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Megahorn (move)

2011-12-19T02:09:44Z

Jobriq: /* Intro */ Megahorn is not a stronger version of Horn Attack, it has different type and accuracy...

{{MoveInfobox|
n=225 |
name=Megahorn |
jname=メガホーン |
jtrans=Megahorn |
jtranslit=Megahōn|
desc=Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target with no letup. |
gameimage=Megahorn.png |
gameimagewidth=256px |
type=Bug |
damagecategory=Physical |
basepp=10 |
maxpp=16 |
power=120 |
accuracy=85 |
bdesc=??? |
gen=II |
category=Cool |
appeal=2 |
jam=0 |
cdesc=Works well if it's the same type as the one before. |
appealsc=2 |
scdesc=Earn +2 if the Pokémon performs last in the turn. |
pokefordex=megahorn |
touches=yes |
protect=yes |
magiccoat=no |
snatch=no |
brightpowder=yes |
kingsrock=yes |
flag7=no |
flag8=yes |
sound=no |
target=anyadjacent |
footnotes= }}
'''Megahorn''' (Japanese: '''メガホーン''' ''Megahorn'') is a damage-dealing {{type2|Bug}} move introduced in [[Generation II]], in which it was {{p|Heracross}}'s [[signature move]].

==Effect==
Megahorn deals damage and has no secondary effect.

==Learnset==
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
{{Moveheader/Level|Bug|2}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|034|Nidoking|2|Poison|Ground|no|no|58|58|FRLG=43}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|078|Rapidash|1|Fire|Fire|no|no|--|--}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|111|Rhyhorn|2|Ground|Rock|no|57|57|67}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|112|Rhydon|2|Ground|Rock|no|66|57|77}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|118|Goldeen|1|Water|Water|no|no|51|57|FRLG=57}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|119|Seaking|1|Water|Water|no|no|63|72|FRLG=69}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|214|Heracross|2|Bug|Fighting|54|53|55|55|'''}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|464|Rhyperior|2|Ground|Rock|no|no|57|77}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|503|Samurott|1|Water|Water|no|no|no|--}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|545|Scolipede|2|Bug|Poison|no|no|no|--|'''}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|586|Sawsbuck|2|Normal|Grass|no|no|no|--}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|626|Bouffalant|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|no|41}}
{{Movefooter|Bug|2}}

===By {{pkmn|breeding}}===
{{Moveheader/Breed|Bug|4}}
{{Moveentry/Breed4|214|Heracross|2|Bug|Fighting|no|{{MSP|214|Heracross}}{{MSP|545|Scolipede}}|'''}}
{{Moveentry/Breed4|234|Stantler|1|Normal|Normal|no|HGSS={{MSP|034|Nidoking}}{{MSP|078|Rapidash}}{{MSP|111|Rhyhorn}}{{MSP|112|Rhydon}}{{MSP|464|Rhyperior}}|{{MSP|034|Nidoking}}{{MSP|078|Rapidash}}{{MSP|111|Rhyhorn}}{{MSP|112|Rhydon}}{{MSP|464|Rhyperior}}{{MSP|503|Samurott}}{{MSP|586|Sawsbuck}}{{MSP|626|Bouffalant}}|}}
{{Moveentry/Breed4|359|Absol|1|Dark|Dark|no|HGSS={{MSP|034|Nidoking}}{{MSP|078|Rapidash}}{{MSP|111|Rhyhorn}}{{MSP|112|Rhydon}}{{MSP|464|Rhyperior}}|{{MSP|034|Nidoking}}{{MSP|078|Rapidash}}{{MSP|111|Rhyhorn}}{{MSP|112|Rhydon}}{{MSP|464|Rhyperior}}{{MSP|503|Samurott}}{{MSP|586|Sawsbuck}}{{MSP|626|Bouffalant}}|}}
{{Moveentry/Breed4|588|Karrablast|1|Bug|Bug|no|{{MSP|214|Heracross}}{{MSP|545|Scolipede}}|'''}}
{{Movefooter|Bug|4}}

===By {{pkmn2|event}}===
====[[Generation V]]====
{{Learnlistspecial|Bug}}
{{Moveentryspecial|359|Absol|1|Dark|Dark|{{pkmn|Dream World}} - {{dwa|Rugged Mountain}}|}}
{{Learnlist/footer}}

==In the anime==
{{moveanime|type=bug|exp=yes|gen=The user charges towards its opponent and then smashes it with its horn.|image1=Forrest Rhyperior Megahorn.png|image1p=Rhyperior|image2=Ash Heracross Megahorn.png|image2p=Heracross|image3=Rhydon Megahorn.png|image3p=Rhydon|image4=Burgundy Sawsbuck Megahorn.png|image4p=Sawsbuck}}
{{movep|type=bug|ms=214|pkmn=Heracross|method=Heracross's horn glows bright white or faint red and it rams the opponent with its horn.}}
{{movemid|type=bug|user=Ash's Heracross|startcode=EP269|startname=The Ties That Bind|notes=Debut}}
{{movemid|type=bug|user=Forrest Franklin|user1=Forrest Franklin's Heracross|startcode=AG014|startname=All in a Day's Wurmple}}
{{movemid|type=bug|user=Conway|user1=Conway's Heracross|startcode=DP052|startname=Smells Like Team Spirit!}}
{{movemid|type=bug|user=Barry (anime)|user1=Barry's Heracross|startcode=DP110|startname=Steeling Peace of Mind!}}
{{movemid|type=bug|user=Kato|user1=Kato's Heracross|startcode=M12|startname=Arceus and the Jewel of Life}}
{{movep|type=bug|ms=112|pkmn=Rhydon|method=Rhydon charges and stabs the opponent with its horn.}}
{{movemid|type=bug|user=Rhydon (Pokémon)|user1=Unknown Trainer's Rhydon|startcode=DP050|startname=Tag! We're It...!}}
{{movep|type=bug|ms=464|pkmn=Rhyperior|method=Rhyperior's horn glows white and it stabs the opponent with it.}}
{{movemid|type=bug|user=Tower Tycoon Palmer|user1=Palmer's Rhyperior|startcode=DP141|startname=Challenging a Towering Figure!}}
{{movemid|type=bug|user=Forrest|user1=Forrest's Rhyperior|startcode=SS025}}
{{movep|type=bug|ms=586|pkmn=Sawsbuck|method=Sawsbuck lowers its head and a radiating silver energy erupts from the ends of its horns and covers them completely. Sawsbuck then charges at the opponent with its head down.}}
{{movebtm|type=bug|user=Burgundy|user1=Burgundy's Sawsbuck|startcode=BW019|startname=A Connoisseur's Revenge!}}

==In the manga==

===Pokémon Adventures===
{{movemanga|type=bug|exp=yes|gen=The user scoops the opponent up with its horn and tosses it up in the air.|image1=Heracross Megahorn Adventures.png|image1p=Heracross}}
{{movep|type=bug|ms=214|pkmn=Heracross|method=Heracross scoops the opponent up on its horn and tosses it into the air.}}
{{movemid|type=bug|user=Bugsy|user1=Bugsy's Heracross|startcode=PS158|startname=Mighty Cuts, Scyther!|notes=Debut}}
{{movemid|type=bug|user=Arena Tycoon Greta|user1=Greta's Heracross|startcode=PS317|startname=VS. Shedinja}}
{{movep|type=bug|ms=112|pkmn=Rhydon|method=Rhydon's horn spins like a drill and it fires a beam of energy from its horn at the opponent.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=bug|user=Silver (Adventures)|user1=Silver's Rhydon|startcode=PS301|startname=Red, the Battler}}

==In other generations==
{{movegen|
type=Bug|
genII=Megahorn II|
genIII=Megahorn III|
genIV=Megahorn DPPt|
HGSS=Megahorn HGSS|
}}

==Trivia==
* In [[Pokémon Stadium 2]], [[Bugsy]] erroneously refers to this move as "Megaphone" when his Heracross (present only in Round 2) uses it.
* It has the highest base power of all {{type2|Bug}} moves, though {{m|Fury Cutter}} could potentially have 160 power.
** It is also the only Bug-type move with more than 100 base power (note above that Fury Cutter's power is 160 if used four times in a row).

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{bug color}}|bordercolor={{bug color dark}}
|zh_cmn=兆幅音頻 ''Zhàofú Yīnpín''{{tt|*|Official mistranslation. Possibly translated from ''Megaphone''}}
|zh_yue=超級角撞 ''Chīukāp Gokjohng''{{tt|*|Means Super Horn Attack. Originally mistranslated as 兆幅音頻 (similar to Taiwan's case), but is corrected by DP189.}}
|nl=Megahoorn
|fr=Mégacorne
|de=Vielender
|el=Μεγακέρας
|hi=Bada Seeng
|it=Megacorno
|ko=메가폰 ''Megapon''
|sr=Mega Rog
|es=Megacuerno}}
{{-}}

{{Megahorn}}
{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}

[[de:Vielender]]
[[fr:Mégacorne]]
[[it:Megacorno (mossa)]]
[[ja:メガホーン]]
[[pl:Megahorn]]
[[pt:Megahorn]]

Talk:Regenerator (ability)

2011-12-18T07:17:14Z

Jobriq: /* U-Turn, etc */

==Ambiguity==
"1/3 of its HP". Can someone confirm whether this means 1/3 of its max HP or 1/3 of the HP it has left? --[[User:BlackySully|BlackySully]] 21:25, 29 September 2010 (UTC)

== U-Turn, etc ==

Does this ability work with U-turn and such? [[User:Wikifixer|Wikifixer]] 06:37, 12 October 2010 (UTC)
:It does. Kojofu heals itself when using U-turn, I just tested. Someone should test the same for Natural Cure. [[User:Mr. Charlie|'''Mr. Charlie''']]([[User_Talk:Mr. Charlie|''TalkToMe'']]) 19:43, 17 October 2010 (UTC)

I assume it also works if Roar/Whirlwinded out, but what about Baton Pass?--[[User:Jobriq|Jobriq]] 07:17, 18 December 2011 (UTC)

Talk:Acupressure (move)

2011-11-06T18:52:55Z

Jobriq:

Acupressure can actually be used on either the user or the ally. I'd change that in the "target" field, but I'm not sure if "team" is the correct classification? (Rookie here)--[[User:Cappuccino|Cappuccino]] 21:31, 31 May 2009 (UTC)
:Thanks for the catch. You were right in saying "team"; the full list of variables here can be found at [[template talk:MoveInfobox]], somewhere near the bottom. — [[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|THE TROM]] — 22:59, 31 May 2009 (UTC)
Seems like you can only use this skill 15 times before the game starts saying 'But it failed' --[[User:Sam6555|Sam6555]] 14:49, 1 August 2010 (UTC)
:Nevermind what I said, I just got 23 uses out of it before it stopped boosting. Maybe it stops when 1 stat reaches +6. --[[User:Sam6555|Sam6555]] 16:11, 1 August 2010 (UTC)
It should fail after 21 uses, since all 7 stats would be maxed: (special)attack/def, speed, evasion and accuracy. --[[User:Jobriq|Jobriq]] 18:52, 6 November 2011 (UTC)
== Acid Armor ==
Can this move actually be considered a variation of Acid Armor? It only has a 1/6 or something chance of raising Defense, so I don't know if it really applies. [[User:Arrogios|Arrogios]] 16:17, 27 October 2010 (UTC)
:It's not so much a variation of Acid Armor as it is all of the moves listed there. They all raise a stat two levels, while Acupressure can raise any stat by two levels. Acid Armor is just the name of the template. It could also be "Variations of the move Iron Defense" and have the same list. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 20:36, 27 October 2010 (UTC)

== Nasty plot? ==

shouldn't nasty plot be related to acupressure. It raises the level of special attack by two, so therefore it should be alongside swords dance. please correct me if I am wrong.
:You mean the move variations template? Bulbapedia says no because of their big PP difference.----'''''無限の知性''''' ◎ [[User:Dennou Zenshi|ＤＥＮＮＯＵ]]'''[[Special:Random|◆]]'''[[User talk:Dennou Zenshi|ＺＥＮＳＨＩ]] 15:45, 31 January 2011 (UTC)

== Agility ==

Why does it say Variations of the move Agility at the bottom? I'll remove it for now. [[User:ARCEUSVICTINI|ARCEUSVICTINI]] 18:14, 16 July 2011 (UTC)
I found out it was Pikiwyn who added the redundant Agility bit. [[User:ARCEUSVICTINI|ARCEUSVICTINI]] 18:20, 16 July 2011 (UTC)

Focus Punch (move)

2011-11-02T21:49:21Z

Jobriq: /* Trivia */

{{MoveInfobox|
n=264 |
name=Focus Punch |
jname=きあいパンチ |
jtrans=Fighting Spirit Punch |
jtranslit=Kiai Panchi |
desc=The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used. |
gameimage=Focus Punch.png |
type=Fighting |
damagecategory=Physical |
basepp=20 |
maxpp=32 |
power=150 |
accuracy=100 |
priority=-3 |
gen=III |
category=Tough |
appeal=3 |
jam=0 |
cdesc=The next appeal can be made later next turn. |
appealsc=1 |
scdesc=Earn +3 if no other Pokémon has chosen the same Judge. |
pokefordex=Focus%20Punch |
touches=yes |
protect=yes |
magiccoat=no |
snatch=no |
brightpowder=no |
kingsrock=no |
flag7=no |
flag8=yes |
sound=no |
tm3=yes|
tm#3=01|
tm4=yes|
tm#4=01|
mtc=no|
na=no|
target=anyadjacent |
footnotes= }}
'''Focus Punch''' (Japanese: '''きあいパンチ''' ''Fighting Spirit Punch'') is a damage-dealing {{type2|Fighting}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation III]].

==Effect==
Focus Punch is a decreased [[priority]] move. The user of Focus Punch will charge up during the beginning of the turn it is executed, then attack at the end unless it is hit by another Pokémon's attack before launching its own; in which case it will lose its focus and be unable to attack that round.

===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon===

Focus Punch has a charge-up turn (akin to {{m|Skull Bash}}, {{m|Sky Attack}}, etc.), and can hit even when the user is hit during the turn of charge-up, unless the user is inflicted with a [[Status ailment]] like Paralysis or Sleep.

==Learnset==
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
{{Moveheader/Level|Fighting|3}}
{{Moveentry/Level3|107|Hitmonchan|1|Fighting|Fighting|no|no|56|'''}}
{{Moveentry/Level3|288|Vigoroth|1|Normal|Normal|43|43|49|}}
{{Moveentry/Level3|532|Timburr|1|Fighting|Fighting|no|no|46|'''}}
{{Moveentry/Level3|533|Gurdurr|1|Fighting|Fighting|no|no|53|'''}}
{{Moveentry/Level3|534|Conkeldurr|1|Fighting|Fighting|no|no|53|'''}}
{{Moveentry/Level3|559|Scraggy|2|Dark|Fighting|no|no|49|'''}}
{{Moveentry/Level3|560|Scrafty|2|Dark|Fighting|no|no|58|'''}}
{{Moveentry/Level3|622|Golett|2|Ground|Ghost|no|no|55|}}
{{Moveentry/Level3|623|Golurk|2|Ground|Ghost|no|no|70|}}
{{Movefooter|Fighting|3}}

===By [[TM]]===
{{Moveheader/TM|Fighting|3|||TM01|TM01|no}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|004|Charmander|1|Fire|Fire|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|005|Charmeleon|1|Fire|Fire|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|006|Charizard|2|Fire|Flying|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|007|Squirtle|1|Water|Water|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|008|Wartortle|1|Water|Water|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|009|Blastoise|1|Water|Water|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|025|Pikachu|1|Electric|Electric|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|026|Raichu|1|Electric|Electric|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|027|Sandshrew|1|Ground|Ground|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|028|Sandslash|1|Ground|Ground|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|031|Nidoqueen|2|Poison|Ground|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|034|Nidoking|2|Poison|Ground|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|035|Clefairy|1|Normal|Normal|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|036|Clefable|1|Normal|Normal|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|039|Jigglypuff|1|Normal|Normal|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|040|Wigglytuff|1|Normal|Normal|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|054|Psyduck|1|Water|Water|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|055|Golduck|1|Water|Water|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|056|Mankey|1|Fighting|Fighting|yes|yes|no|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|057|Primeape|1|Fighting|Fighting|yes|yes|no|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|061|Poliwhirl|1|Water|Water|yes|yes|no|''}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|062|Poliwrath|2|Water|Fighting|yes|yes|no|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|063|Abra|1|Psychic|Psychic|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|064|Kadabra|1|Psychic|Psychic|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|065|Alakazam|1|Psychic|Psychic|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|066|Machop|1|Fighting|Fighting|yes|yes|no|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|067|Machoke|1|Fighting|Fighting|yes|yes|no|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|068|Machamp|1|Fighting|Fighting|yes|yes|no|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|074|Geodude|2|Rock|Ground|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|075|Graveler|2|Rock|Ground|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|076|Golem|2|Rock|Ground|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|080|Slowbro|2|Water|Psychic|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|089|Muk|1|Poison|Poison|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|094|Gengar|2|Ghost|Poison|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|096|Drowzee|1|Psychic|Psychic|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|097|Hypno|1|Psychic|Psychic|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|104|Cubone|1|Ground|Ground|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|105|Marowak|1|Ground|Ground|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|106|Hitmonlee|1|Fighting|Fighting|yes|yes|no|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|107|Hitmonchan|1|Fighting|Fighting|yes|yes|no|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|108|Lickitung|1|Normal|Normal|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|112|Rhydon|2|Ground|Rock|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|113|Chansey|1|Normal|Normal|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|115|Kangaskhan|1|Normal|Normal|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|122|Mr. Mime|1|Psychic|Psychic|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|124|Jynx|2|Ice|Psychic|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|125|Electabuzz|1|Electric|Electric|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|126|Magmar|1|Fire|Fire|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|127|Pinsir|1|Bug|Bug|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|143|Snorlax|1|Normal|Normal|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|149|Dragonite|2|Dragon|Flying|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|150|Mewtwo|1|Psychic|Psychic|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|151|Mew|1|Psychic|Psychic|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|156|Quilava|1|Fire|Fire|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|157|Typhlosion|1|Fire|Fire|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|158|Totodile|1|Water|Water|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|159|Croconaw|1|Water|Water|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|160|Feraligatr|1|Water|Water|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|161|Sentret|1|Normal|Normal|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|162|Furret|1|Normal|Normal|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|165|Ledyba|2|Bug|Flying|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|166|Ledian|2|Bug|Flying|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|176|Togetic|2|Normal|Flying|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|180|Flaaffy|1|Electric|Electric|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|181|Ampharos|1|Electric|Electric|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|183|Marill|1|Water|Water|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|184|Azumarill|1|Water|Water|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|185|Sudowoodo|1|Rock|Rock|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|186|Politoed|1|Water|Water|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|190|Aipom|1|Normal|Normal|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|195|Quagsire|2|Water|Ground|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|199|Slowking|2|Water|Psychic|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|209|Snubbull|1|Normal|Normal|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|210|Granbull|1|Normal|Normal|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|214|Heracross|2|Bug|Fighting|yes|yes|no|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|215|Sneasel|2|Dark|Ice|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|216|Teddiursa|1|Normal|Normal|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|217|Ursaring|1|Normal|Normal|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|225|Delibird|2|Ice|Flying|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|239|Elekid|1|Electric|Electric|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|240|Magby|1|Fire|Fire|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|241|Miltank|1|Normal|Normal|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|242|Blissey|1|Normal|Normal|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|248|Tyranitar|2|Rock|Dark|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|252|Treecko|1|Grass|Grass|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|253|Grovyle|1|Grass|Grass|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|254|Sceptile|1|Grass|Grass|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|256|Combusken|2|Fire|Fighting|yes|yes|no|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|257|Blaziken|2|Fire|Fighting|yes|yes|no|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|260|Swampert|2|Water|Ground|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|272|Ludicolo|2|Water|Grass|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|286|Breloom|2|Grass|Fighting|yes|yes|no|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|287|Slakoth|1|Normal|Normal|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|288|Vigoroth|1|Normal|Normal|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|289|Slaking|1|Normal|Normal|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|296|Makuhita|1|Fighting|Fighting|yes|yes|no|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|297|Hariyama|1|Fighting|Fighting|yes|yes|no|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|302|Sableye|2|Dark|Ghost|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|303|Mawile|1|Steel|Steel|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|306|Aggron|2|Steel|Rock|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|307|Meditite|2|Psychic|Fighting|yes|yes|no|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|308|Medicham|2|Psychic|Fighting|yes|yes|no|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|313|Volbeat|2|Bug|Flying|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|314|Illumise|2|Bug|Flying|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|326|Grumpig|1|Psychic|Psychic|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|327|Spinda|1|Normal|Normal|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|331|Cacnea|1|Grass|Grass|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|332|Cacturne|2|Grass|Dark|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|335|Zangoose|1|Normal|Normal|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|352|Kecleon|1|Normal|Normal|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|356|Dusclops|1|Ghost|Ghost|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|377|Regirock|1|Rock|Rock|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|378|Regice|1|Ice|Ice|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|379|Registeel|1|Steel|Steel|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|386|Deoxys|1|Psychic|Psychic|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|390|Chimchar|1|Fire|Fire|no|yes|no|''}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|391|Monferno|2|Fire|Fighting|no|yes|no|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|392|Infernape|2|Fire|Fighting|no|yes|no|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|400|Bibarel|2|Normal|Water|no|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|409|Rampardos|1|Rock|Rock|no|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|418|Buizel|1|Water|Water|no|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|419|Floatzel|1|Water|Water|no|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|424|Ambipom|1|Normal|Normal|no|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|427|Buneary|1|Normal|Normal|no|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|428|Lopunny|1|Normal|Normal|no|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|439|Mime Jr.|1|Psychic|Psychic|no|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|446|Munchlax|1|Normal|Normal|no|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|447|Riolu|1|Fighting|Fighting|no|yes|no|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|448|Lucario|2|Fighting|Steel|no|yes|no|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|453|Croagunk|2|Poison|Fighting|no|yes|no|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|454|Toxicroak|2|Poison|Fighting|no|yes|no|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|460|Abomasnow|2|Ice|Grass|no|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|461|Weavile|2|Dark|Ice|no|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|463|Lickilicky|1|Normal|Normal|no|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|464|Rhyperior|2|Ground|Rock|no|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|466|Electivire|1|Electric|Electric|no|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|467|Magmortar|1|Fire|Fire|no|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|468|Togekiss|2|Normal|Flying|no|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|475|Gallade|2|Psychic|Fighting|no|yes|no|'''}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|477|Dusknoir|1|Ghost|Ghost|no|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|484|Palkia|2|Water|Dragon|no|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|486|Regigigas|1|Normal|Normal|no|yes|no|}}
{{Moveentry/TM3|491|Darkrai|1|Dark|Dark|no|yes|no|}}
{{Movefooter|Fighting|3}}

===By {{pkmn|breeding}}===
{{Moveheader/Breed|Fighting|5}}
{{Moveentry/Breed5|004|Charmander|1|Fire|Fire|{{MSP|559|Scraggy}}|}}
{{Moveentry/Breed5|056|Mankey|1|Fighting|Fighting|{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|559|Scraggy}}{{MSP|560|Scrafty}}|'''|}}
{{Moveentry/Breed5|074|Geodude|2|Rock|Ground|{{MSP|074|Geodude}}{{MSP|075|Graveler}}{{MSP|076|Golem}}{{MSP|185|Sudowoodo}}|||Breed from TM}}
{{Moveentry/Breed5|115|Kangaskhan|1|Normal|Normal|{{MSP|004|Charmander}}|||Chain breed}}
{{Moveentry/Breed5|165|Ledyba|2|Bug|Flying|{{MSP|127|Pinsir}}{{MSP|165|Ledyba}}{{MSP|166|Ledian}}{{MSP|214|Heracross}}{{MSP|313|Volbeat}}|||Breed from TM }}
{{Moveentry/Breed5|209|Snubbull|1|Normal|Normal|{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|559|Scraggy}}{{MSP|560|Scrafty}}|}}
{{Moveentry/Breed5|214|Heracross|2|Bug|Fighting|{{MSP|127|Pinsir}}{{MSP|165|Ledyba}}{{MSP|166|Ledian}}{{MSP|214|Heracross}}{{MSP|313|Volbeat}}|'''||Breed from TM}}
{{Moveentry/Breed5|285|Shroomish|1|Grass|Grass|{{MSP|209|Snubbull}}|''||Chain breed}}
{{Moveentry/Breed5|296|Makuhita|1|Fighting|Fighting|{{MSP|107|Hitmonchan}}{{MSP|532|Timburr}}{{MSP|533|Gurdurr}}{{MSP|534|Conkeldurr}}|'''|}}
{{Moveentry/Breed5|390|Chimchar|1|Fire|Fire|{{MSP|107|Hitmonchan}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|532|Timburr}}{{MSP|533|Gurdurr}}{{MSP|534|Conkeldurr}}{{MSP|559|Scraggy}}{{MSP|560|Scrafty}}|''|}}
{{Moveentry/Breed5|427|Buneary|1|Normal|Normal|{{MSP|107|Hitmonchan}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|532|Timburr}}{{MSP|533|Gurdurr}}{{MSP|534|Conkeldurr}}{{MSP|559|Scraggy}}{{MSP|560|Scrafty}}}}
{{Moveentry/Breed5|554|Darumaka|1|Fire|Fire|{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|559|Scraggy}}{{MSP|560|Scrafty}}|}}
{{Moveentry/Breed5|613|Cubchoo|1|Ice|Ice|{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|559|Scraggy}}{{MSP|560|Scrafty}}|}}
{{Movefooter|Fighting|5}}

===By {{pkmn2|event}}===
====[[Generation V]]====
{{Learnlistspecial|Fighting}}
{{Moveentryspecial|225|Delibird|2|Ice|Flying|{{pkmn|Dream World}} - {{dwa|Windswept Sky}}}}
{{Learnlist/footer}}

==In the anime==
{{moveanime|type=fighting|exp=yes|gen=The user's hand glows white and then it punches its opponent.|image3=Swampert Focus Punch.png|image3p=Swampert|image2=Hitmonlee Focus Punch.png|image2p=Hitmonlee|image1=Norman Slaking Focus Punch.png|image1p=Slaking|image4=Crimson Zangoose Focus Punch.png|image4p=Zangoose}}
{{movep|type=fighting|ms=302|pkmn=Sableye|method=Sableye punches the opponent with one of its fists.}}
{{movemid|type=fighting|user=Cassidy|user1=Cassidy's Sableye|startcode=SS008|startname=Oaknapped|notes=Debut}}
{{movep|type=fighting|ms=307|pkmn=Meditite|method=Meditite's hand glows white with a purple aura and it punches the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=fighting|user=Shauna|user1=Shauna's Meditite|startcode=AG030|startname=A Meditite Fight!}}
{{movep|type=fighting|ms=356|pkmn=Dusclops|method=Dusclops punches the air and a light blue energy blast comes out of it and hits the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=fighting|user=Timmy Grimm|user1=Timmy Grimm's Dusclops|startcode=AG062|startname=Disguise Da Limit}}
{{movep|type=fighting|ms=272|pkmn=Ludicolo|method=Ludicolo's fist becomes surrounded by a white aura. Then it punches the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=fighting|user=Poncho (Hoenn)|user1=Poncho's Ludicolo|startcode=AG067|startname=Go Go Ludicolo!}}
{{movep|type=fighting|ms=055|pkmn=Golduck|method=Golduck's fist becomes covered in a light blue sphere. Then, it punches the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=fighting|user=Golduck (Pokémon)|user1=Unknown Trainer's Golduck|startcode=AG068|startname=A Double Dilemma}}
{{movep|type=fighting|ms=289|pkmn=Slaking|method=Slaking's fist glows white. Then, it punches the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=fighting|user=Norman's Slaking|startcode=AG069|startname=Love, Petalburg Style!}}
{{movep|type=fighting|ms=288|pkmn=Vigoroth|method=Vigoroth's fist glows white. Then, it punches the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=fighting|user=Marcel|user1=Marcel's Vigoroth|startcode=AG088|startname=The Garden of Eatin'}}
{{movep|type=fighting|ms=303|pkmn=Mawile|method=A blue aura appears around Mawile's hand. It then punches the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=fighting|user=Samantha|user1=Samantha's Mawile|startcode=AG105|startname=Once in a Mawile}}
{{movep|type=fighting|ms=260|pkmn=Swampert|method=Swampert's fist becomes surrounded by a light blue aura and it punches the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=fighting|user=Morrison|user1=Morrison's Swampert|startcode=AG130|startname=Choose it or Lose it!}}
{{movemid|type=fighting|user=Swampert (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Swampert|startcode=DP109|startname=Leading A Stray!}}
{{movep|type=fighting|ms=297|pkmn=Hariyama|method=Hariyama's fist glows white and it punches the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=fighting|user=Tyson (Hoenn)|user1=Tyson's Hariyama|startcode=AG131|startname=At the End of the Fray}}
{{movemid|type=fighting|user=Arena Tycoon Greta|user1=Greta's Hariyama|startcode=AG149|startname=Wheel of Frontier}}
{{movep|type=fighting|ms=054|pkmn=Psyduck|method=Psyduck's fist becomes surrounded in a blue orb. It then punches the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=fighting|user=Emily (Kanto)|user1=Emily's Psyduck|startcode=AG140|startname=Sitting Psyduck}}
{{movep|type=fighting|ms=106|pkmn=Hitmonlee|method=Hitmonlee gathers energy in its fist until it starts to glow light blue. It then punches the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=fighting|user=Master Hamm|user1=Master Hamm's Hitmonlee|startcode=AG145|startname=Pasta La Vista!}}
{{movep|type=fighting|ms=107|pkmn=Hitmonchan|method=Hitmonchan gathers energy in its fist until it starts to glow light blue. It then punches the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=fighting|user=Kyle Hamm|user1=Kyle's Hitmonchan|startcode=AG145|startname=Pasta La Vista!}}
{{movep|type=fighting|ms=308|pkmn=Medicham|method=Medicham's whole arm glows light blue, then it disappears. It reappears in front of the opponent, gathers more energy, and punches it.}}
{{movemid|type=fighting|user=Arena Tycoon Greta|user1=Greta's Medicham|startcode=AG149|startname=Wheel of Frontier}}
{{movep|type=fighting|ms=446|pkmn=Munchlax|method=Munchlax's fist glows light blue, and it punches the opponent, leaving behind a streak of light blue light behind it.}}
{{movemid|type=fighting|user=May's Munchlax|startcode=AG150|startname=May's Egg-Cellent Adventure}}
{{movep|type=fighting|ms=150|pkmn=Mewtwo|method=Mewtwo's fist glows light blue and it punches the opponent, leaving behind a light blue trail behind its fist.}}
{{movemid|type=fighting|user=Dr. Yung|user1=A mirage Mewtwo|startcode=The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon}}
{{movep|type=fighting|ms=065|pkmn=Alakazam|method=Alakazam's fist becomes surrounded by a light blue aura and it punches the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=fighting|user=Salon Maiden Anabel|user1=Anabel's Alakazam|startcode=AG169|startname=Talking a Good Game!}}
{{movep|type=fighting|ms=377|pkmn=Regirock|method=The stones at the end of Regirock's arms glow white and it punches the opponent with it.}}
{{movemid|type=fighting|user=Brandon's Regis#Regirock|user1=Brandon's Regirock|startcode=AG178|startname=Battling the Enemy Within!}}
{{movep|type=fighting|ms=190|pkmn=Aipom|method=The hand on the end of Aipom's tail becomes surrounded in a light blue aura, and it punches the opponent with it.}}
{{movemid|type=fighting|user=Dawn's Aipom|startcode=AG182|startname=Channeling the Battle Zone!}}
{{movep|type=fighting|ms=378|pkmn=Regice|method=Regice's arm glows white. It then punches the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=fighting|user=Brandon's Regis#Regice|user1=Brandon's Regice|startcode=AG190|startname=Pace - The Final Frontier!}}
{{movep|type=fighting|ms=026|pkmn=Raichu|method=Raichu's paw glows white and it punches the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=fighting|user=Abigail|user1=Abigail's Sugar|startcode=DP024|startname=Cooking Up a Sweet Story!}}
{{movemid|type=fighting|user=Ash Ketchum|user1=A Raichu Ash used briefly|startcode=DP088|startname=Camping it Up!}}
{{movep|type=fighting|ms=424|pkmn=Ambipom|method=The hands at the end of Ambipom's tails glow light blue and it punches the opponent with them.}}
{{movemid|type=fighting|user=Dawn's Ambipom|startcode=DP067|startname=Crossing the Battle Line!}}
{{movep|type=fighting|ms=089|pkmn=Muk|method=One of Muk's hands glow light blue and it hits the opponent with it.}}
{{movemid|type=fighting|user=Muk (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Muk|startcode=DP087|startname=The Psyduck Stops Here!}}
{{movep|type=fighting|ms=379|pkmn=Registeel|method=One of Registeel's hands glow light blue and it punches the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=fighting|user=Brandon's Regis#Registeel|user1=Brandon's Registeel|startcode=DP129|startname=Pillars of Friendship!}}
{{movep|type=fighting|ms=335|pkmn=Zangoose|method=One of Zangoose's forearms glows light blue and it punches the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=fighting|user=Crimson|user1=Crimson's Zangoose|startcode=DP135|startname=Beating the Bustle and Hustle!}}
{{movep|type=fighting|ms=214|pkmn=Heracross|method=One or both of Heracross's forearms glow light blue and it punches the opponent with great force.}}
{{movebtm|type=fighting|user=Ash's Heracross|startcode=DP183|startname=League Unleashed!}}

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{movemanga|type=fighting|exp=yes|gen=The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used.|image1=Elekid Focus Punch Adventures.png|image1p=Elekid|image2=Poli Focus Punch.png|image2p=Poliwrath|image3=Ledian Focus Punch Adventures.png|image3p=Ledian|image4=Chimler Focus Punch.png|image4p=Infernape}}
{{movep|type=fighting|ms=288|pkmn=Vigoroth|method=Vigoroth charges at the opponent with one of its arms across its body. It then swings its arm, hitting the opponent with it, then strikes the opponent hard with the other fist, or one of Vigoroth's fists becomes surrounded with an aura of energy and it repeatedly punches the opponent with it at a fast speed.}}
{{movemid|type=fighting|user=Norman|user1=Norman's Vigoroth|startcode=PS186|startname=VS. Breloom|notes=Debut}}
{{movep|type=fighting|ms=062|pkmn=Poliwrath|method=Poliwrath pulls back one of its fists and it punches the opponent with great force.}}
{{movemid|type=fighting|user=Poli|user1=Red's Poli|startcode=PS278|startname=Attacking the Entire Island}}
{{movep|type=fighting|ms=386|pkmn=Deoxys|method=Deoxys's tentacles form together to form a fist. The fist then glows white and Deoxys punches the opponent with great force. As it punches, it leaves behind a white trail of energy.}}
{{movemid|type=fighting|user=Deoxys (Adventures)|user1=Entity Two|startcode=PS279|startname=Deoxys Gets Down}}
{{movep|type=fighting|ms=303|pkmn=Mawile|method=Mawile jumps into the air, spins around and punches the opponent with great force.}}
{{movemid|type=fighting|user=Mawile (Pokémon)|user1=The Battle Factory's Mawile|startcode=PS306|startname=VS. Pinsir}}
{{movep|type=fighting|ms=392|pkmn=Infernape|method=Infernape swiftly punches the opponent with great force.}}
{{movemid|type=fighting|user=Chimler|user1=Pearl's Chimler|startcode=PS384|startname=VS. Magby}}
{{movep|type=Fighting|ms=239|pkmn=Elekid|method=One of Elekid's fists becomes surrounded in a bright aura and it punches the opponent with great force.}}
{{movemid|type=Fighting|user=Volkner|user1=Volkner's Elekid|startcode=PS405|startname=VS. Electivire}}
{{movep|type=Fighting|ms=166|pkmn=Ledian|method=Ledian throws a powerful punch with two of its arms.}}
{{movemid|type=Fighting|user=Factory Head Thorton|user1=Battle Factory's Ledian|startcode=PS427|startname=VS. Seedot}}
{{movep|type=Fighting|ms=064|pkmn=Kadabra|method=Kadabra punches the opponent with great force.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=Fighting|user=Platinum (Adventures)|user1=Battle Factory's Kadabra|startcode=PS428|startname=VS. Ledian}}

==In other generations==
{{incomplete|section|needs=missing 3rd generation image(s)}}
{{Movegen|
type=Fighting|
genIV=Focus Punch IV|
}}

==Trivia==
* Focus Punch has the highest base power of any {{type2|Fighting}} move.
* Prior to [[Generation V]], {{p|Vigoroth}} was the only Pokémon that could learn Focus Punch by leveling up.
* Since Focus Punch has a higher [[priority]] than {{m|Avalanche}}, {{m|Revenge}}, {{m|Counter}}, {{m|Dragon Tail}}, or {{m|Circle Throw}}, they are unable to break the focus of a Pokémon using Focus Punch. Thus, they are the only attacks that can strike a Pokémon in the same turn it successfully uses Focus Punch.
* In Generation III, {{DL|List of glitches in Generation III|Focus Punch glitch|a glitch}} will cause the user of Focus Punch to prepare to use it, but not execute the attack. This glitch is triggered by selecting Focus Punch in a [[double battle]] on the first Pokémon, pressing the "B" button, then switching out the first Pokémon. When the battle is conducted, the first Pokémon will tighten its focus in preparation for Focus Punch, then switch out.

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{fighting color}}|bordercolor={{fighting color light}}
|zh_cmn=集中猛擊 ''Jízhōng Měngjī''
|nl=Focusslag
|fr=Mitra-Poing
|de=Power-Punch
|el=Εστιασμένη Γροθιά
|hi=Focus Muka
|id=Pukulan Kekuatan Penuh
|it=Centripugno
|ko=힘껏펀치 ''Himkkeot Punch''
|pl=Centro Cios
|pt_br=Soco Focalizado
|pt_eu=Punho Focus (Pokémon Chronicles) Soco Focalizado and Soco Focado (Diamond and Pearl series) Soco Certeiro
|es_eu=Puño Certero
|es_la=Golpe Centrado (anime)
|sr=Fokusirana Pesnica}}

{{Generation III TMs}}
{{Generation IV TMs}}
{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}
[[Category:Punching moves]]

[[de:Power-Punch]]
[[fr:Mitra-Poing]]
[[it:Centripugno (mossa)]]
[[ja:きあいパンチ]]
[[pl:Focus Punch]]
[[pt:Focus Punch]]

Double Battle

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{{search|battle variation|the battle mode found in the Pokémon Cable Club in Generation III or the Pokémon Communication Club Colosseum in Generation IV|Double Battle (Battle Mode)}}
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[[File:Wild double battle Pt2.png|220px|thumb|A double battle]]
A '''double battle''', also known as a '''2-on-2 battle''', is a [[Pokémon battle]] featuring up to four {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} actively participating at once. Debuting in the games in [[Generation III]], and featuring occasionally in the anime prior to this, they may feature anywhere between two and four [[Pokémon Trainer]]s. A battle in which either side has more than one Trainer is a tag battle.

==In the games==
[[File:Wild double battle Pt.png|220px|thumb|right|A wild double battle]]
In a double battle, each Pokémon is part of a duo, meaning that the battle takes place between two teams of two. The number of Trainers participating can be two, in which case each would use two Pokémon; three, in which case a pair of Trainers each sends out one Pokémon each against a single Trainer using two; or four, in which each Trainer sends out one Pokémon. At first, only specific Trainer classes, such as {{tc|Sis and Bro}} and {{tc|Sr. and Jr.}}, would engage the player in double battles, however, from {{game|Emerald}} onwards, two Trainers who see the player at the same time can be engaged in a tag battle.

[[File:Col Battle.png|thumb|left|A Pokémon battle against a trainer in Pokémon Colosseum]]
In {{g|Colosseum}} all battles are battled as double battles, without exception. The only way to engage in a single battle in this game is to do so in battle mode. In {{Pokémon XD}}, however, the first two battles to be had in the game, as well as one optional battle at the entrance to the [[Pokémon HQ Lab]], are single battles, as are all wild battles.

[[File:Battle Commanders.png|thumb|220px|right|Trainer double battle]]
In [[Generation IV]], there are [[stat Trainers|five situations]] where the player is accompanied by an [[non-player character|NPC]]. In these situations, all wild Pokémon encounters will be double battles against two Pokémon. In such situations, it is impossible to use a [[Poké Ball]] to capture a Pokémon unless the other is knocked out first. The NPC Trainer will heal the player's team after every battle.

Generation IV also changes around the order of events slightly. Moves that target multiple Pokémon now resolve in order of the Pokémon's respective Speed stats. Pokémon are also now switched in to replace KO'd Pokémon at the end of a round of combat rather than immediately after a Pokémon is knocked out. While this affects single battles, the effect is more noticeable in double battles where it is now possible for a Pokémon's move to fail due to a lack of target if both of the opposing Pokémon are knocked out before the attacking Pokémon's turn comes.

In [[Generation V]], many routes contain grass that is {{DL|Tall grass|dark grass|darker}} or {{DL|Tall grass|long grass|longer}} than usual. In this dark grass or long grass, the player has the ability to encounter two wild Pokémon at a time, initiating a wild double battle. Similar to the wild double battles of Generation IV, it is impossible to use a [[Poké Ball]] to catch a Pokémon unless the other Pokémon is knocked out first.

The HP of Pokémon will not be displayed numerically on the player's side in Generation III and Generation IV - only the bar will be shown to save screen space. The numeric amount of HP can be toggled with the start button.

===Effects on moves===
Many different [[move]]s are made specifically for double battles, such as {{m|Helping Hand}}. Some others, such as {{m|Surf}}, can have noticeably different effects. Below is a list of moves which act differently in double battles. Unlisted moves act the same as in normal single battles. Moves that hit multiple Pokémon have their power reduced to 75% of their normal [[power|base power]] unless all other Pokémon have fainted at that point.

This chart displays all moves that work differently in double battles; moves not here either target the partner Pokémon, the user, or can target any one of the three other Pokémon out besides the user.
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| style="background:#{{grass color}}" | {{mcolor|Aromatherapy|f8f8f8}}
| style="background:#{{normal color}}" | {{mcolor|Uproar|f8f8f8}}
| style="background:#{{normal color}}" | {{mcolor|Growl|f8f8f8}}
| style="background:#{{water color}}" | {{mcolor|Surf|f8f8f8}} {{tt2|*|As of Generation IV|f8f8f8}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color}}" | {{mcolor|Trick Room|f8f8f8}}
|-
| style="background:#{{normal color}}" | {{mcolor|Heal Bell|f8f8f8}}
|
| style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{mcolor|Heat Wave|f8f8f8}}
| style="background:#{{normal color}}" | {{mcolor|Teeter Dance|f8f8f8}}
| style="background:#{{flying color}}" | {{mcolor|Defog|f8f8f8}} {{tt2|*|The only effect this move has that affects all Pokémon in battle is removing the fog weather condition|f8f8f8}}
|-
| style="background:#{{rock color}}" | {{mcolor|Wide Guard|f8f8f8}}
|
| style="background:#{{normal color}}" | {{mcolor|Hyper Voice|f8f8f8}}
| style="background:#{{ground color}}" | {{mcolor|Bulldoze|f8f8f8}}
| style="background:#{{water color}}" | {{mcolor|Water Sport|f8f8f8}}
|-
| style="background:#{{psychic color}}" | {{mcolor|Ally Switch|f8f8f8}}
|
| style="background:#{{ice color}}" | {{mcolor|Icy Wind|f8f8f8}}
| style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{mcolor|Flame Burst|f8f8f8}} {{tt2|*|Only does 1/16th of power to Pokémon near the target|f8f8f8}}
| style="background:#{{ground color}}" | {{mcolor|Mud Sport|f8f8f8}}
|-
| style="background:#{{fighting color}}" | {{mcolor|Quick Guard|f8f8f8}}
|
| style="background:#{{normal color}}" | {{mcolor|Leer|f8f8f8}}
| style="background:#{{poison color}}" | {{mcolor|Sludge Wave|f8f8f8}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color}}" | {{mcolor|Wonder Room|f8f8f8}}
|-
|
|
| style="background:#{{water color}}" | {{mcolor|Muddy Water|f8f8f8}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color}}" | {{mcolor|Synchronoise|f8f8f8}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color}}" | {{mcolor|Magic Room|f8f8f8}}
|-
|
|
| style="background:#{{ice color}}" | {{mcolor|Powder Snow|f8f8f8}}
| style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{mcolor|Searing Shot|f8f8f8}}
|
|-
|
|
| style="background:#{{grass color}}" | {{mcolor|Razor Leaf|f8f8f8}}
|
|
|-
|
|
| style="background:#{{normal color}}" | {{mcolor|Razor Wind|f8f8f8}}
|
|
|-
|
|
| style="background:#{{rock color}}" | {{mcolor|Rock Slide|f8f8f8}}
|
|
|-
|
|
| style="background:#{{ground color}}" | {{mcolor|Spikes|f8f8f8}}
|
|
|-
|
|
| style="background:#{{rock color}}" | {{mcolor|Stealth Rock|f8f8f8}}
|
|
|-
|
|
| style="background:#{{bug color}}" | {{mcolor|String Shot|f8f8f8}}
|
|
|-
|
|
| style="background:#{{water color}}" | {{mcolor|Surf|f8f8f8}} {{tt2|*|Generation III only|f8f8f8}}
|
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|-
|
|
| style="background:#{{normal color}}" | {{mcolor|Sweet Scent|f8f8f8}}
|
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|-
|
|
| style="background:#{{normal color}}" | {{mcolor|Swift|f8f8f8}}
|
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|-
|
|
| style="background:#{{normal color}}" | {{mcolor|Tail Whip|f8f8f8}}
|
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|-
|
|
| style="background:#{{poison color}}" | {{mcolor|Toxic Spikes|f8f8f8}}
|
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|-
|
|
| style="background:#{{dragon color}}" | {{mcolor|Twister|f8f8f8}}
|
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|-
|
|
| style="background:#{{psychic color}}" | {{mcolor|Heal Block|f8f8f8}}
|
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|-
|
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| style="background:#{{water color}}" | {{mcolor|Water Spout|f8f8f8}}
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|-
|
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| style="background:#{{dark color}}" | {{mcolor|Snarl|f8f8f8}}
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|-
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| style="background:#{{ice color}}" | {{mcolor|Glaciate|f8f8f8}}
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|-
|
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| style="background:#{{normal color}}" | {{mcolor|Relic Song|f8f8f8}}
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|-
|
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| style="background:#{{electric color}}" | {{mcolor|Electroweb|f8f8f8}}
|
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|-
|
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| style="background:#{{bug color}}" | {{mcolor|Struggle Bug|f8f8f8}}
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|-
|
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| style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{mcolor|Incinerate|f8f8f8}}
|
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|-
|
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| style="background:#{{bug color}}" | {{mcolor|Rage Powder|f8f8f8}}
|
|}

===Effects on abilities===
Five [[Ability|abilities]] are also adapted especially for double battles. These abilities are:

* {{a|Plus}} - If a Pokémon with Plus is in battle on the same side of the field as a Pokémon with Minus, its {{stat|Special Attack}} will be boosted by 50%. In Generation V and beyond, the effect is also present if another Pokémon on the same side has Plus.
* {{a|Minus}} - If a Pokémon with Minus is in battle on the same side of the field as a Pokémon with Plus, its {{stat|Special Attack}} will be boosted by 50%. In Generation V and beyond, the effect is also present if another Pokémon on the same side has Minus.
* {{a|Lightningrod}} - If a single-target {{type2|Electric}} move is used, it will be forced to strike the Pokémon with this ability, regardless of the Pokémon originally selected as the target and regardless of the move's accuracy. Moves which target multiple Pokémon cannot be redirected. In Generation V and beyond, the move will raise the {{stat|Special Attack}} of the Pokémon and deal no damage to it, unless the Pokémon is immune to the attack by nature of being a {{type2|Ground}}.
* {{a|Storm Drain}} - If a single-target {{type2|Water}} move is used, it will be forced to strike the Pokémon with this ability, regardless of the Pokémon originally selected as the target and regardless of the move's accuracy. Moves which target multiple Pokémon cannot be redirected. In Generation V and beyond, the move will raise the {{stat|Special Attack}} of the Pokémon and deal no damage to it.
* {{a|Telepathy}} - A Pokémon with this ability will avoid damage from any moves used by its allies, whether they directly target it or target it as well as opponents.

==In the anime==
[[File:Double Battle anime.png|thumb|left|190px|A double battle in the anime]]
While [[Team Rocket trio|Team Rocket]] had conducted "illegal" double battles since [[EP003|the third episode]], the first official double battle occurred in ''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]''. In order to win the {{badge|Jade Star}}, Ash had to defeat [[Luana]]'s {{p|Marowak}} and {{p|Alakazam}} in a double battle. While [[Ash's Pikachu]] and {{AP|Charizard}} were initially unwilling to cooperate, they eventually overcame it to win the battle.

After the release of Ruby and Sapphire, double battles were seen in the anime more often. The first took place in ''[[AG014|All in a Day's Wurmple]]''. [[Forrester Franklin]] introduced the concept to Ash and they had a battle that Ash won. As in the games, Ash's Gym Battle against [[Tate and Liza]] was a double battle. The Double Battle style has been used in contests; more specifically, all four battle rounds of the Grand Festival. Additionally, in order to qualify for the finals of the [[Ever Grande Conference]], competitors must win three double battles in the preliminaries. Double battles also appeared in the seventh movie, ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.

''[[AG072|The Bicker the Better]]'', ''[[AG177|Grating Spaces]]'', ''[[DP029|The Champ Twins!]]'', and ''[[DP147|Bagged Then Tagged!]]'' all featured tag battles; double battles with two Trainers on each side, using one Pokémon each trainer.

''[[DP050|Tag! We're It...! ]]'', ''[[DP051|Glory Blaze!]]'' and ''[[DP052|Smells Like Team Spirit!]]'' featured a [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition|tag battle tournament]] in which two Trainers group up to participate. Each Trainer could only use one Pokémon in a battle.

While not counting as official battles, battles with Team Rocket are usually two-on-two, as has been the case since ''[[EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon]]''. In that episode, Ash complained that it was against the rules. Perhaps to account for this, Forrester stated that double battles are accepted under [[Hoenn]]'s official Pokémon league rules.

==In the manga==
Doubles battles have been present in the manga long before the games. They have appeared several times in the [[Electric Tale of Pikachu]] and in the [[Pokémon Adventures]]' later arcs. Double battles were (formally) introduced into [[Pokémon Adventures]] in the {{chap|Ruby & Sapphire}}, though multiple trainers or Pokémon teaming up were common before. They first appeared in [[PS198]], when {{adv|Ruby}} challenges a {{p|Plusle}} and a {{p|Minun}}. They later appear in [[PS207]] when Ruby and the {{tc|Swimmer}} are spotted by a {{p|Seviper}} and a {{p|Zangoose}}. In [[PS233]] to [[PS252]], {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}} are fought in a double battle by several people as they try to calm down the storm that they created.

In the {{Chap|FireRed & LeafGreen}}, two of the three returning lead characters fight between themselves in a double battle for the first time in the Battle Path of [[Kimberly]], and eventually result in a tie when they reach the destination at the same time (the platforms they fight on may push them forward or back depending on whether they're attacking or taking one).

Double battles also make a few appearances in the {{chap|Diamond & Pearl}}. In [[PS364]], the two male main characters battle using a [[Tru|Torterra]] and an [[Chimler|Infernape]], while in [[PS374]] and [[PS375]], they battle against [[Cyrus]]'s {{p|Probopass}} and {{p|Magnezone}} in [[Mt. Coronet]], but constantly lose the upper hand.

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Riley

2011-10-14T14:29:36Z

Jobriq: /* {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} */

{{Samename|character of the same name from [[Pokémon Adventures]]|Riley (Adventures)}}
----
{{CharInfobox|
color={{attack color}} |
corecolor={{attack color light}} |
bordercolor={{attack color dark}} |
name=Riley |
jname=ゲン |
tmname=Gen |
slogan=no |
image=RileyDP.png |
size=180px |
caption=Art from {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}} |
gender=Male |
hometown=Unknown |
region=[[Sinnoh]] |
relatives=Unknown |
colors=no |
trainer=yes |
trainerclass=[[Pokémon Trainer]] |
game=yes |
generation={{Gen|IV}} |
games={{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} |
leader=no |
anime=yes |
epnum=DP110 |
epname=Steeling Peace of Mind! |
enva=[[Marc Diraison]] |
java=''Yū Mizushima'' |
}}
'''Riley''' (Japanese: '''ゲン''' ''Gen'') is a [[Pokémon Trainer]] from [[Sinnoh]].

==In the games==
Riley is one of [[Stat Trainers|five Trainers]] who can join with the main character during an event in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}. Later, he can join the {{player}} in competition at Sinnoh's {{si|Battle Tower}} and, in {{game|Platinum|}}, can be battled at the [[Battleground]] after the [[Stark Mountain]] subquest. All of his Pokémon excel in the {{stat|Attack}} stat. He also appears in {{V2|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} in a similar capacity.

Riley's first appearance in all games is at [[Iron Island]]. He helps the player to get through the deep mines on the island, and assists in the defeat of some [[Team Galactic]] [[Team Galactic Grunts|grunts]]. After the Grunts have been defeated, Riley offers the player a [[Pokémon egg]] that eventually hatches into a {{p|Riolu}}. In {{v2|Platinum}}, he will give the player {{HM|04|Strength}} before he or she enters Iron Island's cave.

Apparently, [[Byron]] had previously asked Riley to become a [[Gym Leader]], though Riley politely refused, saying that Byron's son [[Roark]] should be considered first.

Riley mentioned to the Team Galactic members that Iron Island actually belonged to him, suggesting he may be the owner of the mines and someone else reopened the island as a place for wild Pokémon to live as well as a place for people to train.

===Pokémon===
====Iron Island====
=====Pokémon Diamond and Pearl=====
{{Party
|color={{attack color}}
|bordercolor={{attack color dark}}
|headcolor={{attack color light}}
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Riley
|sprite=BackSprite-Riley.png
|game=DP
|location=Iron Island
|prize=None
|pokemon=1
|pokemon1={{Pokémon
|gen=4
|pokemon=Lucario
|type1=Fighting|type2=Steel
|ndex=448
|gender=male
|game=Diamond and Pearl
|level=34
|ability=Steadfast
|move1=Metal Claw|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Bone Rush|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Force Palm|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical
}}}}

=====Pokémon Platinum=====
{{Party
|color={{attack color}}
|bordercolor={{attack color dark}}
|headcolor={{attack color light}}
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Riley
|sprite=BackSprite-Riley.png
|game=Pt
|location=Iron Island
|prize=None
|pokemon=1
|pokemon1={{Pokémon
|gen=4
|pokemon=Lucario
|type1=Fighting|type2=Steel
|ndex=448
|gender=male
|game=Platinum
|level=41
|ability=Steadfast
|move1=Metal Claw|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Bone Rush|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Force Palm|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical
}}}}

===={{Si|Battle Tower}}====
This listing is of Riley's known Pokémon:
{|
|
{| align="center"
! colspan="2" | Rampardos
|- align="center"
|
{{Pokémon
|gen=4
|pokemon=Rampardos
|gender=male
|type1=Rock
|ndex=409
|game=Platinum
|level=50
|ability=Mold Breaker
|held=Choice Scarf
|move1=Head Smash|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Giga Impact|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Superpower|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical
}}
|}
|
{| align="center"
! colspan="2" | Salamence
|- align="center"
|
{{Pokémon
|gen=4
|pokemon=Salamence
|gender=female
|type1=Dragon|type2=Flying
|ndex=373
|game=Platinum
|level=50
|ability=Intimidate
|held=Cheri Berry
|move1=Dragon Claw|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Aerial Ace|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Aqua Tail|move3type=Water|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Scary Face|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status
}}
|}
|
{| align="center"
! colspan="2" | Metagross
|- align="center"
|
{{Pokémon
|gen=4
|pokemon=Metagross
|type1=Steel|type2=Psychic
|ndex=376
|game=Platinum
|level=50
|ability=Clear Body
|held=Occa Berry
|move1=Hammer Arm|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=ThunderPunch|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Ice Punch|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Aerial Ace|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Physical
}}
|}
|-
|
{| align="center"
! colspan="2" | Entei
|- align="center"
|
{{Pokémon
|gen=4
|pokemon=Entei
|type1=Fire
|ndex=244
|game=Platinum
|level=50
|ability=Pressure
|held=Shuca Berry
|move1=Fire Fang|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Return|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Roar|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Reflect|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status
}}
|}
|
{| align="center"
! colspan="2" | Pinsir
|- align="center"
|
{{Pokémon
|gen=4
|pokemon=Pinsir
|gender=female
|type1=Bug
|ndex=127
|game=Platinum
|level=50
|ability=Mold Breaker
|held=Lax Incense
|move1=X-Scissor|move1type=Bug|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Superpower|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Stone Edge|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Giga Impact|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical
}}
|}
|
{| align="center"
! colspan="2" | Ursaring
|- align="center"
|
{{Pokémon
|gen=4
|pokemon=Ursaring
|gender=male
|type1=Normal
|ndex=217 m
|game=Platinum
|level=50
|ability=Quick Feet
|held=Life Orb
|move1=Hammer Arm|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Fire Punch|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Physical
|move3=ThunderPunch|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Ice Punch|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Physical
}}
|}
|-
|
{| align="center"
! colspan="2" | Breloom
|- align="center"
|
{{Pokémon
|gen=4
|pokemon=Breloom
|gender=male
|type1=Grass
|type2=Fighting
|ndex=286
|game=Platinum
|level=50
|ability=Effect Spore
|held=Big Root
|move1=Drain Punch|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Giga Drain|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Special
|move3=Synthesis|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Status
|move4=Leech Seed|move4type=Grass|move4cat=Status
}}
|}
|
{| align="center"
! colspan="2" | Rhyperior
|- align="center"
|
{{Pokémon
|gen=4
|pokemon=Rhyperior
|gender=male
|type1=Ground
|type2=Rock
|ndex=464 m
|game=Platinum
|level=50
|ability=Lightningrod
|held=Expert Belt
|move1=Fire Punch|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Ice Punch|move2type=Ice|move2cat=Physical
|move3=ThunderPunch|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Aqua Tail|move4type=Water|move4cat=Physical
}}
|}
|
{| align="center"
! colspan="2" | Garchomp
|- align="center"
|
{{Pokémon
|gen=4
|pokemon=Garchomp
|gender=male
|type1=Dragon|type2=Ground
|ndex=445 m
|game=Platinum
|level=50
|ability=Sand Veil
|held=BrightPowder
|move1=Dragon Claw|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Double Team|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Sandstorm|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Status
}}
|}
|-
|
{| align="center"
! colspan="2" | Lucario
|- align="center"
|
{{Pokémon
|gen=4
|pokemon=Lucario
|gender=male
|type1=Fighting
|type2=Steel
|ndex=448
|game=Platinum
|level=50
|ability=Inner Focus
|held=Muscle Band
|move1=Close Combat|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Blaze Kick|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Shadow Claw|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Physical
}}
|}
|
{| align="center"
! colspan="2" | Dragonite
|- align="center"
|
{{Pokémon
|gen=4
|pokemon=Dragonite
|gender=male
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Flying
|ndex=149
|game=Platinum
|level=50
|ability=Inner Focus
|held=Choice Band
|move1=Outrage|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Giga Impact|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Superpower|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical
}}
|}
|}
====={{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}=====

{{-}}

{| align="center"
! colspan="2" | Lucario
|- align="center"
|
{{Pokémon
|gen=4
|game=HeartGold
|pokemon=Lucario
|gender=male
|type1=Fighting
|type2=Steel
|ndex=448
|level=50
|ability=Inner Focus
|held=Scope Lens
|move1=Cross Chop|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Stone Edge|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=ThunderPunch|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Ice Punch|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Physical}}
|}

{| align="center"
! colspan="2" | Tyranitar
|- align="center"
|
{{Pokémon
|gen=4
|pokemon=Tyranitar
|gender=male
|type1=Rock
|type2=Dark
|ndex=248
|game=HeartGold
|level=50
|ability=Sand Stream
|held=White Herb
|move1=Superpower|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Dragon Claw|move2type=Dragon|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Shadow Claw|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Aqua Tail|move4type=Water|move4cat=Physical
}}
|
{{Pokémon
|gen=4
|pokemon=Tyranitar
|gender=female
|type1=Rock
|type2=Dark
|ndex=248
|game=HeartGold
|level=50
|ability=Sand Stream
|held=Chople Berry
|move1=Stone Edge|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Crunch|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Dragon Dance|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Status
}}
|}

{| align="center"
! colspan="2" | Salamence
|- align="center"
|
{{Pokémon
|gen=4
|pokemon=Salamence
|gender=female
|type1=Dragon|type2=Flying
|ndex=373
|game=HeartGold
|level=50
|ability=Intimidate
|held=Razor Fang
|move1=Dragon Claw|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Fire Fang|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Thunder Fang|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Dragon Dance|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Status
}}

|}
{| align="center"
! colspan="2" | Absol
|- align="center"
|
{{Pokémon
|gen=4
|pokemon=Absol
|gender=female
|type1=Dark
|ndex=359
|game=HeartGold
|level=50
|ability=Pressure
|held=Razor Claw
|move1=Night Slash|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Psycho Cut|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Physical
|move3=X-Scissor|move3type=Bug|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Aerial Ace|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Physical
}}
|
{{Pokémon
|gen=4
|pokemon=Absol
|gender=male
|type1=Dark
|ndex=359
|game=HeartGold
|level=50
|ability=Super Luck
|held=Chople Berry
|move1=Sucker Punch|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Facade|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Double Team|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Taunt|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Status
}}
|}

{| align="center"
! colspan="2" | Entei
|- align="center"
|
{{Pokémon
|gen=4
|pokemon=Entei
|gender=
|type1=Fire
|ndex=244
|game=HeartGold
|level=50
|ability=Pressure
|held=Shuca Berry
|move1=Fire Blast|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special
|move2=Solar Beam|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Special
|move3=Hyper Beam|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Special
|move4=Sunny Day|move4type=Fire|move4cat=Status
}}
|}

{| align="center"
! colspan="2" | Breloom
|- align="center"
|
{{Pokémon
|gen=4
|pokemon=Breloom
|gender=male
|type1=Grass
|type2=Fighting
|ndex=286
|game=HeartGold
|level=50
|ability=Effect Spore
|held=Shell Bell
|move1=Focus Punch|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Seed Bomb|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Giga Impact|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Spore|move4type=Grass|move4cat=Status
}}
|}

{| align="center"
! colspan="2" | Slaking
|- align="center"
|
{{Pokémon
|gen=4
|pokemon=Slaking
|gender=female
|type1=Normal
|ndex=289
|game=SoulSilver
|level=50
|ability=Truant
|held=Lax Incense
|move1=Facade|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Shadow Claw|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Slack Off|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Yawn|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status
}}
|}

{{-}}
{|border="1" style="border: 1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse;" width=500px cellspacing="0"
|-
| align=center | [[File:062.png]] {{p|Poliwrath}}
| align=center | [[File:068.png]] {{p|Machamp}}
| align=center | [[File:112.png]] {{p|Rhydon}}
| align=center | [[File:130.png]] {{p|Gyarados}}
|-
| align=center | [[File:214.png]] {{p|Heracross}}
| align=center | [[File:473.png]] {{p|Mamoswine}}
| align=center | [[File:257.png]] {{p|Blaziken}}
| align=center | [[File:454.png]] {{p|Toxicroak}}
|-
| align=center | [[File:297.png]] {{p|Hariyama}}
| align=center | [[File:308.png]] {{p|Medicham}}
| align=center | [[File:486.png]] {{p|Regigigas}}
| align=center | [[File:392.png]] {{p|Infernape}}
|-
| align=center | [[File:445.png]] {{p|Garchomp}}
| align=center | [[File:448.png]] {{p|Lucario}}
| align=center | [[File:475.png]] {{p|Gallade}}
|
|}

====[[Battleground]]====
{{Party
|color={{attack color}}
|headcolor={{attack color light}}
|bordercolor={{attack color dark}}
|sprite=RileyPlatinum.gif‎
|prize={{Pdollar}}7800
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Riley
|game=Pt
|location=Battleground
|pokemon=5
|pokemon1={{Pokémon
|gen=4
|game=Platinum
|ndex=359
|pokemon=Absol
|gender=male
|level=61
|ability=Pressure
|type1=Dark
|move1=Swords Dance|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Night Slash|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Psycho Cut|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical
}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon
|gen=4
|game=Platinum
|ndex=373
|pokemon=Salamence
|gender=male
|level=63
|ability=Intimidate
|type1=Dragon|type2=Flying
|move1=Crunch|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Fire Fang|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Thunder Fang|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Dragon Claw|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Physical}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon
|gen=4
|game=Platinum
|ndex=376
|pokemon=Metagross
|level=62
|ability=Clear Body
|type1=Steel|type2=Psychic
|move1=Meteor Mash|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Hammer Arm|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Bullet Punch|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Zen Headbutt|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Physical}}
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|ndex=217 m
|pokemon=Ursaring
|gender=male
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|ability=Guts
|type1=Normal
|move1=Aerial Ace|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Avalanche|move2type=Ice|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Shadow Claw|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Slash|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|pokemon5={{Pokémon
|gen=4
|game=Platinum
|ndex=448
|pokemon=Lucario
|gender=male
|level=65
|held=Sitrus Berry
|ability=Steadfast
|type1=Fighting|type2=Steel
|move1=Close Combat|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Blaze Kick|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Physical
|move3=ExtremeSpeed|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
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}}

===Quotes===
First meeting in Iron Island 
: ''"...You are? OK, you're (player's name). I'm Riley. I'm a Trainer, yes, and it is a bit odd that I would be training here. If you'd like, we could team up. The wild Pokémon here are restless. I'll heal up your Pokémon if they get hurt."'' 

In conversation 
: ''"Ha ha! I'd have to agree with you. People training here would be those with too much time on their hands."''

: ''"This used to be a fairly thriving ore mine once upon a time. I guess the steel ore's played out. There's only Pokémon here now."''

: ''"Have you met Byron? The Leader of Canalave Gym? He's asked me to become a Gym Leader, but there's his son Roark to consider."''

: ''"Imagine what it would be like for a Steel-type Pokémon user to battle a Steel type. Would that be like battling yourself, I wonder? I mean, it's a lot harder to defeat one's self than anyone else."''

: ''"What's going on here, though? The native Pokémon are restless... I don't like this... Let's hurry."'' 

Meeting the Team Galactic Grunts 
: ''"I get it now. You're responsible for agitating the Pokémon. I don't care what good reason you may have, but I don't want you bringing any trouble into my mine."'' 
(After Grunts' reply) 
: ''"To share in all the joys and all the sorrows... This is how all the Trainers and Pokémon live in Sinnoh! I won't allow anyone to deny that code of ethics! Come on, (player)! This is one battle we cannot lose!"''

After winning the battle 
: ''"Thanks. You really helped me out. Listen, I have a Pokémon Egg here. Would you take it with you?"'' 
(Accept) 
: ''Thanks! I'd like you to show the Pokémon that's inside the Egg all sorts of new places. Spending time with you was very enjoyable. I intend to test my skills in other places from now on. Let's meet again! Take care on the way out."''

At [[Battleground]] 

*Before battle:
''"Hi. Long time, no see. If it's all right with you, I'd like to challenge you to a battle right now."'' 
''"That look you have... I take it you're ready for battle?"'' (If ''No'' is the first answer)
Yes: ''"We're pulling out all the stops to put your Pokémon down."'' 
No: ''"Oh, all right. Then we'll wait till you're ready."''

*During battle:
''"Your team! I sense your strong aura!"''

*When defeated:
''"At times we battle, and sometime we teamed up. It's great how Trainers can interact."''

*After being defeated:
''"If I weren't on Iron Island then... If you hadn't arrived on Iron Island then... Perhaps we would have never met. Or, would we have met elsewhere?"''

At [[Battleground]] (alternate) 

*Before battle:
''"You and I, we're both Trainers. Let's forego the small talk and proceed right to battle. That's my style!"'' 
''"See? It just doesn't feel right if we don't battle, does it?"'' (If ''No'' is the first answer)
Yes: ''"Battling is our way of greeting!"'' 
No: ''"All right, then. So, what've you got to tell me?"''

*During battle:
''"Your team! I sense your strong aura!"''

*When defeated:
''"At times we battle, and sometime we team up. It's great how Trainers can interact."''

*After being defeated:
''"Know your enemy. If you know your opponent's Pokémon and what moves they use... If you have intelligence like that, your chances of winning are much improved."''

==In the anime==
[[File:Riley.png|thumb|left|240px|Riley and his {{TP|Riley|Lucario}} in the anime]]
Riley made his first appearance in the anime in ''[[DP110|Steeling Peace of Mind!]]''. He is a {{pkmn|Trainer}} specializing in {{type2|Steel}}s and is currently staying at [[Iron Island]] for the study of said type. Due to the strange behavior of the Steel-types on the island due to [[Team Galactic]], he decided to investigate it with the help of his {{TP|Riley|Lucario}}.

In ''[[DP111|Saving the World From Ruins!]]'', it is revealed that Riley is training to be an Aura Guardian with his Lucario and as such he is able to use [[Aura]] effectively. He is then shown to be an advanced user of Aura.

After [[Team Galactic]] plant bombs under Iron Island, Riley and his Lucario trap the explosion using their Aura and send it away from the island, foiling Team Galactic's plan. Later he decides to help [[Professor Carolina]] in the study of the island so that he can know it better.
===Pokémon===
{| align="center" width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Riley|Lucario|Riley Lucario.png|steel|fighting}}
|
|
|-
|}

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{Attack color}}|bordercolor={{Attack color light}}
|ja=水島裕 ''Yū Mizushima''
|en=[[Marc Diraison]]
|pt_br=Sílvio Giraldi
|es_eu=Juan Amador Pulido}}

==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[File:Riley Adventures.png|thumb|right|240px|Riley and his {{TP|Riley|Lucario}} in Pokémon Adventures]]
Riley makes a cameo appearance in the last round of the Emerald chapter, ''[[PS337|Might As Well]]'', on a boat heading to the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}.

Riley later appears in [[PS378|VS. Gliscor]] where he saves {{adv|Diamond}} and Sailor [[Eldritch]] from crashing into a large boulder with his {{p|Lucario}}. He reveals that he is there to train Diamond in increasing his battling skills on [[Byron]]'s request. Once they arrive on [[Iron Island]], they have a test battle to see just where Diamond's skills are lacking in. After defeating Diamond, Riley deduces that his weakness is the lack of speed and takes him to cave in order to train.

After three days of training, Riley reveals Diamond's next task: to retrieve a Pokémon Egg. After finding the boss of the cave, a {{p|Steelix}}, injured from a battle, they realize that someone must have attacked it and go searching for them. As they search, Riley is attacked by a Pokémon and has his and Lucario's face covered with honey, blinding them. The attackers are revealed to be two {{tc|Roughneck}}s who were hired by [[Team Galactic]] to make a mess on the island and have stolen the egg. With their technique that can prevent aura users from finding them, Riley and Lucario are helpless to stop them but Diamond steps in their place. Diamond manages to defeat them without harming the egg and with the ability to sense aura again, Riley and Lucario finish the two off. The egg hatches into a {{p|Riolu}} and Riley decides that Diamond has finally passed his test. After Diamond reveals that someone was targeting him, Riley realizes someone is spying on them. After knocking down a flying camera machine, Riley checks the machine and feels a malicious aura emanating from it. Riley and Diamond then say their goodbyes.

Later, Riley appears at the [[Spear Pillar]], having tracked the aura on the camera machine to this location. Although the aura he saw was that of the [[Cloaked Grunt]], it turns out there was an even darker one coming from deeper inside; the aura belonging to [[Sird]]. Riley attacks Sird and the other {{tc|Commander}}s but they manage to escape.

Riley later appears at the [[Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Frontier]] where he presents the machine to [[Palmer]] in hopes of being able to track Sird since the aura he used to track her before had disappeared. Palmer then gives the machine to [[Thorton]] in hopes of his technological expertise will be of some help.

====Pokémon====
Riley owns these Pokémon:
{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|gender=no
|trainer=Riley
|pkmn=Lucario
|type1=Fighting
|type2=Steel
|img=Riley Lucario Adventures.png
|img_size=100px
|epnum=PS378
|epname=VS. Gliscor
|desc=Lucario is Riley's main Pokémon which he uses in battles. It has a variety of powerful moves and the ability to sense aura (an ability that Riley shares).}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Riolu
|gender=unknown
|type1=Fighting
|img=Riley Riolu Adventures.png
|epnum=PS382
|epname=VS. Vespiquen & Mothim II
|desc=Riolu is a Pokémon that was stolen by two {{tc|Roughneck|Cue Ball}}'s but was retrieved by the combined efforts of {{adv|Diamond}} and Riley. It is heavily implied that this Riolu is the child of Riley's Lucario.}}

==Trivia==
* Of all the potential partners in the Battle Tower, Riley has the largest pool of Pokémon to choose from.
* Riley is the only human in the games confirmed to be able to use [[Aura]], as displayed in his intro animation and through a line of in-battle speech where he mentions feeling the {{player}}'s aura. In the anime, he is one of two known and currently living human users of Aura, the other being {{Ash}}.
* Riley has many similarities with Sir Aaron from ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''. In addition to design similarities, both Trainers have a Lucario and can use Aura.
** The design of the necklace Riley wears is the same as the pattern on Sir Aaron's gloves. It's also the same as the pattern on {{p|Groudon}}'s arm.

==Names==
{| align="left" style="background: #{{attack color light}}; -moz-border-radius: 10px; border: 3px solid #{{attack color}}"
|- align=center
! style="-moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px;" | Language
! style="-moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | Name
! style="-moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Japanese
| ゲン ''Gen''
| 紫雲英 ''Genge'', Chinese milk vetch. Also similar to 玄米 ''genmai'', unmilled rice.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|English
|Riley
|From ''{{wp|rye}}''. It also resembles "{{p|Riolu}}".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|French
|Armand
|From [[Sir Aaron]]'s name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|German
|Urs
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Italian
|Marisio{{tt|*|Game}} / Fabiolo{{tt|*|Anime}}
|From ''mais'', maize. / From Latin ''faba'', bean.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Spanish
|Quinoa
|From ''quinoa'', a pseudocereal.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Korean
|현이 ''Hyeon'i''
|현 ''hyeon'' is a Korean reading of 玄, read as ''gen'' in Japanese.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese (Taiwan)
|亞玄 ''Yǎxuán''
|亞 is taken from 亞朗 ''Yǎlǎng'' (Sir Aaron). 玄 ("black", "mysterious") is from his Japanese name.
|}
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* [[Stat Trainers]]

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Talk:Darach

2011-10-12T19:32:26Z

Jobriq:

==Butlers?==
I think '''Castle Butler Cochran and Cattleya''' would be a proper name, because while Cochran is clearly a Butler, it looks like Cattleya is Battle Castle's chatelaine. - [[User:Taylor|Taylor]] 18:37, 13 September 2008 (UTC)
:I also think so. Only Kokuran is referred to by his title "Castle Butler", Cattleya seems to have no title at all. I think that we can split the two articles when we get more information on both and eliminate the problem. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 09:00, 14 September 2008 (UTC)
::Cattleya's clearly not a butler. Based on common sense and the fact that the castle has pictures of Cattleya, she's not a butler.[[User: Tc26|'''tc''']][[User talk: Tc26|'''2''']][[Special: Contributions/Tc26|'''6''']] 09:18, 17 September 2008 (UTC)
:::Dont split the articles~[[User:Pokemaniac102|Ποκεμανιακα0β]] 15:51, 20 September 2008 (UTC)
::::The point is to change Butlers to Butler, not separation. [[User: Tc26|'''tc''']][[User talk: Tc26|'''2''']][[Special: Contributions/Tc26|'''6''']] 15:54, 20 September 2008 (UTC)

==Cochran or Kokuran?==
Don't move it back to "Cochran". Kokuran's name is derived from a JAPANESE word Kokuran, which is a type of orchid. If it's a Japanese word, it cannot be Engrishized as "Cochran". It's a rule. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 09:00, 14 September 2008 (UTC)
:It's a rule? If their name can be a Western one, I don't see a problem doing it that way (especially since I doubt these guys are Japanese). I mean, we're still calling her "Kate".--[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 16:58, 14 September 2008 (UTC)
::They aren't Japanese. They are from Sakhalin, so they are Russian, heh heh. Well, Kate's "meaning" is too farfetched for me. Not to mention that her name is actually blatant American name. コクラン "Kokuran/Cochran/Cochrane/Coquelin" (those are possible spellings according to EDICT) is not, so I can see it being spelt "Kokuran" because of intended meaning. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 17:47, 14 September 2008 (UTC)
:::Well, now that I think about it, if they're from the island bordering Japan and Russia and Japanese name isn't too far-fetched. ...whatever, I don't really care. I'll just say change it to a Western transliteration of "kokuran", though, if the English Platinum actually uses something that corresponds to "kokuran" (although I get the feeling the names will be changed to match the medals, like in Emerald).--[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 20:53, 14 September 2008 (UTC)
::::From the ''Japanese'' show Pokémon, his name, ''written in kanji'' can ''only'' be Kokuran, if you want a real name, just wait till it comes out in America~[[User:Pokemaniac102|Ποκεμανιακα0β]] 15:50, 20 September 2008 (UTC)

== Team Template Problem ==

I have a problem! Ya see, their Pokémon have two possible sets of moves. I put both sets in template but it made the template look ugly. How can it be fixed? --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 18:31, 23 September 2008 (UTC)
:If you know if the two movesets are exactly the same (i.e. Empoleon only has 2 movesets), then you can separate them into two. [[User:Ht14|ht14]] 21:58, 23 September 2008 (UTC)

== Page title leading to misconception. ==

I just realized that the page title leads to too many misconceptions. The only person who has a title is the Castle Butler Kokuran, Cattleya is not involved in the battle (she's just seen in the sprite) and she does not have any title at all. She is also not a Butler/Maid. She seems to be some kind of princess to me. I would like to move this page back to [[Castle Butler Kokuran and Cattleya]] which should be understood as "Castle Butler Kokuran and Cattleya without a title". The other idea to get rid of problem is splitting the article. The problem is, that we don't have too much information about them, so Cattleya's article would probably be a stub. I'm screaming to the authorities - how to bear with the problem?! --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 10:14, 27 September 2008 (UTC)
:It should be moved back to Castle Butler Kokuran and Cattleya. Cattleya is in the sprite, and, as a figure of the Battle Castle, should remain in the article. However, it is clear she is not a Butler, and that Kokuran is. Therefore, it should be moved back to ''Castle Butler Kokuran and Cattleya'', with a redirect from the Castle Butlers page. Of course, I'm not an authority on this, it just seems the general consensus, and it makes a lot more sense, especially since we're trying to clear up misconceptions rather than cause them. [[User:Kumori Satosuke|Satosuke]] 23:07, 29 September 2008 (UTC)
::We'll go with whatever the best translation of the Japanese text gives us, unless there's some bizarre problem with plurals in Japanese that I'm not aware of. We can move it once the English release tells us what the names really are. --[[User:Martonimos|((Marton]] [[User talk:Martonimos|imos))]] 23:30, 29 September 2008 (UTC)
:::If both of them were butlers, then this article would have to be called "Castle Butlers Kokuran and Cattleya." However, it's plain to see that only Kokuran is a butler. [[User:TorchicBlaziken|TorchicBlaziken]] ([[User_talk:TorchicBlaziken|talk]]) 17:16, 29 November 2008 (UTC)

==CoroCoro==
The new CoroCoro brings some info on Kokuran and Cattleya ([http://www.filb.de/kaihou/content/20081015_corocoro04.jpg Right here]). Can someone translate this? - [[User:Taylor|Taylor]] 01:47, 24 October 2008 (UTC)

== Mistake ==

This isn't the only time since double battles were introduced that there are two people in the sprite: the male [[PokéFan]] is always accompanied by a small girl. [[User:Flicky|Fli]][[User talk:Flicky|cky]][[User:Flicky/Latin|1991]] 14:36, 1 March 2009 (UTC)

== ''Lady'' Caitlin? ==

Is there any reason the ''page'' is named Lady Caitlin? She's a "Lady" in Japanese too, but it wasn't the name of the page, and "Lady Cattleya" didn't show up on artwork and things.—[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 06:34, 18 March 2009 (UTC)
:the translation i was told was directly including the "Lady" part. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 06:48, 18 March 2009 (UTC)
::I personally think that "Lady" is not needed here. Anyway, the article should be split, IMO. Maybe not now. But when they appear in the anime and/or mangas, then the page should be split. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 16:26, 20 March 2009 (UTC)
:::Justification? Liza and Tate aren't split. [[User:ArcToraphim|Luna Tiger]] * [[User talk:ArcToraphim|the Arc Toraph]] 16:34, 20 March 2009 (UTC)
::::If we don't include the "Lady" in the internal title (i.e. the bit with the Japanese and bold letters), why is the page at Lady Caitlin? This probably should be moved. — [[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|THE TROM]] — 21:06, 26 April 2009 (UTC)

== {{m|Return}} ==

The first time I ever battled Caitlin, she defeated me with her Staraptor. Her Staraptor defeated '''''ALL''''' 3 of my Pokémon with {{m|Return}}. So why isn't this move on the list of Staraptor's moves? I don't think it has {{m|Roost)).--[[Bulbapedia:Project Custom Sprite|☆]][[User:Tavisource|Tavis]][[User talk:Tavisource|ource]] 05:53, 12 April 2009 (UTC)

== Silver Print Team A ==

Is it just me or in Darach and Caitlin's Silver Print battle, if they have Team A, their Pokémon have the exact sme moves as the same species of Pokémon in the Open Level Battle Factory?

If that made no sense, I mean their Pokémon have the same moves as the Staraptor, Empoleon, and Houndoom in the Open Level Battle Factory.--[[User:PokeKid188|PokeKid188]] 20:40, 20 December 2009 (UTC)
*Palmer's Rhyperior also appears in the Battle Factory. --[[User:The Great Butler|The Great Butler]] 02:25, 13 January 2010 (UTC)

Not related directed to the above but also about the Silver Print Teams. I don't think that they are as set in stone as this page suggest. What I mean is, I just fought against him and he led with Team B's Empoleon and followed with Team A's Houndoom. It would seem he doesn't have Team A and Team B, but rather each of his Pokemon have two possible sets.[[User:Seriin|Seriin]] 19:52, 12 November 2010 (UTC)

== Darach Ó Catháin ==
I think that Darach's and Caitlin's English names really came from Darach Ó Catháin, an Irish singer. His Darch's name just came strain from Darach and Caitlin which came from Catháin was just changed a little to make it a name plus a reference to her Japanese name.[[User:Fudgenuggets|Fudgenuggets]] 06:21, 18 January 2010 (UTC)

== Glitch? ==
I did the battle castle double battle and for some reason I didn't fight Darach at the end of the third streak. I checked the record screen after the streak and it said current streak for double battle was 21. Maybe it was because I didn't do the streaks consecutively since I saved after the first streak and turned off the power, but I used the same pokemon when I started the second streak. Also I may have taught a TM move to a pokemon I was using in between the streaks. Is it possible that could have somehow reset the actually streak I was on without resetting it on the record thing?[[User:Jobriq|Jobriq]] 19:32, 12 October 2011 (UTC)
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Talk:Darach

2011-10-12T19:32:07Z

Jobriq:

Darach

2011-10-12T06:17:28Z

Jobriq: /* Team A */

{{CharInfobox|
color={{castle color}} |
corecolor={{castle color light}} |
bordercolor={{castle color dark}} |
name=Darach |
jname=コクラン |
tmname=Kokuran |
image=Platinum Darach.png |
size=140px |
caption=Artwork from Platinum |
gender=Male |
hometown=Unknown |
region=[[Sinnoh]][[Pokémon Platinum Version|*]]/[[Johto]][[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|*]]|
relatives=Unknown |
trainer=yes |
trainerclass=[[Frontier Brain|Castle Valet (Frontier Brain)]] |
numpkmncaught=Varies with canon |
game=yes |
generation={{gen|IV}} |
games={{game2|HeartGold|SoulSilver|Platinum}}|
leader=no |
elite=no |
brain=Pt |
facility=Battle Castle |
print=Castle Print|
anime=no |
epnum= |
epname= |
enva= |
java=
}}
'''Castle Valet Darach''' (Japanese: '''キャッスルバトラーコクラン''' ''Castle Butler Kokuran'') is the [[Frontier Brain]] in charge of serving the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}'s {{DL|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Castle}}. Darach is the only character in the games to have the [[Trainer class]] '''Castle Valet''' (Japanese: '''キャッスルバトラー''' ''Castle Butler'').

==In the games==
He is one of the [[Frontier Brain]]s of the Battle Castle in the [[Sinnoh]] and [[Johto]] regions. Darach is the host and caretaker of the Battle Castle, managing CP awarded to or spent by Trainers under the orders of [[Caitlin|Lady Caitlin]]. As [[Caitlin]]'s butler, not only does he manage the Battle Castle but he also battles for her in her place and acts as the Frontier Brain of the facility.

===Pokémon===
Darach has these Pokémon when he is challenged for a print:

====Silver Print challenge====
=====Team A=====
{{Party|
|color={{castle color}}
|bordercolor={{castle color dark}}
|headcolor={{silver color light}}
|sprite=Spr Darach PtHGSS.gif
|prize=20[[Battle Points|BP]]
|class=Castle Valet
|name=Darach
|game=PtHGSS
|location=Battle Frontier (Generation IV)#Battle Castle
|locationname=Battle Castle
|pokemon=3
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/4
|ndex=398
|game=Platinum
|spritegender=male
|pokemon=Staraptor
|gender=male
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|ability=Intimidate
|held=King's Rock
|level={{tt|50*|55 or 45 if CP is used beforehand}}
|move1=Double Team
|move1type=Normal
|move1cat=Status
|move2=Aerial Ace
|move2type=Flying
|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Return
|move3type=Normal
|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Roost
|move4type=Flying
|move4cat=Status}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/4
|ndex=395
|game=Platinum
|pokemon=Empoleon
|gender=male
|type1=Water
|type2=Steel
|ability=Torrent
|held=Razor Claw
|level={{tt|50*|55 or 45 if CP is used beforehand}}
|move1=Metal Claw
|move1type=Steel
|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Waterfall
|move2type=Water
|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Brick Break
|move3type=Fighting
|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Knock Off
|move4type=Dark
|move4cat=Physical}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/4
|ndex=229
|game={{#ifexpr: ({{#time: H}} mod 2) = 0|HeartGold|Platinum}}
|spritegender=female
|pokemon=Houndoom
|gender=female
|type1=Dark
|type2=Fire
|ability=Early Bird
|held=Focus Sash
|level={{tt|50*|55 or 45 if CP is used beforehand}}
|move1=Fire Fang
|move1type=Fire
|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Crunch
|move2type=Dark
|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Counter
|move3type=Fighting
|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Roar
|move4type=Normal
|move4cat=Status}}
}}

=====Team B=====
{{Party|
|color={{castle color}}
|bordercolor={{castle color dark}}
|headcolor={{silver color light}}
|sprite=Spr Darach PtHGSS.gif
|prize=20[[Battle Points|BP]]
|class=Castle Valet
|name=Darach
|game=PtHGSS
|location=Battle Frontier (Generation IV)#Battle Castle
|locationname=Battle Castle
|pokemon=3
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/4
|ndex=398
|game=Platinum
|spritegender=male
|pokemon=Staraptor
|gender=male
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|ability=Intimidate
|held=King's Rock
|level={{tt|50*|55 or 45 if CP is used beforehand}}
|move1=Endeavor
|move1type=Normal
|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Aerial Ace
|move2type=Flying
|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Endure
|move3type=Normal
|move3cat=Status
|move4=Quick Attack
|move4type=Normal
|move4cat=Physical}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/4
|ndex=395
|game=Platinum
|pokemon=Empoleon
|gender=male
|type1=Water
|type2=Steel
|ability=Torrent
|held=Razor Claw
|level={{tt|50*|55 or 45 if CP is used beforehand}}
|move1=Drill Peck
|move1type=Flying
|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Aqua Jet
|move2type=Water
|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Shadow Claw
|move3type=Ghost
|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Rock Slide
|move4type=Rock
|move4cat=Physical}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/4
|ndex=229
|game={{#ifexpr: ({{#time: H}} mod 2) = 0|HeartGold|Platinum}}
|spritegender=female
|pokemon=Houndoom
|gender=female
|type1=Dark
|type2=Fire
|ability=Early Bird
|held=Focus Sash
|level={{tt|50*|55 or 45 if CP is used beforehand}}
|move1=Fire Fang
|move1type=Fire
|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Thunder Fang
|move2type=Electric
|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Reversal
|move3type=Fighting
|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Endure
|move4type=Normal
|move4cat=Status}}
}}

====Gold Print challenge====
=====Team A=====
{{Party|
|color={{castle color}}
|bordercolor={{castle color dark}}
|headcolor={{gold color light}}
|sprite=Spr Darach PtHGSS.gif
|prize=20[[Battle Points|BP]]
|class=Castle Valet
|name=Darach
|game=PtHGSS
|location=Battle Frontier (Generation IV)#Battle Castle
|locationname=Battle Castle
|pokemon=3
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/4
|ndex=244
|game={{#ifexpr: ({{#time: H}} mod 2) = 0|HeartGold|Diamond}}
|pokemon=Entei
|type1=Fire
|ability=Pressure
|held=Shuca Berry
|level={{tt|50*|55 or 45 if CP is used beforehand}}
|move1=Sunny Day
|move1type=Fire
|move1cat=Status
|move2=Fire Blast
|move2type=Fire
|move2cat=Special
|move3=Hyper Beam
|move3type=Normal
|move3cat=Special
|move4=SolarBeam
|move4type=Grass
|move4cat=Special}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/4
|ndex=395
|game=Platinum
|pokemon=Empoleon
|type1=Water
|type2=Steel
|ability=Torrent
|held=Quick Claw
|level={{tt|50*|55 or 45 if CP is used beforehand}}
|move1=Surf
|move1type=Water
|move1cat=Special
|move2=Earthquake
|move2type=Ground
|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Blizzard
|move3type=Ice
|move3cat=Special
|move4=Signal Beam
|move4type=Bug
|move4cat=Special}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/4
|ndex=475
|game=Platinum
|pokemon=Gallade
|gender=male
|type1=Psychic
|type2=Fighting
|ability=Steadfast
|held=Scope Lens
|level={{tt|50*|55 or 45 if CP is used beforehand}}
|move1=Stone Edge
|move1type=Rock
|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Psycho Cut
|move2type=Psychic
|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Aerial Ace
|move3type=Flying
|move3cat=Physical
|move4=X-Scissor
|move4type=Bug
|move4cat=Physical}}
}}

=====Team B=====
{{Party|
|color={{castle color}}
|bordercolor={{castle color dark}}
|headcolor={{gold color light}}
|sprite=Spr Darach PtHGSS.gif
|prize=20[[Battle Points|BP]]
|class=Castle Valet
|name=Darach
|game=PtHGSS
|location=Battle Frontier (Generation IV)#Battle Castle
|locationname=Battle Castle
|pokemon=3
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/4
|ndex=244
|game={{#ifexpr: ({{#time: H}} mod 2) = 0|HeartGold|Diamond}}
|pokemon=Entei
|type1=Fire
|ability=Pressure
|held=Shuca Berry
|level={{tt|50*|55 or 45 if CP is used beforehand}}
|move1=Overheat
|move1type=Fire
|move1cat=Special
|move2=Shadow Ball
|move2type=Ghost
|move2cat=Special
|move3=Extrasensory
|move3type=Psychic
|move3cat=Special
|move4=Calm Mind
|move4type=Psychic
|move4cat=Status}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/4
|ndex=395
|game=Platinum
|pokemon=Empoleon
|type1=Water
|type2=Steel
|ability=Torrent
|held=Quick Claw
|level={{tt|50*|55 or 45 if CP is used beforehand}}
|move1=Hydro Cannon
|move1type=Water
|move1cat=Special
|move2=Earthquake
|move2type=Ground
|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Drill Peck
|move3type=Flying
|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Flash Cannon
|move4type=Steel
|move4cat=Special}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/4
|ndex=475
|game=Platinum
|pokemon=Gallade
|gender=male
|type1=Psychic
|type2=Fighting
|ability=Steadfast
|held=Scope Lens
|level={{tt|50*|55 or 45 if CP is used beforehand}}
|move1=Close Combat
|move1type=Fighting
|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Psycho Cut
|move2type=Psychic
|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Leaf Blade
|move3type=Grass
|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Night Slash
|move4type=Dark
|move4cat=Physical}}
}}

===Quotes===
{{incomplete|needs=needs a list of the quotes determined by the amount of CP earned}}
====Pre-battle====
* After winning a battle
:''"<{{Player}}>, good show. {{tt|A hard-fought win, yes?|This varies depending on how many CP are received for this battle}} Lady Caitlin has instructed me to award you [[Battle Frontier (Generation IV)#Receiving CP|x]] CP."''

* After clearing seven consecutive battles
:''"Congratulations on clearing seven consecutive battles. For your valiant effort, <player>, please accept this BP. We'll return any items that we were holding for you."''

====Initial battle====
* Before battle
:''"Welcome. I am Darach, as you know, and I am the {{tc|Castle Valet}}. Lady [[Caitlin]], my employer, is not one to accept defeat willingly. However, for a reason I'm not at liberty to disclose, she cannot battle. Consequently, I will do battle in her ladyship's place. ...Let me assure you that you won't be shortchanged by facing me. En garde!"''

* When defeated
:''"My Pokémon could not be faulted in any way or form. My hat's off to you."''

* After being defeated
:''"<Player>, you are truly in possession of a superlative talent! I drew on every reserve of experience and etiquette handed down through our heritage of glorious servitude. But even then, I failed To fend off your inspired and inspiring challenge. I shall see to appeasing Lady Caitlin's displeasure at my loss. <Player>, please do return to our [[Battle Castle]]. We will be delighted and honored to have you back!"''

====Rematch====
* Before battle
:''"Your mastery of Pokémon is as breathtaking as ever. <Player>, you certainly are to be commended. ...However, if I may say so, I noticed something about the way you battle. After all, I have the opportunity to watch you closely firsthand. So, what is it that I noticed? As a Trainer myself, it is but proper etiquette to show you in a battle. Let us begin! En garde!"''

* When defeated
:''"Your skills are superlative as ever! My admiration knows no bounds."''

* After being defeated
:''"I am humbled... What I'd perceived to be a weakness was only illusory... Or, perhaps you corrected it in the course of our battle. Regardless, your performance was stunning again. Though she cannot say it, Lady Caitlin appears quite taken by your style. For her sake at the very least, please do return to our Battle Castle!"''

===Sprites===
{| align="center" style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{castle color dark}}; background: #{{castle color}};"
|- align=center
|style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{castle color dark}}; background: #{{castle color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Spr Darach PtHGSS.gif]]
|style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{castle color dark}}; background: #{{castle color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:VSDarach.png]]
|- align=center style="font-size: 80%;"
|Darach's sprite from Image from {{color2|000000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}, {{color2|000000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold, and SoulSilver}}
|Darach's VS sprite from {{color2|000000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}, {{color2|000000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold, and SoulSilver}}
|}

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Darach Adventures.png|thumb|right|250px|Darach as he appears in Pokémon Adventures]]
Darach appeared alongside Lady [[Caitlin]] in the {{chap|Platinum}} of ''[[Pokémon Adventures]]''. Darach first appeared when {{adv|Platinum}} started her challenge of the {{DL|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Castle}} and was in charge of giving her Castle Points while Caitlin watched the battles. Once Platinum manages to win enough battles to face the Frontier Brain, [[Looker]] is shocked to find out that Darach is in fact, the Battle Castle Frontier Brain instead of Caitlin; Darach and Platinum then begin their battle.

In battle, Darach seems to have a different personality, this is shown when he drops his calm demeanor and starts laughing manically while confidently stating that he will win the battle. Despite the power his Pokémon possessed, Darach is eventually defeated once Platinum learns to manage money properly to find out his weaknesses.

====Pokémon====

{{TrainerPoké
|pkmn=Gallade
|trainer=Darach
|gender=male
|type1=Psychic
|type2=Fighting
|img=Darach Gallade Adventures.png
|epnum=PS418
|epname=Vs. Porygon-Z
|desc={{p|Gallade}} was the first Pokémon that Darach used in his battle against Platinum. He managed to defeat [[Platinum's Rapidash]] and Lopunny, but was defeated when Lopunny's {{a|Cute Charm}} prevented him from dodging a {{m|Dizzy Punch}}, allowing Empoleon to take advantage of his confused status and defeat him.

Gallade's known moves are {{m|Slash}}, {{m|Psycho Cut}}, {{m|Feint}}, and {{m|Night Slash}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|pkmn=Houndoom
|trainer=Darach
|type1=Dark
|type2=Fire
|img=Darach Houndoom Adventures.png
|epnum=PS420
|epname=Vs. Gallade II
|desc={{p|Houndoom}} was the second Pokémon that Darach used in his battle against Platinum. It briefly fought Platinum's Lopunny and was defeated by her Empoleon.

Houndoom's only known move is {{m|Fire Fang}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|pkmn=Staraptor
|trainer=Darach
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Darach Staraptor Adventures.png
|epnum=PS420
|epname=Vs. Gallade II
|desc={{p|Staraptor}} was the third Pokémon that Darach used in his battle against Platinum. It used confusing moves and kept healing itself in its battle against Platinum's Empoleon, but was defeated when she froze it with {{m|Blizzard}}.

Staraptor's known moves are {{m|Double Team}} and {{m|Roost}}.}}

==In the TCG==
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Darach or his 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.
|-
| {{TCG ID|Supreme Victors|Staraptor FB|11}} || {{e|Colorless}} || 50 || {{rar|Rare Holo}} || {{TCG|Supreme Victors}} || 11/147
|-
| {{TCG ID|Supreme Victors|Empoleon FB|27}} || {{e|Water}} || 50 || {{rar|Rare}} || {{TCG|Supreme Victors}} || 27/147
|-
| {{TCG ID|Supreme Victors|Staraptor FB LV.X|147}} || {{e|Colorless}} || ''X'' || {{rar|Rare Holo LV.X}} || {{TCG|Supreme Victors}} || 147/147
|}

==Trivia==
* Despite their in-game sprite showing them both together, he and Caitlin do not participate in a [[double battle]]. This situation is much like the {{tc|Twins}} of the [[Generation II]] games, and [[Jessie]] and [[James]] in {{game|Yellow}}.
** However, double battles had not yet been introduced in those games.
* Darach is the only Generation IV Frontier Brain with a signature Pokémon; his Empoleon.
* A minor character in the Battle Castle says, ''"Mr Darach...His feelings for Lady Caitlin are all bottled up...Oh, how I pine for him..."'', which implies that Darach has feelings for Caitlin, but refuses to show these emotions to her.
* Darach's in-battle sprite has the most frames of any animated sprite in Generation IV, with five as opposed to the usual three.

===Names===
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #88a; border-collapse: collapse;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- style="background: #{{castle color}};"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|-
| Japanese
| コクラン ''Kokuran''
| The Japanese name for an orchid of the ''{{wp|Liparis (orchid)|Liparis}}'' genus.
|-
| English
| Darach
| A Gaelic word for "{{wp|oak}}".
|-
| French
| Parsley
| From "{{wp|parsley}}".
|-
| German
| Perenus
| From the ''{{WP|perennial plant}}''.
|-
| Italian
| Paride
|
|-
| Spanish
| Kokuran
| Original Japanese name.
|-
| Korean
| 코크런 ''Kokeureon''
| A corruption of his Japanese name.
|-

|}
{{-}}
{{Generation IV Frontier Brains}} 
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{{Project CharacterDex notice}}

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[[Category:Male characters]]
[[Category:Trainers with unique classes]]
[[Category:Pokémon Adventures characters|Darach]]

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[[fr:Percila et Parsley]]
[[ja:コクラン]]
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Darach

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Jobriq: /* Team B */

{{CharInfobox|
color={{castle color}} |
corecolor={{castle color light}} |
bordercolor={{castle color dark}} |
name=Darach |
jname=コクラン |
tmname=Kokuran |
image=Platinum Darach.png |
size=140px |
caption=Artwork from Platinum |
gender=Male |
hometown=Unknown |
region=[[Sinnoh]][[Pokémon Platinum Version|*]]/[[Johto]][[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|*]]|
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trainer=yes |
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numpkmncaught=Varies with canon |
game=yes |
generation={{gen|IV}} |
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leader=no |
elite=no |
brain=Pt |
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print=Castle Print|
anime=no |
epnum= |
epname= |
enva= |
java=
}}
'''Castle Valet Darach''' (Japanese: '''キャッスルバトラーコクラン''' ''Castle Butler Kokuran'') is the [[Frontier Brain]] in charge of serving the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}'s {{DL|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Castle}}. Darach is the only character in the games to have the [[Trainer class]] '''Castle Valet''' (Japanese: '''キャッスルバトラー''' ''Castle Butler'').

==In the games==
He is one of the [[Frontier Brain]]s of the Battle Castle in the [[Sinnoh]] and [[Johto]] regions. Darach is the host and caretaker of the Battle Castle, managing CP awarded to or spent by Trainers under the orders of [[Caitlin|Lady Caitlin]]. As [[Caitlin]]'s butler, not only does he manage the Battle Castle but he also battles for her in her place and acts as the Frontier Brain of the facility.

===Pokémon===
Darach has these Pokémon when he is challenged for a print:

====Silver Print challenge====
=====Team A=====
{{Party|
|color={{castle color}}
|bordercolor={{castle color dark}}
|headcolor={{silver color light}}
|sprite=Spr Darach PtHGSS.gif
|prize=20[[Battle Points|BP]]
|class=Castle Valet
|name=Darach
|game=PtHGSS
|location=Battle Frontier (Generation IV)#Battle Castle
|locationname=Battle Castle
|pokemon=3
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/4
|ndex=398
|game=Platinum
|spritegender=male
|pokemon=Staraptor
|gender=male
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|ability=Intimidate
|held=King's Rock
|level={{tt|50*|55 or 45 if CP is used beforehand}}
|move1=Double Team
|move1type=Normal
|move1cat=Status
|move2=Aerial Ace
|move2type=Flying
|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Return
|move3type=Normal
|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Roost
|move4type=Flying
|move4cat=Status}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/4
|ndex=395
|game=Platinum
|pokemon=Empoleon
|gender=male
|type1=Water
|type2=Steel
|ability=Torrent
|held=Razor Claw
|level={{tt|50*|55 or 45 if CP is used beforehand}}
|move1=Metal Claw
|move1type=Steel
|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Waterfall
|move2type=Water
|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Brick Break
|move3type=Fighting
|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Knock Off
|move4type=Dark
|move4cat=Physical}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/4
|ndex=229
|game={{#ifexpr: ({{#time: H}} mod 2) = 0|HeartGold|Platinum}}
|spritegender=male
|pokemon=Houndoom
|gender=male
|type1=Dark
|type2=Fire
|ability=Early Bird
|held=Focus Sash
|level={{tt|50*|55 or 45 if CP is used beforehand}}
|move1=Fire Fang
|move1type=Fire
|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Crunch
|move2type=Dark
|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Counter
|move3type=Fighting
|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Roar
|move4type=Normal
|move4cat=Status}}
}}

=====Team B=====
{{Party|
|color={{castle color}}
|bordercolor={{castle color dark}}
|headcolor={{silver color light}}
|sprite=Spr Darach PtHGSS.gif
|prize=20[[Battle Points|BP]]
|class=Castle Valet
|name=Darach
|game=PtHGSS
|location=Battle Frontier (Generation IV)#Battle Castle
|locationname=Battle Castle
|pokemon=3
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/4
|ndex=398
|game=Platinum
|spritegender=male
|pokemon=Staraptor
|gender=male
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|ability=Intimidate
|held=King's Rock
|level={{tt|50*|55 or 45 if CP is used beforehand}}
|move1=Endeavor
|move1type=Normal
|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Aerial Ace
|move2type=Flying
|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Endure
|move3type=Normal
|move3cat=Status
|move4=Quick Attack
|move4type=Normal
|move4cat=Physical}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/4
|ndex=395
|game=Platinum
|pokemon=Empoleon
|gender=male
|type1=Water
|type2=Steel
|ability=Torrent
|held=Razor Claw
|level={{tt|50*|55 or 45 if CP is used beforehand}}
|move1=Drill Peck
|move1type=Flying
|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Aqua Jet
|move2type=Water
|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Shadow Claw
|move3type=Ghost
|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Rock Slide
|move4type=Rock
|move4cat=Physical}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/4
|ndex=229
|game={{#ifexpr: ({{#time: H}} mod 2) = 0|HeartGold|Platinum}}
|spritegender=female
|pokemon=Houndoom
|gender=female
|type1=Dark
|type2=Fire
|ability=Early Bird
|held=Focus Sash
|level={{tt|50*|55 or 45 if CP is used beforehand}}
|move1=Fire Fang
|move1type=Fire
|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Thunder Fang
|move2type=Electric
|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Reversal
|move3type=Fighting
|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Endure
|move4type=Normal
|move4cat=Status}}
}}

====Gold Print challenge====
=====Team A=====
{{Party|
|color={{castle color}}
|bordercolor={{castle color dark}}
|headcolor={{gold color light}}
|sprite=Spr Darach PtHGSS.gif
|prize=20[[Battle Points|BP]]
|class=Castle Valet
|name=Darach
|game=PtHGSS
|location=Battle Frontier (Generation IV)#Battle Castle
|locationname=Battle Castle
|pokemon=3
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/4
|ndex=244
|game={{#ifexpr: ({{#time: H}} mod 2) = 0|HeartGold|Diamond}}
|pokemon=Entei
|type1=Fire
|ability=Pressure
|held=Shuca Berry
|level={{tt|50*|55 or 45 if CP is used beforehand}}
|move1=Sunny Day
|move1type=Fire
|move1cat=Status
|move2=Fire Blast
|move2type=Fire
|move2cat=Special
|move3=Hyper Beam
|move3type=Normal
|move3cat=Special
|move4=SolarBeam
|move4type=Grass
|move4cat=Special}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/4
|ndex=395
|game=Platinum
|pokemon=Empoleon
|type1=Water
|type2=Steel
|ability=Torrent
|held=Quick Claw
|level={{tt|50*|55 or 45 if CP is used beforehand}}
|move1=Surf
|move1type=Water
|move1cat=Special
|move2=Earthquake
|move2type=Ground
|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Blizzard
|move3type=Ice
|move3cat=Special
|move4=Signal Beam
|move4type=Bug
|move4cat=Special}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/4
|ndex=475
|game=Platinum
|pokemon=Gallade
|gender=male
|type1=Psychic
|type2=Fighting
|ability=Steadfast
|held=Scope Lens
|level={{tt|50*|55 or 45 if CP is used beforehand}}
|move1=Stone Edge
|move1type=Rock
|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Psycho Cut
|move2type=Psychic
|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Aerial Ace
|move3type=Flying
|move3cat=Physical
|move4=X-Scissor
|move4type=Bug
|move4cat=Physical}}
}}

=====Team B=====
{{Party|
|color={{castle color}}
|bordercolor={{castle color dark}}
|headcolor={{gold color light}}
|sprite=Spr Darach PtHGSS.gif
|prize=20[[Battle Points|BP]]
|class=Castle Valet
|name=Darach
|game=PtHGSS
|location=Battle Frontier (Generation IV)#Battle Castle
|locationname=Battle Castle
|pokemon=3
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/4
|ndex=244
|game={{#ifexpr: ({{#time: H}} mod 2) = 0|HeartGold|Diamond}}
|pokemon=Entei
|type1=Fire
|ability=Pressure
|held=Shuca Berry
|level={{tt|50*|55 or 45 if CP is used beforehand}}
|move1=Overheat
|move1type=Fire
|move1cat=Special
|move2=Shadow Ball
|move2type=Ghost
|move2cat=Special
|move3=Extrasensory
|move3type=Psychic
|move3cat=Special
|move4=Calm Mind
|move4type=Psychic
|move4cat=Status}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/4
|ndex=395
|game=Platinum
|pokemon=Empoleon
|type1=Water
|type2=Steel
|ability=Torrent
|held=Quick Claw
|level={{tt|50*|55 or 45 if CP is used beforehand}}
|move1=Hydro Cannon
|move1type=Water
|move1cat=Special
|move2=Earthquake
|move2type=Ground
|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Drill Peck
|move3type=Flying
|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Flash Cannon
|move4type=Steel
|move4cat=Special}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/4
|ndex=475
|game=Platinum
|pokemon=Gallade
|gender=male
|type1=Psychic
|type2=Fighting
|ability=Steadfast
|held=Scope Lens
|level={{tt|50*|55 or 45 if CP is used beforehand}}
|move1=Close Combat
|move1type=Fighting
|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Psycho Cut
|move2type=Psychic
|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Leaf Blade
|move3type=Grass
|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Night Slash
|move4type=Dark
|move4cat=Physical}}
}}

===Quotes===
{{incomplete|needs=needs a list of the quotes determined by the amount of CP earned}}
====Pre-battle====
* After winning a battle
:''"<{{Player}}>, good show. {{tt|A hard-fought win, yes?|This varies depending on how many CP are received for this battle}} Lady Caitlin has instructed me to award you [[Battle Frontier (Generation IV)#Receiving CP|x]] CP."''

* After clearing seven consecutive battles
:''"Congratulations on clearing seven consecutive battles. For your valiant effort, <player>, please accept this BP. We'll return any items that we were holding for you."''

====Initial battle====
* Before battle
:''"Welcome. I am Darach, as you know, and I am the {{tc|Castle Valet}}. Lady [[Caitlin]], my employer, is not one to accept defeat willingly. However, for a reason I'm not at liberty to disclose, she cannot battle. Consequently, I will do battle in her ladyship's place. ...Let me assure you that you won't be shortchanged by facing me. En garde!"''

* When defeated
:''"My Pokémon could not be faulted in any way or form. My hat's off to you."''

* After being defeated
:''"<Player>, you are truly in possession of a superlative talent! I drew on every reserve of experience and etiquette handed down through our heritage of glorious servitude. But even then, I failed To fend off your inspired and inspiring challenge. I shall see to appeasing Lady Caitlin's displeasure at my loss. <Player>, please do return to our [[Battle Castle]]. We will be delighted and honored to have you back!"''

====Rematch====
* Before battle
:''"Your mastery of Pokémon is as breathtaking as ever. <Player>, you certainly are to be commended. ...However, if I may say so, I noticed something about the way you battle. After all, I have the opportunity to watch you closely firsthand. So, what is it that I noticed? As a Trainer myself, it is but proper etiquette to show you in a battle. Let us begin! En garde!"''

* When defeated
:''"Your skills are superlative as ever! My admiration knows no bounds."''

* After being defeated
:''"I am humbled... What I'd perceived to be a weakness was only illusory... Or, perhaps you corrected it in the course of our battle. Regardless, your performance was stunning again. Though she cannot say it, Lady Caitlin appears quite taken by your style. For her sake at the very least, please do return to our Battle Castle!"''

===Sprites===
{| align="center" style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{castle color dark}}; background: #{{castle color}};"
|- align=center
|style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{castle color dark}}; background: #{{castle color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Spr Darach PtHGSS.gif]]
|style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{castle color dark}}; background: #{{castle color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:VSDarach.png]]
|- align=center style="font-size: 80%;"
|Darach's sprite from Image from {{color2|000000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}, {{color2|000000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold, and SoulSilver}}
|Darach's VS sprite from {{color2|000000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}, {{color2|000000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold, and SoulSilver}}
|}

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Darach Adventures.png|thumb|right|250px|Darach as he appears in Pokémon Adventures]]
Darach appeared alongside Lady [[Caitlin]] in the {{chap|Platinum}} of ''[[Pokémon Adventures]]''. Darach first appeared when {{adv|Platinum}} started her challenge of the {{DL|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Castle}} and was in charge of giving her Castle Points while Caitlin watched the battles. Once Platinum manages to win enough battles to face the Frontier Brain, [[Looker]] is shocked to find out that Darach is in fact, the Battle Castle Frontier Brain instead of Caitlin; Darach and Platinum then begin their battle.

In battle, Darach seems to have a different personality, this is shown when he drops his calm demeanor and starts laughing manically while confidently stating that he will win the battle. Despite the power his Pokémon possessed, Darach is eventually defeated once Platinum learns to manage money properly to find out his weaknesses.

====Pokémon====

{{TrainerPoké
|pkmn=Gallade
|trainer=Darach
|gender=male
|type1=Psychic
|type2=Fighting
|img=Darach Gallade Adventures.png
|epnum=PS418
|epname=Vs. Porygon-Z
|desc={{p|Gallade}} was the first Pokémon that Darach used in his battle against Platinum. He managed to defeat [[Platinum's Rapidash]] and Lopunny, but was defeated when Lopunny's {{a|Cute Charm}} prevented him from dodging a {{m|Dizzy Punch}}, allowing Empoleon to take advantage of his confused status and defeat him.

Gallade's known moves are {{m|Slash}}, {{m|Psycho Cut}}, {{m|Feint}}, and {{m|Night Slash}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|pkmn=Houndoom
|trainer=Darach
|type1=Dark
|type2=Fire
|img=Darach Houndoom Adventures.png
|epnum=PS420
|epname=Vs. Gallade II
|desc={{p|Houndoom}} was the second Pokémon that Darach used in his battle against Platinum. It briefly fought Platinum's Lopunny and was defeated by her Empoleon.

Houndoom's only known move is {{m|Fire Fang}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|pkmn=Staraptor
|trainer=Darach
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Darach Staraptor Adventures.png
|epnum=PS420
|epname=Vs. Gallade II
|desc={{p|Staraptor}} was the third Pokémon that Darach used in his battle against Platinum. It used confusing moves and kept healing itself in its battle against Platinum's Empoleon, but was defeated when she froze it with {{m|Blizzard}}.

Staraptor's known moves are {{m|Double Team}} and {{m|Roost}}.}}

==In the TCG==
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Darach or his 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.
|-
| {{TCG ID|Supreme Victors|Staraptor FB|11}} || {{e|Colorless}} || 50 || {{rar|Rare Holo}} || {{TCG|Supreme Victors}} || 11/147
|-
| {{TCG ID|Supreme Victors|Empoleon FB|27}} || {{e|Water}} || 50 || {{rar|Rare}} || {{TCG|Supreme Victors}} || 27/147
|-
| {{TCG ID|Supreme Victors|Staraptor FB LV.X|147}} || {{e|Colorless}} || ''X'' || {{rar|Rare Holo LV.X}} || {{TCG|Supreme Victors}} || 147/147
|}

==Trivia==
* Despite their in-game sprite showing them both together, he and Caitlin do not participate in a [[double battle]]. This situation is much like the {{tc|Twins}} of the [[Generation II]] games, and [[Jessie]] and [[James]] in {{game|Yellow}}.
** However, double battles had not yet been introduced in those games.
* Darach is the only Generation IV Frontier Brain with a signature Pokémon; his Empoleon.
* A minor character in the Battle Castle says, ''"Mr Darach...His feelings for Lady Caitlin are all bottled up...Oh, how I pine for him..."'', which implies that Darach has feelings for Caitlin, but refuses to show these emotions to her.
* Darach's in-battle sprite has the most frames of any animated sprite in Generation IV, with five as opposed to the usual three.

===Names===
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #88a; border-collapse: collapse;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- style="background: #{{castle color}};"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|-
| Japanese
| コクラン ''Kokuran''
| The Japanese name for an orchid of the ''{{wp|Liparis (orchid)|Liparis}}'' genus.
|-
| English
| Darach
| A Gaelic word for "{{wp|oak}}".
|-
| French
| Parsley
| From "{{wp|parsley}}".
|-
| German
| Perenus
| From the ''{{WP|perennial plant}}''.
|-
| Italian
| Paride
|
|-
| Spanish
| Kokuran
| Original Japanese name.
|-
| Korean
| 코크런 ''Kokeureon''
| A corruption of his Japanese name.
|-

|}
{{-}}
{{Generation IV Frontier Brains}} 
{{TrainerNav|castle|johto=yes|sinnoh=yes}}
{{Project CharacterDex notice}}

[[Category:Frontier Brains]]
[[Category:Game characters]]
[[Category:Manga characters|Darach]]
[[Category:Platinum characters|Darach]]
[[Category:HeartGold and SoulSilver characters|Darach]]
[[Category:Male characters]]
[[Category:Trainers with unique classes]]
[[Category:Pokémon Adventures characters|Darach]]

[[de:Kammerdiener Perenus und Kattlea]]
[[es:Mayordomo Kokuran]]
[[fr:Percila et Parsley]]
[[ja:コクラン]]
[[pl:Castle Valet Darach]]

Darach

2011-10-12T06:13:08Z

Jobriq: /* Team B */

{{CharInfobox|
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corecolor={{castle color light}} |
bordercolor={{castle color dark}} |
name=Darach |
jname=コクラン |
tmname=Kokuran |
image=Platinum Darach.png |
size=140px |
caption=Artwork from Platinum |
gender=Male |
hometown=Unknown |
region=[[Sinnoh]][[Pokémon Platinum Version|*]]/[[Johto]][[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|*]]|
relatives=Unknown |
trainer=yes |
trainerclass=[[Frontier Brain|Castle Valet (Frontier Brain)]] |
numpkmncaught=Varies with canon |
game=yes |
generation={{gen|IV}} |
games={{game2|HeartGold|SoulSilver|Platinum}}|
leader=no |
elite=no |
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print=Castle Print|
anime=no |
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epname= |
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}}
'''Castle Valet Darach''' (Japanese: '''キャッスルバトラーコクラン''' ''Castle Butler Kokuran'') is the [[Frontier Brain]] in charge of serving the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}'s {{DL|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Castle}}. Darach is the only character in the games to have the [[Trainer class]] '''Castle Valet''' (Japanese: '''キャッスルバトラー''' ''Castle Butler'').

==In the games==
He is one of the [[Frontier Brain]]s of the Battle Castle in the [[Sinnoh]] and [[Johto]] regions. Darach is the host and caretaker of the Battle Castle, managing CP awarded to or spent by Trainers under the orders of [[Caitlin|Lady Caitlin]]. As [[Caitlin]]'s butler, not only does he manage the Battle Castle but he also battles for her in her place and acts as the Frontier Brain of the facility.

===Pokémon===
Darach has these Pokémon when he is challenged for a print:

====Silver Print challenge====
=====Team A=====
{{Party|
|color={{castle color}}
|bordercolor={{castle color dark}}
|headcolor={{silver color light}}
|sprite=Spr Darach PtHGSS.gif
|prize=20[[Battle Points|BP]]
|class=Castle Valet
|name=Darach
|game=PtHGSS
|location=Battle Frontier (Generation IV)#Battle Castle
|locationname=Battle Castle
|pokemon=3
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/4
|ndex=398
|game=Platinum
|spritegender=male
|pokemon=Staraptor
|gender=male
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|ability=Intimidate
|held=King's Rock
|level={{tt|50*|55 or 45 if CP is used beforehand}}
|move1=Double Team
|move1type=Normal
|move1cat=Status
|move2=Aerial Ace
|move2type=Flying
|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Return
|move3type=Normal
|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Roost
|move4type=Flying
|move4cat=Status}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/4
|ndex=395
|game=Platinum
|pokemon=Empoleon
|gender=male
|type1=Water
|type2=Steel
|ability=Torrent
|held=Razor Claw
|level={{tt|50*|55 or 45 if CP is used beforehand}}
|move1=Metal Claw
|move1type=Steel
|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Waterfall
|move2type=Water
|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Brick Break
|move3type=Fighting
|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Knock Off
|move4type=Dark
|move4cat=Physical}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/4
|ndex=229
|game={{#ifexpr: ({{#time: H}} mod 2) = 0|HeartGold|Platinum}}
|spritegender=male
|pokemon=Houndoom
|gender=male
|type1=Dark
|type2=Fire
|ability=Early Bird
|held=Focus Sash
|level={{tt|50*|55 or 45 if CP is used beforehand}}
|move1=Fire Fang
|move1type=Fire
|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Crunch
|move2type=Dark
|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Counter
|move3type=Fighting
|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Roar
|move4type=Normal
|move4cat=Status}}
}}

=====Team B=====
{{Party|
|color={{castle color}}
|bordercolor={{castle color dark}}
|headcolor={{silver color light}}
|sprite=Spr Darach PtHGSS.gif
|prize=20[[Battle Points|BP]]
|class=Castle Valet
|name=Darach
|game=PtHGSS
|location=Battle Frontier (Generation IV)#Battle Castle
|locationname=Battle Castle
|pokemon=3
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/4
|ndex=398
|game=Platinum
|spritegender=male
|pokemon=Staraptor
|gender=male
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|ability=Intimidate
|held=King's Rock
|level={{tt|50*|55 or 45 if CP is used beforehand}}
|move1=Endeavor
|move1type=Normal
|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Aerial Ace
|move2type=Flying
|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Endure
|move3type=Normal
|move3cat=Status
|move4=Quick Attack
|move4type=Normal
|move4cat=Physical}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/4
|ndex=395
|game=Platinum
|pokemon=Empoleon
|gender=male
|type1=Water
|type2=Steel
|ability=Torrent
|held=Razor Claw
|level={{tt|50*|55 or 45 if CP is used beforehand}}
|move1=Drill Peck
|move1type=Flying
|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Aqua Jet
|move2type=Water
|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Shadow Claw
|move3type=Ghost
|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Rock Slide
|move4type=Rock
|move4cat=Physical}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/4
|ndex=229
|game={{#ifexpr: ({{#time: H}} mod 2) = 0|HeartGold|Platinum}}
|spritegender=female
|pokemon=Houndoom
|gender=male
|type1=Dark
|type2=Fire
|ability=Early Bird
|held=Focus Sash
|level={{tt|50*|55 or 45 if CP is used beforehand}}
|move1=Fire Fang
|move1type=Fire
|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Thunder Fang
|move2type=Electric
|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Reversal
|move3type=Fighting
|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Endure
|move4type=Normal
|move4cat=Status}}
}}

====Gold Print challenge====
=====Team A=====
{{Party|
|color={{castle color}}
|bordercolor={{castle color dark}}
|headcolor={{gold color light}}
|sprite=Spr Darach PtHGSS.gif
|prize=20[[Battle Points|BP]]
|class=Castle Valet
|name=Darach
|game=PtHGSS
|location=Battle Frontier (Generation IV)#Battle Castle
|locationname=Battle Castle
|pokemon=3
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/4
|ndex=244
|game={{#ifexpr: ({{#time: H}} mod 2) = 0|HeartGold|Diamond}}
|pokemon=Entei
|type1=Fire
|ability=Pressure
|held=Shuca Berry
|level={{tt|50*|55 or 45 if CP is used beforehand}}
|move1=Sunny Day
|move1type=Fire
|move1cat=Status
|move2=Fire Blast
|move2type=Fire
|move2cat=Special
|move3=Hyper Beam
|move3type=Normal
|move3cat=Special
|move4=SolarBeam
|move4type=Grass
|move4cat=Special}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/4
|ndex=395
|game=Platinum
|pokemon=Empoleon
|type1=Water
|type2=Steel
|ability=Torrent
|held=Quick Claw
|level={{tt|50*|55 or 45 if CP is used beforehand}}
|move1=Surf
|move1type=Water
|move1cat=Special
|move2=Earthquake
|move2type=Ground
|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Blizzard
|move3type=Ice
|move3cat=Special
|move4=Signal Beam
|move4type=Bug
|move4cat=Special}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/4
|ndex=475
|game=Platinum
|pokemon=Gallade
|gender=male
|type1=Psychic
|type2=Fighting
|ability=Steadfast
|held=Scope Lens
|level={{tt|50*|55 or 45 if CP is used beforehand}}
|move1=Stone Edge
|move1type=Rock
|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Psycho Cut
|move2type=Psychic
|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Aerial Ace
|move3type=Flying
|move3cat=Physical
|move4=X-Scissor
|move4type=Bug
|move4cat=Physical}}
}}

=====Team B=====
{{Party|
|color={{castle color}}
|bordercolor={{castle color dark}}
|headcolor={{gold color light}}
|sprite=Spr Darach PtHGSS.gif
|prize=20[[Battle Points|BP]]
|class=Castle Valet
|name=Darach
|game=PtHGSS
|location=Battle Frontier (Generation IV)#Battle Castle
|locationname=Battle Castle
|pokemon=3
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/4
|ndex=244
|game={{#ifexpr: ({{#time: H}} mod 2) = 0|HeartGold|Diamond}}
|pokemon=Entei
|type1=Fire
|ability=Pressure
|held=Shuca Berry
|level={{tt|50*|55 or 45 if CP is used beforehand}}
|move1=Overheat
|move1type=Fire
|move1cat=Special
|move2=Shadow Ball
|move2type=Ghost
|move2cat=Special
|move3=Extrasensory
|move3type=Psychic
|move3cat=Special
|move4=Calm Mind
|move4type=Psychic
|move4cat=Status}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/4
|ndex=395
|game=Platinum
|pokemon=Empoleon
|type1=Water
|type2=Steel
|ability=Torrent
|held=Quick Claw
|level={{tt|50*|55 or 45 if CP is used beforehand}}
|move1=Hydro Cannon
|move1type=Water
|move1cat=Special
|move2=Earthquake
|move2type=Ground
|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Drill Peck
|move3type=Flying
|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Flash Cannon
|move4type=Steel
|move4cat=Special}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/4
|ndex=475
|game=Platinum
|pokemon=Gallade
|gender=male
|type1=Psychic
|type2=Fighting
|ability=Steadfast
|held=Scope Lens
|level={{tt|50*|55 or 45 if CP is used beforehand}}
|move1=Close Combat
|move1type=Fighting
|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Psycho Cut
|move2type=Psychic
|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Leaf Blade
|move3type=Grass
|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Night Slash
|move4type=Dark
|move4cat=Physical}}
}}

===Quotes===
{{incomplete|needs=needs a list of the quotes determined by the amount of CP earned}}
====Pre-battle====
* After winning a battle
:''"<{{Player}}>, good show. {{tt|A hard-fought win, yes?|This varies depending on how many CP are received for this battle}} Lady Caitlin has instructed me to award you [[Battle Frontier (Generation IV)#Receiving CP|x]] CP."''

* After clearing seven consecutive battles
:''"Congratulations on clearing seven consecutive battles. For your valiant effort, <player>, please accept this BP. We'll return any items that we were holding for you."''

====Initial battle====
* Before battle
:''"Welcome. I am Darach, as you know, and I am the {{tc|Castle Valet}}. Lady [[Caitlin]], my employer, is not one to accept defeat willingly. However, for a reason I'm not at liberty to disclose, she cannot battle. Consequently, I will do battle in her ladyship's place. ...Let me assure you that you won't be shortchanged by facing me. En garde!"''

* When defeated
:''"My Pokémon could not be faulted in any way or form. My hat's off to you."''

* After being defeated
:''"<Player>, you are truly in possession of a superlative talent! I drew on every reserve of experience and etiquette handed down through our heritage of glorious servitude. But even then, I failed To fend off your inspired and inspiring challenge. I shall see to appeasing Lady Caitlin's displeasure at my loss. <Player>, please do return to our [[Battle Castle]]. We will be delighted and honored to have you back!"''

====Rematch====
* Before battle
:''"Your mastery of Pokémon is as breathtaking as ever. <Player>, you certainly are to be commended. ...However, if I may say so, I noticed something about the way you battle. After all, I have the opportunity to watch you closely firsthand. So, what is it that I noticed? As a Trainer myself, it is but proper etiquette to show you in a battle. Let us begin! En garde!"''

* When defeated
:''"Your skills are superlative as ever! My admiration knows no bounds."''

* After being defeated
:''"I am humbled... What I'd perceived to be a weakness was only illusory... Or, perhaps you corrected it in the course of our battle. Regardless, your performance was stunning again. Though she cannot say it, Lady Caitlin appears quite taken by your style. For her sake at the very least, please do return to our Battle Castle!"''

===Sprites===
{| align="center" style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{castle color dark}}; background: #{{castle color}};"
|- align=center
|style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{castle color dark}}; background: #{{castle color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Spr Darach PtHGSS.gif]]
|style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{castle color dark}}; background: #{{castle color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:VSDarach.png]]
|- align=center style="font-size: 80%;"
|Darach's sprite from Image from {{color2|000000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}, {{color2|000000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold, and SoulSilver}}
|Darach's VS sprite from {{color2|000000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}, {{color2|000000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold, and SoulSilver}}
|}

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Darach Adventures.png|thumb|right|250px|Darach as he appears in Pokémon Adventures]]
Darach appeared alongside Lady [[Caitlin]] in the {{chap|Platinum}} of ''[[Pokémon Adventures]]''. Darach first appeared when {{adv|Platinum}} started her challenge of the {{DL|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Castle}} and was in charge of giving her Castle Points while Caitlin watched the battles. Once Platinum manages to win enough battles to face the Frontier Brain, [[Looker]] is shocked to find out that Darach is in fact, the Battle Castle Frontier Brain instead of Caitlin; Darach and Platinum then begin their battle.

In battle, Darach seems to have a different personality, this is shown when he drops his calm demeanor and starts laughing manically while confidently stating that he will win the battle. Despite the power his Pokémon possessed, Darach is eventually defeated once Platinum learns to manage money properly to find out his weaknesses.

====Pokémon====

{{TrainerPoké
|pkmn=Gallade
|trainer=Darach
|gender=male
|type1=Psychic
|type2=Fighting
|img=Darach Gallade Adventures.png
|epnum=PS418
|epname=Vs. Porygon-Z
|desc={{p|Gallade}} was the first Pokémon that Darach used in his battle against Platinum. He managed to defeat [[Platinum's Rapidash]] and Lopunny, but was defeated when Lopunny's {{a|Cute Charm}} prevented him from dodging a {{m|Dizzy Punch}}, allowing Empoleon to take advantage of his confused status and defeat him.

Gallade's known moves are {{m|Slash}}, {{m|Psycho Cut}}, {{m|Feint}}, and {{m|Night Slash}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|pkmn=Houndoom
|trainer=Darach
|type1=Dark
|type2=Fire
|img=Darach Houndoom Adventures.png
|epnum=PS420
|epname=Vs. Gallade II
|desc={{p|Houndoom}} was the second Pokémon that Darach used in his battle against Platinum. It briefly fought Platinum's Lopunny and was defeated by her Empoleon.

Houndoom's only known move is {{m|Fire Fang}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|pkmn=Staraptor
|trainer=Darach
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Darach Staraptor Adventures.png
|epnum=PS420
|epname=Vs. Gallade II
|desc={{p|Staraptor}} was the third Pokémon that Darach used in his battle against Platinum. It used confusing moves and kept healing itself in its battle against Platinum's Empoleon, but was defeated when she froze it with {{m|Blizzard}}.

Staraptor's known moves are {{m|Double Team}} and {{m|Roost}}.}}

==In the TCG==
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Darach or his 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.
|-
| {{TCG ID|Supreme Victors|Staraptor FB|11}} || {{e|Colorless}} || 50 || {{rar|Rare Holo}} || {{TCG|Supreme Victors}} || 11/147
|-
| {{TCG ID|Supreme Victors|Empoleon FB|27}} || {{e|Water}} || 50 || {{rar|Rare}} || {{TCG|Supreme Victors}} || 27/147
|-
| {{TCG ID|Supreme Victors|Staraptor FB LV.X|147}} || {{e|Colorless}} || ''X'' || {{rar|Rare Holo LV.X}} || {{TCG|Supreme Victors}} || 147/147
|}

==Trivia==
* Despite their in-game sprite showing them both together, he and Caitlin do not participate in a [[double battle]]. This situation is much like the {{tc|Twins}} of the [[Generation II]] games, and [[Jessie]] and [[James]] in {{game|Yellow}}.
** However, double battles had not yet been introduced in those games.
* Darach is the only Generation IV Frontier Brain with a signature Pokémon; his Empoleon.
* A minor character in the Battle Castle says, ''"Mr Darach...His feelings for Lady Caitlin are all bottled up...Oh, how I pine for him..."'', which implies that Darach has feelings for Caitlin, but refuses to show these emotions to her.
* Darach's in-battle sprite has the most frames of any animated sprite in Generation IV, with five as opposed to the usual three.

===Names===
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #88a; border-collapse: collapse;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- style="background: #{{castle color}};"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|-
| Japanese
| コクラン ''Kokuran''
| The Japanese name for an orchid of the ''{{wp|Liparis (orchid)|Liparis}}'' genus.
|-
| English
| Darach
| A Gaelic word for "{{wp|oak}}".
|-
| French
| Parsley
| From "{{wp|parsley}}".
|-
| German
| Perenus
| From the ''{{WP|perennial plant}}''.
|-
| Italian
| Paride
|
|-
| Spanish
| Kokuran
| Original Japanese name.
|-
| Korean
| 코크런 ''Kokeureon''
| A corruption of his Japanese name.
|-

|}
{{-}}
{{Generation IV Frontier Brains}} 
{{TrainerNav|castle|johto=yes|sinnoh=yes}}
{{Project CharacterDex notice}}

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[[Category:Game characters]]
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[[Category:Platinum characters|Darach]]
[[Category:HeartGold and SoulSilver characters|Darach]]
[[Category:Male characters]]
[[Category:Trainers with unique classes]]
[[Category:Pokémon Adventures characters|Darach]]

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[[fr:Percila et Parsley]]
[[ja:コクラン]]
[[pl:Castle Valet Darach]]

Steelix (Pokémon)

2011-10-11T16:52:07Z

Jobriq: /* Name origin */

{{PokémonPrevNextHead | species=Steelix | prev=Gligar | next=Snubbull|type=steel|type2=ground| prevnum=207| nextnum=209}}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Steelix |
jname=ハガネール |
tmname=Haganeil |
art=HGSS |
size=200px |
pron=<sc>steel-licks</sc> |
ndex=208 |
jdex=063 |
hdex=351 |
fbrow=179 |
sdex=035 |
typen=2 |
type1=Steel |
type2=Ground |
species=Iron Snake |
height-ftin=30'02" |
height-m=9.2 |
weight-lbs=881.8 |
weight-kg=400.0 |
abilityn=2 |
ability1=Rock Head |
ability2=Sturdy |
abilityd=Sheer Force |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Mineral |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=25 |
evde=2 |
expyield=196 |
lv100exp=1,000,000 |
gendercode=127 |
color=Gray |
catchrate=25 |
body=02 |
pokefordex=steelix |
generation=2 |
footnotes=}}
'''Steelix''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ハガネール''' ''Haganeil'') is a dual-type {{2t|Steel|Ground}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Onix}} via [[Trade#Pokémon which evolve when traded|trade]] with a {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Metal Coat}}.

==Biology==

===Physiology===
Steelix resemble giant iron snakes. They are a reflective, silvery gray, which reflects the sunlight making them shine slightly. They are about 30 feet long. Their body is made up of rock-like sections, some of which have massive rock spikes coming out of them. They have a massive head mainly made up of their jaw. The jaw is large and wide with sets of large square teeth inside. Along their bottom jaw are a pair of ridges (varies with gender). Their eye sockets are slightly set in, giving them good eye protection. Underneath their bottom jaw and chin, on the underside of the jaw, there are small square domes. Their heads have two long ridges going from the eyes up to the top of their heads. Their jaws also have massive ridges where they meet their skull.

The rock portions on their body start at the back of their head. There are three slightly larger sections that have the massive rock-like spikes coming out of them. The tail ends in a long sharp point, but with a blunt tip. Steelix's rock-like sections don't look perfect and can easily be mistaken for rocks, for they have many chips and scrapes all along them from fights and tunneling.

====Gender differences====
A male Steelix has two pairs of sharp ridges on each side of its bottom jaw, one big one and one slightly smaller one. A female Steelix has only one pair of ridges on either side of its bottom jaw.

====Special abilities====
Steelix has a body that is stated to be harder then diamond. They can create {{m|Sandstorm}}s by spinning their body round and round and they can tighten and {{m|Iron Tail|harden their tail}} so they can attack.

===Behavior===
Steelix are rather rash and often charge into situations without thinking about the consequences of their actions. Often if they are disturbed they will attack anyone rather than the actual person responsible for disturbing them. They also often prone to being a bit vain and in some cases a bully to other Pokémon that happen to live in the area they are living in. This could be from evolving from Onix and realizing how powerful they have become and letting this knowledge go to their heads, as Onix are usually more peaceful than Steelix. Steelix don't give up until they are beaten. Often they are adamant about their choice of action. Steelix like to {{m|Dig|burrow underground}} and prefer to live inside mountains or on mountains, or even caves.

===Habitat===
[[File:Cave.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Cave Pokémon}}]]
Although Steelix require an item to evolve from {{p|Onix}}, they can be sometimes be found in the wild, where they populate deep caverns, tunnels, and [[Snowpoint Temple|an old temple]] in the Sinnoh region. As they live far underground, miles from the surface, they don't often surface above ground unless provoked. It is said that when an earthquake happens, multiple Steelix are battling far below the surface.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}
From Steelix's Pokédex entries, it can be presumed that Steelix eat soil and boulders.

==In the anime==
[[File:Jasmine Steelix.png|right|220px|thumb|Steelix in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Brock's Steelix]]====
{{an|Brock}}'s {{p|Onix}} evolved into a Steelix sometime before ''[[AG176|Grating Spaces]]'' while it was being trained by Brock's little brother, [[Forrest]], in the [[Pewter City]] Gym.

====[[Jasmine's Steelix]]====
Steelix first appeared as one of [[Jasmine]]'s Pokémon in ''[[EP224|Nerves of Steelix]]''. Jasmine first used Steelix to help {{Ash}} stop [[Team Rocket]] from stealing {{AP|Pikachu}}. Then, during the Gym battle, [[Ash's Quilava|Ash's Cyndaquil]] managed to defeat it, winning Ash the {{badge|Mineral}}.

====Other====
{{jo|Harrison}} used a Steelix against Ash during the [[Silver Conference]] in ''[[EP271|Playing with Fire]]''. It defeated {{AP|Noctowl}} but was defeated by his {{AP|Snorlax}}.

In ''[[AG058|All Torkoal, No Play]]'', a Steelix from [[Steel Valley]] was scaring the wits out of a wild {{AP|Torkoal}} that would soon belong to Ash.

[[Team Rocket]] accidentally stuck three shovels into the head of an underground Steelix while digging a pitfall trap in ''[[DP023|Faced with Steelix Determination]]''. It went on to terrorize a village of {{P|Bidoof}} until the shovels were removed through the combined efforts of multiple Bidoof, {{AP|Ash's Staravia|Staraptor}}, and his {{AP|Pikachu}}.

In ''[[DP108|Dealing With Defensive Types!]]'', a Steelix belonging to [[Byron]] was used in the [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} against Ash. It put up a tough fight, defeating Ash's {{AP|Buizel}}, despite its type advantage and then fought against Ash's {{AP|Chimchar|Infernape}}. Despite its exhaustion from its earlier battle, Chimchar was able to defeat Steelix after a prolonged battle.

Steelix appeared in ''[[DP110|Steeling Peace of Mind!]]'' and ''[[DP111|Saving the World From Ruins!]]'' where it was one of the {{type2|Steel}} Pokémon on [[Iron Island]] that had gone crazy due to [[Team Galactic]].

===Minor appearances===
A Steelix was one of the three Pokémon used by [[Attila]] and [[Hun]] of [[Team Rocket]] in ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]''.

[[Morrison]]'s Steelix debuted in ''[[AG126|Saved by the Beldum]]''.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP224|Steelix|Ash's Pokédex|Steelix, the Iron Snake Pokémon. Steelix is the evolved form of {{p|Onix}}. It has been compressed underground, making its body harder than diamonds.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Johto}}
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP023|Steelix|Dawn's Pokédex|Steelix, the Iron Snake Pokémon. Strengthened by the pressure and intense heat of living underground, its body is stronger than steel.}}
{{Animedexbody|DP180|Steelix|Dawn's Pokédex|Steelix, the Iron Snake Pokémon, and the evolved form of Onix. Steelix's body is much harder then any metal as it is tempered underground under high pressure and heat.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Diamond & Pearl''|Sinnoh}}

==In the manga==
In [[Pokémon Adventures]], [[Jasmine]] used a Steelix disguised as an {{p|Onix}} in the Gym Leader's Tournament of the opening ceremonies in the Pokémon League. [[Brock]]'s Onix tightened its grip on the hidden steel Pokémon, but against the unusual hardiness of its evolution, it only hurt itself, and was eventually defeated after Steelix's stone "hide" scraped off and it was exposed. Jasmine explains that because it was a newly discovered species only so far uncovered by {{adv|Crystal}}'s capture, she tried to hide its identity in the hopes that it wouldn't be treated as simple eye candy for curious spectators. Years later, [[Carr]] of the [[Team Rocket]] beast trio used one against {{adv|Red}}'s [[Poli]] as they clashed in the [[Sevii Islands]]. It was swung aside rather easily as it was interrupted in its rampage, and after a failed {{m|Iron Tail}}, it was beaten by a smart {{m|Mind Reader}} maneuver. Another was on Iron Island and was used for training with [[Riley]].

==In the TCG==
{{main|Steelix (TCG)}}

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]===
Steelix only appears as a random trophy.
====Trophy information====
A combination of {{t|Steel}}- and {{type2|Ground}}s, Steelix are the longest Pokémon yet to be discovered, reaching over 30 feet in length. Since they live so deep under the surface of the earth, the intense pressure has made their bodies stronger than diamonds. Evolved from {{p|Onix}}, Steelix is every bit as intimidating as its relative.

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
====Pokémon Ranger====
Steelix is a boss in Pokémon Ranger. After being enraged by the [[Go-Rock Squad]], it rampages through [[Panula Cave]] until the {{player}} captures it with their Styler.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=steel
|type2=ground
|gen=2
|golddex=Its body has been compressed deep under the ground. As a result, it is even harder than a diamond.
|silverdex=It is said that if an {{p|Onix}} lives for over 100 years, its composition changes to become diamond-like.
|crystaldex=The many small metal particles that cover this Pokémon's body reflect bright light well.
|rsdex=Steelix lives even further underground than Onix. This Pokémon is known to dig towards the earth's core. There are records of this Pokémon reaching a depth of over six-tenths of a mile underground.
|emeralddex=Steelix live even further underground than Onix. This Pokémon is known to dig toward the earth's core, reaching a depth of over six-tenths of a mile underground.
|firereddex=It is said that if an Onix lives for over 100 years, its composition changes to become diamond-like.
|leafgreendex=Its body has been compressed deep under the ground. As a result, it is even harder than a diamond.
|stadium2dex=Its body has been compressed deep under the ground. As a result, it is even harder than a diamond.
|diamonddex=Tempered underground under high pressure and heat, its body is harder than any metal.
|pearldex=It chews its way through boulders with its sturdy jaws. Its eyes can see in the dark underground.
|platinumdex=It is thought its body transformed as a result of iron accumulating internally from swallowing soil.
|heartgolddex=Its body has been compressed deep under the ground. As a result, it is even harder than a diamond.
|soulsilverdex=It is said that if an Onix lives for 100 years, its composition becomes diamondlike as it evolves into a Steelix.
|bwdex=It is thought its body transformed as a result of iron accumulating internally from swallowing soil.
}}

===Game locations===

{{Availability|
type=steel |
type2=ground|
gen=2 |
gsarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Onix}} |
carea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Onix}} |
frlgarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Onix}} |
gen3ex=frlg|
dprarity=Rare |
dparea={{si‎|Victory Road}}, [[Iron Island]], [[Snowpoint Temple]] |
ptrarity=Rare |
ptarea={{si‎|Victory Road}}, [[Iron Island]] |
hgssrarity=Rare |
hgssarea=[[Cliff Cave]], [[Mt. Silver]], trade any Pokémon with [[Jasmine]] |
palarea=Mountain |
bwrarity=None |
bwarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Onix}} |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=steel
|type2=ground
|trozei=Endless Level 12 Forever Level 61 Pair Trozei [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=Evolve from {{p|Onix}}
|ranger=[[Panula Cave]] (during mission)
|md2=[[Sky Stairway]] (1F-49F)
}}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=steel|type2=ground
|dppt1=Metal Coat|dppt1type=Type-enhancing item|dppt1rar=5
|hgss1=Metal Coat|hgss1type=Type-enhancing item|hgss1rar=5
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
type=steel|
type2=ground|
HP= 75 |
Attack= 85 |
Defense=200 |
SpAtk= 55 |
SpDef= 65 |
Speed= 30 }}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Steel
|type2=Ground
|Speed=1
|SpeedMax=2
|Power=5
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=2
|TechniqueMax=2
|Stamina=5
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=2
|JumpMax=2
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=steel|
type2=ground|
Normal= 50 |
Fighting=200 |
Flying= 50 |
Poison= 0 |
Ground= 200 |
Rock= 25 |
Bug= 50 |
Ghost= 50 |
Steel= 50 |

Fire= 200 |
Water= 200 |
Grass= 100 |
Electric= 0 |
Psychic= 50 |
Ice= 100 |
Dragon= 50 |
Dark= 50 }}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Steelix|Steel|Ground|5|2}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|95|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|65|95|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Mud Sport|Ground|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Tackle|Normal|Physical|50|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Harden|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Bind|Normal|Physical|15|85|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|6|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40}}
{{learnlist/level5|9|Rock Throw|Rock|Physical|50|90|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|14|Rage|Normal|Physical|20|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|17|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|22|Smack Down|Rock|Physical|50|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|25|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|30|Autotomize|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|33|Slam|Normal|Physical|80|75|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|38|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|41|DragonBreath|Dragon|Special|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|46|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|49|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|54|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|57|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|62|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Steelix|Steel|Ground|5|2}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Steelix|Steel|Ground|5|2}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM05|Roar|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM12|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM23|Smack Down|Rock|Physical|50|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM26|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM37|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM41|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM64|Explosion|Normal|Physical|250|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM66|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM69|Rock Polish|Rock|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM71|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM74|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM78|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM82|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM91|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM01|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Steelix|Steel|Ground|5|2}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Steelix|steel|ground|5|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|185|Sudowoodo}}{{MSP|299|Nosepass}}{{MSP|476|Probopass}}|Block|Normal|Status|—|—|5|Cute|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|074|Geodude}}{{MSP|075|Graveler}}{{MSP|076|Golem}}|Defense Curl|Normal|Status|—|—|40|Cute|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|185|Sudowoodo}}{{MSP|557|Dwebble}}{{MSP|558|Crustle}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|076|Golem}}|Heavy Slam|Steel|Physical|—|100|10||||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|074|Geodude}}{{MSP|075|Graveler}}{{MSP|076|Golem}}{{MSP|524|Roggenrola}}{{MSP|525|Boldore}}{{MSP|526|Gigalith}} {{MSP|557|Dwebble}}{{MSP|558|Crustle}}|Rock Blast|Rock|Physical|25|90|10|Tough|2||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|598|Ferrothorn}}|Rock Climb|Normal|Physical|90|85|20|||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|074|Geodude}}{{MSP|075|Graveler}}{{MSP|076|Golem}}{{MSP|597|Ferroseed}}{{MSP|598|Ferrothorn}}|Rollout|Rock|Physical|30|90|20|Tough|2||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|074|Geodude}}{{MSP|075|Graveler}}{{MSP|076|Golem}}{{MSP|095|Onix}}{{MSP|208|Steelix}}{{MSP|524|Roggenrola}} {{MSP|525|Boldore}}{{MSP|526|Gigalith}}{{MSP|557|Dwebble}}{{MSP|558|Crustle}}|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20}}{{learnlist/breedf|Steelix|steel|ground|5|1}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Steelix|steel|ground|5|2}}
{{learnlist/tutor5null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Steelix|steel|ground|5|2}}

====By a prior [[evolution]]====
{{Learnlist/prevoh|Steelix|Steel|Ground|5|2}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|095|Onix|||||Sand Tomb|Ground|Physical|35|85|15|'''}}
{{Learnlist/prevof|Steelix|Steel|Ground|5|2}}

====Special moves====

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=steel |
type2=ground |
ndex=208 |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Rare |
Dungeon=yes |
body=4 |
rate=Evolve |
area=Boulder Cave |
P1=This body is harder than diamond! |
P2=Hmmm... It appears as if my health has been reduced to half... |
P3=It's beyond hope... Harder than diamond I am, but still I crack... |
PL=Hah! I've leveled up! I have turned even harder! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=yes |
group=Steel |
assist=Ground |
fieldpower=0 |
field=None |
loop=10 |
browser=Just touching Steelix causes damage! It has a tendency to move in a loop. |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=4 |
rate2=-10 |
iq=E |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=Normal
|sprite1=095|
|name1=Onix
|type1-1=Rock
|type2-1=Ground
|evotype1=Trade
|held1=Metal Coat
|sprite2=208
|name2=Steelix
|type1-2=Steel
|type2-2=Ground}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=steel|
type2=ground|
gen=2|
gender=both|
ndex=208|
name=Steelix|
}}

==Trivia==
* Steelix is the second longest known Pokémon, surpassed in length only by {{p|Wailord}}.
* Steelix is the heaviest Generation II Pokémon.
* Steelix has the highest Defense stat of all {{type2|Steel}} and {{type2|Ground}} Pokémon, the highest single base stat of both types, along with the highest Defense of all evolved Pokémon.
* Inexplicably, Steelix is shown floating above the ground in all console games, rather than, like its pre-evolved form, resting on the ground.
* Despite being part {{type2|Ground}}, it can't learn any Ground-type moves by [[level]]-up outside of the non-damaging {{m|Mud Sport}}. In fact, most of its moveset is made up of {{type2|Rock}} moves.
* Despite being part {{type|Steel}}, it can only learn one damaging Steel-type move by [[level]]-up, {{m|Iron Tail}}.
* Despite being the "Iron Snake" Pokémon, Steelix and its pre-evolution {{p|Onix}} cannot learn {{m|Coil}}.
* Steelix's stats are 40 points higher than Onix's in HP, Attack, and Defense. The reverse happened with Speed, which ''decreased'' by 40.
* Steelix is the only Pokémon so far in the {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}} games that can hurt the [[Capture Styler]] simply by touching the line.

===Origin===
Steelix, like Onix, is most likely based on a combination of a {{wp|snake}} and {{wp|earthworm}}. It may also been based on the {{wp|wyrm}}, a type of dragon that has been presented as limbless and burrowing.

====Name origin====
Steelix's name is likely a combination of ''steel'' and ''Onix''. This may refer to the gemstone onyx. Its Japanese name is based on 鋼 ''hagane'', steel, possibly combined with the English word ''nail'' or ''tail''.

==In other languages==
{| align="left" class="roundy" style="border: 3px solid #{{ground color dark}}; background: #{{steel color}};"
|-
|
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{steel color light}};"
|- align=center
! class="roundytl" | Language
! Name
! class="roundytr" | Name Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of German Pokémon names|German]]
| Stahlos
| From ''{{tt|Stahl|steel}}'' and possibly ''{{tt|Koloss|colossus}}''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of French Pokémon names|French]]
| Steelix
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]
| 강철톤 ''Gangcheolton''
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| class="roundybl" | [[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Taiwan)]]
| 大鋼蛇 ''Dà Gāng Shé''
| class="roundybr" | Literally "Big steel snake".
|}
|-
|}
 

==Related articles==
* [[Brock's Steelix]]
* [[Jasmine's Steelix]]

==External links==
{{PokémonPrevNextFoot | prev=Gligar | next=Snubbull | type=steel | type2=ground | prevnum=207 | nextnum=209 }}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[Category:Pokémon with cross-generational evolutions]]

[[de:Stahlos]]
[[es:Steelix]]
[[fr:Steelix]]
[[it:Steelix]]
[[ja:ハガネール]]
[[pl:Steelix]]
[[pt:Steelix (pokémon)]]

Psycho Shift (move)

2011-10-11T01:51:12Z

Jobriq: /* Effect */

{{MoveInfobox|
n=375 |
name=Psycho Shift |
jname=サイコシフト |
jtrans=Psycho Shift |
jtrans=Saiko Shifuto |
desc=Using its psychic power of suggestion, the user transfers its status problems to the target. |
gameimage=Psycho Shift IV.png |
type=Psychic |
damagecategory=Status |
basepp=10 |
maxpp=16 |
power=— |
accuracy=90 |
bdesc= |
gen=IV |
category=Cool |
appeal=0 |
jam=0 |
cdesc=Points equal 4 minus voltage of judge|
appealsc=0 |
scdesc=Raises the score if the Voltage is low. |
pokefordex=Psycho%20Shift |
touches=no |
protect=yes |
magiccoat=no |
snatch=no |
brightpowder=yes |
kingsrock=no |
flag7=no |
flag8=no |
sound=no |
target=adjacentfoes |
footnotes= }}
'''Psycho Shift''' (Japanese: '''サイコシフト''' ''Psychoshift'') is a {{type2|Psychic}} move introduced in [[Generation IV]].

==Effect==
Psycho Shift transfers any non-volatile [[status ailment]] from the user to the target, curing the user in the process. It will not transfer volatile status ailments (Confusion, etc.), and will fail if the opponent has a type- or ability- granted immunity to that status, or is affected by a status ailment already.

In Generation V, if the foe has an Ability that activates in response to the status ailment, Psycho Shift will cure the user ''after'' that Ability is activated. Therefore, {{a|Synchronize}} will fail to reflect status conditions when Psycho Shift is used. In previous generations {{a|Synchronize}} would reflect the status ailment.

==Learnset==
===By [[level|leveling up]]===
{{Moveheader/Level|Psychic|4}}
{{Moveentry/Level4|163|Hoothoot|2|Normal|Flying|41|49}}
{{Moveentry/Level4|164|Noctowl|2|Normal|Flying|47|57}}
{{Moveentry/Level4|177|Natu|2|Psychic|Flying|33|33}}
{{Moveentry/Level4|178|Xatu|2|Psychic|Flying|37|37}}
{{Moveentry/Level4|380|Latias|2|Dragon|Psychic|50|50}}
{{Moveentry/Level4|381|Latios|2|Dragon|Psychic|50|50}}
{{Moveentry/Level4|386|Deoxys|1|Psychic|Psychic|57|57}}
{{Moveentry/Level4|488|Cresselia|1|Psychic|Psychic|75|75}}
{{Movefooter|Psychic|4}}

===By {{pkmn|breeding}}===
{{Moveheader/Breed|Psychic|4}}
{{Moveentry/Breed4|175|Togepi|1|Normal|Normal|{{MSP|163|Hoothoot}}{{MSP|164|Noctowl}}{{MSP|177|Natu}}{{MSP|178|Xatu}}|{{MSP|163|Hoothoot}}{{MSP|164|Noctowl}}{{MSP|177|Natu}}{{MSP|178|Xatu}}}}
{{Moveentry/Breed4|198|Murkrow|2|Dark|Flying|{{MSP|163|Hoothoot}}{{MSP|164|Noctowl}}{{MSP|177|Natu}}{{MSP|178|Xatu}}|{{MSP|163|Hoothoot}}{{MSP|164|Noctowl}}{{MSP|177|Natu}}{{MSP|178|Xatu}}}}
{{Moveentry/Breed4|561|Sigilyph|2|Psychic|Flying|no|{{MSP|163|Hoothoot}}{{MSP|164|Noctowl}}{{MSP|177|Natu}}{{MSP|178|Xatu}}}}
{{Movefooter|Psychic|4}}

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{psychic color}}|bordercolor={{psychic color light}}
|zh_cmn=幻象轉移 ''Huànxiàng Zhuǎnyí''
|fr=Échange Psy
|de=Psybann
|el=Τηλεμεταβίβαση
|it=Psicotrasfer
|ko=사이코시프트 ''Psycho Shift''
|es=Psico-cambio
|sr=Psihička Smena}}

{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}

[[de:Psybann]]
[[fr:Échange Psy]]
[[it:Psicotrasfer (mossa)]]
[[ja:サイコシフト]]
[[pl:Psycho Shift]]
[[pt:Psycho Shift]]

Filter (Ability)

2011-10-08T02:51:16Z

Jobriq: /* Trivia */

{{AbilityInfobox
|name=Filter
|jpname=フィルター
|jptrans=Filter
|jptranslit=Firutā
|colorscheme=psychic
|gen=4
|text3=
|text4=Powers down super-effective moves.
|text5=Reduces damage from supereffective attacks.
}}
'''Filter''' (Japanese: '''フィルター''' ''Filter'') is an [[Ability]] introduced in [[Generation IV]]. Two {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} have this Ability, both in the same [[evolution]]ary line.

==Effect==
===In battle===
Filter reduces super effective damage by 1/4. A move that would deal 2× damage will instead deal 1.5× damage, and a move that would deal 4× will instead deal 3×.

===Outside of battle===
Filter has no effect outside of battle.

==Pokémon with Filter==
{{Ability/head|Psychic}}
{{Ability/entry|122|Mr. Mime|Psychic|Psychic|Soundproof|Filter|Technician}}
{{Ability/entry|439|Mime Jr.|Psychic|Psychic|Soundproof|Filter|Technician}}
{{Ability/foot|Psychic}}

==Trivia==

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{psychic color}}|bordercolor={{psychic color dark}}
|fr=Filtre
|de=Filter
|gr=Φιλτράρισμα
|it=Filtro
|es=Filtro
|pt=Filtragem
|ko=필터 ''Filter''
}}
{{-}}
{{AbilityVariations|Solid Rock|Filter|color=Psychic|1color={{rock color dark}}|2color={{psychic color dark}}}}
{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}

[[Category:Abilities that alter damage taken]]

[[de:Filter]]
[[es:Filtro]]
[[fr:Filtre]]
[[it:Filtro (abilità)]]
[[ja:フィルター]]

Triple Battle

2011-10-08T00:57:12Z

Jobriq: /* Effect of moves */ added helping hand

[[File:Triple battle.png|thumb|256px|right|A triple battle]]
'''Triple battles''' are one of the many forms of [[Pokémon battle|Pokémon battling]], being popular with Trainers in the region of [[Unova]]. As the name suggests, triple battles are a type of battle where each {{pkmn|Trainer}} sends out three Pokémon at once. Due to this, they can be considered the successor to [[double battle]]s, with the only difference seemingly being the number of Pokémon. However, there are some restrictions that differentiate it from its predecessor other than the amount of Pokémon, such as placement.

==In the games==
===Placement===
The placement of the Pokémon is now a major attribute of triple battles, as a Pokémon's positioning will affect how certain moves and abilities will work. Generally, Pokémon on the left-side of the field cannot attack any one on the right-side (including allies), and vice-versa. This also means a Pokémon in the center is free to hit any Pokémon on the field, but at a cost of being vulnerable to every other Pokémon. 

There are some moves however, that allow non-adjacent Pokémon to attack each other.

===Effect of moves===
{{incomplete|section|needs=List needs to be checked and may be missing some moves}}

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! width=10% | Affects both adjacent opponents
! width=10% | Affects all opponents
! width=10% | Affects all adjacent opponents and partners
! width=10% | Affects all Pokémon in battle
! width=10% | Affects any opponent or partner
! width=10% | Randomly affects any opponent
! width=10% | Randomly affects adjacent opponent
! width=10% | Affects self
! width=10% | Affects all partners
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| style="background:#{{ground color}}" | {{mcolor|Spikes|f8f8f8}}
| style="background:#{{electric color}}" | {{mcolor|Discharge|f8f8f8}}
| style="background:#{{normal color}}" | {{mcolor|Perish Song|f8f8f8}}
| style="background:#{{flying color}}" | {{mcolor|Acrobatics|f8f8f8}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color}}" | {{mcolor|Outrage|f8f8f8}}
| style="background:#{{grass color}}" | {{mcolor|Petal Dance|f8f8f8}}
| style="background:#{{bug color}}" | {{mcolor|Rage Powder|f8f8f8}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color}}" | {{mcolor|Light Screen|f8f8f8}}
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| style="background:#{{flying color}}" | {{mcolor|Air Cutter|f8f8f8}}
| style="background:#{{rock color}}" | {{mcolor|Stealth Rock|f8f8f8}}
| style="background:#{{ground color}}" | {{mcolor|Magnitude|f8f8f8}}
| style="background:#{{water color}}" | {{mcolor|Rain Dance|f8f8f8}}
| style="background:#{{flying color}}" | {{mcolor|Air Slash|f8f8f8}}
| style="background:#{{normal color}}" | {{mcolor|Uproar|f8f8f8}}
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| style="background:#{{psychic color}}" | {{mcolor|Ally Switch|f8f8f8}}
| style="background:#{{normal color}}" | {{mcolor|Safeguard|f8f8f8}}
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| style="background:#{{ice color}}" | {{mcolor|Blizzard|f8f8f8}}
| style="background:#{{poison color}}" | {{mcolor|Toxic Spikes|f8f8f8}}
| style="background:#{{normal color}}" | {{mcolor|Teeter Dance|f8f8f8}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color}}" | {{mcolor|Trick Room|f8f8f8}}
| style="background:#{{flying color}}" | {{mcolor|Brave Bird|f8f8f8}}
| style="background:#{{normal color}}" | {{mcolor|Thrash|f8f8f8}}
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| style="background:#{{ghost color}}" | {{mcolor|Destiny Bond|f8f8f8}}
| style="background:#{{grass color}}" | {{mcolor|Aromatherapy|f8f8f8}}
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| style="background:#{{water color}}" | {{mcolor|Bubble|f8f8f8}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color}}" | {{mcolor|Heal Block|f8f8f8}}
| style="background:#{{ground color}}" | {{mcolor|Earthquake|f8f8f8}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color}}" | {{mcolor|Magic Room|f8f8f8}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color}}" | {{mcolor|Dragon Pulse|f8f8f8}}
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| style="background:#{{normal color}}" | {{mcolor|Follow Me|f8f8f8}}
| style="background:#{{fighting color}}" | {{mcolor|Quick Guard|f8f8f8}}
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| style="background:#{{dark color}}" | {{mcolor|Dark Void|f8f8f8}}
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| style="background:#{{normal color}}" | {{mcolor|Selfdestruct|f8f8f8}}
| style="background:#{{ice color}}" | {{mcolor|Hail|f8f8f8}}
| style="background:#{{flying color}}" | {{mcolor|Sky Drop|f8f8f8}}
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| style="background:#{{normal color}}" | {{mcolor|Helping Hand|f8f8f8}}
| style="background:#{{normal color}}" | {{mcolor|Lucky Chant|f8f8f8}}
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| style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{mcolor|Eruption|f8f8f8}}
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| style="background:#{{poison color}}" | {{mcolor|Sludge Wave|f8f8f8}}
| style="background:#{{rock color}}" | {{mcolor|Sandstorm|f8f8f8}}
| style="background:#{{flying color}}" | {{mcolor|Hurricane|f8f8f8}}
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| style="background:#{{ice color}}" | {{mcolor|Mist|f8f8f8}}
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| style="background:#{{normal color}}" | {{mcolor|Tail Whip|f8f8f8}}
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| style="background:#{{normal color}}" | {{mcolor|Explosion|f8f8f8}}
| style="background:#{{water color}}" | {{mcolor|Water Sport|f8f8f8}}
| style="background:#{{flying color}}" | {{mcolor|Pluck|f8f8f8}}
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| style="background:#{{normal color}}" | {{mcolor|Heal Bell|f8f8f8}}
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| style="background:#{{dark color}}" | {{mcolor|Snarl|f8f8f8}}
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| style="background:#{{water color}}" | {{mcolor|Surf|f8f8f8}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color}}" | {{mcolor|Wonder Room|f8f8f8}}
| style="background:#{{flying color}}" | {{mcolor|Wing Attack|f8f8f8}}
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| style="background:#{{psychic color}}" | {{mcolor|Reflect|f8f8f8}}
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| style="background:#{{electric color}}" | {{mcolor|Electroweb|f8f8f8}}
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| style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{mcolor|Lava Plume|f8f8f8}}
| style="background:#{{ice color}}" | {{mcolor|Haze|f8f8f8}}
| style="background:#{{flying color}}" | {{mcolor|Aerial Ace|f8f8f8}}
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| style="background:#{{flying color}}" | {{mcolor|Tailwind|f8f8f8}}
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| style="background:#{{normal color}}" | {{mcolor|Growl|f8f8f8}}
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| style="background:#{{ground color}}" | {{mcolor|Bulldoze|f8f8f8}}
| style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{mcolor|Sunny Day|f8f8f8}}
| style="background:#{{fighting color}}" | {{mcolor|Aura Sphere|f8f8f8}}
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| style="background:#{{fighting color}}" | {{mcolor|Wide Guard|f8f8f8}}
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| style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{mcolor|Heat Wave|f8f8f8}}
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| style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{mcolor|Searing Shot|f8f8f8}}
| style="background:#{{ground color}}" | {{mcolor|Mud Sport|f8f8f8}}
| style="background:#{{flying color}}" | {{mcolor|Chatter|f8f8f8}}
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| style="background:#{{normal color}}" | {{mcolor|Hyper Voice|f8f8f8}}
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| style="background:#{{psychic color}}" | {{mcolor|Synchronoise|f8f8f8}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color}}" | {{mcolor|Gravity|f8f8f8}}
| style="background:#{{flying color}}" | {{mcolor|Drill Peck|f8f8f8}}
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| style="background:#{{ice color}}" | {{mcolor|Icy Wind|f8f8f8}}
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| style="background:#{{normal color}}" | {{mcolor|Leer|f8f8f8}}
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| style="background:#{{water color}}" | {{mcolor|Muddy Water|f8f8f8}}
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| style="background:#{{flying color}}" | {{mcolor|Sky Attack|f8f8f8}}
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| style="background:#{{dragon color}}" | {{mcolor|Twister|f8f8f8}}
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| style="background:#{{fighting color}}" | {{mcolor|Counter|f8f8f8}}
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| style="background:#{{ice color}}" | {{mcolor|Glaciate|f8f8f8}}
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| style="background:#{{flying color}}" | {{mcolor|Aeroblast|f8f8f8}}
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| style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{mcolor|Incinerate|f8f8f8}}
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| style="background:#{{flying color}}" | {{mcolor|Bounce|f8f8f8}}
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| style="background:#{{ice color}}" | {{mcolor|Powder Snow|f8f8f8}}
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| style="background:#{{dark color}}" | {{mcolor|Dark Pulse|f8f8f8}}
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| style="background:#{{normal color}}" | {{mcolor|Razor Wind|f8f8f8}}
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| style="background:#{{flying color}}" | {{mcolor|Fly|f8f8f8}}
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| style="background:#{{grass color}}" | {{mcolor|Razor Leaf|f8f8f8}}
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| style="background:#{{psychic color}}" | {{mcolor|Heal Pulse|f8f8f8}}
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| style="background:#{{rock color}}" | {{mcolor|Rock Slide|f8f8f8}}
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| style="background:#{{water color}}" | {{mcolor|Water Pulse|f8f8f8}}
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| style="background:#{{bug color}}" | {{mcolor|String Shot|f8f8f8}}
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| style="background:#{{psychic color}}" | {{mcolor|Mirror Coat|f8f8f8}}
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| style="background:#{{normal color}}" | {{mcolor|Sweet Scent|f8f8f8}}
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| style="background:#{{normal color}}" | {{mcolor|Relic Song|f8f8f8}}
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Most moves have the same effect in triple battles as with single and double battles, the only restriction is that they can only affect adjacent Pokémon. Moves that hit both opponents or all Pokémon in double battles will only affect adjacent Pokémon in triple battles, except {{m|Perish Song}}.<ref>[http://www.smogon.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79340 Smogon's B&W Research Thread]</ref> (i.e. a Pokémon on the left-side which used {{m|Earthquake}} will not affect any Pokémon on the right-side.) Moves that hit multiple Pokémon will still have their power reduced  unless all other Pokémon have fainted at that point.

There are, however, some moves that can affect non-adjacent Pokémon, such as {{m|Wide Guard}} and {{m|Tailwind}} which affect all Pokémon on the user's side.

The following lists moves that can target non-adjacent Pokémon:
{| align="center" class="roundy" style="background: #ddf; border: 5px solid #ccf;"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #ddf; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background: #ddf;"
! {{color2|000000|Move}}
! {{color2|000000|Elemental types|Type}}
! {{color2|000000|Damage category|Cat.}}
{{tutormv|Acrobatics|Flying|cat=Physical}}
{{tutormv|Aerial Ace|Flying|cat=Physical}}
{{tutormv|Aeroblast|Flying|cat=Special}}
{{tutormv|Air Slash|Flying|cat=Special}}
{{tutormv|Aura Sphere|Fighting|cat=Special}}
{{tutormv|Bounce|Flying|cat=Physical}}
{{tutormv|Brave Bird|Flying|cat=Physical}}
{{tutormv|Chatter|Flying|cat=Special}}
{{tutormv|Dark Pulse|Dark|cat=Special}}
{{tutormv|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|cat=Special}}
{{tutormv|Drill Peck|Flying|cat=Physical}}
{{tutormv|Fly|Flying|cat=Physical}}
{{tutormv|Sky Drop|Flying|cat=Physical}}
{{tutormv|Gust|Flying|cat=Special}}
{{tutormv|Heal Pulse|Psychic|cat=Status}}
{{tutormv|Hurricane|Flying|cat=Special}}
{{tutormv|Peck|Flying|cat=Physical}}
{{tutormv|Perish Song|Normal|cat=Status}}
{{tutormv|Pluck|Flying|cat=Physical}}
{{tutormv|Sky Attack|Flying|cat=Physical}}
{{tutormv|Water Pulse|Water|cat=Special}}
{{tutormv|Wing Attack|Flying|cat=Physical}}
|}
|}

===Effect of abilities===
Most abilities' effect remain the same and are not affected by the Pokémon's placement. For example, a {{a|Mold Breaker}} Pokémon on the left-side of the field which used {{m|Water Pulse}} can still damage a Pokémon with {{a|Wonder Guard}} on the right-side of the field. Also, a {{a|Magic Bounce}} Pokémon can still reflect entry hazards even if the user of the entry hazard and itself are at opposite corners of the field.

However, some abilities such as {{a|Intimidate}} might still be affected Pokémon's placement, and can only lower the attack of opposing, adjacent Pokémon on the field.

===Moving===
The Pokémon on the left and right have the option to 'move'. This option allows the user to switch with the Pokémon currently in the middle. Moving has no priority and none of the effects of switching apply to moving. A Pokémon can move even if it is the last Pokémon on its team. When there are only two Pokémon left on the field and they are non-adjacent to each other, then both Pokémon will automatically be moved to the center of the field.

==In Pokémon Battrio==
{{incomplete|section}}
Triple battling as a mechanic was introduced in [[Pokémon Battrio]], an arcade game using three Pokémon pucks on each side.

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Master Black and White===
In the second chapter, [[Monta]] was shown in a triple battle with [[Cheren]], using {{p|Snivy}}, {{p|Panpour}}, and {{p|Roggenrola}}. Cheren used {{p|Basculin}}, {{p|Tepig}}, and {{p|Pansage}}.

==Trivia==
* Interestingly, the introduction of this form of battling keeps the pattern of every odd [[generation]] since [[Generation I|the first]] adding one more Pokémon to the maximum amount to be sent out at one time in a battle.
* {{m|Air Cutter}} is the only {{type|Flying}} damage-dealing move that cannot hit a non-adjacent Pokémon.
* In ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'', Jessie and James send out three Pokémon at once to battle Ash, the first unofficial triple battle in the series.
* All the moves that contain the word "pulse" are able to hit non-adjacent opponents.

==References==
<references/>

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{{Battle}}

[[Category:Terminology]]
[[Category:Game mechanics]]

[[de:Dreierkampf]]

Protect (move)

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Jobriq: /* Generation III - IV */ wide guard&quick guard did not exist in gen V

{{MoveInfobox|
n=182 |
name=Protect |
jname=まもる |
jtrans=Protect |
jtranslit=Mamoru |
desc=It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
gameimage=Protect.png |
type=Normal |
damagecategory=Status |
basepp=10 |
maxpp=16 |
power=— |
accuracy=— |
priority=+4{{tt|*|+3 prior to Generation V}}|
gen=II |
category=Cute |
appeal=1 |
jam=0 |
cdesc=Can avoid being startled by others. |
appealsc=0 |
scdesc=Raises the score if the Voltage is low. |
pokefordex=protect |
touches=no |
protect=no |
magiccoat=no |
snatch=no |
brightpowder=no |
kingsrock=no |
flag7=no |
flag8=no |
sound=no |
target=self|
na=no|
tm2=yes|
tm#2=17|
tm3=yes|
tm#3=17|
tm4=yes|
tm#4=17|
tm5=yes|
tm#5=17|
footnotes= }}
'''Protect''' (Japanese: '''まもる''' ''Protect'') is a non-damaging {{type2|Normal}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation II]].

==Effect==
===Generation II===
Protects the user from all effects of moves that target it during the turn it is used, including damage. This does not include damage afflicted by [[weather conditions]] it is susceptible to, or damage from [[status ailment]] that it obtained on a previous turn. Using Protect, {{m|Detect}}, or {{m|Endure}} consecutively decreases the chance of success by 50% each use, whether it is successful or not. Protect has an extra 1/256 chance of failing at any consecutive use, due to the accuracy check in the first two generations.[http://pokemon-online.eu/forums/showthread.php?8236-Protect-rate&p=92750&viewfull=1#post92750] Protect cannot prevent the effects of {{m|Perish Song}}.

===Generation III - IV===
Protect now has a 50% decaying rate of success on the current turn if Protect, {{m|Detect}}, {{m|Endure}}, was used successfully on the previous turn. The minimum success rate is limited to 12.5%, which is four consecutive turns.[http://pokemon-online.eu/forums/showthread.php?8236-Protect-rate&p=92659&viewfull=1#post92659] Protect fails if the user [[priority|goes last]] in the turn.

===Generation V===
Protect no longer has a minimum success rate, and still has 50% decay.[http://www.smogon.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3715158&postcount=772]

The following moves cannot be stopped by Protect:

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{{movelist|Curse|Ghost|cat=Status}}
{{movelist|Doom Desire|Steel|cat=Special}}
{{movelist|Feint|Normal|cat=Physical}}
{{movelist|Future Sight|Psychic|cat=Special}}
{{movelist|Imprison|Psychic|cat=Status}}
{{movelist|Perish Song|Normal|cat=Status}}
{{movelist|Psych Up|Normal|cat=Status}}
{{movelist|Role Play|Psychic|cat=Status}}
{{movelist|Shadow Force|Ghost|cat=Physical}}
{{movelist|Transform|Normal|cat=Status}}
|}
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Additionally, Feint lifts Protect's protection for the rest of the turn.

In [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond and Pearl]] {{m|Lock-On}}, {{m|Mind Reader}}, and {{a|No Guard}} give moves a <code>(100 - move {{stat|accuracy}})%</code> chance to hit through Protect. {{m|Thunder}} during rain and {{m|Blizzard}} during hail have a 30% chance to hit. [[One-hit knockout move]]s always fail when Protect is successful, even if Lock-On, Mind Reader, or No Guard is in use.

===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon===
The user is protected from all attacks for a set amount of turns, which ends on the user's turn. However, items such as [[toss items]] can still hit.

==Learnset==
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
{{Moveheader/Level|Normal|2}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|007|Squirtle|1|Water|Water|28|28|22|22}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|008|Wartortle|1|Water|Water|31|31|24|24}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|009|Blastoise|1|Water|Water|31|31|24|24}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|090|Shellder|1|Water|Water|25|25|FRLG=29|16|16}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|091|Cloyster|2|Water|Ice|--|--|--|--}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|098|Krabby|1|Water|Water|34|41|FRLG=39|29|32}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|099|Kingler|1|Water|Water|38|49|FRLG=42|29|32}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|138|Omanyte|2|Rock|Water|37|37|34|34}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|139|Omastar|2|Rock|Water|37|37|34|34}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|204|Pineco|1|Bug|Bug|--|--|--|--}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|205|Forretress|2|Bug|Steel|--|--|--|--}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|258|Mudkip|1|Water|Water|no|37|37|37}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|259|Marshtomp|2|Water|Ground|no|42|42|42}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|260|Swampert|2|Water|Ground|no|46|46|46}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|269|Dustox|2|Bug|Poison|no|17|17|17}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|279|Pelipper|2|Water|Flying|no|25|25|25}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|304|Aron|2|Steel|Rock|no|34|32|32}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|305|Lairon|2|Steel|Rock|no|37|34|34}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|306|Aggron|2|Steel|Rock|no|37|34|34}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|313|Volbeat|1|Bug|Bug|no|29|29|29}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|324|Torkoal|1|Fire|Fire|no|27|36|36}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|341|Corphish|1|Water|Water|no|23|FRLG=22|23|23}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|342|Crawdaunt|2|Water|Dark|no|23|FRLG=22|23|23}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|347|Anorith|2|Rock|Bug|no|31|25|25}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|348|Armaldo|2|Rock|Bug|no|31|25|25}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|361|Snorunt|1|Ice|Ice|no|25|22|22}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|362|Glalie|1|Ice|Ice|no|25|22|22}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|372|Shelgon|1|Dragon|Dragon|no|30|30|30}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|373|Salamence|2|Dragon|Flying|no|30|30|30}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|381|Latios|2|Dragon|Psychic|no|25|25|25}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|410|Shieldon|2|Rock|Steel|no|no|--|--}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|411|Bastiodon|2|Rock|Steel|no|no|--|--}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|412|Burmy|1|Bug|Bug|no|no|--|--}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|413|Wormadam|2|Bug|Grass|no|no|10|10}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|414|Mothim|1|Bug|Flying|no|no|10|10}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|475|Gallade|2|Psychic|Fighting|no|no|50|50}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|481|Mesprit|1|Psychic|Psychic|no|no|16|16}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|541|Swadloon|2|Bug|Grass|no|no|no|20}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|543|Venipede|2|Bug|Poison|no|no|no|15}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|544|Whirlipede|2|Bug|Poison|no|no|no|15}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|545|Scolipede|2|Bug|Poison|no|no|no|15}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|562|Yamask|1|Ghost|Ghost|no|no|no|--}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|563|Cofagrigus|1|Ghost|Ghost|no|no|no|--}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|564|Tirtouga|2|Water|Rock|no|no|no|11}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|565|Carracosta|2|Water|Rock|no|no|no|11}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|594|Alomomola|1|Water|Water|no|no|no|21}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|616|Shelmet|1|Bug|Bug|no|no|no|28}}
{{Movefooter|Normal|2}}

===By [[TM]]===
{{Moveheader/TM|Normal|2|no|TM17|TM17|TM17|TM17}}
{{Moveentry/AllTM|Protect|2|except=Regigigas}}
{{Movefooter|Normal|2}}

==In the anime==
{{moveanime|exp=yes|type=normal|gen=The Pokémon blocks any attacks that hit it with a sphere.|image1=Trip Frillish Protect.png|image1p=Frillish|image2=Lenora Herdier Protect.png|image2p=Herdier|image3=Cilan Dwebble Protect.png|image3p=Dwebble|image4=Lampent Protect.png|image4p=Lampent and Litwick}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=130|pkmn=Gyarados|method=Gyarados's eyes glow red. Then, Gyarados releases small shockwaves from its mouth that can block an attack.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Misty's Gyarados|startcode=SS002|startname=Cerulean Blues|notes=Debut}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=060|pkmn=Poliwag|method=Poliwag's body becomes outlined in blue and it can stop attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Max|user1=A Poliwag Max borrowed from the Pokémon Trainer's School|startcode=AG015|startname=Gonna Rule the School!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=272|pkmn=Ludicolo|method=Two yellow discs are created in front of Ludicolo's hands. It can then block any attacks that hit the disks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Poncho (Hoenn)|user1=Poncho's Ludicolo|startcode=AG067|startname=Go Go Ludicolo}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=386D|pkmn=Deoxys|method=Deoxys crouches together and a purple barrier appears around it, blocking any attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Deoxys (movie 7)|user1=Deoxys (Purple Crystal)|startcode=M07|startname=Destiny Deoxys}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Deoxys (movie 7)|user1=Deoxys (Green Crystal)|startcode=M07|startname=Destiny Deoxys}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Deoxys (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Deoxys|startcode=AG171|startname=Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys' Crisis! (Part 1)}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=125|pkmn=Electabuzz|method=Electabuzz blocks the opponent's attack with its arms, or Electabuzz's body becomes surrounded by gold and a green barrier appears around its body, protecting it from attacks. Sometimes its body glows yellow before using the attack.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Jump (anime)|user1=Jump's Electabuzz|startcode=AG126|startname=Saved by the Beldum}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Paul's Electabuzz|startcode=DP128|startname=A Pyramiding Rage!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=200|pkmn=Misdreavus|method=A blue force field surrounds Misdreavus's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Misdreavus (Pokémon)|user1=Unknown Trainer's Misdreavus|startcode=M08|startname=Lucario and the Mystery of Mew}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=260|pkmn=Swampert|method=Swampert's body becomes surrounded in light green and a green barrier appears around it. Swampert can then block any attacks that hit it.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Dome Ace Tucker|user1=Tucker's Swampert|startcode=AG153|startname=Tactic Theatrics!!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=259|pkmn=Marshtomp|method=Marshtomp's body becomes surrounded in a green shield, blocking any attacks shot at it.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Brock's Marshtomp|startcode=AG167|startname=What I Did for Love!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=012|pkmn=Butterfree|method=Butterfree's body glows light green and a green force field appears around it, blocking any attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Drew|user1=Drew's Butterfree|startcode=AG187|startname=The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=466|pkmn=Electivire|method=Electivire creates a green barrier or force field around its body, protecting it from attacks, or Electivire puts its arms in front of its face and its body starts to glow yellow-green. A green force field then surrounds its body and protects it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Gary's Electivire|startcode=AG192|startname=Home is Where the Start Is!}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Paul's Electivire|startcode=DP184|startname=Casting a Paul on Barry!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=239|pkmn=Elekid|method=Elekid crosses its arms and a green barrier appears around its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Paul's Elekid|startcode=DP003|startname=When Pokémon Worlds Collide!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=151|pkmn=Mew|method=A green barrier appears around Mew's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Dr. Yung|user1=A mirage Mew|startcode=The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon|startname=The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=412|pkmn=Burmy|method=A green barrier appears around Burmy's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Cheryl's Burmy|startcode=DP030|startname=Some Enchanted Sweetning!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=484|pkmn=Palkia|method=A pink barrier appears around Palkia's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Palkia (anime)|startcode=M10|startname=The Rise of Darkrai}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=483|pkmn=Dialga|method=A dark blue barrier appears around Dialga's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Dialga (anime)|startcode=M10|startname=The Rise of Darkrai}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=199|pkmn=Slowking|method=Slowking's body becomes surrounded by a light green barrier that it pushes out of its body to surround others.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Conway|user1=Conway's Slowking|startcode=DP050|startname=Tag! We're It...!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=126|pkmn=Magmar|method=Magmar lifts its arms and its body becomes surrounded by a green outline. A light green barrier then comes out of Magmar's body around it, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Magmar (Pokémon)|user1=Unknown Trainer's Magmar|startcode=DP050|startname=Tag! We're It...!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=362|pkmn=Glalie|method=Glalie's body glow's gold and a green force field appears over Glaile's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Poacher (Sinnoh)|user1=A Pokémon Poacher's Glalie|startcode=DP116|startname=The Drifting Snorunt!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=420|pkmn=Cherubi|method=Cherubi's body becomes outlined in gold and a green force field comes out of its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Marilyn|user1=Marilyn's Cherubi|startcode=DP125|startname=Battling a Cute Drama!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=350|pkmn=Milotic|method=A green force field appears around Milotic's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Tower Tycoon Palmer|user1=Palmer's Milotic|startcode=M12|startname=Arceus and the Jewel of Life}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=493|pkmn=Arceus|method=The 16 Life Plates circle around Arceus's body and a force field that is pink in the front and blue in the back appears around Arceus's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Arceus (anime)|startcode=M12|startname=Arceus and the Jewel of Life}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=485|pkmn=Heatran|method=The gray circle on Heatran's forehead glows white and a silver force field appears around Heatran's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Marcus|user1=Marcus's Heatran|startcode=M12|startname=Arceus and the Jewel of Life}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=042|pkmn=Golbat|method=A green force field surrounds Golbat's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Galactic Grunt (Trainer class)|user1=Team Galactic Grunt's Golbat|startcode=DP136|startname=Gateway to Ruin!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=213|pkmn=Shuckle|method=Shuckle holds out two tentacles and a green force field appears over its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Shuckle (Pokémon)|user1=A Coordinator's Shuckle|startcode=DP146|startname=Dressed for Jess Success!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=482|pkmn=Azelf|method=The gem on Azelf's forehead glows red and a light green barrier surrounds its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Azelf (anime)|startcode=DP152|startname=The Battle Finale of Legend!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=481|pkmn=Mesprit|method=The gem on Mesprit's forehead glows red and a light green barrier surrounds its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Mesprit (anime)|startcode=DP152|startname=The Battle Finale of Legend!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=480|pkmn=Uxie|method=The gem on Uxie's forehead glows red and a light green barrier surrounds its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Uxie (anime)|startcode=DP152|startname=The Battle Finale of Legend!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=428|pkmn=Lopunny|method=Lopunny crosses its ears and a green force field surrounds its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Nando|user1=Nando's Lopunny|startcode=DP176|startname=Coming Full - Festival Circle!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=348|pkmn=Armaldo|method=Armaldo crosses its claws and a green force field surrounds its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Nando|user1=Nando's Armaldo|startcode=DP183|startname=League Unleashed!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=592|pkmn=Frillish|method=Frillish holds out its tentacles with the bottoms facing toward the opponent and a turquoise force field surrounds Frillish's body.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Trip|user1=Trip's Frillish|startcode=BW010|startname=A Rival Battle for Club Champ!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=557|pkmn=Dwebble|method=Dwebble pulls its body into its shell and the whole shell flashes white. Then, a wave of turquoise energy starting from the top of Dwebble's shell and moves downwards. Once the energy moves downwards, it leaves behind a darker turquoise glow, protecting Dwebble from attacks, or Dwebble pulls its body into its shell and a turquoise force field surrounds it, protecting it from attacks, or Dwebble lowers its head and a turquoise force field appears around its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Cilan's Dwebble|startcode=BW011|startname=A Home for Dwebble!}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Dwebble (Pokémon)|user1=Two wild Dwebble|startcode=BW011|startname=A Home for Dwebble!}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Burgh|user1=Burgh's Dwebble|startcode=BW023|startname=Battling For The Love of Bug-Types!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=507|pkmn=Herdier|method=A turquoise force field comes out and surrounds Herdier's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Lenora|user1=Lenora's Herdier|startcode=BW016|startname=Rematch at the Nacrene Gym!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=576|pkmn=Gothitelle|method=Gothitelle puts one of its hands out in front of it when the opponent is about to attack it and a turquoise energy shield appears in front of Gothitelle's hand, protecting it.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Sally|user1=A wild Gothitelle|startcode=BW021|startname=The Lost World of Gothitelle!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=542|pkmn=Leavanny|method=A bluish-green force field appears around Leavanny's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Burgh|user1=Burgh's Leavanny|startcode=BW023|startname=Battling For The Love of Bug-Types!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=608|pkmn=Lampent|method=Lampent holds its arms out and a turquoise energy shield appears around its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Lampent (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Lampent|startcode=BW026|startname=Scare at the Litwick Mansion!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=607|pkmn=Litwick|method=Litwick bows its head and holds its arms out in front of it. Then, a turquoise energy shield appears around its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Litwick (Pokémon)|user1=Four wild Litwick|startcode=BW026|startname=Scare at the Litwick Mansion!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=578|pkmn=Duosion|method=A bluish-green force field appears around Duosion's body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movebtm|type=normal|user=Officer Jenny|user1=Officer Jenny's Duosion|startcode=BW045}}

==In the manga==

===Pokémon Adventures===
{{movemanga|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user puts up one of its arms to block an attack.|image1=Silver Sneasel Protect.png|image1p=Sneasel|image2=Platinum Rapidash Protect.png|image2p=Rapidash}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=215|pkmn=Sneasel|method=Sneasel puts up both of its arms to block and protect itself from an attack.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Silver's Sneasel|startcode=PS093|startname=Sneasel Sneak Attack|notes=Debut}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=081|pkmn=Magnemite|method=Magnemite creates a forcefield around its body, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Lt. Surge|user1=Lt. Surge's Magnemite|startcode=PS157|startname=Electrifying Magnemite}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=213|pkmn=Shuckle|method=Shuckle pulls all of its limbs into its shell and the shell starts to glow brightly, protecting it from attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Pike Queen Lucy|user1=Lucy's Shuckle|startcode=PS310|startname=VS. Shuckle}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=376|pkmn=Metagross|method=Metagross crosses its front two legs in front of its face, protecting it from attacks. When used over and over again, the move becomes less efficient.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Crystal (Adventures)|user1=Crys's Metagross|startcode=PS324|startname=VS. Charizard II}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=078|pkmn=Rapidash|method=Rapisdash stands up on its hind legs and a bright energy surrounds the front of its hoofs, blocking an attack.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=normal|user=Platinum's Rapidash|startcode=PS377|startname=VS. Rapidash}}

==In other generations==
{{Movegen|
type=normal|
genII=Protect II|
genIII=Protect III|
genIV=Protect IV|
}}

==Trivia==
* In Generation II, after the "[Pokémon's name] protected itself!" message appears, another message saying that the opponent's Pokémon's move missed appears. The second message was removed in Generation III, likely to avoid redundancy.

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{normal color}}|bordercolor={{normal color dark}}
|zh_cmn=守住 ''Shǒuzhù''
|nl=Bescherming
|fr=Abri
|de=Schutzschild
|el=Προστασία
|hi=Bachao Rakshaw Kavach
|id=Bertahan
|it=Protezione
|ko=방어 ''Bang'eo''
|pt=Proteção Proteger
|sr=Zaštita
|es=Protección}}
{{-}}

{{Detect|Normal}}
{{Generation II TMs}}
{{Generation III TMs}}
{{Generation IV TMs}}
{{Generation V TMs}}
{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}

[[Category:Increased priority moves]]

[[de:Schutzschild]]
[[es:Protección]]
[[fr:Abri]]
[[ja:まもる]]
[[pt:Protect]]

Giovanni (Adventures)

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Jobriq: /* {{chap|Yellow}} */

{{CharInfobox|
color=666666 |
corecolor=CCCCCC |
bordercolor=CC0000 |
name=Giovanni |
jname=サカキ |
tmname=Sakaki |
slogan=no |
sloganline= |
image=Giovanni FRLG Adventures.png|
size=130px|
caption=Giovanni in the fifth chapter |
age=yes |
years=Unknown |
gender=Male |
hometown=[[Viridian City]] |
region=[[Kanto]] |
relatives={{adv|Silver}} (son) |
colors=yes|
eyes=Black|
hair=Brown |
trainer=yes |
trainerclass=[[Gym Leader]] |
game=counterpart |
counterpart=[[Giovanni]]|
leader=yes |
gym=Viridian Gym |
specialist=yes |
type={{type2|Ground}}s |
badge=Badge#Earth Badge{{!}}Earth Badge |
team=yes |
teamname=[[Team Rocket]] |
teamrank=[[Team Rocket ranks|Boss]] |
anime=no |
manga=Adventures|
roundnum=PS023 |
roundname=Make Way for Magmar!}}

==Character==
In [[Pokémon Adventures]], Giovanni serves much the same role as he does in the games, although he now has [[Lt. Surge]], [[Sabrina]], and [[Koga]] as subordinates. However, Giovanni is much more ruthless, as in one round, he uses his {{p|Cloyster}} to break two {{p|Magmar}} in half.

When he was still the Viridian Gym Leader, Giovanni had obtained the nickname "Giovanni Of The Land" because all his Pokémon were {{type2|Ground}}s, save his Cloyster and Beedrill. Beedrill's exception is clear, as it was caught at Giovanni's birthplace (in the Viridian Forest; so Giovanni prides it especially), but Cloyster's is hard to trace, as it does not appear to have any connection to Giovanni's past.

Giovanni wrote a book on the research of Ground-type Pokémon called ''Mysteries of the Earth'' that is currently in Blue's possession. The book contains detailed information on Ground-type Pokémon not known by anyone else. For instance, Giovanni was the first to discover Rhydon {{p|Rhyperior|could evolve}}.

==History==
==={{chap|Red, Green, & Blue}}===
Giovanni is first seen traveling with {{adv|Red}} under the guise of a friendly researcher off to study fossils. As they leave the [[Diglett's Cave]] after a search for fossils they find that the [[Pewter Museum of Science]] has been set ablaze by two wild {{p|Magmar}}. It is here that Giovanni's true agenda is revealed, to investigate Red and find out how he defeated his subordinates [[Lt. Surge]] and [[Koga]]. Giovanni watches Red defeat the Magmar in his unorthodox way and gives him an [[Old Amber]] as thanks while saying goodbye to him. The two Magmar then wake up from their sand prison and attack him; Giovanni has his {{p|Cloyster}} freeze and kill them. Giovanni laughs at the fact that someone like Red could defeat Team Rocket.

[[File:Giovanni RGB chapter.png|thumb|200px|left|Giovanni in the first chapter]]

It is later revealed that he is attempting to capture the Legendary Pokémon {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, and {{p|Moltres}} and fuse them into a [[Zapmolcuno|single]], powerful weapon. He leaves this plan in the hands of his top subordinates Lt. Surge, Koga, and [[Sabrina]], but with the combined strength of the Kanto [[Pokédex Holder]]s, Red, {{adv|Blue}}, and {{adv|Green}}, the plan is destroyed.

When Red goes to the [[Viridian City Gym]] to find out what had happened to its Missing Gym Leader he finds Giovanni waiting inside for him. Giovanni reveals to Red that he is, in fact, the Viridian City Gym Leader and also the Leader of Team Rocket. Giovanni challenges the boy to a battle with a special condition; if Giovanni wins then Red will fight by his side as a member of Team Rocket. Red accepts the challenge and the two begin battling; Giovanni uses his skills as a Trainer to get the upper hand on Red. In the end, Giovanni lost after an intense battle making Red use techniques involving the trainer and not just the Pokémon battling.

==={{chap|Yellow}}===
Giovanni later appears at the summit of [[Cerise Island]] when {{adv|Yellow}} is battling the leader of the [[Elite Four]], [[Lance]]. It is revealed that he was the one who had freed Red from his icy prison created by [[Lorelei]] and gave him the [[evolutionary stone]]s of the Vermilion Bay that would allow him to evolve his [[Vee|Eevee]] multiple times. Giovanni does battle with Lance and uses his Pokémon to destroy the giant bubble that he was using to attack Yellow and protect himself from attacks. Just as it seems that Giovanni has the upper hand, Lance reveals that he had planned for this and that Giovanni had fallen into his trap. Lance reveals that Cerise Island is one giant Gym Badge amplification device and with Giovanni's Earth Badge, he can finally summon the giant {{p|Lugia|bird}} Pokémon. Seeing what Lance has summoned, Giovanni immediately takes off and leaves Yellow to fight him alone. He is seen witnessing Lance's defeat at the hands of Yellow. His subordinates, Sabrina, Lt. Surge, and Koga all meet up with him in hopes of starting up Team Rocket again but Giovanni dismisses them, he tells them to lay low and go to their Gyms until a more suitable time to revive Team Rocket comes.

[[File:Giovanni Y chapter.png|thumb|200px|right|Giovanni in the second chapter]]

==={{chap|Ruby & Sapphire}}===
Giovanni makes a brief cameo at the end of the fourth chapter where he finds the {{DL|List of key items in Generation III|Ruby}} and {{DL|List of key items in Generation III|Sapphire}} on a beach. He reveals that the gems are in fact the true forms of the {{DL|List of key items in Generation III|Red Orb}} and {{DL|List of key items in Generation III|Blue Orb}} that have taken their forms after being broken by {{adv|Ruby}}’s {{p|Celebi}}. He takes the gems and sets off with his mysterious henchmen to start a then unknown plan.

[[File:Giovanni RS chapter.png|thumb|200px|left|Giovanni in the fourth chapter]]
==={{chap|FireRed & LeafGreen}}===
Giovanni resurfaces in the [[Sevii Islands]], where he witnesses the mysterious {{p|Deoxys}} attack a gang of bikers that were planning to raid [[Kin Island]]. When the leader tries to ask Giovanni to save him from the “monster”, Giovanni answers by swatting him away and having his Nidoking send the biker flying with {{m|Rock Tomb}}; he states that Deoxys isn't a monster, instead, it is the strongest Pokémon that ever existed.

He sends his newest group of henchmen, [[The Three Beasts]], to cause trouble on the Sevii Islands and distract the Kanto Pokédex Holders while he finishes polishing the Ruby and Sapphire; once he is done, he gives the gems to [[Sird]] so that Deoxys can finish its transformations. After Deoxys returns to [[Birth Island]] to heal the injuries it received in its battle with Red; here, Giovanni reveals his plan, to capture Deoxys and find his missing son. He sets off for Birth Island where he finds the resting Deoxys, battles with, and successfully captures it.

Giovanni makes his next appearance at the [[Trainer Tower]] where he confronts the Kanto Pokédex Holders while they try to fend off the Deoxys Divide Clones. He is attacked by {{adv|Mewtwo}}, who is angry at him for creating it to be a weapon. Giovanni responds by trapping Mewtwo in a binding set of armor called the "M2Bind" and leaves the Pokédex Holders to be defeated by the Deoxys Divide Clones. Later, Giovanni uses Deoxys to search for his son; Deoxys locates him at Viridian City and Giovanni sets course for that location.

Giovanni eventually lands near the Viridian City Gym and sends [[Sird]] and [[Orm]] to find and retrieve his son. As he recuperates from the pain of his disease, Giovanni finds that Red and Mewtwo are flying towards him; he decides to get Red back for his previous defeat at the Viridian Gym and prepares for battle. Red eventually arrives on the Team Rocket airship and Giovanni issues a challenge; one-on-one, Mewtwo versus Deoxys; Red accepts and they begin battling each other.

Mewtwo and Deoxys each manage to get the upper hand on each other throughout the match but it seems like Mewtwo has won once it has attacked Deoxys’s core. Deoxys eventually recovers and severely injures Mewtwo by stabbing it in the back with its tentacles. Despite Mewtwo being heavily injured, it manages to recover and defeats Deoxys with a powerful attack, making Red the winner of the battle.

[[File:Giovanni FRLG chapter.png|thumb|200px|right|Giovanni in the fifth chapter]]

Giovanni collapses from his disease and is carried away by Orm so that he can finally meet his son, {{adv|Silver}}. As he rests in bed, Silver finds his father and sulks with disappointment because of the fact that no matter how hard he tries, the side of evil is always associated with him. Silver refuses to accept Giovanni as his father and attempts to leave, but Giovanni quickly stops him but before he can say anything, a power-hungry [[Carr]] hijacks the ship and attempts to crash it into Vermilion City. Red has Deoxys use its power to create black holes to suck Silver, his Sneasel, and Giovanni to safety.

Giovanni and Silver eventually exit the black hole, but, instead of a safe location like Red expected, Giovanni instead finds that they have landed near a flaming piece of wreckage from the airship. Giovanni holds Silver up to protect him from the flames; he comments about how proud he is of how he had grown. They are eventually saved by Blue's Rhydon; Silver still refuses to acknowledge Giovanni, a criminal, as his father and states that he should've left Giovanni to die in the flames. Blue reveals to Silver about how he was once like him and manages to convince him to accept his father; Silver then breaks down crying over Giovanni's unconscious body. Giovanni is taken away by Silver's Ursaring to Silver's Eighteenth Secret Base to rest from his injuries.

==={{Chap|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}===

Giovanni whereabouts in this chapter are currently unknown as he has gone missing with no explanation as to where he is; Silver is currently searching for his missing father.

==Pokémon==
This listing is of Giovanni's Pokémon in the ''Pokémon Adventures'' manga.
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Giovanni
|pkmn=Beedrill
|type1=Bug
|type2=Poison
|img=Giovanni Beedrill Adventures.png
|epnum=PS037
|epname=Golly, Golem!
|desc={{p|Beedrill}} is one of Giovanni's main Pokémon. He caught it when it was a {{p|Weedle}} at Viridian Forest while he was a young Pokémon Trainer. Since then, Giovanni has used Beedrill as a reliable partner in many situations as a boss of Team Rocket. He notes that while he prefers to use Pokémon of his specialty type, its origins have given it a profound significance in his heart.

Beedrill's known moves are {{m|Twineedle}} and {{m|Agility}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Giovanni
|pkmn=Nidoking
|gender=male
|type1=Poison
|type2=Ground
|img=Giovanni Nidoking Adventures.png
|epnum=PS038
|epname=Long Live the Nidoqueen!?
|desc={{p|Nidoking}} was one of the Pokémon used in the Viridian Gym battle but did not officially participate. Later, he was used to destroy the gym with an {{m|Earthquake}}. Many years afterwards, Giovanni observed a site where {{adv|Deoxys}} rampaged and left a gang of bikers in ruins. When one of them begged Giovanni to save his life, he promptly swatted him away, and then used Nidoking's {{m|Rock Tomb}} to incapacitate him and his {{p|Magmar}}.

Nidoking's known moves are {{m|Earthquake}}, {{m|Fire Punch}}, and {{m|Rock Tomb}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Giovanni
|pkmn=Nidoqueen
|gender=female
|type1=Poison
|type2=Ground
|img=Nidoqueen Scratch Adventures.png
|epnum=PS037
|epname=Golly, Golem!
|desc={{p|Nidoqueen}} first appeared in the Viridian Gym Battle against Red. She was able to heavily damage Red's {{DL|Red (Adventures)|Snor}} by {{m|Mega Punch|violently punching}} it and hurling it straight for the wall with little effort. However, at the climax of the battle, she was KO'd by Pika's {{m|Thunderbolt}}{{tt|*|Impossible in the games}} and lost the battle.

Nidoqueen's known moves are {{m|Mega Punch}}, {{m|Poison Sting}} and {{m|Scratch}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Giovanni
|pkmn=Dugtrio
|type1=Ground
|img=Giovanni Dugtrio Adventures.png
|epnum=PS038
|epname=Long Live the Nidoqueen!?
|desc=Giovanni's {{p|Dugtrio}} was only used to stop Red's Saur and Gyara from coming out of their Poké Balls by destroying their opening mechanisms.

Dugtrio's only known move is {{m|Dig}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Giovanni
|pkmn=Golem
|type1=Rock
|type2=Ground
|img=Giovanni Golem Adventures.png
|epnum=PS037
|epname=Golly, Golem!
|desc=Giovanni switched out Nidoqueen for his {{p|Golem}}. Golem was a very fast Pokémon as it was able to easily outmatch Red. It was crumbled by Snor's {{m|Headbutt}} before knocking itself out with {{m|Explosion}}.

Golem's known moves are {{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Rock Throw}} and {{m|Explosion}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Giovanni
|pkmn=Cloyster
|type1=Ice
|type2=Water
|img=Giovanni Cloyster Adventures.png
|epnum=PS023
|epname=Make Way for Magmar!
|desc=Giovanni's {{p|Cloyster}} was called out to take care of two {{p|Magmar}} that were causing trouble after {{adv|Red}} did not finish them off. It froze them solid before brutally shattering them to take out. Later, it was seen again during the gym battle against Red and used the same freezing strategy on [[Poli]] to defeat it when Red lost his cool and attacked the Rocket Boss vigorously.

Cloyster knows some {{type2|Ice}} moves.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Giovanni
|pkmn=Rhyhorn
|type1=Ground
|type2=Rock
|img=Giovanni Rhyhorn Adventures.png
|epnum=PS038
|epname=Long Live the Nidoqueen!?
|desc={{p|Rhyhorn}} was one of the Pokémon used in the Gym Battle against Red. It was very powerful as it was able to knock out Red's Aero in a single hit. During the Yellow arc, Giovanni used it to battle Lance in Cerise Island but got knocked out by {{p|Dragonair}}'s {{m|Hyper Beam}}.

Rhyhorn's knowns moves are {{m|Tail Whip}}, {{m|Horn Attack}} and {{m|Stomp}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Giovanni
|pkmn=Rhydon
|type1=Ground
|type2=Rock
|img=Giovanni Rhydon Adventures.png
|epnum=PS038
|epname=Long Live the Nidoqueen!?
|desc={{p|Rhydon}} was seen in the gym battle with Giovanni's other Pokémon. However, as the only attack it launched was {{m|Fissure}}, and it did not otherwise partake in the battle, little is known about it.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Giovanni
|pkmn=Crobat
|type1=Poison
|type2=Flying
|img=Giovanni Crobat Adventures.png
|epnum=PS282
|epname=Holders' Requirements
|desc={{p|Crobat}} was used along with Giovanni's Beedrill to reach the [[Birth Island]], where {{Adv|Deoxys}} was resting. As he mostly uses it for {{m|Fly|aerial transport}}, none of its moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Giovanni
|pkmn=Aggron
|type1=Steel
|type2=Rock
|img=Giovanni Aggron Adventures.png
|epnum=PS282
|epname=Holders' Requirements
|desc=Giovanni used this {{p|Aggron}} to battle {{p|Deoxys}} after trapping it. Although it was only used once, it made a notable appearance in the regard that its {{m|Brick Break}} shattered Deoxys's triangular prism, allowing Giovanni to catch it easily.}}

=====Previously owned=====
{{TrainerPoké
|main=Deoxys (Adventures)
|trainer=Giovanni
|pkmn=Deoxys
|nick=Entity Two
|type1=Psychic
|img=Giovanni Deoxys Adventures.png
|epnum=PS275
|epname=The Boss Gets Off
|desc=Giovanni first took note of this Deoxys, codenamed Entity Two, somewhere in the Hoenn region. After it was stolen from the [[Mossdeep Space Center]] and transported to the Rockets' hideout in [[Kanto]], it was injured by [[Pika]]'s {{m|Thunder}} during the first battle it had against {{adv|Red}}. As such, it soon retreated to Birth Island to recover, only to be captured by Giovanni. He used Entity Two to create an army of clones called the Deoxys Divides in an attempt to finish Red, {{adv|Blue}}, and {{adv|Green}}. It soon fought under his command while on the airship against {{Adv|Mewtwo}} while it teamed up with Red. Mewtwo was able to defeat Entity Two after a long battle. The Deoxys joins Red and leaves Giovanni, and after they narrowly escaped an early death from the Rocket Airship crashing in [[Vermilion City]], it flew off to find its brethren, Entity One.}}

=====Taking care of=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Silver
|pkmn=Ursaring
|gender=male
|type1=Normal
|img=Silver Ursaring.png‎
|epnum=PS101
|epname=Teddiursa's Picnic
|desc={{p|Ursaring}} was caught by {{Adv|Silver}} with one of [[Kurt]]'s Heavy Balls since he considered Silver to be a worthy {{pkmn|Trainer}}, unlike {{Adv|Gold}}. Ursaring, under Silver's orders, took Giovanni to his base near {{rt|6|Kanto}} so Giovanni could recover from his burns. As it was not seen with Silver since then (and {{Adv|Blue}} lent Silver his {{p|Rhyperior}} to fill up his team), it is with Giovanni still. Because Giovanni has gone missing and has yet to reappear, its current location is unknown.

Ursaring was a powerhouse on Silver's team at level 44 knowing {{m|Fire Punch}}, {{m|Fury Swipes}} and {{m|Strength}}.}}

==Trivia==
* Giovanni is the only evil team leader who is still alive ''after'' his exploits.
** However, characters may not consider [[Pryce]], [[Archie]], or [[Cyrus]] to be dead, since they were last seen disappearing into ''Time'' and ''Space''.

==Related articles==
* [[Giovanni]]
* [[Giovanni (anime)]]

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