Lucas (game)
Lucas コウキ Kouki | |
Art from Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl | |
Gender | Male |
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Eye color | Slate gray (grayish-blue) |
Hair color | Slate gray (grayish-blue) |
Hometown | Twinleaf Town (as player) Sandgem Town (as NPC) |
Region | Sinnoh |
Relatives | Johanna, unnamed father (as player) Unnamed father, younger sister, grandfather (as NPC) |
Trainer class | Pokémon Trainer, player character |
Generation | IV, VIII |
Games | Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum,Battle Revolution, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, Masters EX |
Game animation cameos | GOTCHA! |
English voice actor | Griffin Puatu[1] (Masters EX) |
Japanese voice actor | Shun Horie (Masters EX) |
Animation cameos | Giratina and the Sky Warrior |
Manga counterpart(s) | Diamond, Hareta, Dia |
Lucas (Japanese: コウキ Kouki) is the male player character of Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum and their Generation VIII remakes Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. His female counterpart is Dawn.
Terminology
Lucas (Japanese: コウキ Kouki) is his name when he appears as a non-player character in the core series games, and is also the name of his counterpart in Pokémon Masters EX.
Some screenshots of Pokémon Platinum on the Japanese Nintendo website refer to Lucas as プラット (Plat).[2] A trailer for Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl refers to Lucas in English as "Koki", his Japanese official name.
In the core series games
As the protagonist
Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Lucas lives in Twinleaf Town with his mother. Lucas and Barry both see a television program about a red Gyarados, so the two head to the nearby Lake Verity in search of a similar Pokémon. As the enter the lake area, Professor Rowan and his assistant Dawn are leaving, but have inadvertently left a briefcase behind. Lucas and Barry wander into the tall grass, but are suddenly attacked by wild Starly; as a last resort, they each use one of the Pokémon in the briefcase the Professor has forgotten. The two take their Pokémon to Sandgem Town to return them to Professor Rowan, but Rowan decides to let the two keep their Pokémon, and also gives them each a Pokédex.
Lucas goes on to gather the eight Gym Badges of Sinnoh, defeat Team Galactic, and conquer the Pokémon League. He has to stop Team Galactic from trying to use either DialgaDBD or PalkiaPSP to destroy the entire universe in order to create a new one.
Pokémon Platinum
Lucas lives in Twinleaf Town with his mother. Lucas and Barry both see a television program about Professor Rowan, so the two head to Sandgem Town to visit Professor Rowan at his lab to get some Pokémon of their own. They receive their Pokémon on Route 201 when Professor Rowan realizes that they are so dedicated to Pokémon that they would attempt to travel from Twinleaf Town to Sandgem Town through the tall grass without any Pokémon of their own.
Lucas goes on to gather the eight Gym Badges of Sinnoh, defeat Team Galactic, and conquer the Pokémon League. He has to go to the Distortion World and face Giratina, in order to stop both worlds from destroying each other.
Pokémon Black, White, Black 2, and White 2
In Pokémon Black, White, Black 2, and White 2, the player character from Diamond, Pearl and Platinum and their exploits are referenced by Cynthia, who remembers a young Trainer who had defeated her.
As a non-playable character
If the player chooses Dawn, Lucas appears in the game as an NPC. He serves as Professor Rowan's assistant. He lives in Sandgem Town with his little sister, grandfather, and father—who also works as an assistant of Professor Rowan. He received his first partner Pokémon before the player, having either a Turtwig, Chimchar or Piplup—the Pokémon he has is always the one that has a type disadvantage against the player's first partner Pokémon.
He demonstrates how to catch Pokémon to the player by catching a wild Bidoof.
Pokémon
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl
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Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
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Before Version 1.1.0, Empoleon had the Ability Defiant instead of Torrent.
Before Version 1.1.0, Torterra had the Ability Shell Armor instead of Overgrow.
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Before Version 1.1.0, Infernape knew Overheat, Stone Edge and Grass Knot instead of Earthquake, Flare Blitz and Acrobatics. It also held a Choice Scarf instead of a White Herb.
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In the side series games
Pokémon Battle Revolution
Lucas may appear in DS Battle multiplayer if a Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, or SoulSilver cartridge containing a game where the player character is male is connected to the Wii console. He can compete in both free fights and tournaments in a Colosseum.
In the spin-off games
This section is incomplete. Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it. Reason: An Image from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate of Pokemon Trainer palette based on Lucas |
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
While Lucas himself does not appear directly, a palette swap color scheme based on Lucas's design appears for the male Pokémon Trainer, who is an incarnation of Red.
Pokémon GO
- Main article: Style (GO)
For the release of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, Lucas's outfit was released as free style options in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon Masters EX
- Main article: Lucas (Masters)
Lucas, who is based on Professor Rowan's assistant, in his Pokémon Diamond and Pearl design, forms a sync pair with Dialga and Flareon in Pokémon Masters EX. Lucas became a playable sync pair on January 13, 2022.
Lucas has also made notable appearances in one of the game's Main Stories, the Villain Arc.
Dex | Trainer | NDex | Pokémon | Type | Weakness | Role | EX role | Base potential | Availability | ||
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#145 | Lucas | #0483 | Dialga |
Dragon |
Fighting |
★★★★★☆EX | Poké Fair Sync Pair Scout | ||||
#145 | Lucas | #0136 | Flareon♂ |
Fire |
Rock |
★★★★★☆EX | Variety Sync Pair Scout |
Gallery
Artwork
Standard
Artwork from Diamond and Pearl |
Artwork from Platinum |
Artwork from Pokémon Battle Revolution |
Official artwork from Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl |
Official artwork of "Platinum Style" from Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl |
Wi-Fi Plaza artwork in Platinum |
In the Distortion World with Cynthia in Platinum |
Battle Frontier artwork in Platinum |
Discovering Shaymin with Dawn and Professor Oak in Platinum |
In the Underground with Dawn in Platinum |
Key art from Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl |
Grand Underground artwork in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl |
Amity Square artwork in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl |
Super Contest Show artwork in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl |
Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Release Celebration art by Tomohiro Kitakaze[3] |
Concept art
Concept art with Dawn from Diamond and Pearl | Concept art from Platinum | Concept art of Lucas' Pikachu Hoodie Style from Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl |
Concept art of Lucas's Platinum Style from Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl |
Concept art of Lucas's Contest Style from Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl |
Concept art of Lucas's Cycling Style from Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl |
Merchandise
Artwork from the Brilliant Diamond art book | Artwork from the Shining Pearl art book | Artwork by Hitoshi Ariga for the Lucas & Chimchar Kotobukiya ArtFX J Figure |
Raw TCG artwork
For all images and products relating to this character in the TCG, see their In the TCG section
Full Artwork print of Friends in Sinnoh from Crown Zenith, illustrated by Hideki Ishikawa |
Sprites and models
Sprite from Diamond and Pearl March 12 prototype build |
Sprite from Diamond and Pearl |
Sprite from Platinum |
Overworld sprite from Diamond and Pearl |
Overworld sprite from Platinum |
Overworld Super Contest sprite from Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum |
VS sprite from Platinum |
Back sprite from Diamond and Pearl |
Back sprite from Platinum |
Intro sprite from Diamond and Pearl |
Intro sprite from Platinum |
Sprites of Lucas from the player select screen of Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl |
VS sprite from Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl |
VS sprite from Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (Platinum Style) |
VS sprite from Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (Pikachu Hoodie Style) |
VS sprite from Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (Overalls Style) |
VS sprite from Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (Eevee Jacket Style) |
VS sprite from Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (Gengar Jacket Style) |
VS sprite from Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (Cyber Style) | |||
VS sprite from Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (Summer Style) |
VS sprite from Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (Spring Style) |
VS sprite from Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (Winter Style) |
VS sprite from Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (Casual Style) |
VS sprite from Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (Leather Jacket Style) |
Overworld model from Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl |
Overworld model from Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (Platinum Style) |
Overworld model from Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (Contest Style) |
Overworld model from Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (Cycling Style) |
Quotes
- Main article: Lucas (game)/Quotes
Optional names
Japanese | English | French | German | Italian | Spanish | Korean |
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ダイヤ DiaD パール PearlP プラチナ PlatinumPt サトシ Satoshi ケン Ken シゲキ Shigeki ジャック Jack ジャン Jean ジョン John カモン Kamon タカシ Takashi テツオ Tetsuo トオル Tōru ヒロキ Hiroki マサオ Masao タカオ Takao タケヒロ Takehiro ケイ Kay ヒトシ Hitoshi ヒロアキ Hiroaki |
DiamondD PearlP PlatoPt Ash Nic Jimmy Duncan Todd Ross Steven Darrell Reed Chris Brad Dwight Randy Andy Joey Eric Mark |
DiamantD PerloP PlatinePt Dilan Gurvan Gabriel PoloDP / AllanePt Zack Marc Loris Max Damien Tom Greg Kamel Franck Ralph Seb Daniel Thomas |
DiamantD PerlP PlatiPt Karsten Gerd Hans Jack Jan John Daniel Helge Uli Tobi Udo Bert Jon Ralf Boris Thomas Silvio |
DiamanD PerlP PlatinPt Ash Dimitri Attilio Mattia Silvano Rossano Kamon Karl Gabry Oscar Dino Daniel Manuele Ralph Lucio Paolo Marco |
DiamantD PerlaP PlatinoPt Ash Llamin Candel Juno Sergi Juanma Javi Ral Marino Toilo Ner Max Morel Rafa RudyDPt / RosendoP Eric Quimi |
다이아몬드 DiamondD 펄 PearlP 플래티넘 PlatinumPt 지우 Jiwoo 캔 Ken 호진 Ho'jin 상우 Sang'u 쟝 Jyang 재범 Jaebeom 청운 Cheong'un 강산 Gangsan 인철 Incheol 지겸 Ji'gyeom 수호 Suho 찬호 Chanho 지훈 Jihun 윤호 Yunho 케이 Kay 다인 Da'in 상현 Sanghyeon |
Counterparts
In animation
Pokémon the Series
Lucas made a cameo appearance at the beginning of Giratina and the Sky Warrior, where he participated in a battle against Brendan.
Pokémon
This listing is of Lucas's known Pokémon in Pokémon the Series:
Debut | Giratina and the Sky Warrior |
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Voice actors | |
Japanese | Yūji Ueda |
English | Bill Rogers |
Not much is known about Lucas's Magmortar, as it has only been seen briefly at the beginning of the eleventh movie, battling against Brendan's Rhyperior.
Magmortar's known moves are Fire Blast and Fire Punch.
GOTCHA!
Lucas briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.
Pokémon Evolutions
Lucas appeared in The Rival. In flashbacks, he was shown choosing Chimchar as his first partner Pokémon at Lake Verity and using it to defeat a wild Starly alongside Barry, before later helping Barry battle Team Galactic at the Spear Pillar.
Pokémon
Debut | The Rival |
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Infernape is Lucas's first partner Pokémon, evolved from the Chimchar that he found from a briefcase at Lake Verity and used to fend off a pair of wild Starly. At the Spear Pillar, it battled against and defeated Mars's Purugly.
Infernape's only known move is Close Combat.
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Diamond (Adventures)
Diamond from Pokémon Adventures is modeled after Lucas. Together with his friend Pearl, they form an aspiring manzai comedy duo. He is a big glutton with a love for the Proteam Omega TV show.
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!
- Main article: Hareta
Hareta from Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! is based on Lucas. He's a dimwitted, headstrong boy who was partially raised in the wild after his father left him in Professor Rowan's care as a small child, causing him to constantly misunderstand how some everyday things, like Poké Balls or bikes, are supposed to be used.
Pocket Monsters DP
- Main article: Dia (Pocket Monsters DP)
Dia from Pocket Monsters DP is based on Lucas's design.
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl
- Main article: Kenta (PDPV)
Kenta from Pokémon Diamond and Pearl is based on Lucas.
Pocket Monsters Diamond and Pearl: Regigigas Major Capture Operation!!
- Main article: Kaito (RMCO)
Kaito from Pocket Monsters Diamond and Pearl: Regigigas Major Capture Operation!! is based on Lucas.
In the TCG
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Lucas or his Pokémon in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
Other related cards Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format. Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats. | |||||||
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Card | Type | English Expansion |
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Rarity | # |
Friends in Sinnoh | Su | Crown Zenith | 131/159 | VSTAR Universe | 154/172 | ||
Crown Zenith | 149/159 | VSTAR Universe | 247/172 | ||||
Trivia
- In the early development of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, Lucas was originally going to have a father, which is further evidenced by script files leftover in their remakes, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.[4]
- The majority of his Japanese default names are shared with Red from Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen and Ethan from Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.
- Lucas is 4'8" (142 cm) tall and weighs 83.8 lbs (38 kg). This was confirmed by checking the heights and weights of certain Pokémon in the Pokédex. As such, Fearow, Sudowoodo, Yanma, Skuntank, and Togekiss are all the same weight as Lucas.
- One of Pokémon Trainer's palette swaps in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has a color scheme based on Lucas's design in Diamond and Pearl.
Names
Language | Name | Origin |
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Japanese | コウキ Kouki | From 光輝 kōki (radiance) |
English, Italian | Lucas | From lux (Latin for light) or λευκός leukós (Ancient Greek for bright) |
German | Lucius | From lux (Latin for light) |
Spanish | León | Similar to his English name |
French | Louka | From λευκός leukós (Ancient Greek for bright) |
Korean | 광휘 Gwanghwi | From 광휘 (光輝) gwanghwi (radiance) |
Chinese (Mandarin) | 明輝 / 明辉 Mínghuī | From 明 míng / mìhng (bright) and 光輝 / 光辉 guānghuī / gwōngfāi (radiance) |
Chinese (Cantonese) | 明輝 Mìhngfāi |
References
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