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Pokémon in South Asia

2013-06-11T12:41:03Z

Champ ash:

{{incomplete|needs=Pokémon video games section}}
{{CountryInfobox|s|area=South Asia
|countries=Bhutan, Afghanistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Nepal.
|language={{wp|Hindi}}, {{wp|Tamil language|Tamil}}{{tt|*|Cartoon Network India}}, {{wp|Telugu language|Telugu}}{{tt|*|Cartoon Network India}}, {{wp|English language|English}}
|continent={{wp|Asia}}
|EP001=April 1, 2003
|AG001=May 9, 2006
|DP001={{tt|November 9, 2009|Cartoon Network Pakistan}} {{tt|November 16, 2009|Cartoon Network India}}
|BW001={{tt|June 17, 2013|Pogo}}
}}
The '''[[Pokémon]] franchise''' (Hindi: पोकेमोन ''Pokémon'', Urdu: پوکيمون ''Pokémon'') made its debut in the '''{{wp|Indian subcontinent}}''' in 2003, with the first broadcast of ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', in both English as well as in Hindi dub on {{wp|Cartoon Network (India)|Cartoon Network India}}. The respective channel hosted the show for eight years straight (2003-2011) and aired the initial eleven seasons. However, the {{pkmn|anime}} has been shifted to {{wp|Pogo (TV channel)|Pogo}} from March, 2011 in India.

==Pokémon anime==
The Pokémon anime is available in most south Asian countries including {{wp|Afghanistan}}, {{wp|Bangladesh}}, {{wp|Bhutan}}, {{wp|India}}, {{wp|Nepal}}, {{wp|Pakistan}} and {{wp|Sri Lanka}}.
{| style="background: #2E83D2; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #81807A"
|-
! style="background: #6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}"| Country
! style="background: #6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}"| Channels aired
|-
| style="background: #fff;" | Afghanistan
| rowspan="3" style="background: #fff;" | {{wp|Cartoon Network (Pakistan)|Cartoon Network Pakistan}}
|-
| style="background: #fff;" | Bangladesh
|-
| style="background: #fff;" | Pakistan
|-
| style="background: #fff;" | Bhutan
| rowspan="4" style="background: #fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{wp|Cartoon Network (India)|Cartoon Network India}} {{wp|Pogo (TV channel)|Pogo}}
|-
| style="background: #fff;" | India
|-
| style="background: #fff;" | Nepal
|-
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | Sri Lanka
|}

===Original series===
[[Pokémon: Indigo League]] premiered on {{wp|Cartoon Network (India)|Cartoon Network India}} on April 1, 2003 and concluded in the same year. Initially, the show began airing on the {{wp|Toonami}} block, available in both Hindi and English dub. During its peak, it became one of the highly rated show on the respective channel.

Following the first season of the anime, [[Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands]] made its Indian debut in late 2003. With ''[[EP116|The Rivalry Revival]]'', it concluded in mid-2004.
After almost a year of re-runs, Cartoon Network aired the new episodes of the anime with its third season, [[Pokémon: The Johto Journeys]].

Affiliated with Cartoon Network India, a separate Cartoon Network feed was launched for its {{wp|Cartoon Network (Pakistan)|Pakistani viewers}} in 2004, which is also available in Afghanistan and Bangladesh. Due to mutual affiliation, both channels were in sync in airing the anime. After a few months, Cartoon Network India began to air Pokémon in two additional dub languages, Tamil and Telugu along with the premiere of second last season of the {{series|Original}}, [[Pokémon: Johto League Champions]].

In mid-2005, Cartoon Network wrapped up [[Pokémon: Master Quest]] thus concluding the Original series of the Pokémon anime.

{| style="background: #2E83D2; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #81807A"
|-
! style="background: #6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Year
! style="background: #6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Season(s) of Pokémon [[Original series]] aired
|- style="background: #fff"
| 2003
| [[Pokémon: Indigo League]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| 2003 - 2004
| [[Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| 2004
| [[Pokémon: The Johto Journeys]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| 2004 - 2005
| [[Pokémon: Johto League Champions]]
|-
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | 2005
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Pokémon: Master Quest]]
|}

===Advanced Generation series===
The first season of Pokémon {{series|Advanced Generation}} debuted in 2006, on both channels. The first episode, ''[[AG001|Get the Show on the Road]]'', premiered on May 9, 2006 on Cartoon Network India as well as on Cartoon Network Pakistan. At that time, ''[[Pokémon: Advanced]]'' was available in two different languages (English and Hindi) on Cartoon Network Pakistan and it was available in four different languages (Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and English) on Cartoon Network India.

The first season of the Advanced Generation series ended in July 2006, resulting in repeats airing on both Cartoon Network channels. After four months, both Cartoon Network channels began to air new episodes of Pokémon and through this ''[[Pokémon: Advanced Challenge]]'' debuted on November 6, 2006 as well as trailers of the seventh season appearing in Indian theaters. The seventh season ended on January 4, 2007. After the end of seventh season, Cartoon Network began to air re-runs in a new one-hour block called ''Dastaan-e-Pokémon''.

====Dastaan-e-Pokémon====
Dastaan-e-Pokémon was a one-hour block, especially dedicated exclusively to Pokémon, on both of the sub-continent Cartoon Network feeds. Available in 3 different dubs, the block premiered on January 8, 2007 with the first episode of the anime, replacing ''Pokémon: Advanced Challenge''. The block featured all of the old episodes, from the first season up to the seventh. Almost a year later, it included a brand new season to its line-up, ''[[Pokémon: Advanced Battle]]'', and marked the first time when a season premiered with two back-to-back episodes on Cartoon Network in the Indian sub-continent. The block ended in the end of 2008, replaced by ''Pokémon: Battle Frontier''.

The final season of the ''Advanced Generation'' series. ''[[Pokémon: Battle Frontier]]'' debuted in the month of November in 2008. Initially, it only aired on Cartoon Network India, but began to air on Cartoon Network Pakistan two weeks after its Indian debut. After the completion of the ''Advanced Generation'' series, both Cartoon Network channels began the repeat telecast of old Pokémon episodes. These reruns lasted for ten months, and ended with the debut of ''[[Pokémon: Diamond & Pearl]]''.

{| style="background: #2E83D2; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #81807A"
|-
! style="background: #6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Year
! style="background: #6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}"| Season(s) of Pokémon {{series|Advanced Generation}} aired
|- style="background: #fff"
| 2006
| [[Pokémon: Advanced]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| 2006 - 2007
| [[Pokémon: Advanced Challenge]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| 2008
| [[Pokémon: Advanced Battle]]
|-
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | 2008 - 2009
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Pokémon: Battle Frontier]]
|}

===Diamond & Pearl series===
{{bulbanews|Anime in Indian subcontinent shifted to Pogo}}

The first season of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} first aired in Pakistan on November 9, 2009 and in India on November 16, 2009. It was supposed to end on January 18, 2010 on Cartoon Network Pakistan but they ended the [[Pokémon: Diamond & Pearl|entire season]] within 35 days by skipping almost 23 episodes, from ''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos We Watched!]]'' to ''[[DP041|A Stand-Up Sit-Down!]]'' due to unknown reasons. However, this problem was fixed in the re-runs of the season.

In early 2011, the anime switched to {{wp|Pogo}}, a sister channel of Cartoon Network in India, which also aired the Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Galactic Battles in April. Even though the anime switched to another channel in India, Cartoon Network Pakistan continued to air the show which led to the premiere of [[Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Galactic Battles]] on August 1. The finale of the twelfth season premiered on October 11, 2011 while the repeats of the same season took over the anime slot from the following day.
[[File:Pogo logo.png|thumb|Pogo]]
The last season of {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} and thirteenth season overall, [[Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Sinnoh League Victors]] premiered on October 3, 2011 in India. During its airing, Pogo skipped two episodes instead of following the actual production order, from ''[[DP166|The Fleeing Tower Of Sunyshore!]]'' and ''[[DP167|Teaching the Student Teacher!]]'', due to some unknown reasons. This problem was fixed in the re-runs of the season. The last episode of {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, that is ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]'' aired on October 25, 2011 in India. While it premiered on Cartoon Network Pakistan on February 1, 2012 and concluded its run with the season finale on March 19, 2012.

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|-
! style="background: #6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Year
! style="background: #6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}"| Season(s) of Pokémon {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} aired
|- style="background: #fff"
| 2009 - 2010
| [[Pokémon: Diamond & Pearl]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| 2010
| [[Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Battle Dimension]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| 2011
| [[Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Galactic Battles]] [[Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Sinnoh League Victors]] {{tt|*|Pogo}}
|-
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | 2012
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Sinnoh League Victors]] {{tt|*|Cartoon Network Pakistan}}
|}

===Best Wishes series===
[[File:Season 14 logo.png|thumb|right|Pokémon: Black and White]]
Pogo will premiere the [[Pokémon: Black and White|fourteenth season]] of the anime on June 17, 2013 on a new time slot at 9:30 pm to 10 pm.

{| style="background: #2E83D2; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #81807A"
|-
! style="background: #6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Year
! style="background: #6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}"| Season(s) of Pokémon {{series|Best Wishes}} aired
|- style="background: #fff"
| 2013
| [[Pokémon: Black & White]] {{tt|*|Pogo}}
|}

===Pokémon movies===
{| style="background: #2E83D2; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #81807A"
|-
! style="background: #6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Year
! style="background: #6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Movie(s)/special(s) aired{{tt|*|premiere}}
|- style="background: #fff"
| 2006
| [[Mewtwo Returns]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| 2009
| [[Pokémon Chronicles]] [[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]] [[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]] {{tt|*|Cartoon Network Pakistan}}
|- style="background: #fff"
| 2010
| [[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]] {{tt|*|Cartoon Network India}}
|-
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | 2011
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]] [[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]] {{tt|*|Cartoon Network Pakistan}} [[M12| Arceus and the Jewel of Life]] {{tt|*|Cartoon Network Pakistan}}
|- style="background: #fff"
| 2012
| [[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]] {{tt|*|Cartoon Network Pakistan}}
|}

==Pokémon manga==
English-translated [[Pokémon manga]] was distributed in India by [[Chuang Yi]].

==Pokémon merchandise==
Pokémon goodies are available in India by Reliance Home video and games.

==Related articles==
*[[List of Hindi Pokémon themes]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{-}}
{{Pokémon around the world}}
{{-}}
{{Project Globe notice}}

[[it:Pokémon in Asia meridionale]]

Pokémon in South Asia

2013-03-30T12:11:54Z

Champ ash:

{{incomplete|needs=Pokémon video games section}}
{{CountryInfobox|s|area=South Asia
|countries=Bhutan, Afghanistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Nepal.
|language={{wp|Hindi}}, {{wp|Tamil language|Tamil}}{{tt|*|Cartoon Network India}}, {{wp|Telugu language|Telugu}}{{tt|*|Cartoon Network India}}, {{wp|English language|English}}
|continent={{wp|Asia}}
|EP001=April 1, 2003
|AG001=May 9, 2006
|DP001={{tt|November 9, 2009|Cartoon Network Pakistan}} {{tt|November 16, 2009|Cartoon Network India}}
}}
The '''[[Pokémon]] franchise''' (Hindi: पोकेमोन ''Pokémon'', Urdu: پوکيمون ''Pokémon'') made its debut in the '''{{wp|Indian subcontinent}}''' in 2003, with the first broadcast of ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', in both English as well as in Hindi dub on {{wp|Cartoon Network (India)|Cartoon Network India}}. The respective channel hosted the show for eight years straight (2003-2011) and aired the initial eleven seasons. However, the {{pkmn|anime}} has been shifted to {{wp|Pogo (TV channel)|Pogo}} from March, 2011 in India.

==Pokémon anime==
The Pokémon anime is available in most south Asian countries including {{wp|Afghanistan}}, {{wp|Bangladesh}}, {{wp|Bhutan}}, {{wp|India}}, {{wp|Nepal}}, {{wp|Pakistan}} and {{wp|Sri Lanka}}.
{| style="background: #2E83D2; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #81807A"
|-
! style="background: #6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}"| Country
! style="background: #6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}"| Channels aired
|-
| style="background: #fff;" | Afghanistan
| rowspan="3" style="background: #fff;" | {{wp|Cartoon Network (Pakistan)|Cartoon Network Pakistan}}
|-
| style="background: #fff;" | Bangladesh
|-
| style="background: #fff;" | Pakistan
|-
| style="background: #fff;" | Bhutan
| rowspan="4" style="background: #fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{wp|Cartoon Network (India)|Cartoon Network India}} {{wp|Pogo (TV channel)|Pogo}}
|-
| style="background: #fff;" | India
|-
| style="background: #fff;" | Nepal
|-
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | Sri Lanka
|}

===Original series===
[[Pokémon: Indigo League]] premiered on {{wp|Cartoon Network (India)|Cartoon Network India}} on April 1, 2003 and concluded in the same year. Initially, the show began airing on the {{wp|Toonami}} block, available in both Hindi and English dub. During its peak, it became one of the highly rated show on the respective channel.

Following the first season of the anime, [[Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands]] made its Indian debut in late 2003. With ''[[EP116|The Rivalry Revival]]'', it concluded in mid-2004.
After almost a year of re-runs, Cartoon Network aired the new episodes of the anime with its third season, [[Pokémon: The Johto Journeys]].

Affiliated with Cartoon Network India, a separate Cartoon Network feed was launched for its {{wp|Cartoon Network (Pakistan)|Pakistani viewers}} in 2004, which is also available in Afghanistan and Bangladesh. Due to mutual affiliation, both channels were in sync in airing the anime. After a few months, Cartoon Network India began to air Pokémon in two additional dub languages, Tamil and Telugu along with the premiere of second last season of the {{series|Original}}, [[Pokémon: Johto League Champions]].

In mid-2005, Cartoon Network wrapped up [[Pokémon: Master Quest]] thus concluding the Original series of the Pokémon anime.

{| style="background: #2E83D2; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #81807A"
|-
! style="background: #6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Year
! style="background: #6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Season(s) of Pokémon [[Original series]] aired
|- style="background: #fff"
| 2003
| [[Pokémon: Indigo League]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| 2003 - 2004
| [[Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| 2004
| [[Pokémon: The Johto Journeys]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| 2004 - 2005
| [[Pokémon: Johto League Champions]]
|-
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | 2005
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Pokémon: Master Quest]]
|}

===Advanced Generation===
The first season of Pokémon {{series|Advanced Generation}} debuted in 2006, on both channels. The first episode, ''[[AG001|Get the Show on the Road]]'', premiered on May 9, 2006 on Cartoon Network India as well as on Cartoon Network Pakistan. At that time, ''[[Pokémon: Advanced]]'' was available in two different languages (English and Hindi) on Cartoon Network Pakistan and it was available in four different languages (Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and English) on Cartoon Network India.

The first season of the Advanced Generation series ended in July 2006, resulting in repeats airing on both Cartoon Network channels. After four months, both Cartoon Network channels began to air new episodes of Pokémon and through this ''[[Pokémon: Advanced Challenge]]'' debuted on November 6, 2006 as well as trailers of the seventh season appearing in Indian theaters. The seventh season ended on January 4, 2007. After the end of seventh season, Cartoon Network began to air re-runs in a new one-hour block called ''Dastaan-e-Pokémon''.

====Dastaan-e-Pokémon====
Dastaan-e-Pokémon was a one-hour block, especially dedicated exclusively to Pokémon, on both of the sub-continent Cartoon Network feeds. Available in 3 different dubs, the block premiered on January 8, 2007 with the first episode of the anime, replacing ''Pokémon: Advanced Challenge''. The block featured all of the old episodes, from the first season up to the seventh. Almost a year later, it included a brand new season to its line-up, ''[[Pokémon: Advanced Battle]]'', and marked the first time when a season premiered with two back-to-back episodes on Cartoon Network in the Indian sub-continent. The block ended in the end of 2008, replaced by ''Pokémon: Battle Frontier''.

The final season of the ''Advanced Generation'' series. ''[[Pokémon: Battle Frontier]]'' debuted in the month of November in 2008. Initially, it only aired on Cartoon Network India, but began to air on Cartoon Network Pakistan two weeks after its Indian debut. After the completion of the ''Advanced Generation'' series, both Cartoon Network channels began the repeat telecast of old Pokémon episodes. These reruns lasted for ten months, and ended with the debut of ''[[Pokémon: Diamond & Pearl]]''.

{| style="background: #2E83D2; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #81807A"
|-
! style="background: #6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Year
! style="background: #6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}"| Season(s) of Pokémon {{series|Advanced Generation}} aired
|- style="background: #fff"
| 2006
| [[Pokémon: Advanced]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| 2006 - 2007
| [[Pokémon: Advanced Challenge]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| 2008
| [[Pokémon: Advanced Battle]]
|-
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | 2008 - 2009
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Pokémon: Battle Frontier]]
|}

===Diamond & Pearl===
[[File:Pogo logo.png|thumb|right|Pogo]]
The first season of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} first aired in Pakistan on November 9, 2009 and in India on November 16, 2009. It was supposed to end on January 18, 2010 on Cartoon Network Pakistan but they ended the [[Pokémon: Diamond & Pearl|entire season]] within 35 days by skipping almost 23 episodes, from ''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos We Watched!]]'' to ''[[DP041|A Stand-Up Sit-Down!]]'' due to unknown reasons. However, this problem was fixed in the re-runs of the season.

In early 2011, the anime switched to {{wp|Pogo}}, a sister channel of Cartoon Network in India, which also aired the Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Galactic Battles in April. Even though the anime switched to another channel in India, Cartoon Network Pakistan continued to air the show which led to the premiere of [[Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Galactic Battles]] on August 1. The finale of the twelfth season premiered on October 11, 2011 while the repeats of the same season took over the anime slot from the following day.

The last season of {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} and thirteenth season overall, [[Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Sinnoh League Victors]] premiered on October 3, 2011 in India. During its airing, Pogo skipped 2 episodes instead of following the actual production order, from ''[[DP166|The Fleeing Tower Of Sunyshore!]]'' and ''[[DP167|Teaching the Student Teacher!]]'', due to some unknown reasons. This problem was fixed in the re-runs of the season. The last episode of {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, that is ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]'' aired on October 25, 2011 in India. While it premiered on Cartoon Network Pakistan on February 1, 2012 and concluded its run with the season finale on March 19, 2012.

After almost an year's gap,on February 18, 2013 Pogo started telecasting the repeat episodes of [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl: Sinnoh League Victors]].
On 5th April 2013 Pogo Started re-runs of [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl: Galactic Battles]] instead of airing new series.
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|-
! style="background: #6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Year
! style="background: #6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}"| Season(s) of Pokémon {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} aired
|- style="background: #fff"
| 2009 - 2010
| [[Pokémon: Diamond & Pearl]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| 2010
| [[Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Battle Dimension]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| 2011
| [[Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Galactic Battles]] [[Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Sinnoh League Victors]] {{tt|*|Pogo}}
|-
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | 2012
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Sinnoh League Victors]] {{tt|*|Cartoon Network Pakistan}}
|}
{{bulbanews|Anime in Indian subcontinent shifted to Pogo}}

===Pokémon movies===
{| style="background: #2E83D2; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #81807A"
|-
! style="background: #6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Year
! style="background: #6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Movie(s)/special(s) aired{{tt|*|premiere}}
|- style="background: #fff"
| 2006
| [[Mewtwo Returns]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| 2009
| [[Pokémon Chronicles]] [[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]] [[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]] {{tt|*|Cartoon Network Pakistan}}
|- style="background: #fff"
| 2010
| [[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]] {{tt|*|Cartoon Network India}}
|-
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | 2011
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]] [[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]] {{tt|*|Cartoon Network Pakistan}} [[M12| Arceus and the Jewel of Life]] {{tt|*|Cartoon Network Pakistan}}
|- style="background: #fff"
| 2012
| [[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]] {{tt|*|Cartoon Network Pakistan}}
|}

==Pokémon merchandise==
English-translated [[Pokémon manga]] was distributed in India by [[Chuang Yi]].

==Related articles==
*[[List of Hindi Pokémon themes]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{-}}
{{Pokémon around the world}}
{{-}}
{{Project Globe notice}}

[[it:Pokémon in Asia meridionale]]

Paul

2012-12-27T09:21:15Z

Champ ash:

{{incomplete|2=Japanese voice actors for Paul's Ninjask and Gastrodon}}
{{Search|character from the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}|the English voice actor credited as Ed Paul|Ted Lewis}}

:''"Shinji" redirects here. For the [[character of the day]] that appeared in [[The Legend of Thunder!]], see [[Shinji (Johto)]].''
----
{{CharInfobox|
color={{diamond color}} |
corecolor={{diamond color light}} |
bordercolor={{diamond color dark}} |
name=Paul |
jname=シンジ |
tmname=Shinji |
slogan=no |
image=ShinjiDP.png |
size=200px |
caption=Paul |
colors=yes|
eyes=Black|
hair=Purple|
gender=Male |
relatives=[[Reggie]] (brother) |
hometown=[[Veilstone City]] |
region=[[Sinnoh]] |
trainer=yes |
trainerclass={{pkmn|Trainer}} |
game=no |
leader=no |
team=no |
brain=no |
anime=yes |
epnum=DP002 |
epname=Two Degrees of Separation |
java=[[Kiyotaka Furushima]]|
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}}
'''Paul''' (Japanese: '''シンジ''' ''Shinji'') is a [[rival]] of {{Ash}} in the {{pkmn|anime}}. He is from [[Veilstone City]] in [[Sinnoh]]. He was first seen at the end of ''[[DP002|Two Degrees of Separation]]'', though his full introduction was in ''[[DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!]]''. He is {{Ash}}'s first and main {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} rival.

==History==
{{spoilers}}
At the beginning it was assumed that Paul was a Trainer just starting out. However, this was proven false in ''[[DP040|Top-Down Training]]'' where he revealed that he had already traveled through [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], and [[Hoenn]], participating in their respective {{pkmn|League}}s but didn't win anything before returning to [[Sinnoh]]. In ''[[DP128|A Pyramiding Rage!]]'', it was revealed that Kanto was the very first region he traveled through.

''[[DP128|A Pyramiding Rage!]]'' revealed much about Paul's motivation as a Pokémon Trainer and more about his character. When Reggie was a roaming Pokémon Trainer, he had lost to {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}. Reggie's loss to Brandon is what caused Paul to be so adamant about strength in battle. This single loss is also what caused Paul to become the callous person he was, and that was because of how his brother handled the loss. Instead of bearing the shame of his loss to Brandon, Reggie moved on with his life and put the loss behind him. Paul found this to be unacceptable, and he became disappointed of his brother. He challenged Brandon to a [[Full Battle|full battle]] in hopes that he would be able to do what his brother never could. However, Paul lost to Brandon without being able to [[fainting|knock out]] any of Brandon's Pokémon. Brandon says that this loss was because Paul was unable to control his emotions.

Following Reggie's suggestion in ''[[DP128|A Pyramiding Rage!]]'', Paul battled {{Ash}} in a full battle in ''[[DP131|Pedal to the Mettle!]]'' and ''[[DP132|Evolving Strategies!]]''. Here, he shows his true colors in battle and, despite Ash's {{p|Chimchar}} evolving into {{AP|Monferno}} and three of Ash's Pokémon using the [[Counter Shield]] strategy, Paul won the match easily with only at a loss of two Pokémon overall, where {{TP|Paul|one|Ursaring}} defeated half of Ash's team nearly single-handedly. He had his Pokémon use a broad variety of strategies, which he kept up his sleeve until this battle, such as tempting Ash to send his {{AP|Staraptor}} up against his {{TP|Paul|Torterra}} so he could attack it with {{m|Stone Edge}}, {{TP|Paul|Electabuzz}} using {{m|Light Screen}} to aid its comrades, using his Ursaring against [[Ash's Pikachu]] so as to activate its {{a|Guts}} Ability, and his {{TP|Paul|Magmortar}} using {{m|Rock Tomb}} to protect itself against Water-type attacks. As a result, his strategy of completely overwhelming and outsmarting Ash with his more powerful Pokémon team succeeded.
[[File:Ash and Paul.png|thumb|left|250px|Paul and Ash]]
In ''[[DP155|Double-Time Battle Training!]]'', it was revealed that Paul had earned the {{Badge|Mine}} from [[Canalave Gym]] and, by doing so, had collected the eight Badges he required to enter the [[Sinnoh League]].

Paul reappeared in ''[[DP163|Fighting Ire with Fire!]]'', encountering Ash for the first time since their full battle. He also met his admirer {{an|Barry}} for the first time; however, Paul wasn't impressed by him and refused his offer for a battle, suggesting he battle Ash instead. He later watched the battle between Ash's Monferno and [[Barry's Empoleon]] and when {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} and Empoleon were nearly crushed by one of {{TRT}}'s damaged mechas, he saved the three with the help of his {{TP|Paul|Electabuzz}}. He then witnessed Monferno evolving into {{AP|Infernape}}, who then saved Electabuzz and the other Pokémon from getting crushed. Paul was impressed by Infernape, and gained a little respect for Ash at how well he had raised it. When asked by Ash if they could have another full battle, Paul confirmed they would in the [[Sinnoh League]], and that Reggie was looking forward to seeing it.

In ''[[DP182|An Old Family Blend!]]'', he was shown in the stadium along with all the other competitors. In ''[[DP183|League Unleashed!]]'', he passed the preliminary round. In ''[[DP184|Casting a Paul on Barry!]]'', with his superior tactics and the superior power of his Pokémon, he defeated {{an|Barry}} in the third round. His next battle was against his rival Ash in ''[[DP186|Familiarity Breeds Strategy!]]'', continuing into ''[[DP187|A Real Rival Rouser!]]'' and ''[[DP188|Battling a Thaw in Relations!]]''. After a fierce battle, Paul was finally defeated, and he and Ash parted on good terms, Ash having earned Paul's respect. It also seems Paul may have decided to change somewhat, as when Electivire is defeated, he thanks it for a job well done, something that, up until that point, Paul never did, even if his Pokémon won. Afterwards, Paul states that his next intention is to return to [[Snowpoint City]] and re-challenge Brandon. He briefly appears in ''[[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]]'', seeing Ash lose to Tobias.

Privately commenting to Brock and Dawn on the battle between Ash and Paul, Cynthia predicts that they would both be entering the Champion League soon.

Paul makes a cameo appearance during the credits of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'', where he is seen visiting a ruin with statues of {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}.

==Personality and training==
Paul's only concern in his {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} is of their strength in {{pkmn|battle}}. He strongly dislikes weak Pokémon and has a habit of {{pkmn2|released|releasing}} them if they do not meet his high expectations. To this effect, Paul always checks new {{pkmn2|caught|captures}} with his [[Pokédex]] to learn what [[move]]s they know and {{pkmn|training|trains}} the Pokémon he keeps harshly to make them strong. He feels that [[friendship|bonding]] with Pokémon would only turn them into slackers. He also has a habit of scolding his Pokémon for losing to opponents he feels they could have beaten, especially Chimchar. He has also demonstrated similar behavior to {{p|Azumarill}}, {{TP|Paul|Honchkrow}} and {{TP|Paul|Ursaring}}.

As a person, he is very callous at times and even brutal, especially in {{pkmn|battle}} and as a result, he has been shown to display very little emotion other than an occasional rough smile.

[[File:Reggie and Paul.png|left|thumb|250px|Reggie and Paul]]
Sometimes, he gives some of his Pokémon to his brother, [[Reggie]], for temporary training and caretaking, as revealed in ''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy!]]''. Paul also disagrees with his brother for giving up on being a [[Pokémon Trainer]] after failing to get the [[Symbol|Brave Symbol]]. He feels his brother's approach and view on this to be wrong. Reggie cares about his brother and ultimately loves him as brother but has no illusions about Paul's character. He openly admits sadly that Paul has always had a cruel streak.

Paul has been shown to have a certain degree of athleticism. In ''[[DP006|Different Strokes for Different Blokes]]'', he and {{AP|Chimchar}} were seen to be able to downwardly scale a cliff of a waterfall near Bewilder Forest by swinging and leaping from rocks and branches. This could indicate that Paul physically trains himself and not just his Pokémon.

Paul originally felt that Ash was a weak Trainer and could easily bring on his anger by stating it. Ash's very different attitude towards being friends with Pokémon also provided much fuel to their rivalry. Despite that, Paul barely recognized their rivalry and Ash as a Trainer and ignored his speeches about loving his Pokémon. However Paul's first hint of respect for Ash was in ''[[DP128|A Pyramiding Rage!]]'' when he was very surprised to hear that Ash had beaten Brandon in a Pokémon battle.

Although Paul found most of the Pokémon in Ash's party at the time to be weak, he had shown a particular interest in his {{AP|Pikachu}}, as shown in ''[[DP016|A Gruff Act To Follow!]]'', after Pikachu used Thunderbolt on Roark's Cranidos. Paul is also angered by how Ash "contradicts" himself by criticizing Paul's {{pkmn|training}} methods and then uses similar ones, such as entering the [[Wallace Cup]], despite Ash's motivations being clearly different than Paul's.

Paul appears to feel indifference to {{an|Dawn}}, showing that he didn't even bother to remember her name in ''[[DP016|A Gruff Act to Follow]]''. However he talks to her about Ash in ''[[DP186|Familiarity Breeds Strategy!]]''. Paul confesses his main problem with Ash is his talk about bringing out a Pokémon's inner strength and how any Pokémon has the potential to be strong reminds him a lot of Reggie. Paul shows mild respect as well as distaste towards {{an|Brock}}, probably because Brock supports Ash's view on Pokémon. Paul does show respect for his elders, such as [[Professor Rowan]], [[Cynthia]], [[Nurse Joy]] and {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}. However it should be noted that keeping with his views of strong Pokémon and strong Trainers that he only respects actual Trainers with strong Pokémon. While he respects Professor Rowan and Nurse Joy for their wisdom and positions, he only respects Cynthia and Brandon for their abilities as Trainers. He is shown to have no respect for Gym Leaders who he feels are weak. While he was shown to respect [[Roark]] who he judged to be in the end a worthy opponent, he was openly rude and mean to [[Maylene]].

Paul was impressed by Infernape, and gained a little respect for Ash at how well he had raised it. When asked by Ash if they could have another full battle, Paul confirmed they would in the Sinnoh League and that Reggie was looking forward to seeing it.

After a fierce battle in the Sinnoh League Tournament, Paul was finally defeated and he and Ash parted on good terms, Ash having earned Paul's respect. It also seems Paul may have decided to change somewhat, as when Electivire is defeated, he thanks it for a job well done, something that, up until that point, Paul never did, even if his Pokémon won.

==Pokémon==
As a result of Paul's selective [[Party|team]] creation, his active team is composed of Pokémon that he deems to be powerful. Whilst the captures of Ursaring and Gliscor were shown in ''[[DP006|Different Strokes for Different Blokes]]'' and ''[[DP064|Riding the Winds of Change!]]'' respectively, and Ninjask's was revealed in a flashback during ''[[DP051|Glory Blaze!]]'', his team has for the most part been captured off-screen. Several other Pokémon in his possession were captured on screen but later released.

This listing is of Paul's Pokémon as of the most recent Japanese episode and the ones used for the [[DP186|last]] [[DP187|full]] [[DP188|battle]] against Ash:
===On hand===
{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Paul
|pkmn=Electivire
|stage1=Elekid
|stage2=Electabuzz
|type1=Electric
|img=Paul Electivire.png
|epnum=DP002
|epname=Two Degrees of Separation!
|vajp=Kenta Miyake
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|desc={{p|Electivire}} was the first of Paul's revealed Pokémon. Paul used it as an {{p|Elekid}} during his first appearance in ''[[DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!]]'' in a battle against {{Ash}} and his {{AP|Pikachu}}.

In ''[[DP052|Smells Like Team Spirit!]]'', Elekid evolved into Electabuzz during a tag battle where it was fighting alongside [[Ash's Chimchar]]. It reappeared as an Electivire in ''[[DP184|Casting a Paul on Barry!]]'', having evolved off screen at a prior point. It was used by Paul to battle {{an|Barry}} and {{Ash}} in his league matches. It was the last Pokémon used against Ash in their full battle at the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]].}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Paul
|pkmn=Ninjask
|type1=Bug
|type2=Flying
|img=Paul Ninjask.png
|epnum=DP051
|epname=Glory Blaze!

|vaen=Carter Cathcart{{!}}Billy Beach
|desc=Paul's {{p|Ninjask}} was caught shortly before Paul met {{AP|Chimchar}}, as shown in a flashback in ''[[DP051|Glory Blaze!]]''.

In ''[[DP187|A Real Rival Rouser!]]'', it was revealed that Paul still had Ninjask, and Paul chose it to battle against [[Ash's Gliscor]]. It fought hard against Gliscor but was eventually defeated after a hard battle with {{AP|Infernape}}. It was the fourth Pokémon used by Paul.

Ninjask's known moves are {{m|Agility}}, {{m|Fury Cutter}}, and {{m|Giga Drain}}, and its Ability is {{a|Speed Boost}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Paul
|pkmn=Aggron
|stage1=Lairon
|type1=Steel
|type2=Rock
|img=Paul Lairon.png
|cap=Paul's Lairon
|img2=Paul Aggron.png
|cap2=Paul's Aggron
|epnum=DP128
|epname=A Pyramiding Rage!
|vajp=Kenta Miyake
|vaen=Carter Cathcart{{!}}Billy Beach
|desc=Paul's {{p|Aggron}} first appeared as a {{p|Lairon}} in ''[[DP128|A Pyramiding Rage!]]'', where it fought against [[Brandon's Regis#Regice|Brandon's Regice]]. Despite having a significant type advantage, it lost in a matter of seconds after only managing to use Iron Defense; Regice froze it solid with {{m|Ice Beam}} and then knocked it out with a single {{m|Zap Cannon}}.

In ''[[DP186|Familiarity Breeds Strategy!]]'' it was shown that Lairon had evolved into an Aggron and battled against Ash's Pikachu in the Lily of the Valley Conference. It managed to give Pikachu problems, but was eventually defeated by [[Ash's Infernape]]. It was the first Pokémon used by Paul in the Conference. It was one of the two Pokémon used by Paul to uncover Ash's strategy, the other being Gastrodon.

Aggron's known moves are {{m|Iron Defense}}, {{m|Metal Claw}}, {{m|Metal Sound}}, {{m|Flash Cannon}} and {{m|Double-Edge}}, and its Ability is {{a|Rock Head}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Paul
|pkmn=Gastrodon
|type1=Water
|type2=Ground
|img=Paul Gastrodon.png
|epnum=DP186
|epname=Familiarity Breeds Strategy!
|vaen=Tom Wayland
|desc=Paul's {{p|Gastrodon}} first made its appearance in ''[[DP186|Familiarity Breeds Strategy!]]''. It battled against [[Ash's Staraptor]] where it proved to be a tough opponent, even using Muddy Water as a [[Counter Shield]]. However, it was beaten by [[Ash's Buizel]] after Ash recalled Staraptor. It was the second Pokémon used by Paul. It was one of the two Pokémon used by Paul to uncover Ash's strategy, the other being Aggron.

Gastrodon's known moves are {{m|Muddy Water}}, {{m|Body Slam}}, {{m|Water Pulse}}, and {{m|Ice Beam}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Paul
|pkmn=Drapion
|type1=Poison
|type2=Dark
|img=Paul Drapion.png
|epnum=DP186
|epname=Familiarity Breeds Strategy!
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaen=Unshō Ishizuka
|desc=Paul's {{p|Drapion}} first made its appearance in ''[[DP186|Familiarity Breeds Strategy!]]'', where it battled against Ash's Buizel. Despite Buizel's efforts, using his [[Counter Shield]], Drapion was able to defeat him in ''[[DP187|A Real Rival Rouser!]]'' with a combination of Pin Missile and Toxic Spikes. Drapion next battled [[Ash's Staraptor]]. It managed to dodge all of Staraptor's moves and used Pin Missile which threw Staraptor to the ground and caused it to get knocked out by Toxic Spikes.

It then went up against [[Ash's Torterra]], who felt the effect of Toxic Spikes upon being release from its Poké Ball. Torterra did manage to plant a few hits on Drapion but it regained the upper-hand after using Poison Fang. Torterra tried to recover with its {{m|Synthesis}} but was knocked out after being hit by Pin Missile. Paul then recalled Drapion after its third victory.

Later, Drapion was used to battle [[Ash's Gliscor]]. Unlike before, Gliscor proved too quick for Drapion to keep up with and it managed to attack with {{m|Giga Impact}} before Drapion could make a move. Still it put up a fight with Pin Missile. In the end, it was knocked out after being {{status|burned}} from Gliscor's {{m|Fire Fang}} in ''[[DP188|Battling a Thaw in Relations!]]''. It was the third Pokémon called out by Paul in the battle, and the only one that was recalled by him during the entire battle.

Drapion's known moves are {{m|Pin Missile}}, {{m|Cross Poison}}, {{m|Toxic Spikes}}, and {{m|Poison Fang}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Paul
|pkmn=Froslass
|gender=female
|type1=Ice
|type2=Ghost
|img=Paul Froslass.png
|vajp=Satsuki Yukino
|vaen=Bella Hudson
|epnum=DP187
|epname=A Real Rival Rouser!
|desc={{p|Froslass}} was used by Paul in his second full battle against Ash in the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]] where she went up against [[Ash's Pikachu]]. Using Hail, Froslass was able to cause damage to Pikachu, restrict his {{m|Thunderbolt}} and allow herself to hide. Eventually, Pikachu was able to get the upper hand and defeated Froslass with {{m|Iron Tail}} and {{m|Volt Tackle}}. She was the fifth Pokémon used by Paul in the battle.

Froslass's known moves are {{m|Hail}}, {{m|Ice Shard}} and {{m|Ice Beam}}, and her Ability is {{a|Snow Cloak}}.}}

===With Reggie===
In [[Veilstone City]], [[Reggie]] told Ash that Paul's "other Pokémon are here too" which may include his reserves. In ''[[DP051|Glory Blaze!]]'', Paul mentions that he wanted {{AP|Chimchar}} to become the most powerful out of all his {{type|Fire}} Pokémon. This could mean he has other {{type|Fire}} Pokémon besides Magmortar.

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Paul
|pkmn=Torterra
|stage1=Turtwig
|stage2=Grotle
|type1=Grass
|type2=Ground
|img=Paul Torterra.png
|epnum=DP040
|epname=Top-Down Training!
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaen=Carter Cathcart{{!}}Billy Beach
|desc={{p|Torterra}} is Paul's strongest Pokémon and his {{pkmn2|starter}} as well. It made its first appearance in ''[[DP040|Top-Down Training!]]'' where it was used in a battle against [[Cynthia's Garchomp]].

Torterra helped [[Ash's Grotle]] cope with its lack of speed after [[evolution]].}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Paul
|pkmn=Ursaring
|type1=Normal
|img=Paul Ursaring.png
|epnum=DP006
|epname=Different Strokes for Different Blokes
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaen=Unshō Ishizuka
|desc=Paul caught {{p|Ursaring}} in ''[[DP006|Different Strokes for Different Blokes]]'' with the help of his {{TP|Paul|Chimchar}}. Ursaring was seen several times since, often battling with Chimchar.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Paul
|pkmn=Honchkrow
|stage1=Murkrow
|type1=Dark
|type2=Flying
|img=Paul Honchkrow.png
|epnum=DP040
|epname=Top-Down Training!
|vajp=Shin'ichirō Miki
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|desc={{p|Honchkrow}}'s first official appearance was in ''[[DP040|Top-Down Training!]]'', as a {{p|Murkrow}}, where Paul used it in {{pkmn|battle}} against [[Cynthia's Garchomp]]. It [[Evolution|evolved]] off-screen between ''[[DP064|Riding the Winds of Change!]]'' and ''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy!]]''.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Paul
|pkmn=Weavile
|type1=Dark
|type2=Ice
|img=Paul Weavile.png
|epnum=DP040
|epname=Top-Down Training!
|vajp=Chinami Nishimura
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|desc={{p|Weavile}} made its first appearance in ''[[DP040|Top-Down Training!]]''. It was used in a battle against [[Cynthia's Garchomp]]. Despite having a type-advantage, {{p|Weavile}} lost easily to {{p|Garchomp}}. It was also revealed in this episode that Paul caught {{p|Weavile}} while journeying through [[Hoenn]], [[Johto]] and [[Kanto]].

It was not seen again until ''[[DP064|Riding the Winds of Change!]]'' where Paul used it and {{TP|Paul|Electabuzz}} to capture Gliscor, and again until ''[[DP100|Aiding the Enemy]]'', where it was seen training with {{TP|Paul|Torterra}}. It appeared again in ''[[DP131|Pedal to the Mettle!]]'', where it was one of the battlers in {{Ash}} and Paul's [[full battle]]. It lost to [[Ash's Staraptor]], despite the type-advantage.

It appeared again in ''[[DP188|Battling a Thaw in Relations!]]'' at Reggie's house, where it, along with Paul's Torterra, Ursaring and Honchkrow, was unhappy to find out Paul had lost.

Weavile's known moves are {{m|Blizzard}}, {{m|Ice Beam}}, {{m|Ice Shard}}, {{m|Swords Dance}} and {{m|Metal Claw}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Paul
|pkmn=Magmortar
|stage1=Magmar
|type1=Fire
|img=Paul Magmortar.png
|epnum=DP066
|epname=Lost Leader Strategy!
|vajp=Yūji Ueda
|vaen=Tom Wayland
|desc=Paul chose {{p|Magmortar}} to replace his {{TP|Paul|Chimchar}} after he released it. It first debuted in ''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy!]]'' as a {{p|Magmar}} where it appeared in a flashback. Magmar made its first real appearance in ''[[DP100|Aiding the Enemy!]]'', sleeping with Paul's other Pokémon.

Magmar's evolution was revealed in ''[[DP131|Pedal to the Mettle!]]'' when Paul chose Magmortar to battle [[Ash's Pikachu]].}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Paul
|pkmn=Gliscor
|type1=Ground
|type2=Flying
|img=Paul Gliscor.png
|epnum=DP064
|epname=Riding the Winds of Change!
|vajp=Yūji Ueda
|vaen=Marc Thompson
|desc={{p|Gliscor}} first appeared in ''[[DP064|Riding the Winds of Change!]]'' where it had become trapped in a city after being blown there by a violent windstorm. Gliscor's attempts at using sonar to navigate out of the city were blocked by the tall buildings, and only served to attract more {{p|Gligar}} and the Pokémon soon formed a pack. Seeing as it was a powerful Pokémon, Paul battled Gliscor with his {{TP|Paul|Electabuzz}} and Weavile, and caught it afterwards.

Gliscor appeared again in ''[[DP081|Chim - Charred!]]'' where it was used to battle [[Ash's Gligar]]. It won the battle easily, crushing Gligar's neck by using a very strong {{m|Guillotine}}. It made a brief appearance in ''[[DP100|Aiding the Enemy]]'' along with Paul's other Pokémon outside of the [[Pokémon Center]] while the [[Team Rocket trio]] took care of [[Paul's Torterra]]. Gliscor has not been seen since.

Gliscor's known moves are {{m|X-Scissor}}, {{m|Sandstorm}}, {{m|Knock Off}}, and {{m|Guillotine}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Paul
|pkmn=Hariyama
|type1=Fighting
|img=Paul Hariyama.png
|epnum=DP128
|epname=A Pyramiding Rage!
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|desc=Paul's {{p|Hariyama}} has only appeared in ''[[DP128|A Pyramiding Rage!]]''. It fought against [[Brandon's Regis#Regirock|Brandon's Regirock]], with Paul bringing it out to utilise its type advantage. It appeared to be very powerful, managing to block Regirock's otherwise deadly {{m|Stone Edge}} with its hands and strike with multiple Arm Thrusts. However, it was caught at close range, stunned with {{m|Shock Wave}} and flattened by a strong {{m|Focus Punch}}.

Hariyama's known moves are {{m|Arm Thrust}} and {{m|Force Palm}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Paul
|pkmn=Nidoking
|gender=male
|type1=Poison
|type2=Ground
|gender=male
|img=Paul Nidoking.png
|epnum=DP128
|epname=A Pyramiding Rage!
|vajp=Katsuyuki Konishi
|vaen=Katsuyuki Konishi
|desc=Paul's {{p|Nidoking}} has only appeared in ''[[DP128|A Pyramiding Rage!]]''. He fought against [[Brandon's Regis#Registeel|Brandon's Registeel]]. Nidoking also proved to be powerful, surprising even Brandon with his ability to recover so quickly from a {{m|Flash Cannon}} to the face. He hit Registeel directly with all of his attacks, but the Drill Pokémon didn't manage to cause much damage to the Iron Pokémon and was defeated with a powerful {{m|Iron Head}}.

Nidoking's known moves are {{m|Earth Power}}, {{m|Double Kick}}, and {{m|Thunderbolt}}.}}

===Released===
It is implied that Paul has caught and released many more Pokémon than what has been shown on-screen.
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Paul
|pkmn=Starly (×2)
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Paul Starly First 2.png
|cap=Paul's Starly
|epnum=DP003
|epname=When Pokémon Worlds Collide!
|vajp=Kiyotaka Furushima
|vaen=Sarah Natochenny
|desc=Paul caught three {{p|Starly}} in ''[[DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!]]''. Two of them were released as soon as he checked them on his Pokédex, deeming them too weak for his team.

Two Starly's known moves were {{m|Tackle}} and {{m|Sand-Attack}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Paul
|pkmn=Starly
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Paul Starly.png
|epnum=DP003
|epname=When Pokémon Worlds Collide!
|vajp=Kiyotaka Furushima
|vaen=Sarah Natochenny
|desc=Paul caught three {{p|Starly}} in ''[[DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!]]''. Two of them were released as soon as he checked them on his Pokédex. The final Starly was kept due to its knowledge of {{m|Aerial Ace}} and used against [[Ash's Starly]] in their first battle. Despite Paul's Starly winning, Paul decided it was not up to his standards and so it was released after the battle.

Starly's known moves were {{m|Aerial Ace}} and {{m|Double Team}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Paul
|pkmn=Stantler
|type1=Normal
|img=Paul Stantler.png
|epnum=DP006
|epname=Different Strokes for Different Blokes
|vajp=Katsuyuki Konishi
|vaen=Katsuyuki Konishi
|desc=Paul caught {{p|Stantler}} in ''[[DP006|Different Strokes for Different Blokes]]'', but released it as soon as he checked it on his Pokédex, due to the fact that its only move was {{m|Tackle}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Paul
|pkmn=Chimchar
|type1=Fire
|img=Paul Chimchar.png
|epnum=DP003
|epname=When Pokémon Worlds Collide!
|vajp=Megumi Hayashibara
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|desc=When Paul first saw {{p|Chimchar}}, it was being chased by a group of {{p|Zangoose}}. Paul was impressed with it and added it to his regular team. However, this first impression did not match up to Chimchar's normal abilities and so Paul regularly criticized it for being weak. After losing to [[Cynthia's Garchomp]] in ''[[DP040|Top-Down Training]]'', Paul realized that Chimchar was not fulfilling his expectations. This culminated in the tag battle tournament arc where he was forced to battle alongside Ash. During a battle against a Zangoose and a {{p|Metagross}}, Chimchar was too scared to make any attack when caught in Zangoose's claws. After the battle, Paul released Chimchar in front of Ash, who then invited it to join him.}}

===Given away===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Paul
|pkmn=Azumarill
|type1=Water
|img=Paul Azumarill.png
|epnum=DP015
|epname=Shapes of Things to Come
|vajp=Tomoko Kawakami
|vaen=Kayzie Rogers
|desc=Paul caught {{p|Azumarill}} for his battle with [[Roark]] in ''[[DP015|Shapes of Things to Come]]'', attempting to use the [[Damage modification|type advantage]] over the {{type|Rock}} Pokémon. However, Roark's Geodude had little trouble in defeating the {{t|Water}} Pokémon, deflecting Hydro Pump with {{m|Hidden Power}} and knocking it out with {{m|Rollout}}. Paul cursed Azumarill's weakness and went on to win the battle with Elekid and Chimchar.

After such a loss, Paul gave Azumarill away to a little boy during ''[[DP016|A Gruff Act to Follow]]'', claiming it had no potential to improve and there was no point wasting his time on it. This infuriated Ash and set their rivalry in stone.

Azumarill's known moves are {{m|Hydro Pump}} and {{m|Water Gun}}.}}

==Known Badges obtained==
====Sinnoh League====
* {{Badge|Coal}} (''[[DP015|Shapes of Things to Come!]]'')
* {{Badge|Cobble}} (prior to ''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy!]]'')
* {{Badge|Relic}} (prior to ''[[DP100|Aiding the Enemy]]'')
* Four Unknown Badges{{tt|*|It is known that Paul challenged Crasher Wake and intended to challenge Candice, but the outcome of these battles is still unknown}} (prior to ''[[DP155|Double-Time Battle Training!]]'')
* {{Badge|Mine}} (prior to ''[[DP155|Double-Time Battle Training!]]'')

It can be assumed, if not confirmed, that Paul also has at least eight Badges each from [[Kanto]], [[Johto]] and [[Hoenn]], as he has entered all three of their [[league conference]]s.

==Pokémon League==
Paul has competed in the following Pokémon League competitions:
* [[Ever Grande Conference]] (off-screen)
* [[Indigo League Conference]] (off-screen)
* [[Silver Conference]] (off-screen)
* [[Lily of the Valley Conference]] (Top 8)

==Pokémon competitions==
* [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]] (Champion - with {{Ash}}) (''[[DP052|Smells Like Team Spirit!]]'')
* [[PokéRinger]] (Runner-up) (''[[DP118|Pursuing a Lofty Goal!]]'')

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{diamond color}}|bordercolor={{diamond color light}}|
|ja=古島清孝 ''[[Kiyotaka Furushima]]''
|en=[[Julián Rebolledo]]
|zh_cmn=李世揚 ''Li Shìyáng''
|fr_eu=Alessandro Bevilacqua ([[DP002]]-[[DP052]]) Gauthier De Fauconval ([[DP053]]-present)
|nl=Tony Neef
|no=Tommy Karlsen
|hi= Jayesh Muturza
|pt_br=Gabriel Noya
|pt_eu=Pedro Cardoso ([[DP002]]-[[DP052]]) Mário Santos ([[DP053]]-present)
|cs=Michal Holan Zdeněk Hruška
|es_la=Gerardo García ([[DP002]]-[[DP100]], [[DP163]]-present) Gabriel Ortiz ([[DP118]]) Eduardo Ramírez([[DP127]]-[[DP132]]) Ricardo Bautista ([[DP155]])
|es_eu=Pablo Sevilla
|pl=Artur Pontek
|he=מירון אהרונוביץ ''Meron Aharonovich''
|da=Mathias Klenske ([[DP002]]) Peter Holst Beck ([[DP003]]-present)
|de=Johannes Wolko
|it=Massimo Di Benedetto ([[DP001]]-[[DP052]]) Maurizio Merluzzo ([[DP053]]-present)
|ko=문남숙 ''Mun Nam-Suk''
|id=Kamal Nasuti ([[DP182]]-present)}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Early DP series art.png|Early artwork|thumb]]
* Paul was first revealed to the fandom through a [[CoroCoro]] scan that showed him alongside Ash and Dawn commanding a {{AP|Chimchar}}. However, his name and role was not revealed until the following week and so he received the fan name "Nugai" (a pun derived from "new guy") during that time.
* Three of {{Ash}}'s Pokémon have evolved while battling against Paul: Turtwig into {{AP|Grotle}}, Staravia into {{AP|Staraptor}}, and Chimchar into {{p|Monferno}}. Both Turtwig and Staravia evolved while battling {{TP|Paul|Honchkrow}}.
* Paul is the first regular rival seen capturing a Pokémon on screen.
* Paul has been defeated onscreen three times, and each time three of his Pokémon debuted.
* Paul shares his Japanese name with that of [[Lake Verity]].
* Paul has three Pokémon in common with Ash's original rival, [[Gary Oak]]: {{p|Electivire}}, {{p|Nidoking}} and {{p|Magmar}}.
* Paul has used a Pokémon of every [[type]] except for the {{type|Psychic}} and the {{type|Dragon}}.
* Paul is the only trainer to abandon one of Ash's Fire type Pokémon that has been seen more than once.

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="float:left; background: #{{diamond color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{diamond color}}"
|- style="text-align:center"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Japanese
| シンジ ''Shinji''
| Possibly from 真珠 ''shinju'' (pearl), a reference to {{game3|Diamond and Pearl|Pokémon Pearl|s}}. Could also be named after 宮崎慎二 ''[[Shinji Miyazaki]]''. 
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|English, French, German, Latin America
| Paul
| Possibly from ''pearl''. 
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{tt|Spanish|Iberian}}
| Polo
| Spanish adaptation of ''Paul''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Korean
| 진철 ''Jincheol''
| Possibly from 진주 ''jinju'' (pearl).
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| 真司 ''Zhēnsī''
| From the name 真司 ''Shinji''. Also similar to 真珠 ''zhēnzhū'' (pearl).
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 真司 ''Jānsī''
| Same as Mandarin name.
|}
{{-}}

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