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{{CharInfobox|
'''Elder''' (Japanese: '''ちょうろう''' ''Elder'') is a type of [[Pokémon Trainer]] that first debuted in [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions]]. The only Trainer of this sort is '''Li''' (Japanese: '''コウセイ''' ''Kōsei''), the Eldest of [[Sprout Tower]] {{tc|Sage}}s. The sprite appears as Chinese or Japanese descent. It features an elderly nearly bald man in a large purple robe covering the most of his body, with a yellow robe covered over his right shoulder with the appearance of [[Poké Ball]]s in a square pattern. This attire is typical of Buddhist monks in Japan.  
color={{grass color}} |
corecolor={{grass color light}} |
bordercolor={{poison color dark}} |
name=Li |
jname=コウセイ |
tmname=Kōsei |
image=Spr HGSS Li.png |
caption=Li |
gender=Male |
hometown=Unknown |
region=[[Johto]] |
game=yes |
generation={{gen|II}}, {{gen|IV}} |
games={{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} |
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 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 {{DL|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer class}} '''Elder''' (Japanese: '''ちょうろう''' ''Elder'').


The title existed in {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} but wasn't a Trainer class until [[Generation IV]]. Instead, it was just a honorific title that Sages used when referring to Li. Before the introduction of the class, Li simply belonged to the 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.


Although he cannot be battled, the Elder in the [[Dragon's Den]] has the same overworld sprite as the Elder in the Sprout Tower.
==Pokémon==
==={{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}===
{{Party/Single
|color={{grass color}}
|headcolor={{grass color light}}
|bordercolor={{poison color dark}}
|sprite=Spr GS Sage.png
|prize={{pdollar}}320
|class=Sage
|name=Li
|game=GSC
|location=Sprout Tower
|pokemon=3}}
|{{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}}
|{{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}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|game=Crystal
|ndex=163|pokemon=Hoothoot
|gender=male
|level=10
|type1=Normal|type2=Flying
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal
|move3=Foresight|move3type=Normal}}
{{Party/Footer}}


==Appearance==
==={{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}===
{| align="center" style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color}};"
{{Party/Single
|- align=center
|color={{grass color}}
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{grass color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:HGSS Elder.png]]
|headcolor={{grass color light}}
|- align=center style="font-size: 80%;"
|bordercolor={{poison color dark}}
| Image from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
|sprite=Spr HGSS Li.png
|}
|prize={{pdollar}}1200
 
|class=Elder
==Trainer List==
|classlink=Li
===Pokémon HeartGold/SoulSilver===
|name=Li
{{Trainerlist/h|2|heartgold|soulsilver}}
|game=HGSS
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Elder Li}}
|location=Sprout Tower
{{Trainerlist/b|1|1200|3|069|Bellsprout|7|069|Bellsprout|7|163|Hoothoot|10|}}
|pokemon=3}}
{{Trainerlist/f|soulsilver}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=HeartGold
|ndex=069
|pokemon=Bellsprout
|gender=male
|level=7
|ability=Chlorophyll
|type1=Grass|type2=Poison
|move1=Vine Whip|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Growth|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=HeartGold
|ndex=069
|pokemon=Bellsprout
|gender=male
|level=7
|ability=Chlorophyll
|type1=Grass|type2=Poison
|move1=Vine Whip|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Growth|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=HeartGold
|ndex=163
|
pokemon=Hoothoot
|gender=male
|level=10
|ability=Insomnia
|type1=Normal|type2=Flying
|move1=Growl|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Hypnosis|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Status
|move3=Peck|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}


==Quotes==
==Quotes==
==={{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}===
==={{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}===
''"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!"''<br>
*To {{ga|Silver}}
''"Ah, excellent!"''<br>
:''"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..."''
''"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."''
 
*Before battle
:''"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!"''
 
*Being defeated
:''"Ah, excellent!"''
 
*After being defeated
:''"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}}===
*Before {{ga|Silver}} leaves
*To Silver
:''"You showed us what you've got and it's indeed good... Take this [[TM|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..."''
*When the player talks to Elder Li
 
*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!"''
*Upon defeat
 
*Being defeated
:''"Ah, excellent!"''
:''"Ah, excellent!"''
*After battle
 
:''"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 {{m|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..."''
*After being defeated
*Anytime afterward
:''"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..."''
:''"I hope you learn and grow from your journey."''
:''"I hope you learn and grow from your journey."''
==Sprites==
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{grass color}}; font-size:80%;"
|-
| 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 HGSS Li.png]]
|-
| 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}})
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold, Silver}}, and {{color2|000000|Pokémon Crystal Version|Crystal}}<br>({{tt|international|Western releases}})
| 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}}
|}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* In Pokémon Gold and Silver, his original Trainer class 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.


==Names==
==Names==
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #88a; border-collapse: collapse;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{grass color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{poison color}}"
|- style="background: #ccf;"
|-  
! Language
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! Name
! Origin
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|-  
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Japanese
| Japanese
| 長老のコウセイ ''Chōrō no Kōsei''
| コウセイ ''Kōsei''
|  
| Possibly from 光 ''kō'' (light), {{m|Flash}}'s source of power.
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English
| English
| Elder Li
| Li
| From light, {{m|Flash}}'s source of power.
| From ''light''. May also be a pun of "sagely" or "elderly".
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| French
| French
| Ancien Joachim{{tt|*|GSC}}/Jehan{{tt|*|HGSS}}
| Joachim{{sup/2|GSC}}<br>Jehan{{sup/4|HGSS}}
|  
|  
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| German
| German
| Weisester Marek
| Marek
|  
|  
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Italian
| Italian
| Anziano Vico
| Vico
|  
|  
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Spanish
| Spanish
| Anciano Anselmo
| Anselmo
|  
|  
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
| Korean
| 장로 청성 ''Jangro Cheongseong''
| 청성 ''Cheongseong''
|  
|  
|}
|}


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


{{TrainerNav|flying|johto=yes}}
[[Category:Gold, Silver and Crystal characters]]
{{Project CharacterDex notice|tc}}
[[Category:HeartGold and SoulSilver characters]]
[[Category:Trainer classes]]
[[Category:Trainers with unique classes]]


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

Revision as of 14:54, 9 November 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 (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



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Mystery Man*CHGSSDouble TeamHGSSElderHGSSPasserbyHGSSYoung CoupleHGSS
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