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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}}. | '''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}}. | ||
==In the games== | ==In the games== | ||
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. | 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. | 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 at an {{DL|Level|Underleveled Pokémon|illegitimately low level}}. 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. | ||
Like all Gym Leaders in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, Falkner | 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 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. He may also participate in the [[Pokéathlon]]'s Supreme Cup in the Jump Course with his {{p|Pidgeot}}, {{p|Swellow}}, and {{p|Staraptor}}. | ||
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. | 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. | ||
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|gender=male | |gender=male | ||
|type1=Normal|type2=Flying | |type1=Normal|type2=Flying | ||
|ability=Intimidate | |ability=Intimidate | ||
|level=50 | |level=50 | ||
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|move1=Protect|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status | |move1=Protect|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status | ||
|move2=Double Team|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status | |move2=Double Team|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status | ||
| | |move3=Facade|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical | ||
| | |move4=Endeavor|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}} | ||
{{Party/Div|color={{flying color}}}} | {{Party/Div|color={{flying color}}}} | ||
|{{Pokémon/4 | |{{Pokémon/4 | ||
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|ability=Insomnia | |ability=Insomnia | ||
|level=54 | |level=54 | ||
| | |move1=Dark Pulse|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Special | ||
| | |move2=Night Slash|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical | ||
|move3=Sucker Punch|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical | |move3=Sucker Punch|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical | ||
|move4= | |move4=Thunder Wave|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Status}} | ||
|{{Pokémon/4 | |{{Pokémon/4 | ||
|ndex=279 | |ndex=279 | ||
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|level=48 | |level=48 | ||
|move1=Surf|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special | |move1=Surf|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special | ||
|move2=Ice Beam|move2type=Ice|move2cat=Special | |move2=Ice Beam|move2type=Ice|move2cat=Special | ||
|move3=Hidden Power|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Special}} | |move3=Hidden Power|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Special | ||
|move4=Tailwind|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Status}} | |||
|{{Pokémon/4 | |{{Pokémon/4 | ||
|ndex=018 | |ndex=018 | ||
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|ability=Keen Eye | |ability=Keen Eye | ||
|level=56 | |level=56 | ||
|move1= | |move1=Return|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical | ||
| | |move2=Double Team|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status | ||
| | |move3=Swagger|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status | ||
|move4=Roost|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Status}} | |move4=Roost|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Status}} | ||
{{Party/Footer}} | {{Party/Footer}} | ||
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|ndex=164 | |ndex=164 | ||
|pokemon=Noctowl | |pokemon=Noctowl | ||
|gender= | |gender=female | ||
|level=50-100 | |level=50-100 | ||
|type1=Normal|type2=Flying | |type1=Normal|type2=Flying | ||
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* Being defeated | * Being defeated | ||
:''"...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}}</sc>."'' | :''"...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>."'' | ||
* After being defeated | * After being defeated | ||
:''"<sc> | :''"<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."'' | ||
:''"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."'' | :''"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."'' | ||
:''"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!"'' | :''"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!"'' | ||
===={{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}==== | ===={{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}==== | ||
'''[[Violet Gym]]''' | |||
* Before battle | * 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!"'' | :''"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!"'' | ||
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:''"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!"'' | :''"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 | * Before battle | ||
:''"Hi! I've been waiting for you! It's a pleasure to be able to battle you again!"'' | :''"Hi! I've been waiting for you! It's a pleasure to be able to battle you again!"'' | ||
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:''"Mmm... It's still a long way to become the best Trainer..."'' | :''"Mmm... It's still a long way to become the best Trainer..."'' | ||
'''[[Celadon Department Store]]''' | |||
:''"Hey, why don’t we take a picture together?"'' | :''"Hey, why don’t we take a picture together?"'' | ||
::'''Yes''': ''"All right! Are you ready?"'' | ::'''Yes''': ''"All right! Are you ready?"'' | ||
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'''Celadon Department Store''' | |||
* On Wednesdays: | * On Wednesdays: | ||
:''""'' | :''""'' | ||
--> | --> | ||
'''[[Pokégear]] Registering (Celadon Department Store)''' | |||
:"''Out of all the Trainers out there, the best Trainer would have to be my dad.''"<br> | :"''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..."'' | :''"[[Janine|You]] are mistaken. My dad treats Poké..."'' | ||
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:''"So, you did change your mind. You now think my dad is greater?" | :''"So, you did change your mind. You now think my dad is greater?" | ||
'''[[Pokégear]] Phone''' | |||
* Calling him: | * 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. Are there Gym Leaders you haven't battled yet? Step up! Get on it!"'' | ||
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===={{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}==== | ===={{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}==== | ||
'''[[Pokémon World Tournament]]''' | |||
* Before battle (first round) | * Before battle (first round) | ||
:''"I'll show you the real power of the magnificent bird Pokémon!"'' | :''"I'll show you the real power of the magnificent bird Pokémon!"'' | ||
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* Sending out a new Pokémon | * Sending out a new Pokémon | ||
:''"This time, it's <Pokémon> | :''"This time, it's <Pokémon>."'' | ||
:''"Shall we toy with them?"'' | :''"Shall we toy with them, <Pokémon>?"'' | ||
:''"Playtime is over, <Pokémon>!"'' | |||
:''"<Pokémon>! It's your show!"'' | |||
* [[Recall]]ing a Pokémon | |||
:''"Tch! Come back, <Pokémon>!"'' | |||
:''"Okay, switch out, <Pokémon>!"'' | |||
:''"That's enough, <Pokémon>! Come back!"'' | |||
:''"Good job! Come back!"'' | |||
* Own Pokémon faints | * Own Pokémon faints | ||
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* Own Pokémon lands a [[critical hit]] | * Own Pokémon lands a [[critical hit]] | ||
:''"Hit the weak spot! That's right!"'' | :''"Hit the weak spot! That's right!"'' | ||
* Player's Pokémon lands a critical hit | |||
:''"Ooh, critical hit! Not bad!"'' | |||
* Successfully inflicting a [[status condition]] on the player's Pokémon | |||
:''"Gotcha!"'' | |||
* Own Pokémon being hurt by a {{cat|Binding moves|binding move}} | |||
:''"Argh!"'' | |||
* Commanding a Pokémon to use {{m|Mud-Slap}} | * Commanding a Pokémon to use {{m|Mud-Slap}} | ||
:''"<Pokémon>! <sc>Mud-Slap</sc>!"'' | :''"<Pokémon>! <sc>Mud-Slap</sc>!"'' | ||
* Commanding a Pokémon to use {{m|Sky Attack}} | |||
:''"<Pokémon>! <sc>Sky Attack</sc>!"'' | |||
* If the player is defeated | * If the player is defeated | ||
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* After being defeated | * After being defeated | ||
:''"...Shoot! Yeah, I lost."'' | :''"...Shoot! Yeah, I lost."'' | ||
:''"Can't I win using only <sc>Flying</sc>-type <sc>Pokémon</sc>?"'' | |||
:''"What'll you do if my <sc>Pokémon</sc>'s wings get damaged?!?"'' | |||
* After winning | * After winning | ||
:''"Whew! That was a good battle."'' | :''"Whew! That was a good battle."'' | ||
:''"You did pretty well, too."'' | |||
:''"Bird <sc>Pokémon</sc> are the best after all!"'' | |||
* If the battle ended in a draw | |||
:''"I guess these things happen."'' | |||
* If the player runs from the battle | |||
:''"Ha, ha, ha! So, you're just going to turn tail and run?"'' | |||
==Artwork== | ==Artwork== | ||
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| 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: | | 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]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation II}} | | Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation II}} | ||
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}} | | 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}} | | Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}} | ||
| | | Portraits from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium 2|Stadium 2}} | ||
|} | |} | ||
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===Pokémon=== | ===Pokémon=== | ||
{{MissingInfo|2|enva|java}} | |||
{{TrainerPoké | {{TrainerPoké | ||
|trainer=Falkner | |trainer=Falkner | ||
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|es_eu=Pablo Sevilla | |es_eu=Pablo Sevilla | ||
|es_la=Eduardo Garza | |es_la=Eduardo Garza | ||
|fi=Antti Jaakola | |||
|pl=Artur Krajewski | |pl=Artur Krajewski | ||
|cs=Ivo Novák | |cs=Ivo Novák | ||
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[[File:Falkner Policeman.png|thumb|130px|left|Falkner as a {{tc|Policeman}}]] | [[File:Falkner Policeman.png|thumb|130px|left|Falkner as a {{tc|Policeman}}]] | ||
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 | 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. | ||
[[File:Falkner HGSS Adventures.png|thumb|130px|Falkner in the ninth chapter]] | [[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, | 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. | ||
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. | 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. | ||
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|epnum=PS099 | |epnum=PS099 | ||
|epname=Sunkern Treasure | |epname=Sunkern Treasure | ||
|desc={{p|Pidgeotto}} is Falkner's first known Pokémon. | |desc={{p|Pidgeotto}} is Falkner's first known Pokémon. He was first seen training with {{p|Noctowl}} in a field with Falkner. When a wild {{p|Skarmory}} kept terrorizing a group of {{p|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.}} | None of Pidgeotto's moves are known.}} | ||
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|epnum=PS099 | |epnum=PS099 | ||
|epname=Sunkern Treasure | |epname=Sunkern Treasure | ||
|desc={{p|Noctowl}} is Falkner's second known Pokémon. | |desc={{p|Noctowl}} is Falkner's second known Pokémon. He was first seen training with Pidgeotto in a field with Falkner. When a wild {{p|Skarmory}} kept terrorizing a group of {{p|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 {{p|Grimer}} who attempted sneak attacks with {{m|Minimize}}, but Noctowl exposed it with {{m|Foresight}}. Next, it battled against Janine's {{p|Ariados}}, but was heavily injured before being switched to Skarmory. | ||
Noctowl's only known move is {{m|Foresight}}.}} | Noctowl's only known move is {{m|Foresight}}.}} | ||
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===In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga=== | ||
[[File:Falkner Golden Boys.png|thumb|200px|Falkner in Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]] | |||
Falkner | 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}}. | ||
{{ | |||
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==== | ====Pokémon==== | ||
=====On hand===== | =====On hand===== | ||
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|epnum=GB02 | |epnum=GB02 | ||
|epname=Falkner The Bird Keeper's Challenge!! | |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}}.}} | Pidgeot's only known move is {{m|Wing Attack}}.}} | ||
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|epnum=GB03 | |epnum=GB03 | ||
|epname=The Legendary Pokémon Appears! | |epname=The Legendary Pokémon Appears! | ||
|desc={{p|Articuno}} is a legendary Pokémon that appears every four years. It went up against Gold's | |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 | Articuno's known moves are {{m|Ice Beam}} and {{m|Blizzard}}.}} | ||
=====Other===== | =====Other===== | ||
{{TrainerPoké | {{TrainerPoké | ||
|trainer=Falkner | |trainer=Falkner | ||
|pkmn=Pidgey | |pkmn=Pidgey and Pidgeotto | ||
|type1=Normal | |type1=Normal | ||
|type2=Flying | |type2=Flying | ||
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|epnum=GB02 | |epnum=GB02 | ||
|epname=Falkner The Bird Keeper's Challenge!! | |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}} | |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. | ||
None of their moves are known.}} | |||
===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga=== | ||
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Pidgeotto's known moves are {{m|Wing Attack}}, {{m|Tackle}}, and {{m|Gust}}.}} | Pidgeotto's known moves are {{m|Wing Attack}}, {{m|Tackle}}, and {{m|Gust}}.}} | ||
===In the Pocket Monsters HGSS | ===In the Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure manga=== | ||
Falkner appears in the [[JBA1|first chapter]] of Pocket Monsters HGSS | [[File:Falkner JBA.png|thumb|150px|Falkner in 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 the [[Violet Gym]]. Jō managed to defeat Falkner, earning himself the {{badge|Zephyr}}. | |||
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|epname=Aim to be the Strongest! The Hot-Blooded Brotherly Combination!! | |epname=Aim to be the Strongest! The Hot-Blooded Brotherly Combination!! | ||
|desc=Falkner sent out {{p|Pidgey}} to battle [[ | |desc=Falkner sent out {{p|Pidgey}} to battle [[Jō's Totodile]]. It wasn't long before Totodile managed to defeat Pidgey. | ||
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* 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'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]]. | * 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]]. | ||
==Names== | ==Names== | ||
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! | ! Language | ||
! Name | ! Name | ||
! | ! Origin | ||
|- style="background:#FFF | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| Japanese | | Japanese | ||
| ハヤト ''Hayato'' | | ハヤト ''Hayato'' | ||
| 隼人瓜 ''Hayato-Uri'', {{wp|chayote}}. 隼人 ''Hayato'' literally means "peregrine falcon man". | | 隼人瓜 ''Hayato-Uri'', {{wp|chayote}}. 隼人 ''Hayato'' literally means "peregrine falcon man". | ||
|- style="background:#FFF | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| English | | English | ||
| Falkner | | Falkner | ||
| Means ''one who trains falcons'' (''falconer''). | | Means ''one who trains falcons'' (''falconer''). | ||
|- style="background:#FFF | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| French | | French | ||
| Albert | | Albert | ||
| From ''albatross''. | | From ''albatross''. | ||
|- style="background:#FFF | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| German | | German | ||
| Falk | | Falk | ||
| From ''Falke'', falcon. | | From ''Falke'', falcon. | ||
|- style="background:#FFF | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| Italian | | Italian | ||
| Valerio | | Valerio | ||
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| Pegaso | | Pegaso | ||
| From {{wp|Pegasus}}, the winged horse (''Pegaso'' in Spanish). | | From {{wp|Pegasus}}, the winged horse (''Pegaso'' in Spanish). | ||
|- style="background:#FFF | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| Korean | | Korean | ||
| 비상 ''Bisang'' | | 비상 ''Bisang'' | ||
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| 阿速 ''Ā Sù'' | | 阿速 ''Ā Sù'' | ||
| 速 is taken from 速人 ''Hayato'', an alternate way of writing the name. Also 速 means quick. | | 速 is taken from 速人 ''Hayato'', an alternate way of writing the name. Also 速 means quick. | ||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |||
| Thai | |||
| ฮายาโตะ ''Hayato'' | |||
| Transliteration of his Japanese name. | |||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |||
| Vietnamese | |||
| Hayato | |||
| Transliteration of his Japanese name. | |||
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Falkner ハヤト Hayato | |
"The Elegant Master of Flying Pokémon" | |
Art from HeartGold and SoulSilver | |
Gender | Male |
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Eye color | Black*, Blue* |
Hair color | Blue |
Hometown | Violet City |
Region | Johto |
Relatives | Father (Predecessor as Gym Leader), Walker (father)* |
Trainer class | Gym LeaderGSCHGSS Pokémon TrainerB2W2 |
Generation | II, IV, V |
Games | Gold, Silver, Crystal, Pokémon Stadium 2, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black 2, White 2 |
Leader of | Violet Gym |
Badge | Zephyr Badge |
Specializes in | Flying types |
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 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 at an illegitimately low level. 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 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. He may also participate in the Pokéathlon's Supreme Cup in the Jump Course with his Pidgeot, Swellow, and Staraptor.
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.
Pokémon
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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.
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Quotes
Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal
- Before battle
- "I'm Falkner, the Violet 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!"
- Being defeated
- "...Darn! My Dad's cherished bird Pokémon... All right. Take this. It's the official Pokémon League ZephyrBadge."
- After being defeated
- "ZephyrBadge raises the attack power of Pokémon. It also enables Pokémon to use Flash, if they have it, anytime. Here--take this too."
- "By using a TM, Pokémon will instantly learn a new move. Think before you act--a TM can be used only once. TM31 contains Mud-Slap. It reduces the enemy's accuracy while it causes damage. In other words, it is both defensive and offensive."
- "There are other Pokémon Gyms in cities and towns ahead. You should test your skills at these Gyms. I'm going to train hard to become the greatest bird master!"
Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver
- 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!"
- 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..."
- "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."
Pokégear Registering (Celadon Department Store)
- "Out of all the Trainers out there, the best Trainer would have to be my dad."
- "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 '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?"
Pokémon Black 2 and White 2
- 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
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- 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 Falkner! 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 Pokémon!"
- 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>?"
- "Playtime is over, <Pokémon>!"
- "<Pokémon>! It's your show!"
- Recalling a Pokémon
- "Tch! Come back, <Pokémon>!"
- "Okay, switch out, <Pokémon>!"
- "That's enough, <Pokémon>! Come back!"
- "Good job! Come back!"
- 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!"
- Player's Pokémon lands a critical hit
- "Ooh, critical hit! Not bad!"
- Successfully inflicting a status condition on the player's Pokémon
- "Gotcha!"
- Own Pokémon being hurt by a binding move
- "Argh!"
- Commanding a Pokémon to use Mud-Slap
- "<Pokémon>! Mud-Slap!"
- Commanding a Pokémon to use Sky Attack
- "<Pokémon>! Sky Attack!"
- If the player is defeated
- "How's that?!"
- After being defeated
- "...Shoot! Yeah, I lost."
- "Can't I win using only Flying-type Pokémon?"
- "What'll you do if my Pokémon's wings get damaged?!?"
- After winning
- "Whew! That was a good battle."
- "You did pretty well, too."
- "Bird Pokémon are the best after all!"
- If the battle ended in a draw
- "I guess these things happen."
- If the player runs from the battle
- "Ha, ha, ha! So, you're just going to turn tail and run?"
Artwork
Headshot from Generation II |
Sprites
Sprite from Generation II |
Sprite from HeartGold and SoulSilver |
Sprite from Black 2 and White 2 |
VS sprite from HeartGold and SoulSilver |
Overworld sprite from Generation II |
Overworld sprite from HeartGold and SoulSilver |
Overworld sprite from Black 2 and White 2 |
Portraits from Stadium 2 |
In the anime
Falkner's only anime appearance was in the episode 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 flew around on a glider, yearning to be as close to Flying Pokémon as he possibly could be. He is usually seen with his Hoothoot on his shoulder.
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.
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.
Ash was able to win the Zephyr Badge, despite his Charizard's wing being severely injured during the match.
He reappeared in a flashback in Why? Wynaut!.
Pokémon
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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!. | ||
Debut | Fighting Flyer with Fire | |
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Japanese | Yūji Ueda | |
English | Yūji Ueda |
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 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 |
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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 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. 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. It then 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 | |
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Japanese | Megumi Hayashibara | |
English | Megumi Hayashibara |
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In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Falkner is first seen in the Gold, Silver & Crystal arc. He debuts in Elekid Incorporated 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 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 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 then reveals to the poacher his job as a police officer and proceeds to arrest him for capturing Pokémon in a protected environment.
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 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.
In the 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 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.
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Debut | Sunkern Treasure |
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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. | ||
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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 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. | ||
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In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga
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
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!! |
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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. | ||
Debut | The Legendary Pokémon Appears! |
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Other
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!! |
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In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
Falkner is the Gym Leader of Violet City. He first appears 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 Red's return to Johto.
Pokémon
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!! |
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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 |
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In the Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure manga
Falkner appears in the first chapter of Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure where he challenges Jō to a Gym Battle in the Violet Gym. Jō managed to defeat Falkner, earning himself the Zephyr Badge.
Pokémon
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!! |
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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.
Falkner's Pokémon Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format. Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats. | |||||||
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Card | Type | English Expansion |
Rarity | # | Japanese Expansion |
Rarity | # |
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 | |||||
Card | Type | English Expansion |
Rarity | # | Japanese Expansion |
Rarity | # |
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.
- 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.
Names
Language | Name | Origin |
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Japanese | ハヤト Hayato | 隼人瓜 Hayato-Uri, chayote. 隼人 Hayato literally means "peregrine falcon man". |
English | Falkner | Means one who trains falcons (falconer). |
French | Albert | From albatross. |
German | Falk | From Falke, falcon. |
Italian | Valerio | From volare, to fly. |
Spanish | Pegaso | From Pegasus, the winged horse (Pegaso in Spanish). |
Korean | 비상 Bisang | Means flight or to fly. |
Chinese (Mandarin) | 阿速 Ā Sù | 速 is taken from 速人 Hayato, an alternate way of writing the name. Also 速 means quick. |
Thai | ฮายาโตะ Hayato | Transliteration of his Japanese name. |
Vietnamese | Hayato | Transliteration of his Japanese name. |
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Gold • Black • Chris • Grey • Professor Oak Professor Elm • Mr. Pokémon • DJ Mary • Takeo • Kurt |
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