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generation={{gen|II}}, {{gen|IV}} |
games={{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} |
games={{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} |
trainerclass={{tc|Sage}}, Elder
trainerclass={{tc|Sage}}{{sup/2|GSC}}<br>Elder{{sup/4|HGSS}}
}}
}}
'''Li''' (Japanese: '''コウセイ''' ''Kōsei'') is a [[Pokémon Trainer]] that first appeared in [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions]]. He is the Elder of [[Sprout Tower]] {{tc|Sage}}s. He is an elderly man appearing to be of Chinese or Japanese descent. His attire consists of a large purple robe covering most of his body, with a yellow robe over his right shoulder with a [[Poké Ball]] pattern. His attire is typical of Buddhist monks in Japan. He is the only character in the games to have the [[Trainer class]] '''Elder''' (Japanese: '''ちょうろう''' ''Elder'').
'''Li''' (Japanese: '''コウセイ''' ''Kōsei'') is a [[Pokémon Trainer]] that first appeared in [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions]]. He is the Elder of the [[Sprout Tower]] {{tc|Sage}}s. He is an elderly man appearing to be of Chinese or Japanese descent. His attire consists of a large purple robe covering most of his body, with a yellow robe over his right shoulder with a [[Poké Ball]] pattern. His attire is typical of Buddhist monks in Japan. He is the only character in the games to have the [[Trainer class]] '''Elder''' (Japanese: '''ちょうろう''' ''Elder'').


The title of Elder existed in {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} but wasn't a Trainer class until [[Generation IV]]. Instead, it was just an honorific title that Sages used when referring to Li. Before the introduction of the class, Li simply belonged to the {{tc|Sage}} class.
The title of Elder existed in {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} but wasn't a Trainer class until [[Generation IV]]. Instead, it was just an honorific title that Sages used when referring to Li. Before the introduction of the class, Li simply belonged to the {{tc|Sage}} class.
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==Pokémon==
==Pokémon==
==={{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}===
==={{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}===
{{Party
{{Party/Single
|color={{grass color}}
|color={{grass color}}
|headcolor={{grass color light}}
|headcolor={{grass color light}}
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|game=GSC
|game=GSC
|location=Sprout Tower
|location=Sprout Tower
|pokemon=3
|pokemon=3}}
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/2
|{{Pokémon/2
|game=Crystal
|game=Crystal
|ndex=069  
|ndex=069  
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|type1=Grass|type2=Poison
|type1=Grass|type2=Poison
|move1=Vine Whip|move1type=Grass
|move1=Vine Whip|move1type=Grass
|move2=Growth|move2type=Normal<!--
|move2=Growth|move2type=Normal}}
|move3=|move3type=
|{{Pokémon/2
|move4=|move4type=-->}}
|game=Crystal
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/2
|ndex=069
|pokemon=Bellsprout
|gender=male
|level=7
|type1=Grass|type2=Poison
|move1=Vine Whip|move1type=Grass
|move2=Growth|move2type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|game=Crystal
|game=Crystal
|ndex=163|pokemon=Hoothoot
|ndex=163|pokemon=Hoothoot
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|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal
|move3=Foresight|move3type=Normal<!--
|move3=Foresight|move3type=Normal}}
|move4=|move4type=-->}}
{{Party/Footer}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/2
|game=Crystal
|ndex=069
|pokemon=Bellsprout
|gender=male
|level=7
|type1=Grass|type2=Poison
|move1=Vine Whip|move1type=Grass
|move2=Growth|move2type=Normal<!--
|move3=|move3type=
|move4=|move4type=-->}}
}}


==={{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}===
==={{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}===
{{Party
{{Party/Single
|color={{grass color}}
|color={{grass color}}
|headcolor={{grass color light}}
|headcolor={{grass color light}}
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|prize={{pdollar}}1200
|prize={{pdollar}}1200
|class=Elder
|class=Elder
|classlink=Li
|name=Li
|name=Li
|game=HGSS
|game=HGSS
|location=Sprout Tower
|location=Sprout Tower
|pokemon=3
|pokemon=3}}
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/4
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=HeartGold and SoulSilver
|game=HeartGold
|ndex=069  
|ndex=069  
|pokemon=Bellsprout
|pokemon=Bellsprout
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|type1=Grass|type2=Poison
|type1=Grass|type2=Poison
|move1=Vine Whip|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Physical
|move1=Vine Whip|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Growth|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status<!--
|move2=Growth|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status}}
|move3=|move3type=
|{{Pokémon/4
|move4=|move4type=-->}}
|game=HeartGold
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/4
|game=HeartGold and SoulSilver
|ndex=069  
|ndex=069  
|pokemon=Bellsprout
|pokemon=Bellsprout
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|type1=Grass|type2=Poison
|type1=Grass|type2=Poison
|move1=Vine Whip|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Physical
|move1=Vine Whip|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Physical
|move1=Growth|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status<!--
|move2=Growth|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status}}
|move3=|move3type=
|{{Pokémon/4
|move4=|move4type=-->}}
|game=HeartGold
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/4
|ndex=163
|game=HeartGold and SoulSilver
|
|ndex=163|pokemon=Hoothoot
pokemon=Hoothoot
|gender=male
|gender=male
|level=10
|level=10
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|move1=Growl|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move1=Growl|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Hypnosis|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Status
|move2=Hypnosis|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Status
|move3=Peck|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Physical<!--
|move3=Peck|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Physical}}
|move4=|move4type=-->}}
{{Party/Footer}}
}}


==Quotes==
==Quotes==
==={{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}===
==={{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}===
*To {{ga|Silver}}
:''"You are indeed skilled as a trainer. As promised, here is your [[HM05|HM]]. But let me say this: You should treat your <sc>Pokémon</sc> better. The way you battle is far too harsh. <sc>Pokémon</sc> are not tools of war..."''
*Before battle
*Before battle
:''"So good of you to come here! Sprout Tower is a place of training. People and Pokémon test their bonds to build a bright future together. I am the final test. Allow me to check the ties between your Pokémon and you!"''
:''"So good of you to come here! <sc>Sprout Tower</sc> is a place of training. People and <sc>Pokémon</sc> test their bonds to build a bright future together. I am the final test. Allow me to check the ties between your <sc>Pokémon</sc> and you!"''


*When defeated
*Being defeated
:''"Ah, excellent!"''
:''"Ah, excellent!"''


*After being defeated
*After being defeated
:''"You and your Pokémon should have no problem using this move. Take this Flash HM. Flash illuminates even the darkest of all places. But to use it out of battle, you need the Badge from Violet's Gym."''
:''"You and your <sc>Pokémon</sc> should have no problem using this move. Take this <sc>{{m|Flash}}</sc> [[HM]]."''
:''"<sc>Flash</sc> illuminates even the darkest of all places. But to use it out of battle, you need the <sc>{{badge|Zephyr|Badge}}</sc> from [[Violet Gym|<sc>Violet</sc>'s <sc>Gym</sc>]]."''


==={{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}===
==={{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}===
*To {{ga|Silver}}
*To Silver
:''"You showed us what you've got and it's indeed good... Take this [[TM70|Technical Machine]]. However, you should care more about your Pokémon. The way you treat your Pokémon can be too harsh... Remember, Pokémon are not tools of war..."''
:''"You showed us what you've got and it's indeed good... Take [[TM70|this Technical Machine]]. However, you should care more about your Pokémon. The way you treat your Pokémon can be too harsh... Remember, Pokémon are not tools of war..."''


*Before battle
*Before battle
:''"So good of you to come here! Sprout Tower is a place of training. People and Pokémon test their bonds to build a bright future together. I am the final test. Allow me to check the ties between you and your Pokémon!"''
:''"So good of you to come here! Sprout Tower is a place of training. People and Pokémon test their bonds to build a bright future together. I am the final test. Allow me to check the ties between you and your Pokémon!"''


*When defeated
*Being defeated
:''"Ah, excellent!"''
:''"Ah, excellent!"''


*After being defeated
*After being defeated
:''"Hmm...The way you battle is quite elegant. You should be able to stand up to Falkner. And you should be able to make good use of this... It is a [[TM|Technical Machine]] called {{m|Flash}}. Take it with you!"''
:''"Hmm...The way you battle is quite elegant. You should be able to stand up to [[Falkner]]. And you should be able to make good use of this... It is a [[TM|Technical Machine]] called Flash. Take it with you!"''
 
:''"When a Pokémon learns Flash, you can illuminate caves no matter how dark they may be. You can try it on Bellsprout for example..."''
:''"When a Pokémon learns Flash, you can illuminate caves no matter how dark they may be. You can try it on Bellsprout for example..."''
:''"I hope you learn and grow from your journey."''
:''"I hope you learn and grow from your journey."''


==Sprites==
==Sprites==
{| align="center" style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{grass color}};"
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{grass color}}; font-size:80%;"
|- align=center
|-  
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{grass color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Spr GS Sage JP.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{grass color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Spr GS Sage JP.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{grass color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Spr GS Sage.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{grass color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Spr GS Sage.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{grass color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Spr HGSS Li.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{grass color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Spr HGSS Li.png]]
|- align=center style="font-size: 80%;"
|-  
| Li's sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold and Silver}} {{tt|(JP and {{color2|000000|Pokémon in South Korea|KO}})|In the Japanese and Korean Gold and Silver Versions, Sages are seen praying, which was altered in the international releases and in the Japanese<!-- and Korean--> Crystal Version.}}
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold, Silver}}, and {{color2|000000|Pokémon Crystal Version|Crystal}}<br>({{tt|JP/KO|Japanese and South Korean releases}})
| Li's sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold, Silver}}, and {{color2|000000|Pokémon Crystal Version|Crystal}}
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold, Silver}}, and {{color2|000000|Pokémon Crystal Version|Crystal}}<br>({{tt|international|Western releases}})
| Li's sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
|-  
| colspan="2" style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{grass color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Sage II OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{grass color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Dragon Clan Elder OD.png]]
|-
| colspan="2" | Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold, Silver}}, and {{color2|000000|Pokémon Crystal Version|Crystal}}
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
|}
|}


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* In Pokémon Gold and Silver, his original full title in battle of Sage Li may have been a pun on the word ''sagely''.
* In Pokémon Gold and Silver, his original full title in battle of Sage Li may have been a pun on the word ''sagely''.
* Despite officially being of the Trainer class "Elder" in HeartGold and SoulSilver, his title outside of battle in Gold and Silver was "Elder," so in both generation of games, his title and name as Elder Li may have been a pun on the word ''elderly''.
* Despite officially being of the Trainer class "Elder" in HeartGold and SoulSilver, his title outside of battle in Gold and Silver was "Elder," so in both generation of games, his title and name as Elder Li may have been a pun on the word ''elderly''.
* Although he cannot be battled, another Elder, found in the [[Dragon's Den]] has the same overworld sprite as Li.
* Although he cannot be battled, another Elder found in the [[Dragon's Den]] has the same overworld sprite as Li.


==Names==
==Names==
{| class="roundy" align="left" style="background: #{{grass color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{poison color}}"
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{grass color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{poison color}}"
|- align=center
|-  
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Japanese
| Japanese
| コウセイ ''Kōsei''
| コウセイ ''Kōsei''
| Possibly from 光 ''kō'' (light), {{m|Flash}}'s source of power.
| Possibly from 光 ''kō'' (light), {{m|Flash}}'s source of power.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English
| English
| Li
| Li
| From light, May also be a pun of "sagely" or "elderly".
| From ''light''. May also be a pun of "sagely" or "elderly".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| French
| French
| Joachim{{sup/2|GSC}}/Jehan{{sup/4|HGSS}}
| Joachim{{sup/2|GSC}}<br>Jehan{{sup/4|HGSS}}
|  
|  
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| German
| German
| Marek
| Marek
|  
|  
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Italian
| Italian
| Vico
| Vico
|  
|  
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Spanish
| Spanish
| Anselmo
| Anselmo
|  
|  
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
| Korean
| 청성 ''Cheongseong''
| 청성 ''Cheongseong''
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|}
|}


===Elder===
{{langtable|color={{grass color light}}|bordercolor={{poison color}}
|fr=Ancien
|de=Weisester
|it=Anziano
|es=Anciano
|ko=장로 ''Janglo''
}}
{{-}}
{{-}}
{{NPC|grass|johto=yes}}
{{NPC|grass|johto=yes}}
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{{Project CharacterDex notice}}
{{Project CharacterDex notice}}


[[Category:Gold, Silver and Crystal characters]]
[[Category:HeartGold and SoulSilver characters]]
[[Category:HeartGold and SoulSilver characters]]
[[Category:Male characters]]
[[Category:Trainers with unique classes]]


[[de:Weisester Marek]]
[[de:Weisester Marek]]
[[it:Anziano]]
[[it:Vico]]
[[ja:ちょうろう]]
[[ja:ちょうろう]]
[[zh:光聖]]

Revision as of 19:02, 6 January 2015

Li
コウセイ Kōsei
{{{size}}}
Li
Gender Male
Hometown Unknown
Region Johto
Trainer class SageGSC
ElderHGSS
Generation II, IV
Games Gold, Silver, and Crystal, HeartGold and SoulSilver

Li (Japanese: コウセイ Kōsei) is a Pokémon Trainer that first appeared in Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions. He is the Elder of the Sprout Tower Sages. He is an elderly man appearing to be of Chinese or Japanese descent. His attire consists of a large purple robe covering most of his body, with a yellow robe over his right shoulder with a Poké Ball pattern. His attire is typical of Buddhist monks in Japan. He is the only character in the games to have the Trainer class Elder (Japanese: ちょうろう Elder).

The title of Elder existed in Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal but wasn't a Trainer class until Generation IV. Instead, it was just an honorific title that Sages used when referring to Li. Before the introduction of the class, Li simply belonged to the Sage class.

Pokémon

Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal



Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver



Quotes

Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal

"You are indeed skilled as a trainer. As promised, here is your HM. But let me say this: You should treat your Pokémon better. The way you battle is far too harsh. Pokémon are not tools of war..."
  • Before battle
"So good of you to come here! Sprout Tower is a place of training. People and Pokémon test their bonds to build a bright future together. I am the final test. Allow me to check the ties between your Pokémon and you!"
  • Being defeated
"Ah, excellent!"
  • After being defeated
"You and your Pokémon should have no problem using this move. Take this Flash HM."
"Flash illuminates even the darkest of all places. But to use it out of battle, you need the Badge from Violet's Gym."

Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver

  • To Silver
"You showed us what you've got and it's indeed good... Take this Technical Machine. However, you should care more about your Pokémon. The way you treat your Pokémon can be too harsh... Remember, Pokémon are not tools of war..."
  • Before battle
"So good of you to come here! Sprout Tower is a place of training. People and Pokémon test their bonds to build a bright future together. I am the final test. Allow me to check the ties between you and your Pokémon!"
  • Being defeated
"Ah, excellent!"
  • After being defeated
"Hmm...The way you battle is quite elegant. You should be able to stand up to Falkner. And you should be able to make good use of this... It is a Technical Machine called Flash. Take it with you!"
"When a Pokémon learns Flash, you can illuminate caves no matter how dark they may be. You can try it on Bellsprout for example..."
"I hope you learn and grow from your journey."

Sprites

Spr GS Sage JP.png Spr GS Sage.png Spr HGSS Li.png
Sprite from
Gold, Silver, and Crystal
(JP/KO) 		Sprite from
Gold, Silver, and Crystal
(international) 		Sprite from
HeartGold and SoulSilver
Sage II OD.png Dragon Clan Elder OD.png
Overworld sprite from
Gold, Silver, and Crystal 		Overworld sprite from
HeartGold and SoulSilver

Trivia

  • In Pokémon Gold and Silver, his original full title in battle of Sage Li may have been a pun on the word sagely.
  • Despite officially being of the Trainer class "Elder" in HeartGold and SoulSilver, his title outside of battle in Gold and Silver was "Elder," so in both generation of games, his title and name as Elder Li may have been a pun on the word elderly.
  • Although he cannot be battled, another Elder found in the Dragon's Den has the same overworld sprite as Li.

Names

Language Name Origin
Japanese コウセイ Kōsei Possibly from 光 kō (light), Flash's source of power.
English Li From light. May also be a pun of "sagely" or "elderly".
French JoachimGSC
JehanHGSS
German Marek
Italian Vico
Spanish Anselmo
Korean 청성 Cheongseong

Elder

Language Title
France Flag.png French Ancien
Germany Flag.png German Weisester
Italy Flag.png Italian Anziano
South Korea Flag.png Korean 장로 Janglo
Spain Flag.png Spanish Anciano



Non-player characters in the core series games
Johto Professor Elm • Professor Oak • Mom • Ethan • Lyra • Silver • Mr. Pokémon • Eusine • Lance • Red • Kiyo • Baoba • Magnus • Earl • Kurt • Carrie • Dude
Mary • Buena • Radio Director • Haircut brothers • Webster • Master • Li • Wilma • Primo • Maximo • Jet • Caitlin • Cynthia • Cameron • Mr. Game • Felicity • Teala
Team Rocket • Gym guide • Gym Leaders • Frontier Brains • Kimono Girls • Week Siblings • Name Rater • Poké Seer • Day-Care Couple • Professors' aides


Trainer classes in the Pokémon core series
Johto Ace Trainer* • Beauty • Biker • Bird Keeper • Black Belt* • Boarder • Bug Catcher • Burglar • Camper
Champion • Executive* • Firebreather • Fisherman* • Gentleman • Guitarist • Hiker • Juggler • Kimono Girl • Lass
Leader • Medium • Picnicker • Pokéfan • Poké Maniac* • PKMN Trainer • Policeman* • Psychic • RivalHGSS • Sage
Sailor • School Kid* • Scientist • Skier • Super Nerd • Swimmer • Teacher • Team Rocket Grunt* • Twins • Youngster
Mystery Man*CHGSS • Double TeamHGSS • ElderHGSS • PasserbyHGSS • Young CoupleHGSS
Battle Frontier only:HGSS

Aroma Lady • Artist • Battle Girl • Cameraman • Clown • Collector • Cowgirl • Cyclist • Dragon Tamer • Idol
Jogger • Lady • Ninja Boy • Parasol Lady • PI • Poké Kid • PKMN Breeder • PKMN Ranger • Rancher • Reporter
Rich Boy • Roughneck • Ruin Maniac • Socialite • Tuber • Veteran • Waiter • Waitress • Worker
Arcade Star • Castle Valet • Factory Head • Hall Matron • Tower Tycoon


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