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'''Hall Matron Argenta''' (Japanese: '''ステージマドンナ ケイト''' ''Stage Madonna Kate'') is the [[Frontier Brain]] in charge of running the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}'s {{DL|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Hall}}. She is the only character in the games to have the [[Trainer class]] '''Hall Matron''' (Japanese: '''ステージマドンナ''' ''Stage Madonna'').
'''Hall Matron Argenta''' (Japanese: '''ステージマドンナ ケイト''' ''Stage Madonna Kate'') is the [[Frontier Brain]] in charge of running the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}'s {{DL|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Hall}}. She is the only character in the games to have the {{DL|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer class}} '''Hall Matron''' (Japanese: '''ステージマドンナ''' ''Stage Madonna'').


==In the games==
==In the games==
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===Quotes===
===Quotes===
====First battle====
;Initial battle
Before the battle: <br>
*Before battle
''My [[Battle Hall]] allows Trainers to mount challenges with their one favorite Pokémon. I imagine there were tense moments getting here with your chosen one. But understand that one shines the brightest when a challenge is overcome. I am Argenta, and I am your final and most daunting challenge. I dare you to overcome my challenge.''
:''"My {{DL|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Hall}} allows Trainers to mount challenges with their one favorite Pokémon. I imagine there were tense moments getting here with your chosen one. But understand that one shines the brightest when a challenge is overcome. I am Argenta, and I am your final and most daunting challenge. I dare you to overcome my challenge."''


After the battle: <br>
*Being defeated
''Oh...I detest how fun times seem to end so quickly.''
:''"Oh...I detest how fun times seem to end so quickly."''


''A good Trainer doesn't force their favorite on anyone. A good one keeps with their favorite without drama or fanfare. That is how I see it, at least. And, by the way I see it, you're an excellent Trainer! Be sure to visit the Battle Hall again with a favorite Pokémon. Until then, bye-bye!''
*After being defeated
:''"A good Trainer doesn't force their favorite on anyone. A good one keeps with their favorite without drama or fanfare. That is how I see it, at least. And, by the way I see it, you're an excellent Trainer! Be sure to visit the Battle Hall again with a favorite Pokémon. Until then, bye-bye!"''


====Second battle====
;Rematch
Before the battle: <br>
*Before battle
''Well! My goodness, your Pokémon... It's got star power beyond belief. Even from inside its [[Poké Ball]], I can feel its charismatic brilliance. But I'm the {{tc|Hall Matron}}. I'll be the judge of that. I must battle it for myself and see if that brilliance is genuine. That is why we must battle now.''
:''"Well! My goodness, your Pokémon... It's got star power beyond belief. Even from inside its [[Poké Ball]], I can feel its charismatic brilliance. But I'm the Hall Matron. I'll be the judge of that. I must battle it for myself and see if that brilliance is genuine. That is why we must battle now."''


After the battle: <br>
*Being defeated
''It's so sad how the truly fun times seem to last only a moment.''
:''"It's so sad how the truly fun times seem to last only a moment."''


''You must never forget there is a place where everyone can shine. That goes for any kind of Pokémon, too. Spread that message in your own words. It's one everyone should hear. And now, having lost, this lady has nothing left to say at all, but... Bye-bye!''
*After being defeated
:''"You must never forget there is a place where everyone can shine. That goes for any kind of Pokémon, too. Spread that message in your own words. It's one everyone should hear. And now, having lost, this lady has nothing left to say at all, but... Bye-bye!"''


===Sprites===
===Sprites===
{| align="center" style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{hall color dark}}; background: #{{hall color}};"
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{hall color dark}}; background: #{{hall color}}; font-size:80%;"
|- align=center
|-  
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{hall color dark}}; background: #{{hall color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr Argenta PtHGSS.gif]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{hall color dark}}; background: #{{hall color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr Pt Argenta.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{hall color dark}}; background: #{{hall color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:VSArgenta.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{hall color dark}}; background: #{{hall color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Argenta OD.png]]
|- align=center style="font-size: 80%;"
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{hall color dark}}; background: #{{hall color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:VSArgenta.png]]
| Argenta's sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}},<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold, and SoulSilver}}
|-
| Argenta's VS sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}},<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold, and SoulSilver}}
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}, {{color2|000000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold, and SoulSilver}}
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}, {{color2|000000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold, and SoulSilver}}
| VS sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}, {{color2|000000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold, and SoulSilver}}
|}
|}


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
===[[Pokémon Adventures]]===  
===In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga===  
[[File:Argenta Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Argenta in Pokémon Adventures]]
[[File:Thorton Argenta Adventures.png|thumb|230px|Argenta and Thorton in Pokémon Adventures]]
Argenta first appears along with her fellow Frontier Brains, Palmer, Dahlia, and Thorton in a meeting; afterward they go back to their facilities. Argenta, along with Palmer, is seen trying to investigate the communication system of the Battle Frontier going down.  
Argenta first appears along with her fellow Frontier Brains, Palmer, Dahlia, and Thorton in a meeting; afterward they go back to their facilities. Argenta, along with Palmer, is seen trying to investigate the communication system of the Battle Frontier going down. After Thorton is defeated by {{adv|Platinum}}, she slaps him out of the temper tantrum he was throwing.
After Thorton is defeated by {{adv|Platinum}}, she slaps him out of the temper tantrum he was throwing.  
 
Later, at the Battle Hall, Argenta faces Platinum in the final match. Her {{p|Dragonite}} proved powerful but was eventually defeated by Platinum's {{p|Froslass}}.


Later, at the Battle Hall, Argenta faces Platinum in the final match. Her {{p|Dragonite}} proved powerful but was eventually defeated by Platinum's {{p|Froslass}}.
====Pokémon====
====Pokémon====
=====Rented=====
=====Rented=====
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{{TrainerPoké
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|pkmn=Dragonite
|pkmn=Dragonite
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|img=Argenta Dragonite Adventures.png
|epnum=PS429
|epnum=PS429
|epname=VS. Dragonite
|epname=Dealing with Dragonite
|desc=Argenta's {{p|Dragonite}} was used to battle Platinum at the Battle Hall. It proved powerful and was able to deal heavy damage to Platinum's {{p|Froslass}} despite the type disadvantage. Eventually, it was defeated by a super effective {{m|Ice Shard}}, making Platinum the winner of the match.  
|desc=Argenta's {{p|Dragonite}} was used to battle Platinum at the Battle Hall. It proved powerful and was able to deal heavy damage to Platinum's {{p|Froslass}} despite the type disadvantage. Eventually, it was defeated by a super effective {{m|Ice Shard}}, making Platinum the winner of the match.  


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This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Argenta or her Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Argenta or her Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].


{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
{{cardlist/header|Argenta's Pokémon|Psychic|char=yes}}
|- style="background: #{{tcg psychic color}};"
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Drifblim FB (Supreme Victors 3)|Drifblim]] {{SP|FB}}|type=Psychic|enset=Supreme Victors|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=3/147|jpsetlink=Supreme Victors|jpset=Beat of the Frontier|jprarity=Rare Holo|jpnum=038/100|jpset2=DPt-P Promotional cards|jpnum2=017/DPt-P}}
!Name
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Butterfree FB (Supreme Victors 17)|Butterfree]] {{SP|FB}}|type=Grass|enset=Supreme Victors|enrarity=Rare|ennum=17/147|jpsetlink=Supreme Victors|jpset=Beat of the Frontier|jprarity=Rare|jpnum=004/100}}
!Type
{{cardlist/footer|Psychic}}
!Level
!Rarity
!Set
!Set no.
|-
| {{TCG ID|Supreme Victors|Drifblim FB|3}} || {{e|Psychic}} || 50 || {{rar|Rare Holo}} || {{TCG|Supreme Victors}} || 3/147
|-
| {{TCG ID|Supreme Victors|Butterfree FB|17}} || {{e|Grass}} || 50 || {{rar|Rare}} || {{TCG|Supreme Victors}} || 17/147
|}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* She appears to be the second oldest [[Frontier Brain]] (after [[Palace Maven Spenser]]) and the oldest female Frontier Brain.
* She has the same color scheme as [[Lucian]] of the Sinnoh Elite Four and [[Will]] of the Johto Elite Four: purple hair with maroon-themed clothes.
* Argenta also has the same color scheme as [[Lucian]] of the Sinnoh Elite Four and [[Will]] of the Johto Elite Four: purple hair with maroon-themed clothes.
** Like Lucian and Will, she also sports eyewear.
** She also wears glasses, but these are sunglasses and not the actual spectacles.


===Names===
==Names==
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #88a; border-collapse: collapse;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
{| class="roundy" style="float:left; background: #{{hall color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{hall color}}"
|- style="background: #{{hall color}};"
|-
! Language
! Language
! Name
! Name
! Origin
! Origin
|-  
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Japanese
| Japanese
| ケイト ''Kate''
| ケイト ''Kate''
| ケイトウ ''Keitō'', the {{wp|Celosia argentea|plumed cockscomb}}.
| From {{tt|鶏頭|ケイトウ}} ''keitō'', {{wp|Celosia argentea|plumed cockscomb}}
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English, German, Spanish
| English, German, Spanish
| Argenta
| Argenta
| From ''Celosia argentea'', the scientific name of the plumed cockscomb. May also be derived from ''argentum'', Latin for '{{wp|silver}}'.
| From ''Celosia argentea'', the scientific name of the plumed cockscomb. May also be derived from ''argentum'', Latin for {{wp|silver}}.
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| French
| French
| Célosia
| Célosia
| From ''Celosia argentea'', the scientific name of the plumed cockscomb.
| From ''{{wp|Celosia}}''
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Italian
| Italian
| Mara
| Mara
|  
| Possibly from {{wp|Amaranthaceae}}, the family where the plumed cockscomb belongs to
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
| Korean
| 맨드라 ''Mandra''
| 맨드라 ''Mandra''
| From {{wp|Mandrake (plant)|Mandrake}}.
| From {{wp|Mandrake (plant)|Mandrake}}.
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
<!--| Chinese
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}})
|  
| 凱特 ''Kǎitè''
| -->
| Transliteration of ''Kate''
|}
|- style="background:#FFF"
<br>
| Vietnamese
| Kate
| Transliteration of her Japanese name
|}{{-}}
 
''Hall Matron''
{{langtable|color={{hall color light}}|bordercolor={{hall color}}
|ja=ステージマドンナ ''Stage Madonna'
|zh_cmn=舞台女主角 ''{{tt|Wǔtái Nǚzhǔjiǎo|Stage Actress}}''
|fr_eu=Lady Scène
|de=Saaldiva
|it=Stella Palco
|ko=스테이지마돈나 ''Stage Madonna''
|es_eu=Dama Salón
|vi=Mĩ nhân Sân khấu
}}
 
==Related articles==
* [[a:Category:Argenta|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]
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{{Generation IV Frontier Brains}}
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{{Project CharacterDex notice}}


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[[Category:Platinum characters|Argenta]]
[[Category:Platinum characters]]
[[Category:Manga characters|Argenta]]
[[Category:Manga characters]]
[[Category:HeartGold and SoulSilver characters|Argenta]]
[[Category:HeartGold and SoulSilver characters]]
[[Category:Female characters|Argenta]]
[[Category:Trainers with unique classes]]
[[Category:Trainers with unique classes]]
[[Category:Pokémon Adventures characters|Argenta]]
[[Category:Pokémon Adventures characters]]


[[es:Dama Salón Argenta]]
 
[[de:Saaldiva Argenta]]
[[fr:Célosia]]
[[fr:Célosia]]
[[de:Saaldiva Argenta]]
[[it:Stella Palco Mara]]
[[ja:ケイト]]
[[ja:ケイト]]
[[pl:Hall Matron Argenta]]
[[zh:凱特]]

Revision as of 21:50, 20 February 2017

Argenta redirects here. For the city known as Argenta in French, see Pewter City.
Argenta
ケイト Kate
Platinum Argenta.png
Art from Platinum
Gender Female
Hometown Unknown
Region Sinnoh*/Johto*
Trainer class Hall Matron
(Frontier Brain)
Generation IV
Games Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver
Commemorative print Hall Print

Hall Matron Argenta (Japanese: ステージマドンナ ケイト Stage Madonna Kate) is the Frontier Brain in charge of running the Battle Frontier's Battle Hall. She is the only character in the games to have the Trainer class Hall Matron (Japanese: ステージマドンナ Stage Madonna).

In the games

Argenta is the Frontier Brain of the Battle Hall in the Sinnoh and Johto regions. She can be challenged after 50 consecutive battles, which is unique as all other Frontier Brains can be challenged after 21 consecutive battles. Once defeated, she will give away the silver commemorative print. Argenta can be challenged again after 170 consecutive battles, and will give away the gold commemorative print when defeated. The player must defeat all types at least 10 times before challenging her again and again.

Pokémon

Argenta has these Pokémon when she is challenged for the Silver and Gold print:

Quotes

Initial battle
  • Before battle
"My Battle Hall allows Trainers to mount challenges with their one favorite Pokémon. I imagine there were tense moments getting here with your chosen one. But understand that one shines the brightest when a challenge is overcome. I am Argenta, and I am your final and most daunting challenge. I dare you to overcome my challenge."
  • Being defeated
"Oh...I detest how fun times seem to end so quickly."
  • After being defeated
"A good Trainer doesn't force their favorite on anyone. A good one keeps with their favorite without drama or fanfare. That is how I see it, at least. And, by the way I see it, you're an excellent Trainer! Be sure to visit the Battle Hall again with a favorite Pokémon. Until then, bye-bye!"
Rematch
  • Before battle
"Well! My goodness, your Pokémon... It's got star power beyond belief. Even from inside its Poké Ball, I can feel its charismatic brilliance. But I'm the Hall Matron. I'll be the judge of that. I must battle it for myself and see if that brilliance is genuine. That is why we must battle now."
  • Being defeated
"It's so sad how the truly fun times seem to last only a moment."
  • After being defeated
"You must never forget there is a place where everyone can shine. That goes for any kind of Pokémon, too. Spread that message in your own words. It's one everyone should hear. And now, having lost, this lady has nothing left to say at all, but... Bye-bye!"

Sprites

Spr Pt Argenta.png Argenta OD.png VSArgenta.png
Sprite from
Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver 		Overworld sprite from
Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver 		VS sprite from
Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Argenta and Thorton in Pokémon Adventures

Argenta first appears along with her fellow Frontier Brains, Palmer, Dahlia, and Thorton in a meeting; afterward they go back to their facilities. Argenta, along with Palmer, is seen trying to investigate the communication system of the Battle Frontier going down. After Thorton is defeated by Platinum, she slaps him out of the temper tantrum he was throwing.

Later, at the Battle Hall, Argenta faces Platinum in the final match. Her Dragonite proved powerful but was eventually defeated by Platinum's Froslass.

Pokémon

Rented
Argenta's Dragonite
Dragonite
Argenta's Dragonite was used to battle Platinum at the Battle Hall. It proved powerful and was able to deal heavy damage to Platinum's Froslass despite the type disadvantage. Eventually, it was defeated by a super effective Ice Shard, making Platinum the winner of the match.

Dragonite's only known move is Steel Wing.

Debut Dealing with Dragonite

In the TCG

This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Argenta or her Pokémon in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Argenta's Pokémon
Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format.
Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats.
Card Type English
Expansion 		Rarity # Japanese
Expansion 		Rarity #
Drifblim Pokémon FB Psychic Supreme Victors Rare Holo 3/147 Beat of the Frontier Rare Holo 038/100
      DPt-P Promotional cards   017/DPt-P
Butterfree Pokémon FB Grass Supreme Victors Rare 17/147 Beat of the Frontier Rare 004/100
 


Trivia

  • She has the same color scheme as Lucian of the Sinnoh Elite Four and Will of the Johto Elite Four: purple hair with maroon-themed clothes.
    • Like Lucian and Will, she also sports eyewear.

Names

Language Name Origin
Japanese ケイト Kate From 鶏頭 keitō, plumed cockscomb
English, German, Spanish Argenta From Celosia argentea, the scientific name of the plumed cockscomb. May also be derived from argentum, Latin for silver.
French Célosia From Celosia
Italian Mara Possibly from Amaranthaceae, the family where the plumed cockscomb belongs to
Korean 맨드라 Mandra From Mandrake.
Chinese (Mandarin) 凱特 Kǎitè Transliteration of Kate
Vietnamese Kate Transliteration of her Japanese name


Hall Matron

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese ステージマドンナ Stage Madonna'
Mandarin Chinese 舞台女主角 Wǔtái Nǚzhǔjiǎo
France Flag.png European French Lady Scène
Germany Flag.png German Saaldiva
Italy Flag.png Italian Stella Palco
South Korea Flag.png Korean 스테이지마돈나 Stage Madonna
Spain Flag.png European Spanish Dama Salón
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Mĩ nhân Sân khấu

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Jogger • Lady • Ninja Boy • Parasol Lady • PI • Poké Kid • PKMN Breeder • PKMN Ranger • Rancher • Reporter
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Team Galactic Grunt* • Tower Tycoon • Tuber • Twins • Veteran • Waiter • Waitress • Worker • Young Couple • Youngster
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