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'''Ketch Appy''' (Japanese: '''ケッチちゃん''' ''Ketch-chan''), often referred to as '''Pokétch Detective Ketch Appy''' (Japanese: '''ポケッチデカのケッチちゃん''' ''Pokétch Detective Ketch-chan''), is a minor character introduced in {{game|Platinum}}.
'''Ketch Appy''', often referred to as '''Detective Ketch Appy''', is a minor character introduced in {{game|Platinum}}.


He is the star of his own television program, in which he is often billed as a "child prodigy". In the program, he is a detective who uses the [[Pokétch]] to solve crimes. However, most of his plans are usually disrupted by errors he makes in using it, such as forgetting that the {{DL|Pokétch|Memo Pad}} app resets if the app on the Pokétch is changed. In this way, his program often serves to give tips on how to use the various apps.
She is the star of her own [[television]] program aired on [[Jubilife TV]], in which she is often billed as a "child prodigy". In the program, she is a detective who uses the [[Pokétch]] to solve crimes. However, most of her plans are usually disrupted by errors she makes in using it, such as forgetting that the {{DL|Pokétch|Memo Pad}} app resets if the app on the Pokétch is changed. In this way, her program often serves to give tips on how to use the various apps.
 
==Programs==
:''"It's never a problem! The child prodigy and Pokétch Detective Ketch Appy is here! I drew the suspect's likeness on the {{DL|Pokétch|Memo Pad}} just for this situation! ...Uh... Uh-oh! The Memo Pad with the drawing... It's blank! The page is blank! Oh, right! If you use a different app, the Memo Pad is cleared! What will you do, Pokétch Detective? What's next, Pokétch Detective? Next, Case File #111: "The Pokétch Is Invincible!" Don't miss it!"''
 
:''"It's never a problem! The child prodigy and Pokétch Detective Ketch Appy is here! I'll find clues for tracking down the suspect. My {{DL|Pokétch|Dowsing Machine}} will find any evidence left behind! Oh, no! I've touched everywhere, but there are no {{DL|Item|hidden items}} here! What will you do, Pokétch Detective? What's next, Pokétch Detective? Next, Case File #218: "The Pokétch Is Intelligent!" Don't miss it!"''
 
:''"It's never a problem! The child prodigy and Pokétch Detective Ketch Appy is here! I'll use my Pokétch to tell me which way the suspect ran. The {{DL|Pokétch|Coin Toss}} app will show me the way! Heads, the perpetrator ran right; tails, the other way. Keep running, you crook! Even forks in the road won't faze me! What will you do, Pokétch Detective? What's next, Pokétch Detective? Next, Case File #999: "The Pokétch Is Nice!" Don't miss it!"''
 
==Trivia==
* In the Japanese and Korean versions of {{game|Platinum}}, Ketch Appy is a girl, as evidenced by the use of the {{wp|Japanese honorifics|honorific}} ちゃん ''-chan'' and the word しょうじょ ''{{wp|shōjo}}'' in the Japanese version, with the Korean translation referring to her using the word 소녀 ''sonyeo''. The English and German translations make no mention of her gender, while the Spanish, French, and Italian translations use masculine articles and words when referring to Ketch Appy.  


==Names==
==Names==
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Ketch Appy is left unnamed in the French, Spanish, and Korean translations.
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|- style="text-align:center"
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! {{roundytl|5px}} | Language
! Name
! Name
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! {{roundytr|5px}} | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Japanese
|ケッチちゃん ''Ketch-chan''
|From ポケッチ ''[[Pokétch]]''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|English
|English
|Ketch Appy
|Ketch Appy
|From ''[[Pokétch]] app''. May be a pun on the phrase ''catch up''.
|From ''Pokétch app''. May be a pun on the phrase ''catch up''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|German
|Ketch Emanuel
|From ''Pokétch''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Italian
|Kronnick
|From ''kron'' (watch).
|}
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[[Category:Platinum characters]]
[[Category:Male characters]]
[[Category:Female characters]]

Revision as of 15:55, 30 July 2015

Ketch Appy (Japanese: ケッチちゃん Ketch-chan), often referred to as Pokétch Detective Ketch Appy (Japanese: ポケッチデカのケッチちゃん Pokétch Detective Ketch-chan), is a minor character introduced in Pokémon Platinum.

She is the star of her own television program aired on Jubilife TV, in which she is often billed as a "child prodigy". In the program, she is a detective who uses the Pokétch to solve crimes. However, most of her plans are usually disrupted by errors she makes in using it, such as forgetting that the Memo Pad app resets if the app on the Pokétch is changed. In this way, her program often serves to give tips on how to use the various apps.

Programs

"It's never a problem! The child prodigy and Pokétch Detective Ketch Appy is here! I drew the suspect's likeness on the Memo Pad just for this situation! ...Uh... Uh-oh! The Memo Pad with the drawing... It's blank! The page is blank! Oh, right! If you use a different app, the Memo Pad is cleared! What will you do, Pokétch Detective? What's next, Pokétch Detective? Next, Case File #111: "The Pokétch Is Invincible!" Don't miss it!"
"It's never a problem! The child prodigy and Pokétch Detective Ketch Appy is here! I'll find clues for tracking down the suspect. My Dowsing Machine will find any evidence left behind! Oh, no! I've touched everywhere, but there are no hidden items here! What will you do, Pokétch Detective? What's next, Pokétch Detective? Next, Case File #218: "The Pokétch Is Intelligent!" Don't miss it!"
"It's never a problem! The child prodigy and Pokétch Detective Ketch Appy is here! I'll use my Pokétch to tell me which way the suspect ran. The Coin Toss app will show me the way! Heads, the perpetrator ran right; tails, the other way. Keep running, you crook! Even forks in the road won't faze me! What will you do, Pokétch Detective? What's next, Pokétch Detective? Next, Case File #999: "The Pokétch Is Nice!" Don't miss it!"

Trivia

  • In the Japanese and Korean versions of Pokémon Platinum, Ketch Appy is a girl, as evidenced by the use of the honorific ちゃん -chan and the word しょうじょ shōjo in the Japanese version, with the Korean translation referring to her using the word 소녀 sonyeo. The English and German translations make no mention of her gender, while the Spanish, French, and Italian translations use masculine articles and words when referring to Ketch Appy.

Names

Ketch Appy is left unnamed in the French, Spanish, and Korean translations.

Language Name Origin
Japanese ケッチちゃん Ketch-chan From ポケッチ Pokétch
English Ketch Appy From Pokétch app. May be a pun on the phrase catch up.
German Ketch Emanuel From Pokétch.
Italian Kronnick From kron (watch).


Non-player characters in the core series games
Sinnoh Professor Rowan • Professor Oak • Johanna • Barry • Lucas • Dawn • Cynthia • Looker • Stat Trainers (Cheryl • Riley • Mira • Buck • Marley)
Bebe • Teala • Felicity • Roxy and Oli • Roseanne • Rad Rickshaw • Eldritch • Wilma • Jasmine • Caitlin • Julia • Jordan • Dexter • Keira • Mr. Backlot • Morimoto
Underground Man • Mr. Goods • Mr. Fuego • Pokétch Co. President • Dr. Footstep • Pokémon Fan Club Chairman • Helena • Ketch Appy
Team Galactic • Gym guide • Gym Leaders • Elite Four • Frontier Brains • Name Rater • Day-Care Couple • Professors' aides • Stats judge


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