jump

Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

Pokémon World Tournament

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

Johto Leaders Tournament

^P_K^M_N Trainer

Falkner

Pokémon World Tournament

Black 2 and White 2

Reward:

1BP

Types:
Normal	Flying

Ability:

Keen Eye or Tangled Feet

Held item:

Sitrus Berry

Pidgeot♂/♀ Lv.50

Brave Bird
Flying	Physical

Tailwind
Flying	Status

Heat Wave
Fire	Special

U-turn
Bug	Physical

Types:
Normal	Flying

Ability:

Keen Eye

Held item:

Liechi Berry

Fearow♂/♀ Lv.50

Drill Peck
Flying	Physical

Drill Run
Ground	Physical

Heat Wave
Fire	Special

U-turn
Bug	Physical

Types:
Normal	Flying

Ability:

Run Away or Early Bird

Held item:

Wacan Berry

Dodrio♂/♀ Lv.50

Brave Bird
Flying	Physical

Thrash
Normal	Physical

Pursuit
Dark	Physical

Acupressure
Normal	Status

Types:
Dark	Flying

Ability:

Insomnia or Super Luck

Held item:

Salac Berry

Honchkrow♂/♀ Lv.50

Air Cutter
Flying	Special

Dark Pulse
Dark	Special

Icy Wind
Ice	Special

Nasty Plot
Dark	Status

Types:
Psychic	Flying

Ability:

Synchronize or Early Bird

Held item:

Petaya Berry

Xatu♂/♀ Lv.50

Shadow Ball
Ghost	Special

Psychic
Psychic	Special

Heat Wave
Fire	Special

Calm Mind
Psychic	Status

Types:
Normal	Flying

Ability:

Insomnia or Keen Eye

Held item:

Ganlon Berry

Noctowl♂/♀ Lv.50

Hypnosis
Psychic	Status

Dream Eater
Psychic	Special

Reflect
Psychic	Status

Air Slash
Flying	Special

Type Expert/World Leaders Tournament

^P_K^M_N Trainer

Falkner

Pokémon World Tournament

Black 2 and White 2

Reward:

1BP

Types:
Normal	Flying

Ability:

Keen Eye or Tangled Feet

Held item:

Life Orb

Pidgeot♂/♀ Lv.50

Air Slash
Flying	Special

Return
Normal	Physical

Double Team
Normal	Status

Swagger
Normal	Status

Types:
Poison	Flying

Ability:

Inner Focus

Held item:

Red Card

Crobat♂/♀ Lv.50

Taunt
Dark	Status

Confuse Ray
Ghost	Status

Acrobatics
Flying	Physical

Super Fang
Normal	Physical

Types:
Rock	Flying

Ability:

Rock Head or Pressure

Held item:

Focus Sash

Aerodactyl♂/♀ Lv.50

Earthquake
Ground	Physical

Ice Fang
Ice	Physical

Rock Slide
Rock	Physical

Protect
Normal	Status

Types:
Dark	Flying

Ability:

Insomnia or Super Luck

Held item:

Choice Scarf

Honchkrow♂/♀ Lv.50

Brave Bird
Flying	Physical

Night Slash
Dark	Physical

Icy Wind
Ice	Special

Heat Wave
Fire	Special

Types:
Psychic	Flying

Ability:

Synchronize or Early Bird

Held item:

Leftovers

Xatu♂/♀ Lv.50

Psyshock
Psychic	Special

Stored Power
Psychic	Special

Roost
Flying	Status

Calm Mind
Psychic	Status

Types:
Normal	Flying

Ability:

Guts

Held item:

Flame Orb

Swellow♂/♀ Lv.50

Facade
Normal	Physical

Protect
Normal	Status

Endeavor
Normal	Physical

Aerial Ace
Flying	Physical

The Battle Between Legendary Pokémon

^P_K^M_N Trainer

Falkner

Pokémon World Tournament

Black 2 and White 2

Reward:

1BP

Types:
Psychic	Flying

Ability:

Pressure

Held item:

Leftovers

Lugia Lv.50

Psyshock
Psychic	Special

Aeroblast
Flying	Special

Calm Mind
Psychic	Status

Recover
Normal	Status

Types:
Normal	Flying

Ability:

Tangled Feet

Held item:

Charti Berry

Pidgeot♂ Lv.50

Air Slash
Flying	Special

Tailwind
Flying	Status

Brave Bird
Flying	Physical

Quick Attack
Normal	Physical

Types:
Normal	Flying

Ability:

Tinted Lens

Held item:

Yache Berry

Noctowl♀ Lv.50

Hypnosis
Psychic	Status

Air Slash
Flying	Special

Reflect
Psychic	Status

Heat Wave
Fire	Special

In the side series games

Pokémon Stadium 2

Falkner appears in Pokémon Stadium 2's Johto Gym Leader Castle. Unlike other Gym Leaders in this game, all of his Pokémon are of his specialist type. Notably, he even uses a Legendary Pokémon; Zapdos.

During the game's end credits, he is seen having a battle with Erika.

Pokémon

Round 1

Gym Leader

Falkner

Johto Gym Leader Castle

Stadium 2

Types:
Normal	Flying

Held item:

Pidgeot♂ Lv.50-100

Fly

Types:
Normal	Flying

Held item:

Stick

Farfetch'd♂ Lv.50-100

Fly

Types:
Normal	Flying

Held item:

Noctowl♀ Lv.50-100

Fly

Types:
Ice	Flying

Held item:

Delibird♀ Lv.50-100

Ice

Types:
Normal	Flying

Held item:

Fearow♂ Lv.50-100

Types:
Normal	Flying

Held item:

Togetic♂ Lv.50-100

Fly

Round 2

Gym Leader

Falkner

Johto Gym Leader Castle

Stadium 2

Types:
Normal	Flying

Held item:

Pidgeot♂ Lv.50-100

Types:
Normal	Flying

Held item:

Dodrio♂ Lv.50-100

Types:
Ground	Flying

Held item:

Gligar♀ Lv.50-100

Types:
Fire	Flying

Held item:

Charizard♂ Lv.50-100

Fly

Types:
Steel	Flying

Held item:

Skarmory♀ Lv.50-100

Types:
Electric	Flying

Held item:

Zapdos Lv.50-100

In the spin-off games

Pokémon Puzzle Challenge

Falkner appears as an opponent in Pokémon Puzzle Challenge. He uses a Pidgey to battle.

Pokémon Masters EX

Main article: Falkner (Masters)

Falkner forms a sync pair with Swellow, Pidgeot, and Noctowl in Pokémon Masters EX. Falkner became a playable sync pair on August 5, 2021.

Sync Dex		NDex		Type	Weakness	Base Potential	Availability
#139	Falkner	#0277	Swellow♂	Flying	Ice	★★★★★☆EX	Sync Pair Scout
#139	Falkner	#0018	Pidgeot♂	Flying	Electric	★★★★☆☆EX	Battle Points
#139	Falkner	#0164	Noctowl♂	Flying	Electric	★★★★★☆EX	Variety Sync Pair Scout

Gallery

Artwork


Headshot from Generation II	Official artwork from Crystal

Sprites

In the core series


Sprite from Generation II	Sprite from HeartGold and SoulSilver	VS sprite from HeartGold and SoulSilver	Sprite from Black 2 and White 2

Overworld sprite from Generation II	Overworld sprite from HeartGold and SoulSilver		Overworld sprite from Black 2 and White 2

In other games


Portrait from Puzzle Challenge	Portraits from Stadium 2

Quotes

Main article: Falkner/Quotes

In the anime

Main series

Falkner in the anime

Falkner appeared in Fighting Flyer with Fire. When Ash's Pikachu was stolen by Team Rocket, Falkner arrived and rescued it with the help of his Pidgeot. He flies around on a hang-glider in order to be as close to Flying Pokémon as he possibly could be. He is usually seen with his Hoothoot on his shoulder. Falkner conducts his matches on the roof of the Gym, accompanied by his many students who chant in unison during his battles.

Falkner escorted Ash and his friends to the Violet Gym after agreeing to have a match against Ash. He selected his Hoothoot, and its incredible speed helped it defeat Chikorita. Then, Pikachu was able to knock Hoothoot out of the sky and used Quick Attack to win the round. Next, Falkner selected his Dodrio, and while its speed and high jumps made for a difficult match, Pikachu's Thunderbolt overwhelmed it. Pikachu, however, was defeated by Pidgeot. Ash called on Charizard's assistance against Pidgeot. Falkner appeared to have the upper hand, but Ash soon saw a pattern in Pidgeot's strategy and had Charizard use Fire Spin, followed by a Seismic Toss. Ash was able to win the Zephyr Badge, despite Charizard's wing being severely injured during the match.

He reappeared in a flashback in Why? Wynaut!.

Character

Falkner has a self-righteous attitude when it comes to Pokémon training, which angered Ash. Falkner also expressed an intense dislike for the assumption many Trainers make that Flying-type Pokémon will always lose to Electric-types, but proved to be slightly hypocritical as he criticized Ash's poor choice of using Chikorita, a Grass-type that is weak to Flying-types, in their match.

He is intense in battle and rigorously commands his Pokémon's every move, including their flight paths. He uses his Flying Pokémon's abilities to whip up strong winds, and their wings, or in Dodrio's case its long legs, to evade attacks and swoop down to attack. While he pushes his Pokémon to perform their best, Falkner also thanks them for their efforts.

Pokémon

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Voice actors
		Hoothoot
		Hoothoot was the first Pokémon sent out in the Gym battle between Falkner and Ash. Hoothoot managed to defeat Ash's Chikorita with ease, but was quickly defeated once Ash brought out his Pikachu. Hoothoot was also sometimes seen outside of its Poké Ball with Falkner when not in battle. It reappeared in a flashback in Why? Wynaut!. Hoothoot's known moves are Tackle and Peck.
Debut	Fighting Flyer with Fire
Japanese	Yūji Ueda
English	Yūji Ueda

		Dodrio
		Dodrio was the second Pokémon Falkner sent out to battle Ash's Pikachu. At first Dodrio seemed to have the upper hand. When Pikachu tried to attack, Falkner ordered Dodrio to fly - much to Ash's surprise - and Dodrio jumped high in the air. Ash decided to use that method himself, and ordered Pikachu to dodge Dodrio's Tri Attack by jumping to the air. From above, Pikachu used Thunder, knocking out Dodrio and winning the round. Dodrio's known moves are Agility, Fury Attack, Drill Peck, and Tri Attack.
Debut	Fighting Flyer with Fire

Voice actors
		Pidgeot
		Pidgeot appeared in Fighting Flyer with Fire. When Team Rocket tried to steal Ash's Pikachu, Falkner used Pidgeot to get Pikachu back and send them blasting off again. Falkner later used it in a Gym battle against Ash. It was able to defeat a weakened Pikachu with a single Whirlwind attack. It was put up against Ash's Charizard in the final round of the battle. With its impressive speed and power, Pidgeot was able to gain the upper hand and injure Charizard making it unable to fly. But with Ash's support and inspiration, Charizard was able to fly again. Unfortunately, things still looked bad as Pidgeot used Agility to keep dodging Charizard's attacks and attack from behind. Ash luckily had Charizard turn back and use Fire Spin trapping Pidgeot and finished it off with Seismic Toss making Ash the victor. It reappeared in a flashback in All That Glitters!. Pidgeot's known moves are Whirlwind, Agility, Wing Attack, and Quick Attack.
Debut	Fighting Flyer with Fire
Japanese	Megumi Hayashibara
English	Megumi Hayashibara

Voice actors

Language		Voice actor
Japanese		石田彰 Akira Ishida
English		Matthew Mitler
Arabic		وسام صباغ Wissam Sabbagh
Czech		Daniel Tůma
Finnish		Antti Jaakola
European French		Erico Salamone
Italian		Luca Sandri (Mediaset dub) Massimo di Benedetto (K2 dub)
Polish		Artur Krajewski
Brazilian Portuguese		Alex Wendel
Spanish	Latin America	Eduardo Garza
Spanish	Spain	Pablo Sevilla

GOTCHA!

Falkner briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Falkner in Pokémon Adventures

History

Gold, Silver & Crystal arc

Falkner debuts in Elekid Incorporated, where he is seen working as a part-time Police Officer. He finds Gold unconscious at Professor Elm's laboratory and blames him for the fire started on the lawn. Under the threat of arrest, Gold comes with Falkner and explains to him that the true thief was named Silver. When asked to provide a picture of Silver, Gold deliberately gives wrong information so that he can find Silver himself. Falkner offers Gold and Joey a place to stay for the night at the police station in Cherrygrove City, but Gold turns it down and runs off with Joey in tow.

Falkner reappears in Sunkern Treasure, where he is seen training while off-duty. He runs into Gold and properly introduces himself. Falkner reveals that he plans on taking the Gym Leader qualifying exam so that he can take over the Violet Gym that his father used to lead before being run into hiding. They are attacked by a wild Skarmory that Falkner had faced before, but failed to defeat. With Gold's help, Falkner manages to defeat and capture Skarmory. In Smeargle Smudge, it is revealed Falkner passed the Gym Leader exam.

In Delibird Delivery - 1, Falkner appeared in Professor Elm's fantasy when he informed Gold that the Masked Man may be a Gym Leader.

Falkner as a Police Officer

In Really Raikou & Entirely Entei (Part 1) and Really Raikou & Entirely Entei (Part 2), Falkner trains his Pokémon on the outskirts of Violet City, where he encounters a poacher. They are attacked by Raikou and Entei, who Falkner assumes are challenging Gym Leaders like Suicune had been doing. Falkner initially struggles to keep up with Entei and Raikou's speed, but he manages to divert their attacks, leaving an opening for him to catch them. The thrown Poké Balls are stopped by Suicune, who had arrived to assist its comrades. The poacher suggests that Falkner give up and live to fight another day, but Falkner refuses the challenge to succeed where the other Gym Leaders failed. In a last-ditch effort, Falkner throws a multitude of Poké Balls into the air, which surround Suicune due to them being outfitted with Skarmory's shed clear feathers, turning them into boomerangs. Falkner almost hits Suicune, but Entei and Raikou return the favor by destroying the Poké Balls. Skarmory begins crashing to the ground due to its now-missing wing, but Suicune saves Falkner with a bubble and then leaves with Entei and Raikou. Falkner admits defeat and claims that he would have lost even if Suicune did not come to help Raikou and Entei. He reveals to the poacher his job as a police officer and proceeds to arrest him for capturing Pokémon in a protected environment.

Falkner in the ninth chapter

At the Indigo Plateau, Falkner arrives with his fellow Johto Gym Leaders to participate in an exhibition tournament for the Pokémon League against the Kanto Gym Leaders. In the third round, he faces off against Janine of Fuchsia City. The Poison-type Gym Leader proves too powerful for Falkner and he is nearly defeated by her Ariados. When Janine sees what appears to be her missing father, Koga, in the audience, she forfeits the battle to search for him. When the Masked Man attacks the Pokémon League, Falkner and the other Gym Leaders combat his army of mind-controlled Team Rocket Grunts. The fight takes them to the Magnet Train, which is used as a diversion to get the Gym Leaders away from the stadium. After the Masked Man is defeated, Falkner returned to his usual duties of being a Gym Leader.

HeartGold & SoulSilver arc

Falkner, along with Chuck and Bugsy, is asked by Morty to guard the Ecruteak Gym from suspicious people asking to use Morty's clairvoyance. When Silver arrives to see Morty under Eusine's recommendation, the Gym Leaders mistake him for another suspicious person and stop his attempts to advance. Having no time to talk, Silver opts to battle the Gym Leaders and force his way inside. Silver's clash ends when he is revealed to be a friend of Chuck's former student, Blue. They decide to trust Silver and let him inside to meet with Morty, who had been helping Gold due to mistaking him for Silver. The meeting is cut short by the sudden appearance of Arceus, who lands in front of the Ecruteak Gym and destroys it with a single blast. Falkner, Bugsy, and Chuck are caught in the blast and knocked unconscious.

Falkner's father is Walker, who also uses boomerang Poké Balls made from Skarmory's shed feathers.

Pokémon

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

		Pidgeotto ♂
		Pidgeotto is Falkner's first known Pokémon. He was first seen training with Noctowl in a field with Falkner. When a wild Skarmory kept terrorizing a group of Sunkern, Pidgeotto was used to battle against it. He was unable to beat Skarmory, as its metal body prevented Pidgeotto from finishing it off. None of Pidgeotto's moves are known.
Debut	Sunkern Treasure

		Noctowl ♂
		Noctowl is Falkner's second known Pokémon. He was first seen training with Pidgeotto in a field with Falkner. When a wild Skarmory kept terrorizing a group of Sunkern, Noctowl was used to battle against it. He was unable to beat Skarmory, as its metal body prevented Noctowl from finishing it off. At the Pokémon League, Noctowl was used to battle against Janine. He first went up against her Grimer who attempted sneak attacks with Minimize, but Noctowl exposed it with Foresight. Next, it battled against Janine's Ariados, but was heavily injured before being switched to Skarmory. Noctowl's only known move is Foresight.
Debut	Sunkern Treasure

		Skarmory
		Skarmory is Falkner's third known Pokémon. It debuted as a wild Pokémon chasing after a bunch of Sunkern. Falkner battles it and with the help of Gold's Cyndaquil, Exbo, he was able to capture it. Skarmory was used in Falkner's battle against Raikou and Entei. Together, they nearly succeeded in capturing one of the Legendary Pokémon before Suicune interrupted. Skarmory fought against Suicune, only to have one of its wings shatter, causing Skarmory to plummet to the ground before being saved by Suicune's bubbles. At the Pokémon League, Skarmory was used to battle against Janine. It was used against her Ariados, but was easily captured by its web and would have lost had Janine not forfeited. Its shed feathers are used to improve Falkner's Poké Balls by combining with them to make boomerangs. Skarmory's known moves are Swift, Agility, and Steel Wing, and its Ability is Keen Eye.
Debut	Sunkern Treasure

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

Falkner in Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

Falkner first appeared in Falkner The Bird Keeper's Challenge!! where Gold heard that he lived in Violet City. Gold went to Violet City to challenge Falkner. During the Gym battle, Falkner revealed that he challenged someone previously using his Pidgey and Pidgeotto. They were worn out after being defeated by his Mareep. As a result, Falkner sent out his Pidgeot to battle Gold. Gold defeated Pidgeot with Totodile's combination of Water Gun and Bite.

The Gym battle continued in The Legendary Pokémon Appears! where Gold had to deal with Falkner's Articuno who appeared once every four years. Gold had a long fight with it using Totodile, Pidgey, and Pikachu and was about to lose until Articuno flew away. Falkner stated that it fights when it wants to and leaves at will. As Articuno chose not to fight anymore, Gold was able to defeat Falkner and was rewarded the Zephyr Badge.

Pokémon

On hand

		Pidgeot
		Falkner sent out Pidgeot as his other Pokémon were weakened from his previous challenger. It went up against Gold's Totodile and lost. Pidgeot's only known move is Wing Attack.
Debut	Falkner The Bird Keeper's Challenge!!

		Articuno
		Articuno is a legendary Pokémon that appears every four years. It went up against Gold's Pikachu after it came from another time. Pikachu could not defeat Articuno alone so it got help from Totodile and Pidgey. Articuno's known moves are Ice Beam and Blizzard.
Debut	The Legendary Pokémon Appears!

Other

		Pidgey and Pidgeotto
		Prior to Gold's Gym battle challenge with Falkner, Falkner mentioned that he used a Pidgey and Pidgeotto against Black's team, with Pidgey fighting his Mareep. It officially appeared shadowed in Gold's flashback. None of their moves are known.
Debut	Falkner The Bird Keeper's Challenge!!

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Falkner in Pocket Monsters HGSS

Falkner in Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Falkner first appeared in The Gym Challenges Begin!! as the first Gym Leader in Johto Red encountered. Red met him in Sprout Tower while talking to one of the Elders. He reappeared in PMHGSS05, where he had a rematch with Red during the latter's return to Johto.

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Pokémon

		Natu
		Natu is Falkner's first known Pokémon. It is usually seen on Falkner's shoulder when it is not battling. During his battle with Red at Sprout Tower, Falkner sends it out to have a battle with his Clefairy. Natu's known moves are Leer, Teleport, Confuse Ray, and Peck.
Debut	The Gym Challenges Begin!!

		Pidgeotto
		Falkner's Pidgeotto appeared when Red and his Pokémon returned to Johto. It was used in Falkner's rematch against Red. Pidgeotto's known moves are Wing Attack, Tackle, and Gust.
Debut	PMHGSS05

Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure

Falkner in Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure

Falkner appeared in JBA1, where he challenged Jō to a Gym battle in the Violet Gym. Jō managed to defeat Falkner, earning himself the Zephyr Badge. He reappeared in a flashback in JBA5.

Pokémon

		Pidgey
		Falkner sent out Pidgey to battle Jō's Totodile. It wasn't long before Totodile managed to defeat Pidgey. Pidgey's only known move is Sand-Attack.
Debut	Aim to be the Strongest! The Hot-Blooded Brotherly Combination!!

In the TCG

Ultra rare Falkner

Main article: Falkner (Paldea Evolved 180)

Falkner was introduced as a Supporter card in the Pokémon Trading Card Game during the English Scarlet & Violet Series (the Japanese Scarlet & Violet Era). It was first released in the Japanese Triplet Beat subset and the English Paldea Evolved expansion, with artwork by Ryuta Fuse. An ultra rare version of the card with artwork by the same artist was released in the same sets. It lets players draw two cards. If the player has a Stadium card in play, they draw four cards instead.

Pokémon VS

The Japanese exclusive Pokémon VS expansion featured several of Falkner's Pokémon and two Technical Machine cards. Falkner's Fearow was later released in English in the Tyranitar Half Deck.

Falkner cards in Pokémon VS 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	#
Falkner's Pidgeot					Pokémon VS		001/141
Falkner's Fearow		Tyranitar Half Deck			Pokémon VS		002/141
Falkner's Farfetch'd					Pokémon VS		003/141
Falkner's Dodrio					Pokémon VS		004/141
Falkner's Togetic					Pokémon VS		005/141
Falkner's Delibird					Pokémon VS		006/141
Falkner's Skarmory					Pokémon VS		007/141
Falkner's TM 01	T [TM]				Pokémon VS		103/141
Falkner's TM 02	T [TM]				Pokémon VS		104/141

Trivia

His Japanese Leader title is 華麗なる飛行ポケモン使い.
In Generation II, Falkner is the only Gym Leader who cannot give out a TM that contains a move of his Gym's specialty type, because no Flying-type TM existed in Generation II.
- In Generation I, Brock also gives out a TM containing a move (Bide) that is not of his Gym's specialty type, even though one existed: TM48 Rock Slide.
Falkner's Pokémon are the lowest level of any Gym Leader. His level 7 and 9 (9 and 13 in Generation IV) Pokémon include an underleveled Pidgeotto.
- Despite popular misconception, however, these are not impossible levels for a Pidgeotto to be at. Level 7 Pidgeotto can be found in Kanto Route 2 in all Johto games and Viridian Forest in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, and legitimate level 9 Pidgeotto can also be transferred in to Generation II from Pokémon Yellow.
Falkner is the only Gym Leader from either Kanto or Johto to only use Pokémon of his Gym's specialty type in the Pokémon Stadium series.
Falkner is the only Gym Leader whose anime Gym battle team doesn't share any Pokémon with their Gym battle teams from the games.

Names

Language	Name	Origin
Japanese	ハヤト Hayato	From 隼人瓜 Hayato-uri (chayote) and 隼 hayabusa (peregrine falcon)
English, Indonesian, Brazilian Portuguese	Falkner	From falconer, one who trains falcons to hunt
German	Falk	From Falke (falcon)
Spanish	Pegaso	From Pegaso (Pegasus)
French	Albert	From albatros (albatross)
Italian	Valerio	From volare (to fly)
Korean	비상 Bisang	From 비상 (飛上) bisang (flight)
Chinese (Mandarin)	阿速 Ā Sù*	From the Japanese name 速人 Hayato and 速 sù (quick)
Chinese (Mandarin)	隼人 Sǔnrén*	From the Japanese name 集人 Hayato
Chinese (Cantonese)	阿速 A Chūk	From the Japanese name 速人 Hayato and 速 chūk (quick)
Thai	ฮายาโตะ Hayato	Transcription of his Japanese name
Vietnamese	Hayato	Transcription of his Japanese name

References

↑ Howard Wang on Twitter
↑ Pokémon Masters EX Twitter (Japanese)

Golden Boys characters
Gold • Black • Chris • Grey • Professor Oak Professor Elm • Mr. Pokémon • DJ Mary • Takeo • Kurt Day-Care Couple • Falkner • Bugsy • Whitney • Morty Chuck • Jasmine • Eusine • Black Tyranitar • Joey

Pokémon Pocket Monsters characters
Red • Clefairy • Pikachu • Togepi • Tyrogue • Conkeldurr • Dedenne • Chespin • Froakie

PM	Green • Blue • Yellow • Gold • Silver Professor Oak • Bill • Bill's wife Brock • Misty • Lt. Surge • Erika • Sabrina • Koga • Blaine • Giovanni • Lorelei • Bruno • Agatha • Lance Professor Elm • Earl • Clefairy Rangers • Kurt • DJ Mary • Chairman • Kiyo Falkner • Bugsy • Whitney • Morty • Jasmine • Chuck • Pryce • Clair • Will • Karen

PMRS	Ruby • Sapphire • Red • Blue Professor Birch • Mr. Stone • Mr. Briney • Maxie • Tetsuya • Rydel • Rydel's rival Dr. Takeda • Scott Norman • Roxanne • Brawly • Wattson

PMDP	Dia • Kazuki Professor Rowan • Mars • Looker • Charon Dai Fugō • Okane Daisukī Roark • Aaron

PMBW	Black • Bianca • Cheren Professor Juniper • N • Cedric Juniper • Ghetsis Cilan • Chili • Cress • Lenora • Burgh • Elesa • Clay • Skyla • Shauntal • Marshal • Grimsley • Caitlin • Alder

PMXY	Shauna • Professor Sycamore • Serena

PMSM	Hala • Lillie

This game character article is part of Project CharacterDex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each character found in the Pokémon games.

[Howard_Wang-1] Howard Wang on Twitter

[Kohsuke_Tanabe-2] Pokémon Masters EX Twitter (Japanese)

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-'''Falkner''' (Japanese: '''ハヤト''' ''Hayato'') is the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Violet City]]'s [[Gym]], known officially as the [[Violet Gym]]. He hands out the {{Badge|Zephyr}} to {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who defeat him. He specializes in {{type|Flying}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.
-==In the games==
+'''Falkner''' (Japanese: '''ハヤト''' ''Hayato'') is the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Violet City]]'s [[Gym]], known officially as the [[Violet Gym]]. He hands out the {{Badge|Zephyr}} to {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who defeat him. He [[Type expert|specializes]] in {{type|Flying}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.
-Falkner appears in {{game5|Gold|Silver|Crystal|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, where he is the first Gym Leader players will encounter. A master of {{type|Flying}} Pokémon, Falkner runs the [[Violet Gym]], which he inherited from his father; the Pokémon he uses in battle also formerly belonged to him. Falkner's father is reported to be traveling, but is never seen in the game.
-Known as "The Elegant Master of Flying Pokémon", Falkner is adored as a cool and handsome Trainer. He looks up to and reveres his father, who was Gym Leader before him. Falkner aspires to follow in his dad's footsteps and be the greatest bird master. Falkner uses, notably, the lowest leveled Pokémon found in any Gym in any region. His {{p|Pidgeotto}}, in fact, is at an {{DL|Level|Underleveled Pokémon|illegitimate level}}. Once defeated in battle, he will award winners with the {{Badge|Zephyr}} and a Technical Machine: {{TM|31|Mud-Slap}} in [[Generation II]]; {{TM|51|Roost}} in [[Generation IV]]. In each generation, his Pokémon know the respective TM; Falkner uses this move as part of his battle strategy.
+==In the core series games==
+Falkner appears in {{game5|Gold|Silver|Crystal|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, where he is the first Gym Leader {{player}}s will encounter. A master of {{type|Flying}} Pokémon, Falkner runs the [[Violet Gym]], which he inherited from his father; the Pokémon he uses in battle also formerly belonged to him. Falkner's father is reported to be traveling, but is never seen in the game.
-Like all Gym Leaders in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, Falkner will venture out of his Gym occasionally. Once the player has obtained the {{Badge|Soul}}, Falkner will journey every Monday to [[Celadon City]] so he can visit the [[Celadon Department Store|Department Store]]. He can be found talking with fellow Gym Leader [[Janine]], of [[Fuchsia City]], on the fourth floor, and will exchange [[Pokégear]] phone numbers with the player. Once this task has been completed, Falkner will travel to the [[Fighting Dojo]] in [[Saffron City]] every Saturday morning to accept a rematch with a stronger team of Pokémon. In addition, he may also participate in the [[Pokéathlon]]'s Supreme Cup in the Jump Course with his {{p|Pidgeot}}, {{p|Swellow}}, and {{p|Staraptor}}.
+Known as "The Elegant Master of Flying Pokémon", Falkner is adored as a cool and handsome Trainer. Falkner reveres his father, and aspires to follow in his footsteps to become the greatest bird Pokémon master. Falkner uses, notably, the lowest leveled Pokémon found in any Gym in any region. In fact, his {{p|Pidgeotto}} is {{pkmn2|underleveled}}. Once defeated in battle, he awards winners with the {{Badge|Zephyr}} and a Technical Machine: {{TM|31|Mud-Slap}} in [[Generation II]]; {{TM|51|Roost}} in [[Generation IV]]. In each generation, his Pokémon know the respective TM; Falkner uses this move as part of his battle strategy.
-Falkner is also in [[Pokémon Stadium 2]]'s Johto [[Gym Leader Castle]]. Unlike other Gym Leaders in this game, all of his Pokémon are of his specialist type.
+Like all Gym Leaders in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, Falkner ventures out of his Gym occasionally. Once the player has obtained the {{Badge|Soul}}, Falkner will journey every Monday to [[Celadon City]] so he can visit the [[Celadon Department Store|Department Store]]. He can be found talking with [[Janine]] of [[Fuchsia City]] on the fourth floor, and will exchange [[Pokégear]] phone numbers with the player. Once this has been completed, Falkner can be invited to the [[Fighting Dojo]] in [[Saffron City]] every Saturday morning to be faced in a [[rematch]] with a stronger team of Pokémon. He may also participate in the [[Pokéathlon]]'s Supreme Cup in the Jump Course with his {{p|Pidgeot}}, {{p|Swellow}}, and {{p|Staraptor}}.
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+===[[Pokémon Stadium 2]]===
+Falkner appears in [[Pokémon Stadium 2]]'s Johto [[Gym Leader Castle]]. Unlike other Gym Leaders in this game, all of his Pokémon are of his specialist type. Notably, he even uses a [[Legendary Pokémon]]; {{p|Zapdos}}.
+During the game's end credits, he is seen having a battle with [[Erika]].
+====Pokémon====
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-===Quotes===
+==In the spin-off games==
-===={{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}====
+===[[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]]===
-* Before battle
+Falkner appears as an opponent in [[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]]. He uses a {{p|Pidgey}} to battle.
-:''"I'm <sc>Falkner</sc>, the <sc>Violet Pokémon Gym</sc> leader! People say you can clip flying-type <sc>Pokémon</sc>'s wings with a jolt of electricity... I won't allow such insults to bird <sc>Pokémon</sc>! I'll show you the real power of the magnificent bird <sc>Pokémon</sc>!"''
-* Being defeated
+===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
-:''"...Darn! My {{tt|Dad|''dad'' in Crystal}}'s cherished bird <sc>Pokémon</sc>... All right. Take this. It's the official <sc>Pokémon League {{badge|Zephyr|ZephyrBadge}}</sc>."''
+{{main|Falkner (Masters)}}
+Falkner forms a [[sync pair]] with {{p|Swellow}}, {{p|Pidgeot}}, and {{p|Noctowl}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]. Falkner became a playable sync pair on August 5, 2021.
-* After being defeated
+{{PairDex/h|Flying}}
-:''"<sc>ZephyrBadge</sc> raises the attack power of <sc>Pokémon</sc>. It also enables <sc>Pokémon</sc> to use <sc>{{m|Flash}}</sc>, if they have it, anytime. Here--take this too."''
+{{PairDex|139|Falkner|trainerlink=Falkner (Masters)#Swellow|trainerimg=Falkner|0277|Swellow|gender=male|Flying|Ice|Support|6|Sync Pair Scout}}
-:''"By using a [[TM]], Pokémon will instantly learn a new move. Think before you act--a TM can be used only once. [[TM31]] contains <sc>{{m|Mud-Slap}}</sc>. It reduces the enemy's accuracy while it causes damage. In other words, it is both defensive and offensive."''
+{{PairDex|139|Falkner|trainerlink=Falkner (Masters)#Pidgeot|trainerimg=Falkner|0018|Pidgeot|gender=male|Flying|Electric|Tech|4EX|Battle Points}}
-:''"There are other <sc>Pokémon Gyms</sc> in cities and towns ahead. You should test your skills at these <sc>Gyms</sc>. I'm going to train hard to become the greatest bird master!"''
+{{PairDex|139|Falkner|trainerlink=Falkner (Masters)#Noctowl|trainerimg=Falkner|0164|Noctowl|gender=male|buddy=yes|Flying|Electric|Support|6|Variety Sync Pair Scout}}
+|}
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-=====[[Violet Gym]]=====
-* Before battle
-:''"I'm Falkner, the Violet City Pokémon Gym Leader! People say you can clip Flying-type Pokémon's wings with a jolt of electricity... I won't allow such insults to bird Pokémon! I'll show you the real power of the magnificent bird Pokémon!"''
-* After sending out last Pokémon
-:''"The wind is finally with us!"''
-* When last Pokémon is at critical health
-:''"We can still fly!"''
-* Being defeated
-:''"I understand... I'll bow out gracefully."''
-* After being defeated
-:''"...For pity's sake! My dad's cherished bird Pokémon... But a defeat is a defeat. All right. Take this official Pokémon League Badge. This one is the Zephyr Badge. With that Badge, Pokémon, including traded Pokémon up to Lv. 20, will obey you without question. It also enables you to use the hidden move Rock Smash anytime outside of battle."''
-:''"By using a TM, a Pokémon will instantly learn a new move. Think before you act - a TM can be used only once. TM51 contains Roost. It restores half the max HP."''
-:''"There are Pokémon Gyms in cities and towns ahead. Make good use of them! As for your next move... I would suggest Azalea Town."''
-:''"There are Pokémon Gyms in cities and towns ahead. You should test your skills at these Gyms. As for your next move... I would suggest Azalea Town. I'm going to train harder to become the greatest Bird Keeper of all!"''
-=====[[Fighting Dojo]]=====
-* Before battle
-:''"Hi! I've been waiting for you! It's a pleasure to be able to battle you again!"''
-* After being defeated
-:''"Mmm... It's still a long way to become the best Trainer..."''
-=====[[Celadon Department Store]]=====
-:''"Hey, why don’t we take a picture together?"''
-::'''Yes''': ''"All right! Are you ready?"''
-::'''No''': ''"That’s all right. I’ll just take one with my dad..."''
-:''"Yes! We look good."''
-<!--
-=====Celadon Department Store=====
-* On Wednesdays:
-:''""''
--->
-=====[[Pokégear]] Registering (Celadon Department Store)=====
-:"''Out of all the Trainers out there, the best Trainer would have to be my dad.''"<br>
-:''"[[Janine|You]] are mistaken. My dad treats Poké..."''
-:''"You were listening, right? You agree my dad is greater, right?"''
-::'''Yes''': ''"You do? Just as I thought! You know something? I'm sure we'll enjoy talking about my dad! Here is my number! Give me a call Saturday morning if you want to hear about my dad!"''
-::'''No''': ''"You don't? I thought you were smarter than that. Oh, well. You'll change your mind eventually."
-:''"So, you did change your mind. You now think my dad is greater?"
-=====[[Pokégear]] Phone=====
-* Calling him:
-:''"Hello... OK, now I can hear you. Yeah, I'm in top form. Are there Gym Leaders you haven't battled yet? Step up! Get on it!"''
-:''"Hello... OK, now I can hear you. Yeah, I'm in top form. Let's see... I'm free Saturday morning usually. Please, give me a call then."''
-* Him calling the player:
-:''"Hey, this is Falkner. How are you doing? The scaffolding in my Gym was in bad shape when you came to battle, eh? Every year, we give the place a thorough scrubbing. It's a challenge. But the bird Pokémon help us out, so we're able to manage."''
-:''"Hey, this is Falkner. How are you doing? My dad told me something when I was a kid. He said<!--no comma in-text; DO NOT ADD ONE; quotations were changed to apostrophes--> 'Falkner, bird Pokémon don't just fly with their wings, they soar through the sky because that's what they want to do with all their heart.' That's just like my dad."''
-:''"Hey, this is Falkner. How are you doing? You've chatted with Janine in Fuchsia City, haven't you? All she ever talks about is her dad, you know? Endlessly. I mean, it's good to have a healthy respect for your dad, but it's better to have some self-confidence! Don't you have faith in your own abilities?"''
-===={{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}====
-=====[[Pokémon World Tournament]]=====
-* Before battle (first round)
-:''"I'll show you the real power of the magnificent bird Pokémon!"''
-* Before battle (second round)
-:''"I'll show you the real power of the magnificent bird Pokémon! Winds, stay with me!"''
-* Before battle (final round)
-:''"I'll show you the real power of the magnificent bird Pokémon! Dad! I hope you're watching me battle from above!"''
-* Being defeated
-:''"I understand... I'll bow out gracefully."''
-* If the player is defeated
-:''"Now you know the real power of bird Pokémon!"''
-* After being defeated
-:''"A defeat is a defeat. You are strong indeed. I'm going to train harder with my Pokémon to become the greatest Bird Keeper of all!"''
-* After winning
-:''"Dad! I won with your cherished bird Pokémon..."''
-* In the lobby, after the tournament
-:''"As long as I have lofty ambitions, I can fly as far as I want. I'll keep flying and aiming high! Just like you!"''
-====[[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]]====
-{{incomplete|needs=Quotes seem to vary, perhaps depending on how well the player did.}}
-*Easy
-:''"I've been waiting for you... Well... Let's get going."''
-:''"You're good for a beginner. Keep up the good work."''
-*Normal
-:''"I've been waiting... Well... Let's begin."''
-:''"Dang! I lost. I must train harder."''
-*Hard
-:''"I've been waiting for you. I'll show you my might."''
-:''"...Dang. I lost. If I don't train more..."''
-*Super Hard
-:''"I've been waiting for you... I'll show you my might."''
-:''"...Dang! I lost. I mustn't give in to my faults."''
-*Intense
-:''"I've been waiting for you! I'll show you my might."''
-:''"...Dang! I lost. I mustn't give in to my faults."''
-====[[Pokémon Stadium 2]]====
-* Before battle
-:''"I'm <sc>Falkner</sc>! I'm going to be toughest bird master ever!"''
-:''"I can't let you get past me. The honor of bird trainers everywhere is at stake!"''
-:''"Sorry, but there's no way I'll lose to your <sc>Pokémon</sc>!"''
-* Sending out first Pokémon
-:''"All right! Get going, <Pokémon>!"''
-* Sending out a new Pokémon
-:''"This time, it's <Pokémon>!"''
-:''"Shall we toy with them, <Pokémon>?"''
-* Own Pokémon faints
-:''"Aack! <Pokémon>!"''
-:''"What!? Shoot!"''
-* Player's Pokémon faints
-:''"Outstanding!"''
-* Own Pokémon lands a [[critical hit]]
-:''"Hit the weak spot! That's right!"''
-* Commanding a Pokémon to use {{m|Mud-Slap}}
-:''"<Pokémon>! <sc>Mud-Slap</sc>!"''
-* If the player is defeated
-:''"How's that?!"''
-* After being defeated
-:''"...Shoot! Yeah, I lost."''
-* After winning
+==Gallery==
-:''"Whew! That was a good battle."''
+===Artwork===
-==Artwork==
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-|-
 |style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Gold Silver Falkner.png|120px]]
+|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Crystal Falkner.png|x250px]]
 |-
 | Headshot from<br>{{color2|000|Generation II}}
+| Official artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Crystal Version|Crystal}}
 |}
 ===Sprites===
-{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color}}; font-size:80%;"
+====In the [[core series]]====
-|-
+{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color}}; font-size:80%"
-| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Spr GS Falkner.png]]
+|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr GS Falkner.png]]
-| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Spr HGSS Falkner.png‎]]
+|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr HGSS Falkner.png]]
-| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Spr B2W2 Falkner.png]]
+|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:VSFalkner.png]]
-| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:VSFalkner.png]]
+|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr B2W2 Falkner.png]]
 |-
 | Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation II}}
 | Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
+| VS sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
 | Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
-| VS sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
+|-
-|-
+|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Falkner II OD.png]]
-| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Falkner II OD.png]]
+|colspan=2 style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Falkner IV OD.png]]
-| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Falkner IV OD.png]]
+|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Falkner OD.png]]
-| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Falkner OD.png]]
+|-
-| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:S2 Leader Falkner.png]]
-|-
 | Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation II}}
-| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
+|colspan=2| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
 | Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
-| Portrait from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium 2|Stadium 2}}
 |}
-==In the anime==
+====In other games====
-[[File:Falkner anime.png|left|180px|thumb|Falkner in the anime]]
+{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background:#{{flying color}}; font-size:80%;"
+|-
+|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Puzzle Challenge Falkner.png]]
+|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:190px" | [[File:S2 Leader Falkner.png]][[File:S2 Gym Leader Falkner alt.png]][[File:S2 Gym Leader Falkner alt2.png]]
+|-
+| Portrait from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Puzzle Challenge|Puzzle Challenge}}
+| Portraits from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium 2|Stadium 2}}
+|}
-Falkner's only anime appearance was in the episode ''[[EP131|Fighting Flyer with Fire]]''.
+==Quotes==
+{{main|Falkner/Quotes}}
-When [[Ash's Pikachu]] was stolen by {{TRT}}, Falkner arrived and rescued it with the help of his {{p|Pidgeot}}. He flew around on a glider, yearning to be as close to Flying Pokémon as he possibly could be. He is usually seen with his {{p|Hoothoot}} on his shoulder.
+==In the anime==
+===Main series===
+[[File:Falkner anime.png|thumb|220px|Falkner in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
+Falkner appeared in ''[[EP131|Fighting Flyer with Fire]]''. When [[Ash's Pikachu]] was stolen by {{TRT}}, Falkner arrived and rescued it with the help of his {{p|Pidgeot}}. He flies around on a hang-glider in order to be as close to {{t|Flying}} Pokémon as he possibly could be. He is usually seen with his {{p|Hoothoot}} on his shoulder. Falkner conducts his matches on the roof of the Gym, accompanied by his many students who chant in unison during his {{pkmn|battle}}s.
-Falkner has a self-righteous attitude when it comes to Pokémon training, which angered {{Ash}}. Falkner also expressed an intense dislike for the assumption many Trainers make that Flying-type Pokémon will always lose to {{type|Electric}}s, but proved to be slightly hypocritical as he criticized Ash's poor choice of using {{AP|Chikorita}} (a {{t|Grass}} type that is weak to Flying types) in their match.
+Falkner escorted {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} to the [[Violet Gym]] after agreeing to have a match against Ash. He selected his Hoothoot, and its incredible speed helped it defeat {{AP|Chikorita}}. Then, Pikachu was able to knock Hoothoot out of the sky and used {{m|Quick Attack}} to win the round. Next, Falkner selected his {{p|Dodrio}}, and while its speed and high jumps made for a difficult match, Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}} overwhelmed it. Pikachu, however, was defeated by Pidgeot. Ash called on {{AP|Charizard}}'s assistance against Pidgeot. Falkner appeared to have the upper hand, but Ash soon saw a pattern in Pidgeot's strategy and had Charizard use {{m|Fire Spin}}, followed by a {{m|Seismic Toss}}. Ash was able to win the {{badge|Zephyr}}, despite Charizard's wing being severely injured during the match.
-The [[Violet Gym]] itself is a very tall, spiral-shaped building. Falkner conducts his matches on the roof of the Gym, accompanied by many students who chant in unison during his battles.
+He reappeared in a flashback in ''[[EP255|Why? Wynaut!]]''.
-Ash was able to win the {{badge|Zephyr}}, despite his {{AP|Charizard}}'s wing being severely injured during the match.
+====Character====
+Falkner has a self-righteous attitude when it comes to [[Pokémon training]], which angered {{Ash}}. Falkner also expressed an intense dislike for the assumption many Trainers make that {{type|Flying}} Pokémon will always lose to {{type|Electric}}s, but proved to be slightly hypocritical as he criticized Ash's poor choice of using {{AP|Chikorita}}, a {{type|Grass}} that is weak to Flying-types, in their match.
-He reappeared in a flashback in ''[[EP255|Why? Wynaut!]]''.
+He is intense in {{pkmn|battle}} and rigorously commands his Pokémon's every move, including their flight paths. He uses his Flying Pokémon's abilities to whip up strong winds, and their wings, or in {{p|Dodrio}}'s case its long legs, to evade attacks and swoop down to attack. While he pushes his Pokémon to perform their best, Falkner also thanks them for their efforts.
-{{left clear}}
-===Pokémon===
+====Pokémon====
+{{MissingInfo|2|enva|java}}
 {{TrainerPoké
 |trainer=Falkner
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 |epnum=EP131
 |epname=Fighting Flyer with Fire
-|desc={{p|Dodrio}} was the second Pokémon Falkner sent out to battle [[Ash's Pikachu]]. At first Dodrio seemed to have the upper hand. When Pikachu tried to attack, Falkner ordered Dodrio to fly - much to Ash's surprise - and Dodrio jumped high in the air. Ash then decided to use that method himself, and ordered Pikachu to dodge Dodrio's Tri Attack by jumping to the air. From above, Pikachu used {{m|Thunder}}, knocking out Dodrio and winning the round.
+|desc={{p|Dodrio}} was the second Pokémon Falkner sent out to battle [[Ash's Pikachu]]. At first Dodrio seemed to have the upper hand. When Pikachu tried to attack, Falkner ordered Dodrio to fly - much to Ash's surprise - and Dodrio jumped high in the air. Ash decided to use that method himself, and ordered Pikachu to dodge Dodrio's Tri Attack by jumping to the air. From above, Pikachu used {{m|Thunder}}, knocking out Dodrio and winning the round.
 Dodrio's known moves are {{m|Agility}}, {{m|Fury Attack}}, {{m|Drill Peck}}, and {{m|Tri Attack}}.}}
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 |desc={{p|Pidgeot}} appeared in ''[[EP131|Fighting Flyer with Fire]]''. When {{TRT}} tried to steal [[Ash's Pikachu]], Falkner used Pidgeot to get Pikachu back and send them blasting off again. Falkner later used it in a Gym battle against {{Ash}}. It was able to defeat a weakened Pikachu with a single Whirlwind attack.
-It was then put up against [[Ash's Charizard]] in the final round of the battle. With its impressive speed and power, Pidgeot was able to gain the upper hand and injure Charizard making it unable to fly. But with Ash's support and inspiration, Charizard was able to fly again.
+It was put up against [[Ash's Charizard]] in the final round of the battle. With its impressive speed and power, Pidgeot was able to gain the upper hand and injure Charizard making it unable to fly. But with Ash's support and inspiration, Charizard was able to fly again.
-Unfortunately, things still looked bad as Pidgeot used Agility to keep dodging Charizard's attacks and attack from behind. Ash luckily had Charizard turn back and use {{m|Fire Spin}} trapping Pidgeot. It then finished it off with {{m|Seismic Toss}} making Ash the victor.
+Unfortunately, things still looked bad as Pidgeot used Agility to keep dodging Charizard's attacks and attack from behind. Ash luckily had Charizard turn back and use {{m|Fire Spin}} trapping Pidgeot and finished it off with {{m|Seismic Toss}} making Ash the victor.
 It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[EP184|All That Glitters!]]''.
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 }}
-===Voice actors===
+====Voice actors====
 {{vatable|color={{flying color}}|bordercolor={{flying color light}}
 |ja=石田彰 ''[[Akira Ishida]]''
 |en=[[Matthew Mitler]]
+|ar=وسام صباغ ''Wissam Sabbagh''
+|cs=Daniel Tůma
 |es_eu=Pablo Sevilla
 |es_la=Eduardo Garza
+|fi=Antti Jaakola
+|fr_eu=Erico Salamone
+|it=Luca Sandri (Mediaset dub)<br>Massimo di Benedetto (K2 dub)
 |pl=Artur Krajewski
-|cs=Ivo Novák
-|it=Luca Sandri
 |pt_br=Alex Wendel}}
+===GOTCHA!===
+Falkner briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]].
 ==In the manga==
-===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
+===Pokémon Adventures===
-[[File:Falkner GSC Adventures.png|thumb|200px|right|Falkner in Pokémon Adventures]]
+[[File:Falkner GSC Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Falkner in Pokémon Adventures]]
-Falkner is first seen in the {{chap|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}. He debuts in ''[[PS094|Elekid Incorporated]]'' working as a part-time {{tc|Policeman|police officer}}. He finds {{adv|Gold}} unconscious at [[Professor Elm]]'s laboratory and blames him for the fire started on the lawn. Under the threat of arrest, Gold comes with Falkner and explains to him that the true thief was named {{adv|Silver}}. When asked to provide a picture of Silver, Gold deliberately gives wrong information so that he can find Silver himself. Falkner offers Gold and [[Joey]] a place to stay for the night at the police station in [[Cherrygrove City]], but Gold turns it down and runs off with Joey in tow.
+====History====
+====={{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}=====
+Falkner debuts in ''[[PS094|Elekid Incorporated]]'', where he is seen working as a part-time {{tc|Police Officer}}. He finds {{adv|Gold}} unconscious at [[Professor Elm]]'s laboratory and blames him for the fire started on the lawn. Under the threat of arrest, Gold comes with Falkner and explains to him that the true thief was named {{adv|Silver}}. When asked to provide a picture of Silver, Gold deliberately gives wrong information so that he can find Silver himself. Falkner offers Gold and [[Joey]] a place to stay for the night at the police station in [[Cherrygrove City]], but Gold turns it down and runs off with Joey in tow.
+Falkner reappears in ''[[PS099|Sunkern Treasure]]'', where he is seen training while off-duty. He runs into Gold and properly introduces himself. Falkner reveals that he plans on taking the Gym Leader qualifying exam so that he can take over the Violet Gym that his father used to lead before being run into hiding. They are attacked by a wild {{p|Skarmory}} that Falkner had faced before, but failed to defeat. With Gold's help, Falkner manages to defeat and capture Skarmory. In ''[[PS105|Smeargle Smudge]]'', it is revealed Falkner passed the [[Gym Leader]] exam.
-Falkner reappears in ''[[PS099|Sunkern Treasure]]'' training while off-duty. He runs into Gold and properly introduces himself. Falkner reveals that he plans on taking the Gym Leader qualifying exam so that he can take over the Violet Gym that his father used to lead before being run into hiding. They are attacked by a wild {{p|Skarmory}} that Falkner had faced before, but failed to defeat. With Gold's help, Falkner manages to defeat and capture Skarmory. In ''[[PS105|Smeargle Smudge]]'', it is revealed Falkner passed the [[Gym Leader]] exam.
+In ''[[PS113|Delibird Delivery - 1]]'', Falkner appeared in [[Professor Elm]]'s fantasy when he informed Gold that the [[Masked Man]] may be a Gym Leader.
-[[File:Falkner Policeman.png|thumb|130px|left|Falkner as a {{tc|Policeman}}]]
+[[File:Falkner Policeman.png|thumb|130px|left|Falkner as a {{tc|Police Officer}}]]
-In ''[[PS137|Really Raikou & Entirely Entei (Part 1)]]'' and ''[[PS138| Really Raikou & Entirely Entei (Part 2)]]'', Falkner trains his Pokémon on the outskirts of Violet City, where he encounters a poacher. They are attacked by {{p|Raikou}} and {{p|Entei}}, who Falkner assumes are challenging Gym Leaders like {{p|Suicune}} had been doing. Falkner initially struggles to keep up with Entei and Raikou's speed, but he manages to divert their attacks, leaving an opening for him to catch them. The thrown Poké Balls are stopped by Suicune, who had arrived to assist its comrades. The poacher suggests that Falkner give up and live to fight another day, but Falkner refuses the challenge to succeed where the other Gym Leaders failed. In a last-ditch effort, Falkner throws a multitude of Poké Balls into the air, which surround Suicune due to them being outfitted with Skarmory's shed clear feathers, turning them into boomerangs. Falkner almost hits Suicune, but Entei and Raikou return the favor by destroying the Poké Balls. Skarmory begins crashing to the ground due to its now-missing wing, but Suicune saves Falkner with a bubble and then leaves with Entei and Raikou. Falkner admits defeat and claims that he would have lost even if Suicune did not come to help Raikou and Entei. He then reveals to the poacher his job as a police officer and proceeds to arrest him for capturing Pokémon in a protected environment.
+In ''[[PS137|Really Raikou & Entirely Entei (Part 1)]]'' and ''[[PS138|Really Raikou & Entirely Entei (Part 2)]]'', Falkner trains his Pokémon on the outskirts of Violet City, where he encounters a poacher. They are attacked by {{p|Raikou}} and {{p|Entei}}, who Falkner assumes are challenging Gym Leaders like {{p|Suicune}} had been doing. Falkner initially struggles to keep up with Entei and Raikou's speed, but he manages to divert their attacks, leaving an opening for him to catch them. The thrown Poké Balls are stopped by Suicune, who had arrived to assist its comrades. The poacher suggests that Falkner give up and live to fight another day, but Falkner refuses the challenge to succeed where the other Gym Leaders failed. In a last-ditch effort, Falkner throws a multitude of Poké Balls into the air, which surround Suicune due to them being outfitted with Skarmory's shed clear feathers, turning them into boomerangs. Falkner almost hits Suicune, but Entei and Raikou return the favor by destroying the Poké Balls. Skarmory begins crashing to the ground due to its now-missing wing, but Suicune saves Falkner with a bubble and then leaves with Entei and Raikou. Falkner admits defeat and claims that he would have lost even if Suicune did not come to help Raikou and Entei. He reveals to the poacher his job as a police officer and proceeds to arrest him for capturing Pokémon in a protected environment.
 [[File:Falkner HGSS Adventures.png|thumb|130px|Falkner in the ninth chapter]]
-At the [[Indigo Plateau]], Falkner arrives with his fellow Johto Gym Leaders to take place exhibition tournament for the Pokémon League against the Kanto Gym Leaders. In the third round, he faces off against [[Janine]] of [[Fuchsia City]]. The {{type|Poison}} Gym Leader proves too powerful for Falkner and he is nearly defeated by her {{p|Ariados}}. When Janine sees what appears to be her missing father, [[Koga]], in the audience, she forfeits the battle to search for him. When the [[Masked Man]] attacks the Pokémon League, Falkner and the other Gym Leaders combat his army of mind-controlled {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s. The fight takes them to the [[Magnet Train]], which is used as a diversion to get the Gym Leaders away from the stadium. After the Masked Man is defeated, Falkner returned to his usual duties of being a Gym Leader.
+At the [[Indigo Plateau]], Falkner arrives with his fellow Johto Gym Leaders to participate in an exhibition tournament for the Pokémon League against the Kanto Gym Leaders. In the third round, he faces off against [[Janine]] of [[Fuchsia City]]. The {{type|Poison}} Gym Leader proves too powerful for Falkner and he is nearly defeated by her {{p|Ariados}}. When Janine sees what appears to be her missing father, [[Koga]], in the audience, she forfeits the battle to search for him. When the Masked Man attacks the Pokémon League, Falkner and the other Gym Leaders combat his army of mind-controlled {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s. The fight takes them to the [[Magnet Train]], which is used as a diversion to get the Gym Leaders away from the stadium. After the Masked Man is defeated, Falkner returned to his usual duties of being a Gym Leader.
-In the {{chap|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}, Falkner, along with Chuck and Bugsy, is asked by Morty to guard the [[Ecruteak Gym]] from suspicious people asking to use Morty's clairvoyance. When {{adv|Silver}} arrives to see Morty under [[Eusine]]'s recommendation, the Gym Leaders mistake him for another suspicious person and stop his attempts to advance. Having no time to talk, Silver opts to battle the Gym Leaders and force his way inside. Silver's clash ends when he is revealed to be a friend of Chuck's former student, {{adv|Blue}}. They decide to trust Silver and let him inside to meet with Morty, who had been helping Gold due to mistaking him for Silver. The meeting is cut short by the sudden appearance of {{p|Arceus}}, who lands in front of the Ecruteak Gym and destroys it with a single blast. Falkner, Bugsy, and Chuck are caught in the blast and knocked unconscious.
+====={{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}=====
+Falkner, along with Chuck and Bugsy, is asked by Morty to guard the [[Ecruteak Gym]] from suspicious people asking to use Morty's clairvoyance. When {{adv|Silver}} arrives to see Morty under [[Eusine]]'s recommendation, the Gym Leaders mistake him for another suspicious person and stop his attempts to advance. Having no time to talk, Silver opts to battle the Gym Leaders and force his way inside. Silver's clash ends when he is revealed to be a friend of Chuck's former student, {{adv|Blue}}. They decide to trust Silver and let him inside to meet with Morty, who had been helping Gold due to mistaking him for Silver. The meeting is cut short by the sudden appearance of {{p|Arceus}}, who lands in front of the Ecruteak Gym and destroys it with a single blast. Falkner, Bugsy, and Chuck are caught in the blast and knocked unconscious.
-Falkner's father is [[Walker]], who also uses boomerang [[Poké Ball]]s made from Skarmory's shed feathers.
+Falkner's father is {{adv|Walker}}, who also uses boomerang [[Poké Ball]]s made from Skarmory's shed feathers.
 ====Pokémon====
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 |epnum=PS099
 |epname=Sunkern Treasure
-|desc={{p|Skarmory}} is Falkner's third known Pokémon. It debuted as a wild Pokémon chasing after a bunch of {{p|Sunkern}}. Falkner battles it and with the help of Gold's [[Exbo]], he was able to capture it. Skarmory was used in Falkner's battle against {{p|Raikou}} and {{p|Entei}}. Together, they nearly succeeded in capturing one of the Legendary Pokémon before {{p|Suicune}} interrupted. Skarmory fought against Suicune, only to have one of its wings shatter, causing Skarmory to plummet to the ground before being saved by Suicune's bubbles. At the Pokémon League, Skarmory was used to battle against [[Janine]]. It was used against her {{p|Ariados}}, but was easily captured by its web and would have lost had Janine not forfeited. Its shed feathers are used to improve Falkner's Poké Balls by combining with them to make boomerangs.
+|desc={{p|Skarmory}} is Falkner's third known Pokémon. It debuted as a wild Pokémon chasing after a bunch of {{p|Sunkern}}. Falkner battles it and with the help of Gold's {{p|Cyndaquil}}, [[Exbo]], he was able to capture it. Skarmory was used in Falkner's battle against {{p|Raikou}} and {{p|Entei}}. Together, they nearly succeeded in capturing one of the Legendary Pokémon before {{p|Suicune}} interrupted. Skarmory fought against Suicune, only to have one of its wings shatter, causing Skarmory to plummet to the ground before being saved by Suicune's bubbles. At the Pokémon League, Skarmory was used to battle against [[Janine]]. It was used against her {{p|Ariados}}, but was easily captured by its web and would have lost had Janine not forfeited. Its shed feathers are used to improve Falkner's Poké Balls by combining with them to make boomerangs.
 Skarmory's known moves are {{m|Swift}}, {{m|Agility}}, and {{m|Steel Wing}}, and its Ability is {{a|Keen Eye}}.}}
-===In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga===
+===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
-<!--[[Falkner Golden Boys.png|thumb|Falkner in Golden Boys]]-->
+[[File:Falkner Golden Boys.png|thumb|200px|Falkner in Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]]
-Falkner appears in ''[[GB02|Falkner The Bird Keeper's Challenge!!]]'' and ''[[GB03|The Legendary Pokémon Appears!]]'' challenging {{OBP|Gold|Golden Boys}} to a Gym battle.
+Falkner first appeared in ''[[GB02|Falkner The Bird Keeper's Challenge!!]]'' where {{GnB|Gold}} heard that he lived in [[Violet City]]. Gold went to Violet City to challenge Falkner. During the Gym battle, Falkner revealed that he challenged [[Black (Golden Boys)|someone]] previously using his {{p|Pidgey}} and {{p|Pidgeotto}}. They were worn out after being defeated by his {{p|Mareep}}. As a result, Falkner sent out his {{p|Pidgeot}} to battle Gold. Gold defeated Pidgeot with {{TP|Gold|Totodile}}'s combination of {{m|Water Gun}} and {{m|Bite}}.
-{{sectionstub}}
+The Gym battle continued in ''[[GB03|The Legendary Pokémon Appears!]]'' where Gold had to deal with Falkner's {{p|Articuno}} who appeared once every four years. Gold had a long fight with it using Totodile, {{TP|Gold|Pidgey}}, and {{TP|Gold|Pikachu}} and was about to lose until Articuno flew away. Falkner stated that it fights when it wants to and leaves at will. As Articuno chose not to fight anymore, Gold was able to defeat Falkner and was rewarded the {{badge|Zephyr}}.
 ====Pokémon====
 =====On hand=====
 {{TrainerPoké
 |trainer=Falkner
+|width=74
 |pkmn=Pidgeot
 |type1=Normal
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 |epnum=GB02
 |epname=Falkner The Bird Keeper's Challenge!!
-|desc=Falkner sent out {{p|Pidgeot}} as his other Pokémon were weakened from his [[Black (Golden Boys)|previous challenger]]. It went up against Gold's Totodile and lost.
+|desc=Falkner sent out {{p|Pidgeot}} as his other Pokémon were weakened from his [[Black (Golden Boys)|previous challenger]]. It went up against [[Gold's Totodile]] and lost.
 Pidgeot's only known move is {{m|Wing Attack}}.}}
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 |epnum=GB03
 |epname=The Legendary Pokémon Appears!
-|desc={{p|Articuno}} is a legendary Pokémon that appears every four years. It went up against Gold's {{p|Pikachu}} after it came from another time. Pikachu could not defeat Articuno alone so it got help from {{p|Totodile}} and {{p|Pidgey}}.
+|desc={{p|Articuno}} is a legendary Pokémon that appears every four years. It went up against [[Gold's Pikachu]] after it came from another time. Pikachu could not defeat Articuno alone so it got help from {{p|Totodile}} and {{TP|Gold|Pidgey}}.
-Articuno's only known move is {{m|Ice Beam}}.}}
+Articuno's known moves are {{m|Ice Beam}} and {{m|Blizzard}}.}}
 =====Other=====
 {{TrainerPoké
 |trainer=Falkner
-|pkmn=Pidgey
+|pkmn=Pidgey and Pidgeotto
 |type1=Normal
 |type2=Flying
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 |epnum=GB02
 |epname=Falkner The Bird Keeper's Challenge!!
-|desc=Prior to Gold's Gym battle challenge with Falkner, Falkner used a {{p|Pidgey}} against {{GnB|Black}}'s {{p|Mareep}} and lost. It officially appeared shadowed in Gold's flashback.}}
+|desc=Prior to Gold's Gym battle challenge with Falkner, Falkner mentioned that he used a {{p|Pidgey}} and {{p|Pidgeotto}} against {{GnB|Black}}'s team, with Pidgey fighting his {{p|Mareep}}. It officially appeared shadowed in Gold's flashback.
-{{TrainerPoké
+None of their moves are known.}}
-|trainer=Falkner
-|pkmn=Pidgeotto
-|type1=Normal
-|type2=Flying
-|img=Falkner Pidgey Pidgeotto Golden Boys.png
-|epnum=GB02
-|epname=Falkner The Bird Keeper's Challenge!!
-|desc=Prior to Gold's Gym battle challenge with Falkner, Falkner mentioned that he had a {{p|Pidgeotto}} that was beaten by one of {{GnB|Black}}'s Pokémon. It officially appeared shadowed in Gold's flashback.}}
-===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
+===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
 [[File:Falkner PMHGSS.png|thumb|left|140px|Falkner in Pocket Monsters HGSS]]
 [[File:Falkner PM.png|thumb|140px|Falkner in Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]
-Falkner is the Gym Leader of Violet City. He first appears in ''[[PM070|The Gym Challenges Begin!!]]'' as the first Gym Leader in Johto {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} encountered. Red met him in Sprout Tower while talking to one of the {{tc|Elder}}s. He reappeared in [[PMHGSS05]] where he had a rematch with Red during Red's return to Johto.
+Falkner first appeared in ''[[PM070|The Gym Challenges Begin!!]]'' as the first Gym Leader in Johto {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} encountered. Red met him in Sprout Tower while talking to one of the Elders. He reappeared in [[PMHGSS05]], where he had a [[rematch]] with Red during the latter's return to Johto.
 {{sectionstub}}
+{{-}}
 ====Pokémon====
 {{TrainerPoké
@@ Line 1,015: / Line 903: @@
 |epnum=PM070
 |epname=The Gym Challenges Begin!!
-|desc={{p|Natu}} is Falkner's first known Pokémon. It is usually seen on Falkner's shoulder when it is not battling. During his battle with {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} at Sprout Tower, Falkner sends it out to have a battle with his {{TP|Red|Clefairy}}.
+|desc={{p|Natu}} is Falkner's first known Pokémon. It is [[Walking Pokémon|usually seen on Falkner's shoulder]] when it is not battling. During his battle with {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} at Sprout Tower, Falkner sends it out to have a battle with his {{TP|Red|Clefairy}}.
 Natu's known moves are {{m|Leer}}, {{m|Teleport}}, {{m|Confuse Ray}}, and {{m|Peck}}.}}
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 |epnum=PMHGSS05
 |epname=
-|desc=Falkner's {{p|Pidgeotto}} appeared when Red and his Pokémon returned to Johto. It was used in Falkner's rematch against Red.
+|desc=Falkner's {{p|Pidgeotto}} appeared when Red and his Pokémon returned to Johto. It was used in Falkner's [[rematch]] against Red.
 Pidgeotto's known moves are {{m|Wing Attack}}, {{m|Tackle}}, and {{m|Gust}}.}}
-===In the Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure manga===
+===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure===
-Falkner appears in the [[JBA1|first chapter]] of Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure where he challenges [[Jō]] to a Gym Battle in a forest. Jō manages to defeat Falkner, earning himself the {{badge|Zephyr}}.
+[[File:Falkner JBA.png|thumb|150px|Falkner in Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure]]
+Falkner appeared in [[JBA1]], where he challenged [[Jō]] to a Gym battle in the [[Violet Gym]]. Jō managed to defeat Falkner, earning himself the {{badge|Zephyr}}. He reappeared in a flashback in [[JBA5]].
 ====Pokémon====
 {{TrainerPoké
+|width=80
 |trainer=Falkner
 |pkmn=Pidgey
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 ==In the TCG==
-This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Falkner or his Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
+[[File:FalknerPaldeaEvolved251.jpg|200px|thumb|Ultra rare Falkner]]
+{{main|Falkner (Paldea Evolved 180)}}
+'''Falkner''' was introduced as a {{TCG|Supporter card}} in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] during the English Scarlet & Violet Series (the Japanese Scarlet & Violet Era). It was first released in the Japanese {{TCG|Triplet Beat}} subset and the English {{TCG|Paldea Evolved}} expansion, with artwork by [[Ryuta Fuse]]. An {{TCG|ultra rare}} version of the card with artwork by the same artist was released in the same sets. It lets players draw two cards. If the player has a {{TCG|Stadium card}} in play, they draw four cards instead.
+=====Pokémon VS=====
+The Japanese exclusive {{TCG|Pokémon VS}} expansion featured several of Falkner's Pokémon and two [[Technical Machine]] cards. {{TCG ID|Tyranitar|Falkner's Fearow|Half Deck}} was later released in English in the {{TCG|Tyranitar Half Deck}}.
-{{cardlist/header|Falkner's Pokémon|Colorless|char=yes}}
+{{cardlist/header|Falkner cards in {{TCG|Pokémon VS}}|Colorless|char=yes}}
 {{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Falkner's Pidgeot|1}}|type=Colorless|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Common|jpnum=001/141}}
 {{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Tyranitar|Falkner's Fearow|Half Deck}}|type=Colorless|enset=Tyranitar Half Deck|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Common|jpnum=002/141}}
@@ Line 1,058: / Line 953: @@
 {{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Falkner's Delibird|6}}|type=Colorless|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Common|jpnum=006/141}}
 {{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Falkner's Skarmory|7}}|type=Metal|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Rare Holo|jpnum=007/141}}
-{{cardlist/div|Other related cards|Colorless}}
 {{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Falkner's TM 01|103}}|type=Trainer|type2=Technical Machine|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=103/141}}
 {{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Falkner's TM 02|104}}|type=Trainer|type2=Technical Machine|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=104/141}}
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 ==Trivia==
 * His Japanese Leader title is {{tt|華麗なる飛行ポケモン使い|Magnificent Flying Pokémon Tamer}}.
-* In [[Generation II]], Falkner is the only Gym Leader who cannot give out a TM that contains a move of his Gym's specialty type, because no Flying-type TM existed in Generation II.
+* In [[Generation II]], Falkner is the only [[Gym Leader]] who cannot give out a TM that contains a move of his Gym's specialty type, because no {{type|Flying}} TM existed in Generation II.
 ** In [[Generation I]], [[Brock]] also gives out a TM containing a move ({{m|Bide}}) that is not of his Gym's specialty type, even though one existed: [[TM48]] {{m|Rock Slide}}.
 * Falkner's Pokémon are the lowest level of any Gym Leader. His level 7 and 9 (9 and 13 in [[Generation IV]]) Pokémon include an {{DL|Level|Underleveled Pokémon|underleveled}} {{p|Pidgeotto}}.
-* Falkner is the only [[Gym Leader]] from either [[Kanto]] or [[Johto]] to only use Pokémon of his {{t|Flying|Gym's specialty type}} in the [[Pokémon Stadium series]].
+** Despite popular misconception, however, these are not impossible levels for a Pidgeotto to be at. Level 7 Pidgeotto can be found in [[Kanto Route 2]] in all Johto games and [[Viridian Forest]] in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, and legitimate level 9 Pidgeotto can also be transferred in to [[Generation II]] from {{game|Yellow}}.
-* Falkner's updated [[Ken Sugimori|Sugimori]] artwork depicts him in a pose very similar to that of his Generation II sprite.
+* Falkner is the only Gym Leader from either [[Kanto]] or [[Johto]] to only use Pokémon of his {{t|Flying|Gym's specialty type}} in the [[Pokémon Stadium series]].
-* Falkner appears as an opponent in [[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]]. He uses a {{p|Pidgey}} to battle.
+* Falkner is the only Gym Leader whose {{pkmn|anime}} [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} team doesn't share any Pokémon with their Gym battle teams from the {{pkmn|games}}.
-* Falkner is the only male Gym Leader that specializes in Flying-type Pokémon.
 ==Names==
-{| style="background: #{{flying color light}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{flying color}}"
+{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{flying color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{flying color}}"
-|- style="text-align:center"
+|-
-! style="{{roundytl|5px}};" | Language
+! Language
 ! Name
-! style="{{roundytr|5px}};" | Origin
+! Origin
-|- style="background:#FFF;"
+|- style="background:#FFF"
 | Japanese
 | ハヤト ''Hayato''
-| 隼人瓜 ''Hayato-Uri'', {{wp|chayote}}. 隼人 ''Hayato'' literally means "peregrine falcon man".
+| From 隼人瓜 ''Hayato-uri'' ({{wp|chayote}}) and 隼 ''hayabusa'' (peregrine falcon)
-|- style="background:#FFF;"
+|- style="background:#FFF"
-| English
+| English, Indonesian,<br>Brazilian Portuguese
 | Falkner
-| Means ''one who trains falcons'' (''falconer'').
+| From ''{{wp|Falconry|falconer}}'', one who trains falcons to hunt
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| German
+| Falk
+| From ''Falke'' (falcon)
 |- style="background:#FFF;"
+| Spanish
+| Pegaso
+| From ''Pegaso'' ({{wp|Pegasus}})
+|- style="background:#FFF"
 | French
 | Albert
-| From ''albatross''.
+| From ''albatros'' (albatross)
-|- style="background:#FFF;"
+|- style="background:#FFF"
-| German
-| Falk
-| From ''Falke'', falcon.
-|- style="background:#FFF;"
 | Italian
 | Valerio
-| From ''volare'', to fly.
+| From ''volare'' (to fly)
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| Korean
+| 비상 ''Bisang''
+| From 비상 (飛上) ''bisang'' (flight)
 |- style="background:#FFF;"
-| Spanish
+| rowspan="2" | Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
-| Pegaso
+| 阿速 ''Ā Sù''{{tt|*|Games, Anime, Adventures}}
-| From {{wp|Pegasus}}, the winged horse (''Pegaso'' in Spanish).
+| From the Japanese name 速人 ''Hayato'' and 速 ''sù'' (quick)
 |- style="background:#FFF;"
-| Korean
+| 隼人 ''Sǔnrén''{{tt|*|Pokémon Pocket Monsters (Jilin Publishing)}}
-| 비상 ''Bisang''
+| From the Japanese name 集人 ''Hayato''
-| Means ''flight'' or ''to fly''.
 |- style="background:#FFF;"
-| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
+| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
-| 阿速 ''Ā Sù''
+| 阿速 ''A Chūk''
-| 速 is taken from 速人 ''Hayato'', an alternate way of writing the name. Also 速 means quick.
+| From the Japanese name 速人 ''Hayato'' and 速 ''chūk'' (quick)
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| Thai
+| ฮายาโตะ ''Hayato''
+| Transcription of his Japanese name
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| Vietnamese
+| Hayato
+| Transcription of his Japanese name
 |}
+==References==
+<references/>
 {{-}}
 {{Gym Leaders of Johto}}<br>
 {{Golden Boys characters}}<br>
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+[[Category:Trainers with Legendary Pokémon]]
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 [[it:Valerio]]
 [[ja:ハヤト]]
-[[pl:Falkner]]
 [[zh:阿速]]

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