Palace Maven Spenser
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| Spenser ウコン Ukon | |
 Art from Emerald | |
| Gender | Male |
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| Hometown | Unknown |
| Region | Hoenn*/Kanto* |
| Relatives | Unknown |
| Class | Frontier Brain |
| Generation | III |
| Games | Pokémon Emerald |
| Facility | Battle Palace |
| Symbol | Spirits Symbol |
| First episode | Cutting the Ties that Bind |
| English voice actor | Eric Schussler |
| Japanese voice actor | Nachi Nozawa |
Palace Maven Spenser (Japanese: パレスガーディアン ウコン, Palace Guardian Ukon) is the Frontier Brain and master of the Battle Frontier's Battle Palace.
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In the anime
Spenser first appeared in the episode Cutting the Ties that Bind. His Japanese voice actor is 野沢那智 Nachi Nozawa, his English voice actor is Eric Schussler, and his Latin-American voice actor is Jorge Ornelas. He is a kind old man who specialises in herbal medicines, healing Ash's Sceptile when he apparently lost his fighting skills. While he usually rides on his Venusaur, he has a lot of stamina which is shown in battle. Spenser uses the whole of the island he lives on as a battlefield and so battles have an emphasis on nature and include a lot of running around.
In Ka Boom with a View, Spenser used a Venusaur, Shiftry and Claydol in his battle against Ash Ketchum, who used his Swellow, Heracross and Sceptile, Sceptile learning SolarBeam in the process. He also has a Chansey, which he used to heal Ash's Sceptile.
Pokémon
This listing is of Spenser's known Pokémon in the anime.
 Venusaur |  Shiftry |  Claydol |  Chansey |
In the games
Spenser's physical being and heart beat as one with his Pokémon, his brethren. He has full trust in his Pokémon. He makes loud threats to set his opponent off guard. When defeated, he awards the Spirits Symbol.
Pokémon
In Pokémon Emerald, Spenser has these Pokémon when he is fought for the silver Spirits symbol:
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In Pokémon Emerald, Spenser has these Pokémon when he is fought for the gold Spirits symbol:
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Spenser also has a Dusclops and Azurill, but they didn't participate in battle. Sprites of them are seen as Spenser gets ready for his battle with the player.
Quotes
- First battle:
"My physical being is with Pokémon always! My heart beats as one with Pokémon always! Young one of a Trainer! Do you believe in your Pokémon? Can you believe them through and through? If your bonds of trust are frail, you will never beat my brethren! The bond you share with your Pokémon! Prove it to me here!"
"Ah... Now this is something else... Gwahahah! Hah, you never fell for my bluster! Sorry for trying that stunt! Here! Bring me the thing! My, my, if only you could maintain that facade of distinguished authority... Here! Let's see your Frontier Pass! Your Pokémon's eyes are truly clear and unclouded. I will eagerly await the next opportunity to see you."
- Second battle:
"Gwahahah! You've battled your way up again? You must have developed a truly formidable bond with your Pokémon. So be it! This time, I won't bluster or hold back. This time, there's no fooling around. Ready now? Prepare to lose! ... ... ...Kaaah!"
"Gwah! Hahahaha! Well, that was some display! Even fully unleashed, my brethren could not overpower you. You team spirit is truly admirable! Here! Bring me that thing, will you? My, my, if only you could maintain a certain level of decorum... Gaaah, here! Hurry with that Frontier Pass, you! Gwahahah! Come see me time and again! My brethren and I will be waiting!"
In the Pokémon Special manga
Spenser fought alongside Lucy during the press show-off of the Battle Frontier during its grand opening. He fought using a Crobat, which uses Poison Fang. He witnessed the battle between Noland and Emerald. He also explains to Lucy that holding back your feelings contradicts the essence of the spirit. Spenser has some connection with Kyogre, being able to recognize Sapphire once held the Blue Orb.
Pokémon
 Lapras |  Crobat |  Slaking |
Trivia
Names
| Language | Name | Reference to |
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| Japanese | パレスガーディアン ウコン, Palace Guardian Ukon | |
| English | Spenser | spirit. |
| French | Esteban | esprit. |
| German | Serenus | seelen. |
| Italian | Spartaco | spirito. |
| Spanish | Aniceto | animo. |
| Korean | 우근 Ugeun | Similar to Japanese name 'Ukon' |
| Chinese (Taiwan) | 宇康 Yǔ Kāng | Phonetically similar to Ukon. |
External links
- Ukon's Profile on Pokeani (Japanese)
| Battle Frontier Frontier Brains |
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| Noland | Greta | Tucker | Lucy | Spenser | Brandon | Anabel |
