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Talk:Pokémon Center (store)

2025-11-07T11:12:24Z

Mortagua2: /* Moving of JP merch collections to a new page? */ Reply

==Photos of stores==
Just a thought. Mightn't a picture of the fronts of each store (Surely they exist. I can provide Nagoya if nothing else) look good here? --[[User:Archaic|Archaic]] 08:26, 14 Feb 2005 (GMT)

:Of course it's a good idea, although I wouldn't pull the ones from the pokemon.co.jp site - that's pushing fair use a little too far... - [[User:Zhen Lin|刘 (劉) 振霖]] 08:56, 14 Feb 2005 (GMT)

::Is it? Why would it be beyond fair use? We're advertising the places, aren't we? --[[User:Archaic|Archaic]] 10:04, 14 Feb 2005 (GMT)

:::I suppose we could take them. But the case for photos is more shaky, I think, because those are obtainable without infringement. - [[User:Zhen Lin|刘 (劉) 振霖]] 11:24, 14 Feb 2005 (GMT)

== PokémonCenter.com North America ==

I was thinking I would make a seperate article for the North America Site, but that might be pointless. Oh, and I also have a bunch of screenshots of the site when it was still active, do you think I could put one up of the main site either in aforementioned seperate article or on the main article?--[[User:Heracross42|Heracross42]] 17:47, 8 March 2008 (UTC)
:Necrobumping this section, because I agree. I think a separate article would make sense. It was not just the website of the stores, it was a retailer in itself, and will be again now that it is to return. If Heracross42 still has screenshots they would be useful, but I think we should be able to get a significant amount of information from Wayback Machine. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 16:17, 2 July 2014 (UTC)

== Sapporo ==

The Bulbanews article has a different logo to the one on this page. [[User:Flicky|Fli]][[User talk:Flicky|cky]][[User:Flicky/Latin|1991]] 09:40, 7 February 2009 (UTC)
:Article updated accordingly. — [[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|THE TROM]] — 10:43, 7 February 2009 (UTC)

==Trivia now invalid==

With the new logo for the Central Japan airport not featuring a starter Pokèmon, I believe this is now invalid, although I'm sure it could be changed slightly to still fit the requirement. --[[User:BaileyPlaysPokemon|BaileyPlaysPokemon]] 20:18, 12 December 2011 (UTC)

Pikachu was a starter in Yellow, wasn't he? --[[File:Spr b 4d 390.png]] [[User:Pokemon Trainer Bowser Jr.|Pokemon Trainer Bowser Jr.]] [[ 18:36, 5 February 2012 (UTC)

== Name ==

Could we put in the trivia something about the name being similar to Pokémon Centers in the video games? I just can't word what we'd put in the article.--[[File:Spr b 4d 390.png]] [[User:Pokemon Trainer Bowser Jr.|Pokemon Trainer Bowser Jr.]] [[ 18:34, 5 February 2012 (UTC)

== The Alderwood Mall Pokémon Center ==

Currently the Alderwood Mall Pokémon Center has been taken down. I visited the mall the other day and it's no longer there. Should we edit the page to reflect this?

Also, I heard mention from a Gamestop employee (there's one right next to where it was) that they're planning on putting a single vending machine like there is at the Northgate Mall, but that's just hearsay so it's definitely not worth the edit.

[[User:Tellis|Tellis]] ([[User talk:Tellis|talk]]) 19:24, 16 July 2012 (UTC)
:If the store isn't there at the present time I would say to fix the article to reflect this. [[User:Lady Ariel|Lady Ariel]] ([[User talk:Lady Ariel|talk]]) 19:37, 16 July 2012 (UTC)
::I live near the Alderwood Mall and can vouch for its closing in late June or early July; I know nothing of any vending machine they may have replace it. --[[User:HeroicJay|HeroicJay]] ([[User talk:HeroicJay|talk]]) 19:06, 23 July 2012 (UTC)

==Pokémon Center Sapporo Logo==
[[File:Pokémon Center Sapporo logo temporary.png|thumb|Pokémon Center Sapporo Logo?]]
I found this image on the Archives. I think it may be from some kind of special event. Does anyone know? The Sapporo one definitely uses the logo we have on the page now though (that's the one I've been to). --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 15:02, 15 September 2012 (UTC)
:Research indicates it is actually the New York Pokémon Center... misleading filename... --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 06:51, 28 June 2013 (UTC)

::The PCNY official logo features the Pokémon title graphic on a golden triangle with "Pokémon Center New York" arranged in gold lettering that matched the classic-industrial look of the store's location in Rockefeller Center. The graphic logo underwent several re-designs and almost always featured Pikachu and Pichu together, sometimes riding on a flying Charizard over the NYC skyline. The event logo shown was never used at the the PCNY location (at least in the years before Nintendo took over the store). {{unsigned|LeaderPCNY}}

:::The Pokémon Center New York logo appears on the [http://diehardgamefan.com/2004/10/03/21664/ Diehard Game Fan blog]. Should the logo be replaced with this one? [[User:Rustle|bthrussellUK]] ([[User Talk:Rustle|talk]]) 14:58, 30 October 2019 (UTC)

::::This is in fact the logo of the [https://web.archive.org/web/20060703002423/http://www.pokemon.co.jp:80/pokemoncenter/sapporo.html third temporary store in Sapporo], not of New York. Perhaps the file should be renamed to reflect this? [[User:Rustle|bthrussellUK]] ([[User Talk:Rustle|talk]]) 15:19, 15 December 2019 (UTC)

== Which games? ==

In the section for the Tacoma, Washington Pokemon "Center", it says it has ''the five Nintendo DS Pokémon games''. But which ones are they? Considering there's now nine (Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White, Black 2, and White 2) it should really specify which games are available there. --[[User:SuperPikaBros|Super]][[User talk:SuperPikaBros|Pika]][[Special:Contributions/SuperPikaBros|Bros]] 00:43, 29 September 2014 (UTC)

== Collections? ==

Would it be alright to add links to the Collections on this page? I notice all the Collection pages do link to this page but this page does not link back to any of them which does not make any sense to me. ''[[User:Frozen Fennec|Frozen]] [[User talk:Frozen Fennec|Fennec]]'' 01:03, 11 June 2018 (UTC)

== Pokémon Center DX logos ==

There are missing logos available for [http://pokeshopper.com/____impro/1/Catalogue/2018/pkmn-center-tokyo-dx-logo.jpg Pokémon Center Tokyo DX] and [https://i1.wp.com/www.pokemonnewspaper.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/pic01-2.jpg Osaka DX] (Needs editing). [[User:Rustle|bthrussellUK]] ([[User Talk:Rustle|talk]]) 15:10, 30 October 2019 (UTC)

== Pokémon Center Tokyo logo change ==

I was looking this up for other reasons, and was going to add it into this page, but didn't really see a way to make it fit.

The Pokémon Center Tokyo changed its logo from Pikachu/Charmander/Piplup to Pikachu/Charmander/Froakie in October 2013 ([http://plasticanomaly.blogspot.com/2013/10/new-pokemon-center-mascot.html source]). --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 09:38, 8 June 2020 (UTC)

== Tournament Stores ==

The page is missing the recent temporary stores at big tournaments like Worlds, and EUIC/NAIC. There's now 5 of these (2022 NAIC, 2022 Worlds, 2023 EUIC, 2023 NAIC and the upcoming 2023 Worlds). Given that these look like they're a regular fixture maybe there should be a separate section rather than lumped in with temporary? [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - very sporadic editor since 2008]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 08:49, 2 August 2023 (UTC)
:That's a great idea! I know there's been a lot of interest lately in expanding this page's content, since the stores are becoming such a mainstay event. If you have the info, feel free to add it in however you feel would best represent these tournament stores! ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 01:51, 5 August 2023 (UTC)

== Moving of JP merch collections to a new page? ==

Well, as you can see, I just edited the (merchandise) collections section, separating them into a subsection/table for the US releases and one for the JP releases.

I also added a bunch of collections to the JP releases subsection, but... well, I was wondering ''if that should be on a separate page''? I just realized the list is long already and the complete version I think will be at least twice as long (there are a bunch of christmas collections and many others I skipped over (since I added just the ones I'm already familiar with for now) and there'll obviously be many more to come).

Also, regarding the amount of collections per year, I was wondering ''if they should be separated by year'' (with new sub-headings)? Or ''should the table be sortable'' so you can look through them from A to Z if that makes it easier?

I also added a column for ''adding a collection's respective logo/key artwork'', but now I'm not sure if that makes any sense since they would just make the table even longer?

(or should there be ''both a "quick-overview table" and a page with somewhat larger sections'' including the artwork and brief info? ...or just the latter page with that automatically navigation table being the overview? wait, I'll make a draft page of a few things to show you what I mean...)

I was also wondering if there should be ''someplace to include illustrator credits'' (if left as the table it is now)? (I did add kanahei to Pokémon Yurutto's notes cell, but only because I know)

(I was also thinking about ''making a template for the collections'', but I guess I'll have to see the complete list first....)

(by the way, let me know what you think about the key ideas in this text being in italics; I just figured it might be helpful to mark them somehow (maybe to find them more easily later?), but who knows)

EDIT: by the way, I'm sorry I only join discussion pages after editing, but I need to "get into it" first to get new ideas^^'

[[User:Moribundead|Moribundead]] ([[User talk:Moribundead|talk]]) 11:03, 7 November 2025 (UTC)

:Hey, I've actually created a few pages for these japanese merchandise lines and I'm all in for making a separate article for the list, the amount does merit it (over the last few years it's a new one about once a month, probably more). Divide them by year, key artwork, link to the article, one paragraph or two with dates, theme and Pokémon featured.
:I'd just wait for admin approval, I can help you make more pages as soon as I get some free time.
:Thanks for your work! [[User:Mortagua2|Mortagua2]] ([[User talk:Mortagua2|talk]]) 11:12, 7 November 2025 (UTC)

ET01

2025-09-22T16:43:53Z

Mortagua2: /*MangaPrevNext*/

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'''Pikachu, I See You!''' (Japanese: '''ピカチュー''' ''Pikachu''), is the first chapter of [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] manga. It was first published in the April 1997 issue of [[CoroCoro|Bessatsu CoroCoro Comic Special]]. It is based on the ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' episode ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]''.

==Plot==
The story begins in [[Pallet Town]]. [[Delia Ketchum|Ash's mother]] notices that the power in their house has gone out. {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}} hears some strange noises coming from inside the walls of the house. Ash investigates and finds a {{p|Pikachu}} gnawing on the wiring inside the house. Ash tries to remove the pest using a net, but Pikachu shocks him and starts running around the house. Finally, Ash uses a pair of rubber gloves to restrain the {{type|Electric}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.

While an electrician arrives to fix the house, Ash escorts Pikachu back to the woods so that it won't get run over in town. On the way, {{Gary}} shows up and boasts to Ash, showing off his new [[Pokédex]] and gloating that he got his [[Pokémon Trainer's license]]. Ash freaks out, and Gary explains that he's leaving on a Pokémon journey the very next week. Ash doubts that Gary can make it as a professional Trainer while Gary angrily insists that he can, and then he gloats that Trainers on their quest are exempt from [[Pokémon academy|school]]. Gary teases Ash by reminding him that at last year's ''Pokémon Super Ball Tournament'', Ash bragged about how he would become a [[Pokémon Master]]. Ash downplays this, saying that he just got carried away, but Gary chides Ash for not wanting to be like the other kids who get their license and start training Pokémon as soon as they can.

Furious, Ash leaves Pikachu tied by its collar to his mailbox and runs into town to get his Pokémon license. He's stopped by Gary's sister, May. May warns Ash that the life of a Trainer is really hard and perilous, but a blushing Ash insists that it will be easy for him. Ash runs off to get his license as May giggles at his enthusiasm.

After taking a class and passing an exam, Ash gets his license. One week later, Ash is on his journey, leading Pikachu on a leash through the outdoors.

Ash sees a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Pidgey}} and orders Pikachu to attack, only to find out that Pikachu has left. Ash gets blasted by a {{m|Sand Attack}} while Pikachu scurried away into [[Viridian City]]. Ash tracks down his wayward Pokémon, but the little yellow mouse eludes Ash in front of a crowd of people and knocks him into the sewer. Ash babbles that since he heard Pikachu are one of the hardest Pokémon to tame, he exclaims that he already has Gary beat. Ash finally catches Pikachu by luring it closer with some food, only to get blasted by a {{m|Thunder Shock}}.

Finally, two policewomen come to verify that Ash has a license, thinking that Ash was showing off his Pokémon. One of the policewomen notes that since Ash chose a Pikachu over the standard beginning Pokémon, {{p|Charmander}}, he must be some sort of prodigy.

Gary comes over and taunts Ash. He claims that Pikachu may be rare in Viridian, but they're all around Pallet Town and Ash just threw a rope over one and dragged it along with him. Ash boasts that none of Gary's Pokémon could hold a candle to his Pikachu and Pikachu shocks Ash yet again. Gary claims that Trainers are judged by the number of Pokémon they catch and taunts Ash again for still only having one while he has six. Gary rides away on a hovering motorcycle while cackling.

Later that night, Ash tries to put Pikachu into a Poké Ball. His Pokédex informs him that several Pokémon types dislike Poké Balls, and Ash relents, but gets shocked again anyways. A girl on a bike notices the light show and comes over to hug the cute Pikachu. The girl is disappointed that she couldn't have Pikachu for herself as her {{type|Water}} Pokémon wouldn't get along with it.

The girl introduces herself as [[Misty]], and Ash asks if she's a professional Trainer. Misty giggles and says that every year, 1000 people attempt to become professional Pokémon Trainers, but only 20% pass the test to become professionals. And after that, only 5% stay active in the League for more than six years. Misty says that Ash doesn't look like he'll be able to make it and leaves behind a snarling Ash - who notices that Pikachu has run away yet again.

Out in the grass, Pikachu is happily running along by itself with it gets startled by a {{p|Spearow}} and knocks it out. Pikachu is relieved until a whole flock of Spearow erupt from the bushes and begin to pursue it. Ash finds Pikachu and checks its health with his Pokédex after chasing away the Spearow with a stick. Noting that Pikachu is in critical condition, he begins to rush it to a [[Pokémon Center]] emergency room.

Just then, the looming shadow of a Fearow swoops down and tries to attack Ash. Ash flees until he notices Misty and her bike near a river. Ash hops on the bike and speeds away as rain begins to fall. Fearow dives into a {{m|Drill Peck}} attack that only Pikachu notices. The little mouse leaps up behind Ash and attacks with a huge bolt of electricity, paralyzing it and frying the bike. A stunned Ash throws out a Poké Ball and makes his first capture. He is excited until he notices Pikachu has passed out.

At the Pokémon Center, a healthy Pikachu embraces Ash, and Ash removes the leash. He pets the happy Pikachu and notes that he needs to give it a name. Just then, a furious Misty bursts in holding the charred remains of her bike. Ash and Pikachu happily scramble out of the Pokémon Center and away from the enraged girl.

==Major events==
* {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}} and {{Gary}} begin their {{pkmn|journey}}s.
* Ash gets a {{OBP|Ash's Pikachu|EToP|Pikachu}}.
* Ash meets {{an|Misty}}.
* Ash steals Misty's bike, and then wrecks it.
* Ash reaches [[Viridian City]].
* Ash {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} a {{AP|Fearow}}.

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP}}
* [[Delia Ketchum]]
* [[Gary Oak]]
* [[May Oak]]
* {{an|Misty}}

====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Ash's Pikachu (EToP)|Ash's]])
* {{p|Fearow}} ({{OP|Ash|Fearow}})
* {{p|Spearow}}
* {{p|Pidgey}}
* {{p|Nidorino}}
* {{p|Gengar}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP}}
* [[Delia Ketchum]]
* [[Misty]]
* [[Gary Oak]]
* [[Daisy Oak|May Oak]]

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Ash's Pikachu (EToP)|Ash's]]; new)
* {{p|Fearow}} ({{OP|Ash|Fearow}}; new)
* {{p|Nidorino}} (Trainer's; on video)
* {{p|Gengar}} (Trainer's; on video)
* {{p|Spearow}} (multiple)
* {{p|Pidgey}}
* {{p|Tentacool}} (image)
* {{p|Vulpix}} (image)
* {{p|Zubat}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Vileplume}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Venonat}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Poliwag}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Grimer}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Rhydon}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Chansey}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Gyarados}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Jigglypuff}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Squirtle}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Wartortle}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Blastoise}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Charmander}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Butterfree}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Dugtrio}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Doduo}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Snorlax}} (fantasy)

==Trivia==
* This chapter's English title is a pun on the phrase "Peekaboo, I See You."

===Translation edits===
When this chapter was [[Electric Tale of Pikachu issue 1|originally published]] as part of a [[List of Electric Tale of Pikachu monthly issues|monthly comic series]] by [[VIZ Media]], few changes were made to the original artwork. [[Daisy Oak|May Oak]] was still depicted with large breasts, and {{an|Misty}}'s top revealed some cleavage. When the chapter was published in [[Electric Tale of Pikachu volume 1|a collected volume]], however, May's breasts were redrawn to be much smaller and Misty's top was recolored to a black one which does not reveal any cleavage. Misty's introductory panel in the collected volume misses this change, however, and still shows her original white top.

These edits are also present in [[Chuang Yi]]'s English publication, the {{pmin|Brazil}}ian translation, and the {{pmin|Canada|Canadian French}} translation, as these were based on VIZ Media's version.

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The Electric Tale of Pikachu

2025-09-22T16:11:28Z

Mortagua2: /* In other languages */ Spanish name for the first 8 chapters published in Argentina by Viz Comics

[[File:Electric Tale of Pikachu VIZ volume 1.png|thumb|200px|{{vol|Electric Tale of Pikachu|1}} [[VIZ Media]] cover]]
'''The Electric Tale of Pikachu''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスター・電撃ピカチュウ''' ''Pocket Monsters: Dengeki Pikachu'') is a four-volume [[Pokémon manga]] series made by [[Toshihiro Ono]], originally serialized in [[CoroCoro|Bessatsu CoroCoro Comic Special]]. It is loosely based on {{aniseries|OS}}.

The manga follows the overall plot of the [[S01|Pokémon: Indigo League]] and [[S02|Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands]] seasons of {{aniseries|OS}}. However, the story is not very sequential, as only a few select episodes from the seasons were picked to be adapted into manga form. The manga concludes with Ash's victory in the [[Orange League]].

The Pokémon illustrations in this manga are not based on the official artwork by [[Ken Sugimori]], and so many appear to be more/less stylized in comparison.

==Differences between the animated series and the manga==
*The characters are the same as in {{aniseries|OS}}, although characters differ between versions in significant ways. {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}} does a significant amount of traveling on his own, although {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}} appear frequently as traveling companions.
*Many main and recurring characters own Pokémon that they do not own in the animated series, such as [[Ash's Fearow]].
*Occasionally, a story from the animated series will be adapted to the manga but will be altered slightly. For example, in ''[[ET02|Play Misty For Me]]'', Ash battles Misty for the {{badge|Cascade}} just like in the series; however, she challenges him to retrieve his {{AP|hat}} from her rather than a traditional battle.
*[[Sabrina]] is shown as a kind, caring person, unlike in other depictions where she is shown as cold and indifferent to others.
*Similar to [[Sabrina]], [[Damian]] is shown to be a nicer person who returns for his waiting Charmander after a coma. This personality change ties in with the differences in owned Pokémon between the manga and {{aniseries|OS}} as [[Ash's Charizard|Ash's Charmander]] is not Damian's Charmander.
*Unlike in {{aniseries|PTS}}, [[Gary Oak]] is shown to have a sister named [[Daisy Oak|May Oak]].
*[[Jessie]] and [[James]] are canonically confirmed as [[RocketShipping|a couple]] in this manga: they are shown to be married at the end of volume four.
*Captured Pokémon are assigned "ranks" based on their rarity. Rank D Pokémon (such as {{p|Mankey}}) are the most common, while Rank A Pokémon (such as {{p|Clefairy}}) are the rarest.
*Ash's clothes differ in this manga from time to time.

==English translations==
[[File:Electric Tale of Pikachu CY volume 1.png|thumb|200px|{{Vol|Electric Tale of Pikachu|1}} [[Chuang Yi]] cover]]
The Electric Tale of Pikachu has been released in English by both [[VIZ Media]] and [[Chuang Yi]].

===VIZ Media===
The Electric Tale of Pikachu was the first Pokémon manga to be translated officially into English, making its debut in {{DL|Pokémon manga samplers|VIZ Video samplers|sampler editions}} included with [[List of English language Indigo League home video releases (Region 1)|home video releases]] of {{aniseries|OS}} and subsequently released in full as sixteen [[List of Electric Tale of Pikachu monthly issues|monthly issues]]. These sixteen monthly issues were treated as four separate series, each consisting of four issues, and ran from November 1998 through February 2000. When the issues were collected for their graphic novels, each volume was named for their four-issue arc: ''The Electric Tale of Pikachu'', ''Pikachu Shocks Back'', ''Electric Pikachu Boogaloo'' and ''Surf's Up, Pikachu''. The VIZ graphic novels do not mention any volume numbers or relation to each other, as each volume is titled as though it is a separate series.

The manga was heavily promoted by VIZ Media and was featured in several commercial advertisements. Aside from the promotional home video samplers, a collection was also released featuring the first two chapters entitled [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu Special Signature Edition Red Version|the Special Signature Edition Red Version]]. This special edition was included with a [[Pokémon Video Suitcase]] promotional set. A second edition, the Special Signature Edition Blue Version, which contains the second two chapters of the same series, was included with a second Pokémon Video Suitcase set.

By the end of 1999, the monthly issue-version of the manga had shipped more than 7.25 million copies in the U.S., with issue 1 of The Electric Tale of Pikachu in particular selling over a million copies. Viz Media claimed that it was the best-selling comic book in the U.S. since 1993.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20091230121717/http://viz.com/news/newsroom/2000/02_pokemon.php “POKéMON #1 HITS 1 MILLION COPIES!”] VIZ Media press release (archived)</ref>

===Chuang Yi===
The Electric Tale of Pikachu was also released by [[Chuang Yi]] in their publishing region. Since the translations were licensed from VIZ Media's version, they contain all of the same edits. Chuang Yi's volumes do not have individual titles, though they also use the same English title ''The Electric Tale of Pikachu''.

Chuang Yi's version of {{Vol|Electric Tale of Pikachu|2}}, while based on VIZ Media's translation, restored the final two pages of ''[[ET06|To Evolve or Not to Evolve, That Is the Question!]]'' which were omitted from VIZ Media's version. As VIZ Media chose to omit the pages originally, these pages are the only two of the manga which Chuang Yi translated themselves.

==International versions==
In {{pmin|Brazil}}, the first volume of this series was released by Conrad Editora in four monthly issues. These are direct translations of VIZ Media's monthly issues and therefore contain all of VIZ Media's edits.

In {{pmin|Canada}}, a French edition titled ''{{tt|L'aventure électrique de Pikachu|The electric adventure of Pikachu}}'' was published by '''Imavision Distribution''', the same company that released {{aniseries|OS}} on VHS and DVD in French-speaking regions of Canada. The French version includes the first four monthly issues and are directly based on [[VIZ Media]]'s English version, including edits. The order of the issues for [[ET02]] and [[ET03]] is reversed in the French publication as well, just like the English.

In {{pmin|Taiwan}}, the first three volumes have been translated to Traditional Chinese by Da Ran Culture under the title {{tt|電擊皮卡丘|Electric Shock Pikachu}}. In {{pmin|Hong Kong}}, all four volumes were translated to Traditional Chinese by Da Ran Culture (Hong Kong) under the title {{tt|電擊比卡超|Electric Shock Pikachu}}.

There was also a translation in {{pmin|Indonesia}}n, renamed as ''{{tt|Kisah Pikachu yang Menggetarkan|Shocking Tale of Pikachu}}''.

In {{pmin|South Korea}}, all four volumes were released titled {{tt|포켓몬스터 전격피카츄|Pokémon Electric Pikachu}}, published by 대원씨아이 ''{{wp|Daewon C.I.}}''. The Korean versions are translations based on the original Japanese version published by [[Shogakukan]].

<gallery>
File:Electric Tale of Pikachu TW volume 1.png|Volume one published in {{pmin|Taiwan}}
File:Electric Tales of Pikachu Cantonese.png|All four volumes published in {{pmin|Hong Kong}}
File:Electric Tale of Pikachu ID volume 1.png|Volume one published in {{pmin|Indonesia}}
</gallery>

==Controversy and censorship==
{{PA|section}}
[[File:EToP Japanese volume edits.png|thumb|250px|Comparison of several scenes between the original magazine version and the Japanese volume version]]
This manga is perhaps the most controversial Pokémon manga ever published, due almost entirely to the fact that the original Japanese version of the manga series had a lot of sexual content, including women such as {{an|Misty}}, [[Jessie]], and the [[Sensational Sisters]] given oversized busts, often accompanied by skimpy clothing or swimwear. In order to make the series marketable to younger English-speaking readers, much of this was censored during [[VIZ Media]]'s translations and all of the sexual content was taken out, leading to a "cleaner" version of the manga for international readers. The Japanese volumes of the manga were also slightly censored from the original versions published in CoroCoro. According to Toshihiro Ono, these edits were done by himself.

One scene in particular that was heavily edited was when {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}} battles Misty for the {{badge|Cascade}} in ''[[ET02|Play Misty For Me]]''. In the original, Misty wears a very revealing swimsuit, which is completely redrawn as a wetsuit in the English version.

There was one scene that was removed altogether from the English version. It is the original ending of ''[[ET06|To Evolve or Not to Evolve, That Is the Question!]]''. This scene was set in a hot spring, and it pictured a naked {{an|Misty}} (with {{AP|Pikachu}}) relaxing and washing herself, making a comment about how her chest should evolve, too. All of a sudden, {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}}, [[Mikey]] and {{an|Brock}} are seen sitting in another hot spring, and they see Misty washing herself. Misty, noticing their presence, is extremely embarrassed and feels very violated; and she runs away in anger. This scene was likely deleted due to excessive nudity and the adult nature of the scene. This scene, however, is not removed from Chuang Yi's version.

===Scene removed from the North American adaptation===
<gallery>
File:pikachu2 082.png|Page 1 of the scene that was removed by American censors.
File:pikachu2 083.png|Page 2 of the scene that was removed by American censors.
File:EToP hot spring scene CY.png|English translation by Chuang Yi.
</gallery>

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{electric color}}|bordercolor={{electric color dark}}
|zh_yue=電擊比卡超 ''{{tt|Dihngīk Béikāchīu|Electric Shock Pikachu}}''
|zh_cmn=電擊皮卡丘 ''{{tt|Diànjí Píkǎqiū|Electric Shock Pikachu}}''
|fr_ca=L'aventure électrique de Pikachu
|id=Kisah Pikachu yang Menggetarkan
|ko=포켓몬스터 전격피카츄 ''Pocket Monsters: Jeongyeok Pikachu''
|pt_br=As Aventuras Elétricas de Pikachu
|es_la=El Cuento Eléctrico de Pikachu
}}

==Related articles==
* [[List of Electric Tale of Pikachu chapters]]
* [[List of Electric Tale of Pikachu monthly issues]]
* [[List of Electric Tale of Pikachu volumes]]

==External links==
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20090218175324/http://ncnc123.50megs.com/dengenki/index.html] (provides a side-by-side comparison of the English and Japanese versions).

==References==
<references />

{{Project Manga notice}}

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Ikue Otani

2025-09-22T15:28:41Z

Mortagua2: /*Generation VI*/ Moves and abilities verified in game

[[File:Ikue Otani.jpg|thumb|Ikue Otani]]
'''Ikue Otani''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|大谷育江|おおたにいくえ}}''' ''Ōtani Ikue''; also credited as ''Ikue Ōtani'', ''Ikue Ootani'', and ''Ikue Ohtani'') is a Japanese voice actress for the [[Pokémon games]] and {{pkmn|animation}}.

==Biography==
Otani was born on August 18, 1965 in {{wp|Tokyo}}, {{wp|Japan}}, but grew up in the {{wp|Niigata Prefecture}}. She became a voice actress as an adult and eventually joined the Pokémon animation, where she voiced characters such as [[Ash's Pikachu]] and [[Captain Pikachu]], as well as many {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} and [[character of the day|characters of the day]]. Otani's voice could also be heard in Pokémon video games as early as ''[[Hey You, Pikachu!]]'', which was shown at [[Nintendo Space World]] '97<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUyNN29MIbk&t=354s Nintendo Spaceworld 1997 N64 Showreel]</ref> the year before its official release.

Otani is currently affiliated with {{wp|Mausu Promotion}}. For health reasons, she took leave from her work from January to May 2006. Voice clips from previous episodes were reused for Pikachu, while {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}} was voiced by [[Tomoe Hanba]] (半場友恵) from [[AG161]] to [[AG175]].

==Pokémon roles==
===Animation===
===={{aniseries|PTS}}====
=====Humans=====
======Major======
[[File:XY078 Lookalikes.png|thumb|250px|Ikue Otani's lookalike in [[XY078]]]]
* [[Sawyer]]
* [[Brock's siblings|Suzie]] ([[EP005]], [[AG177]])
* One of [[Gary's cheerleaders]]

======Minor======
* {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt|Female Team Galactic Grunt}} ([[DP036]], [[DP060]])
* {{PPM|Red}} ([[AG086]])
* {{OBP|Yumi|EP052}}
* [[Professor Ivy's assistants|Charity]]
* [[Keiko]]
* {{OBP|Annie|EP173}}
* [[Zachary Evans]]
* [[Rita and Sue|Sue]]
* {{OBP|Tommy|AG015}}
* [[Ghost girl]]
* {{OBP|Crystal|HS15}}
* [[Whitney]]'s Gym assistant
* Various guest characters

=====Pokémon=====
======Major======
* [[Ash's Pikachu]]
** [[Ash's Pikachu|Pichu]] ([[JN001]], [[JN090]])
* [[Ash's Pikachu (M20)]]
* [[Misty's Goldeen]]
* [[Misty's Corsola]]
* [[James's Mime Jr.]] ([[AG147]]-[[AG158]], [[AG176]]-[[JN145]])
* [[Drew's Roselia]]
* {{DL|Harley|Banette|Harley's Banette}}
* [[Zoey's Glameow]]
* {{p|Mesprit}} ([[Lake guardians (anime)#Mesprit|animation]])

======Minor======
* [[Ash's Raticate]]
* {{DL|Max|Befriended|Max's Ralts}}
* {{p|Squirtle}} ([[Squirtle Squad]])
* {{DL|Barry (anime)|Roserade|Barry's Roserade}}
* [[Kimono Girl|Sumomo]]'s {{p|Vaporeon}}
* {{DL|Juan|Azurill|Juan's Azurill}}
* {{DL|Nando|Lopunny|Nando's Lopunny}}
* {{DL|Sullivan|Hannah|Sullivan's Flaaffy}} (Hannah)
* {{DL|Mirror Ash|Pikachu|Mirror Pikachu}}
* {{DL|Alternate World Ash|Pikachu|Alternate World Ash's Pikachu}}
* {{DL|Lisia|Ali|Lisia's Ali}}
* {{DL|Grusha|Altaria|Grusha's Altaria}}
* {{p|Togepi}} ([[DP142]])
* {{p|Frillish}} ([[BW069]])
* {{p|Litwick}} ([[BW069]])
* {{p|Sentret}}
* {{p|Bellossom}}
* {{p|Wobbuffet}}
* {{p|Shuckle}}
* {{p|Oddish}}
* {{p|Swinub}}
* {{p|Breloom}}
* {{p|Nuzleaf}}
* {{p|Dugtrio}}
* {{p|Hitmontop}}
* {{p|Clamperl}}
* {{p|Mudkip}}
* {{p|Meganium}}
* {{p|Vileplume}}
* {{p|Wooper}}
* {{p|Horsea}}
* {{p|Chikorita}}
* {{p|Mismagius}}
* {{p|Misdreavus}}
* {{p|Kirlia}}
* {{p|Roselia}}
* {{p|Marill}}
* {{p|Glameow}}

===={{aniseries|HZ}}====
* [[Captain Pikachu]]
* [[Coral]]

====[[Pokémon Live!]]====
* [[Ash's Pikachu]]

====Musical appearances====
* [[Peace Smile!]]*
* [[Pikachu's Song]]*
* [[Alola!!]]*
<nowiki>*</nowiki> This song is credited in-character as Pikachu.

====[[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]]====
* {{p|Pikachu}}

====[[Pokémon Concierge]]====
* [[Nao]]'s {{p|Pikachu}}

===Video games===
===={{game|Yellow}}====
* [[Pikachu (Yellow)|The partner Pikachu]]

====[[Hey You, Pikachu!]]====
* {{p|Pikachu}}

====[[Super Smash Bros.]]====
* {{OBP|Pikachu|Super Smash Bros.}}
* {{p|Goldeen}}

====[[Pokémon Snap]]====
* {{p|Pikachu}}

====[[Pokémon Pinball]]====
* {{p|Pikachu}}

====[[Pokémon Stadium]]====
* [[Pikachu (Yellow)|The partner Pikachu]] from Pokémon Yellow

===={{g|Puzzle League}}====
* [[Ash's Pikachu]]

====[[Pokémon Stadium 2]]====
* [[Pikachu (Yellow)|The partner Pikachu]] from Pokémon Yellow

====[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]====
* {{OBP|Pikachu|Super Smash Bros.}}
* {{p|Goldeen}}

====[[Pokémon: Catch the Numbers!]]====
* [[Ash's Pikachu]]

===={{g|Channel}}====
* {{p|Pikachu}}

====[[Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire]]====
* {{p|Pikachu}}

====[[Pokémon Dash]]====
* {{p|Pikachu}}

====[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]====
* {{OBP|Pikachu|Super Smash Bros.}}
* {{p|Goldeen}}

====[[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]]====
* {{OBP|Pikachu|PokéPark}}

====[[PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond]]====
* {{OBP|Pikachu|PokéPark}}

====[[Pokémon X and Y]]====
* {{p|Pikachu}}

====[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]====
* {{OBP|Pikachu|Super Smash Bros.}}
* {{p|Goldeen}}

====[[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]]====
* {{p|Pikachu}}
* [[Cosplay Pikachu]]

===={{g|Rumble World}}====
* {{p|Pikachu}}

====[[Dancing? Pokémon Band]]====
* [[Ash's Pikachu]]

====[[Pokkén Tournament]]====
* {{p|Pikachu}}
* [[Cosplay Pikachu|Pikachu Libre]]

===={{OBP|Detective Pikachu|video game}}====
* {{p|Pikachu}}

====[[Pokémon Sun and Moon]]====
* {{p|Pikachu}}

====[[Pokkén Tournament|Pokkén Tournament DX]]====
* {{p|Pikachu}}
* [[Cosplay Pikachu|Pikachu Libre]]

====[[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]]====
* {{p|Pikachu}}

====[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]====
* {{p|Pikachu}}

====[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]====
* {{OBP|Pikachu|Super Smash Bros.}}
* {{p|Goldeen}}
* {{sbw|Tiki}}
* {{sbw|Morgana}}

====[[Pokémon Masters EX]]====
* {{p|Pikachu}}

====[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]]====
* {{p|Pikachu}}

====[[New Pokémon Snap]]====
* {{p|Pikachu}}

====[[Pokémon Unite]]====
* {{p|Pikachu}}

====[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]]====
* {{p|Pikachu}}

====[[Pokémon Sleep]]====
* {{p|Pikachu}}

====[[Detective Pikachu Returns]]====
* {{p|Pikachu}}

==Other non-Pokémon roles==
===In anime and video games===
* {{khw|Vivi|Vivi Ornitier}} ({{khw|Kingdom Hearts II}})
* Bon Bonne ({{wp|Mega Man Legends}})
* {{wp|Tony Tony Chopper}}, young {{wp|Sanji}}, Enishida, and Chocolat ({{wp|One Piece}})
* Merle ({{wp|Vision of Escaflowne}})
* Yukina Shiratori ({{wp|Martian Successor Nadesico}})
* Sailor Tin Nyanko ({{wp|List of Sailor Stars episodes|Sailor Moon: Sailor Stars}})
* Sora Hasegawa ({{wp|Oh My Goddess!}})
* Fon Master Ion, Sync the Tempest, Florian ({{wp|Tales of the Abyss}})
* Konohamaru Sarutobi ({{wp|Naruto}})
* Zatch Bell ({{wp|Zatch Bell!}})
* Rita ({{wp|Ashita no Nadja}})
* Sayaka ({{wp|Tournament of the Gods}})
* Seelnay ({{wp|Crest of the Stars}})
* Ayane Isuzu ({{wp|Gatekeepers 21}})
* Candy ({{wp|Smile PreCure!}})
* Himeko Nonohara and Erika ({{wp|Hime-chan's Ribbon}})
* Hana-Chan and Majo Monroe ({{wp|Ojamajo Doremi}} / Magical DoReMi)
* {{wp|Mitch Tennison|Mitsuhiko Tsuburaya}} ({{wp|Case Closed|Detective Conan}})
* Mannish Boy, Death Thirteen ({{wp|JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders}})
* The Green Baby ({{wp|JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean}})
* {{few|Tiki}} (adult) ({{few|Fire Emblem Awakening}}, {{few|Fire Emblem Heroes}})
* {{sbw|Morgana}} ({{wp|Persona 5}})
* Sachiko Shinozaki ({{wp|Corpse Party|Corpse Party series}})
* Popuko ({{wp|Pop Team Epic}} season 2 episode 3A)

===In dubbed productions of English shows===
* {{wp|Dot Warner}} ({{wp|Animaniacs}})
* {{wp|Stephanie Tanner}} ({{wp|Full House}})
* {{DL|wp:List of characters in Pucca|Pucca}} ({{wp|Pucca (TV series)|Pucca}})
* Chomper ({{wp|The Land Before Time (series)|The Land Before Time}})
* Apple Bloom ({{wp|My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic}})
* Oona ({{wp|Puffin Rock}})

==In-game appearances==
===Generation II and IV===
In the Japanese versions of {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, a {{tc|Picnicker}} named Ikue can be battled on {{rt|35|Johto}}, her sole Pokémon being a Pikachu. In the English versions, her name was changed to "Brooke".

====Pokémon====
{{Party
| background = {{gold color}}
| border = {{gold color dark}}
| headcolor = {{silver color light}}
| sprite = Spr GS Picnicker.png
| prize = {{Pdollar}}320
| class = Picnicker
| name = Brooke
| location = Johto Route 35
| locationname = Route 35
| game = GSC
| pokemon = 1
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 2
| ndex = 0025
| pokemon = Pikachu
| gender = female
| level = 16
| type1 = Electric
| move1 = ThunderShock | move1type = Electric
| move2 = Growl | move2type = Normal
| move3 = Quick Attack | move3type = Normal
| move4 = Double Team | move4type = Normal
}}
{{Party/end}}
{{Party
| background = {{heartgold color}}
| border = {{heartgold color dark}}
| headcolor = {{soulsilver color light}}
| sprite = Spr DP Picnicker.png
| prize = {{Pdollar}}256
| class = Picnicker
| name = Brooke
| location = Johto Route 35
| locationname = Route 35
| game = HGSS
| pokemon = 1
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0025
| pokemon = Pikachu
| gender = female
| level = 16
| type1 = Electric
| ability = Static
| move1 = ThunderShock | move1type = Electric | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Growl | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Quick Attack | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Double Team | move4type = Normal | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Party/end}}

===Generation VI===
In the Japanese versions of [[Pokémon X and Y]], a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}} named Ikue can be found and battled inside [[Connecting Cave]], with one of her Pokémon being a Pikachu. In the English version, she was renamed as "Mercy".

====Pokémon====
{{Party
| background = {{x color}}
| border = {{x color dark}}
| headcolor = {{y color light}}
| sprite = VSPokémon Breeder F.png
| size = 150px
| prize = {{pdollar}}768
| class = Pokémon Breeder
| name = Mercy
| location = Connecting Cave
| game = XY
| pokemon = 4
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0580
| pokemon = Ducklett
| gender = female
| level = 12
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Flying
| ability = Big Pecks
| move1 = Water Gun|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special
| move2 = Water Sport|move2type=Water|move2cat=Status
| move3 = Defog|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Status
| move4 = Wing Attack|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0025
| pokemon = Pikachu
| gender = female
| level = 12
| type1 = Electric
| ability = Static
| move1 = Thunder Shock|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
| move2 = Growl|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
| move3 = Play Nice|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
| move4 = Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0667
| pokemon = Litleo
| gender = female
| level = 12
| type1 = Fire
| type2 = Normal
| ability = Rivalry
| move1 = Leer|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
| move2 = Ember|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special
| move3 = Work Up|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
| move4 = Headbutt|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0043
| pokemon = Oddish
| gender = female
| level = 12
| type1 = Grass
| type2 = Poison
| ability = Chlorophyll
| move1 = Absorb|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Special
| move2 = Sweet Scent|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
| move3 = Acid|move3type=Poison|move3cat=Special
}}
{{Party/end}}
===Generation VII===
====Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon====
In [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]], a female Pokémon Breeder named Ikue can be found at [[Hau'oli Cemetery]], her only Pokémon being a Pikachu.

=====Pokémon=====
{{Party
| background = {{Sun color}}
| border = {{Sun color dark}}
| headcolor = {{Moon color light}}
| sprite = VSPokémon Breeder F SM.png{{!}}150px
| prize = {{Pdollar}}360
| class = Pokémon Breeder
| name = Ikue
| location = Hau'oli Cemetery
| game = SM
| pokemon = 1
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 7
| ndex = 0025
| pokemon = Pikachu
| gender = female
| level = 9
| type1 = Electric
| ability = Static
| move1 = Thunder Shock | move1type = Electric | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Growl | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Tail Whip | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Status
| move4 = Play Nice | move4type = Normal | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Party/end}}
===Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!===
In [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], the Pikachu [[Master Trainer]] is a {{tc|Lass}} named Ikue.

====Pokémon====
{{Party
| background = {{Let's Go Pikachu color}}
| border = {{Let's Go Pikachu color dark}}
| headcolor = {{Let's Go Eevee color light}}
| sprite = VSLass Master PE.png{{!}}100px
| prize = none
| class = Lass
| name = Ikue
| location = Viridian Forest
| game = LGPE
| pokemon = 1
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = PE
| ndex = 0025
| pokemon = Pikachu
| gender = female
| level = 75
| type1 = Electric
| move1 = Slam | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Toxic | move2type = Poison | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Substitute | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Status
| move4 = Reflect | move4type = Psychic | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Party/end}}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://mausu.net/talent/otani-ikue.html Ikue Otani's Mausu talent profile]
* [http://talent.yahoo.co.jp/pf/detail/pp11817 Ikue Otani's Yahoo! talent profile]
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Beast killer project

2025-09-21T22:24:19Z

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[[File:Gladion with Silvally.png|thumb|250px|[[Gladion]]'s {{tp|Gladion|Silvally}} was originally created as a beast killer Illustrated by [[Hitoshi Ariga]] for {{g|Sun and Moon}}]]
The '''beast killer project''' (Japanese: '''Ｂｅａｓｔ　Ｋｉｌｌｅｒ　開発　プロジェクト''' ''Beast Killer development project''), also abbreviated as '''BKP''' (Japanese: '''ＢＫＰ'''), was a project ran by the [[Aether Foundation]]. Under the direction of Aether's president, [[Lusamine]], it was an attempt to create an "Anti-UB Fighting life-form", a [[artificial Pokémon|Pokémon]] designed to fight against the [[Ultra Beast]]s.

==In the core series games==
Research for the BKP was developed with data collected on myths and legends involving a {{p|Arceus|Mythical Pokémon}} found from [[Canalave City]]'s [[Canalave Library|library]] in the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]]. This research resulted in creating a Pokémon dubbed a '''beast killer''' (often shorted to '''BK''') that could shift to any of the 18 [[Type]]s that a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} could have, using a special [[Ability|program]] called the {{a|RKS System}}. The RKS System would require the usage of special [[Memory|memories]] to achieve this. After its creation, the BK's official name was set to '''Type: Full''' (Japanese: '''タイプ：フル''' ''Type: Full''). Three models of Type: Full were created, '''serial number 01''' (Japanese: '''Ｓ／Ｎ―０１'''), '''serial number 02''' (Japanese: '''Ｓ／Ｎ―０２''') and '''serial number 03''' (Japanese: '''Ｓ／Ｎ―０３'''). All three models rejected their RKS System during testing and went berserk. Without the president's knowledge, [[Faba]] created a control mask to reduce the effects of their rejection on the RKS System. All three Type: Full were placed into cryogenic stasis for eternity, and were reassigned from Type: Full into {{p|Type: Null}}. [[Gladion]] had renamed the Type: Full species to Silvally.

The Pokémon and the project were created in order to kill [[Ultra Beasts]], a group of highly dangerous and unknown [[extraterrestrial Pokémon]]. Apart from name alone, this information would remain ambiguous until {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, where [[Wicke]] specifically claims that Type: Full were created as potential weapons to fight against Ultra Beasts. In {{g|Sun and Moon}}, [[Gladion]] states ''"My partner Null was born to be a beast killer!"'' further mentioning in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon that he had trained his [[Gladion's Silvally|Type: Null]] to be able to take down Ultra Beasts that may appear from the other side of the [[Ultra Wormhole]]. The Beast Killer project was developed concurrently with the creation of [[Beast Ball]]s, a specialized type of [[Poké Ball]] designed specifically for capturing Ultra Beasts.

The research documents of the beast killer project were eventually made public some time before the events of [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon,]] [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]] according to Faba's blog. A fourth model made from stolen documents was also developed in the [[Galar]] [[region]], with the model being given to the {{player}} in {{g|Sword and Shield}} by [[Macro Cosmos]].

===Pokémon created===
A total of three Type: Full models were produced for the beast killer project. Two of the models were seen in-game, with the third being left in an unknown state. All known {{p|Type: Null}} and {{p|Silvally}} were put in [[Poké Ball]]s.

====Gladion's Silvally====
{{main|Gladion's Silvally#In the games|Gladion's Silvally}}
[[Gladion's Silvally]] was among the three produced. [[Gladion]] had stolen the {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} without his [[Lusamine|mother's]] knowledge, only telling [[Wicke]] of his plans. Gladion sympathizes with Type: Null, hoping to break the control mask. The player comes across this Pokémon numerous times. Silvally's form will change depending on the [[first partner Pokémon]] the player originally chose.

{{Pokémon
| caption = '''[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]], {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}'''
| gen = 7
| ndex = 0772
| pokemon = Type: Null
| gender = none
| level = 18
| type1 = Normal
| ability = Battle Armor
| move1 = Tackle | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Pursuit | move2type = Dark | move2cat = Physical
}}

====Pokémon Sun and Moon====
In {{g|Sun and Moon}}, the player can visit [[Aether Paradise]] in their post-game adventure. [[Gladion]] will be waiting there to tell the player about the effects they had on him and his family, and thanking them with a Type: Null in hopes they can achieve the same as he did with his Silvally. He provides the player with all memory drives that are required for Silvally's RKS System.

Type: Null can be {{shiny}}.
{{Pokémon
| gen = 7
| ndex = 0772
| pokemon = Type: Null
| gender = none
| level = 40
| type1 = Normal
| ability = Battle Armor
| move1 = Crush Claw | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Scary Face | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Status
| move3 = X-Scissor | move3type = Bug | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Take Down | move4type = Normal | move4cat = Physical
}}

====Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon====
In {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, after the player has gone through [[Episode RR]], they can meet with [[Wicke]] at [[Poni Grove]]. On [[Gladion]]'s behalf, due to his departure to [[Kanto]], she will give the player a Type: Null and its memory drives. If the player is unable to collect the Pokémon at Poni Grove, Wicke will instead be at [[Aether Paradise]].

Type: Null can be {{shiny}}.
{{Pokémon
| gen = 7
| ndex = 0772
| pokemon = Type: Null
| gender = none
| level = 60
| type1 = Normal
| ability = Battle Armor
| move1 = Metal Sound | move1type = Steel | move1cat = Status
| move2 = Iron Head | move2type = Steel | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Double Hit | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Air Slash | move4type = Flying | move4cat = Special
}}

====Other====
[[File:0773Silvally-Shiny.png|thumb|250px|A Shiny Silvally, illustrated by [[kawayoo]]{{fact}}]]
A {{Shiny}} Silvally was given out as a promotional event for the [[Crimson Invasion (TCG)|Crimson Invasion]] TCG expansion. This Silvally has an OT relating to the [[Aether Foundation]] in all languages.
{{G7event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Silvally
|shiny=yes
|level=100
|ndex=0773
|image=HOME773 s
|type=Normal
|ot={{tt|Aether|English, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese}} {{tt|Æther|French, Spanish}}
|id=102317
|ability=RKS System
|nature=Random
|fateful=yes
|met=a lovely place
|ribbon=Classic
|item=Gold Bottle Cap
|move1=Multi-Attack|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical|move1rel=yes
|move2=Parting Shot|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Status|move2rel=yes
|move3=Punishment|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Scary Face|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G7event/entrybottom|sm|serial code|American|online|October 23, 2017 to February 13, 2018}}
{{G7event/footer}}

===BKP Development Records===
A list of development records were left in [[Aether Paradise]]'s Secret Lab A, the location where {{p|Silvally}} and {{p|Type: Null}} were created.
* BKP Development Record #2 Anti-UB Fighting life-form, B (Beast) K (killer) The [[Lusamine|president]] has approved the proposed budget for this development project, so it will be implemented.
* BKP Development Record #5 Materials for development have been collected from the [[Canalave Library]] in the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]]. Plans are being drawn up for the specifications of the [[Type]] change program, known as the [[RKS System]]. Work is underway on designing the specifications of special memories for said system.
* BKP Development Record #7 Collection of cells of all Types for genetic modeling has been completed. Blueprints for the skeletal structure have been approved, and incubation of the bio-frame is underway.
* BKP Development Record #11 Dummy test of the RKS System program has been completed. Type has been successfully altered with all 18 special [[Memory|memories]]. The transplantation of the RKS System program to the models is underway. The BK’s official name has been set as [[Silvally (Pokémon)|Type: Full]].
* BKP Development Record #18 Production of three models has been completed. They are identified as serial number 01, serial number 02, and serial number 03. All three models rejected the RKS System upon initialization during testing. Shortly after these initialization errors, all three models of Type: Full went berserk.
* BKP Development Record #44 Models have been fitted with control masks to mitigate the effects of their rejection of the RKS System. Due to the implementation of these control masks, our RKS System initialization tests have failed. All three models of Type: Full are to be cryogenically frozen for the rest of eternity. The name of these models has been changed from Type: Full to {{p|Type: Null}}.

===Faba's blog entries===
In the same room, [[Faba]]'s blog entries can be read on a computer, providing insight on the before and after of his involvement with the project.
; First entry
:''"This is the blog of F, a branch chief working in the [[Alola]] region."''
:''"Title: Introduction"''
:''"Are you interested in success, dear readers? Then allow me to introduce myself. My name is F, and I am an elite, self-made man. Here on my blog, I will show you the way to succeed."''
; Second entry
:''"This is the blog of F, a branch chief working in the Alola region."''
:''"Title: Multitasking"''
:''"Currently I am working on the development of a special sort of [[Beast Ball|ball]], which I took over from my [[Mohn|predecessor]], in parallel with another project. Seeing how well I multitask impresses my subordinates and increases their motivation. Showing how skillful you are is a kind of on-the-job training for your underlings."''
; Third entry
:''"This is the blog of F, a branch chief working in the Alola region."''
:''"Title: Hedging risks"''
:''"I once ventured to undertake a project without notifying my [[Lusamine|superior]]. I developed a device to restrain a {{p|Type: Null|dangerous life form}}, in case it became necessary to do so. I had it made for hedging risks to protect myself, but for better or worse, it was made public. It is always essential to consider the risks before one takes action."''
; Fourth entry
:''"This is the blog of F, a branch chief working in the Alola region."''
:''"Title: Massaging the truth"''
:''"My [[Gladion|superior's family]] stole the results of our research and ran off. However, I have chosen to never blow this issue out of proportion. I will only be reprimanded for my own mistakes, and surely my superior is also displeased with the actions of her family as well. When necessary, one must always be prepared to massage the truth to protect one's own position. It is not an exaggeration to say that this skill is vital for success."''

==In the spin-off games==
===Pokémon Masters EX===
{{mas|Gladion}}'s {{tp|Gladion|Silvally}} appears in {{g|Masters EX}}, where he says the {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} had a troubled past and was abused by the people who had originally made it, referring to its history at the [[Aether Foundation]].

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{white color}}|bordercolor={{white color dark}}
|es=Proyecto E. U. E. ''(Proyecto Exterminador de Ultraentes)''
}}

==See also==
* [[Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]]
* [[Sinnoh myths]]
* [[Faba]]
* [[Gladion]]
* {{p|Arceus}}
* [[Devolution]]

[[Category:Pokémon world]]
[[Category:Pokémon Sun and Moon]]
[[Category:Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]]
[[Category:Aether Foundation]]

User talk:Cipher

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| class="header" | '''About my talk page'''
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| style="padding: .5em 1em" | I like to keep message threads together, so if you leave me a message, I'll respond on this page. Similarly, if I've left a message on your page, I'd be grateful if you'd respond there. Thanks!
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| class="header" | '''Archived talk pages'''
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== Double redirects ==

There's no need for you to fix double redirects, since {{u|BulbaBot}} does that once every day. Plus, when BulbaBot does it, then it doesn't clog the Recent Changes, since that's marked as a bot edit, which is hidden by default. Furthermore, while changing the redirect target is a tagged action, there is currently no way to exclude edits with given tags from the RCs. --'''[[User:C.Ezra.M|C.Ezra.M]]''' ([[User talk:C.Ezra.M|talk]] | [[Special:Contributions/C.Ezra.M|contribs]]) 16:24, 29 August 2024 (UTC)
:Gotcha. Thank you for the information! [[User:Cipher|'''''Cipher''''']] [[User talk:Cipher|'''''(talk)''''']] 16:28, 29 August 2024 (UTC)
::Given that some of those redirects existed since July, I think you found that BulbaBot must be broken here. Thank you for cleaning up those double redirects! While we do want to make sure that our Recent Changes tool remains viable, there are options to take it to 1000+, so as long as wiki maintenance tasks remain well below that limit at a single time, there shouldn't be a problem. There was no issue with what you did here. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 23:17, 29 August 2024 (UTC)

== I need help making a grid/spreadsheet ==

Hi, I want to do a grid of spreadsheet detailing every character whether that’s a pokemon or human that is on a Japanese or international pack art. Do you think you can help? [[User:Vinnylospo|Vinnylospo]] ([[User talk:Vinnylospo|talk]]) 04:35, 27 July 2025 (UTC)

:Hey there - I may be able to help with something in the future, although my time's going to be taken up quite a bit with TCG Pocket and other TCG coverage over the next couple of weeks. I'd be happy to provide advice, though, and am just about to respond to your comment on the booster pack talk page with some thoughts and suggestions as well. [[User:Cipher|'''Cipher''']] [[User talk:Cipher|'''(talk)''']] 18:57, 27 July 2025 (UTC)
::Ok that’s fine. Completely understandable. [[User:Vinnylospo|Vinnylospo]] ([[User talk:Vinnylospo|talk]]) 19:03, 27 July 2025 (UTC)

== Pokémon Ranger sprites ==

Hi! I'm new to editing bulbapedia and I've never posted to a talk page befor so I'm sorry if I did it wrong. I'm trying to fix all the broken links for all the human npc sprites from pokemon ranger shadows of almia. As I have uploaded them I have run into 2 issues.

First, there are existing links for different characters that share a sprite. for example Janice and Lady share a sprite, but they each have unique link. I don't think I should upload duplicate images, but I also can't just change the name of the link because I don't know all the articles use these links.

Second, there are characters that share a name, and a link, but have different sprites. for example there two characters called little girl , but one is tall with a ponytail and one is short with a bob. and again I don't know what articles use the effected links so I can't easily untangle this.

So I guess my question really boils down to, is the an easy way to check which articles use which links so I can rename files/links and/or make new links for new sprites? Or is there another way I should be handling these issues? thanks

[[User:PoffinCake|PoffinCake]] ([[User talk:PoffinCake|talk]]) 15:44, 22 August 2025 (UTC)

:Hey there! I'll do my best to help with these. I've sought guidance from the staff team on how best to advise you here, as I wasn't 100% sure myself.
:Regarding the first query, to continue using your example, there's a handy tool called [[Special:WhatLinksHere]] that can tell you where all instances of a link can be found. If you go to that page and enter <code>File:Lady SoA.png</code> as the file name, it'll bring up a list of all of the pages where that link can be found. I've checked all the pages on that list, and they all use a template that lets you change <code>Lady SoA.png</code> to <code>Janice SoA.png</code> without changing the name of the NPC as it appears in the template. This should let you use a single image for more than one character whenever needed.
:Regarding the second query, the simplest thing to do here is add numbers to the file names - so have <code>Little Girl 1.png</code>, <code>Little Girl 2.png</code> etc. - this is absolutely fine to do. As I mentioned above, the template that's used will let you use that as a file link while still using "Little Girl" as the NPC name. (If you've already uploaded any files that need moving on the Archives, you can add <code><nowiki>{{move}}</nowiki></code> to the relevant file to flag it up with the staff team - so for example, if you want a file moving to <code>Little Girl 1 SoA.png</code>, just add <code><nowiki>{{move|Little Girl 1 SoA.png}}</nowiki></code> and we'll know where to move it.)
:Also, in case it helps for future reference - when you go to a talk page, somewhere near the top of the page, you'll more than likely see a little '''+''' icon, either in the tabs at the top or somewhere in the top-right corner. That's how you start a new conversation on a talk page :) and if you want to reply to an existing conversation, just click the 'Reply' that appears at the end of a comment. There should be one just below, after my signature.
:I hope that all helps, but if you've got any further questions or need more guidance, feel free to let me know! If I don't know the answer, I'm sure someone else will. [[User:Cipher|'''Cipher''']] [[User talk:Cipher|'''(talk)''']] 19:54, 22 August 2025 (UTC)

== Unsatisfactory TCG Pictures ==

Heya, I was browsing around the Unsatisfactory Pictures section at the Garden and I was kind of surprised at how easily I could find better scans of many cards, [[Arbok (Expedition 3)]] as an example, from a few general TCG Databases. I was wondering if these haven't been updated due to concerns of the original scan author, conflicts with these sites or if it's just an oversight and I should carry on with uploading and updating as many as I can. Thanks in advance! [[User:Mortagua2|Mortagua2]] ([[User talk:Mortagua2|talk]]) 21:55, 21 September 2025 (UTC)

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Pokémon Center Hiroshima

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{{Pokémon Center Infobox
| name = Pokémon Center Hiroshima
| logo = Pokémon Center Hiroshima logo.png
| logo_size = 150px
| location = ekie store 2F, 1-2 Matsubara-cho, Minami-ku,Hiroshima City, Hiroshima
| opened = June 26, 2015<ref name="opening">[https://https://web.archive.org/web/20150525010226/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/pokecen_hiroshima/ ''"Pokémon Center Hiroshima" opening confirmed!'' - The Pokémon Company] (archived from the original May 15, 2015; retrieved September 21, 2025)</ref>
| mascot = [[Red Gyarados]] & {{p|Pikachu}}
| type = Permanent
| contact =<nowiki />
* (+81) 082-546-9537
* [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/shop/en/pokecen/hiroshima/ pokemon.co.jp/shop/en/pokecen/hiroshima/]
}}
'''Pokémon Center Hiroshima''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンセンターヒロシマ''' ''Pokémon Center Hiroshima''), is a [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center store]] that opened in {{wp|Hiroshima}}, {{wp|Hiroshima Prefecture|Hiroshima}}, Japan, on june 26, 2015.<ref name="opening" /> It was later relocated and re-opened on April 11, 2025. The store includes a Pokémon Card Station.

==History==
On June 26, 2015 Pokémon Center Hiroshima opened in the SOGO Hiroshima store in {{wp|Naka-ku}}, {{wp|Hiroshima Prefecture|Hiroshima}}. For the opening, [[List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Pokémon Center Hiroshima Pokémon|a Shiny Magikarp and Shiny Gyarados event Pokémon]] for {{g|X and Y}} and {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} were first distributed at all japanese Pokémon Center<ref>{{n|Magikarp, Shiny Gyarados to be distributed in Japan to promote Pokémon Center Hiroshima|''Magikarp, Shiny Gyarados to be distributed in Japan to promote Pokémon Center Hiroshima'' - Bulbanews}} (retrieved September 21, 2025)</ref>.

Customers where also offered a multitude of items depicting {{p|Pikachu}} wearing a poncho of {{p|Magikarp}}, {{p|Gyarados}} and [[Red Gyarados]]. These included rice paddles, re-usable shopping bags, plastic bags, plushes and 2 [[XY-P Promotional cards (TCG)|Promo Cards]]: [[Pretend Magikarp Pikachu (XY-P Promo 150)]] and [[Pretend Gyarados Pikachu (XY-P Promo 151)]] which came alongside the [[XY TCG Era merchandise#Pretend Magikarp & Pretend Gyarados Pikachu Special Box|Pretend Magikarp & Pretend Gyarados Pikachu Special Box]].

On early 2025, the original store was closed for refurbishment and re-location. On April 11, 2025, Pokémon Center Hiroshima re-opened on the ekie store mall, at the Hiroshima Main Station, and a series of commemorative merchandise was announced.

===Timeline===
* '''April 18, 2015''' - Pokémon Center Hiroshima is announced to open in the summer.
* '''June 26, 2015''' - Pokémon Center Hiroshima opens in {{wp|Funabashi}}, {{wp|Hiroshima Prefecture|Hiroshima}}.
* '''April 11, 2025''' - Pokémon Center Hiroshima reopens in a new location in {{wp|Hiroshima}} Station.

==Gyarados Square==
[[File:Gyarados Square.jpg|thumb|right|Concept Art]]
Ahead of the relocation of the Pokémon Center to the ekie store on Hiroshima Station, a playground named '''Gyarados Square''' (Japanese: '''ギャラドスひろば''' ''Gyarados Square or Plaza'') opened on March 24, 2025, located on the rooftop of the adjacent Minamoa shopping mall.

==Exclusive merchandise==


===Pre-moving campaign===
Customers at the original store who spent over ¥3000 the weeks before it's closing for relocation, between March 8 and March 30, 2025; would receive an original ticket holder, featuring {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Magikarp}} and a Red {{p|Gyarados}}.
<gallery>Pokémon Center Hiroshima moving prize.jpg|Pre-moving ticket holder</gallery>
{{-}}

===Re-opening day merchandise===
A merchandise line was available on the re-opening day in commemoration of the event. The artwork and items feature multiple icons of the Hiroshima Prefecture, particularly the {{wp|Okonomiyaki}}, the Setouchi Hiroshima Lemons, the {{wp|Momiji manjū}}, a pastry from {{wp|Itsukushima}}, which is also represented by it's scenic maple tree forests and the free roaming {{wp|Sika deer}}; the {{wp|Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima}} Soccer Stadium, the {{wp|Mazda Stadium}} for baseball, It's thriving sector of craftworks in Denim and make up brushes and rice paddles.

All items but the kumano brush sets, the rice paddles and those made out of denim, all local Hiroshima prefecture craftworks, we're also available in the Pokémon Center Online Store:
{| class="roundy mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="background: #{{bulba color}}; padding: 2px; margin-bottom: 10px;"
|-
! colspan=3 | Product list  
|- style="background: #{{bulba color light}};"
! style="{{roundytl}}" | Product
! Japanese
! style="{{roundytr}}" | Price
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{p|Pikachu}} and Red {{p|Gyarados}} plush
| ぬいぐるみ赤いギャラドスとピカチュウ
| ¥3,520
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Pikachu Hiroshima plush
| ぬいぐるみピカチュウとポケモンのぼり
| ¥2,750
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Pikachu charms (Momiji Manju, Rice Paddle, Lemons)
| スコットピカチュウ (もみじまんじゅう, しゃもじ, レモン)
| ¥1,650
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Red Gyarados and {{p|Magikarp}} flags
| 赤いギャラドスのぼり
| ¥2,530
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Acrylic charm collection
| アクリルチャームコレクション
| ¥715
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Hand Towels (Red Gyarados, Pikachu with Okonomiyaki)
| ハンドタオル (赤いギャラドスたち, ピカチュウとお好み焼き)
| ¥660
|- style="background:#FFF"
| A4 Clear files
| 和風A4クリアファイル2枚セット
| ¥660
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Glass
| グラス
| ¥1,430
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Spatula
| ヘラ
| ¥1,320
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Bottle Opener Magikarp
| 栓抜きコイキング
| ¥1,320
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chopsticks
| 箸
| ¥1,100
|- style="background:#FFF"
| PET sticker
| PETシール
| ¥550
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Sticky note set
| ふせんセット
| ¥770
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Setouchi lemon rice crackers
| グラス
| ¥1,430
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Rice paddle-shaped chopstick rest
| しゃもじ型箸置き
| ¥880
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Rice paddle charm
| しゃもじ型チャーム
| ¥1,100
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Rice paddle
| しゃもじ
| ¥1,540
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Kaihara Denim Jacket
| カイハラデニムジャケット
| ¥39,600
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Kaihara Denim Tote Bag
| カイハラデニムトートバッグ
| ¥9,900
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Kaihara Denim card case
| カイハラデニムカードケース
| ¥4,400
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Kumano Brush Face Brush
| 熊野筆フェイスブラシ
| ¥12,100
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Kumano Brush Cheek Brush
| 熊野筆チークブラシ
| ¥5,500
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="{{roundybl}}" | Kumano Brush 3-Piece Brush Set
| 野筆ブラシ3本セット
| style="{{roundybr}}" | ¥9,900
|}

<gallery>
Pokémon Center Hiroshima OP collection.jpg|Entire collection
Pokémon Center Hiroshima OP mascot plush.jpg|{{p|Pikachu}} and Red {{p|Gyarados}} plush
Pokémon Center Hiroshima OP pikachu plush.jpg|Pikachu Hiroshima plush
Pokémon Center Hiroshima OP pikachu mascot.jpg|Pikachu charms
Pokémon Center Hiroshima OP flags.jpg|Red Gyarados and {{p|Magikarp}} flags
Pokémon Center Hiroshima OP acrylic charms.jpg|Acrylic charm collection
Pokémon Center Hiroshima OP towels.jpg|Hand Towels (Red Gyarados & Pikachu with Okonomiyaki)
Pokémon Center Hiroshima OP A4 files.jpg|A4 Clear files
Pokémon Center Hiroshima OP glass.jpg|Glass
Pokémon Center Hiroshima OP glass2.jpg|Usage example
Pokémon Center Hiroshima OP Spatula.jpg|Spatula for Okonomiyaki
Pokémon Center Hiroshima OP bottle.jpg|Bottle Opener Magikarp
Pokémon Center Hiroshima OP chopsticks.jpg|Chopsticks
Pokémon Center Hiroshima OP chossticks rest.jpg|Rice paddle-shaped chopstick rest
Pokémon Center Hiroshima OP charm.jpg|Rice paddle charm
Pokémon Center Hiroshima OP rice paddle.jpg|Rice paddle
Pokémon Center Hiroshima OP Denim products.jpg|Kaihara Denim products
Pokémon Center Hiroshima OP jacket.jpg|Kaihara Denim Jacket
Pokémon Center Hiroshima OP tote bag.jpg|Kaihara Denim Tote Bag
Pokémon Center Hiroshima OP tote interior.jpg|Tote Bag interior
Pokémon Center Hiroshima OP denim case.jpg|Kaihara Denim card case
Pokémon Center Hiroshima OP brush set.jpg|Kumano Brush 3-piece set
Pokémon Center Hiroshima OP brush only.jpg|Brushes only
</gallery>

===Hiroshima Toyo Carp Collaboration===
Another merchandise line to celebrate the re-opening of Pokémon Center Hiroshima is a collaboration with local baseball team {{wp|Hiroshima Toyo Carp}}. The collection includes items suitable for attending a baseball game, like scarfs and message towels for the players.
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|-
! colspan=3 | Product list  
|- style="background: #{{bulba color light}};"
! style="{{roundytl}}" | Product
! Japanese
! style="{{roundytr}}" | Price
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Red Gyarados Shirt (110cm & 130cm)
| Tシャツ赤いギャラドス (110cm & 130cm)
| ¥2,970
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Red Gyarados Shirt (M & L)
| Tシャツ赤いギャラドス (M & L)
| ¥3,850
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Magikarp T-Shirt (110cm & 130cm)
| Tシャツコイキング (110cm & 130cm)
| ¥2,970
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Magikarp T-Shirt (M & L)
| Tシャツコイキング (M & L)
| ¥3,850
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Pouch
| サコッシュ
| ¥3,300
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Baseball Cap
| キャップ
| ¥3,300
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Sticker Set
| ステッカーセット
| ¥660
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Red Gyarados Scarf
| タオルマフラー赤いギャラドス
| ¥2,420
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="{{roundybl}}" | Message Towel
| メッセージタオル
| style="{{roundybr}}" | ¥1,650
|}

<gallery>
Pokémon Center Hiroshima Carp collection.jpg|Entire collection
Pokémon Center Hiroshima Carp model.jpg|How to properly use this line
Pokémon Center Hiroshima Carp shirt black.jpg|Red Gyarados Shirt design
Pokémon Center Hiroshima Carp shirt white.jpg|Magikarp Shirt design
Pokémon Center Hiroshima Carp pouch.jpg|Pouch
Pokémon Center Hiroshima Carp Cap.jpg|Baseball cap
Pokémon Center Hiroshima Carp Sticker.jpg|Sticker set
Pokémon Center Hiroshima Carp scarf.jpg|Red Gyarados scarf
Pokémon Center Hiroshima Carp towel.jpg|Message towel
Pokémon Center Hiroshima Carp towel use.jpg|"Take it, Magikarp!"
</gallery>

==Iconography==
The store opened in June 2015 in the SOGO Hiroshima store, a large statue of [[Red Gyarados]] and Pikachu was placed inside the store. The new store located at ekie store has a new statue, adding a jumping {{p|Magikarp}} to the original couple. While Gyarados and Pikachu are the store mascots, both regular and shiny Magikarp are commonly present at the store decorations, events and merchandise, often trying to [[Magikarp#Origin|swim up waterfalls]].

<gallery>
Pokémon Center Hiroshima statues (2015).jpg|Original statues inside the store
Snorlax Hiroshima (Apr 2025).jpg|Themed benches at Hiroshima Station for the re-opening campaign
Pokémon Center Hiroshima statues (Apr 2025).jpg|Statues inside the store
Pokémon Center Hiroshima statues 2 (Apr 2025).jpg|Another view of the statues
Pokémon Center Hiroshima store interior (April 2025).jpg|The interior of the store
Pokémon Center Hiroshima Pokémon Card Station (April 2025).jpg|The Pokémon Card Station
</gallery>

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{bulba color light}}|bordercolor={{bulba color}}
|ja=ポケモンセンターヒロシマ ''Pokémon Center Hiroshima''
|zh_cmn=Pokémon Center HIROSHIMA
|ko=포켓몬센터 히로시마 ''Pokémon Center Hiroshima''
}}

==External links==
* [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/shop/en/pokecen/hiroshima/ Official website]
** [https://voice.pokemon.co.jp/stv/hiroshima/ Pokémon Center Hiroshima on Pokémon Center Staff Voice]
{{-}}

==References==
{{reflist}}
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{{Pokémon Center Nav}}
{{Project Real-Life notice}}

[[Category:Pokémon Center stores|Hiroshima]]

Karen

2025-09-20T22:27:54Z

Mortagua2: /* In other games */

{{samename|character of the day with the Japanese name Karen|Mary (EP139)}} ''For the movie character with the Japanese name Karen, see [[Sharon]].''
:''For the voice actress, see [[Karen Neill]] or [[Karen Fukuhara]].''
{{CharInfobox
|color={{dark color}}
|corecolor={{dark color light}}
|bordercolor={{dark color dark}}
|name=Karen
|jname=カリン
|tmname=Karin
|text=white
|image=HeartGold SoulSilver Karen.png
|size=150px
|caption=Art from {{v2|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} by [[Ken Sugimori]]<ref>[[a:File:KarenConvictionChillingReign144.jpg|Karen's Conviction (Chilling Reign 144)]]</ref>
|gender=Female
|colors=yes
|eyes=Silvery-blue
|hair=Silvery-blue
|age=yes
|years=25-26 ([[Pokémon Adventures|Adventures]]; as of the ninth chapter)
|hometown=Unknown
|region=[[Kanto]] or [[Johto]]
|relatives=Unknown
|trainer=yes
|trainerclass=[[Elite Four]]
|game=yes
|generation={{Gen|II}}, {{Gen|IV}}
|games={{game3|Gold and Silver|Gold, Silver|s}}, {{v2|Crystal}}, {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|HeartGold, SoulSilver|s}} {{pkmn|Puzzle Challenge}}, {{pkmn|Stadium 2}}, {{pkmn|Masters EX}}
|leader=no
|elite=yes
|specialist=yes
|type={{t|Dark}} types
|team=no
|brain=no
|anime=no
|gameanim=yes
|envagame=Mela Lee<ref name="Mela Lee">[https://twitter.com/TheMelaLee/status/1167231405014675456 Mela Lee on Twitter]</ref> ({{pkmn|Masters EX}})
|javagame=Ryōka Yuzuki<ref>Nintendo DREAM (vol. 329)</ref> ({{pkmn|Masters EX}})
|pv=yes
|pvnum=GOTCHA!
|pvname=GOTCHA!
}}
'''Karen''' (Japanese: '''カリン''' ''Karin'') is a {{type|Dark}} {{Pkmn|Trainer}} and member of the [[Indigo Plateau|Indigo]] [[Elite Four]].

She bears a striking resemblance to [[Sanqua]], but the relationship between the two, if any, is unknown.<ref name="ancestor">[https://web.archive.org/web/20220204053817/https://legends.pokemon.com/en-us/story/ Official Pokémon Legends: Arceus website (archived)]: "And it seems that there are other people in this game who might also be ancestors to familiar faces you may know."</ref>

==In the core series games==
===Character profile===
Karen is the final member of the [[Indigo League]] [[Elite Four]] in the [[Generation II]] and {{gen|IV}} games. She prefers {{type|Dark}} Pokémon because she likes the tough and wild image they portray, and believes that skilled {{pkmn|Trainer}}s should try to win with the Pokémon they like the most.

===Appearance===
Karen is a slim young woman who has silvery-blue eyes and long wavy silvery-blue hair with a centre parting that reaches past her waist with two long bangs that frame her face. In [[Generation II]], she wears a short black dress with a sweetheart neckline and black flats. The top and bottom parts of her dress have a purple spiked pattern. She also wears black heels.

In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, Karen wears a yellow spaghetti strap cropped tank top with a sweetheart neckline edged in black and the bottom part of the top that is cut into a triangular pattern that reveals her flat midriff and white capri pants with yellow beads. She also wears yellow high heels on her feet. Her tank top has four straps, two on each side that strap over her bare shoulders.

===Pokémon===
This listing is for Karen's Pokémon in the video games in which she has appeared.

===={{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}====
Karen has a [[Full Heal]] and a [[Max Potion]].
{{Party
| background = {{dark color}}
| border = {{dark color dark}}
| headcolor = {{dark color light}}
| sprite = Spr GS Karen.png
| prize = {{Pdollar}}4700
| class = Elite Four
| name = Karen
| location = Indigo Plateau
| game = GSC
| pokemon = 5
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 2
| ndex = 0197
| pokemon = Umbreon
| gender = male
| level = 42
| type1 = Dark
| move1 = Faint Attack | move1type = Dark
| move2 = Confuse Ray | move2type = Ghost
| move3 = Mean Look | move3type = Normal
| move4 = Sand-Attack | move4type = Ground
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 2
| ndex = 0045
| pokemon = Vileplume
| gender = female
| level = 42
| type1 = Grass
| type2 = Poison
| move1 = Stun Spore | move1type = Grass
| move2 = Acid | move2type = Poison
| move3 = Petal Dance | move3type = Grass
| move4 = Moonlight | move4type = Normal
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 2
| ndex = 0094
| pokemon = Gengar
| gender = female
| level = 45
| type1 = Ghost
| type2 = Poison
| move1 = Lick | move1type = Ghost
| move2 = Spite | move2type = Ghost
| move3 = Curse | move3type = ???
| move4 = Destiny Bond | move4type = Ghost
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 2
| ndex = 0198
| pokemon = Murkrow
| gender = female
| level = 44
| type1 = Dark
| type2 = Flying
| move1 = Faint Attack | move1type = Dark
| move2 = Whirlwind | move2type = Normal
| move3 = Pursuit | move3type = Dark
| move4 = Quick Attack | move4type = Normal
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 2
| ndex = 0229
| pokemon = Houndoom
| gender = female
| level = 47
| type1 = Dark
| type2 = Fire
| move1 = Crunch | move1type = Dark
| move2 = Flamethrower | move2type = Fire
| move3 = Roar | move3type = Normal
| move4 = Pursuit | move4type = Dark
}}
{{Party/end}}
===={{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}====
=====First battle=====
{{Party
| background = {{dark color}}
| border = {{dark color dark}}
| headcolor = {{dark color light}}
| sprite = Spr HGSS Karen.png
| prize = {{pdollar}}5640
| class = Elite Four
| name = Karen
| location = Indigo Plateau
| game = HGSS
| pokemon = 5
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0197
| pokemon = Umbreon
| gender = male
| level = 42
| type1 = Dark
| ability = Synchronize
| move1 = Double Team | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Status
| move2 = Confuse Ray | move2type = Ghost | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Faint Attack | move3type = Dark | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Payback | move4type = Dark | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0045
| pokemon = Vileplume
| gender = female
| level = 42
| type1 = Grass
| type2 = Poison
| ability = Chlorophyll
| move1 = Stun Spore | move1type = Grass | move1cat = Status
| move2 = Petal Dance | move2type = Grass | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Acid | move3type = Poison | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Moonlight | move4type = Normal | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0198
| pokemon = Murkrow
| gender = female
| level = 44
| type1 = Dark
| type2 = Flying
| ability = Super Luck
| move1 = Sucker Punch | move1type = Dark | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Faint Attack | move2type = Dark | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Pluck | move3type = Flying | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Whirlwind | move4type = Normal | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0094
| pokemon = Gengar
| gender = female
| level = 45
| type1 = Ghost
| type2 = Poison
| ability = Levitate
| move1 = Focus Blast | move1type = Fighting | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Destiny Bond | move2type = Ghost | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Spite | move3type = Ghost | move3cat = Status
| move4 = Lick | move4type = Ghost | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0229
| pokemon = Houndoom
| gender = female
| level = 47
| type1 = Dark
| type2 = Fire
| ability = Flash Fire
| held = Sitrus Berry
| move1 = Nasty Plot | move1type = Dark | move1cat = Status
| move2 = Dark Pulse | move2type = Dark | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Flamethrower | move3type = Fire | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Crunch | move4type = Dark | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Party/end}}
=====[[Rematch]]=====
This team is used once the player has earned all 16 [[Badge]]s.
{{Party
| background = {{dark color}}
| border = {{dark color dark}}
| headcolor = {{dark color light}}
| sprite = Spr HGSS Karen.png
| prize = {{pdollar}}7680
| class = Elite Four
| name = Karen
| location = Indigo Plateau
| game = HGSS
| pokemon = 6
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0461
| pokemon = Weavile
| gender = female
| level = 62
| type1 = Dark
| type2 = Ice
| ability = Pressure
| move1 = Ice Punch | move1type = Ice | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Night Slash | move2type = Dark | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Low Kick | move3type = Fighting | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Ice Shard | move4type = Ice | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0359
| pokemon = Absol
| gender = female
| level = 62
| type1 = Dark
| ability = Super Luck
| move1 = Detect | move1type = Fighting | move1cat = Status
| move2 = Perish Song | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Night Slash | move3type = Dark | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Psycho Cut | move4type = Psychic | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0442
| pokemon = Spiritomb
| gender = female
| level = 62
| type1 = Ghost
| type2 = Dark
| ability = Pressure
| move1 = Curse | move1type = ??? | move1cat = Status
| move2 = Confuse Ray | move2type = Ghost | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Pain Split | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Status
| move4 = Sucker Punch | move4type = Dark | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0229
| pokemon = Houndoom
| gender = female
| level = 63
| type1 = Dark
| type2 = Fire
| ability = Flash Fire
| move1 = Nasty Plot | move1type = Dark | move1cat = Status
| move2 = Dark Pulse | move2type = Dark | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Flamethrower | move3type = Fire | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Sludge Bomb | move4type = Poison | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0430
| pokemon = Honchkrow
| gender = female
| level = 64
| type1 = Dark
| type2 = Flying
| ability = Super Luck
| move1 = Thunder Wave | move1type = Electric | move1cat = Status
| move2 = Whirlwind | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Drill Peck | move3type = Flying | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Sucker Punch | move4type = Dark | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0197
| pokemon = Umbreon
| gender = male
| level = 64
| type1 = Dark
| ability = Synchronize
| held = Sitrus Berry
| move1 = Confuse Ray | move1type = Ghost | move1cat = Status
| move2 = Curse | move2type = ??? | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Payback | move3type = Dark | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Sucker Punch | move4type = Dark | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Party/end}}
==In the side series games==
===[[Pokémon Stadium 2]]===
Karen appears as the final Elite Four member in [[Pokémon Stadium 2]]'s Johto [[Gym Leader Castle]]. Here, her strategy mainly focuses on incapacitating her opponent by stacking up [[status condition]]s, like {{status|confusion}}, {{status|infatuation}}, and {{status|paralysis}}, onto the opposing Pokémon.

During the game's end credits, she is seen having a battle with [[Bugsy]].

====Pokémon====
=====Round 1=====
{{Party
| background = {{dark color}}
| border = {{dark color dark}}
| headcolor = {{dark color light}}
| sprite = S2 Elite Four Karen.png
| prize = none
| class = Elite Four
| name = Karen
| location = Gym Leader Castle
| locationname = Johto Gym Leader Castle
| game = Stadium2
| pokemon = 6
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 2
| ndex = 0197
| pokemon = Umbreon
| gender = female
| level = 50-100
| type1 = Dark
| held = Quick Claw
| move1 = Confuse Ray | move1type = Ghost
| move2 = Pursuit | move2type = Dark
| move3 = Psychic | move3type = Psychic
| move4 = Attract | move4type = Normal
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 2
| ndex = 0071
| pokemon = Victreebel
| gender = female
| level = 50-100
| type1 = Grass
| type2 = Poison
| held = Mint Berry
| move1 = Stun Spore | move1type = Grass
| move2 = Acid | move2type = Poison
| move3 = Razor Leaf | move3type = Grass
| move4 = Attract | move4type = Normal
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 2
| ndex = 0198
| pokemon = Murkrow
| gender = male
| level = 50-100
| type1 = Dark
| type2 = Flying
| held = Bitter Berry
| move1 = Mud-Slap | move1type = Ground
| move2 = Faint Attack | move2type = Dark
| move3 = Fly | move3type = Flying
| move4 = Attract | move4type = Normal
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 2
| ndex = 0126
| pokemon = Magmar
| gender = male
| level = 50-100
| type1 = Fire
| move1 = Confuse Ray | move1type = Ghost
| move2 = Fire Punch | move2type = Fire
| move3 = Thief | move3type = Dark
| move4 = Attract | move4type = Normal
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 2
| ndex = 0094
| pokemon = Gengar
| gender = male
| level = 50-100
| type1 = Ghost
| type2 = Poison
| held = PRZCureBerry
| move1 = Confuse Ray | move1type = Ghost
| move2 = Psychic | move2type = Psychic
| move3 = Lick | move3type = Ghost
| move4 = Attract | move4type = Normal
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 2
| ndex = 0045
| pokemon = Vileplume
| gender = female
| level = 50-100
| type1 = Grass
| type2 = Poison
| held = Ice Berry
| move1 = Stun Spore | move1type = Grass
| move2 = Giga Drain | move2type = Grass
| move3 = Sludge Bomb | move3type = Poison
| move4 = Attract | move4type = Normal
}}
{{Party/end}}
=====Round 2=====
{{Party
| background = {{dark color}}
| border = {{dark color dark}}
| headcolor = {{dark color light}}
| sprite = S2 Elite Four Karen.png
| prize = none
| class = Elite Four
| name = Karen
| location = Gym Leader Castle
| locationname = Johto Gym Leader Castle
| game = Stadium2
| pokemon = 6
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 2
| ndex = 0197
| pokemon = Umbreon
| gender = male
| level = 50-100
| type1 = Dark
| held = Focus Band
| move1 = Swagger | move1type = Normal
| move2 = Screech | move2type = Normal
| move3 = Faint Attack | move3type = Dark
| move4 = Psychic | move4type = Psychic
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 2
| ndex = 0053
| pokemon = Persian
| gender = male
| level = 50-100
| type1 = Normal
| held = BrightPowder
| move1 = Swagger | move1type = Normal
| move2 = Screech | move2type = Normal
| move3 = Headbutt | move3type = Normal
| move4 = Shadow Ball | move4type = Ghost
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 2
| ndex = 0198
| pokemon = Murkrow
| gender = male
| level = 50-100
| type1 = Dark
| type2 = Flying
| held = Scope Lens
| move1 = Swagger | move1type = Normal
| move2 = Mean Look | move2type = Normal
| move3 = Psych Up | move3type = Normal
| move4 = Drill Peck | move4type = Flying
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 2
| ndex = 0080
| pokemon = Slowbro
| gender = female
| level = 50-100
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Psychic
| held = Quick Claw
| move1 = Swagger | move1type = Normal
| move2 = Surf | move2type = Water
| move3 = Thunder Wave | move3type = Electric
| move4 = Submission | move4type = Fighting
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 2
| ndex = 0200
| pokemon = Misdreavus
| gender = female
| level = 50-100
| type1 = Ghost
| held = MysteryBerry
| move1 = Mean Look | move1type = Normal
| move2 = Perish Song | move2type = Normal
| move3 = Pain Split | move3type = Normal
| move4 = Psychic | move4type = Psychic
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 2
| ndex = 0101
| pokemon = Electrode
| gender = none
| level = 50-100
| type1 = Electric
| held = King's Rock
| move1 = Swagger | move1type = Normal
| move2 = Headbutt | move2type = Normal
| move3 = Thunderbolt | move3type = Electric
| move4 = Thunder Wave | move4type = Electric
}}
{{Party/end}}
==In the spin-off games==
===[[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]]===
Karen appears in [[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]], using a Murkrow to battle.

===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
{{main|Karen (Masters)}}
Karen forms a [[sync pair]] with {{p|Houndoom}} and {{p|Umbreon}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]. Her Houndoom is capable of [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]]. Karen became a playable sync pair since the game's release.

{{PairDex/h|Dark}}
{{PairDex|017|Karen|trainerlink=Karen (Masters)#Houndoom|trainerimg=Karen|0229M|Houndoom|mega=Houndoominite|gender=female|form=[[Mega Evolution|Mega Houndoom]]|Dark|Fighting|Special Strike|6|Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|017|Karen|trainerlink=Karen (Masters)#Umbreon|trainerimg=Karen|0197|Umbreon|gender=male|Dark|Bug|Physical Strike|4EX|Battle Points}}
|}

==Gallery==
===Artwork===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background:#{{dark color}}"
|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background:#{{dark color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Gold Silver Karen.png|120px]]
|- style="color:#fff; font-size:80%"
| {{color2|fff|VS (TCG)|VS}} artwork from {{color2|fff|Generation II}}
|}

===Sprites===
====In the [[core series]]====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background:#{{dark color}}; font-size:80%"
|-
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background:#{{dark color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr GS Karen.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background:#{{dark color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr HGSS Karen.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background:#{{dark color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:VSKaren.png]]
|- style="color:#fff;"
| Sprite from {{color2|fff|Generation II}}
| Sprite from {{color2|fff|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
| VS sprite from {{color2|fff|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
|-
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background:#{{dark color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Karen II OD.png]]
|colspan=2 style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background:#{{dark color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Karen OD.png]]
|- style="color:#fff;"
| Overworld sprite from {{color2|fff|Generation II}}
| colspan=2 | Overworld sprite from {{color2|fff|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
|}

====In other games====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background:#{{dark color}}; font-size:80%"
|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background:#{{dark color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:S2 Elite Four Karen.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background:#{{dark color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:S2 Elite Four Karen Credits.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background:#{{dark color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Puzzle Challenge Karen.png]]
|- style="color:#fff;"
| Portrait from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Stadium 2|Stadium 2}}
| Portrait from the credits in {{color2|fff|Pokémon Stadium 2|Stadium 2}}
| Portrait from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Puzzle Challenge|Puzzle Challenge}}
|}

==Quotes==
{{main|Karen/Quotes}}

==In animation==
===GOTCHA!===
Karen briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]].

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Johto Elite Four Adventures.png|thumb|230px|Karen in Pokémon Adventures]]
====History====
=====Past=====
Karen, along with [[Will]], {{adv|Green}}, {{adv|Silver}}, [[Sham]], and [[Carl]], was one of the children raised by the [[Masked Man]] to be his servants. Unlike Silver and Green, Karen was not kidnapped and went to the Masked Man willingly out of boredom.

====={{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}=====
Karen debuted with Will at the [[Ilex Forest]], where they were tasked to guard the area. When Green arrived to stop the Masked Man's plan to capture {{p|Celebi}}, she was attacked by Karen and Will. With the {{adv|Tower duo|Ho-Oh and Lugia}} they borrowed from the Masked Man, Karen and Will exploited Green's fear of birds to torture her. When Green learned that Karen and Will also defeated and captured Silver, she overcame her fear of birds and sent out {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, and {{p|Moltres}} to fight. Green and her allies, {{adv|Red}} and {{adv|Blue}}, each used one of the legendary birds to battle Karen and Will. With the assistance of many Pokémon sent from all across [[Johto]] and [[Kanto]], Ho-Oh and Lugia were freed from the Masked Man's control and fly away. Defeated, Karen made her escape.

After the Masked Man's defeat, Karen and Will were approached by [[Bruno]] and [[Koga]], who offered to form an alliance since all four of them were once members of various criminal organizations.

====={{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}=====
It is revealed that Karen, Will, Bruno, and Koga were all made members of the Johto [[Elite Four]] by the [[Pokémon Association]]. The Johto Elite Four went to the [[Pokéathlon]] as an act of promotion for the Pokémon League. There, they met {{adv|Gold}}, who they challenged to the Power Course. Karen was the only Elite Four member who didn't participate in the events.

====Pokémon====
This listing is of Karen's Pokémon in the Pokémon Adventures manga.

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Karen
|pkmn=Umbreon
|stage1=Eevee
|type1=Dark
|img=Karen Eevee Adventures.png
|cap=Karen's Eevee
|img2=Karen Umbreon Adventures.png
|epnum=PS173
|epname=The Last Battle VII
|desc=Karen's {{p|Umbreon}} is Karen's main Pokémon. It was first used to battle Green's {{p|Snubbull}} at the Ilex Forest, but was defeated. Later, it fought Green's Snubbull while riding on top of Green's {{p|Moltres}}. By using the moon to power itself up, Umbreon defeated Snubbull. In ''[[PS268|The Escape]]'', it was revealed that Umbreon evolved from an {{p|Eevee}}.

Umbreon's known moves are {{m|Faint Attack}}, {{m|Moonlight}}, and {{m|Bite}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Karen
|pkmn=Murkrow (×2)
|type1=Dark
|type2=Flying
|img=Karen Murkrow Adventures.png
|cap=Karen's Murkrow
|epnum=PS173
|epname=The Last Battle VII
|desc=These two {{p|Murkrow}} were used by Karen to take her and Will to safety after the Masked Man's defeat.

None of their moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Karen
|pkmn=Houndoom
|type1=Dark
|type2=Fire
|img=Karen Houndoom Adventures.png
|epnum=PS443
|epname=Attaway, Aipom!
|desc={{p|Houndoom}} first appeared alongside its Trainer at the [[Pokéathlon]]. It was not seen participating in any events.

None of Houndoom's moves are known.}}

====Borrowed====
{{TrainerPoké
|main=Tower duo (Adventures)
|trainer=Masked Man
|pkmn=Ho-Oh
|type1=Fire
|type2=Flying
|img=Masked Man Ho-Oh.png
|epnum=PS153
|epname=Oh, It's Ho-Oh!
|desc=The Masked Man lent {{p|Ho-Oh}} to Karen in order to guard the [[Ilex Forest]]. Karen used Ho-Oh to battle {{adv|Green}}, {{adv|Red}}, and {{adv|Blue}}, who used {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, and {{p|Moltres}}, respectively. During the battle, many Pokémon sent from people from Kanto and Johto came to assist. The Pokémon latched on to Ho-Oh and {{p|Lugia}}, and their combined power freed the two from the Masked Man's control. Now freed, Ho-Oh and Lugia flew off to parts unknown.}}
====Pokémon competitions====
Karen has competed in the following {{cat|Pokémon competitions}}:
* [[Pokéathlon]] - Power Course; Winner (''[[PS443|Attaway, Aipom!]]'')

===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure===
[[File:Karen JBA.png|thumb|180px|Karen in Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure]]
Karen appeared in [[JBA5]]. When [[Jō]] obtained all eight Badges, he battled Karen. After defeating her, Jō went on to battle Lance.

====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
|width=76
|trainer=Karen
|pkmn=Umbreon
|type1=Dark
|img=Karen Umbreon JBA.png
|epnum=JBA5
|epname=Betting on the Name of the Strongest!
|desc={{p|Umbreon}} is Karen's only known Pokémon. It battled [[Jō's Totodile]] and lost.

None of Umbreon's moves are known.}}
{{-}}

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
[[File:Karen PM.png|thumb|200px|Karen in Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]
{{PPM|Red}} encounters Karen in ''[[PM106|A Challenge to the Elite Four!]]''. Her role in this manga is similar to Lance's in the Generation II games and the remakes where she was the last one fought as Lance himself was absent.

When Red arrived in the Pokémon League, [[Will]], [[Koga]], and [[Bruno]] fell from the [[Indigo Plateau|Elite Four Tower]], seemingly defeated by Karen. Red ask them what happened, but Koga asked him to ask Karen herself. Red manages to get to the top and finds Karen, along with hers, [[Koga]]'s, [[Bruno]]'s and [[Will]]'s Pokémon. Red asked Karen what happened between her and the rest of the Elite Four, but Karen says it is none of his business. However, with her teammates' Pokémon, Red is outnumbered. Clefairy then takes out a giant sieve to "sieve" out the opponents, leaving behind only Karen's {{p|Umbreon}}. Umbreon proves to be a tough opponent, but Clefairy succeeds in beating it.

After her defeat, Karen reveals to Red what actually happened. The Elite Four were exhausted from training, thus Karen decided to tell them a joke. After Karen shares the same joke to Red and his Pokémon, only Clefairy finds it funny and laugh, while Red and his other Pokémon fell down at the dumb joke. Apparently, Will, Koga and Bruno also fell down the building after hearing her dumb joke.

====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Karen
|width=74
|pkmn=Vileplume
|type1=Grass
|type2=Poison
|img=Karen Vileplume PM.png
|epnum=PM106
|epname=A Challenge to the Elite Four!
|desc={{p|Vileplume}} was one of the Pokémon that was "sieved" by Clefairy.

None of Vileplume's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Karen
|pkmn=Gengar
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Poison
|img=Karen Gengar PM.png
|epnum=PM106
|epname=A Challenge to the Elite Four!
|desc={{p|Gengar}} was one of the Pokémon that was "sieved" by Clefairy.

None of Gengar's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Karen
|pkmn=Umbreon
|type1=Dark
|img=Karen Umbreon PM.png
|epnum=PM106
|epname=A Challenge to the Elite Four!
|desc={{p|Umbreon}} is the Pokémon that {{TP|Red|Clefairy}} battled with. In the first part of the battle, Clefairy treated it as a dog by showing Umbreon to some chicken, in which Umbreon liked. Later, Umbreon's Sand-Attack and Mean Look put Clefairy at a disadvantage. Tyrogue pointed out to a bright sun in which Clefairy can use to win. Clefairy uses {{m|Light Screen}} so that the sun's ray can reflect it and turns it into {{m|SolarBeam}}, which defeated Umbreon.

Umbreon's known moves are {{m|Sand-Attack}} and {{m|Mean Look}}.}}

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

{{cardlist/header|Karen's Pokémon|Darkness|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Tyranitar|Karen's Rapidash|Half Deck}}|type=Fire|enset=Tyranitar Half Deck|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Common|jpnum=087/141}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Karen's Magmar|88}}|type=Fire|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Common|jpnum=088/141}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Karen's Flareon|89}}|type=Fire|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Common|jpnum=089/141}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Karen's Tyranitar|90}}|type=Darkness|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Rare Holo|jpnum=090/141}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Karen's Umbreon|91}}|type=Darkness|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Rare Holo|jpnum=091/141}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Karen's Houndoom|92}}|type=Fire|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Common|jpnum=092/141}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Umbreon V (Evolving Skies 94)|Umbreon]]{{TCGV}}|type=Darkness|expanded=yes|enset=Brilliant Stars|enrarity=TGV|ennum=TG22/TG30|jpset=VMAX Climax|jprarity=CSR|jpnum=244/184}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Umbreon VMAX (Evolving Skies 95)|Umbreon]]{{VMAX}}|type=Darkness|expanded=yes|enset=Brilliant Stars|enrarity=TGV|ennum=TG23/TG30|jpset=VMAX Climax|jprarity=CSR|jpnum=245/184}}
{{cardlist/div|Other related cards|Darkness}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Karen's TM 01|125}}|type=Trainer|type2=Technical Machine|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=125/141}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Karen's TM 02|126}}|type=Trainer|type2=Technical Machine|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=126/141}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|XY Promo|Karen|177}}|type=Supporter|expanded=yes|enset=XY Black Star Promos|ennum=XY177|jpset=XY-P Promotional cards|jpnum=256/XY-P|jpset2=The Best of XY|jpnum2=142/171|enset3=Yellow A Alternate cards|ennum3=XY177a|jpset3=The Best of XY|jpnum3=183/171}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Chilling Reign|Karen's Conviction|144}}|type=Supporter|expanded=yes|enset=Chilling Reign|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=144/198|jpset=Peerless Fighters|jprarity=U|jpnum=066/070|enset2=Chilling Reign|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=193/198|jpset2=Peerless Fighters|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=081/070|enset3=Chilling Reign|enrarity3=Rare Secret|ennum3=216/198|jpset3=Peerless Fighters|jprarity3=HR|jpnum3=089/070}}
{{cardlist/footer|Darkness}}

==Trivia==
* Karen's Umbreon is the only male Pokémon on her team.
* Karen is the only [[Elite Four]] member in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} who does not use a Pokémon that is part of a three-stage evolutionary line in her rematch team.
** She is also the only one who, in her rematch with the player, uses a different final Pokémon from the one used in the initial battle. In her case, she replaces {{p|Houndoom}} with {{p|Umbreon}}, though Houndoom is still present in her party.
* Karen is the only Elite Four member in {{2v2|Gold|Silver}} (and her initial team only in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}) where none of her Pokémon have a quadruple weakness.

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="float:left; background:#{{dark color light}}; border:3px solid #{{dark color}}"
|-
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Japanese
| カリン ''Karin''
| From 花梨 ''karin'' ({{wp|angsana|Burmese rosewood}}) or 榠樝 ''karin'' ({{wp|Pseudocydonia|Chinese quince}})
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese
| Karen
| Similar to her Japanese name. Also contains the last five letters of ''darken''.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| German
| Melanie
| From μέλας ''melas'' (Ancient Greek for black, dark)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | Spanish
| Karen{{tt|*|Games, manga}}
| From her English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Morgana{{tt|*|Pokémon Stadium 2 and Pokémon Puzzle Challenge}}
| From ''Morgana'' ({{wp|Morgan le Fay}})
|- style="background:#FFF"
| French
| Marion
| From ''noir'' (black)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
| 카렌 ''Karen''
| Similar to her Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 梨花 ''Líhuā'' {{tt|*|Games, Adventures (Ching Win edition and Jilin reprint), Crystal guidebook}}
| From an inversion of the Japanese name 花梨 ''Karin''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 梨林 ''Lílín'' {{tt|*|Adventures (Jilin first edition)}}
| From the Japanese names 花梨 ''Karin'' and 花林 ''Karin''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 梨花 ''Lèihfā''
| From an inversion of the Japanese name 花梨 ''Karin''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Thai
| คาริน ''Karin''
| Transcription of her Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Vietnamese
| Karin
| Transcription of her Japanese name
|}
{{-}}

==References==
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==Related articles==
* [[a:Category:Karen|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]
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Bruno

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Mortagua2: /* In other games */

{{CharInfobox
|color={{fighting color}}
|corecolor={{fighting color light}}
|bordercolor={{fighting color dark}}
|name=Bruno
|jname=シバ
|tmname=Siba
|jtranslit=Shiba
|image=Lets Go Pikachu Eevee Bruno.png
|size=200px
|caption=Art from [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]
|colors=yes
|eyes=Black
|hair=Black
|gender=Male
|hometown=Unknown
|region=[[Kanto]] or [[Johto]]
|relatives=Unknown
|trainer=yes
|trainerclass=[[Elite Four]]
|game=yes
|generation={{Gen|I}}, {{Gen|II}}, {{Gen|III}}, {{Gen|IV}}, {{Gen|VII}}
|games=[[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red, Blue]], {{v2|Yellow}}, [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold, Silver]], {{v2|Crystal}}, [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed, LeafGreen]], [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold, SoulSilver]], [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!]] {{pkmn|Stadium}}, {{pkmn|Puzzle Challenge}}, {{pkmn|Puzzle League}}, {{pkmn|Stadium 2}}, {{pkmn|Zany Cards}}, {{pkmn|Masters EX}}
|leader=no
|elite=yes
|specialist=yes
|type={{t|Fighting}} types
|team=no
|brain=no
|anime=yes
|epnum=EP071
|epname=To Master the Onixpected!
|enva=[[Maddie Blaustein]]<ref group="note" name="blaustein">Credited as "Adam Blaustein"</ref><ref>[https://qawithmaddieblaustein.blogspot.com/ Maddie Blaustein Q&A] "Q: Besides Meowth and Bill, what other characters or pokemon have/do you play? A: Sabrina's Dad, Damien, Bruno, Seymour the Scientist, AJ --oh my way too many to list!"</ref>
|java=[[Toshiyuki Morikawa]]
|gameanim=yes
|pv=yes
|pvnum=PG03
|pvname=The Challenger
|envagame=N/A ({{pkmn|Origins}}) [[Bill Rogers]] ({{pkmn|Generations}}) Greg Chun<ref name="Greg Chun">[https://twitter.com/gregchunva/status/1167530482134708224 Greg Chun on Twitter]</ref> ({{pkmn|Masters EX}})
|javagame=N/A ({{pkmn|Origins}}) [[Takanori Hoshino]] ({{pkmn|Generations}}) Jirō Saitō<ref>Nintendo DREAM (vol. 329)</ref> ({{pkmn|Masters EX}})
}}
'''Bruno''' (Japanese: '''シバ''' ''Siba'') is a {{type|Fighting}} {{pkmn|Trainer}} and member of the [[Indigo Plateau|Indigo]] [[Elite Four]].

==In the core series games==
===Character profile===
Bruno was previously the second member of the [[Kanto]] [[Elite Four]]. He raises Fighting-type Pokémon, living with them and training with them. He joined the Elite Four out of a desire to challenge the best Trainers. Although he trains Fighting Pokémon, he also commonly uses {{p|Onix}} and {{p|Steelix|its evolved form}}. His strongest Pokémon is always his signature Pokémon {{p|Machamp}}.

Bruno regularly visits the [[Sevii Islands]]. He and his Pokémon use the {{DL|Kindle Road|Ember Spa}} on [[One Island]], and he visits [[Two Island]] to buy [[Rage Candy Bar|RageCandyBars]]. Bruno once used to train with [[Brawly]], a Fighting-type [[Gym Leader]] from [[Hoenn]], in [[Sevault Canyon]].

In {{game5|Gold|Silver|Crystal|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, Bruno continues to be a member of the Elite Four, having moved up in position by one level. Like the rest of the Elite Four, Bruno uses a {{cat|Generation II Pokémon}}; in Bruno's case, he now uses a {{p|Hitmontop}}.

===Appearance===
Bruno is a large muscular man with long spiky black hair tied into a ponytail. He has black eyes and thick eyebrows. He is always seen shirtless and barefoot. Bruno wears long white pants, a black karate belt, and black bracelets around his wrists and ankles. In Generations I and VII, the bracelets on his wrists have spikes.

===Fame Checker===
This is a list of the [[Fame Checker]]'s information on Bruno in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}.
;[[Indigo Plateau|Pokémon League]] - Bruno
* What does this person do?
:"I am <sc>Bruno</sc> of the <sc>Elite Four</sc>."
;Pokémon League - Bruno
* Favorite kind of {{ScPkmn}}?
:"I've lived and trained with my fighting {{ScPkmn}}."
;[[Saffron City]] - {{DL|Magazines in the Pokémon world|Pokémon Journal}}{{tt|*|After entering the Hall of Fame}}
* What is this person like?
:"<sc>Bruno</sc> apparently joined the <sc>Elite Four</sc> out of his burning ambition to
:battle the best <sc>Trainers</sc>."
;{{DL|Kindle Road|Ember Spa}} - Crusher{{tt|*|After entering the Hall of Fame}}
* What is this person like?
:"<sc>Bruno</sc>, who's a senior ahead of me, visits the <sc>Spa</sc> on occasion.
:He comes to rehab injuries, both his own and his {{ScPkmn}}'s "
;{{OBP|Two Island|town}} - Woman{{tt|*|After entering the Hall of Fame}}
* There's a rumor...
:"He's one of the <sc>Elite Four</sc>. His name is <sc>Bruno</sc>.
:He went away disappointed when he found out that they were all sold out of RageCandyBars."
;[[Sevault Canyon]] - Black Belt
* Family and friends?
:"Even <sc>Bruno</sc>, he trained with a fellow by the name of <sc>Brawly</sc> before."
;Message from <sc>Bruno</sc>
* From: <sc>Bruno</sc>
* To: [Player]
:"The super power of your {{ScPkmn}} and you I've experienced myself.
:Next time, maybe I should show you how to train yourself."

===Pokémon===
This listing is for Bruno's Pokémon in the video games in which he has appeared.

===={{game|Red and Blue|s}}====
Bruno has two [[X Defense|X Defends]] per Pokémon, using them randomly 25% of the time.
{{Party
| background = {{fighting color}}
| border = {{fighting color dark}}
| headcolor = {{fighting color light}}
| sprite = Spr RG Bruno.png
| prize = {{PDollar}}5742
| name = Bruno
| location = Indigo Plateau
| game = RGB
| pokemon = 5
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 1
| ndex = 0095
| pokemon = Onix
| level = 53
| type1 = Rock
| type2 = Ground
| move1 = Rock Throw | move1type = Rock
| move2 = Rage | move2type = Normal
| move3 = Slam | move3type = Normal
| move4 = Harden | move4type = Normal
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 1
| ndex = 0107
| pokemon = Hitmonchan
| level = 55
| type1 = Fighting
| move1 = Ice Punch | move1type = Ice
| move2 = ThunderPunch | move2type = Electric
| move3 = Mega Punch | move3type = Normal
| move4 = Counter | move4type = Fighting
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 1
| ndex = 0106
| pokemon = Hitmonlee
| level = 55
| type1 = Fighting
| move1 = Jump Kick | move1type = Fighting
| move2 = Focus Energy | move2type = Normal
| move3 = Hi Jump Kick | move3type = Fighting
| move4 = Mega Kick | move4type = Normal
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 1
| ndex = 0095
| pokemon = Onix
| level = 56
| type1 = Rock
| type2 = Ground
| move1 = Rock Throw | move1type = Rock
| move2 = Rage | move2type = Normal
| move3 = Slam | move3type = Normal
| move4 = Harden | move4type = Normal
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 1
| ndex = 0068
| pokemon = Machamp
| level = 58
| type1 = Fighting
| move1 = Leer | move1type = Normal
| move2 = Focus Energy | move2type = Normal
| move3 = Fissure | move3type = Ground
| move4 = Submission | move4type = Fighting
}}
{{Party/end}}
===={{game|Yellow}}====
Bruno has two [[X Defense|X Defends]] per Pokémon, using them randomly 25% of the time.
{{Party
| background = {{fighting color}}
| border = {{fighting color dark}}
| headcolor = {{fighting color light}}
| sprite = Spr Y Bruno.png
| prize = {{PDollar}}5742
| name = Bruno
| location = Indigo Plateau
| game = Y
| pokemon = 5
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 1
| ndex = 0095
| pokemon = Onix
| level = 53
| type1 = Rock
| type2 = Ground
| move1 = Rock Slide | move1type = Rock
| move2 = Screech | move2type = Normal
| move3 = Slam | move3type = Normal
| move4 = Dig | move4type = Ground
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 1
| ndex = 0107
| pokemon = Hitmonchan
| level = 55
| type1 = Fighting
| move1 = Ice Punch | move1type = Ice
| move2 = ThunderPunch | move2type = Electric
| move3 = Fire Punch | move3type = Fire
| move4 = Double Team | move4type = Normal
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 1
| ndex = 0106
| pokemon = Hitmonlee
| level = 55
| type1 = Fighting
| move1 = Double Kick | move1type = Fighting
| move2 = Mega Kick | move2type = Normal
| move3 = Hi Jump Kick | move3type = Fighting
| move4 = Double Team | move4type = Normal
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 1
| ndex = 0095
| pokemon = Onix
| level = 56
| type1 = Rock
| type2 = Ground
| move1 = Rock Slide | move1type = Rock
| move2 = Screech | move2type = Normal
| move3 = Slam | move3type = Normal
| move4 = Earthquake | move4type = Ground
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 1
| ndex = 0068
| pokemon = Machamp
| level = 58
| type1 = Fighting
| move1 = Leer | move1type = Normal
| move2 = Karate Chop | move2type = Normal
| move3 = Strength | move3type = Normal
| move4 = Submission | move4type = Fighting
}}
{{Party/end}}
===={{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}====
Bruno has a [[Max Potion]].
{{Party
| background = {{fighting color}}
| border = {{fighting color dark}}
| headcolor = {{fighting color light}}
| sprite = Spr GS Bruno.png
| prize = {{PDollar}}4600
| class = Elite Four
| name = Bruno
| location = Indigo Plateau
| game = GSC
| pokemon = 5
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 2
| ndex = 0237
| pokemon = Hitmontop
| gender = male
| level = 42
| type1 = Fighting
| move1 = Quick Attack | move1type = Normal
| move2 = Dig | move2type = Ground
| move3 = Detect | move3type = Fighting
| move4 = Pursuit | move4type = Dark
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 2
| ndex = 0106
| pokemon = Hitmonlee
| gender = male
| level = 42
| type1 = Fighting
| move1 = Double Kick | move1type = Fighting
| move2 = Foresight | move2type = Normal
| move3 = Hi Jump Kick | move3type = Fighting
| move4 = Swagger | move4type = Normal
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 2
| ndex = 0107
| pokemon = Hitmonchan
| gender = male
| level = 42
| type1 = Fighting
| move1 = Ice Punch | move1type = Ice
| move2 = Fire Punch | move2type = Fire
| move3 = ThunderPunch | move3type = Electric
| move4 = Mach Punch | move4type = Fighting
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 2
| ndex = 0095
| pokemon = Onix
| gender = male
| level = 43
| type1 = Rock
| type2 = Ground
| move1 = Rock Slide | move1type = Rock
| move2 = Sandstorm | move2type = Rock
| move3 = Earthquake | move3type = Ground
| move4 = Bind | move4type = Normal
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 2
| ndex = 0068
| pokemon = Machamp
| gender = male
| level = 46
| type1 = Fighting
| move1 = Rock Slide | move1type = Rock
| move2 = Foresight | move2type = Normal
| move3 = Cross Chop | move3type = Fighting
| move4 = Vital Throw | move4type = Fighting
}}
{{Party/end}}
===={{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}====
Bruno has two [[Full Restore]]s in both battles.
=====First battle=====
{{Party
| background = {{fighting color}}
| border = {{fighting color dark}}
| headcolor = {{fighting color light}}
| sprite = Spr FRLG Bruno.png
| prize = {{PDollar}}5600
| class = Elite Four
| name = Bruno
| location = Indigo Plateau
| game = FRLG
| pokemon = 5
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 3
| ndex = 0095
| pokemon = Onix
| gender = male
| level = 51
| type1 = Rock
| type2 = Ground
| ability = Rock Head
| move1 = Earthquake | move1type = Ground
| move2 = Rock Tomb | move2type = Rock
| move3 = Iron Tail | move3type = Steel
| move4 = Roar | move4type = Normal
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 3
| ndex = 0107
| pokemon = Hitmonchan
| gender = male
| level = 53
| type1 = Fighting
| ability = Keen Eye
| move1 = Sky Uppercut | move1type = Fighting
| move2 = Mach Punch | move2type = Fighting
| move3 = Rock Tomb | move3type = Rock
| move4 = Counter | move4type = Fighting
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 3
| ndex = 0106
| pokemon = Hitmonlee
| gender = male
| level = 53
| type1 = Fighting
| ability = Limber
| move1 = Mega Kick | move1type = Normal
| move2 = Foresight | move2type = Normal
| move3 = Brick Break | move3type = Fighting
| move4 = Facade | move4type = Normal
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 3
| ndex = 0095
| pokemon = Onix
| gender = male
| level = 54
| type1 = Rock
| type2 = Ground
| ability = Rock Head
| move1 = Double-Edge | move1type = Normal
| move2 = Iron Tail | move2type = Steel
| move3 = Earthquake | move3type = Ground
| move4 = Sand Tomb | move4type = Ground
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 3
| ndex = 0068
| pokemon = Machamp
| gender = male
| level = 56
| type1 = Fighting
| ability = Guts
| held = Sitrus Berry
| move1 = Bulk Up | move1type = Fighting
| move2 = Cross Chop | move2type = Fighting
| move3 = Scary Face | move3type = Normal
| move4 = Rock Tomb | move4type = Rock
}}
{{Party/end}}
=====[[Rematch]]=====
{{Party
| background = {{fighting color}}
| border = {{fighting color dark}}
| headcolor = {{fighting color light}}
| sprite = Spr FRLG Bruno.png
| prize = {{PDollar}}6800
| class = Elite Four
| name = Bruno
| location = Indigo Plateau
| game = FRLG
| pokemon = 5
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 3
| ndex = 0208
| pokemon = Steelix
| gender = male
| level = 65
| type1 = Steel
| type2 = Ground
| ability = Sturdy
| move1 = Earthquake | move1type = Ground
| move2 = Rock Tomb | move2type = Rock
| move3 = Iron Tail | move3type = Steel
| move4 = Crunch | move4type = Dark
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 3
| ndex = 0107
| pokemon = Hitmonchan
| gender = male
| level = 65
| type1 = Fighting
| ability = Keen Eye
| move1 = Sky Uppercut | move1type = Fighting
| move2 = Mach Punch | move2type = Fighting
| move3 = Rock Slide | move3type = Rock
| move4 = Counter | move4type = Fighting
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 3
| ndex = 0106
| pokemon = Hitmonlee
| gender = male
| level = 65
| type1 = Fighting
| ability = Limber
| move1 = Mega Kick | move1type = Normal
| move2 = Foresight | move2type = Normal
| move3 = Earthquake | move3type = Ground
| move4 = Rock Slide | move4type = Rock
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 3
| ndex = 0208
| pokemon = Steelix
| gender = male
| level = 66
| type1 = Steel
| type2 = Ground
| ability = Sturdy
| move1 = DragonBreath | move1type = Dragon
| move2 = Iron Tail | move2type = Steel
| move3 = Earthquake | move3type = Ground
| move4 = Crunch | move4type = Dark
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 3
| ndex = 0068
| pokemon = Machamp
| gender = male
| level = 68
| type1 = Fighting
| ability = Guts
| held = Persim Berry
| move1 = Brick Break | move1type = Fighting
| move2 = Cross Chop | move2type = Fighting
| move3 = Earthquake | move3type = Ground
| move4 = Rock Slide | move4type = Rock
}}
{{Party/end}}
===={{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}====
=====First battle=====
{{Party
| background = {{fighting color}}
| border = {{fighting color dark}}
| headcolor = {{fighting color light}}
| sprite = Spr HGSS Bruno.png
| prize = {{PDollar}}5520
| class = Elite Four
| name = Bruno
| location = Indigo Plateau
| game = HGSS
| pokemon = 5
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0237
| pokemon = Hitmontop
| gender = male
| level = 42
| type1 = Fighting
| ability = Technician
| move1 = Dig | move1type = Ground | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Counter | move2type = Fighting | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Triple Kick | move3type = Fighting | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Quick Attack | move4type = Normal | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0106
| pokemon = Hitmonlee
| gender = male
| level = 42
| type1 = Fighting
| ability = Reckless
| move1 = Hi Jump Kick | move1type = Fighting | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Blaze Kick | move2type = Fire | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Focus Energy | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Status
| move4 = Swagger | move4type = Normal | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0107
| pokemon = Hitmonchan
| gender = male
| level = 42
| type1 = Fighting
| ability = Iron Fist
| move1 = ThunderPunch | move1type = Electric | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Ice Punch | move2type = Ice | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Fire Punch | move3type = Fire | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Bullet Punch | move4type = Steel | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0095
| pokemon = Onix
| gender = male
| level = 43
| type1 = Rock
| type2 = Ground
| ability = Sturdy
| move1 = Sandstorm | move1type = Rock | move1cat = Status
| move2 = DragonBreath | move2type = Dragon | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Rock Slide | move3type = Rock | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Earthquake | move4type = Ground | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0068
| pokemon = Machamp
| gender = male
| level = 46
| type1 = Fighting
| ability = No Guard
| held = Sitrus Berry
| move1 = Revenge | move1type = Fighting | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Cross Chop | move2type = Fighting | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Rock Slide | move3type = Rock | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Foresight | move4type = Normal | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Party/end}}
=====[[Rematch]]=====
This team is used once the player has earned all 16 [[Badge]]s.
{{Party
| background = {{fighting color}}
| border = {{fighting color dark}}
| headcolor = {{fighting color light}}
| sprite = Spr HGSS Bruno.png
| prize = {{PDollar}}7680
| class = Elite Four
| name = Bruno
| location = Indigo Plateau
| game = HGSS
| pokemon = 6
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0237
| pokemon = Hitmontop
| gender = male
| level = 62
| type1 = Fighting
| ability = Technician
| move1 = Close Combat | move1type = Fighting | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Earthquake | move2type = Ground | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Counter | move3type = Fighting | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Quick Attack | move4type = Normal | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0106
| pokemon = Hitmonlee
| gender = male
| level = 61
| type1 = Fighting
| ability = Reckless
| move1 = Close Combat | move1type = Fighting | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Blaze Kick | move2type = Fire | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Reversal | move3type = Fighting | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Swagger | move4type = Normal | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0107
| pokemon = Hitmonchan
| gender = male
| level = 61
| type1 = Fighting
| ability = Iron Fist
| move1 = Close Combat | move1type = Fighting | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Drain Punch | move2type = Fighting | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Bullet Punch | move3type = Steel | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Substitute | move4type = Normal | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0297
| pokemon = Hariyama
| gender = male
| level = 62
| type1 = Fighting
| ability = Guts
| held = Sitrus Berry
| move1 = Bulk Up | move1type = Fighting | move1cat = Status
| move2 = Low Kick | move2type = Fighting | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Payback | move3type = Dark | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Bullet Punch | move4type = Steel | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0448
| pokemon = Lucario
| gender = male
| level = 64
| type1 = Fighting
| type2 = Steel
| ability = Inner Focus
| move1 = Close Combat | move1type = Fighting | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Iron Tail | move2type = Steel | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Counter | move3type = Fighting | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = ExtremeSpeed | move4type = Normal | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0068
| pokemon = Machamp
| gender = male
| level = 64
| type1 = Fighting
| ability = No Guard
| move1 = DynamicPunch | move1type = Fighting | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Stone Edge | move2type = Rock | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Bullet Punch | move3type = Steel | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Foresight | move4type = Normal | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Party/end}}
====[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]====
=====First battle=====
{{Party
| background = {{fighting color}}
| border = {{fighting color dark}}
| headcolor = {{fighting color light}}
| sprite = VSBruno PE.png
| size = x90px
| prize = {{PDollar}}10,600
| class = Elite Four
| name = Bruno
| location = Indigo Plateau
| locationname = Pokémon League
| game = PE
| pokemon = 5
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = PE
| ndex = 0095
| pokemon = Onix
| gender = male
| level = 52
| type1 = Rock
| type2 = Ground
| move1 = Stealth Rock | move1type = Rock | move1cat = Status
| move2 = Iron Tail | move2type = Steel | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Earthquake | move3type = Ground | move3cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = PE
| ndex = 0107
| pokemon = Hitmonchan
| gender = male
| level = 52
| type1 = Fighting
| move1 = Fire Punch | move1type = Fire | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Ice Punch | move2type = Ice | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Thunder Punch | move3type = Electric | move3cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = PE
| ndex = 0106
| pokemon = Hitmonlee
| gender = male
| level = 52
| type1 = Fighting
| move1 = Brick Break | move1type = Fighting | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Feint | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Rock Slide | move3type = Rock | move3cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = PE
| ndex = 0062
| pokemon = Poliwrath
| gender = male
| level = 52
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Fighting
| move1 = Waterfall | move1type = Water | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Body Slam | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Superpower | move3type = Fighting | move3cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = PE
| ndex = 0068
| pokemon = Machamp
| gender = male
| level = 53
| type1 = Fighting
| move1 = Earthquake | move1type = Ground | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Rock Slide | move2type = Rock | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Superpower | move3type = Fighting | move3cat = Physical
}}
{{Party/end}}
=====[[Rematch]]=====
{{Party
| background = {{fighting color}}
| border = {{fighting color dark}}
| headcolor = {{fighting color light}}
| sprite = VSBruno PE.png
| size = x90px
| prize = {{PDollar}}12,600
| class = Elite Four
| name = Bruno
| location = Indigo Plateau
| locationname = Pokémon League
| game = PE
| pokemon = 6
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = PE
| ndex = 0095
| pokemon = Onix
| gender = male
| level = 62
| type1 = Rock
| type2 = Ground
| move1 = Stealth Rock | move1type = Rock | move1cat = Status
| move2 = Iron Tail | move2type = Steel | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Earthquake | move3type = Ground | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Rock Slide | move4type = Rock | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = PE
| ndex = 0107
| pokemon = Hitmonchan
| gender = male
| level = 62
| type1 = Fighting
| move1 = Fire Punch | move1type = Fire | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Ice Punch | move2type = Ice | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Thunder Punch | move3type = Electric | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Feint | move4type = Normal | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = PE
| ndex = 0106
| pokemon = Hitmonlee
| gender = male
| level = 62
| type1 = Fighting
| move1 = High Jump Kick | move1type = Fighting | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Feint | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Rock Slide | move3type = Rock | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Poison Jab | move4type = Poison | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = PE
| ndex = 0076
| pokemon = Golem
| form = -Alola
| gender = male
| level = 62
| type1 = Rock
| type2 = Electric
| move1 = Thunder Punch | move1type = Electric | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Rock Slide | move2type = Rock | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Superpower | move3type = Fighting | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Earthquake | move4type = Ground | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = PE
| ndex = 0062
| pokemon = Poliwrath
| gender = male
| level = 62
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Fighting
| move1 = Waterfall | move1type = Water | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Body Slam | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Superpower | move3type = Fighting | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Earthquake | move4type = Ground | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = PE
| ndex = 0068
| pokemon = Machamp
| gender = male
| level = 63
| type1 = Fighting
| move1 = Earthquake | move1type = Ground | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Rock Slide | move2type = Rock | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Superpower | move3type = Fighting | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Ice Punch | move4type = Ice | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Party/end}}
==In the side series games==
Bruno appears as a part of the Elite Four in [[Pokémon Stadium]] and {{pkmn|Stadium 2}}'s [[Gym Leader Castle]]s. Besides his Fighting-type Pokémon, he also uses Pokémon from other types, mostly specializing in ones with a good offensive [[Statistic|stat]].

===[[Pokémon Stadium]]===
====Pokémon====
=====Round 1=====
{{Party
| background = {{fighting color}}
| border = {{fighting color dark}}
| headcolor = {{fighting color light}}
| sprite = S2 Elite Four Bruno.png
| prize = none
| name = Bruno
| location = Gym Leader Castle
| game = Stadium
| pokemon = 6
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 1
| ndex = 0095
| pokemon = Onix
| level = 50-100
| type1 = Rock
| type2 = Ground
| move1 = Screech | move1type = Normal
| move2 = Bind | move2type = Normal
| move3 = Rock Slide | move3type = Rock
| move4 = Earthquake | move4type = Ground
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 1
| ndex = 0107
| pokemon = Hitmonchan
| level = 50-100
| type1 = Fighting
| move1 = Mega Punch | move1type = Normal
| move2 = ThunderPunch | move2type = Electric
| move3 = Ice Punch | move3type = Ice
| move4 = Double Team | move4type = Normal
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 1
| ndex = 0106
| pokemon = Hitmonlee
| level = 50-100
| type1 = Fighting
| move1 = Hi Jump Kick | move1type = Fighting
| move2 = Meditate | move2type = Psychic
| move3 = Mega Kick | move3type = Normal
| move4 = Double Team | move4type = Normal
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 1
| ndex = 0068
| pokemon = Machamp
| level = 50-100
| type1 = Fighting
| move1 = Karate Chop | move1type = Normal
| move2 = Submission | move2type = Fighting
| move3 = Hyper Beam | move3type = Normal
| move4 = Seismic Toss | move4type = Fighting
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 1
| ndex = 0076
| pokemon = Golem
| level = 50-100
| type1 = Rock
| type2 = Ground
| move1 = Double-Edge | move1type = Normal
| move2 = Explosion | move2type = Normal
| move3 = Dig | move3type = Ground
| move4 = Toxic | move4type = Poison
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 1
| ndex = 0112
| pokemon = Rhydon
| level = 50-100
| type1 = Ground
| type2 = Rock
| move1 = Fury Attack | move1type = Normal
| move2 = Horn Drill | move2type = Normal
| move3 = Body Slam | move3type = Normal
| move4 = Fissure | move4type = Ground
}}
{{Party/end}}
=====Round 2=====
{{Party
| background = {{fighting color}}
| border = {{fighting color dark}}
| headcolor = {{fighting color light}}
| sprite = S2 Elite Four Bruno.png
| prize = none
| name = Bruno
| location = Gym Leader Castle
| game = Stadium
| pokemon = 6
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 1
| ndex = 0036
| pokemon = Clefable
| level = 50-100
| type1 = Normal
| move1 = Body Slam | move1type = Normal
| move2 = Thunderbolt | move2type = Electric
| move3 = Ice Beam | move3type = Ice
| move4 = Psychic | move4type = Psychic
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 1
| ndex = 0089
| pokemon = Muk
| level = 50-100
| type1 = Poison
| move1 = Minimize | move1type = Normal
| move2 = Sludge | move2type = Poison
| move3 = Thunderbolt | move3type = Electric
| move4 = Explosion | move4type = Normal
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 1
| ndex = 0106
| pokemon = Hitmonlee
| level = 50-100
| type1 = Fighting
| move1 = Hi Jump Kick | move1type = Fighting
| move2 = Mega Kick | move2type = Normal
| move3 = Seismic Toss | move3type = Fighting
| move4 = Double Team | move4type = Normal
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 1
| ndex = 0068
| pokemon = Machamp
| level = 50-100
| type1 = Fighting
| move1 = Earthquake | move1type = Ground
| move2 = Submission | move2type = Fighting
| move3 = Hyper Beam | move3type = Normal
| move4 = Seismic Toss | move4type = Fighting
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 1
| ndex = 0080
| pokemon = Slowbro
| level = 50-100
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Psychic
| move1 = Amnesia | move1type = Psychic
| move2 = Psychic | move2type = Psychic
| move3 = Surf | move3type = Water
| move4 = Thunder Wave | move4type = Electric
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 1
| ndex = 0112
| pokemon = Rhydon
| level = 50-100
| type1 = Ground
| type2 = Rock
| move1 = Rock Slide | move1type = Rock
| move2 = Surf | move2type = Water
| move3 = Body Slam | move3type = Normal
| move4 = Earthquake | move4type = Ground
}}
{{Party/end}}
===[[Pokémon Stadium 2]]===
During the game's end credits, Bruno is seen having a battle with [[Chuck]].

====Pokémon====
=====Round 1=====
{{Party
| background = {{fighting color}}
| border = {{fighting color dark}}
| headcolor = {{fighting color light}}
| sprite = S2 Elite Four Bruno.png
| prize = none
| class = Elite Four
| name = Bruno
| location = Gym Leader Castle
| locationname = Johto Gym Leader Castle
| game = Stadium2
| pokemon = 6
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 2
| ndex = 0068
| pokemon = Machamp
| gender = male
| level = 50-100
| type1 = Fighting
| held = Scope Lens
| move1 = Cross Chop | move1type = Fighting
| move2 = Strength | move2type = Normal
| move3 = Seismic Toss | move3type = Fighting
| move4 = Earthquake | move4type = Ground
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 2
| ndex = 0076
| pokemon = Golem
| gender = female
| level = 50-100
| type1 = Rock
| type2 = Ground
| held = Bitter Berry
| move1 = Magnitude | move1type = Ground
| move2 = Rock Throw | move2type = Rock
| move3 = Headbutt | move3type = Normal
| move4 = Rock Smash | move4type = Fighting
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 2
| ndex = 0115
| pokemon = Kangaskhan
| gender = female
| level = 50-100
| type1 = Normal
| held = PSNCureBerry
| move1 = Dizzy Punch | move1type = Normal
| move2 = Bite | move2type = Dark
| move3 = Reversal | move3type = Fighting
| move4 = Rock Smash | move4type = Fighting
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 2
| ndex = 0009
| pokemon = Blastoise
| gender = male
| level = 50-100
| type1 = Water
| held = PRZCureBerry
| move1 = Surf | move1type = Water
| move2 = Headbutt | move2type = Normal
| move3 = Ice Punch | move3type = Ice
| move4 = DynamicPunch | move4type = Fighting
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 2
| ndex = 0214
| pokemon = Heracross
| gender = female
| level = 50-100
| type1 = Bug
| type2 = Fighting
| held = Mint Berry
| move1 = Reversal | move1type = Fighting
| move2 = Counter | move2type = Fighting
| move3 = Horn Attack | move3type = Normal
| move4 = Earthquake | move4type = Ground
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 2
| ndex = 0095
| pokemon = Onix
| gender = male
| level = 50-100
| type1 = Rock
| type2 = Ground
| held = Burnt Berry
| move1 = Rock Throw | move1type = Rock
| move2 = Dig | move2type = Ground
| move3 = Slam | move3type = Normal
| move4 = Rage | move4type = Normal
}}
{{Party/end}}
=====Round 2=====
{{Party
| background = {{fighting color}}
| border = {{fighting color dark}}
| headcolor = {{fighting color light}}
| sprite = S2 Elite Four Bruno.png
| prize = none
| class = Elite Four
| name = Bruno
| location = Gym Leader Castle
| locationname = Johto Gym Leader Castle
| game = Stadium2
| pokemon = 6
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 2
| ndex = 0068
| pokemon = Machamp
| gender = male
| level = 50-100
| type1 = Fighting
| held = Quick Claw
| move1 = Cross Chop | move1type = Fighting
| move2 = Earthquake | move2type = Ground
| move3 = Rock Slide | move3type = Rock
| move4 = Fissure | move4type = Ground
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 2
| ndex = 0076
| pokemon = Golem
| gender = female
| level = 50-100
| type1 = Rock
| type2 = Ground
| held = BrightPowder
| move1 = Magnitude | move1type = Ground
| move2 = Rock Slide | move2type = Rock
| move3 = Submission | move3type = Fighting
| move4 = Fissure | move4type = Ground
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 2
| ndex = 0057
| pokemon = Primeape
| gender = male
| level = 50-100
| type1 = Fighting
| held = Focus Band
| move1 = Cross Chop | move1type = Fighting
| move2 = Rock Slide | move2type = Rock
| move3 = Reversal | move3type = Fighting
| move4 = Counter | move4type = Fighting
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 2
| ndex = 0210
| pokemon = Granbull
| gender = female
| level = 50-100
| type1 = Normal
| held = PRZCureBerry
| move1 = Strength | move1type = Normal
| move2 = Shadow Ball | move2type = Ghost
| move3 = Sludge Bomb | move3type = Poison
| move4 = DynamicPunch | move4type = Fighting
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 2
| ndex = 0103
| pokemon = Exeggutor
| gender = male
| level = 50-100
| type1 = Grass
| type2 = Psychic
| held = MiracleBerry
| move1 = Giga Drain | move1type = Grass
| move2 = Psychic | move2type = Psychic
| move3 = AncientPower | move3type = Rock
| move4 = Explosion | move4type = Normal
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 2
| ndex = 0217
| pokemon = Ursaring
| gender = female
| level = 50-100
| type1 = Normal
| held = Scope Lens
| move1 = Slash | move1type = Normal
| move2 = Earthquake | move2type = Ground
| move3 = Crunch | move3type = Dark
| move4 = Counter | move4type = Fighting
}}
{{Party/end}}
==In the spin-off games==
===[[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]]===
Bruno appears as an opponent in [[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]]. He uses a {{p|Hitmontop}} to battle.

===[[Pokémon Puzzle League]]===
Bruno appears as a member of the Puzzle League [[Elite Four]] in [[Pokémon Puzzle League]]. He's the final opponent in the Normal Mode difficulty.
====Pokémon====
{| style="float:left; width: 96px"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Bruno|Onix|095Onix.png|rock|ground|size=100px}}
| {{ActivePoké|Bruno|Hitmonchan|107Hitmonchan.png|fighting|size=100px|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Bruno|Primeape|057Primeape.png|fighting|size=100px|link=no}}
|}
{{left clear}}

===[[Pokémon Zany Cards]]===
In [[Pokémon Zany Cards]], Bruno and [[Lorelei]] appear as the third opponents in the [[Wild Match]] mode.

===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
{{main|Bruno (Masters)}}
Bruno forms a [[sync pair]] with {{p|Machamp}} and {{TP|Bruno|Onix}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]. Bruno became a playable sync pair since the game's release.

{{PairDex/h|Fighting}}
{{PairDex|008|Bruno|trainerlink=Bruno (Masters)#Machamp|trainerimg=Bruno|0068|Machamp|gender=male|Fighting|Flying|Physical Strike|4EX|Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|008|Bruno|trainerlink=Bruno (Masters)#Onix|trainerimg=Bruno|0095|Onix|pokemonlink=Bruno's Onix|gender=male|Rock|Grass|Support|6|Variety Sync Pair Scout}}
|}

==Gallery==
===Artwork===
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{fighting color dark}}; background:#{{fighting color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:FireRed LeafGreen Bruno.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{fighting color dark}}; background:#{{fighting color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:HeartGold SoulSilver Bruno.png|x200px]]
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{fighting color dark}}; background:#{{fighting color light}}; overflow:hidden;" | [[File:Bruno LGPE concept art.jpg|x200px]]
|-
| Official artwork from {{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
| Official artwork from {{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}} by {{color2|000|Ken Sugimori}}<ref>[[a:File:BrunoBattleStyles121.jpg|Bruno (Battle Styles 121)]]</ref>
| Confronting {{color2|000|Chase (game)|Chase}} and {{color2|000|Elaine (game)|Elaine}}
| Concept art from {{color2|000|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}}
|}

===Sprites and models===
====In the [[core series]]====
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|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{fighting color dark}}; background:#{{fighting color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr RG Bruno.png]]
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|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{fighting color dark}}; background:#{{fighting color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr FRLG Bruno.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{fighting color dark}}; background:#{{fighting color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr HGSS Bruno.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{fighting color dark}}; background:#{{fighting color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:VSBruno.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{fighting color dark}}; background:#{{fighting color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:VSBruno PE.png|x100px]]
|-
| Sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red and Blue}}
| Sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow}}
| Sprite from {{color2|000|Generation II}}
| Sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
| Sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
| VS sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
| VS model from {{color2|000|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}}
|-
|colspan=2 style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{fighting color dark}}; background:#{{fighting color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Bruno I OD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{fighting color dark}}; background:#{{fighting color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Bruno II OD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{fighting color dark}}; background:#{{fighting color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Bruno III OD.png]]
|colspan=2 style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{fighting color dark}}; background:#{{fighting color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Bruno OD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{fighting color dark}}; background: #{{fighting color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:ODBruno PE.png|50px]]
|-
| colspan=2 | Overworld sprite from {{color2|000|Generation I}}
| Overworld sprite from {{color2|000|Generation II}}
| Overworld sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
| colspan=2 | Overworld sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
| Overworld model from {{color2|000|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}}
|}

====In other games====
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|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fighting color dark}}; background: #{{fighting color light}}; width:160px" | [[File:S2 Elite Four Bruno.png]][[File:S2 Elite Four Bruno alt.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{fighting color dark}}; background:#{{fighting color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Puzzle Challenge Bruno.png]]
|-
| Portraits from {{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium|Stadium}} and {{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium 2|Stadium 2}}
| Portraits from {{color2|000|Pokémon Puzzle Challenge|Puzzle Challenge}}
|}

==Quotes==
{{main|Bruno/Quotes}}

==In animation==
===''Pokémon the Series''===
[[File:Bruno anime.png|thumb|250px|Bruno in {{aniseries|OS}}]]
====History====
====={{aniseries|OS}}=====
Bruno appeared in ''[[EP071|To Master the Onixpected!]]''. While {{Ash}} was preparing for the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]], he found out that Bruno was {{pkmn|training}} at [[Mt. Hideaway]] near [[Pallet Town]]. {{an|Brock}} was enthusiastic about the prospect of meeting Bruno, believing that he possessed some kind of secret technique that was the key to his success, so Ash, Brock, and {{an|Misty}} headed out to meet him. Along the way, they learned that Mt. Hideaway was the home of a [[Giant Pokémon|larger-than-usual]] {{p|Onix}}.

After Bruno saved {{ashfr|the group}} from the giant Onix, Ash and Brock begged him to take them on as students. Bruno agreed, under the condition that Ash and Brock would do anything he said. Bruno then had them chop wood, carry water, and carve chopsticks, among other chores. During this "training", Misty began to suspect that Bruno was a phony.

Not wanting to believe that Bruno didn't have any kind of special talent, Brock decided to prove Bruno's power by surprising him with a sneak attack. He assumed that Bruno's reflexes would be so amazing, he would stop Brock with ease. However, this did not happen, and Brock nearly ended up knocking Bruno unconscious. Bruno admitted that he didn't know any secret techniques on how to train Pokémon and just wanted to have someone to do a myriad of chores for him, thus shattering Brock's image of him.

Later, the group was again chased by the giant Onix. With his athletic skills, Bruno was able to save Ash from being hit by it, and then tricked the Onix into knocking itself on the head with its own tail. Once Onix was calmed down, Bruno was able to examine it, and discovered that the reason for Onix's aggressive behavior had been a {{p|Sandslash}} stuck in-between its boulders. After Bruno removed the Sandslash, Onix became so grateful that it willingly let itself be {{pkmn2|caught}} by him. Bruno then told the group that the only true secret behind Pokémon training is that Trainers and their Pokémon should care for each other.

====Character====
Bruno is regarded by his many fans as a stoic individual dedicated to hard work. Though {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} came to learn that this image was in fact false, Bruno does possess superhuman physical strength and agility. The group also witnessed the [[Elite Four]] member's true strength, ambition, and set determination. He takes time to meditate in order to hone his skills, which adds clarity and wisdom to his character. Although Bruno jokingly claimed his strategy for success is simply {{pkmn2|caught|catching}} strong Pokémon, he went on to explain that the true secret behind [[Pokémon training]] is that {{pkmn|Trainer}}s and their Pokémon should care for each other.

====Pokémon====
{{MissingInfo|1|java|scope=section}}
This listing is of Bruno's Pokémon in {{aniseries|PTS}}:
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Bruno
|pkmn=Hitmonchan
|gender=male
|type1=Fighting
|img=Bruno Hitmonchan.png
|epnum=EP071
|epname=To Master the Onixpected!
|vajp=
|vaen=Michael Haigney
|desc=Not much is known about Bruno's {{p|Hitmonchan}}, as he has only been seen briefly in a video watched by {{an|Brock}} and {{Ash}}.

Hitmonchan's only known move is {{m|Thunder Punch}}{{tt|*|Was called for on a video tape, but Misty closed the television before the move's execution could be shown.}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Bruno
|pkmn=Onix
|type1=Rock
|type2=Ground
|img=Bruno Onix.png
|epnum=EP071
|epname=To Master the Onixpected!
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaen=Unshō Ishizuka
|desc=This {{pkmn2|giant}} {{p|Onix}} was originally living at [[Mt. Hideaway]], where Onix grow much bigger than usual. It went rampaging around the mountain area until Bruno discovered that it was in pain due to a {{p|Sandslash}} having gotten stuck inside of it. After the Sandslash was removed, Bruno asked Onix to come along with him, and it accepted the offer, allowing Bruno to easily {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} it.}}

====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color={{fighting color}}|bordercolor={{fighting color light}}
|ja=森川智之 ''[[Toshiyuki Morikawa]]''
|en=[[Maddie Blaustein]]<ref group="note" name="blaustein" />
|ar=عادل أبو حسون ''Adel Abo Hassoon''
|zh_cmn=孫誠 ''Sūn Chéng''
|fi=Pasi Ruohonen
|cs=Radovan Vaculík
|pl=Robert Ostolski
|pt_br=Mauro Eduardo Lima
|es_la=Carlos Hugo Hidalgo
|es_eu=Miguel Ángel Montero|nl=Stan Limburg}}

===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Bruno PO.png|250px|thumb|Bruno in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
Bruno appeared briefly in ''[[PO04|File 4: Charizard]]''. He was seen being challenged and defeated by {{OBP|Red|Origins}}, allowing Red move on to challenge [[Agatha]].

====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
|width=68
|main=yes
|trainer=Bruno
|pkmn=Onix
|type1=Rock
|type2=Ground
|img=Bruno Onix PO.png
|epnum=PO04
|epname=File 4: Charizard
|desc={{p|Onix}} is Bruno's only known Pokémon. It was seen battling against {{OBP|Red|Origins}}'s {{p|Scyther}}, eventually getting defeated off-screen.}}

===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Bruno PG.png|250px|thumb|Bruno in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
Bruno appeared in ''[[PG03|The Challenger]]''. He was first seen talking about {{ga|Blue}}, the first {{pkmn|Trainer}} in a long time to collect eight [[Gym]] [[Badge]]s, with the rest of the [[Kanto]] [[Elite Four]]. Later, he was the second member of the Elite Four to be challenged by Blue. Eventually, he and his {{p|Machamp}} were beaten by the young Trainer with relative ease, much to his shock, and Blue was allowed to move on to [[Agatha]]'s room.

====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
|width=68
|trainer=Bruno
|pkmn=Machamp
|type1=Fighting
|img=Bruno Machamp PG.png
|epnum=PG03
|epname=The Challenger
|desc={{p|Machamp}} is Bruno's only known Pokémon. It was seen battling {{ga|Blue}}'s {{p|Pidgeot}}, and it was eventually defeated by its {{DL|Type|Type effectiveness|super effective}} {{m|Wing Attack}}.

None of Machamp's moves are known.}}

====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color={{fighting color}}|bordercolor={{fighting color light}}
|ja=星野貴紀 ''[[Takanori Hoshino]]''
|en=[[Bill Rogers]]
|pt_br=Francisco Júnior}}

===GOTCHA!===
Bruno briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]].

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Bruno Adventures.png|thumb|260px|Bruno in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
====History====
=====Past=====
As in the [[Generation III]] {{pkmn|games}}, Bruno used to train with [[Brawly]], the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Hoenn]]'s [[Dewford Town]].

====={{MangaArc|Red, Green & Blue}}=====
Bruno, along with the rest of the original Kanto Elite Four, first appeared at ''[[PS040|A Charizard...and a Champion]]'', observing {{adv|Red}} and {{adv|Blue}}'s battle at [[Indigo Plateau]].

====={{MangaArc|Yellow}}=====
He was properly introduced two years later in this chapter, where he was revealed to have sent a challenge letter to Red to come meet and battle him at [[Mt. Moon]]. The two {{pkmn|Trainer}}s met and started battling, with Red delightfully commenting on how this was the first exciting battle he had had in three years. However, in the middle of the battle, the rest of the Elite Four appeared, telling Red about their plan to wipe out humans from the face of the planet and create a utopia for Pokémon. Red refused the offer to join them, but was then attacked by the four together, with [[Agatha]] using the mind-controlling powers of her {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon to force Bruno attack Red as well. Red was eventually frozen in ice by [[Lorelei]], with only his [[Pika]]chu managing to escape from the site.
[[File:Johto Elite Four Adventures.png|thumb|left|200px|Bruno with the Johto Elite Four]]
Later, at the Elite Four's base on [[Cerise Island]], {{adv|Bill}} and [[Lt. Surge]] encountered Bruno near an acidic river, with two wild Onix acting as bridges. The battle took place with Bruno standing on one Onix, and his opponents standing on the other. When {{adv|Yellow}} and {{adv|Blaine}} showed up, it was also revealed that Bruno had put up a soundproof barrier at the cave entrance to stop any intruders from entering and interrupting the battle. Bill and Lt. Surge eventually gained the upper hand by combining {{p|Exeggcute}}'s {{m|Egg Bomb}} and {{m|Barrage}} with {{p|Electrode}}'s {{m|Self-Destruct}}, causing Bruno to fall off the Onix, while Lt. Surge had his {{p|Magneton}} create a force field for himself and Bill to float in. Bruno was saved by his {{p|Hitmonlee}}'s stretching limbs, and then briefly once again placed under Agatha's mind control, attempting to make Lt. Surge and Bill fall into the acid below. However, they were saved by the arrival of Red, whose precense snapped Bruno out of his mind control, and they chose to continue their previously interrupted battle. Using his [[Vee|Eevee]]'s power to [[Devolution|change]] between [[Eeveelution|its Evolutions]], Red was eventually able to defeat Bruno. Despite his loss, Bruno was still satisfied, and chose to leave.

====={{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}=====
It was revealed that Bruno had encountered [[Koga]] while leaving Cerise Island, and the two had chosen to train together. They first appeared underground while Red and Blue were digging a tunnel to [[Ilex Forest]]. Later, after the [[Masked Man]]'s defeat, Bruno and Koga encountered two of the Masked Man's minions, [[Will]] and [[Karen]], who agreed to come with them. Over the coming years, they would become known as the new Kanto Elite Four.

====={{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}=====
Bruno and the three other Elite Four members met {{adv|Gold}} at the [[Pokéathlon Dome]] and competed in a set of [[Pokéathlon]] events against him. Bruno competed against Gold in Block Smash, using only his {{p|Machamp}} while Gold used his entire team. Although Bruno eventually had the lead, Gold managed to pick up his pace and eventually win the event. When Gold at one point mentioned Lance, Bruno referred to Lance as an old friend of his. Gold also gave Bruno some treats before leaving, and Bruno immediately fell in love with the taste of [[Rage Candy Bar]]s. At the end of the chapter, [[Whitney]] was seen sending a Bruno a boxful of Rage Candy Bars, much to his delight.

====Character====
Bruno attaches his [[Poké Ball]]s to the ends of a nunchuck. The force of him using the weapon causes his Pokémon to be released at high speeds, giving him the advantage in battles. He also has a unique Hitmonlee with arms as flexible as its legs, something previously thought to be impossible.

====Pokémon====
This listing is for Bruno's Pokémon in the Pokémon Adventures manga.

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Bruno
|pkmn=Hitmonlee
|gender=male
|type1=Fighting
|img=Bruno Hitmonlee Adventures.png
|epnum=PS041
|epname=Ponyta Tale
|desc={{p|Hitmonlee}} is Bruno's main Pokémon that specializes in kicking. He was known to have very strong legs as he was able to destroy Bill's house in one single kick and in other violent activities. He was used in a battle against Red on [[Mt. Moon]]. During their battle, Hitmonlee was able to land hefty damage on Red's {{p|Pikachu}}, [[Pika]], who was aiming for his knee but soon found that his elastic, spring-like legs made the feat virtually impossible. Soon afterward, after [[Lorelei]] and [[Agatha]] joined the fray (and the latter activated the mind-controlling wristbands that she had Bruno wear), he was used alongside the former's {{p|Jynx}} and the latter's {{p|Gastly}} to defeat [[Poli]], [[Saur]], and [[Gyara]]. Hitmonlee was later used in the {{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}, where he fought with [[Koga]]'s Ekans against [[Lance's Dragonite]], but to no avail.

Hitmonlee's known moves are {{m|High Jump Kick}}, {{m|Jump Kick}}, {{m|Rolling Kick}}, {{m|Mega Kick}}, and {{m|Shadow Ball}}{{tt|*|revealed on an official site only. Hitmonlee cannot legally learn Shadow Ball}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Bruno
|pkmn=Onix
|type1=Rock
|type2=Ground
|img=Bruno Onix Adventures.png
|epnum=PS066
|epname=Punching Poliwrath
|desc={{p|Onix}} was used to battle {{adv|Red}} during their battle on [[Mt. Moon]]. Despite a type disadvantage against Red's {{p|Gyarados}}, [[Gyara]], it was able to hold its own and deftly avoid supereffective hits from his {{type|Water}} attacks. Afterward, it used its {{m|Bind}} to keep Gyara from attacking, only to take damage from the latter's {{m|Bite}}. It then dug underground to launch a surprise attack, and this time faced off against [[Saur]]. However, before that fight could conclude, it was interrupted by a pack of {{p|Diglett}} crossing, and later Bruno's [[Elite Four]] comrades [[Lorelei]] and [[Agatha]]. A while later, it fought Bill and Lt. Surge on Cerise Island. He uses it this time to battle Red again. Onix was used to carry Red and the others off of Cerise Island as it was collapsing.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Bruno
|pkmn=Hitmonchan
|gender=male
|type1=Fighting
|img=Bruno Hitmonchan Adventures.png
|epnum=PS066
|epname=Punching Poliwrath
|desc=Hitmonchan was first seen in Bruno's flashback. In the flashback, Hitmonchan was seen battling with Red's {{p|Poliwrath}}, [[Poli]], whom he defeated by cloaking his Thunder Punch moves in the guise of using {{m|Fire Punch}} and taking damage from the Poliwrath's {{m|Double Slap}}. Hitmonchan specializes in punching, mostly in his elemental punch moves.

Hitmonchan's known moves are {{m|Fire Punch}}, {{m|Thunder Punch}}, {{m|Comet Punch}}, and {{m|Ice Punch}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Bruno
|pkmn=Machamp
|type1=Fighting
|img=Bruno Machamp Adventures.png
|epnum=PS074
|epname=Make Way For Magikarp
|desc={{p|Machamp}}, specialized in chopping, was known for keeping the belt of {{p|Machoke}}, which stored the excess power that normal Machoke do not keep upon Evolution. Those powers came in handy when it was able to defeat [[Poli]] with them before being subdued by [[Vee]]'s {{m|Pin Missile}}. In the {{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}, he used Machamp in the [[Pokéathlon]], being able to break two sets of ten blocks really quickly without losing stamina in the Block Smash portion. However, he was soon overtaken when {{adv|Gold}}'s team consistently aimed for the blocks' weak spots.

None of Machamp's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Bruno
|pkmn=Machop (multiple)
|type1=Fighting
|img=Bruno Machop Adventures.png
|cap=Bruno's Machop
|epnum=PS065
|epname=Karate Machop!
|desc=Bruno gave orders to these {{p|Machop}} to attack Kanto. As they were doing it and when they reached Pewter City, Brock tried to stop them by using his {{TP|Brock|Geodude}}.

None of Machop's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Bruno
|pkmn=Tyrogue
|gender=male
|type1=Fighting
|img=Bruno Tyrogue Adventures.png
|epnum=PS176
|epname=The Last Battle X
|desc={{p|Tyrogue}} was used in the {{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}. Bruno used him to smash open rocks leading to [[Ilex Forest]].

Tyrogue's only known move is {{m|Double Team}}.}}
====Pokémon competitions====
Bruno has competed in the following {{cat|Pokémon competitions}}:
* [[Pokéathlon]] - Block Smash; Runner-up (''[[PS443|Attaway, Aipom!]]'')

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
[[File:Bruno PM.png|thumb|left|200px|Bruno in Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]
[[File:Bruno PM 2.png|thumb|200px|Bruno as a Johto Elite Four member]]
Bruno debuted in ''[[PM034|Clefairy's Under Training!!]]''. When {{PPM|Red}}, {{TP|Red|Clefairy}} and {{PPM|Red's Pikachu|Pikachu}} were out in a garden, they noticed Bruno training with his {{p|Hitmonlee}} and {{p|Hitmonchan}}. Bruno invited them over, and the first thing he had them do was go under a waterfall. After the waterfall training, he had them break some bricks. Afterwards, Bruno had them meditate. During meditation, Clefairy, for some odd reason, decided to disrupt the training, much to everyone's ire. Afterwards, Bruno revealed himself as one of the Elite Four. Clefairy then started to mess up his hair, which resulted in Clefairy getting kicked out of the dojo.

Bruno called out his Machamp and two Onix to handle Clefairy after forcing Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan to fight each other. They almost managed to defeat Clefairy, only for Pikachu to intervene.

Bruno reappeared in ''[[PM106|A Challenge to the Elite Four]]'', where it was revealed that he was part of the Johto Elite Four. He, along with [[Koga]] and [[Will]], fell from the [[Indigo Plateau|Elite Four Tower]], seemly defeated by [[Karen]]. It was later revealed that, after being exhausted from training, Karen decided to tell them a terrible joke, and they fell down the building after hearing it.

====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Bruno
|pkmn=Hitmonlee
|gender=male
|type1=Fighting
|img=Bruno Hitmonlee PM.png
|epnum=PM034
|epname=Clefairy's Under Training!!
|desc={{p|Hitmonlee}} was first seen training with Hitmonchan. He was involved in training under the waterfall, breaking the bricks and meditating. When Clefairy started to become disruptive, he forced Hitmonlee to fight Hitmonchan, even though his job was to get rid of Clefairy. Hitmonlee reappeared in ''[[PM106|A Challenge to the Elite Four]]'' all the way on the top floor of the Pokémon League.

None of Hitmonlee's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Bruno
|pkmn=Hitmonchan
|gender=male
|type1=Fighting
|img=Bruno Hitmonchan PM.png
|epnum=PM034
|epname=Clefairy's Under Training!!
|desc={{p|Hitmonchan}} was first seen training with Hitmonlee. He was involved in training under the waterfall, breaking the bricks and meditating. When Clefairy started to become disruptive, he forced Hitmonchan to fight Hitmonlee, even though his job was to get rid of Clefairy. Hitmonchan reappeared in ''[[PM106|A Challenge to the Elite Four]]'' all the way on the top floor of the Pokémon League.

None of Hitmonchan's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Bruno
|pkmn=Golem
|type1=Rock
|type2=Ground
|img=Bruno Golem PM.png
|epnum=PM034
|epname=Clefairy's Under Training!!
|desc=Bruno called out {{p|Golem}} while Red and the gang were training under a waterfall. Golem jumped from the top of the ledge and landed on Clefairy very hard.

None of Golem's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Bruno
|pkmn=Shellder (×5)
|type1=Water
|img=Bruno Shellder PM.png
|cap=Bruno's Shellder
|epnum=PM034
|epname=Clefairy's Under Training!!
|desc=Bruno has five {{p|Shellder}} on him. They were disguised as bricks while it was Clefairy's turn to break them. The Shellder responded by attacking Clefairy after he tried to break them.

None of Shellder's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Bruno
|pkmn=Machamp
|type1=Fighting
|img=Bruno Machamp PM.png
|epnum=PM034
|epname=Clefairy's Under Training!!
|desc={{p|Machamp}} appears out of the waterfall after Clefairy decided to become disruptive. It was beaten after Clefairy forced the two Onix to wrap themselves around Machamp. Machamp reappeared in ''[[PM106|A Challenge to the Elite Four]]'' all the way on the top floor of the Pokémon League.

None of Machamp's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Bruno
|pkmn=Onix (×2)
|type1=Rock
|type2=Ground
|img=Bruno Onix PM.png
|cap=Bruno's Onix
|epnum=PM034
|epname=Clefairy's Under Training!!
|main=Bruno's Onix
|desc=Bruno's two {{p|Onix}} appeared out of the waterfall when Bruno called them over. They reappeared in ''[[PM106|A Challenge to the Elite Four]]''.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Bruno
|pkmn=Hitmontop
|gender=male
|type1=Fighting
|img=Bruno Hitmontop PM.png
|epnum=PM106
|epname=A Challenge to the Elite Four!
|desc=When Red challenged the Pokémon League in Indigo Plateau after he defeated all of the [[Gym Leader]]s in Johto, Bruno has added a {{p|Hitmontop}} to his team sometime before that. He appeared on the top floor of the Pokémon League when Red found Karen up there.

None of Hitmontop's moves are known.}}

===Pokémon Zensho===
[[File:Bruno Zensho.png|thumb|150px|Bruno in Pokémon Zensho]]
Bruno appears in [[PZ10]] as the second member of the Elite Four. He battles {{Zensho|Satoshi}} with his Hitmonlee and is defeated, allowing Satoshi to move on to the next room to face [[Agatha]].

====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
|width=80
|trainer=Bruno
|pkmn=Hitmonlee
|gender=male
|type1=Fighting
|img=Bruno Hitmonlee Zensho.png
|epnum=PZ10
|epname=Indigo Plateau
|desc={{p|Hitmonlee}} was the Pokémon Bruno was seen using in his battle with Satoshi, but he was defeated by Satoshi's {{p|Lapras}}.

None of Hitmonlee's moves are known.}}

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

{{cardlist/header|Bruno's Pokémon|Fighting|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Bruno's Machamp|81}}|type=Fighting|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Common|jpnum=081/141}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Bruno's Hitmonlee|82}}|type=Fighting|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Common|jpnum=082/141}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Tyranitar|Bruno's Hitmonchan|Half Deck}}|type=Fighting|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Common|jpnum=083/141}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Bruno's Steelix|84}}|type=Metal|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Rare Holo|jpnum=084/141}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Bruno's Ursaring|85}}|type=Colorless|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Common|jpnum=085/141}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Bruno's Hitmontop|86}}|type=Fighting|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Common|jpnum=086/141}}
{{cardlist/div|Other related cards|Fighting}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Bruno's TM 01|123}}|type=Trainer|type2=Technical Machine|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=123/141}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Bruno's TM 02|124}}|type=Trainer|type2=Technical Machine|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=124/141}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Single Strike Master|Bruno|66}}|type=Supporter|expanded=yes|enset=Battle Styles|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=121/163|jpset=Single Strike Master|jprarity=U|jpnum=066/070|enset2=Battle Styles|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=153/163|jpset2=Single Strike Master|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=079/070|enset3=Battle Styles|enrarity3=Rare Rainbow|ennum3=172/163|jpset3=Single Strike Master|jprarity3=HR|jpnum3=086/070}}
{{cardlist/footer|Fighting}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Bruno EP001.png|thumb|230px|The shadowy person resembling Bruno from the first episode of the animated series]]
* In [[EP001|the first episode]] of the [[Pokémon animated series]], a shadowed person greatly resembling Bruno appears, using a {{p|Nidorino}} and an {{p|Onix}}. It has never been officially confirmed whether this person really is Bruno or not, although the similarities become especially apparent in higher-quality versions of the episode.
* Bruno's hair has changed from [[Generation II]] to [[Generation III]] to a longer, darker style; his skin tone has become lighter as well.
* In Generation III, Bruno's overworld sprite always looks away from the {{player}} after being defeated.
* Bruno's original sprite in [[Generation I]] and overworld sprites in [[Generation II]] and {{Gen|III}} show him with remarkably closed eyes (somewhat similar to [[Brock]]'s), similar to his Pokémon Adventures version, but starting in the next generation, he looks the same way he did in the animated series.
* Bruno was the first member of the [[Elite Four]] who was met in the animated series, excluding [[Koga]], who was not a member at the time of his appearance.
* None of Bruno's sprites have ever shown him standing up.
* Bruno, [[Lance]], [[Koga]], [[Caitlin]], and [[Grimsley]] are the only Elite Four members who have appeared in more than one generation (excluding [[remake]]s).
* Bruno is the only member of the Indigo Elite Four to retain that title between Generations I and II.
** Bruno, Lance, and Koga are the only members of the Elite Four who have appeared in all the generations prior to [[Generation V]]. Of the three, Bruno is the only one to always keep his status as an Elite Four member.
* Despite taking place three years later, Bruno's Pokémon are at a lower level in Generation II than they were in Generation I. The same thing happens to [[Lance]] and {{ga|Blue}}.
* Bruno and [[Koga]] are the only Elite Four members to have the same type specialty as a Gym Leader of their specific regions.
* Bruno has an [[Game move errors|illegal]] Exeggutor in Pokémon Stadium 2: {{m|Ancient Power}} is an Egg Move, while {{m|Explosion}} is a [[Generation I]] TM.
* In the [[Generation I]] {{pkmn|games}}, the battles against [[Lorelei]], Bruno, and [[Agatha]] use the standard Trainer battle theme, while the Gym Leader battle theme is played only against [[Lance]]. In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, the Gym Leader battle theme plays during the battles against all four members of the Elite Four.
* Bruno is the only member of the Indigo Elite Four whose signature Pokémon has only one type.

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="float:left; background: #{{fighting color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{fighting color}}"
|-
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Japanese
| シバ ''Siba''
| From 芝 ''shiba'' ({{wp|Zoysia|zoysia grass}}) and しばく ''shibaku'' (to strike)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English, German, Italian, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese
| Bruno
| From ''brawn'', ''bruiser'', and ''brunt''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| French
| Aldo
| From ''{{tt|abdos|abs}}''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
| 시바 ''Siba''
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
|rowspan=2|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 希巴 ''Xībā''{{tt|*|Games, animated series, Adventures (Ching Win Publishing, Jilin Publishing [Gold, Silver, and Crystal Chapter])}}
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 志霸 ''Zhìbà''{{tt|*|Adventures (China Light Industry Press edition, Jilin Publishing first edition [Yellow Chapter] and reprint)}} 斯巴 ''Sībā''{{tt|*|Adventures (Jilin Publishing [Ruby and Sapphire Chapter])}} 柴 ''Chái''{{tt|*|Zensho}} 濕婆 ''Shīpó''{{tt|*|Pocket Monster (manga)}}
| From the Japanese name 志覇 ''Shiba'', meaning "dominating will" Transcription of his Japanese name From the Japanese 柴 ''shiba'' (firewood) From 濕婆 ''Shīpó'' ({{wp|Shiva}}), the primordial god of destruction in Hinduism
|- style="background:#FFF"
|rowspan=2|Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 希巴 ''Hēibā''{{tt|*|Games, animated series, Adventures}}
| Mandarin-based transcription of his Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 柴 ''Chàaih''{{tt|*|Zensho}} 史栢 ''Síbaak''{{tt|*|Pocket Monster (manga)}}
| From the Japanese 柴 ''shiba'' (firewood) Transcription of his Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Russian
| Бруно ''Bruno''
| Transcription of his English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Thai
| ชิบะ ''Chiba''
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Vietnamese
| Shiba
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|}
{{-}}

==Notes==
{{reflist|group=note}}

==References==
<references/>

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* [[a:Category:Bruno|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]
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Viper

2025-09-20T21:31:16Z

Mortagua2: /* Voice actors */

[[File:Viper.png|250px|thumb|Viper]]
'''Viper''' (Japanese: '''バイパー''' ''Viper'') is a [[character of the day]] in [[Pokémon Chronicles]], who appeared in ''[[HS12|Training Daze]]''. He is the Drill Sergeant of the [[Team Rocket Academy]] and trains new recruits for [[Team Rocket]].

He was impressed by [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]]'s teamwork, as well as [[Jessie]], despite the fact that she had gone through several partners over two months. Viper reported to {{an|Giovanni}} that Jessie should receive further training because she contains a special quality unseen in anyone else. The Team Rocket Boss agreed with the recommendation and Viper formally introduced Jessie, [[James]], and {{MTR}} to each other before they could officially declare themselves a part of Team Rocket.

Viper provided clear instructions to each of the training rounds, and was disguised as a red {{p|Snorlax}} for the final trial. At the Team Rocket Academy graduation ceremony, he declared Jessie, James, and Meowth fledgling members of Team Rocket, while Butch and Cassidy were granted the villains-in-training status.

==Pokémon==
===Given to new recruits===
{| width="100%"
| {{InactivePoké|Team Rocket Academy|Gengar|Team Rocket Academy Various.png|Ghost|Poison|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Team Rocket Academy|Magnemite|Team Rocket Academy Various.png|Electric|Steel|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Team Rocket Academy|Venonat|Team Rocket Academy Various.png|Bug|Poison|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Team Rocket Academy|Geodude|Team Rocket Academy Various.png|Rock|Ground|link=no}}
|}

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color=666666|bordercolor=CC0000
|ja=加藤精三 ''Seizō Katō''
|en=[[Mike Pollock]]
|pt_br=Gilberto Baroli
|es_eu=Pedro Tena
|es_la=Roberto Mendiola}}
{{-}}

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Professor Sebastian

2025-09-20T21:26:41Z

Mortagua2: /* Voice actors */ added ES LA voice actor

{{CharInfobox
|color=666666
|corecolor=CCCCCC
|bordercolor=CC0000
|name= Professor Sebastian
|jname=シラヌイ博士
|tmname=Dr. Shiranui
|text=white
|image=Professor Sebastian.png
|size=250px
|caption=Professor Sebastian
|gender=Male
|region=[[Johto]]
|relatives=Unknown
|team=yes
|teamname=[[Team Rocket]]
|teamrank=[[Team Rocket scientist|Scientist]]
|brain=no
|anime=yes
|epnum=The Legend of Thunder!
|epname=The Legend of Thunder!
|enva=[[Eric Stuart]]
|java=Hidetoshi Nakamura
}}
'''Professor Sebastian''' (Japanese: '''シラヌイ博士''' ''Dr. Shiranui'') is a recurring character in the [[Pokémon animated series]]. He is a [[Team Rocket scientist]].

==History==
===''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]''===
Professor Sebastian gave [[Attila]] and [[Hun]] the Miracle Crystal weapon, which could attract, absorb and reflect electricity, to aid them in capturing {{OBP|Raikou|The Legend of Thunder!}}.

==={{aniseries|GS}}===
Professor Sebastian was the mastermind behind [[Team Rocket]]'s scheme, [[Project R]]. He had designed the [[Evolution]]-Inducement Wave which causes one of [[Lake of Rage]] {{p|Magikarp}} to evolve into a {{TP|Lance|Red Gyarados|Gyarados}}. He succeeded in capturing the rare specimen for further study in ''[[EP235|Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution]]''. Professor Sebastian later transported the Red Gyarados to a secret meeting point near [[Mahogany Town]] in ''[[EP236|Rage of Innocence]]''. While he left aboard a helicopter without any disruptions, Project R was later foiled. His main support, {{OBP|Tyson|Team Rocket}}, was intercepted by {{an|Lance}} and arrested by [[Officer Jenny]]. The Red Gyarados was later captured by Lance.

==={{aniseries|RS}}===
During the opening sequence of ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', Professor Sebastian was seen alongside Attila and Hun while admiring their latest catch, a {{p|Rayquaza}}.

==Character==
Professor Sebastian is a calculated individual who often speaks in a steady even tone. He is particularly cold towards Pokémon, only valuing them as tools and specimens of study and believing that they should serve humanity. He invests his knowledge into creating weaponry and operates alongside high-ranking individuals like [[Attila]] and [[Hun]] to achieve his utilitarian ideal.

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color=666666|bordercolor=CC0000
|ja=中村秀利 ''Hidetoshi Nakamura''
|en=[[Eric Stuart]]
|it=Claudio Ridolfo ([[EP235]]-[[EP236]]) Claudio Beccari ([[The Legend of Thunder!|TLoT]])
|es_eu=Iván Muelas ([[EP235]]-[[EP236]]) Juan Lombardero ([[The Legend of Thunder!|TLoT]])
|es_la=Jorge Ornelas
|pt_br=Ivo Roberto "Tatu"
|pl=Wojciech Majchrzak}}

==Trivia==
* The origin of his Japanese name is probably after the sword style {{wp|Shiranui-ryu}} (不知火流). Humorously, [[Jessie]] refers to him as "pointy" when she meets him.

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="float:left; background: #666; border: 3px solid #cc0000"
|- style="text-align:center; color:#fff;"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|English, German, Italian, Spanish
|Professor Sebastian
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| French
| Professeur Sébastian
| From his English name
|- style="background: #FFF"
|Chinese
|席拉奴博士 ''Dr. Xílānú''
|Transliteration of his Japanese name.
|}
{{-}}
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Hun

2025-09-20T21:21:52Z

Mortagua2: /* Voice actors */ Latam voice actress

{{CharInfobox|
color=666666 |
corecolor=CCCCCC |
bordercolor=CC0000 |
name=Hun|
jname=バショウ|
tmname=Bashō |
text=white |
slogan=no |
image=Hun.png|
size=250px |
caption=Hun |
age=no |
years= |
gender=Male{{tt|*|Female in various language dubs}} |
hometown=Unknown |
region=[[Johto]]|
relatives=Unknown|
game=no |
leader=no |
team=yes |
teamname=[[Team Rocket]] |
teamrank=[[Team Rocket|High-Ranking Officer]] |
brain=no |
partner=yes |
partnername=[[Attila]] |
anime=yes |
epnum=The Legend of Thunder! |
epname=The Legend of Thunder! |
enva=[[Veronica Taylor]] |
java=[[Toshiyuki Morikawa]] |
}}

'''Hun''' (Japanese: '''バショウ''' ''Bashō'') is a member of [[Team Rocket]]. He appeared along with his partner, [[Attila]], in ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]''.

==History==
===''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]''===
[[File:Attila and Hun.png|thumb|left|220px|Hun and [[Attila]]]]
Hun introduced [[Attila]] to [[Professor Sebastian]], who showed them the Miracle Crystal weapon. The crystal's ability to manipulate electricity proved useful in the pair's quest to lure {{OBP|Raikou|The Legend of Thunder!}} out of hiding. However, {{jo|Jimmy}} and {{jo|Marina}} defeated the Rocket duo and brought Raikou to a local [[Pokémon Center]] to recover from its injuries.

The following day Raikou was again attracted to the Miracle Crystal. The Legendary attempted to attack the crystal, but this only charged the device which allowed Attila to activate the capture bubble. As the wall of purple energy engulfed Raikou, Jimmy and the others combined their power to eventually destroy the bubble. However, Raikou was still captured, and Marina was as well. Hun and Attila quickly fled with their catch in their aircraft, but Raikou managed to escape the cargo hold.

Hun and Attila landed again, and their Miracle Crystal led Raikou, Jimmy and the others directly to their location. Raikou was quick to destroy the mecha, but the Miracle Crystal unexpectedly reverted to its "auto-destruct" mode and sunk its electric hooks into Raikou. The group's efforts helped Raikou finally break the crystal system. As the crystal cracked, Hun and Attila realized that the ultimate system has met the ultimate Pokémon. They then run away, leaving becoming legends for another day.

===''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''===
Hun was featured in the opening sequence of ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]''. He and Attila used a series of missiles to capture a {{p|Rayquaza}}, and they presented it to Professor Sebastian for further study.

==Character==
Hun maintains a composure, and his calm nature kept his brutish partner [[Attila]] in line. He is an intelligent individual, and took on the lead role during the hunt for {{OBP|Raikou|The Legend of Thunder!}}. While he is usually stoic, aspects of his more vindictive personality shone through as time went on. Initially he seemed indifferent to the interference of {{jo|Jimmy}} and his friends to save Raikou; yet, by the final confrontation, he seemed to enjoy ordering his {{p|Steelix}} to attack them.

Hun is one of the few members of [[Team Rocket]] who mentions the beliefs of the organization, which he seems to agree with rather strongly. He frequently stated that Pokémon are only creatures which exist to serve humans. This is consistent with part of the Team Rocket manifesto, "All Pokémon exist for the glory of Team Rocket." Yet, he acknowledged Raikou's intelligence, and spoke to it no differently than he did to any of the human characters. It seems that he has accepted that Pokémon are sentient, intelligent creatures, yet still believes they exist only as servants to humanity.

==Pokémon==
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Hun
|pkmn=Steelix
|type1=Steel
|type2=Ground
|img=Hun Steelix.png
|epnum=The Legend of Thunder!
|epname=The Legend of Thunder!
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaen=Unshō Ishizuka
|desc={{p|Steelix}} is Hun's main battling Pokémon. According to him, it enjoys coaxing aggression out of others. It was used to attack {{OBP|Raikou|The Legend of Thunder!}}, as well as {{jo|Jimmy}}, {{jo|Marina}}, and [[Vincent]]. Its gargantuan size makes it an intimidating opponent capable of crushing any foe. It often ambushes its opponents by burrowing underground before striking with an Iron Tail or Crunch attack.

Steelix's known moves are {{m|Sandstorm}}, {{m|Crunch}}{{tt|*|Incorrectly referred to as Bite in the dub}}, {{m|Rock Throw}}, {{m|Dig}}, and {{m|Iron Tail}}.}}

==Gallery==
===Artwork===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #CC0000; background: #666666;"
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #CC0000; background: #CCCCCC; width:140px; height:140px"| [[File:Sugimori Attila Hun anime.png|250px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #CC0000; background: #CCCCCC; width:140px; height:140px"| [[File:TLOT eyecatch 03.png|300px]]
|- style="font-size: 80%; color:#fff;"
| {{color2|fff|Ken Sugimori}}'s design of {{color2|fff|Attila}} and Hun for the animated series
|Hun's Eyecatcher
|}{{-}}

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color=666666|bordercolor=CC0000
|ja=森川智之 ''[[Toshiyuki Morikawa]]''
|en=[[Veronica Taylor]]
|pt_br=Cláudia Carli
|es_la=Adriana Romero
|es_eu=María Jesús Nieto}}

==Trivia==
* The origin of his Japanese name is {{wp|Matsuo Basho}}, considered one of the greatest {{wp|haiku}} poets in history. As both he and {{wp|Yosa Buson}} flourished during the {{wp|Edo period}}, some have suspected that both were also {{wp|ninja}} employed by the administration. This may be a reason why these names were chosen for Attila (whose Japanese name is Buson) and Hun.
* Like the other Rocket duos, his and his partner's names together form the name of a famous historical villain: in this case, {{wp|Attila the Hun}}.
* According to concept art, Hun's design is meant to be evocative of a {{wp|kitsune|fox}} while Attila's is meant to evoke a {{wp|tanuki|raccoon-dog}}.

===Issue regarding gender===
Hun is male in the original Japanese version. However, according to a [[Maddie Blaustein]] Q&A, due to a mistranslation in the script, Hun's gender is changed to female in the English dub. Despite that, Hun is never directly mentioned in dialogue as either male or female; the only pronouns referring to Hun are those used collectively with Attila, such as "those men" or "those guys". 

In the Brazilian version, Hun is referred to as {{tt|ela|she}} and {{tt|dela|her}}. Likewise, in the European Portuguese he is named ''Ana'', which is a name that is usually given to women.

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="background:#666; border:3px solid #C00"
|- style="text-align:center; color:#fff;"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Japanese
|バショウ ''Bashō''
|From 松尾芭蕉 ''{{wp|Matsuo Bashō}}''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|English, French, German, Italian
|Hun
|From {{wp|Attila|Attila the Hun}}.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{tt|Spanish|Latin America}}
|Juno
|From ''Juno'', {{wp|Huns}}.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{tt|Portuguese|European}}
|Ana
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}})
|巴修 ''Baxiū''
|Transliteration of his Japanese name.
|}

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Koga

2025-09-20T21:11:18Z

Mortagua2: /* In other games */

{{Character Infobox
|color={{poison color}}
|bordercolor={{poison color dark}}
|corecolor={{poison color light}}
|name=Koga
|jname=キョウ
|tmname=Kyou
|text=fff
|sloganline=The Poisonous Ninja Master
|image=Lets Go Pikachu Eevee Koga.png
|size=225px
|caption=Art from [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] by [[Megumi Mizutani]]<ref>[[a:File:KogaTrapUnbrokenBonds177.jpg|Koga's Trap (Unbroken Bonds 177)]]</ref>
|gender=Male
|height=5'9" (1.74 m)<ref name=PSW>[[Pokémon Scale World]]</ref>
|eyes=Black
|hair=Greying teal
|hometown=[[Fuchsia City]]
|region=[[Kanto]]
|relatives=[[Janine]] (daughter) {{an|Aya}} (sister) (''Pokémon the Series'')
}}
{{Character Infobox/Game
|color={{poison color light}}
|gen={{gen|I}}, {{gen|II}}, {{gen|III}}, {{gen|IV}}, {{gen|VII}}, {{gen|VIII}}, {{gen|IX}}
|counterpart=[[Koga (Masters)]]
|games={{game3|Red and Blue|Red, Blue|s}}, {{v2|Yellow}}, {{game3|Gold and Silver|Gold, Silver|s}}, {{v2|Crystal}}, {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|FireRed, LeafGreen|s}}, {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|HeartGold, SoulSilver|s}}, [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!]] {{pkmn|Stadium}}, {{pkmn|Puzzle Challenge}}, {{pkmn|Puzzle League}}, {{pkmn|Stadium 2}}, {{pkmn|Zany Cards}}, {{pkmn|Masters EX}}
|trainer=[[Gym Leader]]{{sup/1|RBY}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}{{sup/7|PE}} [[Elite Four]]{{sup/2|GSC}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
|enva=Christopher Bevins<ref name="Christopher Bevins">[https://twitter.com/VoiceofBevins/status/1167997100568670208 Christopher Bevins on Twitter]</ref> ({{pkmn|Masters EX}})
|jpva=Tōru Ōkawa ({{pkmn|Masters EX}})
}}
{{Character Infobox/Team
|color={{poison color light}}
|member=[[Indigo League]]
|rank=[[Gym Leader]]{{sup/1|RBY}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}{{sup/7|PE}} [[Elite Four]]{{sup/2|GSC}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
|domain=[[Fuchsia Gym]]
|reward={{badge|Soul}}
|specialty={{t|Poison}} types
}}
{{Character Infobox/Anime
|color={{poison color light}}
|series=''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' ''[[Pokémon Origins]]''
|debut=''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'' (''Pokémon the Series'') ''[[PO03|File 3: Giovanni]]'' (''Pokémon Origins'')
|enva=[[Stuart Zagnit]] (''Pokémon the Series'') N/A (''Pokémon Origins'')
|jpva=Hōchū Ōtsuka (''Pokémon the Series'') N/A (''Pokémon Origins'')
}}
{{Character Infobox/Manga
|color={{poison color light}}
|series=''[[Pokémon Adventures]]''
|debut=''[[PS007|Raging Rhydon]]''
}}
{{Character Infobox/Team
|color={{poison color light}}
|member=[[Team Rocket]]
|rank=Admin
}}
|}

'''Koga''' (Japanese: '''キョウ''' ''Kyou'') is the former [[Gym Leader]] of [[Fuchsia City]]'s [[Gym]]. He is a student of ninjutsu who specializes in {{type|Poison}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. He handed out the {{Badge|Soul}} to {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who defeated him in {{pkmn|battle}}.

He became a member of the [[Indigo Plateau|Indigo]] [[Elite Four]] some time after the events of [[Generation I]] and its remakes, but before the events of [[Generation II]] and its remakes, thus leaving his daughter [[Janine]] in charge of the [[Fuchsia Gym]].

==In the core series games==
Koga, known as the Poisonous Ninja Master, serves two roles in the Pokémon games. In {{game5|Red|Blue|Yellow|FireRed|LeafGreen}} and [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], he is the Leader of the [[Fuchsia Gym]], but is promoted to be the second Trainer of the [[Indigo Plateau]] [[Elite Four]] in {{game5|Gold|Silver|Crystal|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}. Koga is a user of the {{type|Poison}}; he likes the despair and horror that Poison-type Pokémon can inflict on others.

Koga has studied medicine and antidotes; he makes his own potions to heal his Pokémon. He also serves as a teacher. Many students come to him to be trained in the arts of {{wp|Ninjutsu}} and Pokémon. One of his students is his own daughter, [[Janine]], who takes over his Gym in [[Generation]]s {{gen|II}} and {{gen|IV}} storyline. In addition to these roles, Koga also patrols the grounds of the [[Kanto Safari Zone]], to ensure that the players of the Safari Game are safe from the [[wild Pokémon]] within.

In Generations {{gen|I}}, {{gen|III}}, and {{gen|VII}}, Koga's Gym is typically the fifth Gym to be challenged. He has built invisible walls in the Fuchsia City Gym, constructing a confusing maze out of them. Koga awaits challengers in the center of the maze, clearly visible, but a group of Koga's students must be fought first. Defeating him will earn the successful Trainer the {{Badge|Soul}} and the [[TM]] for {{m|Toxic}}, a [[move]] which, according to him, is a secret technique that has passed down his family for over 400 years.

With the future of the Gym in his daughter's hands, Koga advances to a role in the Pokémon League of Kanto and Johto before the events of Generations II and IV. In these games, he is the second member of the Elite Four to be faced. The team he uses in this role is similar to his Gym Leader's teams; the main difference is the introduction of {{cat|Generation II Pokémon|Pokémon not native to Kanto}}. Koga's battle style as an Elite Four member is designed to confound and destroy his opponent in battle. Rather than using brute force, Koga attempts to [[status condition|confuse, put to sleep, and poison]] his opponent.

He speaks with a Japanese accent, as evidenced in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]. In the same game, he reveals that he became interested in Poison-type Pokémon after he was once exposed to a {{p|Venomoth}}'s poison.

===Fame Checker===
This is a list of the [[Fame Checker]]'s information on Koga in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions.
;Fuchsia City - Sign
* What does this person do?
:"<sc>Fuchsia City Pok</sc>é<sc>mon Gym</sc>
:<sc>Leader: Koga</sc>
:The Poisonous Ninja Master"
;Fuchsia Gym - Koga
* Favorite kind of {{ScPkmn}}?
:"Despair to the creeping horror of <sc>Poison</sc>-type {{ScPkmn}}!"
;Fuchsia Gym - {{tc|Juggler}} Kirk
* What is this person like?
:"Even though I've lost, I will keep training according to the teachings of <sc>Koga</sc>, my ninja master."
;Fuchsia City - [[Janine|Charine]]{{tt|*|After entering the Hall of Fame}}
* Family and friends?
:"My father is the <sc>Gym Leader</sc> of this town.
:I’m training to use <sc>Poison Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> as well as my father."
;[[Baoba|Safari Warden]]'s Home - {{DL|Magazines in the Pokémon world|Pokémon Journal}}{{tt|*|After earning the SoulBadge}}
* There’s a rumor...
:"<sc>Koga</sc> is said to have a thorough knowledge of medicine.
:He even concocts medicine to nurse his {{ScPkmn}} to health."
;{{safari|Kanto}} - Man
* What does this person do?
:"The <sc>Safari Zone</sc>'s huge, wouldn't you say?
:<sc>Fuchsia</sc>'s <sc>Gym Leader, Koga</sc>, patrols the grounds every so often.
:Thanks to him, we can play here knowing that we're safe."
;Message from <sc>Koga</sc>
* From: <sc>Koga</sc>
* To: [Player]
:"You and I, we must both set our sights higher and work towards meeting our challenges.
:Now, I must go train my daughter."

===Pokémon===
This is a listing of Koga's Pokémon in the {{pkmn|games}} in which he has appeared.

===={{game|Red and Blue|s}}====
Koga has two [[X Attack]]s per Pokémon, using them randomly 25% of the time.
{{Party
| background = {{poison color}}
| border = {{poison color dark}}
| headcolor = {{poison color light}}
| sprite = Spr RG Koga.png
| prize = {{PDollar}}4257
| name = Koga
| location = Fuchsia Gym
| game = RGB
| pokemon = 4
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 1
| ndex = 0109
| pokemon = Koffing
| level = 37
| type1 = Poison
| move1 = Tackle | move1type = Normal
| move2 = Smog | move2type = Poison
| move3 = Sludge | move3type = Poison
| move4 = SmokeScreen | move4type = Normal
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 1
| ndex = 0089
| pokemon = Muk
| level = 39
| type1 = Poison
| move1 = Disable | move1type = Normal
| move2 = Poison Gas | move2type = Poison
| move3 = Minimize | move3type = Normal
| move4 = Sludge | move4type = Poison
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 1
| ndex = 0109
| pokemon = Koffing
| level = 37
| type1 = Poison
| move1 = Tackle | move1type = Normal
| move2 = Smog | move2type = Poison
| move3 = Sludge | move3type = Poison
| move4 = SmokeScreen | move4type = Normal
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 1
| ndex = 0110
| pokemon = Weezing
| level = 43
| type1 = Poison
| move1 = Smog | move1type = Poison
| move2 = Sludge | move2type = Poison
| move3 = Toxic | move3type = Poison
| move4 = Selfdestruct | move4type = Normal
}}
{{Party/end}}
===={{game|Yellow}}====
Koga has two [[X Attack]]s per Pokémon, using them randomly 25% of the time.
{{Party
| background = {{poison color}}
| border = {{poison color dark}}
| headcolor = {{poison color light}}
| sprite = Spr Y Koga.png
| prize = {{PDollar}}4950
| name = Koga
| location = Fuchsia Gym
| game = Y
| pokemon = 4
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 1
| ndex = 0048
| pokemon = Venonat
| level = 44
| type1 = Bug
| type2 = Poison
| move1 = Toxic | move1type = Poison
| move2 = Tackle | move2type = Normal
| move3 = Sleep Powder | move3type = Grass
| move4 = Psychic | move4type = Psychic
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 1
| ndex = 0048
| pokemon = Venonat
| level = 46
| type1 = Bug
| type2 = Poison
| move1 = Toxic | move1type = Poison
| move2 = Psybeam | move2type = Psychic
| move3 = Supersonic | move3type = Normal
| move4 = Psychic | move4type = Psychic
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 1
| ndex = 0048
| pokemon = Venonat
| level = 48
| type1 = Bug
| type2 = Poison
| move1 = Toxic | move1type = Poison
| move2 = Double-Edge | move2type = Normal
| move3 = Sleep Powder | move3type = Grass
| move4 = Psychic | move4type = Psychic
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 1
| ndex = 0049
| pokemon = Venomoth
| level = 50
| type1 = Bug
| type2 = Poison
| move1 = Leech Life | move1type = Bug
| move2 = Double Team | move2type = Normal
| move3 = Psychic | move3type = Psychic
| move4 = Toxic | move4type = Poison
}}
{{Party/end}}
===={{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}====
Koga has a [[Full Heal]] and a [[Full Restore]].
{{Party
| background = {{poison color}}
| border = {{poison color dark}}
| headcolor = {{poison color light}}
| sprite = Spr GS Koga.png
| prize = {{PDollar}}4400
| class = Elite Four
| name = Koga
| location = Indigo Plateau
| game = GSC
| pokemon = 5
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 2
| ndex = 0168
| pokemon = Ariados
| gender = male
| level = 40
| type1 = Bug
| type2 = Poison
| move1 = Spider Web | move1type = Bug
| move2 = Double Team | move2type = Normal
| move3 = Baton Pass | move3type = Normal
| move4 = Giga Drain | move4type = Grass
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 2
| ndex = 0049
| pokemon = Venomoth
| gender = male
| level = 41
| type1 = Bug
| type2 = Poison
| move1 = Psychic | move1type = Psychic
| move2 = Gust | move2type = Flying
| move3 = Supersonic | move3type = Normal
| move4 = Toxic | move4type = Poison
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 2
| ndex = 0205
| pokemon = Forretress
| gender = male
| level = 43
| type1 = Bug
| type2 = Steel
| move1 = Protect | move1type = Normal
| move2 = Spikes | move2type = Ground
| move3 = Swift | move3type = Normal
| move4 = Explosion | move4type = Normal
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 2
| ndex = 0089
| pokemon = Muk
| gender = male
| level = 42
| type1 = Poison
| move1 = Sludge Bomb | move1type = Poison
| move2 = Acid Armor | move2type = Poison
| move3 = Minimize | move3type = Normal
| move4 = Toxic | move4type = Poison
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 2
| ndex = 0169
| pokemon = Crobat
| gender = male
| level = 44
| type1 = Poison
| type2 = Flying
| move1 = Double Team | move1type = Normal
| move2 = Wing Attack | move2type = Flying
| move3 = Quick Attack | move3type = Normal
| move4 = Toxic | move4type = Poison
}}
{{Party/end}}
===={{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}====
Koga has two [[Hyper Potion]]s and a [[Full Heal]].
{{Party
| background = {{poison color}}
| border = {{poison color dark}}
| headcolor = {{poison color light}}
| sprite = Spr FRLG Koga.png
| prize = {{PDollar}}4300
| class = Leader
| classlink = Gym Leader
| name = Koga
| location = Fuchsia Gym
| game = FRLG
| pokemon = 4
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 3
| ndex = 0109
| pokemon = Koffing
| gender = male
| level = 37
| type1 = Poison
| ability = Levitate
| move1 = Selfdestruct | move1type = Normal
| move2 = Sludge | move2type = Poison
| move3 = SmokeScreen | move3type = Normal
| move4 = Toxic | move4type = Poison
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 3
| ndex = 0089
| pokemon = Muk
| gender = male
| level = 39
| type1 = Poison
| ability = Sticky Hold
| move1 = Minimize | move1type = Normal
| move2 = Sludge | move2type = Poison
| move3 = Acid Armor | move3type = Poison
| move4 = Toxic | move4type = Poison
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 3
| ndex = 0109
| pokemon = Koffing
| gender = male
| level = 37
| type1 = Poison
| ability = Levitate
| move1 = Selfdestruct | move1type = Normal
| move2 = Sludge | move2type = Poison
| move3 = SmokeScreen | move3type = Normal
| move4 = Toxic | move4type = Poison
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 3
| ndex = 0110
| pokemon = Weezing
| gender = male
| level = 43
| type1 = Poison
| ability = Levitate
| move1 = Tackle | move1type = Normal
| move2 = Sludge | move2type = Poison
| move3 = SmokeScreen | move3type = Normal
| move4 = Toxic | move4type = Poison
}}
{{Party/end}}
===={{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}====
=====First battle=====
{{Party
| background = {{poison color}}
| border = {{poison color dark}}
| headcolor = {{poison color light}}
| sprite = Spr HGSS Koga.png
| prize = {{PDollar}}5280
| class = Elite Four
| name = Koga
| location = Indigo Plateau
| game = HGSS
| pokemon = 5
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0168
| pokemon = Ariados
| gender = male
| level = 40
| type1 = Bug
| type2 = Poison
| ability = Insomnia
| move1 = Spider Web | move1type = Bug | move1cat = Status
| move2 = Baton Pass | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Giga Drain | move3type = Grass | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Poison Jab | move4type = Poison | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0205
| pokemon = Forretress
| gender = male
| level = 43
| type1 = Bug
| type2 = Steel
| ability = Sturdy
| move1 = Swift | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Explosion | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Protect | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Status
| move4 = Toxic Spikes | move4type = Poison | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0089
| pokemon = Muk
| gender = male
| level = 42
| type1 = Poison
| ability = Sticky Hold
| held = Black Sludge
| move1 = Gunk Shot | move1type = Poison | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Minimize | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Screech | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Status
| move4 = Toxic | move4type = Poison | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0049
| pokemon = Venomoth
| gender = male
| level = 41
| type1 = Bug
| type2 = Poison
| ability = Shield Dust
| move1 = Psychic | move1type = Psychic | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Gust | move2type = Flying | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Supersonic | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Status
| move4 = Toxic | move4type = Poison | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0169
| pokemon = Crobat
| gender = male
| level = 44
| type1 = Poison
| type2 = Flying
| ability = Inner Focus
| held = Sitrus Berry
| move1 = Quick Attack | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Wing Attack | move2type = Flying | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Double Team | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Status
| move4 = Poison Fang | move4type = Poison | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Party/end}}
=====[[Rematch]]=====
This team is used once the player has earned all 16 [[Badge]]s.
{{Party
| background = {{poison color}}
| border = {{poison color dark}}
| headcolor = {{poison color light}}
| sprite = Spr HGSS Koga.png
| prize = {{PDollar}}7440
| class = Elite Four
| name = Koga
| location = Indigo Plateau
| game = HGSS
| pokemon = 6
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0435
| pokemon = Skuntank
| gender = male
| level = 61
| type1 = Poison
| type2 = Dark
| ability = Aftermath
| move1 = Toxic | move1type = Poison | move1cat = Status
| move2 = Dig | move2type = Ground | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Sucker Punch | move3type = Dark | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Explosion | move4type = Normal | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0049
| pokemon = Venomoth
| gender = male
| level = 63
| type1 = Bug
| type2 = Poison
| ability = Tinted Lens
| move1 = Baton Pass | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Status
| move2 = Double Team | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Silver Wind | move3type = Bug | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Psychic | move4type = Psychic | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0454
| pokemon = Toxicroak
| gender = male
| level = 60
| type1 = Poison
| type2 = Fighting
| ability = Dry Skin
| move1 = Swagger | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Status
| move2 = X-Scissor | move2type = Bug | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Cross Chop | move3type = Fighting | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Gunk Shot | move4type = Poison | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0317
| pokemon = Swalot
| gender = male
| level = 62
| type1 = Poison
| ability = Sticky Hold
| held = Leftovers
| move1 = Sludge Bomb | move1type = Poison | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Amnesia | move2type = Psychic | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Pain Split | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Status
| move4 = Yawn | move4type = Normal | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0169
| pokemon = Crobat
| gender = male
| level = 64
| type1 = Poison
| type2 = Flying
| ability = Inner Focus
| move1 = Fly | move1type = Flying | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Cross Poison | move2type = Poison | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Mean Look | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Status
| move4 = Toxic | move4type = Poison | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0089
| pokemon = Muk
| gender = male
| level = 62
| type1 = Poison
| ability = Sticky Hold
| held = Black Sludge
| move1 = Minimize | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Status
| move2 = Screech | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Swagger | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Status
| move4 = Toxic | move4type = Poison | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Party/end}}
====[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]====
=====Gym battle=====
{{Party
| background = {{poison color}}
| border = {{poison color dark}}
| headcolor = {{poison color light}}
| sprite = VSKoga PE.png
| size = 80x80px
| prize = {{PDollar}}7,040
| class = Gym Leader
| name = Koga
| location = Fuchsia Gym
| game = PE
| pokemon = 4
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = PE
| ndex = 0110
| pokemon = Weezing
| gender = male
| level = 43
| type1 = Poison
| move1 = Toxic | move1type = Poison | move1cat = Status
| move2 = Protect | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Sludge Bomb | move3type = Poison | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Explosion | move4type = Normal | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = PE
| ndex = 0089
| pokemon = Muk
| gender = male
| level = 43
| type1 = Poison
| move1 = Toxic | move1type = Poison | move1cat = Status
| move2 = Protect | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Sludge Bomb | move3type = Poison | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Moonblast | move4type = Fairy | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = PE
| ndex = 0042
| pokemon = Golbat
| gender = female
| level = 43
| type1 = Poison
| type2 = Flying
| move1 = Toxic | move1type = Poison | move1cat = Status
| move2 = Protect | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Fly | move3type = Flying | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Leech Life | move4type = Bug | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = PE
| ndex = 0049
| pokemon = Venomoth
| gender = male
| level = 44
| type1 = Bug
| type2 = Poison
| move1 = Sludge Bomb | move1type = Poison | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Protect | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Psychic | move3type = Psychic | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Bug Buzz | move4type = Bug | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Party/end}}
=====[[Rematch]]=====
{{Party
| background = {{poison color}}
| border = {{poison color dark}}
| headcolor = {{poison color light}}
| sprite = VSKoga PE.png
| size = 80x80px
| prize = {{PDollar}}13,680
| class = Gym Leader
| name = Koga
| location = Fuchsia Gym
| game = PE
| pokemon = 5
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = PE
| ndex = 0073
| pokemon = Tentacruel
| gender = female
| level = 56
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Poison
| move1 = Toxic | move1type = Poison | move1cat = Status
| move2 = Hydro Pump | move2type = Water | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Sludge Bomb | move3type = Poison | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Mega Drain | move4type = Grass | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = PE
| ndex = 0110
| pokemon = Weezing
| gender = male
| level = 56
| type1 = Poison
| move1 = Toxic | move1type = Poison | move1cat = Status
| move2 = Sludge Bomb | move2type = Poison | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Fire Blast | move3type = Fire | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Thunder | move4type = Electric | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = PE
| ndex = 0042
| pokemon = Golbat
| gender = female
| level = 56
| type1 = Poison
| type2 = Flying
| move1 = Crunch | move1type = Dark | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = U-turn | move2type = Bug | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Fly | move3type = Flying | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Leech Life | move4type = Bug | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = PE
| ndex = 0049
| pokemon = Venomoth
| gender = male
| level = 56
| type1 = Bug
| type2 = Poison
| move1 = Sludge Bomb | move1type = Poison | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Mega Drain | move2type = Grass | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Psychic | move3type = Psychic | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Bug Buzz | move4type = Bug | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = PE
| ndex = 0089
| pokemon = Muk
| gender = male
| level = 57
| type1 = Poison
| move1 = Dark Pulse | move1type = Dark | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Sludge Bomb | move2type = Poison | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Mega Drain | move3type = Grass | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Moonblast | move4type = Fairy | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Party/end}}
==In the side series games==
===[[Pokémon Stadium]]===
Koga appears in [[Pokémon Stadium]] as the fifth Gym Leader the player faces during the [[Gym Leader Castle]] challenge. In Round 2, he also uses Pokémon outside his specialty type.

====Pokémon====
=====Round 1=====
{{Party
| background = {{poison color}}
| border = {{poison color dark}}
| headcolor = {{poison color light}}
| sprite = S2 Elite Four Koga.png
| prize = none
| location = Gym Leader Castle
| game = Stadium
| pokemon = 6
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 1
| ndex = 0049
| pokemon = Venomoth
| level = 50-100
| type1 = Bug
| type2 = Poison
| move1 = Mega Drain | move1type = Grass
| move2 = Sleep Powder | move2type = Grass
| move3 = Psybeam | move3type = Psychic
| move4 = Double-Edge | move4type = Normal
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 1
| ndex = 0089
| pokemon = Muk
| level = 50-100
| type1 = Poison
| move1 = Sludge | move1type = Poison
| move2 = Minimize | move2type = Normal
| move3 = Poison Gas | move3type = Poison
| move4 = Hyper Beam | move4type = Normal
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 1
| ndex = 0110
| pokemon = Weezing
| level = 50-100
| type1 = Poison
| move1 = Sludge | move1type = Poison
| move2 = SmokeScreen | move2type = Normal
| move3 = Thunderbolt | move3type = Electric
| move4 = Fire Blast | move4type = Fire
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 1
| ndex = 0048
| pokemon = Venonat
| level = 50-100
| type1 = Bug
| type2 = Poison
| move1 = Stun Spore | move1type = Grass
| move2 = Sleep Powder | move2type = Grass
| move3 = Psybeam | move3type = Psychic
| move4 = Mega Drain | move4type = Grass
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 1
| ndex = 0030
| pokemon = Nidorina
| level = 50-100
| type1 = Poison
| move1 = Double Kick | move1type = Fighting
| move2 = Thunder | move2type = Electric
| move3 = Ice Beam | move3type = Ice
| move4 = Toxic | move4type = Poison
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 1
| ndex = 0033
| pokemon = Nidorino
| level = 50-100
| type1 = Poison
| move1 = Toxic | move1type = Poison
| move2 = Fury Attack | move2type = Normal
| move3 = Thunderbolt | move3type = Electric
| move4 = BubbleBeam | move4type = Water
}}
{{Party/end}}
=====Round 2=====
{{Party
| background = {{poison color}}
| border = {{poison color dark}}
| headcolor = {{poison color light}}
| sprite = S2 Elite Four Koga.png
| prize = none
| location = Gym Leader Castle
| game = Stadium
| pokemon = 6
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 1
| ndex = 0049
| pokemon = Venomoth
| level = 50-100
| type1 = Bug
| type2 = Poison
| move1 = Mega Drain | move1type = Grass
| move2 = Stun Spore | move2type = Grass
| move3 = Psychic | move3type = Psychic
| move4 = Hyper Beam | move4type = Normal
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 1
| ndex = 0089
| pokemon = Muk
| level = 50-100
| type1 = Poison
| move1 = Sludge | move1type = Poison
| move2 = Minimize | move2type = Normal
| move3 = Hyper Beam | move3type = Normal
| move4 = Toxic | move4type = Poison
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 1
| ndex = 0110
| pokemon = Weezing
| level = 50-100
| type1 = Poison
| move1 = Sludge | move1type = Poison
| move2 = SmokeScreen | move2type = Normal
| move3 = Toxic | move3type = Poison
| move4 = Fire Blast | move4type = Fire
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 1
| ndex = 0097
| pokemon = Hypno
| level = 50-100
| type1 = Psychic
| move1 = Hypnosis | move1type = Psychic
| move2 = Psychic | move2type = Psychic
| move3 = Counter | move3type = Fighting
| move4 = Seismic Toss | move4type = Fighting
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 1
| ndex = 0114
| pokemon = Tangela
| level = 50-100
| type1 = Grass
| move1 = Stun Spore | move1type = Grass
| move2 = Double Team | move2type = Normal
| move3 = Rest | move3type = Psychic
| move4 = SolarBeam | move4type = Grass
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 1
| ndex = 0047
| pokemon = Parasect
| level = 50-100
| type1 = Bug
| type2 = Grass
| move1 = Spore | move1type = Grass
| move2 = Slash | move2type = Normal
| move3 = Mega Drain | move3type = Grass
| move4 = Growth | move4type = Normal
}}
{{Party/end}}
===[[Pokémon Stadium 2]]===
Koga returns in {{g|Stadium 2}} as the second Elite Four member in the Johto Gym Leader Castle. His strategy revolves around using {{m|Toxic}} to poison his opponents and {{m|Double Team}} to evade their attacks.

During the game's end credits, Koga is seen having a battle with his daughter [[Janine]] at the [[Fuchsia Gym]].

====Pokémon====
=====Round 1=====
{{Party
| background = {{poison color}}
| border = {{poison color dark}}
| headcolor = {{poison color light}}
| sprite = S2 Elite Four Koga.png
| prize = none
| class = Elite Four
| name = Koga
| location = Gym Leader Castle
| locationname = Johto Gym Leader Castle
| game = Stadium2
| pokemon = 6
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 2
| ndex = 0049
| pokemon = Venomoth
| gender = male
| level = 50-100
| type1 = Bug
| type2 = Poison
| held = Focus Band
| move1 = Double Team | move1type = Normal
| move2 = Toxic | move2type = Poison
| move3 = Psybeam | move3type = Psychic
| move4 = Giga Drain | move4type = Grass
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 2
| ndex = 0168
| pokemon = Ariados
| gender = male
| level = 50-100
| type1 = Bug
| type2 = Poison
| held = Ice Berry
| move1 = Double Team | move1type = Normal
| move2 = Toxic | move2type = Poison
| move3 = Dig | move3type = Ground
| move4 = Spider Web | move4type = Bug
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 2
| ndex = 0042
| pokemon = Golbat
| gender = male
| level = 50-100
| type1 = Poison
| type2 = Flying
| held = PRZCureBerry
| move1 = Double Team | move1type = Normal
| move2 = Toxic | move2type = Poison
| move3 = Detect | move3type = Fighting
| move4 = Wing Attack | move4type = Flying
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 2
| ndex = 0207
| pokemon = Gligar
| gender = male
| level = 50-100
| type1 = Ground
| type2 = Flying
| held = Mint Berry
| move1 = Double Team | move1type = Normal
| move2 = Toxic | move2type = Poison
| move3 = Iron Tail | move3type = Steel
| move4 = Sandstorm | move4type = Rock
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 2
| ndex = 0101
| pokemon = Electrode
| gender = none
| level = 50-100
| type1 = Electric
| held = Bitter Berry
| move1 = Double Team | move1type = Normal
| move2 = Toxic | move2type = Poison
| move3 = Thunder | move3type = Electric
| move4 = Mirror Coat | move4type = Psychic
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 2
| ndex = 0089
| pokemon = Muk
| gender = male
| level = 50-100
| type1 = Poison
| held = Burnt Berry
| move1 = Double Team | move1type = Normal
| move2 = Toxic | move2type = Poison
| move3 = Fire Blast | move3type = Fire
| move4 = Sludge Bomb | move4type = Poison
}}
{{Party/end}}
=====Round 2=====
{{Party
| background = {{poison color}}
| border = {{poison color dark}}
| headcolor = {{poison color light}}
| sprite = S2 Elite Four Koga.png
| prize = none
| class = Elite Four
| name = Koga
| location = Gym Leader Castle
| locationname = Johto Gym Leader Castle
| game = Stadium2
| pokemon = 6
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 2
| ndex = 0049
| pokemon = Venomoth
| gender = male
| level = 50-100
| type1 = Bug
| type2 = Poison
| held = BrightPowder
| move1 = Toxic | move1type = Poison
| move2 = Psybeam | move2type = Psychic
| move3 = Double Team | move3type = Normal
| move4 = Baton Pass | move4type = Normal
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 2
| ndex = 0126
| pokemon = Magmar
| gender = male
| level = 50-100
| type1 = Fire
| held = MiracleBerry
| move1 = Toxic | move1type = Poison
| move2 = Confuse Ray | move2type = Ghost
| move3 = Flamethrower | move3type = Fire
| move4 = Double Team | move4type = Normal
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 2
| ndex = 0131
| pokemon = Lapras
| gender = male
| level = 50-100
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Ice
| held = Leftovers
| move1 = Toxic | move1type = Poison
| move2 = Double Team | move2type = Normal
| move3 = Surf | move3type = Water
| move4 = Confuse Ray | move4type = Ghost
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 2
| ndex = 0234
| pokemon = Stantler
| gender = male
| level = 50-100
| type1 = Normal
| held = MysteryBerry
| move1 = Toxic | move1type = Poison
| move2 = Confuse Ray | move2type = Ghost
| move3 = Double Team | move3type = Normal
| move4 = Earthquake | move4type = Ground
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 2
| ndex = 0171
| pokemon = Lanturn
| gender = male
| level = 50-100
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Electric
| held = Quick Claw
| move1 = Toxic | move1type = Poison
| move2 = Confuse Ray | move2type = Ghost
| move3 = Double Team | move3type = Normal
| move4 = Thunderbolt | move4type = Electric
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 2
| ndex = 0168
| pokemon = Ariados
| gender = male
| level = 50-100
| type1 = Bug
| type2 = Poison
| held = Focus Band
| move1 = Spider Web | move1type = Bug
| move2 = Psybeam | move2type = Psychic
| move3 = Double Team | move3type = Normal
| move4 = Baton Pass | move4type = Normal
}}
{{Party/end}}
==In the spin-off games==
[[File:Zany Cards Koga Sabrina.png|200px|thumb|Koga in Pokémon Zany Cards]]
===[[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]]===
Koga appears as an opponent in [[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]], where he uses a {{p|Crobat}}.

===[[Pokémon Puzzle League]]===
In [[Pokémon Puzzle League]], Koga, as he appears in {{aniseries|OS}}, is one of the opponents in the 1P Stadium mode, and one of the characters available in the 2P Stadium mode.

====Pokémon====
{| style="float:left; width: 96px"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Koga|Venomoth|049Venomoth.png|bug|poison|size=100px}}
| {{ActivePoké|Koga|Voltorb|100Voltorb.png|electric|size=100px|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Koga|Golbat|042Golbat.png|poison|flying|size=100px}}
|}
{{left clear}}

[[File:KogaGeneticApex269.png|thumb|200px|Super Rare print of {{TCG ID|Genetic Apex|Koga|222}}]]

===[[Pokémon Zany Cards]]===
Koga appears, along with [[Sabrina]], as the Stage 3 opponent of [[Special Seven]] mode.

===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
{{main|Koga (Masters)}}
Koga, in his {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} design, forms a [[sync pair]] with {{p|Crobat}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]. Koga became a playable sync pair since the game's release, with him joining the {{player}} after completing the sixteenth chapter of the [[PML Arc]].

{{PairDex/h|Poison}}
{{PairDex|062|Koga|trainerlink=Koga (Masters)#Crobat|trainerimg=Koga|0169|Crobat|gender=male|Poison|Electric|Tech|4EX|Story ''Chapter 16''}}
|}

===[[Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket]]===
{{main|Koga (Genetic Apex 222)}}
Koga makes an appearance as a {{TCG|Supporter}} card in [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket]]'s first expansion, {{TCGP|Genetic Apex}}. When the player plays this card, they may take a {{TCGP|Muk}} or {{TCGP|Weezing}} from the Active Spot and put it into their hand.

{{TCGPocketCardList/Header|Cards featuring Koga|Darkness|nocat=yes}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Card|cardname={{TCG ID|Genetic Apex|Koga|222}}|type=Supporter|rows=2}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Darkness|set=Genetic Apex|rarity=Diamond|rarity count=2|num=222/226}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Release|type=Darkness|set=Genetic Apex|rarity=Star|rarity count=2|num=269/226}}
{{TCGPocketCardList/Footer|type=Darkness}}

==Gallery==
===Artwork===
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px"
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:RG Koga.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Red Blue Koga.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Yellow Koga.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:FireRed LeafGreen Koga.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:HeartGold SoulSilver Koga.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color light}}; overflow:hidden;" | [[File:Koga LGPE concept art.jpg|x250px]]
|- style="color:#fff;"
| Headshot from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Red and Green}}
| Official artwork from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red and Blue}}
| Official artwork from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow}}
| Official artwork from {{color2|fff|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
| Official artwork from {{color2|fff|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
| Concept art from {{color2|fff|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}}
|}

===Sprites and models===
====In the [[core series]]====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color}}; font-size:80%;"
|-
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr RG Koga.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr Y Koga.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr GS Koga.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr FRLG Koga.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr HGSS Koga.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:VSKoga.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:VSKoga PE.png|100px]]
|- style="color:#fff;"
| Sprite from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red and Blue}}
| Sprite from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow}}
| Sprite from {{color2|fff|Generation II}}
| Sprite from {{color2|fff|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
| Sprite from {{color2|fff|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
| VS sprite from {{color2|fff|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
| VS model from {{color2|fff|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}}
|-
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Koga I OD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Silph employee I OD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Koga II OD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Koga III OD.png]]
|colspan=2 style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Koga OD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:ODKoga PE.png|40px]]
|- style="color:#fff;"
| Overworld sprite from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red and Blue}}
| Overworld sprite from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow}}
| Overworld sprite from {{color2|fff|Generation II}}
| Overworld sprite from {{color2|fff|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
|colspan=2 | Overworld sprite from {{color2|fff|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
| Overworld model from {{color2|fff|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}}
|}

====In other games====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color}}; font-size:80%"
|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color light}}; width:190px"| [[File:S2 Elite Four Koga.png]][[File:S2 Elite Four Koga alt.png]][[File:S2 Elite Four Koga alt2.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Puzzle Challenge Koga.png]]
|- style="color:#fff;"
| Portraits from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Stadium|Stadium}} and {{color2|fff|Pokémon Stadium 2|Stadium 2}}
| Portrait from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Puzzle Challenge|Puzzle Challenge}}
|}

==Quotes==
{{main|Koga/Quotes}}

==In animation==
===''Pokémon the Series''===
[[File:Koga anime.png|thumb|left|220px|Koga in {{aniseries|OS}}]]
[[File:Koga Best Wishes.png|thumb|220px|Koga in {{aniseries|BW}}]]

==== History ====
===== {{aniseries|OS}} =====
Koga appeared in ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]''. He operates the [[Fuchsia Gym]] in the woods outside [[Fuchsia City]]. {{an|Aya}}, Koga's younger sister, is one of his students.

{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} managed to overcome the Gym's traps before meeting Koga, and Ash challenged him to a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}. During the match, [[Ash's Pidgeotto]] initially lost to Koga's [[Evolution|newly evolved]] {{p|Venomoth}}, prompting Ash to call out {{AP|Charmander}}. However, their match was interrupted when {{TRT}} tried to steal Koga's large supply of Voltorb, even though they originally raided the Gym with the intent of getting {{type|Poison}} Pokémon. Team Rocket was eventually stopped by {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}}'s unexpectedly powerful {{m|Confusion}} attack. Koga then offered to [[trade]] his Venomoth for Psyduck, but {{an|Misty}} declined. Ash and Koga then had a [[rematch]]; pitting Charmander against [[Koga's Golbat]], Ash triumphed and won the {{Badge|Soul}}.

In ''[[EP073|Bad To The Bone]]'', [[Otoshi]] revealed through a flashback that he defeated Koga's {{p|Scyther}} with his {{p|Marowak}} and obtained the Soul Badge.

====={{aniseries|BW}}=====
He reappeared in a flashback in ''[[BW116|The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!]]''.

====Character====
Koga is dedicated to perfecting his {{pkmn|battle|battling}} techniques. Like the traps in his [[Gym]], he attempts to confuse and disorientate his opponents to get the upper hand during a match.

====Pokémon====
{{MissingInfo|1|java|scope=section}}
=====On hand=====
This listing is of Koga's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in {{aniseries|PTS}}:
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Koga
|pkmn=Venomoth
|stage1=Venonat
|type1=Bug
|type2=Poison
|img=Koga Venonat.png
|cap=Koga's Venonat
|img2=Koga Venomoth.png
|cap2=Koga's Venomoth
|epnum=EP032
|epname=The Ninja Poké-Showdown
|vajp=Chinami Nishimura
|vajpnote=Venonat
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|vaennote=Venomoth
|desc=When {{Ash}} challenged Koga, he sent out his {{p|Venonat}}, which Ash originally underestimated since he had previously defeated {{an|Aya}}'s Venonat quite easily but then it instantly [[Evolution|evolved]] into a {{p|Venomoth}}, and proceeded to get the upper hand in its [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} with {{AP|Pidgeotto}}. The battle was interrupted by {{TRT}}, and afterwards, Koga offered to trade Venomoth to {{an|Misty}} for her {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}}, but she declined.

Venomoth's known moves are {{m|Stun Spore}} and {{m|Sleep Powder}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Koga
|pkmn=Golbat
|type1=Poison
|type2=Flying
|img=Koga Golbat Best Wishes.png
|epnum=EP032
|epname=The Ninja Poké-Showdown
|vajp=Shin-ichiro Miki
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|vaennote=[[EP032]]
|vaen2=Shin-ichiro Miki
|vaen2note=[[BW116]]
|desc=During Koga's and {{Ash}}'s [[rematch]], Koga used his {{p|Golbat}} against [[Ash's Charmander]]. Golbat eventually lost to Charmander's strong {{type|Fire}} [[move]]s, winning Ash the {{Badge|Soul}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Koga
|pkmn=Scyther
|type1=Bug
|type2=Flying
|img=Koga Scyther.png
|epnum=EP073
|epname=Bad To The Bone
|desc=Koga's {{p|Scyther}} only appeared in a flashback in ''[[EP073|Bad To The Bone]]''. [[Otoshi]]'s flashback revealed that he defeated Scyther with his {{p|Marowak}} and obtained the {{Badge|Soul}}.

None of Scyther's moves are known.}}

=====At Fuchsia Gym=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Koga
|pkmn=Voltorb (multiple)
|type1=Electric
|img=Koga Voltorb.png
|epnum=EP032
|epname=The Ninja Poké-Showdown

|vaen=Eric Stuart
|desc=Koga keeps these multiple {{p|Voltorb}} as traps in his Gym. They can be either hidden under the floor or be dropped from the ceiling. Ash, Misty, and Brock first came across one when Ash fell into a trap, stepped on one and it shocked him. Team Rocket attempted to steal the Voltorb from the Gym, and {{MTR}} used these Pokémon as exploding bowling balls and threw them at the heroes.

The Voltorb's only known move is {{m|Self-Destruct}}.}}

====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color={{poison color}}|bordercolor={{poison color light}}
|ja=大塚芳忠 ''Hōchū Ōtsuka''
|en=[[Stuart Zagnit]]
|ar=مروان فرحات ''Marwan Farhat''
|cs=Petr Burian
|fi=Arto Nieminen ([[EP032]]) Markus Bäckman ([[BW116]])
|fr_eu=Robert Guilmard ([[EP032]]) Laurent Bonnet ([[BW116]])
|hu=Seszták Szabolcs
|no=Tommy Karlsen
|pl=Radosław Popłonikowski
|pt_br=Gileno Santoro
|es_la=Gerardo Vázquez ([[EP032]]) Enrique Cervantes ([[BW116]])
|es_eu=Juan Fernández Mejías ([[EP032]]) César Martín ([[BW116]])|nl=Martin van den Ham}}

===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Koga PO.png|thumb|250px|Koga in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
Koga appeared briefly in ''[[PO03|File 3: Giovanni]]''. He was seen losing a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} against {{OBP|Red|Origins}} and handing him a {{badge|Soul}} as a proof of his victory.

====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
|width=68%
|trainer=Koga
|pkmn=Weezing
|type1=Poison
|img=Koga PO.png
|epnum=PO03
|epname=File 3: Giovanni
|desc={{p|Weezing}} is Koga's only known Pokémon. It was used in his Gym battle against {{OBP|Red|Origins}}, but lost.

None of Weezing's moves are known.}}

===GOTCHA!===
Koga briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]].

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Johto Elite Four Adventures.png|220px|thumb|Koga in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
Koga uses custom-made [[Poké Ball]]s that can be thrown as {{wp|shuriken}}—perhaps an inspiration for [[Falkner]]'s later boomerang Poké Balls.

====History====
====={{MangaArc|Red, Green & Blue}}=====
Koga is one of the three villainous heads of Team Rocket, and he serves under {{adv|Giovanni}}.

Koga debuts in ''[[PS007|Raging Rhydon]]'', where he is searching the [[Moon Stone]] in [[Mt. Moon]]. Here, Koga fights with {{adv|Red}} and [[Misty]] and forces his Rhyhorn to evolve with a mysterious injection, revealing what happened to Misty's Gyarados when it was kidnapped, but the mission fails. Koga later tries to scare off Red in [[Lavender Town]]'s [[Pokémon Tower]], and uses a Gastly to reanimate the corpses of dead Pokémon buried there. He also attacks Red with his Arbok. However, {{adv|Blue}} has his {{p|Charmeleon}} slice Arbok in half. Under his boss's orders, he captures {{p|Articuno}} and brings it to [[Saffron City]]. He is once again defeated by Blue at [[Silph Co.]], albeit that he almost killed both of them by not allowing them to reach their Poké Balls by using his Muk, then almost freezing them to death with his Articuno. After he is defeated and knocked out, Red claims Koga's Soul Badge and Blue uses his special Golbat to find out where [[Team Rocket]] is holding his grandfather.

====={{MangaArc|Yellow}}=====
Koga helps the [[Pallet Town]] Trainers in the fight against the [[Elite Four]] at [[Cerise Island]]. Koga is paired with Blue and battles Agatha, but Blue first returns his Golbat to him. When the two of them finally meet Agatha in a cave, she uses her Arbok to cause stalactites to rain down on them, separating them. Agatha then makes Blue and Koga's Golbat (that he got paired up with again) face Agatha's Golbat. Meanwhile, Koga's Arbok had to face Agatha's Arbok, which could change its patterns, allowing it to gain the upper hand over Koga. When Blue was blinded from a Haunter's Lick, Koga started throwing his shuriken balls. Agatha thought this was a desperate tactic, but in reality they were Pokémon holding Paralyze Heals. Koga was hoping at least one of them would get to Blue, which it did. Blue then joins him, and Koga commands his Golbat to use Leech Life on himself. His blood is then put on Arbok's torso to prevent its ability to change its pattern. Without Arbok's ability, Agatha was seemingly defeated.

However, in reality, Agatha just pretended to be defeated and had her {{TP|Agatha|Gengar}} masquerade as Koga and Blue's shadow to slowly suck the life out of them. The two did not realize this at first, and reasoned Koga's loss of energy was due to his sudden loss of a large amount of blood. After traveling through the maze of stalactites for a while, they found themselves back where they started with Agatha nowhere to be found. They then figured out her plan and defeated the Gengar, but not before Koga is nearly crushed in the collapsing terrain of the destroyed battleground. He narrowly escapes using his {{p|Muk}} to defend him in his wounded state.

====={{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}=====
Unlike the other two Rocket Admins, who were instructed to return and manage their Gyms, Koga could not be reached by Giovanni following the events in Cerise Island. His status for most of this chapter was unclear, with his daughter [[Janine]] being left in charge of the Gym and with no knowledge of his whereabouts. Janine is worried for her missing father, but nonetheless opposes his criminal ties.

Eventually Koga would reappear with a new partner, [[Bruno]], an unwilling member of the Elite Four who had saved Koga when Cerise was about to collapse. The two had since been training together for a while until they met their former opponents Red and Blue, whose Rhydon was drilling underground towards [[Ilex Forest]]. Towards the end of the series, Koga and Bruno meet [[Will]] and [[Karen]] in the Ilex Forest and persuaded the pair of defeated Team Rocket members to work together with them, thus forming what would eventually become a new and official Elite Four.

====={{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}=====
After a long absence, Koga returns, along with the rest of the Elite Four, in ''[[PS443|Attaway, Aipom!]]''. They face {{adv|Gold}} in the [[Pokéathlon]] Power Course, with Koga taking part in the Circle Push event and easily winning it. Despite this, however, Gold manages to later make a comeback in the final event and win the course.

====Pokémon====
This is a listing of Koga's Pokémon in the Pokémon Adventures manga.

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Koga
|pkmn=Rhydon
|stage1=Rhyhorn
|type1=Ground
|type2=Rock
|img=Koga Rhyhorn Adventures.png
|cap=Koga's Rhyhorn
|img2=Koga Rhydon Adventures.png
|epnum=PS007
|epname=Raging Rhydon
|desc=Koga's {{p|Rhydon}} was introduced as a {{p|Rhyhorn}}, where it fought against {{adv|Red}} and [[Pika]]. When it was losing, Koga injected in with a mysterious needle, forcing it to evolve. In its evolved form, it was too much for both Red and Misty to handle, and they had to escape the battle by distracting Rhydon with an electrically charged boulder. It hasn't been seen again.

Rhydon's known moves are {{m|Rock Throw}} and {{m|Horn Drill}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Koga
|pkmn=Gastly
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Poison
|img=Koga Gastly Adventures.png
|epnum=PS013
|epname=Sigh for Psyduck
|desc={{p|Gastly}} appeared in the [[Pokémon Tower]], possessing the bodies of the dead Pokémon that were buried there, along with {{adv|Blue}} and [[Blue's Charizard|his Charmeleon]]. {{adv|Red}}'s [[Saur|Bulbasaur]] managed to destroy it by sucking up Gastly's gas form, and expelling it in a {{m|Solar Beam}}, freeing Blue in the process.

None of Gastly's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Koga
|pkmn=Arbok
|type1=Poison
|img=Koga Arbok Adventures.png
|epnum=PS014
|epname=That Awful Arbok
|desc={{p|Arbok}} is one of Koga's most powerful Pokémon. It can regenerate itself even if it's cut in half, so as long as its head remains intact. It was used against both Blue and Agatha. It also possesses the ability to temporarily control a detached body part, such as its tail.

Arbok's known moves are {{m|Acid}} and {{m|Glare}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Koga
|pkmn=Golbat
|gender=male
|type1=Poison
|type2=Flying
|img=Koga Golbat Adventures.png
|epnum=PS014
|epname=That Awful Arbok
|main=Koga's Golbat
|desc=Koga's {{p|Golbat}} is much smaller than the average Golbat. His {{m|Supersonic}} can be used to create a magic mirror for {{wp|scry}}ing to see things from a distance, even if walls or land are in the way. After Blue defeated Koga at [[Silph Co.]], he stole Golbat to locate {{adv|Professor Oak}} but later returned him to his rightful owner on [[Cerise Island]].}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Koga
|gender=male
|pkmn=Grimer
|type1=Poison
|img=Koga Grimer Adventures.png
|epnum=PS029
|epname=Go for the Golbat
|desc=Koga wears a {{p|Grimer}} on his shoulder in the form of a ninja outfit in [[Pokémon Adventures]]. He used him extensively to smother {{adv|Blue}}, preventing him from breathing and restricting his movements so that he would be unable to call on his Pokémon.

None of Grimer's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Koga
|pkmn=Ekans
|type1=Poison
|img=Koga Ekans Adventures.png
|epnum=PS029
|epname=Go for the Golbat
|desc=Koga has an {{p|Ekans}} on his arm. It was used first to dispatch [[Blue's Scizor|Blue's Scyther]] in [[Silph Co.]], and during the battle of [[Cerise Island]] to get a [[Status condition healing item|Parlyz Heal]] it held to Blue. Ekans was later used in the {{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}, where it fought with [[Bruno]]'s Hitmonlee against [[Lance's Dragonite]], but they were easily overtaken by its {{m|Hyper Beam}}s.

None of Ekans's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Koga
|gender=male
|pkmn=Muk
|type1=Poison
|img=Koga Muk Adventures.png
|epnum=PS065
|epname=Karate Machop!
|desc=Koga's {{p|Muk}} was used on Cerise Island to battle the Elite Four, and proved useful in his survival after the island began to crumble. In the {{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}, he was used during the Circle Push event of the [[Pokéathlon]].

Muk's only known move is {{m|Poison Gas}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Koga
|pkmn=Weezing
|type1=Poison
|img=Koga Muk Weezing Poison Gas Smog Adventures.png
|epnum=PS072
|epname=Weezing Winks Out
|desc=Koga's {{p|Weezing}} was used on Cerise Island to battle Agatha, mostly to bide time until Arbok regenerated.

Weezing's only known move is {{m|Smog}}, and its Ability is {{a|Levitate}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Koga
|gender=male
|pkmn=Koffing
|type1=Poison
|img=Koga Koffing Adventures.png
|epnum=PS077
|epname=Striking Golduck
|desc=Koga used {{p|Koffing}} against Agatha on Cerise Island. He was instrumental in defeating her {{p|Gengar}} when he used his gas to convey a message to Blue.

Koffing's only known move is {{m|Poison Gas}}, and his Ability is {{a|Levitate}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Koga
|pkmn=Tentacruel
|type1=Water
|type2=Poison
|img=Koga Tentacruel Adventures.png
|epnum=PS176
|epname=The Last Battle X
|desc=Koga used {{p|Tentacruel}} to help Red and Blue as the two Pokédex Holders were digging to the [[Ilex Forest]].

None of Tentacruel's moves are known.}}

=====Released=====
{{TrainerPoké
|main=Legendary birds (Adventures)
|trainer=Koga
|pkmn=Articuno
|type1=Ice
|type2=Flying
|img=Koga Articuno Adventures.png
|epnum=PS025
|epname=You Know...Articuno!
|desc=This {{p|Articuno}} was originally seen at the [[Seafoam Islands]]. Even though Red stopped one attempt, Team Rocket was finally able to catch this legendary bird because of its energy loss, and had it sent over for Koga afterwards. During the battle between Red, Blue, Green and [[Lt. Surge]], Koga and [[Sabrina]], it was merged with {{p|Zapdos}} and {{p|Moltres}} to create {{DL|Legendary birds (Adventures)|Thu-Fi-Zer}} after Sabrina took matters into her own hands. Once defeated and freed, it returned to the wild, where it was later caught by {{adv|Green}} alongside its fellow [[Legendary birds]].}}

====Pokémon competitions====
Koga has competed in the following {{cat|Pokémon competitions}}:
* [[Pokéathlon]] - Circle Push; Winner (''[[PS443|Attaway, Aipom!]]'')

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
[[File:Koga PM.png|thumb|200px|Koga in Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]
[[File:Koga PM 2.png|thumb|left|200px|Koga as a Johto Elite Four member]]
Koga first appeared in ''[[PM015|Save The Chansey!!]]''. At the beginning of the story, he was depicted as having a greedy personality.

He hired a Chansey torturer to kidnap several {{p|Chansey}} because he wanted them for himself. {{PPM|Red}} sneaked in with {{TP|Red|Clefairy}} and {{PPM|Red's Pikachu|Pikachu}} to rescue the Chansey. However, Koga spotted them and sent out {{p|Koffing}} and {{p|Grimer}} to stall them. However, Clefairy defeated them both and rescued the Chansey.

In ''[[PM019|Aim to be the No. 1 Pokémon!!]]'', Koga, now reformed, was revealed to have registered for the No. 1 Pokémon Contest. Koga participates with Ninetales but loses since Ninetales did not dazzle the audience.

After Red's travels in Johto, Koga is revealed to have joined the Johto Elite Four in ''[[PM105|A Challenge to the Elite Four!]]''. He, along with [[Will]] and [[Bruno]] fell from the [[Indigo Plateau|Elite Four Tower]], seemly defeated by [[Karen]]. Red asks them what happened, but Koga asks him to ask Karen directly. It is later revealed that Karen decided to tell them a joke after an exhausting training session, and they fell down the building after hearing the joke.

====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Koga
|pkmn=Koffing
|type1=Poison
|img=Koga Koffing PM.png
|epnum=PM015
|epname=Save The Chansey!!
|desc={{p|Koffing}} was sent out as an obstacle so {{PPM|Red}} and the others wouldn't get to {{p|Chansey}}.

None of Koffing's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Koga
|pkmn=Grimer
|type1=Poison
|img=Koga Grimer PM.png
|epnum=PM015
|epname=Save The Chansey!!
|desc={{p|Grimer}} is another Pokémon of Koga's. It first appeared rising from the trash cans nearby.

None of Grimer's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Koga
|pkmn=Ninetales
|type1=Fire
|img=Koga Ninetales PM.png
|epnum=PM019
|epname=Aim to be the No. 1 Pokémon!!
|desc=Koga sent out {{p|Ninetales}} to participate in the No. 1 Pokémon Contest. Its beauty managed to dazzle the audience but it was not enough for it to win.

None of Ninetales's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Koga
|pkmn=Muk
|type1=Poison
|img=Koga Muk PM.png
|epnum=PM105
|epname=A Challenge to the Elite Four!
|desc=Muk is one of Koga's Pokémon. It appeared on the top floor of the Pokémon League when Red found Karen up there. It is unknown if Muk evolved from Grimer, or if it is a separate Pokémon.

None of Muk's moves are known.}}

=====Escaped=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Koga
|pkmn=Chansey (multiple)
|gender=female
|type1=Normal
|img=Koga Chansey PM.png
|cap=Koga's Chansey
|epnum=PM015
|epname=Save The Chansey!!
|desc=These {{p|Chansey}} were performers at a circus held by a {{tc|Juggler}}. They were kidnapped by the Chansey Torturer for Koga's greed. They were strong enough to break free from the ropes that were tying them.

None Chansey's moves are known.}}

[[File:Koga MPJ.png|thumb|left|170px|Koga in Magical Pokémon Journey]]
===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
[[File:Koga Aya EToP.png|thumb|200px|Koga in The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]
Koga makes a cameo appearance in ''[[ET07|Pikachu's Excellent Adventure]]''.

In the manga, [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} get trapped in [[Fuchsia Gym|Koga's Gym]] while searching for the [[Hidden Village]] with {{OBP|Ash's Pikachu|EToP}}, a {{p|Charmander}}, a {{p|Squirtle}}, a {{p|Kangaskhan}}, and {{OBP|Tommy|EP034}}. Their battle is only shown briefly in a montage sequence and it is unknown whether Team Rocket was victorious or not. It is also never shown if {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}} himself battles Koga.

===Magical Pokémon Journey===
Koga makes a brief cameo in ''[[PPP13|The Wal Comes Tumbling Down]]''. [[Walnut]], an aspiring ninja master, mentions that Koga is a big inspiration to him.

===Pokémon Zensho===
[[File:Koga Zensho.png|thumb|200px|Koga in Pokémon Zensho]]
Koga appeared in [[PZ06]], where he attacked {{Zensho|Satoshi}} at the {{safari|Kanto}}, demanding he hand over the [[Gold Teeth]] he had discovered and challenging him. At first, Satoshi was unable to battle due to having left all of his Pokémon at the reception desk, until the {{p|Ditto}} he had met at the Safari Zone came to his help. After being defeated, Koga admitted that he had originally stolen the Gold Teeth from the [[Baoba|Safari Zone Warden]] as a petty revenge for having built the Safari Zone where a ninja village had once stood.

====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Koga
|pkmn=Weezing
|type1=Poison
|img=Koga Weezing Zensho.png
|epnum=PZ06
|desc={{p|Weezing}} is Koga's only known Pokémon, which he used against {{Zensho|Satoshi}}. It went up against Satoshi's {{p|Ditto}}, which {{m|transform}}ed into a duplicate of Koga, causing Weezing to become confused and explode, making Satoshi the winner.

Weezing's only known move is {{m|Self-Destruct|Selfdestruct}}.}}

==In the TCG==
Koga has an {{TCG|Koga|eponymous}} [[Theme Deck]] in the {{TCG|Gym Challenge}} expansion.

===Artwork===
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|-
|style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{tcg grass color dark}}; background:#{{tcg grass color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:KogaTCG1.jpg|150px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{tcg grass color dark}}; background:#{{tcg grass color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:KogaVS.png|150px]]
|-
| Koga and the Soul Badge
| Koga's updated {{color2|000|Pokémon VS (TCG)|VS}} art
|}

===Cards===
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Koga or his Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].

{{cardlist/header|Koga's Pokémon|Grass|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Koga's Beedrill|9}}|type=Grass|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=9/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Rare Holo}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Koga's Ditto|10}}|type=Colorless|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Rare|ennum=10/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Rare Holo}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Koga's Arbok|25}}|type=Grass|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Rare|ennum=25/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Rare}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Koga's Muk|26}}|type=Grass|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Rare|ennum=26/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Rare}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Koga's Pidgeotto|27}}|type=Colorless|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Rare|ennum=27/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Rare}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Koga's Golbat|46}}|type=Grass|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=46/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Koga's Kakuna|47}}|type=Grass|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=47/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Koga's Koffing|48}}|type=Grass|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=48/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Koga's Pidgey|49}}|type=Colorless|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=49/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Koga's Weezing|50}}|type=Grass|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=50/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Koga's Ekans|77}}|type=Grass|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Common|ennum=77/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Common}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Koga's Grimer|78}}|type=Grass|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Common|ennum=78/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Common}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Koga's Koffing|79}}|type=Grass|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Common|ennum=79/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Common}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Koga's Pidgey|80}}|type=Colorless|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Common|ennum=80/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Common}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Koga's Tangela|81}}|type=Grass|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Common|ennum=81/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Common}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Koga's Weedle|82}}|type=Grass|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Common|ennum=82/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Common}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Koga's Zubat|83}}|type=Grass|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Common|ennum=83/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Common}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Koga's Crobat|79}}|type=Grass|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Common|jpnum=079/141}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Koga's Forretress|80}}|type=Grass|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Common|jpnum=080/141}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Venomoth-GX (Unbroken Bonds 12)|Venomoth]]{{GX}}|type=Grass|expanded=yes|enset=Unbroken Bonds|enrarity=Ultra-Rare Rare|ennum=12/214|jpset=Night Unison|jprarity=RR|jpnum=002/055|enset2=Unbroken Bonds|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=193/214|jpset2=Night Unison|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=056/055|enset3=Unbroken Bonds|enrarity3=Rare Secret|ennum3=216/214|jpset3=Night Unison|jprarity3=HR|jpnum3=064/055}}
{{cardlist/div|Other related cards|Grass}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Koga|19}}|type=Trainer|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=19/132|enset2=Gym Challenge|enrarity2=Rare|ennum2=106/132|jpsetlink2=Gym Challenge|jpset2=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity2=Rare}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Fuchsia City Gym|114}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=114/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Koga's Ninja Trick|115}}|type=Trainer|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=115/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|CoroCoro|Koga's Ninja Gym|promo}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|jpset=Unnumbered Promotional cards}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|XY Promo|Gym Badge|203}}|expanded=yes|type=Item|enset=XY Black Star Promos|ennum=XY207|jpset=XY-P Promotional cards}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Unbroken Bonds|Koga's Trap|177}}|type=Supporter|expanded=yes|enset=Unbroken Bonds|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=177/214|jpset=Night Unison|jprarity=U|jpnum=050/055|enset2=Unbroken Bonds|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=211/214|jpset2=Night Unison|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=063/055|enset3=Hidden Fates|enrarity3=Uncommon|ennum3=59/68}}
{{cardlist/footer|Grass}}

==In the TFG==
{{TFG ID|Groundbreakers|Koga|40}} appears as a {{TFG|Trainer figure}} in the {{TFG|Groundbreakers}} expansion pack of the [[Pokémon Trading Figure Game]].

==Trivia==
* Out of the original [[Generation I]] [[Gym Leader]]s, Koga has the fewest Trainer cards in the Gym Leader sets of the TCG.
* Koga is the first [[Elite Four]] member who was introduced in an earlier [[generation]] and then attained the title in a later generation.
* Koga is the only Gym Leader introduced as of [[Generation V]] who does not appear in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}. This is due to his status as an Elite Four member in the [[Generation II]] and {{gen|IV}} games.
* Koga uses a {{p|Venomoth}} on his team in all of the games in which [[Sabrina]] does not use one on her team, and vice-versa.
* Koga and [[Janine]] are the only two Gym Leaders to have the same slogan in different generations.
* [[Caitlin]] and Koga are the only Elite Four members who appeared in another game before becoming members of the Elite Four.

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="float:left; background:#{{Poison color light}}; border:3px solid #{{Poison color}}"
|-
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Japanese
| キョウ ''Kyou''
| From 杏 ''kyō'' ({{wp|apricot}}), corresponding to the character's kun'yomi reading being ''[[Janine|anzu]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese
| Koga
| From 甲賀流 ''[[wp:Kōga-ryū|Kōga-ryū]]'', a school of ninjutsu
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
| 독수 ''Doksu''
| From 독 (毒) ''dok'' (poison) and 독수 (毒手) ''doksu'' (vicious means)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 阿桔 ''Ā Jié''
| rowspan="3" | From 桔梗 ''jiégěng / gitgáng'' ({{wp|Chinese bellflower}})
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 阿桔 ''Ā Git'' {{tt|*|Games}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 阿梗 ''Ā Gáng'' {{tt|*|Animated series, Manga}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Thai
| เคียว ''Khiao''
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Vietnamese
| Kyo
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|}
{{-}}
==References==
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==Related articles==
* [[a:Category:Koga|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]

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Beckett Pokémon Unofficial Collector

2025-09-20T20:05:53Z

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{{MagazineInfobox
| title = Beckett Pokémon Unofficial Collector
| image = Beckett pokemon unofficial collector logo.png
| image_size = 300
| run = '''US & Canada:''' September 1999 - July 2010<ref>immewnity (October 1, 2010). "Beckett to seemingly cease production of Pokémon magazine". Bulbanews. https://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Beckett_to_seemingly_cease_production_of_Pok%C3%A9mon_magazine</ref>
| languages = English, German, French, Italian
| regions = United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy
| region_1 = United States & Canada
| region_1_run = September 1999 - July 2010<ref>immewnity (October 1, 2010). "Beckett to seemingly cease production of Pokémon magazine". Bulbanews. https://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Beckett_to_seemingly_cease_production_of_Pok%C3%A9mon_magazine</ref>
| region_1_issues = 127
| region_2 = United Kingdom
| region_2_run =
| region_2_issues =
| region_3 = Germany
| region_3_run =
| region_3_issues =
| region_last = Italy
| region_last_run =
| region_last_issues =
| website = [https://web.archive.org/web/20111030122154/http://www.beckett.com/beckettpokemon/default.osi beckett.com/beckettpokemon]
}}
'''Beckett Pokémon Unofficial Collector''' (originally titled '''Beckett Pokémon Collector''') was an English-language magazine with information on [[Pokémon animation]], the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]], the {{pkmn|games}} and other Pokémon-related media. It was in circulation from September 1999 to July 2010 and was the longest-running publication dedicated to Pokémon. Beckett Pokémon Unofficial Collector was published by {{wp|Beckett Media}}, and the editor of the magazine at the time of closure was Doug Kale.

While Beckett was often the first English-language print source to report on developments in Japan regarding the Pokémon franchise, it was also known to occasionally report false information. Beckett was the first publication of any kind to report information about {{game|Platinum}}, through the December 2007 issue.<ref>[https://archive.org/details/new-pokemon-video-games-beckett-issue-97 "New Pokémon Video Games"] (December 2007). Beckett Unofficial Pokémon Collector issue 97 page 4.</ref>

==Content==
{{bulbanews|Cards for kids}}
[[File:Beckett Pokemon Unofficial Collector fan made cards.png|thumb|right|200px|Fan-made cards published in issue 41]]
The magazine had contained, among other things, listings of prices for Pokémon trading cards. In addition to Pokémon coverage, the magazine also occasionally featured "Bonus sections" on other games and anime, such as ''{{wp|Digimon}}'', ''{{wp|Dragon Ball Z}}'', ''{{wp|Yu-Gi-Oh!}}'' and ''{{wp|Webkinz}}''.

The magazine contained a variety of Pokémon-related content aside from the regular monthly sections. Featured content would often consist of console and game reviews, strategies for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, coverage of new Pokémon and forthcoming games as they were announced in Japan, and {{pkmn|animated series}} and {{pkmn|movie}} coverage, among other topics.

Beckett Pokémon Unofficial Collector often hosted contests to win prizes such as plush Pokémon, Pokémon playsets, [[Pokémon merchandise]] and full boxes of Trading Card Game cards. Merchandise such as {{TCG|booster pack}}s were also occasionally offered as incentives for purchasing or renewing a subscription to the magazine.

In 2007, Beckett Pokémon Unofficial Collector held a "cards for kids" campaign which asked readers to donate unwanted duplicate Pokémon cards which would be distributed to children in hospitals and extended care facilities, along with a copy of the magazine. This was not the first year the magazine held this campaign — in a previous unspecified year, over 100,000 cards were sent in by readers.

===Sections===
There were several sections of the magazine which recurred in most, if not all, issues of the magazine:

* Beckett Pokémon Hot List: A list of top-selling cards in Japan.
* Beckett's Ultimate Guide: a new Pokémon is featured every month.
* The Real-Life Pokémon: A report on a featured Pokémon which resembles or is based on a real-life animal.
* Collector's Corner: Photos of readers' Pokémon collections.
* Pokémon Price Guide: A main selling point of the magazine, especially in its earliest years of publication. This section is a detailed estimated price guide of the value of all current TCG cards from the {{TCG|Base Set}} up until the most recent English expansion as well as all English-released promotional cards. In older issues, the price guide also included information on Japanese cards and other collectables such as [[Topps]] trading cards, [[Pokémon Action Flipz]], and even various [[Pokémon merchandise]] and [[List of Electric Tale of Pikachu monthly issues|manga issues]].
* Art Gallery: fan art submitted by readers. Beckett was also known to publish [[fan-made card]]s as well.
* Fun Trivia: The closing section of the magazine.

==Issues==
{{main|List of Beckett Pokémon Unofficial Collector issues}}

==Unofficial Pokémon art==
[[File:Beckett Bootleg Celebi comparison.png|thumb|right|Comparison showing the "Beckett" Celebi art and a bootleg figure using its design]]
The magazine created unofficial art of [[Generation II|Generation 2]] Pokémon and several [[Generation III|Generation 3]] Pokémon to use in early issues. Much of the art looks fairly off-model from the official designs, though some of the off-model art looks similar to the Pokémon's [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold and Silver]] sprites (ex. [[Magcargo]]).

Some bootleg Pokémon merchandise used these artwork and designs.<ref>"Beckett Series". Bootleg Celebi. https://bootlegcelebi.miraheze.org/wiki/Beckett_Series</ref><ref>"One classic bootleg is the good ol’ alien celebi". Tumblr, uploaded by necklesslapras. November 13th, 2019. https://necklesslapras.tumblr.com/post/189041011144/one-classic-bootleg-is-the-good-ol-alien</ref>

<gallery>
Beckett Pokemon Unofficial Collector Generation 2 Pokemon Art 01.png|Several Generation 2 Pokémon art
Beckett Pokemon Unofficial Collector Generation 2 Pokemon Art 02.png|Several Generation 2 Pokémon art
Beckett Pokemon Unofficial Collector Generation 2 Pokemon Art 03.png|Several Generation 2 Pokémon art
Beckett Pokemon Unofficial Collector Generation 2 Pokemon Art 04.png|Several Generation 2 Pokémon art
Beckett Pokemon Unofficial Collector Generation 2 Pokemon Art 05.png|Several Generation 2 Pokémon art
Beckett Pokemon Unofficial Collector Generation 2 Pokemon Art 06.png|Several Generation 2 Pokémon art
Beckett Pokemon Unofficial Collector Generation 2 Pokemon Art 07.png|Several Generation 2 Pokémon art
Beckett Pokemon Unofficial Collector Generation 2 Pokemon Art 08.png|Several Generation 2 Pokémon art
Beckett Pokemon Unofficial Collector Generation 2 Pokemon Art 09.png|Several Generation 2 Pokémon art
Beckett Pokemon Unofficial Collector Generation 2 Pokemon Art 10.png|Several Generation 2 Pokémon art
</gallery>

==Lawsuit with The Pokémon Company International==
{{bulbanews/3|TPCi files lawsuit against popular magazine publisher|Beckett to seemingly cease production of Pokémon magazine|Beckett cancels new Beckett Game Strategyst magazine}}
On July 16, 2010, [[The Pokémon Company International]] filed a lawsuit against Beckett Media. The lawsuit argues that Beckett's use of Pokémon card images and other artwork violates TPCi's copyright. This lawsuit was the result of Beckett Media ignoring TPCi's earlier requests to remove their copyrighted material.

In late September 2010, magazine subscribers received a notice that the magazine was going to be canceled, most likely due to the aforementioned lawsuit. Subscribers were to later receive issues of ''Beckett Game Strategyst'', which would have included information about Pokémon games. However, in June 2011, ''Beckett Game Strategyst'' was canceled as well. Subscribers would instead receive issues of ''Beckett Fun Online Games''.

==In other countries==
Between 2000 and 2001, an {{pmin|Italy|Italian}} edition of ''Beckett Pokémon Collector'' was released. Rather than a separate magazine with similar contents but made in Italy, it was a straight translation of the American magazine, up to the mail and the Art Gallery sections with the English names and addresses of the original readers replaced with fake Italian ones. The fact was obvious since the magazine published no address to send letters to and many kids wrote their name, age and town on their drawings, blatantly contradicting what was written underneath (such as a drawing stated as coming from "Marco, Age 11" with the words "Drew age 6" clearly written on the drawing itself).{{Fact}}

==External links==
*[https://bulbagarden.net/threads/pokemon-platinum-edition-set-for-2009.25084/ Forum thread on Platinum leak]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==Related articles==
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Pokémon Center Kagawa

2025-09-20T18:57:56Z

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{{Redirect|Kagawa| the sculptor for the [[Pokémon Trading Figure Game]]|Kagawa Masahiko}}

{{Pokémon Center Infobox
| name = Pokémon Center Kagawa
| logo = Pokémon Center Kagawa logo.png
| logo_size = 150px
| location = [https://maps.app.goo.gl/z87psyLhUKPA4PAs6 Marugamemachi Green, Takamatsu City, Kagawa]
| opened = October 24, 2025
| mascot = {{p|Slowpoke}} & {{p|Pikachu}}
| type = Permanent
| contact_title = Contact details
| contact = <nowiki />
* [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/shop/en/pokecen/kagawa/ pokemon.co.jp/shop/en/pokecen/kagawa/]

}}
'''Pokémon Center Kagawa''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンセンターカガワ''' ''Pokémon Center Kagawa''), is a future [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center store]] located in {{wp|Takamatsu}}, {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture|Kagawa}}, {{pmin|Japan}}. The store is expected to open in autumn of 2025.

==History==
On July 11, 2025, it was announced that a new Pokémon Center would open in Kagawa prefecture, with an expected opening date by autumn of the same year<ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/sp/kagawa_2025/ ''Pokémon Center Kagawa will grand open at Marugamemachi Green in autumn 2025!'' - The Pokémon Company] (Japanese) (retrieved September 1, 2025)</ref>.

Products of "relaxed-looking" Pokémon will be available once it opens, alongside exclusive merchandise for sale and new campaigns.

From October 24 to November 30, 2025; a commemorative [[Pokémon HOME]] [[Medal (HOME)|Medal]] was distributed via NFC Scan to players at {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}} stores in Japan to commemorate the opening of the store. Alongside it an [[List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Legends: Z-A#Pokémon Center Kagawa Slowpoke|event Slowpoke]] for {{g|Legends: Z-A}} was also available for all customers. To receive the code, the recipient must imitate Slowpoke's cry to the store staff. The codes expire on January 31, 2026, and could be received either on physical pamphlets or on {{g|HOME}} via an NFC tag <ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/sp/kagawa_2025/present/ ''Get a "Pokémon Center Kagawa Opening Commemorative Medal" in the smartphone version of "Pokémon HOME"! & To commemorate the opening of Pokémon Center Kagawa, Pokémon Centers nationwide will be giving away Slowpoke!''](Japanese) (retrieved September 20, 2025)</ref>.

===Timeline===
* '''July 11, 2025''' - Pokémon Center Kagawa is announced to be opened in Marugame-machi Green
* '''October 24, 2025''' - Expected opening

==Exclusive merchandise==
[[File:Kagawa opening key artwork.png|thumb|300px|Pokémon Center Kagawa merchandise artwork]]
===Opening day merchandise===
A merchandise line was available on opening day in commemoration of the event. The artwork and items feature multiple locations and traditions representing of the Kagawa Prefecture, particularly the island of {{wp|Shōdoshima}}, also known as Olive Island, and the {{wp|Great Seto Bridge}} connecting Kagawa with the main japanese island of Honshu.

All items but the exclusive pin with the store logo we're also available in the Pokémon Center Online Store: 

{| class="roundy mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="background: #{{bulba color}}; padding: 2px; margin-bottom: 10px;"
|-
! colspan=3 | Product list  
|- style="background: #{{bulba color light}};"
! style="{{roundytl}}" | Product
! Japanese
! style="{{roundytr}}" | Price
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Pikachu Udon plush
| ぬいぐるみうどんピカチュウ
| ¥2,750
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Slowpoke & Pikachu plush
| ぬいぐるみヤドン＆ピカチュウ
| ¥4,400
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Pikachu mascot plush with carabiner (Soft serve, Slowpoke fan, Smoliv)
| カラビナ付きマスコットピカチュウ (おいりソフト, ヤドンのうちわ, ミニーブ)
| ¥1,760
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Slowpoke Well Keychain
| キーホルダーヤドンの井戸
| ¥1,760
|- style="background:#FFF"
| T-Shirt
| シャツポケモンセンターカガワ
| ¥3,850
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Long Sleeve Shirt
| 長袖シャツポケモンセンターカガワ
| ¥5,940
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Swablu Headband
| ヘアバンドチルット
| ¥2,200
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Olive Oil Bottle with Smoliv
| 醤油差しタッツー
| ¥3,080
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Store logo pin badge
| ロゴピンズ
| ¥770
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Clasp Pouch
| がま口ポーチ
| ¥3,410
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Blanket
| ブランケット
| ¥2,970
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Imabari Guest Towel (Slowpoke, Pikachu)
| 今治ゲストタオル (ピカチュウ, ヤドン)
| ¥1,320
|- style="background:#FFF"
| A5 ring notebook
| A5リングノート
| ¥880
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="{{roundybl}}" | Acrylic keychain
| アクリルキーホルダーコレクション
| style="{{roundybr}}" | ¥770
|}

<gallery>
Pokémon Center Kagawa OP Pikachu Udon.jpg|{{p|Pikachu}} Udon plush
Pokémon Center Kagawa OP Mascot plush.jpg|Double Mascot plush
Pokémon Center Kagawa OP Carabiner.jpg|Pikachu with a Carabiner
Pokémon Center Kagawa OP Well Keychain.jpg|[[Slowpoke Well]] Keychain
Pokémon Center Kagawa OP TShirt.jpg|T-Shirt with Key Artwork
Pokémon Center Kagawa OP Long Shirt.jpg|Long Sleeved Shirt with Udon inspired design
Pokémon Center Kagawa OP Headband.jpg|{{p|Swablu}} Beauty headband
Pokémon Center Kagawa OP Olive Oil.jpg|{{p|Smoliv}} Olive oil bottle (comes empty)
Pokémon Center Kagawa OP Pin.jpg|Store Logo Pin
Pokémon Center Kagawa OP Pouch.jpg|Clasp Pouch
Pokémon Center Kagawa OP Blanket.jpg|Blanket
Pokémon Center Kagawa OP Guest Towel.jpg|Imabari Guest Towels
Pokémon Center Kagawa OP Ring Notebook.jpg|A5 ring notebook
Pokémon Center Kagawa OP Acrylic Keychain.jpg|Acrylic Keychain set
</gallery>

====Udon Tableware====
Alongside the opening merchandise line, a small tableware set for a traditional {{wp|Udon}} plating, another Kagawa icon, was available on opening day. All items we're also available in the Pokémon Center Online Store:

{| class="roundy mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="background: #{{bulba color}}; padding: 2px; margin-bottom: 10px;"
|-
! colspan=3 | Product list  
|- style="background: #{{bulba color light}};"
! style="{{roundytl}}" | Product
! Japanese
! style="{{roundytr}}" | Price
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Udon Tub
| うどん桶
| ¥4,400
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Bowl
| お碗
| ¥2,200
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Square Plate
| 角皿
| ¥1,870
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Glass
| グラス
| ¥1,980
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Horsea Soy Sauce Bottle
| 醤油差しタッツー
| ¥3,080
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="{{roundybl}}" | Double-Sided Placemat
| 両面ランチョンマット
| style="{{roundybr}}" | ¥1,760
|}

<gallery>
Pokémon Center Kagawa UDON collection.jpg|Full Set
Pokémon Center Kagawa UDON tub.jpg|Udon tub
Pokémon Center Kagawa UDON bowl.jpg|Bowl
Pokémon Center Kagawa UDON square.jpg|Square Plate
Pokémon Center Kagawa UDON glass.jpg|Glass
Pokémon Center Kagawa UDON soy.jpg|{{p|Horsea}} Soy sauce dispenser
Pokémon Center Kagawa UDON placemat.jpg|Double-sided placemat
</gallery>

====Sanuki Paper Lanterns & Marugame Bamboo Fans====
Exclusive to Pokémon Center Kagawa a set of paper lanterns and bamboo fans, handcrafted by local artisans, was also available during the opening season.

{| class="roundy mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="background: #{{bulba color}}; padding: 2px; margin-bottom: 10px;"
|-
! colspan=3 | Product list  
|- style="background: #{{bulba color light}};"
! style="{{roundytl}}" | Product
! Japanese
! style="{{roundytr}}" | Price
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Marugame Bamboo Fan - Slowpoke
| 丸亀竹うちわヤドン
| ¥3,850
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Marugame Bamboo Fan - Pokémon Center Kagawa
| 丸亀竹うちわポケモンセンターカガワ
| ¥2,420
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="{{roundybl}}" | Slowpoke Sanuki Lantern
| 讃岐提灯ヤドンポケモンセンターカガワ
| style="{{roundybr}}" | ¥59,400
|}

<gallery>
Pokémon Center Kagawa HM collection.jpg|Full Set
Pokémon Center Kagawa HM lantern.jpg|Slowpoke Sanuki Lantern
Pokémon Center Kagawa HM fan1.jpg|Marugume Bamboo Slowpoke Fan
Pokémon Center Kagawa HM fan2.jpg|Marugume Bamboo Pokémon Center Kagawa Fan
</gallery>

==Iconography==
Starting from the announcement, the store mascots will be {{p|Slowpoke}} and {{p|Pikachu}}. The store is expected to feature Slowpoke and Pikachu at the entrance, in a relaxed pose.
<gallery>
Pokémon Center Kagawa 2025 key art.jpg|Illustrative picture.
</gallery>

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{bulba color light}}|bordercolor={{bulba color}}
|ja=ポケモンセンターカガワ ''Pokémon Center Kagawa''
}}

==External links==
* [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/shop/en/pokecen/kagawa/ Official website]
{{-}}

==References==
{{reflist}}
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Pokémon Center Kagawa

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{{Pokémon Center Infobox
| name = Pokémon Center Kagawa
| logo = Pokémon Center Kagawa logo.png
| logo_size = 150px
| location = [https://maps.app.goo.gl/z87psyLhUKPA4PAs6 Marugamemachi Green, Takamatsu City, Kagawa]
| opened = Autumn 2025
| mascot = {{p|Slowpoke}} & {{p|Pikachu}}
| type = Permanent
| contact_title = Contact details
| contact = <nowiki />
* [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/shop/en/pokecen/kagawa/ pokemon.co.jp/shop/en/pokecen/kagawa/]

}}
'''Pokémon Center Kagawa''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンセンターカガワ''' ''Pokémon Center Kagawa''), is a future [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center store]] located in {{wp|Takamatsu}}, {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture|Kagawa}}, {{pmin|Japan}}. The store is expected to open in autumn of 2025.

==History==
On July 11, 2025, it was announced that a new Pokémon Center would open in Kagawa prefecture, with an expected opening date by autumn of the same year<ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/sp/kagawa_2025/ ''Pokémon Center Kagawa will grand open at Marugamemachi Green in autumn 2025!'' - The Pokémon Company] (Japanese) (retrieved September 1, 2025)</ref>.

Products of "relaxed-looking" Pokémon will be available once it opens, alongside exclusive merchandise for sale and new campaigns.

From October 24 to November 30, 2025; a commemorative [[Pokémon HOME]] [[Medal (HOME)|Medal]] was distributed via NFC Scan to players at {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}} stores in Japan to commemorate the opening of the store. Alongside it an [[List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Legends: Z-A#Pokémon Center Kagawa Slowpoke|event Slowpoke]] for {{g|Legends: Z-A}} was also available for all customers. To receive the code, the recipient must imitate Slowpoke's cry to the store staff. The codes expire on January 31, 2026, and could be received either on physical pamphlets or on {{g|HOME}} via an NFC tag <ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/sp/kagawa_2025/present/ ''Get a "Pokémon Center Kagawa Opening Commemorative Medal" in the smartphone version of "Pokémon HOME"! & To commemorate the opening of Pokémon Center Kagawa, Pokémon Centers nationwide will be giving away Slowpoke!''](Japanese) (retrieved September 20, 2025)</ref>.

===Timeline===
* '''July 11, 2025''' - Pokémon Center Kagawa is announced to be opened in Marugame-machi Green
* '''October 24, 2025''' - Expected opening

==Exclusive merchandise==
[[File:Kagawa opening key artwork.png|thumb|300px|Pokémon Center Kagawa merchandise artwork]]
===Opening day merchandise===
A merchandise line was available on opening day in commemoration of the event. The artwork and items feature multiple locations and traditions representing of the Kagawa Prefecture, particularly the island of {{wp|Shōdoshima}}, also known as Olive Island, and the {{wp|Great Seto Bridge}} connecting Kagawa with the main japanese island of Honshu.

All items but the exclusive pin with the store logo we're also available in the Pokémon Center Online Store: 

{| class="roundy mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="background: #{{bulba color}}; padding: 2px; margin-bottom: 10px;"
|-
! colspan=3 | Product list  
|- style="background: #{{bulba color light}};"
! style="{{roundytl}}" | Product
! Japanese
! style="{{roundytr}}" | Price
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Pikachu Udon plush
| ぬいぐるみうどんピカチュウ
| ¥2,750
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Slowpoke & Pikachu plush
| ぬいぐるみヤドン＆ピカチュウ
| ¥4,400
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Pikachu mascot plush with carabiner (Soft serve, Slowpoke fan, Smoliv)
| カラビナ付きマスコットピカチュウ (おいりソフト, ヤドンのうちわ, ミニーブ)
| ¥1,760
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Slowpoke Well Keychain
| キーホルダーヤドンの井戸
| ¥1,760
|- style="background:#FFF"
| T-Shirt
| シャツポケモンセンターカガワ
| ¥3,850
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Long Sleeve Shirt
| 長袖シャツポケモンセンターカガワ
| ¥5,940
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Swablu Headband
| ヘアバンドチルット
| ¥2,200
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Olive Oil Bottle with Smoliv
| 醤油差しタッツー
| ¥3,080
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Store logo pin badge
| ロゴピンズ
| ¥770
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Clasp Pouch
| がま口ポーチ
| ¥3,410
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Blanket
| ブランケット
| ¥2,970
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Imabari Guest Towel (Slowpoke, Pikachu)
| 今治ゲストタオル (ピカチュウ, ヤドン)
| ¥1,320
|- style="background:#FFF"
| A5 ring notebook
| A5リングノート
| ¥880
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="{{roundybl}}" | Acrylic keychain
| アクリルキーホルダーコレクション
| style="{{roundybr}}" | ¥770
|}

<gallery>
Pokémon Center Kagawa OP Pikachu Udon.jpg|{{p|Pikachu}} Udon plush
Pokémon Center Kagawa OP Mascot plush.jpg|Double Mascot plush
Pokémon Center Kagawa OP Carabiner.jpg|Pikachu with a Carabiner
Pokémon Center Kagawa OP Well Keychain.jpg|[[Slowpoke Well]] Keychain
Pokémon Center Kagawa OP TShirt.jpg|T-Shirt with Key Artwork
Pokémon Center Kagawa OP Long Shirt.jpg|Long Sleeved Shirt with Udon inspired design
Pokémon Center Kagawa OP Headband.jpg|{{p|Swablu}} Beauty headband
Pokémon Center Kagawa OP Olive Oil.jpg|{{p|Smoliv}} Olive oil bottle (comes empty)
Pokémon Center Kagawa OP Pin.jpg|Store Logo Pin
Pokémon Center Kagawa OP Pouch.jpg|Clasp Pouch
Pokémon Center Kagawa OP Blanket.jpg|Blanket
Pokémon Center Kagawa OP Guest Towel.jpg|Imabari Guest Towels
Pokémon Center Kagawa OP Ring Notebook.jpg|A5 ring notebook
Pokémon Center Kagawa OP Acrylic Keychain.jpg|Acrylic Keychain set
</gallery>

====Udon Tableware====
Alongside the opening merchandise line, a small tableware set for a traditional {{wp|Udon}} plating, another Kagawa icon, was available on opening day. All items we're also available in the Pokémon Center Online Store:

{| class="roundy mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="background: #{{bulba color}}; padding: 2px; margin-bottom: 10px;"
|-
! colspan=3 | Product list  
|- style="background: #{{bulba color light}};"
! style="{{roundytl}}" | Product
! Japanese
! style="{{roundytr}}" | Price
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Udon Tub
| うどん桶
| ¥4,400
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Bowl
| お碗
| ¥2,200
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Square Plate
| 角皿
| ¥1,870
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Glass
| グラス
| ¥1,980
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Horsea Soy Sauce Bottle
| 醤油差しタッツー
| ¥3,080
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="{{roundybl}}" | Double-Sided Placemat
| 両面ランチョンマット
| style="{{roundybr}}" | ¥1,760
|}

<gallery>
Pokémon Center Kagawa UDON collection.jpg|Full Set
Pokémon Center Kagawa UDON tub.jpg|Udon tub
Pokémon Center Kagawa UDON bowl.jpg|Bowl
Pokémon Center Kagawa UDON square.jpg|Square Plate
Pokémon Center Kagawa UDON glass.jpg|Glass
Pokémon Center Kagawa UDON soy.jpg|{{p|Horsea}} Soy sauce dispenser
Pokémon Center Kagawa UDON placemat.jpg|Double-sided placemat
</gallery>

====Sanuki Paper Lanterns & Marugame Bamboo Fans====
Exclusive to Pokémon Center Kagawa a set of paper lanterns and bamboo fans, handcrafted by local artisans, was also available during the opening season.

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|-
! colspan=3 | Product list  
|- style="background: #{{bulba color light}};"
! style="{{roundytl}}" | Product
! Japanese
! style="{{roundytr}}" | Price
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Marugame Bamboo Fan - Slowpoke
| 丸亀竹うちわヤドン
| ¥3,850
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Marugame Bamboo Fan - Pokémon Center Kagawa
| 丸亀竹うちわポケモンセンターカガワ
| ¥2,420
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="{{roundybl}}" | Slowpoke Sanuki Lantern
| 讃岐提灯ヤドンポケモンセンターカガワ
| style="{{roundybr}}" | ¥59,400
|}

<gallery>
Pokémon Center Kagawa HM collection.jpg|Full Set
Pokémon Center Kagawa HM lantern.jpg|Slowpoke Sanuki Lantern
Pokémon Center Kagawa HM fan1.jpg|Marugume Bamboo Slowpoke Fan
Pokémon Center Kagawa HM fan2.jpg|Marugume Bamboo Pokémon Center Kagawa Fan
</gallery>

==Iconography==
Starting from the announcement, the store mascots will be {{p|Slowpoke}} and {{p|Pikachu}}. The store is expected to feature Slowpoke and Pikachu at the entrance, in a relaxed pose.
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Pokémon Center Kagawa 2025 key art.jpg|Illustrative picture.
</gallery>

==In other languages==
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|ja=ポケモンセンターカガワ ''Pokémon Center Kagawa''
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==External links==
* [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/shop/en/pokecen/kagawa/ Official website]
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[[File:Noche de Leyendas.jpeg|thumb|300px|Key artwork]]

(Spanish: '''Noche de Leyendas''') is an upcoming wrestling event organized by the Mexican professional wrestling promotion {{wp|Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre}}, set to take place at {{wp|Arena México}} in {{wp|Mexico City}} on September 25, 2025 as a collaboration between CMLL and [[The Pokémon Company International]] to promote {{g|Legends: Z-A}}. The event will feature four exhibition matches with top lucha libre wrestlers, including {{wp|Místico}}. The event will be livestreamed on both the official Pokémon YouTube channel as well as the CMLL YouTube channel.<ref>[https://press.pokemon.com/en-CA/releases/Mega-Hawlucha-the-Wrestling-Pokemon-Enters-the-Ring-in-Pokemon-Legends Mega Hawlucha, the Wrestling Pokémon, Enters the Ring in Pokémon Legends: Z-A]</ref>

==Trivia==
* This event was announced alongside [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{p|Hawlucha}}, a Pokémon ressembling a {{wp|Lucha libre|luchador}}.
* This is the second Pokémon wrestling collaboration, after their sponsorship of ''{{wp|Glossary of sumo terms#kenshō-kin|kenshō}}'' banners in partnership with the {{wp|Japan Sumo Association}}.<ref>[https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/10/the-pokemon-company-is-getting-into-sumo-wrestling The Pokémon Company Is Getting Into Sumo Wrestling] - Nintendo Life (October 27, 2021)</ref>

==References==
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