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[[File:Pokémon Fan Club President.png|thumb|The Kanto Fan Club's ''' Chairman''' in the Pokémon Adventures manga.]]
[[File:Pokémon Fan Club President.png|thumb|The Kanto Fan Club's Chairman in the Pokémon Adventures manga]]
The '''Pokémon Fan Club Chairman''' is the head of the [[Pokémon Fan Club]], a Pokémon lover association. There are four known chairmen, all of them being old men.
The '''Pokémon Fan Club Chairman''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン {{tt|大好|だいす}}きクラブ　かいちょう''' '' Pokémon Lovers Club President'') is the head of the [[Pokémon Fan Club]], a Pokémon lover association. There are five known chairmen, all of them being {{tc|Gentleman|Gentlemen}} or {{tc|Monsieur}}s.


==In the games==
The chairman's original design originates from real-life [[Pokémon Daisuki Club]] promotional materials, especially those related to [[Pokémon Stamp]] series, where he appears as an image character, portrayed by a real-life man.<!--Who?--><ref>https://twitter.com/poken_kibou/status/1390998053310451712</ref> This design was later used in various Pokémon media, most famously the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga.
There are four chairmen, each appearing in their respective regions. They all seem to have a common interest in talking about their Pokémon.
 
==In the core series games==
There are five chairmen, each appearing in their respective regions. They all seem to have a common interest in talking about their Pokémon.


===Kanto===
===Kanto===
The Kanto Pokémon Fan Club Chairman first appears in the fan clubhouse in [[Vermilion City]] in {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, as well as in their [[Generation III]] [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|remakes]]. He talks about his two favorite Pokémon, {{p|Rapidash}} and {{p|Fearow}} at length, and then gives the player a [[Bicycle]] Voucher, which can be redeemed at the bicycle shop in [[Cerulean City]]. In {{game|Yellow}}, he has a new hobby: taking Pokémon photos. The big photos of his {{p|Rapidash}} and {{p|Fearow}} can be seen on the walls of the clubhouse.  
The Kanto Pokémon Fan Club Chairman first appears in the fan clubhouse in [[Vermilion City]] in {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, as well as in their [[Generation III]] [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|remakes]]. He talks about his two favorite Pokémon, {{p|Rapidash}} and {{p|Fearow}} at length, and then gives the player a [[Bike Voucher]], which can be redeemed for a [[Bicycle]] at the bicycle shop in [[Cerulean City]]. In {{game|Yellow}}, he has a new hobby: taking Pokémon photos. The big photos of his {{p|Rapidash}} and {{p|Fearow}} can be seen on the walls of the clubhouse. In [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], because of the removal of the Bicycle, the Chairman gives the player a set of [[clothing]] to match their {{ga|Partner Pokémon}}.
 
He appears again in {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, as well as their [[Generation IV]] [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|remakes]], in the same location. Again, he talks about his Rapidash, but this time he gives the {{player}} a [[Rare Candy]] for listening to his story. He also claims to have raised over 150 Pokémon in his life.
 
====Pokémon====
{|
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Pokémon Fan Club Chairman|Rapidash|078Rapidash.png|Fire|size=100px|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Pokémon Fan Club Chairman|Fearow|022Fearow.png|Normal|Flying|size=100px|link=no}}
|
|}
 
======Generation VII only======
{|
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Pokémon Fan Club Chairman|Pikachu|025Pikachu.png|Electric|size=100px|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Pokémon Fan Club Chairman|Eevee|133Eevee.png|Normal|size=100px|link=no}}
|
|}


He appears again in {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, as well as their [[Generation IV]] [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|remakes]] in the same location. Again, he talks about his Rapidash, but this time he gives the {{player}} a {{DL|Vitamin|Rare Candy}} for listening to his story. He also claims to have raised over 150 Pokémon in his life.
====Sprites and models====
{{incomplete|section|Portrait picture from Vermilion City Fan Club in LGPE (preferably ripped from game files)}}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size: 80%; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color}}"
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:80px; height:80px"| [[File:Gentleman I OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:80px; height:80px"| [[File:Gentleman II OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:80px; height:80px"| [[File:Gentleman FRLG OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:80px; height:80px"| [[File:Gentleman HGSS OD.png]]
<!--| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:80px; height:80px"| [[File:Gentleman PE OD.png]]-->
|-
| {{color|000|Overworld sprite from}}<br>{{color2|000|Generation I}}
| {{color|000|Overworld sprite from}}<br>{{color2|000|Generation II}}
| {{color|000|Overworld sprite from}}<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
| {{color|000|Overworld sprite from}}<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
<!--| {{color|000|Overworld model from}}<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}}-->
|}


===Hoenn===
===Hoenn===
The Hoenn Pokémon Fan Club Chairman is at the club house in [[Slateport City]] in {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}. He claims to have raised over 100 different Pokémon in his lifetime, and he travels across the nation on his {{p|Fearow}}. He also gives out [[Scarf|Scarves]] when the player shows him a Pokémon with a condition high enough in the scarf's respective concentration, which boosts the Pokémon's condition in [[Pokémon Contest|contests]] and [[Pokémon Super Contest|Super Contests]].
The Hoenn Pokémon Fan Club Chairman is at the club house in [[Slateport City]]. He brags about his greatness and claims to spend his time now witnessing how others raise their Pokémon, instead of besting everyone. He also gives out [[Scarf|Scarves]] when the player shows him a Pokémon with a condition high enough in the scarf's respective concentration, which boosts the Pokémon's condition in {{pkmn|Contest}}s and {{pkmn|Super Contest}}s.
 
In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, a portrait of the chairman shows him with a {{p|Pikachu}}.
 
====Sprites and models====
{{incomplete|section|Missing ORAS overworld model}}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size: 80%; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Hoenn color dark}}; background: #{{Hoenn color}}"
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Hoenn color dark}}; background: #{{Hoenn color light}}; width:80px; height:80px"| [[File:Gentleman RS OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Hoenn color dark}}; background: #{{Hoenn color light}}; width:80px; height:80px"| [[File:Gentleman E OD.png]]
|-
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby and Sapphire}}
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}}
|}


===Sinnoh===
===Sinnoh===
The Sinnoh Pokémon Fan Club Chairman appears in [[Hearthome City]] in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}. He says that his Fan Club is number one nationwide, primarily because he brags more than anyone. However, he has discontinued his gloating, as he has received several complaints about it. This may explain why only one member is found in his club.
The Sinnoh Pokémon Fan Club Chairman appears in [[Hearthome City]], where he gives the player the [[Poffin Case]]. He says that his Fan Club is number one nationwide, primarily because he brags more than anyone. However, he has discontinued his gloating, as he has received several complaints about it. This may explain why only one member is found in his club, as a Pokéfan [[Johto Route 39|in]] Johto states, that "Pokéfans have a policy of not listening to other people brag."
 
====Sprites and models====
{{incomplete|section|Missing BDSP overworld model}}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size: 80%; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Sinnoh color dark}}; background: #{{Sinnoh color}}"
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Sinnoh color dark}}; background: #{{Sinnoh color light}}; width:80px; height:80px"| [[File:Gentleman DPPt OD.png]]
|-
| {{color|000|Overworld sprite from}}<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond, Pearl}}{{color|000|, and}} {{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
|}


===Unova===
===Unova===
The Unova Pokémon Fan Club Chairman appears in [[Icirrus City]] in {{game|Black and White|s}}. He asks the player to show him one of his or her Pokémon, and gives out gifts that vary based on how many levels the Pokémon has gained since it was obtained. For 25 to 49 levels, he gives an {{DL|Experience-affecting item|Exp. Share}}; for 50 to 98 levels, he gives a {{DL|Repel|Cleanse Tag}}; and for 99 levels, he gives a {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|King's Rock}}. He only gives out each item once.
The Unova Pokémon Fan Club Chairman appears in [[Icirrus City]]. He asks the player to show him one of their Pokémon, and gives out gifts that vary based on how many levels the Pokémon has gained since it was obtained. For 25 to 49 levels, he gives an [[Exp. Share]]; for 50 to 98 levels, he gives a [[Cleanse Tag]]; and for 99 levels, he gives a [[King's Rock]]. He only gives out each item once.
 
====Sprites====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size: 80%; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Unova color dark}}; background: #{{Unova color}}"
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Unova color dark}}; background: #{{Unova color light}}; width:80px; height:80px"| [[File:Gentleman OD.png]]
|-
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation V}}
|}
 
===Kalos===
The Kalos Pokémon Fan Club Chairman appears in [[Laverre City]]. He asks the player to show him one of their Pokémon, and gives the player an {{DL|List of Ribbons in the games|Effort Ribbon}} to put on the Pokémon.
 
====Models====
{{incomplete|section|Missing overworld model}}
 
==Quotes==
{{main|Pokémon Fan Club Chairman/Quotes}}
 
==In the anime==
[[File:Mr Sukizo.png|thumb|220px|Mr. Sukizo]]
===Main series===
{{main|Mr. Sukizo}}
In the [[Pokémon anime]], [[Mr. Sukizo]] is the President of the Pokémon Fan Club. He is a man of few words who, along with [[Raoul Contesta|Mr. Contesta]] and [[Nurse Joy]], serves as a [[Contest Judge|judge]] for [[Pokémon Contest]]s and related events, such as the [[Grand Festival]] and the [[Wallace Cup]]. He also judged the [[Pokémon Dress-Up Contest]], which was organized by fellow members of the Pokémon Fan Club.
[[File:Pokémon Fan Club Chairman PO.png|220px|left|thumb|The Chairman in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
 
===Pokémon Origins===
The Pokémon Fan Club Chairman appeared briefly in ''[[PO02|File 2: Cubone]]''. He gave {{OBP|Red|Origins}} a [[Bike Voucher]] so he could get a free [[bicycle]]. Presumably, Red revisited the Chairman to show him the bike, as he is seen waving to the Chairman as he walks off with it.
{{-}}
 
==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
====History====
Three of the chairmen appear in [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga.
 
====={{MangaArc|Red, Green & Blue}}=====
The chairman of the Kanto fan club's first appearance was in ''[[PS010|Danger: High Voltorb]]'' where he forced {{adv|Red}} to be part of the community and even borrowed his {{p|Pikachu}}. His {{p|Abra}}, along with all the members' Pokémon were stolen by [[Lt. Surge]]. When {{adv|Red}} hears about that, he goes to the [[S.S. Anne]] to rescue them and give them back to members of the fan club. When the chairman sees that his {{p|Abra}} evolved into {{p|Alakazam}} while being on the ship, he faints. By the time of the {{MangaArc|Yellow}}, he becomes inspired to take up [[Pokémon battle|Pokémon battling]] after seeing Red win the [[Indigo League]].
 
====={{MangaArc|Ruby & Sapphire}}=====
[[Hoenn]]'s chairman appears in ''[[PS200|Tripped Up by Torkoal]]''. He meets {{adv|Ruby}} and shows him around [[Slateport City]], after which he escorts him to the [[Contest Hall]]. He also shows him that not all people in Hoenn are "barbaric" and want to battle with Pokémon. He, along with Ruby, [[Captain Stern]] and [[Dock]] were abducted and taken to a [[Stern's Shipyard|shipyard]] as hostages. Days after the incident, he and Dock still displayed effects of being exposed to smoke.
 
====={{MangaArc|FireRed & LeafGreen}}=====
Kanto's chairman briefly reappears in ''[[PS298|Start the Countdown, Starmie]]'', witnessing the stalling [[Team Rocket airship]] heading towards [[Vermilion City]].


==In the Pokémon Adventures manga==
====={{MangaArc|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}=====
Three of the chairmen appear in [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga. They are all short, odd old men.
Hoenn's chairman appears in [[PS605]], where he was seen watching the news about the [[Grand Meteor Delta|meteor]] that was about to hit the planet in several days.


The chairman of the Kanto fan club's first appearance was in ''[[PS010|Danger: High Voltorb]]'' where he forced {{adv|Red}} to be part of the community and even borrowed his {{p|Pikachu}}. His {{p|Abra}}, along with all members' Pokémon were stolen by [[Lt. Surge]]. When {{adv|Red}} hears about that, he goes to [[S.S. Anne]] to rescue them and give them back to members of the fan club. When the chairman sees that his {{p|Abra}} evolved into {{p|Alakazam}} while being on the ship, he faints.
====={{MangaArc|Diamond & Pearl}}=====
[[Sinnoh]]'s chairman appears in ''[[PS351|Perturbed by Pachirisu]]''. He meets the main trio in [[Hearthome City]] and leads them to the Fan Club building, where he gives them a [[Poffin Case]]. He also tells the trio basic knowledge about the Contests and Poffins and works as a mentor of some sort for them. After {{adv|Diamond}} gets busy cooking Poffins and {{adv|Platinum}} practices dance moves with her Pokémon, the Fan Club chairman recommends that {{adv|Pearl}} works on the move appeal strategy for Platinum's upcoming Contest.


Although [[Ash Ketchum]] has never met this man, in ''[[Let's Find Pokémon!]] 2'', Ash shakes hands with him and the chairman says "Remember me?" This may be a reference to the ''Adventures''.
====Character====
The chairmen are all short odd old men who often give the status of an honorary club member to people they meet who have Pokémon with them.


[[Hoenn]]'s and [[Sinnoh]]'s chairmen appear in their respective chapters. They're both similar to Kanto's chairmen. However, their relations to each other have never been explained.
All of the chairmen appear very similar to each other. While their relations to each other have never been explained, the Hoenn chairman mentions having a brother.


===Pokémon===
====Pokémon====
This is a listing of the [[Kanto]] Fan Club Chairman's Pokémon in the Pokémon Adventures manga.
This is a listing of the [[Kanto]] Fan Club Chairman's Pokémon in the Pokémon Adventures manga.


====On hand====
=====On hand=====
{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Chairman
|trainer=Chairman
|pkmn=Alakazam
|pkmn=Alakazam
|stage1=Abra
|stage2=Kadabra
|type1=Psychic
|type1=Psychic
|img=Chairman Alakazam Adventures.png
|img=Chairman Abra Adventures.png
|cap=Chairman's Abra
|img2=Chairman Alakazam Adventures.png
|epnum=PS010
|epnum=PS010
|epname=Danger: High Voltorb
|epname=Danger: High Voltorb
|desc=The Chairman has owned {{p|Alakazam}} since it was an {{p|Abra}}. Abra was one of the Pokémon kidnapped by [[Team Rocket]] on the [[S.S. Anne]]. After {{adv|Red}} defeated [[Lt. Surge]]'s {{p|Electabuzz}} with his [[Poli|Poliwrath]], Alakazam was returned to the Chairman. However, as Abra evolved twice and the size was bigger than what the Chairman expected, he faints.}}
|desc=The Chairman has owned {{p|Alakazam}} since it was an {{p|Abra}}. Abra was kidnapped by [[Team Rocket]] on the [[S.S. Anne]]. After {{adv|Red}} defeated [[Lt. Surge]]'s {{p|Electabuzz}} with his [[Poli]]wrath, Alakazam was returned to the Chairman. However, as Abra evolved twice and the size was bigger than what the Chairman expected, he faints.
 
None of Alakazam's moves are known.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
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|epnum=PS056
|epnum=PS056
|epname=The Coming of Slowpoke (Eventually)
|epname=The Coming of Slowpoke (Eventually)
|desc={{p|Rapidash}} was first seen on the S. S. Anne during the {{chap|Yellow}}. It was practicing a {{m|Pay Day}}{{tt|*|Rapidash cannot normally learn Pay Day}} attack with Fearow. It was shown using the attack on {{adv|Yellow}} when the Chairman accused her of sinking the ship.}}
|desc={{p|Rapidash}} was first seen on the S. S. Anne during the {{MangaArc|Yellow}}. It was practicing a Pay Day attack with Fearow. It was shown using the attack on {{adv|Yellow}} when the Chairman accused her of sinking the ship.
 
Rapidash's only known move is {{m|Pay Day}}{{tt|*|Rapidash cannot learn this move naturally}}.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
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|epnum=PS056
|epnum=PS056
|epname=The Coming of Slowpoke (Eventually)
|epname=The Coming of Slowpoke (Eventually)
|desc={{p|Fearow}} was first seen on the S. S. Anne during the {{chap|Yellow}}. It was practicing a {{m|Pay Day}}{{tt|*|Fearow cannot normally learn Pay Day}} attack with Rapidash. It was shown using the attack on {{adv|Yellow}} when the Chairman accused her of sinking the ship.}}
|desc={{p|Fearow}} was first seen on the S. S. Anne during the {{MangaArc|Yellow}}. It was practicing a Pay Day attack with Rapidash. It was shown using the attack on {{adv|Yellow}} when the Chairman accused her of sinking the ship.
 
Fearow's only known move is {{m|Pay Day}}{{tt|*|Fearow cannot learn this move naturally}} and its Ability is {{a|Keen Eye}}.}}
 
=====Borrowed=====
{{TrainerPoké
|main=Pika
|trainer=Red
|pkmn=Pikachu
|nick=Pika
|gender=male
|type1=Electric
|img=Pika.png
|epnum=PS010
|epname=Danger: High Voltorb
|desc=The chairman borrowed {{adv|Red}}'s {{p|Pikachu|Pika}} before he boarded the [[S.S. Anne]].}}
 
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
{{cleanup|section}}
[[File:Pokémon Fan Club Chairman PM.png|thumb|200px|The Chairman in Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]
A Pokémon Fan Club Chairman first appeared in ''[[PM026|Clefairy's Christmas Present]]'', where he was in a poor town and this discouraged him from celebrating Christmas. {{OBP|Giovanni|Pocket Monsters}} came by to cause trouble. After he was defeated by {{TP|Red|Clefairy}}, Giovanni decided to make things up by having Meowth bake a cake for him. However, the cake had a {{p|Voltorb}} inside and exploded when Clefairy sliced the cake. This made the Kanto Chairman and everyone else mad at Clefairy.
 
A Chairman from Johto first appeared in ''[[PM085|Togepi's Determination!]]''. He noticed that Togepi doesn't get that much attention unlike {{OBP|Red's Pikachu|Pocket Monsters}} and Clefairy. This made {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} think of the time that his Clefairy and Pikachu were in a wrestling match. Red then sadly admitted that the Chairman was right. Afterwards, the Chairman, Red and his Pokémon race over to an amusement park. They get in and watch his Tyrogue jump off a mountain. The Chairman has a race with Red and his Pokémon. While Red was battling a Weedle, the Chairman rushes over to stop Togepi from getting hurt. After Red explained some things to him, he let Togepi continue the battle with the Weedle. However, as he predicted, Togepi got hurt.
 
After the competition, the Chairman explained to Red about a Pokémon Dome he wanted to go to and wants Togepi to come along. Red begs him not to do this but his decision was final. Red tried disguising Clefairy as Togepi but the Chairman saw through his disguise. After Togepi decided to go with the Chairman, the Chairman became very excited with joy. He and Togepi go on a ship to the Pokémon Dome where they wave their farewells to Red and the group, with Togepi crying about it. However, a surprise was awaiting Red and the group which was the Tyrogue he had.
 
The Johto Chairman reappeared in ''[[PM098|The Food Battle]]'', where his Togepi reunited with Red and his Pokémon. He challenged the group to a food eating contest using his Togepi. Even though Red almost won, a single grain left over costed him the competition, whereas Togepi was able to finish the whole bowl. The Chairman made a cameo in a flashback in [[PMHGSS23]] when Tyrogue was recalling the time that he was under his ownership.
 
====Pokémon====
Here is a listing of the Johto Chairman's Pokémon:
=====On hand=====
{| style="width: 25%"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Red|Togepi|Chairman Togepi PM.png|normal|size=188px}}
|}
{{-}}
=====Traded away=====
{| style="width: 25%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Red|Tyrogue|Chairman Tyrogue PM.png|fighting|size=148px}} ♂
|}
{{-}}
 
===Pokémon Zensho===
[[File:Pokémon Fan Club Chairman Zensho.png|thumb|200px|The Chairman in Pokémon Zensho]]
The Chairman appeared in [[PZ04]].
{{sectionstub}}
====Pokémon====
{| style="width: 25%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Chairman|Fearow|Chairman Fearow Zensho.png|normal|flying|link=no}}
|}
{{-}}


==In the Pokémon anime==
==Trivia==
The chairman of Hoenn's Pokémon fan club is named [[Mr. Sukizo]]. He also serves as a judge for [[Pokémon Contest]]s in [[Kanto]], [[Hoenn]] and [[Sinnoh]], along with Contest director [[Contesta]] and [[Nurse Joy]].
*In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, a recurring scene occurs in which the Pokémon Fan Club Chairman requests help in delivering mail with {{p|Pikachu}} stamps. The stamp number corresponds to Pikachu's Pokédex number. This was first seen in the ''[[PS010|Danger: High Voltorb]]'', with the Pikachu stamp showing the number 025 (Pikachu's [[National Pokédex]] number), later in ''[[PS200|Tripped Up by Torkoal]]'', with the Pikachu stamp showing the number 156 (Pikachu's [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number (Generation III)|Hoenn Pokédex number]]), and finally in ''[[PS351|Perturbed by Pachirisu]]'', with the Pikachu stamp showing the number 104 (Pikachu's [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh Pokédex number]]). This is a reference to the real-life [[Pokémon Stamp]] series, which usually feature an official artwork of a Pokémon alongside its regional Pokédex number. The chairman stars in Pokémon Stamp promotional materials.


==In other languages==
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|ko=포켓몬애호가클럽 회장 ''Pokémon Lovers Club President''
|vi=Hội trưởng Câu lạc bộ hâm mộ Pokémon
}}


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The Kanto Fan Club's Chairman in the Pokémon Adventures manga

The Pokémon Fan Club Chairman (Japanese: ポケモン 大好きクラブ　かいちょう Pokémon Lovers Club President) is the head of the Pokémon Fan Club, a Pokémon lover association. There are five known chairmen, all of them being Gentlemen or Monsieurs.

The chairman's original design originates from real-life Pokémon Daisuki Club promotional materials, especially those related to Pokémon Stamp series, where he appears as an image character, portrayed by a real-life man.[1] This design was later used in various Pokémon media, most famously the Pokémon Adventures manga.

In the core series games

There are five chairmen, each appearing in their respective regions. They all seem to have a common interest in talking about their Pokémon.

Kanto

The Kanto Pokémon Fan Club Chairman first appears in the fan clubhouse in Vermilion City in Pokémon Red and Blue, as well as in their Generation III remakes. He talks about his two favorite Pokémon, Rapidash and Fearow at length, and then gives the player a Bike Voucher, which can be redeemed for a Bicycle at the bicycle shop in Cerulean City. In Pokémon Yellow, he has a new hobby: taking Pokémon photos. The big photos of his Rapidash and Fearow can be seen on the walls of the clubhouse. In Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, because of the removal of the Bicycle, the Chairman gives the player a set of clothing to match their Partner Pokémon.

He appears again in Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal, as well as their Generation IV remakes, in the same location. Again, he talks about his Rapidash, but this time he gives the player a Rare Candy for listening to his story. He also claims to have raised over 150 Pokémon in his life.

Pokémon

078Rapidash.png
Rapidash 		022Fearow.png
Fearow
Generation VII only
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Pikachu 		133Eevee.png
Eevee

Sprites and models

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HeartGold and SoulSilver

Hoenn

The Hoenn Pokémon Fan Club Chairman is at the club house in Slateport City. He brags about his greatness and claims to spend his time now witnessing how others raise their Pokémon, instead of besting everyone. He also gives out Scarves when the player shows him a Pokémon with a condition high enough in the scarf's respective concentration, which boosts the Pokémon's condition in Contests and Super Contests.

In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, a portrait of the chairman shows him with a Pikachu.

Sprites and models

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Ruby and Sapphire 		Overworld sprite from
Emerald

Sinnoh

The Sinnoh Pokémon Fan Club Chairman appears in Hearthome City, where he gives the player the Poffin Case. He says that his Fan Club is number one nationwide, primarily because he brags more than anyone. However, he has discontinued his gloating, as he has received several complaints about it. This may explain why only one member is found in his club, as a Pokéfan in Johto states, that "Pokéfans have a policy of not listening to other people brag."

Sprites and models

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Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum

Unova

The Unova Pokémon Fan Club Chairman appears in Icirrus City. He asks the player to show him one of their Pokémon, and gives out gifts that vary based on how many levels the Pokémon has gained since it was obtained. For 25 to 49 levels, he gives an Exp. Share; for 50 to 98 levels, he gives a Cleanse Tag; and for 99 levels, he gives a King's Rock. He only gives out each item once.

Sprites

Gentleman OD.png
Overworld sprite from
Generation V

Kalos

The Kalos Pokémon Fan Club Chairman appears in Laverre City. He asks the player to show him one of their Pokémon, and gives the player an Effort Ribbon to put on the Pokémon.

Models

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Quotes

Main article: Pokémon Fan Club Chairman/Quotes

In the anime

Mr. Sukizo

Main series

Main article: Mr. Sukizo

In the Pokémon anime, Mr. Sukizo is the President of the Pokémon Fan Club. He is a man of few words who, along with Mr. Contesta and Nurse Joy, serves as a judge for Pokémon Contests and related events, such as the Grand Festival and the Wallace Cup. He also judged the Pokémon Dress-Up Contest, which was organized by fellow members of the Pokémon Fan Club.

The Chairman in Pokémon Origins

Pokémon Origins

The Pokémon Fan Club Chairman appeared briefly in File 2: Cubone. He gave Red a Bike Voucher so he could get a free bicycle. Presumably, Red revisited the Chairman to show him the bike, as he is seen waving to the Chairman as he walks off with it.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

History

Three of the chairmen appear in Pokémon Adventures manga.

Red, Green & Blue arc

The chairman of the Kanto fan club's first appearance was in Danger: High Voltorb where he forced Red to be part of the community and even borrowed his Pikachu. His Abra, along with all the members' Pokémon were stolen by Lt. Surge. When Red hears about that, he goes to the S.S. Anne to rescue them and give them back to members of the fan club. When the chairman sees that his Abra evolved into Alakazam while being on the ship, he faints. By the time of the Yellow arc, he becomes inspired to take up Pokémon battling after seeing Red win the Indigo League.

Ruby & Sapphire arc

Hoenn's chairman appears in Tripped Up by Torkoal. He meets Ruby and shows him around Slateport City, after which he escorts him to the Contest Hall. He also shows him that not all people in Hoenn are "barbaric" and want to battle with Pokémon. He, along with Ruby, Captain Stern and Dock were abducted and taken to a shipyard as hostages. Days after the incident, he and Dock still displayed effects of being exposed to smoke.

FireRed & LeafGreen arc

Kanto's chairman briefly reappears in Start the Countdown, Starmie, witnessing the stalling Team Rocket airship heading towards Vermilion City.

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire arc

Hoenn's chairman appears in PS605, where he was seen watching the news about the meteor that was about to hit the planet in several days.

Diamond & Pearl arc

Sinnoh's chairman appears in Perturbed by Pachirisu. He meets the main trio in Hearthome City and leads them to the Fan Club building, where he gives them a Poffin Case. He also tells the trio basic knowledge about the Contests and Poffins and works as a mentor of some sort for them. After Diamond gets busy cooking Poffins and Platinum practices dance moves with her Pokémon, the Fan Club chairman recommends that Pearl works on the move appeal strategy for Platinum's upcoming Contest.

Character

The chairmen are all short odd old men who often give the status of an honorary club member to people they meet who have Pokémon with them.

All of the chairmen appear very similar to each other. While their relations to each other have never been explained, the Hoenn chairman mentions having a brother.

Pokémon

This is a listing of the Kanto Fan Club Chairman's Pokémon in the Pokémon Adventures manga.

On hand
Chairman's Abra

Chairman's Alakazam
Abra → Kadabra → Alakazam
The Chairman has owned Alakazam since it was an Abra. Abra was kidnapped by Team Rocket on the S.S. Anne. After Red defeated Lt. Surge's Electabuzz with his Poliwrath, Alakazam was returned to the Chairman. However, as Abra evolved twice and the size was bigger than what the Chairman expected, he faints.

None of Alakazam's moves are known.

Debut Danger: High Voltorb
Chairman's Rapidash
Rapidash
Rapidash was first seen on the S. S. Anne during the Yellow arc. It was practicing a Pay Day attack with Fearow. It was shown using the attack on Yellow when the Chairman accused her of sinking the ship.

Rapidash's only known move is Pay Day*.

Debut The Coming of Slowpoke (Eventually)
Chairman's Fearow
Fearow
Fearow was first seen on the S. S. Anne during the Yellow arc. It was practicing a Pay Day attack with Rapidash. It was shown using the attack on Yellow when the Chairman accused her of sinking the ship.

Fearow's only known move is Pay Day* and its Ability is Keen Eye.

Debut The Coming of Slowpoke (Eventually)
Borrowed
Pika
Pika ♂
Main article: Pika

The chairman borrowed Red's Pika before he boarded the S.S. Anne.

Debut Danger: High Voltorb

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

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The Chairman in Pokémon Pocket Monsters

A Pokémon Fan Club Chairman first appeared in Clefairy's Christmas Present, where he was in a poor town and this discouraged him from celebrating Christmas. Giovanni came by to cause trouble. After he was defeated by Clefairy, Giovanni decided to make things up by having Meowth bake a cake for him. However, the cake had a Voltorb inside and exploded when Clefairy sliced the cake. This made the Kanto Chairman and everyone else mad at Clefairy.

A Chairman from Johto first appeared in Togepi's Determination!. He noticed that Togepi doesn't get that much attention unlike Red's Pikachu and Clefairy. This made Red think of the time that his Clefairy and Pikachu were in a wrestling match. Red then sadly admitted that the Chairman was right. Afterwards, the Chairman, Red and his Pokémon race over to an amusement park. They get in and watch his Tyrogue jump off a mountain. The Chairman has a race with Red and his Pokémon. While Red was battling a Weedle, the Chairman rushes over to stop Togepi from getting hurt. After Red explained some things to him, he let Togepi continue the battle with the Weedle. However, as he predicted, Togepi got hurt.

After the competition, the Chairman explained to Red about a Pokémon Dome he wanted to go to and wants Togepi to come along. Red begs him not to do this but his decision was final. Red tried disguising Clefairy as Togepi but the Chairman saw through his disguise. After Togepi decided to go with the Chairman, the Chairman became very excited with joy. He and Togepi go on a ship to the Pokémon Dome where they wave their farewells to Red and the group, with Togepi crying about it. However, a surprise was awaiting Red and the group which was the Tyrogue he had.

The Johto Chairman reappeared in The Food Battle, where his Togepi reunited with Red and his Pokémon. He challenged the group to a food eating contest using his Togepi. Even though Red almost won, a single grain left over costed him the competition, whereas Togepi was able to finish the whole bowl. The Chairman made a cameo in a flashback in PMHGSS23 when Tyrogue was recalling the time that he was under his ownership.

Pokémon

Here is a listing of the Johto Chairman's Pokémon:

On hand
Chairman Togepi PM.png
Togepi


Traded away
Chairman Tyrogue PM.png
Tyrogue ♂


Pokémon Zensho

The Chairman in Pokémon Zensho

The Chairman appeared in PZ04.

Pokémon

Chairman Fearow Zensho.png
Fearow


Trivia

In other languages

Language Title
France Flag.png French Président du Fan Club Pokémon
Germany Flag.png German Vorsitzender des Pokémon-Fanclubs
Italy Flag.png Italian Presidente del Pokémon Fan Club
South Korea Flag.png Korean 포켓몬애호가클럽 회장 Pokémon Lovers Club President
Spain Flag.png Spanish Presidente del Club de Fans de Pokémon
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Hội trưởng Câu lạc bộ hâm mộ Pokémon


Non-player characters in the core series games
Kanto Professor Oak • Mom (Kanto) • Mom (LGPE) • Red • Blue • Green • Trace • Daisy • Old man • Bill • Celio • Mr. Fuji • Safari Zone Warden • Copycat • Primo • Koichi
Pokémon Fan Club Chairman • Erik and Sara • Lostelle • Teala • Selphy • Cal • Steven Stone • Maylene • Mina • Cameron • Mr. Game • Morimoto
Team Rocket • Gym guide • Gym Leaders • Elite Four • Professors' aides • Magikarp salesman • Name Rater • Day-Care Person • Mr. Hyper
Hoenn Professor Birch • Mom • May • Brendan • Wally • Wanda • Steven Stone • Wallace • Scott • Mr. Briney • Mr. Stone • Gabby and Ty • Lanette
Brigette • Professor Cozmo • Pokémon Fan Club Chairman • Rydel • Winstrate family • Captain Stern • Trick Master • Treasure Hunter • Dock
Apprentice • Pokémon Center Ladies • Old guys • Mr. Bonding • Teala • Aarune • Lisia • Zinnia • Looker • Inver • Chaz • Fossil Maniac • Kiri • Memory Girl
Team Aqua • Team Magma • Gym Leaders • Elite Four • Frontier Brains • Battle Chatelaines • Gym guide • Name Rater • Day-Care Couple • Stats judge
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
Unova Professor Juniper • Mom (BW) • Mom (B2W2) • Cheren • Bianca • Bianca's father • Hugh • Hugh's sister • Cedric Juniper • Fennel • Amanita
Cilan • Chili • Cress • Lenora • Hawes • Loblolly • Charles • Iris • Drayden • Alder • Benga • Curtis • Yancy • Brycen • Sabrina • Pop Roxie
Hilbert • Hilda • Nate • Rosa • Ingo • Emmet • Cynthia • Looker • N • Colress • Morimoto • Nishino • Pokémon Fan Club Chairman
Cyrano • Briar • Carmine • Kieran • Koraidon • Miraidon • Geeta • Rika • Clavell • Perrin • Snacksworth • Synclaire
Team Plasma • Clyde • Gym Leaders • Elite Four (Unova · BB) • PWT participants • Name Rater • Day-Care Couple • Judge • Magikarp salesman • Special Coaches • Guidance counselors
Kalos Professor Sycamore • Grace • Calem • Serena • Shauna • Tierno • Trevor • Alexa • Cassius • Inver • Sina • Dexio • Gurkinn
Bonnie • Diantha • AZ • Looker • Emma • Mr. Bonding • Phil the Photo Guy • Memory Girl • Pokémon Fan Club Chairman
Team Flare • Gym guide • Gym Leaders • Elite Four • Battle Chatelaines • Name Rater • Day-Care Couple • Judge
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