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A '''Super Nerd''' (Japanese: '''りかけいのおとこ''' ''Science Man'') is a type of [[Pokémon Trainer]] that first debuted in the [[Generation I]] games. They are generally depicted as skinny teenage boys, with long hair and glasses. In {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, they are accompanied by a remote-controlled robotic {{p|Pikachu}} holding a [[Poké Ball]]. The HeartGold and SoulSilver version of the Super Nerd class also resembles a skinnier version of Generation IV's {{tc|Collector}}s.
A '''Super Nerd''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|理科系|りかけいの}}おとこ''' ''Science Man'') is a type of [[Pokémon Trainer]] that first debuted in the [[Generation I]] games. They are generally depicted as skinny young men with long hair and glasses, and are grown-up male {{tc|Schoolkid}}s.<ref name="NOM 2000-07" /> In {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, they are accompanied by a remote-controlled robotic {{p|Pikachu}} holding a [[Poké Ball]]. The HeartGold and SoulSilver version of the Super Nerd class also resembles a skinnier version of Generation IV's {{tc|Collector}}s.
 
They are very similar to {{tc|Scientist}}s.


They generally use a combination of {{t|Poison}}-, {{t|Electric}}-, and {{type|Fire}} Pokémon.
They generally use a combination of {{t|Poison}}-, {{t|Electric}}-, and {{type|Fire}} Pokémon.
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|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Super Nerd I OD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Rocker I OD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Super Nerd II OD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Super Nerd II OD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Super Nerd FRLG OD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Scientist FRLG OD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Super Nerd OD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Super Nerd OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:160px;" | [[File:S2 Super Nerd.png]][[File:S2 Super Nerd alt.png]][[File:S2 Super Nerd Defeated.png]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:160px;" | [[File:S2 Super Nerd.png]][[File:S2 Super Nerd alt.png]][[File:S2 Super Nerd Defeated.png]]
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==In the manga==
==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[File:Miles Adventures.png|thumb|Miles in the {{chap|Yellow|second chapter}}]]
[[File:Miles Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Miles in the {{chap|Yellow}}]]
'''Miles''' (Japanese: '''アキヒト''' ''Akihito''), known as '''William''' in [[Chuang Yi]]'s translations, a minor recurring character in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, belongs to the Super Nerd class. He first appears in ''[[PS046|Whacked by Marowak!]]'' where he is disguised as {{adv|Red}}, punches [[Erika]] and reveals himself before taking away [[Pika]]. He uses a coat of rubbery stocking to shield himself from the Pikachu's attacks, as well as {{p|Marowak}}, {{p|Paras}}, and {{p|Persian}} to escape from and confound the citizens of [[Celadon City]]. He is later defeated in ''[[PS048|Paras Sight]]'' by [[Misty]], [[Brock]], [[Erika]], and [[Blaine]], and {{adv|Yellow}} gets Pika back from him. In ''[[PS049|As Gastly as Before]]'', he is taken away by a {{p|Gastly}} and it is revealed (after {{adv|Blue}} saves him) that he was hired by [[Agatha]] of the [[Elite Four]]. Weeks later, in ''[[PS076|Take a Chance on Chansey]]'', Miles wakes up at [[Cinnabar Gym]], where {{tc|Camper}} Evan is taking care of him while Blaine is absent. He then tells Evan that he was the first to find Red frozen on [[Mt. Moon]], and it was here that he found bits of Red's clothing that contained his scent to fool Pika.
'''Miles''' (Japanese: '''アキヒト''' ''Akihito''), known as '''William''' in [[Chuang Yi]]'s translations, a minor recurring character in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, belongs to the Super Nerd class. He first appears in ''[[PS046|Whacked by Marowak!]]'' where he is disguised as {{adv|Red}}, punches [[Erika]] and reveals himself before taking away [[Pika]]. He uses a coat of rubbery stocking to shield himself from the Pikachu's attacks, as well as {{p|Marowak}}, {{p|Paras}}, and {{p|Persian}} to escape from and confound the citizens of [[Celadon City]]. He is later defeated in ''[[PS048|Paras Sight]]'' by [[Misty]], [[Brock]], [[Erika]], and [[Blaine]], and {{adv|Yellow}} gets Pika back from him. In ''[[PS049|As Gastly as Before]]'', he is taken away by a {{p|Gastly}} and it is revealed (after {{adv|Blue}} saves him) that he was hired by [[Agatha]] of the [[Elite Four]]. Weeks later, in ''[[PS076|Take a Chance on Chansey]]'', Miles wakes up at [[Cinnabar Gym]], where {{tc|Camper}} Evan is taking care of him while Blaine is absent. He then tells Evan that he was the first to find Red frozen on [[Mt. Moon]], and it was here that he found bits of Red's clothing that contained his scent to fool Pika.


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|desc={{p|Paras}} attacked Yellow to prevent her from getting [[Pika]]. It assisted Marowak by using {{m|PoisonPowder}} on its bone.
|desc={{p|Paras}} attacked Yellow to prevent her from getting [[Pika]]. It assisted Marowak by using {{m|Poison Powder}} on its bone.


Paras known moves are {{m|Spore}}, {{m|Stun Spore}}, {{m|PoisonPowder}}.}}
Paras known moves are {{m|Spore}}, {{m|Stun Spore}}, and {{m|Poison Powder}}.}}


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|desc={{p|Persian}} was the third Pokémon revealed in Miles's possession. It attacked Yellow to prevent her from getting [[Pika]]. Persian's scratching was able to negate {{adv|Yellow}}'s sense of hearing. Later, Persian battled {{tc|Camper|Evan}}'s {{p|Haunter}} and lost.
|desc={{p|Persian}} was the third Pokémon revealed in Miles's possession. It attacked Yellow to prevent her from getting [[Pika]]. Persian's scratching was able to negate {{adv|Yellow}}'s sense of hearing. Later, Persian battled {{tc|Camper|Evan}}'s {{p|Haunter}} and lost.


Persian's known moves are {{m|Fury Swipes}}, {{m|Scratch}} and {{m|Faint Attack}}.}}
Persian's known moves are {{m|Fury Swipes}}, {{m|Scratch}}, and {{m|Feint Attack}}.}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* They only appear in games in which a part of the storyline is in [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]], excluding {{OBP|Pokémon Stadium|English}} and [[Pokémon Stadium 2]].
* [[Kōji Nishino]] from [[Game Freak]] stated that male {{tc|Schoolkid}}s grow up to be Super Nerds in a July 2000 interview with the Japanese Nintendo Online Magazine about {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}.<ref name="NOM 2000-07">[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/nom/0007/gfreak/page04.html 開発スタッフインタビュー／パワーアップした『金・銀』] ([http://www.glitterberri.com/pokemon-red-blue/game-freak-staff-interview/gold-silver-powered-up/ translation] by TCRF admin GlitterBerri)</ref>
* They only appear in [[core series]] games in which a part of the storyline is in [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]].


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn=理科男生 ''Lǐkē nánshēng''<br>理工科男生 ''Lǐgōngkē nánshēng''
|zh_cmn=理科男生 ''Lǐkē nánshēng''<br>理工科男生 ''Lǐgōngkē nánshēng''
|da=Overnørd<!--source: Danish version of The Official Pokémon Handbook-->
|da=Overnørd<!--source: Danish version of The Official Pokémon Handbook-->
|fi=Supernörtti
|fr=Intello
|fr=Intello
|de=Streber
|de=Streber
|it=Cervellone
|it=Cervellone
|ko=이과계의 남자 ''Igwagye-yi Namja''
|ko=이과계의 남자 ''Igwagye-yi Namja''
|es=Súper Necio<BR>Ciéntifico ({{gen|IV}})
|es=Súper Necio<BR>Ciéntifico{{sup/4|HGSS}}
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==References==
{{reflist}}


{{TrainerNav|steel|kanto=yes|johto=yes|sevii=yes}}
{{TrainerNav|steel|kanto=yes|johto=yes|sevii=yes}}
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Revision as of 14:31, 14 August 2015

Super Nerd
理科系おとこ Science Man
Spr HGSS Super Nerd.png
Super Nerd Sprite from HeartGold and SoulSilver
Other names
Introduced in Generation I
Appears in Red, Blue, and Yellow
Gold, Silver, and Crystal
FireRed and LeafGreen
HeartGold and SoulSilver
Stadium, Stadium 2
Gender Male
Counterpart {{{counterpart}}}
Notable members Conway (anime)
Miles (Adventures)
Anime debut
TCG debut [[(TCG)|]]
TCG card {{{card}}}
Manga debut Whacked by Marowak! (Adventures)

A Super Nerd (Japanese: 理科系おとこ Science Man) is a type of Pokémon Trainer that first debuted in the Generation I games. They are generally depicted as skinny young men with long hair and glasses, and are grown-up male Schoolkids.[1] In HeartGold and SoulSilver, they are accompanied by a remote-controlled robotic Pikachu holding a Poké Ball. The HeartGold and SoulSilver version of the Super Nerd class also resembles a skinnier version of Generation IV's Collectors.

They generally use a combination of Poison-, Electric-, and Fire-type Pokémon.

Appearance

Spr RG Super Nerd.png Spr GS Super Nerd.png Spr FRLG Super Nerd.png Spr HGSS Super Nerd.png SJP Super Nerd.png
Sprite from
Generation I 		Sprite from
Generation II 		Sprite from
FireRed and LeafGreen 		Sprite from
HeartGold and SoulSilver 		Nerd portrait from
Japanese Stadium
Rocker I OD.png Super Nerd II OD.png Scientist FRLG OD.png Super Nerd OD.png S2 Super Nerd.pngS2 Super Nerd alt.pngS2 Super Nerd Defeated.png
Overworld sprite from
Generation I 		Overworld sprite from
Generation II 		Overworld sprite from
FireRed and LeafGreen 		Overworld sprite from
HeartGold and SoulSilver 		Portraits from
Stadium 2

Trainer list

Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow


Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal


Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen


Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver


In the anime

In the main series

Conway

Conway, a recurring character, who was Dawn's tag team partner, seems to be based on the Super Nerd class. He first appeared in Tag! We're It!. Later, he appeared in the summer arc special from Camping It Up! through One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!. He became Ash's official rival during the Lily of the Valley Conference in the episodes An Old Family Blend through Working on a Right Move! where he lost to Ash. Unlike the Super Nerds in the games, he is not known to own any Poison, Electric or Fire-type Pokémon, however, he did train a Venonat during the Pokémon Summer Academy.

A Super Nerd in Pokémon Origins.

In Pokémon Origins

A Super Nerd appeared briefly in the Pokémon Origins episode File 2 - Cubone. He was shown hogging two fossils when Red was at Mt. Moon. Red battled him off-screen, after which he presumably gave Red one of his fossils.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Miles in the Yellow arc

Miles (Japanese: アキヒト Akihito), known as William in Chuang Yi's translations, a minor recurring character in the Pokémon Adventures manga, belongs to the Super Nerd class. He first appears in Whacked by Marowak! where he is disguised as Red, punches Erika and reveals himself before taking away Pika. He uses a coat of rubbery stocking to shield himself from the Pikachu's attacks, as well as Marowak, Paras, and Persian to escape from and confound the citizens of Celadon City. He is later defeated in Paras Sight by Misty, Brock, Erika, and Blaine, and Yellow gets Pika back from him. In As Gastly as Before, he is taken away by a Gastly and it is revealed (after Blue saves him) that he was hired by Agatha of the Elite Four. Weeks later, in Take a Chance on Chansey, Miles wakes up at Cinnabar Gym, where Camper Evan is taking care of him while Blaine is absent. He then tells Evan that he was the first to find Red frozen on Mt. Moon, and it was here that he found bits of Red's clothing that contained his scent to fool Pika.

In Oh, It's Ho-Oh!, Miles and his Persian and Evan and his Haunter are seen having a quick battle with Evan emerging as the victor. They are revealed to be taking part in the next Pokémon Tournament and because they do not have Gym Badges, they have to take part in the preliminary tournament. However, because of the attack caused by the Masked Man, the Pokémon League tournament was cancelled and they never got a chance to compete.

He and Evan also made a cameo appearance in Last Shot, visiting Blaine for a while.

Pokémon

Miles's Marowak
Marowak
Marowak was first seen attacking the townsfolk. Later, it used repeated Bonemerangs on Yellow.

Marowak's known moves are Bonemerang and Bone Club.

Debut Whacked by Marowak!
Miles's Paras
Paras
Paras attacked Yellow to prevent her from getting Pika. It assisted Marowak by using Poison Powder on its bone.

Paras known moves are Spore, Stun Spore, and Poison Powder.

Debut Purrrr-sian
Miles's Persian
Persian
Persian was the third Pokémon revealed in Miles's possession. It attacked Yellow to prevent her from getting Pika. Persian's scratching was able to negate Yellow's sense of hearing. Later, Persian battled Evan's Haunter and lost.

Persian's known moves are Fury Swipes, Scratch, and Feint Attack.

Debut Purrrr-sian

Trivia

In other languages

Language Title
Mandarin Chinese 理科男生 Lǐkē nánshēng
理工科男生 Lǐgōngkē nánshēng
Denmark Flag.png Danish Overnørd
Finland Flag.png Finnish Supernörtti
France Flag.png French Intello
Germany Flag.png German Streber
Italy Flag.png Italian Cervellone
South Korea Flag.png Korean 이과계의 남자 Igwagye-yi Namja
Spain Flag.png Spanish Súper Necio
CiéntificoHGSS

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 開発スタッフインタビュー／パワーアップした『金・銀』 (translation by TCRF admin GlitterBerri)


Trainer classes in the Pokémon core series
Kanto Ace Trainer* • Beauty • Biker • Bird Keeper • Black Belt* • Bug Catcher • Burglar • Camper* • ChampionGSCFRLGHGSSPE
Channeler • Elite FourGSCFRLGHGSSPE • Engineer • Fisherman • Gamer* • Gentleman • Gym Leader*GSCFRLGHGSSPE
Hiker • Juggler • Lass • Picnicker* • Poké Maniac* • Pokémon Trainer*GSCPE • Psychic • RivalFRLG • Rocker • Roughneck*
Sailor • Scientist • Super Nerd • Swimmer • Tamer • Team Rocket Boss*FRLGHGSSPE • Team Rocket Grunt* • Youngster
BoarderHGSS • Double TeamHGSS • FirebreatherGSCHGSS • GuitaristGSCHGSS • MediumGSCHGSS
PokéfanGSCHGSS • School Kid*GSCHGSS • SkierHGSS • TeacherGSCHGSS • TwinsGSCFRLGHGSS
Cool CoupleFRLG • Crush KinFRLG • Sis and BroFRLG • Young CoupleFRLGHGSS
Coach TrainerPE • Karate MasterPE • Punk GuyPE • Team RocketPE • Team Rocket AdminPE
Master TrainersPE
Unused Trainer class:
ChiefRGBY
Sevii Islands Aroma Lady • Biker • Bird Keeper • Black Belt • Bug Catcher • Camper • Cool Couple • Cooltrainer • Crush Girl
Crush Kin • Cue Ball • Fisherman • Gentleman • Hiker • Juggler • Lady • Lass • Painter • Picnicker • PokéManiac
PKMN Breeder • PKMN Ranger • Psychic • Ruin Maniac • Scientist • Sis and Bro • Swimmer • Tamer
Team Rocket Admin • Team Rocket Grunt • Twins • Tuber • Young Couple • Youngster
Trainer Tower only:
Beauty • Burglar • Engineer • Rocker • Sailor • Super Nerd
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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