Cynthia

2010-04-08T22:27:05Z

Charizard rules: /* In the anime */

{{CharInfobox|
color={{cynthia color}} |
corecolor={{cynthia color light}} |
bordercolor={{cynthia color dark}} |
name=Cynthia |
jname=シロナ |
tmname=Shirona |
image=Cynthia DPPt.png |
size=170px |
caption=Art from {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} |
colors=yes|
eyes=Gray|
hair=Blonde|
gender=Female |
hometown=[[Celestic Town]]{{tt|*|Mentioned only in the anime}} |
region=Unknown |
relatives=[[Professor Carolina|Grandmother]], grandfather and a younger sister |
trainer=yes |
trainerclass=[[Champion]] |
numpkmncaught=Varies with canon |
game=yes |
generation={{gen|IV}} |
games={{game3|Diamond and Pearl|Diamond, Pearl|s}}, {{v2|Platinum}}, {{v2|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} |
leader=no |
elite=no |
champ=yes |
league=Pokémon League (Sinnoh)|
specialist=no |
team=no |
brain=no |
anime=yes |
epnum=DP040 |
epname=Top-Down Training! |
enva= [[Emily Jenness]] |
java=Tomo Sakurai |
}}
'''Cynthia''' (Japanese: '''シロナ''' ''Shirona'') is the [[Champion]] of the [[Sinnoh]] region's [[Elite Four]] in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}.

==In the games==
===In Sinnoh===
Cynthia helps the main character against [[Team Galactic]] in a point in the game. In {{v2|Platinum}}, when encountered in [[Eterna City]], she will give the {{player}} an {{pkmn|egg}} from which {{p|Togepi}} will hatch. She is also found on {{rt|214}} after the player has defeated [[Crasher Wake]] and received the {{Badge|Fen}}. She gives the player the [[SecretPotion]] to get past the {{p|Psyduck}} group on {{rt|210}}. She is very interested in mythology and history, and spends her time researching and exploring various sites associated with [[Legendary Pokémon]] of the [[Sinnoh]] region.
Her family lives in [[Celestic Town]], although her own hometown is unknown. She is implied to have helped {{prof|Rowan}} with his [[Pokédex]] and embarked on an adventure similar to the {{Player|protagonist}} as a child.

In {{v2|Platinum}}, once Giratina appears in [[Spear Pillar]] and takes [[Cyrus]] down with it, Cynthia rushes onto the scene and assists the player during their mission in the Distortion World. She then expresses that everything that happened was destined, even though she wished that she was the one who battled {{p|Giratina}}.

Later, she reappears as the League Champion.

After beating the game, if the {{player}} visits [[Celestic Town]] Ruins, she will come and explain what they mean.

===={{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}====
{{Party|color={{Cynthia color}}|bordercolor={{Cynthia color dark}}|headcolor={{Cynthia color light}}
|sprite=DP_Shirona.png
|prize={{pdollar}}[[Pokémon Dollar|13200]]
|class=[[Champion]]
|name=Cynthia
|game={{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}
|location={{si|Pokémon League}}
|pokemon=6

|pokemon1={{Pokémon|gen=4|game=Diamond and Pearl|ndex=442|pokemon=Spiritomb
|ability=Pressure|level=61|gender=female|type1=Ghost|type2=Dark
|move1=Dark Pulse|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Special
|move2=Psychic|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special
|move3=Silver Wind|move3type=Bug|move3cat=Special
|move4=Embargo|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Status}}

|pokemon2={{Pokémon|gen=4|game=Diamond and Pearl|ndex=448|pokemon=Lucario
|ability=Steadfast|level=63|gender=male|type1=Fighting|type2=Steel
|move1=Aura Sphere|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Special
|move2=Dragon Pulse|move2type=Dragon|move2cat=Special
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Psychic|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Special}}

|pokemon3={{Pokémon|gen=4|game=Diamond and Pearl|ndex=423|pokemon=Gastrodon
|ability=Sticky Hold|level=60|gender=female|type1=Water|type2=Ground
|move1=Earthquake|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Sludge Bomb|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Special
|move3=Muddy Water|move3type=Water|move3cat=Special
|move4=Stone Edge|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}

|pokemon4={{Pokémon|gen=4|game=Diamond and Pearl|ndex=350|pokemon=Milotic
|ability=Marvel Scale|level=63|gender=female|spritegender=female|type1=Water
|move1=Mirror Coat|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Special
|move2=Surf|move2type=Water|move2cat=Special
|move3=Ice Beam|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special
|move4=Aqua Ring|move4type=Water|move4cat=Status}}

|pokemon5={{Pokémon|gen=4|game=Diamond and Pearl|ndex=407|pokemon=Roserade
|ability=Natural Cure|level=60|gender=female|spritegender=female|type1=Grass|type2=Poison
|move1=Energy Ball|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Special
|move2=Shadow Ball|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Special
|move3=Sludge Bomb|move3type=Poison|move3cat=Special
|move4=Extrasensory|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Special}}

|pokemon6={{Pokémon|gen=4|game=Diamond and Pearl|ndex=445|pokemon=Garchomp
|ability=Sand Veil|level=66|gender=female|spritegender=female|type1=Dragon|type2=Ground|held=Sitrus Berry
|move1=Dragon Rush|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Brick Break|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Giga Impact|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
}}

===={{v2|Platinum}}====
=====Battle one (pre-[[National Pokédex]])=====
{{Party|color={{Cynthia color}}|bordercolor={{Cynthia color dark}}|headcolor={{Cynthia color light}}
|sprite=CynthiaPlatinum.gif
|prize={{pdollar}}[[Pokémon Dollar|12400]]
|class=[[Champion]]
|name=Cynthia
|game={{v2|Platinum}}
|location={{si|Pokémon League}}
|pokemon=6

|pokemon1={{Pokémon|gen=4|ndex=442|pokemon=Spiritomb
|ability=Pressure|level=58|gender=female|type1=Ghost|type2=Dark
|move1=Dark Pulse|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Special
|move2=Psychic|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special
|move3=Silver Wind|move3type=Bug|move3cat=Special
|move4=Shadow Ball|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Special}}

|pokemon2={{Pokémon|gen=4|game=Platinum|ndex=407|pokemon=Roserade
|ability=Natural Cure|level=58|gender=female|spritegender=female|type1=Grass|type2=Poison
|move1=Energy Ball|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Special
|move2=Toxic|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Status
|move3=Sludge Bomb|move3type=Poison|move3cat=Special
|move4=Extrasensory|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Special}}

|pokemon3={{Pokémon|gen=4|game=Platinum|ndex=468|pokemon=Togekiss
|ability=Hustle|level=60|gender=male|type1=Normal|type2=Flying
|move1=Air Slash|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Special
|move2=Aura Sphere|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Special
|move3=Water Pulse|move3type=Water|move3cat=Special
|move4=Shock Wave|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special}}

|pokemon4={{Pokémon|gen=4|game=Platinum|ndex=448|pokemon=Lucario
|ability=Steadfast|level=60|gender=male|type1=Fighting|type2=Steel
|move1=Aura Sphere|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Special
|move2=Shadow Ball|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Special
|move3=ExtremeSpeed|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Stone Edge|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}

|pokemon5={{Pokémon|gen=4|game=Platinum|ndex=350|pokemon=Milotic
|ability=Marvel Scale|level=58|gender=female|spritegender=female|type1=Water
|move1=Mirror Coat|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Special
|move2=Surf|move2type=Water|move2cat=Special
|move3=Ice Beam|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special
|move4=Dragon Pulse|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Special}}

|pokemon6={{Pokémon|gen=4|game=Platinum|ndex=445|pokemon=Garchomp
|ability=Sand Veil|level=62|gender=female|spritegender=female|type1=Dragon|type2=Ground|held=Sitrus Berry
|move1=Dragon Rush|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Flamethrower|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special
|move3=Giga Impact|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
}}

=====[[Rematch|Battle two (post-National Pokédex)]]=====
{{Party|color={{Cynthia color}}|bordercolor={{Cynthia color dark}}|headcolor={{Cynthia color light}}
|sprite=CynthiaPlatinum.gif
|prize={{pdollar}}[[Pokémon Dollar|15600]]
|class=[[Champion]]
|name=Cynthia
|game={{v2|Platinum}}
|location={{si|Pokémon League}}
|pokemon=6

|pokemon1={{Pokémon|gen=4|ndex=442|pokemon=Spiritomb
|ability=Pressure|level=74|gender=female|type1=Ghost|type2=Dark
|move1=Dark Pulse|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Special
|move2=Psychic|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special
|move3=Silver Wind|move3type=Bug|move3cat=Special
|move4=Ominous Wind|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Special}}

|pokemon2={{Pokémon|gen=4|game=Platinum|ndex=407|pokemon=Roserade
|ability=Natural Cure|level=74|gender=female|spritegender=female|type1=Grass|type2=Poison
|move1=Energy Ball|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Special
|move2=Sludge Bomb|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Special
|move3=Shadow Ball|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Special
|move4=Extrasensory|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Special}}

|pokemon3={{Pokémon|gen=4|game=Platinum|ndex=468|pokemon=Togekiss
|ability=Hustle|level=76|gender=male|type1=Normal|type2=Flying
|move1=Air Slash|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Special
|move2=Aura Sphere|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Special
|move3=Water Pulse|move3type=Water|move3cat=Special
|move4=Psychic|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Special}}

|pokemon4={{Pokémon|gen=4|game=Platinum|ndex=448|pokemon=Lucario
|ability=Steadfast|level=76|gender=male|type1=Fighting|type2=Steel
|move1=Aura Sphere|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Special
|move2=Dragon Pulse|move2type=Dragon|move2cat=Special
|move3=Psychic|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Special
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}

|pokemon5={{Pokémon|gen=4|game=Platinum|ndex=350|pokemon=Milotic
|ability=Marvel Scale|level=74|gender=female|spritegender=female|type1=Water
|move1=Mirror Coat|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Special
|move2=Ice Beam|move2type=Ice|move2cat=Special
|move3=Aqua Ring|move3type=Water|move3cat=Status
|move4=Surf|move4type=Water|move4cat=Special}}

|pokemon6={{Pokémon|gen=4|game=Platinum|ndex=445|pokemon=Garchomp
|ability=Sand Veil|level=78|gender=female|spritegender=female|type1=Dragon|type2=Ground|held=Sitrus Berry
|move1=Dragon Rush|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Brick Break|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Giga Impact|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
}}

===Quotes===
{| align=right border="1" style="border: 1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align=center
| [[Image:DP_Shirona.png]]
| [[Image:CynthiaPlatinum.gif]]
| [[Image:VSCynthia.png]]
|- align=center style="font-size: 80%;"
|Cynthia's sprite from {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}
|Cynthia's sprite from {{v2|Platinum}}
|Cynthia's Challenge sprite from {{v2|Platinum}}
|}
====Before battle====
''"One look at you tells me many things about you. Together, you and your Pokémon overcame all the challenges you faced, however difficult. It means that you've triumphed over any personal weaknesses, too. The power you learned... I can feel it emanating from you. That's enough talking. Let's get on with why you're here. I, Cynthia, accept your challenge as the Pokémon League Champion! There won't be any letup from me!"''

OR

''"Have you been keeping well? Thank you for Mt. Coronet. {{tt|And the Distortion World|Platinum only}}. I'm truly grateful. Together, you and your Pokémon overcame all the challenges you faced, however difficult. It means that you've triumphed over any personal weaknesses, too. The power you learned... I can feel it emanating from you. But that's enough talk. Let's get on with why you're here. As the Pokémon League Champion, I accept your challenge!"''

The bottom quote is only said the ''very'' first time she is challenged. After winning at least once, it permanently changes to the top quote.

====During battle====
''"I can't remember the last time I was put in a corner like this!"''

''"I won't let this end yet! This match is too fun to let it end this easily!"''

====When defeated====
''"Just a few moments ago, you were the most powerful challenger. And just now, you became the most powerful of all the Trainers. You are now our newest Champion!"''

====In Celestic Ruins (after beating the Elite Four, {{v2|Platinum}} only)====
''"This cave painting...It's always been described this way. The light in the center represents either {{p|Dialga}} or {{p|Palkia}} appearing at the Spear Pillar. The three lights around it were thought to be {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Mesprit}}, and {{p|Azelf}}. May I continue? But, then, I realized that there may be another way of interpreting this. Could this triangle of lights actually represent a different trio? Could they be {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and {{p|Giratina}} instead? And the large light at their center. Does it represent something else? Could it be [[Arceus (Pokémon)|what created this world of ours]]? May I continue for a little bit longer? Thank you for listening to my theory. Do you know of the ancient [[Plates]] they find all over [[Sinnoh]]? One of them had this engraved on it. 'Two beings of time and space set free from the Original One.' I think this quote, too, points to the presence of another Pokémon. A Pokémon even more powerful than Dialga or Palkia. Does that sound plausible to you? I'm not quite sure how Giratina fits into this scheme of things, but...It's said that in the Distortion World, neither time nor space were stable. I think that tells us something about Giratina, the only Pokémon there. It must have been as powerful as Dialga and Palkia, the rulers of time and space. In some way, though, Giratina has to have a power opposite of theirs. I'm sorry this is so long. May I say one last bit? A long time ago, I wonder what sort of person painted this? Dialga's {{m|Roar of Time}}...Palkia's {{m|Spacial Rend}}...To the people back then, those Pokémon really must have appeared to rule over time and space. Seeing them must have shaken the people to their very core. This painting represents those feelings of awe, wonder, and everything else. It passed that memory to countless people, eventually becoming a myth...That's what I believe as a researcher of myths. I think I let myself get carried away and talked for far too long. I'm sorry, and thank you. Let's meet again."''

===In Johto===
[[File:Cynthiaarceus.jpg|thumb|right|Cynthia with Arceus]]
Cynthia makes an appearance in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, doing further investigation on the origins of {{p|Arceus}} and the [[dragon trio]]. If the player has a [[fateful encounter]] Arceus with them as their traveling partner, a trip to the [[Ruins of Alph]] will reveal a new area, the [[Sinjoh Ruins]], is accessible. Inside, Cynthia is found, and will tell the player that Arceus will let him or her obtain a level 1 {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, or {{p|Giratina}}.

==In the anime==
[[Image:Cynthia.png|thumb|left|240px|Cynthia in the anime]]
Cynthia was first mentioned in [[Lucian]]'s flashback in ''[[DP035|An Elite Meet and Greet]]'' along with the other members of the [[Sinnoh]] [[Elite Four]]. She made her first appearance in-person in ''[[DP040|Top-Down Training!]]''.

She was first seen battling against [[Lucian]] with her {{TP|Cynthia|Garchomp}} on television. She then arrived in [[Amity Square]] where she was studying ancient tablets. [[Paul]] then challenged her to a battle. She defeated four of Paul's Pokémon using only her {{p|Garchomp}}.

She reappeared in ''[[DP096|Losing Its Lustrous]]'' and ''[[DP097|Double Team Turnover!]]'' where she tried to stop [[Team Galactic]] from stealing the [[Lustrous Orb]].

She has been seen battling and defeating {{EF|Aaron}} on [[television]] in ''[[DP100|Aiding the Enemy]]''.

Her most recent appearance was in ''[[DP151|The Needs of the Three!]]'' and ''[[DP152|The Battle Finale of Legend!]]'', where she helped Ash and [[Ash's friends|company]] protect the [[Lake guardians]] and put a stop to Team Galactic.

In addition, Cynthia had a cameo at the beginning of ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', where she was engaged in a battle against {{FB|Tower Tycoon|Palmer}}.

In the anime, Cynthia has a customized saying for when she throws her Poké Balls, usually only seen in main characters like {{an|May}} and {{an|Dawn}} and rivals, like [[Zoey]] or [[Paul]]. In addition, she is one of the very few with a saying who isn't a known coordinator. She usually calls, "Battle Dance!" when releasing her Pokémon, similar to what [[Drew]] said for his appeal with his {{p|Masquerain}} in ''[[AG078|Cruisin' for a Losin']]''.

====On hand====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Cynthia
|pkmn=Garchomp
|gender=female
|main=yes
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Ground
|img=Cynthia Garchomp.png
|epnum=DP040
|epname=Top-Down Training
|vajp=Katsuyuki Konishi
|vaen=Katsuyuki Konishi
|desc={{p|Garchomp}} is Cynthia's main Pokémon, which she uses in almost every single battle of hers. Garchomp is a very powerful Pokémon, and has never been seen losing to a single opponent.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Cynthia
|pkmn=Gastrodon
|type1=Water
|type2=Ground
|img=Cynthia's Gastrodon.png
|epnum=DP097
|epname=Double Team Turnover!
|vajp=Kiyotaka Furushima
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|desc={{p|Gastrodon}} was first seen in ''[[DP097|Double Team Turnover!]]'', where it helped Cynthia in defeating [[Team Galactic]]'s {{p|Golbat}} to help protect the Lustrous Orb. It appeared again in ''[[DP100|Aiding the Enemy!]]'', where it helped Cynthia to defeat {{E4|Aaron}}'s {{p|Drapion}} and {{TP|Aaron|Beautifly}} and defend Cynthia's Championship title.

Gastrodon's known moves are {{m|Stone Edge}} and {{m|Muddy Water}}.}}

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{Cynthia color}}|bordercolor={{Cynthia color light}}
|ja=櫻井智 ''Tomo Sakurai''
|en=[[Emily Jenness]]
|pt_br=Samira Fernandes
|es_eu=María Antonia Rodríguez
|pl=Monika Pikuła ([[DP035]]-[[DP051]]) Joanna Pach ([[DP081]])
|he=ליאת הר לב ''Liat Har Lev''}}

==In the manga==
[[Image:Cynthia_Manga.png|thumb|right|300px|Cynthia in the manga]]
===[[Pokémon Adventures]]===
She first appeared in Eterna City just after the trio's [[Starter Pokémon|starters]] evolved. She lent them some help before the Gym challenge. She then frees the bike store owner with ease using {{p|Spiritomb}}'s Psychic combined with the starters' attacks. She later appears after {{adv|Platinum}}'s Gym challenge in [[Pastoria City]] to help some injured {{p|Psyduck}}.

====Pokémon====
{|border="1" style="border: 1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse;" width=300px cellspacing="0"
|-
| align=center | [[Image:Spr 4p 445 f.png]] {{p|Garchomp}}
| align=center | [[Image:442.png]] {{p|Spiritomb}}
| align=center | [[Image:350.png]] {{p|Milotic}}
|}

===[[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!|Pokémon DP]]===
====Pokémon====
{|border="1" style="border: 1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse;" width=200px cellspacing="0"
|-
| align=center | [[Image:Spr 4p 445 f.png]] {{p|Garchomp}}
| align=center | [[Image:448.png]] {{p|Lucario}}
|}

==In the TCG==
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Cynthia or her Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].

{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- style="background: #{{tcg colorless color}};"
!Name
!Type
!Level
!Rarity
!Set
!Set no.
|-
| rowspan=2 | {{TCG ID|Legends Awakened|Cynthia's Feelings|131}} || rowspan=2 | - || rowspan=2 | - || {{rar|Uncommon}} || {{TCG|Legends Awakened}} || 131/146
|-
| (H) || {{TCG|Unnumbered Promotional cards}} (no English release) || -
|-
| {{TCG ID|Supreme Victors|Rayquaza C|8}} || {{e|Colorless}} || 73 || {{rar|Rare Holo}} || {{TCG|Supreme Victors}} || 8/147
|-
| {{TCG ID|Supreme Victors|Lickilicky C|30}} || {{e|Colorless}} || 57 || {{rar|Rare}} || {{TCG|Supreme Victors}} || 30/147
|-
| {{TCG ID|Supreme Victors|Lucario C|31}} || {{e|Fighting}} || 60 || {{rar|Rare}} || {{TCG|Supreme Victors}} || 31/147
|-
| {{TCG ID|Supreme Victors|Milotic C|35}} || {{e|Water}} || 58 || {{rar|Rare}} || {{TCG|Supreme Victors}} || 35/147
|-
| {{TCG ID|Supreme Victors|Roserade C|40}} || {{e|Psychic}} || 58 || {{rar|Rare}} || {{TCG|Supreme Victors}} || 40/147
|-
| {{TCG ID|Supreme Victors|Altaria C|49}} || {{e|Colorless}} || 59 || {{rar|Uncommon}} || {{TCG|Supreme Victors}} || 49/147
|-
| {{TCG ID|Supreme Victors|Garchomp C|60}} || {{e|Colorless}} || 62 || {{rar|Uncommon}} || {{TCG|Supreme Victors}} || 60/147
|-
| {{TCG ID|Supreme Victors|Spiritomb C|84}} || {{e|Psychic}} || 58 || {{rar|Uncommon}} || {{TCG|Supreme Victors}} || 84/147
|-
| {{TCG ID|Supreme Victors|Togekiss C|86}} || {{e|Colorless}} || 60 || {{rar|Uncommon}} || {{TCG|Supreme Victors}} || 86/147
|-
| {{TCG ID|Supreme Victors|Champion's Room|135}} || - || - || {{rar|Uncommon}} || {{TCG|Supreme Victors}} || 135/147
|-
| {{TCG ID|Supreme Victors|Cynthia's Guidance|136}} || - || - || {{rar|Uncommon}} || {{TCG|Supreme Victors}} || 136/147
|-
| {{TCG ID|Supreme Victors|Garchomp C LV.X|145}} || {{e|Colorless}} || ''X'' || {{rar|Rare Holo LV.X}} || {{TCG|Supreme Victors}} || 145/147
|-
| {{TCG ID|Supreme Victors|Rayquaza C LV.X|146}} || {{e|Colorless}} || ''X'' || {{rar|Rare Holo LV.X}} || {{TCG|Supreme Victors}} || 146/147
|}

==Trivia==
* Cynthia is the first female [[non-player character|NPC]] Champion and the first NPC Champion since {{ga|Blue}} to not have a type theme.
** In the anime, [[Professor Carolina|her grandmother]] is a Pokémon professor, much like [[Blue (game)|Blue's]] [[Professor Oak|grandfather]].
* Cynthia's hairbands resemble Lucario's "Aura Sensors" in shape, yet has a yellow stripe marking it similar to an {{p|Umbreon}}'s ear.
* Cynthia is the only member of the Sinnoh [[Elite Four]] not to use any Pokémon released in [[Generation II]].
** She does use Togekiss, however, part of a Generation II evolution family.
* In her {{v2|Platinum}} team, Cynthia has both non-[[legendary]] Pokémon capable of learning the move {{m|Aura Sphere}}, {{p|Togekiss}} and {{p|Lucario}}.
** In addition, both of them are male, while the remaining members of her party are all female in all three games.
* In the {{pkmn|games}}, Cynthia's Pokémon have perfect, or all 31, [[Individual values|IVs]].
* Cynthia is the only Champion to appear in a [[Pokémon movie]].
* Cynthia's Japanese name may refer to ''shiro'', white, as a counterpart to Cyrus's name referring to ''aka'', red.
* Aside from her Garchomp, the only other Pokémon Cynthia is revealed to have in the anime is her West Sea {{p|Gastrodon}}, the only member of her team that was replaced in Platinum.
* After she is defeated, she implies that she received a [[starter Pokémon]] and a [[Pokédex]] from [[Professor Rowan]].
* After beating Cyrus in the [[Distortion World]], Cynthia will be in two places at once, at the entrance to [[Turnback Cave]] (blocking it) and at the {{si|Pokémon League}}.
* Cynthia is the first Champion to appear in all five versions of a generation.
* During Cynthia's Platinum rematch, she has the highest average level of any [[Champion]].

===Names===
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #88a; border-collapse: collapse;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- style="background: #ccf;"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|-
|Japanese
|シロナ ''Shirona''
|A Japanese name for {{wp|chard}}. Contains 白 ''shiro'', meaning "white".
|-
|English, French, German
|Cynthia
|Possibly chosen due to similarity to "synthesis", or combining different pieces into one entity, which is a reference to the fact she combines several types in her arsenal. This name also refers to the Greek goddess Artemis, who is associated with the moon, which may be a parallel to Cyrus whose name refers to the sun.
|-
|Italian
|Camilla
|Probably derived from Camilla, an Amazon warrior described in the Aeneid.
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|Spanish
|Cintia
|Spanish equivalent of the name Cynthia.
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|Korean
|난천 ''Nancheon''
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|Chinese
|竹蘭 ''Zhú Lán''
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