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Bruno シバ Shiba
Art from FireRed/LeafGreen
Gender	Male
Eye color	Black
Hair color	Black
Hometown	Unknown
Region	Kanto
Relatives	Unknown
Class	Elite Trainer
Generation	I, II, III
Games	Red, Blue, Yellow, Gold, Silver, Crystal, FireRed, LeafGreen, Stadium, Stadium 2
Type	Fighting
First episode	To Master the Onix-Pected
English voice actor	Maddie Blaustein
Japanese voice actor	Toshiyuki Morikawa

Bruno (Japanese: シバ Shiba) is a master Fighting-type Trainer.

Contents 1 In the anime 1.1 Pokémon 2 In the games 2.1 Pokémon 2.1.1 Generation I 2.1.1.1 Pokémon Red/Green/Blue 2.1.1.2 Pokémon Yellow 2.1.2 Generation II 2.1.3 Generation III: Kanto 2.1.3.1 First battle 2.1.3.2 Second battle 2.1.4 Pokémon Stadium 2.1.5 Round 1 2.1.6 Round 2 2.1.7 Pokémon Stadium 2 3 In the Pokémon Special manga 3.1 Pokémon 4 In the TCG 4.1 Pokémon 4.2 TMs 5 Quotes 5.1 Pokémon Red, Blue, FireRed, and LeafGreen 5.2 Pokémon Gold, Silver and Crystal 6 Trivia 7 Names

In the anime

Bruno was cameoed in the battle at the start of, Pokémon, I Choose You!.

Bruno first officially appeared in To Master the Onix-Pected. His English voice actress is Maddie Blaustein.

While Ash was preparing for the Pokémon League in Kanto, he found out that Bruno was training in the mountains near Pallet Town. Brock was enthusiastic about meeting Bruno, so they took Misty and headed towards the mountains. In the local mountains, it was known that Onix grew much larger than usual.

After Bruno saved them from one of the giant Onix, Ash and Brock begged for Bruno to take them on as students. Bruno agreed, as long as Ash and Brock would do anything he said. Bruno had them chop wood, carry water, and carve chopsticks - amongst other chores. Misty began to suspect that Bruno was a phony.

Brock decided to prove how amazing Bruno was by surprising him with a sneak attack. He assumed that Bruno's reflexes would be so amazing, he'd stop Brock with ease. Brock nearly ended up knocking Bruno unconscious. Bruno admitted that he didn't know any secret techniques on how to train Pokémon and just wanted to have someone to do chores for him.

Later, the kids were again chased by a giant Onix. Bruno calmed the giant Pokémon, and it decided to join Bruno's team. Bruno then said that the only true secret behind Pokémon training is that Trainers and their Pokémon should care for each other.

Bruno has amazing physical power and agility in the anime, and appears capable of using them with almost superhuman expertise.

Pokémon

This listing is for Bruno's Pokémon in the Pokémon anime.

Onix (Giant)

Hitmonchan

Nidorino

Onix

In the games

Bruno is a member of the Elite Four. He raises Fighting-type Pokémon, living with them and training with them. He joined the Elite Four out of a desire to challenge the best Trainers.

Bruno regularly visits the Sevii Islands. He and his Pokémon use the spa on Knot Island, and he visits Boon Island to buy Rage Candybars.

Brawly is a former training partner of Bruno's.

In Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal, Bruno continues to be a member of the Elite Four

Pokémon

This listing is for Bruno's Pokémon in the video games in which he has appeared.

Generation I

Pokémon Red/Green/Blue

Onix Lv. 53 Rock Throw, Rage Slam Harden Hitmonchan Lv. 55 Ice Punch Fire Punch ThunderPunch Counter Hitmonlee Lv. 55 Jump Kick Focus Energy Hi Jump Kick Mega Kick

Onix Lv. 56 Rock Throw Rage Slam Harden Machamp Lv. 58 Leer Focus Energy Fissure Submission

Pokémon Yellow

Onix Lv. 53 Rock Slide, Dig Screech Slam Hitmonchan Lv. 55 Ice Punch Fire Punch ThunderPunch Double Team Hitmonlee Lv. 55 Double Kick Double Team Hi Jump Kick Mega Kick

Onix Lv. 56 Earthquake Screech Rock Slide Slam Machamp Lv. 58 Karate Chop Strength Leer Submission

Generation II

Hitmontop ♂ Lv. 42 ??? Quick Attack Detect Dig Pursuit Hitmonchan ♂ Lv. 42 ??? Ice Punch ThunderPunch Fire Punch Mach Punch Hitmonlee ♂ Lv. 42 ??? Swagger Double Kick Hi Jump Kick Foresight

Onix ♂ Lv. 43 ??? Rock Slide Earthquake Bind Sandstorm Machamp ♂ Lv. 46 ??? Rock Slide Foresight Cross Chop Vital Throw

Generation III: Kanto

First battle

Onix Lv. 51 ??? Earthquake Rock Tomb Iron Tail Roar Hitmonchan Lv. 53 ??? Sky Uppercut Mach Punch Rock Tomb Counter Hitmonlee Lv. 53 ??? Mega Kick Foresight Brick Break Facade

Onix Lv. 54 ??? Double Edge Earthquake Iron Tail Sand Tomb Machamp Lv. 56 Sitrus Berry Cross Chop Bulk Up Scary Face Rock Tomb

Second battle

Steelix ♂ Lv. 65 ??? Earthquake Iron Tail Crunch Rock Tomb Hitmonchan ♂ Lv. 65 ??? Sky Uppercut Mach Punch Rock Slide Counter Hitmonlee ♂ Lv. 65 ??? Mega Kick Foresight Earthquake Rock Slide

Steelix ♂ Lv. 66 ??? Earthquake Iron Tail Crunch Dragonbreath Machamp ♂ Lv. 68 Persim Berry Cross Chop Earthquake Brick Break Rock Slide

Pokémon Stadium

Round 1

Onix Lv. 50 Screech Bind Rock Slide Earthquake Hitmonchan Lv. 50 Mega Punch ThunderPunch Double Team Ice Beam Hitmonlee Lv. 50 Hi Jump Kick Mega Kick Meditate Double Team

Machamp Lv. 50 Karate Chop Submission Hyper Beam Seismic Toss Golem Lv. 50 Double-Edge Explosion Dig Toxic Rhydon Lv. 50 Fury Attack Horn Drill Body Slam Fissure

Round 2

Clefable Lv. 50 Thunderbolt Psychic Ice Beam Body Slam Muk Lv. 50 Minimize Sludge Explosion Thunderbolt Hitmonlee Lv. 50 Hi Jump Kick Mega Kick Seismic Toss Double Team

Machamp Lv. 50 Earthquake Submission Hyper Beam Seismic Toss Slowbro Lv. 50 Amnesia Psychic Surf Thunder Wave Rhydon Lv. 50 Rock Slide Surf Body Slam Earthquake

Pokémon Stadium 2

• Round 1 Pokémon

Blastoise	Machamp	Golem
Onix	Kangaskhan	Heracross

• Round 2 Pokémon

Primeape	Machamp	Golem
Exeggutor	Granbull	Ursaring

In the Pokémon Special manga

In the Pokémon Special manga, Bruno was primarily a villain. He challenged Red to a Pokémon battle in a remote area. He then offered a position on the Elite Four to Red, but Red refused so Lorelei froze him.

Later, the Elite Four tried to wipe out most of humanity from Cerise Island. Bill, Lt. Surge, and Red teamed up to defeat Bruno.

It was later revealed that Bruno was an unwilling member. Agatha used the mind controlling abilities of her Ghost-type Pokémon to force Bruno to join.

Without any place to go, Bruno formed a new version of the Elite Four in Johto, with three other ex-members of criminal organizations: Will, Karen, and Koga.

Bruno attaches his Poké Balls to the ends of a set of nunchuck. The force of him using the weapon causes his Pokémon to be released at high speeds, giving him the advantage in battles.

Pokémon

This listing is for Bruno's Pokémon in the Pokémon Special manga.

Onix	Hitmonlee	Hitmonchan
Machamp	Tyrogue	Machop

In the TCG

Bruno appeared in the Pokémon VS set with new artwork.

Pokémon

This listing is for Bruno's Pokémon in the Pokémon TCG.

• Machamp
• Hitmonlee
• Hitmonchan
• Steelix
• Ursaring
• Hitmontop

TMs

Bruno has two TM cards:

• Bruno's TM01
• Bruno's TM02

Quotes

Pokémon Red, Blue, FireRed, and LeafGreen

"I am Bruno of the Elite Four! Through rigorous training, people and Pokémon can become stronger without limit. I've lived and trained with my Fighting Pokémon! And that will never change! <name>! We will grind you down with our superior power! Hoo hah!"

"Why? How could I lose?"

"My job is done. Go face your next challenge."

Pokémon Gold, Silver and Crystal

"I am Bruno of the Elite Four. I always train to the extreme because I believe in our potential. That is how we became strong. Can you withstand our power? Hm? I see no fear in you. You look determined. Perfect for battle! Ready, <name>? You will bow down to our overwhelming power! Hoo hah!"

"Why? How could we lose?"

"Having lost, I have no right to say anything...Go face your next challenge!"

Trivia

• Bruno's hair has changed from Generation I to Generation II to a longer, darker style and his skin tone got lighter as well.
• Bruno was the first member of the Elite Four who was met in the anime, not counting Koga, who was not a member when he was seen.
• Bruno and Lance are the only members of the Elite Four that are still members in Generation II.

Names

Language	Name	Reference to
Japanese	シバ Shiba	Similar to shibaku (to strike, to hit).
English, German, Italian, Spanish	Bruno	Means "brown haired". It's similar to brawn, bruiser and to brunt.
French	Aldo
Korean	시바 (Siba)	Phonetical translation of シバ Shiba.
Chinese	希巴 (Xi Ba)	Phonetical translation of シバ Shiba.

Elite Four of Kanto and Johto
Gen I/III:	Lorelei | Bruno | Agatha | Lance
	Champion: Blue
Gen II:	Will | Koga | Bruno | Karen
	Champion: Lance

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