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{{CharInfobox|
{{samename|character of the day with the Japanese name Karen|Mary (EP139)}}
color={{dark color}} |
:''For the voice actress, see [[Karen Neill]] or [[Karen Fukuhara]].''
corecolor={{dark color light}} |
{{CharInfobox
bordercolor={{dark color dark}} |
|color={{dark color}}
name=Karen |
|corecolor={{dark color light}}
jname=カリン |
|bordercolor={{dark color dark}}
tmname=Karin |
|name=Karen
text=white |
|jname=カリン
image=HeartGold SoulSilver Karen.png |
|tmname=Karin
size=150px |
|text=white
caption=Art from [[HeartGold]] and [[SoulSilver]] |
|image=HeartGold SoulSilver Karen.png
gender=Female |
|size=150px
colors=yes|
|caption=Art from {{v2|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} by [[Ken Sugimori]]<ref>[[a:File:KarenConvictionChillingReign144.jpg|Karen's Conviction (Chilling Reign 144)]]</ref>
eyes=Silvery-blue<!--Purple-->|
|gender=Female
hair=Silvery-blue|
|colors=yes
age=yes|
|eyes=Silvery-blue<!--Purple-->
years=25{{tt|*|Pokémon Adventures only (as of the ninth chapter)}}|
|hair=Silvery-blue
hometown=Unknown |
|age=yes
region=[[Kanto]] or [[Johto]] |
|years=25-26 ([[Pokémon Adventures|Adventures]]; as of the ninth chapter)
relatives=Unknown |
|hometown=Unknown
trainer=yes |
|region=[[Kanto]] or [[Johto]]
trainerclass=[[Elite Four]] |
|relatives=Unknown
game=yes |
|trainer=yes
generation={{Gen|II}}, {{Gen|IV}} |
|trainerclass=[[Elite Four]]
games=[[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold]], [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Silver]], {{v2|Crystal}}, [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold, SoulSilver]], {{pkmn|Stadium 2}} |
|game=yes
leader=no |
|generation={{Gen|II}}, {{Gen|IV}}
elite=yes |
|games=[[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold]], [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Silver]], {{v2|Crystal}}, [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold, SoulSilver]], {{pkmn|Stadium 2}}, {{pkmn|Masters EX}}
specialist=yes |
|leader=no
type={{type|Dark}}s |
|elite=yes
team=no |
|specialist=yes
brain=no |
|type={{t|Dark}} types
anime=no |
|team=no
|brain=no
|anime=no
|gameanim=yes
|envagame=Mela Lee<ref name="Mela Lee">[https://twitter.com/TheMelaLee/status/1167231405014675456 Mela Lee on Twitter]</ref> <small>({{pkmn|Masters EX}})</small>
|javagame=Ryōka Yuzuki<ref>Nintendo DREAM (vol. 329)</ref> <small>({{pkmn|Masters EX}})</small>
|pv=yes<!--Cameo-->
|pvnum=GOTCHA!
|pvname=GOTCHA!
}}
}}
'''Karen''' (Japanese: '''カリン''' ''Karin'') is a {{pkmn|Master}} {{type|Dark}} {{Pkmn|Trainer}} and member of the [[Johto]] [[Elite Four]].
'''Karen''' (Japanese: '''カリン''' ''Karin'') is a {{type|Dark}} {{Pkmn|Trainer}} and member of the [[Indigo Plateau|Indigo]] [[Elite Four]].


==In the games==
She bears a striking resemblance to [[Sanqua]], but the relationship between the two, if any, is unknown.<ref name="ancestor">[https://web.archive.org/web/20220204053817/https://legends.pokemon.com/en-us/story/ Official Pokémon Legends: Arceus website (archived)]: "And it seems that there are other people in this game who might also be ancestors to familiar faces you may know."</ref>
In the [[Generation II]] and {{gen|IV}} games, Karen is the fourth and final member of the Elite Four. She must be defeated before facing [[Lance]], the [[Pokémon Champion]].


Karen prefers {{type|Dark}} Pokémon because she likes the bad-boy image and dark power they portray.
==In the core series games==
Karen is the final member of the [[Indigo League]] [[Elite Four]] in the [[Generation II]] and {{gen|IV}} games. She prefers {{type|Dark}} Pokémon because she likes the tough and wild image they portray, and believes that skilled {{pkmn|Trainer}}s should try to win with the Pokémon they like the most.


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
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===={{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}====
===={{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}====
{{Party
Karen has a [[Full Heal]] and a [[Max Potion]].
{{Party/Single
|color={{dark color}}
|color={{dark color}}
|headcolor={{dark color light}}
|headcolor={{dark color light}}
|bordercolor={{dark color dark}}
|bordercolor={{dark color dark}}
|sprite=GSC Karen.png
|sprite=Spr GS Karen.png
|prize={{Pdollar}}4700
|prize={{Pdollar}}4700
|class=Elite Four
|class=Elite Four
|classlink=Elite Four
|name=Karen
|name=Karen
|game=GSC
|game=GSC
|location=Indigo Plateau
|location=Indigo Plateau
|pokemon=5
|pokemon=5}}
|pokemon1={{Pokémon
|{{Pokémon/2
|gen=2
|game=Crystal
|game=Crystal
|ndex=197
|ndex=197
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|move3=Mean Look|move3type=Normal
|move3=Mean Look|move3type=Normal
|move4=Sand-Attack|move4type=Ground}}
|move4=Sand-Attack|move4type=Ground}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon
|{{Pokémon/2
|gen=2
|game=Crystal
|game=Crystal
|ndex=045
|ndex=045
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|move3=Petal Dance|move3type=Grass
|move3=Petal Dance|move3type=Grass
|move4=Moonlight|move4type=Normal}}
|move4=Moonlight|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon
|{{Pokémon/2
|gen=2
|game=Crystal
|game=Crystal
|ndex=198
|ndex=198
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|move3=Pursuit|move3type=Dark
|move3=Pursuit|move3type=Dark
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal}}
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal}}
||pokemon4={{Pokémon
{{Party/Div|color={{dark color}}}}
|gen=2
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/2
|game=Crystal
|game=Crystal
|ndex=094
|ndex=094
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|move3=Curse|move3type=???
|move3=Curse|move3type=???
|move4=Destiny Bond|move4type=Ghost}}
|move4=Destiny Bond|move4type=Ghost}}
|pokemon5={{Pokémon
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/2
|gen=2
|game=Crystal
|game=Crystal
|ndex=229
|ndex=229
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|move3=Roar|move3type=Normal
|move3=Roar|move3type=Normal
|move4=Pursuit|move4type=Dark}}
|move4=Pursuit|move4type=Dark}}
}}
{{Party/Footer}}


===={{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}====
===={{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}====
=====First battle=====
=====First battle=====
{{Party|color={{dark color}}|bordercolor={{dark color dark}}
{{Party/Single
|color={{dark color}}
|bordercolor={{dark color dark}}
|headcolor={{dark color light}}
|headcolor={{dark color light}}
|sprite=KarenHGSS.gif
|sprite=Spr HGSS Karen.png
|prize={{pdollar}}5640
|prize={{pdollar}}5640
|class=Elite Four
|class=Elite Four
|classlink=Elite Four
|name=Karen
|name=Karen
|game=HGSS
|game=HGSS
|location=Indigo Plateau
|location=Indigo Plateau
|pokemon=5
|pokemon=5}}
 
|{{Pokémon/4
|pokemon1={{Pokémon|gen=4|game=HeartGold and SoulSilver|ndex=197|pokemon=Umbreon
|game=HeartGold
|level=42|type1=Dark|gender=male|ability=Synchronize
|ndex=197
|pokemon=Umbreon
|level=42
|type1=Dark
|gender=male
|ability=Synchronize
|move1=Double Team|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move1=Double Team|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Confuse Ray|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Status
|move2=Confuse Ray|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Status
|move3=Faint Attack|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Faint Attack|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Payback|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|move4=Payback|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
 
|{{Pokémon/4
|pokemon2={{Pokémon|gen=4|game=HeartGold and SoulSilver|ndex=045|pokemon=Vileplume
|game=HeartGold
|level=42|type1=Grass|type2=Poison|gender=female|spritegender=female|ability=Chlorophyll
|ndex=045
|pokemon=Vileplume
|level=42
|type1=Grass|type2=Poison
|gender=female
|spritegender=female
|ability=Chlorophyll
|move1=Stun Spore|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Status
|move1=Stun Spore|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Status
|move2=Petal Dance|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Special
|move2=Petal Dance|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Special
|move3=Acid|move3type=Poison|move3cat=Special
|move3=Acid|move3type=Poison|move3cat=Special
|move4=Moonlight|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|move4=Moonlight|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
 
|{{Pokémon/4
|pokemon3={{Pokémon|gen=4|game=HeartGold and SoulSilver|ndex=198|pokemon=Murkrow
|game=HeartGold
|level=44|type1=Dark|type2=Flying|gender=female|spritegender=female|ability=Super Luck
|ndex=198
|pokemon=Murkrow
|level=44
|type1=Dark|type2=Flying
|gender=female
|spritegender=female
|ability=Super Luck
|move1=Sucker Punch|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move1=Sucker Punch|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Faint Attack|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move2=Faint Attack|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Pluck|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Pluck|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Whirlwind|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|move4=Whirlwind|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
 
{{Party/Div|color={{dark color}}}}
|pokemon4={{Pokémon|gen=4|game=HeartGold and SoulSilver|ndex=094|pokemon=Gengar
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/4
|level=45|type1=Ghost|type2=Poison|gender=female|ability=Levitate
|game=HeartGold
|ndex=094
|pokemon=Gengar
|level=45
|type1=Ghost|type2=Poison
|gender=female
|ability=Levitate
|move1=Focus Blast|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Special
|move1=Focus Blast|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Special
|move2=Destiny Bond|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Status
|move2=Destiny Bond|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Status
|move3=Spite|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Status
|move3=Spite|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Status
|move4=Lick|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Physical}}
|move4=Lick|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Physical}}
 
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/4
|pokemon5={{Pokémon|gen=4|game=HeartGold and SoulSilver|ndex=229|pokemon=Houndoom
|game=HeartGold
|level=47|type1=Dark|type2=Fire|gender=female|spritegender=female|ability=Flash Fire|held=Sitrus Berry
|ndex=229
|pokemon=Houndoom
|level=47
|type1=Dark|type2=Fire
|gender=female
|spritegender=female
|ability=Flash Fire
|held=Sitrus Berry
|move1=Nasty Plot|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Status
|move1=Nasty Plot|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Status
|move2=Dark Pulse|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Special
|move2=Dark Pulse|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Special
|move3=Flamethrower|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Special
|move3=Flamethrower|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Special
|move4=Crunch|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}}}
|move4=Crunch|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}


=====[[Rematch|Second battle]]=====
=====[[Rematch]]=====
{{Party|color={{dark color}}|bordercolor={{dark color dark}}
This team is used once the player has earned all 16 [[Badge]]s.
{{Party/Single
|color={{dark color}}
|bordercolor={{dark color dark}}
|headcolor={{dark color light}}
|headcolor={{dark color light}}
|sprite=KarenHGSS.gif
|sprite=Spr HGSS Karen.png
|prize={{pdollar}}7680
|prize={{pdollar}}7680
|class=Elite Four
|class=Elite Four
|classlink=Elite Four
|name=Karen
|name=Karen
|game=HGSS
|game=HGSS
|location=Indigo Plateau
|location=Indigo Plateau
|pokemon=6
|pokemon=6}}
 
|{{Pokémon/4
|pokemon1={{Pokémon|gen=4|game=HeartGold and SoulSilver|ndex=461 f|pokemon=Weavile
|game=HeartGold
|level=62|type1=Dark|type2=Ice|ability=Pressure|gender=female
|ndex=461 f
|pokemon=Weavile
|level=62
|type1=Dark|type2=Ice
|ability=Pressure
|gender=female
|move1=Ice Punch|move1type=Ice|move1cat=Physical
|move1=Ice Punch|move1type=Ice|move1cat=Physical
|move3=Low Kick|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Low Kick|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move2=Night Slash|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move2=Night Slash|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move4=Ice Shard|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Physical}}
|move4=Ice Shard|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Physical}}
 
|{{Pokémon/4
|pokemon3={{Pokémon|gen=4|ndex=442|game=HeartGold and SoulSilver|pokemon=Spiritomb
|game=Platinum
|level=62|type1=Ghost|type2=Dark|ability=Pressure|gender=female
|ndex=359
|move1=Curse|move1type=???|move1cat=Status
|pokemon=Absol
|move2=Confuse Ray|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Status
|level=62
|move3=Pain Split|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|type1=Dark
|move4=Sucker Punch|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|ability=Super Luck
 
|gender=female
|pokemon2={{Pokémon|gen=4|game=Platinum|ndex=359|pokemon=Absol
|level=62|type1=Dark|ability=Super Luck|gender=female
|move1=Detect|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Status
|move1=Detect|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Status
|move3=Night Slash|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Night Slash|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move2=Perish Song|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move2=Perish Song|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move4=Psycho Cut|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Physical}}
|move4=Psycho Cut|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Physical}}
 
|{{Pokémon/4
|pokemon5={{Pokémon|gen=4|game=HeartGold and SoulSilver|ndex=430|pokemon=Honchkrow
|ndex=442
|level=64|type1=Dark|type2=Flying|ability=Super Luck|gender=female
|game=HeartGold
|move1=Thunder Wave|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Status
|pokemon=Spiritomb
|move3=Drill Peck|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Physical
|level=62
|move2=Whirlwind|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|type1=Ghost|type2=Dark
|ability=Pressure
|gender=female
|move1=Curse|move1type=???|move1cat=Status
|move2=Confuse Ray|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Status
|move3=Pain Split|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Sucker Punch|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|move4=Sucker Punch|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
 
{{Party/Div|color={{dark color}}}}
|pokemon4={{Pokémon|gen=4|game=HeartGold and SoulSilver|ndex=229 f|pokemon=Houndoom
|{{Pokémon/4
|level=63|type1=Dark|type2=Fire|ability=Flash Fire|gender=female
|game=HeartGold
|ndex=229 f
|pokemon=Houndoom
|level=63
|type1=Dark|type2=Fire
|ability=Flash Fire
|gender=female
|move1=Nasty Plot|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Status
|move1=Nasty Plot|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Status
|move2=Dark Pulse|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Special
|move2=Dark Pulse|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Special
|move3=Flamethrower|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Special
|move3=Flamethrower|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Special
|move4=Sludge Bomb|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Special}}
|move4=Sludge Bomb|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Special}}
 
|{{Pokémon/4
|pokemon6={{Pokémon|gen=4|game=HeartGold and SoulSilver|ndex=197|pokemon=Umbreon
|game=HeartGold
|level=64|type1=Dark|ability=Synchronize|gender=male|held=Sitrus Berry
|ndex=430
|pokemon=Honchkrow
|level=64
|type1=Dark|type2=Flying
|ability=Super Luck
|gender=female
|move1=Thunder Wave|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Status
|move3=Drill Peck|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Physical
|move2=Whirlwind|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move4=Sucker Punch|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=HeartGold
|ndex=197
|pokemon=Umbreon
|level=64
|type1=Dark
|ability=Synchronize
|gender=male
|held=Sitrus Berry
|move2=Curse|move2type=???|move2cat=Status
|move2=Curse|move2type=???|move2cat=Status
|move3=Payback|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Payback|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move1=Confuse Ray|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Status
|move1=Confuse Ray|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Status
|move4=Sucker Punch|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|move4=Sucker Punch|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
}}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
==In the side series games==
===[[Pokémon Stadium 2]]===
Karen appears as the final Elite Four member in [[Pokémon Stadium 2]]'s Johto [[Gym Leader Castle]]. Here, her strategy mainly focuses on incapacitating her opponent by stacking up [[status condition]]s, like {{status|confusion}}, {{status|infatuation}}, and {{status|paralysis}}, onto the opposing Pokémon.
 
During the game's end credits, she is seen having a battle with [[Bugsy]].


====Pokémon Stadium 2====
====Pokémon====
=====Round 1=====
=====Round 1=====
{{Party
{{Party/Single
|color={{dark color}}
|color={{dark color}}
|headcolor={{dark color light}}
|headcolor={{dark color light}}
|bordercolor={{dark color dark}}
|bordercolor={{dark color dark}}
|sprite=S2 Elite Four Karen.png
|sprite=S2 Elite Four Karen.png
|prize=N/A
|prize=none
|class=Elite Four
|class=Elite Four
|classlink=Elite Four
|name=Karen
|name=Karen
|game=Pokémon Stadium 2
|game=Stadium2
|location=Indigo Plateau
|location=Gym Leader Castle
|pokemon=6
|locationname=Johto Gym Leader Castle
|pokemon1={{Pokémon
|pokemon=6}}
|gen=2
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=197
|ndex=197MSStad
|pokemon=Umbreon
|pokemon=Umbreon
|gender=female
|gender=female
|level=50
|level=50-100
|type1=Dark
|type1=Dark
|held=Quick Claw
|held=Quick Claw
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|move3=Psychic|move3type=Psychic
|move3=Psychic|move3type=Psychic
|move4=Attract|move4type=Normal}}
|move4=Attract|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon
|{{Pokémon/2
|gen=2
|ndex=071MSStad
|ndex=071
|pokemon=Victreebel
|pokemon=Victreebel
|gender=female
|gender=female
|level=50
|level=50-100
|type1=Grass|type2=Poison
|type1=Grass|type2=Poison
|held=Mint Berry
|held=Mint Berry
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|move3=Razor Leaf|move3type=Grass
|move3=Razor Leaf|move3type=Grass
|move4=Attract|move4type=Normal}}
|move4=Attract|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon
|{{Pokémon/2
|gen=2
|ndex=198MSStad
|ndex=198
|pokemon=Murkrow
|pokemon=Murkrow
|gender=male
|gender=male
|level=50
|level=50-100
|type1=Dark|type2=Flying
|type1=Dark|type2=Flying
|held=Bitter Berry
|held=Bitter Berry
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|move3=Fly|move3type=Flying
|move3=Fly|move3type=Flying
|move4=Attract|move4type=Normal}}
|move4=Attract|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon4={{Pokémon
{{Party/Div|color={{dark color}}}}
|gen=2
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=126
|ndex=126MSStad
|pokemon=Magmar
|pokemon=Magmar
|gender=male
|gender=male
|level=50
|level=50-100
|type1=Fire
|type1=Fire
|move1=Confuse Ray|move1type=Ghost
|move1=Confuse Ray|move1type=Ghost
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|move3=Thief|move3type=Dark
|move3=Thief|move3type=Dark
|move4=Attract|move4type=Normal}}
|move4=Attract|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon5={{Pokémon
|{{Pokémon/2
|gen=2
|ndex=094MSStad
|ndex=094
|pokemon=Gengar
|pokemon=Gengar
|gender=male
|gender=male
|level=50
|level=50-100
|type1=Ghost|type2=Poison
|type1=Ghost|type2=Poison
|held=PRZCureBerry
|held=PRZCureBerry
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|move3=Lick|move3type=Ghost
|move3=Lick|move3type=Ghost
|move4=Attract|move4type=Normal}}
|move4=Attract|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon6={{Pokémon
|{{Pokémon/2
|gen=2
|ndex=045MSStad
|ndex=045 f
|pokemon=Vileplume
|pokemon=Vileplume
|gender=female
|gender=female
|level=50
|level=50-100
|type1=Grass|type2=Poison
|type1=Grass|type2=Poison
|held=Ice Berry
|held=Ice Berry
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|move3=Sludge Bomb|move3type=Poison
|move3=Sludge Bomb|move3type=Poison
|move4=Attract|move4type=Normal}}
|move4=Attract|move4type=Normal}}
}}
{{Party/Footer}}


=====Round 2=====
=====Round 2=====
{{Party
{{Party/Single
|color={{dark color}}
|color={{dark color}}
|headcolor={{dark color light}}
|headcolor={{dark color light}}
|bordercolor={{dark color dark}}
|bordercolor={{dark color dark}}
|sprite=S2 Elite Four Karen.png
|sprite=S2 Elite Four Karen.png
|prize=N/A
|prize=none
|class=Elite Four
|class=Elite Four
|classlink=Elite Four
|name=Karen
|name=Karen
|game=Pokémon Stadium 2
|game=Stadium2
|location=Indigo Plateau
|location=Gym Leader Castle
|pokemon=6
|locationname=Johto Gym Leader Castle
|pokemon1={{Pokémon
|pokemon=6}}
|gen=2
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=197
|ndex=197MSStad
|pokemon=Umbreon
|pokemon=Umbreon
|gender=male
|gender=male
|level=50
|level=50-100
|type1=Dark
|type1=Dark
|held=Focus Band
|held=Focus Band
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|move3=Faint Attack|move3type=Dark
|move3=Faint Attack|move3type=Dark
|move4=Psychic|move4type=Psychic}}
|move4=Psychic|move4type=Psychic}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon
|{{Pokémon/2
|gen=2
|ndex=053MSStad
|ndex=080
|pokemon=Slowbro
|gender=female
|level=50
|type1=Water|type2=Psychic
|held=Quick Claw
|move1=Swagger|move1type=Normal
|move2=Surf|move2type=Water
|move3=Thunder Wave|move3type=Electric
|move4=Submission|move4type=Fighting}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon
|gen=2
|ndex=101
|pokemon=Electrode
|level=50
|type1=Electric
|held=King's Rock
|move1=Swagger|move1type=Normal
|move2=Headbutt|move2type=Normal
|move3=Thunderbolt|move3type=Electric
|move4=Thunder Wave|move4type=Electric}}
|pokemon4={{Pokémon
|gen=2
|ndex=053
|pokemon=Persian
|pokemon=Persian
|gender=male
|gender=male
|level=50
|level=50-100
|type1=Normal
|type1=Normal
|held=BrightPowder
|held=BrightPowder
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|move3=Headbutt|move3type=Normal
|move3=Headbutt|move3type=Normal
|move4=Shadow Ball|move4type=Ghost}}
|move4=Shadow Ball|move4type=Ghost}}
|pokemon5={{Pokémon
|{{Pokémon/2
|gen=2
|ndex=198MSStad
|ndex=198
|pokemon=Murkrow
|pokemon=Murkrow
|gender=male
|gender=male
|level=50
|level=50-100
|type1=Dark|type2=Flying
|type1=Dark|type2=Flying
|held=Scope Lens
|held=Scope Lens
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|move3=Psych Up|move3type=Normal
|move3=Psych Up|move3type=Normal
|move4=Drill Peck|move4type=Flying}}
|move4=Drill Peck|move4type=Flying}}
|pokemon6={{Pokémon
{{Party/Div|color={{dark color}}}}
|gen=2
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=200
|ndex=080MSStad
|pokemon=Slowbro
|gender=female
|level=50-100
|type1=Water|type2=Psychic
|held=Quick Claw
|move1=Swagger|move1type=Normal
|move2=Surf|move2type=Water
|move3=Thunder Wave|move3type=Electric
|move4=Submission|move4type=Fighting}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=200MSStad
|pokemon=Misdreavus
|pokemon=Misdreavus
|gender=female
|gender=female
|level=50
|level=50-100
|type1=Ghost
|type1=Ghost
|held=MysteryBerry
|held=MysteryBerry
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|move3=Pain Split|move3type=Normal
|move3=Pain Split|move3type=Normal
|move4=Psychic|move4type=Psychic}}
|move4=Psychic|move4type=Psychic}}
}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=101MSStad
|pokemon=Electrode
|level=50-100
|type1=Electric
|held=King's Rock
|move1=Swagger|move1type=Normal
|move2=Headbutt|move2type=Normal
|move3=Thunderbolt|move3type=Electric
|move4=Thunder Wave|move4type=Electric}}
{{Party/Footer}}


===Quotes===
==In the spin-off games==
===={{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}====
===[[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]]===
[[File:Gold Silver Karen.png|right|thumb|Karen's artwork from [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold, Silver]], and [[Pokémon Crystal Version|Crystal]]]]
Karen appears in [[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]], using a Murkrow to battle.
*Before battle
:''"I am <sc>Karen</sc> of the <sc>Elite Four</sc>. You're [[Player character|<player>]]? How amusing. I love Dark-type Pokémon. I find their wild, tough image to be so appealing. And they're so strong. Think you can take them? Just try to entertain me. Let's go."''


*When defeated
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
:''"Well, aren't you good. I like that in a Trainer."''
{{main|Karen (Masters)}}
Karen forms a [[sync pair]] with {{p|Houndoom}} and {{p|Umbreon}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]. Her Houndoom is capable of [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]]. Karen became a playable sync pair since the game's release.


*After being defeated
{{PairDex/h|Dark}}
:''"Strong Pokémon. Weak Pokémon. That is only the selfish perception of people. Truly skilled trainers should try to win with their favorites. I like your style. You understand what's important. Go on—the Champion is waiting."''
{{PairDex|017|Karen|trainerlink=Karen (Masters)#Houndoom|trainerimg=Karen|0229M|Houndoom|mega=Houndoominite|gender=female|form=[[Mega Evolution|Mega Houndoom]]|Dark|Fighting|Special Strike|6|Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|017|Karen|trainerlink=Karen (Masters)#Umbreon|trainerimg=Karen|0197|Umbreon|gender=male|Dark|Bug|Physical Strike|4EX|Battle Points}}
|}


===={{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}====
==Gallery==
*Before battle
===Artwork===
:''"I am <sc>Karen</sc> of the <sc>Elite Four</sc>. You're <player>? How amusing. I love Dark-type Pokémon. I'm known for my overpowering tactics. Think you can take them? Just try to entertain me. Let's go."''
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background:#{{dark color}}"
|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background:#{{dark color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Gold Silver Karen.png|120px]]
|- style="font-size:80%"
|  {{color2|000|VS (TCG)|VS}} artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Generation II}}
|}


*After sending out last Pokémon
===Sprites===
:''"This is far from being backed into a corner!"''
====In the [[core series]]====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background:#{{dark color}}; font-size:80%"
|-
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background:#{{dark color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr GS Karen.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background:#{{dark color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr HGSS Karen.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background:#{{dark color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:VSKaren.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}}
|-
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background:#{{dark color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Karen II OD.png]]
|colspan=2 style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background:#{{dark color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Karen OD.png]]
|-
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation II}}
| colspan=2 | Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
|}


*During battle
====In other games====
:''"You're no ordinary Trainer to have gotten this far."''
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background:#{{dark color}}; font-size:80%"
|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background:#{{dark color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:S2 Elite Four Karen.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background:#{{dark color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:S2 Elite Four Karen Credits.png]]
|-
| Portrait from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium 2|Stadium 2}}
| Portrait from the credits in<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium 2|Stadium 2}}
|}


*When defeated
==Quotes==
:''"Well, aren't you good. I like that in a Trainer."''
{{main|Karen/Quotes}}


*After being defeated
==In the anime==
:''"Strong Pokémon. Weak Pokémon. That is only the selfish perception of people. Truly skilled Trainers should try to win with the Pokémon they love best. I like your style. You understand what's important. Go on—the Champion is waiting."''
===GOTCHA!===
Karen briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]].


===Sprites===
==In the manga==
{| align="center" style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background: #{{dark color}};"
===Pokémon Adventures===
|- align=center
[[File:Johto Elite Four Adventures.png|thumb|230px|Karen in Pokémon Adventures]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background: #{{dark color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:GSC Karen.png]]
====History====
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background: #{{dark color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Karen II OD.png]]
=====Past=====
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background: #{{dark color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:KarenHGSS.gif]]
Karen, along with [[Will]], {{adv|Green}}, {{adv|Silver}}, [[Sham]], and [[Carl]], was one of the children raised by the [[Masked Man]] to be his servants. Unlike Silver and Green, Karen was not kidnapped and went to the Masked Man willingly out of boredom.
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background: #{{dark color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:VSKaren.png]]
 
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background: #{{dark color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Karen OD.png]]
====={{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}=====
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background: #{{dark color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:S2 Elite Four Karen.png]]
Karen debuted with Will at the [[Ilex Forest]], where they were tasked to guard the area. When Green arrived to stop the Masked Man's plan to capture {{p|Celebi}}, she was attacked by Karen and Will. With the {{adv|Tower duo|Ho-Oh and Lugia}} they borrowed from the Masked Man, Karen and Will exploited Green's fear of birds to torture her. When Green learned that Karen and Will also defeated and captured Silver, she overcame her fear of birds and sent out {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, and {{p|Moltres}} to fight. Green and her allies, {{adv|Red}} and {{adv|Blue}}, each used one of the legendary birds to battle Karen and Will. With the assistance of many Pokémon sent from all across [[Johto]] and [[Kanto]], Ho-Oh and Lugia were freed from the Masked Man's control and fly away. Defeated, Karen made her escape.
|- align=center style="font-size: 80%;"
| Karen's sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation II}}
| Karen's overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation II}}
| Karen's sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation IV}}
| Karen's VS sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation IV}}
| Karen's overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation IV}}
| Karen's artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium 2}}
|}


==In the manga==
After the Masked Man's defeat, Karen and Will were approached by [[Bruno]] and [[Koga]], who offered to form an alliance since all four of them were once members of various criminal organizations.
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[File:Karen Adventures.png|right|thumb|Karen in the {{chap|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}.]]
Karen, along with [[Will]], {{adv|Green}}, {{adv|Silver}}, [[Sham]], and [[Carl]], is one of the children kidnapped by the [[Masked Man]] and raised to be his servants. Karen was one of the leaders of the new [[Team Rocket]] formed in Johto. Unlike Silver and Green, she and Will were willing members of the evil man's cohorts, having been inducted as one of his followers at the age of eleven, and continuously trained. They expected a surefire victory against Green, which seemed feasible with {{p|Ho-Oh}} and {{p|Lugia}} under their command. However, with the resistance of Green and her friends {{adv|Red}} and {{adv|Blue}} each commanding one of the legendary birds of Kanto, and the help of many other Pokémon sent from all across Johto and Kanto, Ho-Oh and Lugia were freed. Karen then fled with Will.


After the Masked Man was defeated, Karen formed an alliance with [[Bruno]], [[Will]], and [[Koga]]; the four of them are all ex-members of various criminal organizations. They later reappear in the {{chap|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} as the new official Elite Four of Johto.  
====={{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}=====
It is revealed that Karen, Will, Bruno, and Koga were all made members of the Johto [[Elite Four]] by the [[Pokémon Association]]. The Johto Elite Four went to the [[Pokéathlon]] as an act of promotion for the Pokémon League. There, they met {{adv|Gold}}, who they challenged to the Power Course. Karen was the only Elite Four member who didn't participate in the events.


====Pokémon====
====Pokémon====
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{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|width=75
|trainer=Karen
|trainer=Karen
|pkmn=Umbreon
|pkmn=Umbreon
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|epnum=PS173
|epnum=PS173
|epname=The Last Battle VII
|epname=The Last Battle VII
|desc=Karen's {{p|Umbreon}} is the cornerstone of her team. It was called out to battle Green's Snubbull. During the battle, it was shown to be very tough as it was able to stop a {{m|Bite}} attack. It was knocked back by a {{m|Take Down}} along with {{m|Charm}}.
|desc=Karen's {{p|Umbreon}} is Karen's main Pokémon. It was first used to battle Green's {{p|Snubbull}} at the Ilex Forest, but was defeated. Later, it fought Green's Snubbull while riding on top of Green's {{p|Moltres}}. By using the moon to power itself up, Umbreon defeated Snubbull. In ''[[PS268|The Escape]]'', it was revealed that Umbreon evolved from an {{p|Eevee}}.
 
In a flashback of ''[[PS268|Escape]]'', it was revealed that her Umbreon evolved from an {{p|Eevee}} given to her by the Masked Man.


Umbreon's known moves are {{m|Faint Attack}}, {{m|Moonlight}}, and {{m|Bite}}.}}
Umbreon's known moves are {{m|Faint Attack}}, {{m|Moonlight}}, and {{m|Bite}}.}}
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|type2=Flying
|type2=Flying
|img=Karen Murkrow Adventures.png
|img=Karen Murkrow Adventures.png
|cap=Karen's Murkrow
|epnum=PS173
|epnum=PS173
|epname=The Last Battle VII
|epname=The Last Battle VII
|desc=Karen used these two {{p|Murkrow}} for mostly {{m|Fly|flight support}} after the battle with the Masked Man was over.
|desc=These two {{p|Murkrow}} were used by Karen to take her and Will to safety after the Masked Man's defeat.


Murkrow's only known move is {{m|Fly}}.}}
None of their moves are known.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Karen
|trainer=Karen
|pkmn=Meowth
|pkmn=Houndoom
|type1=normal
|type1=Dark
|img=Karen Meowth Adventures.png
|type2=Fire
|epnum=PS297
|img=Karen Houndoom Adventures.png
|epname=Rebelliant Carr
|epnum=PS443
|desc={{p|Meowth}} was seen in {{adv|Silver}}'s flashback when the [[Masked Man]] was telling {{adv|Green}} why he had taken them. Karen was eleven when she had Meowth.
|epname=Attaway, Aipom!
|desc={{p|Houndoom}} first appeared alongside its Trainer at the [[Pokéathlon]]. It was not seen participating in any events.


None of Meowth's moves are known.}}
None of Houndoom's moves are known.}}
 
====Borrowed====
{{TrainerPoké
|main=Tower duo (Adventures)
|trainer=Masked Man
|pkmn=Ho-Oh
|type1=Fire
|type2=Flying
|img=Masked Man Ho-Oh.png
|epnum=PS153
|epname=Oh, It's Ho-Oh!
|desc=The Masked Man lent {{p|Ho-Oh}} to Karen in order to guard the [[Ilex Forest]]. Karen used Ho-Oh to battle {{adv|Green}}, {{adv|Red}}, and {{adv|Blue}}, who used {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, and {{p|Moltres}}, respectively. During the battle, many Pokémon sent from people from Kanto and Johto came to assist. The Pokémon latched on to Ho-Oh and {{p|Lugia}}, and their combined power freed the two from the Masked Man's control. Now freed, Ho-Oh and Lugia flew off to parts unknown.}}
 
===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure===
[[File:Karen JBA.png|thumb|180px|Karen in Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure]]
Karen appeared in [[JBA5]]. When [[Jō]] obtained all eight Badges, he battled Karen. After defeating her, Jō went on to battle Lance.
 
====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
|width=76
|trainer=Karen
|pkmn=Umbreon
|type1=Dark
|img=Karen Umbreon JBA.png
|epnum=JBA5
|epname=Betting on the Name of the Strongest!
|desc={{p|Umbreon}} is Karen's only known Pokémon. It battled [[Jō's Totodile]] and lost.
 
None of Umbreon's moves are known.}}
{{-}}
 
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
[[File:Karen PM.png|thumb|200px|Karen in Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]
{{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} encounters Karen in ''[[PM106|A Challenge to the Elite Four!]]''. Her role in this manga is similar to Lance's in the Generation II games and the remakes where she was the last one fought as Lance himself was absent.
 
When Red arrived in the Pokémon League, [[Will]], [[Koga]], and [[Bruno]] fell from the [[Indigo Plateau|Elite Four Tower]], seemingly defeated by Karen. Red ask them what happened, but Koga asked him to ask Karen herself. Red manages to get to the top and finds Karen, along with hers, [[Koga]]'s, [[Bruno]]'s and [[Will]]'s Pokémon. Red asked Karen what happened between her and the rest of the Elite Four, but Karen says it is none of his business. However, with her teammates' Pokémon, Red is outnumbered. Clefairy then takes out a giant sieve to "sieve" out the opponents, leaving behind only Karen's {{p|Umbreon}}. Umbreon proves to be a tough opponent, but Clefairy succeeds in beating it.
 
After her defeat, Karen reveals to Red what actually happened. The Elite Four were exhausted from training, thus Karen decided to tell them a joke. After Karen shares the same joke to Red and his Pokémon, only Clefairy finds it funny and laugh, while Red and his other Pokémon fell down at the dumb joke. Apparently, Will, Koga and Bruno also fell down the building after hearing her dumb joke.
 
====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Karen
|width=74
|pkmn=Vileplume
|type1=Grass
|type2=Poison
|img=Karen Vileplume PM.png
|epnum=PM106
|epname=A Challenge to the Elite Four!
|desc={{p|Vileplume}} was one of the Pokémon that was "sieved" by Clefairy.
 
None of Vileplume's moves are known.}}
 
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Karen
|pkmn=Gengar
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Poison
|img=Karen Gengar PM.png
|epnum=PM106
|epname=A Challenge to the Elite Four!
|desc={{p|Gengar}} was one of the Pokémon that was "sieved" by Clefairy.
 
None of Gengar's moves are known.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Karen
|trainer=Karen
|pkmn=Houndoom
|pkmn=Umbreon
|type1=Dark
|type1=Dark
|type2=Fire
|img=Karen Umbreon PM.png
|img=Karen Houndoom Adventures.png
|epnum=PM106
|epnum=HeartGold & SoulSilver chapter (Adventures)
|epname=A Challenge to the Elite Four!
|epname=HeartGold & SoulSilver chapter
|desc={{p|Umbreon}} is the Pokémon that {{TP|Red|Clefairy}} battled with. In the first part of the battle, Clefairy treated it as a dog by showing Umbreon to some chicken, in which Umbreon liked. Later, Umbreon's Sand-Attack and Mean Look put Clefairy at a disadvantage. Tyrogue pointed out to a bright sun in which Clefairy can use to win. Clefairy uses {{m|Light Screen}} so that the sun's ray can reflect it and turns it into {{m|SolarBeam}}, which defeated Umbreon.
|desc=Karen's {{p|Houndoom}} first appeared when the Johto Elite Four were together before performing in the [[Pokéathlon]].


None of Houndoom's moves are known.}}
Umbreon's known moves are {{m|Sand-Attack}} and {{m|Mean Look}}.}}


==In the TCG==
==In the TCG==
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Karen or her Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Karen 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|Karen's Pokémon|Darkness|char=yes}}
|- style="background: #{{tcg darkness color}};"
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Tyranitar|Karen's Rapidash|Half Deck}}|type=Fire|enset=Tyranitar Half Deck|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Common|jpnum=087/141}}
!{{color|FFFFFF|Name}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Karen's Magmar|88}}|type=Fire|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Common|jpnum=088/141}}
!{{color|FFFFFF|Type}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Karen's Flareon|89}}|type=Fire|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Common|jpnum=089/141}}
!{{color|FFFFFF|Level}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Karen's Tyranitar|90}}|type=Darkness|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Rare Holo|jpnum=090/141}}
!{{color|FFFFFF|Rarity}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Karen's Umbreon|91}}|type=Darkness|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Rare Holo|jpnum=091/141}}
!{{color|FFFFFF|Set}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Karen's Houndoom|92}}|type=Fire|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Common|jpnum=092/141}}
!{{color|FFFFFF|Set no.}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Umbreon V (Evolving Skies 94)|Umbreon]]{{TCGV}}|type=Darkness|expanded=yes|enset=Brilliant Stars|enrarity=TGV|ennum=TG22/TG30|jpset=VMAX Climax|jprarity=CSR|jpnum=244/184}}
|-
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Umbreon VMAX (Evolving Skies 95)|Umbreon]]{{VMAX}}|type=Darkness|expanded=yes|enset=Brilliant Stars|enrarity=TGV|ennum=TG23/TG30|jpset=VMAX Climax|jprarity=CSR|jpnum=245/184}}
| {{TCG ID|VS|Karen's Rapidash|87}} || {{e|Fire}} || - || {{rar|Common}} || {{TCG|Pokémon VS}} (no English release) || 87/141
{{cardlist/div|Other related cards|Darkness}}
|-
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Karen's TM 01|125}}|type=Trainer|type2=Technical Machine|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=125/141}}
| {{TCG ID|VS|Karen's Magmar|88}} || {{e|Fire}} || - || {{rar|Common}} || {{TCG|Pokémon VS}} (no English release) || 88/141
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Karen's TM 02|126}}|type=Trainer|type2=Technical Machine|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=126/141}}
|-
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|XY Promo|Karen|177}}|type=Supporter|expanded=yes|enset=XY Black Star Promos|ennum=XY177|jpset=XY-P Promotional cards|jpnum=256/XY-P|jpset2=The Best of XY|jpnum2=142/171|enset3=Yellow A Alternate cards|ennum3=XY177a|jpset3=The Best of XY|jpnum3=183/171}}
| {{TCG ID|VS|Karen's Flareon|89}} || {{e|Fire}} || - || {{rar|Common}} || {{TCG|Pokémon VS}} (no English release) || 89/141
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Chilling Reign|Karen's Conviction|144}}|type=Supporter|expanded=yes|enset=Chilling Reign|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=144/198|jpset=Peerless Fighters|jprarity=U|jpnum=066/070|enset2=Chilling Reign|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=193/198|jpset2=Peerless Fighters|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=081/070|enset3=Chilling Reign|enrarity3=Rare Secret|ennum3=216/198|jpset3=Peerless Fighters|jprarity3=HR|jpnum3=089/070}}
|-
{{cardlist/footer|Darkness}}
| {{TCG ID|VS|Karen's Tyranitar|90}} || {{e|Darkness}} || - || {{rar|Rare Holo}} || {{TCG|Pokémon VS}} (no English release) || 90/141
|-
| {{TCG ID|VS|Karen's Umbreon|91}} || {{e|Darkness}} || - || {{rar|Rare Holo}} || {{TCG|Pokémon VS}} (no English release) || 91/141
|-
| {{TCG ID|VS|Karen's Houndoom|92}} || {{e|Fire}} || - || {{rar|Common}} || {{TCG|Pokémon VS}} (no English release) || 92/141
|-
| {{TCG ID|VS|Karen's TM 01|125}} || - || - || {{rar|Uncommon}} || {{TCG|Pokémon VS}} (no English release) || 125/141
|-
| {{TCG ID|VS|Karen's TM 02|126}} || - || - || {{rar|Uncommon}} || {{TCG|Pokémon VS}} (no English release) || 126/141
|}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Due to the palette used in {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, it was debated for a long time whether Karen's hair was officially silver or blonde. Much like the official artwork and {{g|Stadium 2}} artwork of her, however, {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}'s overworld sprites depict her with silver hair.
* Karen is the only [[Elite Four]] member in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} who does not use a Pokémon that is part of a three-stage evolutionary line in her rematch team.
*In Generation II, her hair is depicted as being shoulder length. In Generation IV, it is depicted reaching down to her hips.
** She is also the only one who, in her rematch with the player, uses a different final Pokémon from the one used in the initial battle. In her case, she replaces {{p|Houndoom}} with {{p|Umbreon}}, though Houndoom is still present in her party.
*In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, Karen is the only member of the Elite Four who uses a different final Pokémon from the first match. In her case, she replaces {{p|Houndoom}} with {{p|Umbreon}}, though Houndoom is still present.
* Karen is the only Elite Four member in {{2v2|Gold|Silver}} (and her initial team only in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}) where none of her Pokémon have a quadruple weakness.
* In her rematch in HeartGold and SoulSilver, Karen is the only member of the [[Elite Four]] who does not use a Pokémon from a three-stage evolutionary line.
**She also is the only Johto Elite Four member who uses Pokémon which do not evolve in their rematch.
* Of the three current notable Dark-type specialists ([[Sidney]], [[Grimsley]] and herself), she is the only one who is female.
* Karen is the only Elite Four member in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} that uses more than one Pokémon that are not of her specialty type and have no moves of her specialty type, being {{p|Gengar}} and {{p|Vileplume}}.


==Names==
==Names==
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|- align=center
|-
! style="-moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px;" | Language
! Language
! style="-moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | Name
! Name
! style="-moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | Origin
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Japanese
| Japanese
| カリン ''Karin''
| カリン ''Karin''
| From 花梨, a [[wp:angsana|Burmese Rosewood]].
| From 花梨 ''karin'' ({{wp|angsana|Burmese rosewood}}) or 榠樝 ''karin'' ({{wp|Pseudocydonia|Chinese quince}})
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English, Italian
| English, Italian,<br>Brazilian Portuguese
| Karen
| Karen
| Similar to Japanese name (contains letters of 'darken').
| Similar to her Japanese name. Also contains the last five letters of ''darken''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| German
| Melanie
| From μέλας ''melas'' (Ancient Greek for black, dark)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | Spanish
| Karen{{tt|*|Games, manga}}
| From her English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Morgana{{tt|*|Pokémon Stadium 2 and Pokémon Puzzle Challenge}}
| From ''Morgana'' ({{wp|Morgan le Fay}})
|- style="background:#FFF"
| French
| French
| Marion
| Marion
| It contains the word ''noir'' (black) backwards.
| From ''noir'' (black)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| German
| Melanie
| Derived from the ancient Greek word μέλας/melas, meaning "black" or "dark". It's also similar to ''Melancholie'', melancholia.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|rowspan=2| Spanish
| Karen
| Similar to Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Morgana{{tt|*|Only in Pokémon Stadium 2 and Pokémon Puzzle Challenge}}
| From {{wp|Morgan le Fay}}.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Korean
| Korean
| 카렌 ''Karen''
| 카렌 ''Karen''
| Similar to Japanese name.
| Similar to her Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese (Taiwan)
| rowspan="2" | Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 梨花 ''Líhuā''
| 梨花 ''Líhuā'' {{tt|*|Games, Adventures (Ching Win edition and Jilin reprint), Crystal guidebook}}
| From 花梨 ''Karin'', with the characters reversed.
| From an inversion of the Japanese name 花梨 ''Karin''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese (PRC)
| 梨林 ''Lílín'' {{tt|*|Adventures (Jilin first edition)}}
| 梨林 ''Lílín''
| From the Japanese names 花梨 ''Karin'' and 花林 ''Karin''
| 梨 is from 花梨 ''Karin''. 林 ''lín'' (forest) may be from 林 ''rin''. May be a reference to {{wp|Lilin}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 梨花 ''Lèihfā''
| From an inversion of the Japanese name 花梨 ''Karin''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Thai
| คาริน ''Karin''
| Transcription of her Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Vietnamese
| Karin
| Transcription of her Japanese name
|}
|}
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==Related articles==
* [[a:Category:Karen|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]
==References==
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Latest revision as of 14:27, 4 April 2024

If you were looking for the character of the day with the Japanese name Karen, see Mary (EP139).
For the voice actress, see Karen Neill or Karen Fukuhara.
Karen
カリン Karin
HeartGold SoulSilver Karen.png
Art from HeartGold and SoulSilver by Ken Sugimori[1]
Age 25-26 (Adventures; as of the ninth chapter)
Gender Female
Eye color Silvery-blue
Hair color Silvery-blue
Hometown Unknown
Region Kanto or Johto
Trainer class Elite Four
Generation II, IV
Games Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Stadium 2, Masters EX
Elite Four of Indigo Plateau
Specializes in Dark types
Game animation debut GOTCHA!
English voice actor Mela Lee[2] (Masters EX)
Japanese voice actor Ryōka Yuzuki[3] (Masters EX)

Karen (Japanese: カリン Karin) is a Dark-type Trainer and member of the Indigo Elite Four.

She bears a striking resemblance to Sanqua, but the relationship between the two, if any, is unknown.[4]

In the core series games

Karen is the final member of the Indigo League Elite Four in the Generation II and IV games. She prefers Dark-type Pokémon because she likes the tough and wild image they portray, and believes that skilled Trainers should try to win with the Pokémon they like the most.

Pokémon

This listing is for Karen's Pokémon in the video games in which she has appeared.

Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal

Karen has a Full Heal and a Max Potion.



Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver

First battle



Rematch

This team is used once the player has earned all 16 Badges.



In the side series games

Pokémon Stadium 2

Karen appears as the final Elite Four member in Pokémon Stadium 2's Johto Gym Leader Castle. Here, her strategy mainly focuses on incapacitating her opponent by stacking up status conditions, like confusion, infatuation, and paralysis, onto the opposing Pokémon.

During the game's end credits, she is seen having a battle with Bugsy.

Pokémon

Round 1



Round 2



In the spin-off games

Pokémon Puzzle Challenge

Karen appears in Pokémon Puzzle Challenge, using a Murkrow to battle.

Pokémon Masters EX

Main article: Karen (Masters)

Karen forms a sync pair with Houndoom and Umbreon in Pokémon Masters EX. Her Houndoom is capable of Mega Evolving. Karen became a playable sync pair since the game's release.

Sync Dex Trainer NDex Pokémon Type Weakness Role Base Potential Availability
#017 VSKaren Masters.png Karen #0229 MastersIcon0229M.png Houndoom♀
Bag Houndoominite Sprite.png Mega Houndoom 		Dark
DarkIC Masters.png 		Fighting
FightingIC Masters.png 		Masters Special Strike.png ★★★★★☆EX Sync Pair Scout
#017 VSKaren Masters.png Karen #0197 MastersIcon0197.png Umbreon♂
Dark
DarkIC Masters.png 		Bug
BugIC Masters.png 		Masters Physical Strike.png ★★★★☆☆EX Battle Points

Gallery

Artwork

Gold Silver Karen.png
VS artwork from
Generation II

Sprites

In the core series

Spr GS Karen.png Spr HGSS Karen.png VSKaren.png
Sprite from
Generation II 		Sprite from
HeartGold and SoulSilver 		VS sprite from
HeartGold and SoulSilver
Karen II OD.png Karen OD.png
Overworld sprite from
Generation II 		Overworld sprite from
HeartGold and SoulSilver

In other games

S2 Elite Four Karen.png S2 Elite Four Karen Credits.png
Portrait from
Stadium 2 		Portrait from the credits in
Stadium 2

Quotes

Main article: Karen/Quotes

In the anime

GOTCHA!

Karen briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Karen in Pokémon Adventures

History

Past

Karen, along with Will, Green, Silver, Sham, and Carl, was one of the children raised by the Masked Man to be his servants. Unlike Silver and Green, Karen was not kidnapped and went to the Masked Man willingly out of boredom.

Gold, Silver & Crystal arc

Karen debuted with Will at the Ilex Forest, where they were tasked to guard the area. When Green arrived to stop the Masked Man's plan to capture Celebi, she was attacked by Karen and Will. With the Ho-Oh and Lugia they borrowed from the Masked Man, Karen and Will exploited Green's fear of birds to torture her. When Green learned that Karen and Will also defeated and captured Silver, she overcame her fear of birds and sent out Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres to fight. Green and her allies, Red and Blue, each used one of the legendary birds to battle Karen and Will. With the assistance of many Pokémon sent from all across Johto and Kanto, Ho-Oh and Lugia were freed from the Masked Man's control and fly away. Defeated, Karen made her escape.

After the Masked Man's defeat, Karen and Will were approached by Bruno and Koga, who offered to form an alliance since all four of them were once members of various criminal organizations.

HeartGold & SoulSilver arc

It is revealed that Karen, Will, Bruno, and Koga were all made members of the Johto Elite Four by the Pokémon Association. The Johto Elite Four went to the Pokéathlon as an act of promotion for the Pokémon League. There, they met Gold, who they challenged to the Power Course. Karen was the only Elite Four member who didn't participate in the events.

Pokémon

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

Karen's Eevee

Karen's Umbreon
Eevee → Umbreon
Karen's Umbreon is Karen's main Pokémon. It was first used to battle Green's Snubbull at the Ilex Forest, but was defeated. Later, it fought Green's Snubbull while riding on top of Green's Moltres. By using the moon to power itself up, Umbreon defeated Snubbull. In The Escape, it was revealed that Umbreon evolved from an Eevee.

Umbreon's known moves are Faint Attack, Moonlight, and Bite.

Debut The Last Battle VII
Karen's Murkrow
Murkrow (×2)
These two Murkrow were used by Karen to take her and Will to safety after the Masked Man's defeat.

None of their moves are known.

Debut The Last Battle VII
Karen's Houndoom
Houndoom
Houndoom first appeared alongside its Trainer at the Pokéathlon. It was not seen participating in any events.

None of Houndoom's moves are known.

Debut Attaway, Aipom!

Borrowed

Masked Man's Ho-Oh
Ho-Oh
Main article: Tower duo (Adventures)

The Masked Man lent Ho-Oh to Karen in order to guard the Ilex Forest. Karen used Ho-Oh to battle Green, Red, and Blue, who used Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres, respectively. During the battle, many Pokémon sent from people from Kanto and Johto came to assist. The Pokémon latched on to Ho-Oh and Lugia, and their combined power freed the two from the Masked Man's control. Now freed, Ho-Oh and Lugia flew off to parts unknown.

Debut Oh, It's Ho-Oh!

Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure

Karen in Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure

Karen appeared in JBA5. When Jō obtained all eight Badges, he battled Karen. After defeating her, Jō went on to battle Lance.

Pokémon

Karen's Umbreon
Umbreon
Umbreon is Karen's only known Pokémon. It battled Jō's Totodile and lost.

None of Umbreon's moves are known.

Debut Betting on the Name of the Strongest!


Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Karen in Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Red encounters Karen in A Challenge to the Elite Four!. Her role in this manga is similar to Lance's in the Generation II games and the remakes where she was the last one fought as Lance himself was absent.

When Red arrived in the Pokémon League, Will, Koga, and Bruno fell from the Elite Four Tower, seemingly defeated by Karen. Red ask them what happened, but Koga asked him to ask Karen herself. Red manages to get to the top and finds Karen, along with hers, Koga's, Bruno's and Will's Pokémon. Red asked Karen what happened between her and the rest of the Elite Four, but Karen says it is none of his business. However, with her teammates' Pokémon, Red is outnumbered. Clefairy then takes out a giant sieve to "sieve" out the opponents, leaving behind only Karen's Umbreon. Umbreon proves to be a tough opponent, but Clefairy succeeds in beating it.

After her defeat, Karen reveals to Red what actually happened. The Elite Four were exhausted from training, thus Karen decided to tell them a joke. After Karen shares the same joke to Red and his Pokémon, only Clefairy finds it funny and laugh, while Red and his other Pokémon fell down at the dumb joke. Apparently, Will, Koga and Bruno also fell down the building after hearing her dumb joke.

Pokémon

Karen's Vileplume
Vileplume
Vileplume was one of the Pokémon that was "sieved" by Clefairy.

None of Vileplume's moves are known.

Debut A Challenge to the Elite Four!
Karen's Gengar
Gengar
Gengar was one of the Pokémon that was "sieved" by Clefairy.

None of Gengar's moves are known.

Debut A Challenge to the Elite Four!
Karen's Umbreon
Umbreon
Umbreon is the Pokémon that Clefairy battled with. In the first part of the battle, Clefairy treated it as a dog by showing Umbreon to some chicken, in which Umbreon liked. Later, Umbreon's Sand-Attack and Mean Look put Clefairy at a disadvantage. Tyrogue pointed out to a bright sun in which Clefairy can use to win. Clefairy uses Light Screen so that the sun's ray can reflect it and turns it into SolarBeam, which defeated Umbreon.

Umbreon's known moves are Sand-Attack and Mean Look.

Debut A Challenge to the Elite Four!

In the TCG

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

Karen'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 #
Karen's Rapidash Fire Tyranitar Half Deck     Pokémon VS Common 087/141
Karen's Magmar Fire       Pokémon VS Common 088/141
Karen's Flareon Fire       Pokémon VS Common 089/141
Karen's Tyranitar Darkness       Pokémon VS Rare Holo 090/141
Karen's Umbreon Darkness       Pokémon VS Rare Holo 091/141
Karen's Houndoom Fire       Pokémon VS Common 092/141
UmbreonV Darkness Brilliant Stars TGV TG22/TG30 VMAX Climax CSR 244/184
UmbreonVMAX Darkness Brilliant Stars TGV TG23/TG30 VMAX Climax CSR 245/184
Other related cards
Card Type English
Expansion 		Rarity # Japanese
Expansion 		Rarity #
Karen's TM 01 T [TM]       Pokémon VS Uncommon 125/141
Karen's TM 02 T [TM]       Pokémon VS Uncommon 126/141
Karen Su XY Black Star Promos   XY177 XY-P Promotional cards   256/XY-P
      The Best of XY   142/171
Yellow A Alternate cards   XY177a The Best of XY   183/171
Karen's Conviction Su Chilling Reign Uncommon 144/198 Peerless Fighters U 066/070
Chilling Reign Rare Ultra 193/198 Peerless Fighters SR 081/070
Chilling Reign Rare Secret 216/198 Peerless Fighters HR 089/070
 


Trivia

  • Karen is the only Elite Four member in HeartGold and SoulSilver who does not use a Pokémon that is part of a three-stage evolutionary line in her rematch team.
    • She is also the only one who, in her rematch with the player, uses a different final Pokémon from the one used in the initial battle. In her case, she replaces Houndoom with Umbreon, though Houndoom is still present in her party.
  • Karen is the only Elite Four member in Gold and Silver (and her initial team only in HeartGold and SoulSilver) where none of her Pokémon have a quadruple weakness.

Names

Language Name Origin
Japanese カリン Karin From 花梨 karin (Burmese rosewood) or 榠樝 karin (Chinese quince)
English, Italian,
Brazilian Portuguese 		Karen Similar to her Japanese name. Also contains the last five letters of darken.
German Melanie From μέλας melas (Ancient Greek for black, dark)
Spanish Karen* From her English name
Morgana* From Morgana (Morgan le Fay)
French Marion From noir (black)
Korean 카렌 Karen Similar to her Japanese name
Chinese (Mandarin) 梨花 Líhuā * From an inversion of the Japanese name 花梨 Karin
梨林 Lílín * From the Japanese names 花梨 Karin and 花林 Karin
Chinese (Cantonese) 梨花 Lèihfā From an inversion of the Japanese name 花梨 Karin
Thai คาริน Karin Transcription of her Japanese name
Vietnamese Karin Transcription of her Japanese name


Related articles

References

  1. ↑ Karen's Conviction (Chilling Reign 144)
  2. ↑ Mela Lee on Twitter
  3. ↑ Nintendo DREAM (vol. 329)
  4. ↑ Official Pokémon Legends: Arceus website (archived): "And it seems that there are other people in this game who might also be ancestors to familiar faces you may know."
Indigo League
Generations I, III, and VII
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Elite Four
Lorelei
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Elite Four
Bruno
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Elite Four
Agatha
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Elite Four
Lance
Blue Trace
Champion
Blue Trace
Generations II and IV
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Elite Four
Will
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Elite Four
Koga
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Elite Four
Bruno
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Elite Four
Karen
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Champion
Lance


Members of Team Rocket
Bosses:

Giovanni (anime • Adventures • Pocket Monsters • Masters)
Madame Boss (anime only) • Masked Man (Adventures only)

Executives:

Archer (Masters) • Ariana (Masters) • Petrel (Masters) • Proton (Masters)
Anime only: Iron-Masked Marauder
Adventures only: Carl • Sham • Will (former) • Karen (former)
Golden Boys only: Grey

Trios:
 

Jessie (Masters), James (Masters), & Meowth (JJM)
Koga, Lt. Surge, & Sabrina (Triad) (Adventures only; former)
Ken, Al, & Harry (TRET) (Adventures only)
Carr, Sird (former), & Orm (T3B) (Adventures only)

Duos:

Anime only: Butch & Cassidy (former) • Attila & Hun • Annie & Oakley (dub only)

Scientists: 

Gideon
Anime only: Dr. Fuji • Dr. Namba • Sebastian • Dr. Zager
Adventures only: Blaine (former)

Others: 

Grunts • Rocket BrothersRBYFRLG/Rocket SistersPE
Anime only: Domino • Rocket Scout • Wendy • Tyson • Jubei • Viper
Christopher (former) • Matori (Matori Matrix) • Pierce • Gozu
Radio drama only: Miyamoto • Mondo
How I Became a Pokémon Card only: Kaede


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