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In {{g|Emerald}}, in whose story both villainous teams have a part, Tabitha's role is very similar to that which he played in {{g|Ruby}}: he steals the [[Meteorite]] in [[Meteor Falls]] and delivers it to [[Maxie]] at [[Mt. Chimney]]. He later encounters the {{player}} at the [[Team Magma Hideout|new hideout inside the volcano]], battling the player before Maxie awakens {{p|Groudon}}. Later still, he appears at the [[Mossdeep Space Center]] assisting Maxie in his tag battle against the player and [[Steven Stone]].
In {{g|Emerald}}, in whose story both villainous teams have a part, Tabitha's role is very similar to that which he played in {{g|Ruby}}: he steals the [[Meteorite]] in [[Meteor Falls]] and delivers it to [[Maxie]] at [[Mt. Chimney]]. He later encounters the {{player}} at the [[Team Magma Hideout|new hideout inside the volcano]], battling the player before Maxie awakens {{p|Groudon}}. Later still, he appears at the [[Mossdeep Space Center]] assisting Maxie in his tag battle against the player and [[Steven Stone]].


In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, Tabitha's design is overhauled and his back story expanded. It is revealed in the Team Magma Hideout in {{g|Omega Ruby}} that Tabitha used to work for [[Devon Corporation]] (where he was nicknamed '''Tabitabi''') (Japanese '''ホムホム''' ''Homuhomu'') and that he helped Team Magma gain access to their research.  
In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, Tabitha's design is overhauled and his back story expanded. It is revealed in the Team Magma Hideout in {{g|Omega Ruby}} that Tabitha used to work for [[Devon Corporation]] (where he was nicknamed '''Tabitabi''') (Japanese '''ホムホム''' ''Homuhomu'') and that he helped Team Magma gain access to their research.


In the [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Special Demo Version|special demo version]], he is encountered arguing with [[Aqua Admin]] [[Matt]] before battling with Matt against the {{player}} and [[Steven Stone]] in a tag battle.
In the [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Special Demo Version|special demo version]], he is encountered arguing with [[Aqua Admin]] [[Matt]] before battling with Matt against the {{player}} and [[Steven Stone]] in a tag battle.
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|class=Magma Leader
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|name={{color2|000000|Maxie}}
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'''Sootopolis City'''
'''Sootopolis City'''
:''"Leader Maxie...to that child...?"''
:''"Leader Maxie...to that child...?"''
:''"We had actually been preparing [[List of key items in Generation VI#Magma Suit|that]] in anticipation of making contact with Groudon... But at this point, it doesn't look like there's any hope of that for us... There's nothing we can do except leave it to you."''
:''"We had actually been preparing [[List of Key Items in Generation VI#Magma Suit|that]] in anticipation of making contact with Groudon... But at this point, it doesn't look like there's any hope of that for us... There's nothing we can do except leave it to you."''
:''"That's true. It is very possible that its energy could be far greater than our calculations show."''
:''"That's true. It is very possible that its energy could be far greater than our calculations show."''
:''"All right! Now is the time for us to carve out a new future with our scientific prowess! For the pride of Team Magma, we will struggle ferociously!"''
:''"All right! Now is the time for us to carve out a new future with our scientific prowess! For the pride of Team Magma, we will struggle ferociously!"''
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:''"Hurry up! OK?! Just say "Sorry!""''
:''"Hurry up! OK?! Just say "Sorry!""''
:''"Ahyahya! And that settles that! Ahyahyahyahya!"''
:''"Ahyahya! And that settles that! Ahyahyahyahya!"''
'''Subsequent visits'''
:''"Ahyahya! Listen up, child! Chief Admin will be the title that I, Tabitha, am referred to by in our newly reborn Team Magma!"''
:''"I've successfully made my way past being just any old Admin!"''
:''"Ahyahya! Capable people are quick to succeed! Ahya! Ahyahyahyahya!"''


====Pokémon Alpha Sapphire====
====Pokémon Alpha Sapphire====
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==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[File:Tabitha.png|thumb|200px|right|Tabitha in the anime]]
[[File:Tabitha.png|thumb|200px|right|Tabitha in the anime]]
Although the Generation III games show there to be at least two Magma Admins, only Tabitha ever appeared in the anime. His first appearance was in ''[[AG027|A Three-Team Scheme!]]'', where he led a group of Magma grunts in an exploration of some ancient ruins on [[Dewford Island]] in search of the [[Cave of Origin]]. They also had a confrontation with Team Aqua. Due to a dubbing error, he was mistakenly referred to as "Field Commander '''Harlan'''" during this episode, though his name was corrected in all subsequent appearances.
Although the Generation III games show there to be at least two Magma Admins, only Tabitha ever appeared in the anime. His first appearance was in ''[[AG027|A Three Team Scheme!]]'', where he led a group of Magma grunts in an exploration of some ancient ruins on [[Dewford Island]] in search of the [[Cave of Origin]]. They also had a confrontation with Team Aqua. Due to a dubbing error, he was mistakenly referred to as "Field Commander '''Harlan'''" during this episode, though his name was corrected in all subsequent appearances.


Tabitha appeared again in ''[[AG036|The Spheal of Approval]]''. He and two Magma grunts broke into the [[Oceanic Museum]] in order to steal a rock sample owned by [[Captain Stern]]. Although Ash and his friends attempted to stop them, Team Magma successfully made off with most of the sample.
Tabitha appeared again in ''[[AG036|The Spheal of Approval]]''. He and two Magma grunts broke into the [[Oceanic Museum]] in order to steal a rock sample owned by [[Captain Stern]]. Although Ash and his friends attempted to stop them, Team Magma successfully made off with most of the sample.
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|desc=Tabitha uses this {{p|Mightyena}} as a part of Team Magma as Mightyena are their Pokémon as well. It is shown to be very strong as it was able to take out many opponents as in [[Jessie's Seviper]] and was able to knock the briefcase off of Ash's grip that contained a special stone. Its final appearances were in ''[[AG097|Gaining Groudon]]'' and ''[[AG098|The Scuffle of Legends]]''.
|desc=Tabitha uses this {{p|Mightyena}} as a part of Team Magma as Mightyena are their Pokémon as well. It is shown to be very strong as it was able to take out many opponents as in [[Jessie's Seviper]] and was able to knock the briefcase off of Ash's grip that contained a special stone. Its final appearances were in ''[[AG097|Gaining Groudon]]'' and ''[[AG098|The Scuffle of Legends]]''.


Mightyena's known moves are {{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Iron Tail}}, {{m|Shadow Ball}}, {{m|Double Team}} and {{m|Hyper Beam}}.}}
Mightyena's known moves are {{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Iron Tail}}, {{m|Shadow Ball}}, {{m|Double Team}}, and {{m|Hyper Beam}}.}}


{{TrainerPoké
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==In the manga==
==In the manga==
===In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga===
===In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga===
"Tabitha" is a codename given to Admins of Team Magma. In Pokémon Adventures, there are two known people given the codename Tabitha.
In Pokémon Adventures, "Tabitha" is a codename given to Admins of Team Magma. There are two known people given the codename Tabitha.


[[File:Tabitha Adventures.png|thumb|200px|right|The first Tabitha in Pokémon Adventures]]
[[File:Tabitha Adventures.png|thumb|200px|right|The first Tabitha in Pokémon Adventures]]
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====Second Tabitha====
====Second Tabitha====
[[File:ORAS Tabitha Adventures.png|thumb|200px|The second Tabitha in Pokémon Adventures]]
[[File:ORAS Tabitha Adventures.png|thumb|200px|The second Tabitha in Pokémon Adventures]]
In the Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire chapter, a second Tabitha was seen as a member of the reborn Team Magma. This Tabitha, alongside a new Courtney and a new Matt and Shelly, the Admins of the reborn Team Aqua, is seen teaming up with [[Zinnia]] in helping stop a meteroid from crashing into the planet and destroying it. He is also a former Devon employee, which allowed him to develop the Magma Suit for Zinnia to use.
In the {{chap|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}, a second Tabitha appears. This Tabitha, along with a new Courtney, is a member of Neo Team Magma (Japanese: '''新生マグマ団''' ''Neo Magma Gang''), having replaced the previous one. Along with Shelly, Tabitha is a former researcher from the Devon Corporation but hated his time working there due to [[Mr. Stone]]'s policies.
 
At Mossdeep City, Tabitha appears to help Zinnia in stopping the launch of a rocket that would stop the meteoroid threatening to destroy the world. He, Courtney, and the Admins of the reborn Team Aqua, battle Sapphire in order to distract her long enough for Zinnia to head to the rocket. Tabitha offers Zinnia a Magma Suit to use, only for Shelly to suggest that Zinnia use the Aqua Suit instead, leading them to argue with each other.
 
Later, the Admins are attacked by the Hoenn [[Frontier Brain]]s and are defeated. The Brains attempt to interrogate the Admins on Zinnia's whereabouts, but the Admins admit they don't know where she went to. Later, Tabitha and Shelly are called to [[Sootopolis City]] to assist in stopping the meteoroid.
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===In the Pokémon Omega Ruby Crimson Passion and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Indigo Wisdom manga===
===In the Pokémon Omega Ruby Crimson Passion and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Indigo Wisdom manga===
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====Pokémon====
====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
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|trainer=Tabitha
|trainer=Tabitha
|pkmn=Camerupt
|pkmn=Camerupt
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! Name
! Name
! Origin
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Japanese
| Japanese
| ホムラ ''Homura''
| ホムラ ''Homura''
| From 炎 / 焔 ''homura'', flame
| From 炎 / 焔 ''homura'', flame
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|rowspan="3" | English
|rowspan="3" | English
| Tabitha
| Tabitha
| Anagram of ''habitat'' (an area of land) or possibly from ''Tabiti'' ({{wp|Scythians|Scythian}} goddess of fire)
| Anagram of ''habitat'' (an area of land) or possibly from ''Tabiti'' ({{wp|Scythians|Scythian}} goddess of fire)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Harlan ([[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] original name)
| Harlan ([[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] original name)
| Sounds similar to ''Homura''.
| Sounds similar to ''Homura''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Mitch ([[Chuang Yi]])
| Mitch ([[Chuang Yi]])
| From ''[[Team Magma|magma]]'' and possibly ''match''
| From ''[[Team Magma|magma]]'' and possibly ''match''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| French
| French
| Kelvin
| Kelvin
| From {{wp|Kelvin}}, a unit of measurement for temperature
| From {{wp|Kelvin}}, a unit of measurement for temperature
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| German
| German
| Kalle
| Kalle
| From ''Kalorie'', {{wp|calorie}}
| From ''Kalorie'', {{wp|calorie}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Italian
| Italian
| Ottavio
| Ottavio
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Spanish
| Spanish
| Tatiano
| Tatiano
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
| Korean
| 호걸 ''Hogeol''
| 호걸 ''Hogeol''
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese (Taiwan)
| Chinese (Taiwan)
| 火村 ''Huǒ​cūn​''{{tt|*|Anime}}<br/>火焰 ''Huǒyàn''{{tt|*|Pokémon Adventures}}
| 火村 ''Huǒ​cūn​''{{tt|*|Anime}}<br/>火焰 ''Huǒyàn''{{tt|*|Pokémon Adventures}}
| From the Japanese surname 火村 ''Homura''. Literally "fire village".<br/>Literally means ''flame''
| From the Japanese surname 火村 ''Homura''. Literally "fire village".<br/>Literally means ''flame''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese (Mainland China)
| Chinese (Mainland China)
| 火焰 ''Huǒyàn''{{tt|*|Pokémon Adventures (New Jilin edition)}}<br/>烈焰 ''Lièyàn''{{tt|*|Pokémon Adventures (Old Jilin edition)}}
| 火焰 ''Huǒyàn''{{tt|*|Pokémon Adventures (New Jilin edition)}}<br/>烈焰 ''Lièyàn''{{tt|*|Pokémon Adventures (Old Jilin edition)}}
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==Related articles==
* [[a:Category:Tabitha|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]
* [[Aqua Admin Matt]]
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{{Team Magma}}<br/>
{{Team Magma}}<br/>

Revision as of 12:30, 2 August 2016

Tabitha
ホムラ Homura
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Tabitha.png
Tabitha in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Age 27
Gender Male
Eye color Black*, Red*
Hair color Purple*, Black*
Hometown Unknown
Region Hoenn
Trainer class Magma Admin
Generation III, VI
Games Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Member of Team Magma
Rank Admin
Anime debut A Three Team Scheme
English voice actor John Campbell
Japanese voice actor Yuto Kazama

Tabitha (Japanese: ホムラ Homura) is one of the Admins of Team Magma.

In the games

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Tabitha plays a key role in the main story of Pokémon Ruby and its remake Pokémon Omega Ruby as an Admin of the main villainous team, Team Magma. He makes only minor appearances in the corresponding games Pokémon Sapphire and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, as Team Aqua are the main villains of these games.

In Pokémon Ruby, Tabitha steals the Meteorite from Professor Cozmo at Meteor Falls and brings it to Maxie at Mt. Chimney. At Mt. Chimney, the player has to battle him before battling Maxie and stopping his attempt to cause the volcano's eruption. Tabitha is next encountered at Slateport City assisting Maxie in stealing the Submarine Explorer 1 in order to descend to Seafloor Cavern. He is confronted by the player at the end of the Magma Hideout outside Lilycove City, battling the player so that the submarine can make its escape. (In Pokémon Sapphire, Aqua Admin Matt fulfills the same role.)

In Pokémon Emerald, in whose story both villainous teams have a part, Tabitha's role is very similar to that which he played in Pokémon Ruby: he steals the Meteorite in Meteor Falls and delivers it to Maxie at Mt. Chimney. He later encounters the player at the new hideout inside the volcano, battling the player before Maxie awakens Groudon. Later still, he appears at the Mossdeep Space Center assisting Maxie in his tag battle against the player and Steven Stone.

In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Tabitha's design is overhauled and his back story expanded. It is revealed in the Team Magma Hideout in Pokémon Omega Ruby that Tabitha used to work for Devon Corporation (where he was nicknamed Tabitabi) (Japanese ホムホム Homuhomu) and that he helped Team Magma gain access to their research.

In the special demo version, he is encountered arguing with Aqua Admin Matt before battling with Matt against the player and Steven Stone in a tag battle.

In the Pokémon Omega Ruby story, Tabitha initially performs the same role as in Pokémon Ruby; unlike in Ruby, however, he is battled by the player and May/Brendan in Meteor Falls. Also, after the episode at Mt. Chimney, he is encountered at the Weather Institute attempting to steal the weather Pokémon. (In Ruby, this role is fulfilled by Courtney; in Omega Ruby, Courtney is instead encountered beforehand attempting to steal Latios and the Latiosite at Southern Island.) After Maxie awakens Groudon at Seafloor Cavern, Tabitha enters the Cavern to express his concern to Maxie about the weather conditions created by Groudon; he and his boss then head to Sootopolis City.

In the Delta Episode, Tabitha is encountered at the Magma Hideout when Zinnia defeats Maxie and takes his Key Stone. Tabitha then begrudgingly gives a Cameruptite to the player upon Maxie's instructions, as Maxie can no longer use it to make his Camerupt Mega Evolve.

In the games, Tabitha is shown to be loyal to Maxie. He is also shown to throw occasional tantrums when things do not go the way he desires. His role in Pokémon Omega Ruby is fulfilled in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire largely by Aqua Admin Shelly.

Pokémon

Pokémon Ruby

First battle



Second battle



Pokémon Emerald

First battle



Second battle



Third battle

Tabitha battles alongside Maxie during the attack on the Mossdeep Space Center.



Pokémon Omega Ruby

First battle



Second battle



Third battle



Quotes

Pokémon Ruby

Mt. Chimney

  • Before battle
"Hehehe! So you've come all the way here! But you're too late! I've already delivered the Meteorite from Meteor Falls to the Boss!"
  • When defeated
"Hehehe... So I lost... I'm sure glad I never took you on back at Meteor Falls!"
  • After being defeated
"Hehehe! You might have beaten me, but you don't stand a chance against the Boss! If you get lost now, you won't have to face a sound whipping!"

Magma Hideout

  • Before battle
"Hehehe... Got here already, did you? We underestimated you! But this is it! I'm a cut above the Grunts you've seen so far. I'm not stalling for time. I'm going to pulverize you!"
  • When defeated
"Hehehe... So, I lost, too..."
  • After being defeated
"Hehehe! While I was toying with you, our Boss got through his preparations!"
"Hehehe! Our Boss has already gone on his way to some cave under the sea! If you're going to give chase, you'd better search the big, wide sea beyond Lilycove. But will you find it then? Hehehe!"

Pokémon Emerald

Mt. Chimney

  • Before battle
"Hehehe! So you've come all the way here! But you're too late! I've already delivered the Meteorite from Meteor Falls to the Boss!"
  • When defeated
"Hehehe... Even though I've lost, if our leader awakens that thing...
  • After being defeated
"Boss, hurry! Give it the Meteorite's energy! Hehehe..."

Magma Hideout

  • Before battle
"Hehehe! You made it this far, so I'll tell you! That's right! Up ahead, Groudon is sleeping! Maxie went to Groudon just seconds ago! It's going to awaken real soon! Hehe! Hehehe!"
  • When defeated
"Taken down again... Hehe..."
  • After being defeated
"...And while you wasted time with me, Maxie should have awakened Groudon..."

Mossdeep Space Center

"Hehehe! We come all the way here to get some fuel, and we're interfered with again! If you're going to mess with us too, we'll take care of you at the same time!"
  • When defeated
"I'm with our leader..."

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Special Demo Version

First adventure
"You there! Oversized brute! Clear the path! We, the mighty Team Magma, will be the ones to obtain that Mega-Evolving Pokémon!"
(Matt laughs and calls him a "Makuhita man".)
"Wh-wha-what?! I have never been so humiliated! You compare ME, Tabitha, the next Chief Admin of Team Magma, to a Makuhita?! You'd better at least make it a Hariyama!"
(Matt laughs and challenges him to a battle.)
"... I don't understand this brute at all... Frightening... It looks as though I have no choice. I'll give you a good taste of the overwhelming power an Admin wields!"
(The player appears.)
"Huh? Who is this?!"
"Hm, hm. Seems like that child's here to get in our way. ...Making this no time for me to be picking fights with oversized brutes. My friend, I suggest we call a temporary truce. Let's work together to wipe out this meddling child!"
(Matt makes fun of Tabitha again.)
"...This one is proving to be quite a handful. Let's crush this impudent child!"
(Steven shows up.)
"Ahyahya! I pray you don't underestimate me! Admin Tabitha of Team Magma is not about to fall for any last-minute trickery!"
  • When defeated
"Hyuhn?!"
  • After being defeated
"Ahya! How could this be? For an Admin like me to lose to some child and a silver-haired pretty boy... M-my evaluation from Leader Maxie will surely go down if he learns of this!"
"Remember this moment, child! And you there, pretty boy! Someday, I'll pay you back for this! Ahyahyahya!"
Secret adventure
  • Before battle
"You! You're that fool child from before! And now you've found yourself a girl?"
(May says she won't let them do anything bad.)
"Why must you always get in my way? You infuriating little pests! This time, I'm going to crush you good and proper!"
  • When defeated
"Yet again?! Hyuhn?!"
  • After being defeated
"Hah... Hah... Ahyahyah... You are most unpleasant children, indeed. You cannot seem to get enough of making my plans fail... I will retreat for the moment. But I will repay you for this."

Pokémon Omega Ruby

Meteor Falls

  • Before battle
"Hyuh? What have we here? Why has this child suddenly appeared?"
"Ahyahyahya! Isn't this amusing?! Is it really your intention to oppose me, a Team Magma Admin, just the two of you? Mmm... Very well then! I'll show you how terrifying adults can be! Ahyahyahya! I'm going to give you some very thorough coaching!"
  • When defeated
"Hyuhn?"
  • After being defeated
"Hyuhn?! An unexpected development?!"
"You children! I would like you to stay out of my way! Team Magma's scientific prowess, Mt. Chimney's energy... And the hidden power of the Meteorite! If we combine them all, a super-ancient Pokémon..."
"Hyahya! Even Team Aqua is making an appearance! The odds do not appear to be in my favor..."
"You there! I'll have the Meteorite now!"
"Ahyahya! The Meteorite is in the palm of my hand! Well, well, well... Adios to each and every one of you! At long last I'm off to Mt. Chimney!"

Mt. Chimney

  • Before battle
"Hyahyahya?! It's you! You're the one who tried to interrupt me, Tabitha, at Meteor Falls! D-d-do you intend to get in my way once more? Unngh! You're really... really, really, really, really, really, really... really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really... reeeallllyyyy... an obnoxious child, aren't you?! Ahh... Ah... I will...crush you. So that you..never get in my way...again."
  • When defeated
"Yet again? Hyuhn!"
  • After being defeated
"I knew you would be strong. What a shame, though! The Meteorite we got from Professor Whoever is already in our Boss's hands! Where's the Boss, you ask? Ah, yes, yes, right this way! Oh, I do hope that you can be shown Team Magma's true power! Ahya! Ahyahyahyahya!"

Weather Institute

"Just...what...is this... D-d-did Leader Maxie know that it would happen like this?!"
"Oh, shut it!"
"Just what is going on around here?! Ahyahya! Even I, Tabitha, am feeling all discombobulated. Leader Maxie! What are you trying to do?! ...To the world. ...To us. ...To Team Magma. This can never, ever be forgiven!"
  • Before battle
"Ahya. Are you one of my fans? You're that same kid who's always popping up! I can't believe you're even following me around in my private life. Ahyahya! Well, that's all right! Maybe I'l just clear up this intensely unpleasant feeling I have welling up inside of me... By beating you to a pulp!"
  • When defeated
"Ahyahya!"
  • After being defeated
"Hah... Hah... Ahya... Ahya... Good grief... Today has been absolutely nothing but stress! I can't take it... It's so unpleasant! You better listen, you stress-inducing child. When Leader Maxie's plan has been executed, twilight will fall upon the world. The Primordial Sea will be changed to Desolate Land. In other words, all life... Child! What do you think you can do in the face of that which is to come? I'm looking forward to seeing you rush into action! Ahya! Ahyahyahyahya!"
"The Leader should be headed for Mt. Pyre... Which means I..."

Slateport Harbor

"We are in accord, Leader Maxie... You Grunts, here! Until our Leader and I, your Admin, have made our escape in the submarine, stay here and buy us some time!"
"This way, Leader Maxie... We should make haste."

Seafloor Cavern

"Wait! Maxie!"
"Do stop that now... Please! Maxie! You just don't understand! What Groudon will bring about upon awakening is an end to the world!"
"Ohh... What have you done... Boss... What..."
"Boss?! Maxie?! Just what's happening on the surface?!"
"So the information we received from the Weather Institute was true... Boss Maxie! We'll never get anywhere just standing around here like this! There isn't a moment to spare! We must confirm the situation on the outside!"
"Child! You're coming, too! Hurry up!"

Route 128

"What..."
"Boss... Maxie..."
"Let's go. Boss Maxie..."

Sootopolis City

"Leader Maxie...to that child...?"
"We had actually been preparing that in anticipation of making contact with Groudon... But at this point, it doesn't look like there's any hope of that for us... There's nothing we can do except leave it to you."
"That's true. It is very possible that its energy could be far greater than our calculations show."
"All right! Now is the time for us to carve out a new future with our scientific prowess! For the pride of Team Magma, we will struggle ferociously!"
  • After confronting Groudon
"It's as if the uncertainty and fear from moments ago never even existed. My heart feels like it's been softly set at ease..."
"Leader... Without a doubt, you have committed an offense that can never be forgiven. You have wronged not only Team Magma but all living things on this planet, whether great or small. However, that is precisely why you must now set things right. You must continue to atone for the sins you have committed, even at the risk of your own life... To set right the wrongs you've done, without running away in fear—isn't that how an adult accepts responsibility?"
"... Should you find the resolve to do so inside yourself, then I... Team Magma Admin Tabitha... I will serve at your side as counsel forever."
Delta Episode

Team Magma Hideout

"Leader Maxie! Please compose yourself!"
"Could it be?! The child?!"
"Le-leader?!"
"Wh-wh-wh-wh-What is going on here?! Who does she think she is, messing up our base and then giving us the slip?! That can never be forgiven!"
"Leader?"
"What did you say?! I-is that all right?!"
"Acknowledged"
"Cameruptite. Make sure your Camerupt holds on to it tightly."

After completing the episode

"Uwaahhh! This conversation isn't proceeding as expected!"'
"If it has come to this, then I, Tabitha, shall handle this myself! Courtney!"
"Apologize to Leader Maxie!"
"Hurry up! OK?! Just say "Sorry!""
"Ahyahya! And that settles that! Ahyahyahyahya!"

Subsequent visits

"Ahyahya! Listen up, child! Chief Admin will be the title that I, Tabitha, am referred to by in our newly reborn Team Magma!"
"I've successfully made my way past being just any old Admin!"
"Ahyahya! Capable people are quick to succeed! Ahya! Ahyahyahyahya!"

Pokémon Alpha Sapphire

Battle Resort

  • Enter the Battle Resort for the first time
"Ahyahya! Very well then, Leader Maxie. The time has come for us to..."
"Hummph! Sir?!"
"Hey! I, Tabitha, have only just turned 27! How old do you think I am?! I shall never forgive you!"
"Leader? Is this that child..."
"Ahyahya! So very intriguing!"
"Ahya! And with that, we bid you adios!"

Sprites

Spr RS Tabitha.png Magma Grunt M OD.png
Sprite from
Ruby and Emerald
Overworld sprite from
Ruby and Emerald
VSTabitha.png
VS portrait from
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

In the anime

Tabitha in the anime

Although the Generation III games show there to be at least two Magma Admins, only Tabitha ever appeared in the anime. His first appearance was in A Three Team Scheme!, where he led a group of Magma grunts in an exploration of some ancient ruins on Dewford Island in search of the Cave of Origin. They also had a confrontation with Team Aqua. Due to a dubbing error, he was mistakenly referred to as "Field Commander Harlan" during this episode, though his name was corrected in all subsequent appearances.

Tabitha appeared again in The Spheal of Approval. He and two Magma grunts broke into the Oceanic Museum in order to steal a rock sample owned by Captain Stern. Although Ash and his friends attempted to stop them, Team Magma successfully made off with most of the sample.

In Fight for the Meteorite!, Tabitha led a squad of Magma grunts on a mission to Mt. Chimney, first stealing a meteorite from Professor Cozmo and then using it to power an experimental machine affecting the volcano. However, their plans were ultimately thwarted by Ash and Cozmo.

His final appearance was in Gaining Groudon and The Scuffle of Legends. His submarine accidentally picked up Ash and his friends while out on patrol, bringing them to Team Magma's base. He was present for the battle between Kyogre and Groudon, and like the rest of Team Magma, has not been seen since.

Pokémon

The following are Tabitha's Pokémon in the anime.

Tabitha's Mightyena
Mightyena
Tabitha uses this Mightyena as a part of Team Magma as Mightyena are their Pokémon as well. It is shown to be very strong as it was able to take out many opponents as in Jessie's Seviper and was able to knock the briefcase off of Ash's grip that contained a special stone. Its final appearances were in Gaining Groudon and The Scuffle of Legends.

Mightyena's known moves are Tackle, Iron Tail, Shadow Ball, Double Team, and Hyper Beam.

Debut A Three Team Scheme!
Tabitha's Golbat
Golbat
Tabitha used Golbat during their fight with their rivals, Team Aqua. It is unknown how well it did.

Golbat's only known move is Air Cutter.

Debut Fight for the Meteorite!

Voice actors

Language Voice actor
Japanese 風間勇刀 Yūto Kazama
English Greg Abbey
Finnish Bruno Lähteenmäki (AG054)
Peter Pihlström (AG097-AG098)
Hebrew שירי גדני Shiri Gadni
Polish Mikołaj Klimek (AG027)
Ireneusz Machnicki (AG036)
Brazilian Portuguese Sérgio Corcetti (AG027)
Silvio Giraldi (AG036)
Mauro Eduardo (AG054)
Dado Monteiro (AG097-AG098)
Spanish Latin America Alfredo Basurto
Spain Pablo Sevilla


In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

In Pokémon Adventures, "Tabitha" is a codename given to Admins of Team Magma. There are two known people given the codename Tabitha.

The first Tabitha in Pokémon Adventures

First Tabitha

The first Tabitha debuted in the Ruby & Sapphire arc. He is one of the Three Fires of Team Magma, alongside Courtney and Blaise. Like other members of Team Magma, the horns on Tabitha's hood can be removed to reveal a special lighter that can transmit and record images through its flame. Like the other Three Fires, Tabitha specializes in using flames to his advantage. In his case, Tabitha uses the smoke from his Torkoal to make his targets drowsy.

He first appears alongside Courtney on the Abandoned Ship, where they were sent to obtain the Scanner hidden aboard. There, they meet Ruby and Sapphire, both of which attempt to keep the Scanner out of Tabitha and Courtney's hands. In the end, Ruby and Sapphire escape, but Tabitha and Courtney manage to obtain the Scanner. The Scanner is later given to Blaise, who modifies it to search for the Red and Blue Orbs. At Slateport City, Tabitha, Courtney, and Blaise are sent to capture Captain Stern and his assistant, Dock in order to obtain the Submarine Explorer 1. In the end, Blaise manages to obtain the submarine for Team Magma's use.

Tabitha later appears at Mt. Chimney, which had its volcanic activity stopped by Team Aqua. There, he encounters Flannery, a Gym Leader who fought Team Aqua but failed to stop their plan to kill Mt. Chimney. They teamed up to try and revive the volcano, but their attempts only brought it back for a short time. Angered at this failure, Tabitha cursed Team Aqua and returned to Team Magma's base.

With Team Magma possessing the Submarine Explorer 1 and Team Aqua possessing the heart component needed to keep it stable while underwater, both teams decide to have a temporary truce and head to the Seafloor Cavern together. When Team Magma and Aqua meet, they fit the Submarine Explorer 1 with its heart component and head underwater. After meeting with each other and completing the submarine, Tabitha and several Team Magma Grunts head underwater with Maxie. Upon arriving, the teams end their truce and proceed to head their separate ways. Archie manages to awaken Kyogre first, giving the advantage to Team Aqua. Despite this, Maxie uses the Red and Blue Orbs Blaise obtained from Mt. Pyre to control both super-ancient Pokémon to give Groudon an advantage over Kyogre. The strain of using both Orbs exhausts Maxie, so he hands the Blue Orb to Tabitha so he can control Kyogre.

Finding Kyogre's behavior suspicious, Archie sends Amber to investigate Team Magma. Amber finds Tabitha with the Blue Orb and attacks him to take it for Archie. The battle leads them into the Submarine Explorer 1, but Amber succeeds in obtaining the Blue Orb. Immediately after handing it over, Archie betrays Amber and sends the submarine into the ocean depths without the heart component, leaving Tabitha and Amber to die as the submarine breaks apart. Tabitha and Amber work together to keep the submarine afloat and preventing water from flowing inside, but it eventually breaks apart, sending both into the water. After attempting to save both himself and Amber by swimming to the surface, Tabitha is rescued by Blaise.

When the Gym Leaders split into groups in an attempt to stop both Pokémon, the Admins of Teams Magma and Aqua split up to stop them. Tabitha is paired up against Wallace, who he drags to an abandoned Lilycove City to battle in Lilycove Museum. After being easily defeated, Tabitha suddenly goes crazy and begins attacking wildly. Wallace is saved by Steven, who reveals that coming in contact with the Blue Orb caused Tabitha to lose control of himself. Steven stays behind to battle Tabitha and sends Steven to assist in the battle against Groudon and Kyogre at Sootopolis City. Later, Steven defeats Tabitha, allowing to head to Sootopolis as well.

After Groudon and Kyogre are defeated, Tabitha returns to a normal life. He is seen visiting the Lavaridge Hot Springs, which were reopened after Groudon went to sleep in Mt. Chimney, reviving its volcanic activity.

In the Chuang Yi translations, he is known as Mitch.

Pokémon
Tabitha's Swellow
Swellow
Swellow is Tabitha's first known Pokémon. It is mainly used for flight transportation.

None of Swellow's moves are known, and its Ability is Guts.

Debut Adding It Up with Plusle & Minun II
Tabitha's Torkoal
Torkoal
Torkoal is Tabitha's second known Pokémon and his main battling force. It can release various types of smoke and gas from its body, causing people to become drowsy. It was first used to battle Ruby and Sapphire on the Abandoned Ship. At the Seafloor Cavern, it attempted to protect the Blue Orb from Amber by holding the orb in its shell. Amber's Volbeat used Trick to switch the Blue Orb with a Figy Berry. When Tabitha and Amber were trapped inside the submarine, Torkoal used its smoke to keep the submarine afloat. At Lilycove Museum, it fought against Wallace's Whiscash, but was defeated.

Torkoal's known moves are Yawn, Heat Wave and Smog, and its Ability is White Smoke.

Debut Adding It Up with Plusle & Minun II

Second Tabitha

The second Tabitha in Pokémon Adventures

In the Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire arc, a second Tabitha appears. This Tabitha, along with a new Courtney, is a member of Neo Team Magma (Japanese: 新生マグマ団 Neo Magma Gang), having replaced the previous one. Along with Shelly, Tabitha is a former researcher from the Devon Corporation but hated his time working there due to Mr. Stone's policies.

At Mossdeep City, Tabitha appears to help Zinnia in stopping the launch of a rocket that would stop the meteoroid threatening to destroy the world. He, Courtney, and the Admins of the reborn Team Aqua, battle Sapphire in order to distract her long enough for Zinnia to head to the rocket. Tabitha offers Zinnia a Magma Suit to use, only for Shelly to suggest that Zinnia use the Aqua Suit instead, leading them to argue with each other.

Later, the Admins are attacked by the Hoenn Frontier Brains and are defeated. The Brains attempt to interrogate the Admins on Zinnia's whereabouts, but the Admins admit they don't know where she went to. Later, Tabitha and Shelly are called to Sootopolis City to assist in stopping the meteoroid.

In the Pokémon Omega Ruby Crimson Passion and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Indigo Wisdom manga

Tabitha in Pokémon Omega Ruby Crimson Passion and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Indigo Wisdom

Tabitha appeared in Pokémon Omega Ruby Crimson Passion and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Indigo Wisdom.

Pokémon

Tabitha's Camerupt
Camerupt
Camerupt is Tabitha's only known Pokémon. It first appeared tackling Omega's Pokémon.

Camerupt then had a battle with Omega's Marshtomp and lost after Marshtomp evolved into Swampert.

Camerupt's only known move is Rock Slide.

Debut Pokémon Omega Ruby Crimson Passion and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Indigo Wisdom

Trivia

  • Tabitha, like Shelly, has been the subject of two name changes over two mediums: Harlan in the anime and Mitch in the Chuang Yi translation of Pokémon Adventures. "Harlan" was later corrected to Tabitha after his initial debut; he remained "Mitch" throughout the entire Ruby & Sapphire arc in Chuang Yi's version.

Names

Language Name Origin
Japanese ホムラ Homura From 炎 / 焔 homura, flame
English Tabitha Anagram of habitat (an area of land) or possibly from Tabiti (Scythian goddess of fire)
Harlan (4Kids original name) Sounds similar to Homura.
Mitch (Chuang Yi) From magma and possibly match
French Kelvin From Kelvin, a unit of measurement for temperature
German Kalle From Kalorie, calorie
Italian Ottavio
Spanish Tatiano
Korean 호걸 Hogeol
Chinese (Taiwan) 火村 Huǒ​cūn​*
火焰 Huǒyàn*
From the Japanese surname 火村 Homura. Literally "fire village".
Literally means flame
Chinese (Mainland China) 火焰 Huǒyàn*
烈焰 Lièyàn*
Literally means flame
Literally means raging flame


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Boss: Maxie (Masters)
Administrators: Courtney (Masters) • TabithaBlaise*
Lower members: Team Magma GruntsBrodie*
Former members: Butler*ZinniaOR
Locations: Team Magma HideoutRORMagma HideoutE


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Antagonists Jessie (Wobbuffet) • JamesMeowthGiovanniButchCassidyDr. NambaMatoriPierceDr. ZagerGozuTabithaMaxieShellyArchieHunter JSaturnCyrusMarsJupiterCharonColressAldithGhetsisBarretMalamarLysandreMableCelosiaAlianaXerosicBryonyTuppZippRappPlumeriaGuzmaVirenRoseOleana
Professors Professor OakProfessor IvyProfessor ElmProfessor BirchProfessor RowanProfessor CarolinaProfessor JuniperDr. FennelCedric JuniperProfessor SycamoreProfessor KukuiProfessor BurnetProfessor CeriseProfessor MagnoliaSoniaProfessor Amaranth
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